Date: Written By: Follow TheCryptoBasic RP community. Notably, the XRP market now boasts four spot XRP ETFs, which contributed to the impressive inflows on Monday. Interestingly, this performance has only led to stronger speculations about how consistent ETF buying might impact XRP’s price trend. For context, Canary Capital led the ETF campaign with its product debut on Nov. 13, and three more XRP ETFs have since entered the market. Their early performance has encouraged these speculations, especially as investors expect additional issuers to launch competing funds. Advertisement For Monday, Nov. 24, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed that roughly $18,000,000 in fresh inflows entered its ETF product (XRP) in a single day, pushing total inflows to around $135,000,000 within the fund’s first three days. Four XRP ETFs Absorb 80M XRP Meanwhile, game developer and well-known XRP community member Chad Steingraber, who has persistently monitored all four products since they launched, presented data across all products. According to his data, on Monday, the Bitwise XRP ETF traded 1, 452, 944 shares worth $36,599,659. Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ recorded 965, 203 units valued at $23,666,777. Meanwhile, Canary Capital’s XRPC followed with 783, 825 shares totaling $18,772,608, while Grayscale’s GXRP traded 152, 566 units worth $6,717,480. Altogether, the four funds moved $85,756,524 in trading volume that day. Steingraber then discussed their Monday netflows. Specifically, Canary Capital added 3, 193, 377 XRP, Bitwise accumulated 7, 837, 631 XRP, Grayscale acquired 36, 088, 433 XRP, and Franklin Templeton secured 32, 040, 560 XRP. Their combined total reached 79, 160, 001 XRP in one day. This update marked the first day of inflow data for Grayscale’s GXRP and Franklin’s XRPZ. However, it represented the ninth trading day for Canary Capital’s XRPC and the fourth day for Bitwise’s XRP fund. In a follow-up post, Steingraber estimated how much these ETFs could absorb if they kept this pace. Notably, he projected 80, 000, 000 XRP per day, 400, 000, 000 XRP across a five-day week, 1, 600, 000, 000 XRP over a month, and 19, 200, 000, 000 XRP in a year. “This is What I’m Trying to Prepare You For” According to the market commentator, these numbers showed the scale of activity he had tried to prepare the XRP community for. “This is what I’m trying to prepare you for,” Steingraber said, referencing his consistency in tracking these ETFs’ performances. He pointed out that these 80 million XRP inflows from the four funds corresponded with an $85 million volume and predicted that the market would eventually see multiple days of billion-dollar volumes, which would be more than 10 times the current figures. Naturally, these could lead to higher inflows. However, while the funds may continue to attract steady inflows, keeping up 80 million XRP every day may be unrealistic. For instance, updated figures for Tuesday, Nov. 25, show that the four ETFs absorbed 16 million XRP worth $35. 41 million, lower than the 80 million figure. Notably, this total still looked strong but fell well short of the earlier projection. Nonetheless, some days could deliver inflows far above 80 million XRP, possibly balancing weaker sessions. However, no available data guarantees this pattern, leaving analysts to watch how ETF demand develops from here. DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses. Author Mark Brennan Mark Brennan has been active in the cryptocurrency sector since 2014. His love and passion for the nascent industry drove him to develop interest in writing about important developments and updates about cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Brennan, who holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, learned about the potential of blockchain technology. Aside from crypto journalism, Brennan runs an education center, where he educates people about the asset class. XRP Showing Signs of Recovery but Ichimoku Cloud Puts Resistance at Crucial Level XRP shows signs of recovery as momentum improves, but stiff resistance exists on the upper end of its daily Ichimoku Cloud. XRP is showing steady. Shiba Inu Remains Vulnerable Unless It Reclaims This Key Resistance Shiba Inu shows a mild rebound but remains vulnerable as key resistance levels cap the recent recovery push. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing a modest. U. S. PPI for September Rises 0. 3%: Here’s the Potential Impact on Bitcoin Bitcoin could respond favorably, as the latest U. S. Producer Price Index report for September shows a firmer rise in wholesale inflation. The PPI, which tracks. Is Bitcoin Entering Another 2022-Style Crash? Analyst Warns of Rising-Channel Breakdown The current Bitcoin pullback is closely tracking the same rising-channel breakdown pattern that preceded the 2022 downturn. Currently, Bitcoin trades at $86,301, down 0. 5% over. Here is the Level Ethereum Needs to Hold for a Surge Towards $3,300 Ethereum must hold key support levels to avoid further declines and potentially target higher resistance zones, amid recent institutional outflows. The latest Ethereum price chart. Ethereum Closes in on Bitcoin Annual Performance Following Strong Q3 Market data shows that Ethereum, the king altcoin, has dramatically closed in on Bitcoin’s annual performance following Q3 gains. Ethereum has nearly matched Bitcoin’s annual. Analyst RP Route to 2 Digit-Price With Elliott Wave Structure While XRP has faced resistance to its latest recovery effort, XForceGlobal believes it remains in an Elliott Wave structure that could push prices beyond. Millionaire Trader Says XRP to $8 Is Next Chapter, as Generational Wealth Journey Nears Its End A prominent trader has projected where XRP could head during its next leg up, suggesting that the generational wealth journey is close to an. Top Trader Says Shiba Inu Is Also Breaking Out Shiba Inu is attempting a reversal after several weeks of steady decline, with fresh momentum emerging on the charts. According to market analyst TraderSZ, SHIB. Shiba Inu Remains Vulnerable Unless It Reclaims This Key Resistance Shiba Inu shows a mild rebound but remains vulnerable as key resistance levels cap the recent recovery push. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing a modest. Expert Says Dogecoin Bullish Reversal Imminent as Grayscale DOGE ETF Goes Live An analysis suggests that the launch of the Dogecoin spot ETF in the US market would trigger a price recovery, potentially leading to new. Here is Resistance Dogecoin Must Reclaim to Surge Towards $0. 185 Dogecoin shows early signs of momentum recovery but must reclaim key resistance levels for further uptick. Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing a mild recovery after recent.
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Junior Star Daniells Explodes for 6-Goal Weekend As PU Men’s Hockey Sweeps St. Lawrence, Clarkson
GOAL-ORIENTED: Princeton University men’s hockey player Kai Daniells (No. 7) goes after the puck in recent action. Junior forward Daniells came up big as the Tigers topped St. Lawrence 7-4 last Friday and then edged Clarkson 4-3 a day later. Daniells scored five goals in the win over St. Lawrence, matching the program’s single game record. He chipped in a goal and an assist in the victory over the Golden Knights. He was later named the ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week. The Tigers, now 5-2 overall and 2-2 ECACH, play a two-game set at Bowling Green on November 28 and 29. On Friday night, junior forward Daniells exploded for five goals to tie a program single-game record set by John Cook in 1962 to help Princeton pull away to a 7-4 win over visiting St. Lawrence. A night later, Daniells had the Hobey Baker Rink fans cheering again, tallying one goal and one assist as the Tigers overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Clarkson 4-3, improving to 5-2 overall and 2-2 ECAC Hockey. As Daniells hit the ice on Saturday, he was fired up to build on his record-setting performance. “I had a lot of excitement, a lot of confidence,” said Daniells, a 6’1, 185-pound native of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. But it was Clarkson that played with confidence as it jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. “It was definitely a slow start; Clarkson played good, they smothered us for the first 40 minutes,” said Daniells. With the Tigers trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, Daniells and his teammates were confident they could turn the tables on the Golden Knights. “We knew that was the best they had,” said Daniells. “Talking with my line in the intermission, we said if we stick to our game, we are too good to not break through. That is what we did ultimately and we were able to get the job done.” Daniells played a key role in helping the Tigers get the job done as he assisted in a goal by Kevin Anderson that knotted the game at 2-2 and then scored Princeton’s fourth goal which turned out to be the game winner. On his assist, Daniells stayed patient to set up Anderson. “It was part of our game plan to have the center low, I was in that spot and I got a nice little feed from Wanger (Brendan Wang) through the middle,” said Daniells. “The middle opened up so I found a nice spot there. My linemates were changing, I had a burst of energy there at the end of my shift and I chipped it in. I went to finish my hit and then next thing I knew the puck was there and I saw Kevin coming in late so I was able to hit him there. It was a great finish by him.” As for his goal, Daniells fought off a hit in the crease area to find the back of the net. “It was just a low battle we had been playing low all night,” said Daniells, who was later named the ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week. “I remember getting crunched on my shoulder and I was hoping I was OK. I snapped out of it and they kind of gave me a lane. I took it to the far side and I saw some daylight on the right side there so I was able to put it in.” The win over Clarkson marked the second straight night that the Tigers finished strong as they outscored St. Lawrence 4-1 in the third period on Friday and then had a 3-1 final 20 minutes on Saturday. “It is just sticking to our structure; we know that when we play our game, we are just as good as anyone in this conference,” said Daniells. “We have confidence in each other, we were building momentum the whole game. This is just a testament to our group.” Having overcome a shoulder injury that limited him to 17 games last winter, Daniells is gaining more and more confidence as the season goes on. “It was a long road for sure with a lot of uncertainty,” said Daniells, reflecting on his recovery. “I feel good. I was definitely a little scared on that one in the third but I was able to be fine. Stuff like that is a good confidence builder to know that you are alright and that I am able to play a much more physical game with or without the puck. I can lean on guys to protect it and to incorporate that into my game much more this year which is a great sign because that is the way I need to play. My shoulder is feeling a lot better. I am really happy.” Princeton head coach Ben Syer was happy with the physicality and savvy displayed by Daniells against Clarkson. “Everybody is going to talk about Kai Daniells and the goals that he scored and that’s great but he made two unbelievable plays,” said Syer. “He delayed the puck down in the offensive zone and let his linemates change and then go to work. That is why he got the hard hat tonight. It was not because he scored goals but doing that stuff that leads to momentum. We get a change, we get fresh bodies and we go to work.” The offensive production from Daniells this weekend certainly gave the Tigers momentum. “He has skill; he knows that, we know that,” said Syer. “When he plays hard, he is a different player. He earned those goals this weekend. He didn’t cheat the game. He played it the right way and set the tone for our entire group in the right way. Being healthy, that is certainly part of it. It is also a will and a determination too.” Princeton showed determination collectively against Clarkson with its third period outburst. “I am proud of them, they competed and didn’t quit,” said Syer. “They fought it for whatever it was for five, seven minutes in the first period. They stayed with it. They did it together and they bonded. They celebrated blocked shots. They celebrated good plays.” Syer is proud of the grit his players have displayed in producing their 5-2 start. “I am happy that the guys fought this weekend,” said Syer, whose team plays a two-game set at Bowling Green (5-4-3) on November 28 and 29. “We didn’t play as well as we needed to on the road, it was frustrating. We put ourselves behind the eight-ball. We came back and fought in league play. I am not looking at any type of record, I am just looking at the fact that we are grinding every game. Our league is hard and points are at a premium so to be able to get a few this weekend was nice.” Daniells, for his part, is looking forward to the weekend in Ohio. “It is going to be a crazy trip for us but we are excited,” said Daniells. “I have a couple of buddies on that team from back home so that will be exciting. We have some school time off, so we are excited to get out there and get on the road and play some hockey.”.
https://www.towntopics.com/2025/11/26/junior-star-daniells-explodes-for-6-goal-weekend-as-pu-mens-hockey-sweeps-st-lawrence-clarkson/
Phil Knight’s $3M Power Play Fuels Republicans as Democrats’ Net Approval Plummets to 8%
Nike co-founder Phil Knight has broken Oregon’s political donation records with a £2. 28 million supporting two candidates opposing Kotek-£2. 85 million ($3. 75 million) for independent Betsy Johnson and £1. 14 million ($1. 5 million) for Republican Christine Drazan-but Kotek was re-elected. Four years earlier, £1. 9 million ($2. 5 million) in support for Republican Knute Buehler failed to beat Democrat Kate Brown. Knight has had more success in legislative races; with £1. 52 million ($2 million) spent in 2022, Republicans eliminated Democratic supermajorities in both chambers, though Democrats regained them in 2024, according to OPB. 2026: The Next Electoral Battle Republican strategist Christine Drazan has announced her intention to challenge Kotek in 2026, setting the stage for a potential rematch. Knight’s record-breaking donation, made weeks before nationwide elections favoured Democrats, suggests he remains committed to influencing Oregon politics. With Bring Balance to Salem PAC holding £2. 98 million ($3. 93 million) in cash reserves, according to Willamette Week, Republicans are preparing for aggressive campaigns aimed at eroding Democratic majorities. While mid-term elections usually favour the opposition, Oregon’s deeply Democratic political culture may prove resilient. In 2024, Democrats gained one seat in each chamber, giving them a three-fifths supermajority capable of passing tax increases without Republican support. Knight’s escalating donations indicate an intensifying political arms race in Oregon, where grassroots frustration with Democratic policies clashes with the state’s progressive voting trends.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/phil-knights-3m-power-play-fuels-republicans-democrats-net-approval-plummets-8-1758108
Lakers’ JJ Redick hopes Deandre Ayton will rejoin lineup by end of week
LOS ANGELES Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton was not available for Tuesday night’s home game against the Clippers, but the team hopes to have him back by the end of the week. Coach JJ Redick said during his pregame media availability that Ayton, who sat out Tuesday because of a right knee contusion, was experiencing swelling and had a bruise but that imaging on the knee came back “clean.” Ayton suffered the injury when he got hit in the knee during the first half of Sunday’s road win against the Utah Jazz. He sat out the second half because of the injury. “Don’t think it’s going to be a long-term thing,” Redick said. “Hopefully it’s a game-to-game thing, and he’s back at some point by the end of the week.” Tuesday was Ayton’s second missed game of the season. He’s averaging 15. 5 points on 69. 6% shooting and 8. 4 rebounds in 29. 2 minutes per game. “He’s a good player, double-double,” Clippers coach Ty Lue said. “He’s really gotten better defensively. Used to be a guy that we tried to attack him [when he was] in Phoenix, but he’s gotten better at that. “They’re a good team. He’s a big part of what they’re doing, but Jaxson Hayes has been playing great as well. And then they’re coming with Maxi Kleber or [Jarred] Vanderbilt. So they’ll be OK.” With Ayton sidelined, Hayes started against the Clippers alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. After being in the second-half rotation on Sunday and impressing during his minutes, Kleber was in the Lakers’ first-half rotation against the Clippers. “He’s very valuable for the things he’s able to do on the court because he understands who he is and all of those things that he’s really good at are complementary to our best players,” Redick said. “The other thing that he brings every single day is that he’s the best teammate for all the guys. His spirit, whether he’s in the rotation, out of the rotation, in street clothes because he has an oblique injury, whatever it is, he’s the same guy every day. There’s a stability to him that’s really becoming increasingly hard to find in the NBA for players. There’s value in that.” TWO-WAY ADDITION The Lakers officially signed Drew Timme from their South Bay G League affiliate to a two-way contract on Tuesday morning. Timme, a three-time consensus All-American selection at Gonzaga who is the Bulldogs’ all-time leading scorer, played for the Brooklyn Nets to finish last season after going undrafted in 2023. He averaged 12. 1 points, 7. 2 rebounds and 2. 2 assists in nine games (28. 2 minutes) with the Nets in 2024-25 before signing with South Bay. “It’s great,” Time said. “This is why I came here, to be able to hopefully get this opportunity and it definitely came sooner than I expected.” After joining the South Bay Lakers, Timme averaged 25. 5 points, 7. 5 rebounds, 4. 0 assists and 1. 2 steals in six games in the G League. “He is tremendously skilled offensively,” Redick said. “We haven’t really had a big here as a hub, as like a passing guy that you can kind of play out of the high post with. [Anthony Davis], to an extent, but a lot of the stuff we ran for him in those spots was to get him a shot and not to be a playmaker. The thing that’s kind of underrated with [Timme] is his defensive rebounding is really good, particularly for his size. He’s produced at every level and looking forward to coaching him.” Timme was one of the South Bay players who had the opportunity to practice with James earlier in the month during his return-to-play process from sciatica. “It was pretty crazy, man,” Timme recalled. “I mean, that’s the G. O. A. T. [greatest of all time]. To be able to share the court with him, especially being a G League team, that’s so outside of the normal of anything. It was crazy. But I think it just shows how connected the two programs are, and it’s super cool. He came down, and that’s our job, was to help him get back, to get back into game speed. So we were just glad to help. And it was really cool to be able to hoop with him.” Timme added that he was able to learn from James during the practices. “Especially with this new role that I’ve had with South Bay, especially like being more of a ball handler and playing more on the perimeter and stuff, just how he was able to get to his spots,” he said. “He just looked like he was never sped up, the game’s in slow motion for him, and to see him, how he attacked different things, I was just kind of watching as a fan and a student, and it was cool.”.
https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2025/11/25/lakers-jj-redick-hopes-deandre-ayton-will-rejoin-lineup-by-end-of-week/
How to get the Tighty Whities Homer skin in Fortnite
The Tighty Whities Homer skin in Fortnite was introduced in the Simpsons Mini-Season, with the update v38. 11. This version of Homer Simpson was introduced to the timeline after he consumed the Zero Point Shard and will be part of the End-Of-Chapter Live Event. It’s a miracle how his tighty whities are not tearing at the seams, but that’s likely their own plot armor. Owing to his role in the Metaverse, Tighty Whities Homer has been given a LEGO Style. You will use him in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. However, it’s best not to try to be friendly to the denizens of this reality, as not all of them are welcoming and will attack on sight, unprovoked. That being said, here is how to get the Tighty Whities Homer skin in Fortnite. How to get the Tighty Whities Homer skin in Fortnite Item Shop: Price, availability, and other details As of November 26, 2025, the Tighty Whities Homer skin in Fortnite is listed in the Item Shop under the “The Simpsons” Tab. The Tighty Whities Homer Bundle comprises these cosmetic items: Tighty Whities Homer (Outfit + Built-In + LEGO Style) and Stretch ‘N Scratch (Emote + Built-In) 1, 500 V-Bucks Homer’s Toolbox (Back Bling) 300 V-Bucks Wonder Bat (Pickaxe) 800 V-Bucks If you want everything in the Tighty Whities Bundle, you can purchase it for 2, 000 V-Bucks, which is a discounted price. You can also acquire all cosmetic items separately. How long will the Tighty Whities Homer skin remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop? The Tighty Whities Homer skin will remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop till December 2, 2025, 8 PM Eastern Time. Moreover, the character will return in the future, as they are not exclusive. Check out the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see what else Epic Games could list. Read more Fortnite articles here: All Fortnite Fan-Made Skins (November 2025) All Fortnite Crew Packs (November 2025) All Fortnite Anime and Cartoon Skins (November 2025) All Fortnite DC Skins (November 2025) All Fortnite Marvel Skins (November 2025) All Fortnite crossovers and collaborations (November 2025).
https://www.sportskeeda.com/fortnite/how-get-tighty-whities-homer-skin-fortnite
Early Bitcoin Adopter Says You Could Retire Your Bloodline with XRP
Pumpius, who entered the Bitcoin market over a decade ago, now believes investors could retire their bloodlines with XRP. The crypto market offers investors the chance to realize significant returns within relatively short periods, unlike the traditional stock market, where market participants typically hold their positions for years before realizing substantial gains. This divergence is due to the greater volatility observed with cryptocurrencies, which could push an asset up by 300% within weeks. While Bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency, set the stage in 2009, market pundits have now turned their attention to altcoins like XRP, which they believe could deliver the gains most investors anticipate. Advertisement “XRP Could Retire Your Bloodline” In one of his commentaries, Pumpius, who began investing in Bitcoin four years after its launch, suggested that XRP may be the next best thing for investors. Notably, XRP made its debut in mid-2012, three years after Bitcoin emerged. With XRP now over a decade old, some investors believe they have missed out on the profit they could have made if they invested earlier. For context, with XRP currently trading for $2. 18, the altcoin has gained 32, 608% from its earliest trading price of $0. 00587 in August 2013. As a result, an investor who committed $1,000 in 2013 would today be sitting on over $327,000. However, Pumpius believes any investor who enters the XRP market at the current level is still early. This aligns with a commentary from XRP community pundit BankXRP, who suggested last month that XRP investors were still early. Interestingly, Pumpius believes market participants who enter the market now are not only early, but they have an opportunity to record massive gains that could help them retire their families. “You’re not just early You’re about to retire your entire bloodline,” the market pundit suggested in his disclosure. “What’s Happening Right Now with XRP” Pumpius argued that market participants are on the verge of building generational wealth, advising that they do not relent. He implied that only investors who “understand what’s happening right now with XRP” would realize why he has made the bold declaration. For instance, while Ripple has continued to make acquisitions and seal partnerships in an effort to cement its place in traditional finance, CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently revealed that XRP sits at the center of all these moves. This essentially goes against the narrative that Ripple is abandoning XRP. Meanwhile, besides Ripple’s moves, institutional interest in XRP has continued to grow. Most recently, Canary Capital launched the first spot XRP ETF in the U. S., and the product has witnessed over $306 million worth of inflows over six days. Bitwise also launched its XRP ETF on Nov. 20, commanding $116 million in inflows over two days. Additionally, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and other issuers plan to launch their respective products in the coming weeks. Market commentators believe the capital inflows from these ETF products could lead to massive price surges for XRP. Pumpius’ optimism hinges on these factors. While most analysts have predicted a possible XRP rally to prices ranging from $10 to $13, Pumpius already has his eyes set on $100. In a July commentary, he argued that most investors will miss the XRP rally to $100. DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.
https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/11/26/early-bitcoin-adopter-says-you-could-retire-your-bloodline-with-xrp/
China’s Bitcoin Hashrate Jumps To 14%, Securing 3rd Place Globally
Christian, a journalist and editor with leadership roles in Philippine and Canadian media, is fueled by his love for writing and cryptocurrency. Off-screen, he’s a cook and cinephile who’s constantly intrigued by the size of the universe.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/chinas-bitcoin-hashrate-jumps-to-14-securing-3rd-place-globally/
Philip Morris: Recent Initiatives And Pullback In Valuation Make It A Buy Again (Upgrade)
Philip Morris: Recent Initiatives And Pullback In Valuation Make It A Buy Again (Upgrade) Cash Flow Venue 4. 02K Follower s Comments Summary PM is upgraded to a “buy” due to strong smoke-free growth and resilient combustible segment performance. PM’s smoke-free products now comprise 41. 3% of sales, with ZYN, IQOS, and VEEV brands showing robust global momentum and market leadership. Unlike MO, PM continues to grow its top-line in both smoke-free and traditional segments, justifying its valuation premium over peers. With a nearly 4% dividend yield and potential for multiple expansion, PM offers double-digit total return potential for long-term investors. Philip Morris International (PM) remains one of my key holdings in the Consumer Staples portfolio as it operates in a field I consider highly attractive from the revenue stickiness (recurring nature) point of view and it This article was written by 4. 02K Follower s Welcome to Cash Flow Venue, where dividends do the heavy lifting! Blending my financial chops with the timeless wisdom of value investing (and love for steady income), I’ve built a rock-solid pillar in my financial foundation through dividend investing. I believe it’s one of the most accessible paths to achieving financial freedom, and I’m excited to share my insights with you. I’m a finance professional with deep experience in M&A and business valuation. What does that mean in practice? I’ve evaluated countless businesses and played key roles in sell-side and buy-side transactions, guiding clients through the complexities of buying and selling companies. In my day-to-day work, I dive into financial modelling, conduct commercial and financial due diligence to assess a company’s health, negotiate deal terms, and, of course, attend way too many meetings 🙂 My focus spans sectors like tech, real estate, software, finance, and consumer staples industries I’ve spent years advising and now invest in personally. Today, they make up the core of my portfolio and coverage on this platform. My motivation for writing on Seeking Alpha comes from a desire to not only deepen my own knowledge but also to share value with others who are on a similar path. Dividend investing has played a key role in my financial journey, and I believe it’s one of the most straightforward and accessible ways for anyone to work towards financial freedom. By sharing my insights and experiences, I hope to demystify the process, making it more approachable for those looking to build long-term wealth. Ultimately, my goal is to help facilitate OUR journey to financial freedom, learning and growing together as we navigate the world of dividend investing. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PM, MO either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. The information, opinions, and thoughts included in this article do not constitute an investment recommendation or any form of investment advice. Seeking Alpha’s Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body. Comments Recommended For You.
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Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend Ayan irked by American facing early morning doping test after tiring trip back home from Las Vegas
Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend Ayan Broomfield recently expressed her annoyance at the American ATP star being approached by tennis doping officials for a test soon after the couple returned from a Las Vegas trip. According to Broomfield, a former tennis player currently making a name for herself as a content creator and influencer, the lovebirds’ plans of getting a good night’s rest were ruined by the doping officials. On Tuesday, November 25, the 28-year-old Canadian took to her Instagram Stories and shared a few posts to update followers on her and Tiafoe’s return home from their Las Vegas trip. One of the posts featured a video of the two-time US Open semifinalist walking towards the exit of a Washington, DC, airport after their flight from Vegas landed. Broomfield captioned this post: Thanks for the submission! “Back w my bb 🥰🥰” In a subsequent video, the Canadian captured how her and Frances Tiafoe’s restful sleep at home was interrupted in the early hours of the morning by doping officials. Making her annoyance clear with the officials over their sudden visit, Ayan Broomfield captioned the post: “Pov you just got back from Vegas and trying to get a proper night’s rest and of course doping comes bright and early omg” On the tennis front, Tiafoe decided to end his 2025 tennis season earlier than expected after suffering numerous disappointing results. “It wasn’t the season I hoped for” Frances Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe’s most recent competitive outing came at this year’s Shanghai Masters. Here, seeded No. 25 in the men’s singles main draw, the American received a first-round bye. However, he was shockingly ousted from the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 hardcourt event by Yannick Hanfmann in the second round. This proved to be Tiafoe’s last match in what was a hugely underwhelming 2025 season for him. Not long after his shocking exit from Shanghai, the 27-year-old took to Instagram and candidly reflected on his disappointing results this year, writing: “2025 season has come to an end early this year for the kid. It wasn’t the season I hoped for but lots of lessons learned on and off court.” Subsequently, Tiafoe announced he would be starting afresh for the 2026 season with an all-new team. The American ended 2025 as the World No. 30, a far cry from the career-high ranking of No. 10 he achieved in June 2023.
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Stay and starve or escape on Route 66
A true American story on grit and perseverance. Happy Thanksgiving! If you were a farmer in middle America during the 1930s, life was tough. Depression, drought, disease and default combined to create traumatic times in the United States like no other. John Steinbeck’s depiction of a victimized family, the Joads, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Grapes of Wrath, told a sad tale with captivating prose. They were Okie’s from Oklahoma trying to survive the times and live another day. The Dust Bowl was produced by lack of rain and howling winds sweeping over the land, stripping what little fertile topsoil the southern plains had. Families had suffered with poor crop yields and low prices for years. Now, the weather and banks made properties unsurvivable, properties owned by men whose fathers and grandfathers probably planted their roots their during the 1895 Oklahoma land rush. To vacate the family claim meant you failed both, loved ones and your ancestors. My father and I didn’t see eye to eye on many things through my early years. We, however, became best buds once he finally grew up and started to appreciate my dry humor and insincerity. As age crept in, around Christmas we would play a game. I would come up with a really cool gift for us to do together, usually involving venturing to someplace of mutual interest, preferably by train. Then, gratefully, at the end of our adventure he would slyly slip me a check covering the costs, thanks Dad! One year we took Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, going from Kansas City to Los Angeles, then the Coast Starlight north along the Pacific shore towards San Francisco. As a side note, Amtrak’s tracks along the coast near Santa Barbara were inside Highway 1, right on top of the beach. We were having breakfast just outside of LA when I thought I saw it . no, it’s early, I shook my head. Then as I stared out over the beautiful blue Pacific, there it was again and again. Turns out it’s a thing in Southern California when you are on the beach to moon Amtrak! Who knew! I saw new moons, half moons, full moons and craters! Sorry, let me back up, I was a little too excited to get that story out. Once we got to Albuquerque the train basically paralleled Route 66 for the next 800 miles across open desert on our way to Santa Monica. Crossing the Mojave Desert at night was like being on the moon, staying up till dawn, I was mesmerized. Never had I seen so many shades of grey. The bright stars cast shadows in artful designs and rock formations reaching for those stars standing like statues. I thought of the Joads on that dark lonely highway. Steinbeck brilliantly described what those starving yet striving modern nomads had to endure in those incredible years. The depression affected the poorest class the hardest. Ma Joad did everything she could to keep her family together through death, desertion and discord. To her it was all about the family. This was yet another great migration in U. S. history, such as those roaming west in the mid-1800s and southern Blacks heading north to industrial cities for work in the early 20th century. It’s all about making the commitment and getting started. In the bluffs on the California Trail one day out from a wagon train’s starting point, St. Joseph, is a cemetery with several pioneer graves. Perhaps those buried family elders accepted death willingly knowing their loved ones were on their way, taking the risk and heading off to a better life. Like most others, the Joads had lost their farm in the Dust Bowl to wind and drought, then finally foreclosure, which meant the bulldoze. It seems like such a thing couldn’t happen in this country to our fellow Americans, but it did. Steinbeck came under scrutiny for his book. The Grapes of Wrath was banned in several library districts including many in California where he described “Hooverville Camps,” for displaced workers more like inhumane Labor camps. Farm Labor associations’ brutal tactics were also outed and they fired back. Steinbeck received death threats. He started carrying a gun as instructed by his local sheriff. Politicians weren’t happy about the book either, Oklahoma Congressman Lyle Borem denied that this could happen in his state, “A lie, a black, infernal creation of a twisted, distorted mind.” Nonetheless, the Joads and 200, 000-plus anguished families saw heading west on Route 66 as their only salvation, adapt or die. Steinbeck called the Route the Mother Road, I like to call it the Highway of Hope, we humans always have to have hope. The act of relocating under such conditions is heart wrenching. Some in a family no doubt realize they have no choice, while others held on, not believing all the promises those cherished hand bills from California professed. Men in particular struggled with leaving, no matter who’s fault it was. The Joads along with thousands of other poor migrants piled their earthly belongings into the family “bucket of bolts,” and headed out on 66. Steinbeck didn’t mince words, there were breakdowns, hunger, death and discrimination on the road. At times humanity seemed to be lost. The first half of the exodus was bearable, but coming up for the Joads in their rickety jalopy were 100 miles of isolation, the Mojave Desert. Join us next time on Route 66, a highway that answered many people’s dreams.
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