Key Points Though the bulls are running wild on Wall Street, not every stock has been a winner. Since peaking in February 2021, this online services marketplace has been battered by changing labor force dynamics and concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence. However, this inexpensive company is flush with cash, ideally positioned to take advantage of the new workplace norm, and has demons...
Key Points Though the bulls are running wild on Wall Street, not every stock has been a winner. Since peaking in February 2021, this online services marketplace has been battered by changing labor force dynamics and concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence. However, this inexpensive company is flush with cash, ideally positioned to take advantage of the new workplace norm, and has demonstrated exceptional pricing power. 10 stocks we like better than Fiverr International › For much of the last seven years, the bulls have been running wild on Wall Street. The benchmark S&P 500 has gained at least 16% in each of the previous three years, and for six of the last seven. But outsize returns for Wall Street's most widely followed index don't mean all stocks have come along for the ride. Just ask investors in gig economy stock Fiverr International (NYSE: FVRR), who've watched their shares lose 95% of their value since peaking on Feb. 12, 2021. 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 » With the stock market entering 2026 at its second priciest valuation in 155 years, according to the Shiller Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio, finding bargains has become progressively more challenging. Like newly retired billionaire investor Warren Buffett, I've been selling more stocks than I've been buying for the past couple of years. However, Fiverr International's risk-versus-reward profile has shifted so far toward "reward" that not even a historically pricey stock market could keep me from recently doubling my stake. Fiverr stock didn't lose 95% of its value by accident Before diving into the laundry list of reasons I decided to double my position in Fiverr, it's imperative to lay the foundation for how this online services marketplace stock got to where it is now. In other words, we need to examine both sides of the coin and understand the company's inh...
Hong Kong prosecutors have argued that the national security trial of a now-disbanded alliance behind the Tiananmen Square vigil is neither politically motivated nor intended to punish dissidents, stressing that they will not ask the court to determine the merits of any campaign or criticism against Beijing. In his opening speech on Monday at West Kowloon Court, Deputy Director of Public Prosecuti...
Hong Kong prosecutors have argued that the national security trial of a now-disbanded alliance behind the Tiananmen Square vigil is neither politically motivated nor intended to punish dissidents, stressing that they will not ask the court to determine the merits of any campaign or criticism against Beijing. In his opening speech on Monday at West Kowloon Court, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai Ka-yee said the high-profile case against the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China did not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, including Beijing’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 1989. According to Lai, the case would instead centre on the defendants’ “persistent” acts to oppose the country’s constitutional order, thereby threatening national security. Advertisement “Even though the evidence shows the defendants’ incitement was committed in the name of so-called democracy or the June Fourth incident – combining negative information targeting the state – the present case is not a political trial and does not require any findings on democracy, the incident or criticism towards the state,” Lai said. Prosecutors were setting out their arguments against the alliance and its key figures, former chairman Lee Cheuk-yan, 68, and vice-chairwoman Chow Hang-tung, who turned 41 on Saturday. Advertisement
10.06 GMT Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after killings by federal agents We are restarting our live coverage in the aftermath of the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday, as pressure grows on the Trump administration to fully investigate the fatal shooting amid mounting bipartisan opposition to ICE’s presence in Minnes...
10.06 GMT Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after killings by federal agents We are restarting our live coverage in the aftermath of the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday, as pressure grows on the Trump administration to fully investigate the fatal shooting amid mounting bipartisan opposition to ICE’s presence in Minnesota. A federal judge will hear arguments later today on whether she should halt the often brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the killings of two 37-year-old US citizens in under a month by government officers. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, earlier this month, five days after Renee Good, a mother-of-three and prize-winning poet, was shot to death by an ICE officer, sparking outrage and protests in Minneapolis. They are asking that US District Judge Kathleen Menendez order federal law enforcement agencies to reduce the numbers of agents in Minnesota (about 3,000) to levels before ICE launched its so-called “Operation Metro Surge” in the Minneapolis area last month. The surge of federal agents – that roughly outnumbers the Minneapolis police force five to one – has caused terror in communities across the state, with reports of legal observers being hauled off without charge, schoolchildren teargassed and armed officers appearing at daycares, churches and mosques. Speaking at a news conference yesterday, Democratic Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison said he and the cities filed their lawsuit because of “the unprecedented nature of this surge. It is a novel abuse of the constitution that we’re looking at right now. No one can remember a time when we’ve seen something like this.” It wasn’t clear ahead of the hearing when the judge might rule. Justice Department attorneys have called the lawsuit “legally frivolous” and said “Minnesota wants a veto over fede...
Nigeria’s InfraCredit plans to more than triple its naira guarantees over the next four years, betting that looser leverage rules and easing borrowing costs will help unlock long-term funding for infrastructure projects in the West African nation. The Lagos-based credit-guarantee company expects to execute about 1 trillion naira ($703 million) of transactions from its existing pipeline, Chief Exec...
Nigeria’s InfraCredit plans to more than triple its naira guarantees over the next four years, betting that looser leverage rules and easing borrowing costs will help unlock long-term funding for infrastructure projects in the West African nation. The Lagos-based credit-guarantee company expects to execute about 1 trillion naira ($703 million) of transactions from its existing pipeline, Chief Executive Officer Chinua Azubike said in an interview. The pipeline comprises contracted clients that have completed initial screening, signed mandate letters and entered due diligence, with loan approvals and financial close expected over the next four years, he said. “We have seen moderation in interest rates and stability in the foreign-exchange environment, and so we see opportunities to actually do more in the capital market in Nigeria,” Azubike said. The central bank cut rates by 50 basis points to 27% in September , easing for the first time in five years with further reductions expected as inflation has slowed and the naira stabilized after steep devaluations in 2023 and 2024. InfraCredit, founded nine years ago to help derisk long-term lending in Africa’s most populous nation, has used its roughly 328 billion naira capital base to provide credit guarantees for 27 projects spanning roads, housing and renewable energy, according to its website . The firm is now seeking to capitalize on President Bola Tinubu ’s push to expand public works, as Nigeria faces an infrastructure funding gap estimated at more than $3 trillion over the next three decades. “The guarantees we issue are designed to derisk projects” and enable “infrastructure companies to issue long-term debt that pension funds and insurance companies can lend to,” Azubike said. InfraCredit plans to accelerate credit mobilization by tapping its over-the-counter listing and taking advantage of new regulations that allow credit-guarantee firms to assume more risk to back additional lending, he said. The Securities and...
The US is enduring another bout of severe winter weather, as a succession of powerful weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold temperatures across much of the country. Twenty-six states, from Texas to Massachusetts, were under storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend, with many alerts remaining in place this week. Heavy snow began falling in p...
The US is enduring another bout of severe winter weather, as a succession of powerful weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold temperatures across much of the country. Twenty-six states, from Texas to Massachusetts, were under storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend, with many alerts remaining in place this week. Heavy snow began falling in parts of north Texas and Oklahoma on Friday evening before pushing eastwards. By Sunday, swathes of the central and eastern US were experiencing either heavy snow or freezing rain, causing widespread travel disruption. In parts of Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky, about 2.5cm (1in) of ice coated cars, roads, trees and downed power lines. Snow and freezing rain continued to track north-east into cities including New York and Philadelphia, where some areas recorded 30-50cm of snowfall. Power outages are expected to last several days in some regions, with more than 800,00 households without electricity as of Sunday night. At least seven deaths have been linked to the extreme conditions. Widespread intense cold is now spreading southwards, with lows of -20C in parts of Texas. Forecasters have also warned of an unusual hazard associated with the deep freeze: “exploding” trees. Rapid freezing causes water and tree sap to expand inside tree trunks, sometimes producing loud cracking or explosive sounds as wood and bark split under pressure. View image in fullscreen Gales drive towering waves on to Porto’s shoreline in Portugal. Photograph: José Coelho/EPA Meanwhile, in Europe, the Portuguese meteorological agency has named another Atlantic low-pressure system, Storm Joseph, which is expected to bring further severe rainfall to the Iberian peninsula. After Storm Ingrid brought strong winds, heavy rain and even snowfall to parts of the region in recent days, much of Portugal and north-west Spain is braced for exceptionally high rainfall this week. Up to 20cm could fall by Friday, w...
Key Points Third-quarter results showed a sharp contraction in gross margin, tied to tariffs and changes in category mix. Management expects supply chain diversification to offset the recent impact from tariffs. International expansion remains one of Yeti's most compelling paths to long-term growth. 10 stocks we like better than Yeti › Yeti Holdings' (NYSE: YETI) stock has climbed 44% since report...
Key Points Third-quarter results showed a sharp contraction in gross margin, tied to tariffs and changes in category mix. Management expects supply chain diversification to offset the recent impact from tariffs. International expansion remains one of Yeti's most compelling paths to long-term growth. 10 stocks we like better than Yeti › Yeti Holdings' (NYSE: YETI) stock has climbed 44% since reporting Q3 2025 earnings in early November. The stock now trades at about $48 per share, approaching prices not seen since December 2023. That's a surprising response for a company that just reported a sharp decline in gross margin, from 58.2% to 55.9%, and adjusted operating margins of 13.7%, their lowest level in years. This recent margin weakness stands in contrast to the brand's core strength. Yeti earned its reputation selling premium coolers and drinkware to anglers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts willing to pay up for superior design and durability. While the coolers are ubiquitous, the drinkware segment, including the popular tumblers, has become the bigger story for investors. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » The brand still commands pricing power that few consumer goods companies can match, reflected in gross margins that typically run about 57%. The question now is whether that edge can hold. Tariffs weigh on profitability After flagging likely margin headwinds in the Q1 2025earnings call the decline materialized in the third quarter. Tariffs delivered the most significant hit as China-sourced goods faced elevated import duties. Management accelerated its planned exit from Chinese manufacturing, relying on its diversified supply chain across Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, and other locations. Heading into 2026, exposure to manufacturing in China for new inventory is projected to be less than 5% of cost of goods sold. In addition, Yeti's product mix shi...