Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (NYSEARCA:QDVO) sits in an awkward niche: it pays a monthly distribution funded partly by call-option premiums, yet the portfolio underneath is essentially a mega-cap technology growth fund. That combination has produced a 32% total return over the past year alongside steady monthly checks. The question for income investors is ... QDVO’s 32% Return Masks a Hidden Ri...
Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (NYSEARCA:QDVO) sits in an awkward niche: it pays a monthly distribution funded partly by call-option premiums, yet the portfolio underneath is essentially a mega-cap technology growth fund. That combination has produced a 32% total return over the past year alongside steady monthly checks. The question for income investors is ... QDVO’s 32% Return Masks a Hidden Risk for Income Investors
Newmarket’s 2,000 Guineas starts at 3.35pm (BST) Get in touch: email Greg about today’s racing Good afternoon from Newmarket on the first Saturday in May – 2,000 Guineas day, in other words, and a date that has been circled on the calendars of Flat racing fans since the 2025 turf season concluded in November. The first Classic of the new campaign – one of just five all season – has a long and stor...
Newmarket’s 2,000 Guineas starts at 3.35pm (BST) Get in touch: email Greg about today’s racing Good afternoon from Newmarket on the first Saturday in May – 2,000 Guineas day, in other words, and a date that has been circled on the calendars of Flat racing fans since the 2025 turf season concluded in November. The first Classic of the new campaign – one of just five all season – has a long and storied history that stretches back to 1809, and the original prize, as the name suggests, was 2,000gns, or £2,100. That, so Google tells me at least, is the equivalent of £220k today, so the actual first prize for this afternoon’s winner, which is a shade under £300k after a couple of supplementary entries earlier in the week, compares fairly well. Continue reading...
OLEKSANDR KOZACHOK/iStock via Getty Images In the early 90s, the REIT sector ( VNQ ) was still fairly small, representing just around $100 billion of assets, primarily office, retail, and residential. But then the REIT structure really took off, and all sorts of specialty REITs began to emerge. Now 30 years later, the REIT industry controls over $4 trillion worth of assets, spanning across 20+ dif...
OLEKSANDR KOZACHOK/iStock via Getty Images In the early 90s, the REIT sector ( VNQ ) was still fairly small, representing just around $100 billion of assets, primarily office, retail, and residential. But then the REIT structure really took off, and all sorts of specialty REITs began to emerge. Now 30 years later, the REIT industry controls over $4 trillion worth of assets, spanning across 20+ different property sectors, including: Office Industrial Hotels Malls Strip centers Apartments Single-family rentals Manufactured housing Self-storage Senior housing Skilled nursing Medical office buildings Life science Hospitals Net lease Ground lease Cannabis cultivation facilities Casinos Timberland Farmland Data centers Cell towers Cold storage Outside storage Billboard Lamar Beyond that, REIT-like entities now exist in 40+ different countries, resulting in over 1,000 publicly listed entities worldwide. Some of the biggest REIT markets include: United States Canada Mexico United Kingdom Germany France Singapore Japan Hong Kong Australia South Africa NAREIT But which are the most undervalued REITs right now? It is not an easy question to answer, as most REITs are objectively cheap today, trading at historically low FFO multiples and large discounts to net asset values: Principal Even then, there are some specific property sectors that stand out for being even more heavily discounted. We are heavily investing in those at High Yield Landlord in an effort to capture larger gains in the coming years, as REITs recover from their bear market: Self-Storage, Particularly in Europe Self-storage REITs have suffered in recent years due to the bumpiness caused by the pandemic. It initially led to a huge surge in demand as people were seeking to make space for a home office. Many were also relocating to look for better opportunities. Finally, we also had more deaths than usual, with people leaving a lot of stuff behind. But this quickly attracted the attention of property developers, wh...
In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down the latest results from Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and its incredible growth, while also making the case for Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) as a lower-risk way to invest in Bloom's success in powering AI data centers. *Stock prices used were from the Morning of April 30, 2026. The video was published on May 2 2026. Cont...
In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down the latest results from Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and its incredible growth, while also making the case for Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) as a lower-risk way to invest in Bloom's success in powering AI data centers. *Stock prices used were from the Morning of April 30, 2026. The video was published on May 2 2026. Continue reading
By most metrics, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) had a blowout performance for its 2026 first-quarter results. It set records across the board, but the stock price took a significant dip after the April 29 report was released. The company was dealing with a few broad issues as well as some specific issues heading into the earnings announcement, which already made it a tough year for shareholders,...
By most metrics, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) had a blowout performance for its 2026 first-quarter results. It set records across the board, but the stock price took a significant dip after the April 29 report was released. The company was dealing with a few broad issues as well as some specific issues heading into the earnings announcement, which already made it a tough year for shareholders, so this report is now creating a new wave of worry. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is expected to experience thunderstorms on Sunday, as a cold front sweeps across the coast of Guangdong and brings temperatures down to as low as about 21 degrees Celsius (69.8 Fahrenheit) a day later. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday that t...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is expected to experience thunderstorms on Sunday, as a cold front sweeps across the coast of Guangdong and brings temperatures down to as low as about 21 degrees Celsius (69.8 Fahrenheit) a day later. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday that the weather would turn bad late on Sunday, with a trough of low pressure over central China...
Pornpimone Audkamkong/iStock via Getty Images What’s New Major equity indices have quickly recovered from first-quarter losses – despite little progress in resolving the conflict with Iran and the fact that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to tanker traffic. Even the oil futures market is reflecting optimism of a return to more normal conditions in the months ahead, with October 202...
Pornpimone Audkamkong/iStock via Getty Images What’s New Major equity indices have quickly recovered from first-quarter losses – despite little progress in resolving the conflict with Iran and the fact that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to tanker traffic. Even the oil futures market is reflecting optimism of a return to more normal conditions in the months ahead, with October 2026 light crude contracts trading under $85 a barrel. The US economy has displayed a similar level of resiliency. Data releases last month were generally favorable, and the Q1 earnings reporting season is off to a good start. The March US non-farm payrolls report featured a gain of 178,000 jobs, more than offsetting February’s decline of 133,000. Consumer spending also remained strong as retail sales grew at a healthy rate even after backing out gasoline sales, which surged due to higher prices paid at the pump. There are some signs of consumer unease, with the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index reaching a new all-time low. Our Perspective Financial markets have once again proven their resiliency in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and disruption. While it is tempting to try and time markets around such events, history has proven time and time again that it is a losing battle, even with perfect foresight. Who would have predicted the S&P 500 would rise to all-time highs while Iran and the US conducted simultaneous naval blockades in the Persian Gulf? While expectations of a positive near-term resolution to current geopolitical issues may prove correct, it is important to acknowledge that risks of an extended period of volatility and higher energy prices cannot be ruled out. Low real wage growth means that the US consumer is not well positioned for sustained high energy prices, and more discretionary spending could start to get crowded out. We believe a measured approach to risk-taking makes sense in this environment. Our View Stock Market The S&P 500 comple...
⚽ Updates from a crucial afternoon of football action ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail John Should Sheffield Wednesday beat West Brom today, they will climb to a total of zero points, nil point, if you will Millwall v Oxford teams Continue reading...
⚽ Updates from a crucial afternoon of football action ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail John Should Sheffield Wednesday beat West Brom today, they will climb to a total of zero points, nil point, if you will Millwall v Oxford teams Continue reading...
georgeclerk/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It looks as though the market has finally shaken off its cautious stance on Amazon ( AMZN ), and all it took was a breakout quarter with a double-beat on consensus estimates for Q1 2026 and practically every segment showing year-on-year increases as well as sequential improvements over what is typically their best quarter of the year - Q4. Tough crowd...
georgeclerk/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It looks as though the market has finally shaken off its cautious stance on Amazon ( AMZN ), and all it took was a breakout quarter with a double-beat on consensus estimates for Q1 2026 and practically every segment showing year-on-year increases as well as sequential improvements over what is typically their best quarter of the year - Q4. Tough crowd, what? I believe Q1 was pivotal in other ways, too. The stock was hammered down below $200 several times since January but has ultimately proved resilient. In this analysis, I should like to further extend my Strong Buy thesis on the company's homegrown silicon to show investors why AMZN is squarely in the AI chip game. It was a great quarter, no doubt, but just as retail has been the chief beneficiary of the AWS success story thus far, I believe AWS will soon be the chief beneficiary of the growth in its custom silicon segment. We shall begin by running through the Q1 headline numbers. I do not wish to spend much time on it because it is what every AMZN investor is talking about this week already. Rather, I'd like to extend the narrative, as I said, on the company's AI chips because this is where the unrecognized upside resides, in my view. Q1 2026 - Blinked and Missed It? One had to keep one's eyes wide open and sharply in focus while reading the press release , because the true upside potential for AMZN was somewhat obscured by the broad blanket of positive achievements. First, the good news. CEO Jassy's opening prepared remark says it all: We're making customers’ lives easier and better every day across all our businesses, and their response is driving significant growth The numeric version of that is 28 percent growth in AWS revenues (vs. 24 percent in Q4 2025 ), 12 percent in North America retail (vs. 10 percent in Q4 2025), and 19 percent in International (17 percent in Q4 2025), all on a year-on-year basis. Likewise, the operating income line item broke down into s...
Costco Wholesale ( COST ) announced this week that it is now offering customers the option to order a 16.9-ounce Kirkland bottled water instead of a 20-ounce soda with its iconic $1.50 hot dog combo. While the menu change is rather minor, it is noteworthy because it is the only revision to the $1.50 hot dog deal in more than 40 years. Social media reaction to the change has been positive, with man...
Costco Wholesale ( COST ) announced this week that it is now offering customers the option to order a 16.9-ounce Kirkland bottled water instead of a 20-ounce soda with its iconic $1.50 hot dog combo. While the menu change is rather minor, it is noteworthy because it is the only revision to the $1.50 hot dog deal in more than 40 years. Social media reaction to the change has been positive, with many Costco ( COST ) customers noting that they do not drink soda. Due to inflation, the $1.50 hot dog cuts into Costco's ( NASDAQ: COST ) profits on a nominal basis but is widely considered an overall driver of store traffic and membership loyalty. "The hotdog became a psychological anchor, a reminder to customers that Costco is built on trust, fairness, and value that feels untouchable. Even though the company loses close to $300M annually on the deal, it wins far more in membership renewals, loyalty, and priceless brand equity," highlighted Shopper AI brand strategist Alon Barak. The history of the $1.50 hot dog at Costco (COSTCO) tracks to the introduction at the food court in 1984, shortly after the company’s 1983 founding. In a short time, the hot dog and soda combo quickly became a defining feature of the Costco ( COST ) shopping experience. As membership and food courts expanded, Costco ( COST ) transitioned to manufacturing its own Kirkland-branded hot dogs. The company also opened facilities in California and Illinois to reduce supply chain costs and preserve the low price. Costco ( COST ) management has long been vocal about the significance of this offering. Within the last year, CFO Gary Millerchip and CEO Ron Vachris have publicly declared their commitment to maintaining the $1.50 price. Is there a similar pricing sensation in all of retail? The closest parallel might be AriZona Iced Tea's $0.99 price point for a can of iced tea that has been held steady since 1992. The $0.99 is printed on the can and generated strong brand loyalty, although the family-owned comp...
Figures for England and Wales prompt calls for more rigorous police investigations of cases Only 3% of suicides related to domestic abuse in England and Wales in the past five years have resulted in any sort of prosecution, figures show. Between 2020 and 2025, 553 people took their own lives after suspected abuse in an intimate relationship, but only 17 posthumous charges were brought. In the UK a...
Figures for England and Wales prompt calls for more rigorous police investigations of cases Only 3% of suicides related to domestic abuse in England and Wales in the past five years have resulted in any sort of prosecution, figures show. Between 2020 and 2025, 553 people took their own lives after suspected abuse in an intimate relationship, but only 17 posthumous charges were brought. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie . In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org , or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops – live updates Despite Donald Trump’s frequent bluster, Nadine Firmont said the US president’s move to pull American troops out of Germany had hit her town like a bombshell. “I have to tell you I was honestly shocked,” said Firmont, ...
American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops – live updates Despite Donald Trump’s frequent bluster, Nadine Firmont said the US president’s move to pull American troops out of Germany had hit her town like a bombshell. “I have to tell you I was honestly shocked,” said Firmont, 45, who works at a high school in Landstuhl, south-west Germany, the heart of the largest American military community outside the US. Continue reading...