Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc (Symbol: MITT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.24, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of MITT's recent stock price of $7.41, this dividend wor
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc (Symbol: MITT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.24, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of MITT's recent stock price of $7.41, this dividend wor
A picture shows a view of the skyline in Dubai on September 12, 2024. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil. Saudi Arabia and Oman have both outflanked other regional indices, with Oman's index surging 9.3% si...
A picture shows a view of the skyline in Dubai on September 12, 2024. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil. Saudi Arabia and Oman have both outflanked other regional indices, with Oman's index surging 9.3% since March 1, the day after the war began on Feb. 28, while the Saudi Tadawul has advanced 5.8%. In contrast, Dubai's DFM General Index has plunged nearly 16% over the same period, with Qatar sliding 4% and Bahrain's BAX falling 7.2%. Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook. In contrast, the United Arab Emirates, which Dantes said is more sensitive to real-estate markets and broader geopolitical events, has been hit hardest. watch now VIDEO 4:14 04:14 Avoid excessive risks, focus on quality and stability in your portfolio Access Middle East Speaking with CNBC's "Access Middle East" on Thursday, Dantes said the elevated oil price remains a net positive for Saudi Arabia, where a small handful of large energy companies dominate the market. He highlighted Saudi Aramco's ability to export oil not via the Strait of Hormuz — the crucial shipping channel that has emerged as a critical flashpoint of the conflict — but via pipelines into the Mediterranean. "I think [oil] hovering above $80 a barrel is a net positive for Saudi and other energy companies within the region," Dantes added. The price of Brent crude has hovered around $100 a barrel for the last week and on Friday afternoon sat at $110 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures with May delivery also remain firmly above $95. Oman, meanwhile, has been boosted by a regional safe-haven bid. Dantes said the country's Vision 2040, which...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (Symbol: WPM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.195, payable on 4/10/26. As a percentage of WPM's recent stock price of $120.38, this dividend works o
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (Symbol: WPM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.195, payable on 4/10/26. As a percentage of WPM's recent stock price of $120.38, this dividend works o
India will borrow 8.2 trillion rupees ($86.5 billion) in the first half of the financial year beginning April 1, around half of the amount scheduled for the full 12-month period, the government said in a statement Friday. The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1. It also lowered the amount it intends...
India will borrow 8.2 trillion rupees ($86.5 billion) in the first half of the financial year beginning April 1, around half of the amount scheduled for the full 12-month period, the government said in a statement Friday. The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1. It also lowered the amount it intends to borrow via ultra-long dated securities, a move that may cap a further increase in sovereign bond yields, which have climbed to almost a two-year high since the US-Iran war broke out a month ago.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: LECO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.79, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of LECO's recent stock price of $249.90, this dividend wor
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: LECO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.79, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of LECO's recent stock price of $249.90, this dividend wor
Veolia Environnement SA press release ( VEOEF ): FY GAAP EPS of € 2.24. Revenue of € 44.3B. More on Veolia Environnement SA Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy - Slideshow Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy Transcript Veolia: Why 2026E I...
Veolia Environnement SA press release ( VEOEF ): FY GAAP EPS of € 2.24. Revenue of € 44.3B. More on Veolia Environnement SA Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy - Slideshow Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy Transcript Veolia: Why 2026E Is Likely To Be Excellent Veolia Environnement SA reports FY results; introduces FY26 outlook Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Veolia Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement SA press release ( VEOEF ): FY GAAP EPS of € 2.24. Revenue of € 44.3B. More on Veolia Environnement SA Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy - Slideshow Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy Transcript Veolia: Why 2026E I...
Veolia Environnement SA press release ( VEOEF ): FY GAAP EPS of € 2.24. Revenue of € 44.3B. More on Veolia Environnement SA Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy - Slideshow Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) Discusses Integration of ESG as a Value Driver in Financial and Operational Strategy Transcript Veolia: Why 2026E Is Likely To Be Excellent Veolia Environnement SA reports FY results; introduces FY26 outlook Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Veolia Environnement SA
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, TowneBank (Symbol: TOWN) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.27, payable on 4/10/26. As a percentage of TOWN's recent stock price of $33.10, this dividend works out to approximately
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, TowneBank (Symbol: TOWN) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.27, payable on 4/10/26. As a percentage of TOWN's recent stock price of $33.10, this dividend works out to approximately
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Douglas Emmett Inc (Symbol: DEI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.19, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of DEI's recent stock price of $9.31, this dividend works out to approxi
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Douglas Emmett Inc (Symbol: DEI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.19, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of DEI's recent stock price of $9.31, this dividend works out to approxi
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Granite Construction Inc (Symbol: GVA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.13, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of GVA's recent stock price of $119.22, this dividend works out to
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Granite Construction Inc (Symbol: GVA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.13, payable on 4/15/26. As a percentage of GVA's recent stock price of $119.22, this dividend works out to
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Ellington Credit Company (Symbol: EARN) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.08, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of EARN's recent stock price of $4.42, this dividend works out to a
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Ellington Credit Company (Symbol: EARN) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.08, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of EARN's recent stock price of $4.42, this dividend works out to a
SeanWang/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've turned bullish on Meituan ( MPNGF ) ( MPNGY ). MPNGF's losses are getting smaller, as seen with its 4th quarter results. Its financial outlook is boosted by favorable regulatory developments. Its 1Q24 outperformance and potential Q2 revenue deceleration were outlined in my previous June 11, 2024, update . My Bet Is On Further Bottom-Line Improvement ...
SeanWang/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've turned bullish on Meituan ( MPNGF ) ( MPNGY ). MPNGF's losses are getting smaller, as seen with its 4th quarter results. Its financial outlook is boosted by favorable regulatory developments. Its 1Q24 outperformance and potential Q2 revenue deceleration were outlined in my previous June 11, 2024, update . My Bet Is On Further Bottom-Line Improvement MPNGF's latest financials were released in an announcement issued on Thursday, March 26. The firm recorded negative earnings of CNY15,080 million for Oct-Dec '25. That's better than the preceding quarter's CNY16.0 billion deficit. I've identified its "Core Local Commerce/CLC" or "Food Delivery/FD" unit as the difference-maker. The FD-related loss shrank from 3Q2025's CNY14,071 million to 4Q2025's CNY10,046 million. MPNGF noted at the results meeting that it "pulled back resources from those low Average Order Value (AOV)" transactions. My calculations suggest that the loss-per-order metric was reduced from CNY2.3 to CNY1.9 during the same period. It's also encouraging to know the group has crossed into the black for a new market. MPNGF's briefing remarks indicated that "Keeta (FD sub-brand) launched in Hong Kong/HK in May '23, and has broken even in October '25." This took about two and a half years. Looking ahead, I believe the loss contraction trend can be sustained. As per S&P Capital IQ, the sell-side is projecting a bottom line of -CNY6.7B for the first three months of '26. This is consistent with guidance. CLC's Q1 "losses (are) projected to halve sequentially" based on the management's communications with analysts . MPNGF emphasized the importance of "promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the industry" in the Q4 disclosure. It also drew attention to the lower "user incentives as we focused on quality growth." I infer from these statements that the enterprise will continue to prioritize high-AOV bookings. The profitability of overseas operations is on an...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Ensign Group Inc (Symbol: ENSG) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.065, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of ENSG's recent stock price of $200.48, this dividend works out to appr
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Ensign Group Inc (Symbol: ENSG) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.065, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of ENSG's recent stock price of $200.48, this dividend works out to appr
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.94%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.90%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.94%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.90%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Permianville Royalty Trust (Symbol: PVL) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.01, payable on 4/14/26. As a percentage of PVL's recent stock price of $1.89, this dividend works out to a
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Permianville Royalty Trust (Symbol: PVL) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.01, payable on 4/14/26. As a percentage of PVL's recent stock price of $1.89, this dividend works out to a
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview Market conditions have been a bit interesting over the last week. Traditional market indices have continued to pull down from their all-time highs as capital rotates out of the technology sector due to the threat of AI. Usually, debt-focused funds would be a great hedge against market uncertainty since they are uncorrelated. However, higher ...
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview Market conditions have been a bit interesting over the last week. Traditional market indices have continued to pull down from their all-time highs as capital rotates out of the technology sector due to the threat of AI. Usually, debt-focused funds would be a great hedge against market uncertainty since they are uncorrelated. However, higher interest rates continue to threaten the overall appeal and sustainability of the debt markets as well. Therefore, I wanted to revisit the Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund ( EMD ) to reassess its overall value proposition and outlook for the remainder of 2026. Interestingly, EMD's share price recently pulled back alongside the rest of the market over the last few months. As a result, EMD now trades at a discount to NAV of 7.78%. For reference, EMD traded at a smaller discount to NAV of 5.78% at the time of my last coverage. Referring to the red line on the graph below, we can see that EMD still trades at the higher end of its historical price to NAV range. For instance, EMD has traded at an average discount to NAV of 9.22% over the last three year period. CEF Data Furthermore, the fund has released an updated annual report since the time of my last coverage. After reviewing the internal workings of the fund, EMD's dividend coverage has substantially improved over the last year, which means that the fund's 11.3% dividend yield is likely to remain consistent over the next twelve months. This makes the fund great for income investors that want to use the distributions to support lifestyle expenses. However, it is still important for investors to maintain realistic forward-looking expectations. Fund Strategy According to the fund's overview , EMD has total net assets of $660M that are spread across a global range of fixed-income securities. The fund's primary goal is to generate a high current income and achieve capital appreciation when possible. In order to do this the...
Lean hog futures were down 7 cents in April, as the rest of the board was 17 to 75 cents higher on Thursday. Open interest was down 2,376 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.89 on Thursday afternoon, down 76 cents from the day...
Lean hog futures were down 7 cents in April, as the rest of the board was 17 to 75 cents higher on Thursday. Open interest was down 2,376 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.89 on Thursday afternoon, down 76 cents from the day...
Cotton price action is down 3 to 10 points on Friday morning. Futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts 21 to 123 points higher across the board. The US dollar index was $0.296 higher at $99.695. Crude oil was up $3.46 on the day to $93.79. Export Sales data...
Cotton price action is down 3 to 10 points on Friday morning. Futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts 21 to 123 points higher across the board. The US dollar index was $0.296 higher at $99.695. Crude oil was up $3.46 on the day to $93.79. Export Sales data...
Live cattle futures pushed higher late on Thursday, with contracts closing 57 to 95 cents higher. Cash trade has been light with a few $234-235 sales. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,024 head offered, as bids were still $233-235 live and $368 in...
Live cattle futures pushed higher late on Thursday, with contracts closing 57 to 95 cents higher. Cash trade has been light with a few $234-235 sales. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,024 head offered, as bids were still $233-235 live and $368 in...
Wheat is higher so far on Friday AM trade. The wheat complex found some renewed strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 4 ½ to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months on the day. Open interest was up 2,130 contracts on Thursday. KC HRW futures saw 4 to...
Wheat is higher so far on Friday AM trade. The wheat complex found some renewed strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 4 ½ to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months on the day. Open interest was up 2,130 contracts on Thursday. KC HRW futures saw 4 to...
Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with bulls giving a late push, as contracts were fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. May was the lonely holdout, down ¼ cent. Open interest was up 6,091 contracts across the...
Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with bulls giving a late push, as contracts were fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. May was the lonely holdout, down ¼ cent. Open interest was up 6,091 contracts across the...
Soybean are trading 2 to 4 ½ cents higher on Friday morning. Futures saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 6,257 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00...
Soybean are trading 2 to 4 ½ cents higher on Friday morning. Futures saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 6,257 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00...
Armenian lenders signed a syndicated loan agreement to provide $300 million for the construction of Firebird AI’s data center, High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan said Friday, calling it the country’s first joint-financing project of that size. Participants include Ardshinbank CJSC , Acba Bank OJSC , Evocabank CJSC , Fast Bank CJSC , C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia and Amundi...
Armenian lenders signed a syndicated loan agreement to provide $300 million for the construction of Firebird AI’s data center, High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan said Friday, calling it the country’s first joint-financing project of that size. Participants include Ardshinbank CJSC , Acba Bank OJSC , Evocabank CJSC , Fast Bank CJSC , C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia and Amundi-Acba. Ameriabank CJSC , the Caucasus nation’s largest lender, is contributing a separate $60 million in financing, the bank said in a statement Thursday. The project, developed with Nvidia and Dell Technologies and backed by the Armenian government, aims to build an artificial-intelligence data center in the town of Hrazdan. Total investment in the first phase is estimated to reach about $450 million, according to Firebird. Read More: Armenia Eyes US Investment Boom as Contest for Region Heats Up Hayrapetyan said the deal stems from a 2025 memorandum between the US and Armenia on AI and semiconductors and will benefit the country’s broader science and technology sector. The project is expected to attract more than $4 billion in the coming years.