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To Gen Z, Bridgit Mendler is a Disney Channel star—known for her hit childhood roles on Good Luck Charlie and Lemonade Mouth. But in Silicon Valley, she's known as the cofounder and CEO of Northwood, a space startup that recently closed a $100 million Series B funding round.

Looking back now, at 33, she says aspiring for TV stardom and startup success have more in common than meets the eye: namely a willingness to take risks and endure rejection.

"I actually think my background is very traditional when it comes to space CEOs because they tend to just have a very high tolerance for risk," Mendler said at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference this week in Aspen. "And that's been a part of my life story as well."

Growing up, she admitted she always wanted to "be everything"—making her current role as a space CEO feel less surprising than it might seem. Her tolerance for the job was forged early by starting out as a child actor at age 11. She slowly landed a few voice actor and guest roles, but faced rejection "hundreds of times," including from Disney. Among the setbacks was reportedly an unsuccessful 2007 audition for the lead role in Disney's Sonny With a Chance—a part that ultimately went to Demi Lovato.

But Mendler said repeatedly hearing no prepared her for the long odds that come with entrepreneurship.

"I think a lot of space CEOs—they're confronting enormous odds working against them to have success," she said. "And so I think you just have to have a certain risk tolerance in the face of pretty significant odds."

Despite fame and fortune, Mendler studied law at Harvard and got a master's at MIT

Mendler grew up in the Washington, D.C., area before moving to the West Coast with her family as a child. During her Disney years, she enrolled at the University of Southern California to study anthropology, but while balancing acting and only taking a limited course load, she ultimately left school in 2016.

Two years later, she took an unlikely leap: applying to MIT despite having no undergraduate degree or tech background—and already being a breakout star as both an actress and Billboard-topping singer-songwriter.

"I showed up before a tenured MIT professor with no coding experience and no undergrad degree, asking for admission into their master's program," Mendler recalled.

She didn't stop there. She later went on to take courses for an MIT PhD and then graduated with a JD from Harvard Law School in 2024.

That willingness to embrace uncertainty, she said, mirrors what it takes to build a company in one of the world's riskiest industries. Mendler cofounded Northwood in 2023, betting on a sector that is suddenly drawing renewed attention—and capital.

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"For a long time, the space economy has existed, but it's been pretty niche," Mendler said. "The economics are switching. You can see that that is leading to adoption and market share from major parts of the economy like telecom."

The shift comes as space transforms from a niche frontier into one of the buzziest corners of tech and business, attracting major backing from billionaires including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.

Mendler's advice: Pursue what interests you—even if you don't feel invited

While Mendler admitted building a space startup has, in some ways, been easier than navigating Hollywood, she said people shouldn't let conventional expectations stop them from exploring new interests.

"If you're feeling low in your life and wanting to turn it around, I think it's just connecting to the truth—what is it that is true about what you're curious about, about what you're interested in, and really building off of the foundation of trying to pursue the truth and pursue your curiosity," Mendler said.

"I think just taking a leap, taking a gamble," she added. "I didn't jump into these spaces because I had an invitation."

Too often, Mendler said, people overestimate the risks of trying something new.

"There is so much less downside to trying and exploring your curiosity than maybe people realize," Mendler said on the Fortune panel. "You can start over again, you can try again. Who cares if you mess up and look dumb? [Don't] feel too serious about the stakes."

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Apple AAPL is benefiting from the rapid expansion and diversification of the Services business, which has become a key growth driver of the company’s performance. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Services contributed 27.9% of total net sales, with revenues rising 16.3% year over year to $30.98 billion, which was a record in Apple’s history.

This robust performance was broad-based, with double-digit growth in both developed and emerging markets and new all-time revenue records across most Services categories. The Services segment now includes offerings such as Apple TV, Apple Music, iCloud, the App Store, Apple Pay and new enterprise solutions, all of which are supported by Apple’s vast installed base of over 2.5 billion active devices.

The company continues to integrate new features and expand the breadth of its services. Apple recently unveiled a range of AI-powered enhancements across its services, set to arrive with its 2027 software releases this fall. Key updates include richer Flyover views and Local Lists in Apple Maps, more flexible item-sharing in Find My and Apple Cash bill-splitting powered by Visual Intelligence.

Apple is also expanding video podcast support on Mac and tvOS, redesigning Shared Albums in iCloud and introducing a new Apple Fitness+ program. The updates aim to make Apple’s ecosystem more intelligent, personalized and collaborative while improving everyday experiences across navigation, payments, media, cloud storage and fitness services.

Apple’s Services business is on a strong upward trajectory, driven by ecosystem expansion, innovation and a focus on both consumer and enterprise needs. For the June quarter, management expects Services to grow at a similar year-over-year rate to the March quarter after removing the favorable impact from foreign exchange.

Apple Faces Stiff Competition

Apple is suffering from stiff competition from the likes of Netflix NFLX and Disney DIS. Both Netflix and Disney are expanding their footprint in domains like streaming and gaming.

Netflix is expanding its service offerings by investing in podcasts, live sports events and gaming, including a new kids’ gaming app called Netflix Playground. The company is also leveraging technology like AI to enhance content creation and user experience.

Disney is benefiting from its streaming segment, which has achieved a remarkable transformation, delivering sustainable profitability. The combined Disney+ and Hulu platform now generates consistent operating income, driven by disciplined pricing strategies and robust subscriber engagement. Entertainment SVOD revenues grew 13% year over year to $5.49 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, while Entertainment SVOD operating income surged 88% to $582 million. The integration of Hulu content into Disney+ creates a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem that enhances customer retention and reduces churn.

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AAPL’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

Apple shares have gained 8.8% year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 13.2%.

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AAPL stock is trading at a premium, with forward 12-month price/earnings of 31.78X compared with the Computer and Technology sector’s 24.01X. AAPL has a Value Score of F.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $8.75 per share, which has increased by a couple of pennies over the past 30 days. This suggests 17.29% year-over-year growth.

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Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has partnered with Disney and WD-40 on a line of King of the Hill branded products. The collaboration has been linked to strong customer interest, product shortages, and a surge in related sales. This development highlights the role of marketing and brand tie ins in driving results outside of broader market and valuation themes.

Home Depot, trading at around $326.01, is often discussed in terms of sector rotations and valuation. Recent performance has also been shaped by how well the company connects with consumers. The stock is up 5.2% over the past week and 5.0% over the past month. The multi year picture includes gains over 3 years and 5 years alongside declines over the past year and year to date.

For investors watching NYSE:HD, the King of the Hill collaboration offers another lens on how the company can influence shopper behavior through branded experiences and partnerships. It also provides a concrete example to track when assessing how marketing initiatives might affect store traffic, basket size, and customer engagement beyond the usual macro narratives.

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3 things going right for Home Depot that this headline doesn't cover.

The King of the Hill partnership sits at the intersection of branding and merchandising for Home Depot. By teaming up with Disney and WD-40 on character-branded cans that quickly attracted strong demand and even local shortages, the retailer is showing how targeted pop culture tie ins can convert attention into sales. For a business that still faces slower big ticket remodel activity and macro headwinds, this type of limited run collaboration gives investors a tangible example of how Home Depot can stimulate traffic and ticket size using marketing rather than price cuts alone.

How This Fits Into The Home Depot Narrative

The success of the collaboration supports the narrative that Home Depot can deepen customer engagement and loyalty, which aligns with its focus on building a differentiated ecosystem for both DIY shoppers and professionals. If management leans too heavily on promotional tie ins to offset softer core remodeling demand, it could raise questions about how sustainable that demand is once the marketing buzz fades. The role of entertainment and licensing partners such as Disney is not a central part of the existing narrative, which focuses more on supply chain, Pro customers, and technology, so this angle may not be fully reflected in current storylines investors are using.

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The Risks and Rewards Investors Should Consider

⚠️ Reliance on short run branded promotions may not fully offset weaker demand for larger, higher margin projects if housing affordability and mortgage rates continue to weigh on big renovations. ⚠️ Licensing partnerships can increase complexity in sourcing, marketing, and inventory planning, and misjudging demand could leave Home Depot with excess stock or margin pressure. 🎁 Successful collaborations that quickly sell through can support comparable sales and show that Home Depot can still create excitement in categories where competitors like Lowe’s and Menards also compete heavily. 🎁 Strong reception to the King of the Hill products reinforces Home Depot’s ability to use brand equity and supplier relationships, including with WD-40, to differentiate its assortment and sustain shopper interest.

What To Watch Going Forward

From here, watch how often Home Depot repeats this type of branded collaboration, how broad the rollouts become, and whether management starts discussing these initiatives alongside its Pro-focused acquisitions and digital investments. It is also worth tracking whether similar entertainment tie ins appear at peers like Lowe’s or Target, which would signal how defensible this marketing angle is. Over the next few quarters, investors can monitor any commentary on traffic, basket size, and merchandising strategy to see if limited run partnerships are becoming a regular lever rather than a one off success.

To ensure you're always in the loop on how the latest news impacts the investment narrative for Home Depot, head to the community page for Home Depot to never miss an update on the top community narratives.

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is a deep value stock to invest in now. On May 7, Guggenheim reiterated a Buy rating on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and raised the price target to $120 from $115. The price target hike is in response to the research firm's view of broad-based strength across the company's business segments.Is the Walt Disney Company (DIS) The Best Deep Value Stock to Invest in Now?

The sentiments come on the heels of new CEO Josh D'Amaro outlining a three-pillar strategic framework focused on intellectual property, creative excellence, and solid consumer relationships worldwide. The theme park giant also remains focused on deploying artificial intelligence and other technologies across its operations.

Disney delivered impressive second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with earnings per share of $1.57, beating consensus estimates of $1.50 a share. Its revenues rose to $25.17 billion, surpassing consensus estimates of $24.85 billion. The Entertainment streaming unit saw its margins reach double figures for the first time at 10.6%, as direct-to-consumer operating income came in at $582 million.

Disney resumed paying dividends in 2024 after a brief suspension in 2020 due to the pandemic. It currently pays an annualized dividend of $1.50, translating to a yield of 1.51%.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is a diversified global mass media and entertainment conglomerate. Its main business operations involve creating, distributing, and commercializing family-focused entertainment content.

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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (Symbol: USFR) where we have detected an approximate $124.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.7% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 350,717,500 to 353,187,500). The chart below shows the one year price performance of USFR, versus its 200 day moving average:

Looking at the chart above, USFR's low point in its 52 week range is $50.21 per share, with $50.52 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $50.50. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.

Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows »

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As European markets navigate a period of uncertainty marked by economic contractions and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a source of stability and income. In this environment, identifying companies with consistent dividend payouts can be an attractive strategy for those seeking to balance risk while potentially benefiting from regular income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.47% ★★★★★★ Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP) 7.83% ★★★★★★ Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) 4.35% ★★★★★★ Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) 5.39% ★★★★★★ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 5.86% ★★★★★★ Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1) 5.48% ★★★★★★ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.01% ★★★★★★ Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE) 4.87% ★★★★★☆ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.44% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 3.73% ★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

A2A

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: A2A S.p.A. is involved in the production, sale, and distribution of gas and electricity as well as district heating in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €7.05 billion.

Operations: A2A S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily through the production, sale, and distribution of gas and electricity, along with district heating services.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

A2A S.p.A. has demonstrated consistent dividend growth over the past decade, though its recent annual dividend of €0.104 per share is not well covered by free cash flows. Despite a reliable payment history and a low payout ratio of 43.4% from earnings, the company's high debt level raises concerns about sustainability. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.9x, A2A offers good relative value compared to peers but remains below top-tier yield levels in Italy.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of A2A stock in this dividend report. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that A2A is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.BIT:A2A Dividend History as at Jun 2026

d'Amico International Shipping

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: d'Amico International Shipping S.A. operates as a global marine transportation company through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of €856.57 million.

Operations: d'Amico International Shipping S.A. generates revenue primarily from its product tankers segment, which amounted to $342.07 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

d'Amico International Shipping S.A. offers a dividend yield in the top 25% of Italian market payers, with recent earnings growth supporting its payout ratio of 49.5%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and past unreliability. The company's recent dividend decrease to USD 0.27 per share reflects this instability despite being well-covered by both earnings and cash flows (56.1%). Its share price has been highly volatile recently, impacting investor confidence in consistent returns.

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De'Longhi

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: De'Longhi S.p.A. is a company that produces and distributes coffee machines, small appliances for food preparation, cooking machines, air conditioning units, portable heaters, domestic cleaning and ironing products, and home care items with a market cap of €5.31 billion.

Operations: De'Longhi S.p.A.'s revenue segments include coffee machines, small kitchen appliances, air conditioning and heating solutions, domestic cleaning and ironing products, as well as home care items.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

De'Longhi S.p.A. has a history of volatile dividend payments, yet its recent annual dividend increase to €0.85 per share signals potential stability. The payout ratio of 58.5% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 37.8% indicates strong cash flow support. Despite trading below analyst price targets and offering a lower yield compared to top market payers, the company's buyback plan and reaffirmed revenue growth guidance may bolster investor confidence in its future prospects.

Take a closer look at De'Longhi's potential here in our dividend report. Our valuation report here indicates De'Longhi may be undervalued.BIT:DLG Dividend History as at Jun 2026

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include BIT:A2A BIT:DIS and BIT:DLG.

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Die Aktie bietet nun einen Rückzahlungsanteil von 17 % zum Deal-Preis an. Das ist ein sehr breiter Spread für eine Übernahmevereinbarung, insbesondere bei der Zielabschlussdatum.

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Diese drei Dow-Laggards haben eine Ausrichtung auf Verbrauchsgüter, einen Premium-Kundenfokus und Führungswechsel gemeinsam. Trotzdem bleiben die Wall-Street-Ratings überwiegend bullisch. Nike (NKE) liegt 40% unter seinem Analystenziel nach einem 31%-igen YTD-Rückgang, während Disney (DIS) 30% unter dem Konsenswert handelt und nur 13-fache Forward-Earnings liegen. Die drei Dow-Schlechtplatzer teilen mehr als nur eine rote Tickerzeichen. American Express (NYSE: AXP) handelt bei $310,66 gegenüber einem Wall-Street-Ziel von $361,57. Nike (NYSE: NKE) handelt bei $42,98 gegenüber einem Konsensziel von $60,49. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) wechselt bei $99,71 mit Analystenmodellen von $129,67. Die implizierten Aufwärtsimpulse betragen etwa 16%, 40% und 30%.

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Der US-amerikanische Boxoffice erhielt einen großen Schub in diesem Wochenende, da Paramounts Scary Movie wieder in die Kinos kam und mit einem Franchise-Rekordstart half, das Gesamtkassenverkauf über dem Niveau des Vorjahres liegt. Laut Comscore generierte der US-amerikanische und kanadische Boxoffice während des Wochenendes vom 5.-7. Juni einen geschätzten Betrag von 183 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg um 61% gegenüber dem gleichen Wochenende im Jahr 2025 entspricht.

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Aufgrund seiner langjährigen Führungsposition im Medien- und Unterhaltungsbereich ist Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) ein hochgeschätzter Betrieb. Allerdings hat der Kauf des Unternehmens für Investoren nicht gut funktioniert. Der Aktienkurs ist um 44% gefallen, seit Juni 3. Die Unternehmenswerte sind auch 51% unter ihrem Rekordwert. Trotzdem zeigt sich das Unternehmen in guten finanziellen Verhältnissen, insbesondere bei den Streaming-Plattformen Disney+ und Hulu, die ein Umsatzplus von 13% aufweisen. Der Gewinnkurs steigt weiterhin an.