There’s been a lot of pushback on electronic door handles lately, as multiple carmakers — especially Tesla — have been accused of making manual door releases too hard to find and access during an emergency. Rivian is one of the companies that reportedly decided to change this on its upcoming R2 SUV, and a spate of first-look videos released Tuesday finally give us a look at what the company has ch...
There’s been a lot of pushback on electronic door handles lately, as multiple carmakers — especially Tesla — have been accused of making manual door releases too hard to find and access during an emergency. Rivian is one of the companies that reportedly decided to change this on its upcoming R2 SUV, and a spate of first-look videos released Tuesday finally give us a look at what the company has changed. First off, the front doors open from the inside in the same way as in the existing R1 vehicles. There is an electronic button that opens the door, and there’s a manual door-release latch tucked into the front part of the interior handle. The rear doors also have an electronic button, as well as a change to the rear manual release. On R1 vehicles, passengers have to first pull a panel off the door to access a “release cord” that operates the manual latch. On the new R2 SUV, Rivian moved this release cord to that same front-of-the-handle position as the front seat manual releases — though it’s still tucked behind a piece of plastic that must be popped out, making it slightly harder to access than the front door manual releases. The R2 SUV isn’t set to go into production for another few months, so the company has not put out proper instructions on how to access this release. But here’s an image from a new video published by JerryRigEverything’s Zack Nelson: Screenshot, JerryRigEverything He doesn’t pull out the actual cord, but it’s the best illustration I’ve seen so far of what passengers will need to do if they are in an R2 that has lost power for whatever reason, limiting the vehicle’s electronic door release. The manual release is still behind a piece of plastic, and it’s not the most obvious or accessible way to open a door from the inside. But it’s at least in a more logical spot than just being hidden behind a panel. Techcrunch event TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Tickets Live On June 23 in Boston, more than 1,100 founders come together at TechCrunch Founder Sum...
With small-cap value stocks roaring back to life, this outperforming ETF is ready for its close-up. Thanks to inflation, $100 doesn't sound like much these days, but there's another way for investors to look at that amount. Consider it as a seed to be planted and, when tended to, one that will grow and bear fruit. Here's how to put $100 to work right now. A fine idea is small-cap value stocks, par...
With small-cap value stocks roaring back to life, this outperforming ETF is ready for its close-up. Thanks to inflation, $100 doesn't sound like much these days, but there's another way for investors to look at that amount. Consider it as a seed to be planted and, when tended to, one that will grow and bear fruit. Here's how to put $100 to work right now. A fine idea is small-cap value stocks, particularly when considering the Russell 2000 and the S&P SmallCap 600 indexes are both sporting double-digit year-to-date percentage gains. For investors who don't want to pick individual stocks in the small-cap value arena, the good news is that this asset class is accessible via a slew of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV +0.12%). With this ETF, DNA matters This $7 billion small-cap value ETF turns four years old later this month, and while that's young compared to plenty of the legacy funds in the category, the Dimensional fund is off to an impressive start, soundly outpacing some of the most well-known ETFs tracking the aforementioned small-cap value benchmarks. The Dimensional fund is proof positive that active stock-picking can serve investors well in the small-cap value space. In fact, this factor combination arguably lends itself to active management because the universe of smaller equities is, in the eyes of some experts, littered with pricing inefficiencies, and these stocks often lack sell-side analyst coverage comparable to larger peers. Another perk offered by this ETF's management style is that it puts investors on the right side of the small-cap profitability equation. This corner of the equity market is littered with companies that aren't profitable, many of which aren't close to getting there. In the value realm, those are called value traps, and active management can mitigate exposure to those financially flimsy firms. Something else to consider with the Dimensional ETF is that it's the ETF offshoot of a mu...
Earnings Call Insights: Marriott International (MAR) Q4 2025 Management View President and CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted that Marriott's global portfolio reached nearly 1.78 million rooms across more than 9,800 properties in 145 countries and territories at year-end, with conversions accounting for about one-third of signings and openings. Capuano stated, "With an incredibly strong fourth quarte...
Earnings Call Insights: Marriott International (MAR) Q4 2025 Management View President and CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted that Marriott's global portfolio reached nearly 1.78 million rooms across more than 9,800 properties in 145 countries and territories at year-end, with conversions accounting for about one-third of signings and openings. Capuano stated, "With an incredibly strong fourth quarter for signings, our team inked nearly 1,200 deals, representing 163,000 rooms, excluding M&A during the year." The pipeline ended at a record 610,000 rooms, up 2% from the prior quarter and 6% from the prior year. Capuano reported that "full year global RevPAR rose 2%," with U.S. and Canada RevPAR up 0.7% and international RevPAR up over 5%. He noted, "Leisure and luxury led the way with leisure RevPAR up 3%, while group RevPAR rose 2% and business transient RevPAR was flat for the full year." Capuano announced, "For full year 2026, net rooms growth is expected to accelerate up to 4.5% to 5%." Capuano discussed Marriott Bonvoy’s growth, sharing that "43 million new members joined Bonvoy, propelling the membership base to 271 million members worldwide at year-end." Capuano emphasized Marriott’s tech investments and AI partnerships, stating, "We are actively collaborating with numerous tech companies across the space. For example, we are one of the initial companies working with Google on their forthcoming Google AI Mode Travel product and with OpenAI on their AdPilot program." CFO Kathleen Oberg reported, "Fourth quarter total gross fee revenues grew 7% to $1.4 billion, ahead of expectations." Oberg noted, "Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $1.4 billion," and "full year adjusted EBITDA rose 8% to $5.38 billion and adjusted EPS rose 7% to $10.02." Oberg highlighted a "meaningful expected year-over-year increase of around 35% in co-branded credit card fees going into our franchise fees line. The increase is primarily the result of continued strong growth in spending ac...
Facebook announced new AI-powered features on Tuesday designed to let users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. The updates include animated profile pictures, photo restyling tools for Stories and Memories, and the ability to add animated backgrounds to text posts. As Meta works to maintain Facebook’s relevance among younger users on its flagship app, it’s likely betting ...
Facebook announced new AI-powered features on Tuesday designed to let users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. The updates include animated profile pictures, photo restyling tools for Stories and Memories, and the ability to add animated backgrounds to text posts. As Meta works to maintain Facebook’s relevance among younger users on its flagship app, it’s likely betting that these new features will deliver a more personalized experience that appeals to Gen Z. The new animated profile picture feature applies motion effects to static photos, making the subject appear to be waving, making a heart shape, or wearing a virtual party hat. To achieve the best results, Facebook recommends using a clear photo of a single person facing the camera. Photos can be pulled directly from a user’s camera roll or from images already on the platform. The company also plans to add more animation options throughout the year. Image Credits:Facebook Facebook is also enhancing its Stories — short photo and video posts that disappear after 24 hours — and Memories — a feature that resurfaces posts from the same date in previous years — with “Restyle,” a tool that uses Meta AI to reimagine the look of user-uploaded images. After uploading a photo to Stories or selecting a Memory to share, users can tap Restyle and either enter a text-based prompt or select from preset themes, including anime, illustrated, glowy, ethereal, and more. There are also options to adjust moods, lighting, and colors, and to swap in new backdrops such as a beach or a cityscape. To spice up text posts, Facebook is also gradually rolling out animated backgrounds. By clicking on the new rainbow “A” icon, users can choose from a variety of still and animated scenes, such as falling leaves or rolling ocean waves, to make their posts stand out in the feed. The company says that seasonal backgrounds are coming soon. Image Credits:Facebook With around 2.1 billion daily active users, Facebook rema...
Tehran has told the US not to allow Israel to destroy the chance of reaching an agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme amid speculation that Benjamin Netanyahu intends to use a hastily arranged White House meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday to divert negotiations. Iran’s intervention came as the Israeli prime minister flew to Washington to plead with Trump not to negotiate a deal with Tehran ...
Tehran has told the US not to allow Israel to destroy the chance of reaching an agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme amid speculation that Benjamin Netanyahu intends to use a hastily arranged White House meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday to divert negotiations. Iran’s intervention came as the Israeli prime minister flew to Washington to plead with Trump not to negotiate a deal with Tehran if it excludes limiting the country’s ballistic missile programme, dropping its support for proxy forces in the region and curtailing human rights abuses at home. Netanyahu is deeply concerned that Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner and his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are prepared to strike a deal confined to limiting the scope of Iran’s nuclear programme, which in Israel’s view would do nothing to rein in the long-term threat Tehran poses to the region. Speaking before leaving for Washington, Netanyahu said he would “present to the president our approach around our principles on the negotiations”. He is expected to provide Trump with fresh intelligence about Iran’s military capabilities, including new long-range ballistic missiles. Netanyahu faces a delicate task in setting out his stall because he risks being seen as challenging two of Trump’s most respected aides by mapping out a set of demands that could force the US into prolonged conflict with Iran. He also risks angering Trump by opening up divisions in the Republican party, especially if he reminds the US president that he made repeated unfulfilled promises to come to the help of Iranian protesters. Netanyahu’s turbulent relationship with Trump was already entering another rough patch as he continues to stall on his Gaza peace plan by barring a Palestinian technocratic body from entering the strip and seeking in effect to annex the West Bank. View image in fullscreen Benjamin Netanyahu. Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA In a sign that he knows he is treading on thin ice, Netanyahu agreed to take the US ambassador to Israe...
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Financial companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 0.6% loss. Within that group, Standard and Poors Global Inc (Symbol: SPGI) and Raymond James Financial Inc (Symbol: RJF) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 9.1% and 8.7%, respectively. Among financial ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Financial ...
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Financial companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 0.6% loss. Within that group, Standard and Poors Global Inc (Symbol: SPGI) and Raymond James Financial Inc (Symbol: RJF) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 9.1% and 8.7%, respectively. Among financial ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLF), which is down 1.4% on the day, and down 2.85% year-to-date. Standard and Poors Global Inc, meanwhile, is down 22.75% year-to-date, and Raymond James Financial Inc, is down 0.97% year-to-date. Combined, SPGI and RJF make up approximately 2.0% of the underlying holdings of XLF. The next worst performing sector is the Energy sector, showing a 0.5% loss. Among large Energy stocks, Halliburton Company (Symbol: HAL) and EQT Corp (Symbol: EQT) are the most notable, showing a loss of 3.0% and 1.4%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Energy stocks is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), which is down 0.2% in midday trading, and up 19.72% on a year-to-date basis. Halliburton Company, meanwhile, is up 19.83% year-to-date, and EQT Corp is up 3.26% year-to-date. Combined, HAL and EQT make up approximately 3.9% of the underlying holdings of XLE. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, seven sectors are up on the day, while two sectors are down. Sector % Change Utilities +1.9% Materials +1.6% Consumer Products +1.0% Services +0.9% Technology & Communications +0.5% Healthcare +0.4% Industrial +0.1% Energy -0.5% Financial -0.6% 25 Dividend Giants Widely Held By ETFs » Also see: Top Cheap Stocks FUNC Average Annual Return CAST Videos The view...
Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Tuesday, shares of Utilities companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 1.5%. Within that group, Vistra Corp (Symbol: VST) and Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 5.5% and 5.0%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF...
Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Tuesday, shares of Utilities companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 1.5%. Within that group, Vistra Corp (Symbol: VST) and Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 5.5% and 5.0%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLU), which is up 1.6% on the day, and up 0.24% year-to-date. Vistra Corp, meanwhile, is up 24.10% year-to-date, and Constellation Energy Corp is up 31.06% year-to-date. Combined, VST and CEG make up approximately 12.9% of the underlying holdings of XLU. The next best performing sector is the Materials sector, up 1.5%. Among large Materials stocks, Celanese Corp (Symbol: CE) and Builders FirstSource Inc. (Symbol: BLDR) are the most notable, showing a gain of 5.3% and 4.8%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Materials stocks is the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), which is up 1.2% in midday trading, and up 2.41% on a year-to-date basis. Celanese Corp, meanwhile, is up 2.54% year-to-date, and Builders FirstSource Inc. is up 7.44% year-to-date. CE makes up approximately 0.8% of the underlying holdings of XLB. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, eight sectors are up on the day, while one sector is down. Sector % Change Utilities +1.5% Materials +1.5% Financial +1.3% Energy +1.3% Industrial +1.2% Technology & Communications +0.8% Services +0.5% Consumer Products +0.4% Healthcare -0.5% 25 Dividend Giants Widely Held By ETFs » Also see: CIBC Videos EWU shares outstanding history GNPK Options Chain The views and opinions expressed herein are the views a...
Nvidia's stock has not moved much over the past six months, which is why good news is welcome, especially with earnings on the horizon. In a time when artificial intelligence stocks and valuations are being called into question, shareholders of Nvidia (NVDA 0.59%), the AI chip king, are looking for good news, especially as the company's upcoming earnings report on Feb. 25 approaches. While Nvidia ...
Nvidia's stock has not moved much over the past six months, which is why good news is welcome, especially with earnings on the horizon. In a time when artificial intelligence stocks and valuations are being called into question, shareholders of Nvidia (NVDA 0.59%), the AI chip king, are looking for good news, especially as the company's upcoming earnings report on Feb. 25 approaches. While Nvidia stock has been an incredibly strong performer, it's roughly flat this year and only up about 4.3% over the past six months. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM +2.30%) may have just provided the spark Nvidia shareholders were looking for. The massive chip manufacturer just announced that its January sales rose nearly 37% year over year. That number is above the company's historical average and pushed the stock to all-time record levels. Why is this good for Nvidia? Because Taiwan Semiconductor is the primary manufacturer of Nvidia chips, so strong sales by the company could be indicative of strong demand for Nvidia's chips. Now, keep in mind that Taiwan Semiconductor manufactures chips for other companies, including Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Qualcomm, but strong chip demand should bode well for Nvidia, given its dominance in the market. Shareholders should be encouraged. Here's why. Other positive news out of Taiwan The positive update from Taiwan Semiconductor is the latest in a string of positive indicators. Analysts at UBS recently noted that Taiwan's Ministry of Finance released January export data, which showed that automatic data-processing (ADP) equipment excluding laptops increased by 8% from December. Normally, January data has shown a declined from December. Additionally, Taiwan's ADP exports in the fourth fiscal quarter grew 25% from the third quarter. Meanwhile, UBS is only projecting 18% quarterly growth in Nvidia's all-important data center division, which provides infrastructure to power AI workloads. Now, this doesn't guarantee that Nvidia will have a blow...
Key Points Taiwan Semiconductor is the primary manufacturer of several models of Nvidia's chips. The company recently announced strong January sales. Nvidia and the rest of the artificial intelligence sector have faced questions about overall demand. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › In a time when artificial intelligence stocks and valuations are being called into question, shareholders of N...
Key Points Taiwan Semiconductor is the primary manufacturer of several models of Nvidia's chips. The company recently announced strong January sales. Nvidia and the rest of the artificial intelligence sector have faced questions about overall demand. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › In a time when artificial intelligence stocks and valuations are being called into question, shareholders of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the AI chip king, are looking for good news, especially as the company's upcoming earnings report on Feb. 25 approaches. While Nvidia stock has been an incredibly strong performer, it's roughly flat this year and only up about 4.3% over the past six months. Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) may have just provided the spark Nvidia shareholders were looking for. The massive chip manufacturer just announced that its January sales rose nearly 37% year over year. That number is above the company's historical average and pushed the stock to all-time record levels. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Why is this good for Nvidia? Because Taiwan Semiconductor is the primary manufacturer of Nvidia chips, so strong sales by the company could be indicative of strong demand for Nvidia's chips. Now, keep in mind that Taiwan Semiconductor manufactures chips for other companies, including Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Qualcomm, but strong chip demand should bode well for Nvidia, given its dominance in the market. Shareholders should be encouraged. Here's why. Other positive news out of Taiwan The positive update from Taiwan Semiconductor is the latest in a string of positive indicators. Analysts at UBS recently noted that Taiwan's Ministry of Finance released January export data, which showed that automatic data-processing (ADP) equipment excluding laptops increased by 8% from Dec...
Coinbase Global (COIN) is the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, making it easy for millions to buy, sell, trade, and store digital assets like Bitcoin (BTCUSDC), Ethereum (ETHUSD), and over 250 altcoins. It offers a user-friendly app with advanced trading tools, staking rewards, an NFT marketplace, and Coinbase Wallet for self-custody. The platform emphasizes security through insured hot walle...
Coinbase Global (COIN) is the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, making it easy for millions to buy, sell, trade, and store digital assets like Bitcoin (BTCUSDC), Ethereum (ETHUSD), and over 250 altcoins. It offers a user-friendly app with advanced trading tools, staking rewards, an NFT marketplace, and Coinbase Wallet for self-custody. The platform emphasizes security through insured hot wallets, 2FA, and cold storage, while Coinbase Prime serves institutions with custody and analytics. Founded in 2012, Coinbase is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and operates in over 100 countries. Coinbase Stock Slides Coinbase's stock has plunged amid crypto volatility, tumbling 9% over the past five days and a steep 32% in the last month. It shed 48% over three months and 47% in six months, with year-to-date (YTD) losses at 28%. Over 52 weeks, shares are down 42% and 63% off the $444.64 high. Longer-term, two-year gains hold at 15% and three-year at 156%. Compared to the S&P 500 Financials index (XLF), COIN stock has drastically underperformed, with its negative returns in the short and medium term dwarfing the index's typical 2% gain in three months and a 4.5% rise in 52 weeks' time. Extreme swings highlight crypto's high-risk nature versus stable financial peers. Coinbase Strong Results Coinbase delivered blockbuster third-quarter results on Oct. 30, 2025, fueled by surging crypto trading volumes. Revenue skyrocketed 55.1% year-over-year (YoY) to $1.87 billion from $1.21 billion, crushing analyst estimates of $1.78 billion by 4.9% and marking the company's strongest quarter ever. Non-GAAP EPS soared to $1.44, beating forecasts of $1.17 by 23.2%, reflecting robust profitability from high transaction fees and diversified income streams like staking and stablecoins. Diving deeper, adjusted EBITDA exploded to $801 million with a stellar 42.9% margin, topping expectations of $716 million by 11.8% thanks to efficient operations. Operating margin widened to 25.7% from 14.1%...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Adobe Inc. ( ADBE ) is still feeling the investor burn despite a slight rebound from its 52-week lows in the low $260/share range. The declines have come in the wake of a reckoning in software stocks over the past several trading sessions. This has been fueled by a combination of growing concerns around AI’s impact, as well as the level of capex spending...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Adobe Inc. ( ADBE ) is still feeling the investor burn despite a slight rebound from its 52-week lows in the low $260/share range. The declines have come in the wake of a reckoning in software stocks over the past several trading sessions. This has been fueled by a combination of growing concerns around AI’s impact, as well as the level of capex spending being plowed into the technology. A number of software stocks have seen steep selloffs, and this has impacted broader markets as well. While the declines may present an opportunity for some, I believe selectivity is key in 2026. And on that front, I believe ADBE is one name that could see outsized gains in the years ahead. ADBE Stock Key Metrics Shares in ADBE currently command a forward earnings multiple of just 11x. Seeking Alpha - Valuation Metrics Of ADBE Stock For perspective on the relative discount here, consider that its five-year average was north of 30x, in-line also with the sector average. Additionally, the S&P 500 ( SPY ) and Nasdaq Composite ( NDX ) indexes also currently trade at a 25x and 30x multiple, respectively. WSJ - Summary Of Forward Trading P/E Of Major Indexes While there are certainly other measures of valuing a stock, I believe ADBE’s current earnings multiple is indicative of a significant disconnect in its valuation relative to performance. Both the broader Seeking Alpha (“SA”) community and Wall Street are similarly bullish . Among the latter, analysts have pegged ADBE’s fair value in the $415/share range. That would imply over 50% upside potential from current trading levels. Seeking Alpha - Average Price Target Of ADBE Stock I believe ADBE can certainly attain this mark, especially if sector sentiment improves broadly. ADBE does have its earnings release coming up in March, and the company has had a strong track record of surpassing expectations. While this would certainly be important, it will be the forward guidance that will be the major ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET Call participants Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Christophe Beck Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Scott Kirkland Vice President, Investor Relations — Andy Hedberg Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Adjusted EPS Growth -- Increased 15% for the quarter, with quarterly growt...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET Call participants Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Christophe Beck Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Scott Kirkland Vice President, Investor Relations — Andy Hedberg Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Adjusted EPS Growth -- Increased 15% for the quarter, with quarterly growth strengthening throughout the year. -- Increased 15% for the quarter, with quarterly growth strengthening throughout the year. Organic Sales Growth -- Reached 3% for the quarter, driven by 3% value pricing and positive volume growth. -- Reached 3% for the quarter, driven by 3% value pricing and positive volume growth. Segment Volume Performance -- Food and beverage up 5%, pest elimination and life sciences each up 7%, and specialty up 7%. -- Food and beverage up 5%, pest elimination and life sciences each up 7%, and specialty up 7%. Organic Operating Income Growth -- Increased 12% in the quarter, resulting in a 140 basis point expansion of organic operating income margin to 18.5%. -- Increased 12% in the quarter, resulting in a 140 basis point expansion of organic operating income margin to 18.5%. Full-Year Operating Income Margin -- Rose to 18%, up 150 basis points. -- Rose to 18%, up 150 basis points. Projected Organic Sales Growth 2026 -- Anticipated at 3%-4%, with reported sales (including Oviwo Electronics acquisition) expected to achieve upper single digits. -- Anticipated at 3%-4%, with reported sales (including Oviwo Electronics acquisition) expected to achieve upper single digits. OI Margin Guidance -- Expected to expand by 100-150 basis points to above 19% for the year, with OI growth projected at 14%-16%. -- Expected to expand by 100-150 basis points to above 19% for the year, with OI growth projected at 14%-16%. EPS Growth Guidance -- Projected at 12%-15% for the year, inclusive of noncash amortization headwinds from Oviwo. -- Projected at 12%-15% for the year,...
Ralf Hahn/iStock via Getty Images The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF ( TLTW ) is an alternative bond exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ( TLT ) while writing 1-month covered call options to generate income on the strategy. Buy-write strategies can be appealing to income-oriented investors seeking more aggressive al...
Ralf Hahn/iStock via Getty Images The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF ( TLTW ) is an alternative bond exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ( TLT ) while writing 1-month covered call options to generate income on the strategy. Buy-write strategies can be appealing to income-oriented investors seeking more aggressive alternatives to fixed income or equity dividend strategies. About iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF TLTW was launched on August 18, 2022, by iShares on the Cboe BZX Exchange with a low expense ratio of 35 bps. The ETF provides investors with substantial liquidity, with $1.75 billion in net assets at the time of writing and an average of $31.85 million in share value changing hands on a daily basis. Currently, TLTW pays out a monthly dividend distribution with a $3.14/share payout rate over the last twelve months, yielding 13.84%. Distributions have largely derived from income throughout 2025, whereas the distribution was split between income and return of capital in prior years. Given the high distribution rate, income-oriented investors may utilize TLTW for 20-year Treasury exposure while earning a relatively higher yield. Accordingly, TLT’s payout over the last twelve months was $3.88/share with a yield of 4.43%. Given the combination of TLT exposure and the covered call strategy, TLTW may be relatively more appealing for exposure to the specific point in the yield curve. Seeking Alpha TLTW only invests in TLT while selling covered calls in order to generate income. Breaking this down, TLT was designed to track the ICE® U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index, which is made up of 40 issuances with a maturity of 20 years or greater. The Index tracks fixed-rate US-denominated Treasury bond issuances using a market value weighting system. The Index is updated monthly to ensure appropriate exposure. TLTW will generate income on the 99.98% exposure to TLT. In additi...
Sherborne asked Dacre whether his involvement in the case "is motivated by a desire to protect your legacy" rather than getting a fair outcome. Dacre admitted wanting to clear his name, but also said he cared about the "honest and dedicated" staff at the paper.
Sherborne asked Dacre whether his involvement in the case "is motivated by a desire to protect your legacy" rather than getting a fair outcome. Dacre admitted wanting to clear his name, but also said he cared about the "honest and dedicated" staff at the paper.