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Warm Winter Hit Vail’s Earnings. What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Written by Jennifer Ryan Woods. First Published: 3/11/2026.

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An unusually warm winter and historically low snowfall in the Rockies led Vail Resorts to miss fiscal second-quarter earnings expectations and cut its full-year guidance, with skier visits falling 12% as limited snowpack reduced available terrain at key resorts.
Although Vail’s stock has struggled in recent years, falling more than 60% from its 2021 peak, analysts still see significant upside, with the average 12-month price target of about $171 implying more than 25% potential gains from current levels.
Investor sentiment remains divided, as short interest has climbed to nearly 12% of the public float even while the company’s 6.6% dividend yield may help support the stock.
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A historically warm winter weighed on ski resort operator Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE: MTN), producing disappointing fiscal second-quarter 2026 results and forcing the company to cut full-year guidance. Shares initially fell after the report, which was released following the market close on March 9, though they later recovered. The day after the release, the stock traded marginally higher around $135 on above-average volume as investors digested the earnings miss and the revised outlook.

Investor sentiment remains mixed. Despite the weather-driven setback, many analysts still see meaningful upside, while rising short interest suggests some investors are skeptical about the company’s near-term prospects.

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On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Robert Katz said the disappointing quarter and reduced guidance reflect “the most difficult weather environment in the Rockies we have ever seen.”

Snowfall and snowpack were at or near historic lows, he said, exceeding the poor conditions of fiscal 2012 that had been considered the worst in the region. The poor ski conditions led to a 12% decline in visits.

The Colorado-based company, which operates more than 40 mountain resorts including Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge, reported earnings of $5.87 per share. That compared with $6.56 per share a year earlier and missed estimates by $0.18.

Revenue for the quarter totaled $1.08 billion, down 4.7% year over year and about $27 million below estimates. Because the Rockies generate the lion’s share of Vail’s resort EBITDA, historically low snowfall in that region had an outsized impact on results.

Epic Pass and Diversified Resorts Help Cushion the Blow

In the earnings release, Katz said the decline in lift revenue was relatively modest given the “worst-case weather scenario,” highlighting the resilience of Vail’s operating model. Strong growth in the Epic Pass program — which lets skiers pay upfront for access to multiple resorts — provided stability. Pass holders account for roughly 75% of visits annually, helping smooth revenue even in tough seasons. The company’s expansion into more geographically diverse locations also helped blunt the impact of regional weather.

Because weather continues to limit available terrain at some resorts, Vail lowered its fiscal 2026 net income outlook to $144 million–$190 million, down from the prior $201 million–$276 million forecast. The company maintained its quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share, saying this year’s cash-flow decline does not change the business’s long-term cash-generation ability. The dividend, which yields roughly 6.6%, may help attract income-focused investors and provide some support to the share price.

Shares Have Struggled Despite Analysts’ Expected Upside

Vail’s stock has fallen substantially since its all-time high of about $372 in November 2021. In early February this year the shares dropped to roughly $126 — a decline of more than 66% from the peak. Over the past 12 months, shares are down more than 11%, while the leisure and recreational services industry rose over 10% and the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSEARCA: PEJ) gained more than 18%. Vail trades at a price-to-earnings ratio just under 20, above the industry and broader consumer discretionary averages near 17.

Analysts are mixed. Of 13 covering the stock, four rate it Buy, eight Hold and one Sell. After the results, three analysts lowered their price targets: Barclays to $138 from $140, Truist Financial to $217 from $234, and Stifel Nicolaus to $172 from $175. Even with those cuts, the consensus 12-month target of $171 implies roughly 25% upside from the current share price of about $133.

Short interest has risen, reflecting growing skepticism among some investors. As of Feb. 13, roughly 4.19 million shares were sold short, representing nearly 12% of the public float — about double the level a year earlier.

For investors, Vail’s outlook will likely hinge on whether the weather-driven weakness is temporary. If visitation normalizes and the pass-based model continues to provide steady revenue, analysts’ upside could materialize. In the near term, the company’s high dividend yield may help support the shares during what has been a difficult season.

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The New War Portfolio: 3 Stocks Built for a High-Tech War

Written by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. First Published: 3/8/2026.

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Palantir’s artificial intelligence platform is becoming the essential command-and-control engine for modern intelligence operations.
AeroVironment’s combat-proven unmanned systems deliver unparalleled precision and tactical agility on the modern battlefield.
Northrop Grumman’s extensive backlog and advanced platforms offer investors stable exposure to long-term, strategic defense programs.
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Increasing geopolitical instability worldwide is acting as a powerful catalyst for the defense industry. This is more than a cyclical increase in spending; it marks a structural inflection point. A new defense doctrine is emerging—one where success depends less on mass and more on information superiority, precision, and autonomous action. For investors, that implies a durable, long-term trend: the most compelling growth stories will be companies enabling a smarter, data-centric approach to national security.

Why This Time Is Different for Defense Spending

Defense budgets are being reshaped to reflect 21st-century conflict. Funding is shifting toward technologies that deliver a decisive intelligence and operational edge: artificial intelligence (AI) to process data at machine speed, unmanned systems that can be deployed with agility, and resilient networks that connect platforms and sensors. This is not merely a short-term spike in procurement; it is a structural reallocation of capital toward the technology of modern warfare, creating a sustained tailwind for companies at the forefront of this transition.

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In modern military operations, data is the most valuable ammunition, and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) supplies the system to aim it. The company has positioned itself as the central nervous system for intelligence, converting vast streams of battlefield information into actionable insight.

Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) functions as a command-and-control engine, fusing data from satellites, drones, and soldiers into a single, real-time operational picture that gives commanders a decisive edge. In this environment, anticipating an adversary’s move seconds before it happens is a critical advantage.

Demand for this capability is surging. Palantir’s recent financial results showed a roughly 70% year-over-year revenue increase in its last reported quarter, underscoring rapid growth.

While Palantir’s deep relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense provide a stable foundation of government revenue, an expanding commercial business is equally important for investors. Growth in the private sector demonstrates the broader applicability of its technology and helps diversify revenue streams, reducing reliance on government spending cycles. That dual approach supports a more resilient business model capable of capturing growth across the economy.

Key Investment Takeaway: Palantir offers direct exposure to the high-growth AI-in-defense theme, reflecting a premium valuation tied to its critical role and accelerating adoption.

AeroVironment: The Unmanned Tip of the Spear

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has emerged as a leading provider of small unmanned systems that are proving indispensable in modern conflicts.

Its platforms deliver precision and agility that larger, costlier systems cannot match. Flagship products like the Switchblade loitering munition—often described as a “kamikaze” drone—provide a see-and-strike capability that allows operators to identify and engage targets with exceptional accuracy.

That capability is complemented by a portfolio of reconnaissance drones, including the Puma and Raven systems, which deliver critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) without exposing pilots to risk.

This strategic importance is reflected in the company’s financial performance. In its second-quarter 2026 earnings report, AeroVironment reported revenue growth of more than 150% year over year, signaling strong demand. The company has already announced plans for domestic manufacturing expansion, indicating management’s expectation of sustained, high-volume orders from the U.S. military and allies. Close attention to major contract negotiations—such as the Space Force SCAR program—underscores the Pentagon’s interest in the company’s next-generation technologies.

Key Investment Takeaway: As a go-to provider of combat-proven tactical drones, AeroVironment stands to benefit directly from rising demand for unmanned systems, positioning it as a primary beneficiary of this doctrinal shift.

Northrop Grumman: The Backbone of Modern Warfare

While Palantir delivers intelligence and AeroVironment provides tactical effects, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) builds the advanced, resilient platforms that undergird the ecosystem.

The company leads strategic programs designed for the information age, most notably the B-21 Raider. That platform is more than a stealth bomber: it’s a data-fusing, networked asset built to operate and connect the battlespace in contested environments. Its role is to ensure the data streams systems like Palantir’s rely on remain available.

For investors, Northrop Grumman’s financial strength provides a stable anchor. The company maintains a large, growing backlog of about $95.7 billion, offering long-term revenue visibility and insulating it from short-term market swings.

Its leadership in the space domain, illustrated by programs like DARC for deep-space surveillance, is critical to maintaining information superiority. That technological edge is paired with a 22-year history of consecutive dividend increases, yielding roughly 1.22%. Trading at a P/E of approximately 26, Northrop Grumman presents a more traditional valuation than many high-growth tech plays, signaling financial stability and a commitment to shareholder returns.

Key Investment Takeaway: Northrop Grumman is a stable, blue-chip way to access this theme, offering exposure to advanced defense programs along with the security of a large backlog and a reliable dividend.

A Modern Portfolio for a New Reality

Technology has rewritten the rules of conflict, and investment strategies must adapt. The complementary strengths of Palantir’s AI-driven analysis, AeroVironment’s tactical execution, and Northrop Grumman’s foundational platforms create a powerful combined effect. These companies are not only responding to current events; they are building the future of defense.

As nations prioritize technological superiority, the triad of data, drones, and advanced defense systems presents a compelling, forward-looking investment thesis. The shift to a technology-first defense posture is not a fleeting trend but a multi-decade transformation, placing these three companies at the forefront of a new and persuasive investment cycle.

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3 Stocks With the Most to Gain From Tariff Relief

By Dan Schmidt. Article Published: 3/2/2026.

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The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sprawling tariff regime under the IEEPA.
While other tariffs remain and Trump quickly enacted new ones, the decision provides significant relief and newfound policy predictability for many U.S. firms.
Five Below, Ross Stores, and FedEx Corp are three of the companies that stand to benefit most from tariff reductions (and potential refunds).
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Tariff drama is again dominating market headlines after the Supreme Court struck down the strictest rates. While the news is broadly bullish for many retailers, the muted market reaction may have left investors puzzled. Here’s why the market responded the way it did, and why the ruling still creates opportunities for several stocks that are no longer in the trade-war crosshairs.

Where the Tariff Situation Currently Stands

On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court ruled againstPresident Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs without Congressional consent. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the President exceeded his authority under IEEPA and ordered that all tariffs imposed under that law be vacated immediately.

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Following the ruling, the administration enacted new 10% tariffs under Section 122 and said the existing tariffs under Section 232 would remain in place. According to a Penn Wharton analysis, the new effective tariff rate is 9.1%, down from the roughly 9.8% rate that applied for much of 2025. Companies facing tariffs will welcome relief, but that relatively small decline helps explain why markets barely reacted.

The Section 122 tariffs have important limitationsthat the IEEPA ones did not. Section 122 tariffs cannot be targeted to specific countries, the rate cannot exceed 15%, and they do not stack on top of other tariffs (such as Section 232). Most importantly, they are temporary: after 150 days the President must request an extension from Congress, which is unlikely to be approved with midterm elections only weeks after the expiration.

Another wild card is the prospect of refunds. IEEPA tariffs collected an estimated $175 billion, and companies seeking refunds must file suit in the Court of International Trade. Refunds would be a windfall for many firms that had baked higher import costs into their 2026 plans. Refunds, combined with further rate reductions after the 150-day window under Section 122, would represent a double tailwind for the stocks that faced the most tariff pressure.

3 Stocks That Benefit From Tariff Cancellations (and Potential Refunds)

The market’s recovery in the final eight months of 2025 likely reflected expectations that the Supreme Court would limit the administration’s tariff authority. Regardless, tariffs materially affected the following three companies, and any rollback of those measures — along with possible refunds — could have meaningful implications.

Five Below: Immediate Relief on China Imports

Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) faced serious margin pressure from tariffs because most of its products are imported from China and its low-price strategy prevents it from passing costs on to customers.

The chain targets young, highly price-sensitive shoppers, so every tariff increase directly hit Five Below’s margins. Revoking the harshest rates on China therefore provides immediate relief.

Equally important, the Supreme Court’s decision restores some predictability and reduces the threat of escalating duties, such as last spring’s Liberation Day tariffs.

Five Below reported fiscal Q3 2026 results in December that were strong, but management warned of a potential 240-basis-point decline in operating margin due to tariff costs. The company will release fiscal Q4 results on March 18; while the tariff relief is unlikely to affect those numbers, fiscal 2027 projections should look better than they did last quarter. Reflecting that view, JPMorgan raised its price target to a Street-high $259 — roughly 15% above current levels.

Ross Stores: Margin and Inventory Benefits

Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) also benefits from the tariff decision, though more indirectly than Five Below. While over half of Ross’s merchandise originates in China, Ross itself does little direct importing; it buys overstocks from other U.S. brands that have already paid duties.

Many retailers front-loaded inventory last year to avoid tariff exposure and may now be willing to offload that inventory to resellers like Ross at deeper discounts. Ross has said tariffs reduced earnings by about 16 cents per share in fiscal 2025.

Investors will watch Ross’s March 3 earnings report for updated guidance now that the IEEPA tariffs have been struck down. Analysts were optimistic heading into the report: five firms raised price targets in February, including a Street-high $232 from JPMorgan on Feb. 23.

FedEx: Trade-Volume Recovery and First-Mover Advantage on Refunds

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) will not get the same margin relief that retailers might, but it stands to gain in other ways.

The biggest benefit is a likely normalization of operations on the lucrative China-to-U.S. route. FedEx executives estimated tariffs caused about a $1 billion revenue headwind during the 2025 fiscal year — a shortfall that should be easier to manage now that IEEPA tariffs are gone.

FedEx was also the first company to sue the U.S. government for a refund after the Supreme Court decision. If successful, the firm could be eligible for up to $1 billion in tariff relief and could earn goodwill by returning some of that windfall to shippers. One caution: FDX appears overbought on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), so a pullback to the 50-day moving average might offer a more stable entry point for new positions.

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The Real Reason Eli Lilly Is Pouring $3 Billion Into China

Reported by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Article Posted: 3/13/2026.

Key Points

Eli Lilly is committing $3 billion over a decade to expand manufacturing in China, targeting a GLP-1 market that some analysts estimate could reach $14 billion by 2030.
The investment is designed to close a manufacturing gap with Novo Nordisk while building cost advantages against more than 60 domestic Chinese competitors developing rival GLP-1 drugs.
Local production also hedges against supply chain risks tied to trade friction, a vulnerability that recent global GLP-1 shortages have already exposed.
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Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is a titan of the pharmaceutical industry, a position reinforced by the monumental success of its GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drug franchise. With products like Mounjaro and Zepbound transforming patient care and generating blockbuster sales, Lilly’s stock has climbed into the top ranks of the S&P 500.

In a move that signals long-term ambition, Lilly has announced a $3 billion, decade-long commitment to expand manufacturing operations in China. That decision prompts a key question for shareholders: in a complex global landscape, why make such a substantial bet on China now? The answer reflects strategic foresight and outlines a clear blueprint for Lilly’s future growth.

Why China? An Unprecedented Market Opportunity

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To understand Lilly’s strategy, investors must first appreciate the scale of the opportunity. This investment responds to a market too large to ignore. China faces a significant public health challenge, with an estimated 141 million people living with diabetes. The country also has more than 600 million adults who are classified as overweight or obese—the largest such population in the world. As the middle class expands and healthcare spending rises, demand for effective treatments is expected to increase substantially.

That creates a vast and largely untapped pool of potential patients for Lilly’s leading medications. The financial upside is immediate and significant: market forecasts project China’s GLP-1 market to surge, with some analysts estimating it could reach roughly $14 billion by 2030. This rapid expansion makes China a critical long-term growth engine for Lilly’s injectable products and for its next wave of innovation, including the oral candidate orforglipron. For a daily oral medication to succeed at scale, efficient, high-volume local manufacturing is not just advantageous—it is essential. Securing this market is vital to maintaining global leadership.

Lilly’s Great Wall: A Strategy for Supply and Supremacy

Lilly’s investment serves a dual strategic purpose: it builds a defensive shield against external risks while creating an offensive capability to secure market dominance. This proactive approach should reassure investors about management’s ability to navigate a complex global environment and protect future earnings.

The Geopolitical Shield

First, the move acts as a defensive shield by strengthening the supply chain. The U.S. pharmaceutical industry remains heavily dependent on China for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), the core components of many drugs. In an era of trade friction and potential export controls, that dependence is a vulnerability. By establishing a robust presence in China, Lilly reduces the risk of supply interruptions, mitigates exposure to trade disputes or logistics disruptions, and helps ensure a stable supply of medicines to Chinese patients—while supporting more predictable revenue streams for shareholders.

The Competitive Weapon

Second, the investment is an offensive tool in a fiercely competitive market. Lilly faces a two-front challenge in China. Its main global rival, Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), already has an established manufacturing footprint in the country. Lilly’s investment is necessary to level the playing field and compete on supply, speed, and scale.

Equally important is the rise of local competitors: over 60 domestic Chinese pharmaceutical companies are developing their own GLP-1 therapies. That will exert downward pressure on prices in the years ahead. By manufacturing locally and partnering with domestic experts like Pharmaron, Lilly can achieve greater cost efficiencies and pricing flexibility—allowing it to defend market share against lower-cost alternatives, preserve long-term margins, and build a durable competitive moat.

Why This Move Secures Future Returns

Ultimately, this multi-billion-dollar strategy reinforces the bullish investment case for Eli Lilly. It is about more than expanding sales; it is about building a durable, defensible, and highly profitable business over the long term. Capturing a meaningful share of China’s GLP-1 market could translate into billions of dollars in annual revenue, providing a long runway for growth that supports Lilly’s premium valuation.

This kind of forward-looking capital deployment helps explain why Wall Street sentiment remains largely positive. The analyst consensus for Lilly’s stock is a Moderate Buy, with an average price target near $1,230. That optimism reflects the current success of Mounjaro and Zepbound and the expectation that management will continue to take strategic actions to secure future growth. The China investment is a tangible validation of that confidence.

By establishing a powerful third pillar of global growth alongside the U.S. and Europe, Lilly is not merely expanding—it’s diversifying and strengthening its enterprise. For investors, this $3 billion commitment is less a gamble than a calculated foundation for the company’s next decade of growth, further solidifying Eli Lilly’s position as a global pharmaceutical leader and making a compelling case for its long-term value.

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As of market close 3/16/2026.

Pre-Market:

US Investor % Bullish Sentiment:
↓ 31.94% for Week of MAR 12 2026

Previous week: 33.06%

Market Wrap:

Futures near flat Dow -47, S&P -0.1%, Nasdaq -0.2%
Monday rebound S&P +1%, Dow +388, Nasdaq +1.2%
All 11 S&P sectors higher led by tech
Nvidia +1.7% as Huang sees $1T AI system demand
Oil cooled Brent $100, WTI $93 after recent surge
Markets watching Iran war and Hormuz
Today: Lululemon, Docusign, Oklo earnings; Fed decision tomorrow

EARNINGS

Here’s what we’re watching this week:

Today: Lululemon $LULU ( ▲ 1.35% )
- oklo $OKLO ( ▲ 2.26% ) – expecting a loss of $.16 per share for Q4 2025 vs a loss of $.09 a year ago
WED: Five Below $FIVE ( ▲ 0.62% ) , *General Mills $GIS ( ▼ 1.02% ) , *Macy’s $M ( ▲ 0.24% )
- Micron Technology $MU ( ▲ 3.68% ) – $8.60 EPS (+451.3% YoY) on $19.11B revenue (+137.4% YoY)
THU: *Alibaba $BABA ( ▲ 1.11% ) , *Darden Restaurant $DRI ( ▲ 2.14% ) , FedEx $FDX ( ▲ 0.19% )

Full earnings calendar »

MARKET ALERT FROM BROWNSTONE RESEARCH

Financial Reckoning 2026

A massive crisis is brewingas FOUR major market forces converge.

One former hedge fund manager says it could be far worse than the dot-com crash… or the 2008 financial crisis.

Mag Seven losses of up to 80-90% are possible.

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HEADLINES

Trump Gets Chilly Response from Allies Over Demand on Hormuz

Trump said he’s asked seven countries to send ships to ensure the narrow shipping lane stays open during the war with Iran. And so far he’s not gotten any takers. One NATO ally even refused to get involved.

Nvidia Sees AI Chip Demand Reaching $1 Trillion by 2027

The company had previously forecast that the chips would bring $500 billion in sales by the end of 2026.

Wall Street ends higher as traders return to AI stocks (more)
Traders are getting nervous about Iran’s $200 oil warning (more)
Trump says he’ll delay his much-anticipated trip to China (mo re)
Saudis give oil buyers Red Sea option due to Hormuz crisis (more)
Bond investors turn risk-averse ahead of Fed meeting (more)
US manufacturing output increases; homebuilder sentiment ticks up (more)
Oil prices slide 3% as some ships transit Strait of Hormuz (more)
Gold eases as conflict-driven inflation fears counter dollar softness (more)
Americans are spending $300M more on gasoline than a month ago (more)
Gurley on AI bubble: A lot of people got rich quick and a reset is coming (more)
Nebius jumps 14% after company inks $27B deal with Meta (more)
Uber to roll out Nvidia-powered self-driving taxis in 2027 (more)
BofA agrees to settle claims it aided Epstein crimes (more)
Small businesses are pushing back against private equity (more)
Private credit strains ripple through Wall Street as investors grow wary (more)
Saks Global secures $300 million bankruptcy funding (more)

DEALFLOW

M+A | Investments

Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers
Google acquires Wiz
Drone-maker AeroVironment buys ESAeroin $200M deal
Too Lost receives strategic investment from GoldState Music

VC

Frore Systems, a thermal tech company, announced it has achieved Unicorn status following the close of a $143M Series D funding
Scanner, a security data platform, raised $22M in Series A funding
Ironlight Group, a fintech company, raised $21M in Series A funding
Halcyon, an AI platform for energy, raised a $21M in Series A funding
Great Sky, a provider of computing hardware solutions, raised $14M in Seed funding
Zero RFI, an AI-native platform targeting the construction industry, raised $13.8M in Seed funding
Nadia Care, a maternal health company, raised $12M in funding
AgZen, an MIT spinout bringing droplet-level control to agricultural spraying, raised $10M in Series B funding
Understood Care, an AI-native patient advocacy platform, raised $5M in Seed funding
Certiv, a cybersecurity startup, raised $4.2M in Pre-Seed funding
Eileen Inc., a retail technology platform, raised $1M in Pre-Seed funding

CRYPTO

Bitcoin touches a six-week high as investors pour into ETFs (more)
Strategy buys $1.6B in Bitcoin as holdings surpass 761,000 BTC (more)
Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand picks up (more)

BULLISH BITES

📈 Hedge fund manager’s “weird” AI bubble strategy. *

😱 AI CEOs are scaring America.

👀 Inside a $42B private-credit black box: More black boxes.

🎥 Oscars mask a Hollywood in crisis.

🏖 What it’s like to stay at the most exclusiveresort in the US.

DAILY SHARES

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The Growth You Want Is Waiting on the Other Side of Discomfort

Last weekend, my daughter Reagan (8) completed her first year of cheerleading, and I couldn’t be prouder of her.

If you know Reagan, you know she’s naturally a bit shy. The thought of performing routines in front of packed gyms during basketball games was intimidating for her.

When the season first started, she didn’t want to do it. It was new. It pushed her outside of her comfort zone. It meant standing in front of hundreds of people with all eyes on her.

But she did it anyway.

There were practices after school. Long nights learning routines. Repetition after repetition to get the timing right. Then came the games: packed gyms, loud crowds, halftime routines, and the pressure of performing as a team.

And Reagan showed up.

Even on the mornings when she wanted to sleep in.

Even on the days when she didn’t feel like going.

Even when the routines were difficult and the nerves were real.

She kept showing up. She kept practicing. She kept getting better.

And something incredible happened along the way.

Her confidence grew. She became more comfortable. She started talking about the friendships she was building with the other girls on the team.

What started as something intimidating became something she was proud to be part of.

As a father, watching that transformation was powerful.

Here is a video of one of her halftime routines. Reagan is the girl in the back row with the white socks pulled up.

Watching her out there reminded me just how far she’s come in a single season.

Moments like that make you realize that growth almost always begins on the other side of discomfort.

Scripture reminds us: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Reagan didn’t quit when it felt uncomfortable. She stayed committed. She showed up. And over time, confidence replaced fear.

There’s a powerful lesson in that for every adult, especially for those of us leading companies, teams, and organizations.

Success rarely starts with confidence. It starts with commitment.

You show up when it’s uncomfortable.

You do the work when you don’t feel like it.

You stay disciplined when quitting would be easier.

And eventually, growth follows.

Watching Reagan push through her fear reminded me of something we all need to remember: the things that stretch us are often the things that shape us.

Here’s my challenge for you today: Identify the thing you’ve been avoiding in your life because it’s uncomfortable.

The leadership opportunity. The bold step of faith. The conversation you know you need to have. The calling God may be placing on your heart.

Then do what my daughter did this season.

Step onto the floor.

Show up anyway.

Put in the work.

Refuse to quit.

Because the confidence you’re looking for is often waiting on the other side of obedience.

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So why do so many people insist cold calling is dead? Because most people are afraid of rejection, and it’s easier to declare something obsolete than it is to master it. The truth is that the people who dominate their industries still use it relentlessly. I proved this years ago when I wrote The Secrets to Cold Call Success, a best-selling book that continues to transform lives and livelihoods around the world.

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The Growth You Want Is Waiting on the Other Side of Discomfort

Last weekend, my daughter Reagan (8) completed her first year of cheerleading, and I couldn’t be prouder of her.

If you know Reagan, you know she’s naturally a bit shy. The thought of performing routines in front of packed gyms during basketball games was intimidating for her.

When the season first started, she didn’t want to do it. It was new. It pushed her outside of her comfort zone. It meant standing in front of hundreds of people with all eyes on her.

But she did it anyway.

And Reagan showed up.

Even on the mornings when she wanted to sleep in.

Even on the days when she didn’t feel like going.

Even when the routines were difficult and the nerves were real.

She kept showing up. She kept practicing. She kept getting better.

And something incredible happened along the way.

Her confidence grew. She became more comfortable. She started talking about the friendships she was building with the other girls on the team.

What started as something intimidating became something she was proud to be part of.

As a father, watching that transformation was powerful.

Here is a video of one of her halftime routines. Reagan is the girl in the back row with the white socks pulled up.

Watching her out there reminded me just how far she’s come in a single season.

Moments like that make you realize that growth almost always begins on the other side of discomfort.

Scripture reminds us: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Reagan didn’t quit when it felt uncomfortable. She stayed committed. She showed up. And over time, confidence replaced fear.

There’s a powerful lesson in that for every adult, especially for those of us leading companies, teams, and organizations.

Success rarely starts with confidence. It starts with commitment.

You show up when it’s uncomfortable.

You do the work when you don’t feel like it.

You stay disciplined when quitting would be easier.

And eventually, growth follows.

Watching Reagan push through her fear reminded me of something we all need to remember: the things that stretch us are often the things that shape us.

Here’s my challenge for you today: Identify the thing you’ve been avoiding in your life because it’s uncomfortable.

The leadership opportunity. The bold step of faith. The conversation you know you need to have. The calling God may be placing on your heart.

Then do what my daughter did this season.

Step onto the floor.

Show up anyway.

Put in the work.

Refuse to quit.

Because the confidence you’re looking for is often waiting on the other side of obedience.

Let’s Meet in Charlotte

Cold Calling Isn’t Dead—
You’ve Just Been Lied To

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Good morning.

BEFORE THE OPEN

Pre-Market:

US Investor % Bullish Sentiment:↓ 31.94% for Week of MAR 12 2026

Market Wrap:

EARNINGS

HEADLINES

DEALFLOW

M+A | Investments

VC

CRYPTO

BULLISH BITES

DAILY SHARES

US Investor % Bullish Sentiment:
↓ 31.94% for Week of MAR 12 2026