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Is Taboola Poised to Weather Challenges Posed by Walled Gardens?
Inc. TBLA operates in a digital advertising environment that is mostly dominated by 'walled gardens', such as Google, Meta, and Amazon, which control vast amounts of user data and advertising inventory within closed ecosystems. This concentration limits independent ad tech companies' ability to access premium audiences and advertising budgets. Taboola positions itself as a key open-web alternative, helping publishers and advertisers reach audiences outside these closed networks. Its specialization in content recommendations and native advertising provides a distinct offering that does not directly compete with search or display ads controlled by walled address these competitive pressures, Taboola has implemented several strategic initiatives. One major focus is expanding into performance-based advertising through its Realize platform, which allows advertisers to target measurable outcomes such as conversions and customer acquisition. This aligns with broader industry trends prioritizing ROI-driven marketing and helps capture budgets that might otherwise be directed toward walled garden has significantly expanded its scale through a 30-year exclusive commercial partnership with Yahoo, strengthening its native advertising presence and solidifying its role across the open web. The company has also invested heavily in AI and personalization, enhancing its recommendation engine to deliver more relevant ads and content, boosting publisher engagement and further differentiates itself through a publisher-first approach, emphasizing transparency and revenue-sharing models. By maintaining close relationships with thousands of publishers and growing its content discovery ecosystem, Taboola builds resilience against the dominance of major tech platforms while offering a scalable, independent advertising solution. The Trade Desk TTD remains a leading independent demand-side platform, offering advertisers open-web access beyond walled gardens. The Trade Desk drives growth through transparent, data-driven strategies. Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, The Trade Desk strengthens its competitive position against dominant closed ecosystems that control digital advertising budgets and audience Magnite MGNI positions itself as the largest independent sell-side platform, offering publishers open-web monetization beyond walled gardens. Magnite drives growth through transparent solutions across CTV, video, and display ads. Focused on innovation and global reach, Magnite continues strengthening its position as a key open-web alternative in the programmatic advertising ecosystem. Shares of TBLA have gained 0.3% year to date, outperforming the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research TBLA is currently affordable. It is trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 20.2, lower than the industry average of 28.1. It has a Value Score of A. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TBLA's second-quarter 2025 EPS and third quarter witnessed no movement over the past 30 days. The same holds true for full-year 2025 and 2026 estimates. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The consensus estimates for TBLA's 2025 and 2026 EPS and revenues indicate year-over-year increases. TBLA stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Trade Desk (TTD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Magnite, Inc. (MGNI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Ltd. (TBLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
Los Angeles Times
6 hours ago
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- Los Angeles Times
How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic
L.A.-based author and podcaster, Jennifer Romolini, is a reformed workaholic who spent more than 20 years in high-profile positions at women's magazines and lifestyle websites. Her 2024 memoir, 'Ambition Monster,' chronicles how, after a 'harrowing and violent childhood,' she used professional achievement — and the external validation that came with it — as a salve of sorts, a way to hide from her pain and from herself. She purged those demons — but wasn't done having conversations about them. Her new podcast, 'Extended Scenes,' is about 'redefining ambition and success in the second half of life.' It also delves into whatever is haunting Romolini, personally, be it parenting a teen, working on a new novel or her aging 52-year-old body. She still works hard, but her ambition is now driven by clarity and purpose. 'I'm not chasing anything anymore,' she says. 'This podcast, I'm making it for me. I'm so right with why I'm doing things.' Having a very intentional approach to self-care also helps keep Romolini, currently senior beauty editor at Yahoo, centered at a time when the world feels especially chaotic. In this interview, edited for clarity and length, Romolini shares her favorite Los Angeles escapes to find peace of mind, little-known beauty supply shops that rival Sephora and where to find a game-changing chocolate thunderbolt smoothie. What does wellness mean to you? Every time I think about wellness, I think about how it's been commodified, and how white it is, and how much it's about buying [stuff]. But in terms of what is real, personal success for me at this point, it's having the ability to know yourself well enough to stay regulated. Allowing yourself to be seen and seeing others. And loving and caring for yourself. One of the hardest things is fully allowing yourself to be seen. I think we spend a lot of time running from ourselves. We run from ourselves in ways where we're seeking success, where we're seeking money. But even in self-care, which has become almost competitive and performative, it's hard to find where it really fits into your life. So what does self-care look like for you in L.A.? As you get older, sleep is so important — your body becomes a science experiment, especially as your hormones are changing. So sleep, for sure; some kind of movement. But really, what I'm searching for, is emotional regulation. I've set up my life where I have spaces where I can feel emotionally safe and just stay calm and present — that is the ultimate wellness for me. Because let's be honest, being a human being is ridiculous right now, it's so overwhelming. So self-care is about protecting my peace. What are some of those spaces? I live in Silver Lake. And I feel like community is everything right now. I've been going to my community park, Bellevue Recreation Center. There's a little piece of woods there where you can sit and meditate. The Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz — amazing vibes. The bookstore, the campus — I try to attend events there whenever I can. It's just the most peaceful place. There's also an amazing smoothie place in my neighborhood, which is not one of the trendy places. It's the old-timey Naturewell and has been around for decades — it just feels like the real, crunchy deal. They have a chocolate thunderbolt smoothie. Sometimes I'll pick one up if I need a break. Also, I started playing cards with friends. I'm trying to see people in person more often. So the back garden at Stories Books & Cafe. Just spending time — and space — with other people and not just being alone. And when all else fails, there's always dirty martinis and fries at Taix. What's your exercise routine? I lift weights at home. But I also go to the Everybody gym — I love it so much. It's the most chill and wonderful and welcoming gym I've ever been to. It's in Cypress Park. It's just a really inclusive and lovely and low-key gym. I get on the machines and I also take yoga classes there. Lifting weights, I'm just trying to keep this old husk limber and I wanna be able to have a healthy aging. I want to be physically able, if I can be. I want to be mentally able. That's my goal. You've already written a memoir about ambition and success. Why launch a podcast on the same topic? My book, 'Ambition Monster,' was all about coming to terms with what I chased for the first half of my life. The kind of professional success that's nonstop and compulsive, the external validation I was seeking. I wasn't finished having those conversations. I'm trying to figure out a way to reframe success and talk to people about how they feel about success at this moment in time, in a crumbling world, when everything kind of feels pointless, and when it's really hard to dream. And also in the second half of life when dreaming feels harder, when you're up against ageism, or getting in your own way. Those are conversations I'm not seeing had a lot. So with the podcast, plus a full-time job at Yahoo, a newsletter and a novel in progress — not to mention a teenage child — do you ever have downtime? And if so, how do you fill it? I consume a ton of culture — my husband is a culture critic — and I do have creative projects, whether rearranging a room or balcony gardening. But I have this loom! When I'm not doing anything I'm often just weaving. I map out these weavings, and then I spend a couple of weeks making them, and they often are ugly and I fail. But I think it's important to have something you're doing that you're an amateur at, that you're not trying to make money on. There's a great wool store on Vermont Avenue, the Little Knittery, that I like going into. I buy a bunch of wool in different colors and shapes and sizes; then I draw a diagram of what the weaving will look like. I don't know what I'm doing, this is all YouTube taught. The loom is fairly sizable: three feet by two feet. And I make these tapestries — we don't even put them up. I just enjoy doing it. It shuts me down because it's so tactile and so repetitive. It's just fun. You're the senior beauty editor at Yahoo, where you write about beauty and aging for women over 40. Any local, little-known haunts we should check out? I don't believe you need to spend a lot of money on skincare in any way. It's about looking for specific ingredients. There's a really good skincare store on Sunset, Credo Beauty, where I go to test a lot of things because they have such an array of brands, and they're mostly all clean brands. It's one of those things where it's like, I didn't even know this was here in this neighborhood! I think it rivals Sephora. And it's right next to Pizzana, the pizza place! Another one that has a ton of excellent makeup and fragrance brands is Le Pink & Co. on Sunset. I try to treat Los Angeles like New York — where I lived for a long time — so I walk around a lot and try not to get in my car unless I have to. Where does food fit into all of this for you — what kind of eater are you? Perimenopause changed the way I eat a lot. I have celiac disease, and I've had it since before being gluten-free was trendy. My mother has it, my sister has it. So I don't eat gluten. But I've noticed that the way my body processes food is different now — my digestion is slower than it used to be. I try to avoid sugar, it doesn't work for me. I eat sugar and my whole brain clouds up. It's real sad and real boring. You find yourself suddenly picking up a book called 'Nom Nom Paleo' and it's like well, here's where we're at. I love Botanica, a restaurant in Silver Lake. I shop at normal places. I go to Lassens a lot — I'm a Lassens over Erewhon person, though they both probably have terrible politics. What age do you feel inside? I feel 52 and I'm very proud of being 52. I announce it all the time. I write about it all the time. I just think we need to normalize it more. Normalize getting old and being cool. It's fine.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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Jerry Garcia died almost 30 years ago. We want to hear your memories about the Grateful Dead icon.
Next month will mark the 30th anniversary of Jerry Garcia's death. The legendary Grateful Dead cofounder, guitarist and vocalist died on Aug. 9, 1995, in his room at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility outside of San Francisco. He was 53. Fans of the pioneering psychedelic rock band known as Deadheads — many of whom followed the band across the country from show to show, trading tapes of live recordings of their performances — knew this day would come. Garcia had struggled with drug addiction and diabetes for years, and was in bad shape weeks earlier on what would be his final tour. Still, news of his death was no less shocking. "I'm probably like a lot of people entering the first waves of numbness,' Tom Constanten, a former Grateful Dead keyboardist and a close friend of Garcia's, told San Francisco's KCBS radio that night. Yahoo is asking readers like you to share your memories of Garcia, including where you were when you heard he had died, what he and his music meant to you then and what it means to you today.
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7 hours ago
- Health
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The Secret To Sticking With Exercise May Be As Simple As Asking Yourself These 5 Questions
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study suggests that the secret to exercise motivation may lie in your personality type. The findings could help tailor exercise programs to your personality, increasing the odds you'll work out... and enjoy it. Here's what top experts want you to know. For some people, the idea of getting after it at the gym is the absolute last thing they want to be doing. And as it turns out, that might actually be something you can change. That's the major takeaway from a new Frontiers in Psychology study, which found that the secret to workout motivation could be as simple as matching your go-to exercise with your personality type. Of course, the findings are a little more detailed than that, but they raise some good questions about how to find inspiration to keep on keepin' on at the gym. Let's dig in with help from experts. Meet the experts: Dani Singer, CPT, founder of Fit2Go Personal Training; Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast; Flaminia Ronca, PhD, study co-author and associate professor at University College London For this study, researchers recruited 132 people for lab testing to determine their baseline fitness levels. From there, the participants were split into two groups. One group did an eight-week home fitness plan of cycling and strength training, while the other group were asked to continue with their usual lifestyle and workout plan. Participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire on how much they enjoyed their training at the start of the eight weeks, the one week mark, and at the end. The researchers simultaneously looked for the following personality traits in the participants: Extraversion (having a tendency to be outgoing and energetic) Conscientiousness (being organized and disciplined) Agreeableness (being kind, empathetic, and focused on harmony) Neuroticism (being more easily upset and prone to anxiety) Openness (having a willingness to embrace new ideas and perspectives) The researchers discovered that people's personality types actually dictated how likely they were to enjoy a particular type of exercise. Why does that matter? Well, the findings can help people tailor their exercise programs to their personality to try to increase the odds they'll enjoy their workouts, the researchers wrote in the conclusion. Based on the study's findings, extraverts are more likely to enjoy high-intensity activities like intense endurance sessions, or a HIIT session, says Flaminia Ronca, PhD, study co-author and associate professor at University College London. And while this particular study didn't focus on introverts, Ronca says these folks may overlap a little with those who score high on neuroticism. 'People who score high on neuroticism might appreciate being given privacy and independence for their workouts, and this group really benefits from the stress-reducing effects of exercise,' she says. Ronca also notes that personality traits can interact with each other. 'A person who is very neurotic might be less likely to exercise due to fear of being judged, but a person who is both neurotic and conscientious might be more likely to exercise because they know about the health benefit of exercise,' she says. 'So, they might actually become more anxious if they miss their workout.' Asking yourself how you fall on these five traits might be the magic key to finding a workout that actually works for you (and your brain). There are a few reasons why personality plays such a crucial role in workout drive. 'We all have different characteristics that determine our behavior, as well as our preferences,' says Ronca. So, if you can understand your own personality, it may help you to make more informed decisions about the best activities for you, she explains. Tapping into your personality also just allows you to have a better sense of what may be good for you, says Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast. 'Just doing things because we know it's good for us doesn't tend to work out well,' she says. 'The best motivator is one where you're reinforced by joy or it's something you really enjoy doing.' This is crucial for sticking with workouts, says Dani Singer, CPT, founder of Fit2Go Personal Training. 'Trainers who consistently achieve the best results with their clients don't overlook the 'personal' aspect of personal training,' he says. 'They often train multiple clients with the same fitness goal, using different 'trait-friendly' modalities.' Gallagher stresses that personalities tend to exist on a spectrum, so you may find that you have some introvert and extravert qualities. But there are certain signs that you may be more prone to one category over the other. 'Extraverts tend to seek stimulation,' Ronca says. 'If you like bright colors, loud music, being around a group of friends, and you enjoy being part of a crowd and performing in front of others, it's quite possible you might be an extravert.' On the other hand, introverts don't really require stimulation, according to Ronca. 'They are more sensitive to stimuli, so they prefer quiet spaces, and maybe a relaxed meal with one or two close friends,' she says. There's also a category called an 'ambivert,' which is when you're a little of both personality traits. 'Some people might thrive in social environments but then need some quiet time to recover and be on their own,' Ronca says. Again, personality types tend to exist on a spectrum, and it can be hard to put yourself in a box. But Gallagher says the findings are a good reminder that not all workouts are for everyone. 'Give it the old college try, but if you find that you don't like a certain style of working out, try to think of something else,' she says. 'Eventually, you'll find something that works for you.' You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
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7 hours ago
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Experts Reveal 22 Weird Symptoms Women Over 40 Experience—and What They Mean
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you get older, your body changes. And you might start to experience unexpected symptoms. Sure, thinning hair and hot flashes are par for the course during your menopause years. But what if you suddenly have trouble sleeping or start feeling cold all the time? How do you know if what you're experiencing is no big deal—or worth mentioning to your doctor, stat? Sometimes, these symptoms are just signs of getting older. Aging offers all kinds of upsides, but it sneaks in some pesky surprises as well. Other times, they may signal a more serious health condition and warrant additional testing to understand what's going on. Here, experts share 22 weird health symptoms women over 40 often experience. They also decode exactly what those symptoms mean, so you know what next steps to take if you relate to anything on the 40, your metabolism tends to slow down about 5% every decade. This makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain weight—meaning you have to be more intentional about diet and exercise. 'As your metabolism changes, your portion size and activity level play a much more significant factor in weight maintenance and weight loss,' explains Jessica Shepherd, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN. 'The decrease in estrogen during menopause causes changes in metabolism, hormone maintenance, and heart health.'Feeling tired is nothing new. But as you age, you may get worn out faster. This is often due to hormonal changes from menopause, but since it's associated with a range of other health conditions, it's worth mentioning to your doctor. In the meantime, do what you can to get enough sleep. Taz Bhatia, M.D., a board-certified integrative medicine physician and women's health expert, recommends 7 hours a night at least 5 nights a week. 'Consistent sleep is a key factor in rejuvenating and replenishing the body,' she and pains happen, especially as you age. But if you experience pain in your chest, neck, jaw, upper stomach, or back—especially with fatigue, nausea, or shortness of breath—talk to your doctor. These could be signs of cardiovascular disease. 'This is the most common cause of death in American women,' says Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN and women's health expert. She recommends getting routine cardiovascular exams to catch the condition women in their 40s experience a low sex drive. And everything from hormonal changes to vaginal dryness could be the cause. Often, the solution is as simple as using an estrogen cream. But be sure to mention the symptom to your doctor, especially if it's impacting your quality of you turn 40, it's time to start getting routine mammograms. But be on the lookout for common breast cancer symptoms between annual exams. 'Breast and cervical cancer are the two most common cancers affecting women,' Dr. Gaither says. While it's often normal to have swollen breasts before your period, breast swelling, pain, dimpling, or discharge can also be signs of breast older you get, the more likely you are to develop high blood pressure, or hypertension. The condition often presents without any symptoms. But in some cases, you may experience headaches, nosebleeds, or shortness of breath. Be sure to flag any of these symptoms to your doctor, in addition to getting your blood pressure checked at your annual with insomnia? You're not alone. One study found that 20% of women aged 40-59 had trouble sleeping at least four nights a week. The culprit was thought to be menopause, because night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings can all affect your sleep gas, and stomach cramps can occur for a variety of reasons. But if they start getting more common in your 40s, it's probably because of—you guessed it—hormones. If you often experience digestive issues or stomach cramps when you're on your period, you may experience the same thing during menopause. But since abdominal cramps are linked with many other health conditions, it's worth mentioning the symptom to your you constantly find yourself chugging water and running to the bathroom, you may want to mention it to a doctor. Increased thirst and urination can be signs of diabetes, especially if you're experiencing fatigue and weakness too. As you age, your risk of developing type II diabetes increases, and being overweight makes the condition more likely, says Dr. loss is mainly hereditary for both men and women, but hormones can play a role as well. Menopause often causes your estrogen levels to drop, making your hair thin, fall out, or take on a new texture. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned. They may be able to recommend a supplement or some other kind of it sounds counterintuitive, heavy periods are actually a sign of menopause. Your fluctuating hormones can throw off your menstrual schedule, causing some of your periods to be heavier and last longer than you're sweating less and struggling to stay warm, bring it up with your doctor—these could be signs of thyroid dysfunction. 'Thyroid dysfunction is the most common hormonal imbalance in women,' Dr. Shepherd explains. Other symptoms include dry skin, thinning hair, fatigue, and weight often deal with mood swings from puberty. But as menopause creeps up, the hormonal changes—and emotions that accompany them—can feel unbearable. Dr. Bhatia says learning how to manage stress is essential to maintaining your quality of life. 'Stress drives cortisol, which drives disease,' she says. 'Managing stress … is a skill that everyone needs to learn and practice to stay healthy.'Caused by low levels of estrogen, vaginal dryness is incredibly common during middle age. If the dryness is bothering you, talk to your doctor. They can help you avoid products that cause irritation, and they may even recommend a prescription estrogen you're feeling worried, upset, or unlike yourself, mention it to your doctor. Your symptoms may be the result of hormonal changes during menopause, or they could signal a mental health condition, like anxiety or depression. Other conditions, like Alzheimer's, can also cause you to feel anxious or depressed, Dr. Gaither tend to lose bone density over time, which can lead to osteoporosis—a condition where your bones become weak and brittle. This makes your bones fragile and easy to break. And since osteoporosis often progresses without symptoms, a fracture or break may be the first sign you have you're struggling to concentrate and generally feeling out of it, you may have menopause to thank. But because brain fog is associated with a range of health conditions, it's worth mentioning your brain fog to your doctor—especially if it's you get older, you may not see or hear as well as you used to. That doesn't necessarily mean anything dire, but it's still worth mentioning to your doctor. Getting your sight and hearing checked annually is a great way to adapt to your changing needs and set yourself up for between periods isn't unusual during menopause. But it can also be a sign of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women. Other symptoms of cervical cancer include pelvic pain, discomfort during sex, and unusual discharge. Dr. Shepherd, Dr. Bhatia, and Dr. Gaither all recommend getting routine pap smears. And be sure to mention anything unusual to your feeling your skin flush, your palms get sweaty, and your face turn red is never fun. But hot flashes are a very normal part of menopause. About 75% of women experience them. And in some cases, they can cause your heart to race or make you feel dizzy. If your hot flashes last more than a few minutes or you consistently feel overheated, talk to your doctor—trouble cooling down can be a symptom of thyroid the occasional bout of diarrhea or constipation is probably nothing to worry about, experiencing either for more than a few days can be a sign of colorectal cancer. Since routine colonoscopies aren't usually recommended until you turn 50, it's worth mentioning concerning GI symptoms to your doctor any time you experience you feel like you're getting sick more than usual, you may not be imagining it. Our immune systems tend to grow weaker as we age, making us more likely to catch common colds and other infections. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
