megaflopp/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief - A Tough Market Week This week gave investors a brief exhale - and then took it back as Monday opened with genuine relief after news broke that a U.S.-led coalition would escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. On that news, oil pulled back sharply, the S&P surged 1.2%, and the Nasdaq led with a 1.4% gain. It was the index’s best single session ...
megaflopp/iStock via Getty Images Market Brief - A Tough Market Week This week gave investors a brief exhale - and then took it back as Monday opened with genuine relief after news broke that a U.S.-led coalition would escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. On that news, oil pulled back sharply, the S&P surged 1.2%, and the Nasdaq led with a 1.4% gain. It was the index’s best single session in over a month. However, that optimism didn’t survive the week. By midweek, the inflation data changed the tone. February CPI came in line at 2.4% year-over-year, technically benign. However, as economists noted, it was the last clean read before the oil shock flooded the March data. The producer side told a more urgent story. February PPI jumped 0.7% month-over-month, its hottest reading since July 2025, pushing the year-over-year rate to 3.4%. Goods prices surged 1.1%, which was the largest single-month jump since August 2023, and core PPI logged its tenth consecutive monthly increase. That is a pipeline problem, and it arrives precisely when energy costs are about to hit with full force. But that wasn’t all, as the FOMC meeting was scheduled for Wednesday. The Fed held rates steady at 3.5%–3.75%, as expected. But it was the messaging that rattled markets. The updated dot plot pointed to just one cut in 2026 and another in 2027, with seven participants now signaling no cuts at all this year. Powell acknowledged the Fed had made progress on inflation, but “not as much as we had hoped .” With the potential for “higher rates” for the rest of this year, stocks fell to session lows. But that was the headline data. In the background, private credit continues quietly deteriorating. Blackstone, Blue Owl, and BlackRock have all seen redemption requests breach or approach the standard 5% threshold that allows managers to restrict withdrawals. JPMorgan’s Bill Eigen warned that “bad news often happens all at once” in private markets. That seems to be the case, as the opacity and lev...
On March 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued new guidance that effectively creates a formalized taxonomy for how regulators will govern crypto assets. The sweeping classification scheme is going to have major consequences for the future of the crypto markets, and, at least right now, the implications appear to be very positive...
On March 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued new guidance that effectively creates a formalized taxonomy for how regulators will govern crypto assets. The sweeping classification scheme is going to have major consequences for the future of the crypto markets, and, at least right now, the implications appear to be very positive. So without further ado, here are four things that every crypto investor should understand about the new landscape. 1. There are now five official categories for crypto assets The new framework sorts digital assets into five buckets: Digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, stablecoins, and digital securities. Sixteen assets, including all of the major cryptos, were specifically named as digital commodities, including Ethereum, (ETH 3.17%) XRP, (XRP 2.96%) Solana, (SOL 2.93%) Cardano, Chainlink, Bitcoin, and Dogecoin. For Bitcoin, this was simply a reaffirmation of the prior regulatory status quo, but for the others, the designation dispels the past lack of legal clarity. In short, per the SEC, a digital commodity is something that derives its value from a blockchain network as well as from supply and demand, and importantly, explicitly not from the result of someone else's managerial work. So if a coin's value depends on its network's programmatic functioning rather than a team promising returns, it's a commodity, and not a security. The distinction is critical because securities, like stocks, are subject to a different (and more rigorous) set of regulations governing what their owners and management teams are allowed to say and do. On that note, "digital securities" are now defined as tokens representing traditional financial instruments like stocks or bonds on a blockchain. And only that category falls under the SEC's jurisdiction. Somewhat confusingly, stablecoins may or may not be securities depending on their structure, per the new classification -- ...
The stock market has been volatile lately as war rages on in the Middle East and earnings season winds down. If you're looking to dip your toe into some stocks, say with $1,000, let's look at two strong options. Broadcom Broadcom (AVGO 2.99%) has struggled to find its footing a bit in the market this year, but the company has one of the best growth outlooks in the megacap tech space. The company i...
The stock market has been volatile lately as war rages on in the Middle East and earnings season winds down. If you're looking to dip your toe into some stocks, say with $1,000, let's look at two strong options. Broadcom Broadcom (AVGO 2.99%) has struggled to find its footing a bit in the market this year, but the company has one of the best growth outlooks in the megacap tech space. The company is seeing strong momentum in its data center networking business, but its biggest opportunity is in custom AI chips. Expand NASDAQ : AVGO Broadcom Today's Change ( -2.99 %) $ -9.57 Current Price $ 310.27 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.5T Day's Range $ 309.93 - $ 321.50 52wk Range $ 138.10 - $ 414.61 Volume 1M Avg Vol 26M Gross Margin 64.96 % Dividend Yield 0.78 % As spending on AI infrastructure continues to climb, hyperscalers (owners of large data centers) are increasingly looking for cheaper alternatives to Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs). One of the best options is to develop custom chips called ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), which are hardwired chips designed for specific tasks. Broadcom has proven itself a leader in this field, helping co-develop Alphabet's highly successful tensor processing units (TPUs). With TPU demand soaring and Broadcom securing commitments from other hyperscalers to help them create their own custom AI ASICs, Broadcom is set to see explosive growth. The company said it is on track to generate more than $100 billion in AI ASIC revenue alone in its fiscal 2027, which is more than 1.5 times its total fiscal 2025 revenue. Given its huge growth opportunity ahead and the market tailwinds shifting in its favor, now is a great time to scoop up Broadcom shares. Amazon Amazon (AMZN 1.66%) is another stock that has lagged to start the year. While higher fuel prices are a headwind, nobody has been better at driving efficiencies than Amazon. Through its use of robots and AI, the company has been reducing costs and seeing impressiv...
"Never let a good crisis go to waste." The phrase has been alternately attributed to everyone from Niccolo Machiavelli in 1513 to Winston Churchill in 1945 to... Rahm Emmanuel in 2008. But in 2026, it's Elon Musk who's putting the principle into practice at SpaceX. Things are not going well for Musk's rivals over at Boeing (BA 3.01%) and Lockheed Martin's (LMT 1.58%) joint venture, United Launch A...
"Never let a good crisis go to waste." The phrase has been alternately attributed to everyone from Niccolo Machiavelli in 1513 to Winston Churchill in 1945 to... Rahm Emmanuel in 2008. But in 2026, it's Elon Musk who's putting the principle into practice at SpaceX. Things are not going well for Musk's rivals over at Boeing (BA 3.01%) and Lockheed Martin's (LMT 1.58%) joint venture, United Launch Alliance, you see. ULA has a new rocket, the Vulcan Centaur, that it hopes will replace its outgoing Atlas V. The problem is, Vulcan's only been able to launch four times in the past two years -- and during two of those launches, parts started falling off midflight! Last month, the U.S. Space Force ordered Vulcan launches halted while ULA figures out a fix to its disintegrating-rockets problem, leaving the U.S. government with just one space company remaining with which to launch its satellites: SpaceX. And how is SpaceX responding? Is it cheering ULA along and waiting patiently for its rival to right the ship and resume Vulcan launches so the two companies can compete on a level playing field? No, it is not. Instead, SpaceX is raising its prices on Falcon 9 launches... just months ahead of an expected $1.75 trillion IPO. SpaceX raises prices -- again When SpaceX first began commercial launches of its new Falcon 9 rocket, its advertised price -- $61.2 million -- was the lowest in America and just a fraction of the $350 million and up that ULA was charging at the time. SpaceX announced its first-ever price increase in 2016, raising its launch price (note: not its own cost to launch a rocket) to $62 million. SpaceX raised prices twice more over the next 10 years, first to $67 million in 2022, then to the strangely precise $69.75 million in 2024. Sometime in the past few weeks, SpaceX upped that number to $74 million. We don't know precisely when. SpaceX rarely brags about price increases. But according to historical snapshots of the company's "capabilities and services" webpag...
Key Points Regulators just published a document explaining how they will think about regulating cryptocurrencies. It creates a classification scheme that divides crypto assets into five different categories. Although it mostly reduces regulatory risks for coins, it also introduces a few new potential problems. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › On March 17, the Securities and Exchange Commis...
Key Points Regulators just published a document explaining how they will think about regulating cryptocurrencies. It creates a classification scheme that divides crypto assets into five different categories. Although it mostly reduces regulatory risks for coins, it also introduces a few new potential problems. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › On March 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued new guidance that effectively creates a formalized taxonomy for how regulators will govern crypto assets. The sweeping classification scheme is going to have major consequences for the future of the crypto markets, and, at least right now, the implications appear to be very positive. So without further ado, here are four things that every crypto investor should understand about the new landscape. 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 » 1. There are now five official categories for crypto assets The new framework sorts digital assets into five buckets: Digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, stablecoins, and digital securities. Sixteen assets, including all of the major cryptos, were specifically named as digital commodities, including Ethereum, (CRYPTO: ETH) XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) Solana, (CRYPTO: SOL) Cardano, Chainlink, Bitcoin, and Dogecoin. For Bitcoin, this was simply a reaffirmation of the prior regulatory status quo, but for the others, the designation dispels the past lack of legal clarity. In short, per the SEC, a digital commodity is something that derives its value from a blockchain network as well as from supply and demand, and importantly, explicitly not from the result of someone else's managerial work. So if a coin's value depends on its network's programmatic functioning rather than a team promising...
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Meta Platforms is undervalued by 47.2%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio , or discover 53 more high quality undervalued stocks . When all these projected cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $1,124.02 per share. Compared with the recent share price of roughly $593.66, this i...
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Meta Platforms is undervalued by 47.2%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio , or discover 53 more high quality undervalued stocks . When all these projected cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $1,124.02 per share. Compared with the recent share price of roughly $593.66, this implies an intrinsic discount of around 47.2%. On this model, the shares are currently assessed as undervalued. For Meta Platforms, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach, built on cash flow projections in $. The latest twelve month free cash flow is about $61.98b. Analysts provide detailed estimates for the next few years, and Simply Wall St then extends those forecasts so that projected free cash flow reaches $119.49b in 2030, with further years extrapolated using gradually moderating growth assumptions. A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a company might be worth by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting those cash flows back into today’s dollars. On Simply Wall St's 6 point valuation framework, Meta scores a 5 out of 6 . The rest of this article walks through those valuation checks using multiple approaches before finishing with a different way to think about what the current price may really be telling you. Recent attention around Meta has focused on how the stock trades after a strong multi year run and more recent pullbacks. This has kept questions about fair value front and center for many investors, and these cross currents help explain why the current price action feels less straightforward than a simple growth story. Meta's share price has seen mixed returns, with a 3.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 9.5% decline over 30 days, an 8.7% decline year to date, and a very large 190.4% return over 3 years and 111.4% over 5 years, which can change how you think about both upside and risk. Wondering if Meta Platform...
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Meta Platforms is undervalued by 47.2%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio , or discover 53 more high quality undervalued stocks . When all these projected cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $1,124.02 per share. Compared with the recent share price of roughly $593.66, this i...
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Meta Platforms is undervalued by 47.2%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio , or discover 53 more high quality undervalued stocks . When all these projected cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $1,124.02 per share. Compared with the recent share price of roughly $593.66, this implies an intrinsic discount of around 47.2%. On this model, the shares are currently assessed as undervalued. For Meta Platforms, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach, built on cash flow projections in $. The latest twelve month free cash flow is about $61.98b. Analysts provide detailed estimates for the next few years, and Simply Wall St then extends those forecasts so that projected free cash flow reaches $119.49b in 2030, with further years extrapolated using gradually moderating growth assumptions. A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a company might be worth by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting those cash flows back into today’s dollars. On Simply Wall St's 6 point valuation framework, Meta scores a 5 out of 6 . The rest of this article walks through those valuation checks using multiple approaches before finishing with a different way to think about what the current price may really be telling you. Recent attention around Meta has focused on how the stock trades after a strong multi year run and more recent pullbacks. This has kept questions about fair value front and center for many investors, and these cross currents help explain why the current price action feels less straightforward than a simple growth story. Meta's share price has seen mixed returns, with a 3.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 9.5% decline over 30 days, an 8.7% decline year to date, and a very large 190.4% return over 3 years and 111.4% over 5 years, which can change how you think about both upside and risk. Wondering if Meta Platform...
Warren Buffett has always been optimistic by nature. When he takes a negative stance on something, it warrants special attention. Over 24 years ago, Buffett worked with Fortune magazine's Carol Loomis on an article that was an eye-opener for some. In the article, he discussed a valuation metric that eventually was named after him -- the Buffett indicator. This indicator is calculated by dividing t...
Warren Buffett has always been optimistic by nature. When he takes a negative stance on something, it warrants special attention. Over 24 years ago, Buffett worked with Fortune magazine's Carol Loomis on an article that was an eye-opener for some. In the article, he discussed a valuation metric that eventually was named after him -- the Buffett indicator. This indicator is calculated by dividing the total stock market capitalization by gross national product (GNP), which was later replaced by gross domestic product (GDP). Buffett acknowledged that the ratio had "some limitations." However, he said that "it is probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment." The "Oracle of Omaha" included a chart of this ratio in the article. He noted that in 1999 and early 2000, the ratio rose to an all-time high. Buffett warned that if the ratio approaches 200%, investors are "playing with fire." Where does the Buffett indicator stand today? It's above 219%. Buffett's warning to Wall Street is echoing louder than ever. Here are three steps investors should take now in response. 1. Build your cash reserves Much has been written about Berkshire Hathaway's (BRKA 0.29%) (BRKB 0.11%) massive cash stockpile. When Buffett stepped down as the conglomerate's CEO at the end of 2025, he left his successor, Greg Abel, with a whopping $373.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasury bills. This amount is only slightly below Berkshire's record high cash position of $381.7 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2025. No publicly traded company in the U.S. has ever amassed more cash than Berkshire. Why did Buffett build up so much cash for Berkshire Hathaway? He viewed the approach as a better bet than buying overpriced stocks. Investors who aren't billionaires might want to consider following Buffett's lead. A solid cash position gives you ample dry powder to put to use when the stock market inevitably pulls back significantly. 2. Buy quality at a di...
Key Points Buffett warned in 2001 that market valuations were dangerously high—and they are even higher today. He took several steps to ensure Berkshire Hathaway was in good shape when he stepped down as CEO. Those steps are good ones for retail investors to follow amid the market uncertainty now. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Warren Buffett has always been optimistic ...
Key Points Buffett warned in 2001 that market valuations were dangerously high—and they are even higher today. He took several steps to ensure Berkshire Hathaway was in good shape when he stepped down as CEO. Those steps are good ones for retail investors to follow amid the market uncertainty now. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Warren Buffett has always been optimistic by nature. When he takes a negative stance on something, it warrants special attention. Over 24 years ago, Buffett worked with Fortune magazine's Carol Loomis on an article that was an eye-opener for some. In the article, he discussed a valuation metric that eventually was named after him -- the Buffett indicator. This indicator is calculated by dividing the total stock market capitalization by gross national product (GNP), which was later replaced by gross domestic product (GDP). 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 » Buffett acknowledged that the ratio had "some limitations." However, he said that "it is probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment." The "Oracle of Omaha" included a chart of this ratio in the article. He noted that in 1999 and early 2000, the ratio rose to an all-time high. Buffett warned that if the ratio approaches 200%, investors are "playing with fire." Where does the Buffett indicator stand today? It's above 219%. Buffett's warning to Wall Street is echoing louder than ever. Here are three steps investors should take now in response. 1. Build your cash reserves Much has been written about Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) massive cash stockpile. When Buffett stepped down as the conglomerate's CEO at the end of 2025, he left his successor, Greg Abel, with a whopping $373.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasury bi...
Investing in some stocks can be somewhat nerve-racking. Your hand hovers over the keyboard as your mind goes back and forth on whether or not to actually press the "buy" button on your online brokerage's website. This can happen even with stocks that pay juicy dividends. Sometimes, the fact that the dividend yield is exceptionally high only increases the anxiety. I've felt this kind of trepidation...
Investing in some stocks can be somewhat nerve-racking. Your hand hovers over the keyboard as your mind goes back and forth on whether or not to actually press the "buy" button on your online brokerage's website. This can happen even with stocks that pay juicy dividends. Sometimes, the fact that the dividend yield is exceptionally high only increases the anxiety. I've felt this kind of trepidation before, but not with some stocks. Here are three high-yield dividend stocks I'd buy right now with no hesitation. 1. Brookfield Infrastructure Technically, Brookfield Infrastructure is two stocks. For years, only Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP +0.17%) was listed publicly. To attract investors who didn't like the tax hassles associated with limited partnerships (LP), though, the company established Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC 1.54%) in 2020. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) and Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC) are the same business under the hood. They also both offer great dividends. BIP's forward distribution yield is nearly 5%, while BIPC's dividend yield tops 4.2%. Expand NYSE : BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Today's Change ( 0.17 %) $ 0.06 Current Price $ 36.47 Key Data Points Market Cap $17B Day's Range $ 36.06 - $ 36.97 52wk Range $ 25.72 - $ 40.32 Volume 1.7M Avg Vol 765K Gross Margin 26.94 % Dividend Yield 4.78 % I'm confident that Brookfield Infrastructure's distribution is sustainable. The infrastructure stock has increased its distribution for 17 consecutive years. Brookfield Infrastructure targets average annual distribution growth between 5% and 9%, with a payout ratio of 60% to 70%. Those goals seem quite attainable, thanks to the strength of Brookfield Infrastructure's underlying business. The company's diversified global infrastructure portfolio includes cell towers, data centers, electricity transmission lines, fiber optic cable, pipelines, rail, semiconductor foundries, toll roads, and more. 2. Enbridge...
Key Points Brookfield Infrastructure offers a growing distribution backed up by a diversified portfolio of infrastructure assets. Enbridge is a stable pipeline and utility stock that has achieved its financial guidance for 20 consecutive years. Realty Income has increased its dividend for 113 consecutive quarters and has solid growth prospects. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Infrastructu...
Key Points Brookfield Infrastructure offers a growing distribution backed up by a diversified portfolio of infrastructure assets. Enbridge is a stable pipeline and utility stock that has achieved its financial guidance for 20 consecutive years. Realty Income has increased its dividend for 113 consecutive quarters and has solid growth prospects. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners › Investing in some stocks can be somewhat nerve-racking. Your hand hovers over the keyboard as your mind goes back and forth on whether or not to actually press the "buy" button on your online brokerage's website. This can happen even with stocks that pay juicy dividends. Sometimes, the fact that the dividend yield is exceptionally high only increases the anxiety. 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 » I've felt this kind of trepidation before, but not with some stocks. Here are three high-yield dividend stocks I'd buy right now with no hesitation. 1. Brookfield Infrastructure Technically, Brookfield Infrastructure is two stocks. For years, only Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) was listed publicly. To attract investors who didn't like the tax hassles associated with limited partnerships (LP), though, the company established Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE: BIPC) in 2020. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) and Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC) are the same business under the hood. They also both offer great dividends. BIP's forward distribution yield is nearly 5%, while BIPC's dividend yield tops 4.2%. I'm confident that Brookfield Infrastructure's distribution is sustainable. The infrastructure stock has increased its distribution for 17 consecutive years. Brookfield Infrastructure targets average annual distribution growth between 5% and 9%...
Gold prices have continued to weaken despite escalating tensions in the US-Israel conflict with Iran , breaking from the metal’s traditional role as a geopolitical hedge, as fading expectations of interest rate cuts and a stronger US dollar weigh on sentiment, analysts said. The metal has declined about 15 per cent since a brief surge on March 2, when prices climbed to around US$5,300 per ounce fo...
Gold prices have continued to weaken despite escalating tensions in the US-Israel conflict with Iran , breaking from the metal’s traditional role as a geopolitical hedge, as fading expectations of interest rate cuts and a stronger US dollar weigh on sentiment, analysts said. The metal has declined about 15 per cent since a brief surge on March 2, when prices climbed to around US$5,300 per ounce following US and Israeli strikes on Iran . A modest rebound driven by technical buying on Friday did little to alter the broader downtrend, with prices ultimately falling to the US$4,500 level. Lynn Song, chief economist for Greater China at ING, described the downturn as “a bit of a pullback” following an overheated rally. Higher oil prices , which had contributed to a more hawkish global central bank outlook, had also weighed on gold, Song said, noting that the metal was a non-yielding asset. Advertisement Typically, a surge in oil prices fuels inflation, erodes the value of fiat currencies and supports gold as a key real asset. This time, however, the US Federal Reserve’s delay in cutting rates has dampened investor sentiment. On Wednesday, the central bank held its benchmark rate steady at between 3.50 and 3.75 per cent, while projecting higher inflation amid economic uncertainty linked to the conflict. Plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on March 14, 2026. The Fed has held its benchmark rate steady, while projecting higher inflation amid economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict. Photo: AP At the same time, a stronger US dollar has added further pressure, according to a March 12 note from Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privee (UBP). The US dollar, which also serves as a safe-haven asset, has gained more than 2 per cent this month.
Dan Simmons, who has died aged 77, was a versatile, prolific and genre-stretching writer whose work embraced the definition of SF as speculative, rather than simply science, fiction. In fact, before he wrote the four massive space opera novels that became known as the Hyperion Cantos, he had already made his name as a writer of horror. His first novel, Song of Kali (1985), won the World Fantasy aw...
Dan Simmons, who has died aged 77, was a versatile, prolific and genre-stretching writer whose work embraced the definition of SF as speculative, rather than simply science, fiction. In fact, before he wrote the four massive space opera novels that became known as the Hyperion Cantos, he had already made his name as a writer of horror. His first novel, Song of Kali (1985), won the World Fantasy award; his next, Carrion Comfort (1989), won the Bram Stoker, Locus and British Fantasy awards. Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion were originally one novel. Divided into two, each won a Locus award, while Hyperion also captured a Hugo, and Fall of Hyperion the British Science Fiction Association prize. His two Endymion novels, again originally one book (1996), finished the Hyperion series. Later in his career he moved to a series of hard-boiled thrillers and stand-alone books that merged historical themes with genre touches, most notably in The Terror (2007), based on the ill-fated John Franklin expedition to discover the Northwest Passage, spiced up with a supernatural monster. It was made into a 2018 television miniseries in the US. Simmons drew on an array of literary and mythological sources. If his books can often seem prolix (a New York Times reviewer called The Terror “a 769-page novel about men stuck in the ice”) they reflect exhaustive research and wide literary influence. The Terror consciously recalled Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, as well as crediting the 1951 horror movie The Thing. The novel, and its miniseries adaptation, may also have influenced Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film version of Frankenstein. Some of this desire to explain may have come from Simmons’s first career as a teacher. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Kathryn (nee Catton) and Robert, the manager of an automobile electric firm. They moved with Robert’s work, and Dan grew up in small towns in Illinois and Indiana. After gaining a BA in English at Wabash College in I...
The first song I fell in love with I would sit by the radio and record songs on an old Dictaphone that I found under my grandfather’s desk. I spent the summer listening over and over to I Fought the Law by the Clash. Even through a Dictaphone, it sounded like a building exploding. The first single I bought Convoy by CW McCall for $1 from Bradley’s discount store in Connecticut, and listened to it ...
The first song I fell in love with I would sit by the radio and record songs on an old Dictaphone that I found under my grandfather’s desk. I spent the summer listening over and over to I Fought the Law by the Clash. Even through a Dictaphone, it sounded like a building exploding. The first single I bought Convoy by CW McCall for $1 from Bradley’s discount store in Connecticut, and listened to it 40 times in a row. I think it was at that point my mom thought: “He’s both going to be a musician and an addict.” The song I do a karaoke I take pride that I’ve never done the same karaoke song twice. My Way by Frank Sinatra wasn’t my finest moment. Nor was In Da Club by 50 Cent. At least my Bust a Move by Young MC wasn’t as terrible as it could have been. The song I inexplicably know every lyric to I Know You Got Soul by Eric B & Rakim, from playing it 8,000 times while DJing in the 80s. The inexplicable part is why I played it every night. The best song to play at a party I was DJing a house party in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1989, playing hip-hop and house music. Then, out of nowhere, I played Been Caught Stealing by Jane’s Addiction, and the crowd of 15 people went crazy. The song I can no longer listen to Lola by the Kinks came up on a Spotify playlist, and I thought the lyrics were gross and transphobic. I like their early music, but I was really taken aback at how unevolved the lyrics are. The song I secretly like but tell everybody I hate I was at Bodega in New York at 3am when My Heart Will Go On by Céline Dion came on, and was surprisingly caught thinking: “God, do I like this song?” I understand if this is the end of my career, but I am a secret Céline fan. The best song to have sex to 4′33″ by John Cage. The song that changed my life I Feel Love by Donna Summer still stands as just about the best piece of electronic dance music ever made. I remember hearing it in the 70s, like I was hearing the future. The song that makes me cry Vincent by Don McLean. ...
A White House photo of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appearing to break into a dance at an official function ignited a wave of mockery across Chinese social media on the weekend, with commenters framing her as Washington’s biggest cheerleader. The photograph, the first in an official White House gallery from her summit with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, captures Takaichi in a mom...
A White House photo of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appearing to break into a dance at an official function ignited a wave of mockery across Chinese social media on the weekend, with commenters framing her as Washington’s biggest cheerleader. The photograph, the first in an official White House gallery from her summit with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, captures Takaichi in a moment of unbridled exuberance during a welcome reception. Making her first trip to Washington since taking office in October, the Japanese leader stands with both fists pumped high and mouth wide open, as a band plays behind her. Advertisement Takaichi’s animated expression is a sharp contrast to the formal White House photos of Trump’s meetings in recent months with the president of Ukraine and prime minister of Israel. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump deliver remarks in the State Dining Room. Photo: Handout In Japan, some commenters criticised Takaichi’s demeanour as servile, accusing her “sycophantic diplomacy” that was inconsistent with the dignified approach expected of a head of state.
Lindenwold Advisors INC lessened its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 20.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 31,023 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 7,935 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up approximately 3.7% of Lindenwold Advisors INC's portfolio, making the stock its 5...
Lindenwold Advisors INC lessened its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 20.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 31,023 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 7,935 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up approximately 3.7% of Lindenwold Advisors INC's portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Lindenwold Advisors INC's holdings in Apple were worth $7,899,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in AAPL. First National Bank of Hutchinson raised its stake in shares of Apple by 24.6% during the fourth quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 35,319 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $8,845,000 after acquiring an additional 6,982 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Apple by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 54,085 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $13,544,000 after purchasing an additional 272 shares during the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Apple by 14.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 537,314 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $134,554,000 after purchasing an additional 69,207 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Apple by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 66,857 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $16,742,000 after buying an additional 2,695 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Highview Capital Management LLC DE increased its stake in shares of Apple by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 50,264 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $12,587,000 after buying an additional 1,155 shares during the period. 67.73% of the stock is owned by hedge...
Keel Point LLC increased its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 17.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 185,051 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after buying an additional 27,032 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises about 2.1% of Keel Point ...
Keel Point LLC increased its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 17.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 185,051 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after buying an additional 27,032 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises about 2.1% of Keel Point LLC's holdings, making the stock its 8th largest position. Keel Point LLC's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $34,527,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of NVIDIA in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 47.9% during the second quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 207 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NVIDIA during the second quarter worth $40,000. Sellwood Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in NVIDIA in the 3rd quarter valued at $50,000. Finally, EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd purchased a new position in NVIDIA in the 2nd quarter valued at $54,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.27% of the company's stock. Key NVIDIA News Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week: NVIDIA Trading Down 3.2% NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $172.76 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.20 trillion, a PE ratio of 35.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.33. NVIDIA Corporation has a 52-week low of $86.62 and a 52-week high of $212.19. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $184.60 and a 200-da...
PMG Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,599 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $828,000. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recentl...
PMG Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,599 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $828,000. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. WFA Asset Management Corp boosted its position in Microsoft by 27.0% during the first quarter. WFA Asset Management Corp now owns 1,016 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $427,000 after purchasing an additional 216 shares during the last quarter. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. increased its position in shares of Microsoft by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. now owns 12,658 shares of the software giant's stock worth $5,658,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC increased its position in shares of Microsoft by 410.4% during the 3rd quarter. Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 2,659 shares of the software giant's stock worth $1,144,000 after purchasing an additional 2,138 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Microsoft by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 2,374 shares of the software giant's stock worth $1,000,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 23,097 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $9,735,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. 71.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Key Microsoft News Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week: Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently weighed in on MSFT. Ne...
Sherman Porfolios LLC grew its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 364.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,769 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after buying an additional 5,313 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA accounts for 0.5% of Sherman Porfolios LLC's holdings, making...
Sherman Porfolios LLC grew its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 364.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,769 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after buying an additional 5,313 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA accounts for 0.5% of Sherman Porfolios LLC's holdings, making the stock its 18th largest holding. Sherman Porfolios LLC's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $1,263,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Joule Financial LLC lifted its stake in NVIDIA by 2.2% in the third quarter. Joule Financial LLC now owns 2,308 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $431,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. Vision Financial Markets LLC increased its position in NVIDIA by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Vision Financial Markets LLC now owns 4,640 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $866,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the period. Websterrogers Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Websterrogers Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,118 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $395,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 3,820 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $713,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Finally, Cyr Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Cyr Financial Inc. now owns 7,737 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $1,444,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Institutional invest...