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Yahoo
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
My favorite comforter is 5-star luxury at a Motel 6 price: It's just $24 (over 50% off)
Can I let you all in on a little secret? I make a living writing about all things home, but I've been embarrassingly slow to update so many things in my own home, like my bedding. So, after years of sleeping under a mediocre blanket, I decided to invest in a new comforter. And not just any comforter — the wildly popular Bedsure Comforter, which came highly recommended by my sister. Seeing as she's the real-life version of the Princess and the Pea (aka the fussiest sleeper I've ever met), I ordered it. The low price didn't hurt, either — and it's back on sale for just $24 (down from $50) at Amazon. Why is it a good deal? 💰 This queen-size comforter in classic white is over 50% off, bringing it down to $24 (just $3 more than its lowest price of 2025). That's essentially the price of a Sweetgreen salad these days. Plus, it has tens of thousands of five-star ratings to back it up (in addition to mine), so if you're thinking about giving it a shot, now would be a smart time. Trust me, it feels like a much higher-end blanket than its low price would imply. Why do I need this? 🤔 Before I get into my own thoughts on the Bedsure Comforter, let's chat about the basics. It's designed to be an all-season blanket and has a soft poly microfiber shell with down alternative filling. It smartly features box-stitch construction, which helps keep the filling evenly distributed. You want that cloud-like feeling all around! Because it comes with loops attached to its sides, you can use it as a duvet insert. And to make things really convenient, it's machine-washable and dryer-friendly. I purchased the queen size in white, but it's available in many other colors and sizes, twin through Alaskan king. (Prices vary.) Putting it to the test 🛌 Upon unboxing the Bedsure Comforter, I saw that it was somewhat compressed (as expected). I followed the instructions, which said to fluff it up by hand and let it expand for a day or two. By nighttime, it had puffed up nicely and felt super-soft to the touch. So far, so good! I'd recently gotten a new duvet cover, so I decided to place it in there to start. Aside from the usual annoyances that come with setting up all duvets, I was happy with the result; the loops aligned with the snaps in the cover, and I didn't notice any bunching once everything was inside. Once that was done, it was time for the sleep test. I got into bed, pulled the blanket over me and immediately felt a level of comfort I've never felt while sleeping at home. While it's definitely not as heavy as a weighted blanket, I did feel a similar "hugging" sensation that put me at ease and made me want to doze right off — which I did. I tend to sleep hot, and it's not unusual for me to wake up in the middle of the night wanting to kick all sheets and blankets off my body. Thankfully, the Bedsure kept me cozy without overheating. I've been using it for over a year now, and I can't believe the difference it's made in my sleep. I feel like I'm getting tucked into a hotel bed every night, and even after washing the comforter, it's maintained its marshmallow-like feel. Once the weather started warming up, I took it out of the duvet cover and used it on its own. It does have a big blue label on one of its corners, which I don't love from an aesthetic standpoint. (I'm sure it's easy enough to remove.) Another note: According to the cleaning instructions, you should use a front-loading washer and dryer. My washing machine is a top-loader, and I took a chance. I'm happy to report that there have been no issues, but do this at your own risk. What reviewers say 💬 I'm not alone in my obsession with the Bedsure Comforter. More than 58,000 Amazon customers have given it a perfect five-star rating. Pros 👍 "Best sleep in a long time," wrote this Goldilocks. "Not too thick, not too light. Didn't wake up feeling too hot, either. I slept so well, I slept through my alarm and ended up late for my class. ... Kept the fluffiness after the first wash too, like a cloud! 10/10 would be late for class again." "Love this duvet," raved another smitten sleeper. "It is so soft and has a nice weight to it. Feels just like the expensive bedding you find at high-class hotels. ... The dog loves it too!" "I am 100% satisfied with this comforter," said a third fan. "It is so soft to the touch, as well as cool to your skin until you are under it. It locks in the warmth without being so heavy you can't move around. My dog's claws don't sink into the threads, ripping them out, either." Cons 👎 "I am happily surprised by the comfort and quality of this duvet for the price," shared a generally satisfied snoozer. "In my opinion, it has the perfect weight to it and makes our bed feel extra comfortable. The only con is that pet hair clings to it, but if you used a cover as intended, I am sure that would help." "I'm loving the luxurious feel to this bedcover!" exclaimed a final buyer. "The only thing I wish it had was a tag to say side/top or bottom. That would make it easier to make the bed!" Another Amazon bedding find I adore? These popular pillows: If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication. Looking for more great Amazon home deals? Check these out: Vacuums Home Kitchen
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
RBC Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Sweetgreen (SG)
In a report released on July 27, Logan Reich from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Sweetgreen, with a price target of $25.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $13.72. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Reich covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Starbucks, Life Time Group Holdings, and Restaurant Brands International. According to TipRanks, Reich has an average return of -6.7% and a 51.56% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to RBC Capital, Sweetgreen also received a Buy from Bank of America Securities's Sara Senatore in a report issued on July 18. However, on July 26, TR | OpenAI – 4o reiterated a Hold rating on Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG). Based on Sweetgreen's latest earnings release for the quarter ending March 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $166.3 million and a GAAP net loss of $25.04 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $157.85 million and had a GAAP net loss of $26.07 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 113 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of SG in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in May 2025, Clifford Burrows, a Director at SG bought 19,200.00 shares for a total of $251,712.00.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Up 84% and down 53%! 2 innovative growth stocks on my ISA watchlist
Like most investors, I have a watchlist of shares that I'm keeping an eye on. These might be high-quality growth stocks that are overpriced, and I'm waiting for them to come back down to earth (Palantir, for example). Or smaller firms where I'm still learning more about them. Here, I want to revisit two shares on my watchlist that have trodden very different paths this year. One has lost half its value, while the other has surged by over 80%. Which one looks more attractive to me right now? Let's find out. Robotic kitchens Let's start with the underperformer, which is Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG). The stock is down 53% year to date and around 72% since its 2021 IPO. Sweetgreen is a salad restaurant chain, with over 251 locations across the US. It sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and local suppliers, prioritising organic produce where possible. One thing I find interesting about the company is its Infinite Kitchens, which are restaurants where machines assemble salad bowls. Sweetgreen says these can produce 500 bowls per hour, about 50% faster than traditional human preparation. However, the stock plunged 31% in May after the firm released its Q1 earnings. In this, it reported slowing sales growth (a 5.4% rise to $166.3m). Same-store sales growth declined 3.1% year on year. For context, quarterly revenue and same-store sales growth was 26% and 5%, respectively, the year before. The problem here is that Sweetgreen isn't yet profitable (it lost $25m in Q1), so this sudden slowdown has spooked investors. In some ways, slowing sales isn't that unexpected. There's a lot of economic uncertainty and many consumers are eating out less due to budget constraints. Things might get worse, especially if food inflation takes hold. Still, management is aiming for 40 net new restaurant openings this year, with 20 featuring an Infinite Kitchen. High as a kite In contrast to Sweetgreen, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares have skyrocketed 84% year to date, and 1,150% since April 2024! Two developments have been pushing the rocket company's shares higher. First, there's growing excitement about its Neutron rocket, which is due for its debut launch later this year. This is a medium‑lift, partially reusable rocket that may compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. Second, investors are betting that Rocket Lab will benefit from the spectacular fallout between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Trump. It could be a direct beneficiary if SpaceX misses out on new contract awards. My Foolish takeaway Stepping back, there's a lot of daft valuations around right now, which reminds me of 2021. With a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 51, Rocket Lab stock is clearly partaking in this speculation. It could fall back to earth spectacularly if the Neutron launch fails or the global economy enters a recession. If so, I'll take another look. Market cap 2024 revenue P/S ratio Rocket Lab $22.5bn $436m 51.6 Sweetgreen $1.7bn $677m 2.4 Meanwhile, Sweetgreen stock has fallen from $44 in November to $14 today, giving it a P/S multiple of 2.4. I think it could be a big winner from its current level, assuming the disruptive company can kickstart growth and use its robotic automation to become profitable. On this basis, it might be worth considering. But with declining comparable sales, I personally need a bit more convincing before I add it to my portfolio. Sweetgreen reports Q2 on 7 August. The post Up 84% and down 53%! 2 innovative growth stocks on my ISA watchlist appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Ben McPoland has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025
Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Little Sesame raises $8.5M for new Maryland hummus factory and expansion
Little Sesame, D.C.'s homegrown hummus company, is going big after closing an $8.5 million funding round. Why it matters: They're following in the footsteps of D.C. success stories like Sweetgreen and Cava — local flavor to national brand. Driving the news: Little Sesame's new funding, led by InvestEco (which backs holistic brands like Lesser Evil), will power a new 23,000-square-foot production facility in Prince George's County, set to open next fall. Co-founder Nick Wiseman tells Axios the factory will quadruple capacity and include a test kitchen for chef Ronen Tenne's signature hummus flavors — plus a new kids' line and healthy snacks. By the numbers: The facility can produce 400,000 lbs of hummus weekly for 3,000+ stores nationwide. It will churn through 1.5 million lbs of organic American chickpeas each year. The expansion fuels organic farming. Little Sesame is working with the USDA and its Montana farmers to shift 10,000 acres to regenerative, organic farming by 2027. Flashback: Little Sesame started small nearly a decade ago — a pop-up counter in the basement of Wiseman's former Dupont deli, DGS. Their pandemic launch into grocery started with 14 local Whole Foods. Their fast-casual flagship still slings seasonal hummus bowls near Dupont. What's next: More restaurants? "Never say never," Wiseman tells Axios, though he's focused on retail. The team is rolling out collabs like a tomato-basil hummus with California's Bianco DiNapoli, launching nationwide soon. The big picture: Hummus is booming. The American market was valued at $1.82 billion in 2023, according to Data Bridge — and the D.C.-Richmond corridor is the hummus hub.
Fast Company
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
‘So sorry, I grabbed your salad': Women are reportedly stealing Sweetgreen salads to meet men
It's been said that online dating killed the meet cute. Now, as people struggle with dating app burnout, some are supposedly resorting to stealing men's lunches for a chance at creating their own. In a now-viral post, one TikTok user claims she's heard of single women nipping into Sweetgreen locations in Midtown Manhattan during the workweek and stealing 'finance bros' salads for lunch.' She explained that they will then look up the name on the order on LinkedIn and message something along the lines of 'Hey, oh my God. So sorry, I grabbed your salad. Let me just make it up to you and buy you a new one.' @nicoleee461 It's rough out here #nyc #nycdating #dating ♬ original sound – Nicole Or As the caption of the video reads: 'It's rough out here.' Even Sweetgreen felt the need to comment on the state of dating in 2025. 'Guys please this is really stressing me out,' the salad chain's official TikTok account commented. No one in the comments admitted to using the tactic themselves, but they didn't hold back from sharing their thoughts. 'Hey! all of that sounds insane!' one person commented. 'Hear me out, what if you went up to them,' another suggested. Whether the story is true or not, it speaks to a broader issue with modern dating. A 2024 Forbes survey found that more than 75% of Gen Zers are burned out on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble. Despite the amount of time spent on the apps, those surveyed said they don't feel as if they're able to find a genuine connection. Now desperate times are calling for desperate measures. 'Why can't [guys] just come up to us at a bar?' the TikTok user who revealed the salad-stealing caper questioned in her video. 'Why is it getting to this point?' A 2023 study found that almost 50% of men ages 18 to 25 have never made the first move and approached a woman romantically in person. Fear of rejection and fear of social consequences were the two most commonly cited reasons why. As one man commented on the original TikTok video, 'But have you been a man in NYC who tries to talk to a girl at a bar?' While it might not be the meet cute they had in mind, at the very least the TikTok shows people are keen to put themselves out there. Or, next time your lunch goes missing, make sure to check who's been viewing your LinkedIn profile.
