peterschreiber.media/iStock via Getty Images NextEra Energy ( NEE ) +2.1% in Tuesday's trading, poised for its highest closing price in two years, after saying it is considering expanding its nuclear fleet to deliver electricity to data centers, and that it is in advanced discussions to power an additional 9 GW of the server warehouses. NextEra ( NEE ) announced last year that it would restart i...
peterschreiber.media/iStock via Getty Images NextEra Energy ( NEE ) +2.1% in Tuesday's trading, poised for its highest closing price in two years, after saying it is considering expanding its nuclear fleet to deliver electricity to data centers, and that it is in advanced discussions to power an additional 9 GW of the server warehouses. NextEra ( NEE ) announced last year that it would restart its Duane Arnold nuclear power generating station in Iowa to serve Google data centers, and on its earnings conference call Tuesday, the company said it currently has the ability to add 6 GW of new nuclear technologies to serve data centers at its existing nuclear sites, and it is also considering greenfield sites to build advanced nuclear power. CEO John Ketcham said NextEra ( NEE ) is offering large amounts of power for sale from its nuclear plants in Wisconsin and New Hampshire, which are both outside regulated utility frameworks, allowing the electricity to be sold to the highest bidder. The company expects to make announcements this year involving large-load customers - often data centers - within the footprint of its regulated utility in Florida, the CEO also said. NextEra ( NEE ) reported Q4 net income rose to $1.54B, or $0.73/share, from $1.2B, or $0.58/share, in the year-earlier quarter, with Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.54/share that beat Wall Street consensus estimates by a penny and revenues that rose 20% Y/Y to $6.5B but missed analyst expectations. NextEra ( NEE ) reiterated guidance for FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.92-$4.02, and said it continues to expect compound annual growth in adjusted EPS of 8% or more annually through 2032, a trend it now expects to continue during 2032-35; the projections are all based on full-year 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.71/share. More on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation NextEra Energy: Everyone Seems To Love It And This Could Be A Problem NextEra Energy: A Likely 10% Dividend Hike Just Weeks Away
In trading on Tuesday, shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $335.19, changing hands as low as $280.40 per share. UnitedHealth Group Inc shares are currently trading off about 20% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of UNH shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, UNH's low point in its 52 we...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $335.19, changing hands as low as $280.40 per share. UnitedHealth Group Inc shares are currently trading off about 20% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of UNH shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, UNH's low point in its 52 week range is $234.60 per share, with $606.36 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $281.87. The UNH DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
President Donald Trump said he did not think the value of the US dollar had declined too much, saying it was “doing great” and he expected currency values to fluctuate. “No, I think it’s great,” Trump told reporters in Iowa on Tuesday when asked if he was worried about losses in the dollar that have dragged the world’s premier reserve currency to its weakest level in nearly four years. “I think th...
President Donald Trump said he did not think the value of the US dollar had declined too much, saying it was “doing great” and he expected currency values to fluctuate. “No, I think it’s great,” Trump told reporters in Iowa on Tuesday when asked if he was worried about losses in the dollar that have dragged the world’s premier reserve currency to its weakest level in nearly four years. “I think the value of the dollar — look at the business we’re doing. The dollar’s doing great.” “I want it to be — just seek its own level, which is the fair thing to do,” Trump added. Trump’s comments come as the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index is logging its steepest four-day drop since he unveiled his sweeping tariffs in April. The index hit a session low immediately following the president’s remarks. The decline in the dollar has also buoyed other currencies, with the Japanese yen now resurgent. Trump on Tuesday suggested he could manipulate the strength of the dollar, saying “I could have it go up or go down like a yo yo.” But he cast that as an unfavorable outcome, likening it to hiring unneeded workers to juice employment numbers while criticizing Asian economies he said tried to devalue their currencies. “If you look at China and Japan, I used to fight like hell with them, because they always wanted to devalue their yen. You know that? The yen and the yuan, and they’d always want to devalue it. They devalue, devalue, devalue,” Trump said Tuesday. “And I said, not fair that you devalue, because it’s hard to compete when they devalue. But they always fought, no our dollar’s great,” he added.
There are key questions that have yet to be answered for its valuation. With artificial intelligence (AI) booming, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks (Mag 7) have received a lot of media and investor attention. They're collectively some of the most important companies in the AI ecosystem, so that's not a real shocker. What might be a shocker, though, is just how much this old-school tech company has o...
There are key questions that have yet to be answered for its valuation. With artificial intelligence (AI) booming, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks (Mag 7) have received a lot of media and investor attention. They're collectively some of the most important companies in the AI ecosystem, so that's not a real shocker. What might be a shocker, though, is just how much this old-school tech company has outperformed them recently. Over the past 12 months, Intel's (INTC +3.39%) stock is up over 148%. That's over 100% higher than Alphabet, the Mag 7's best performer in that span. Despite Intel's impressive run (much of which came in the past few months), it's a stock I'm steering clear of. Why has Intel's stock surged? Intel can thank the breakthrough in its "18A" manufacturing for much of its recent stock success. In simple terms, the technology rearranges the inside of chips to make them less crowded and more efficient. Sounds simple enough, but it's a big development. And for a company that's had its fair share of innovation questions in recent times, this was an encouraging sign to many people. While Intel previously struggled to keep pace in its industry, the company decided it was best to take a foundry-first approach, putting most of its eggs in one basket. It's an ambitious and expensive move, but many feel as though it was needed to be able to compete in the semiconductor industry. Why I'm staying away from Intel There are two reasons for me steering clear of Intel's stock, with the first being its inability to reasonably compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Compared to TSMC's scale and dependability, Intel is a hard sell to many tech companies that rely on chip manufacturers. Intel has had its fair share of hiccups -- like yield (percentage of working chips) issues -- that make sticking with TSMC the safer choice for most companies. Companies know what they're getting with TSMC, which is sometimes just as important as having the latest tec...
There are key questions that have yet to be answered for its valuation. With artificial intelligence (AI) booming, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks (Mag 7) have received a lot of media and investor attention. They're collectively some of the most important companies in the AI ecosystem, so that's not a real shocker. What might be a shocker, though, is just how much this old-school tech company has o...
There are key questions that have yet to be answered for its valuation. With artificial intelligence (AI) booming, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks (Mag 7) have received a lot of media and investor attention. They're collectively some of the most important companies in the AI ecosystem, so that's not a real shocker. What might be a shocker, though, is just how much this old-school tech company has outperformed them recently. Over the past 12 months, Intel's (INTC +3.39%) stock is up over 148%. That's over 100% higher than Alphabet, the Mag 7's best performer in that span. Despite Intel's impressive run (much of which came in the past few months), it's a stock I'm steering clear of. Why has Intel's stock surged? Intel can thank the breakthrough in its "18A" manufacturing for much of its recent stock success. In simple terms, the technology rearranges the inside of chips to make them less crowded and more efficient. Sounds simple enough, but it's a big development. And for a company that's had its fair share of innovation questions in recent times, this was an encouraging sign to many people. While Intel previously struggled to keep pace in its industry, the company decided it was best to take a foundry-first approach, putting most of its eggs in one basket. It's an ambitious and expensive move, but many feel as though it was needed to be able to compete in the semiconductor industry. Why I'm staying away from Intel There are two reasons for me steering clear of Intel's stock, with the first being its inability to reasonably compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Compared to TSMC's scale and dependability, Intel is a hard sell to many tech companies that rely on chip manufacturers. Intel has had its fair share of hiccups -- like yield (percentage of working chips) issues -- that make sticking with TSMC the safer choice for most companies. Companies know what they're getting with TSMC, which is sometimes just as important as having the latest tec...
aprott/iStock via Getty Images USA Rare Earth, Inc. ( USAR ) has been on a wild ride over the past year. The former SPAC nearly doubled in March 2025 before subsequently slumping below the initial $10 offering price. Then, in October, the stock soared to as high as $44/share. But just a couple of months later, the stock slumped back into the teens. Now, though, the stock has doubled once again to ...
aprott/iStock via Getty Images USA Rare Earth, Inc. ( USAR ) has been on a wild ride over the past year. The former SPAC nearly doubled in March 2025 before subsequently slumping below the initial $10 offering price. Then, in October, the stock soared to as high as $44/share. But just a couple of months later, the stock slumped back into the teens. Now, though, the stock has doubled once again to start 2026: Data by YCharts I last covered USAR stock in October, saying that shares were a sell at $35. While its recent moves were interesting , there wasn't enough fundamental support to justify that lofty price. That seems to have been a solid call, albeit with the stock moving back up sharply from the recent lows. In any case, after all this volatility and now, with the transformational deal that the company announced over the weekend, where does that leave USAR stock today? While I still have my concerns, the combination of the government's involvement along with the lower share price is enough for me to upgrade to a Hold rating. Here's why. The Federal Government Takes a Stake in USA Rare Earth US Rare Earth stock surged on Monday following news that the U.S. government came to an agreement to take a major investment stake in the company. From the presentation slide deck , here's the key one highlighting the deal terms and what the funding is intended to achieve in coming years: USA Rare Earth government investment (Corporate Presentation) I saw some folks on social media describing this as a $1.6 billion investment in the company, which is true in one sense. However, it's important to note that most of the funding comes in the form of a $1.3 senior secured loan at a reasonably low-interest rate. Meanwhile, there is a more modest $277 million of direct equity funding via the issuance of 16.1 million USAR shares at $17.17 each. The equity component can get larger as well, as the government is also getting a 17.6 million share block of warrants with an equivalent $17.1...
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT An employee arranges a salad dressing display at an Amazon Fresh grocery store on December 12, 2024 in Federal Way, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Amazon 's top grocery executive told employees in a memo on Tuesday that the online retailer needs to make more "deliberate choices" in order to win over customers. The company...
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT An employee arranges a salad dressing display at an Amazon Fresh grocery store on December 12, 2024 in Federal Way, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Amazon 's top grocery executive told employees in a memo on Tuesday that the online retailer needs to make more "deliberate choices" in order to win over customers. The company announced a major shift in its grocery business that involves shuttering its Fresh supermarket and Go convenience chains. Some of those stores will be converted into Whole Foods locations. Jason Buechel, Amazon's vice president of Worldwide Grocery and Whole Foods CEO, told staffers that the company's grocery business "delivered strong results" last year, but that it has to make some changes to its strategy to "build on this momentum." Buechel said Amazon is moving its grocery logistics unit to be within the broader worldwide operations division, which is overseen by Udit Madan, a senior vice president who is part of CEO Andy Jassy's S-team. Viswanath Subramanian , who previously led grocery logistics, will move to a new role. "This strategic decision reflects both the maturity of our grocery logistics capabilities and the massive growth opportunities ahead," Buechel wrote. The company is also adding a new role in the coming weeks focused on "product and order quality" to the grocery organization's leadership team. watch now VIDEO 4:54 04:54 Whole Foods CEO: We have to find ways to bring value back to our customers The Exchange On Monday, Amazon's chief merchant, John Farrell, announced in a LinkedIn post that he's leaving the company to "explore new challenges." Farrell oversaw buying for its Fresh division and joined Amazon in 2019 from British supermarket chain Tesco. Amazon is reshaping its grocery business as it continues its nearly two-decade effort to become a giant in the U.S. grocery market. In recent years, Amazon has expanded its selection of fresh food and groc...
Zolak/iStock via Getty Images Written by Nick Ackerman, co-produced by Stanford Chemist The Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust ( IIM ) provides investors with exposure to a diversified pool of municipal bonds in a closed-end fund wrapper. This provides for an opportunity to receive some tax-exempt distributions without taking the risk of holding individual muni positions. However, as we've noted...
Zolak/iStock via Getty Images Written by Nick Ackerman, co-produced by Stanford Chemist The Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust ( IIM ) provides investors with exposure to a diversified pool of municipal bonds in a closed-end fund wrapper. This provides for an opportunity to receive some tax-exempt distributions without taking the risk of holding individual muni positions. However, as we've noted in our prior write-ups on this fund, a large portion of the distribution is classified as return of capital instead of purely tax-exempt distributions. ROC can be beneficial for taxable accounts in that it is tax-deferred due to reducing an investor's cost basis, but it isn't truly tax-exempt. Additionally, those taxes may never be due because this ROC classification is the result of a 'destructive' ROC, in that it likely keeps eroding the NAV as they don't earn the payout. Instead, the fund will require having to dish out NAV back to investors or rely on capital gains. Capital gains can be possible if longer-term rates decline, since muni bonds are so interest rate sensitive. That said, we haven't really been seeing long-term rates decline; instead, staying in a more stable range. IIM Basics 1-Year Z-score: 0.57 Discount/Premium: -0.48% Distribution Yield: 7.60% Expense Ratio: 0.90% Leverage: 35.95% Managed Assets: $911.2 million Structure: Perpetual IIM's investment objective is "to provide current income that is exempt from federal income tax." To achieve that objective, they invest in "a diversified portfolio composed substantially of investment-grade municipal securities." Discount Widens A Touch But Distribution Continues To Keep It Narrow Since our prior update about a quarter ago, the fund has provided some slightly positive total returns. IIM Performance Since Prior Update (Seeking Alpha) This was pressured a bit due to the fund going to a slightly wider discount. That means that the actual underlying portfolio performed slightly better relative to the share price...
Junko Kimura/Getty Images News Laser Digital, a crypto firm backed by Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings ( NMR ), has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank trust charter, according to a Tuesday media report. The company joins a growing list of fintechs and digital asset firms seeking a U.S. banking license, as federal regulators have ease...
Junko Kimura/Getty Images News Laser Digital, a crypto firm backed by Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings ( NMR ), has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank trust charter, according to a Tuesday media report. The company joins a growing list of fintechs and digital asset firms seeking a U.S. banking license, as federal regulators have eased rules to encourage lending and innovation since pro-growth President Donald Trump returned to office a year ago. Buy now, pay later platform Affirm Holdings ( AFRM ) made the move last week. If approved, Laser Digital would no longer have to seek separate custody authorizations in each individual state, as OCC banking licensing operates at the federal level. The Nomura ( NMR ) subsidiary will not take direct deposits, though there are plans to offer spot crypto trading, the Financial Times reported, citing one person familiar. Laser Digital declined to comment, the FT said. More on Nomura Holdings Nomura: Cheaper Despite Sharp Japanese Market Exposure Benefits Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) Presents at Nomura Investment Forum 2025 - Slideshow Baron International Growth Fund initiated NMR, ESLOF, PONY, GDS, and KUASF; exits YAHOF, DNOPF, and CIADF. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Nomura Holdings Historical earnings data for Nomura Holdings
Amazon.com is closing dozens of Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores to focus on expanding same-day delivery of groceries and adding to its Whole Foods operations.
Amazon.com is closing dozens of Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores to focus on expanding same-day delivery of groceries and adding to its Whole Foods operations.
00:00 Speaker A Chad, it's good to see you. So we did see that fresh all-time intraday high for the S&P 500 within striking distance now, Chad of 7,000 here. Uh big tech earnings on on deck. What what do you expect to to see and hear from those big tech companies, Chad. What's at stake for the market? 00:20 Chad Well, it it's a fairly concentrated uh trade uh with about 50% of the S&P weight going...
00:00 Speaker A Chad, it's good to see you. So we did see that fresh all-time intraday high for the S&P 500 within striking distance now, Chad of 7,000 here. Uh big tech earnings on on deck. What what do you expect to to see and hear from those big tech companies, Chad. What's at stake for the market? 00:20 Chad Well, it it's a fairly concentrated uh trade uh with about 50% of the S&P weight going to 20 names. So we're expecting uh strong numbers on the top line and bottom line for many of the big tech leadership. Uh the likes of Microsoft, uh you should hear uh strong top line numbers with strong guidance. 00:43 Chad Uh so, so overall, uh the market is uh really today favoring large cap tech, uh and as well can continue this trade on for the next couple of days. 01:00 Speaker A You highlight here, Chad how how we could see a pivot, you say, a focus on ROIC for AI projects. So, uh return on invested capital. What when when do you think that pivot could come, Chad, and what could be sort of the knock-on effects there for high momentum names? 01:21 Chad Yeah, well that's part of the problem because those high momentum names have been a majority of the return over the last three years. Uh eventually, there will be a day where people are going to question uh the the multi-billion dollar layout for data infrastructure, for the AI buildout. 01:40 Chad And we believe that that can come over the next, you know, 12 to 18 months. Uh any type of deceleration or perhaps just a moderation of that capital spend uh could have some deleterious effects on some of the AI names or the AI adjacent names that have benefited from the infrastructure build out. 02:08 Speaker A Uh on the sort of great AI bubble debate, Chad, I know some folks, you know, they they saw Taiwan semi's results and forecast recently and they said, hey, that that they said was reassuring, right? They they looked at those numbers, they looked at that print and said, okay, this AI boom, it's durable, it's sustainabl...
In trading on Monday, shares of CVS Health Corporation (Symbol: CVS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $99.83, changing hands as low as $98.91 per share. CVS Health Corporation shares are currently trading off about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CVS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CVS's low point in its 52 week...
In trading on Monday, shares of CVS Health Corporation (Symbol: CVS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $99.83, changing hands as low as $98.91 per share. CVS Health Corporation shares are currently trading off about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CVS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CVS's low point in its 52 week range is $81.78 per share, with $111.25 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $99.77. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Wendy's Co (Symbol: WEN) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.56), with the stock changing hands as low as $7.96 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Wendy's Co (Symbol: WEN) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.56), with the stock changing hands as low as $7.96 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 7% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Wendy's Co (Symbol: WEN) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Wendy's Co, looking at the history chart for WEN below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 7% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
This equity fund blends global dividend stocks with an options overlay strategy to deliver tax-efficient income for investors. Shaker Financial Services, LLC initiated a new position in Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (ETY +0.72%), buying 209,180 shares, an estimated $3.21 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to a January 26, 2026, SEC filing. What Hap...
This equity fund blends global dividend stocks with an options overlay strategy to deliver tax-efficient income for investors. Shaker Financial Services, LLC initiated a new position in Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (ETY +0.72%), buying 209,180 shares, an estimated $3.21 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to a January 26, 2026, SEC filing. What Happened According to a SEC filing dated January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC reported acquiring 209,180 shares of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund. The estimated transaction value is $3.21 million, calculated from the quarter’s average share price. The quarter-end valuation of the new position also reached $3.21 million, reflecting the combined effects of share purchase and market price changes. What Else to Know This is a new position for the fund, representing 1.0172% of 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Top five holdings after the filing: NYSE:JCE: $8.94 million (2.83% of AUM) NYSE:RMT: $8.65 million (2.74% of AUM) NYSE:ASG: $8.35 million (2.65% of AUM) NYSE:ETB: $7.55 million (2.39% of AUM) NYSE:USA: $6.93 million (2.20% of AUM) As of January 26, 2026, shares were priced at $15.20, up 8.57% over the past year; shares underperformed the S&P 500 by 6.72 percentage points. Latest reported dividend yield is 7.83% as of January 26, 2026. Fund Overview Metric Value Price (as of market close 2026-01-26) $15.20 Market Capitalization $2.39 billion Dividend Yield 7.83% Fund Snapshot Offers a diversified, closed-end equity fund investing primarily in dividend-paying global stocks and generating additional income by writing S&P 500 Index call options. Business model centers on generating income through equity investments and options premiums, with a focus on tax efficiency and risk-managed returns. Targets income-oriented investors seeking diversified equity exposure and tax-advantaged income streams. Eaton Vance Tax-Man...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Kevin Kim Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Julianna Balicka Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Net Income -- $34 million, up 42% year over year and up 12% quarter over quarter, attributed to higher ne...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Kevin Kim Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Julianna Balicka Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Net Income -- $34 million, up 42% year over year and up 12% quarter over quarter, attributed to higher net interest income, fee income, lower provisions, and a lower tax expense, partially offset by increased operating expenses. -- $34 million, up 42% year over year and up 12% quarter over quarter, attributed to higher net interest income, fee income, lower provisions, and a lower tax expense, partially offset by increased operating expenses. Net Interest Income -- $127 million, an increase of 1% from the prior quarter and 25% year over year, driven by lower funding costs and partially repositioned investment securities. -- $127 million, an increase of 1% from the prior quarter and 25% year over year, driven by lower funding costs and partially repositioned investment securities. Net Interest Margin -- 2.90%, up 1 basis point sequentially and up 40 basis points year over year, reflecting improved funding costs outweighing lower earning asset yields. -- 2.90%, up 1 basis point sequentially and up 40 basis points year over year, reflecting improved funding costs outweighing lower earning asset yields. Gross Loans -- $14.8 billion as of year-end, up 1% quarter over quarter (4% annualized) and 8% year over year, with broad-based growth and the Territorial Bancorp acquisition contributing. -- $14.8 billion as of year-end, up 1% quarter over quarter (4% annualized) and 8% year over year, with broad-based growth and the Territorial Bancorp acquisition contributing. Deposit Base -- $15.6 billion at year-end, up 9% year over year (attributed mainly to the Territorial acquisition), down 1% sequentially due to typical fourth-quarter commercial client movement. -- $15.6 billion at year-en...
chameleonseye/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've raised Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s ( HMC ) rating from a " Hold" to a "Buy." I'm confident about HMC's future performance in the American market. Chip-related headwinds are a thing of the past. The group is also seeking ways to optimize EV production expenses. Also, it's now better positioned to ride on the "Software Defined Vehicle/SDV" wave by inc...
chameleonseye/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've raised Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s ( HMC ) rating from a " Hold" to a "Buy." I'm confident about HMC's future performance in the American market. Chip-related headwinds are a thing of the past. The group is also seeking ways to optimize EV production expenses. Also, it's now better positioned to ride on the "Software Defined Vehicle/SDV" wave by increasing its stake in Astemo to above 60%. The firm's mixed 2QFY2026 (YE March) showing was the subject of my prior Nov. 10, 2025 write-up . JV Capital Injection Supports Growth Acceleration As per a mid-Jan SA News article , HMC has guided for U.S. sales of "1.5M vehicles in 2026." This implies that volume expansion could go from a flattish 2025 to the current year's "+4%." I'm inferring from the above-mentioned outlook that its supply chain challenges should have been resolved. At the 2QFY26 call (S&P Capital IQ transcript) last year, HMC projected "a volume reduction of 110,000 units (Apr '25-Mar '26) in North America" resulting from "semiconductor shortages." One of its suppliers was previously the primary cause of disrupted production. My November 2025 update highlighted that it "single-sourced certain chips from Nexperia." But a recent Jan. 14, 2026 Associated Press piece indicated that the latter's "export ban was later lifted." Earlier, HMC disclosed at the end-2025 that it will "purchase the U.S. (Ohio) battery manufacturing assets of its joint venture partner, LG Energy Solution (LGES)" for almost $3 billion . I think this cash infusion will enhance the HMC-LGES JV's profitability by repaying debt and cutting interest expenses. That should translate into cheaper batteries for the partners (including Honda) in future. HMC's Jan 14 media release stated that its "electrified models" had registered "record sales for the third straight year." It also noted that the "Acura RSX electrified SUV," slated for a 2H26 launch, will "be the first Acura EV model produced at the M...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Old Republic International Corp. (Symbol: ORI) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.06), with the stock changing hands as low as $33.97 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have p...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Old Republic International Corp. (Symbol: ORI) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.06), with the stock changing hands as low as $33.97 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 3% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Old Republic International Corp. (Symbol: ORI) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Old Republic International Corp., looking at the history chart for ORI below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 3% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.