Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Invesco Van Kampen Municipal Trust (Symbol: VKQ) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.0628, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of VKQ's recent stock price of $9.79, this dividend work
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Invesco Van Kampen Municipal Trust (Symbol: VKQ) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.0628, payable on 4/30/26. As a percentage of VKQ's recent stock price of $9.79, this dividend work
Will artificial intelligence save us or destroy us? According to a growing band of thriller scriptwriters, we should be very afraid indeed Maybe the “H” in Line Of Duty will turn out to stand for “hard drive”? After all, AI has become TV’s go-to villain, as proven once again in last week’s penultimate episode of BBC stablemate The Capture. Sinister puppet-master Simon was unmasked at long last and...
Will artificial intelligence save us or destroy us? According to a growing band of thriller scriptwriters, we should be very afraid indeed Maybe the “H” in Line Of Duty will turn out to stand for “hard drive”? After all, AI has become TV’s go-to villain, as proven once again in last week’s penultimate episode of BBC stablemate The Capture. Sinister puppet-master Simon was unmasked at long last and – spoiler – he wasn’t a person. “Wait, Simon’s a computer?” asked a baffled agent. “He’s a bit more than that,” replied a smug army bigwig. “We’re using AI to support, map, execute and command ops. Simon factors in more risks and variables than you lot on the ground are capable of knowing. Tell him your objective and he’ll calculate your mission and recalibrate it for you in real time. The stats don’t lie. Simon saves lives.” Continue reading...
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) stock took its investors on a rollercoaster ride this week, surging Tuesday morning amid rumors of a collaboration between artificial intelligence giant Anthropic and cybersecurity companies such as Palo Alto -- then crashing yesterday on worries these rumors may prove false. Palo Alto continues to slide in Friday morning trading, down 7.1% as of 10 a.m. ET. Image...
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) stock took its investors on a rollercoaster ride this week, surging Tuesday morning amid rumors of a collaboration between artificial intelligence giant Anthropic and cybersecurity companies such as Palo Alto -- then crashing yesterday on worries these rumors may prove false. Palo Alto continues to slide in Friday morning trading, down 7.1% as of 10 a.m. ET. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
MELI balances rapid ecosystem expansion with rising costs, as heavy investment drives growth but pressures margins and tempers near-term stock momentum.
MELI balances rapid ecosystem expansion with rising costs, as heavy investment drives growth but pressures margins and tempers near-term stock momentum.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (Symbol: CHI) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.095, payable on 4/21/26. As a percentage of CHI's recent stock price of $11.71, thi
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (Symbol: CHI) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.095, payable on 4/21/26. As a percentage of CHI's recent stock price of $11.71, thi
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/13/26, PIMCO Access Income Fund (Symbol: PAXS) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.1494, payable on 5/1/26. As a percentage of PAXS's recent stock price of $14.56, this dividend works out to
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/13/26, PIMCO Access Income Fund (Symbol: PAXS) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.1494, payable on 5/1/26. As a percentage of PAXS's recent stock price of $14.56, this dividend works out to
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (Symbol: EVF) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.033, payable on 4/24/26. As a percentage of EVF's recent stock price of $5.01, this dividend works ou
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 4/14/26, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (Symbol: EVF) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.033, payable on 4/24/26. As a percentage of EVF's recent stock price of $5.01, this dividend works ou
Cotton price action is up 8 to 30 points so far on Thursday. Futures closed out the Thursday rally with contracts up 80 to 159 points across most contracts. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index was $0.325 lower at $98.600. Crude oil was back up...
Cotton price action is up 8 to 30 points so far on Thursday. Futures closed out the Thursday rally with contracts up 80 to 159 points across most contracts. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index was $0.325 lower at $98.600. Crude oil was back up...
Corn prices are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent losses on Friday morning as traders look to round out the week. Futures saw losses on Thursday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 3 ¼ cents. Open interest was down 12,902 contracts on Thursday, mainly in the May, dropping 41,575...
Corn prices are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent losses on Friday morning as traders look to round out the week. Futures saw losses on Thursday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 3 ¼ cents. Open interest was down 12,902 contracts on Thursday, mainly in the May, dropping 41,575...
The spike in oil prices has reverberated across the economy as all parties pass costs down to consumers. To that end, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced a fuel surcharge on many of its deliveries. Admittedly, that type of charge is not unique to Amazon. Nonetheless, such a price increase can lead to lower sales, which could filter down to Amazon's top and bottom lines. Knowing that, should Amazon inv...
The spike in oil prices has reverberated across the economy as all parties pass costs down to consumers. To that end, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced a fuel surcharge on many of its deliveries. Admittedly, that type of charge is not unique to Amazon. Nonetheless, such a price increase can lead to lower sales, which could filter down to Amazon's top and bottom lines. Knowing that, should Amazon investors worry or stick to their investment theses? Image source: The Motley Fool. Continue reading
Electric utilities used to be known as "widows and orphans" stocks because they were considered safe and paid large dividends. Today, however, they are increasingly looking like growth stocks due to the world's push toward electrification. While the utility sector will likely never rival the growth of the technology sector, utilities aren't the boring stocks of old, either. Here's why Vanguard Uti...
Electric utilities used to be known as "widows and orphans" stocks because they were considered safe and paid large dividends. Today, however, they are increasingly looking like growth stocks due to the world's push toward electrification. While the utility sector will likely never rival the growth of the technology sector, utilities aren't the boring stocks of old, either. Here's why Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEMKT: VPU) could provide you with shockingly attractive returns. Regulated utilities are granted monopolies in the regions they serve. In exchange, they have to submit to material government oversight of the rates they charge and the capital investments they make. Essentially, regulators try to strike a balance between reliability, cost, and investor returns. Traditionally, that has meant slow, steady growth for utilities. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif speaks during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on Sept. 26, 2025 in New York City. Taylor Hill | Getty Images Delegates from the U.S. and Iran are set to enter talks in Pakistan on Saturday, as major disagreements threaten to undermine the fragile two-week ceasefire. Already, Tehran has accused Israel ...
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif speaks during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on Sept. 26, 2025 in New York City. Taylor Hill | Getty Images Delegates from the U.S. and Iran are set to enter talks in Pakistan on Saturday, as major disagreements threaten to undermine the fragile two-week ceasefire. Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire and put negotiations at risk, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing over 300 people there on Wednesday. Though Lebanon was mentioned in the original ceasefire framework drafted by Pakistan, the U.S. and Israel maintain it was not included in the deal. This key difference of opinion threatens to torpedo negotiations. Peace in Lebanon is not clearly included in the U.S. 15-point plan, but it is explicitly referenced in Iran's 10-point plan. But Lebanon is not the only sticking point between the two sides. Differences also remain in who will control the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the future of Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities. War in Lebanon continues Announcing the ceasefire on Wednesday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X that fighting would pause across the region – including Lebanon. Israel was quick to challenge his assertion, insisting that the reprieve would not include its northern neighbor, proceeding to carry out its heaviest bombardment of the country in decades on Wednesday. Iran responded by warning against further attacks, writing on X that its allies form an 'inseparable' part of the ceasefire, and that violations carry 'explicit costs and STRONG' responses. "The Israeli government is not keen to see any rapprochement between the United States and Iran, and the war in Lebanon is one of the main cards that Netanyahu has in destabilizing any peace efforts," Maziyar Ghiabi, director of Persian studies at the University of Exeter, told CNBC's Squawk Box Europe on Friday. In an a...