Columbia University is planning to tap the bond market next month for capital projects. The Ivy League institution said in a filing that it was considering the issuance of $285 million of tax-exempt bonds, which would be sold through a state agency, and $200 million of taxable bonds. The offerings are tentatively slated to price in May. A university spokesperson said in an emailed statement that t...
Columbia University is planning to tap the bond market next month for capital projects. The Ivy League institution said in a filing that it was considering the issuance of $285 million of tax-exempt bonds, which would be sold through a state agency, and $200 million of taxable bonds. The offerings are tentatively slated to price in May. A university spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the offering was planned “as part of Columbia University’s continued commitment to enhance the academic and research environment for our community.” Last year, Columbia reached a roughly $200 million settlement with the Trump administration to resolve multiple civil rights investigations, clearing the way for the reinstatement of canceled grants and contracts. It also agreed to pay another $21 million to settle claims that Jewish faculty and staff faced unlawful workplace discrimination following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Elite universities rushed to sell debt last year to protect their finances, as the federal government instated funding freezes and proposed research spending cuts. Related: Elite Colleges Go on $4 Billion Debt Spree After Trump Threats The proceeds of taxable sales can be used for a wide array of purposes, making it an attractive option for universities to raise liquidity. Columbia said its offering would be used for general corporate purposes.
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Target Corp (NYSE: TGT), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Target Corp (NYSE: TGT), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is
(RTTNews) - Despite spiking gasoline prices, the Conference Board released a report on Tuesday showing an unexpected improvement in U.S. consumer confidence in the month of April.
(RTTNews) - Despite spiking gasoline prices, the Conference Board released a report on Tuesday showing an unexpected improvement in U.S. consumer confidence in the month of April.
Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty Images I recently wrote an article on the Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF ( CSHI ), which focuses on t-bills, and with smaller equity option spreads meant to boost income. The NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF ( BNDI ) is similar to CSHI, with similar spreads, but focusing on bonds. BDNI's strategy boosts the fund's dividend yield to 5.7%, around 1.8%...
Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty Images I recently wrote an article on the Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF ( CSHI ), which focuses on t-bills, and with smaller equity option spreads meant to boost income. The NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF ( BNDI ) is similar to CSHI, with similar spreads, but focusing on bonds. BDNI's strategy boosts the fund's dividend yield to 5.7%, around 1.8% higher than its benchmark, with a smaller increase in past and expected returns. BNDI's strategy should result in small, single-digit losses during significant, sharp equity drawdowns. In my opinion, BNDI's increased income more than outweighs its higher risk, making the fund a buy. Quick Strategy Overview Quick overview of BNDI's strategy before looking into some of the fund's characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. BNDI focuses on bonds, through equal investments in the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares ( BND ) and the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF ( AGG ). Both these ETFs track the same broad-based bond index, and account for around 99.5% of the fund's assets. BNDI's management fees are set up so that total operating expenses, including any expenses paid to BND and AGG, add up to 0.58%. Although fees are not excessive, they are definitely above-average, and a drag on the fund's income and performance. BNDI does some equity option spreads, with these accounting for only 0.5% of its assets, but a greater proportion of its income, returns, and (potential) risks and drawdowns. Let's have a closer look at these spreads, take special note of the highlighted positions: BNDI - Table by Author In the example above, BNDI bought and sold put options on the S&P 500. Selling the put option generates some money in premiums for the fund, boosting its dividend yield. Selling the option also means losses if the S&P 500 were to decline from its 6,600 strike price by its 05/07/2026 expiration date, next week. The S&P 500 trades at a 7,169 price right now, so t...
格隆汇4月28日|Zaye Capital Markets的Naeem Aslam表示,阿联酋正在调整自身定位,以便更好地将其闲置产能货币化,并直接对市场信号做出反应,而不是等待欧佩克的生产决策。Aslam说:“他们利用了这场危机,摆脱了委员会的束缚,并按照自己的时间表向市场大量供应闲置产能。“更广泛地说,这一决定反映了一种向长期经济多元化转型的战略,即额外的石油收入可以被投入主权财富基金、技术投...
格隆汇4月28日|Zaye Capital Markets的Naeem Aslam表示,阿联酋正在调整自身定位,以便更好地将其闲置产能货币化,并直接对市场信号做出反应,而不是等待欧佩克的生产决策。Aslam说:“他们利用了这场危机,摆脱了委员会的束缚,并按照自己的时间表向市场大量供应闲置产能。“更广泛地说,这一决定反映了一种向长期经济多元化转型的战略,即额外的石油收入可以被投入主权财富基金、技术投资和能源转型项目。他说:“通过在混乱最严重的时候退出,阿联酋发出了新规则的信号——能源主权高于集体思维的忠诚。”
helen89/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I will always prefer to invest in businesses that I have firsthand experience with, and if I like the product, it makes researching the stock that much more interesting. Cracker Barrel ( CBRL ) is a restaurant chain that I have fond memories of and also differentiates itself in a few ways: the way all the stores have the same layout, the rocking chairs out...
helen89/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I will always prefer to invest in businesses that I have firsthand experience with, and if I like the product, it makes researching the stock that much more interesting. Cracker Barrel ( CBRL ) is a restaurant chain that I have fond memories of and also differentiates itself in a few ways: the way all the stores have the same layout, the rocking chairs out front, the decor, the checker sets and "peg game", and under the hood is the fact that all the stores are operated by the company, not franchised. Recently, though, Cracker Barrel has gone through turbulence both as a stock and as a brand. The stock is down 82% over the past five years, and in 2025 Cracker Barrel made headlines for an attempted rebrand. A select few stores as well as the logo got a massive overhaul and had a new, modern, minimalist look. After widespread consumer backlash, including the president of the United States chiming in, management reversed course, rolling back most of the changes and issuing an apology . After a seemingly disastrous move by management and a stock chart that goes steadily down and to the right, I started my research into Cracker Barrel thinking I might find a cheap turnaround play with high upside. And while the stock is certainly beaten down, there is still more optimism baked into the price than I was expecting. This article will cover why I think a turnaround for the business is still possible, but why Cracker Barrel stock isn't cheap yet at this valuation, and why I don't have much confidence in the current management regime. Why the Turnaround is Still Possible In certain situations, a business model might be truly doomed. Blockbuster, for instance, despite holding a significant mindshare and nostalgia for consumers in the early 2000s, just could not survive the transition to streaming without a massive strategic shift. To be clear, the company itself wasn't necessarily doomed (they had a chance to buy Netflix after all), but ...
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, add...
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding that it was based on national interests and a commitment to help meet global market...
Roger E. Susi, CEO, President, and Chairman of Iradimed Corporation (NASDAQ:IRMD) , reported the indirect sale of 7,500 shares of common stock across multiple open-market transactions on April 20 and April 21, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($92.55). * 1-year price change calculated using April 21st, 2026 as the refere...
Roger E. Susi, CEO, President, and Chairman of Iradimed Corporation (NASDAQ:IRMD) , reported the indirect sale of 7,500 shares of common stock across multiple open-market transactions on April 20 and April 21, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($92.55). * 1-year price change calculated using April 21st, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
THEPALMER/iStock via Getty Images Marten Transport ( MRTN ) recently released its 1Q26 results via a short earnings release and an updated investor presentation , without providing a 10-Q or an earnings call. The results materials are not abundant, but they reveal that so far the trucking cycle has not turned for Marten, which remains in contraction mode, both in terms of its operating metrics as ...
THEPALMER/iStock via Getty Images Marten Transport ( MRTN ) recently released its 1Q26 results via a short earnings release and an updated investor presentation , without providing a 10-Q or an earnings call. The results materials are not abundant, but they reveal that so far the trucking cycle has not turned for Marten, which remains in contraction mode, both in terms of its operating metrics as well as in investment decisions. There were some positive indications (mainly in revenue per truck), but the quarter still posted a deep decrease in operating income. The company believes the cycle is turning via a supply contraction from new migrant driver regulations. This may indeed lead to a tighter capacity and better margins for fleets, but drivers may get most of it. On a longer time frame, the name is even more expensive than when I last covered it , in what I believe is above a fair valuation considering the average profits across the cycle. I maintain a Hold rating. 1Q26 results The Marten results came up within the context of doubts about whether the trucking market is really turning around. The important Cass Freight Indexes show that although shipments continue to fall YoY, prices are recovering, both with and without considering fuel as a factor. Further, in the latest report, shipments are growing MoM on a seasonally adjusted basis. The main driver of higher prices is expected tightness in supply. Therefore, the Marten results were expected to show the impact of these changes from the past few months on the company's finances. Indeed, the first sign we find is an increase in revenue per truck across both segments, Dedicated (+1.5%) and Truckload (+5.5%). Unit revenue is perhaps the basis from which results can start to fall to the company level, so this is an indication that the cycle is at least getting more positive in the margin. Unfortunately, this was the only positive read from the release, and not enough to improve the company's reported income stateme...
In Tazewell County, Illinois, Michael Deppert depends on a natural pool of water beneath the sandy soils of his farm to irrigate the pumpkins, corn, and soybeans growing in his fields. So when a data center was proposed about eight miles away, he feared it would tap the same aquifer, potentially eroding crop yields and profits. Deppert, who is also the president of the local farm bureau lobby grou...
In Tazewell County, Illinois, Michael Deppert depends on a natural pool of water beneath the sandy soils of his farm to irrigate the pumpkins, corn, and soybeans growing in his fields. So when a data center was proposed about eight miles away, he feared it would tap the same aquifer, potentially eroding crop yields and profits. Deppert, who is also the president of the local farm bureau lobby group, says locals were also “nervous” about how a data center would affect the “good, clean drinking water.” Residents launched a fierce opposition campaign, packing city council meetings and mounting petitions. After several months, the project, led by developer Western Hospitality Partners, was scrapped. Read full article Comments
hapabapa AbbVie ( ABBV ) is scheduled to report Q1 earnings on April 29, before market open, with analysts expecting growth recovery both in terms of profits and dividends. EPS is seen growing 8.5% Y/Y to $2.67, while revenue is projected at $14.72B, translating to a 10.3% Y/Y growth. The revenue figure matches the company’s own guidance. Seeking Alpha Envision Research noted that growth in recent...
hapabapa AbbVie ( ABBV ) is scheduled to report Q1 earnings on April 29, before market open, with analysts expecting growth recovery both in terms of profits and dividends. EPS is seen growing 8.5% Y/Y to $2.67, while revenue is projected at $14.72B, translating to a 10.3% Y/Y growth. The revenue figure matches the company’s own guidance. Seeking Alpha Envision Research noted that growth in recent years was muted due to a combination of sales pressure from the Humira franchise following the patent cliff and also the increased expenses, which it argues have run their course. Going forward, growth is expected to be driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which analysts believe have more than counterbalanced the decline due to Humira. “Looking past the next quarter, the longer-term earnings projection for AbbVie indicates a growth trajectory with CAGR in the upper single digits,” it added. For the full year, management expects total sales growth of 9.5% with net revenues of around $67 billion. The company anticipates an adjusted gross margin above 84% of sales and an adjusted operating margin ratio of approximately 48.5%. AbbVie expects its key growth drivers to remain robust, with Skyrizi projected to generate $21.5 billion in revenue, Rinvoq $10.1 billion, and Humira $2.9 billion. In neuroscience, global sales are forecast to reach $12.5 billion, led by Vraylar at $4 billion, Botox Therapeutic at $4.1 billion, and Vyalev at $1 billion. Meanwhile, oncology revenue is expected to total $6.5 billion, while the aesthetics segment is projected to deliver $5 billion in sales. On the dividend front, the analyst noted that growth appears to be regaining momentum, with the latest annual increase of 5.48% suggesting stabilization following a recent slowdown. Over the last 2 years, ABBV has beaten EPS estimates 75% of the time and has topped revenue estimates 100% of the time, setting up expectations for another better-than-expected quarter. More on AbbVie AbbVie: Fairly Valued And Posit...
Strategic NVIDIA Ecosystem Alignment Expands OneMeta's Position in Real-Time AI Media BOUNTIFUL, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2026 /ONEMETA Inc. (OTCQB:ONEI), a provider of real-time multilingual communication technologies, today announced its ...
Strategic NVIDIA Ecosystem Alignment Expands OneMeta's Position in Real-Time AI Media BOUNTIFUL, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2026 /ONEMETA Inc. (OTCQB:ONEI), a provider of real-time multilingual communication technologies, today announced its ...
Vertigo3d/E+ via Getty Images In the first quarter, markets navigated a complex backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic resilience, alongside temporary global tariffs following a Supreme Court decision. Prior to the Iran conflict, markets had reached all-time highs with lower volatility, a dynamic that reversed following U.S. and Israeli engagement. Oil prices spiked, supply chains were dis...
Vertigo3d/E+ via Getty Images In the first quarter, markets navigated a complex backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic resilience, alongside temporary global tariffs following a Supreme Court decision. Prior to the Iran conflict, markets had reached all-time highs with lower volatility, a dynamic that reversed following U.S. and Israeli engagement. Oil prices spiked, supply chains were disrupted, financial conditions tightened, and investors shifted toward safer assets. The conflict in Iran further underscored the growing importance of national resilience, prompting a re-evaluation of global supply chains and energy dependencies and accelerating the shift away from efficiency toward resilience and strategic autonomy. Central banks largely held policy steady in response to energy-driven inflation, with both the Federal Reserve and the ECB adopting a wait-and-see approach. Meanwhile, Japan’s snap election delivered political stability and a mandate for fiscal expansion, despite ongoing concerns around long-term debt sustainability. Amidst first-quarter volatility, the portfolio outperformed the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. There was strength across most sectors, with some relative weakness in Health Care, Consumer Staples, and Materials. Our preferences in the Consumer-oriented sectors lean toward value-oriented or specialty retailers, franchise models, premium brands, or support services for other consumer companies. O’Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) , a specialty retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, edged forward 1%. The company reported a solid quarter, outpacing consensus estimates. Their do-it-for-me, professional-mechanic-focused business continues to perform well, posting double-digit sales growth while its do-it-yourself segment exhibited signs of stabilization. We often see the ebb and flow of the Energy sector tied to underlying commodity prices. In this area, we seek low-cost exploration & production companies with high-yieldin...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/30/26, Permianville Royalty Trust (Symbol: PVL) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.01, payable on 5/15/26. As a percentage of PVL's recent stock price of $1.91, this dividend works out to a
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/30/26, Permianville Royalty Trust (Symbol: PVL) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.01, payable on 5/15/26. As a percentage of PVL's recent stock price of $1.91, this dividend works out to a
Collateral Damage By Molly Schwartz, Cross-ASset Macro Strategist at Rabobank Negotiations between the US and Iran are going nowhere. In fact, they’re not really even happening at all. Over the weekend, Axios reported that Iran gave the US a proposal to reopen the Strait — not to end the war. The proposal includes extending the ceasefire and an assertion that any conversations about Iran’s nuclear...
Collateral Damage By Molly Schwartz, Cross-ASset Macro Strategist at Rabobank Negotiations between the US and Iran are going nowhere. In fact, they’re not really even happening at all. Over the weekend, Axios reported that Iran gave the US a proposal to reopen the Strait — not to end the war. The proposal includes extending the ceasefire and an assertion that any conversations about Iran’s nuclear program are off the table until the Strait is open and the US blockade is lifted. The US has not indicated whether it will accept or reject the proposal at the time of writing. Assuming the US does agree to extend its indefinite ceasefire, a flimsy ceasefire extension, even if agreed to by both parties, holds little water. Remember, keeping the Strait open was a condition of the current ceasefire as agreed to on April 8, and we can all see how well that held up. Just take a look at the prices at the pump. While conversations between the US and Iran stall, Iran is making friends elsewhere. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Putin yesterday, as Bloomberg reported that Araghchi told Putin he is “committed to strengthening the country’s partnership with Russia” and that “the Iranian people are able to ‘resist US aggression and will be able to overcome it.’” As Iran and Russia are making nice, the US and Germany are not. During a visit to a school in western Germany, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the Trump Administration was being “humiliated” by Iran : “The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy in the negotiations either. A whole nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.” Trump has not commented on Merz’ claims at the time of writing . The longer the Strait remains closed, the longer the European economy, and energy complex, is squeezed. Germany has rejected Trump’s calls to join the war under NATO, despite German leaders softly echoing support of US military efforts. Europe has ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/30/26, Novanta Inc (Symbol: NOVTU) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.8125, payable on 5/1/26. As a percentage of NOVTU's recent stock price of $59.07, this dividend works out to approxim
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/30/26, Novanta Inc (Symbol: NOVTU) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.8125, payable on 5/1/26. As a percentage of NOVTU's recent stock price of $59.07, this dividend works out to approxim