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Int'l Business Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Immigrants Could Compete for Citizenship in DHS-Approved Reality Show, Complete With 'American' Prizes
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is reportedly backing a reality TV competition where pre-vetted immigrants would compete in themed challenges for the chance to fast-track U.S. citizenship and win "American" prizes. Noem, dubbed "ICE Barbie" by detractors, has faced mounting criticism since taking over DHS in January 2025 for prioritizing photo ops and dramatized field visits over policy execution, the Daily Mail reported. In light of this, Noem has reportedly aligned herself with a proposal that would gamify immigration through reality television. The 35-page pitch obtained by the outlet, titled "The American," was created by reality producer Rob Worsoff, known for "Duck Dynasty," would convey "what it means to become an American." The pitch is under review by DHS. Contestants, including pre-screened immigrants from various countries, would travel across the U.S. aboard a train dubbed "The Citizen Ship," competing in challenges like building rockets in Florida, assembling Model T Fords in Detroit or balancing on logs in Wisconsin. The winner would be sworn in on Capitol Hill during a live finale, while also being awarded "iconically American" prizes, such as a lifetime supply of gasoline or thousands of dollars in Starbucks gift cards. Runners-up would still receive expedited consideration for traditional citizenship. A DHS spokesperson publicly confirmed the idea is under consideration. Meanwhile, sources told the Mail that Noem supports it. The pitch has sparked concern from experts about the optics of reducing citizenship to reality TV. Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Russell 2000 Stocks with Promising Prospects and 1 to Keep Off Your Radar
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses. Navigating this part of the market can be tricky, which is why we built StockStory to help you separate the winners from the laggards. That said, here are two Russell 2000 stocks that could be the next breakout winners and one that may face some trouble. Market Cap: $1.95 billion Started with a dozen Model T Fords, Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) is a global car rental company providing vehicle rental services to leisure and business travelers. Why Do We Pass on HTZ? Weak unit sales over the past two years indicate demand is soft and that the company may need to revise its strategy Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders Hertz is trading at $6.30 per share, or 5.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you're considering HTZ for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $8.39 billion Founded in 1999 and named after a naval term for a flag-bearing ship, The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) operates skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and rehabilitation services across 15 states, primarily serving high-acuity patients recovering from various medical conditions. Why Could ENSG Be a Winner? Unit sales averaged 13.2% growth over the past two years and imply healthy demand for its products Estimated revenue growth of 14.3% for the next 12 months implies its momentum over the last two years will continue Earnings per share grew by 18.4% annually over the last five years and trumped its peers The Ensign Group's stock price of $147.04 implies a valuation ratio of 22.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. Market Cap: $1.33 billion Founded in 2009, Integral Ad Science (NASDAQ:IAS) provides digital advertising verification and optimization solutions, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people in brand-safe environments across various platforms and devices. Why Do We Like IAS? Software platform has product-market fit given the rapid recovery of its customer acquisition costs Operating profits increased over the last year as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends At $8.35 per share, Integral Ad Science trades at 2.2x forward price-to-sales. 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 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons to Avoid HTZ and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Hertz currently trades at $3.51 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 2.3%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500's 14.1% decline during that period. Is now the time to buy Hertz, or should you be careful about including it in your portfolio? See what our analysts have to say in our full research report, it's free. Even with the strong relative performance, we're cautious about Hertz. Here are three reasons why there are better opportunities than HTZ and a stock we'd rather own. Started with a dozen Model T Fords, Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) is a global car rental company providing vehicle rental services to leisure and business travelers. Revenue growth can be broken down into changes in price and volume (the number of units sold). While both are important, volume is the lifeblood of a successful Ground Transportation company because there's a ceiling to what customers will pay. Hertz's units sold came in at 36 million in the latest quarter, and over the last two years, averaged 6.4% year-on-year growth. This performance slightly lagged the sector and suggests it might have to lower prices or invest in product improvements to accelerate growth, factors that can hinder near-term profitability. A company's ROIC, or return on invested capital, shows how much operating profit it makes compared to the money it has raised (debt and equity). We like to invest in businesses with high returns, but the trend in a company's ROIC is what often surprises the market and moves the stock price. Unfortunately, Hertz's ROIC has decreased significantly over the last few years. We like what management has done in the past, but its declining returns are perhaps a symptom of fewer profitable growth opportunities. As long-term investors, the risk we care about most is the permanent loss of capital, which can happen when a company goes bankrupt or raises money from a disadvantaged position. This is separate from short-term stock price volatility, something we are much less bothered by. Hertz burned through $1.77 billion of cash over the last year, and its $35.36 billion of debt exceeds the $1.13 billion of cash on its balance sheet. This is a deal breaker for us because indebted loss-making companies spell trouble. Unless the Hertz's fundamentals change quickly, it might find itself in a position where it must raise capital from investors to continue operating. Whether that would be favorable is unclear because dilution is a headwind for shareholder returns. We remain cautious of Hertz until it generates consistent free cash flow or any of its announced financing plans materialize on its balance sheet. We see the value of companies helping their customers, but in the case of Hertz, we're out. Following its recent outperformance in a weaker market environment, the stock trades at 3.1× forward EV-to-EBITDA (or $3.51 per share). While this valuation is optically cheap, the potential downside is huge given its shaky fundamentals. There are more exciting stocks to buy at the moment. We'd recommend looking at a fast-growing restaurant franchise with an A+ ranch dressing sauce. 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 9 Market-Beating Stocks. 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 Sterling Infrastructure (+1,096% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Lake Tahoe nonprofit releases docuseries highlighting trash found at lake bottoms
INCLINE VILLAGE – A Lake Tahoe nonprofit has a new show highlighting all the trash found at the bottom of lakes around the country and the effort to not only get it out of the water but keep it out. "When you go 10-15 feet below the surface, it looks closer to one of the dirtiest areas on Highway 80," said Colin West, the founder of Clean Up The Lake. Cones, cans and even car batteries are just a few of the things West has found diving in Tahoe and in lakes around the country. "Old pieces of Model T Fords with kind of the whole axel and infrastructure," West said. "Two weeks ago I found a tire from a Model T Ford." West is the founder of Clean Up The Lake, a Tahoe-based nonprofit, and a new docuseries called "What Lies Unseen" shows people their efforts to preserve freshwater lakes around the country. "They all seem to have that issue that things have been out of sight and out of mind for decades when it comes to litter issues or climate change," West said. And the hope is the more people see what's actually down there, the more they'll think about what they put in them. "We're showing everyone what's going on in their backyards and lakes," West said. "We're working and showing different characters in each location we go to. And also these beautiful and stunning visuals of each lake we go to."
Globe and Mail
07-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3 Small-Cap Stocks in Hot Water
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they're frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets. These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. That said, here are three small-cap stocks to swipe left on and some alternatives you should look into instead. Sonos (SONO) Market Cap: $1.54 billion A pioneer in connected home audio systems, Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) offers a range of premium wireless speakers and sound systems. Why Do We Pass on SONO? Sales tumbled by 9.1% annually over the last two years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor Suboptimal cost structure is highlighted by its history of operating losses Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 5.8% annually Sonos's stock price of $12.98 implies a valuation ratio of 22x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SONO in your portfolio. Hexcel (HXL) Market Cap: $4.71 billion Founded shortly after World War II by a group of engineers from UC Berkley, Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) manufactures lightweight composite materials primarily for the aerospace and defense sectors. Why Does HXL Worry Us? Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 4.2% annually over the last five years Earnings per share have dipped by 10.5% annually over the past five years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term Low returns on capital reflect management's struggle to allocate funds effectively At $58.59 per share, Hexcel trades at 24.5x forward price-to-earnings. If you're considering HXL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Hertz (HTZ) Market Cap: $1.26 billion Started with a dozen Model T Fords, Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) is a global car rental company providing vehicle rental services to leisure and business travelers. Why Should You Dump HTZ? Weak unit sales over the past two years indicate demand is soft and that the company may need to revise its strategy Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution Hertz is trading at $4.13 per share, or 3.4x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HTZ in your portfolio. Stocks We Like More The Trump trade may have passed, but rates are still dropping and inflation is still cooling. Opportunities are ripe for those ready to act - and we're here to help you pick them. Get started by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. 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.
