Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. On Thursday, Biodesix's , Jack W. Schuler, made a $903,561 purchase of BDSX, buying 82,465 shares at a cost of $10.96 a piece. Biodesix Inc is trading down about 8% on the day Monday. Before this latest buy, Schuler bought BDSX on 4 other occasions during the past year, for a total investment of $3.93M at an average of $0.47 per share. And also on Thursday, Chief Executive Officer Geert R. Kersten purchased $200,001 worth of CEL-SCI, purchasing 38,023 shares at a cost of $5.26 each. Before this latest buy, Kersten bought CVM on 2 other occasions during the past twelve months, for a total cost of $249,998 at an average of $6.65 per share. CEL-SCI is trading up about 4.6% on the day Monday. So far Kersten is in the green, up about 28.3% on their purchase based on today's trading high of $6.75. VIDEO: Monday 1/26 Insider Buying Report: BDSX, CVM The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

In trading on Monday, shares of Rithm Capital Corp's Reset Rate Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (Symbol: RITM.PRD) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.75), with shares changing hands as low as $25.00 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 8.00% in the "Real Estate" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As of last close, RITM.PRD was trading at a 0.16% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average discount of 13.30% in the "Real Estate" category. Below is a dividend history chart for RITM.PRD, showing historical dividend payments on Rithm Capital Corp's Reset Rate Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock: In Monday trading, Rithm Capital Corp's Reset Rate Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (Symbol: RITM.PRD) is currently trading flat on the day, while the common shares (Symbol: RITM) are up about 0.8%. Click here to find out the 50 highest yielding preferreds » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

The Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 140,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 51,000. Shares of PNQI were up about 1.1% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Monday were Apple, trading up about 1% with over 13.5 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Alphabet, up about 0.7% on volume of over 10.7 million shares. Beyond is the component faring the best Monday, higher by about 9.7% on the day, while Gitlab is lagging other components of the Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF, trading lower by about 1.6%. VIDEO: Monday's ETF with Unusual Volume: PNQI The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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In trading on Monday, the Global X Copper Miners ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Northern Dynasty Minerals, up about 20.4% and shares of Taseko Mines, up about 4.4% on the day. And underperforming other ETFs today is the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF, off about 2.2% in Monday afternoon trading. Among components of that ETF with the weakest showing on Monday were shares of Ramaco Resources, lower by about 19.9%, and shares of United States Antimony, lower by about 12.6% on the day. VIDEO: Monday's ETF Movers: COPX, XME The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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Key Points IWO tracks small-cap U.S. growth stocks, while VONG focuses on large-cap growth names with a heavy tech tilt. VONG is far larger, while IWO offers much broader diversification across more holdings These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) aim to capture U.S. growth stocks, but their approaches diverge sharply: VONG tracks large, established names from the Russell 1000 Growth Index, whereas IWO follows the Russell 2000 Growth Index, focusing on smaller, faster-growing firms. This comparison explores their costs, performance, risk, and underlying holdings to help investors weigh which may fit their portfolio goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VONG IWO Issuer Vanguard IShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.24% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 12.6% 15.21% Dividend yield 0.55% 0.52% Beta 1.15 1.13 AUM $37.5 billion $14.1 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IWO comes with a higher expense ratio, making VONG the more affordable choice for cost-conscious investors. However, both funds currently offer the same dividend yield, so the main difference lies in ongoing fees rather than income payout. Performance & risk comparison Metric VONG IWO Max drawdown (5 y) -32.72% -42.02% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,878 $1,098 What's inside Based on the Russell 2000, IWO tracks small-cap growth stocks, splitting its 1,102 holdings with a balanced approach, having even sector allocation across the healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors. Its top three positions are Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO), and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS), with no stock accounting forup more than 2% of total assets. The fund has consistently focused on small-cap s...

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Here's what your income might look like. Some people will tell you it takes a few million dollars to retire comfortably. But that's not necessarily the case. There are plenty of people who manage to do just fine with a few hundred thousand dollars saved. And on the flipside, it's possible to retire with several million dollars and find yourself scrambling to cover your bills. Last year, year, Vanguard reported that the median retirement plan balance among Americans 65 and over was $95,425. So if you're looking at retiring with $500,000 in your IRA or 401(k), you may be looking at roughly five times the amount of savings as some of your peers. But is $500,000 enough for a comfortable retirement? Let's find out. How much annual income can a $500,000 nest egg provide? To see what sort of annual paycheck a $500,000 IRA or 401(k) plan might provide, we need to land on a reasonable withdrawal rate. Financial experts have long sworn by the 4% rule, so it may be a good benchmark to use here. If we apply a 4% withdrawal rate to $500,000, we get an annual income of $20,000, not accounting for inflation-related adjustments. But chances are, you'll have at least some Social Security on top of that. The Social Security Administration puts the average monthly retirement benefit today at $2,071. So that's roughly another $25,000 on top of $20,000 from savings for a total annual income of about $45,000. Whether that's enough for you depends on you and you alone. A $45,000 income could potentially support a frugal lifestyle. But it may not support a lifestyle where you hang onto a 3,000-square-foot home in an area with expensive property taxes. So you'll need to be honest with yourself about your spending needs. How to make up for a smaller nest egg Although a $500,000 nest egg isn't small compared to what some people have saved, it may not buy you the retirement you want. In that case, it pays to try to boost your senior income. You can so by: Delaying your Social Security benefits...

Key Points IWO can be volatile because it holds over 1,000 small-cap growth stocks. VUG is heavily reliant upon the tech sector. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) aim to capture U.S. growth stocks, but VUG does so through a large-cap lens, while IWO targets small-cap stocks. This comparison explores their differences across cost, performance, risk, and portfolio construction, helping investors weigh which approach best aligns with their risk tolerance and growth preferences. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VUG IWO Issuer Vanguard IShares Expense ratio 0.04% 0.24% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 13.9% 15.21% Dividend yield 0.42% 0.52% Beta 1.2 1.13 AUM $352.38 billion $14.15 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IWO has a higher expense ratio, but its higher dividend yield and return within the last 12 months may make the expenses more feasible for investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric VUG IWO Max drawdown (5 y) -35.61% -42.02% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,849 $1,098 What's inside Based on the Russell 2000, IWO tracks small-cap growth stocks, splitting its 1,102 holdings with a balanced approach, having even sector allocation across the healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors. Its top three positions are Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO), and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS), with no stock accounting forup more than 2% of total assets. The fund has consistently focused on small-cap stocks for over 25 years. VUG is concentrated in large-cap names, with the technology sector making up half of total assets. The only three companies that hold more than 10% weight in the fund are NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Micr...

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Black Hills today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.703 per share, an increase of $0.027 per share over last quarter's dividend. Common shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 17, 2026, will receive $0.703 per share, payable March 1, 2026. The new annualized rate represents 56 consecutive years of annual dividend increases and is the second-longest track record in the electric and natural gas utility industry. This dividend announcement marks 84 consecutive years that Black Hills has paid annual dividends, starting in February 1942 when its predecessor company, Black Hills Power & Light Company, was newly incorporated. Franco-Nevada is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has raised its quarterly dividend and declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.44 per share payable on March 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 12, 2026. This increased quarterly dividend is intended to be applied to all four quarters for the full 2026 fiscal year. This is an approximate 16% increase from the previous US$0.38 per share quarterly dividend and marks the 19th consecutive annual increase for Franco-Nevada shareholders. Canadian investors in Franco-Nevada's IPO in December 2007 are now receiving an effective 16.1% yield on their cost base. NRG Energy today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.475 per share, or $1.90 per share on an annualized basis. This dividend represents an 8% increase from the prior year, in line with the Company's previously announced annual dividend growth rate target of 7-9% per share. The dividend is payable on February 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 2, 2026. Papa John's International today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend is payable February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2026. ...

Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty Images Today, I am putting Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. ( VRDN ) in the spotlight for the first time since my article on this promising biopharma concern in early June of last year. The stock has experienced a nice rally since then. The last piece about Viridian on Seeking Alpha noted the company had an eventful 2026 ahead of it. Therefore, it felt like it was a good time to circle back on Viridian. An updated analysis follows better. VRDN Stock Chart (Seeking Alpha) Company Overview Massachusetts-headquartered Viridian Therapeutics core focus is developing treatments for active and chronic thyroid eye disease, or TED. Just under 200,000 individuals in the United States are afflicted by these two conditions. The stock currently trades at just under $33.00 a share and sports an approximate market capitalization of just north of $3 billion. Pipeline Development The company is moving two primary candidates through its pipeline. Actually, these are two different versions of the same base molecule. Both are targeting active and chronic TED. The molecule in question is called veligrotug. This is a monoclonal antibody that is targeting insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor. A biologic license application for Veligrotug was accepted by the FDA in late December for priority review. The application's PDUFA date is June 30 , 2026 . June 2025 Company Presentation Tepezza from Amgen ( AMGN ), which was approved in 2020, is the current standard of care for active and chronic TED. Tepezza is nearing a $2 billion annual run rate; it should be noted. Based on study results, veligrotug showed superiority to Tepezza in some key traits, including significantly shorter infusion times. It should be noted that Viridian is already working on an improved version of veligrotug dubbed VRDN-003. The first data from two Phase 3 studies from the subcutaneously delivered VRDN-003 should be out in the first quarter of this year. Results from the other study should hit...

Key Points IWM holds nearly 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks and skews toward the financial and industrial sectors, while QQQ is heavily tech-focused. IWM's expense ratio is similar to QQQ's, but IWM's dividend yield is more than twice as high. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) are staples for U.S. equity exposure, but they serve distinct roles. QQQ tracks the NASDAQ-100, which is dominated by large technology companies, while IWM tracks the Russell 2000, a broad index of small-cap U.S. stocks. This comparison looks at their costs, returns, risk profiles, portfolio composition, and other key traits to help investors decide which may better fit their goals. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric QQQ IWM Issuer Invesco IShares Expense ratio 0.2% 0.19% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 17.16% 16% Dividend yield 0.45% 0.96% AUM $406.2 billion $78.41 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months as of Jan. 22, 2026. Both IWM and QQQ have similar expense ratios and returns within the past 12 months, while IWM’s dividend yield is substantially higher. Performance & risk comparison Metric QQQ IWM Max drawdown (5 y) (35.12%) (31.91%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,892 $1,256 What's inside Designed to track the Russell 2000, IWM holds 1956 small-cap U.S. stocks, making it one of the broadest diversification plays among domestic equity ETFs. Its largest sector weights are financials, industrials, and healthcare. Top holdings include Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO), and Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL). No stock in the fund carries more than a 1% weight, providing a balanced approach to small-cap stocks. QQQ, in contrast, is highly concentrated in technology with its top holdings including NVIDI...

Following another CFO change, analysts are worried about a pattern of leadership turnover at the company, as well as the judgment of those who selected the previous CFO.

Saudi Aramco Dismisses Oil Glut Narrative As "Seriously Exaggerated" Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, Forecasts of a massive oil glut are seriously exaggerated as demand keeps rising and global stocks are below the five-year average, according to Saudi Aramco’s chief executive officer, Amin Nasser. “Oil glut predictions are seriously exaggerated,” Nasser said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week as carried by Reuters . Global oil stocks are low, while the amassed barrels in floating storage on tankers are mostly sanctioned supplies, the CEO of the world’s biggest oil firm and top crude exporter said. Moreover, spare capacity has dwindled over the past year, also limiting potential efforts to boost output in case of major supply disruptions, according to Nasser. “It (spare capacity) is ‌at 2.5% and we need a minimum of 3%. If OPEC+ further unwinds cuts, spare capacity will ‌fall even further and we will need to watch this very carefully,” Aramco’s top executive said. The market is oversupplied , analysts say, as reflected in only brief spikes in oil prices in recent weeks driven the geopolitical developments. Most investment banks and the EIA forecast that average oil prices will be below $60 per barrel in 2026 due to an emerging and persistent market oversupply, especially during the first half of the year. But OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, insists that the market would be balanced as demand growth is robust and will remain such in 2027, too. The International Energy Agency (IEA) this week raised its oil demand growth estimate and expects growth at 930,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, up by 70,000 bpd from last month’s assessment. The upgrade reflects a recovery in feedstock demand in the petrochemicals industry, on top of expectations of normalized economic conditions after the unpredictable and chaotic tariff policy of the Trump Administration last year. But the market continues to be oversupplied, the Paris-...

Key Points NZAV restricts holdings to companies that meet certain eco-friendly criteria. EEM offers broader emerging market diversification and a slightly higher dividend yield. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › This comparison examines how the climate-conscious approach of the SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) compares with the emerging market focus of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:EEM). Investors weighing cost, risk, and sector exposure may find meaningful differences between these two broad equity ETFs. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric NZAC EEM Issuer SPDR IShares Expense ratio 0.12% 0.72% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 16% 38.76% Dividend yield 1.9% 2.06% Beta 1.54 0.63 AUM $181.27 million $25.1 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. NZAC has a considerably lower expense ratio, but EEM’s higher dividend yield and return over the last 12 months may be more appealing for income-focused investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric NZAC EEM Max drawdown (five years) (28.29%) (39.82%) Growth of $1,000 over five years $1,466 $1,050 What's inside EEM focuses exclusively on emerging markets, with 1,241 different stocks in its total holdings. Throughout its 22-year existence, the fund has historically tilted heavily towards the tech sector. Its largest positions are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.TW), ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML), and Samsung (005930.KS). NZAC targets companies that meet climate-aligned criteria, providing investors with exposure to efforts to reduce climate risks. It holds 729 stocks, with the technology sector leading the charge. Top positions include Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The fund has been in operation for over 11 years and incorporates an ESG screen as a key feature, which helps evalua...

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Key Points FSTA charges a much lower expense ratio and holds nearly twice as many stocks as IYK. IYK has a slightly higher one-year return and dividend yield, but FSTA has shown stronger growth within the last five years. Both ETFs focus on consumer staples, but FSTA leans more heavily into the sector with minimal exposure elsewhere. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › This comparison looks at two U.S. consumer staples sector ETFs: Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) and iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:IYK). Both aim to provide exposure to consumer staples, but they differ in cost, holdings concentration, and sector purity, which may appeal to different types of investors. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IYK FSTA Issuer IShares Fidelity Expense ratio 0.38% 0.08% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 8.52% 7.13% Dividend yield 2.61% 2.19% Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The one-year return represents total return over the trailing twelve months. FSTA has a lower expense ratio, while IYK has a slight edge in dividend yield and one-year return. Performance & risk comparison Metric IYK FSTA Max drawdown (5 y) (15.04%) (16.59%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,171 $1,315 What's inside Currently holding 97 stocks in its portfolio, FSTA was designed to focus on consumer staple companies across the entire U.S. market, having essentially its entire sector allocation dedicated to that industry. Top positions include Costco (NASDAQ:COST), Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG). Walmart and Costco carry more weight than the others, as the two companies combined make up over 25% of the ETF’s weight. IYK is another ETF that focuses on the consumer sector but also allocates 10% of its holdings to healthcare. The 25-year-old fund is more concentrated than FSTA, holding just 58 stocks and leaning heavily on Procter & Gamble, Coca-cola(NYSE:KO), and ...

Key Points EEM carries a much higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield than IXUS. IXUS has significantly outperformed EEM in return over the last five years. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:IXUS) offer exposure to non-U.S. equities, but IXUS spans across developed and emerging markets worldwide, while EEM is dedicated solely to large and mid-cap stocks in emerging markets. This comparison examines how each ETF stacks up across cost, performance, risk, portfolio makeup, and trading characteristics. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IXUS EEM Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.72% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026 31.64% 38.76% Dividend yield 3.07% 2.06% Beta 0.75 0.62 AUM $54.25 billion $25.1 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IXUS is more affordable, with a lower expense ratio, and offers a higher dividend yield, which may appeal to cost-conscious investors seeking income. Performance & risk comparison Metric IXUS EEM Max drawdown (5 y) -30.05% -39.82% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,272 $1,050 What's inside EEM focuses exclusively on emerging markets, with 1,241 different stocks in its total holdings. Throughout its 22-year existence, the fund has historically tilted heavily towards the tech sector. Its largest positions are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.TW), ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML), and Samsung (005930.KS). IXUS, by contrast, casts a wider net across 4,215 holdings from both developed and emerging non-U.S. markets, and its strongest sector allocation is towards financial services. The top three holdings are exactly the same as EEM’s, but with less weight in each of the three, as TSMC holds approximately 3% of IXUS, while the company makes up about 12% of the emergin...

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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Oracle (ORCL, Financials) is expanding beyond its traditional enterprise focus through partial ownership in TikTok's U.S. operations, a move analysts say could reshape its growth profile. According to Seeking Alpha analyst Gary Alexander, the investment represents Oracle's first real foray into a consumer business. The partnership gives Oracle access to a digital platform that is growing quickly and adds to its existing cloud and data analytics skills. Oracle and ByteDance (BDNCE) are backing TikTok's U.S. venture, which boosts Oracle's position in consumer data infrastructure and content delivery. As competition in enterprise cloud services heats up, Oracle is working to diversify its sources of income. This plan fits in with that goal. Investors liked the news, as Oracle shares rose by over 4% on Monday. Analysts think that Oracle's next quarterly report will give more information on the structure and financial impact of the TikTok business.

李家超：港府會強化當家人意識 冀議員反映民意同時勿隨波逐流 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】港澳辦主任夏寶龍說行政主導是特區體制重要原則，行政長官李家超說會強化當家人意識，期望立法會議員反映民意時，亦要為市民提供正確資訊。 李家超：「特區政府會強化當家人意識，切實擔負起治理香港第一責任人的角色，香港各界也要自覺鞏固及完善行政主導。香港回歸以來各種干擾、阻撓、破壞行政主導的慘痛教訓提醒我們，要珍惜來之不易的大好局面。第八屆立法會任重道遠，我期望議員發揮治理者努力，反映民意過程中不是隨波逐流，而是帶領市民，為他們提供正確資訊及事實，過濾錯誤信息，為香港整體利益貢獻力量。」