The AI infrastructure buildout keeps accelerating. Hyperscalers and enterprises spent record sums on data-center chips last year, and spending shows no sign of peaking. Yet Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares trade under $200, as they have since last November. Yet, one number explains why this is not the top, but rather the entry point savvy investors should ... The 1 Stat That Proves Nvidia Remains a Scr...
The AI infrastructure buildout keeps accelerating. Hyperscalers and enterprises spent record sums on data-center chips last year, and spending shows no sign of peaking. Yet Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares trade under $200, as they have since last November. Yet, one number explains why this is not the top, but rather the entry point savvy investors should ... The 1 Stat That Proves Nvidia Remains a Screaming Buy Below $200
Quant rankings for the upcoming earnings calendar show strength concentrated in industrials and select consumer staples and technology names, while weakness is more pronounced across industrials, health care, and materials. A total of 56 companies are scheduled to report. This week’s top-rated names are led by Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), which holds a quant rating of 4.07, standing out as the only Bu...
Quant rankings for the upcoming earnings calendar show strength concentrated in industrials and select consumer staples and technology names, while weakness is more pronounced across industrials, health care, and materials. A total of 56 companies are scheduled to report. This week’s top-rated names are led by Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), which holds a quant rating of 4.07, standing out as the only Buy-rated stock in the group. The remaining top cohort is largely composed of Hold-rated names, including Aehr Test Systems ( AEHR ) and Constellation Brands ( STZ ), both at 3.36. Other notable names include Applied Digital ( APLD ), Greenbrier Companies ( GBX ), and Neogen ( NEOG ), reflecting relatively balanced factor readings across industrials, technology, and health care. Consumer-focused names such as PriceSmart ( PSMT ), WD-40 ( WDFC ), Levi Strauss ( LEVI ), and Kura Sushi ( KRUS ) also feature among the higher-ranked stocks. On the downside, industrial and health care names dominate the weakest-ranked stocks. Byrna Technologies ( BYRN ) holds the lowest quant score at 1.09, followed by Simulations Plus ( SLP ) at 1.35. Other laggards include Resources Connection ( RGP ) and RPM International ( RPM ), pointing to weaker factor readings across valuation, growth, and momentum. Additional names such as NEXGEL ( NXGL ), Corus Entertainment ( CJREF ), and ClearSign Technologies ( CLIR ) also feature among the lowest-rated stocks, alongside AmpliTech Group ( AMPG ), Simply Good Foods ( SMPL ), and Evotec ( EVO ). Other high-profile names set to report earnings this week include BlackBerry ( BB ), which carries a Hold rating with a quant score of 2.79 . Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating system grades stocks based on their relative performance on critical quantitative measures, including valuation, growth, stock momentum, and profitability. Ratings are assigned on a scale from 1 to 5, with any score of 3.5 or above considered a bullish rating and any score of 2.5 or below indica...
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans stand to benefit from tax changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," which went into effect for 2025. "What is the one group of people who are going to be benefiting most from tax changes in the past year? It's almost certainly going to be seniors and retirees," Alex Durante, senior economist at the Tax Foundation, recentl...
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans stand to benefit from tax changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," which went into effect for 2025. "What is the one group of people who are going to be benefiting most from tax changes in the past year? It's almost certainly going to be seniors and retirees," Alex Durante, senior economist at the Tax Foundation, recently told CNBC . But they will have to file their tax returns to see if they qualify and how much they could gain. Where to get free tax help For seniors who need assistance, there are several free tax services that can help them prepare returns in time for the April 15 deadline. Older taxpayers may turn to the IRS' free programs : Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, which provides help to low- to moderate-income taxpayers, and Tax Counseling for the Elderly, or TCE, which helps people, especially those ages 60 and over, prepare their tax returns. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here's how to prepare Trump's overtime deduction is a 'home run,' Treasury says. How it could change Stock market is in for 'choppy, bumpy ride,' strategist says. Here's how to play it Parents with student loans have limited time to secure forgiveness, affordable bills Social Security needs more money. The question is, who will pay? Should you 'buy the dip' amid the latest stock market volatility? What experts say Boston Fed: Credit card APRs have 'economically meaningful' impact on spending Retirement saver protection rule has died — for the second time More than 7 million student loan borrowers face deadline to leave SAVE plan Department of Labor proposes rules for including alternative assets in 401(k)s 31.5% of car buyers underwater on trade-ins; analyst says amount owed 'troubling' Why your tax refund may look different this year, and what's actually driving it Expecting to fight about money with your partner? You might be wro...
Oil prices have skyrocketed this year due to the war with Iran. They could continue to rise if that conflict doesn't end soon, potentially triggering a recession. That would likely drive down stock prices. Given that risk, it makes sense to get more defensive. A smart strategy is to buy companies with more resilient business models that can withstand a recession. Here are three dividend stocks to ...
Oil prices have skyrocketed this year due to the war with Iran. They could continue to rise if that conflict doesn't end soon, potentially triggering a recession. That would likely drive down stock prices. Given that risk, it makes sense to get more defensive. A smart strategy is to buy companies with more resilient business models that can withstand a recession. Here are three dividend stocks to buy that have proven their durability over the years. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday. Trade with Central Asian countries to Afghanistan’s north came to about US$2.7 billion in 2025, itself a significant increase over previous years, Muttaqi said. He stated Afghanistan’s new trade goal with its neighbours at a “const...
Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday. Trade with Central Asian countries to Afghanistan’s north came to about US$2.7 billion in 2025, itself a significant increase over previous years, Muttaqi said. He stated Afghanistan’s new trade goal with its neighbours at a “constructive dialogue” meeting in Kabul with representatives from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan,...
Workers at a major beef-processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, are set to return to the job after a three-week strike, following an agreement by JBS USA ( JBS ) to restart negotiations with union leaders, the Associated Press reported. Thousands of employees at the Swift Beef facility walked out on March 16 alongside United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, pushing for higher wages and improved...
Workers at a major beef-processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, are set to return to the job after a three-week strike, following an agreement by JBS USA ( JBS ) to restart negotiations with union leaders, the Associated Press reported. Thousands of employees at the Swift Beef facility walked out on March 16 alongside United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, pushing for higher wages and improved health benefits. The union said workers will head back to the plant Tuesday morning, with talks scheduled to resume later in the week. “Workers remain united and will continue to fight,” said union president Kim Cordova. JBS signaled it is preparing to restart operations. “We are preparing to resume and ramp up operations at the Greeley plant next week,” said company spokesperson Nikki Richardson. She added, “Our Last, Best and Final offer remains on the table,” and said employees may soon have a chance to review and vote on it. The dispute comes at a fragile moment for the U.S. beef industry. Cattle supplies have dropped to their lowest levels in decades, while beef prices have climbed sharply, raising concerns about further cost pressures for consumers. The Greeley facility accounts for roughly 6% of U.S. beef processing capacity, making the strike a potential risk to supply if prolonged. Industry observers warned that extended disruptions could have pushed prices even higher. Union officials have accused management of unfair labor practices, including retaliation and attempts to pressure workers to abandon union support. JBS has denied those claims, maintaining its contract proposal is fair. The walkout marks the first strike at a U.S. slaughterhouse since a prolonged labor dispute at a Hormel plant in 1985. The outcome of the renewed negotiations could carry broader implications for labor relations across the meatpacking sector, particularly as producers navigate tight supply conditions and rising costs, the AP reported. More on Tyson Foods, JBS N.V. JBS N.V. (JBS) Q4 ...
It has been a rocky start to the year for many major indexes and big-name stocks. It's not the best feeling, but it reaffirms why investing in dividend stocks can be so effective: You're rewarded for simply holding a stock, regardless of how the price moves. Dividend stocks aren't immune to volatility or slumps, but their payouts act as a natural hedge and provide passive income. If you're looking...
It has been a rocky start to the year for many major indexes and big-name stocks. It's not the best feeling, but it reaffirms why investing in dividend stocks can be so effective: You're rewarded for simply holding a stock, regardless of how the price moves. Dividend stocks aren't immune to volatility or slumps, but their payouts act as a natural hedge and provide passive income. If you're looking for passive income (that's always a good choice), consider one of the most popular dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market: the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) . It remains a great, reliable choice. Image source: The Motley Fool. Continue reading
IBM and the Masters Golf Tournament are teaming up to give fans an experience unlike any other. IBM SVP of Marketing & Communications Jonathan Adashek and Longtime Caddy Jim "Bones" Mackay join Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the economic impact the move could have on the country. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
IBM and the Masters Golf Tournament are teaming up to give fans an experience unlike any other. IBM SVP of Marketing & Communications Jonathan Adashek and Longtime Caddy Jim "Bones" Mackay join Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the economic impact the move could have on the country. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
William_Potter Members of OPEC+ are preparing to approve a small increase in production targets for May, even as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt actual oil flows. Key producers including Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to back a plan to raise quotas by roughly 206,000 barrels a day during a virtual meeting, Bloomberg News reported Sunday, citing delegates familiar...
William_Potter Members of OPEC+ are preparing to approve a small increase in production targets for May, even as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt actual oil flows. Key producers including Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to back a plan to raise quotas by roughly 206,000 barrels a day during a virtual meeting, Bloomberg News reported Sunday, citing delegates familiar with the discussions. While the adjustment would formally expand supply targets, its real-world impact may be limited given current constraints on exports. Fighting in the region has sharply reduced shipments from major Gulf producers such as United Arab Emirates , Iraq and Kuwait . The disruption has largely stemmed from restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz , a critical route that typically handles about one-fifth of global oil supply. As a result, the planned increase is seen more as a signal of intent rather than an immediate boost in output. The move suggests producers are positioning themselves to ramp up supply quickly if conditions stabilize. Oil markets have been volatile since the conflict began, with prices surging close to $120 a barrel last month before easing slightly. Benchmark crude remained elevated near $109 at the end of last week, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and concerns about prolonged disruptions. Before the conflict, a group of eight OPEC+ nations had been gradually restoring production cuts introduced in 2023. Output levels were held steady early this year, followed by a similar increase for April that was agreed just as hostilities escalated. Shipping through Hormuz has been severely curtailed for over a month, in what the International Energy Agency has described as an unprecedented supply shock. While vessel traffic has shown tentative signs of recovery, flows remain far below normal levels. There are some indications of limited easing. Iran has signaled that Iraqi shipments may be allowed to pass through the strait, potentially...
anusorn nakdee/iStock via Getty Images Because of the heightened volatility and fundamental concerns about private credit (including BDCs), investors who have decided to keep their positions in place or even add a bit are doing so by leaning into defensive names. By defensive names I mean such BDCs that are well-positioned to weather potential headwinds from rising non-accruals in the overall BDC ...
anusorn nakdee/iStock via Getty Images Because of the heightened volatility and fundamental concerns about private credit (including BDCs), investors who have decided to keep their positions in place or even add a bit are doing so by leaning into defensive names. By defensive names I mean such BDCs that are well-positioned to weather potential headwinds from rising non-accruals in the overall BDC ( BIZD ) space (e.g., low PIK, low non-accruals, low exposure to SaaS, low leverage). It is about taking care of the downside and then letting the upside do its thing when the negative sentiment fades. While in the process of waiting, 10%+ dividends can be collected. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this kind of approach. In fact, this is how I do it and what I have been recommending for BDC investors who seek durable cash flows and long-term NAV stability. However, there is a saying in sports: the best defense is a good offense. In the BDC context, I interpret it as expanding portfolios, which would contribute to incremental NII and NAV per share growth that could, in the worst case, be used as an offset to the "attacks" from potential loan default front. Namely, the rhetoric is changed from using the built-in cushion and margin of safety as a shock absorber but not even allowing the headwinds to touch the current value and instead letting incremental value (NII, NAV) fight back. In this particular moment, going on attack mode could be very attractive because of higher spreads, which have recently expanded due to (a) sizeable amounts of liquidity being pulled out of BDCs (less competition) and (b) increased risk in the system (SaaS, recessionary risks). Now, the worst thing that could happen is if the BDC decided to venture into aggressive portfolio growth from a position of instability and struggling fundamentals. What we want is to capture both worlds: Stable fundamentals and solid portfolio (i.e., below-average risk BDCs). Big firepower to secure growth without ag...