Disney's future looks bright as Bob Iger exits the stage. Disney (DIS 6.96%) stock fell on Monday after the company reported earnings, but the results weren't as weak as they may have appeared. Parks and experiences are booming, and the movie business is starting to gain momentum with streaming revenue and operating income up again. What investors are overlooking is just how much momentum the streaming business has, and if operating margins pick up in the coming years, this could be a profit machine. Here's a look at the results and why Disney stock is a great buy today. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of January 2, 2026. The video was published on January, 2026.

In afternoon trading on Monday, Technology & Communications stocks are the best performing sector, higher by 3.9%. Within the sector, Zebra Technologies Corp. (Symbol: ZBRA) and Monolithic Power Systems Inc (Symbol: MPWR) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 12.3% and 12.1%, respectively. Among technology ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLK), which is up 4.4% on the day, and down 2.10% year-to-date. Zebra Technologies Corp., meanwhile, is down 22.45% year-to-date, and Monolithic Power Systems Inc is up 21.27% year-to-date. Combined, ZBRA and MPWR make up approximately 0.6% of the underlying holdings of XLK. The next best performing sector is the Industrial sector, higher by 3.5%. Among large Industrial stocks, Stanley Black & Decker Inc (Symbol: SWK) and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Symbol: JBHT) are the most notable, showing a gain of 16.2% and 11.4%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Industrial stocks is the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI), which is up 2.8% in midday trading, and up 6.53% on a year-to-date basis. Stanley Black & Decker Inc, meanwhile, is down 8.25% year-to-date, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., is down 10.99% year-to-date. Combined, SWK and JBHT make up approximately 0.5% of the underlying holdings of XLI. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Monday. As you can see, eight sectors are up on the day, while one sector is down. Sector % Change Technology & Communications +3.9% Industrial +3.5% Materials +3.5% Healthcare +2.9% Services +2.8% Energy +2.7% Consumer Products +2.0% Financial +1.9% Utilities -0.3% 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Also see: • Top Stocks ...

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Monday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.6% loss. Within that group, ONEOK Inc (Symbol: OKE) and ConocoPhillips (Symbol: COP) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 6.7% and 3.9%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLE), which is down 1.7% on the day, and up 16.68% year-to-date. ONEOK Inc, meanwhile, is up 61.13% year-to-date, and ConocoPhillips, is down 4.82% year-to-date. Combined, OKE and COP make up approximately 11.8% of the underlying holdings of XLE. The next worst performing sector is the Utilities sector, higher by 0.1%. Among large Utilities stocks, Vistra Corp (Symbol: VST) and NRG Energy Inc (Symbol: NRG) are the most notable, showing a loss of 3.5% and 2.6%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Utilities stocks is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which is flat on the day in midday trading, and up 31.16% on a year-to-date basis. Vistra Corp, meanwhile, is up 307.22% year-to-date, and NRG Energy Inc is up 83.08% year-to-date. Combined, VST and NRG make up approximately 6.2% of the underlying holdings of XLU. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Monday. As you can see, eight sectors are up on the day, while one sector is down. Sector % Change Services +2.0% Consumer Products +1.7% Materials +1.6% Technology & Communications +1.3% Healthcare +1.2% Financial +1.1% Industrial +0.8% Utilities +0.1% Energy -1.6% 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Also see: • George Soros Stock Picks • DRI Options Chain • Funds Holding SII The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opi...

In trading on Friday, shares of Hartford Insurance Group Inc's 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (Symbol: HIG.PRG) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.50), with shares changing hands as low as $24.80 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 6.52% in the "Financial" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As of last close, HIG.PRG was trading at a 0.64% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average discount of 9.65% in the "Financial" category. Investors should keep in mind that the shares are not, meaning that in the event of a missed payment, the company does not have to pay the balance of missed dividends to preferred shareholders before resuming a common dividend. Below is a dividend history chart for HIG.PRG, showing historical dividend payments on Hartford Insurance Group Inc's 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G : In Friday trading, Hartford Insurance Group Inc's 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (Symbol: HIG.PRG) is currently up about 0.2% on the day, while the common shares (Symbol: HIG) are off about 1.1%. Click here to find out the 50 highest yielding preferreds » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

winhorse/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Disney says rising costs will pressure Sports and Entertainment profit. (0:15) Oracle to raise up to $50B in equity and debt . (1:57) Trump plans critical minerals stockpile called Project Vault . (3:00) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning and retreated into his den. Mickey Mouse released earnings this morning — and the stock retreated too. So… is it six more weeks of Disney ( DIS ) shares treading water? Disney is among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500 after offering a lackluster outlook and warning that costs are set to rise in its Sports and Entertainment units — casting a shadow over an otherwise solid quarter. For fiscal 2026, the company reiterated its forecast for double-digit adjusted EPS growth versus 2025, and $19B in cash provided by operations. Disney also says it remains on track to buy back $7B in stock this year. For the current quarter, Disney expects “modest growth” in Experiences operating income, citing international visitation headwinds at domestic parks, pre-launch costs for the Disney Adventure cruise ship, and pre-opening costs for World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris. In Sports, Q2 operating income is guided to decline about $100M, largely due to new WWE rights costs, while Entertainment operating income is expected to be roughly similar to Q2 2025. Analysts at J.P. Morgan noted that Q2 guidance is below their expectations for Entertainment and Sports, while in line for Experiences. Wells Fargo said Q2 guidance came in below its estimates across all three segments. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Disney’s board is set to name theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as the company’s next CEO , with a vote expected in the coming week. If approved, D’Amaro would succeed Bob Iger, who led Disney from 2005 to 2020 and returned to the top job in 2022. Recent reports suggest Iger wa...

designer491/iStock via Getty Images Robinhood UK ( HOOD ) introduced a stocks & shares ISA (individual savings account), offering zero platform fees, no commissions, low FX fees, and a 2% cash bonus on contributions made before April 5, 2026, the company said on Monday. ISAs are the UK's most widely used long-term savings vehicle, but many investors are put off by high fees, complicated transfers, and outdated platforms, Robinhood said. The new account gives UK customers access to ~5,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ADRs. Investors can trade whole and fractional shares, it added . "We view Robinhood’s ISA launch as a major positive catalyst for HOOD's international expansion efforts given the product’s broad popularity and the significant opportunity within Robinhood’s younger demographic (18-34), where ISA usage remains below the national UK average," Mizuho wrote in a note to clients. The total addressable market for Robinhood's ( HOOD ) new product "is vast," Mizuho said. The market value of adult ISA holdings is "likely well over $1T cash + stock vs. ~$333B assets under custody as of 3Q25 for HOOD," the bank said. Even with the announcement of the new accounts in the UK, Robinhood ( HOOD ) stock tumbled 9.8% in Monday afternoon trading after crypto markets swooned over the weekend. More on Robinhood Markets Robinhood: 2026 Should Be As Lucrative As Last Year, As New Products Take Off Robinhood: Investors Overlook Tough Comps And Cyclicality - Reiterate Sell Robinhood: Too Expensive To Chase After The Rally Robinhood stock drops after crypto's weekend slide Coinbase, MSTR, Circle, others retreat after bitcoin's weekend slide

The 'Melania' movie audience: Older white women toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images First lady Melania Trump's documentary outperformed box office expectations during its opening weekend, bringing in about $7 million domestically. Audience members were largely white (75%), women (70%), and 55 or over (72%). Dallas, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta and West Palm Beach were among the top markets over the weekend, according to data from Amazon MGM Studios. Amazon acquired the rights to the movie in early 2025 for $40 million. The company ran a flashy rollout for the film, spending $35 million on marketing, leading to questions about whether such a hefty price tag included earning President Trump's favor — or trying to. Melania is one of the most expensive documentary films ever made, with the first lady herself taking on the role of an executive producer. Sponsor Message Critics have panned the movie, which premiered at the Kennedy Center last week with protesters dressed as Marie Antoinette outside. TikTokers encouraged viewers to instead watch Becoming, Michelle Obama's 2020 Netflix documentary, which broke the service's top 10 most popular movies in the U.S. over the weekend. Documentaries rarely receive wide theatrical releases, but Melania opened on more than 1,500 screens throughout the U.S. this weekend. Ahead of the film's global release on Friday, many on social media shared photos of their local theaters in which nearly every seat for Melania showings remained available for purchase. Analysts were predicting ticket sales in the $5 million range — making the $7 million box office good news for Amazon. For a sense of scale: The top-grossing film this weekend was the survival horror thriller Send Help, which brought in $20 million. Following close behind was Iron Lung, also a horror film, at nearly $18 million. But, writes David A. Gross in his industry newsletter FranchiseRe, "This is an excellent opening for a political documentary, at more than...

Key Points Wall Street and investors hate the word "uncertainty" -- which is what comes to mind with Nio. Nio's battery swaps take a lot of upfront investment and has varying utilization rates. Battery swap services may not become the dominant form of "refueling." 10 stocks we like better than Nio › There's a harsh reality setting in for global automakers that have dipped their toes, or gone all-in, into the electric vehicle (EV) industry. That reality is that Chinese EV makers are quite far advanced in EV technology and supply chains, all while severely undercutting global pricing. Roughly half of China's new-vehicle market is already generated by EVs, far ahead of theglobal marketshare, and the brands are rapidly exporting and expanding around the globe. Nio (NYSE: NIO) is a premium Chinese EV manufacturer that has expanded its number of brands quickly, but it also has one massive uncertainty for potential investors: its battery swap network. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Uncertainty remains It's easy to understand why investors are intrigued by Nio. When considering EV investments broadly, investors might be quick to jump toward leading Chinese automakers such as BYD, which has overtaken Tesla in global sales, or Nio, which has positioned itself in the premium market and then branched out to more affordable models to boost sales volume. Nio's newer brands, Onvo and Firefly, have gained traction in the market and driven sales momentum. Nio delivered more than 48,000 vehicles in December, good for a nearly 55% increase compared to the prior year, and it posted a 71.7% gain during the fourth quarter. Before investors prepare to back up the armored truck and load up on Nio shares, there is an elephant in the room to discuss. That elephant is none other than Nio's battery swapping network. Nio has developed its own network of batt...

Key Points Capital Management Corp added 80,297 shares of Moelis & Company in the fourth quarter; the estimated buy was valued at $5.36 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end value of the position increased by $4.93 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price changes. As of September 30, the fund reported holding 308,624 shares of Moelis valued at $21.21 million as of December 31. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On February 2, Capital Management Corp disclosed an 80,297-share buy of Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC), an estimated $5.36 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated February 2, Capital Management Corp increased its holding in Moelis & Company by 80,297 shares during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of shares acquired is $5.36 million based on the average closing price for the period. The quarter-end value of the holding rose by $4.93 million, a figure that captures both the share increase and changes in the stock price. What else to know The purchase brought the fund’s holding in Moelis & Company to 3.48% of 13F reportable AUM. Top five holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:IDCC: $37.12 million (6.1% of AUM) NYSE:PBI: $30.97 million (5.1% of AUM) NYSE:GTN: $29.76 million (4.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:NXST: $25.92 million (4.2% of AUM) NYSE:AEM: $22.72 million (3.7% of AUM) As of February 2, shares of Moelis & Company were priced at $72.21, down 8% over the past year and well underperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 15% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of February 2) $72.21 Market Capitalization $5.4 billion Revenue (TTM) $1.47 billion Net Income (TTM) $234.57 million Company snapshot Moelis & Company provides investment banking advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and capital markets transactions. The investment bank generates revenue primarily through advisory fe...

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images On Sunday night, President Trump abruptly announced plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding" to create what he said "can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World." The timing of the announcement has taken many in Washington, D.C. and the arts world aback (and coincided with the annual Grammy Awards, on which much of the music world was focused). On Sunday evening, Richard Grenell, the president of the Kennedy Center, sent a memo to the arts complex's staff, which was obtained by NPR, where he wrote: "We recognize this creates many questions as we plan to temporarily close most of our operations. We will have more information about staffing and operational changes in the coming days." In a public statement posted to X on Sunday, Grenell wrote: "I am confident this sets the stage for a stronger, revitalized National Cultural and Entertainment Complex." Sponsor Message We have many questions as well, which we're currently trying to get answered. NPR reached out to the Kennedy Center for comment, but we have not received a reply. If you have additional questions that you think we should pursue, please add them below. Wouldn't Congress have to approve this? On paper, yes. The Kennedy Center's charter stipulates that it is a living memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy and to "preserving, fostering, and transmitting the performing arts traditions of the people of the United States and other countries." But Congress has not yet moved on the announced renaming of the complex back in December. What happens to organizations, performers and unions that currently have open contracts with the Kennedy Center? These include long-running shows like Shear Madness, which is currently booked at the center...

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A turbine blade is lifted onto a rack near tower sections at the Revolution Wind project assembly site at State Pier in New London, Connecticut, US, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Joe Buglewicz | Bloomberg | Getty Images A U.S. judge on Monday cleared Denmark's Orsted to resume work on its Sunrise Wind project off the coast of New York, dealing yet another blow to Trump administration efforts to halt offshore wind activity in federal waters. The preliminary injunction request was the fifth brought by an offshore wind developer since the Interior Department's December 22 pause on five offshore wind leases. The agency stopped work on the multi-billion-dollar facilities due to national security concerns around radar interference. An Interior Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on pending litigation. Orsted has spent or committed more than $7 billion to date to build Sunrise Wind, the company said. If the stop-work order is not lifted by February 6, the project risks losing access to a specialized vessel needed to complete installation of an offshore cable, Orsted attorneys argued at the hearing. The argument was similar to those made at four other hearings in recent weeks. Four projects, including Orsted's Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island, have won court orders to resume construction while their underlying lawsuits proceed. "Every court to review this question has now found that the loss of specialized vessels and resulting delays amounts to irreparable harm. I agree," U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth said before granting Orsted's request. Lamberth also granted the injunction for Orsted's Revolution Wind, off the coast of Rhode Island, in January. An attorney for the Justice Department argued that the suspension was justified by new, classified information about risks to national security from the operation of offshore wind farms. Offshore wind developers have faced repeated disruptions under U.S. President Donald Trump, who has sa...

SimoneN/iStock via Getty Images Anglo American ( AAUKF ) ( NGLOY ) shares have room to rise given the proposed merger with Teck Resources ( TECK ), Citi analysts said Monday in tapping the stock as its top pick among global diversified miners and upgrading their rating to Buy from Neutral with a £ 45 price target, raised from £ 33, believing the combined entity's copper exposure is underappreciated by the market. T he proposed merger with Teck ( TECK ) to form AngloTeck is "transformative," Citi analysts led by Ephrem Ravi wrote, creating a top-tier copper producer with an 80% copper earnings exposure. Citi sees value accretion from operational normalization at key assets, potentially adding $1.2B in EBITDA, while organic growth at the Collahuasi and Quellaveco copper assets could contribute an additional $1.4B in EBITDA over the next 5-7 years, and strategic adjacencies, including the Los Bronces-Andina copper joint venture with Codelco and Minas Rio iron ore JV with Vale, may offer EBITDA potential of $1.3B, enhancing the company's long-term production profile and cost efficiency. The analysts also expect the Los Bronces-Andina JV to unlock more than $5B in value through synergies and capital deferral, contributing significantly to Anglo's ( AAUKF ) ( NGLOY ) net present value, and the Minas Rio iron ore JV, integrating the Serpentina deposit, has the potential to double production capacity and reduce unit costs, generating an estimated $4B NPV. Citi simultaneously upgraded Teck Resources ( TECK ) to Buy from Neutral with a C$104 price target, equivalent to £45 on Anglo ( AAUKF ) ( NGLOY ) translated at the merger terms, anticipating the deal will move forward on current terms. More on Anglo American and Teck Resources Anglo American: Copper Re-Rating Thesis Gathers Momentum Teck Resources And Anglo American: Joint Growth With Synergies Teck Resources: Copper Pure-Play For The AI Era

Currency traders recently unleashed a selloff that drove the dollar into its deepest slide since the US trade war began. Despite some ups and downs, the downward trend seems likely to continue. (Source: Bloomberg)

The US government’s planned $12 billion initiative to stockpile critical minerals is winning support from parts of the metal markets, while raising doubts elsewhere about how effective the initiative will be. Critical minerals span everything from aluminum to zinc, but it’s smaller, niche markets such as rare earths where federal buying is more likely to move prices and impact trade flows. Developers with ties to the Trump administration reacted more strongly than larger, established miners. MP Materials Corp. jumped as much as 7% on Monday, while Almonty Industries Inc. rose 9.7% before paring gains. Aclara Resources Inc. , which recently secured US funding for a mine in Latin America, said government stockpiling could help get more projects off the ground. An analyst at William Blair & Co. called the plan “a major tail wind” for rare earths. “Industrial clients are reluctant to provide take-or-pay contracts given the early-stage nature of many initiatives,” said Aclara Chief Executive Officer Ramon Barua . By stepping in as a buyer, the government can help finance alternative supply chains and “bridge that gap,” he said. The Trump administration’s venture — dubbed Project Vault — would combine $1.67 billion of private capital with a $10 billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank to procure and store minerals for automakers, technology companies and other manufacturers. Ex-Im’s board is scheduled to vote later Monday to authorize the record-setting 15-year loan, more than double the bank’s previous largest deal. MP Materials, in which the Pentagon agreed to make a $400 million equity investment in July, was up 3.6% at 2:08 p.m. in New York while tungsten miner Almonty had pared gains to 0.2%. USA Rare Earth Inc. rose as much as 16% before retreating, while United States Antimony Corp. was up 10%. Read More: Trump Launches $12 Billion Minerals Stockpile to Counter China The efforts are part of the government’s push to shore up supply chains critical to autos, aeros...

In trading on Monday, shares of Great-West Lifeco Inc's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series H (TSX: GWO-PRH.TO ) were yielding above the 5.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.2125), with shares changing hands as low as $22.04 on the day. As of last close, GWO.PRH was trading at a 11.00% discount to its liquidation preference amount. Investors should keep in mind that the shares are not, meaning that in the event of a missed payment, the company does not have to pay the balance of missed dividends to preferred shareholders before resuming a common dividend. The chart below shows the one year performance of GWO.PRH shares, versus GWO: Below is a dividend history chart for GWO.PRH, showing historical dividend payments on Great-West Lifeco Inc's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series H: In Monday trading, Great-West Lifeco Inc's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series H (TSX: GWO-PRH.TO) is currently down about 0.9% on the day, while the common shares (TSX: GWO.TO) are trading flat. Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday cut legal fees owed by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) to $70.9 million from $176.1 million in a shareholder lawsuit over director compensation. The court ruled that a Delaware Chancery Court judge overvalued the settlement when determining attorney fees. Lawyers represented the Detroit firefighter and police pension fund, which sued Tesla directors for excessive self-compensation. Elon Musk responded to the news on X, saying, “Delaware Supreme is saving the state.” Don't Miss: Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse — Just $0.85 a Share If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? Delaware Supreme is saving the state https://t.co/dSvgv7xi3D Directors Return $277 Million Tesla directors, including Chair Robyn Denholm and James Murdoch, agreed to return approximately $277 million in cash and stock options to the company. The settlement is worth $919 million, according to attorneys for shareholders in the Detroit firefighter and police pension fund. See Also: Blue-chip art has historically outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, and fractional investing is now opening this institutional asset class to everyday investors. Delaware Faces Fee Reform Pressure The decision follows a $267 million legal fee award in a 2024 Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) case. Delaware’s bar association is preparing recommendations for state lawmakers on possible changes, Reuters reported. The Supreme Court also stated the intrinsic value of returned stock options should have been excluded from settlement calculations. Musk was not part of the settlement. He successfully defended his compensation in a separate case, with the Delaware Supreme Court overturning a 2024 ruling that had voided his 2018 Tesla pay package, calling the earlier decision improper and inequitable. Read Next: Wall Street's $12B Real Estate Manager Is Opening Its Doors to Individual Investors —...

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The crypto and options-focused brokerage plunged in sympathy with cryptocurrencies. Shares of new-aged online brokerage Robinhood Markets (HOOD 10.25%) fell hard on Monday, down 8.7% as of 1:00 p.m. EDT. There wasn't any company-specific news today, but the online brokerage was down in line with the weekend decline in Bitcoin (OTC: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, which trade 24/7. Robinhood has a higher-than-average percentage of its customers trading cryptocurrencies compared to other assets, and its users also have a reputation for trading more risky instruments, such as options. So when cryptocurrencies and other speculative assets crashed on Friday and then continued over the weekend, Robinhood stock fell in sympathy. Expand NASDAQ : HOOD Robinhood Markets Today's Change ( -10.25 %) $ -10.20 Current Price $ 89.28 Key Data Points Market Cap $89B Day's Range $ 88.71 - $ 95.88 52wk Range $ 29.66 - $ 153.86 Volume 2.1M Avg Vol 25M Gross Margin 89.78 % Robinhood is where the gunslingers trade In the third quarter, Robinhood reported $730 million in transaction-based revenue, of which 37% was from cryptocurrency trading and 42% from options trading. Now, of course, when customers sell cryptocurrencies, that also generates near-term transaction revenue. However, brokerage stocks generally sell off when customer assets decline. The past weekend's crypto rout could also make customers a bit more hesitant to buy many of these risky assets or use volatile options strategies in the near term, which could put a cap on Robinhood's growth going forward in 2026. The cryptocurrency and precious metals rout began on Friday, seemingly in a reaction to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to become the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. It appears some of Warsh's older interviews and speeches led some to believe he may be more "hawkish" regarding interest rates and inflation than they would like. Whatever the reason, the nomination absolutely decimated many commodities l...

Mortgage lender PennyMac Financial Services Inc. saw a third of its market value wiped out on Friday after its weak earnings report shocked investors and Wall Street analysts. The selloff is continuing Monday, with the shares posting their worst two-day stretch since March 2020. PennyMac’s fourth-quarter profits shrank by more than 30%, while analysts had estimated a 12% expansion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Revenue grew 14%, falling short of an anticipated 33% jump. Investors responded by unloading the shares, which are down almost 40% in the past two sessions. None of the sell-side analysts tracking the stock have sell ratings . “There’s a couple of things that are really head scratching about the quarter,” said Deutsche Bank analyst Mark DeVries . Now, he sees PennyMac in the “penalty box,” adding that it may need “at least a quarter of better results, better margins, before people regain their confidence in their earnings outlook.” The chief concern is what these results mean for the rest of the year. PennyMac’s loan servicing business suffered in the fourth quarter due to a surge in prepayments by borrowers, while its loan production segment didn’t gain enough to offset the servicing declines. This is concerning because in falling interest rate environments prepayments and refinancings typically rise along with new loans, creating a balance between the two sides of the business. “At least for this one quarter, it kind of undermined people’s faith in that part of the thesis for PennyMac,” DeVries said, and maintained his buy rating on the shares. The earnings have Wall Street analysts rethinking their price targets. On Wednesday, the day before the earnings hit, the average price target stood at $156. By Monday, it was down to $133. But with the stock trading for around $94, the reduced figure still represents a more than 40% jump over the next 12 months. The rout in PennyMac shares on Friday also spread to other mortgage-related stocks, with share...

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SoFi Technologies is making its mark on the banking scene -- especially with younger people. If you're interested in financial stocks, you've probably noticed SoFi Technologies (SOFI 2.26%), perhaps wishing that you bought it long ago. Check out its trailing returns: Time period Average annual return Past year 58.3% Past three years 62.4% Impressive, right? The fintech (financial technology) company only went public via an IPO in June 2021. Take a closer look at its recent returns, though: Time period Average annual return Past month (5.9%) Past three months (15.1%) The stock is actually down a fair amount recently! You might wonder now -- with shares recently below $25 apiece, is this a good time to pounce? Let's see. Expand NASDAQ : SOFI SoFi Technologies Today's Change ( -2.26 %) $ -0.52 Current Price $ 22.30 Key Data Points Market Cap $29B Day's Range $ 21.87 - $ 22.77 52wk Range $ 8.60 - $ 32.73 Volume 1.5M Avg Vol 59M Gross Margin 63.53 % Meet SoFi Technologies SoFi is a nationally chartered online bank that offers a wide range of finance services, including personal loans, private student loans, mortgage loans, auto loans, student loan refinancing, investing, credit cards, travel services, and even cryptocurrency trading, among other things. It began with a focus on student loan services, but it has clearly expanded. Still, it has retained younger people as its main customers, serving them via the SoFi app and website. Its wide range of services can help it weather an economic downturn better than some other financial companies. The company has also partnered with other companies to reduce its risk exposure. SoFi Technologies has 12.6 million members (and counting), and as it has added services, it has aimed to be a one-stop financial shop. It recently boasted $73 billion-plus in funded loans and $34 billion-plus in debt paid off by members. The company has been growing well, with its third-quarter report featuring: Record adjusted net revenue of $950 million...

Memory-chip maker Sandisk saw its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating jump to a best-possible 99 Monday, up from 93 the day before. The upgrade comes after AI play Sandisk reported a 404% surge in earnings last quarter to $6.