Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia where he will meet with President Vladimir Putin. The Iranian minister said he needed to coordinate with Russian officials after the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic disrupted bilateral meetings. The trip comes after an Axios report said Tehran was signaling willingness to accept an interim deal with the US whereby I...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia where he will meet with President Vladimir Putin. The Iranian minister said he needed to coordinate with Russian officials after the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic disrupted bilateral meetings. The trip comes after an Axios report said Tehran was signaling willingness to accept an interim deal with the US whereby Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington ending its blockade of Iranian ports. Iranian media said Sunday that Araghchi would convey to Pakistan, the main mediator in talks with the US, that the war could end if the Americans lift their blockade, agree to new legal framework for the strait and guarantee no future military action. Iran told Pakistan that negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program — a longer-standing issue — could be dealt with later, Axios reported, citing a US official and two people with knowledge of the matter. Trump on Saturday acknowledged a new plan from Iran, saying that the Islamic Republic quickly sent over a fresh proposal after he told his envoys to stand down on a trip to Pakistan for talks. Keep track of the twists and turns — and the global fallout — of the war with Iran here . What You Need to Know Today Stocks advanced after the Axios report. Asian shares rose 1.2% and MSCI’s emerging markets index hit a record . Technology shares outperformed, with a regional tech gauge surging 3.3% to an all-time high. Brent crude was up 2.5% to $108 a barrel. “Each time there is the whiff of a deal, the market is encouraged by the news, but the positive responses to each new announcement diminish with traders becoming fatigued,” said Sean Keane, chief strategist for Asia Pacific at JB Drax Honore. “Equities markets want to rally however, and they usually don’t need much encouragement to do so.” China blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, in a surprise move to unwind a controversial deal that drew scrutiny over p...
Before meeting my fluffy-eared friend, I had lost my brother and was exhausted by the hamster wheel of work. His zest has made me feel alive My trip to South America in 2025 was something I’d been planning for a long time. I wanted to break up my mundane 9-to-5 life. Four months before I was due to leave, I broke my back and thought I might have to cancel. Luckily, I pulled through. I was expectin...
Before meeting my fluffy-eared friend, I had lost my brother and was exhausted by the hamster wheel of work. His zest has made me feel alive My trip to South America in 2025 was something I’d been planning for a long time. I wanted to break up my mundane 9-to-5 life. Four months before I was due to leave, I broke my back and thought I might have to cancel. Luckily, I pulled through. I was expecting breathtaking views, vibrant wildlife and memories to last a lifetime. What I wasn’t expecting was to fall in love with a fluffy-eared street dog and spend four months battling bureaucracy and world travel to bring him home. But I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. Continue reading...
The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their most rewatched comfort films is a celebration of an easily quotable western On 26 October 1881, four men – gambler and lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and his tubercular dentist friend Henry “Doc” Holliday – strode through the silver mining town of Tombstone, Arizona, and advanced on an alley next to Fly’s Boarding H...
The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their most rewatched comfort films is a celebration of an easily quotable western On 26 October 1881, four men – gambler and lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and his tubercular dentist friend Henry “Doc” Holliday – strode through the silver mining town of Tombstone, Arizona, and advanced on an alley next to Fly’s Boarding House and Photography Studio , just west of the OK Corral. Thirty seconds of gunfire later, two men were dead and another lay dying; over the years, what was, depending on your viewpoint, either a law enforcement operation or a triple homicide became romanticized as a heroic tale of good defeating evil. Continue reading...
It can take years to properly evaluate if a prospect works out. But here are a few early takes on the ups and downs from this year’s selection process Grading a draft immediately after it happens is an interesting concept – a bit like giving out marks for a meal in a restaurant right after you order. But the NFL Draft Industrial Complex will not rest until verdicts are handed out, so here we are. ...
It can take years to properly evaluate if a prospect works out. But here are a few early takes on the ups and downs from this year’s selection process Grading a draft immediately after it happens is an interesting concept – a bit like giving out marks for a meal in a restaurant right after you order. But the NFL Draft Industrial Complex will not rest until verdicts are handed out, so here we are. So, with the standard disclaimer that we won’t know for years just how these moves turn out – who had the last pick of the 2022 draft leading his team to a Super Bowl appearance? – here’s a rundown of what caught our eye over the last few days. Continue reading...
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) speaks during the House Committee on the Judiciary, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Feb. 11, 2026. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty Images A new artificial intelligence bill, reported first by CNBC, would crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers to report AI-related concerns. The bill is sponsored by...
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) speaks during the House Committee on the Judiciary, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Feb. 11, 2026. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty Images A new artificial intelligence bill, reported first by CNBC, would crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers to report AI-related concerns. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu , D-Calif., who lead a bipartisan House Task Force on AI with Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. The bill builds off of recommendations in the task force's report. Lieu called the bill "a step forward" in an interview with CNBC. "It is not designed to be controversial," he said. "It is based on bipartisan legislation that other members have introduced, as well as the recommendations of the bipartisan House AI Task Force. So we're trying to do something this term right now with this bill." Lieu's bill avoids some of the more thorny issues surrounding AI, including whether a federal standard should be established to preempt state AI laws and whether testing requirements are needed for AI systems used in places like critical infrastructure and education. The wide-ranging bill includes provisions protecting whistleblower who report AI safety risks or violations, requiring the U.S. to participate in international organizations that develop technical standards for AI and would establish a prize competition for groundbreaking AI research and development, While Lieu's bill has Obernolte's backing, the Republican is working on his own AI package that he expects to release later this year. Like Lieu's bill, Obernolte's will build off of the work of the bipartisan task force. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Welcome to the forum for Dividend Growth Investing discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new article is posted every two weeks as a space for sharing of ideas, discussing concepts, and digging deeper on DGI. All previous blogs are listed in chronological succession on the main chat page . As promised and with your valued feedback, we are publishing a new version of the article with some changes to make i...
Welcome to the forum for Dividend Growth Investing discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new article is posted every two weeks as a space for sharing of ideas, discussing concepts, and digging deeper on DGI. All previous blogs are listed in chronological succession on the main chat page . As promised and with your valued feedback, we are publishing a new version of the article with some changes to make it more engaging. The structure of the article will now include a response from one of you in the community regarding your thoughts on DGI. If you’d like to share your DGI thoughts with us in future editions, you can email us at moderation@seekingalpha.com and let us know . We’ll be looking at continuing to do this moving forward. For a reminder, you can find our moderation guidelines for this space in our profile . And please share your thoughts below to continue the discussion and learning on DGI. More on Dividend Growth Investing: Why I've Stopped Buying REITs Of course, not all REITs or REIT sectors are created equal, but with some investigation and cherry-picking, the aforementioned items can be achieved. 2 Magnificent Dividends To Buy And Hold Forever Investing can work the same way. While markets swing between euphoria and fear, there are select investments designed not for excitement, but for endurance. These assets quietly generate cash flow quarter after quarter, year after year, and are often structured to reward patience, to incentivize holding, and to compound wealth over time. They are well-positioned to be the prized possessions of your portfolio. Today, we will discuss two forever income plays that are built to keep paying. 3 Of My Favorite Dividend Growth Stocks Trading Way Below Fair Value Broadening growth beneath headline volatility supports a selective, stock-picking approach, with cyclical value and dividend growers offering compelling risk/reward. How To Invest $100,000 Today: 5 Strategies For Success The article presents five different investment stra...
This is the forum for Growth & Total Return discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new chat begins every two weeks, and all previous blogs are listed in chronological succession on the main chat page . We won't be doing any comment cleanup in the new chat, and users will always be able to refer back to previous discussions. More on Today's Markets: Intel: Pump The Brakes Intel has already run wild without...
This is the forum for Growth & Total Return discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new chat begins every two weeks, and all previous blogs are listed in chronological succession on the main chat page . We won't be doing any comment cleanup in the new chat, and users will always be able to refer back to previous discussions. More on Today's Markets: Intel: Pump The Brakes Intel has already run wild without the company actually delivering the blowout results warranting a 20%+ gain following earnings. Investors need to pump the brakes and realize the investment story at the chip giant hasn't actually improved anywhere near warranting a nearly 300% gain over the last year. Micron's Hidden CPU-Driven Inflection Point Is Here Micron's pricing power, margin expansion, and persistent supply shortages signal an earnings upcycle with multi-year visibility from AI and hyperscaler demand. AMD Bulls Went Too Far, Too Fast Of course, I find the bear scenario as unlikely as the bull one. But the base case suggests that entry at this level before the next report is released is not warranted. The most reasonable course of action for non-shareholders is to wait for confirmation that the earnings call at least matches the market's vibe. For a shareholder, trimming would also make sense at this level. Broadcom: The Shovel Maker For The Next Wave Of AI Broadcom has an impressive portfolio of assets. The company is almost a conglomerate of large tech assets, with quality assets like VMware that it recently added to its portfolio. That resulted in Broadcom climbing to its current valuation right around the $2 trillion mark. It's a lofty valuation that Broadcom has to grow into. Nebius Q1 Preview: The Market Is Saying This Is An Outlier Among Outliers Nebius must deliver about 45% 8-year revenue CAGR to support the current valuation, while consensus implies an even steeper path, making execution risk and revenue beats critical. Moderation Guidelines We will only remove comments under the following...
The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
'/> Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather. (Image credit: Vanessa Romo)
'/> Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather. (Image credit: Vanessa Romo)
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. (Image credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. (Image credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
It's April and that means the start of another earnings season. More specifically, banks and financial institutions usually are the first to report earnings each quarter, so we have a chance to look them over now. Two of the bigger names in banking and financials are American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) . Bank of America is the nation's second-largest bank, while American E...
It's April and that means the start of another earnings season. More specifically, banks and financial institutions usually are the first to report earnings each quarter, so we have a chance to look them over now. Two of the bigger names in banking and financials are American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) . Bank of America is the nation's second-largest bank, while American Express, the third-largest credit card company, is also a bank. These two financial stocks are relatively cheap right now and have been long-term powerhouses in their markets. Are there investment opportunities with either of these stocks? Continue reading