Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

Apr 18, 2025, 2:07 PM EDT - 8 minutes ago

Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

The deal joins two of the largest credit card companies that aren't banks first, like JPMorgan and Citi, with the notable exception of American Express.

COF DFS


DocuSign Delivers Growth Acceleration Through IAM - Reiterate Buy

Apr 18, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT - 15 minutes ago

DocuSign Delivers Growth Acceleration Through IAM - Reiterate Buy

DocuSign is even more attractively valued after the recent selloff, thanks to the growth acceleration through IAM as observed in the robust sequential growth in its billings. Combined with the growing...

DOCU DFS


Alimentation Couche-Tard: A Growing Profit Powerhouse Delivering Strong Cash Flows

Apr 18, 2025, 1:53 PM EDT - 22 minutes ago

Alimentation Couche-Tard: A Growing Profit Powerhouse Delivering Strong Cash Flows

Alimentation Couche-Tard is a strong buy due to its robust operational profile, extensive global network, and impressive returns despite a competitive environment. Third-quarter results were solid, wi...

DOCU DFS


D.R. Horton Lamented a Slow Spring—And More Homebuilder Earnings Are Coming Up

Apr 18, 2025, 1:50 PM EDT - 25 minutes ago

D.R. Horton Lamented a Slow Spring—And More Homebuilder Earnings Are Coming Up

D.R. Horton (DHI) on Thursday became the latest homebuilder to raise concerns about the housing market as it fell short of estimates.

DHI DFS


Nvidia's 'Do Not Enter' Sign: Caught In A Category 5 Tariff Storm

Apr 18, 2025, 1:50 PM EDT - 25 minutes ago

Nvidia's 'Do Not Enter' Sign: Caught In A Category 5 Tariff Storm

Nvidia Corp NVDA has gone from being an AI crown jewel to a geopolitical chess piece. And, it looks like Wall Street just got a front-row seat to a high-stakes poker game between Washington and Beijin...

NVDA DFS


Italy gives conditional green light to UniCredit bid for BPM, sources say

Apr 18, 2025, 1:35 PM EDT - 40 minutes ago

Italy gives conditional green light to UniCredit bid for BPM, sources say

Italy's cabinet on Friday gave a conditional green light to UniCredit's takeover bid for smaller rival Banco BPM , two government sources said.

NVDA DFS


Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump's tariffs bite

Apr 18, 2025, 1:33 PM EDT - 42 minutes ago

Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump's tariffs bite

Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due to market uncertainty and demand concerns in the face of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a...

NVDA DFS


Here's an Analyst's ‘Worst-Case Scenario' for Google's Antitrust Cases

Apr 18, 2025, 1:32 PM EDT - 43 minutes ago

Here's an Analyst's ‘Worst-Case Scenario' for Google's Antitrust Cases

Google's antitrust case related to its search business could become a bigger risk to the internet advertising giant.

GOOG GOOGL


If Trump Delisted Chinese Stocks, Here's How It Would Work

Apr 18, 2025, 1:20 PM EDT - 55 minutes ago

If Trump Delisted Chinese Stocks, Here's How It Would Work

A delisting would take time and send a serious ripple through global markets.

BABA BIDU FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


Hess Corporation: A Lot Of Solid Attributes And Growth Opportunities To Support Its Rebound

Apr 18, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT - 59 minutes ago

Hess Corporation: A Lot Of Solid Attributes And Growth Opportunities To Support Its Rebound

Hess Corporation remains a compelling stock due to its strong financial positioning, strategic expansion in Guyana, and undervaluation, suggesting significant upside potential. HES demonstrated resili...

HES BIDU FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


Carmaker Tofas gets Turkish antitrust authority nod for takeover of Stellantis Otomotiv

Apr 18, 2025, 1:15 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Carmaker Tofas gets Turkish antitrust authority nod for takeover of Stellantis Otomotiv

Turkey's competition board said on Friday that it approved carmaker Tofas' takeover of Stellantis NV's local distribution business on condition of an investment plan and additional commitments submitt...

STLA BIDU FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial

Apr 18, 2025, 1:14 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial

Acquisition expected to be completed on 18 May after Federal Reserve and currency comptroller sign off on deal

COF DFS FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


McDonald's: Operating Leverage Can Be Significant

Apr 18, 2025, 1:13 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

McDonald's: Operating Leverage Can Be Significant

McDonald's plans to reach 50,000 locations by 2027, focusing on franchised restaurants with higher margins, boosting overall profitability. The company's value proposition targets low-income consumers...

MCD DFS FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification

Apr 18, 2025, 1:12 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board fined Discover Financial Services and two subsidiaries, Discover Bank and DFS Services LLC, alleging that they misclassified co...

DFS DFS FXI JD KWEB MCHI PDD


Oil News: Geopolitical Heat Sparks Oil Rally—Even as Long-Term Outlook Turns Bearish

Apr 18, 2025, 1:02 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Oil News: Geopolitical Heat Sparks Oil Rally—Even as Long-Term Outlook Turns Bearish

Crude oil rallies 5.18% despite bearish oil outlook from IEA, EIA, and OPEC+. Traders eye short-term upside on sanctions, tariffs, and supply risk.

BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


UnitedHealth Is Struggling. How Trump's Medicare Advantage Plan Will Help.

Apr 18, 2025, 12:56 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

UnitedHealth Is Struggling. How Trump's Medicare Advantage Plan Will Help.

UnitedHealth Group has fought with higher medical costs for more than a year, but relief is on the way.

UNH DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Netflix Is Squid-Gaming The Market - And Winning

Apr 18, 2025, 12:51 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Netflix Is Squid-Gaming The Market - And Winning

Netflix Inc NFLX is doing just fine, thank you very much. While other streamers fight over scraps, the OG is stacking subscribers, content, and cash – and throwing punches with live sports and games t...

NFLX DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report

Apr 18, 2025, 12:48 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report

The Japanese company is weighing whether to produce the next version of its SUV at its Kentucky factory, according to a report.

TM DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


How Netflix has been able to skirt effects of Trump's tariffs

Apr 18, 2025, 12:46 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

How Netflix has been able to skirt effects of Trump's tariffs

Netflix co-CEO Gregory Peters said customer retention has been strong and that the entertainment industry has been resilient even during tougher economic times.

NFLX DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Why Trump Media called out ‘naked short selling' once again as its stock dropped

Apr 18, 2025, 12:41 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Why Trump Media called out ‘naked short selling' once again as its stock dropped

The parent company of President Donald Trump's social-media platform, Truth Social, is on the warpath against “naked short selling” again as its stock has fallen, this time directing its sniping at a ...

DJT DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Apple's iPhone is losing ground in China while local rivals surge

Apr 18, 2025, 12:35 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Apple's iPhone is losing ground in China while local rivals surge

Smartphone shipments rose overall in China in the first quarter, but iPhone shipments fell 9%, according to IDC data. Apple's Chinese competitors are hitting growth milestones boosted by government su...

AAPL DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


What's Going On With Treasury Rates?

Apr 18, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

What's Going On With Treasury Rates?

We think the Fed has time to assess the impact of tariffs, and we expect it to wait to cut rates until the data show that tariffs are impacting the real economy. So far, there are no signs of recessio...

CORP DRSK FCOR FLCO GIGB GOVZ IBD


Occidental Petroleum: $65 Oil Price Won't Last

Apr 18, 2025, 12:17 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Occidental Petroleum: $65 Oil Price Won't Last

The selloff on OXY since my last writing was overdone for several reasons. The sharp drop in oil prices (currently around $65 only) is unlikely to sustain, creating a large bias for OXY's earning pros...

OXY DRSK FCOR FLCO GIGB GOVZ IBD


Gold Is at a Record High. Why It Could Climb All the Way to $3700.

Apr 18, 2025, 12:14 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Gold Is at a Record High. Why It Could Climb All the Way to $3700.

Strategists at Goldman Sachs expect gold to keep rising. Miners look fairly cheap as well.

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Shine

Apr 18, 2025, 12:11 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Shine

The gold market continues to see a lot of upward pressure, but it could be ready to pull back for the short-term. I suspect a lot of people will be more than willing to get involved at that point.

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2 Price Amid Trump Tariffs—But Some Accessories Face Price Hike

Apr 18, 2025, 12:10 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2 Price Amid Trump Tariffs—But Some Accessories Face Price Hike

Nintendo will hike the prices of some Switch 2 accessories while keeping the console at the original price of $450, the company announced Friday, as some gamers feared President Donald Trump's tariffs...

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve Board

Apr 18, 2025, 12:04 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve Board

Capital One Financial's application to acquire Discover Financial Services has officially been approved by the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Capital One anno...

COF DFS DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Nextracker:  An Opportunity That Shines In The Sun

Apr 18, 2025, 12:02 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nextracker:  An Opportunity That Shines In The Sun

Solar energy is expected to play a crucial role in the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, with significant growth projected by the IEA. Nextracker is strategically positioned in key m...

NXT DFS DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


UnitedHealth Group and other health insurance stock prices are tumbling today. Here's why

Apr 18, 2025, 12:01 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

UnitedHealth Group and other health insurance stock prices are tumbling today. Here's why

Shares of ​​UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) plunged by more than 22% Thursday morning after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter earnings and revised its full-year outlook.

UNH DFS DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Theratechnologies: A High-Risk, High-Reward Speculation As Shares Trade At 39% Discount To Future Pak's $3.51-$4.50 Offer

Apr 18, 2025, 12:01 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Theratechnologies: A High-Risk, High-Reward Speculation As Shares Trade At 39% Discount To Future Pak's $3.51-$4.50 Offer

Theratechnologies is likely to accept Future Pak's $255 million offer, presenting a 39%-78% premium over current share prices, despite non-binding risks. The company's HIV franchise, led by EGRIFTA SV...

THTX DFS DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Capital One's $35 Billion Deal for Discover Gets the Green Light

Apr 18, 2025, 11:58 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Capital One's $35 Billion Deal for Discover Gets the Green Light

The deal expands Capital One's reach and gives it a card network.

COF DFS DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

Apr 18, 2025, 11:54 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff announcement didn't just shake up global stock markets, it rattled the outlook for the economy and disrupted silver's chance to outperform gold. Silver, however...

SIL SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Monster Beverage: Continue To Expect Growth Acceleration

Apr 18, 2025, 11:49 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Monster Beverage: Continue To Expect Growth Acceleration

Reiterate buy rating for Monster Beverage due to strong growth prospects driven by pricing power, shelf space expansion, and successful new product launches. MNST's recent 5% U.S. price increase is st...

MNST SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Discounted Walmart Shares Could Be Opportunity

Apr 18, 2025, 11:47 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Discounted Walmart Shares Could Be Opportunity

Forced selling hits Walmart, Inc. (WMT) shares hard.

WMT SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Eli Lilly Vows to Make Weight-Loss Pill in U.S. as Trump Pushes for Domestic Manufacturing

Apr 18, 2025, 11:46 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Eli Lilly Vows to Make Weight-Loss Pill in U.S. as Trump Pushes for Domestic Manufacturing

Eli Lilly plans to make its experimental drug orforglipron in the U.S. after it secures regulatory approval, says CEO Dave Ricks.

LLY SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Visa Shares Could Be Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Apr 18, 2025, 11:42 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Visa Shares Could Be Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Forced selling hits shares of Visa, Inc. (V).

V SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Payoneer: Solid Moat With Strong Industry Tailwinds

Apr 18, 2025, 11:35 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Payoneer: Solid Moat With Strong Industry Tailwinds

I am positive on Payoneer due to its strong global payment infrastructure, which subscale players will struggle to replicate. PAYO's scale advantage and industry tailwinds, including the globalization...

PAYO SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


US Banking regulators OK Capital One, Discover deal

Apr 18, 2025, 11:34 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

US Banking regulators OK Capital One, Discover deal

The Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said on Friday they have approved the merger of Capital One and Discover, clearing the last major hurdles for a tie-up between the two...

COF DFS SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Sanofi-Regeneron's Dupixent gets FDA's nod for skin condition

Apr 18, 2025, 11:31 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Sanofi-Regeneron's Dupixent gets FDA's nod for skin condition

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the extended use of Sanofi and Regeneron's blockbuster drug Dupixent for patients with a type of skin condition, the two companies said on Friday.

REGN SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


UGI: This Dividend Aristocrat Is Outperforming And Undervalued

Apr 18, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

UGI: This Dividend Aristocrat Is Outperforming And Undervalued

Dividend Aristocrats, including UGI Corporation, are outperforming in 2025, with UGI showing strong earnings and a solid dividend history since the 1970s. UGI's Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $1.37 beat expectati...

UGI SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Can Lindt's gold bunny survive the cocoa price surge?

Apr 18, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Can Lindt's gold bunny survive the cocoa price surge?

As cocoa prices hit record highs, even seasonal icons like Lindt's gold bunny are under pressure. With more than 150 million sold annually, the foil-wrapped rabbit is a key product in Lindt's Easter l...

UGI SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


TSMC Is A Complete Steal

Apr 18, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

TSMC Is A Complete Steal

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Q1'25 earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for AI-optimized chips. TSMC dominates the global foundry market with a 67% revenue share...

TSM SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Rogers Sugar: In Times Like This, Boring Is Beautiful

Apr 18, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Rogers Sugar: In Times Like This, Boring Is Beautiful

Amid the current market turmoil, Rogers offers a stable 6.5% dividend yield in a business that has limited direct exposure to U.S. tariffs. With a dividend payout ratio of 61%, Rogers has substantiall...

TSM SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

Apr 18, 2025, 11:21 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

The board of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras on Thursday approved plans to select a partner to restart operations at its fertilizer plants in northeastern Brazil, according to four sources f...

PBR SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


'Headline Risk' Lurks as TSM Shines Bright on AI Demand

Apr 18, 2025, 11:20 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

'Headline Risk' Lurks as TSM Shines Bright on AI Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM just delivered a quarter that Wall Street won't soon forget – but you wouldn't know it by looking at the stock chart.

TSM SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Apple buying frenzy ahead of tariff pause raises eyebrows — but Letitia James only has blinders for Trump

Apr 18, 2025, 11:15 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Apple buying frenzy ahead of tariff pause raises eyebrows — but Letitia James only has blinders for Trump

The NY AG, it should be noted, has been trying to nail Trump on something for years, she even campaigned on it, so she's not a neutral source.

AAPL SNY SIVR SLV SLVP IAU OUNZ


Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes

Apr 18, 2025, 11:12 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes

Italy and the United States issued a joint statement against "discriminatory" taxes on digital services on Friday, in a possible signal Rome is moving away from a levy that has irked Washington.

AAPL AMZN GOOG GOOGL META IAU OUNZ


These 15 tech stocks could rocket up to 85% in a year — and analysts love them

Apr 18, 2025, 10:55 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

These 15 tech stocks could rocket up to 85% in a year — and analysts love them

Since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, the uncertainty has unleashed a bloodbath on Wall Street: The S&P 500 SPX+0.13% is off 6.9% since that day, while the Roundhill Magn...

ANET AVGO CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Novo Nordisk: A Price Too Low To Ignore

Apr 18, 2025, 10:52 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Novo Nordisk: A Price Too Low To Ignore

Weight loss leader Novo Nordisk has had a poor performance at the stock markets year-to-date [YTD] even as the healthcare sector is among the least impacted ones. The key reason for this is disappoint...

NVO AVGO CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Amazon: Back Up The Truck, And Buy Now (Rating Upgrade)

Apr 18, 2025, 10:51 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Amazon: Back Up The Truck, And Buy Now (Rating Upgrade)

I am upgrading Amazon to a "strong buy" due to its excessively cheap forward valuations after significant price drops and potential for upside earnings surprises. Despite negative guidance and foreign...

AMZN AVGO CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Apr 18, 2025, 10:39 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Within a year, two federal judges declared the tech giant a monopoly in search and ad technology. The tide may be turning for antitrust.

GOOG GOOGL CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Alcoa's Q1 2025 Review: Tariff Hurts, But Game Isn't Over

Apr 18, 2025, 10:34 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Alcoa's Q1 2025 Review: Tariff Hurts, But Game Isn't Over

Alcoa's stock is down ~75% from its ATH. Tariff wars and economic uncertainty added fuel to the fire, but Q1 2025 results show strong net income and adjusted EBITDA growth. Despite a 3% QoQ revenue di...

AA GOOGL CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Boot Barn Unfairly Given The Boot, If Tariffs Go Away, The Stock Will Soar

Apr 18, 2025, 10:34 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Boot Barn Unfairly Given The Boot, If Tariffs Go Away, The Stock Will Soar

Boot Barn's 47% stock decline is driven by tariff fears, not fundamentals, presenting a buying opportunity if trade tensions ease. Tariffs on Mexican and Chinese imports have significantly impacted BO...

BOOT GOOGL CRM DELL FSLR GOOG GOOGL


Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Trump-Powell Feud Fuels Record Rally

Apr 18, 2025, 10:28 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Trump-Powell Feud Fuels Record Rally

Trump's clash with Powell sparks Fed credibility concerns, driving safe-haven demand and fueling a potential record gold rally.

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Gold (XAU) Price Forecast: Trump-Powell Feud Fuels Record Rally

Apr 18, 2025, 10:28 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Gold (XAU) Price Forecast: Trump-Powell Feud Fuels Record Rally

Trump's clash with Powell sparks Fed credibility concerns, driving safe-haven demand and fueling a potential record gold rally.

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


El Al Israel Airlines: Speculative Buy Opportunity With Risk Of Competition

Apr 18, 2025, 10:26 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

El Al Israel Airlines: Speculative Buy Opportunity With Risk Of Competition

El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. surged 45.5% since my last coverage, driven by unique positioning and increased demand amid regional conflict. Revenues increased to $3.4 billion in 2024, with operating pro...

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Nintendo Maintains Switch 2 Price Despite Tariff Uncertainty

Apr 18, 2025, 10:25 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Nintendo Maintains Switch 2 Price Despite Tariff Uncertainty

Nintendo said the pricing for any product may be adjusted in the future depending on “market conditions.”

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays

Apr 18, 2025, 10:24 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays

Retail preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system will begin on April 24, the company said. Preorders were initially slated for April 9, but Nintendo delayed the date to assess the impact of Pre...

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


MSCI: A Top Pick Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Apr 18, 2025, 10:21 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

MSCI: A Top Pick Amid Tariff Uncertainty

MSCI's asset-light business model, high client switching costs, and minimal tariff impact make it a preferred investment during market turmoil. The shares remain undervalued, trading at a 30.9x price-...

MSCI BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Nike is succeeding in clearing inventory. That's one reason it's time to buy the stock.

Apr 18, 2025, 10:19 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Nike is succeeding in clearing inventory. That's one reason it's time to buy the stock.

Nike Inc. is succeeding in clearing excess inventory, is speeding up new product innovation and balancing its distribution — all good reasons to buy the stock, according to a Jefferies note published ...

NKE BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Apple Is an Efficiency Champion. This Company Is Closing in on Its Crown.

Apr 18, 2025, 10:16 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Apple Is an Efficiency Champion. This Company Is Closing in on Its Crown.

Apple generated around $2.4 million in revenue per employee in its latest fiscal year. One of its Big Tech rivals is nearing similar levels of efficiency.

AAPL BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Johnson & Johnson: 15% of AI Use Cases Deliver 80% of Value

Apr 18, 2025, 10:15 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Johnson & Johnson: 15% of AI Use Cases Deliver 80% of Value

Johnson & Johnson reportedly found that 10% to 15% of artificial intelligence use cases deliver 80% of the value.

JNJ BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: 10% Yield And 114% Dividend Coverage Make It A Buy

Apr 18, 2025, 10:15 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: 10% Yield And 114% Dividend Coverage Make It A Buy

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending offers a high yield backed by a conservatively managed portfolio, primarily composed of first-lien secured debt. MSDL benefits from Morgan Stanley's extensive sponsor rel...

MSDL BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


HengHong: Eastern Wisdom, Wall Street Dreams

Apr 18, 2025, 10:12 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

HengHong: Eastern Wisdom, Wall Street Dreams

HengHong's IPO aims to raise $10 million, leveraging China's aging population and rising TCM awareness, despite slower market growth since 2016. Financially strong, HengHong reported $37.2 million in ...

HCPC BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Gold Price Forecast – Blowoff Top Nearing Completion, 20% Correction Expected

Apr 18, 2025, 10:11 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Gold Price Forecast – Blowoff Top Nearing Completion, 20% Correction Expected

I believe gold is nearing a major peak and is likely headed for a 20% correction that could unfold over the next 3 to 6 months.

AAAU BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Microsoft: Why this analyst downgraded the company

Apr 18, 2025, 10:03 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Microsoft: Why this analyst downgraded the company

KeyBanc downgraded Microsoft (MSFT) to Sector Weight from Overweight, the firm's equivalent of Hold and Buy, respectively. The analyst behind the call, KeyBanc Capital Markets managing director and eq...

MSFT BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Back Up The Truck With These 3 High-Yielding SWANs

Apr 18, 2025, 9:56 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Back Up The Truck With These 3 High-Yielding SWANs

Investing in quality dividend-growth stocks like Realty Income, Scotiabank, and British American Tobacco provides reliable income and reduces the stress of market volatility. These stocks offer an ave...

BNS BTI O GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Expert sounds alarm on oil prices, warning of ‘lower lows'

Apr 18, 2025, 9:56 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Expert sounds alarm on oil prices, warning of ‘lower lows'

Experts warn of potential risks in the oil market as global uncertainty looms. Transcript: CARLEY GARNER: Crude oil has had a nice little rally obviously in the last week or two.

BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


EU Delayed Punishing Apple, Meta Just Before Trade Talks Started

Apr 18, 2025, 9:55 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

EU Delayed Punishing Apple, Meta Just Before Trade Talks Started

The bloc postponed penalties, temporarily avoiding a conflict with the Trump administration during a week in which it ramped up its push for a trade deal with the U.S.

AAPL META GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Slate Grocery REIT: This High-Yielder's Fundamentals Keep On Improving

Apr 18, 2025, 9:35 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Slate Grocery REIT: This High-Yielder's Fundamentals Keep On Improving

Slate Grocery REIT offers a compelling 9.3% yield, supported by strong fundamentals and a portfolio of 116 grocery-anchored retail locations across 23 states. The REIT's top tenants include major groc...

AAPL META GUSH IEO OIH PXJ UCO


Trump-Powell Feud Escalates: Rate Cut Pressure Sparks Concern Over Fed Autonomy

Apr 18, 2025, 9:20 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Trump-Powell Feud Escalates: Rate Cut Pressure Sparks Concern Over Fed Autonomy

Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell, demanding rate cuts and raising fears over Fed independence—markets brace for rising political risk.

AAAU DGP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ UGL


Weibo Corporation: The Pluses Outnumber The Minuses

Apr 18, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Weibo Corporation: The Pluses Outnumber The Minuses

WB has dropped in value as a result of the dispute around tariffs, but the charts suggest the drop has opened up a good opportunity to get in. There are other headwinds facing WB besides trade tension...

WB DGP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ UGL


Enough With 60/40, Consider 100% Dividend Strategy For Retirement

Apr 18, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Enough With 60/40, Consider 100% Dividend Strategy For Retirement

The 60/40 portfolio, with 60% in equities and 40% in bonds, has long been the gold standard in the investment game. Yet, it has failed to deliver on its promise. In my view, a durable income strategy ...

ADC AOR BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


MSFO: Big Yield On Microsoft

Apr 18, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

MSFO: Big Yield On Microsoft

The YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF (MSFO) offers a trailing yield over 32% using options to generate monthly income without directly investing in Microsoft. MSFO employs synthetic covered ca...

MSFT AOR BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

Apr 18, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on value, quality, and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The construction materials industry is undervalued and has ...

XLB AOR BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


3M Company: Cautious Sales Environment, Settlements Weigh On Cash Flow (Rating Downgrade)

Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

3M Company: Cautious Sales Environment, Settlements Weigh On Cash Flow (Rating Downgrade)

3M is going to report the company's Q1 results. Wall Street still expects subdued revenue growth, whereas 3M's restructuring should benefit profitability. 3M's expensive PFAS and earplug lawsuit settl...

MMM AOR BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


VTI: Even Through Periods Of Uncertainty, This ETF Hasn't Outperformed VOO

Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

VTI: Even Through Periods Of Uncertainty, This ETF Hasn't Outperformed VOO

I prefer VOO over VTI due to its better risk mitigation and superior performance in both bull and bear markets. VTI's exposure to mid and small caps increases its volatility, especially in high-intere...

VOO VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Sea Limited's Outperformance Likely To Continue In 2025 - Reiterate Buy

Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Sea Limited's Outperformance Likely To Continue In 2025 - Reiterate Buy

SE's outperformance has been warranted, as it appears to be largely insulated from the ongoing macro/ geopolitical headwinds in the US. This is significantly aided by the moderating inflation observed...

SE VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Alibaba: The Risk Is Priced In, The Upside Isn't

Apr 18, 2025, 8:57 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Alibaba: The Risk Is Priced In, The Upside Isn't

Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Omni-7B AI model enhances enterprise applications, driving higher conversion rates and reducing merchant churn on Alibaba.com, boosting recurring revenue. Consolidated revenues grew ...

BABA VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


What Bill Ackman Sees in Hertz and Why He's Betting Big on the Rental-Car Company

Apr 18, 2025, 8:55 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

What Bill Ackman Sees in Hertz and Why He's Betting Big on the Rental-Car Company

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has built a 19.8% stake in the car rental company.

HTZ VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Chevron and other companies exit Egypt's Red Sea concessions, redirect resources

Apr 18, 2025, 8:46 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Chevron and other companies exit Egypt's Red Sea concessions, redirect resources

A number of multinational oil and gas companies including Chevron have exited their Red Sea oil and gas concession blocks after making no finds and have channelled their resources elsewhere in the cou...

CVX VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


PLTY For Income Investors, Taming Palantir's Wild Ride

Apr 18, 2025, 8:45 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

PLTY For Income Investors, Taming Palantir's Wild Ride

YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF (PLTY) aims to generate stable income and preserve capital through writing cash secured calls and call spreads. PLTY performs well in directional markets but u...

PLTR VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


IBM Acquiring Hakkoda Enhances Its Transformation From It's Legacy Businesses

Apr 18, 2025, 8:39 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

IBM Acquiring Hakkoda Enhances Its Transformation From It's Legacy Businesses

IBM's transformation into a leader in cloud, consulting, and AI has driven strong returns, with the Hakkoda acquisition enhancing its data transformation services. Despite competition from giants like...

IBM VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Netflix wants to be a $1 trillion company. Earnings show why that's a reasonable goal.

Apr 18, 2025, 8:37 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Netflix wants to be a $1 trillion company. Earnings show why that's a reasonable goal.

Netflix's internal goal of reaching $1 trillion in market capitalization by 2030 is reasonable, as the streaming giant is poised to benefit whether or not the U.S. heads into a recession.

NFLX VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


CSX Corporation: Treasuries Look Better

Apr 18, 2025, 8:35 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

CSX Corporation: Treasuries Look Better

CSX's financial performance is uninspired, with declining revenue, net income, and operating income, indicating a period of slow growth. The dividend yield of 1.9% requires an unrealistic 17.7% CAGR t...

CSX VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Mastercard: Another Wonderful Business With A Price Tag To Match

Apr 18, 2025, 8:32 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Mastercard: Another Wonderful Business With A Price Tag To Match

Mastercard is definitely a wonderful business, both when assessed qualitatively and quantitatively. The future risks for the company are tolerable, and definitely preferrable in relation to most other...

MA VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Gray Media: A Value Play On A Highly Anticipated 2026 Midterm Election Season

Apr 18, 2025, 8:30 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Gray Media: A Value Play On A Highly Anticipated 2026 Midterm Election Season

Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) is undervalued with a GAAP P/E of 1x, driven by strong political ad revenue during election years. Despite high debt and stagnant revenue, GTN's cash flow supports debt repurcha...

GTN VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Procore: A Generational Founder Steps Back, But The Business Marches On

Apr 18, 2025, 8:30 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Procore: A Generational Founder Steps Back, But The Business Marches On

Procore Technologies' stock offers a compelling buy opportunity at around the same price as six months ago. The company posted $1.15 billion in revenue for 2024, with 21.2% year-over-year growth, desp...

PCOR VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Halliburton Earnings Preview: A Good Bet At Current Levels

Apr 18, 2025, 8:30 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Halliburton Earnings Preview: A Good Bet At Current Levels

Halliburton's stock has declined 44.25% since Q2 2024, despite a strong balance sheet and significant cash flow, creating a buying opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. The company has adapted to m...

HAL VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Arkema: US-Based Plants Provide Tariff Shield

Apr 18, 2025, 8:30 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Arkema: US-Based Plants Provide Tariff Shield

Arkema's 2024 performance was solid with a net profit of 354M EUR and a robust free cash flow of 680M EUR, despite slight revenue growth. The company's balance sheet is strong with a net debt of 2.16B...

HAL VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Netflix is revamping search with AI to improve discovery

Apr 18, 2025, 8:27 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Netflix is revamping search with AI to improve discovery

Netflix is building a new search experience aimed at improving the discovery experience, and it's going to use AI to do it, the company's CEO Greg Peters said during its first-quarter results conferen...

NFLX VTI BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


Archer Aviation teams up with United Airlines to make air taxis a reality

Apr 18, 2025, 8:21 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Archer Aviation teams up with United Airlines to make air taxis a reality

Archer Aviation is one of several companies working to replace traditional airport commutes with flying taxi services. The company is planning to launch an air taxi network in New York.

ACHR UAL BIP ENB EPD FDUS KBDC


When Domestic ETF Bias Meets Intentional International Exposure

Apr 18, 2025, 8:06 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

When Domestic ETF Bias Meets Intentional International Exposure

It's early days into the earnings season, and FactSet data shows that results reported so far put the S&P 500 on track for its seventh consecutive quarter of growth. The S&P 500, however, is sitting a...

IVV MADE NRSH RSHO SPLG VOO KBDC


Retire With A Stress-Free 9%-Yielding Monthly Paying Dividend Portfolio

Apr 18, 2025, 8:05 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Retire With A Stress-Free 9%-Yielding Monthly Paying Dividend Portfolio

One simple portfolio pays a 0.75% yield every single month—on autopilot. Why most high-yield strategies fail and this one can thrive. Inflation protection, broad diversification, and real assets.

PFFR SPYI UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC


Ives on Trump Tariffs, Nvidia Trouble, Apple, Mag 7

Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Ives on Trump Tariffs, Nvidia Trouble, Apple, Mag 7

Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology at Wedbush Securities, on the Nvidia chip restrictions. Technology stocks fell due to new US government restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to China and a disappoin...

AAPL NVDA UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC


How quantum could supercharge Google's AI ambitions

Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

How quantum could supercharge Google's AI ambitions

Inside a secretive set of buildings in Santa Barbara, California, scientists at Alphabet are working on one of the company's most ambitious bets yet.

GOOG GOOGL UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC


Bank OZK: Solid Q1 And Poised To Generate Value Amidst Trade Uncertainty

Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Bank OZK: Solid Q1 And Poised To Generate Value Amidst Trade Uncertainty

Bank OZK has shown strong balance sheet growth with rising deposits and loan book expansion, despite economic uncertainties and interest margin pressures. Credit quality remains robust with conservati...

OZK GOOGL UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC


Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

Apr 18, 2025, 7:52 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

A Utah family is suing Southwest Airlines, saying their young son was burned by a hot coffee. They claimed the flight attendants were unapologetic and unsure how to treat his injuries.

LUV GOOGL UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC


Meloni and Trump: An Oval Office Meeting With Rapport and Banter

Apr 18, 2025, 7:46 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Meloni and Trump: An Oval Office Meeting With Rapport and Banter

In their meeting, President Trump made clear that he had special regard for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. She said he had accepted an invitation to go to Rome.

RAPP GOOGL UTF UTG XLU VOO KBDC