Kafkaesque Contrarian Notes on Shopify’s Labyrinthine Ascent

In the third quarter, the entity reduced its position by approximately 221,600 shares, a gesture toward equilibrium in the face of an ascending stock price. The valuation, derived from an average closure, amounted to $30 million. Post-transaction, the fund retained 4.9 million shares, their cumulative worth hovering at $722.4 million-a figure that, in the grand design of the system, seemed neither excessive nor insufficient.

Microsoft reportedly pushing Xbox towards higher-than-average profit margins

So, I’m reading that after Microsoft finalized the acquisition, they’re really pushing Xbox to be profitable. Apparently, they’re expecting profit margins around 30%, which is pretty crazy high for gaming, especially right now. It seems like they’re putting a lot of pressure on the gaming division to make money.

Verity & Verity Bets on Atlantic Union: A Wry Smile in Turbulent Times

On October 21, 2025, the aforementioned firm filed paperwork with the SEC revealing a rather enthusiastic acquisition spree. Their holdings in Atlantic Union now total 504,420 shares-worth $17.80 million, though one suspects the accountants might prefer not to dwell on the math. The transaction, priced at an average Q3 2025 closing rate, might be described as “bold” if one avoids adjectives like “quixotic.”