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格隆汇3月21日｜据华尔街日报，周六，伊朗货币里亚尔大幅上涨，反映出市场押注美国豁免伊朗石油销售将带来外汇流入。在美国财政部决定暂时取消对已在途的伊朗原油的限制后，里亚尔兑美元汇率上涨6.7%，至155.9万。为企业提供伊朗地缘政治咨询的帕克扎德公司董事长穆斯塔法·帕克扎德表示，自战争爆发以来，里亚尔一直在贬值，这是其首次大幅上涨。

Hong Kong police have arrested five people and recovered nearly HK$100 million (US$12.7 million) in gold stolen in a suspected deception case, in which a buyer allegedly worked as an accomplice of a group that seized the haul before fleeing. The incident took place at about 2.45pm on Friday at an office in Peninsula Square on Sung On Street in Hung Hom, where a staff member was conducting a gold handover to an alleged buyer. The South China Morning Post had earlier reported that the case was being treated as “obtaining property by deception” and that three individuals were believed to have fled the scene. Advertisement Police also said a white vehicle intercepted near a toll plaza on North Lantau Highway during initial inquiries was later confirmed to be unrelated. Chief Inspector Alex Yau Yu-sing of the West Kowloon regional crime unit said on Saturday that the “buyer” that day was later found to be part of the group and had entered the premises under the guise of carrying out a legitimate transaction. Advertisement “Due to the client’s request for privacy, other staff members had temporarily left the unit,” Yau said. “During the handover, several individuals entered the unit and removed the gold.”

格隆汇3月21日｜今天（3月21日），伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队发布公告表示，在“真实承诺4”第71波打击行动中，伊朗向以色列特拉维夫以及里雄莱锡安等多处目标，发射了“伊玛德”导弹、“卡德尔”导弹并出动了自杀式无人机。此外，美军位于科威特的阿里•萨利姆空军基地、位于沙特的苏丹王子空军基地及位于伊拉克的维多利亚基地也在阶梯式消耗战的过程中，数次遭到进攻型无人机和重型导弹的打击。据称，伊朗方面已使用了全新的进攻战术和更现代化的系统。

Key Points Taiwan Semiconductor has 70% market share in global processor manufacturing. Alphabet has 750 million monthly Gemini users and recently landed a major AI deal with Apple. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › There have been some big cryptocurrency winners over the past three years, with Bitcoin and XRP being two stand-outs with their gains of nearly 200% and 320%, respectively. But the crypto market has been very volatile recently, as investors have sought safer investments amid the Iran conflict, tariff threats, and the disruption of many companies by artificial intelligence (AI). If you're interested in investing in technology but don't want the inherent volatility that comes with owning cryptocurrencies, here are two great tech stocks that have great long-term potential for gains. 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 » Not all AI leaders are overpriced There's a lot of debate over whether AI stocks are in a bubble, as the value of many tech stocks has soared over the past few years. But while some companies are likely overvalued, many are increasing sales and earnings quickly -- and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is a great example of the latter. Taiwan Semiconductor, also called TSMC, is the leading processor manufacturer with 70%global marketshare. In the fourth quarter, its sales rose 26% to $33.7 billion, and its earnings popped 35% to $3.14 per American depositary receipt. TSMC benefits from its dominant position in AI processor manufacturing, and management estimates more growth this year, with sales expected to increase 30% in 2026 compared to last year. One thing that's helping TSMC grow at such a steady pace is the company's semiconductor manufacturing know-how, which has enabled it to stay ahead of Samsung and Intel. While other comp...

Switzerland Halts Military Exports To US, Citing Iran War Neutrality Switzerland on Friday announced it is halting all military and defense exports to the United States, citing its neutrality, coming as the Iran war reaches the three week mark. "Exports of war materiel to the US cannot currently be authorized," the government said, as quoted in Bloomberg. The statement specifically referenced Washington's "international armed conflict" in the Middle East . Source: screengrab via Johnny Harris/YouTube The announcement might not be a surprise, given similar past stances by Switzerland; however it comes at a sensitive moment where President Trump has been expressing frustration at Europe and NATO for not stepping up to help open the Strait of Hormuz. There were signs of this coming : Last weekend, the Swiss government said it had rejected two US flyover requests on Iran-related war flights but permitted three others, also citing Switzerland’s neutrality law. Following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, Switzerland imposed bans on flights over Swiss airspace and weapons exports to countries involved in the war. It later lifted them. As for data on past American purchases of Swiss defense items, it's not significant enough to put any kind of dent in Pentagon preparedness, but it remains of a highly symbolic and political snub - at least that's how the White House will likely see it According to figures in Trading Economics : Switzerland Imports from United States of Arms and ammunition, parts and accessories was US$46.18 Million during 2024 , according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Switzerland Imports from United States of Arms and ammunition, parts and accessories: But an important distinction is that the move only impacts official defense and military-use items . According to more figures via Tradining Economics: Much skepticism toward Washington and Tel Aviv's Iran adventure has been expressed this week from Europe. Iran "is not our...

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia on Friday, demonstrating a missile capability that goes beyond what Tehran was known to have possessed. The base, a strategic airfield that can host B-2 stealth bombers located nearly 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) away from Iran, suffered no damage, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking on condition of anonymity. The attack was the first time in the three-week-old war that Tehran was reported to have used weapons with a range of more than 2,000 miles. The attack on Friday came hours before Prime Minister Keir Starmer ’s government gave permission to the US to use British bases including Diego Garcia “for specific and limited defensive operations.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the move. US Central Command didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the attack, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Without directly referencing Diego Garcia, the UK Ministry of Defence criticized Tehran’s “reckless attacks,” calling them a threat to British interests and British allies. “Nobody, and I mean nobody, even guessed” Iran had missiles with that range, said William Alberque, a Europe-based senior fellow at the Pacific Forum. “It means they probably used a modified missile — maybe a prototype,” indicating Tehran still had storage or workshops that could make the alterations. Iran could have removed weight from an existing missile or even taken off the warhead to extend its range, Alberque said. It could also have been a one-off modified design, he added.

slobo/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Costco Wholesale ( COST ) has plans to open its first-ever standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, in June. The station will be located at a former Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY ) and will feature a total of 40 pumps, making it the largest Costco fuel facility to date. Like all Costco ( COST ) gas stations, it will be members-only and is expected to operate daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with no convenience store attached. The retail giant also has a second standalone station in the works for Kalihi, Honolulu. That location is set to open in 2027. For now, the company hasn't announced a broader rollout, but the industry is watching closely. Analysts think the standalone gas station tests are a direct response to the longstanding Costco ( COST ) pain point of overcrowded parking lots and long waits at the pump. It is also seen as serving as an interesting test of Costco ( COST ) member loyalty out in the wild, away from stores. Separately, Costco ( COST ) is also taking measures to expand its fuel network. Notably, gas prices in the U.S. have jumped since late February, pushing the national average to the highest level since a short spike in 2022. The recent rise in gas prices is being driven mainly by a sharp rise in crude oil prices tied to the war involving Iran, which has disrupted exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with seasonal spring demand adding additional upward pressure at the pump. A general list of gas station and convenience store operators includes Shell ( SHEL ), Chevron ( CVX ), Valero ( VLO ), Phillips 66 ( PSX ), Pilot/Flying J, Love’s, Alimentation Couche-Tard's ( ANCTF ) Circle K chain, Murphy USA ( MUSA ), Casey's General Stores ( CASY ), BP's ( BP ) TravelCenters of America, Buc-ees, Seven & I's 7-11 ( SVNDY ) ( SVNDF ), Speedway, Kum & Go, Wawa, Sheetz, QuikTrip, Kwik Trip, and Kroger ( KR )-operated chains like Kwik Shop and Quik Stop. More on Costco Costco: A Likely Outperformer Based On The...

DragonImages/iStock via Getty Images This article serves as an update to my previous analysis of Aveanna Healthcare Holdings ( AVAH ). When I last wrote about the company in July of 2025, I rated its stock as a Hold citing tight margins and potential challenges ahead from government payment for healthcare services. Fast forward to today and AVAH has gained a whopping 60.6% in the last seven and a half months since that article was published on Seeking Alpha. The source for most of these gains in the stock came after a quarterly report on August 7 buoyed AVAH over 50% in the next two trading days. On August 11, the company's rating was bumped up to Outperform by Raymond James . On September 11, it earned an upgrade from Underweight to Neutral from JP Morgan . Aveanna Healthcare has experienced a very different market reaction to its Q4 2025 results , which were released on March 19. Its stock fell over 10% on the news even though the company reported GAAP earnings from the quarter of $0.80 per share, $0.65 better than expectations. The drag on the stock price came from the company’s projections for next year that included a disappointing revenue outlook . A graph that shows the performance of AVAH over the last 12 months is shown below. Seeking Alpha What should be made from the last year’s roller coaster ride for AVAH? Did the market overreact when the stock rose significantly in August and September? Or are potential buyers being too pessimistic now? When everything is put together over the last 12 months, Aveanna Healthcare ended up with a total return that was just a few percentage points ahead of the S&P 500, once dividends are included. Based on the most recent financial data available for the company, I am a now more optimistic for AVAH's future than I was last July. Aveanna Healthcare has made some noticeable improvements in its overall profitability, and it is growing in healthcare markets that are likely to continue to see high demand in the year ahead. At ...

matdesign24/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I remember when I first started reading Seeking Alpha years ago, Business Development Companies ( BIZD ) saw little coverage as many viewed them as riskier investments. I often heard that many were attractive for income-focused investors but often weren't considered ideal long-term investments. I never agreed with this sentiment and thought that high-quality BDCs like Main Street Capital ( MAIN ) and Ares Capital ( ARCC ) were perfect examples of how BDCs can be long-term portfolio holdings. Both have solid track records over the long term. Not to mention MAIN has never reduced its dividend, impressive considering they went public during the Great Financial Crisis. Although ARCC was forced to cut, they have been consistent ever since, and have been increasing its size & scale advantages along the way. I've grown cautious on the sector in the past year or so and see more headwinds in the near to medium-term. In this article, I discuss 2 huge mistakes I see investors often overlook and which BDCs I currently find attractive for those in search of income. Mistake #1: Overlooking The Economy Strength I don't want to make this article too long, so I'll dive right into things. Looking at American headlines, you'd think the economy is doing well. While our economy has shown resilience in recent years, interest rate hikes have impacted consumers. Yes, people are still shopping, as evidenced by the record set last year, with this exceeding $1 trillion. But from my perspective, consumers are still struggling. This is because if you look at credit card statistics, inflation has seemingly impacted consumers. Many are having to rely on credit cards more than ever before, as credit card debt rose 38% pre-pandemic to $1.277 trillion. This rose from $1.233 trillion in the third quarter. Looking at businesses, Blue Chip companies have also struggled as a result. An example is PepsiCo ( PEP ), a company that has been paying dividends f...

DogoraSun/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Big Tech/growth stocks have beaten value stocks and the broader market for roughly a full decade. That’s something I have mentioned in so many articles in recent months that I’ll promise you this article isn’t about the rotation. However, I still need to bring this up for a very specific reason. The chart below shows the ratio between the S&P 500 Growth ETF ( IVW ) and the S&P 500 Value ETF ( IVE ). A rising chart means outperformance of growth stocks. A declining line means that value stocks are performing better. TradingView (IVW/IVE Total Return Ratio) Between 2000 and 2007, value stocks outperformed, as the Dot-com bubble hurt growth stocks, and economic growth, in general, was strong and fueled by factors like China becoming a global player. Between 2009 and 2015, growth and value showed similar returns, as the U.S. economy recovered from the Great Financial Crisis, which fueled value/cyclical stocks, while growth stocks benefited from the early tailwinds in areas like software, cloud computing, global connectivity, and things like that. In hindsight, these were truly terrific years. Unfortunately, that ended in 2015. Since then, growth stocks have been the much better bet, although there have been periods of value outperformance, like in 2022. But in general, over the past ten years, growth stocks have basically been the only game in town. There are two reasons for that. However, before I give you these reasons, I need to warn you that I am painting with a very broad brush here. Economic growth over the past ten years was very uneven, as recoveries in cyclical areas like manufacturing and transportation were often cut short. Because of this and secular growth in tech areas from cloud computing, connectivity, and AI after 2022, tech was the place to be for many - and rightfully so. To support my first point, I am using the chart below, which shows the leading ISM Manufacturing Index. A value above 50 means manufact...

I’ve been testing out Gemini’s new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. It’s limited to a small subset right now — a handful of food delivery and rideshare services — and it’s still in beta. It’s slow, it’s clunky at times, and it doesn’t solve any serious problem you had using your phone. But it’s impressive as hell, and I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say this is a glimpse of the future. We’re still a long way off, but this is the first time I’ve seen a true AI assistant actually working on a phone — not in a keynote presentation or a carefully controlled demo inside a convention hall. First off: Gemini is much slower than you, or me, or most anyone at using their phone. If you need to order an Uber right this second, you’re still the best person for the job. Before you write it off, though, remember that task automation is designed to run in the background while you do other things on your phone. Even better, it keeps working while you’re not looking at your phone, so you can do things like check that your passport is in your bag for the 10th time. But if you’re curious, like I am, you can watch the whole thing happen. While it’s working, text appears at the bottom of the screen indicating what Gemini is doing. Stuff like “Selecting a second portion of Chicken Teriyaki for the combo,” which it did when I directed it to order my dinner on Saturday night. Watching Gemini figure things out on the fly honestly kinda rules. I asked for a chicken combo plate; the menu presented options in half- portion increments, so it correctly added two half servings of chicken. Gemini figured out that two half portions would equal one order of chicken teriyaki. Gemini had more trouble finding the side of greens featured right in the middle of the screen here. It’s for the best that when you start an automation with Gemini, the default behavior is for it to run in the background. You h...

Valuations have come way down for software stocks — but just how cheap they really are depends on your view of a sizable hidden expense.

A bulletproof U.S. economy has shot past a series of shocks since the 2020 pandemic and grown for five straight years, but soaring oil prices tied to the Iran war have emerged as a potential trigger for recession.

If you're a dividend investor, you've probably at least heard of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD 0.65%) if you aren't already an investor in it. It's currently the 2nd largest dividend exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the world with more than $83 billion in assets, behind only the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. Its strategy, which considers balance sheet quality, dividend history, and yield, has delivered strong results since its 2011 launch. It's currently one of the best-performing dividend ETFs of 2026. With the current boom in leveraged and ultra-high yield products in the ETF marketplace, it shouldn't be a surprise that this fund has become a target. Earlier this month, YieldMax launched the YieldMax U.S. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF (DDDD 0.78%). Its objective is to deliver twice the annual distribution yield of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. How does the 2x Yield SCHD ETF work? At its core, the YieldMax U.S. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF is an option income strategy. This is usually the case for any product that aims to magnify the yield of an equity basket. In this fund's case, it plans to hold the components of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF while simultaneously writing options on a select subset of the fund's holdings to generate additional premium income. The option strategies used could vary over time but are expected to be optimized to current market volatility conditions. In my opinion, this is the correct way to structure the YieldMax fund. Many funds will use synthetic products, such as options or swaps contracts, to mimic long exposure. Owning the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF itself along with its component holdings provides direct exposure to the underlying security. Using synthetic positions can subject holdings to imprecise correlation and the added cost of layering and managing these trades. Expand NYSEMKT : DDDD Tidal Trust II - YieldMax U.s. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF Today's Change ( -0.78...

We'll be joined by the Communities Secretary, Steve Reed, to talk about it on Sunday. But the hope in government is that getting cash out of Whitehall to tiny local projects, playgrounds, community pubs, or other ideas that people come up with, can make a political impact, despite all the turmoil. The government source said: "We are trying to do very visible change so people say 'Ah OK, there is a government out there that actually has its hands on the wheel, despite almost perma-crisis around the world'."

hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Thesis SouthState Bank Corporation ( SSB ) is a growing regional bank that has demonstrated strong return metrics and sound balance sheet management, but mixed credit quality. The bank will likely continue to deliver solid performance in portfolios where it stands as a core position; however, the current macroeconomic environment and valuation of SSB make it a less than ideal time to enter into new positions in this regional bank. Consequently, I am issuing a hold rating on SSB. Company Profile SouthState Bank Corporation is headquartered in Winter Haven, FL, and provides financial services through its flagship subsidiary, SouthState Bank. The firm offers consumer, commercial, mortgage, and wealth management banking services. SouthState Bank operates in nine states, including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee. As of December 31, 2025, the company holds roughly $67 billion in assets and $55 billion in deposits. SouthState Bank Corporation Investor Relations Return Metrics SSB has demonstrated above-average return metrics over the prior eight quarters, providing evidence that the firm’s strategy of organic expansion in high-growth markets is working. Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) is one of the most common return metrics in banking. This metric shows the bank’s net income relative to its average tangible common equity. Tangible common equity removes intangible assets like goodwill, which can heavily distort return metrics. Over the prior eight quarters, SSB has generated ROTCE in the double digits (note the dip in Q1, 2025 was a result of the acquisition of Independent Bank Group). Additionally, the bank’s ROTCE remains north of the peer median of 15% as of Q4, 2025. Quarterly filings Quarterly Filings Net Interest Income (NII), arguably the most important return metric for a bank, measures the difference between the interest the bank receives on its ...

格隆汇3月21日｜据央视财经，苹果公司首席执行官蒂姆·库克3月21日现身北京朝阳某艺术空间，观看了解人工智能等数字化技术在壁画复原等传统文化保护和传承方面的最新应用。库克表示：“现在是一个非常令人兴奋的时代，一切都在飞速变化，而在中国，变化尤其快。我认为，人工智能是你我这一生中最具深远意义的事物之一。在我们看来，人工智能是对人能力的放大，而不是对人的取代。”“我认为大家应该放下恐惧，先在日常生活中开始使用它，去思考它能如何帮到你、如何让你更高效、如何帮你分担一部分手头的工作。我们每个人的生活都需要更多快乐，而有些我们正在做的事，并不能带来快乐，或许人工智能可以帮我们把这些事分担下来。”

Key Points Every $1 increase in the average oil price can boost Chevron's annualized earnings by $600 million. ConocoPhillips is on track to double its free cash flow by 2029 at $70 oil. Canadian Natural Resources has grown its dividend for 26 straight years. 10 stocks we like better than ConocoPhillips › Oil prices have been very volatile since Israel and the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran about three weeks ago. Crude has surged on news of attacks against oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and energy infrastructure in the region. Meanwhile, it has fallen on days when there are positive reports about potential strategies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic and other moves to improve global oil supplies. Crude oil could continue to bounce around until there's a long-term solution on Iran. I'm not worried either way. Here's why. 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 have ample upside to higher oil prices I own a trio of oil stocks: Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE: CNQ), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP). I've owned ConocoPhillips for nearly two decades, while Chevron and Canadian Natural Resources are more recent additions. All three oil companies provide my portfolio with upside to higher crude prices. For example, a $1 increase in the average oil price can boost Chevron's annualized earnings and cash flow by $600 million. Meanwhile, a $1 increase in oil prices can raise ConocoPhillips' annualized earnings by more than $100 million. With crude prices currently up around $40 a barrel this year, these oil companies can generate significantly more cash flow. That will give them more money to return to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. The higher total returns these oil stocks can generate when crude prices are rising can help offset some of ...

私募信贷市场正在重演一套熟悉的金融把戏——把高风险资产层层打包，贴上顶级评级标签，卖给手握美国人养老储蓄的保险公司。这套逻辑规模已近万亿美元，而监管体系的四分五裂和信息的严重不透明，正让市场观察者和评级机构的警告声越来越难以忽视。 据《华尔街日报》报道，美国寿险公司目前持有近1万亿美元私募信贷资产， 约占其固定收益总持仓的四分之一 。其中约2800亿美元仅处于最低投资级别，另有700亿美元已是投机级或垃圾级。美联储的一项研究直接 将保险公司称为"新型影子银行" 。 与此同时，据英国《金融时报》报道，一种名为"评级票据馈入基金"的结构性产品正在私募信贷市场大量涌现——专业评级机构KBRA去年为此类产品评级规模达170亿美元，较2024年的80亿美元翻了一番多。 这一趋势出现在私募信贷市场承压的节点上。散户投资者已从多只大型私募信贷基金撤资，养老金和捐赠基金也在重新审视其私募债务持仓，部分原因是担心相关基金对软件公司的敞口会在AI浪潮中受损。在监管层面，各州保险监管机构正面临前所未有的压力，需要对这些结构日趋复杂的产品进行实质性审查。 高风险资产如何变身"顶级债券" 评级票据馈入基金的运作逻辑， 和2008年金融危机前的次级贷款证券化有着结构上的相似性 。 据《金融时报》报道，这类产品的核心机制是：在保险公司与底层私募信贷基金之间设立一个特殊目的载体（SPV），由SPV发行债券，再由KBRA或晨星DBRS对这些债券评级，然后出售给保险公司及其他投资者。SPV把募来的钱投入底层私募信贷基金，保险公司则以票据利息和本金偿还的形式获取回报。 这套结构的吸引力在于资本套利。据美国全国保险监督官协会（NAIC）数据，此类结构可将保险公司对底层投资的资本计提要求从30%压缩至10%至15%。也就是说，保险公司花少得多的资本，就能获得等同于直接持有私募信贷的风险敞口。 Ares、Carlyle和KKR等头部机构多年来一直用这类结构从规模数万亿美元的美国保险业融资。但据投资高管向《金融时报》透露，近期大量涌入市场的推销材料来自规模较小、成立时间较短的信贷管理机构。一家大型美国寿险公司的首席投资官的原话是："说'收到推销'还是轻描淡写——我收到了数百封关于评级票据的邮件。" 评级机构也看不清底层资产 这类产品还有一个核心问题： 透明度严重不足 ，评级机构和买家都难以对底层资产做实质性的尽...

Key Points With a global economic system defined by rising debt and money supply, scarcity is an invaluable attribute for any asset. When it comes to adoption trends, Dogecoin doesn’t hold a candle to Bitcoin. Look out over the next decade, and it’s clear which cryptocurrency has greater upside. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › The overall digital asset industry is going through a difficult period, dragged down by the disappointing performance of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The world's leading cryptocurrency is trading 43% below its record (as of March 18), established five months ago in October. Meme tokens are also struggling to drive investor excitement. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), for example, is 66% off from its 52-week high. 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 » These notable dips should force investors to think about what the best move might be. Between Bitcoin and Dogecoin, here's the one I would buy for 2026. A hard supply cap is a compelling feature When looking at Bitcoin and Dogecoin as potential investment opportunities, there is no discussion. Bitcoin remains the superior crypto asset. Its scarcity should never be overlooked. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin units. This hard supply cap is written into the Bitcoin software. Since the first block was mined more than 17 years ago, this setup has not changed. And it isn't going to be altered in the future, unless network participants want to sabotage Bitcoin by changing the supply constraint, which would essentially destroy market confidence. Dogecoin has no supply cap. Its token economics support abundance. The supply base expands by 10,000 tokens every single minute. On a yearly basis, this means more than 5 billion new Dogecoin tokens are added to the worldwide circulation. When it comes to digital scarcity, Bitcoin...

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Iran launched a missile attack on a military base in the Indian Ocean jointly used by the United Kingdom and the United States, according to US media reports. The Islamic Republic fired ballistic missiles at the base on the island of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, on Friday morning, the Wall Street Journal and CNN reported, citing senior US officials. According to the reports, two medium-range missiles were launched but failed to hit the facility. Advertisement There was no immediate public confirmation from either the UK or US governments. The Chagos Islands are at the centre of an ongoing diplomatic dispute involving the UK, the United States and Mauritius. Advertisement US President Donald Trump has been sharply critical of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s refusal to authorise the use of the base for the initial US-Israeli strikes against Iran’s military and leadership, which began in late February.

Fooding covers a residential neighborhood in Waialua, Hawaii, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Mengshin Lin | AP Photo Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend. Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu's North Shore, a community world-renowned for its big-wave surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail. Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, people's homes and a Maui hospital in Kula. "This is going to have a very serious consequence for us as a state," Green said at a news conference. Most of the state was under a flood watch, with Haleiwa and Waialua in northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service. Green said his chief of staff spoke to the White House and received assurances the islands would have federal support. Most serious flooding since 2004 No deaths were reported and no one was unaccounted for. About 10 people were taken to a hospital with hypothermia, he said. Crews searched by air and by water for people who had been stranded — efforts that were hampered by people flying personal drones to get images of the flooding, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesperson for Honolulu. The National Guard and Honolulu Fire Department airlifted 72 children and adults who had been attending a spring break youth camp at a retreat on Oahu's west coast called Our Lady of Kea'au, according to city and camp officials. The camp is on high ground but authorities didn't want to leave them there, the mayor said. A view of a storm-damaged home near floating felled branches in flood waters caused by severe rains in Waialua, Hawaii, on Friday, March 20, 2026. ...

The shadow justice secretary, Nick Timothy, has been accused by a Conservative peer and former counter-extremism minister of “instilling fear” among Muslims with his comments about public prayer. British Muslims were openly talking about leaving the Conservative party, added Tariq Ahmad, who said he had raised his concerns with the party leadership and expected action to be taken. “I have known Nick for a long time and am deeply disappointed by his divisive comments. He needs to reflect carefully on his own words,” Lord Ahmad told the Guardian. “If he is aspiring to be lord chancellor, he has to stand up for the principles of equality and justice before the law for all, that comes with that responsibility.” The intervention by Ahmad, who served as a minister in three different departments in the governments of Theresa May and David Cameron and has been a party member for three decades, comes as Kemi Badenoch backed Timothy. The shadow justice secretary singled out an event in Trafalgar Square where the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and others prayed as part of an iftar, and claimed that Islamic prayers taking place in public were intimidating and un-British. Nigel Farage has also commented, with Muslim leaders condemning the Reform UK leader’s call to ban public prayer by Muslims in the UK as bigoted, and warning of a “growing tide of hate” after Badenoch questioned whether the events fitted “within the norms of British culture”. Ahmad said he had started to encounter anti-Muslim hostility on the streets, something that he had believed was consigned to the past. “It’s ironic that Nick has sought to defend what he said by referring to British values, because it is exactly the values of choice, of standing up for inclusion and freedoms, that have attracted people like me to the Conservative party,” he said. “Michael Howard was a great mentor to me and he said the party has been and should always be one for all Britons. That is something that we always need to reflect, ...

Morgan Stanley analyst Sanjit Singh maintained a Hold rating on Palantir Technologies today and set a price target of $205.00. Singh covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Snowflake, Gitlab, and Akamai. According to TipRanks, Singh has an average return of 0.7% and a 46.60% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Morgan Stanley, Palantir Technologies also received a Hold from TipRanks – xAI’s xAi Software – Infrastructure in a report issued yesterday. However, on the same day, TipRanks – OpenAI reiterated a Buy rating on Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). Based on Palantir Technologies’ latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $1.41 billion and a net profit of $608.68 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $827.52 million and had a net profit of $79.01 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 73 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of PLTR in relation to earlier this year. Last month, Stephen Andrew Cohen, the President and Secretary of PLTR sold 327,088.00 shares for a total of $43,735,831.25.

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3D_generator/iStock via Getty Images Co-written by Austin Rogers for High Yield Landlord As we have explained in the past, we don't make buying or selling decisions based on what any other investors are doing, including the best active REIT portfolio managers. That said, we are very interested in what the REIT "smart money" is doing. It represents one data point among many that we consider in our research process. Of course, most of the time, we do not have access to active REIT managers' commentary or thinking on why they made buy and sell decisions. This limits the value of seeing their quarterly trades. We can only guess, in most cases, about why any given active manager made the decisions they made during the last quarter. However, some useful information and themes still emerge from poring over active REIT managers' 13F filings, so let's jump in and see what we can learn. The latest filings show position sizes and trades as of the last quarter. Starwood Capital Group Management Billionaire Barry Sternlicht's Starwood Capital Group is mostly focused on direct property investments, but several years ago, the company began scooping up shares of deeply undervalued REITs and now maintains a small, concentrated REIT portfolio. Here is what he said in a past CNBC interview : " By the way, when credit comes back, you are gonna see REITs take off... There are some unbelievable bargains in REITs. We did the same thing during the pandemic. We bought a dozen stocks all over the world and we had a 70% IRR on that stuff. We are already buying some stuff in the public market... " Barry Sternlicht, CEO/Chairman, Starwood This small group of REITs gives a view into what Barry Sternlicht finds attractive on the public markets. Whale Wisdom Camden Property As you can see, Starwood's primary bet is on Sunbelt apartments, as over 2/3rds of the REIT portfolio is invested in the three big Sunbelt multifamily REITs: Camden Property Trust ( CPT ), Mid-America Apartment Communities ( MA...

There have been some big cryptocurrency winners over the past three years, with Bitcoin and XRP being two stand-outs with their gains of nearly 200% and 320%, respectively. But the crypto market has been very volatile recently, as investors have sought safer investments amid the Iran conflict, tariff threats, and the disruption of many companies by artificial intelligence (AI). If you're interested in investing in technology but don't want the inherent volatility that comes with owning cryptocurrencies, here are two great tech stocks that have great long-term potential for gains. Not all AI leaders are overpriced There's a lot of debate over whether AI stocks are in a bubble, as the value of many tech stocks has soared over the past few years. But while some companies are likely overvalued, many are increasing sales and earnings quickly -- and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM 2.79%) is a great example of the latter. Taiwan Semiconductor, also called TSMC, is the leading processor manufacturer with 70% global market share. In the fourth quarter, its sales rose 26% to $33.7 billion, and its earnings popped 35% to $3.14 per American depositary receipt. TSMC benefits from its dominant position in AI processor manufacturing, and management estimates more growth this year, with sales expected to increase 30% in 2026 compared to last year. One thing that's helping TSMC grow at such a steady pace is the company's semiconductor manufacturing know-how, which has enabled it to stay ahead of Samsung and Intel. While other companies make similar processors, they can't match TSMC's efficiency. But maybe one of the most impressive things about TSMC is that its stock is still relatively inexpensive. Taiwan Semiconductor's shares have a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 32, which is cheaper than the tech sector average P/E ratio of 35. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( -2.79 %) $ -9.46 Current Price $ 329.33 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.7T Day's Ra...