In trading on Thursday, shares of the iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (Symbol: REZ) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $84.18, changing hands as high as $84.90 per share. iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate shares are currently trading
In trading on Thursday, shares of the iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (Symbol: REZ) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $84.18, changing hands as high as $84.90 per share. iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate shares are currently trading
Jagoush/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis My last article on Oracle Corporation ( ORCL ) in December 2025 was an Earnings preview where I argued that investors should focus on management’s clarity on AI infrastructure funding, any clarity on the ability of the company to fulfil its debt obligations, and the company’s guidance on margins. I had a Hold rating on the stock. Since the article ...
Jagoush/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis My last article on Oracle Corporation ( ORCL ) in December 2025 was an Earnings preview where I argued that investors should focus on management’s clarity on AI infrastructure funding, any clarity on the ability of the company to fulfil its debt obligations, and the company’s guidance on margins. I had a Hold rating on the stock. Since the article was published, ORCL’s stock has been on a free fall, tumbling 30.13%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500 ( SP500 ), which fell 4.2%. ORCL’s steep decline can be attributed to a combination of factors, including macro headwinds, the so-called “ SaaSpocalypse,” and growing investor concern over the company’s aggressive $45-50 billion financing plan for 2026. ORCL recently reported its Q3 numbers and despite an impressive report and positive management commentary, which focused on assuaging concerns over both its debt obligations and the impact from “ SaaSpocalypse,” the stock has failed to gain traction despite gaining immediately post the earnings release. The question then becomes, are the concerns still real despite the company positing solid numbers? Or has ORCL become attractive at current levels? In this article, I analyze the company’s fiscal Q3 report with an emphasis on the pace at which the company is converting its astounding RPOs into revenues as well as how the company is navigating the concerns surrounding “ Saaspocalypse.” I also deploy an upgraded ensemble valuation model, involving machine learning models, to identify ORCL’s current valuation. A Snapshot of Oracle’s Q3 Results ORCL had a strong quarter, with a comfortable beat on both the top- and bottom-lines. More specifically, Q3 revenues came in at $17.19 billion , up 21.7% y/y and beating analyst estimates by $281.1 million. Non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.79, up 21% y/y and beating analyst estimates by $0.10. Cloud infrastructure saw yet another quarter of strong growth, with revenues up 81% y/y on a ...
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Home plate umpire CB Bucknor looks on during the third inning of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Wednesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, umpire CB Bucknor took a foul ball to the mask ...
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Home plate umpire CB Bucknor looks on during the third inning of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Wednesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, umpire CB Bucknor took a foul ball to the mask and had to be helped off the field. It was the cap to what has been a particularly bad week for one of the most controversial umpires in baseball. It started with perhaps the best example of how MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System can inject drama in baseball. This is the first year for the new robot umpire, which allows hitters, catchers, and pitchers to challenge balls and strikes for the first time. Each team starts a game with two challenges. But they only lose a challenge if it's unsuccessful, so p … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Vertigo3d/iStock via Getty Images Iran War Volatility: Fear Provides Opportunity Extreme fear fueled market volatility amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, as surging energy prices sparked concerns over rising inflation, economic slowdown, and delays in interest rate cuts. The market bounced back on hopes of diplomatic progress only to slide after President Donald Trump indicate...
Vertigo3d/iStock via Getty Images Iran War Volatility: Fear Provides Opportunity Extreme fear fueled market volatility amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, as surging energy prices sparked concerns over rising inflation, economic slowdown, and delays in interest rate cuts. The market bounced back on hopes of diplomatic progress only to slide after President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. would strike Iran hard in the coming weeks. The Cboe Volatility Index ( VIX ) recently touched highs not seen since the tariff chaos of Liberation Day about a year ago, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are both down in the past month after beginning the year trading sideways over AI disruption and stretched big tech valuations. Buy Low Sell High CNN Panic selling during market downturns can lead to financial setbacks. Markets have historically rebounded after geopolitical shocks dating back to Pearl Harbor. Stocks often experience short-term volatility following major geopolitical developments, but tend to recover over time, with median S&P 500 returns turning positive within 3 to 12 months after such events. Seeking Alpha In previous market rebounds, stocks with strong fundamentals have tended to recover the fastest. Following five market pullbacks of at least 15% since 2010, the S&P 500 gained about 50% on average during the subsequent recoveries, while Seeking Alpha’s Top 10 quant-rated stocks surged more than 117%. On Average, Markets Perform Significantly Better After A Pullback Seeking Alpha Tech stocks dipped as the Iran war escalated in a broad selloff, clipping high-quality AI infrastructure and microchip stocks especially hard, despite some blowing the doors off earnings. Moreover, tech sector earnings are expected to surge this year despite concerns over AI-related capex spending and stretched valuations. According to FactSet data , analyst forecasts for the S&P 500 tech sector have steadily improved since the end of last year, with consensus estimates now...
Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and ma...
Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and make decisions for itself. Now, a team of scientists led by Pablo S. Villar, a molecular biologist at Harvard University, for the first time took a close look at octopuses' sex life. It turned out it was just as weird. Love in the dark The deep ocean is a challenging place to find a partner, especially since octopuses are solitary animals that wander the seafloor alone, mating only during highly infrequent encounters. The exact mechanics of their reproduction when they do find each other have long puzzled biologists. We knew that male octopuses don't rely on flashy plumage or complex mating calls and that they use a specialized appendage called the hectocotylus—basically a modified tentacle—to identify females. Read full article Comments
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short sellers remain heavily concentrated in electric utilities, with several electricity producers and multi-utility companies ranking among the most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of end-March. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) and H2O America ( HTO ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. The utilities...
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short sellers remain heavily concentrated in electric utilities, with several electricity producers and multi-utility companies ranking among the most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of end-March. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) and H2O America ( HTO ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. The utilities sector ( XLU ) comprises companies involved in services like electricity, natural gas, and water, among other services. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) was the most shorted stock in the utilities sector, with short interest at 12.92% of its shares outstanding, followed by H2O America ( HTO ) at 12.30%, reflecting elevated bearish positioning in both stocks. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) was rated a Hold by Seeking Alpha Quant ratings. However, Seeking Alpha analysts and Wall Street analysts are bullish and rated OTTR a Buy . Seeking Alpha Quant ratings rated HTO as a Sell. However, Wall Street analysts and Seeking Alpha analysts are bullish and have rated it a Strong Buy and Buy, respectively. At the other end of the spectrum, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ( BIP ) and Sempra ( SRE ) were among the least shorted utilities stocks, with short interest of 0.20% and 1.36%, respectively. The top five most shorted utilities stocks with a market capitalization above $2B (as a percentage of shares outstanding) are Otter Tail ( OTTR ) 12.92% short interest H2O America ( HTO ) 12.30% Oklo ( OKLO ) 12.18% Hawaiian Electric Industries ( HE ) 11.89% Black Hills ( BKH ) 9.26% The five least shorted utilities stocks, with a market capitalization above $2B, are: PG&E Corporation ( PCG ) 1.89% short interest Southwest Gas ( SWX ) 1.77% MGE Energy ( MGEE ) 1.68% Sempra ( SRE ) 1.36% Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ( BIP ) 0.20% More on State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF GUT Is Good, But XLU Is Better XLU: Why It Is A Good Time To Take Profits The Dangers Of The XLU 'Safety Trade' EIX, ETR, NEE ...