JohnnyWalker61/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Fans of the Music Man will understand the photo choice as their early history was built around their wagon service, delivering mail and household goods out west. From those roots, Wells Fargo & Company ( WFC ) is now one of the largest US-based banks. As Wells Fargo has six preferred stocks to pick from, I chose the ones with the lowest...
JohnnyWalker61/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Fans of the Music Man will understand the photo choice as their early history was built around their wagon service, delivering mail and household goods out west. From those roots, Wells Fargo & Company ( WFC ) is now one of the largest US-based banks. As Wells Fargo has six preferred stocks to pick from, I chose the ones with the lowest or highest coupon amongst the $25 Par issues, those being: Wells Fargo & Co 4.25% Dep Shares Non-Cumul Perp Cls A Preferred Stock Series DD ( WFC.PR.D ) Wells Fargo & Co., 5.625% Dep Shares Non-Cumul Class A Preferred Stock Series Y ( WFC.PR.Y ) If picking between these two, my Buy rating would be for the Series D. A +6% yield is decent for the low risk in ownership. Understanding Wells Fargo & Company Data by YCharts Seeking Alpha describes this bank as (edited): Wells Fargo & Company, a financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. The company’s financial products and services include checking and savings accounts, and credit and debit cards, as well as home, auto, personal, and small business lending services. It also provides personalized wealth management, brokerage, financial planning, lending, private banking, trust and fiduciary products and services; and financial solutions to private, family owned and public companies through products and services including banking and credit products across multiple industry sectors and municipalities. In addition, it offers a suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services, such as corporate banking, investment banking, treasury management, commercial real estate lending and servicing, equity, and fixed income solutions...
Sam Edwards/OJO Images via Getty Images Uncertainty is high The US BLS is set to release the March labor market report on April 3rd, which will be very important following the surprise -92K jobs lost in February. Another month of job losses could signal a recession, especially if the unemployment rate increases, while a rebound would confirm the consensus no-hire/no-fire labor market state. Based ...
Sam Edwards/OJO Images via Getty Images Uncertainty is high The US BLS is set to release the March labor market report on April 3rd, which will be very important following the surprise -92K jobs lost in February. Another month of job losses could signal a recession, especially if the unemployment rate increases, while a rebound would confirm the consensus no-hire/no-fire labor market state. Based on the recent data, I expect a mild rebound to 20-40K NFP, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.4%, although the risk is to the downside, given the war in Iran and rising oil prices. Stagflation is now becoming a baseline scenario. Trading Economics The recent trend in non-farm payrolls The recent trend in non-farm jobs creation has been volatile. Specifically, over the last 9 months, 5 months have shown job losses, and it was a zig-zag type of pattern—1 month positive and 1 month negative. This pattern could be due to the BLS statistical methodology, which suggests that March could be positive. Trading Economics So, what happened in February? What explains -92K jobs lost? The chart below shows that the two categories with consistent job creation over the recent period have both shown job losses in February—Health and Private Education lost -34K jobs, while Leisure and Hospitality lost 27K jobs. Apparently, –28k healthcare payroll jobs lost are directly attributed to strikes, specifically to Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Hawaii. The Kaiser Permanente strike officially ended February 23, 2026, which means that these jobs will be added back to the March labor market report—which points to a rebound of overall payrolls. On the other hand, the job losses in leisure and hospitality could point to a consumer weakness, although some could be weather-related. BLS Effects from the Iran war and higher oil prices The March labor market report will be uncertain due to potential effects from the Iran war, which started on February 28th, and the related increase in oil...
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is in an enviable situation where demand for its products exceeds supply. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 23, 2026. The video was published on March 25, 2026. Continue reading
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is in an enviable situation where demand for its products exceeds supply. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 23, 2026. The video was published on March 25, 2026. Continue reading
When an 82-year-old Kentucky woman was offered $26 million from an AI company that wanted to build a data center on her land, she said no. Sure, that same company can try to rezone 2,000 acres nearby anyway, but as AI infrastructure stretches further into the real world, the real world is starting to push back. That tension is everywhere […]
When an 82-year-old Kentucky woman was offered $26 million from an AI company that wanted to build a data center on her land, she said no. Sure, that same company can try to rezone 2,000 acres nearby anyway, but as AI infrastructure stretches further into the real world, the real world is starting to push back. That tension is everywhere […]
akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis SoFi Technologies Inc. ( SOFI ) has corrected by 40% year-to-date and is down by about 28% since my last coverage . This fall is a result of genuine concerns around increasing charge-offs, loans, and dependence on loan sales. However, the underlying story has not changed; it has just gotten tougher. I took profits on SOFI near its peak in the $30s...
akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis SoFi Technologies Inc. ( SOFI ) has corrected by 40% year-to-date and is down by about 28% since my last coverage . This fall is a result of genuine concerns around increasing charge-offs, loans, and dependence on loan sales. However, the underlying story has not changed; it has just gotten tougher. I took profits on SOFI near its peak in the $30s, and the sharp pullback has significantly improved the risk/reward profile, offering a more attractive entry point, thus warranting a strong buy rating, even in light of high near-term risks, causing me to consider re-entering. So, if SoFi manages to stabilize its credit metrics, it has the potential to continue to deliver robust earnings growth through its cross-sell and fee-based business model. However, the expectations are now at risk as the stock no longer trades on hopes and dreams; it needs to be delivered. Data by YCharts Cross-Buy Rate and Annualized Fee Revenue Boosts Annual EPS Growth By 2028 As I see it, SoFi added 1 million members in Q4-25, and it is bringing the member count to 13.7 million. The product count hit 20.2 million , and account holders opened 40% of added products. This cross-buy rate increased 7 percentage points YoY. This product adoption pattern lowers marketing expenses per user. In my view, when members adopt two or more products, SoFi derives topline without incurring repeat acquisition costs. The reduction in per-product acquisition costs boosts EBITDA margins. With that, EBITDA hit $318 million in Q4 at a 31% margin. The increase in product adoption builds topline from fees that hit $443 million in Q4 and annualizing this figure yields $1.8 billion. The topline stems from the loan platform business, referral fees, interchange revenue, and brokerage ops. Generating topline through fees rather than interest income reduces capital needs. Operations based on fees consume reduced equity amounts, and operating with reduced equity amounts boosts...
The Philippines is seeking broader defence cooperation with Nato’s European members, even as US President Donald Trump remains critical of the transatlantic security alliance’s lack of involvement over the Middle East war. While some observers say the move dovetails with the long-standing security partnership between the Philippines and the United States, Nato’s dominant member, others argue that ...
The Philippines is seeking broader defence cooperation with Nato’s European members, even as US President Donald Trump remains critical of the transatlantic security alliance’s lack of involvement over the Middle East war. While some observers say the move dovetails with the long-standing security partnership between the Philippines and the United States, Nato’s dominant member, others argue that Manila could face a “strategic dilemma” if its ties with the 32-member alliance are contrary to...
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 12 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire David Abrams. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been a staple in the 13F portfolio of Abrams Capital Management for many years. The fund first purchased a stake in the tech giant back in late 2018. This position comprised just […]
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 12 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire David Abrams. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been a staple in the 13F portfolio of Abrams Capital Management for many years. The fund first purchased a stake in the tech giant back in late 2018. This position comprised just […]
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the 12 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire David Abrams. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has featured in the 13F portfolio of Abrams Capital Management since the second quarter of 2018. Back then, the position comprised nearly 2.5 million shares. In the first quarter of 2020, the fund improved this […]
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the 12 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire David Abrams. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has featured in the 13F portfolio of Abrams Capital Management since the second quarter of 2018. Back then, the position comprised nearly 2.5 million shares. In the first quarter of 2020, the fund improved this […]
peterschreiber.media/iStock via Getty Images U.S. large-cap materials stocks have shown mixed but generally positive year-to-date performance in 2026, with the S&P 500 Materials sector index advancing amid industrial demand recovery and commodity price support from metals and chemicals, aided by the Iran war. Below is a list of the 10 worst-performing large-cap materials stocks with market capital...
peterschreiber.media/iStock via Getty Images U.S. large-cap materials stocks have shown mixed but generally positive year-to-date performance in 2026, with the S&P 500 Materials sector index advancing amid industrial demand recovery and commodity price support from metals and chemicals, aided by the Iran war. Below is a list of the 10 worst-performing large-cap materials stocks with market capitalizations of $10B or more. The list is arranged by their YTD performance, with the poorest performers at the top. The list is topped by Hecla Mining Company ( HL ), a silver producer with a YTD decline of 10.42%. Coeur Mining, Inc. ( CDE ) and International Paper Company ( IP ) follow, with Avery Dennison Corporation ( AVY ) and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ( MLM ) rounding out the rest of the top five worst performers. Construction materials companies feature prominently on the list, with both Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ( MLM ) and Vulcan Materials Company ( VMC ) posting notable declines. Despite their YTD struggles, some high-market-cap companies like Newmont Corporation ( NEM ) at $107.93B and The Sherwin-Williams Company ( SHW ) at $78.59B appear on the list with relatively modest declines. Notably, Coeur Mining, Inc. ( CDE ) and Newmont Corporation ( NEM ) carry Strong Buy Quant ratings despite their negative YTD performance. Here is the list: Hecla Mining ( HL ), YTD perf: -10.42%, Quant Rating: Hold 3.37 Coeur Mining, Inc. ( CDE ), YTD perf: -9.31%, Quant Rating: Strong Buy 4.88 International Paper Company ( IP ), YTD perf: -8.23%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.78 Avery Dennison Corporation ( AVY ), YTD perf: -7.35%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.70 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ( MLM ), YTD perf: -6.83%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.65 Vulcan Materials Company ( VMC ), YTD perf: -6.55%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.68 RPM International Inc. ( RPM ), YTD perf: -5.41%, Quant Rating: Sell 2.09 The Sherwin-Williams Company ( SHW ), YTD perf: -1.38%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.79 Crown Holdings, Inc....
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA press release ( CEVMF ): FY GAAP EPS of $2.89. Revenue of $3.07B. More on CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (CEVMY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA Dividend scorecard for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA Financial information for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA press release ( CEVMF ): FY GAAP EPS of $2.89. Revenue of $3.07B. More on CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (CEVMY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA Dividend scorecard for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA Financial information for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA
AnaptysBio ( ANAB ) has approved the spin-off of First Tracks Biotherapeutics, the company said on Friday. The new company is expected to begin regular trading on the Nasdaq on April 20, 2026, under the ticker symbol “TRAX.” Following the planned spin-off, Anaptys will manage the financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda. The company will operate with limited FTEs, ...
AnaptysBio ( ANAB ) has approved the spin-off of First Tracks Biotherapeutics, the company said on Friday. The new company is expected to begin regular trading on the Nasdaq on April 20, 2026, under the ticker symbol “TRAX.” Following the planned spin-off, Anaptys will manage the financial collaborations for Jemperli with GSK and imsidolimab with Vanda. The company will operate with limited FTEs, minimal operating expenses, and an initial ~$140-$145 million in net cash and investments. Daniel Faga will continue as CEO of Anaptys post the spin-off of First Tracks Bio. Meanwhile, a search has been initiated for a chief financial officer. The company has also announced a $100M stock repurchase plan under which the company may repurchase outstanding common stock, par value $0.001 per share. ANAB -1.22% premarket to $64.2. Source: Press Release More on AnaptysBio AnaptysBio, Inc. (ANAB) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript AnaptysBio, Inc. (ANAB) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript AnaptysBio GAAP EPS of $1.58 beats by $0.71, revenue of $108.25M beats by $21.16M Top Quant rated bullish small cap stocks among companies with high short interest Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on AnaptysBio
(RTTNews) - Healthcare technology company Medtronic plc (MDT) announced Friday U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Stealth AXiS surgical system for cranial and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures.
(RTTNews) - Healthcare technology company Medtronic plc (MDT) announced Friday U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Stealth AXiS surgical system for cranial and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures.