Key Points Both SPTM and SCHB deliver nearly identical ultra-low costs and broad U.S. stock market exposure. SCHB holds more companies and manages a much larger asset base. Recent returns and yields are matched, and the funds have shown similar maximum drawdowns over five years, too. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock...
Key Points Both SPTM and SCHB deliver nearly identical ultra-low costs and broad U.S. stock market exposure. SCHB holds more companies and manages a much larger asset base. Recent returns and yields are matched, and the funds have shown similar maximum drawdowns over five years, too. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPTM) and the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB) both aim to mirror the performance of the broad U.S. stock market for a minimal fee, making each a candidate for a core holding in a diversified portfolio. This comparison examines cost, size, sector tilts, historical returns, and key structural details to help clarify which approach may appeal to investors based on their priorities. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPTM SCHB Issuer SPDR Schwab Expense ratio 0.03% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 12.91% 12.80% Dividend yield 1.13% 1.11% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.02 1.05 AUM $12 billion $38 billion Expense ratios for both ETFs are as low as it gets at 0.03%. With dividend yields also nearly identical, neither fund stands out on cost or payout. Investors comparing these two will likely need to focus on other factors, such as size and diversification. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPTM SCHB Max drawdown (5 y) -24.15% -25.40% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,765 $1,700 What's inside SCHB seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Broad Stock Market Index and holds 2,401 stocks, with a portfolio tilt of 33% technology, 13% financial services, and 11% consumer cyclical. Its top holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, and the fund has been operating since 2009 with no notable quirks or overlays. In contrast, SPTM follows the S&P Composite 1500 Index, giving exposure to roughly 1,510 stocks across all market capitalizations. Its top sector allocations are nearly identical to SCHB, and its top three holdings are also Nvidia, Apple, and M...
A row erupted Sunday within Britain’s governing Labour Party after the ambitious mayor of Manchester was prevented from trying to re-enter parliament at a special election in the city in the coming weeks, with critics claiming that Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not want to see a potential rival back in the House of Commons. Andy Burnham, who has been in charge of the Greater Manchester region si...
A row erupted Sunday within Britain’s governing Labour Party after the ambitious mayor of Manchester was prevented from trying to re-enter parliament at a special election in the city in the coming weeks, with critics claiming that Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not want to see a potential rival back in the House of Commons. Andy Burnham, who has been in charge of the Greater Manchester region since 2017, made a request to Labour’s governing committee on Saturday to stand as the party’s candidate in the coming election for the Gorton and Denton constituency, which is expected to take place by the end of February. If he ended up winning that election in a traditionally safe Labour seat, then he would have to stand down from his job as mayor, meaning that there would probably have to be another special election there. Burnham’s mandate ends in May 2028. Advertisement The decision to block Burnham was made by a 10-strong group of Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC), the body behind the party’s election machinery. Labour said the NEC had decided to deny Burnham permission to stand in order to avoid “an unnecessary election” for Manchester mayor, which “would have a substantial and disproportionate impact on party campaign resources”. Advertisement Labour is widely predicted to suffer a drubbing at a raft of elections in May – Britain’s equivalent of the US midterms. If current opinion polls are any guide, then Labour is expected to lose power in Wales for the first time since the legislature was created in 1999, fall way short of reclaiming power in Scotland and get battered in local elections in England. Since winning July 2024’s general election by a landslide, Labour has seen its poll ratings tank, partly because of a series of policy missteps, which have been directly linked to Starmer’s decision-making.
Preto_perola/iStock via Getty Images Sports betting and prediction market volume is expected to boom in the U.S. as two key NFL playoff games coincide with a massive winter storm that has millions of people stuck inside for the day. Winter Storm Fern is a sprawling system that continues to bring heavy snow, sleet, and destructive ice from the Southwest through the Midwest and into the Northeast, a...
Preto_perola/iStock via Getty Images Sports betting and prediction market volume is expected to boom in the U.S. as two key NFL playoff games coincide with a massive winter storm that has millions of people stuck inside for the day. Winter Storm Fern is a sprawling system that continues to bring heavy snow, sleet, and destructive ice from the Southwest through the Midwest and into the Northeast, affecting over 200 million people across more than 30 states. The storm is causing catastrophic ice in parts of the South and thousands of flight cancellations. The life-threatening cold temperatures and harsh travel conditions have led to widespread local event cancellations and general travel advisories. With a large part of the U.S. population housebound, analysts expected viewership of the NFC and AFC championship games on Sunday for Fox ( FOX ) ( FOXA ) and CBS ( PSKY ) to be very high, even after accounting for some power outages in the southern part of the U.S. The increased focus on the NFL games that determine who will play in Super Bowl 60 is also anticipated to boost sports betting volume and prediction market volume. That could mean incremental revenue for DraftKings ( DKNG ), FanDuel ( FLUT ), BetMGM ( MGM ) ( GMVHF ), Caesars Sportsbook ( CZR ), Kalshi ( KALSHI ), and Polymarket ( POLYMARKET ) if the snow effect forecast holds true. Notably, sports betting volume on NFL games is estimated to be up at a high single-date rate this year, despite the explosion of prediction market platforms. More on the sports betting sector Gaming companies make a last-ditch effort to reverse law taxing 'phantom' winnings The New York City casino race: Meet the operators set to launch in the Big Apple Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF Dividend scorecard for Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF
Ирина Мещерякова/iStock via Getty Images Overview Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ( CSQ ) operates as a closed end fund that aims to provide attractive total returns from a blending portfolio of equities and fixed income securities. This blend allows the fund to provide a meaningful level of capital appreciation and a high rate of income generation. When I previously covered CSQ, I issued a bu...
Ирина Мещерякова/iStock via Getty Images Overview Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ( CSQ ) operates as a closed end fund that aims to provide attractive total returns from a blending portfolio of equities and fixed income securities. This blend allows the fund to provide a meaningful level of capital appreciation and a high rate of income generation. When I previously covered CSQ, I issued a buy rating due to the attractive valuation at the time. Since my last coverage, CSQ has released an updated annual report, which prompted me to revisit the fund's performance and value proposition now that we've crossed into the new year. Looking at the performance over the last twelve months, we can see that CSQ's share price has increased by 4.7%. The fund has demonstrated its ability to partially participate in the positive market momentum of the last few quarters. When including all distributions that were paid out to shareholders, the total return jumps up to 12.3% over the same time frame. CSQ now offers investors a starting dividend yield of 7.6% and issues payouts on a monthly basis. After reviewing the recent reporting, the fund has demonstrated its ability to generate earnings that far exceed the distributions being paid. CSQ continues to be an excellent choice for investors seeking income stability and growth over time. Data by YCharts Despite market indices trading to new all-time highs, CSQ's valuation remains extremely attractive. The fund has delivered healthy NAV growth over the last year, but the price to NAV discount has increased since the time of my last coverage. This can be an indication that there's a price disconnect and long-term investors may take advantage of this weakness by accumulating. However, there are some structural flaws within the fund's portfolio strategy that should be acknowledged. For instance, the fund's net investment income has struggled to remain consistent in this higher interest rate environment, which means that CSQ may not offe...
2024 has been the year of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Mega-cap stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom have soared to incredible heights thanks to their exposure to the AI industry. However, the emerging AI sector includes more than just the giant chipmakers; it also includes AI application developers. So, let's dig into one such company, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN), to see why it's a name inv...
2024 has been the year of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Mega-cap stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom have soared to incredible heights thanks to their exposure to the AI industry. However, the emerging AI sector includes more than just the giant chipmakers; it also includes AI application developers. So, let's dig into one such company, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN), to see why it's a name investors need to know ahead of 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks » What does SoundHound AI do? In a nutshell, SoundHound AI is a voice AI company, meaning it develops software that helps humans communicate with AI models. Most people are familiar with how this works. For example, if you've ever asked an Amazon Alexa-enabled device a question, your voice was used to trigger a response from an AI model. However, one thing that sets SoundHound apart is that unlike Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, or other big-tech sponsored devices, SoundHound is a relatively small company focused on just voice AI. That is, SoundHound's AI tools are not linked to specific branded hardware, like an Amazon Echo or Apple iPhone. Instead, SoundHound works with clients to integrate voice-enabled AI features using their own equipment. Accordingly, companies that may be hesitant to share their data and introduce big tech to their operations (and, in turn, their customers) may be more comfortable with a company like SoundHound. What's more, SoundHound is also a leader in the space. It supports 25 languages and can understand many accents within its language library. Finally, the proof is in the pudding. Global brands like Kia, Honda, and Krispy Kreme have adopted SoundHound's technology because of its speed, accuracy, and ability to deliver real-time, humanlike conversation. How are SoundHound AI's financials? Turning to the company's financials, it's important to note that SoundHound is square...
With inflation battering everyone's pocketbooks, $1,000 might not seem like a lot of money anymore. That said, it could still help set the foundations for huge, long-term returns in the stock market if you invest in the right companies at the right time. Let's dig deeper to find out why shares in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) look like excellent picks in 2026 ...
With inflation battering everyone's pocketbooks, $1,000 might not seem like a lot of money anymore. That said, it could still help set the foundations for huge, long-term returns in the stock market if you invest in the right companies at the right time. Let's dig deeper to find out why shares in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) look like excellent picks in 2026 and beyond. It's been over three years since OpenAI's ChatGPT introduced the world to generative artificial intelligence (AI). And since then, many technology companies have added billions (if not trillions) to their market caps , making their stocks less appealing to investors searching for a deal. While Micron has also risen in recent months, its valuation remains very attractive considering how much its memory hardware business stands to win. Micron specializes in creating high-performance memory chips. These are vital for the AI boom because large language models (LLMs) are trained on vast amounts of data, which must be stored on these devices. Reuters reports that the massive demand for computer memory has created shortages, allowing producers to raise prices across their product lines. Continue reading
Rivian and Micron look poised for breakthroughs in 2026. With inflation battering everyone's pocketbooks, $1,000 might not seem like a lot of money anymore. That said, it could still help set the foundations for huge, long-term returns in the stock market if you invest in the right companies at the right time. Let's dig deeper to find out why shares in Rivian Automotive (RIVN 2.27%) and Micron Tec...
Rivian and Micron look poised for breakthroughs in 2026. With inflation battering everyone's pocketbooks, $1,000 might not seem like a lot of money anymore. That said, it could still help set the foundations for huge, long-term returns in the stock market if you invest in the right companies at the right time. Let's dig deeper to find out why shares in Rivian Automotive (RIVN 2.27%) and Micron Technology (MU +0.52%) look like excellent picks in 2026 and beyond. Micron Technology It's been over three years since OpenAI's ChatGPT introduced the world to generative artificial intelligence (AI). And since then, many technology companies have added billions (if not trillions) to their market caps, making their stocks less appealing to investors searching for a deal. While Micron has also risen in recent months, its valuation remains very attractive considering how much its memory hardware business stands to win. Micron specializes in creating high-performance memory chips. These are vital for the AI boom because large language models (LLMs) are trained on vast amounts of data, which must be stored on these devices. Reuters reports that the massive demand for computer memory has created shortages, allowing producers to raise prices across their product lines. Micron seems to be benefiting from the favorable industry dynamics. In its fiscal first quarter (which ended in December), revenue jumped 57% year over year to $13.6 billion, driven by strength in the company's cloud-memory unit, where it serves AI data center clients. Margins remain high with the company reporting $8.4 billion in free cash flow from operations. The most attractive thing about Micron might be its valuation. Despite the stellar growth, shares trade for a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of just 11.5, which is significantly lower than the S&P 500 average of 22. Expand NASDAQ : MU Micron Technology Today's Change ( 0.52 %) $ 2.07 Current Price $ 399.65 Key Data Points Market Cap $450B Day's Rang...
Explore how active management, risk, and diversification set these two tech ETFs apart for investors seeking different strategies. The Roundhill Investments - Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT 0.45%) stands out for its higher recent returns, yield, and active focus on artificial intelligence, while the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT +0.10%) offers lower costs, more holdings, and great...
Explore how active management, risk, and diversification set these two tech ETFs apart for investors seeking different strategies. The Roundhill Investments - Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT 0.45%) stands out for its higher recent returns, yield, and active focus on artificial intelligence, while the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT +0.10%) offers lower costs, more holdings, and greater assets under management. This comparison looks at how the actively managed Roundhill Investments - Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) which targets companies advancing generative artificial intelligence, stacks up against the passively managed Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), a staple for broad technology sector exposure. Both ETFs provide access to major tech names, but differ significantly in cost, diversification, and risk profile. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VGT CHAT Issuer Vanguard Roundhill Investments Expense ratio 0.09% 0.75% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-23) 16.8% 39.4% Dividend yield 0.4% 2.7% Beta 1.29 1.68 AUM $130.7 billion $1.0 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. CHAT charges a considerably higher fee but currently delivers a much larger yield and recent return than VGT, which remains more affordable for long-term holders. Performance & risk comparison Metric VGT CHAT Max drawdown (2 y) (27.23%) (31.35%) What's inside CHAT is built around the theme of generative artificial intelligence, with 52 holdings spanning 85% technology, 9% communication services, and 6% consumer cyclical sectors. Its largest positions include Alphabet (GOOGL 0.73%), NVIDIA (NVDA +1.60%), and Microsoft (MSFT +3.45%), and the fund applies an ESG screen. At 2.7 years old, it is relatively young and actively managed, aiming to capture growth from AI-related innovation. VGT, by contrast, offers a broader technology sector snapshot,...
The son of Iran’s president has called for the internet restrictions in the country to be lifted, saying nothing will be solved by trying to postpone the moment when pictures and video of the protests circulate, which were violently crushed by the regime. With a battle underway at the top of the regime about the political risks of continuing to block Iran from the internet, Yousef Pezeshkian, whos...
The son of Iran’s president has called for the internet restrictions in the country to be lifted, saying nothing will be solved by trying to postpone the moment when pictures and video of the protests circulate, which were violently crushed by the regime. With a battle underway at the top of the regime about the political risks of continuing to block Iran from the internet, Yousef Pezeshkian, whose father, Masoud, was elected in the summer of 2024, said keeping the digital shutdown would create dissatisfaction and widen the gap between the people and the government. “This means those who were not and are not dissatisfied will be added to the list of the dissatisfied,” he wrote in a Telegram post. The release of videos showing the violence of the protests is “something we will have to face sooner or later”, Yousef Pezeshkian added. “Shutting down the internet will not solve anything, we will just postpone the issue.” The sporadic lifting of restrictions is leading to a slow and painful inquest into how many protesters, including children have died. Authorities launched a violent crackdown on protesters under cover of the internet blackout, with rights groups documenting several thousand dead. The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights says the final figure could be as high as 25,000. Thousands more are still being detained. Pictures of many of the dead children are appearing on internet sites inside Iran, while the director of Farabi eye hospital in Tehran, Dr Ghasem Fakhraei, said staff at the specialist ophthalmology centre had operated on over 1,000 patients requiring emergency eye surgery since the protests. Hospital wards were overflowing, he said. View image in fullscreen In this photo obtained by the Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran on 9 January. Photograph: AP Molavi Abdolhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric and outspoken Friday prayer leader in Zahedan, south-east Iran, referred to the violent killing of protesters in January as ...
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世界轉一圈｜英國劍橋大學新方法培育血液幹細胞 有望用於骨髓移植 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】等待適合骨髓移植並非易事，英國劍橋大學首度在實驗室培育類似胚胎的結構，從中生產近似的造血幹細胞等，相信...
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Explore how each ETF's unique market coverage and sector mix could shape your international investing strategy. SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW +0.71%) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX +0.60%) differ meaningfully on cost, market coverage, and sector mix, with SPDW offering lower fees and higher yield, while ACWX brings broader non-U.S. equity exposure and a somewhat higher tech...
Explore how each ETF's unique market coverage and sector mix could shape your international investing strategy. SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW +0.71%) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX +0.60%) differ meaningfully on cost, market coverage, and sector mix, with SPDW offering lower fees and higher yield, while ACWX brings broader non-U.S. equity exposure and a somewhat higher technology allocation. SPDW and ACWX are both large international equity ETFs, but they take distinct approaches. SPDW focuses on developed markets outside the United States, while ACWX tracks a broader universe of large- and mid-capitalization non-U.S. equities, making this comparison relevant for investors weighing cost against broader diversification. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPDW ACWX Issuer SPDR iShares Expense ratio 0.03% 0.32% 1-yr return (as of 1/9/2026) 37.84% 35.89% Dividend yield 3.3% 2.83% Beta 1.03 1.02 AUM $33.45 billion $7.87 billion SPDW stands out as the more affordable option, with an expense ratio of just 0.03% compared to 0.32% for ACWX. SPDW also currently pays a higher dividend yield, which may appeal to income-focused investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPDW ACWX Max drawdown (5 y) -30.23% -30.03% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,304 $1,251 What's inside ACWX holds 1,751 stocks and covers both developed and emerging non-U.S. markets, rebalancing exposure across financial services (25%), technology (15%), and industrials (15%). Its top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (3.9%), ASML (1.53%), and Tencent Holdings (1.4%), with a fund age of 17.8 years. This blend introduces additional technology and emerging market exposure compared to developed-market-only funds, but may also increase sensitivity to global market shifts. Expand NASDAQ : ACWX iShares Trust - iShares Msci Acwi Ex U.s. ETF Today's Change ( 0.60 %) $ 0.42 Current Price $ 70.57 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 69.89 - $ 70.62 52wk Range $ 48.99 - $ 70.62 Volume 2.7...
Key Points Small-caps are already outperforming the S&P 500 by 8% in the early stages of 2026. However, their overall quality is poor and they tend to get volatile at the wrong times. Investors should be cautious about taking a position in the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF › Small-caps have gotten off to a fast start to kick off 2026. The Russel...
Key Points Small-caps are already outperforming the S&P 500 by 8% in the early stages of 2026. However, their overall quality is poor and they tend to get volatile at the wrong times. Investors should be cautious about taking a position in the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF › Small-caps have gotten off to a fast start to kick off 2026. The Russell 2000 index is already beating the S&P 500 by more than 8% year to date (through Jan. 21), and it's strung together more than a dozen straight trading days outperforming the large-cap index. The Russell 2000 hasn't beaten the S&P 500 in a full calendar year since 2020. The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF's (NASDAQ: VTWO) price-to-earnings ratio of 17.5 indicates that there's a fair amount of value waiting to be unlocked in this segment of the market. Is 2026 the year it finally happens? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » What is the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF? The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF tracks an index of smaller companies whose market caps fall below those of the large-cap Russell 1000 index. These companies are generally considered to have higher growth potential and lower valuations, but are, in many cases, still unprofitable and potentially more speculative than their more established large-cap counterparts. That's what makes them a unique diversifier, even though they carry the same "U.S. equity" tag. You get better value, the potential for above-average growth with it, and a market composition significantly different from that of the S&P 500. Is the early part of 2026 a signal that the time for small-caps has finally returned? Benefits from improved breadth in the stock market One of the big trends we've seen so far this year is the huge rotation out of tech and into other areas of the market. Cyclicals, including industrials, energy, and...
If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans then anyone who doubted his appointment may want to think again. A stunning individual performance from Estêvão, who scored the first after a mistake from fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting up João Pedro for the second, inspired his side to end a run of five Premier League games without an awa...
If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans then anyone who doubted his appointment may want to think again. A stunning individual performance from Estêvão, who scored the first after a mistake from fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting up João Pedro for the second, inspired his side to end a run of five Premier League games without an away victory at the first attempt as they piled on the misery for Crystal Palace, who also had Adam Wharton sent off. A controversial penalty from Enzo Fernández compounded a terrible afternoon for Canvot – the 19-year-old tasked with replacing captain Marc Guéhi after he was sold to Manchester City – as Oliver Glasner’s side stretched their winless run against Chelsea in the Premier League to 17 matches. It is now also 11 games without a victory in all competitions for last season’s FA Cup winners despite a late consolation from Chris Richards, with Palace nervously looking over their shoulders and wondering where the next points are coming from with trips to Nottingham Forest and arch-rivals Brighton up next. Continue reading...
Oneok has been an excellent income stock over the past couple of decades. Oneok (OKE 0.75%) offers investors an attractive dividend yield today. At 5.5%, it's several times above the S&P 500's dividend yield, which is approaching its record low at around 1.2%. While higher-yielding dividend stocks can have higher risk profiles, that's not the case with Oneok's payout. It's on rock-solid ground. Th...
Oneok has been an excellent income stock over the past couple of decades. Oneok (OKE 0.75%) offers investors an attractive dividend yield today. At 5.5%, it's several times above the S&P 500's dividend yield, which is approaching its record low at around 1.2%. While higher-yielding dividend stocks can have higher risk profiles, that's not the case with Oneok's payout. It's on rock-solid ground. That's enabling the pipeline company to give its investors another raise. Another pay bump Oneok recently declared its latest quarterly dividend payment. The diversified energy midstream company will pay $1.07 per share ($4.28 annualized) on Feb. 13 to investors who hold shares by Feb 2. That's a 4% increase from its prior level. That continues the pipeline company's quarter-century track record of delivering stable to growing dividends for its investors. While Oneok hasn't increased its dividend every year during that period, it has nearly doubled its dividend payment over the past decade. It has a much better track record than its closest peers in the pipeline industry, most of which have reduced their dividend payments at some point over the past 10 years. Expand NYSE : OKE Oneok Today's Change ( -0.75 %) $ -0.59 Current Price $ 77.97 Key Data Points Market Cap $49B Day's Range $ 77.83 - $ 80.04 52wk Range $ 64.02 - $ 103.64 Volume 169K Avg Vol 4.2M Gross Margin 19.10 % Dividend Yield 5.28 % More dividend increases to come Oneok's current target is to grow its dividend by 3% to 4% each year. That's a very achievable goal, given its financial strength and the visible growth it has coming down the pipeline. The pipeline company's diversified midstream operations generate very stable cash flow as long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures underpin the bulk of its assets. Additionally, the company has an investment-grade credit rating backed by a conservative 3.5 times leverage ratio. Oneok has grown significantly in recent years by completing a series of lar...
SCHB’s wider company coverage and larger asset base set it apart in ways that may influence portfolio diversification strategies. The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM 0.04%) and the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB 0.15%) both aim to mirror the performance of the broad U.S. stock market for a minimal fee, making each a candidate for a core holding in a divers...
SCHB’s wider company coverage and larger asset base set it apart in ways that may influence portfolio diversification strategies. The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM 0.04%) and the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB 0.15%) both aim to mirror the performance of the broad U.S. stock market for a minimal fee, making each a candidate for a core holding in a diversified portfolio. This comparison examines cost, size, sector tilts, historical returns, and key structural details to help clarify which approach may appeal to investors based on their priorities. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPTM SCHB Issuer SPDR Schwab Expense ratio 0.03% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 12.91% 12.80% Dividend yield 1.13% 1.11% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.02 1.05 AUM $12 billion $38 billion Expense ratios for both ETFs are as low as it gets at 0.03%. With dividend yields also nearly identical, neither fund stands out on cost or payout. Investors comparing these two will likely need to focus on other factors, such as size and diversification. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPTM SCHB Max drawdown (5 y) -24.15% -25.40% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,765 $1,700 What's inside SCHB seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Broad Stock Market Index and holds 2,401 stocks, with a portfolio tilt of 33% technology, 13% financial services, and 11% consumer cyclical. Its top holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, and the fund has been operating since 2009 with no notable quirks or overlays. In contrast, SPTM follows the S&P Composite 1500 Index, giving exposure to roughly 1,510 stocks across all market capitalizations. Its top sector allocations are nearly identical to SCHB, and its top three holdings are also Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. It was launched in 2000, giving it a longer history than SCHB. For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link. What this means for investors SPTM and SCHB are nearly identical in mo...
On a busy lunchtime, thick-tyred electric bikes zoom through the leafy lanes of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. But after a marked rise in accidents – particularly involving children – these vehicles the Dutch call “fatbikes” are to be banned in some parts of the Netherlands. “It’s nonsense!” said Henk Hendrik Wolthers, 69, from the saddle of his wide-tyred, electric Mate bike. “I drive a car, I ride...
On a busy lunchtime, thick-tyred electric bikes zoom through the leafy lanes of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. But after a marked rise in accidents – particularly involving children – these vehicles the Dutch call “fatbikes” are to be banned in some parts of the Netherlands. “It’s nonsense!” said Henk Hendrik Wolthers, 69, from the saddle of his wide-tyred, electric Mate bike. “I drive a car, I ride a motorbike, I’ve had a moped and now I ride a fatbike. This is the quickest means of transport in the city and you should be able to use it.” An increasing number of road safety experts, doctors and politicians in the Netherlands disagree. Although motor assistance on e-bikes is limited to just over 15mph, many fatbike riders modify the factory settings to reach speeds of 25mph in this busy park. The safety organisation VeiligheidNL estimates that 5,000 fatbike riders are treated in A&E departments each year, on the basis of a recent sample of hospitals. “And we also see that especially these young people aged from 12 to 15 have the most accidents,” said the spokesperson Tom de Beus. View image in fullscreen The Vondelpark will become a fatbike-free area of the city once the new measures are brought in. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters Now Amsterdam’s head of transport, Melanie van der Horst, has said “unorthodox measures” are needed and has announced that she will ban these heavy electric bikes from city parks, starting in the Vondelpark. Like the city of Enschede, which is also drawing up a city centre ban, she is acting on a stream of requests “begging me to ban the fatbikes”. In the park, her plans stirred mixed reactions. While four in five fatbike riders who whizzed past said they were “too busy” to talk, 31-year-old Joost was sceptical. “It will be senseless,” he said. “Normal bicycles use the park, city vehicles use it. It’s all about having the appropriate speed.” But Muriel Winkel, 33, running with her dog Joop, was enthusiastic. “They are all souped-up...
The company is making strides in its AI voice tech, but remains a high-risk, high-reward investment. Once a hot artificial intelligence (AI) stock, SoundHound AI (SOUN 5.18%) has cooled off. Shares reached a 52-week high of $22.17 in October, but the stock has since lost more than half its value. SoundHound's high stock valuation last year contributed to its share price decline. So does this creat...
The company is making strides in its AI voice tech, but remains a high-risk, high-reward investment. Once a hot artificial intelligence (AI) stock, SoundHound AI (SOUN 5.18%) has cooled off. Shares reached a 52-week high of $22.17 in October, but the stock has since lost more than half its value. SoundHound's high stock valuation last year contributed to its share price decline. So does this create a buy opportunity? A look into SoundHound's technology SoundHound aspires to make voice conversations with AI easy and intuitive. The company has made great strides in this goal, resulting in compelling technology that's applied in interesting ways. For instance, its agentic AI can be tailored to the unique business requirements of each client, such as by learning company-specific jargon. Customers include Walmart-owned TV manufacturer Vizio and restaurant chain Chipotle. In January, SoundHound unveiled that its AI agents can be embedded in a variety of devices, such as cars and TVs, and can execute various voice commands, including ordering food and booking flights, hotels, and restaurant reservations. In addition, SoundHound's platform can be integrated into a vehicle's camera system. This allows AI to "see" its surroundings and assist the driver with tasks such as calling a phone number on a billboard or identifying a nearby landmark. The evolution of SoundHound's AI platform is a good sign, as it needs to keep pace with the changes happening in artificial intelligence. Tech companies, such as OpenAI, are pushing to make AI as potent as possible. In fact, OpenAI seeks to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI), a theoretical level of AI capable of thinking like a human in terms of creativity and problem-solving. OpenAI expects AGI systems to be smarter than humans. With that kind of technological advancement on the horizon, the long-term success of SoundHound's AI platform relies on continued, rapid innovation. Expand NASDAQ : SOUN SoundHound AI Today's Change (...
Sundance film festival: an inventively made fantasy boasts eye-catching premise and typically rewarding performance from Oscar-winner but something’s missing In terms of attention-demanding loglines, this year’s Sundance has a few. There’s body horror Saccharine, about a diet craze that involves eating human ashes, midnight movie Buddy , about a Barney-esque kids TV star who starts murdering child...
Sundance film festival: an inventively made fantasy boasts eye-catching premise and typically rewarding performance from Oscar-winner but something’s missing In terms of attention-demanding loglines, this year’s Sundance has a few. There’s body horror Saccharine, about a diet craze that involves eating human ashes, midnight movie Buddy , about a Barney-esque kids TV star who starts murdering children and then there’s Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant which, well, you can probably imagine. But the annual “wait, what?” prize easily goes to offbeat fable Wicker, the story of a smelly spinster fisherwoman who commissions herself a husband made of, that’s right, wicker. While the film does have its expected amount of audience-provoking moments – wicker-fucking bringing the most noise both on and off the screen – to its credit, there’s an attempt to give us more than just easy shock value, something that can’t always be said for films in this often tedious category. Writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, who previously brought mostly likeable alien invasion comedy Save Yourselves! to the festival, use their far-out premise to touch upon more of-our-world issues like the patriarchal cruelty of marriage and the special fury reserved for those who dare to live outside of the accepted rules. They succeed in brief flashes but ultimately, there’s too much here that doesn’t gel, a tonally uneven mix of mostly unfunny bawdy humour, dark fantasy and unlikely romance, too much wood but not enough fire. Wicker is screening at the Sundance film festival Continue reading...
A massive winter storm sweeping across the US triggered what is shaping up to be one of the worst air travel meltdowns since the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing some major airlines to cancel more than half of their scheduled flights. More than 16,000 US flights have been canceled from Saturday through Monday, according to data from flight-tracking website FlightAware, as the storm pushed into major pop...
A massive winter storm sweeping across the US triggered what is shaping up to be one of the worst air travel meltdowns since the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing some major airlines to cancel more than half of their scheduled flights. More than 16,000 US flights have been canceled from Saturday through Monday, according to data from flight-tracking website FlightAware, as the storm pushed into major population centers and snarled airline networks nationwide. Airlines scrapped more than 10,300 US flights on Sunday alone, according to FlightAware. Sunday marks the highest number of cancellations since the pandemic, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. There were 22,751 flights scheduled for March 30, 2020, with 12,143 cancellations. Carriers with large hubs in the storm’s path were hit especially hard. American Airlines canceled more than 55% of its Sunday schedule, while JetBlue Airways scrapped more than 70% of flights. Delta Air Lines cut more than 40%, and United Airlines canceled nearly 38%, according to Cirium. Major airports across the eastern half of the country were effectively shut down. By 10 a.m. New York time, more than 80% of departures were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International Airport, while Washington Reagan National topped 90% cancellations, Cirium data show. Boston Logan, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O’Hare were also among the hardest hit. Weather impacts stretched well beyond the Northeast. Texas and parts of the South were among the first regions hit, with freezing rain and ice snarling operations at major hubs including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration show multiple airport closures across the South and Midwest as of Sunday as ice and snow made runways unsafe, contributing to cascading disruptions throughout airline networks. The storm is expected to continue battering the East through Monday. New England could see as much as 18 inches (...
Twelve-year-old Milan-based tech conglomerate Bending Spoons has quietly become one of the tech industry’s most prolific buyers, now owning Meetup, WeTransfer and many others, but it remains largely unknown to the general public. So what exactly is Bending Spoons? Despite its catchy name, the company has stayed remarkably under the radar, and it typically makes headlines only when it adds another ...
Twelve-year-old Milan-based tech conglomerate Bending Spoons has quietly become one of the tech industry’s most prolific buyers, now owning Meetup, WeTransfer and many others, but it remains largely unknown to the general public. So what exactly is Bending Spoons? Despite its catchy name, the company has stayed remarkably under the radar, and it typically makes headlines only when it adds another recognizable brand to its portfolio — the latest in date being Eventbrite, which it agreed to buy for $500 million last December. But Bending Spoons isn’t a traditional private equity firm or a pure financial investment vehicle. Its focus is on acquiring underperforming but popular tech brands, then transforming them to serve millions of users more efficiently. The company tends to make news when it restructures these acquired companies, often through significant layoffs, or makes controversial changes to beloved products — as it did with both Evernote and WeTransfer. Still, Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even though its roster of products has served more than a billion people, with over 300 million monthly active users and 10 million paying customers. Here’s what you need to know about the company reshaping some of the internet’s most recognizable brands. What is Bending Spoons? Bending Spoons describes itself as a company that acquires and transforms digital businesses. Having grown to a headcount of 400 to 500 employees (whom the company calls “Spooners”), its main focus is on making improvements to products and services that others have created. However, it didn’t start that way — Bending Spoons’ founders had taken a stab at building their own apps and products before eventually shifting their focus. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026 Tickets: One-time offer Tickets are live! Save up to $680 while these rates last, and be among the first 500 registrants to get 50% off your +1 pass. TechCrunch Disrupt brings top leaders from Google Cloud, Netflix, Microsoft, Box, a16...
Key Points SoFi is adding record customers and reporting accelerating growth. The company's performance has beaten Wall Street's EPS expectations for the past four quarters. SoFi has excellent long-term prospects. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has been a standout stock to own, up more than 355% over the past three years. Like most stocks, there'...
Key Points SoFi is adding record customers and reporting accelerating growth. The company's performance has beaten Wall Street's EPS expectations for the past four quarters. SoFi has excellent long-term prospects. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has been a standout stock to own, up more than 355% over the past three years. Like most stocks, there's generally short-term movement that comes along the heels of its earnings reports, and that movement could go either way. SoFi reports 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results on Jan. 30. Should you buy the stock beforehand? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » SoFi wants to be the one-stop shop for financial management SoFi was one of the earlier digital banks, and it has evolved from a student loan company into a complete financial management app. This strategy, which hinges on cross-selling new products to customers as their needs change, is leading to higher engagement and sales, and it implies a long growth runway. Not only is the company growing, but it's accelerating as it scales. It onboarded record new customers for the past three quarters, breaking the previous record each time, and adjusted net revenue increased 38% year over year in the 2025 third quarter. All of its segments, which include lending, financial services, and the business-to-business tech platform, are growing by double digits. It's certainly benefiting from lower interest rates in the lending business, but the financial services segment, which is the non-lending business, is flying, with sales up 76% year over year in the quarter. All of this growth is leading to high profitability through scale, and with no physical storefronts that require costly real estate, it's managing costs efficiently. Everyone is banking online It's hard to believe SoFi wont reportstrong e...