When it comes to claiming Social Security, there's no shortage of advice floating around. Unfortunately, not all of it is good advice. Following the wrong guidance could result in you making a decision you regret. With that in mind, here are three common Social Security filing myths that could be costly. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
When it comes to claiming Social Security, there's no shortage of advice floating around. Unfortunately, not all of it is good advice. Following the wrong guidance could result in you making a decision you regret. With that in mind, here are three common Social Security filing myths that could be costly. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSEARCA:VCR) is down nearly 9% year-to-date, but the story behind that number matters more than the number itself. This fund carries the “consumer discretionary” label, yet nearly 40% of its portfolio sits in just two stocks that behave more like technology bets than traditional retail plays. What VCR Is Actually Built ... Vanguard’s VCR ETF Carries 40% Amazon...
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSEARCA:VCR) is down nearly 9% year-to-date, but the story behind that number matters more than the number itself. This fund carries the “consumer discretionary” label, yet nearly 40% of its portfolio sits in just two stocks that behave more like technology bets than traditional retail plays. What VCR Is Actually Built ... Vanguard’s VCR ETF Carries 40% Amazon and Tesla Exposure Dressed as Consumer Discretionary
Anthropic’s Claude is redefining AI capabilities. And as automation begins to replace core software functions, legacy players like HP and Intel are increasingly being viewed with skepticism.
Anthropic’s Claude is redefining AI capabilities. And as automation begins to replace core software functions, legacy players like HP and Intel are increasingly being viewed with skepticism.
In this article NFLX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Getty Images | Rebecca Drobis "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage" is a book about betrayal, heartbreak and loss. But for women, the financial lessons in it are paramount. In her bestselling memoir, author Belle Burden recounts the deeply personal dissolution of her marriage after her husband admitted to an affair and left her abrup...
In this article NFLX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Getty Images | Rebecca Drobis "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage" is a book about betrayal, heartbreak and loss. But for women, the financial lessons in it are paramount. In her bestselling memoir, author Belle Burden recounts the deeply personal dissolution of her marriage after her husband admitted to an affair and left her abruptly in the early days of the Covid pandemic . Although Burden and her husband lived a lavish lifestyle, with homes in both Manhattan and Martha's Vineyard, she wrote, an ill-advised change to their prenuptial agreement in the days before her wedding left her with no claim to the wealth they had amassed over two decades of marriage. Although Burden was born into a prominent and wealthy family, she wrote that, at the time, she had no income of her own. More from Women and Wealth: Belle Burden's 'Strangers' highlights key financial red flags for women Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says More women pursue skilled trades — here's what some said about their experience Older women may inherit most of $54 trillion in spousal 'great wealth transfer' Couples often miss this 'overlooked tax break' for retirement savers: CFP Women and the K-shaped economy: Lower pay, affordability issues reduce spending Poor coordination can cost couples an average $14,000 in retirement wealth Like many women, Burden, a lawyer, had sidelined her career to care for their children and support her husband and the demands of his job at a hedge fund in New York. "We had made an unspoken bargain: he would work all the time and I would take care of the kids all the time," she wrote. According to Burden, under the terms of the couple's prenuptial agreement, only the assets in joint name would be split, including their primary residence and their second home on Martha's Vineyard, which she had purchased and put in both of their names. His earnings over 20 years would not b...
BING-JHEN HONG/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I am starting my coverage of Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) discussing the idea that we may have finally reached AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), as recently claimed by Nvidia’s CEO. For readers that do not know me, I have been covering the impact of AI on markets since I started my analyst work on Seeking Alpha in early 2024. My coverage include...
BING-JHEN HONG/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I am starting my coverage of Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) discussing the idea that we may have finally reached AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), as recently claimed by Nvidia’s CEO. For readers that do not know me, I have been covering the impact of AI on markets since I started my analyst work on Seeking Alpha in early 2024. My coverage included: The idea of large language models, or LLMs, being commodities and how AI houses such as OpenAI ( OPENAI ) are not likely to “win” the AI race . How Palantir Technologies, Inc. ( PLTR ) has been the first (and best) company to figure out how to monetize AI . How AGI could trigger a new tech bubble . Different scenarios concerning how and to what extent AI disruptions in the job market will impact stocks and interest rates going forward. For some time now, I have been arguing AI is evolving exponentially, following a long trend that started well before “AI” became a widespread term. The chart below outlines that trend, which I refer to as the “commoditization of AI models.” For decades, AI models have been becoming simultaneously cheaper and more powerful. ARC-AGI-2 score vs. cost per task (Poetiq AI) Today, I will explore whether we really are on the cusp of achieving AGI, and what the impact on markets and Nvidia, the most “prominent” AI stock, may be. Have we actually achieved AGI? Frankly, it doesn’t matter The chart below showcases AI models scores in the ARC-AGI-2 test . In simple words, ARC-AGI-2 is a reasoning benchmark testing whether AI can adapt to entirely new problems, making it one of the most honest measures of how close AI is to true general intelligence. ARC-AGI-2 Scores, latest models (Author's work) The most capable frontier models now comfortably beat the average human score of 60%. Does this mean AGI has been reached? Probably not. There is significant ongoing debate about what exactly AGI means. To me, this debate is fascinating from a philosophical s...
SaaSpocalypse. Credit defaults. The war in Iran. A lot of worries are hitting the $1.8 trillion private credit market at the same time, setting off a scramble by some investors to withdraw money from the industry’s giants. In recent weeks, funds managed by firms such as Apollo Global Management Inc., BlackRock Inc. and Ares Management Corp. have faced unprecedented requests for redemptions — and, ...
SaaSpocalypse. Credit defaults. The war in Iran. A lot of worries are hitting the $1.8 trillion private credit market at the same time, setting off a scramble by some investors to withdraw money from the industry’s giants. In recent weeks, funds managed by firms such as Apollo Global Management Inc., BlackRock Inc. and Ares Management Corp. have faced unprecedented requests for redemptions — and, in many cases, have exercised their right to block investors from getting all their money out.
Marcus Millo/iStock via Getty Images The NASDAQ is now officially in correction territory, and the rest of the major indices aren’t too far behind. As war rages on in the Middle East and pushes up oil prices, investors seem to be looking for any and all reasons to sell stocks. This is the best time, in my view, to keep a cool head and deploy active portfolio management, in particular by increasing...
Marcus Millo/iStock via Getty Images The NASDAQ is now officially in correction territory, and the rest of the major indices aren’t too far behind. As war rages on in the Middle East and pushes up oil prices, investors seem to be looking for any and all reasons to sell stocks. This is the best time, in my view, to keep a cool head and deploy active portfolio management, in particular by increasing our allocation to beaten-down smaller-cap stocks that have more rebound swing potential. Arlo ( ARLO ), the maker of home security cameras, looks like an especially attractive play after falling slightly this year despite strong results. Data by YCharts I last wrote a buy article on Arlo in January, when the stock was trading closer to $14 per share. Since then, Arlo has managed to hang on to its value relatively better than many other small cap names. At the same time, it deserves gains fundamentally: ARR growth is soaring, subscription gross margins are feeding meaningful EBITDA and cash flow growth, and the company has disciplined inventory management after an apparent quarter of strong holiday sell through. I reiterate my buy rating here. As a reminder for the investors who are newer to Arlo, here is what I view to be the long-term bull case drivers for the company: Sticky subscriber base and greenfield market for expansion. Arlo is continuing to grow paid subscribers and total subscription ARR at north of a >20% y/y clip. It has a "long range plan" that it expects to achieve by 2030 that calls for 10 million paid subs, versus 5.7 million as of the end of FY25. Broad TAM. The company estimates its total addressable market in the U.S. alone is $25 billion, with a global market that is 2-3x that scale. Compared to the company's current ~$0.5 billion annual revenue scale, the company still has only low penetration into its industry. Improving margin profile. Arlo is utilizing a common playbook in the consumer tech industry: "subsidizing" its subscription business with low...
US Suffers Heavy Casualties In Iranian Strike On Saudi Base As Houthis Enter War With Missile Launches On Israel Summary Houthis enter the war: Houthis launch their first missile barrage on Israel since Operation Epic Fury. Red Sea shipping could once again be under direct threat. Serious US casualties in Saudi base assault: Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia’s Prince ...
US Suffers Heavy Casualties In Iranian Strike On Saudi Base As Houthis Enter War With Missile Launches On Israel Summary Houthis enter the war: Houthis launch their first missile barrage on Israel since Operation Epic Fury. Red Sea shipping could once again be under direct threat. Serious US casualties in Saudi base assault: Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base in a Friday attack that wounded at least 15 troops: AP. Late-night strike targeted Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (for third time of war). Gulf states under sustained fire, casualties mount: Six wounded in missile strike on Abu Dhabi; Bahrain intercepts waves of missiles and drones near the United States Fifth Fleet base; Kuwait reports damage to Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port and Shuwaikh Port. US expending billions on Operation Epic Fury : "Battle damage and replacement of losses over the first three weeks of the war likely costs roughly $1.4 billion to $2.9 billion": WSJ . * * * Houthis Enter the War The Houthis have finally entered the war, greatly raising the stakes on what's becoming a multi-front engagement, given Israel and Hezbollah have already been locked in a ground war in Lebanon. Overnight saw the Houthis send a barrage of missiles on Israel, which is the first such strike since the US began its Operation Epic Fury. Military spokesman for the Houthis, Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, announced the attack on Saturday on the group's Al Masirah satellite television, Al Jazeera has confirmed. Strikes "will continue until the declared objectives are achieved... and until the aggression against all fronts of the resistance ceases ," Saree said, confirming the Iran-aligned Yemeni group's entry into the war on Tehran's side. Reports: In addition to damaging several air refuelling tankers, the Iranian missile attack of Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia reportedly damaged an E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft. USAF file image The Israeli side confirmed the assault out of ...
On March 11, 2026, LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:LMAT) Senior Vice President, Operations, Trent G Kamke, reported the exercise and immediate sale of 2,625 shares of common stock for total proceeds of approximately $285,000, according to this SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($108.50); post-transaction value based on March 11, 2026, market close....
On March 11, 2026, LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:LMAT) Senior Vice President, Operations, Trent G Kamke, reported the exercise and immediate sale of 2,625 shares of common stock for total proceeds of approximately $285,000, according to this SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($108.50); post-transaction value based on March 11, 2026, market close. * 1-year price change calculated using March 11, 2026, as the reference date. Continue reading
The average one-year price target for Repsol (BME:REP) has been revised to €21.07 / share. This is an increase of 18.88% from the prior estimate of €17.72 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest
The average one-year price target for Repsol (BME:REP) has been revised to €21.07 / share. This is an increase of 18.88% from the prior estimate of €17.72 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest
Feverpitched/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Kingfisher ( KGFHF ) ( KGFHY ) is a home improvement retailer operating in the UK, Ireland, France, Poland, and elsewhere and selling into both the DIY and trade businesses. Its brands include B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt. It is the number one such retailer in the UK and number two in France. Company website The company’s fortunes have ...
Feverpitched/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Kingfisher ( KGFHF ) ( KGFHY ) is a home improvement retailer operating in the UK, Ireland, France, Poland, and elsewhere and selling into both the DIY and trade businesses. Its brands include B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt. It is the number one such retailer in the UK and number two in France. Company website The company’s fortunes have been a mixed bag over the last few years, reflected in total growth in adjusted EPS of only 8.2% in the ten years from FY16 to the recently reported FY26 . This may come as a surprise to investors familiar with the equivalent US companies in this space, Home Depot ( HD ) and Lowe’s ( LOW ), which have respectively grown EPS by 161% and 334% in the same period. However, while there are many similarities between the sector in the US and Kingfisher, both end demand and the competitive landscape are different. Recently reported results reflect modest signs of consumer willingness to spend in the UK and also the steady impact of company efforts to emphasize the professional channel and e-commerce, including third party sales to leverage the company’s online presence. While all of this is encouraging, I believe the shares are already pricing this in and that the economic impact of the fighting in Iran will weigh on results for this year. I rate the shares Hold. Why Kingfisher is a little different from Home Depot In my opinion, it's worth briefly comparing and contrasting Kingfisher with the US duopoly to give some context, before then discussing each of the main segments and why I believe the shares will struggle to perform for the time being. At first glance, the similarities between Kingfisher’s core business and Home Depot and Lowe’s seem overwhelming. After all, Kingfisher principally uses large format stores in developed markets to sell into both the home improvement DIY and Do-It-For-Me (i.e. trade) markets. So far, so familiar. However, there are some key characteristics ...
The major stock indexes fell on Friday as investors weighed energy supply concerns amid the continued tightening of travel at the Strait of Hormuz, leading to certain names falling too hard, too fast for the week. The market downturn put some stocks across the consumer discretionary, industrials and technology sectors into oversold territory, potentially priming them for a near-term rebound. Among...
The major stock indexes fell on Friday as investors weighed energy supply concerns amid the continued tightening of travel at the Strait of Hormuz, leading to certain names falling too hard, too fast for the week. The market downturn put some stocks across the consumer discretionary, industrials and technology sectors into oversold territory, potentially priming them for a near-term rebound. Among the most oversold stocks was Meta , which faced two unfavorable outcomes in court last week, in addition to shedding staff. A stock qualifies as oversold when its relative strength index is below 30. Conversely, some stocks closed out the week in overbought territory. Overbought stocks are names that boast RSIs greater than 70. These names may be due for a pullback near term. Here are the most oversold and overbought S & P 500 stocks. Oversold stocks Meta nearly topped the list of oversold stocks last week after losing two major court cases, in addition to its latest round of layoffs . The stock has an RSI of 22.1, and it shed more than 11% this week. On Wednesday, a jury in California determined that Meta and YouTube were responsible for loading their social media platforms with addictive features that harmed the mental health of a minor. The court ordered Meta to pay $2.1 million in damages in connection with the case. A day earlier, a New Mexico jury also found Meta liable for making decisions that harmed its young users, sticking Meta with a $375 million bill. Meta also slashed headcount across its Facebook, global operations, recruiting, sales and Reality Labs divisions last week, CNBC reported. The cuts shored up investors' long-time anxieties over the impact of the technology giant's frequent and costly corporate strategy shifts. Other names in oversold territory are Estée Lauder Companies , Cintas and Lennox International . Overbought stocks Energy names filled out most of the spots on our list of overbought stocks. Topping the list was APA , an independent energy ...