In recent months, JD.com has expanded its international reach by launching the Joybuy e-commerce platform across six European markets and, at Alimentaria, BayMar announced a partnership with JD.com to bring premium Spanish canned seafood into China via JINGDONG Cross-border and JD Logistics’ bonded, end-to-end delivery network. These moves, alongside JD.com’s concurrent “Spanish Food & Drinks Fest...
In recent months, JD.com has expanded its international reach by launching the Joybuy e-commerce platform across six European markets and, at Alimentaria, BayMar announced a partnership with JD.com to bring premium Spanish canned seafood into China via JINGDONG Cross-border and JD Logistics’ bonded, end-to-end delivery network. These moves, alongside JD.com’s concurrent “Spanish Food & Drinks Festival” and heavy investment in new business lines such as food delivery, highlight a push to...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Dynex Capital ( DX ) has seen some selling pressure over the past month that has made its yields more lucrative but warrants a review of the fundamentals. Part of the pressure is because of a market-wide sentiment drag because of geopolitical uncertainties. A more relevant offshoot of the Iran war uncertainties is that oil prices, and hence inflation, could...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Dynex Capital ( DX ) has seen some selling pressure over the past month that has made its yields more lucrative but warrants a review of the fundamentals. Part of the pressure is because of a market-wide sentiment drag because of geopolitical uncertainties. A more relevant offshoot of the Iran war uncertainties is that oil prices, and hence inflation, could remain stickier than was being expected before the war, and hence a higher-for-longer interest rate regime ahead. However, a deeper dive into Dynex's fundamentals clearly shows that the earnings engine remains structurally intact. The recent compression reflects a rise in long-term yields, which has pressured mortgage valuations and book value. While the rate uncertainties and negative sentiments are real, I do not see sufficient deterioration in earnings that warrants caution, so Dynex is a Buy. We are in a regime of higher asset yields, more stable funding markets, and a more supportive policy stance—that should reduce the odds of corrections that challenge the Buy thesis. The current drop in prices (and valuation reset) could therefore signal a good opportunity to capitalize on the risk-return asymmetry. It is not a screaming Buy, but can be accumulated at current levels with an eye on the rate risks. Rate Risks, Yield Cushion and Valuations Dynex operates a leveraged agency RMBS model, where the real drivers are interest rates, funding costs, and spreads. That means book value moves with rates, while earnings depend on how stable the borrowing and income spread remain. Long-term yields have spiked a bit, reverting to January 2026 levels after declining to below 4% in February/early March. This is not a spike that has meant the highest seen yields in the past year or so, but the extent of stress is unknown at this point, and importantly, the declining trajectory we were witnessing before has been challenged. Data by YCharts As yields rise, mortgage-backed securities rep...
For investors looking to rebalance in Q2, here are three stocks that combine growth and defense to help investors stay invested during volatile markets
For investors looking to rebalance in Q2, here are three stocks that combine growth and defense to help investors stay invested during volatile markets
On March 13, 2026, Randolph Sparks, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB) , reported the direct sale of 2,400 shares of common stock for a total consideration of $99,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($41.30); post-transaction value based on March 13, 2026 market close ($470,643.03). * ...
On March 13, 2026, Randolph Sparks, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB) , reported the direct sale of 2,400 shares of common stock for a total consideration of $99,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($41.30); post-transaction value based on March 13, 2026 market close ($470,643.03). * 1-year performance calculated using March 13th, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) just posted one of the most impressive quarters in semiconductor history. Earnings surged 771% last quarter, revenue hit $13.64 billion in Q1 FY2026, beating estimates by 5.91%, and GAAP gross margins expanded to 56.0% from 38.4% a year earlier. The bull case is real. Yet two structural forces are now pressing ... Micron’s Future Hinges on 2 Emerging Challenges
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) just posted one of the most impressive quarters in semiconductor history. Earnings surged 771% last quarter, revenue hit $13.64 billion in Q1 FY2026, beating estimates by 5.91%, and GAAP gross margins expanded to 56.0% from 38.4% a year earlier. The bull case is real. Yet two structural forces are now pressing ... Micron’s Future Hinges on 2 Emerging Challenges
Over the past nearly two decades, private credit has grown into a nearly $3 trillion industry. The tightening of banking regulations following the 2008 financial crisis limited lending by large, mainstream financial institutions. Meanwhile, private credit firms found ways to make loans more quickly and with more flexible terms, while offering investors compelling returns, much of which occurred in...
Over the past nearly two decades, private credit has grown into a nearly $3 trillion industry. The tightening of banking regulations following the 2008 financial crisis limited lending by large, mainstream financial institutions. Meanwhile, private credit firms found ways to make loans more quickly and with more flexible terms, while offering investors compelling returns, much of which occurred in a low-interest rate environment when investors sought higher return vehicles. However, private credit seems to operate much more in the shadows than traditional banks , many of which are subject to three regulators, so there is less insight into the kinds of credit these companies hold and whether they are valuing the loans prudently. A higher interest rate environment, struggles in the software sector, and high redemption requests have led many in the market to believe that private credit could be the next shoe to drop. Continue reading
This hasn't been a great year for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. While I'm still confident that AI is a solid long-term play, it appears many AI stocks will finish the first quarter in the red for 2026. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down nearly 7% so far this year. When you consider the top cloud computing companies, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is notably in bear market territory with a lo...
This hasn't been a great year for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. While I'm still confident that AI is a solid long-term play, it appears many AI stocks will finish the first quarter in the red for 2026. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down nearly 7% so far this year. When you consider the top cloud computing companies, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is notably in bear market territory with a loss of more than 21% this year, while Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are doing a better job of keeping up with the overall market. Continue reading
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images U.S. large-cap energy stocks have been standout performers year-to-date, with the S&P 500 Energy sector up roughly 14%–15% in 2026, making it the best-performing group in the index as higher crude prices and supply risks tied to Iran and Venezuela support momentum. In light of this, b elow is a list of the 10 worst-performing large-cap energy stocks ranked by their ye...
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images U.S. large-cap energy stocks have been standout performers year-to-date, with the S&P 500 Energy sector up roughly 14%–15% in 2026, making it the best-performing group in the index as higher crude prices and supply risks tied to Iran and Venezuela support momentum. In light of this, b elow is a list of the 10 worst-performing large-cap energy stocks ranked by their year-to-date performance. The list focuses on companies in the oil and gas sector, including those in exploration and production as well as storage and transportation. The list is topped by Expand Energy Corporation ( EXE ), with a YTD performance of just 3.23%. Western Midstream Partners, LP ( WES ) and MPLX LP ( MPLX ) follow, with DT Midstream, Inc. ( DTM ) and Energy Transfer LP ( ET ) rounding out the bottom five. Most of these companies operate in the Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation industry, with a couple in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production. While the majority of stocks on this list carry a Hold rating, DT Midstream, Inc. ( DTM ) stands out with a Sell rating and a quant score of 2.46. Other notable names include Enterprise Products Partners L.P. ( EPD ), The Williams Companies, Inc. ( WMB ), and Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( KMI ), all of which maintain Hold ratings despite their relatively modest YTD gains. Here is the list: Expand Energy Corporation ( EXE ), YTD perf: 3.23%, Quant rating: Hold 3.08 Western Midstream Partners, LP Common Units ( WES ), YTD perf: 6.35%, Quant rating: Hold 3.04 MPLX LP Common Units ( MPLX ), YTD perf: 10.34%, Quant rating: Hold 3.21 DT Midstream, Inc. ( DTM ), YTD perf: 13.76%, Quant rating: Sell 2.46 Energy Transfer LP Common Units ( ET ), YTD perf: 16.07%, Quant rating: Hold 3.34 Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Common Units ( EPD ), YTD perf: 21.65%, Quant rating: Hold 3.24 The Williams Companies, Inc. ( WMB ), YTD perf: 22.79%, Quant rating: Hold 3.21 Viper Energy, Inc. ( VNOM ), YTD perf: 22.86%, Quant rating: Hold 3.19 Plain...
The "Magnificent Seven" (MAGS) stocks are all down from their 52-week highs. Additionally, Meta (META) and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) were just found liable for damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit.Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari explains how investors should approach buying into the Big Tech names, and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferre emphasizes how this ...
The "Magnificent Seven" (MAGS) stocks are all down from their 52-week highs. Additionally, Meta (META) and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) were just found liable for damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit.Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari explains how investors should approach buying into the Big Tech names, and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferre emphasizes how this could be the "tobacco moment" for social media–focused Mag Seven names.
bymuratdeniz/iStock via Getty Images Ginkgo Bioworks ( DNA ) reported soft results again in the fourth quarter of 2025, and made the decision to divest its biosecurity business. While cost-cutting efforts have reduced cash burn, breakeven is unlikely without significant growth, and Ginkgo's balance sheet continues to weaken. I previously suggested that while Ginkgo was facing a weak demand environ...
bymuratdeniz/iStock via Getty Images Ginkgo Bioworks ( DNA ) reported soft results again in the fourth quarter of 2025, and made the decision to divest its biosecurity business. While cost-cutting efforts have reduced cash burn, breakeven is unlikely without significant growth, and Ginkgo's balance sheet continues to weaken. I previously suggested that while Ginkgo was facing a weak demand environment, its biggest problem was a failure to find product-market fit. It is therefore not surprising that Ginkgo is enacting another strategic pivot to try and reinvigorate its business. The latest move is an attempt to capitalize on the emerging AI-enabled drug discovery opportunity and appears more likely to succeed. While Ginkgo is well positioned to capitalize on AI related demand, I remain neutral on the company's prospects until either the macro environment improves or Ginkgo's latest initiative demonstrates meaningful traction. Market Conditions Ginkgo continues to face a challenging demand environment, even if biopharma stocks rebounded somewhat in 2025. Funding for academic customers has been under pressure, and elevated interest rates generally remain an issue. While the impact of this has been fairly broad-based, Ginkgo's industrial and consumer businesses have been particularly hard hit. There appears to be an emerging opportunity for companies that are able to support data generation for AI-enabled drug discovery though. For example, close to 40% of Twist Bioscience's ( TWST ) order growth in FY2025 was related to AI drug discovery, with customers including big tech companies like Google ( GOOG ). Isomorphic Labs is a good illustration of the AI-enabled drug discovery opportunity. The company is focused on structure-based design using AI protein structure and binding-affinity prediction models. AlphaFold has been around for some time, but Isomorphic recently took another step forward with its Drug Design Engine, which improves generalizability and binding-affinit...
In this article KO WMT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO 7:20 07:20 Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey: It was time for someone else to lead the next wave of growth Squawk Box Two major CEOs told CNBC in recent months that the rise of artificial intelligence contributed to their decisions to hand over the reins and step down from their positions. It's one of the latest insig...
In this article KO WMT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO 7:20 07:20 Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey: It was time for someone else to lead the next wave of growth Squawk Box Two major CEOs told CNBC in recent months that the rise of artificial intelligence contributed to their decisions to hand over the reins and step down from their positions. It's one of the latest insights into how America's corporate leaders are sizing up the AI transition. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday that his decision to step down from his role was influenced by larger "waves of the organizational momentum." "My job is also to think who's the best team to put on the field to get the next wave done," Quincey said. "And I concluded that, actually, it was time to put someone else on the field for the next wave of growth." Quincey, who has served as CEO of the beverage giant since 2017, will be succeeded by current COO Henrique Braun, effective at the end of this month . "In a pre-AI, a pre-gen-AI mode, we made a lot of progress. But now there's a huge new shift coming along," Quincey said. While he said he's leaning into the technological advances, he believes the beverage company needs "someone with the energy to pursue a completely new transformation of the enterprise." That person, Quincey said, is Braun, who he believes will uniquely equip the company to embrace its next chapter. Quincey's comments echo sentiments from former Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon in December ahead of his departure from that role. watch now VIDEO 6:57 06:57 Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on tenure: You can't get growth without change Squawk Box McMillon, who had held the position as CEO of the global retailer since 2014, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" at the time that he had decided to hand over the role to someone "faster." John Furner, who was previously head of Walmart U.S., took over the top job on Feb. 1. "With what's happening with AI, I could start this next big ...
(This is The Best Stocks in the Market , brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh — The headline news is that Dell (DELL) has just broken out again. I say again because we wrote this name up on Sept. 29 and then watched as it rolled over two months later, falling below its 200-day moving average before Thanksgiving. It ended up being removed from the Best St...
(This is The Best Stocks in the Market , brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh — The headline news is that Dell (DELL) has just broken out again. I say again because we wrote this name up on Sept. 29 and then watched as it rolled over two months later, falling below its 200-day moving average before Thanksgiving. It ended up being removed from the Best Stocks in the Market list and it stayed off for three months. The stock stopped falling and began a consolidation period from November through the first half of March. Dell shareholders sat patiently while concerns about the capex boom for AI rippled through the markets. Once we heard from all the hyperscalers in their Q4 earnings reports and then Nvidia came out with their trillion-dollar backlog news, the wait was over and this stock got moving again. There are not a lot of stocks making 52-week highs right now with 3% of the S & P 500 making new highs (15 stocks), but Dell is one of them. I want to point out that this sort of thing happens all the time. You find a great setup in a promising stock idea, but the trend fails or something market-related happens and it just doesn't work. At this point, many traders would take the ticker off their screen and forget about it (pretend it never happened). "I hate that stock, never again." I have found that some of the best trades in the biggest winners are situations that require more than one entry. Sometimes the second time's the charm. Sometimes it's the third attempt. Taking a small loss and then revisiting a fresh breakout in the same stock takes emotional maturity. Buying at $10, selling out at $9 and then buying back in at $11 is the thing most people can't bring themselves to do. Which is why most people aren't cut out for this and should hand their money over to someone else. Sean's going to tell you how Dell landed on our list — again — and why it deserves our attention. Best Stock Spotlight: Dell Technologies, Inc. (DELL...