Muhammad Farhad/iStock via Getty Images There is clear evidence that the stock market is nearing a top . As noted by Seeking Alpha analyst Erik Conley, the Put/Call ratio is well below its long-term average of 0.70, indicating investor overconfidence, and the 10-year Treasury yield has been inching higher, despite cuts in the Fed Funds rate. There is also clear evidence of a rotation in stocks , o...
Muhammad Farhad/iStock via Getty Images There is clear evidence that the stock market is nearing a top . As noted by Seeking Alpha analyst Erik Conley, the Put/Call ratio is well below its long-term average of 0.70, indicating investor overconfidence, and the 10-year Treasury yield has been inching higher, despite cuts in the Fed Funds rate. There is also clear evidence of a rotation in stocks , out of growth and into value. At times like these, investors often turn to solid assets, including real estate. REITs are the easiest way to invest in real estate since they trade like stocks. Over the past 20 years, REITs have only been 0.56 correlated to stocks, according to NAREIT . This means that commercial real estate is a meaningful and timely diversifier of your investment portfolio. Year-to-date, the average REIT (4.71%) is outperforming the S&P 500 (1.82%) and the NASDAQ (0.06%). However, the average high-yielding REIT (6.12%) is outperforming the REIT average. So this appears to be an excellent time to add some high-yield REITs. iREIT+Hoya Capital The problem with high-yield investing is that often, those yields turn out to be siren songs. Generally speaking, the higher the yield, the greater the risk to the underlying capital. That is particularly true if the company cuts its dividend, because that is usually followed immediately by a sharp sell-off in share price. Thus, in choosing a high-yield investment, it is important to look first at Dividend Safety, then at balance sheet quality and forward growth. Finally, once all those screens have been applied and passed, price becomes important. All the companies on this list yield 5.50% or higher, which is at least 200 basis points above the current 2-year Treasury yield of 3.49% at the time of this writing. All have Dividend Safety that is acceptable to good, sturdy balance sheets and positive 2-year forward revenue growth. In the discussion that follows, numbers highlighted in Green indicate areas where the company...
Getty Images This is increasingly becoming an AI world. Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) might be one of the biggest winners in AI. The stock has already enjoyed a nice run-up, but I expect more upside ahead as the market may still be underappreciating the company’s structural competitive advantages in both AI and cloud computing. The cloud unit’s surge in top-line growth and operating margins has high...
Getty Images This is increasingly becoming an AI world. Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) might be one of the biggest winners in AI. The stock has already enjoyed a nice run-up, but I expect more upside ahead as the market may still be underappreciating the company’s structural competitive advantages in both AI and cloud computing. The cloud unit’s surge in top-line growth and operating margins has highlighted it as a crown jewel in the AI trade. I am upgrading GOOGL to a strong buy rating. Alphabet Stock Price I last covered GOOGL in December , where I rated the stock a bit on account of the success in Gemini 3. The stock has dipped since. Data by YCharts I believe I may have understated the bullish opportunity for the stock. The stock has been a big winner, but I expect the roaring cloud to drive more upside ahead. GOOGL Stock Key Metrics One can hardly be faulted for forgetting that GOOGL was once penalized for fears of generative AI disruption. The company has instead seen broad strength across its product portfolio. 2025 Q4 Presentation The company delivered an incredible 18% YoY revenue growth rate, accelerating 600 bps YoY. 2025 Q4 Presentation The company, however, did see operating margins decline 50 bps YoY. The market might be concerned that AI is a structurally less profitable market, but I instead am seeing a company aggressively investing for the opportunity. 2025 Q4 Presentation The company has shown evidence of benefiting from investment, with Google Search defying disruption fears to show 17% YoY revenue growth. 2025 Q4 Presentation The real gem is Google Cloud. Cloud revenues accelerated to 48% YoY, the strongest growth rate among the hyperscalers. Operating margins also soared to a “we-are-now-very-serious” 30.1%. For decades, GCP was often viewed as trailing AWS ( AMZN ) and Azure ( MSFT ) but I think a new leader is emerging. 2025 Q4 Presentation The company is investing aggressively to support the opportunity, with CapEx jumping 95% YoY. Management h...
财联社2月12日讯（编辑 牛占林） 人工智能明星公司Anthropic周四发布声明称，将在美国中期选举前投入2000万美元，用于支持主张加强人工智能(AI)行业监管的美国政治候选人。这一举动势必加剧该公司与特朗普政府以及部分行业竞争对手之间的矛盾。 据悉，该公司将这笔资金捐赠给政治组织Public First Action，该组织反对联邦政府削弱或限制各州制定人工智能监管法规的努力。在该组织支持的...
财联社2月12日讯（编辑 牛占林） 人工智能明星公司Anthropic周四发布声明称，将在美国中期选举前投入2000万美元，用于支持主张加强人工智能(AI)行业监管的美国政治候选人。这一举动势必加剧该公司与特朗普政府以及部分行业竞争对手之间的矛盾。 据悉，该公司将这笔资金捐赠给政治组织Public First Action，该组织反对联邦政府削弱或限制各州制定人工智能监管法规的努力。在该组织支持的候选人中，包括正在竞选田纳西州州长的共和党人Marsha Blackburn。她此前曾反对国会一项旨在禁止各州出台人工智能相关法律的提案。 Anthropic在声明中表示：“开发AI的企业有责任确保这项技术服务于公众利益，而不仅仅是自身商业利益。” 该公司强调：“AI的采用速度超过历史上任何一项技术，而制定合理政策的窗口期正在迅速关闭。然而，目前既没有正式的安全护栏，也看不到联邦层面的监管框架。”该公司补充称，AI模型的快速迭代发展需要更加审慎、理性的政策设计。 随着美国今年即将举行的中期选举临近，AI行业正准备在选举融资中扮演重要角色。行业领袖正通过政治资金布局，试图影响未来的监管方向。目前，已有多个州通过或正在审议针对AI行业的监管法案。 特朗普近日签署行政命令，针对试图自行监管AI技术的州政府采取行动；与此同时，他敦促科技企业为训练AI模型所需的数据中心能源支付更高费用。 Public First Action成立于去年年底，由两名前国会议员发起，旨在对抗另一家名为Leading the Future的组织，后者总体上反对对AI实施严格监管。 Leading the Future获得多位AI行业领袖支持，其中包括OpenAI总裁Greg Brockman以及风险投资人Marc Andreessen。Andreessen旗下的风险投资公司A16Z也是OpenAI的投资方。 据该组织发言人透露，自2025年8月成立以来，Leading the Future已筹集资金1.25亿美元。 随着Anthropic的捐款及其他资金支持到位，Public First Action预计初步募资规模将达到7500万美元，高于此前设定的5000万美元目标。该组织联合负责人、前民主党国会议员Brad Carson表示，Public First Action依据美国税法第501(c)(4)条设...
South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl believed to be 13 will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that it believes the teenage daughter of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the National Intell...
South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl believed to be 13 will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that it believes the teenage daughter of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the National Intelligence Service comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his main policy goals for the next five years and take steps to tighten his authoritarian grip. Continue reading...
The European Union ’s executive body is under investigation by the bloc’s top prosecutors over possible misconduct linked to the sale of real estate to Belgium . A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed the probe relates to the sale of 23 of its buildings in 2024, adding that the Brussels-based institution is confident the process was conducted in a compliant manner. People familiar wi...
The European Union ’s executive body is under investigation by the bloc’s top prosecutors over possible misconduct linked to the sale of real estate to Belgium . A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed the probe relates to the sale of 23 of its buildings in 2024, adding that the Brussels-based institution is confident the process was conducted in a compliant manner. People familiar with the matter added that several commission departments are at the center of the investigation, including the executive’s budget unit. Raids on commission sites took place on Thursday, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Financial Times first reported the investigation. A spokesperson for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that “it is conducting evidence-collecting activities in an ongoing investigation.”
When you look at the most popular ETFs among retail investors, you’ll find Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VUG) near the top of the list. With $349.9 billion in assets and a 0.04% expense ratio, it offers cheap exposure to the companies driving the modern economy. But before adding it to your portfolio, you ... PSA: Three Stocks Control 35% of Your Popular Vanguard Growth Fund
When you look at the most popular ETFs among retail investors, you’ll find Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VUG) near the top of the list. With $349.9 billion in assets and a 0.04% expense ratio, it offers cheap exposure to the companies driving the modern economy. But before adding it to your portfolio, you ... PSA: Three Stocks Control 35% of Your Popular Vanguard Growth Fund
Arvinas ( ARVN ) appointed Randy Teel as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Teel will also serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. Teel previously served as Arvinas’ chief business officer and played a key role in advancing corporate growth and industry partnerships. Teel succeeds John Houston, who is retiring as president, CEO, and chair of the board. Hou...
Arvinas ( ARVN ) appointed Randy Teel as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Teel will also serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. Teel previously served as Arvinas’ chief business officer and played a key role in advancing corporate growth and industry partnerships. Teel succeeds John Houston, who is retiring as president, CEO, and chair of the board. Houston will remain on the Board and has entered into a consulting agreement to provide advisory services to the company. Briggs Morrison, has been elected as the new chair of the Arvinas board of directors, effective immediately. More on Arvinas Arvinas: Approvable, But Asset Looks Mediocre, Initiating With A Hold Rating Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Arvinas Historical earnings data for Arvinas Financial information for Arvinas
Freddie Mac press release ( FMCC ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.00 misses by $0.44 . Net income of $2.8 billion, a decrease of 14% yearover-year, primarily driven by lower net revenues. Revenue of $5.76B (-9.0% Y/Y) beats by $270M . Net revenues of $5.8 billion, a decrease of 9% yearover-year, driven by lower non-interest income, partiallyoffset by higher net interest income. Provision for credit losses of ...
Freddie Mac press release ( FMCC ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.00 misses by $0.44 . Net income of $2.8 billion, a decrease of 14% yearover-year, primarily driven by lower net revenues. Revenue of $5.76B (-9.0% Y/Y) beats by $270M . Net revenues of $5.8 billion, a decrease of 9% yearover-year, driven by lower non-interest income, partiallyoffset by higher net interest income. Provision for credit losses of $0.1 billion. More on Freddie Mac Trump Raid On Fannie & Freddie Piggy Bank Is Premature Buy This Undervalued Fannie And Freddie Potential Q1 IPO Setup Tracking Bill Ackman's Pershing Square 13F Portfolio - Q3 2025 Update Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares extend rise after Bill Pulte comments Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares climb after Bessent remarks on release
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) and Capgemini have agreed to broaden their partnership to focus on sovereign cloud and AI services for highly regulated industries. The collaboration targets sectors such as government, healthcare, and finance, with an emphasis on data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The expanded work aims to embed AI driven tools that help clients manage compliance...
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) and Capgemini have agreed to broaden their partnership to focus on sovereign cloud and AI services for highly regulated industries. The collaboration targets sectors such as government, healthcare, and finance, with an emphasis on data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The expanded work aims to embed AI driven tools that help clients manage compliance requirements and operational resilience as cloud adoption continues to grow. Microsoft,...