The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Advanced Micro (AMD) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Advanced Micro (AMD) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
Iran War volatility has tossed finance stocks "out with the bathwater." It's giving us a nice "second chance to buy" my favorite finance-focused dividend.
Iran War volatility has tossed finance stocks "out with the bathwater." It's giving us a nice "second chance to buy" my favorite finance-focused dividend.
Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images The conundrum of 'high yield' investing In the world of income investing for retirees, most often flock to choices where the yield is paid in a fashion that may be static or have a potential for income volatility. There's no free lunch and often times extracting 7-10% from a fund, corporate entity or stock takes some creative financial en...
Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images The conundrum of 'high yield' investing In the world of income investing for retirees, most often flock to choices where the yield is paid in a fashion that may be static or have a potential for income volatility. There's no free lunch and often times extracting 7-10% from a fund, corporate entity or stock takes some creative financial engineering. This engineering could be from the selling of options or the introduction of leverage. In the prior [options and options hybrids], some upside is given up and an investor may lose tax efficiencies of qualified dividends if held in taxable accounts. With the introduction of leverage in a fund to amplify returns, this is usually most appropriate in stable non cyclical strategies [like utilities]. Anything with large standard deviations, and your losses also get amplified, making it harder for these funds to recover while melting from interest payments or forced liquidations to maintain a debt to equity ratio in the funds. How SCHD can benefit income strategies The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA : SCHD ), is not by itself 'high yield', but it is one of the most consistent dividend growth funds in existence. The goal in constructing an income portfolio for retirement that one can use for daily living without touching the principal should have a few factors: 1: A high enough yield that one wouldn't have to consider selling shares in a pinch, letting the portfolio work for you without excessive monitoring. 2: Control standard deviations with reliable backtests to make sure the portfolio volatility is not more than the market. This point is often missed by investors and many underlying distribution strategies from a fund relies on the underlying stocks and bonds in said funds being more or less stable. 3: Account for inflation . The main problem with high yield strategies like BDCs [business development companies] and CEFs [closed end funds], is the amount paid...
Getty Images Beginning of a major inflationary spike The U.S. BLS is set to release March CPI inflation on Friday, April 10th. Early indications suggest that it will be a hot report, with headline inflation spiking to 3.2% from 2.4% in February - due to an unfolding spike in oil prices. This could be only a beginning of the major inflationary shock over the next few months and quarters, into 2027....
Getty Images Beginning of a major inflationary spike The U.S. BLS is set to release March CPI inflation on Friday, April 10th. Early indications suggest that it will be a hot report, with headline inflation spiking to 3.2% from 2.4% in February - due to an unfolding spike in oil prices. This could be only a beginning of the major inflationary shock over the next few months and quarters, into 2027. Specially, due to the war in Iran, the price of WTI crude oil has increased from $55/barrel before the war to as high as $120/barrel intraday in March, currently near the highest closing price at $102/barrel. Below is the chart of WTI Crude oil ( CL1:COM ), the price is approaching the 2022 spike level, which also contributed to the inflationary spike that forced to the Fed to aggressively hike interest rates. WTI Crude (Barchart ) The price of gasoline ( XB1:COM ) is also spiking, here is the chart of RBOB gasoline futures, up from $1.68/gallon to $3.4/gallon, more than a double. RBOB Gasoline (Barchart ) Expectations for March CPI The Cleveland Fed publishes Inflation Nowcast , which is an econometric model that uses high frequency daily energy prices to predict inflation for the next two months. Based on Inflation Nowcast: Headline CPI will spike by 0.84% MoM in March, which will push the annual headline CPI to 3.25% in March from 2.4% in February. Looking at the April projections, the annual headline CPI is expected to spike to 3.71% - that's already a substantial spike. Note, the current phase of unfolding inflationary spike is limited only to headline CPI inflation, as the annual core CPI, which excludes food and energy, is expected to stay at 2.5-2.6%, unchanged from the February 2.5% level. Cleveland Fed Cleveland Fed First indications of inflationary pressures We already have some early indications of building inflationary pressures in March. Specifically, the ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid Index for March spiked to 78, which adds to the February spike - and it at ...
If you're flying United Airlines you'll now have a better idea of when you need to get to the airport to make your flight. Yesterday the airline announced several updates to its iOS and Android mobile apps including estimated security wait times at all of United's US hub airports as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown that left TSA agents unpaid and checkpoints understaffed. That i...
If you're flying United Airlines you'll now have a better idea of when you need to get to the airport to make your flight. Yesterday the airline announced several updates to its iOS and Android mobile apps including estimated security wait times at all of United's US hub airports as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown that left TSA agents unpaid and checkpoints understaffed. That includes airports in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York / Newark, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, and both standard security and TSA PreCheck lineups. Other features that will benefit flyers on travel day include personalized turn- … Read the full story at The Verge.
Micron stock rallied yesterday on a constructive GF Securities note and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here’s why MU shares are worth buying into strength.
Micron stock rallied yesterday on a constructive GF Securities note and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here’s why MU shares are worth buying into strength.
baileystock Exchange traded funds with significant exposure to Tesla ( TSLA ) came under pressure on Thursday morning after the electric vehicle maker reported first-quarter deliveries that fell short of expectations, sending its shares down more than 4%. Tesla, a widely held component across growth and technology-focused ETFs, is currently included in 498 total funds, representing roughly 428.5M ...
baileystock Exchange traded funds with significant exposure to Tesla ( TSLA ) came under pressure on Thursday morning after the electric vehicle maker reported first-quarter deliveries that fell short of expectations, sending its shares down more than 4%. Tesla, a widely held component across growth and technology-focused ETFs, is currently included in 498 total funds, representing roughly 428.5M shares collectively. The decline in the stock weighed on ETF performance broadly, particularly among funds with higher portfolio allocations to the Magnificent Seven member. ETFs with concentrated positions in Tesla are experiencing the most pronounced impact, reflecting the stock’s outsized influence within major index and thematic strategies. As one of the largest and most widely tracked holdings in innovation and large-cap growth funds, Tesla’s movement often serves as a key driver of short-term ETF volatility. Outlined below are the 10 ETFs with the largest portfolio allocations towards Tesla: GraniteShares 1.25x Long Tesla Daily ETF ( TSL ), 78.32% allocation. Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF ( TESL ), 49.61% allocation. T-REX 2X Long Tesla Daily Target ETF ( TSLT ), 44.06% allocation. Roundhill TSLA WeeklyPay ETF ( TSW ), 19.76% allocation. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ), 19.02% allocation. Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF ( BCOR ), 18.85% allocation. Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF ( GXPD ), 18.84% allocation. Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF ( FDIS ), 16.60% allocation. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF ( VCR ), 16.56% allocation. ProShares Ultra Consumer Discretionary ( UCC ), 15.93% allocation. More on markets Software layoffs rise, but broader U.S. job churn dominates trends, Apollo says Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall in past week Cathie Wood’s ARK ETFs add OpenAI exposure as ChatGPT boom grows Treasury yields surge in March, posting the biggest monthly jump since 2024 Wells Fargo lowers its year-e...
baileystock Exchange traded funds with significant exposure to Tesla ( TSLA ) came under pressure on Thursday morning after the electric vehicle maker reported first-quarter deliveries that fell short of expectations, sending its shares down more than 4%. Tesla, a widely held component across growth and technology-focused ETFs, is currently included in 498 total funds, representing roughly 428.5M ...
baileystock Exchange traded funds with significant exposure to Tesla ( TSLA ) came under pressure on Thursday morning after the electric vehicle maker reported first-quarter deliveries that fell short of expectations, sending its shares down more than 4%. Tesla, a widely held component across growth and technology-focused ETFs, is currently included in 498 total funds, representing roughly 428.5M shares collectively. The decline in the stock weighed on ETF performance broadly, particularly among funds with higher portfolio allocations to the Magnificent Seven member. ETFs with concentrated positions in Tesla are experiencing the most pronounced impact, reflecting the stock’s outsized influence within major index and thematic strategies. As one of the largest and most widely tracked holdings in innovation and large-cap growth funds, Tesla’s movement often serves as a key driver of short-term ETF volatility. Outlined below are the 10 ETFs with the largest portfolio allocations towards Tesla: GraniteShares 1.25x Long Tesla Daily ETF ( TSL ), 78.32% allocation. Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF ( TESL ), 49.61% allocation. T-REX 2X Long Tesla Daily Target ETF ( TSLT ), 44.06% allocation. Roundhill TSLA WeeklyPay ETF ( TSW ), 19.76% allocation. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ), 19.02% allocation. Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF ( BCOR ), 18.85% allocation. Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF ( GXPD ), 18.84% allocation. Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF ( FDIS ), 16.60% allocation. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF ( VCR ), 16.56% allocation. ProShares Ultra Consumer Discretionary ( UCC ), 15.93% allocation. More on markets Software layoffs rise, but broader U.S. job churn dominates trends, Apollo says Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall in past week Cathie Wood’s ARK ETFs add OpenAI exposure as ChatGPT boom grows Treasury yields surge in March, posting the biggest monthly jump since 2024 Wells Fargo lowers its year-e...
Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The small coral island lying about 33km (21 miles) offshore handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s crude shipments. It also sits close to missile and drone ranges stationed on the Iranian mainland and about 660km (410 miles) from the now ...
Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The small coral island lying about 33km (21 miles) offshore handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s crude shipments. It also sits close to missile and drone ranges stationed on the Iranian mainland and about 660km (410 miles) from the now heavily fortified Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has been considering deploying troops...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media outside the Senate Chamber after passing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill by unanimous consent at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday advanced a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Secur...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media outside the Senate Chamber after passing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill by unanimous consent at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday advanced a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Security Administration — taking a step toward ending the shutdown that had disrupted air travel for much of the last month. The legislation passed in a pro forma session — a brief meeting of either congressional chamber where legislative business typically does not take place — as lawmakers are out of town on a two-week recess. The House, which met in its own pro forma session later Thursday morning, did not take up the measure, meaning the partial government shutdown will likely extend through the weekend. The House is next due to meet April 6 in a pro forma session, and neither chamber is scheduled to return in full until the week of April 13, following a two-week recess. Democrats have refused to fund DHS since February unless changes are made to its immigration enforcement practices. In January, federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis as part of a federal immigration surge, sparking months of negotiations over the future of the agency. Meanwhile, pressure has mounted on lawmakers to reach a deal as unpaid TSA agents missed work and quit in large numbers, causing long security lines at airports. The Senate bill advanced on Thursday would fund DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, though both of those sub-agencies have funds available from the 2025 Republican tax and spending package . Read more CNBC politics coverage Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says Pete Hegseth lifts suspension of Kid Rock Army helicopter flyby crews after Trump comments Trump signs executive order l...
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
RHJ/iStock via Getty Images Wheaton Precious Metals ( WPM ) said late Wednesday it agreed to acquire a portion of gold and silver produced by a subsidiary of KGL Resources ( KOGMF ) at the Jervois project in Australia's Northern Territory in a deal that includes $275M in cash up front. Wheaton ( WPM ) said the partnership is based on estimates indicating that ~92K gold oz and 9.2M silver oz have b...
RHJ/iStock via Getty Images Wheaton Precious Metals ( WPM ) said late Wednesday it agreed to acquire a portion of gold and silver produced by a subsidiary of KGL Resources ( KOGMF ) at the Jervois project in Australia's Northern Territory in a deal that includes $275M in cash up front. Wheaton ( WPM ) said the partnership is based on estimates indicating that ~92K gold oz and 9.2M silver oz have been either proven or are probable to be at the project's site. The company said it forecasts the Jervois project to have a lifespan of 10 years, although further exploration may extend the mine's longevity, with the first production from the project expected in next year's H2. Wheaton ( WPM ) currently expects production to average 5,800 oz/year of gold and 770K oz/year of silver in the first five years of production. Wheaton ( WPM ) also said it completed the previously announced silver stream transaction with BHP ( BHP ) for the Antamina mine in Peru. Under the deal terms, BHP ( BHP ) has received $4.3B in upfront consideration from Wheaton ( WPM ) and will be paid additional ongoing production transfer payments; in return, BHP will supply Wheaton with 33.75% of silver produced at Antamina, to be reduced to 22.5% when 100M oz have been delivered. More on Wheaton Precious Metals Wheaton Precious Metals: Gift Of The Cartel BHP Signs Wheaton Precious Metals Up For The Worst FOMO Deal Of The Century Wheaton Precious Metals Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
We Are Global investors are reducing active risk and moving to neutral positioning as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, according to Fidelity International’s George Efstathopoulos in a recent CNBC interview. The shift comes as hopes for de-escalation have given way to prolonged instability, prompting a more cautious approach to portfolio management. “When you have bin...
We Are Global investors are reducing active risk and moving to neutral positioning as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, according to Fidelity International’s George Efstathopoulos in a recent CNBC interview. The shift comes as hopes for de-escalation have given way to prolonged instability, prompting a more cautious approach to portfolio management. “When you have binary outcomes, what probably one should do is reduce active risk, turn more neutral, and wait for that uncertainty to subside to some extent,” Efstathopoulos explained during the interview. Before the current conflict, market conditions had been favorable for risk-taking, with expectations of Federal Reserve easing, global fiscal stimulus, and strong capital expenditure spending in AI and related sectors. Efstathopoulos noted that portfolios have been adjusted by raising cash levels and reducing exposure to oil-dependent sectors. However, selective opportunities remain in areas less susceptible to energy price volatility, particularly those with their own idiosyncratic growth stories. Energy security has emerged as a key investment theme, with oil-importing countries now reassessing their energy diversification strategies. “If you’re sitting at the government of an energy-importing country, probably you’re thinking, how can I diversify my resources, my energy inputs, in the next few years?” the expert observed. China stands out as a model of resilience due to its strategic energy diversification over the past decade. “China has been very strategic and has managed to diversify its energy inputs,” Efstathopoulos said, pointing to investments in coal and green energy as key factors. This positioning has translated into relative outperformance, with Chinese equities, currency, and export data all showing strength compared to broader emerging markets. Looking ahead, China could benefit further as other nations seek to replicate its energy transition success. The country’s leading...
From Watership Down and Fatal Attraction to Bambi and Python’s Holy Grail, rabbits are an unlikely constant in film – and often with sinister intentions. Here are the 20 best leporine movie moments The mighty Alan Bleasdale wrote this razor-sharp farce set on New Year’s Eve in Liverpool, where rival Catholic and Protestant militants have accidentally booked the same venue. One of the acts going ho...
From Watership Down and Fatal Attraction to Bambi and Python’s Holy Grail, rabbits are an unlikely constant in film – and often with sinister intentions. Here are the 20 best leporine movie moments The mighty Alan Bleasdale wrote this razor-sharp farce set on New Year’s Eve in Liverpool, where rival Catholic and Protestant militants have accidentally booked the same venue. One of the acts going horribly wrong is Elvis Costello as a stage musician who says: “I’m a bit worried about me rabbit.” With reason, as it turns out. Continue reading...