Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the third quarter, net revenues decreased to $7 million from $11.1 million year-over-year, while year-to-date revenues fell to $18.7 million from $27.6 million [5][6] - Average active brand partners dropped to 5,100 in Q3 from 12,400, and year-to-date average active brand partners decreased to 6,200 from 13,300 [5][6] - Earnings before income taxes improved to $10.6 million from a loss of $1.1 million in Q3 last year, while year-to-date earnings before income taxes were $7.4 million compared to a loss of $5.3 million [5][6] - Net earnings for the quarter were $7.8 million compared to an $800,000 loss last year, and year-to-date net earnings were $5.4 million compared to a $3.9 million loss [5][6] - Earnings per share rose to $0.91 from a loss of $0.10 in Q3 last year, and year-to-date earnings per share increased to $0.63 from a loss of $0.47 [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company launched the Gathered Goods fundraising program, which allows for custom products and better margin control, marking a strategic shift from the previous Cards for a Cause program [8][10] - The Book Friday promotion was highlighted as a significant marketing strategy, driving customer engagement despite a decline in brand partner count [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a decrease in inventory levels from $44.7 million at the beginning of fiscal year 2026 to $39.1 million at the end of November, generating $5.6 million in cash flow from inventory reductions [6][7] - The company maintained a cash position of $3.4 million and had no bank debt following the sale of the Hilti Complex [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to return to growth and profitability in fiscal 2027, focusing on increasing brand partner counts and launching new products to energize sales [3][12] - A refreshed marketing strategy targeting Gen Z is being developed to attract new brand partners [13][14] - The company is exploring AI applications to automate tasks and enhance operational efficiency [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing a committed leader base and more productive brand partners as key factors for growth [11][12] - The management acknowledged the challenges faced in recent years due to bank restrictions but is now positioned for growth following the sale of the Hilti Complex [12][16] Other Important Information - The company has a 17-acre tract of excess land beside the Hilti Complex, which is being held for potential future development or sale [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Has the sale of the building reinvigorated the salesforce? - Management noted increased activity in leader promotions and excitement among brand partners following the sale, indicating a positive shift [18][19] Question: Is there a new credit line in place? - Management is in discussions with banks for a new banking relationship but currently maintains a sufficient cash position [20][22] Question: Is the inventory fully insured? - The inventory is insured at replacement cost, ensuring that the value on the books matches the insurance coverage [23][24] Question: What percentage of inventory could be out of date? - Management stated that historically, they have not written down inventory and do not typically offload titles, indicating confidence in inventory value [25][26] Question: What is the status of the relationship with Usborne Publishing? - There has been no negative change in the relationship, and Usborne is eager for the company to resume ordering titles [30][31] Question: What are the plans for the excess land beside the Hilti Complex? - The land is currently being held with potential for development or sale, and there has been interest from external parties [32]

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Core Viewpoint - Google is facing a "compute famine" despite its vast resources and plans to invest $91 to $93 billion in capital expenditures this year, leading to internal conflicts over chip allocation among various departments [1][25][26]. Group 1: Internal Dynamics and Resource Allocation - A new executive committee has been formed to decide how to allocate limited compute resources among Google Cloud, search, and DeepMind [2][13]. - The committee includes key figures such as Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, indicating a significant power restructuring within the company [4][8][13]. - The committee aims to simplify decision-making and ensure equitable distribution of resources among departments, which previously struggled to reach consensus [32][34]. Group 2: Strategic Importance of Compute Resources - The three core lifelines for Google are future AI development, growth through Google Cloud, and sustaining its extensive product matrix [15][20][22]. - Google Cloud is seen as a major growth engine that requires substantial compute power to serve clients and maintain expansion [20]. - The need for top-tier AI models necessitates vast compute resources for continuous iteration, making it critical for Google's competitive positioning [17][18]. Group 3: Financial Implications and Challenges - Despite plans for significant capital expenditure, the long lead times for building data centers and manufacturing chips mean that immediate relief from the compute shortage is unlikely [27][28]. - Google’s capital expenditure in 2023 was only $32 billion, which is considered conservative given the AI boom, contributing to the current compute challenges [29][30]. - CFO Anat Ashkenazi acknowledged that supply-demand imbalances are expected to persist into 2026, indicating ongoing challenges for the company [31]. Group 4: Execution-Level Dynamics - At the execution level, the focus shifts to immediate revenue generation, leading to prioritization of departments that can deliver the most profit [48]. - In DeepMind, resource allocation is complex, with some researchers enjoying privileges that allow them to access multiple compute pools, while others must navigate a more competitive environment [50][54]. - The grassroots level sees a culture of resource sharing and negotiation among researchers, turning compute power into a "hard currency" that relies on personal relationships and exchanges [57][59].

Joining us now, Morgan Stanley, global head of fixed income research and public policy strategy, Michael Zizus. Uh, Michael, it's kind of remarkable to reflect back on 2025 uh, and really think about what the markets weathered on the policy front. Is there anything left in the tank in terms of public policy for 2026.>> Yeah, I I won't say no because that seems like it's probably the wrong answer. But what what what I would say is that next year there's definitely some policy catalyst to pay attention to the ...

start uh chairman. No, Governor Waller. Let me just call me Chris. >> Chris.Okay. Chris. Um let me start with uh the uh jobs data we got yesterday, which I think is uh people are wondering how uh the Federal Reserve is processing and how you're personally processing this data here.We had a tick up to the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Uh return to job growth in November after job losses in October. What's the state of the labor market in your opinion.Well, earlier this summer when the jobs numbers were looking ...