From a big-picture perspective, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is a thematic investment focused on dividend-paying stocks. That, however, is very different from, say, a sector-focused exchange-traded fund. And it changes the equation when you consider the popularity of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, which manages a huge $85 billion of assets. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF does...
From a big-picture perspective, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is a thematic investment focused on dividend-paying stocks. That, however, is very different from, say, a sector-focused exchange-traded fund. And it changes the equation when you consider the popularity of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, which manages a huge $85 billion of assets. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF does not follow a specific sector or invest in a specific niche (such as artificial intelligence stocks ). It uses fundamental screens to build a diversified portfolio that gets updated annually. The focus on dividends will bias the portfolio toward certain sectors and away from others, but the screening process dictates which assets get into the ETF. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
In recent days, a Los Angeles jury found Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing YouTube in ways that contributed to social media addiction harms, awarding several million dollars in damages and opening the door to thousands of similar product-liability lawsuits focused on platform design and youth mental health. The verdict, which plaintiffs compare to earlier fights against Big Tobacco, direct...
In recent days, a Los Angeles jury found Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing YouTube in ways that contributed to social media addiction harms, awarding several million dollars in damages and opening the door to thousands of similar product-liability lawsuits focused on platform design and youth mental health. The verdict, which plaintiffs compare to earlier fights against Big Tobacco, directly targets how Google’s engagement-driven features underpin its advertising business and could...
The average one-year price target for Shanghai Baosight Software Co. (SHSE:600845) has been revised to CN¥28.11 / share. This is an increase of 13.10% from the prior estimate of CN¥24.86 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets p
The average one-year price target for Shanghai Baosight Software Co. (SHSE:600845) has been revised to CN¥28.11 / share. This is an increase of 13.10% from the prior estimate of CN¥24.86 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets p
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Adidas ( ADDYY) ( ADDDF ) has been able to deliver a strong recovery to its top line over the past year, but the quality of that growth remains a point of debate, which has definitely weighed on ADR's lackluster performance over the same period. Data by YCharts The "brand of the three stripes" has shown a dynamic where inventory is increasing faster than ...
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Adidas ( ADDYY) ( ADDDF ) has been able to deliver a strong recovery to its top line over the past year, but the quality of that growth remains a point of debate, which has definitely weighed on ADR's lackluster performance over the same period. Data by YCharts The "brand of the three stripes" has shown a dynamic where inventory is increasing faster than sales growth, and its cash flow has been highly influenced by shifts in working capital. The main question is whether the turnaround has been driven by real demand or through balance sheet expansion. While it is difficult to state precisely that Adidas trades in deep-value territory, I believe that at least it is possible to argue that the market has priced ADDYY as if the recovery will fall short. The market's skepticism of the management team's comments that inventory growth will normalize and that Adidas can sustain high-single-digit top-line growth for the next three years is unexciting. However, I believe that, especially trading in the current undemanding multiples, Adidas finds itself in a position that does not need to outperform to re-rate, only to execute. Therefore, I'm leaning constructive on Adidas' thesis today, seeing some asymmetry as the trend of margin normalization progresses toward the company's guidance. Inventory, Cash Flow, and the Quality of Growth The first thing I look at in Adidas' thesis is whether the growth thesis is today being financed in a healthy way or "forced" via inventory and working capital. When we look at the last ten quarters reported by Adidas, we can see strong revenue growth in the double digits, especially from September 2024 until now (with the exception of September 2025), but at the same time, extremely volatile operating profit in the same period. That alone tells a story that growth has not been "clean" or consistent, and the margin still seems to be far from stabilizing. Seeking Alpha As a kind of "rule of thumb", ideally,...
Why Is The Trump DOJ Still Enforcing The Biden Pistol Brace Rule? Via Gun Owners of America , The current Department of Justice is choosing to continue enforcing an unconstitutional legal theory being weaponized against gun owners by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. GOA According to a recent statement in GOA’s Texas et al. v. ATF case, DOJ claims that ATF “continue[s] to en...
Why Is The Trump DOJ Still Enforcing The Biden Pistol Brace Rule? Via Gun Owners of America , The current Department of Justice is choosing to continue enforcing an unconstitutional legal theory being weaponized against gun owners by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. GOA According to a recent statement in GOA’s Texas et al. v. ATF case, DOJ claims that ATF “continue[s] to enforce the NFA’s and the GCA’s regulation of short-barreled rifles against some brace-equipped pistols, even though the Rule has been universally vacated .” For those who are unfamiliar, in 2022 the Biden Administration issued an executive order instructing the Department of Justice to ban pistol braces, a popular firearm accessory designed to allow shooters with disabilities to “brace” their firearms against their forearm. The Biden DOJ used this rule to effectively outlaw firearms equipped with stabilizing braces, by regulating them as short-barreled firearms under the National Firearms Act. This move turned the law-abiding owners of upwards of 40 million pistol braces into felons practically overnight, unless they destroyed their firearm or registered it with the federal government. GOA and other pro-gun groups challenged this pistol brace rule in multiple courts across the country, culminating with a total elimination of the rule in court. With this victory, pistol braces were once again viable options for shooters, and owners of pistol-braced firearms were no longer in danger of becoming felons...or so they thought. Unfortunately, it seems as though the current Justice Department is looking to pick up right where Biden’s DOJ left off . And so ATF appears to be still enforcing the very same legal theories about braces, as confirmed by their statement in GOA’s pistol brace case. This development is extremely concerning for GOA and millions of gun owners nationwide who own pistol brace-equipped firearms. In addition, the continued possibility of felony NFA charges against ...
The average one-year price target for Xtant Medical Holdings (NYSEAM:XTNT) has been revised to $1.38 / share. This is a decrease of 10.00% from the prior estimate of $1.53 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by anal
The average one-year price target for Xtant Medical Holdings (NYSEAM:XTNT) has been revised to $1.38 / share. This is a decrease of 10.00% from the prior estimate of $1.53 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by anal
Shares of energy drink maker Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) have taken a severe hit recently. Down a staggering 49% from its 52-week high of $66.74, the stock is currently trading at about $34 per share as of this writing. Much of the recent pressure on the stock stems from news that wholesale giant Costco recently launched a private-label Kirkland Signature energy drink. The new product is price...
Shares of energy drink maker Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) have taken a severe hit recently. Down a staggering 49% from its 52-week high of $66.74, the stock is currently trading at about $34 per share as of this writing. Much of the recent pressure on the stock stems from news that wholesale giant Costco recently launched a private-label Kirkland Signature energy drink. The new product is priced significantly lower than Celsius, sparking fears of intensifying competition and prompting a sharp sell-off in the stock over the past week. The Costco news highlights the competitive environment of the beverage space. But it's not the primary reason I'm cautious. The real issue keeping me on the sidelines today is valuation. Even after the stock has been nearly cut in half, its valuation may still reflect too much optimism. Continue reading