Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Crypto In Retirement Plans Authored by Stephen Katte via Cointelegraph , Indiana will start allowing certain retirement and savings plans to include crypto investments and has enacted stronger legal protections for the crypto industry under a newly signed bill. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042 into law on Tuesday, after it passed the legislature last ...
Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Crypto In Retirement Plans Authored by Stephen Katte via Cointelegraph , Indiana will start allowing certain retirement and savings plans to include crypto investments and has enacted stronger legal protections for the crypto industry under a newly signed bill. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042 into law on Tuesday, after it passed the legislature last Thursday . The legislation requires Indiana’s state public retirement and savings plans to offer self-brokerage accounts with at least one crypto investment option by July 2027. According to the bill’s description, this requirement applies to the legislators’ defined contribution plan, the Hoosier START plan, certain public employees’ retirement funds, and specified teachers’ retirement fund plans. More institutions are adopting digital assets, with Bitbo estimating that over 3.7 million Bitcoin (worth $258 billion) are held by publicly traded and private companies, exchange-traded funds and governments. Protections for crypto payments and mining The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights of crypto users. Under the legislation, public agencies — except the Department of Financial Institutions — are barred from adopting or enforcing rules that ban crypto payments, self-custody or mining. The bill also clarifies that a money transmitter license isn’t required for apps and software protocols that allow non-custodial transfers. Local governments, such as counties, municipalities, or townships, also can’t single out crypto mining businesses or home miners with special restrictions not applied to similar businesses or activities in the same zoning area. Noise from crypto mining operations has caused friction in other states. Residents in Hood County, Texas, attempted to form a new municipality to regulate noise from a local mining facility last year. Access to retirement funds a boon for crypto At the federal level, President Donald Trump’s August executive order “De...
March is turning out to be a miserable month to own UPS (UPS 5.65%) stock. Shares of the package transportation giant declined each trading day so far this month -- and even longer. Stretching back into February, UPS is down five trading days in a row, including Thursday's 6.2% drop through 2:40 p.m. ET. But don't blame Raymond James. This Wall Street analyst is doing its best to buck up UPS's sto...
March is turning out to be a miserable month to own UPS (UPS 5.65%) stock. Shares of the package transportation giant declined each trading day so far this month -- and even longer. Stretching back into February, UPS is down five trading days in a row, including Thursday's 6.2% drop through 2:40 p.m. ET. But don't blame Raymond James. This Wall Street analyst is doing its best to buck up UPS's stock price. RJ hearts UPS Reiterating his $127 price target on UPS today, reports StreetInsider.com, Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown argues UPS is a "buy" despite warning investors it will experience zero revenue growth -- and worse profit margins than feared -- in H1. Growth may not happen in H1, says Brown. But H2 should see "low-single-digit y/y growth" and substantially higher operating margins of 11.5% as the company recovers from its "deliberate exit from low-value, retailer-controlled last-mile volume" work for customers such as Amazon.com, and replaces this revenue with more profitable work. At the same time, UPS is reconfiguring its network to, among other things, favor use of automated facilities that offer "27% better productivity vs. non-automated." Ultimately, the analyst sees UPS emerging from this realignment, focusing its business on providing "premium service" and enjoying "better customer economics," leading to renewed sales growth and better profits. Expand NYSE : UPS United Parcel Service Today's Change ( -5.65 %) $ -6.24 Current Price $ 104.26 Key Data Points Market Cap $94B Day's Range $ 103.25 - $ 110.44 52wk Range $ 82.00 - $ 123.70 Volume 548K Avg Vol 6M Gross Margin 18.53 % Dividend Yield 5.94 % Is UPS stock a buy? And Raymond James may be right about that. With its stock price down 8% over the past year, UPS stock isn't much to look at right now. But the shares sell for under 17 times earnings, pay a dividend yield of nearly 6%, and are expected to grow earnings at 9% over the next five years. With numbers this cheap, it won't take much im...
Key Points Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown doubled down on his UPS buy rating today. UPS may not grow much in H1, says the analyst, but by H2 growth should resume. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › March is turning out to be a miserable month to own UPS (NYSE: UPS) stock. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-...
Key Points Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown doubled down on his UPS buy rating today. UPS may not grow much in H1, says the analyst, but by H2 growth should resume. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › March is turning out to be a miserable month to own UPS (NYSE: UPS) stock. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Shares of the package transportation giant declined each trading day so far this month -- and even longer. Stretching back into February, UPS is down five trading days in a row, including Thursday's 6.2% drop through 2:40 p.m. ET. But don't blame Raymond James. This Wall Street analyst is doing its best to buck up UPS's stock price. RJ hearts UPS Reiterating his $127 price target on UPS today, reports StreetInsider.com, Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown argues UPS is a "buy" despite warning investors it will experience zero revenue growth -- and worse profit margins than feared -- in H1. Growth may not happen in H1, says Brown. But H2 should see "low-single-digit y/y growth" and substantially higher operating margins of 11.5% as the company recovers from its "deliberate exit from low-value, retailer-controlled last-mile volume" work for customers such as Amazon.com, and replaces this revenue with more profitable work. At the same time, UPS is reconfiguring its network to, among other things, favor use of automated facilities that offer "27% better productivity vs. non-automated." Ultimately, the analyst sees UPS emerging from this realignment, focusing its business on providing "premium service" and enjoying "better customer economics," leading to renewed sales growth and better profits. Is UPS stock a buy? And Raymond James may be right about that. With its stock price down 8% over the past year, UPS stock isn't much to look at right now. But t...
Astera Labs has slumped nearly 30% so far into 2026 but this formerly red-hot semiconductor stock is worth a second look. Shares pulled back as recently as February after Astera announced the hiring of a new chief financial officer.
Astera Labs has slumped nearly 30% so far into 2026 but this formerly red-hot semiconductor stock is worth a second look. Shares pulled back as recently as February after Astera announced the hiring of a new chief financial officer.
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A handful of banks recently rewarded savers parking cash in a certificate of deposit with a little more yield, according to Morgan Stanley. Select banks under the firm's coverage lifted the highest rates they were willing to offer on CDs, meaning that savers have another opportunity to lock in sweet yields in the event the Federal Reserve resumes its rate cuts. Of the 35 banks that Morgan Stanley ...
A handful of banks recently rewarded savers parking cash in a certificate of deposit with a little more yield, according to Morgan Stanley. Select banks under the firm's coverage lifted the highest rates they were willing to offer on CDs, meaning that savers have another opportunity to lock in sweet yields in the event the Federal Reserve resumes its rate cuts. Of the 35 banks that Morgan Stanley covers, six raised their top CD rate in February, analyst Betsy Graseck found in a Thursday report. Last month, the average highest rate was up 4 basis points to 3.68%. One basis point is equal to one one-hundredth of a percentage point. Graseck pointed to two factors behind the increase: First, less certainty around the Fed's future path for rate cuts. The fed funds target rate currently sits at 3.5% to 3.75% following a trio of cuts in late 2025. Policymakers in January said that while the unemployment rate has shown signs of stabilizing, inflation remains "somewhat elevated." Second, banks are also seeing improving loan growth, Graseck said. When borrowing activity picks up, banks become more profitable and they generate more net interest income – that is, the difference between the income they earn from loans and what they pay for customers' deposits. See below for a list of banks still offering rates of 4% or greater on CDs as of Thursday afternoon. Maturities will vary. Bread Financial , which once offered an annual percentage yield exceeding 5% on its 12-month CD, is offering a 4.15% yield on a nine-month CD. Bread's 12-month CD currently pays a rate of 3.75%. For investors with a 12-month time horizon, Marcus by Goldman Sachs is offering a 4% yield, while Synchrony Financial has a 14-month CD with a 4.1% yield. Be aware that while CDs allow investors to lock in rates for a set period, they will have to prepare for the likelihood that fewer rich options will be available at maturity. Renewal rates on CDs may also be much lower than the yield originally offered. In th...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) has reported its first quarterly loss in nearly four years, reflecting the growing financial strain from its expansion into China's competitive food delivery market even as policymakers attempt to revive consumer spending. For the quarter ended December, the Chinese e-commerce company recorded a net loss of 2.7 billion yuan, marking its ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) has reported its first quarterly loss in nearly four years, reflecting the growing financial strain from its expansion into China's competitive food delivery market even as policymakers attempt to revive consumer spending. For the quarter ended December, the Chinese e-commerce company recorded a net loss of 2.7 billion yuan, marking its first quarterly deficit since 2022. Revenue rose 1.5% to 352.3 billion yuan, slightly ahead of the 349.9 billion yuan average estimate, while shares moved about 1% higher in extended trading. The results come as China continues to grapple with subdued consumer confidence despite policy efforts aimed at supporting household spending. Authorities have introduced subsidies designed to encourage purchases of big-ticket items such as home appliances, and Premier Li Qiang reiterated plans to strengthen domestic consumption in the government's annual work report delivered in Beijing. However, broader retail indicators suggest demand could still be under pressure, with national home-appliance retail sales declining 18% in the fourth quarter, a trend that may have limited overall growth despite steadier performance in general merchandise and logistics. At the same time, JD is allocating substantial resources to compete with Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) and Meituan in the country's food-delivery market, where companies have been offering large subsidies to attract users. The company recently indicated it aims to capture around 30% of China's food delivery market by the end of the year, up from more than 15%. Meanwhile, China's antitrust regulator has begun examining competition practices across the sector, while JD is also expanding internationally by rolling out its JoyExpress express delivery service in Europe and preparing to launch its Joybuy online retail platform in the region.
We’re into March, and volatility has returned to markets. Geopolitics aren’t helping. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 2.24% today on fears the Iran War could lead to a prolonged increase in oil prices. What stocks in the Magnificent 7 could provide shelter if the market keep selling off? Let’s look at which stocks performed ... Magnificent 7 Stock Report: Apple Leads, NVIDIA Fades, Micros...
We’re into March, and volatility has returned to markets. Geopolitics aren’t helping. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 2.24% today on fears the Iran War could lead to a prolonged increase in oil prices. What stocks in the Magnificent 7 could provide shelter if the market keep selling off? Let’s look at which stocks performed ... Magnificent 7 Stock Report: Apple Leads, NVIDIA Fades, Microsoft Crashes
Amazon.com Inc. ’s website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users on Thursday, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages. Downdetector, which tracks user reports of outages, reported a spike in complaints about the world’s largest online retailer at about 2 p.m. New York time. “We’re sorry that some customers may be experiencing issues while shopp...
Amazon.com Inc. ’s website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users on Thursday, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages. Downdetector, which tracks user reports of outages, reported a spike in complaints about the world’s largest online retailer at about 2 p.m. New York time. “We’re sorry that some customers may be experiencing issues while shopping,” Jennie Bryant, an Amazon spokesperson, said in an emailed statement. “We appreciate customers’ patience as we work to resolve the issue.” Amazon Web Services, the company’s cloud-computing unit, has been working this week to restore services at data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that were damaged by drone strikes, but on Thursday reported no new issues likely to cause problems for Amazon’s retail services in North America, according to the AWS service health page . Bryant said AWS was functioning normally.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) shares slipped about 5% over the past month after investors reassessed the company's growth prospects following its fourth-quarter earnings. On its Q4 earnings call in January, Intel provided guidance for the first quarter of 2026, forecasting revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion. The midpoint of $12.2 billion fell below the ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) shares slipped about 5% over the past month after investors reassessed the company's growth prospects following its fourth-quarter earnings. On its Q4 earnings call in January, Intel provided guidance for the first quarter of 2026, forecasting revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion. The midpoint of $12.2 billion fell below the company's typical seasonal expectation and slightly under analysts' consensus of $12.6 billion, raising concerns among shareholders. The chipmaker's foundry business reported a $2.5 billion loss in the quarter. CEO Lip-Bu Tan cautioned that expanding Intel's foundry operations will require significant time, resources, and investment, signaling a challenging road ahead for scaling its manufacturing services. Market observers noted that while Intel's 84% stock rally in 2025 had restored confidence in its turnaround, the February decline highlighted how quickly sentiment can shift in the tech sector. Analysts said that without a notable boost from revenue, new contracts, or AI-driven demand, Intel's stock may remain under pressure in the near term. Investors will be closely watching the company's execution in its foundry business and guidance for upcoming quarters to gauge whether momentum can be sustained into 2026.
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images In the credit markets it is not about how much debt there is but how well we are paying for it that matters. And in a consumer economy, it is consumer delinquencies which matter most. If consumers are comfortable handling debt i.e., credit cards and consumer loans, then lenders will keep lending. Once lenders fear consumer defaults, the lending can nearly cease ti...
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images In the credit markets it is not about how much debt there is but how well we are paying for it that matters. And in a consumer economy, it is consumer delinquencies which matter most. If consumers are comfortable handling debt i.e., credit cards and consumer loans, then lenders will keep lending. Once lenders fear consumer defaults, the lending can nearly cease till lenders reassess, and tighten lending standards before extending additional credit. Credit Card Debt and Consumer Loans are both trending lower and well below their respective economic levels that signaled fragile consumer finances in the past. In the US, consumers are healthy financially and economic expansion is expected to continue. Original Post Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors.
Short interest in end-Feb was spread broadly across the consumer discretionary sector, with no single industry emerging as a clear standout or dominating in terms of positioning. Here are the five most shorted consumer discretionary stocks with market capitalizations of up to $2 billion (as a % of shares outstanding) Kaixin Holdings ( KXIN ), Short Interest: 82.36% Greenlane Holdings, Inc. ( GNLN ...
Short interest in end-Feb was spread broadly across the consumer discretionary sector, with no single industry emerging as a clear standout or dominating in terms of positioning. Here are the five most shorted consumer discretionary stocks with market capitalizations of up to $2 billion (as a % of shares outstanding) Kaixin Holdings ( KXIN ), Short Interest: 82.36% Greenlane Holdings, Inc. ( GNLN ), Short Interest: 52.17% Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. ( RIME ), Short Interest: 32.52% Groupon, Inc. ( GRPN ), Short Interest: 26.98% Kidpik Corp. ( PIKM ), Short Interest: 26.25% Here are the five least shorted consumer discretionary stocks with market capitalizations of up to $2 billion (as a % of shares outstanding) Twin Hospitality Group Inc. ( TWNPQ ), Short Interest: 0.56% Ark Restaurants Corp. ( ARKR ), Short Interest: 0.55% ECD Automotive Design, Inc. ( ECDA ), Short Interest: 0.55% Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( LCUT ), Short Interest: 0.53% Education Management Corporation ( EDMCQ ), Short Interest: 0.52% More on State Street® Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR® ETF Consumer Discretionary In The Great Rotation Market Sector Review: Extreme Market Bifurcation Retail Sector Steps Into The Earnings Spotlight, What To Watch For In Q4 Reports Under Armour tops the list of most shorted S&P 500 consumer discretionary stocks in February; Amazon among least shorted The World Cup is 100 days away - these stocks could be in play
liorpt/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Earlier this week, leading lift truck manufacturer Hyster-Yale, Inc., or "Hyster-Yale" ( HY ), reported weak fourth-quarter results, with profitability falling well short of consensus expectations . Company Press Releases In the press release and on the conference call , management attributed the disappointing performance to a number of headwinds: Tariffs. ...
liorpt/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Earlier this week, leading lift truck manufacturer Hyster-Yale, Inc., or "Hyster-Yale" ( HY ), reported weak fourth-quarter results, with profitability falling well short of consensus expectations . Company Press Releases In the press release and on the conference call , management attributed the disappointing performance to a number of headwinds: Tariffs. Factory underutilization. Lack of competitive offerings as demand for lighter-duty, lower-priced trucks in international markets continues to increase. Gross margin of 14.2%, adjusted EBITDA of ($1.7) million, and backlog of $1.28 billion represented new multi-year lows for the company. However, not all was bad. The company's ongoing efforts to reduce inventory resulted in strong cash flow from operations. Free cash flow amounted to $33.6 million. Hyster-Yale finished the year with $123.2 million in cash and $494.3 million in debt. Even more importantly, the company experienced substantially increased order levels, with strong domestic demand more than offsetting persistent weakness in international markets. Bookings were up by 42% sequentially and 35% year-over-year. The positive trend in Q4 2025 bookings reflects a meaningful shift in customer behavior, with activity moving from elevated quoting levels without follow‑through to more decisive purchasing actions. Combined with the growing need to replace aging equipment after prolonged deferral of capital spending, these developments potentially signal early signs of strengthening demand, particularly in the Americas. While overall conditions remain cautious, this momentum is a constructive indicator for the demand environment heading into 2026. According to statements made by management on the conference call, strong order activity has continued so far in 2026. Looking ahead, the company expects continued improvement in bookings throughout the year, with increasing backlog translating into higher factory utilization over t...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. China's electric-vehicle giant BYD (BYDDF) introduced a new wave of battery and charging technology upgrades alongside refreshed models, as the company looks to stabilize momentum after a sharp slowdown in its domestic market. At an event in Shenzhen, the automaker unveiled its latest generation of blade batteries paired with an ultra-fast flash charging a...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. China's electric-vehicle giant BYD (BYDDF) introduced a new wave of battery and charging technology upgrades alongside refreshed models, as the company looks to stabilize momentum after a sharp slowdown in its domestic market. At an event in Shenzhen, the automaker unveiled its latest generation of blade batteries paired with an ultra-fast flash charging architecture that could refill batteries from 10% to 70% in about five minutes and approach a full charge in roughly nine minutes under optimal conditions. Chairman Wang Chuanfu framed the push as part of a broader energy transition, saying replacing fuel-powered cars with new energy vehicles may play an important role in national energy security amid geopolitical tensions affecting global oil markets. The upgraded battery cells are expected to be deployed across ten models spanning BYD's product lineup, including vehicles in the mass-market Dynasty and Ocean series as well as the luxury Yangwang brand. Among the vehicles introduced was the larger Datang sport utility vehicle, which the company said could reach a driving range of up to 950 kilometers on a single charge. BYD also outlined plans to strengthen charging infrastructure, including offering one year of complimentary flash-charging services and building 20,000 flash-charging stations by the end of the year, with about 2,000 planned along highways. The company indicated it may also consider deploying such charging facilities overseas. The technology showcase arrives as BYD faces a challenging stretch in its home market. Vehicle sales dropped 36% in January and February compared with the same period a year earlier, and the company's shares have declined about 40% from their peak in May 2025. The slowdown has coincided with softer domestic demand following the end of certain EV incentives and a cooling Chinese economy tied partly to weakness in the property market. While BYD's overseas shipments remain relatively stron...