Rickards: A Geopolitical Earthquake Authored by James Rickards via the Daily Reckoning , Our specialty is forecasting. We use multiple branches of science in our predictive analytic models including complexity theory, behavioral psychology, Bayes Theorem, neural networks (a form of artificial intelligence or AI), inference, subject matter expertise and good old-fashioned intuition to arrive at the...
Rickards: A Geopolitical Earthquake Authored by James Rickards via the Daily Reckoning , Our specialty is forecasting. We use multiple branches of science in our predictive analytic models including complexity theory, behavioral psychology, Bayes Theorem, neural networks (a form of artificial intelligence or AI), inference, subject matter expertise and good old-fashioned intuition to arrive at the market and geopolitical predictions we offer our readers. Our track record speaks for itself. We predicted Brexit when polls gave it only a 25% chance. We predicted Trump’s 2016 victory when polls gave it only a 5% chance. We were the only publication in the world to predict the exact number of Trump’s electoral votes in the 2024 election (312 votes; no one else predicted he would win all seven swing states). There are many other examples. Our forecasts on gold and silver prices are followed all over the world. But science and applied mathematics are not the only ways to do forecasting. There’s ample room for imagination and creative fiction. In fact, all forms of forecasting are fiction because the events predicted haven’t happened yet. They only become “true” when the forecast plays out. In this genre, you can think of Jules Verne, who wrote about Captain Nemo and the Nautilus in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869) , decades before systems such as electric propulsion, long-duration submersion and life-support systems were used in submarines. Another great science fiction writer is Arthur C. Clarke whose 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) described adventures in space that still have not been achieved but are being actively pursued by Elon Musk and others. The pseudonymous author Big Serge is a current master of this genre as it applies to military affairs and geopolitics. Unlikely Scenarios (For Now) With this as background, let’s jump into the creative end of the pool and offer some scenarios that are definitely fictional (as of now) and not hard forecasts (that’s fo...
Key Points ConocoPhillips expects to add an incremental $7 billion in annual free cash flow by 2029. Kinder Morgan has growth capital projects lined up to enter service through the middle of 2030. These companies should have plenty of fuel to continue increasing their dividends. 10 stocks we like better than ConocoPhillips › Dividend stocks often make excellent long-term investments. The best ones...
Key Points ConocoPhillips expects to add an incremental $7 billion in annual free cash flow by 2029. Kinder Morgan has growth capital projects lined up to enter service through the middle of 2030. These companies should have plenty of fuel to continue increasing their dividends. 10 stocks we like better than ConocoPhillips › Dividend stocks often make excellent long-term investments. The best ones produce attractive dividend income that grows at a healthy rate each year. Some companies are in a better position than others for dividend growth. ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) stand out due to their visible growth profiles and strong track records of increasing their payouts. Those factors make them compelling dividend stocks to buy and hold for the next five years. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » High-octane dividend growth for years to come ConocoPhillips has built one of the deepest, most durable, and diverse portfolios in the oil and gas industry. The energy company has decades of oil and gas resources with a cost of supply below $40 a barrel. That enables it to generate lots of cash flow in any market environment. The oil company is entering a major growth phase. It's investing in several longer-cycle capital projects that should start producing over the next several years, including three liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities that should come on line over the next few years. It's also investing $7 billion into its Willow project in Alaska, which should start up in 2029. And the company expects to capture another $1 billion of cost savings and margin enhancements related to its acquisition of Marathon Oil next year. These catalysts should provide the company with $7 billion of incremental annual free cash flow by 2029. The company is working to enhance and extend its growth profile. It has recently signed two deals to purchase L...
There was, in the end, no shock – but there was not a lot of awe either. India’s form over the last two years has made them the most feared side in world cricket but for a while as they got their World Cup campaign under way the only dread was being experienced by their own fans as the USA threatened a humiliating upset. But for some missed chances, a hugely unfortunate injury and the brilliance o...
There was, in the end, no shock – but there was not a lot of awe either. India’s form over the last two years has made them the most feared side in world cricket but for a while as they got their World Cup campaign under way the only dread was being experienced by their own fans as the USA threatened a humiliating upset. But for some missed chances, a hugely unfortunate injury and the brilliance of Suryakumar Yadav it might well have happened. But as it was Suryakumar’s late acceleration took him to 84 off 49 and his team to 161 for nine, the USA reply started with three early wickets – the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, ruled out by illness, doing little to dull India’s cutting edge – and the margin in the end was 29. The fans who had gathered at the Wankhede early for the tournament’s opening ceremony – scheduled, somewhat confusingly, before its third game – would certainly have been expecting further fireworks once the India innings got under way. Instead Abhishek Sharma, the world’s top-ranked batter and a player of terrific power, improvisation and as much consistency as openers in this format can muster, steered his very first ball to the fielder at deep cover and for a while instead of the predicted procession there was one of another kind entirely, involving India’s superstars regularly trudging back to the dressing room. As the powerplay ended Shadley van Schalkwyk had just taken three wickets in an over, India were 46 for four, and an upset for the ages was brewing. The tournament favourites were plunged into genuine peril despite an error-flecked fielding performance from the Americans, who beyond a handful of outfield fumbles – Van Schalkwyk humiliatingly nutmegged in the deep to turn a sharp two into an untroubled four – dropped Tilak Varma in the fourth over, Ishan Kishan in the fifth and, crucially, Suryakumar in the 10th. Suryakumar had scored 15 off 17, and India were reeling at 63 for four, when he flubbed a return catch to Shubham Ranjane and the bow...
We came across a bullish thesis on Amazon.com, Inc. on LongYield’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on AMZN. Amazon.com, Inc.'s share was trading at $210 as of February 6th. AMZN’s trailing and forward P/E were 29.3 and 25.5, respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Joe Ravi / Shutterstock.com Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) remains the world’s largest e‑commerce company and ...
We came across a bullish thesis on Amazon.com, Inc. on LongYield’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on AMZN. Amazon.com, Inc.'s share was trading at $210 as of February 6th. AMZN’s trailing and forward P/E were 29.3 and 25.5, respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Joe Ravi / Shutterstock.com Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) remains the world’s largest e‑commerce company and a major force in cloud computing, digital advertising, and connected devices. Its business is organized into North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), monetizing a broad ecosystem that includes the flagship online marketplace, Prime subscriptions, AWS cloud offerings, proprietary hardware, streaming via Prime Video and Twitch, and an advertising platform. Management has prioritized investments in generative AI, proprietary chips like Trainium, robotics, and a regionalized fulfilment network as central to long-term growth. In Q3 2025, Amazon reported net sales of $180.2 billion, up 13% year-over-year, with operating income of $17.4 billion despite $4.3 billion in non-recurring charges; excluding these items, operating income would have reached $21.7 billion, reflecting the underlying strength of the business. North America generated $106.3 billion in revenue, while International reached $40.9 billion and AWS $33.0 billion, with AWS posting $11.4 billion in operating income supported by strong demand for AI workloads and a $200 billion backlog. Amazon’s retail operations continue to benefit from Prime, third-party marketplace growth, and logistics innovation, including expanded same- or next-day delivery and grocery reach. Advertising revenue grew 22% to $17.7 billion, outpacing the broader market. Key risks include heavy capital expenditures for AI and fulfilment, competitive pressures in cloud computing, regulatory scrutiny, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Nonetheless, Amazon’s strategic investments in AI, logistics, and advertising, combined with operatio...
麥美娟：民政署處理法團事務權力有限 與業主無異 擬修例改革 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟表示，在現行法例下，民政事務署在處理法團事務可行駛的權力有限，只能以支援為主，當...
麥美娟：民政署處理法團事務權力有限 與業主無異 擬修例改革 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟表示，在現行法例下，民政事務署在處理法團事務可行駛的權力有限，只能以支援為主，當局將進一步修訂《建築物管理條例》，包括改革編制人手以及授權和採購的程序等。 麥美娟：「仲裁的權力在土地審裁處，在法例下，對我們而言，我們的權力往往與其他業主一樣，需要向土地審裁處申請，才可以引用條例上的條文。所以很多人說，為甚麼我們只寫信給他，因為在條例中我們只可以寫信去賦予我的權力，如果需要引用任何權力，需要根據土地審裁處的申請。」
Rivian Automotive has enough cash to reach its next big goal, the launch of its R2 model vehicle. Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN +7.79%) soared after its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021. However, the share price has trended lower ever since and now sits some 82% below its IPO price. Is now the time to step in and buy this electric vehicle start-up? Rivian's big goal for 2025 Rivi...
Rivian Automotive has enough cash to reach its next big goal, the launch of its R2 model vehicle. Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN +7.79%) soared after its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021. However, the share price has trended lower ever since and now sits some 82% below its IPO price. Is now the time to step in and buy this electric vehicle start-up? Rivian's big goal for 2025 Rivian hasn't reported its 2025 financial results just yet, but it looks like it will hit one of its key goals: a gross profit for the full year. It first managed a gross profit in the final quarter of 2024, which was the first goal for this metric. It followed that up with a gross profit in two of the first three quarters of 2025. Unless something goes particularly wrong in the final quarter of the year, it looks like Rivian is set to hit yet another of its goals. That said, the big goal for 2026 is already well known. The company is working to produce and sell a mass-market EV, the R2. Currently, Rivian only sells high-end consumer vehicles and delivery trucks. With around $7 billion of cash and short-term investments on its balance sheet, it is almost certain that the company will get the R2 to market. This goal is even more important than achieving a gross profit. Watch the R2 launch very closely Here's the thing: A gross profit isn't the same as positive earnings. It simply means that Rivian generated more revenue from selling its EVs than it cost to build them. There are other costs lower down on the income statement that it has to cover, too. But right now it isn't, so it is losing money. Expand NASDAQ : RIVN Rivian Automotive Today's Change ( 7.79 %) $ 1.07 Current Price $ 14.80 Key Data Points Market Cap $18B Day's Range $ 13.82 - $ 14.99 52wk Range $ 10.36 - $ 22.69 Volume 31M Avg Vol 41M Gross Margin -159.38 % What it really needs is to spread its costs over more vehicles. The R2 is essentially the product the company hopes will move it further along its journey towa...
Key Points Rivian is a money-losing start-up in the electric vehicle space. The company has achieved a lot in a short period of time, but the next big step will be vital to watch. 10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) soared after its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021. However, the share price has trended lower ever since and now ...
Key Points Rivian is a money-losing start-up in the electric vehicle space. The company has achieved a lot in a short period of time, but the next big step will be vital to watch. 10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) soared after its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021. However, the share price has trended lower ever since and now sits some 82% below its IPO price. Is now the time to step in and buy this electric vehicle start-up? 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 » Rivian's big goal for 2025 Rivian hasn't reported its 2025 financial results just yet, but it looks like it will hit one of its key goals: a gross profit for the full year. It first managed a gross profit in the final quarter of 2024, which was the first goal for this metric. It followed that up with a gross profit in two of the first three quarters of 2025. Unless something goes particularly wrong in the final quarter of the year, it looks like Rivian is set to hit yet another of its goals. That said, the big goal for 2026 is already well known. The company is working to produce and sell a mass-market EV, the R2. Currently, Rivian only sells high-end consumer vehicles and delivery trucks. With around $7 billion of cash and short-term investments on its balance sheet, it is almost certain that the company will get the R2 to market. This goal is even more important than achieving a gross profit. Watch the R2 launch very closely Here's the thing: A gross profit isn't the same as positive earnings. It simply means that Rivian generated more revenue from selling its EVs than it cost to build them. There are other costs lower down on the income statement that it has to cover, too. But right now it isn't, so it is losing money. What it really needs is to spread its costs over more vehicles. The R2 is essentially ...
The Windrush commissioner has warned of a “hurry for justice” as more victims of the scandal die without redress, while stakeholders call for a public inquiry and legislative changes amid fears that a Reform government could stall progress toward justice. Speaking on the sidelines of a people’s inquiry symposium for those affected by the Windrush scandal, Rev Clive Foster said action was needed “n...
The Windrush commissioner has warned of a “hurry for justice” as more victims of the scandal die without redress, while stakeholders call for a public inquiry and legislative changes amid fears that a Reform government could stall progress toward justice. Speaking on the sidelines of a people’s inquiry symposium for those affected by the Windrush scandal, Rev Clive Foster said action was needed “now” to deliver justice for those British residents whose lives were upended after being wrongly classified as illegal immigrants. “Whether the political landscape as we see it or not, I think the duration is long enough and that of itself is the motivation that we should be moving forward for justice,” said Foster, a pastor from Nottingham whose parents came to the UK from Jamaica in 1959, and who was appointed to oversee the government’s response to the scandal. “We are sadly losing many of that generation who suffered and time is not on our side,” he added. “I am a man in a hurry for justice.” The second people’s inquiry symposium, held in north London on Saturday, brought together survivors, campaigners and advocates intent on establishing pathways to justice with victims’ voices at the forefront, while continuing to press the government to launch a statutory public inquiry into the scandal. The Windrush scandal was brought to public attention through investigative reporting by the Guardian in 2017, which revealed thousands of legal UK residents to be mistakenly labelled as immigration offenders. Government schemes providing immigration status and compensation to those affected have since granted 17,000 people documentation and 2,600 of 8,800 claims have received compensation payments, as of July 2024. Six months into Foster’s appointment, the Labour party, which has pledged to improve the government’s response, has adopted many of his recommendations for reforming the Windrush compensation scheme. But, years into the scandal, many are still struggling to navigate the pr...
Key Points QLD leans even more heavily into technology and communication services than SSO, amplifying sector concentration risk QLD has delivered a higher 1-year total return but has also suffered a much steeper historical drawdown QLD charges a slightly higher expense ratio and pays a lower dividend yield than SSO 10 stocks we like better than ProShares Trust - ProShares Ultra Qqq › ProShares - ...
Key Points QLD leans even more heavily into technology and communication services than SSO, amplifying sector concentration risk QLD has delivered a higher 1-year total return but has also suffered a much steeper historical drawdown QLD charges a slightly higher expense ratio and pays a lower dividend yield than SSO 10 stocks we like better than ProShares Trust - ProShares Ultra Qqq › ProShares - Ultra QQQ (NYSEMKT:QLD) stands out for its deeper tech focus, higher recent returns, and steeper drawdowns compared to ProShares - Ultra S&P500 (NYSEMKT:SSO), while also carrying a marginally higher fee and lower yield. This comparison lines up two leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from ProShares, each aiming to deliver two times the daily performance of a major U.S. equity index: SSO tracks the S&P 500, while QLD targets the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100. Both are designed for tactical traders seeking amplified exposure, but their index choices lead to meaningful differences in risk and return. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric SSO QLD Issuer ProShares ProShares Expense ratio 0.87% 0.95% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-30) 21.0% 27.6% Dividend yield 0.6% 0.2% Beta 2.01 2.31 AUM $7.8 billion $10.7 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. QLD charges a slightly higher fee than SSO, making SSO more affordable for cost-sensitive traders, while QLD’s yield is notably lower, offering less in the way of income for those who value payouts. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric SSO QLD Max drawdown (5 y) -46.77% -63.78% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $2,573 $2,370 What's Inside QLD seeks to double the daily returns of the Nasdaq-100, resulting in a portfolio that is highly concentrated in technology (53%), with additional weightings in communication services (17%) and consumer cyclical stocks (13%). Its top holdings—Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple Inc (NA...
These companies have highly visible growth profiles for the next several years. No one knows exactly what the future will hold. However, some companies have more visibility into what's ahead due to the durability of their cash flow and the growth investments they've secured. That gives them lots of confidence in their ability to continue increasing their dividends. Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +3.02...
These companies have highly visible growth profiles for the next several years. No one knows exactly what the future will hold. However, some companies have more visibility into what's ahead due to the durability of their cash flow and the growth investments they've secured. That gives them lots of confidence in their ability to continue increasing their dividends. Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +3.02%) (BEP +2.98%) and Oneok (OKE +1.78%) have visibility into their growth over the next five years. As a result, you can confidently hold these dividend stocks for the long haul. A powerful growth outlook Brookfield Renewable operates a globally diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets. It sells the bulk of the electricity it produces under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities and large corporate customers (90% of which are contracted for an average of 13 years). Most of these PPA link rates to inflation (70% of its revenue). The company routinely signs higher-rate PPAs as legacy agreements expire. For example, it recently signed two 20-year hydropower deals with Google, representing over $3 billion in revenue. As a result, Brookfield generates stable and steadily rising cash flow. The company also has an enormous backlog of renewable energy development projects (84 gigawatts (GW) of advanced-stage projects). It delivered 8 GW of new capacity last year and expects to increase its annual delivery run rate to 10 GW by 2027. The company expects to deliver 10.5 GW of capacity to Microsoft alone in the 2026 to 2030 time frame as part of their global renewable energy framework agreement. Expand NYSE : BEPC Brookfield Renewable Today's Change ( 3.02 %) $ 1.23 Current Price $ 41.99 Key Data Points Market Cap $7.5B Day's Range $ 41.49 - $ 42.20 52wk Range $ 23.73 - $ 45.10 Volume 29K Avg Vol 1M Gross Margin 26.41 % Dividend Yield 3.56 % Brookfield's growth drivers, which also include acquisitions, power its view that it can grow its funds from operations ...
On January 17, 2026, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced, via X, that the electric vehicle manufacturer's long-awaited AI5 chip — which is predicted to be an instrumental component in the artificial intelligence (AI) powering the company's future autonomous vehicles (AVs) — was nearing completion. In fact, Tesla's Q4 2025 Update Deck predicts that the AI5 chip will be ready for mass production in 2027...
On January 17, 2026, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced, via X, that the electric vehicle manufacturer's long-awaited AI5 chip — which is predicted to be an instrumental component in the artificial intelligence (AI) powering the company's future autonomous vehicles (AVs) — was nearing completion. In fact, Tesla's Q4 2025 Update Deck predicts that the AI5 chip will be ready for mass production in 2027 and its follow-up, AI6, should be available the following year. Adding to this, Musk made another major announcement on the AI front: Tesla would once again be directing resources toward developing its previously scrapped Dojo 3 program, an AI computing system based in space. These reveals came just weeks after the AI computing corporation, Nvidia, announced Alpamayo — a collection of open source AV-focused AI programs and resources. Tesla currently relies heavily on Nvidia's hardware to train its AI, and has for several years. In fact, Musk shared on X that Tesla is on track to have spent a cumulative $10 billion on Nvidia gear by the end of 2026. That's a hefty investment even for Musk, who makes over $2.2 million dollars per hour. The fact that Musk has decided to get back to work on Dojo 3, which was initially part of a program he shut down in August 2025, while simultaneously doubling down on other AI advancements suggests he may be trying to reduce his company's reliance on Nvidia technology. A decision that could have consequences for both companies.
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Key Points Tracking the S&P 500 through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an easy way for investors to grow their portfolios. It's important, however, to focus on funds with low fees to maximize returns. Over the long term, a difference of just a single percentage point in your average return can result in you missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S...
Key Points Tracking the S&P 500 through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an easy way for investors to grow their portfolios. It's important, however, to focus on funds with low fees to maximize returns. Over the long term, a difference of just a single percentage point in your average return can result in you missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Investing in the stock market doesn't have to be complicated. By simply tracking the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is an index of the largest companies in the U.S., you can be confident that your portfolio will rise in value over the long term. While there will be bumps and bad years along the way, the index has continually recovered and grown in value. There are many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the index, and they can make for solid long-term investments. What's key, however, is to focus on low-cost funds. These types of investments will ensure that fees aren't putting a big dent into your overall returns. One of the best low-cost funds to buy today is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Minimizing fees should be a priority for long-term investors One of the most appealing features of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is its efficiency. At 0.03%, it's hard to find a lower expense ratio than what this ETF charges. That means if you were to invest $10,000 into this fund, you'd be incurring fees totaling just $3 per year. As your balance increases, your fees will also rise -- but they will still be fairly minimal. Over time, fees can add up, and even a single percentage point difference in your portfolio's performance can have a significant impact. Consider if the S&P 500 were to rise by around 10% per year, which is what it has average...
Key Points Investors have been worried for years about the prospects for Warren Buffett to stop leading Berkshire Hathaway. Now that the moment has come, though, Buffett has expressed a huge amount of confidence in Abel. Investors might appreciate Berkshire’s lack of correlation to the broader market. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B)...
Key Points Investors have been worried for years about the prospects for Warren Buffett to stop leading Berkshire Hathaway. Now that the moment has come, though, Buffett has expressed a huge amount of confidence in Abel. Investors might appreciate Berkshire’s lack of correlation to the broader market. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has a track record of excellence that's hard for any other stock to match. A big part of Berkshire's success has come as a result of its legendary leader, Warren Buffett, who just stepped down as CEO at the end of 2025. With decades of market outperformance under Buffett's belt, successor CEO Greg Abel has his work cut out for him to build on his predecessor's legacy. Today, this three-part series on Berkshire Hathaway for the Voyager Portfolio concludes with a closer look at the CEO succession from Buffett to Abel and what investors can expect. And although I won't be adding Berkshire Hathaway stock to this portfolio, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't strongly consider it as a complement to the other individual stock holdings you may own. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » The inevitable passing of the baton Given Buffett's incredible tenure at Berkshire, succession has been in the forefront of shareholders' minds for a long time. For years, Buffett and former vice-chair Charlie Munger reassured Berkshire stock investors by stating that there was a plan in place without providing specifics. Then, in 2021, Berkshire announced that its board of directors had unanimously supported Abel to be Buffett's designated successor. After that, Buffett said encouraging things about Abel's prowess on multiple occasions. Buffett is on record saying he'd rather have Abel managing his finances than any o...
阿拉格齊：若美軍攻打伊朗 德黑蘭將反擊中東美軍基地 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】伊朗外長阿拉格齊表示很快會與美國舉行新一輪會談，又強調鈾濃縮是伊朗不可剝奪的權利。 阿拉格齊接受半島電視台訪問指伊...
阿拉格齊：若美軍攻打伊朗 德黑蘭將反擊中東美軍基地 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】伊朗外長阿拉格齊表示很快會與美國舉行新一輪會談，又強調鈾濃縮是伊朗不可剝奪的權利。 阿拉格齊接受半島電視台訪問指伊朗不會放棄鈾濃縮，亦不會就導彈議題談判，指伊朗核問題只能透過談判解決，雙方已同意盡快舉行新一輪會談，但具體日期及會談地點仍未確定。他又警告如果集結在中東地區的美軍攻打伊朗，德黑蘭將攻擊美軍在中東的軍事基地。
日本眾議院選舉｜投票今開始 料最快凌晨公布結果 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】日本眾議院選舉開始投票。 全國4萬4千多個票站早上7時開放至晚上8時，之後開始點票，預計最快凌晨公布選舉結果。選前民調...
日本眾議院選舉｜投票今開始 料最快凌晨公布結果 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】日本眾議院選舉開始投票。 全國4萬4千多個票站早上7時開放至晚上8時，之後開始點票，預計最快凌晨公布選舉結果。選前民調顯示，先前兩次大選失利的自民黨有望捲土重來，在總裁高市早苗領導下單獨取得過半數議席，更有機會和執政盟友日本維新會達到絕對多數。
Key Points SCHD trades with a slightly higher expense ratio but offers more than double the dividend yield of VIG VIG has outperformed SCHD on both 1-year returns and 5-year growth, but SCHD has experienced a shallower recent drawdown SCHD leans into energy and consumer defensive stocks, while VIG concentrates on technology and financials 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity E...
Key Points SCHD trades with a slightly higher expense ratio but offers more than double the dividend yield of VIG VIG has outperformed SCHD on both 1-year returns and 5-year growth, but SCHD has experienced a shallower recent drawdown SCHD leans into energy and consumer defensive stocks, while VIG concentrates on technology and financials 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT:VIG) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) stand out for their low costs and focus on dividend growth, but SCHD’s yield more than doubles VIG’s, while VIG has delivered stronger recent returns and heavier tech exposure. Both funds aim to provide diversified exposure to U.S. companies with robust dividend track records, but their strategies and sector bets differ. This comparison unpacks how VIG and SCHD stack up on cost, yield, performance, risk, and portfolio construction to help investors pinpoint the best fit for their income and growth goals. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric VIG SCHD Issuer Vanguard Schwab Expense ratio 0.05% 0.06% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 30, 2026) 10.4% 6.6% Dividend yield 1.6% 3.5% Beta 0.85 0.77 AUM $103.1 billion $77.3 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. SCHD carries a marginally higher expense ratio than VIG, but the difference is only 0.01 percentage points—practically negligible for most investors. Where SCHD stands out is its much higher dividend yield, offering a substantially larger payout than VIG. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric VIG SCHD Max drawdown (5 y) -20.39% -16.86% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,617 $1,393 What's Inside SCHD tracks 101 U.S. companies screened for dividend strength and quality, with the fund now over 14 years old. Its biggest sector allocations are energy (19%), consumer defensive (18%), and healthcare (18%). ...
Key Points IEFA costs slightly less than IEMG and offers a higher dividend yield IEMG delivered a stronger 1-year return and experienced a steeper maximum drawdown, but IEFA had higher 5-year returns. IEFA focuses on developed markets, while IEMG targets emerging markets with a tech and financial tilt 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares Core Msci Eafe ETF › While both the iShares...
Key Points IEFA costs slightly less than IEMG and offers a higher dividend yield IEMG delivered a stronger 1-year return and experienced a steeper maximum drawdown, but IEFA had higher 5-year returns. IEFA focuses on developed markets, while IEMG targets emerging markets with a tech and financial tilt 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares Core Msci Eafe ETF › While both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) offer broad international equity exposure at low cost, IEFA trades at a marginally lower expense ratio and yields more, whereas IEMG has outperformed over the past year and covers riskier, higher-growth emerging markets. IEMG and IEFA are both core international ETFs from iShares, but they track different global slices: IEMG focuses on emerging markets, while IEFA excludes the U.S. and Canada, and emerging economies, instead targeting developed markets in Europe, Asia, and Australia. This comparison highlights where each fund stands on cost, performance, risk, portfolio makeup, and trading ease. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric IEMG IEFA Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.09% 0.07% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-30) 35.3% 26.6% Dividend yield 2.5% 3.4% Beta 0.65 0.85 AUM $141.4 billion $174.1 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IEFA looks a bit more affordable with its 0.07% fee compared to IEMG’s 0.09%, and it also pays a higher dividend yield by nearly a full percentage point, which may appeal to income-focused investors. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric IEMG IEFA Max drawdown (5 y) -37.16% -30.41% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,106 $1,353 What's Inside IEFA holds about 2,589 developed-market stocks across Europe, Asia, and Australia, with its largest sector weights in financial services (22%), industrials (20%), and healthcare (11%)...
She said his lawyers had set up a company, Prytanee LLC, based in the US Virgin Islands. Mediapart said Caroline Lang had received half of the shares, but she said she had not invested in it or received any funds from it.
She said his lawyers had set up a company, Prytanee LLC, based in the US Virgin Islands. Mediapart said Caroline Lang had received half of the shares, but she said she had not invested in it or received any funds from it.
Key Points CEO Oleg Khaykin sold 70,566 shares for a transaction value of ~$1.9 million on Feb. 6, 2026. This disposition represented 3.88% of Mr. Khaykin's aggregate holdings. No indirect, derivative, or administrative transactions were reported; all activity was direct and open-market. The transaction size closely matches Mr. Khaykin's median sale over the past year, reflecting stable sale caden...
Key Points CEO Oleg Khaykin sold 70,566 shares for a transaction value of ~$1.9 million on Feb. 6, 2026. This disposition represented 3.88% of Mr. Khaykin's aggregate holdings. No indirect, derivative, or administrative transactions were reported; all activity was direct and open-market. The transaction size closely matches Mr. Khaykin's median sale over the past year, reflecting stable sale cadence amid a 106.1% one-year stock price gain. 10 stocks we like better than Viavi Solutions › Oleg Khaykin, President & CEO of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV), sold 70,566 directly-held shares in open-market transactions on Feb. 6, 2026, for a total consideration of approximately $1.9 million according to the SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 70,566 Transaction value ~$1.9 million Post-transaction shares (direct) 1,708,871 Post-transaction shares (indirect) 40,238 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$45.1 million Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($26.27); post-transaction value based on Feb. 6, 2026 market close ($26.38). Key questions How significant is this sale relative to Mr. Khaykin's historical trading patterns? The 70,566 shares sold align closely with Mr. Khaykin's median sale size of 72,004 shares over the past year, suggesting the transaction is consistent with recent activity rather than an outlier in scale. The 70,566 shares sold align closely with Mr. Khaykin's median sale size of 72,004 shares over the past year, suggesting the transaction is consistent with recent activity rather than an outlier in scale. What is the impact on Mr. Khaykin's ownership and how much capacity remains? After this transaction, Mr. Khaykin retains 1,708,871 directly-held shares and 40,238 shares indirectly (through his spouse), equating to a remaining direct stake valued at approximately $45.1 million as of Feb. 6, 2026, and representing 76.6% of the holdings he held at the start of the period analyzed. A...
Francesca Lollobrigida celebrates with her young son after winning Italy's first gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in the women's 3,000m speed skating.
Francesca Lollobrigida celebrates with her young son after winning Italy's first gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in the women's 3,000m speed skating.
Kiev Left With Few Hours Of Power Per Day In Subzero Temps Ukraine and Russia have just wrapped up a second round of US-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi, but overnight Ukrainian cities were hit with another massive aerial attack on the national power grid. "Russia is carrying out another massive attack on the Ukrainian power grid facilities," grid operator Ukrenergo said on Saturday. "Due to the...
Kiev Left With Few Hours Of Power Per Day In Subzero Temps Ukraine and Russia have just wrapped up a second round of US-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi, but overnight Ukrainian cities were hit with another massive aerial attack on the national power grid. "Russia is carrying out another massive attack on the Ukrainian power grid facilities," grid operator Ukrenergo said on Saturday. "Due to the damage caused by the enemy, emergency outages have been applied in most regions ." via AFP Ukrenergo said in its Telegram statement, "Currently, the attack is still ongoing. Restoration work will begin as soon as the security situation allows." Dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones were unleashed, in what has become an almost nightly reality. Already rolling emergency blackouts have impacted towns and cities across Ukraine, but this fresh assault resulted in more blackouts. According to some specifics in the NY Times : The overnight strikes hit high-voltage transmission lines that are used to transmit electricity nationwide and that form the backbone of Ukraine’s power grid, as well as power plants and substations, said Denys Shmyhal, the country’s energy minister. The damage prompted Kyiv to request emergency electricity assistance from Poland, Mr. Shmyhal said on social media . The strikes were the latest in a series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze. Mr. Shmyhal said the bombardment on Saturday had forced operators at nuclear power plants to “unload” reactor units , meaning that workers reduced power output or shut down reactors as a precautionary measure when external electricity supplies became unstable. Supplies were already in a dire situation after the even larger Feb. 3rd Russian attack on the energy grid. At this point the capital area is expected to receive only four to six hours of electricity per day in February. Some residents are without heat and water, amid dangerously frigid temperatures, which in recent days ...