A “do not travel” alert has been issued by the UK’s largest railway franchise, after a train derailment and signalling issues affected services across south-east England. Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express – all part of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise in south-east England – urged passengers not to travel on Wednesday morning “if at all possible” because of “mult...
A “do not travel” alert has been issued by the UK’s largest railway franchise, after a train derailment and signalling issues affected services across south-east England. Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express – all part of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise in south-east England – urged passengers not to travel on Wednesday morning “if at all possible” because of “multiple incidents”. Issues include a train derailment inside a depot in Selhurst, south-east London, and a signalling fault between London Blackfriars and Norwood Junction. Southern told passengers: “If you are travelling on our network today, your journey may be delayed and you may need to use an alternative route to reach your destination. “If you can, please delay your journey until later today. Please check your train before travelling and allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.” National Rail Enquiries said the signalling fault meant fewer rail lines were available between Norwood Junction and London Blackfriars, and trains running on the available lines must travel at slower speeds than normal. Services are suspended on routes between: London Bridge and East Grinstead; Orpington and Luton; Brighton and Cambridge; and Bedford and Three Bridges. Trains that usually run between Welwyn Garden City and Sevenoaks are only operating between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks. Services between Rainham and Luton are only running between Rainham and Dartford. Trains that normally operate between Horsham and Peterborough, or Brighton and Bedford, may run via Selhurst instead of Norwood Junction. GTR, which also includes operator Great Northern, is the UK’s largest railway franchise in terms of passengers carried. About 18% of train trips in the UK are made on GTR services, according to the company. Great Britain’s rail operators are in the process of being nationalised by the government, with West Midlands Trains the latest, last weekend. GTR is expected to be the next opera...
GWN Securities Inc. lowered its holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 50.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,855 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 14,157 shares during the period. Microsoft comprises about 1.7% of GWN Securities Inc.'s investment portfolio,...
GWN Securities Inc. lowered its holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 50.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,855 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 14,157 shares during the period. Microsoft comprises about 1.7% of GWN Securities Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. GWN Securities Inc.'s holdings in Microsoft were worth $7,300,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in MSFT. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC lifted its position in Microsoft by 51.3% in the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new position in Microsoft in the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. LSV Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. University of Illinois Foundation bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft during the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of Microsoft by 155.7% during the first quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 156 shares of the software giant's stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the period. 71.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have weighed in on MSFT shares. Guggenheim reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $586.00 target price on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Microsoft from $575.00 to $550.00 and set an "overweight" ...
Country Trust Bank lowered its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,311,778 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 198,764 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises about 5.4% of Country Trust Bank's investment portfolio, making th...
Country Trust Bank lowered its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,311,778 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 198,764 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises about 5.4% of Country Trust Bank's investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Country Trust Bank's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $244,752,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Global Trust Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 28.6% during the third quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 27,724 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $5,173,000 after purchasing an additional 6,174 shares during the period. Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in NVIDIA by 11.4% during the 3rd quarter. Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 61,588 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $11,491,000 after buying an additional 6,289 shares during the last quarter. Forbes J M & Co. LLP raised its holdings in NVIDIA by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. Forbes J M & Co. LLP now owns 409,314 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $76,370,000 after buying an additional 3,557 shares during the last quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC purchased a new stake in NVIDIA during the 3rd quarter valued at $5,133,000. Finally, Kerusso Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in NVIDIA by 76.1% in the 3rd quarter. Kerusso Capital Management LLC now owns 20,223 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $3,773,000 after acquiring an additional 8,742 shares during the last quarter. 65.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling at NVIDIA In other NVIDIA news, Director Harvey C. Jones sold 250,000 shares of NVID...
Csenge Advisory Group reduced its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 18.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 105,791 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 24,051 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA accounts for approximately 0.9% of Csenge...
Csenge Advisory Group reduced its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 18.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 105,791 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 24,051 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA accounts for approximately 0.9% of Csenge Advisory Group's holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Csenge Advisory Group's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $19,738,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Websterrogers Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in NVIDIA by 2.6% in the third quarter. Websterrogers Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,118 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $395,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Helen Stephens Group LLC raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter. Helen Stephens Group LLC now owns 1,483 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $277,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Morton Brown Family Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Morton Brown Family Wealth LLC now owns 3,928 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $621,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares during the period. Roof Eidam Maycock Peralta LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Roof Eidam Maycock Peralta LLC now owns 20,903 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $3,302,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares during the period. Finally, Alpha Wealth Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Alpha Wealth Funds LLC now owns 4,634 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $732,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares in th...
London ( UKX ) +0.38% to 10,356. Germany ( DAX:IND ) -0.14% to 24,751. Germany's service sector grows for fifth successive month. France ( CAC:IND ) +0.52% to 8,222. France service and composite PMI fall less than expected in January. Eurozone composite, services PMI edge lower in January . In other parts of Europe, Spain sees downshift in service sector growth at start of 2026. The annual inflati...
London ( UKX ) +0.38% to 10,356. Germany ( DAX:IND ) -0.14% to 24,751. Germany's service sector grows for fifth successive month. France ( CAC:IND ) +0.52% to 8,222. France service and composite PMI fall less than expected in January. Eurozone composite, services PMI edge lower in January . In other parts of Europe, Spain sees downshift in service sector growth at start of 2026. The annual inflation rate in Austria eased to 2% in January. The Services PMI in Sweden fell to 54.3 in January. The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to 2.4% in January. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ( STOXX ) moved 0.07% lower to 617.5, pressured by a global tech selloff amid rising concerns over AI disruption across key sectors. Investors awaited major releases including the Eurozone flash CPI and the U.S. ADP jobs report. Coming up in the session: UK services PMI and Euro Area inflation expected shortly . In the bond market , the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up less than 1 basis point to 4.28%. Germany's 10-year yield was down 2 basis points to 2.87%. The UK's 10-year yield was down less than 1 basis point to 4.52%. Currencies: ( EUR:USD ) ( GBP:USD ) ( CHF:USD ) ETFs: (NYSEARCA: EWG ), (NYSE: GF ), (NYSEARCA: EWI ), (NYSEARCA: EWQ ), (NASDAQ: FGM ), (NASDAQ: DAX ), (NYSEARCA: FLGR ), (NYSEARCA: FXB ), (NYSEARCA: EWU ), (NASDAQ: FKU ), (BATS: EWUS ), (NYSEARCA: FLGB ), (NYSEARCA: GREK ) More on Europe U.S. Dollar Stakes Get Raised - What To Do Now In The Rates Space? Technical Levels For Major FX Pairs Ahead Of The FOMC Rate Decision DAX: What To Know About The ETF That Tracks The 'S&P 500' Of Germany Europe indexes mixed with flurry of economic events Germany's service sector grows for fifth successive month
Key Points No trend has captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years quite like artificial intelligence (AI). The faces of the AI revolution, Nvidia and Palantir, have both flourished due to their sustainable moats. However, insider selling (and buying) activity for both companies tells quite the worrisome tale. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Putting aside the ...
Key Points No trend has captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years quite like artificial intelligence (AI). The faces of the AI revolution, Nvidia and Palantir, have both flourished due to their sustainable moats. However, insider selling (and buying) activity for both companies tells quite the worrisome tale. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Putting aside the short-lived periods of hype associated with precious metals and cryptocurrencies, no trend has more consistently captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years than artificial intelligence (AI). AI looks to be the biggest technological advancement since the advent and proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s. Empowering software and systems with the solutions to make autonomous decisions can boost the efficiency and/or growth rate for countless industries around the world. In other words, there's a reason shares of Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA) and Palantir Technologies(NASDAQ: PLTR) have soared since the beginning of 2023. 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 » But while the faces of the artificial intelligence revolution have laid a solid foundation and dazzled with their jaw-dropping sales growth, they've also presented investors with a $12.8 billion ominous warning. It begs the question: Are investors paying attention to this potential red flag from two of Wall Street's most influential AI stocks? Sustainable moats have powered Nvidia and Palantir to new heights Although AI has been a tailwind for a long list of companies in and beyond the tech sector, the core trait responsible for adding nearly $4.3 trillion in market cap to Nvidia and propelling Palantir's shares higher by almost 2,200% since the end of 2022 is their respective sustainable moats. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) account for the overwhelmin...
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Nvidia's and Palantir's biggest cheerleaders are sending all the wrong signals to investors. Putting aside the short-lived periods of hype associated with precious metals and cryptocurrencies, no trend has more consistently captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years than artificial intelligence (AI). AI looks to be the biggest technological advancement since the adve...
Nvidia's and Palantir's biggest cheerleaders are sending all the wrong signals to investors. Putting aside the short-lived periods of hype associated with precious metals and cryptocurrencies, no trend has more consistently captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years than artificial intelligence (AI). AI looks to be the biggest technological advancement since the advent and proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s. Empowering software and systems with the solutions to make autonomous decisions can boost the efficiency and/or growth rate for countless industries around the world. In other words, there's a reason shares of Nvidia (NVDA 2.82%) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR +6.75%) have soared since the beginning of 2023. But while the faces of the artificial intelligence revolution have laid a solid foundation and dazzled with their jaw-dropping sales growth, they've also presented investors with a $12.8 billion ominous warning. It begs the question: Are investors paying attention to this potential red flag from two of Wall Street's most influential AI stocks? Sustainable moats have powered Nvidia and Palantir to new heights Although AI has been a tailwind for a long list of companies in and beyond the tech sector, the core trait responsible for adding nearly $4.3 trillion in market cap to Nvidia and propelling Palantir's shares higher by almost 2,200% since the end of 2022 is their respective sustainable moats. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) account for the overwhelming majority of GPUs currently deployed in AI-accelerated data centers. These chips are the brains that support split-second decision-making and the training of large language models. While first-mover advantage has certainly helped Nvidia claim a monopoly like share of GPUs deployed in AI-accelerated data centers, it's the company's superior hardware that's primarily driven these sustained gains. None of its external competitors is particularly close to cha...
Key Points No trend has captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years quite like artificial intelligence (AI). The faces of the AI revolution, Nvidia and Palantir, have both flourished due to their sustainable moats. However, insider selling (and buying) activity for both companies tells quite the worrisome tale. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Putting aside the ...
Key Points No trend has captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years quite like artificial intelligence (AI). The faces of the AI revolution, Nvidia and Palantir, have both flourished due to their sustainable moats. However, insider selling (and buying) activity for both companies tells quite the worrisome tale. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Putting aside the short-lived periods of hype associated with precious metals and cryptocurrencies, no trend has more consistently captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years than artificial intelligence (AI). AI looks to be the biggest technological advancement since the advent and proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s. Empowering software and systems with the solutions to make autonomous decisions can boost the efficiency and/or growth rate for countless industries around the world. In other words, there's a reason shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) have soared since the beginning of 2023. 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 » But while the faces of the artificial intelligence revolution have laid a solid foundation and dazzled with their jaw-dropping sales growth, they've also presented investors with a $12.8 billion ominous warning. It begs the question: Are investors paying attention to this potential red flag from two of Wall Street's most influential AI stocks? Sustainable moats have powered Nvidia and Palantir to new heights Although AI has been a tailwind for a long list of companies in and beyond the tech sector, the core trait responsible for adding nearly $4.3 trillion in market cap to Nvidia and propelling Palantir's shares higher by almost 2,200% since the end of 2022 is their respective sustainable moats. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) account for the overwhelm...
China said Panama risks paying a “hefty political and economic price” following the cancellation of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract to operate two major ports serving the Panama Canal. “The Panamanian authorities’ insistence on this despite widespread concerns is tantamount to shooting themselves in the foot,” China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a commentary posted o...
China said Panama risks paying a “hefty political and economic price” following the cancellation of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract to operate two major ports serving the Panama Canal. “The Panamanian authorities’ insistence on this despite widespread concerns is tantamount to shooting themselves in the foot,” China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a commentary posted on its WeChat account on Tuesday. The decision by the Panama Supreme Court “is legally unfounded and...
This stock is dirt cheap right now. Stocks haven't been cheap in recent times, so you may not feel as if there are many "I have to buy this right now" opportunities. Especially in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Investors have rushed to get in on leaders in this high-potential field, as analysts predict the AI market may reach into the trillions of dollars in just a few years. Companies...
This stock is dirt cheap right now. Stocks haven't been cheap in recent times, so you may not feel as if there are many "I have to buy this right now" opportunities. Especially in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Investors have rushed to get in on leaders in this high-potential field, as analysts predict the AI market may reach into the trillions of dollars in just a few years. Companies using, developing, or selling AI may generate significant revenue growth as this story unfolds, and early investors might score a victory too. But, if you haven't yet purchased AI stocks or wish you'd invested in more of them, don't worry. Major opportunities still exist, even against the generally high-valuation backdrop. Some players have plenty of room to run. Let's check out one in particular that offers you a once-in-a-decade investment opportunity right now. Dominance in social media The stock I'm talking about is one you might know well, but maybe not for its role in AI. Instead, you probably associate this company, Meta Platforms (META 2.08%), with social media. After all, it's the owner of some of the world's most popular platforms, from Facebook to Instagram. About 3.5 billion people globally use at least one of Meta's social media apps daily. This has been the key to Meta's enormous revenue growth over the years. Advertisers pay to reach their desired audience across these popular apps. And now, thanks to Meta's latest focus, revenue may be on track to explode even higher over time. The company is investing heavily in AI, developing its own large language model and applying this and its research to improving its social media apps and revolutionizing the advertising experience. The goal? Prompting users to spend more time on the apps and prompting advertisers to lift their spending. Expand NASDAQ : META Meta Platforms Today's Change ( -2.08 %) $ -14.71 Current Price $ 691.70 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.8T Day's Range $ 686.41 - $ 717.00 52wk Range $ 479.80 - $ ...
TLDR Nvidia stock dropped 2.8% during Tuesday trading and another 0.6% in after-hours, pulled down by broader AI sector weakness AMD reported Q1 China revenue forecast of just $100 million, calling the situation “very dynamic” and not projecting additional sales Nvidia awaits U.S. government approval for potential $30 billion H200 chip sales to China, with a 25% cut going to Washington AMD beat Q4...
TLDR Nvidia stock dropped 2.8% during Tuesday trading and another 0.6% in after-hours, pulled down by broader AI sector weakness AMD reported Q1 China revenue forecast of just $100 million, calling the situation “very dynamic” and not projecting additional sales Nvidia awaits U.S. government approval for potential $30 billion H200 chip sales to China, with a 25% cut going to Washington AMD beat Q4 earnings expectations with $1.53 EPS on $10.3 billion revenue but stock still fell 6.98% in pre-market trading Data center revenue remains strong for AMD at $5.4 billion, beating expectations, while memory shortage concerns loom over PC segments 💥 Find the Next KnockoutStock! Get live prices, charts, and KO Scores from KnockoutStocks.com , the data-driven platform ranking every stock by quality and breakout potential. Nvidia shares took a hit on Tuesday as the AI chip sector faced headwinds. The stock declined 2.8% during regular trading hours. NVIDIA Corporation, NVDA An additional 0.6% drop came in after-hours trading. The decline happened despite Nvidia’s position as the leading AI chip provider. Recent market action shows AI stocks acting as a drag rather than a boost. Threats from new AI tools have particularly hurt software and legal-services companies. But chip makers aren’t seeing a corresponding benefit. Investors appear to be waiting for new catalysts before jumping back in. China Sales Create Major Question Mark One potential catalyst involves chip sales to China. However, uncertainty around these deals is causing problems for the entire sector. AMD’s earnings call on Tuesday highlighted the foggy outlook. CEO Lisa Su told analysts the company saw some Chinese revenue in Q4. For Q1, AMD is forecasting only $100 million in China revenue. “We are not forecasting any additional revenue from China just because it’s a very dynamic situation,” Su explained. The comments underscore how unpredictable the Chinese market has become. This affects Nvidia just as much as its...
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Wednesday as the selloff in software stocks hit Asia overnight, following losses on Wall Street. It comes amid growing concerns that their business models will be devoured by AI after startup Anthropic, which created the Claude chatbot, revealed a tool that could be used by firms to carry out legal work. The recent decline means the 9 worst-p...
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Wednesday as the selloff in software stocks hit Asia overnight, following losses on Wall Street. It comes amid growing concerns that their business models will be devoured by AI after startup Anthropic, which created the Claude chatbot, revealed a tool that could be used by firms to carry out legal work. The recent decline means the 9 worst-performing companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) year-to-date are all in the software and related services sectors, having now seen falls of 25% or more. Chinese software company Kingdee International Software (0268.HK) slumped more than 12% on the day, while shares of Indian information technology firm bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS.BO) fell 7%. Infosys also crashed 7.5%. Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote, said: "The relief that came with the easing selloff across the metals space lasted until news broke that Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon and Google, had rolled out a new AI tool designed to handle legal and research work traditionally done using paid databases." "The announcement spooked markets, triggering a sharp selloff in software companies that sell data analytics and decision-making tools to lawyers, banks and corporates, on fears that AI and new players are coming for their lunch — and at an accelerated pace." Elsewhere, precious metals are continuing their recovery following a two-day collapse on Friday and Monday. The US president's tapping of Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, sent the dollar surging. London’s benchmark index (^FTSE) was 0.6% higher in early trade, benefiting from the rotation out of software stocks and into other sectors. Germany's DAX (^GDAXI) rose 0.3% and the CAC (^FCHI) in Paris headed 0.7% into the green. The pan-European STOXX 600 (^STOXX) was up 0.1%. Wall Street is set for a positive start as S&P 500 futures (ES=F), Dow futures (YM=F) and Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) were all in the green. The pound was 0.2% up a...
Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away. Social Security provides guaranteed income for life to retired workers and their spouses. Consequently, benefits tend to become increasingly important over time as other sources of savings like 401(k) plans and IRAs are gradually depleted. Survivors benefits can play an important ro...
Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away. Social Security provides guaranteed income for life to retired workers and their spouses. Consequently, benefits tend to become increasingly important over time as other sources of savings like 401(k) plans and IRAs are gradually depleted. Survivors benefits can play an important role in helping seniors make ends meet after their spouse passes away. Here are the important details. The difference between Social Security retired-worker benefits, spousal benefits, and survivors benefits Social Security benefits can be grouped into three categories: (1) retirement, (2) survivors, and (3) disability. The first category includes two subgroupings: retired-worker benefits and spousal benefits. Here's a look at the differences. Retired worker benefits Retired-worker benefits depend on lifetime earnings and claim age. Inflation-adjusted earnings are run through a formula to find the primary insurance amount (PIA). The PIA is the benefit workers receive if they claim Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Workers who claim Social Security before FRA get a smaller benefit (less than 100% of their PIA) and workers who claim after FRA receive a larger benefit (more than 100% of their PIA). The precise reduction or increase depends on how many months early or late benefits start. However, there are two important conditions: First, eligibility begins at age 62, so no one can claim earlier. Second, benefits are maximized at age 70, so it never makes sense to claim later. Spousal benefits Spousal benefits allow spouses to claim Social Security on the earnings record of a retired partner, so long as certain conditions are met: The spouse must be at least 62 years old, and the partner on whose record the spouse claims must be receiving benefits. Spouses who claim Social Security at FRA will receive a benefit equal to 5...
Adell Harriman & Carpenter Inc. cut its stake in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 19.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 48,709 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after selling 11,785 shares during the quarter. Adell Harriman & Carpenter Inc.'s holdings i...
Adell Harriman & Carpenter Inc. cut its stake in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 19.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 48,709 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after selling 11,785 shares during the quarter. Adell Harriman & Carpenter Inc.'s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $8,103,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Guinness Asset Management LTD increased its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM by 11.6% in the 2nd quarter. Guinness Asset Management LTD now owns 55,410 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $8,824,000 after buying an additional 5,779 shares during the last quarter. CORDA Investment Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM by 18.6% in the 2nd quarter. CORDA Investment Management LLC. now owns 22,474 shares of the wireless technology company's stock valued at $3,579,000 after acquiring an additional 3,524 shares during the last quarter. Westerkirk Capital Inc. purchased a new position in QUALCOMM in the second quarter worth about $4,539,000. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH bought a new stake in QUALCOMM during the second quarter worth approximately $3,896,000. Finally, Inscription Capital LLC raised its position in QUALCOMM by 58.1% during the third quarter. Inscription Capital LLC now owns 13,055 shares of the wireless technology company's stock valued at $2,172,000 after purchasing an additional 4,799 shares during the period. 74.35% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get QUALCOMM alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling In other news, EVP Ann C. Chaplin sold 7,180 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $178.03,...
Hantz Financial Services Inc. decreased its holdings in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 15.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 210,411 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 37,618 shares during the period. Oracle makes up about 0.9% of Hantz Financial Services Inc.'s investment portfolio, making ...
Hantz Financial Services Inc. decreased its holdings in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 15.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 210,411 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 37,618 shares during the period. Oracle makes up about 0.9% of Hantz Financial Services Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest position. Hantz Financial Services Inc.'s holdings in Oracle were worth $59,176,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ORCL. Swiss National Bank raised its stake in shares of Oracle by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 5,093,200 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $1,113,526,000 after purchasing an additional 360,000 shares in the last quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. increased its holdings in Oracle by 626.1% in the third quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. now owns 11,537 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $3,245,000 after buying an additional 9,948 shares during the last quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Oracle by 9.2% during the 2nd quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 3,817 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $835,000 after buying an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Oracle by 4.8% during the second quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 32,937 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $7,201,000 after purchasing an additional 1,515 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cascade Investment Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Oracle in the 2nd quarter valued at about $239,000. 42.44% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get Oracle alerts: Sign Up Key Stories Impacting Oracle He...
Gibson Capital LLC increased its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 48.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,529 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after acquiring an additional 5,372 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises 0.8% of Gibson Capital LLC's holdings, mak...
Gibson Capital LLC increased its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 48.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,529 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after acquiring an additional 5,372 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises 0.8% of Gibson Capital LLC's holdings, making the stock its 11th largest holding. Gibson Capital LLC's holdings in Apple were worth $4,209,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in AAPL. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% during the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC lifted its position in shares of Apple by 333.3% during the 2nd quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 260 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management bought a new position in Apple during the fourth quarter worth $65,000. Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Apple by 41.0% in the second quarter. Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC now owns 430 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $88,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares during the period. Finally, HFM Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Apple in the first quarter valued at $99,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.73% of the company's stock. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms have recently issued reports on AAPL. Raymond James Financial reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of Apple in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Phillip Securit...
Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC ADV boosted its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 13.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,803 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 1,520 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up about 2.5% of Smit...
Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC ADV boosted its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 13.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,803 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 1,520 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up about 2.5% of Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC ADV's holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC ADV's holdings in Microsoft were worth $6,631,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of Microsoft in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. University of Illinois Foundation acquired a new stake in Microsoft in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $50,000. LSV Asset Management acquired a new position in Microsoft during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Finally, Westend Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Microsoft by 71.2% in the 3rd quarter. Westend Capital Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $65,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. 71.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Microsoft News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week: Microsoft Trading Down 2.9% NASDAQ MSFT opened at $411.21 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company has ...