Walmart As the technological and digital landscape has transformed American retail, there have been some areas of life that have remained unchanged. The grocery store aisle, for instance, looks largely the same as it did 50 years ago. Sure, price stickers on the product have been replaced by bar codes, but otherwise the aisle looks largely the same. But the biggest change since the bar code is hit...
Walmart As the technological and digital landscape has transformed American retail, there have been some areas of life that have remained unchanged. The grocery store aisle, for instance, looks largely the same as it did 50 years ago. Sure, price stickers on the product have been replaced by bar codes, but otherwise the aisle looks largely the same. But the biggest change since the bar code is hitting in the shelf space that matters most to the pocketbook. Walmart is currently rolling out digital price tags to replace the old paper ones — the plan is to roll them out in all stores across the U.S. by the end of the year. Walmart isn't alone. Grocery giant Kroger has also begun experimenting with the technology. The speed of digital tags offers stores the promise of extra efficiency in an age of supply chain shocks and sticky inflation, but it is also drawing some concerns from lawmakers about surge pricing. Amanda Bailey, a team leader in electronics who works at a Walmart in West Chester, Ohio, estimates that the digital shelf labels — known as DSLs — have cut the time she used to spend on pricing duties by 75 percent, time that has freed her up to help customers. She also said the DSLs are a game-changer because Walmart's Spark delivery drivers looking for an item will see a flashing DSL so they can more easily find the product. Bailey acknowledged that with any change, consumers may be wary, but she waved aside fears of surge pricing. "They are not used to seeing digital tags — they think prices are being raised, but what they are really doing is eliminating processes," Bailey said. Scott Benedict, a retail consultant and former executive at Sam's Club and Walmart, said the concerns of customers are understandable but probably overstated. "When a retailer installs technology that allows prices to change in minutes, shoppers will of course wonder how it might be used," Benedict said. But in grocery, he said, trust is fragile because shoppers track prices week after...
KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images AI server maker Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ), which has had its fair share of self-created problems in the last few years as the company missed important reporting deadlines and at some point was even at risk of getting delisted from the NASDAQ, hit another major roadblock last week. On Friday, it was reported that the U.S. Department of Justice indicted three in...
KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images AI server maker Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ), which has had its fair share of self-created problems in the last few years as the company missed important reporting deadlines and at some point was even at risk of getting delisted from the NASDAQ, hit another major roadblock last week. On Friday, it was reported that the U.S. Department of Justice indicted three individuals tied to SMCI, including co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw,for allegedly smuggling $2.5B worth of restricted Nvidia GPUs to China, using Southeast Asian shell companies. The report sent shares down a massive 33% on Friday and caused SMCI to close at its lowest price since late 2023. Data by YCharts Previous rating In my last work on Super Micro -- Strong Growth Setup As Industry CapEx Soars -- I highlighted that the company benefited from a significant expansion in the total addressable market as hyperscalers shifted large percentages of their CapEx budgets to the data center industry. While the current situation at SMCI creates a lot of uncertainty, there is also an opportunity here to make money, in my opinion, as the server maker is still doing well in its core business and enjoying significant top line growth. Current situation at SMCI and valuation impact Last week, the Department of Justice announced that it indicted three individuals, including Super Micro co-founder and board member Yih-Shyan Liaw, for a massive $2.5B smuggling operation that could negatively impact SMCI’s business in the short term. According to the indictment, Super Micro insiders participated in a smuggling operation to sell Nvidia ( NVDA ) Blackwell (B200) and Hopper (H200) GPUs through shell companies to Chinese entities that are prohibited from receiving high-performing AI technologies for national security reasons.While the company itself was not named as a defendant in this specific indictment from the Department of Justice. A key concern for investors right now is whether Nvidia will conti...
In a wide-ranging exclusive conversation with Bloomberg This Weekend's David Gura, Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobern Guzman, says his country will not remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in order to appease the US. Watch the full conversation on 'Bloomberg This Weekend.' We're LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
In a wide-ranging exclusive conversation with Bloomberg This Weekend's David Gura, Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobern Guzman, says his country will not remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in order to appease the US. Watch the full conversation on 'Bloomberg This Weekend.' We're LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Gary Yeowell/DigitalVision via Getty Images By BeiChen Lin, CFA, CPA, Director, Head of Canadian Strategy Energy volatility persists Geopolitical developments in the Middle East drove market attention this week, with reports of energy infrastructure being targeted leading to sharp moves in oil and gas prices. At one point, Brent crude rose to as high as $119 per barrel before retracing some of tho...
Gary Yeowell/DigitalVision via Getty Images By BeiChen Lin, CFA, CPA, Director, Head of Canadian Strategy Energy volatility persists Geopolitical developments in the Middle East drove market attention this week, with reports of energy infrastructure being targeted leading to sharp moves in oil and gas prices. At one point, Brent crude rose to as high as $119 per barrel before retracing some of those gains. Natural gas prices also moved higher. Energy remains the primary channel through which this conflict is affecting markets. Our base case is that the conflict will be relatively short-lived, suggesting the energy price shock should also prove temporary. However, a more prolonged shock would have broader implications for global growth. While the U.S. is now a net energy exporter and more insulated than many non-U.S. regions, sustained higher energy prices would still weigh on the global backdrop. This creates a more nuanced picture for equity markets. Coming into the year, non-U.S. equities appeared supported by more attractive valuations and improving fundamentals . Whether that trend resumes will depend in part on how long current tensions persist. Given the uncertainty, we believe investors are best served by remaining close to their strategic asset allocation. Our current U.S. recession probability remains at 20%, though that could rise if energy prices stay elevated. Central banks remain on hold Central banks were in focus this week, with most opting to leave policy rates unchanged as they assess the evolving outlook. The Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan all held rates steady. The Reserve Bank of Australia was a notable exception, raising rates by 25 basis points in a split decision. Market expectations for further rate hikes in Australia — and to some extent Canada — appear somewhat aggressive in our view, particularly given signs that some inflation pressures may prove temporary and growth conditions re...
A University of Alabama student who was found dead in Barcelona after going missing while vacationing evidently fell into the sea on accident in view of surveillance cameras – and an autopsy revealed injuries on his body that were consistent with having repeatedly struck a breakwater’s rocks. Such details about James “Jimmy” Gracey surfaced in the Spanish media as a spokesperson for police in Barc...
A University of Alabama student who was found dead in Barcelona after going missing while vacationing evidently fell into the sea on accident in view of surveillance cameras – and an autopsy revealed injuries on his body that were consistent with having repeatedly struck a breakwater’s rocks. Such details about James “Jimmy” Gracey surfaced in the Spanish media as a spokesperson for police in Barcelona told the Associated Press that “all signs point” to the 20-year-old’s death as having been an accident. Gracey was last seen outside the Shoko nightclub at about 3am on Tuesday. The native of suburban Chicago raised alarm when he did not return to a short-term rental where he was staying with friends who accompanied him on their spring break to the Catalan region’s capital. And, in a development that generated international news headlines, his corpse ultimately was recovered Thursday afternoon in 13ft deep waters off a beach near the Shoko club. Spain’s El País newspaper, citing police sources, reported on Friday that local surveillance cameras captured video of Gracey walking by himself toward a dock and falling into the water “without third-party involvement”. El Periódico, another outlet, added on Friday that a preliminary autopsy report filed in court in Barcelona “rules out foul play and supports the police hypothesis that [Gracey] accidentally fell into the sea and drowned”. Furthermore, the autopsy report documented “several injuries consistent with hitting the rocks of a breakwater”, according to Barcelona-based El Periódico, which also wrote that toxicology test results were pending. The outlets’ reports contained details about the two-day search for Gracey. At one point, El País reported, Barcelona police found Gracey’s cellphone in the possession of a thief known to officers. But it was unclear whether Gracey lost the device or if it was stolen from him, and investigators ruled out its having anything to do with the subsequent fall into the sea, according t...
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Key Points Early retirement could backfire if you don't have ample savings. It's not a good idea to bank on risky investments. Remember that you'll need to pay for health insurance, which could get expensive. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › It's easy to see the appeal of early retirement. Instead of showing up to work every morning exhausted and annoyed after ...
Key Points Early retirement could backfire if you don't have ample savings. It's not a good idea to bank on risky investments. Remember that you'll need to pay for health insurance, which could get expensive. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › It's easy to see the appeal of early retirement. Instead of showing up to work every morning exhausted and annoyed after battling traffic, you could instead spend your days sleeping in, pursuing hobbies, and not having to log in to meetings. But while retiring early may be something you want to do, that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Here are a few signs that it could, in fact, end up being a total disaster. 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. You have decent savings, but not a whole lot There's no single savings amount that guarantees you'll have enough money to support yourself in retirement. This applies whether you're retiring early, late, or on time. But if you're retiring early, your money might need to last for more than 30 years. And remember, the earliest you can claim Social Security is 62. If you retire at 54, that means you'll have eight years where your portfolio will have to do all of the heavy lifting. Before you retire, take a close look at your savings and make sure you've really built a robust enough nest egg for an early workforce exit. A $1 million IRA may be just fine if you're retiring at 65. At 55, it may fall short. 2. You're banking on risky investments to sustain a larger withdrawal rate It's important to keep your retirement savings invested so that money continues to generate returns. The stronger your returns are, the easier it becomes to beat inflation and maintain your buying power without a job. But if you're counting on risky investments to generate returns and allow for a com...
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images Entertainment Vita Coco Company ( COCO ) is set to replace TEGNA ( TGNA ) in the S&P SmallCap 600 index ( VIOO ) next week, the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday, sending shares of the coconut water brand higher in after-hours trading. Shares of Vita Coco ( COCO ) added 5% in the post-market in reaction to the move, which is scheduled to take place before the m...
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images Entertainment Vita Coco Company ( COCO ) is set to replace TEGNA ( TGNA ) in the S&P SmallCap 600 index ( VIOO ) next week, the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday, sending shares of the coconut water brand higher in after-hours trading. Shares of Vita Coco ( COCO ) added 5% in the post-market in reaction to the move, which is scheduled to take place before the market opens on Mar. 25. Index additions often lead to additional buying before the effective date of the changes, as funds that track the benchmark indices adjust holdings to reflect the new constituents. TEGNA’s ( TGNA ) exclusion from the S&P SmallCap 600 index ( VIOO ) comes after the company completed its $6.2B merger with rival broadcast station group Nexstar Media ( NXST ) on Mar. 20. More on Vita Coco, TEGNA, etc. Nexstar Media's Aim For Scale Drives Instant Value, But Shares No Longer Cheap Vita Coco: Valuation Is Too High For My Appetite The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 - Slideshow Eight states ask judge to temporarily block Nexstar, Tegna integration FCC clears $6.2B sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite state objections
Key Points International Business Machines is a gigantic tech company with an over 100-year history. It has proven adept at providing its business customers with the services they need while also investing in the tech of the future. 10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) stock surged back to life over the last three years, more t...
Key Points International Business Machines is a gigantic tech company with an over 100-year history. It has proven adept at providing its business customers with the services they need while also investing in the tech of the future. 10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) stock surged back to life over the last three years, more than doubling in value. That remains true despite a material pullback in 2026 as investors worry about the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on its business. Here's why now could still be a good time to buy IBM if you are a long-term investor. International Business Machines changes with the times The main reason to buy IBM now, after a recent drawdown, is the technology giant's quantum computing business. While AI is the darling of Wall Street today, quantum is waiting in the wings to join, if not take over, the spotlight. AI uses massive amounts of computer power, and quantum has the potential to vastly increase the amount of computing power available. 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 » However, the reason to buy IBM stock isn't directly related to quantum computing. That's really a sign of a much bigger story. To understand IBM, you really need to go back about 100 years, to the company's founding. When IBM started out, it made things like scales. That's a far cry from quantum computing, which is the important takeaway. IBM didn't simply spring into existence; it evolved and changed over time into the business it is today. The company has proven, many times over, that it can keep pace with the technology that its largely business customers need and want. IBM has a unique culture Not many companies manage to survive as long as IBM has. It requires a specific culture that liv...
The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They're all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. (Image credit: Susannah Ireland for NPR)
The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They're all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. (Image credit: Susannah Ireland for NPR)
The stock market is certainly taking investors on a roller-coaster ride. However, there are some excellent dividend stocks I own in my portfolio that still allow me to sleep soundly at night. In this video, I'll discuss Prologis (NYSE: PLD), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and three more. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 20, 2026. The video was published on March 21, 2026. Will AI crea...
The stock market is certainly taking investors on a roller-coaster ride. However, there are some excellent dividend stocks I own in my portfolio that still allow me to sleep soundly at night. In this video, I'll discuss Prologis (NYSE: PLD), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and three more. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 20, 2026. The video was published on March 21, 2026. 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 » Should you buy stock in Prologis right now? Before you buy stock in Prologis, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Prologis wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $495,179!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,058,743!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 898% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 21, 2026. Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Digital Realty Trust, Prologis, Realty Income, Starbucks, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Digital Realty Trust, Prologis, Realty Income, Starbucks, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they w...
Getty Images Introduction Blockchains like Ethereum and Solona, among others, allow for something called staking. Owners of ETH or SOL can “stake” their tokens, effectively locking up their tokens, as a means of creating stability for the network. In return, the owners of staked coins receive a yield in the form of the native token. To unstake tokens, the owners may need to wait a few days to over...
Getty Images Introduction Blockchains like Ethereum and Solona, among others, allow for something called staking. Owners of ETH or SOL can “stake” their tokens, effectively locking up their tokens, as a means of creating stability for the network. In return, the owners of staked coins receive a yield in the form of the native token. To unstake tokens, the owners may need to wait a few days to over a week. From a tokenomics perspective, the yield incentivizes investors to buy the tokens as a productive asset and the locking mechanism reduces the supply available to be sold on the open market. The idea is that it creates buyer demand and reduces selling. The ability to stake tokens is glaringly absent from the Canton Network and frankly, I love that it is. Instead of paying out Canton Coin to those that simply buy and stake the coin, all Canton Coin rewards go to those that add value to the network either in the form of building applications or validating transactions. This incentivizes long term value creation on the network rather than speculating on the token. I believe this is hands down a better long-term incentive structure for how rewards should be paid out but this does not address the other benefit to staking which is that it slows the ability to sell. However, the Canton Networks has now taken steps to address this gap with CIP-0105 . This approved proposal created a rewards structure that incentivizes the Super Validators on the network to lockup a significant percentage of their past and future Super Validator rewards. While this change did not result in an immediate increase in the price of the coin, I do believe it makes the coin more valuable in the long run. (Note: This article is largely focused on the CIP-0105 update with little background on the overall network. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the Canton Network, including some of the risks associated with the Canton Coin, I recommend checking out my previous Seeking Alpha article on t...
Nurphoto | Getty Chicago attorney Rachel Cohen owes more than $8,000 in federal income taxes — but has intentionally left that balance unpaid . "I'm not paying my federal income tax this year," Cohen said in a widely viewed TikTok video from March 2 about her decision. The 31-year-old community organizer filed her federal tax return, which shows a balance due of $8,830, according to a tax document...
Nurphoto | Getty Chicago attorney Rachel Cohen owes more than $8,000 in federal income taxes — but has intentionally left that balance unpaid . "I'm not paying my federal income tax this year," Cohen said in a widely viewed TikTok video from March 2 about her decision. The 31-year-old community organizer filed her federal tax return, which shows a balance due of $8,830, according to a tax document reviewed by CNBC. But Cohen said she deliberately chose to withhold payment of that bill as a protest against immigration detention, including ICE facilities , and U.S. strikes on Iran launched without congressional approval. While voicing resistance to taxes is legal, refusing to pay taxes owed can violate federal law and lead to serious penalties. "It's completely OK to be unhappy and be dissatisfied with our government," said Josh Youngblood, owner of The Youngblood Group, a Dallas-based tax firm. "But not paying taxes, or engaging in tax fraud or evasion, is not the answer." In addition to penalties and interest that start accruing immediately on their past-due balances, tax protesters can face "long-term consequences ," such as wage garnishment, a tax lien on property or even jail time, according to Michele Frank, associate professor of accountancy at Miami University. Federal courts have a long track record of siding with the Internal Revenue Service in cases involving tax resistance, routinely dismissing these claims as frivolous and, in some instances, imposing additional penalties. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage 'War tax resistance' gains attention amid Iran conflict, but IRS penalties apply Average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, new filing data shows Your tax refund could be smaller than expected this season. Here's why What may happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn't act Trump officials task Treasury Department with student loan collection Harvard University tops this year's list of 'dream colleges': The Princeton Review 9% of ...
Heavy strikes echoed across Tehran during one of the country’s biggest holidays as Tel Aviv said it had “acted alone” in striking Iran’s South Pars gasfield, a move that further escalated the conflict. Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations. He wrote on social media: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives.” But Israeli defence minister Israe...
Heavy strikes echoed across Tehran during one of the country’s biggest holidays as Tel Aviv said it had “acted alone” in striking Iran’s South Pars gasfield, a move that further escalated the conflict. Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations. He wrote on social media: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives.” But Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said that strikes will “intensify” in the next week, with a “significant” rise in attacks. Despite the war, some Iranians said they were determined to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian new year. Others felt the moment did not allow for it. Nowruz – also celebrated across Central Asia, parts of the Caucasus and among Kurds throughout the Middle East – marks the spring equinox, and is traditionally seen as a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. Since 28 February, when the war began, most vendors in Tajrish Bazaar, one of the capital’s liveliest covered markets, had shuttered their shops. But in the days leading up to Nowruz, some of the market’s usual energy had returned, said Ali, a 20-year-old vegetable seller. People arrived to buy flowers, fresh greens and food, as well as colourfully decorated eggs and goldfish, seen as symbols of life and movement during new year celebrations. In their home in central Tehran, Darya, a 48-year-old painter, was determined to mark Nowruz despite the war. “We must preserve our traditions, especially in times like these,” she said. “It’s an important part of our culture.” She celebrated with her husband, Mohammad, 50, and their daughter Masiha, 25, a computer science graduate. Together, they laid out Haft Seen, the traditional table set with seven symbolic items representing wishes such as renewal or prosperity for the year ahead, arranging it carefully in their living room. For others, Nowruz came with loss. An airstrike on the Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company in Shohada Square had destroyed Erfan’s pastry shop, Kho...