Author: Max Smith

Investment management firm Diamond Hill Capital has released its 2023 Q4 Investor Letter for its Long Short Fund. You can download a copy of the same here. Although the portfolio achieved positive returns in the fourth quarter, it fell short of the Russell 1000 Index and the blended benchmark (60% Russell 1000 Index/40% Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Month Index). Although the short positions did not perform as well as the index, they still contributed positively to the overall performance. On the other hand, long positions in financial instruments performed better than the index. However, long positions in the technology sector…

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A perfect game athlete stands in the batter's box. Photo courtesy of Perfect Game The global pandemic four years ago left youth sports facing an uncertain future amid widespread cancellations and public health concerns. Fast forward to today, and there is a voracious appetite for investment in youth sports, as evidenced by recent announcements by Unrivaled Sports and Perfect Game. Four different types of investors are bullish on the future of youth sports: professional sports franchise owners, professional athletes, sports and entertainment executives, and private equity firms. According to Maia Research, the reference source is sports business journal, Youth sports…

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EA Sports NFL Madden 24 has confirmed that Roman Reigns will be featured in Ultimate Team mode and will be available on Thursday, April 4th.This latest update brings Roman Reigns to the far right of the game, becoming part of the Reel Deals program and sharing the spotlight with legendary actor Burt Reynolds.Raines' journey to virtual stardom mirrors his real-life sports history. He played defensive tackle at Georgia Tech and was featured as a first-time All-ACC player in 2006. Although he was not selected in the 2007 NFL Draft, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. However, his NFL aspirations were…

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The shortlist for the SC Europe Awards 2024 has been revealed, and we'll see who survives and is vying for the title of 'best of'. SC Media UK proudly announces the shortlist for the SC Europe Awards 2024, representing the 2024 nominees for the best companies, solutions and innovative leaders in cyber security.From this A-list of competitors, a distinguished panel of VIP judges, hand-picked with extensive cybersecurity knowledge and experience, selected 25 companies, solutions, and Select individuals.Please see the list of candidates here.Emerging technology companies, innovative companies and bold leaders drive awardsIn pursuit of the 'full package', judges highlighted the…

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When you think of iconic video game characters, there are certain names that keep coming up. Mario should be there, along with the likes of Sonic, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and perhaps modern characters like Minecraft and Pokemon. But a new BAFTA poll has revealed that Tomb Raider character Lara Croft is what video game players consider the most iconic. The first Tomb Raider game was released in 1996 and exploded in popularity, spawning multiple sequels and three movies. The first two films (released in 2001 and 2003) starred Angelina Jolie as the title character, while Alicia Vikander played the role…

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CompTIA has published its 2024 State of Cybersecurity Report (available here) – Get great insights from over 600 cybersecurity experts. Learn more about the changes taking place in the cybersecurity space due to expanding attack surfaces, AI and ML, talent shortages, modern compliance frameworks, and the rapidly expanding number of cyber threat actor groups. Masu. We speak with managed service provider (MSP) or managed security service provider leaders every day as partners and prospects, and all of them share their thoughts on cybersecurity trends, best practices, and how important it is to protect their clients' interests. Know that you are…

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Eleanor Doyle & Leah Collinsbbc news beat3 hours agoimage source, square Eniximage caption, Lara Croft's proportions are one of the many changes made to the character since her introduction in 1996.To celebrate the 20th BAFTA Game Awards, Lara Croft has been named the most iconic video game character of all time.It's been 28 years since Tomb Raider introduced gamers to Lara, and she's changed quite a bit in that time.”She went from a very edgy, childish picture to something very cinematic,” says actress Cherie Blond, who voiced Lara in the original.This character won the title by defeating the likes of…

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