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US SECTORS CALL: Technology & Health Care
Momentum returned to the AI trade early last week. Anthropic’s IPO filing on Monday revealed a far more profitable business than investors had expected, and the AI trade rallied. SK Hynix added to it with blockbuster results overnight Tuesday. Then the trade unraveled. Alphabet’s earnings disappointed on Wednesday,
'Heat' director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles
NZX Sector Update: Consumer Durable Stocks Advance, Health Technology Sector Struggles
Consumer durable stocks advanced 9% in recent trade on Monday. KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) gain
Porter, Randle help Nets to 98-90 victory over Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Know the Foe: No. 18 Iowa State
Memphis begins the basketball season on Monday in a neutral-site matchup against Iowa State. The Cyclones start the season ranked No. 18 in the Associated Press poll, and it appears they will be a factor again in the Big 12.
‘Haunting at the Museum’ event invites community to see otherworldly science
Under the light of star projectors in the Alabama Museum of Natural History and old-timey lanterns at the Gorgas House Museum, the two museums held “Haunting at the Museum” on Tuesday night. The event, open to community members and students alike, took place at both museums with the shared theme of “Otherworldly Encounters.” At the...
Cuba's doctors confront medicine and supply shortages along with power outages amid ongoing U.S. sanctions
Benedict Cumberbatch's Forgotten Sci-Fi Series Is More Relevant Now Than Ever
Before he was Doctor Strange or even Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch starred in this surprisingly relevant sci-fi series that no one talks about anymore.
Downtown Savannah businesses react to SCAD Film Festival’s economic impact
The Savannah Downtown Business Association Executive Director Mia Mance said the film festival is “economic development in action.”
Cats, data, and pandemic preparedness
Wellcome Sanger Institute Director, Professor Matt Hurles shares his personal thoughts on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and how it could impact science.
Lady Vols soccer closes out regular season with victory
Tennessee soccer closed the 2026 regular season in winning fashion on Sunday afternoon, claiming a 3-1 victory over Oklahoma at Regal Soccer Stadium.
Spurs' Superstar Dylan Harper 'Takes Pride' In Being a Sidekick
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, and Dylan Harper posted an All-NBA worthy statline, although he understands that his best role is as Victor Wembanyama's sidekick.
Taika Waititi slams bad reviews of latest movie as ‘irrelevant,’ out of touch,’ ‘obsolete’
The Oscar-winner’s latest directorial effort, “Klara and the Sun,” arrived to dismal reviews and bleak box office numbers.
US surety reinsurers absorb volatility as primaries profit: Willis Re
Large contractor and project defaults are hitting excess of loss treaties, even as direct loss ratios stay low
Will Stein’s Neyland debut brings Kentucky Football history full circle
UK head coach Will Stein is connected to a classic 1984 victory.
Michael Mann hospitalized after gun 'accidentally discharged'
Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann was reportedly hospitalized after being injured at a Los Angeles gun range.
3 Signs Of Growth As Joan Beringer Starts Against Spurs
With Rudy Gobert out with back spasms, Joan Beringer started for the Timberwolves against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Saturday. Beringer's start was hardly an unqualified success, as Wembanyama went off for 43 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six blocks, and the Spurs won 121-111. But there were still a few positive signs …
Gary Neville Hails Arsenal’s “Defensive Masterclass” After Historic Anfield Victory
Gary Neville was full of praise for Arsenal’s defensive performance after Mikel Arteta’s side secured a historic 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening.Kai Havertz’s 16th-minute...
Mckenna Grace’s Alexander McQueen Butterfly Dress Barely Hangs on for Press
Mckenna Grace embraced whimsical fashion during her latest London appearance. The actor stepped out in a stunning butterfly dress while promoting “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Moreover, ...
Michael Mann hospitalized after being accidentally shot
Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann was reportedly hospitalized after being injured at a Los Angeles gun range.
Arthrex’s TightRope implant wins Coolest Thing Made in Florida
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is working to move Florida’s growing manufacturing sector from #10 in America to Top 5 by 2030. Arthrex’s TightRope® PRO Implant was named the 2026
Google says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon
At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor.
How dangerous is the time change to your health?
Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. Dr. Lou discusses how falling back an hour can be dangerous fo…
Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz's early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners.That intervention counted for little as Arsenal rode out the closing stages to register another clean sheet and an eighth win in nine league games.
Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting his leg at a gun range
Heat 2 director Michael Mann was hospitalized after his gun accidentally discharged at a shooting range, causing a "subcutaneous and minor" wound, per his reps.
Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range
Michael Mann was hospitalized after a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered at a Los Angeles gun range, causing a superficial leg injury.
Bob Chesney’s Blunt Reaction to UCLA Attendance Questions Turns Heads
UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has guided the No. 7 Bruins to a stellar 8-0 Start and a top-10 national ranking. The historic program is thriving on the field under his leadership, following a dominant 27-0 shutout victory over Nevada on Saturday. Yet the newly appointed leader faced a quiet reality at home stadium. Addressing […] The post Bob Chesney’s Blunt Reaction to UCLA Attendance Questions Turns Heads appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.
Openings, closings and groundbreakings: Centre County business news from October
It’s been a busy fall in the local business scene.
Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers
The appearance of Stevens, who recently clashed with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over an ad, marked a stunning turn. She previously said she wanted a Democratic victory in the Senate race.
Doctor welcoming medical businesses to his Viera plaza
Dr. Saminder Singh has opened his primary care and family medicine practice at Addison Medical Center at Viera, and he’s inviting other medical-related businesses to join him at his new
Director Michael Mann OK after shooting mishap at gun range
"Miami Vice," "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Heat" filmmaker Michael Mann sustained minor injuries during a gun-range mishap Saturday.
“Heat” director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at L.A. gun range
The filmmaker was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
“Heat” director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at L.A. gun range
The filmmaker was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at L.A. gun range
‘Heat 2’ director Michael Mann has been hospitalized after shooting himself in the leg at an L.A. gun range.
Time change: How extra rest impacts your health
The clocks fell back Sunday, returning us to Standard time. While it gives us brighter mornings and an extra hour of sleep, experts say that long-term health depends on what you do every night, not just once a year. Dr. Saroja Sripathi, the sleep lab director at Kaiser Permanente San Jose, joined us on "Mornings on 2" for insight.
As support slips for Prop 40, Bernie Sanders criticizes billionaire spending against it
As support slips from the measure, Senator Bernie Sanders slammed the billionaire-funded efforts to oppose the proposed billionaire tax in California's Proposition 40.
Experts weigh in on final fights and voter turn out ahead of election day
Voters will make several major decisions this election, ranging from the balance of power in Congress, statewide offices and several ballot propositions. Democratic Strategist Steve Maviglio and Republican Strategist Tim Rosales weighed in on the future of the political parties, the final fights ahead of Election Day, and voter turnout so far.
How fast will counties process the election results?
California Politics 360 asked every county registrar to complete a short survey
California Politics 360 full episode | Final push ahead of the election
Voters will decide a number of key races, including who will be California’s next governor, representation in Congress and 14 statewide propositions.
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles.
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles | Talk 1370
Director Michael Mann, 83, Accidentally Shoots Himself at L.A. Gun Range
The filmmaker — known for his work on films including ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Heat,’ ‘Collatrell,’ ‘Thief’ and more — was transported to a local hospital by ambulance after the incident
‘Heat’ Director Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Gun Range
Filmmaker was briefly hospitalized Halloween afternoon after discharging his firearm while holstered, causing a minor injury
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
Noah Wyle Named People's Sexiest Man Alive 2026
The Emmy-winning actor admits he thought People's 2026 honor was a prank-and reveals how his wife and kids reacted to the surprise title.
NH's Business: NH Public Policy and State Budget
Fred Kocher sits down with Gene Martin, the executive director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.
Director calls Broadway revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’
David Mendizábal is directing a revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights," a musical that was Mendizábal's introduction to theater | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Can Banks Deny Businesses Over Their Beliefs? South Carolina’s New Law Says No
South Carolina is restricting when large banks and payment companies deny financial services to businesses, aiming to prevent discrimination based on protected religious beliefs, political expression, and other nonfinancial factors while...
What we need to see from Arkansas football in November
October is over. What do the Hogs need to do in their final month?
Microsoft AI beats doctors in simulated diagnosis test
Microsoft's AI diagnostic system identified 83% of complex medical cases in a study, more than doubling the 36% accuracy of generalist doctors.
Rams' 5 keys to victory vs. Chargers on Sunday
Here's how the Rams can take down the Chargers in Week 8.
The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of October 2026
The top 20 most played Steam Deck games of October 2026 is here, and it's crazy seeing Final Fantasy Resonance and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse so high up.
5 Household Chores That Count as Exercise, According to a Doctor | Hartford HealthCare
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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Drink Coffee Before Water in the Morning
Drinking coffee and skipping water in the morning may increase the risk of dehydration, a potential risk factor for increased blood pressure.
GUEST OPINION: State’s income tax debate must include business growth
Economic development talk in southern Colorado usually centers on landing the next big employer. That work matters. But some of our best opportunities are already here: the local contractor ready to add a crew, the manufacturer pricing out new equipment, the owner thinking about opening a second location. None of those are easy calls. Each […]
Amendment 2 could provide relief to farmers, stress for fiscally restrained counties
The ballot measure could provider tangible property tax relief on farm equipment, to the tune of $30M or more each year.
Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: Greuther Fürth vs. Holstein Kiel
Heiko Vogel makes one change from the heavy defeat to Osnabrück last weekend as Omar Sillah replaces Jordan.Tim Walter makes two changes after the penalty victory over Hoffenheim in the cup during th...
Spoiler candidate, Cheesecake Factory and sibling rivalry: Recounting the many late 2026 midterm sideshows
The final stages of the campaign have been chock full of October surprises — and some of it has been rather silly and even corrosive.
10 Vinyl Records From the ‘70s That Are Worth a Small Fortune
Many popular records from music industry giants of the 1970s, from the Sex Pistols to Bob Marley, have skyrocketed in value among vintage vinyl collectors.
“Most Passionless Head Coach at Michigan Ever”: Fans Sick of Kyle Whittingham After Comments About Upcoming Michigan State Rivalry Game
Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Wolverines beat Rutgers 28-21 this week. With the victory, the Wolverines improved to 5-3 this season and will face the Michigan State Spartans next Saturday in Ann Arbor.
“Everybody’s Practicing Less, but Getting Injured More”: Kirby Smart Takes Candid Dig at NIL Era While Discussing SEC’s Growing Problems
As college football undergoes a major transition, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has raised concerns about the NIL era’s impact on player motivation, roster depth, and injuries. Speaking after Georgia’s 27-8 victory over Florida on Saturday, Smart admitted that the current SEC landscape looks considerably different from what he experienced during his national championship runs in 2021 and 2022.
Ticket sales for Sturm Graz match
Away info for clash on 08.11.On Sunday, November 8, we face a big match against Sturm Graz at the Merkur Arena at 17:00. You can find all the information about supporting us in the away fan sector her...
I finished Christmas shopping in October for a stress-free December
Holiday shopping usually takes over my December. This year, I finished in October so I can enjoy more time with my family.
Flu season came early to Erie County. Doctors saw cases in August
Erie County is seeing an early start to flu season with reported cases as early as August. Doctors urge getting vaccinated.
Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South
The electoral math could become difficult for Southern Democrats, especially if they lag on Tuesday: An influx of new residents means the party that controls Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census.
In L.A., a Stark Generational Divide May Determine the Mayor’s Race
Young voters want affordability. Older ones want stability. That tension may be the biggest factor in the contest between Karen Bass, 73, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, 45.
New statewide political director at business trade group; bank exec retiring after 45 years
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Opinion: It’s been decades since Kansas made a difference in national politics. This time it means the world.
Opinion from Max McCoy: This year's U.S. Senate race in Kansas is a referendum on what may be the most corrupt administration in American history — and a repudiation of the phalanx of legislative quislings that keeps it in power.
Bharat Coking Coal October Business Update: Production up 7%, offtake grows 11% - CNBC TV18
#BharatCokingCoal October Business Update: Production up 7%, offtake grows 11%
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Appoints Brynne McNulty Rojas to Board of Directors - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Nicklaus Children’s Health System has appointed entrepreneur and investor Brynne McNulty Rojas to its Board of Directors. McNulty Rojas brings expertise in technology scaling, finance, real estate investment and global […]
Michael F. Walsh, MD, Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Deputy Director and Chief of Prevention - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Michael F. Walsh, M.D., a board-certified medical geneticist specializing in hereditary cancer predisposition. Dr. Walsh will serve as deputy director […]
Talking Points: Awful Display Piles Pressure On Regis Le Bris
Could the ground that provided the backdrop for one of Regis Le Bris’s finest victories as Sunderland manager, also be the stage for his final act? There’s every chance. The talking points from another afternoon to forget.
Report card: Nebraska football suffers heartbreak against Washington
Despite holding a 7-3 lead with under two minutes remaining, Nebraska football (5-3, 2-3) suffered another heartbreaking loss in October, falling to Washington (5-3, 2-3) 17-10 in Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
CVG Airport's next big business may not involve flying
At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, some of the more interesting traffic isn't in the sky. Autonomous machines scrub terminal floors. Robots can deliver concessions to passengers. An experimental baggage tractor has been designed to move luggage without a driver. CVG is trying to turn the airport itself into a laboratory and, potentially, some of what it learns into products that can be sold elsewhere.
Cayuga Nation Hosts Seneca County Chamber Business After Hours Event
Over 50 guests from four Finger Lakes chambers gathered October 21 at the Cayuga Nation Community Center in Seneca Falls, exploring Nation businesses.
Bath find their feet to keep Sale out
AFTER suffering three consecutive defeats, Bath showed much improved form to record a bonus-point victory over a battling Sale before a sold-out Rec. ■By ROGER PANTING Bath .................................... 36pts Tries: Arundell 3, de Glanville 22, Cokanasiga 30, 42; Hennessey 64 Conversions: Russell 3, 22, 42, 64 Penalty: Russell 58 Sale Sharks ..................... 28pts Tries: Jibulu […] The post Bath find their feet to keep Sale out appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
No. 7 UCLA turns Rose Bowl into House of Horrors in monstrous win over Nevada
Halloween is the one time of year when everyone’s worst nightmares are laid bare. For Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan, that nightmare took the form of the No. 7 UCLA Bruins’ defense, which terrorized the senior caller all afternoon — picking him off three times in a dominant 27-0 victory at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff mourn death of father Louis
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff pay tribute to their father, Louis Paul Heussaff, following his death on October 31 after living with dementia for several years.
Indy’s first designated outdoor refreshment area debuts at Irvington Halloween Festival
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time, people attending the Irvington Halloween Festival can buy a drink at a bar and enjoy it outdoors, thanks to Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area. The city approved the DORA, which launched in October. The program gives festivalgoers another way to enjoy the event and creates more opportunities for […]
North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl
North Carolina A&T Athletics has released a statement regarding the brawl f ollowing the team’s homecoming victory over Elon. Members of the two football teams got into a physical altercation immediately following the game on North Carolina A&T’s sideline. The full statement from North Carolina A&T’s Department of Athletics is below. “An on-field […] The post North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Live: No. 1 Miami takes early lead against North Carolina
Head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are looking for the program’s first victory against a team ranked No. 1 by The Associated Press.
Sunday Preview – The Khazalite Holds prepare to march out
See what’s available for pre-order next week, including a wealth of Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniatures.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
Once Upon a Farm to Host Business Update Conference Call on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
BERKELEY, Calif., October 31, 2026--Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) (the "Company"), a leading high-growth company driving systemic improvement in childhood nutrition, today announced that John Foraker, CEO and Co-Founder, will host a business update conference call and webcast on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s voluntary recall issued on October 30, 2026.
Screenwriter sues director Alexander Payne, claiming ‘The Holdovers’ was stolen from his script
David Hemingson, the creator of ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier" and a veteran television writer for shows including "Kitchen Confidential" and "How I Met Your Mother," was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Galaxy rout Austin FC to keep alive playoff hopes
Joao Klauss scores his 10th goal of the season early to help L.A. take control and Marco Reus contributes three assists in the victory.
A Costly Win for the Irish
Notre Dame overcame a sluggish first half and dominated after intermission in a 35-13 victory on Saturday. Despite Navy’s early success, the Irish nudged ahead by 14-13 just before halftime.
Stacey Abrams has been quietly building political power in Mississippi. Scott Colom could be the payoff
After helping reshape Georgia’s electorate through years of Black voter organizing, Abrams has spent years building similar political infrastructure in
Looking for bats after dark can help science—and change how we see them
What's that chirping sound coming through the detector? Did you feel something whiz past? Those are just some ways people react when they encounter microbats for the first time. Microbats are small, mostly ...
Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision
The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh’s team is expected to lose . Harbaugh’s team is expected to rely on its defense to remain competitive, but star safety Derwin James has struggled with a hamstring injury lately . On October 31, one day before the […] The post Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Zendaya channels Halle Berry with risqué recreation for Halloween
Zendaya's channeled her inner Halle Berry with a risqué recreation of one of the Oscar-winning actor's most iconic red carpet looks for Halloween.
Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses
JFNA established the Israel Small Business Loan Fund in the months following October 7, 2023, as part of its Israel Emergency Campaign, which ultimately raised more than $900m. A Jewish Federations of...
Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses
JFNA established the Israel Small Business Loan Fund in the months following October 7, 2023, as part of its Israel Emergency Campaign, which ultimately raised more than $900m.
Today in White Sox History: October 31
On the same day we said hello to Will Venable, it was goodbye, Yoán Moncada
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A Manx shearwater flies around Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Britain, in this handout image released on October 29, 2026. Joe Wynn/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A
The dachshund is the muse in an exhibition showcasing the sausage dog’s history in art
Museum director Christoph Grunenberg believes it's the world's first exhibition dedicated to the dachshund in art, rather than dogs in general.