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A retiree named Will discovered the true value of a coin collection left to him by his late wife when he visited the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The coins, which include commemorative Oregon Trail half dollars, were praised by Pawn Stars personality Rick Harrison as some of the most beautiful in American history. After consulting with an expert, the coins were estimated to be worth around $2,000. Will also revealed a special connection to the coins, as his late wife was a descendant of pioneer Ezra Meeker, who played a role in the creation of the coin. Despite the value of the collection, Will decided to sell the coins in order to use the money as a downpayment on a retirement property.

In an astounding display of dominance, Thailand’s U-18 hockey team decimated their Kuwaiti counterparts 57-0 in an International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Qualifier. This lopsided victory marks one of the most significant wins in the history of youth hockey.

F5, Inc. (FFIV) is expected to report mixed financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. Analysts anticipate a revenue decline of 2.7% to $684.3 million, but they are bullish on profitability, forecasting an increase in earnings per share to $1.80 and adjusted earnings per share to $2.87. Despite the profitability gains, the company’s declining revenue and current stock valuation make it difficult to become bullish at this time.

Historical data shows that F5’s revenue dropped in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to a reduction in product sales, while services revenue grew. However, cost reductions led to significant profitability improvements.

Management’s projections indicate that revenue will remain weak, while adjusted earnings per share will continue to grow. This has led to the stock being priced attractively compared to peers, but it is not considered undervalued based on its absolute value.

While F5 has strong potential in the growing market for multi cloud application security and delivery, its revenue decline and current valuation warrant a neutral stance. A ‘hold’ rating remains appropriate until the company reports positive results that exceed expectations.

Gold’s recent surge has pushed it to extreme overbought levels against all major fiat currencies, signaling a potential price peak. However, factors like speculator skepticism and a probable shift in fundamentals suggest that this extreme may not mark the end of the cyclical gold rally.

The recent announcement of China’s “Nine-Point Guideline” has sparked hopes among investors for the improvement of corporate governance in the country. This, combined with a reshuffle at the Securities Regulatory Commission and a push for capital returns, indicates a positive shift in the government’s approach towards the equity market. The implementation of these reforms is expected to create new opportunities for investors, with large-cap Chinese stocks offering a significant upside potential. The Franklin FTSE China ETF (FLCH), which focuses on lower-priced offshore listings, is well-positioned to benefit from this positive momentum.

Outset, a new 750-person capacity, 10,000 square foot live music venue, is set to open in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood later this spring. The venue, located on the outskirts of the Lincoln Yards mixed use development, will feature state-of-the-art audio and production capabilities, including a d&b audiotechnik’s XSL line array and loudspeaker system. Outset will be operated by Auris Presents, which also operates the Concord Music Hall and Radius nightclub. The venue’s initial show calendar features two-night runs from Parliament Funkadelic ft George Clinton w/ Dumpstaphunk, Thievery Corporation, Rawayana, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

Canadian Pacific Railway (NYSE: CP) reported earnings per share of 69 cents for the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the analyst estimate of 68 cents. The company’s revenue of $2.61 billion was also 1.24% above the analyst estimate of $2.58 billion.

Wall Street partially recovered on Wednesday, with Tesla’s post-earnings gain and other heavyweight earnings reports influencing market sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 gained modestly, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher. Industrial stocks fell, dragged down by transportation and defense sectors. Treasury yields rose, putting pressure on equities. Investors await Meta Platforms’ earnings results after the closing bell.

Disneyland Forward, a $1.9 billion Disney expansion plan, could include 10 new themed lands, including Encanto, in Anaheim, California. Encanto, a Colombian-inspired musical comedy film, features the Madrigal family, who have supernatural powers and live in a magical house. The addition of Encanto to the potential lineup of themed lands was revealed by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who stated that there are ‘endless stories’ that could be told at the Disneyland resort.

Amidst online criticism, Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson maintains that his detractors expose their own flaws rather than providing meaningful insights into his character.