Key Points The U.S. could approve a complete regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this year. Stablecoins and tokenized RWAs could steal the spotlight from traditional tokens. Crypto investors should be mindful of these market-altering changes. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has expanded from a niche, loosely regulated market to a mainstream ...
Key Points The U.S. could approve a complete regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this year. Stablecoins and tokenized RWAs could steal the spotlight from traditional tokens. Crypto investors should be mindful of these market-altering changes. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has expanded from a niche, loosely regulated market to a mainstream market subject to much tighter rules and regulations. Many of the market's smaller meme coins have also fizzled out as blue chip tokens -- such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) -- rose to the top. So if you're interested in trading cryptocurrencies this year, you should be mindful of these two upcoming changes. 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 » First, U.S. senators recently drafted a complete regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market. If signed into law, it would clearly define which crypto tokens are securities, commodities, or other investments, and allow the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate the industry rather than the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Those more explicit rules, which have drawn mixed reactions from crypto companies, could convince more retail and institutional investors to increase their exposure to the cryptocurrency market. Second, we'll likely see a shift in interest from traditional cryptocurrencies toward stablecoins, which are pegged to the U.S. dollar, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks, bonds, Treasuries, and gold -- which can be traded around the clock. That shift could draw more investors to the cryptocurrency market. Still, it could also steal the spotlight from the more speculative tokens if investors rotate toward more stable blockchain-based assets. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? Before you buy stock in Bitcoin, consider th...
The cryptocurrency market has experienced pronounced selling over the last year. It's been a rough year for cryptocurrency investors. While stock prices continue to skyrocket, mainstream crypto tokens and altcoins alike are experiencing downward pressure to begin the new year. While overpronounced selling can sometimes become an opportunity to buy the dip, I'm going to detail why popular tokens XR...
The cryptocurrency market has experienced pronounced selling over the last year. It's been a rough year for cryptocurrency investors. While stock prices continue to skyrocket, mainstream crypto tokens and altcoins alike are experiencing downward pressure to begin the new year. While overpronounced selling can sometimes become an opportunity to buy the dip, I'm going to detail why popular tokens XRP (XRP 1.74%) and Dogecoin (DOGE +0.79%) could be falling knives in the making for 2026. 1. XRP Last year, XRP's price had climbed as high as 71% -- only to end the year down 10%. What in the world happened? XRP's issuer, financial technology firm Ripple, had been stuck in a years-long contest with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At its core, regulators and Ripple were arguing over whether the sale of an XRP token should be deemed a security. Last year, the SEC finally dropped its appeal against Ripple. Some viewed this as a major victory for both the company and the cryptocurrency industry, which has been at odds with regulators for years. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( -1.74 %) $ -0.03 Current Price $ 1.76 Key Data Points Market Cap $107B Day's Range $ 1.72 - $ 1.81 52wk Range $ 1.65 - $ 3.65 Volume 4.9B From there, some investors began stitching together a broader bullish thesis for Ripple -- one that includes accelerating stablecoin adoption and the introduction of XRP-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This narrative briefly fueled a rally in the XRP token. However, throughout the latter half of the year, its price slid in epic fashion. In my eyes, smart investors understand that Ripple's payments network and the underlying utility of XRP as a bridge currency in the cross-border transactions market are two separate things. While Ripple's infrastructure is linked to XRP, adoption of its payment network does not require using the XRP token. Against this backdrop, there is no guarantee that XRP will ever truly disrupt global commerce as the narra...
Key Points After silver's massive rally in 2025, silver mining companies could see their biggest profits yet. Soaring silver prices and geopolitical uncertainty make U.S.-based miners like Hecla Mining a great place for investors to look now. 10 stocks we like better than Hecla Mining › Silver prices have tripled in the past year, from around $30 in late January 2025 to over $100 today. Silver off...
Key Points After silver's massive rally in 2025, silver mining companies could see their biggest profits yet. Soaring silver prices and geopolitical uncertainty make U.S.-based miners like Hecla Mining a great place for investors to look now. 10 stocks we like better than Hecla Mining › Silver prices have tripled in the past year, from around $30 in late January 2025 to over $100 today. Silver offers a relatively safe haven to traditional stocks, and it's seen as a hedge against inflation, which has remained elevated in the past year. There's also a shortage of physical silver amid soaring demand for use in a variety of technologies, such as solar panels and electric vehicles. One estimate put the shortage at 95 million ounces in 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, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » In other words, investors shouldn't count out silver yet, even after a massive move higher in the past few months. However, the safer way to play the metal may be by investing in silver mining companies, not the metal itself. Mining companies have a hidden advantage right now: As the price of silver soars higher than costs, profit margins expand. Geopolitical surprises add a twist to the silver story 2026 has started off with a repeat of many of the geopolitical storms of 2025 including tariff announcements and a push for the United States to acquire Greenland from Denmark. These events are creating rising uncertainty in global markets, and investors may find relatively safer returns in the resource space, with companies largely doing business in the United States. Among silver players in the U.S., Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) may be best positioned. Founded in 1891, Hecla is the largest producer of silver in the U.S. and Canada, a friendly jurisdiction for resource companies. Currently, Hecla accounts for 37% of all silver produced in the U.S. and 29% in Canada. As a comm...
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has agreed to supply OpenAI with custom AI accelerator ASICs equivalent to 10 gigawatts of compute capacity over four years. The company is expanding its role as a custom AI chip provider to major hyperscalers under a multi year, high volume ASIC supply agreem...
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has agreed to supply OpenAI with custom AI accelerator ASICs equivalent to 10 gigawatts of compute capacity over four years. The company is expanding its role as a custom AI chip provider to major hyperscalers under a multi year, high volume ASIC supply agreement. This deepens Broadcom's position in global AI infrastructure as demand for purpose built AI compute continues to build. Broadcom, best known for its networking, wireless and infrastructure semiconductors, is now firmly positioning itself as an AI chip partner for large cloud and internet platforms. The OpenAI agreement adds to its custom ASIC work with hyperscalers and sits alongside its existing data center, networking and software businesses. For you as an investor, the key angle is Broadcom's increasing exposure to AI compute and data center build outs, alongside its established infrastructure franchise. The OpenAI deal signals that hyperscalers are using Broadcom for tailored silicon at scale, which may inform how you evaluate the mix of its revenue sources and capital allocation priorities. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Broadcom by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Broadcom. NasdaqGS:AVGO Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026 How Broadcom stacks up against its biggest competitors For Broadcom, the OpenAI ASIC supply deal reinforces a shift from a diversified chip vendor into a core AI compute partner for hyperscalers alongside Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Supplying custom accelerators at this scale ties Broadcom more closely to long-term data center capex cycles and could make AI semiconductor and networking revenue an even larger share of the overall business mix. How This Fits Into The Broadcom Narrative The news lines up with existing investor narratives ...
Apple (AAPL) stock is inching down on Jan. 30, as rising memory costs temper enthusiasm about future gains despite record revenue on staggering iPhone demand in fiscal Q1. But a senior JPMorgan analyst, Samik Chatterjee, believes AAPL is worth buying on the dip since it’s trading at a discount by historic norms. At the time of writing, Apple shares are up some 50% versus their 52-week low. Why JPM...
Apple (AAPL) stock is inching down on Jan. 30, as rising memory costs temper enthusiasm about future gains despite record revenue on staggering iPhone demand in fiscal Q1. But a senior JPMorgan analyst, Samik Chatterjee, believes AAPL is worth buying on the dip since it’s trading at a discount by historic norms. At the time of writing, Apple shares are up some 50% versus their 52-week low. Why JPMorgan Is Bullish on Apple Stock In his research note, Chatterjee argued higher memory costs are unlikely to significantly hurt Apple margins as the titan has favorable long-term contracts with its suppliers. Moreover, AAPL stock is currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 31x, which is lower than its multiple during previous super cycles. As investors factor in a multi-year artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade cycle, the company’s share price could push notably higher from here, he told clients. Chatterjee maintains a “Buy” rating on the iPhone maker, with a price target of $315, indicating potential upside of nearly 24% from here. AI and Hardware Rollouts to Drive AAPL Shares Higher According to Chatterjee, Apple’s multi-year partnership with Google to integrate Gemini into its ecosystem, and its plans of a Siri revamp could reverse recent weakness in its services unit. All in all, he’s convinced that the company has multiple levers it can pull to drive sustainable growth over the long-term. Note that there have been rumors of a foldable iPhone scheduled for launch by the end of this year, which could boost average selling prices (ASPs) and — by extension — AAPL share prices further in 2026. According to Barchart , options traders also seem to believe that Apple’s rally isn’t out of juice just yet, given the upper price on contracts expiring mid-April is set at about $275 currently. What’s the Consensus Rating on Apple? While not as bullish as JPMorgan, other Wall Street firms continue to recommend sticking with Apple as well. The consensus rat...
"There is a lot of excitement, not only in Ferrari but around the whole paddock," Hamilton's team-mate Charles Leclerc said. "We have to adapt as drivers and teams to try and find ways to maximise what is our new package, especially now with this energy management that is so much more than in the past." Teams were allowed to run on a maximum of three days of their choosing out of the five. Mercede...
"There is a lot of excitement, not only in Ferrari but around the whole paddock," Hamilton's team-mate Charles Leclerc said. "We have to adapt as drivers and teams to try and find ways to maximise what is our new package, especially now with this energy management that is so much more than in the past." Teams were allowed to run on a maximum of three days of their choosing out of the five. Mercedes had not only completed all their running by Thursday, but they finished before even the end of the day. Russell was generally positive about the new-style cars. "It is very different," he said, "but when you wrap your head around it, it feels quite intuitive. "From a fan perspective, there is an opportunity to see more exciting racing, and I don't think you will see potentially some of the negatives we will feel from the car in terms of the recharge, but that will evolve so much over time. "Overall, I'm just really glad the cars are smaller now. I was a fan of the bigger cars when they came in in 2017, visually, but having driven them, they were too big, and now they just look cool." Ferrari also ran reliably and so, most impressively, did the two Red Bull teams. Red Bull are starting this new era of F1 with their first in-house engine, developed in conjunction with new partner Ford. Russell went on record to say how impressed he was that the car had run so trouble-free. The biggest problem Red Bull seemed to have at the test was driver-inflicted. The team made the somewhat odd decision to run in the rain on Tuesday, something only Ferrari did as well. New driver Isack Hadjar crashed in the afternoon in the quick final corner, having just switched from full wet tyres to intermediates. The Frenchman did enough damage that the team needed to ship in new parts, and Red Bull could not run again until Friday even if they had wanted to. Most teams had problems of some kind or another, though. World champions McLaren started the test late, because the car was not ready until Wed...
The week around the world in 20 pictures ICE in Minneapolis, Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, Alex Honnold climbing a Taipei skyscraper and Sabalenka at the Australian Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
The week around the world in 20 pictures ICE in Minneapolis, Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, Alex Honnold climbing a Taipei skyscraper and Sabalenka at the Australian Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
Earnings Call Insights: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Leonard Schleifer reported "fourth quarter total revenue up 3% year-over-year, driven by double-digit net sales growth for 3 of our leading products." Schleifer highlighted global net product sales for DUPIXENT increasing by 32% and LIBTAYO by 13% at constant exchange rates, while "EYLEA HD in the United Sta...
Earnings Call Insights: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Leonard Schleifer reported "fourth quarter total revenue up 3% year-over-year, driven by double-digit net sales growth for 3 of our leading products." Schleifer highlighted global net product sales for DUPIXENT increasing by 32% and LIBTAYO by 13% at constant exchange rates, while "EYLEA HD in the United States grew by 66%." He stated, "DUPIXENT is currently the most widely used innovative branded antibody medicine with more than 1.4 million patients on therapy globally" and is "well positioned for future growth." Schleifer underscored LIBTAYO's progress in adjuvant CSCC and noted it "continues to build share in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, where in the U.S., it is now the second most prescribed immunotherapy in the first-line setting." Schleifer announced, "We anticipate at least 4 FDA approvals, including 3 for new molecular entities across 3 distinct modalities plus approval for the EYLEA HD prefilled syringe as well as several additional regulatory submissions." He described plans to initiate "18 additional Phase III studies with cumulative target enrollment of approximately 35,000 patients over multiple years, setting the foundation for Regeneron's next wave of potential blockbuster products." Chief Scientific Officer George Yancopoulos discussed clinical momentum: "In 2026, we plan to build on our established leadership in ophthalmology as well as immunology and inflammation while advancing key late-stage programs." He described data expected from "our Phase III study in geographic atrophy in the second half of 2026" and plans to "initiate clinical development for a long-acting antibody targeting a novel genetically validated target for glaucoma." Executive Vice President of Commercial Marion McCourt highlighted "EYLEA HD net sales reached $506 million, representing 18% sequential growth" and noted "new real-world market data shows that on average, patients with ...
More Magnificent Seven earnings are coming next week, helping to decide the direction of a stock market that's becoming more discerning, while the latest data on the labor market will cast light on the state of the economy. Alphabet and Amazon are the next big technology companies in line to have their income statements scrutinized, after the punishing response to Microsoft's earnings this week sh...
More Magnificent Seven earnings are coming next week, helping to decide the direction of a stock market that's becoming more discerning, while the latest data on the labor market will cast light on the state of the economy. Alphabet and Amazon are the next big technology companies in line to have their income statements scrutinized, after the punishing response to Microsoft's earnings this week showed investors have become harder to please. Microsoft beat expectations on the top and bottom lines, but the stock tumbled 10% on Thursday after a dip in cloud computing growth. Not even the retail crowd has thus far stepped in to buy a megacap suddenly on sale. For investors, that likely means they will have to dig deeper into earnings releases to find the winners in this stock market, one that is counting on fundamentals and profit growth to justify further advances this year. "The market really is changing its tune from a 'show me the money' to a 'show me the margin' kind of stance," Mark Malek, investment chief at Siebert Financial, told CNBC. GOOG YTD mountain Alphabet, ytd performance The two mega-caps reporting next week may have better news to share or receive a warmer welcome than Microsoft. Alphabet was the best performing Mag 7 stocks in 2025, when the Google-parent's AI developments offered a compelling alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT . In 2026, investors remain confident in the internet giant's prospects. Amazon's mix of businesses also make it attractive for traders. The online retailer announced a restructuring this week that eliminated 16,000 jobs which, added to 14,000 job cuts in October, equals about a 10% reduction in headcount in its corporate and tech workforce of roughly 350,000. Last year, CEO Andy Jassy said efficiency gains from AI will likely be responsible for shrinking Amazon's payroll in coming years. The rush of earnings next week will also include other major AI names, such as Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm and Palantir Technologies . Resu...
Harry Brook, the England white-ball captain, has admitted teammates were present on the night he clashed with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand last year. Speaking at the start of England’s tour of Sri Lanka, Brook said that he was on his own when he was punched by a bouncer on the eve of the third one-day international against New Zealand in Wellington. In a statement released on Friday, Brook a...
Harry Brook, the England white-ball captain, has admitted teammates were present on the night he clashed with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand last year. Speaking at the start of England’s tour of Sri Lanka, Brook said that he was on his own when he was punched by a bouncer on the eve of the third one-day international against New Zealand in Wellington. In a statement released on Friday, Brook acknowledged the presence of others that night. It followed reporting from the Telegraph that the Cricket Regulator is investigating the 26-year-old, Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue over their conduct that evening. It was also reported that all three were fined by the England and Wales Cricket Board. In the statement, sent to the media after England’s victory against Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international in Pallekele, Brook said: “I accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that others were present that evening. “I regret my previous comments and my intention was to protect my teammates from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my own decisions. I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter. This has been a challenging period in my career, but one from which I am learning. “I recognise that I have more to learn regarding the off-field responsibilities that come with leadership and captaincy. I remain committed to developing in this area and to improving both personally and professionally.” Brook was involved in the altercation during his first away series as England’s limited-overs captain and reported the incident midway through the ODI the next day in Wellington. News of the incident did not break until after the Ashes, with the ECB stating that it dealt with the matter “through a formal and confidential disciplinary process”. The batter said last week that he was fortunate still to be England captain. Brook said: “Even if I had been sacked, I’d have held my hands up and said: ‘Look, I’ve made the mistake’, ...
We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 10 Stocks & Commented On Gold Price. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed. Chip giant Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)’s shares are up by 140% over the past year and by 21% year-to-date. Like Nike, the firm is also in the midst of a dramatic turnaround. Headed by veteran semiconductor industry executive Lip-Bu Tan...
We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 10 Stocks & Commented On Gold Price. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed. Chip giant Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)’s shares are up by 140% over the past year and by 21% year-to-date. Like Nike, the firm is also in the midst of a dramatic turnaround. Headed by veteran semiconductor industry executive Lip-Bu Tan, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is busy streamlining its chip manufacturing technologies and carving out a place for itself in the global semiconductor fabrication market. Following its earnings report last week, several analysts have been busy sharing their thoughts on the firm. For instance, JPMorgan bumped the share price target to $35 from $30 and kept an Underweight rating on the shares. The investment bank pointed out that Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) was experiencing tailwinds from growing server CPU demand and could better target the growth later in the year by shifting semiconductor wafers from its consumer business to its data center business. Similarly, Stifel raised the share price target to $42 from $35 and kept a Hold rating. The financial firm pointed out that Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) could benefit from improving process yields and pricing, among other factors. Deutsche Bank also raised the share price target. It increased it to $45 from $35 and maintained a Hold rating and pointed out that Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)’s revenue beat expectations. Cramer discussed the firm’s foundry business, its CEO, and his opinion about the stock price: Intel (INTC) "Could Go Up 25 points," Says Jim Cramer Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash
Ceri Breeze/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My last article on the British aviation company Rolls-Royce ( RYCEY ) in early December 2025 was titled " Rolls-Royce: Buy The Dip ." This title followed an 11% dip in price in less than two months, which was entirely contrary to the upside indicated by both the fundamentals and the market valuations. So, it's no surprise that the stock is up by over 2...
Ceri Breeze/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My last article on the British aviation company Rolls-Royce ( RYCEY ) in early December 2025 was titled " Rolls-Royce: Buy The Dip ." This title followed an 11% dip in price in less than two months, which was entirely contrary to the upside indicated by both the fundamentals and the market valuations. So, it's no surprise that the stock is up by over 21% since. But with that much rise in less than two months, the question now is whether the Buy case for RYCEY persists for right now. The Market Multiples Let's first consider the market multiples. With no financial updates for the company since I last checked, my projections for its net profits for 2025 remain unchanged at $3.64 billion . This brings the forward P/E to 38.3x, which is expectedly higher than the level of 32.2x in December. But it's still lower than the stock's 5-year average of 42.4x. This indicates that there's still over 10% upside to RYCEY, and that's only on the basis of the expected results for 2025. Next, for 2026, my net income estimate is $3.99 billion , which results in a forward P/E of 34.9x and an upside of 20% for this year. The Fundamentals (and Other Stock Metrics) The positive market multiples are backed by both fundamentals and other stock metrics. These are as below. #1. Civil Aerospace's Growth Continues The company's civil aerospace business has started 2026 on the right note with the order of 62 engines from Delta Air Lines ( DAL ). For context, in H1 2025, the latest numbers available, the company supplied 122 large engines. Assuming that the company supplied double that number for the full year 2025, it has already achieved a quarter of that in the first month of 2026. The progress of Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace segment is particularly important since it's the biggest for the company, contributing to over half the revenues and almost 70% of the underlying operating profit in H1 2025. #2. Nuclear Focus Expands A few months ago, I had ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Thursday, shares of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Symbol: HP) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1), with the stock changing hands as low as $33.04 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a c...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Thursday, shares of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Symbol: HP) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1), with the stock changing hands as low as $33.04 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 3% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Symbol: HP) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., looking at the history chart for HP below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 3% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » 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.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Annaly Capital Management Inc (Symbol: NLY) were yielding above the 12% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $22.93 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have prov...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Annaly Capital Management Inc (Symbol: NLY) were yielding above the 12% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $22.93 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 12% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Annaly Capital Management Inc (Symbol: NLY) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Annaly Capital Management Inc, looking at the history chart for NLY below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 12% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » 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.
Intuit is still guiding for double-digit growth in fiscal 2026, but at a meaningfully slower rate than last year. Intuit (INTU 0.73%) stock has fallen sharply so far in 2026, despite reporting a solid fiscal first quarter in November and reiterating its full-year outlook for double-digit revenue and earnings growth. So why has Intuit taken a beating? It seems to be part of a broader market theme i...
Intuit is still guiding for double-digit growth in fiscal 2026, but at a meaningfully slower rate than last year. Intuit (INTU 0.73%) stock has fallen sharply so far in 2026, despite reporting a solid fiscal first quarter in November and reiterating its full-year outlook for double-digit revenue and earnings growth. So why has Intuit taken a beating? It seems to be part of a broader market theme in which investors are rerating software stocks to lower valuations. Investors seem to be worried that, in an era of AI, their business models could be disrupted. In turn, many investors think that software companies should trade at lower valuation multiples. But has Intuit's stock sell-off gone too far? After all, the stock is down 24% year to date. Robust recent results If AI (artificial intelligence) does have the potential to disrupt Intuit, it's not showing up in the numbers yet. Intuit said its fiscal first-quarter revenue was about $3.9 billion, up 18% year over year, and non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) earnings per share was $3.34, up 34%. Its fastest-growing business segment was its credit score and personal finances app Credit Karma, which saw revenue rise 27% year over year to $649 million. And Intuit's global business solutions segment, which represents revenue from products that serve small and mid-sized businesses and is by far Intuit's largest segment, saw revenue rise 18% year over year to about $3.0 billion. Notably, while fiscal first-quarter revenue growth was still strong, it was slower than the 20% year-over-year growth Intuit reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. A disappointing outlook, or not? When the company reported its fiscal first-quarter results, Intuit reiterated its full-year guidance for fiscal 2026, with a range implying revenue growth of 12% to 13% year over year. Given that Intuit reported 16% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal 2025, some investors may view management's guidance for slower growth as a ...
Key Points Netflix's stock has been struggling this year as investors appear concerned about its attempted acquisition of Warner Bros. The company is projecting revenue to grow by between 12% and 14% this year -- down from 16% in 2025. The stock's valuation remains relatively high, with its price-to-earnings multiple around 34. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s stock...
Key Points Netflix's stock has been struggling this year as investors appear concerned about its attempted acquisition of Warner Bros. The company is projecting revenue to grow by between 12% and 14% this year -- down from 16% in 2025. The stock's valuation remains relatively high, with its price-to-earnings multiple around 34. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s stock is off to a poor start to 2026. As of Jan. 26, it's down 9% to start the new year. The company has been involved in a bidding war to buy Warner Bros. (which is still currently part of Warner Bros. Discovery), and that has spooked investors who may be wondering if the move is necessary given the steep $83 billion price tag. The company also recently released its latest earnings numbers, which may have led to even greater worries about the stock. While the business is still growing and its margins remain strong, there was a cause for concern, namely, in its guidance. 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 » Netflix projects growth between just 12% and 14% for 2026 Netflix's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled $12.1 billion and was up around 18% year over year. It was a solid performance for the streaming giant. Its full-year growth rate was a bit lower at 16%, which rose to 17% when excluding the effects of foreign exchange. Looking ahead to 2026, however, Netflix anticipates a growth rate that will be within a range of 12% to 14%. It's a notable slowdown, particularly with the company projecting that its ad revenue will double. With strong ad revenue, investors may have expected less of a dip in the growth rate for the current year. It may be a sign that consumers are less willing to pay for higher-priced streaming plans and are downgrading to the company's cheaper ad-based plan. The stock's high valuation comes with high expectations The problem for Netflix is that its ...