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TUCSON, Ariz. — Former FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has drawn fresh attention to the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case by publicly questioning why Tommaso Cioni’s name no longer appears on the teacher roster at the BASIS Oro Valley charter school where he taught sixth-grade biology, raising new online speculation more than 100 days after the 84-year-old vanished from her Catalina Foothills home.

Coffindaffer, who has closely followed the high-profile case, posted on X this week after checking the school’s website. “Some have reported that Annie & Tommaso have not been seen. I personally checked the BASIS Oro Valley school where Tommaso teaches 6th grade biology. I do not see his name listed as a teacher…” she wrote, adding that the absence could indicate he is on leave or that the school is avoiding listing him amid intense public scrutiny and accusations.

The comments have reignited online discussions and conspiracy theories surrounding Cioni, Nancy’s son-in-law, who was the last known person to see her alive. Authorities have repeatedly stated that Cioni and his wife Annie Guthrie have been fully cooperative, passed polygraphs and are not considered suspects. Yet Coffindaffer noted the potential damage from persistent online narratives, warning that millions remain convinced of his involvement despite official clearances.

Case Background and Lingering Questions

Nancy Guthrie disappeared on January 31, 2026, after Cioni dropped her off at her home following a family dinner. She was reported missing the next morning when she failed to appear for a scheduled church livestream. Blood evidence and signs of forced entry were discovered inside the residence, prompting an intense investigation involving local deputies and the FBI.

A masked individual captured on doorbell footage remains a person of interest, though no arrests have been made. Early cryptocurrency ransom demands were investigated and dismissed. DNA evidence has been sent for advanced analysis, with some results still pending. The case crossed the 100-day mark this week, shifting focus from rescue to potential recovery and prosecution.

Sheriff Chris Nanos has expressed confidence that answers will come, while acknowledging the intense public interest and the emotional toll on the Guthrie family. Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, has offered unwavering support for her sister and brother-in-law while making occasional public pleas for information.

Coffindaffer’s Observations Draw Attention

Coffindaffer, a retired FBI agent known for her commentary on true-crime cases, has been vocal about the Nancy Guthrie mystery for weeks. She previously called online targeting of Cioni “absurd” and attributed part of it to confirmation bias and how he “looks the part” in armchair detective theories. Her latest post about the missing teacher listing has amplified those discussions, with many users speculating about why Cioni might no longer be listed.

School officials have not commented publicly on Cioni’s employment status. Neighbors reportedly told amateur investigators that Annie and Tommaso have not been seen at their home for over a week, with their vehicle also absent, though these claims remain unconfirmed by law enforcement.

Coffindaffer emphasized the human cost. “Millions remain convinced he abducted his mother-in-law of 20 years,” she wrote, suggesting possible impacts on reputation, employment and family life. She raised the prospect of future defamation actions if the couple proves innocent, citing Arizona law on proving falsehoods and resulting harm.

Family Cleared but Scrutiny Endures

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and deputies have repeatedly stated that Annie and Tommaso passed scrutiny early in the investigation. Polygraphs, vehicle seizures for forensic testing and interviews cleared them. Early media reports labeling Cioni a “prime suspect” based on unnamed sources were swiftly walked back.

Despite official clearances, public fixation lingers. Cioni’s Italian heritage, appearance and role as the last confirmed person to see Nancy have made him a lightning rod for online speculation. Coffindaffer has called such targeting unfair, noting the couple’s low profile may reflect trauma and strategic caution rather than guilt.

Savannah Guthrie has described her sister and brother-in-law as loving family members devastated by the loss. In a recent Mother’s Day tribute, she pleaded for answers while sharing warm memories of her mother.

Investigation Timeline and Challenges

Nancy was last seen around 9:50 p.m. on January 31 after Cioni verified she entered her home safely. Her phone, belongings and vehicle remained at the residence. Deputies found blood drops and evidence of disturbance when family members checked the next morning.

A masked individual on doorbell footage became a person of interest, though no arrests have followed. DNA evidence has been sent for analysis. Critics have questioned the sheriff’s office handling, including initial delays in involving the FBI.

As the case passed the 100-day mark, experts noted the shift from rescue to potential recovery mission. No proof of life has emerged since the night she disappeared. Sheriff Nanos expressed confidence that answers will come.

Broader Context and Public Fascination

The case has drawn widespread attention, from true-crime podcasts to celebrity commentary. Khloé Kardashian recently called it “mind-blowing” on her podcast, expressing obsession with the lack of leads. Online communities dissect every detail, from alleged home surveys before the disappearance to Cioni’s past activities.

Cioni, who moved from Tuscany to the U.S. over two decades ago, married Annie in 2008. He built a reputation as an engaging educator known for hands-on projects. Annie teaches poetry at the University of Arizona. The couple has a son navigating the intense spotlight.

Coffindaffer highlighted the human toll. Public ridicule, job uncertainties and strain on their child represent significant damages if the family pursues legal recourse against false accusations.

What Lies Ahead

Investigators continue analyzing forensic evidence, pursuing tips and monitoring digital trails. The $1 million family reward remains active.

For the Guthrie family, the wait stretches on amid grief and speculation. As one former agent observed, the couple’s low profile may reflect trauma rather than guilt.

Pima County officials urge the public to focus on verified facts while submitting credible tips. The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s fate — and the collateral questions surrounding her son-in-law’s job and the family’s whereabouts — endures as a stark reminder of how a single night can upend lives and fuel endless online inquiry.

Authorities emphasize that while public interest is understandable, baseless accusations can hinder investigations and harm innocents. As day 105 dawns with no resolution, the search for truth continues in Tucson and beyond.

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, warns that Nifty is showing signs of bear control after a 2.2% weekly slide. With the IT sector under pressure and high-flyers like Kaynes stumbling, De highlights critical support at 23,500. Amid the volatility, he identifies selective buying opportunities in Marico, Arvind, and Triveni Turbine for the week ahead.

Edited excerpts from a chat:

Nifty gave up gains made in the previous two weeks to end 2.2% lower but showed support at 23,260 level. How would you trade the index in the week ahead?

On Friday, Nifty found resistance at the previously acted support that turned a resistance during the week. Besides, the index found resistance at 20EMA on the daily chart and around 50EMA on the hourly chart, closing about 200 points off the day’s high. On the hourly chart, the RSI is in bearish crossover and falling.

On the daily chart, a set of lower tops could be seen which suggests a rise of weakness in the market and this can be considered as initial signs of bears taking control in the market pushing bulls away.

A support is placed at 23500, once Nifty moves below 23500 decisively a significant fall might come in the market taking the index towards 23150 and may be lower. On the higher end, 23800 continues to act as crucial resistance for the short term. As long as it remains below this resistance of 23800 the bears might have upper hand on the market.

Nifty IT index tumbled another 6%. Do you see chances of any relief rally?

Indian IT witnessed a sharp decline during the week, dragging the index below the 28000 mark. On the daily chart, the index has been consistently forming lower tops and lower bottoms, indicating a descending price structure and a weakening trend.
The overall sentiment in the sector remains bearish, and any short-term rise is likely to attract selling pressure. Although IT stocks witnessed some buying interest on Friday, a complete trend reversal cannot be confirmed based on a single day’s recovery. The broader chart structure continues to remain weak, suggesting that further correction in the sector is still possible.

Kaynes was the top loser in the week and fell 27%. What are the charts indicating at: buy the dip or more pain ahead?

The stock has broken below its previous low, confirming a weakening trend, while the recent recovery attempt failed to sustain. On the weekly chart as well, the stock has slipped below its earlier swing low, indicating the possibility of a deeper correction from current levels.

Considering the overall chart structure, buying on dips appears risky at this stage. It would be prudent to avoid fresh buying in the stock for now and instead look for better opportunities in relatively stronger counters within the market.

HFCL shares have surprised by more than doubling in just 3 months. What would you recommend for those who missed the rally?

The stock has witnessed a spectacular rally over the last few months, surging nearly 124% in just one and a half months. Although the overall trend continues to remain bullish, entering the stock after such a sharp move appears highly risky, not only in this counter but in any stock that has rallied aggressively in a short span of time.

The better strategy at this stage would be to avoid chasing the rally and wait for a meaningful dip before considering any fresh entry. Alternatively, investors may look for opportunities in other stocks that offer a more favourable risk-reward setup.

Give us your top trading ideas for the week.

Buy Marico | CMP: 841 | SL: 824 | Target: 880

The stock, after witnessing a healthy rally, is currently consolidating on the daily chart, indicating strength within the ongoing uptrend. Prices continue to sustain above key moving averages, which reflects a positive underlying structure. Besides, the RSI remains in a bullish crossover and is trending higher, signalling improving momentum.

In the short term, the stock may move towards 880, while immediate support is placed at 824. A breach below this level could drag the stock into a broader consolidation phase.

Buy Arvind | CMP: 451 | SL: 429 | Target: 495

The stock has given a swing high breakout on the weekly chart, indicating rising bullishness in the counter. In addition, the weekly 20 EMA has moved above the 50 EMA, confirming a bullish crossover and strengthening the positive trend structure. The RSI is also witnessing an ascending formation, suggesting improving momentum.

The overall trend appears strong, with the potential for further upside towards 495. On the downside, support is placed at 429.

Buy Triveni Turbine | CMP: 607 | SL: 590 | Target: 642

The stock has given a consolidation breakout on the daily chart, signalling strengthening bullish momentum. Besides, the weekly 50 EMA has crossed above the 200 SMA, indicating a positive long-term trend reversal. The RSI has also entered a bullish crossover on the daily timeframe, supporting the improving momentum outlook.

The trend structure remains favourable, with the stock having the potential to move towards 642 in the near term. On the downside, support is placed at 590.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

When most people think of Warren Buffett, they picture timeless investing wisdom and decades of market-beating returns. Yet, in a revelation that often surprises many, Buffett says his greatest investments weren’t stocks, bonds, or even businesses.

In his 2010 annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders, Warren Buffett called his home “the third best investment” he ever made, after his two wedding rings. The market expert still lives in the five-bedroom, 6,570 square-foot stucco home he bought for $31,500 in Nebraska, US, back in 1958.

What tops Buffett’s list of best investments?

Buffett got married twice. The American investor married Susan Thompson back in 1952. After Susan’s death in 2004, he married Astrid Menks in 2006. The billionaire has repeatedly claimed his wedding rings and marriage licenses are the best investments in his life.

Benjamin Graham’s book ‘The Intelligent Investor’

Later in 2013, Buffett, in his annual letter, said that his mentor Benjamin Graham’s book ‘The Intelligent Investor’ was one of his top investments. “I can’t remember what I paid for that first copy of The Intelligent Investor. Whatever the cost, it would underscore the truth of Ben’s adage: Price is what you pay, value is what you get. Of all the investments I ever made, buying Ben’s book was the best (except for my purchase of two marriage licenses),” he wrote.
Back in 2000, Buffett told a group of MBA students at Columbia Business School that knowledge is like compound interest. “Read 500 pages like this every day. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not very many of you will do it,” he said, as quoted by CNBC.

Who was Benjamin Graham?

Buffett has repeatedly credited the book The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, whom he calls the father of value investing. Graham championed a disciplined approach centred on buying companies trading below their intrinsic value—businesses that offered high dividend yields, low price-to-earnings (PE) multiples, and strong long-term potential despite being overlooked by the market. His philosophy shaped Buffett’s own investment framework and continues to influence value investors worldwide.

He also taught investing for many years at Columbia Business School, where one of his students was the now-billionaire Warren Buffett.

Buffett’s frugal lifestyle

Buffett is known for his strikingly simple lifestyle and philanthropic values. The billionaire investor once treated fellow billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates not at a fancy restaurant, but at his favourite McDonald’s — and that too using coupons.

Notably, Buffett is a regular at McDonald’s. While the billionaire is often asked about the ‘secrets’ behind his long and successful career, one lesser-known detail is how the stock market plays a role in his daily breakfast routine.

“One of the good things about this five-minute drive is that there’s a McDonald’s on the way,” he once revealed in a documentary, as cited by Business Insider. He explained how he decides which breakfast sandwich to buy. Every morning, Buffett tells his wife, Astrid, the exact amount of change to place in the centre cup holder of his car—typically $2.61, $2.95, or $3.17.

“When I’m not feeling quite so prosperous, I might go with the $2.61,” Buffett said. “That’s two sausage patties, which I put together, and then I pour myself a Coke. $3.17 is a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit. But if the market’s down this morning, I’ll pass on the $3.17 and go with the $2.95.”

After buying his McDonald’s breakfast, Buffett eats it at his desk with a Coke. While prices have likely risen since the documentary was filmed, the logic remains the same.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday eased onboarding norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) by simplifying PAN allotment requirements, following operational challenges under the new Income-tax Rules, 2026.

The regulator said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued clarifications to facilitate smoother issuance of PAN for FPIs after concerns were raised by market participants over revised PAN application forms notified in March. Sebi said it had actively engaged with CBDT to address the compliance hurdles faced by overseas investors.

Under the new PAN application framework, additional fields such as taxpayer identification number (TIN), and details and documents of representative or authorised representatives were introduced, while some previously optional fields-including mobile numbers-were made mandatory, creating procedural difficulties for FPIs. Following discussions, CBDT has now issued a set of relaxations.

As part of the changes, the authorised signatory named in the common application form (CAF) can be treated as the authorised representative for PAN purposes without requiring separate supporting documents.

“In this regard, the liability of the AS (authorised signatory) named in the RA/AR field is solely limited to the purpose of applying for PAN,” Sebi said in a statement. The regulator added that where contact details of the authorised signatory are unavailable, FPIs can provide their own address, email and phone details in the application.

In cases where PAN, Aadhaar or passport details of authorised signatory are unavailable, FPIs can furnish their FPI registration number. CBDT has also allowed FPIs from jurisdictions where TIN or equivalent identification numbers are not issued to use a placeholder value of ‘0000000000’ in the relevant field.
Additionally, where a mobile number is not available, a landline number can be provided as an alternative, Sebi said. “These resonate with continuous efforts towards providing ease of onboarding to FPI,” the regulator said. FPIs use a single common application form for registration with Sebi, opening bank and demat a/cs, and obtaining PAN.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has allowed infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) to use fresh borrowings that exceed 49% of the value of their assets for funding capital expenditure, major road maintenance and refinancing of debt. The move is aimed at providing flexibility to infrastructure asset owners. Sebi said InvITs can raise additional debt for capital expenditure aimed at enhancing asset performance or increasing capacity. Such borrowings can also be used for major maintenance expenditure related to road projects.”Major maintenance expense shall mean expenditure incurred on maintenance of road projects which is not routine maintenance and is in accordance with the obligations and requirements specified in the concession agreement,” Sebi said in a circular. In a separate circular, Sebi said SPVs held by InvITs would be allowed to retain their SPV status even after underlying concession agreement for an infra project ends or is terminated.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) withdrew a planned three-year bond sale on Friday on weak investor demand that meant higher borrowing costs, market participants told ET. The lender had sought to raise ₹7,000 crore through the issuance, which included a ₹5,000 crore greenshoe option. However, bids worth only ₹3,030 crore were received. Dealers said Nabard would have had to pay around 7.79% even to raise base ₹2,000 crore amount, while accepting full set of bids received would have pushed the borrowing cost to 8.04%.

“Most market participants know that Nabard would not accept a rate as high as 8%, so the bidding automatically stopped at about ₹3000 crore,” said a corporate bond expert at a primary dealership.

Nabard, in April, had raised ₹4,250 crore at 7.49% for three years, and ₹7,265 crore at 7.44% for three years. Over this week, Nabfid raised ₹4,000 crore at 7.74% for 10 years, Mahindra and Mahindra Finance raised ₹650 crore at 7.90% for two years, Bajaj Finance raised ₹1,822 crore for five years and Bajaj Housing Finance raised ₹955 crore for 7.90%.