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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It took a toll': Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky opens up about parenting struggles, body image
Paulina Gretzky balances her public image with her role as a devoted mother to Tatum and River (Image via her IG) Paulina Gretzky may be known for her red carpet style and glamorous social media presence, but behind the scenes, she's a devoted mom to two boys—Tatum and River—whom she shares with her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson. The couple, who got engaged in 2013 and tied the knot in 2022 at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, have embraced parenthood while navigating fame, family, and their own evolving roles. How Paulina Gretzky opened up about the emotional toll of pregnancy Gretzky has been candid about her journey to motherhood. In a 2023 interview with KIND Magazine, she reflected on the challenges of her pregnancies and the changes to her body. 'Pregnancy was tough and I'm not going to lie, adjusting to my new body, it took a toll,' she shared. 'But then I realised I had to pull myself out of this for my children... for my relationship with Dustin… for me.' When it comes to raising their children, Paulina and Dustin rely on trust and open communication. 'We're not always on the same page,' she admitted to KIND, 'but we trust each other enough so that I know he's doing right by our children and he knows I'm doing right by our kids.' She also told ABC News, 'It's just unbelievable. Dustin's the best dad, he's my best friend… we're just there for each other.' Paulina Gretzky (Image via her IG) Creating a grounded home despite the spotlight Though their children are part of two iconic legacies—Wayne Gretzky's and Dustin Johnson's—Paulina emphasizes normalcy. 'Of course we want them to know that they're special, everyone is. But around the house, my dad is grandpa and Dustin is dad,' she said in KIND. Her sons call their grandparents 'Honey' and 'Papa' and enjoy school pick-ups from them. As for naming her younger son River, Paulina's reason was simple: 'I just like the name,' Dustin revealed to Daily Mail. And on The Netchicks podcast, she shared she's open to one more: 'I would love a girl! But I want to enjoy being 32, 33, and then hopefully... have one more at 34.' Also Read: 'Harshest critics': Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky on overcoming criticism and learning to love herself unapologetically
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Internet Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 to Steer Clear Of
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. Luckily for them, the market seems to believe there is a long runway for growth as the industry has recorded a 1.6% gain over the past six months while the S&P 500 shed 2% of its value. Nevertheless, investors should tread carefully as many internet companies pursue winner-take-all strategies, meaning losses can be hefty if their playbooks don't pan out. Taking that into account, here is one internet stock poised to generate sustainable market-beating returns and two we're steering clear of. Market Cap: $578.5 million Helping residents figure out what's happening on their block in real time, Nextdoor (NYSE:KIND) is a social network that connects neighbors with each other and with local businesses. Why Are We Wary of KIND? Customer spending has dipped by 1.1% on average as it focused on growing its users Poor expense management has led to EBITDA losses Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value At $1.52 per share, Nextdoor trades at 2.7x forward price-to-gross profit. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why KIND doesn't pass our bar. Market Cap: $83.65 million Taking a new twist at video gaming, Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) offers developers a platform to create and distribute mobile games where players can pay fees to compete for cash prizes. Why Are We Out on SKLZ? Paying Monthly Active Users have declined by 41.7% annually over the last two years, suggesting it may need to revamp its features or user experience to stay competitive Inability to adjust its cost structure while its revenue declined over the last few years led to a 17.7 percentage point drop in the company's EBITDA margin Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth Skillz's stock price of $5 implies a valuation ratio of 1.2x forward price-to-gross profit. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SKLZ in your portfolio, it's free. Market Cap: $116.3 billion Originally started as an online auction platform, MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) is a one-stop e-commerce marketplace and fintech platform in Latin America. Why Is MELI a Good Business? Unique Active Users are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features Grip over its ecosystem is highlighted by its ability to grow engagement while increasing the average revenue per user by 18.3% annually Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy MercadoLibre is trading at $2,295 per share, or 29.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Comfort Systems (+751% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Cash-Heavy Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Steer Clear Of
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability. Financial flexibility is valuable, but it's not everything - at StockStory, we help you find the stocks that can not only survive but also outperform. That said, here is one company with a net cash position that can leverage its balance sheet to grow and two that may struggle. Net Cash Position: $696.3 million (7.7% of Market Cap) Started by Shay Banon as a search engine for his wife's growing list of recipes at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) helps companies integrate search into their products and monitor their cloud infrastructure. Why Are We Hesitant About ESTC? Poor expense management has led to operating losses Projected 2.3 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin next year reflects the company's plans to increase its investments to defend its market position Elastic is trading at $87.75 per share, or 5.5x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ESTC in your portfolio, it's free. Net Cash Position: $386.2 million (69% of Market Cap) Helping residents figure out what's happening on their block in real time, Nextdoor (NYSE:KIND) is a social network that connects neighbors with each other and with local businesses. Why Does KIND Worry Us? Preference for prioritizing user growth over monetization has led to 1.1% annual drops in its average revenue per user Suboptimal cost structure is highlighted by its history of EBITDA losses Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments Nextdoor's stock price of $1.43 implies a valuation ratio of 2.6x forward price-to-gross profit. If you're considering KIND for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Net Cash Position: $1.32 billion (4.1% of Market Cap) Started in 2006 by two MIT grad students, HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) is a software-as-a-service platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses market themselves, sell, and get found on the internet. Why Are We Fans of HUBS? Customers view its software as mission-critical to their operations as its ARR has averaged 21.1% growth over the last year Software is difficult to replicate at scale and leads to a best-in-class gross margin of 85% Operating margin improvement of 6.7 percentage points over the last year demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently At $618 per share, HubSpot trades at 10.7x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like United Rentals (+322% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I tracked where every item was from during my Costco trip and saw just how much the US relies on global trade
During my monthly Costco shopping trip, I kept track of where every item I purchased was from. Most produce was imported from Mexico and Central America, which have been hit with steep tariffs. Trump implemented a 90-day pause on the "reciprocal" tariffs announced in April. President Donald Trump's trade war has made shoppers, including me, pay closer attention to what they buy and where it's from. Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on over 180 countries are expected to raise consumer prices on cars, electronics, and groceries. Some customers have begun following Mark Cuban's advice and stocking up on essentials before some tariffs take effect following a 90-day pause. On my latest Costco shopping trip, I tracked where every item I bought was from to see how much of my grocery list could be affected by tariffs. Take a look at my monthly Costco restock. I shop at Costco in New York City about once a month to stock up on groceries and household items. Manhattan's only Costco store is inside a larger shopping complex in East Harlem. The first thing I put in my cart was mini fruit bars from That's It, which are produced in the US with both American and imported ingredients. While the bars are made in the US, according to the company's website That's It sources ingredients from the US as well as countries with "reciprocal" tariffs, including Peru (10%), Mexico (25%), the Philippines (17%), India (26%), Belgium (20%), Madagascar (47%), and Canada (25%). The variety pack of 24 fruit bars costs $13.99. The KIND bars I bought also combined domestic and imported products. The box said the bars were made in the USA "with domestic and imported ingredients," while KIND's website says all KIND products are manufactured in Austria and Great Britain. KIND did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Austria is subject to the 20% tariff as it is part of the European Union, while the United Kingdom receives a 10% tariff. A box of 22 KIND bars costs $20. Kirkland's organic roasted seaweed snack was imported from South Korea, which Trump imposed a 25% tariff on. I like crushing seaweed in salmon bowls or just eating it as a snack. A package of 10 boxes of seaweed costs $10.99. Passion orange guava juice, also known as "POG," was produced in the US. I often use a splash of POG to flavor seltzer and smoothies. I bought two bottles, which cost $11.98. Costco's Kirkland-brand lemonade didn't say where it was produced, but Costco's US branch distributes it. Costco uses different suppliers for its various house-brand Kirkland Signature products. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding sourcing its lemonade. Two 3-quart bottles were priced at $6.29. Barilla's packaging said their pasta was "made in the USA with USA and imported ingredients." The pasta variety pack, which contained farfalle, elbow macaroni, and rotini for easy weeknight dinners, was priced at $9.49. Barilla didn't respond to a request for comment on where it imports its ingredients from. Nature's Path organic granola, which I like to mix into yogurt, was labeled "Product of the USA." "Nature's Path does not currently purchase any products internationally that would require 'product of…' labeling," Nature's Path wrote on their website. A 35.3-ounce bag of pumpkin seed and flax granola retailed for $8.99. This tomato medley was grown in Mexico and distributed by a Canadian company. Before his "Liberation Day" announcement, Trump had already imposed a 25% tariff on both countries. Mexico and Canada were not included in Trump's April list of "reciprocal" tariffs because he'd already announced a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian goods that aren't compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The 2-pound package of tomatoes retailed for $7.99. Individual packets of mashed avocado were imported from Mexico. The package of 16 individual avocado cups costs $12.99. I most often use them to make avocado toast. The raspberries I added to my cart were another product of Mexico. The 12-ounce container retailed for $5.99. My favorite mini cucumbers were from Canada, which, like Mexico, had previously received a 25% tariff. The snack-sized cucumbers from Mucci Farms cost $5.99 for a 1.5-pound bag. The purple grapes Costco had in stock were from Chile, where Trump imposed a 10% tariff. Three pounds of purple grapes were priced at $7.49. Costco's bananas were imported from Ecuador, which was also hit with a 10% tariff. I bought two bunches, which totaled $3.98. The Kirkland organic frozen broccoli I bought came from Ecuador, as well. This pack of four microwavable 1-pound bags of frozen broccoli, priced at $9.49, makes it easy to prepare a side of vegetables for any meal quickly. I picked up a pineapple from Costa Rica, which was levied with a 10% tariff. The pineapple cost $3.99. Baby carrots were among the few produce items I added to my cart, grown in the US. The organic baby carrots came in two 32-ounce bags and cost $6.99. My go-to Pink Lady apples were grown in the US, as well. The 4-pound bag cost $6.49. A twin pack of Stroehmann Dutch Country whole wheat bread was baked in the US. Stroehmann is a subsidiary of Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest commercial baking company in the US that also owns Sara Lee, Little Bites, and Entenmann's, among other brands. Two 24-ounce loaves cost $5.49. Nasoya tofu said it was made in the US with "100% North American soybeans," which could mean they're sourced from other North American countries. Nasoya did not immediately respond to an inquiry regarding sourcing its soybeans. I use extra-firm tofu as a meatless protein in numerous recipes in my rotation. Four packages of tofu came in a box and sold for $6.79. Costco's house brand of two-dozen cage-free large eggs was from the US. When I shopped at Costco in February, I had to rush to grab the last carton of eggs due to supply-chain issues amid the avian flu epidemic. Thankfully, the refrigerated section was stocked with an ample supply of eggs this time. The carton I bought cost $7.69. Lactaid lactose-free milk was American-made. I prefer buying lactose-free milk because it doesn't spoil as quickly. A gallon of Lactaid 2% milk costs $5.59. The only non-food items I bought were American-made Kleenex tissues and a bouquet grown in Colombia, subject to a 10% tariff. The tissues cost $21.49, and the flower bouquet costs $17.99. Out of the 23 items I purchased, at least 12 were imported or contained imported ingredients. I spent $218.28 on about a month's worth of groceries. Roughly half of my cart was full of items from countries subject to the new "reciprocal" tariffs, which shows me how far-reaching Trump's trade policies are and how much my grocery bill may increase. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I tracked where every item was from during my Costco trip and saw just how much the US relies on global trade
During my monthly Costco shopping trip, I kept track of where every item I purchased was from. Most produce was imported from Mexico and Central America, which have been hit with steep tariffs. Trump implemented a 90-day pause on the "reciprocal" tariffs announced in April. President Donald Trump's trade war has made shoppers, including me, pay closer attention to what they buy and where it's from. Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on over 180 countries are expected to raise consumer prices on cars, electronics, and groceries. Some customers have begun following Mark Cuban's advice and stocking up on essentials before some tariffs take effect following a 90-day pause. On my latest Costco shopping trip, I tracked where every item I bought was from to see how much of my grocery list could be affected by tariffs. Take a look at my monthly Costco restock. I shop at Costco in New York City about once a month to stock up on groceries and household items. The first thing I put in my cart was mini fruit bars from That's It, which are produced in the US with both American and imported ingredients. While the bars are made in the US, according to the company's website That's It sources ingredients from the US as well as countries with "reciprocal" tariffs, including Peru (10%), Mexico (25%), the Philippines (17%), India (26%), Belgium (20%), Madagascar (47%), and Canada (25%). The KIND bars I bought also combined domestic and imported products. The box said the bars were made in the USA "with domestic and imported ingredients," while KIND's website says all KIND products are manufactured in Austria and Great Britain. KIND did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Austria is subject to the 20% tariff as it is part of the European Union, while the United Kingdom receives a 10% tariff. A box of 22 KIND bars costs $20. Kirkland's organic roasted seaweed snack was imported from South Korea, which Trump imposed a 25% tariff on. Passion orange guava juice, also known as "POG," was produced in the US. Costco's Kirkland-brand lemonade didn't say where it was produced, but Costco's US branch distributes it. Barilla's packaging said their pasta was "made in the USA with USA and imported ingredients." The pasta variety pack, which contained farfalle, elbow macaroni, and rotini for easy weeknight dinners, was priced at $9.49. Nature's Path organic granola, which I like to mix into yogurt, was labeled "Product of the USA." "Nature's Path does not currently purchase any products internationally that would require 'product of…' labeling," Nature's Path wrote on their website. A 35.3-ounce bag of pumpkin seed and flax granola retailed for $8.99. This tomato medley was grown in Mexico and distributed by a Canadian company. Before his "Liberation Day" announcement, Trump had already imposed a 25% tariff on both countries. Mexico and Canada were not included in Trump's April list of "reciprocal" tariffs because he'd already announced a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian goods that aren't compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The 2-pound package of tomatoes retailed for $7.99. Individual packets of mashed avocado were imported from Mexico. The package of 16 individual avocado cups costs $12.99. I most often use them to make avocado toast. The raspberries I added to my cart were another product of Mexico. The 12-ounce container retailed for $5.99. My favorite mini cucumbers were from Canada, which, like Mexico, had previously received a 25% tariff. The purple grapes Costco had in stock were from Chile, where Trump imposed a 10% tariff. Three pounds of purple grapes were priced at $7.49. Costco's bananas were imported from Ecuador, which was also hit with a 10% tariff. The Kirkland organic frozen broccoli I bought came from Ecuador, as well. This pack of four microwavable 1-pound bags of frozen broccoli, priced at $9.49, makes it easy to prepare a side of vegetables for any meal quickly. I picked up a pineapple from Costa Rica, which was levied with a 10% tariff. Baby carrots were among the few produce items I added to my cart, grown in the US. The organic baby carrots came in two 32-ounce bags and cost $6.99. My go-to Pink Lady apples were grown in the US, as well. A twin pack of Stroehmann Dutch Country whole wheat bread was baked in the US. Stroehmann is a subsidiary of Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest commercial baking company in the US that also owns Sara Lee, Little Bites, and Entenmann's, among other brands. Two 24-ounce loaves cost $5.49. Nasoya tofu said it was made in the US with "100% North American soybeans," which could mean they're sourced from other North American countries. Nasoya did not immediately respond to an inquiry regarding sourcing its soybeans. I use extra-firm tofu as a meatless protein in numerous recipes in my rotation. Four packages of tofu came in a box and sold for $6.79. Costco's house brand of two-dozen cage-free large eggs was from the US. When I shopped at Costco in February, I had to rush to grab the last carton of eggs due to supply-chain issues amid the avian flu epidemic. Thankfully, the refrigerated section was stocked with an ample supply of eggs this time. The carton I bought cost $7.69. Lactaid lactose-free milk was American-made. The only non-food items I bought were American-made Kleenex tissues and a bouquet grown in Colombia, subject to a 10% tariff. Out of the 23 items I purchased, at least 12 were imported or contained imported ingredients. I spent $218.28 on about a month's worth of groceries. Roughly half of my cart was full of items from countries subject to the new "reciprocal" tariffs, which shows me how far-reaching Trump's trade policies are and how much my grocery bill may increase.
