Wolfe Research Backs Dividend Stocks With 10+ Years of Share Buybacks as Defensive Play

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Wolfe Research Backs Dividend Stocks With 10+ Years of Share Buybacks as Defensive Play

Wolfe Research is highlighting companies with at least a 10-year track record of share buybacks as a defensive investment strategy. The firm focuses on names that also pay dividends, combining two shareholder-friendly practices seen as signs of financial stability. The recommendation is aimed at investors seeking protection amid uncertain market conditions.

Are share buybacks a better strategy for investors than dividends?

CNBC · 10h ago · Source ↗

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Norway beat Senegal 3-2, set up top-of-Group-I clash with France

Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to maintain a perfect record after two group-stage matches at the World Cup. The result sets up a direct top-of-Group-I showdown between Norway and France. The Haaland vs. Mbappé duel is now the most anticipated fixture of the group stage.

Can Norway beat France and top Group I?

ESPN · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Ukraine at UN: "Our Patience Has Limits" – Kyiv Issues Warning to Russia

Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN, Andriy Melnik, stated on Monday at an emergency UN Security Council session that Kyiv remains ready for direct negotiations with Russia. However, he warned that Ukraine's patience is not unlimited. The statement was reported by the Ukrinform news agency.

Should Ukraine engage in direct negotiations with Russia?

Bankier.pl · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Canada to build 10 nuclear reactors in 15 years and double uranium exports

Canada has unveiled a nuclear strategy to build 10 new reactors within 15 years, double its uranium exports, and sell Canadian-designed reactors abroad. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson called the plan a "new civilian nuclear renaissance." It represents one of the country's most ambitious expansions of atomic energy.

Is nuclear power the right path to decarbonisation?

Bankier.pl · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat in blockbuster NBA deal

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded to the Miami Heat in one of the NBA's biggest moves in years. Miami now faces the challenge of building a winning roster around both Giannis and Bam Adebayo. NBA insiders are also examining what comes next for the Milwaukee Bucks after losing their franchise player.

Is the Giannis trade a good move for his career?

ESPN · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Motor Lublin Suffer Historic Worst-Ever PGE Ekstraliga Defeat in Toruń

Orlen Oil Motor Lublin suffered their heaviest ever defeat in the PGE Ekstraliga on Sunday at the Motoarena in Toruń. The club, competing in the top Polish speedway league since 2019, previously had a worst score of 34 points, but this result fell even below that mark. The loss was compounded by the absence of Fredrik Lindgren.

Can Motor Lublin realistically compete for the title without Lindgren?

WP SportoweFakty · 24min ago · Source ↗

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UTA Launches 'Culture Index' to Measure Brands' Cultural Impact at Cannes Lions

Talent and brand advisory firm UTA announced the launch of its Culture Index at the Cannes Lions festival, a new tool designed to measure the cultural impact of brands. The company argues that culture has always been a business driver, shaping how time and money are spent for decades and even centuries. The index aims to give brands a quantifiable way to assess that influence.

Can a brand's cultural impact be meaningfully measured with an index?

The Hollywood Reporter · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Walmart Launches Shoppable TV Shows 'Join the Club' and 'Backyard Escapes' on Vizio

Walmart is launching its own TV series, including "Join the Club" and "Backyard Escapes," distributed directly to users of Vizio smart TVs, the manufacturer Walmart acquired in 2024. The shows feature products available for purchase in-store or online, aiming to drive shopping before customers even visit a Walmart location. The initiative is part of a broader strategy merging entertainment with retail commerce.

Is Walmart's shoppable TV strategy the future of retail?

Variety · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Infinix Note 50s for ~$250: Its 7200 mAh Battery Beats Most Tablets

A smartphone priced at around 1,000 PLN (roughly $250) boasts a 7,200 mAh battery, surpassing the capacity found in many tablets and high-end flagship phones. The device challenges premium handsets on one of the most important specs for everyday users — battery life. It represents a growing trend of budget phones outperforming flagships in key areas.

Is battery size more important than brand when choosing a phone?

Spider's Web · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Polish Women Entrepreneurs Stay Home and Bring the World to Their Businesses

A growing number of Polish women entrepreneurs are choosing to build their careers in Poland rather than emigrate abroad for better pay or opportunities. The old notion that professional success requires moving overseas is losing ground. Instead, these businesswomen are staying local while actively pursuing international partnerships and collaboration.

Does Poland now offer enough conditions for women's professional success?

Focus.pl · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Haaland Joins Elite Group of Six Including Grzegorz Lato at World Cup

Erling Haaland scored again as Norway won their second match at the World Cup, with the Manchester City striker playing a key role in the victory. The feat placed him in an elite group of only six players in football history to achieve this milestone, including Poland's Grzegorz Lato. The specific record he matched was not detailed in the source text.

Can Norway with Haaland win the World Cup?

Interia Sport · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Messi Missed Penalty Against Austria and Admitted: "I Took It Really Badly"

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the opening minutes of Argentina's match against Austria. Speaking after the game, the Argentine star did not hide his frustration, saying: "I took it really badly." Messi admitted he was very angry with himself over the missed spot-kick.

Should Messi still be Argentina's first-choice penalty taker?

WP SportoweFakty · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Over 20% of Poles Support Full Transparency of Publicly Funded Doctor Contracts

A Tuesday poll by UCE Research commissioned by Onet found that more than one in five Poles supports full public disclosure of doctor contracts funded by public money. The survey reveals strong public expectations for transparency in how healthcare funds are spent in Poland.

Should publicly funded doctor contracts be fully transparent?

Bankier.pl · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Argentine fans take over Dallas for the 2026 World Cup

Argentine football fans flooded Dallas for the 2026 World Cup, turning the Texas city into a de facto Buenos Aires outpost. Streets, bars and fan zones were packed with supporters dressed in the iconic blue-and-white albiceleste colours. Dallas became the unofficial capital of Argentine football fandom during the tournament.

Is the USA a good host for the football World Cup?

WP SportoweFakty · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Crisis and generational shifts drive European logistics consolidation

Europe's highly fragmented logistics market is undergoing a wave of consolidation driven by economic pressures and generational change in family-owned firms. Business owners without heirs are increasingly looking to sell, making them attractive acquisition targets for larger operators. The trend is reshaping the continent's transport and freight sector.

Is logistics market consolidation good for small businesses?

Rzeczpospolita · 36min ago · Source ↗

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European stocks fall as tech sector selloff drags down indices

European stock markets fell at the open as a broad selloff in the technology sector weighed on indices across the continent. Investors reacted to sliding valuations among global tech companies, pulling down benchmarks in major European exchanges. Market sentiment remained cautious amid rising volatility.

Is the tech selloff a sign of a deeper stock market correction?

Bloomberg · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Algeria beats Jordan 2-1, advances to 2026 World Cup knockouts — first win since 2014

Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in California on Monday evening, securing a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout round. Second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri sealed the comeback win. It was Algeria's first World Cup victory since 2014.

Can Algeria realistically progress further in the knockout rounds?

France 24 · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Psychologist Agnieszka Stein: how to talk to children about hardship and difficult emotions

Psychologist Agnieszka Stein explains that parents will always experience difficult emotions, but what matters is how they handle them. Suppressed or unaddressed feelings can negatively affect parenting and family relationships. Stein offers guidance on being an authentic parent while shielding children from emotional overload.

Should parents openly tell their children about their own emotional crises?

Newsweek Polska · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Brexit at 10: slower GDP growth, weaker pound, trade shifts — in charts

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, CNBC has compiled charts tracking how the UK has changed across GDP growth, immigration, the pound sterling, trade patterns and the political landscape. Growth has been slower and the pound weaker compared to pre-vote levels. Immigration patterns and trade flows have both shifted significantly over the decade.

Should the UK seek to rejoin or significantly re-align with the EU?

CNBC · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Honor X80 Pro Max launches with 8,000 mAh battery — brand's largest ever

Honor has officially launched the X80 Pro Max, featuring the largest battery the brand has ever put in a smartphone at 8,000 mAh. The device targets users who prioritize long battery life above all else. The X80 Pro Max places Honor among the top contenders in the high-capacity battery smartphone segment.

Is a large battery more important than a slim smartphone design?

Tabletowo · 43min ago · Source ↗

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25,000 passwords leaked from Polish universities, 60,000 system vulnerabilities found

A Grant Thornton analysis revealed that nearly 25,000 login credentials stolen from Polish universities are circulating online. Security researchers also found 60,000 vulnerabilities in university IT systems across the country. The findings, reported by Rzeczpospolita, highlight a systemic cybersecurity failure in Polish higher education.

Should Polish universities be held legally liable for these data leaks?

Bankier.pl · 43min ago · Source ↗

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