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Hypebeast
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Mac DeMarco Delivers New 'Guitar' Single "Holy"
Summary Mac DeMarcodebuted his latest single 'Holy,' the second release from his upcoming albumGuitar. The new track follows last month's 'Home' and hears DeMarco reflect on his spirituality. 'Holy' also arrives with an accompanying music video filmed by the artist himself, 'I waded around in the ocean fully clothed for a couple hours and completely filled my boots with seawater.' He continued, 'There were some other shots on some rocks I kept trying too, but in the end the clip of me falling in the garden and eating the apple was best. Thank you for listening.' Guitaris set to release on August 22, and was written and recorded in its entirety in November last year at DeMarco's Los Angeles home. With the exception of the mastering (done by David Ives), the album was created fully by DeMarco. I thinkGuitaris as close to a true representation of where I'm at in my life today as I can manage to put to paper. I'm happy to share this music, and look forward to playing these songs as many places as I'm able,' he said. Watch Mac DeMarco's 'Holy' music video August 22.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Kratos's Q1 Earnings Call
Kratos' first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as investors focused on slower organic revenue growth and ongoing margin constraints despite sales and adjusted profit coming in above Wall Street expectations. Management pointed to strong demand in its Microwave Products, C5ISR, and Rocket Support businesses as key contributors to the revenue increase. However, CEO Eric DeMarco cited persistent cost pressures in the company's Unmanned Systems segment, especially on long-term fixed price contracts, as a factor limiting profitability. DeMarco acknowledged, 'Any contractor that had a fixed price contract in this non-normal environment, we have to either absorb these costs or we have to manage our way through it.' Is now the time to buy KTOS? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $302.6 million vs analyst estimates of $291.2 million (9.2% year-on-year growth, 3.9% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.12 vs analyst estimates of $0.09 (32.8% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $26.7 million vs analyst estimates of $23.12 million (8.8% margin, 15.5% beat) The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $1.27 billion at the midpoint EBITDA guidance for the full year is $115 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $117.8 million Operating Margin: 2.2%, in line with the same quarter last year Organic Revenue rose 7.4% year on year (19.4% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $7.52 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Peter Arment (Baird) asked about Kratos' role in the Golden Dome missile defense initiative; CEO Eric DeMarco explained that Kratos' ground systems and software are positioned for growth as satellite and defense infrastructure expands. Mike Crawford (B. Riley Securities) inquired about the scale of jet engine production and contract revenue recognition; CFO Deanna Lund clarified that revenue is recognized upon contract award and delivery of completed aircraft. Ken Herbert (RBC Capital Markets) questioned the profitability outlook for the Unmanned Systems segment given ongoing cost pressures; Lund and DeMarco pointed to ongoing mitigation efforts and expected relief in future contract cycles. Joe Gomes (NOBLE Capital) asked about competitive threats in tactical drones and commercial technology repurposing; DeMarco stated Kratos faces no disruptive competition and outlined efforts to commercialize defense technologies in autonomous trucking and rocket engines. Michael Ciarmoli (Truist Securities) pressed for clarity on the mix of growth drivers; DeMarco identified hypersonics as the clear leader, followed by propulsion systems and microwave electronics, with tactical drones seen as a potential upside catalyst. In the coming quarters, our analysts will be tracking (1) the ramp-up of hypersonic and propulsion program deliveries, (2) the operational transition and output recovery of the Israeli microwave facility following its move, and (3) the pace and composition of new contract awards, particularly in tactical drones and C5ISR segments. Execution on margin improvement initiatives and expanding commercial applications will be additional performance indicators. Kratos currently trades at $45.25, up from $36.09 just before the earnings. At this price, is it a buy or sell? See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Drug-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before claiming ‘it's only tobacco' is jailed
She went in with her 'eyes wide open', a judge slammed CRIMINAL MUM Drug-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before claiming 'it's only tobacco' is jailed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DRUG-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before telling officers "it's only tobacco" has been jailed. Former Asda manager, Louisa De Marco, was promised £10,000 if she could successfully transport the drugs through Manchester Airport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Louisa De Marco was stopped at Manchester Airport on May 8 Credit: MEN Media 2 The former Asda manager was offered £10,000 to carry the cannabis Credit: Facebook The 53-year-old had her flights to Thailand paid for, to pick up the cannabis, Manchester Crown Court heard. However, upon her return to the UK on May 8, Border Force officials discovered the secret stash spread across two suitcases. De Marco originally tried to deny the luggage was hers and that she had packed them. The drug smuggler even tried to convince cops they only contained tobacco. Prosecuting, Chloe Fordham, told the court how De Marco's suitcases were in fact stuffed with 31.25 kilos of cannabis. De Marco broke down under police interview and revealed she had met someone in Thailand who offered her money to transport the drugs. She claimed criminals involved with the organisation paid for herself, and a friend, to fly out to Thailand. They were also offered £10,000 - although the mum never received this cash. Defending, Bradley Mather, told the court how De Marco was struggling with "financial difficulties" when she accepted the dodgy deal. She earnt around £40,000 as an Asda manager, but lost her job after the pandemic. Brit thugs forced 'drug mule' Bella May Culley to watch man be beheaded…and told her 'we'll do that to you', lawyer says At the time she smuggled the cannabis, the 53-year-old had been declared unfit to work due to physical and mental health reasons. Mr Mather also argued there had been a degree of "intimidation" from the criminal network who planned the operation. De Marco claimed they had threatened to cancel her flights back to the UK if she backed out - which would have left the mum stranded. Recorder Sarah Griffin, sentenced the former Asda manager to 20 months behind bars. She added how De Marco entered into the deal with her "eyes wide open" and "knew exactly" what she was doing. De Marco, of Broadway, Bradford, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class B drug. The sentence comes amid a spate of similar drug mule cases - with around 13 Brits currently kept in hellhole jails abroad. Three Brits are facing the death penalty in Bali accused of trafficking more than £300,000 worth of cocaine onto the island. A Brit couple were charged with smuggling £1million of cannabis from Thailand a mere few days ago. While several young women have been arrested trying to smuggle cannabis from Thailand. In the last couple of months, glam tourist Bella Culley allegedly tried to smuggle a suitcase of weed into Georgia and was locked away in a brutal ex-Soviet prison despite claiming to be pregnant. And former air stewardess Charlotte May Lee was then caught allegedly trying to smuggle drugs worth £1.2million into Sri Lanka. Young mum, Cameron Bradford, 21, from Knebworth, Herts, was detained at Munich Airport on April 21 as she tried to collect her luggage. Separately, two drug-smuggling pals were caught with 35kg of cannabis at the airport after a "shopping trip" to New York. And Isabella Daggett, 21, was arrested just five weeks after she relocated to Dubai from Yorkshire after landing a new job. The Brit woman is rotting inside Dubai's hellhole prison on alleged drug charges fell in with "wrong people at the wrong time", her family has said. Glamorous Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley landed back on UK soil with their suitcases seemingly packed full of shopping. The pair, both 30, were stopped at Birmingham International Airport with more than 35kg of cannabis in their bags. Bannister, now of Cotton Lane, Manchester, was sentenced to 20 months suspended for 18 months, with 30 days rehabilitation activities and 200 hours of unpaid work. Whalley, of Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, was handed a 16-month sentence suspended for 18 months, with 10 days rehabilitation and 80 hours of unpaid work.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Drug-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before claiming ‘it's only tobacco' is jailed
A DRUG-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before telling officers "it's only tobacco" has been jailed. Former Asda manager, Louisa De Marco, was promised £10,000 if she could successfully transport the drugs through Manchester Airport. 2 Louisa De Marco was stopped at Manchester Airport on May 8 Credit: MEN Media 2 The former Asda manager was offered £10,000 to carry the cannabis Credit: Facebook The 53-year-old had her flights to Thailand paid for, to pick up the cannabis, Manchester Crown Court heard. However, upon her return to the UK on May 8, Border Force officials discovered the secret stash spread across two suitcases. De Marco originally tried to deny the luggage was hers and that she had packed them. The drug smuggler even tried to convince cops they only contained tobacco. Read More Prosecuting, Chloe Fordham, told the court how De Marco's suitcases were in fact stuffed with 31.25 kilos of cannabis. De Marco broke down under police interview and revealed she had met someone in Thailand who offered her money to transport the drugs. She claimed criminals involved with the organisation paid for herself, and a friend, to fly out to Thailand. They were also offered £10,000 - although the mum never received this cash. Most read in The Sun Defending, Bradley Mather, told the court how De Marco was struggling with "financial difficulties" when she accepted the dodgy deal. She earnt around £40,000 as an Asda manager, but lost her job after the pandemic. Brit thugs forced 'drug mule' Bella May Culley to watch man be beheaded…and told her 'we'll do that to you', lawyer says At the time she smuggled the cannabis, the 53-year-old had been declared unfit to work due to physical and mental health reasons. Mr Mather also argued there had been a degree of "intimidation" from the criminal network who planned the operation. De Marco claimed they had threatened to cancel her flights back to the UK if she backed out - which would have left the mum stranded. Recorder Sarah Griffin, sentenced the former Asda manager to 20 months behind bars. She added how De Marco entered into the deal with her "eyes wide open" and "knew exactly" what she was doing. De Marco, of Broadway, Bradford, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class B drug. The sentence comes amid a spate of similar drug mule cases - with around 13 Brits currently kept in hellhole jails abroad. Three Brits are A Brit couple were While several young women have been arrested trying to smuggle cannabis from Thailand. In the last couple of months, And former air stewardess Young mum, Cameron Bradford, 21, from Knebworth, Herts, was detained at Munich Airport on April 21 as she tried to collect her luggage. Separately, two And Isabella Daggett, 21, was The Brit woman is Glamorous Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley landed back on UK soil with their suitcases seemingly packed full of shopping. The pair, both 30, were stopped at Bannister, now of Cotton Lane, Manchester, was sentenced to 20 months suspended for 18 months, with 30 days rehabilitation activities and 200 hours of unpaid work. Whalley, of Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, was handed a 16-month sentence suspended for 18 months, with 10 days rehabilitation and 80 hours of unpaid work. Why Brit backpackers are prime targets, Thai cop reveal By Patrick Harrington, Foreign News Reporter Police Lieutenant Colonel Arun Musikim, Deputy Inspector of the Surat Thani province police force, said: 'Cases involving British nationals smuggling cannabis have been around for a while. 'There is a lot of cannabis grown on Thailand's islands in the south because the climate is suitable and it is legal. A lot of gangs are attracted to this. 'There are now various smuggling methods that we have seen. Some carry it themselves, some hire backpackers, and some send it via mail. 'This year, there have been many cases we have intercepted. Most involve British and Malaysian nationals. 'It's easy for British citizens to travel as they can enter Thailand and return to the UK without needing a visa. 'Most of the smugglers are people hired to carry the cannabis, similar to how tourists might smuggle tax-free goods. 'They're usually unemployed individuals from the UK. The gangs offer them flights, pocket money and hotel stays, just to come and travel and take a bag back home with them. 'These people often have poor social standing at home and are looking for ways to earn quick money. They find them through friends or on social media. 'Many will go to festivals or parties while they are here, just like they are having a normal trip abroad. 'They are told that it is easy and they will not be caught. Then the amount the organisers can sell the cannabis for in the UK is much higher than it costs in Thailand. 'Police suspect that there are multiple employers and groups receiving the drugs on the other end. The cannabis then enters the UK market. 'We are being vigilant to ensure there are no routes out of the country.'
Metro
06-07-2025
- Metro
Ex-Asda manager jailed after smuggling 30kg of cannabis into Manchester Airport
A former Asda manager has been jailed for attempting to smuggle 30kg of cannabis through Manchester Airport. Louisa de Marco, 57, had been promised £10,000 if she successfully carried the drugs from Thailand. Manchester Crown Court heard that she was detained by officers after collecting two cases from the carousel at the airport. They found de Marco to be carrying 31.25kg of the Class B drug. She was sentenced on Friday to 20 months in prison, of which she is expected to serve half locked up. De Marco previously held a £40,000-a-year managerial job at Asda, which she lost during Covid. She had since been assessed as being unfit for work because of physical and mental difficulties and currently receives benefits, the MEN reported. In a police interview, she confirmed she met someone on a previous trip to Thailand who offered her the chance to make some money. The contact had paid for her latest trip to the south east Asian country. De Marco pleaded guilty to fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class B drug, having initially said she had not packed the cases and believed they contained tobacco. More Trending Bradley Mather, defending, said that De Marco had been subject to intimidatory behaviour by the drug exporters, who were thought to have threatened to cancel her flights if she failed to comply with their demands. He asked that the mother be spared a prison sentence as her adult daughter relied on her to pay the rent. Judge Recorder Sarah Griffin, sentencing, said De Marco had travelled to Thailand with her 'eyes wide open'. She added: 'You knew exactly what you were letting yourself in for.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Moment man's penis is 'smashed to bits' by out-of-control car MORE: Boy, 8, found being raised by dogs and can only communicate by barking MORE: Woman charged with murder after man dies in house fire
