The former Little House on the Prairie star said husband was ‘last person in world who would hurt a child’ Melissa Gilbert has staunchly defended her husband and fellow actor Timothy Busfield in her first interview since New Mexico prosecutors charged him with child sexual abuse in early February. In part of a conversation scheduled to be broadcast on Monday on Good Morning America but circulated ...
The former Little House on the Prairie star said husband was ‘last person in world who would hurt a child’ Melissa Gilbert has staunchly defended her husband and fellow actor Timothy Busfield in her first interview since New Mexico prosecutors charged him with child sexual abuse in early February. In part of a conversation scheduled to be broadcast on Monday on Good Morning America but circulated in advance as a preview, Gilbert told ABC host George Stephanopoulos that she believed the Emmy winner whom she married in 2013 to be “the last person in the world who would hurt a child”. Continue reading...
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock’s multi-year comeback might still have legs, especially as the firm looks to change things up under its new leader and CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Though it’s just been one year into the man’s tenure as top boss of the former high-flying chip darling, the results really do speak for themselves, with the shares ... Intel’s Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It’s Time to Buy t...
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock’s multi-year comeback might still have legs, especially as the firm looks to change things up under its new leader and CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Though it’s just been one year into the man’s tenure as top boss of the former high-flying chip darling, the results really do speak for themselves, with the shares ... Intel’s Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It’s Time to Buy the Stock
designer491/iStock via Getty Images I rate Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust ( EVN ) a buy for income investors in the higher tax brackets, looking for bonds that are exempt from regular federal income tax. The closed end fund (CEF) currently yields 5.9% on an annual basis, paid in monthly distributions. The fund is currently trading at a -2.43% discount to net asset value (NAV), representing a g...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images I rate Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust ( EVN ) a buy for income investors in the higher tax brackets, looking for bonds that are exempt from regular federal income tax. The closed end fund (CEF) currently yields 5.9% on an annual basis, paid in monthly distributions. The fund is currently trading at a -2.43% discount to net asset value (NAV), representing a good value for new investors. For an investor paying 30% taxes on income, EVN nets an 8.43% taxable equivalent yield. Of course it is meant for taxable accounts, not retirement accounts such as IRAs/401(k)s. Looking forward, EVN is an attractive investment for the following reasons: Interest rates are expected to be on hold or possibly drop by the end of the year. Produces an 8-9% taxable equivalent yield with higher credit quality bonds. Currently pays a stable monthly distribution of $0.0513, yielding 5.9% annually. Goes ex-dividend 4/14. Utilizes a total leverage ratio of 40% to enhance yield. Active management outperforms peers in the sector. Full disclosure, I own this closed end fund and reinvest the dividends on a monthly basis to build a tax efficient income vehicle, free from federal taxes. Assuming I pay around 30% taxes on AGI, the tax equivalent yield is higher than many of my other CEFs, such as Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund ( UTF ) paying 7.1%, or Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund ( RNP ) at 8.2%, one of my favorite tax efficient funds, Eaton Vance Tax Advantaged Dividend Income Fund ( EVT ) which yields 7.95%. Eaton Vance Is a Trusted Sponsor Eaton Vance is owned by Morgan Stanley and provides advanced investing and wealth management solutions to financial advisors and high-net-worth individuals. It has a long history of providing quality closed end funds, with long histories of outperformance. I last covered some of my favorite funds in the article “ Top 10 Income Funds from Eaton Vance (November Update). ” EVN—Investment Grade Bonds, Fed...
Honeywell, Vertiv, and One Stop Systems each target a different layer of the edge AI buildout, from industrial infrastructure to thermal management to defense-grade computing.
Honeywell, Vertiv, and One Stop Systems each target a different layer of the edge AI buildout, from industrial infrastructure to thermal management to defense-grade computing.
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images AMC Networks ( AMCX ) was the first stock I covered on Seeking Alpha, when I started with a Buy rating in October 2024. I saw a deleveraging play and classic cigar butt situation where a company with bad business economics had more runway than the market was pricing in. Namely, that despite the macro headwinds facing cable companies, AMCX was still generati...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images AMC Networks ( AMCX ) was the first stock I covered on Seeking Alpha, when I started with a Buy rating in October 2024. I saw a deleveraging play and classic cigar butt situation where a company with bad business economics had more runway than the market was pricing in. Namely, that despite the macro headwinds facing cable companies, AMCX was still generating a lot of free cash flow and would milk profits from its cable business for longer than the market was expecting. Then in May 2025, despite the stock price decreasing, I lowered AMCX to a Hold rating due in large part to a lack of confidence in management. In particular, I saw insider selling by the Dolan family at a level where I thought AMCX was already too low. Since that second article, AMCX is basically flat, up just 1% at the time of writing. The stock has traded roughly flat since my coverage began, and for that reason I've actually used cash-secured puts and covered calls with AMCX more than with any other stock, aiming to capitalize on generous premiums for AMCX options while the stock trades more or less evenly. But after taking another look at AMCX, I think the fundamentals are more promising than when I last covered the company. Revenue declines are leveling out, and the transition to streaming is going well. And I still just like the stock; it's a straightforward deleveraging play with enough free cash flow to use for intuitive discounted cash flow models. Based on this better-than-expected performance, I'm upgrading AMCX to a Buy. Financials Revenue in 2025 decreased 4.5% compared to 2024, which had decreased 10.7% from 2023. Those revenue numbers were $2.3 billion, $2.4 billion, and $2.7 billion, respectively. Streaming subscribers held steady YoY at 10.4 million, but revenues from streaming services increased to $677.0 million from $603.0 million, a 12% gain. I would love to see subscriber growth, but I'll take a flat line here, especially in the context o...
The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) closed in the green this week as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East conflict along with President Donald Trump’s address to the nation. For the week, Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) and Dow ( DJI ) rose 5% and 2.8%, respectively. Wall Street had a slew of upgrades and downgrades from analysts. Here are some of the major calls for the week: UnitedHealth Group up...
The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) closed in the green this week as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East conflict along with President Donald Trump’s address to the nation. For the week, Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) and Dow ( DJI ) rose 5% and 2.8%, respectively. Wall Street had a slew of upgrades and downgrades from analysts. Here are some of the major calls for the week: UnitedHealth Group upgraded on potential earnings upside UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) was upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform by Raymond James, citing a potential earnings upside to the company’s earnings estimates over the coming years. Analyst John Ransom set a new $330 PT on the stock, projecting UNH’s EPS estimates for 2027 and 2028 to exceed consensus by 7.5% and 8%, respectively. “We see the potential upside to earnings estimates over the next few years from 1) announced and potential AI initiatives to lower G&A/revenue and 2) margin improvement in Optum Health from better risk margins, lower G&A, and higher FFS margins,” Ransom said. Akamai downgraded to Neutral at Baird Akamai Technologies ( AKAM ) was downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Baird, as the investment firm said the risk-reward in the stock has become “more balanced.” “AKAM has outperformed significantly YTD (+33% vs. S&P 500 -4%, IGV -25%), rallying 71% above 52-week lows (recently made 52-week highs), driven by optimism around compute upside and AI/agentic traffic tailwinds,” analyst William Power wrote in a note to clients. “While those could provide long-term tailwinds, we don't expect significant near- term agentic uplift. In addition, seasonal factors could limit Q1 upside (in constant-currency), particularly for its key CIS segment. While positive on the long-term CIS opportunity, we now view risk/reward as more balanced at 17.4x EPS and 23x FCF,” he added. Benchmark starts coverage on Snowflake with Buy rating Benchmark started coverage on Snowflake ( SNOW ) with a Buy rating and a $190 price target. “We beli...
georgeclerk/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street ended the holiday-shortened week higher, as investors balanced a stronger-than-expected March jobs report with rising geopolitical tensions that pushed oil prices sharply higher. State Street Financial Sel Sec SPDR ETF ( XLF ) added 3.60% during the week, against the broader S&P 500's ( SP500 ) 3.36% jump. Among the megacap financial stocks, HSBC Holding...
georgeclerk/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street ended the holiday-shortened week higher, as investors balanced a stronger-than-expected March jobs report with rising geopolitical tensions that pushed oil prices sharply higher. State Street Financial Sel Sec SPDR ETF ( XLF ) added 3.60% during the week, against the broader S&P 500's ( SP500 ) 3.36% jump. Among the megacap financial stocks, HSBC Holdings ( HSBC ) led the weekly gainers for the second straight week , adding 6.00% week-over-week to close at $84.41. Goldman Sachs ( GS ) (+4.91% W/W to $863.04), Citigroup ( C ) (+2.53% W/W to $115.25), Bank of America ( BAC ) (+2.36% W/W to $49.38), and Wells Fargo ( WFC ) (+2.00% W/W to $80.60) followed. U.S. bank stocks climbed again this week, with analysts predicting the sector will report strong quarterly earnings despite macroeconomic headwinds. Piper Sandler analysts said in a research note that they expect the industry to report solid loan growth and capital markets and investment banking performance. Additionally, banks are expected to have solid credit quality and capital to deploy, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. For the losers, Visa ( V ) (-1.55% W/W to $300.80) and Mastercard ( MA ) (-1.46% W/W to $493.44) led the pack. Payments processing and financial brokerage stocks are said to have faced a sharp sell-off in 2026 on the back of the so-called AI scare trade . "A new beginning could materialize in the 2H26/2027 if investors believe once again that the stability in revenue growth, and thus EPS growth, for the space is dependable," said Loop Capital in a research note. Rocket Companies ( RKT ) was among the notable largecap gainers of the week, adding 7.24% from the prior week to close at $14.96. Recently, the stock was initiated with a Market Perform rating at Citizens. Ironically, RKT was featured among the most oversold financial stocks amid the Middle East disruptions, based on momentum indicators. Crypto stocks led the largecap losers, with Circ...
I’ve spent months in the lab testing the latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture. By “lab,” I mean cozied up on my couch each night, playing my Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch 2 on a huge, virtual screen that only I can see through these glasses. Using AR glasses as a portable display for your handhelds (and other USB-C devices, like phones, tablets, and laptops) is nothing new. However, the latest ...
I’ve spent months in the lab testing the latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture. By “lab,” I mean cozied up on my couch each night, playing my Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch 2 on a huge, virtual screen that only I can see through these glasses. Using AR glasses as a portable display for your handhelds (and other USB-C devices, like phones, tablets, and laptops) is nothing new. However, the latest versions have one must-have feature in common: three degrees of freedom, or 3DoF, which lets you anchor the screen anywhere you’d like, as opposed to having it nauseatingly wiggle with every head movement. This won’t make AR glasses worth their $400-plus costs for most gamers. But this makes them more useful if you travel a lot, or if you want a more ergonomic handheld setup. I tested three popular models — Xreal’s $449 1S , its $649 One Pro , and Viture’s $549 Beast — and there is no best pair that everyone should buy. Each does a few things well and a few things not so well, which leaves me no other choice than to list out the ingredients that would make for one perfect pair of AR glasses for gaming. The comfort, sound quality, and ease of use of Xreal’s glasses All of these AR glasses are heavier and thicker than regular glasses, but Xreal’s 1S glasses are the lightest model of the bunch. On my kitchen scale, they weigh 85 grams (for comparison, the One Pro glasses weigh 91 grams, while the Viture Beast glasses are 96 grams). A small thing that’s actually a big deal is that they (as well as the One Pro) have great weight distribution and thinner temple arms than Viture’s Beast, which helps me feel less strain on my ears. It’s great that Xreal’s most affordable AR glasses are just as comfortable as its most expensive pair. The 1S and One Pro glasses deliver better-sounding audio through their temple arms than Viture’s latest glasses. Xreal’s audio is tuned by Bose, and the glasses have balanced audio with surprisingly good low-end performance. Viture’s is tuned by Harman,...