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College World Series: Analyzing LSU, Coastal Carolina finals
And now, the end is near, and so we face the final series. Sorry, Frank, couldn't resist. The college baseball season will soon reach its conclusion at the Men's College World Series, with the last two teams standing set to square off in the best-of-three finale at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Advertisement One program has already claimed seven championship banners, the last coming just two years ago. But the other is no underdog, having also won this championship before despite not representing one of the so-called power conferences. Here's all you need to know about the finalists and how to watch the last showdown on the collegiate sports calendar. No. 6 LSU (51-15) vs. No. 13 Coastal Carolina (56-11) Game 1, June 21, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN Game 2, June 22, 2:30 p.m. ET, ABC Game 3 (if necessary), June 23, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Both teams negotiated their respective four-team brackets in Omaha unscathed, although LSU did so with a bit more drama. The Tigers' ninth-inning rally, admittedly aided by Arkansas' miscues in the field, nonetheless demonstrated that an opponent can't afford to leave the door open against this batting order. The Chanticleers, however, might just be the team best-constructed to keep LSU at bay, with pitching depth and sound defensive fundamentals. Advertisement Coastal coach Kevin Schnall has options regarding his rotation, but it's fairly certain that Jacob Morrison and Cameron Flukey will start Games 1 and 2 in some order. The Chanticleers can also be confident that Riley Eikhoff can be called upon if a Game 3 is needed, and Ryan Lynch and Dominick Carbone anchor a deep bullpen that is well-rested. The primary threats they'll face from LSU's formidable lineup include Jared Jones (.330, 22 HR, 76 RBI) and Derek Curiel (.348, 53 RBI, 66 runs scored). Of course, there's the other side of the matchup, where the Tigers also have some accomplished arms. LSU generates 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings, and that's usually the M.O. to get out of jams. Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson are the K leaders, with closer Casan Evans also able to miss bats. Coastal might not have LSU's power, but the Chanticleers' ability to make contact and get timely hits has served them well. Coastal catcher Caden Bodine and first baseman Colby Thorndyke are just a couple of the clutch producers from a lineup whose top six hitters have an average above .275. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: LSU, Coastal Carolina CWS finale: How teams match up
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2 hours ago
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Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Just Bought the World's Leading Share-Buyback Stock, as Well as "The Monthly Dividend Company"
The Oracle of Omaha has a $616 million "hidden" portfolio that contains 122 securities, comprised of individual stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the March-ended quarter, Warren Buffett's secret portfolio added shares of a company that's repurchased $775 billion worth of its own stock. Meanwhile, this under-the-radar portfolio also purchased shares of an ultra-high-yield monthly dividend stock that's raised its payout 131 times since going public. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › The amount of data that investors have to keep track of on Wall Street can be borderline overwhelming at times. Between earnings season -- the six-week period each quarter where a majority of Wall Street's most-influential businesses report their operating results -- and daily economic data releases, it's easy for something important to fall through the cracks. For example, May 15 was one of the most important days of the second quarter for investors, but it could have easily been overshadowed by earnings reports and economic data releases. This date marked the deadline for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Quarterly filed 13Fs allow investors to track which stocks Wall Street's brightest money managers have been buying and selling. While there are quite a few billionaire fund managers that are closely tracked by investors, none garners more interest than Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Since taking the reins 60 years ago, the aptly named Oracle of Omaha has delivered a nearly 20% annualized rate of return for his company's Class A shares (BRK.A). Riding Buffett's coattails has been a tried-and-true wealth-building strategy for decades. But what you might not realize is that Berkshire's 13F doesn't tell the complete story of what's under the proverbial hood. In 1998, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced a $22 billion all-stock deal to acquire General Re. While the purpose of this buyout was for Berkshire to get its hands on General Re's prized reinsurance operations, the latter also owned a specialty investment firm known as New England Asset Management (NEAM). When the deal closed in December 1998, Berkshire Hathaway became NEAM's new parent. New England Asset Management closed out March 2025 with approximately $616 million in AUM, which is well above the $100 million AUM limit required to file a 13F with the SEC. In other words, investors have the ability to track which stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) New England Asset Management is buying, selling, and holding. Though Warren Buffett closely oversees the $280 billion in AUM spread across more than 40 holdings for Berkshire Hathaway's primary investment portfolio, NEAM's $616 million investment portfolio, which is spread across 122 securities, has a separate investment management team. Nevertheless, the stocks and ETFs that New England Asset Management buys and holds are, ultimately, under the umbrella of Berkshire Hathaway. You could rightly say that NEAM is akin to Warren Buffett's "secret" portfolio. While this secret portfolio is known for spreading its invested assets across well-known ETFs and brand-name businesses (not all of which are found in Berkshire Hathaway's $280 billion portfolio), it's what NEAM's investment managers have been buying of late that's turning heads. During the March-ended quarter, Buffett's secret portfolio made four new purchases, two of which are individual stocks. One offers the biggest share-repurchase program on the planet, while the other holds the distinction of being trademarked "The Monthly Dividend Company®." Based on New England Asset Management's first-quarter 13F, the investment management team opened a new position totaling 3,382 shares in tech colossus Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). It's the first time this hidden portfolio has owned shares of Apple in more than a year -- albeit it's a far cry from the nearly 20 million shares of Apple NEAM held during the fourth quarter of 2022. Apple didn't become one of Wall Street's largest public companies by accident. It's maintained its leadership status because of its competitive advantages. One thing it brings to the table is an exceptionally loyal customer base. Apple is one of the most-recognized consumer brands worldwide and its customers tend to trust its products. Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett is a big-time believer in companies that earn consumers' trust, which is probably a big reason why Apple is Berkshire Hathaway's largest investment holding. Apple is also a leader on the innovation front. It's been incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in its iPhone and other physical products for years. Since introducing a 5G-capable iPhone in late 2020, Apple has held a 50% domestic share (or greater) of smartphone sales. But Apple's most-defining factor, beyond its AI roots and innovative prowess, is its world-leading share repurchase program. In 2013, Apple's board approved an aggressive buyback program that's put all public companies to shame. As of March 29, 2025 -- Apple's fiscal year usually ends in late September -- Apple had cumulatively spent $775.19 billion to repurchase over 43% of its outstanding shares. Buying back this much stock has had a decisively positive impact on the company's earnings per share and made its stock more fundamentally attractive to value-focused investors. In addition to New England Asset Management reopening a position in Apple, NEAM's 13F shows that 55,140 shares of premier retail real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (NYSE: O) were bought in the first quarter. It's the first time Buffett's secret portfolio has held shares of Realty Income since the September-ended quarter of 2018. Realty Income is nothing short of a powerhouse in the retail REIT space, with more than 15,600 commercial real estate (CRE) properties owned, as of the end of March. What makes its CRE asset portfolio so impressive is that an estimated 91% of its rental income is tied to businesses that are resilient to economic downturns and e-commerce pressures. We're talking about brand-name, time-tested, stand-alone companies that provide basic need goods and services that can draw consumer traffic regardless of how well or poorly the U.S. economy is performing. On top of targeting basic need industries, Realty Income's cash flow consistency is a reflection of its disciplined approach. A smart vetting process reduces delinquency rates, while initial long lease terms -- the company has a weighted average lease length of 9.1 years -- ensures predictable funds from operations. There's a reason Realty Income's median occupancy rate of 98.2% is 400 basis points higher than the median occupancy rate for S&P 500 REITs since 2000. But what places Realty Income in a class of its own is its monthly dividend. Realty Income has increased its payout for 111 consecutive quarters and has passed along 131 monthly dividend increases since going public in October 1994. This isn't just a token dividend, either. Its 5.62% yield, as of the closing bell on June 16, is more than four times higher than the average yield of the S&P 500, which places Realty Income into ultra-high-yield territory. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $659,171!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $891,722!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 995% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 Sean Williams has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Realty Income. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Just Bought the World's Leading Share-Buyback Stock, as Well as "The Monthly Dividend Company" was originally published by The Motley Fool
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3 hours ago
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Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Just Bought the World's Leading Share-Buyback Stock, as Well as "The Monthly Dividend Company"
The Oracle of Omaha has a $616 million "hidden" portfolio that contains 122 securities, comprised of individual stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the March-ended quarter, Warren Buffett's secret portfolio added shares of a company that's repurchased $775 billion worth of its own stock. Meanwhile, this under-the-radar portfolio also purchased shares of an ultra-high-yield monthly dividend stock that's raised its payout 131 times since going public. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › The amount of data that investors have to keep track of on Wall Street can be borderline overwhelming at times. Between earnings season -- the six-week period each quarter where a majority of Wall Street's most-influential businesses report their operating results -- and daily economic data releases, it's easy for something important to fall through the cracks. For example, May 15 was one of the most important days of the second quarter for investors, but it could have easily been overshadowed by earnings reports and economic data releases. This date marked the deadline for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Quarterly filed 13Fs allow investors to track which stocks Wall Street's brightest money managers have been buying and selling. While there are quite a few billionaire fund managers that are closely tracked by investors, none garners more interest than Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Since taking the reins 60 years ago, the aptly named Oracle of Omaha has delivered a nearly 20% annualized rate of return for his company's Class A shares (BRK.A). Riding Buffett's coattails has been a tried-and-true wealth-building strategy for decades. But what you might not realize is that Berkshire's 13F doesn't tell the complete story of what's under the proverbial hood. In 1998, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced a $22 billion all-stock deal to acquire General Re. While the purpose of this buyout was for Berkshire to get its hands on General Re's prized reinsurance operations, the latter also owned a specialty investment firm known as New England Asset Management (NEAM). When the deal closed in December 1998, Berkshire Hathaway became NEAM's new parent. New England Asset Management closed out March 2025 with approximately $616 million in AUM, which is well above the $100 million AUM limit required to file a 13F with the SEC. In other words, investors have the ability to track which stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) New England Asset Management is buying, selling, and holding. Though Warren Buffett closely oversees the $280 billion in AUM spread across more than 40 holdings for Berkshire Hathaway's primary investment portfolio, NEAM's $616 million investment portfolio, which is spread across 122 securities, has a separate investment management team. Nevertheless, the stocks and ETFs that New England Asset Management buys and holds are, ultimately, under the umbrella of Berkshire Hathaway. You could rightly say that NEAM is akin to Warren Buffett's "secret" portfolio. While this secret portfolio is known for spreading its invested assets across well-known ETFs and brand-name businesses (not all of which are found in Berkshire Hathaway's $280 billion portfolio), it's what NEAM's investment managers have been buying of late that's turning heads. During the March-ended quarter, Buffett's secret portfolio made four new purchases, two of which are individual stocks. One offers the biggest share-repurchase program on the planet, while the other holds the distinction of being trademarked "The Monthly Dividend Company®." Based on New England Asset Management's first-quarter 13F, the investment management team opened a new position totaling 3,382 shares in tech colossus Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). It's the first time this hidden portfolio has owned shares of Apple in more than a year -- albeit it's a far cry from the nearly 20 million shares of Apple NEAM held during the fourth quarter of 2022. Apple didn't become one of Wall Street's largest public companies by accident. It's maintained its leadership status because of its competitive advantages. One thing it brings to the table is an exceptionally loyal customer base. Apple is one of the most-recognized consumer brands worldwide and its customers tend to trust its products. Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett is a big-time believer in companies that earn consumers' trust, which is probably a big reason why Apple is Berkshire Hathaway's largest investment holding. Apple is also a leader on the innovation front. It's been incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in its iPhone and other physical products for years. Since introducing a 5G-capable iPhone in late 2020, Apple has held a 50% domestic share (or greater) of smartphone sales. But Apple's most-defining factor, beyond its AI roots and innovative prowess, is its world-leading share repurchase program. In 2013, Apple's board approved an aggressive buyback program that's put all public companies to shame. As of March 29, 2025 -- Apple's fiscal year usually ends in late September -- Apple had cumulatively spent $775.19 billion to repurchase over 43% of its outstanding shares. Buying back this much stock has had a decisively positive impact on the company's earnings per share and made its stock more fundamentally attractive to value-focused investors. In addition to New England Asset Management reopening a position in Apple, NEAM's 13F shows that 55,140 shares of premier retail real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (NYSE: O) were bought in the first quarter. It's the first time Buffett's secret portfolio has held shares of Realty Income since the September-ended quarter of 2018. Realty Income is nothing short of a powerhouse in the retail REIT space, with more than 15,600 commercial real estate (CRE) properties owned, as of the end of March. What makes its CRE asset portfolio so impressive is that an estimated 91% of its rental income is tied to businesses that are resilient to economic downturns and e-commerce pressures. We're talking about brand-name, time-tested, stand-alone companies that provide basic need goods and services that can draw consumer traffic regardless of how well or poorly the U.S. economy is performing. On top of targeting basic need industries, Realty Income's cash flow consistency is a reflection of its disciplined approach. A smart vetting process reduces delinquency rates, while initial long lease terms -- the company has a weighted average lease length of 9.1 years -- ensures predictable funds from operations. There's a reason Realty Income's median occupancy rate of 98.2% is 400 basis points higher than the median occupancy rate for S&P 500 REITs since 2000. But what places Realty Income in a class of its own is its monthly dividend. Realty Income has increased its payout for 111 consecutive quarters and has passed along 131 monthly dividend increases since going public in October 1994. This isn't just a token dividend, either. Its 5.62% yield, as of the closing bell on June 16, is more than four times higher than the average yield of the S&P 500, which places Realty Income into ultra-high-yield territory. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $659,171!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $891,722!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 995% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 Sean Williams has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Realty Income. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Just Bought the World's Leading Share-Buyback Stock, as Well as "The Monthly Dividend Company" was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
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Everything Jay Johnson Said Before LSU's Game Against Arkansas
Everything Jay Johnson Said Before LSU's Game Against Arkansas originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The LSU Tigers are preparing to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in their opening game of the 2025 College Baseball World Series. Head Coach Jay Johnson helped lead the Tigers to their Championship two years ago. This is Johnson's fourth trip to Omaha, having twice led the Arizona Wildcats to the World Series before coming to LSU. Advertisement Ahead of the game, Johnson met with the media and talked about starting on day two in the final game of the opening round. He said, 'We played on day two, also in 2023, it allows you separation from the Super Regional. It allows you to embrace the things that come along with being in Omaha which is really important and then also gives you time to settle into your routine which is preparing and executing. I feel like we've had a good couple days of that.' Johnson went on to speak about the confidence level of starting pitcher Kade Anderson. He said, 'I think some [guys] have it. The elite performer that has great confidence a lot of times it's exuded in body language. I can tell when it's authentic and when it's not and with him, it most certainly is. He should be confident. I think his upbringing, his great parents, high expectations, great level of discipline and he's talented. He's a really good baseball player. He's a really good athlete and all of those things make him unique and in my world special.' Johnson also gave his thoughts on Arkansas star pitcher Zach Root. He said, 'He's a great pitcher. He's one of the best pitchers in the country. It's hard not to think about, we recruited him really hard and didn't get him. But you know, I think what he does a really good job of is that he throws a ton of strikes and his misses are very small and so he puts a lot of pressure on the hitter where you are making a decision on every pitch because he's going to be around the [strike] zone. Runs will not come easy in the game Related: How to Watch LSU Baseball vs Arkansas in College World Series Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Swimsuit Photos Related: Livvy Dunne is Officially a Supermodel after Walking the Runway at Miami's Swim Week Related: Livvy Dunne Wants to Make 'Hot Girl Fishing' a Thing This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Livvy Dunne Helps LSU Take Control in Jello Shot Competition
Livvy Dunne Helps LSU Take Control in Jello Shot Competition originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton from 2015, the main character exuberantly proclaimed, "I'm not throwing away my shot!" Advertisement In many ways, this mentality can be used to describe the 2025 LSU Tigers baseball team. This squad is not nearly as dominant as the 2023 Paul Skenes-led national champions but the standard and the goals remain the same. While the team is mostly 'young, scrappy, and hungry,' after last night's win over Arkansas, they most definitely have a shot at glory in Omaha. For Olivia Dunne, there are no off days. The jet-setting LSU alumna was just in Chicago on Friday to see boyfriend Paul pitch against the Cubs. On Saturday, she was in Omaha to watch Skenes' old team take on Arkansas in the College Baseball World Series. Livvy Dunne at Omaha Jell-O shot competitionRocco's Pizza & Cantina Before the game, she was spotted at Rocco's Pizza & Cantina with Raising Cane's Founder and CEO Todd Graves. The famous Omaha establishment has long hosted a spirited Jell-O shot competition among fans of the College World Series participants. Graves paid for thousands of shots during LSU's record-breaking 2023 performance. The battle can get fierce, even too intense at times. Livvy Dunne didn't need to throw hands to make a point. When her school counted on her the most, she squared up to the bar, decked out in a Skenes cutoff Tigers jersey, and rallied the LSU faithful by downing the gelatin-based concoction. Just how many Jello shots Livvy consumed doesn't even matter. Dunne, who has battled many injuries throughout her collegiate gymnastics career, has always put her team and school first. Advertisement Saturday was no different. LSU won on the field and off. The Tigers toppled the third-ranked Razorbacks and at Rocco's, Livvy certainly did not throw away her Jello shot. Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Swimsuit Photos Related: Livvy Dunne is Officially a Supermodel after Walking the Runway at Miami's Swim Week Related: Livvy Dunne Reveals Her Go-To Fast Food Order Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Summer Photos Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Her Workout Secrets This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
