primeimages/iStock via Getty Images Market volatility eased notably on Wednesday morning as investor sentiment improved following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions and a pullback in energy prices. The CBOE Volatility Index ( VIX ), widely viewed as Wall Street’s primary gauge of market fear, fell below the key 20 level for the first time since the recent geopolitical conflict involvin...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images Market volatility eased notably on Wednesday morning as investor sentiment improved following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions and a pullback in energy prices. The CBOE Volatility Index ( VIX ), widely viewed as Wall Street’s primary gauge of market fear, fell below the key 20 level for the first time since the recent geopolitical conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel kicked off. The index declined to an intraday low of 19.91, marking its lowest reading since February 27 and signaling a shift toward calmer market conditions. The move coincided with a drop in oil prices, which had previously surged amid concerns over potential supply disruptions tied to the conflict. Geopolitical developments contributed to the improved outlook. President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes on Iran, contingent upon the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Tehran would agree to a ceasefire, provided that hostilities against the country are halted. Together, these developments helped stabilize markets and reduce near-term uncertainty. Here is a group of ETFs and ETNs to further track market volatility: Short Term Volatility Funds: The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN ( VXX ) and the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF ( VIXY ). Medium Term Volatility Funds: The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN ( VXZ ) and ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF ( VIXM ). Leveraged Volatility Funds: The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF ( UVXY ), ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF ( SVXY ), and 2x Long VIX Futures ETF ( UVIX ). More on markets Why this oil rally isn’t crashing stocks—Deutsche Bank breaks it down Ceasefire uncertainty looms large as prediction markets signal a long road to de-escalation Cantor Fitzgerald calls the market pullback a buying opportunity despite Middle East risks From oil ...
Jason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose stores The boss of the group that owns John Lewis and Waitrose was handed a 21% increase in basic pay last year to £1.2m while the retailer cut 3,300 jobs. Jason Tarry, who became chair of the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) in September 2024, saw his annual salary increase by a fift...
Jason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose stores The boss of the group that owns John Lewis and Waitrose was handed a 21% increase in basic pay last year to £1.2m while the retailer cut 3,300 jobs. Jason Tarry, who became chair of the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) in September 2024, saw his annual salary increase by a fifth to £1.2m in the year to January, from £990,000. Continue reading...
ClearBridge Investments, a global equity manager, recently published first-quarter 2026 commentary for its “Clearbridge Dividend Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market has witnessed two significant developments over the past three months: the war in Iran and the growing displacements of software engineers and the software industry. Amid this context, […]
ClearBridge Investments, a global equity manager, recently published first-quarter 2026 commentary for its “Clearbridge Dividend Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market has witnessed two significant developments over the past three months: the war in Iran and the growing displacements of software engineers and the software industry. Amid this context, […]
FreshSplash/E+ via Getty Images Chewy ( CHWY ) has agreed to acquire veterinary platform Modern Animal to accelerate the company’s clinical expansion and its evolution into a fully integrated pet healthcare ecosystem. Modern Animal operates 29 veterinary clinics, provides 24/7 virtual care, and maintains high membership retention. The clinics generate revenue 2 times above the industry average per...
FreshSplash/E+ via Getty Images Chewy ( CHWY ) has agreed to acquire veterinary platform Modern Animal to accelerate the company’s clinical expansion and its evolution into a fully integrated pet healthcare ecosystem. Modern Animal operates 29 veterinary clinics, provides 24/7 virtual care, and maintains high membership retention. The clinics generate revenue 2 times above the industry average per location and EBITDA margins over 20% for mature clinics. This acquisition is expected to add over $125M in annualized run rate revenue, instantly scaling Chewy Vet Care’s footprint from 18 to 47 locations nationwide, and is expected to be EBITDA-dollar neutral in 2026 on a pro forma basis. Moreover, the integration of Modern Animal is expected to be accretive to EPS within the first year after closing. The synergies between Chewy Vet Care and Modern Animal are expected to drive an approximately 15% to 20% increase in net sales per active customer across the veterinary network. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Chewy’s ( CHWY ) fiscal year 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. In addition to this transaction, the company also announced an increase of $500M to its existing share repurchase program, reflecting “confidence in the company’s long-term strategy, strong free cash flow generation, and disciplined approach to capital allocation.” Chewy ( CHWY ) shares opened modestly higher, surrendering most of its premarket gain. More on Chewy Chewy Is Using AI To Become Much More Profitable (Rating Upgrade) Chewy, Inc. 2026 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: MU, CHWY, CEG, CNXC Chewy gains after issuing a confident outlook for 2026
OpenAI is in a relatively precarious position. The company is and has been a funding behemoth - just over a week ago, it closed $122 billion in funding at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. It's potentially planning for an IPO later this year. ChatGPT's longtime lead in consumer-facing AI led it to name-brand status akin to "Kleenex" for tissues. But in recent months, a slew of executive resh...
OpenAI is in a relatively precarious position. The company is and has been a funding behemoth - just over a week ago, it closed $122 billion in funding at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. It's potentially planning for an IPO later this year. ChatGPT's longtime lead in consumer-facing AI led it to name-brand status akin to "Kleenex" for tissues. But in recent months, a slew of executive reshufflings, discontinued projects, and other news has raised questions about how stable the company really is - and how long it may be able to stay on top. OpenAI's current batch of public controversies started early in the year. At the end of Febru … Read the full story at The Verge.
Terreno Realty ( TRNO ) announced on Wednesday that it sold an industrial property located in Torrance, California, on April 7, 2026, for a sale price of approximately $31.1M. The property consists of a 99,000-square-foot industrial distribution building on 4.7 acres, which is 100% leased. The property was purchased by Terreno Realty on January 31, 2018, for $17.5M. The unleveraged internal rate o...
Terreno Realty ( TRNO ) announced on Wednesday that it sold an industrial property located in Torrance, California, on April 7, 2026, for a sale price of approximately $31.1M. The property consists of a 99,000-square-foot industrial distribution building on 4.7 acres, which is 100% leased. The property was purchased by Terreno Realty on January 31, 2018, for $17.5M. The unleveraged internal rate of return generated by the investment was 10.3%. TRNO is +1.83% to $63.98 Source: Press Release More on Terreno Realty Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Terreno Realty Historical earnings data for Terreno Realty Dividend scorecard for Terreno Realty Financial information for Terreno Realty
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, as investors remained hopeful that progress in negotiations would be made at the eleventh hour with Iran since President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz neared.
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, as investors remained hopeful that progress in negotiations would be made at the eleventh hour with Iran since President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz neared.
The company that makes more money isn't always the better investment, and this comparison is a perfect example of why. Ford ’s (NYSE:F) revenue towers over Rivian 's (NASDAQ:RIVN) in every quarter shown in the chart below, and it isn't close. But both companies are losing money. That shared reality reframes the entire comparison. What you actually want to know isn't who has the bigger top line tod...
The company that makes more money isn't always the better investment, and this comparison is a perfect example of why. Ford ’s (NYSE:F) revenue towers over Rivian 's (NASDAQ:RIVN) in every quarter shown in the chart below, and it isn't close. But both companies are losing money. That shared reality reframes the entire comparison. What you actually want to know isn't who has the bigger top line today. It's who is building a more credible path to profitability. Image source: The Motley Fool. Rivian made notable moves this past quarter. It secured an autonomous deployment agreement with Uber and advanced its software partnership with Volkswagen, two deals that could meaningfully diversify its revenue over time. Despite that progress, Rivian still reported a net income margin of approximately -63% for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. That number looks alarming, but it reflects a company still in a capital-intensive build-out phase, not necessarily a broken business model. Continue reading
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: The U.S. fixed income market edged higher during the fourth quarter. The market was supported by central bank rate cuts, resilient economic growth, and overall solid investor demand. These factors more than offset tariff policy, uncertainty, concerns about higher unemployment, and a 43-day government shutdown in the U.S. As expected, the Feder...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: The U.S. fixed income market edged higher during the fourth quarter. The market was supported by central bank rate cuts, resilient economic growth, and overall solid investor demand. These factors more than offset tariff policy, uncertainty, concerns about higher unemployment, and a 43-day government shutdown in the U.S. As expected, the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered its benchmark interest rate 0.25% (25 basis points) at its meetings in October and December. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose three basis points (bps), ending the quarter at 4.18%. Falling US yields on the front end and continued strong demand were supportive of the credit market and kept spreads in a narrow range despite credit making headlines after Tricolor and First Brands quickly filed for bankruptcy. U.S. investment-grade and high-yield spreads marginally widened over the quarter. Primary market activity in the fourth quarter finished strong, capping the strongest year of issuance for both investment-grade and high-yield markets since the low rate environment of 2020-2021. Contributors: Issue selection in the basic industry sector. Detractors: Issue selection overall. Outlook: Positive economic growth, business-friendly tax policy, and an accommodative Federal Reserve should benefit the corporate world. Performance Review Negative credit selection detracted from returns over the quarter. While the tariff-induced flight to the largest and highest rated issuers, regardless of valuation, has abated, in our view, credit events for Tricolor and First Brands late in the third quarter and subsequent “credit cockroach” comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon elicited an initial sell off, and a broader risk-off sentiment among the lower quality cohorts of the market. This led to spread widening for credits rated below BB over the quarter, with credits rated CCC and below posting a negative return. Idiosyncratic risks in a handful of our retail...