With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month bear market in 2022, the bulls have been running the show since 2019 began. Over the last six months, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have all hit record-closing highs. But over the...
With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month bear market in 2022, the bulls have been running the show since 2019 began. Over the last six months, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have all hit record-closing highs. But over the last six weeks, these record closes have become a distant memory. The Iran war has sent crude oil prices soaring and is triggering inflationary fears on Wall Street. But something far more nefarious may be lurking than inflation. I'm talking about the Federal Reserve's nightmare scenario: stagflation . Continue reading
BP PLC A BP Plc company logo stands illuminated on a sign on the forecourt of a gas station in London, U.K., on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Photographer Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg
BP PLC A BP Plc company logo stands illuminated on a sign on the forecourt of a gas station in London, U.K., on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Photographer Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg
Tara Moore/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Back when I last covered StoneCo ( STNE ), I highlighted their robust growth and strong financials, trading at an attractive valuation despite their significant potential to develop in Banking and Credit and even in the region over the longer term. With the valuation getting more attractive following the recent price drop and the potential to ...
Tara Moore/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Back when I last covered StoneCo ( STNE ), I highlighted their robust growth and strong financials, trading at an attractive valuation despite their significant potential to develop in Banking and Credit and even in the region over the longer term. With the valuation getting more attractive following the recent price drop and the potential to see nearly 30% in shareholder returns in 2026 following the sale of their Linx business, STNE is upgraded to a Strong Buy. Excellent Growth Continues StoneCo IR Despite a solid year with revenue growing by ~13%, STNE dropped significantly on the day of the release, recognizing a ~$30.6 million (BRL 157.8 million) loss from the Linx divestment and an expense of $9.4 million (BRL 48.5 million) for settlements related to civil lawsuits, while TPV growth was also below expectations, signaling a slowdown in merchant transactions - although the Adjusted EPS grew by 33.6% YoY. StoneCo IR StoneCo’s guidance for 2026 remained within their guidance, with a midpoint in Adjusted Basic EPS of $2.15 per share (BRL 11.1), while the 2027 level was cut to a midpoint of $2.44 (BRL 12.6), although the 2027 guidance assumes no impact from their potentially massive buybacks that can continue, while the one for 2026 doesn’t include the potential special distributions that I’ll mention below, which might be a significant understatement that opens the potential for a beat. STNE also announced that the new managerial total capital ratio will drop from the previous safety cushion of at least 20% to 17%, which unlocks even more cash for the company to spend on growth or shareholder returns, being the result of their enhanced methodology, aiming to match the official standards used by the Brazilian central bank. After running the company for ~3 years and executing several strategic initiatives (divesting non-core assets such as Linx, streamlining the business, introducing a capital allocation framewor...
Citi is optimistic about the short-term stock performance of AMD (AMD.US) and Analog Devices (ADI.US), while regarding the Apple supply chain as a high-quality defensive play. 富途牛牛
Citi is optimistic about the short-term stock performance of AMD (AMD.US) and Analog Devices (ADI.US), while regarding the Apple supply chain as a high-quality defensive play. 富途牛牛
BloombergNEF projects that newly installed global solar capacity will reach around 648 GW in 2026, down slightly by 0.7% year-on-year. Photo: VCG The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the resulting volatility in energy prices are reviving debate over whether energy-security fears could give renewable power a fresh lift, though analysts say any near-term demand boost is unlikely to resolve th...
BloombergNEF projects that newly installed global solar capacity will reach around 648 GW in 2026, down slightly by 0.7% year-on-year. Photo: VCG The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the resulting volatility in energy prices are reviving debate over whether energy-security fears could give renewable power a fresh lift, though analysts say any near-term demand boost is unlikely to resolve the severe overcapacity in China’s solar industry. “From the long-term energy transition perspective, geopolitical conflicts do reinforce the importance of renewable energy, but it is difficult to improve the overcapacity in China’s solar industry in the short term,” a solar industry insider told Caixin.
Diane Farr has put her longtime Los Angeles–area home on the market and has committed to a life in Washington state near the Canadian set of her hit CBS drama.
Diane Farr has put her longtime Los Angeles–area home on the market and has committed to a life in Washington state near the Canadian set of her hit CBS drama.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 10 best AI chip stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 1, Wells Fargo maintained the price target on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) at $345 while reiterating an Overweight rating. The firm recently placed AMD in its second-quarter Tactical Ideas List. According to […]
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 10 best AI chip stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 1, Wells Fargo maintained the price target on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) at $345 while reiterating an Overweight rating. The firm recently placed AMD in its second-quarter Tactical Ideas List. According to […]
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the 10 best AI chip stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On March 15, Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) made the announcement of its acquisition of the P5 site of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation on March 15 after signing the agreement on January 17, 2026. The new site […]
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the 10 best AI chip stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On March 15, Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) made the announcement of its acquisition of the P5 site of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation on March 15 after signing the agreement on January 17, 2026. The new site […]
da-kuk Stock futures fell slightly Tuesday morning as investors watched the White House change its approach to the Middle East. President Donald Trump suggested he might hold off on planned military strikes against Iran, but only if there is clear proof that a peace deal is actually possible. This "wait-and-see" moment has left the market in a bit of a limbo; while the hope for peace is good news,...
da-kuk Stock futures fell slightly Tuesday morning as investors watched the White House change its approach to the Middle East. President Donald Trump suggested he might hold off on planned military strikes against Iran, but only if there is clear proof that a peace deal is actually possible. This "wait-and-see" moment has left the market in a bit of a limbo; while the hope for peace is good news, the lack of a final agreement is keeping traders cautious. Here are some of Tuesday's biggest stock movers: Biggest stock gainers Humana ( HUM ) +11% – Medicare insurers rallied after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it will raise average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48% for 2027, amounting to more than $13B in additional funding. The move lifted peers, including Elevance Health ( ELV ) +6%, UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) +9%, CVS Health ( CVS ) +7%, and Centene Corporation ( CNC ) +4%, as investors priced in improved reimbursement outlooks. Shoe Carnival ( SCVL ) +5% – Shares gained after the CFO purchased 31,000 shares at $16.13 each, representing an investment of roughly $500K, signaling insider confidence in the company’s outlook. Biggest stock losers Mach Natural Resources LP ( MNR ) -5% – Shares declined after the company announced a secondary offering of ~9M common units by existing unitholders, including VEPU, Simlog, and Sabinal Energy Operating. The company will not issue new units or receive any proceeds from the sale. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional 1.35M units, though completion of the transaction is not guaranteed. More on related stocks: UnitedHealth: Why It's Still Not Too Late To Buy The Turnaround The Quiet Turnaround In UnitedHealth Shoe Carnival's Rebannering Plan Might Not Be Going Well (Rating Downgrade) Quant check on insurer stocks as Medicare Advantage rate boost drives gains Insurance stocks jump on Medicare Advantage rate boost: Humana, UnitedHealth, lead gains