Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Timothy D. Myers Chief Financial Officer — Dave Bonaccorso Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total Loan Originations -- $141 million in originations with $106 million funded, over 90% in commercial loans; this represents one of ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Timothy D. Myers Chief Financial Officer — Dave Bonaccorso Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total Loan Originations -- $141 million in originations with $106 million funded, over 90% in commercial loans; this represents one of the highest quarterly origination totals in the last decade. -- $141 million in originations with $106 million funded, over 90% in commercial loans; this represents one of the highest quarterly origination totals in the last decade. Payoffs Impacting Loan Growth -- $50 million in loan payoffs, mainly from non-owner occupied commercial and residential real estate, partially offset overall loan growth. -- $50 million in loan payoffs, mainly from non-owner occupied commercial and residential real estate, partially offset overall loan growth. Full-Year Loan Originations -- $374 million originated, with $274 million funded, marking a 79% increase from the prior year. -- $374 million originated, with $274 million funded, marking a 79% increase from the prior year. Total Deposits -- Growth achieved as deposit balances rose due to increases from both long-term clients and new relationships. -- Growth achieved as deposit balances rose due to increases from both long-term clients and new relationships. Deposit Cost Reduction -- Average deposit cost declined by 10 basis points quarter over quarter, contributing to margin improvements. -- Average deposit cost declined by 10 basis points quarter over quarter, contributing to margin improvements. Classified Loans -- Down 35% quarter over quarter, representing 1.5% of total loans versus 2.4% the previous quarter. -- Down 35% quarter over quarter, representing 1.5% of total loans versus 2.4% the previous quarter. Non-accrual Loans -- Decreased 14% sequentially to 1.3% of total loans compared to 1.5% last quarter. -- Decreased 14% sequentia...
franckreporter/iStock via Getty Images Last September, investors had five things to consider ahead of the U.S. government shutdown. Last week, Axios reported that the House passed legislation that would prevent another shutdown . Unfortunately, on January 25, 2026, the odds of a shutdown abruptly shifted for the worse: the odds of a government shutdown by January 31 increased to 79% . This is up f...
franckreporter/iStock via Getty Images Last September, investors had five things to consider ahead of the U.S. government shutdown. Last week, Axios reported that the House passed legislation that would prevent another shutdown . Unfortunately, on January 25, 2026, the odds of a shutdown abruptly shifted for the worse: the odds of a government shutdown by January 31 increased to 79% . This is up from 11.5% last Friday. At the time of submitting this article, Polymarket had an over 80% chance . Why did the odds increase, and what should investors consider this time around? Readers benefit from observing what happened to the U.S. economy, economic reports, and the stock market during last year’s shutdown. 1/ What Happened? Senate Democrats vowed to block the funding package worth $1.2 trillion. It included funds for the Department of Homeland Security. Funding to ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency . Over the weekend, a Federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis man, who was an intensive care unit (“ICU”) nurse. Remembered as a “ kind-hearted soul ,” discussions on Reddit, Inc. ( RDDT ) about what happened received 707 comments and 74,400 upvotes . Readers may search the Internet to view two video captures of the events that took place. As Seeking Alpha News reported, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Saturday that “Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.” Republicans have a 53-47 majority and need 60 votes for the bill to pass. 2/ Missing CPI Data Investors might dismiss both the consumer price index and the non-farm payroll reports. In the November 2025 data set ( table A here ), the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the CPI for just three items: gasoline (all types), new vehicles, and used cars and trucks. Despite the report providing readers with a limited view on inflation, the S&P 500 ( SP500 , IVV , ...
filo/iStock via Getty Images IPKW strategy Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF ( IPKW ) was launched on 2/27/2014 and tracks the Nasdaq International BuyBack Achievers™ Index. IPKW has a portfolio of 150 stocks, a 12-month distribution yield of 2.47%, and a total expense ratio of 0.55%. Distributions are paid quarterly. As described in the prospectus by Invesco , the underlying index sele...
filo/iStock via Getty Images IPKW strategy Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF ( IPKW ) was launched on 2/27/2014 and tracks the Nasdaq International BuyBack Achievers™ Index. IPKW has a portfolio of 150 stocks, a 12-month distribution yield of 2.47%, and a total expense ratio of 0.55%. Distributions are paid quarterly. As described in the prospectus by Invesco , the underlying index selects components of the NASDAQ Global Ex-U.S. Index with a net reduction of 5% or more of outstanding shares in the latest fiscal year. Additionally, eligible stocks must have at least $250 million in market capitalization and $1 million in 3-month average daily dollar trading volume. The portfolio turnover rate was 93% in the most recent fiscal year. This article will use as a benchmark an ex-U.S. equity index represented by the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF ( IXUS ). Portfolio The fund invests mostly in large- and mega-cap companies (about 80% of asset value), with a focus on the U.K. (27.8%) and significant exposure in Japan (17.1%). Other countries are below 8%. Direct exposure to Chinese equities is low (5.4%). IPKW top 10 countries in % of assets (Chart: author; data: Invesco, iShares) The fund is overweight in financials (46.5%), especially banks (36%). It also has notable exposure in consumer discretionary (16.3%), energy (12.8%), and industrials (9.9%). Other sectors are below 5%. Sector breakdown (Chart: author; data: Invesco, iShares) The portfolio is diversified, with moderate company-specific risk. Indeed, the top 10 holdings, listed below, represent 41.8% of asset value, and the heaviest position weighs 5.4%. Seven of the top 10 names are banks. Company Local ticker Weight HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA 5.43% DBS Group Holdings Ltd DBS 5.30% UniCredit SpA UCG 5.11% ING Groep NV INGA 5.03% Shell PLC SHEL 4.68% Barclays PLC BARC 3.74% BP PLC BP 3.72% Lloyds Banking Group PLC LLOY 3.36% NatWest Group PLC NWG 2.86% Ryanair Holdings PLC RYA 2.61% Click to e...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images By Zain Vawda The meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on January 28, 2026 will be an intriguing one. The current economic data is showing a strange pattern that doesn't follow the usual rules: the US economy is growing very fast, with estimates suggesting a massive 5.4% growth rate for Q4, but at the same time the job market is slowing down. M...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images By Zain Vawda The meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on January 28, 2026 will be an intriguing one. The current economic data is showing a strange pattern that doesn't follow the usual rules: the US economy is growing very fast, with estimates suggesting a massive 5.4% growth rate for Q4, but at the same time the job market is slowing down. Meanwhile, inflation is stuck at 3.0%, which is higher than what the central bank wants to see. Usually, fast growth leads to higher inflation and a hot job market, but that isn't happening right now. This split could mean that businesses are becoming much more efficient and productive. However, it could also be a warning sign that the economy is starting to "overheat" (growing too fast to be sustainable), even if it doesn't look like it yet due to temporary factors. Heading into the meeting, market participants are pricing in around a 97% probability of a rate hold at Wednesday's meeting. Source: LSEG The Political Economy of 2026 The January 2026 meeting cannot be analyzed in a vacuum of economic data. It occurs within a "storm" of political pressure that threatens the institutional integrity of the Federal Reserve. The "Eye of the Storm" The Rabobank report characterizes the current environment as "In the Eye of the Storm". This metaphor is apt. The "storm" is the friction between President Trump’s administration and the Federal Reserve. Executive Pressure: President Trump has increasingly tightened his "grip" on the Fed. His administration explicitly favors lower interest rates to boost growth and reduce the cost of servicing the national debt. The "Quartermaster": The report mentions a "quartermaster" named Miran - likely a key economic aide or shadow advisor - who advocated for a 50-basis point cut in December. This reveals the delta between the Fed’s action (25 bps) and the Administration’s desire (50 bps). The pressure is for more easing, faster. The Powell Subpoena ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Laurence Neil Hunn Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Jason P. Conley Vice President of Investor Relations — Zack Moxcey Takeaways Total Revenue -- $1.94 billion, up 13%, with 7% organic growth and 6% acquisition-related growth; CentralReach contributed...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Laurence Neil Hunn Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Jason P. Conley Vice President of Investor Relations — Zack Moxcey Takeaways Total Revenue -- $1.94 billion, up 13%, with 7% organic growth and 6% acquisition-related growth; CentralReach contributed after the April 23 close date. -- $1.94 billion, up 13%, with 7% organic growth and 6% acquisition-related growth; CentralReach contributed after the April 23 close date. Software Bookings -- Grew in the "high teens area" as stated by Hunn, supporting elevated near-term demand. -- Grew in the "high teens area" as stated by Hunn, supporting elevated near-term demand. Free Cash Flow Margin -- 31% for the TTM period, reflecting continued cash generation strength. -- 31% for the TTM period, reflecting continued cash generation strength. EBITDA -- $775 million, up 12%, with a margin of 39.9% and year-to-date core segment margin expansion totaling 70 basis points. -- $775 million, up 12%, with a margin of 39.9% and year-to-date core segment margin expansion totaling 70 basis points. EPS -- Diluted EPS of $4.87, described as exceeding the top end of guidance on "strong revenue growth and excellent core operating leverage." -- Diluted EPS of $4.87, described as exceeding the top end of guidance on "strong revenue growth and excellent core operating leverage." Free Cash Flow -- Over $2.3 billion on a TTM basis, up 10%; this figure reflects a $60 million benefit from the recent Section 174 R&D tax change. -- Over $2.3 billion on a TTM basis, up 10%; this figure reflects a $60 million benefit from the recent Section 174 R&D tax change. Leverage -- Net debt to EBITDA was 2.9x, expected to move to 3.1x pro forma for the Subsplash acquisition. -- Net debt to EBITDA was 2.9x, expected to move to 3.1x pro forma for the Subsplash acquisition. M&A Firepower -- Over $5 billion available for ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Oct. 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Dimitar Karaivanov Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Joseph E. Sutaris Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Earnings per share -- $0.83, up $0.01 year over year and down $0.08 compared to the previous quarter, with the seque...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Oct. 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Dimitar Karaivanov Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Joseph E. Sutaris Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Earnings per share -- $0.83, up $0.01 year over year and down $0.08 compared to the previous quarter, with the sequential decrease attributed to higher provision for credit losses and noninterest expenses. -- $0.83, up $0.01 year over year and down $0.08 compared to the previous quarter, with the sequential decrease attributed to higher provision for credit losses and noninterest expenses. Operating diluted EPS -- $0.88, $0.01 higher year over year, but $0.07 lower than the previous quarter. -- $0.88, $0.01 higher year over year, but $0.07 lower than the previous quarter. Pretax pre-provision net revenue per share -- $1.29, up $0.13 or 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year, and flat versus the previous quarter. -- $1.29, up $0.13 or 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year, and flat versus the previous quarter. Total operating revenues -- $189.1 million, up $13.7 million or 7.8% year over year, and up $5.9 million or 3.2% versus the previous quarter, marking five consecutive quarters of growth. -- $189.1 million, up $13.7 million or 7.8% year over year, and up $5.9 million or 3.2% versus the previous quarter, marking five consecutive quarters of growth. Net interest income -- $112.7 million, a $3.4 million or 3% increase versus the previous quarter, and the second sequential quarter of net interest income expansion. -- $112.7 million, a $3.4 million or 3% increase versus the previous quarter, and the second sequential quarter of net interest income expansion. Net interest margin -- 3.05%, up one basis point from 3.04% in the previous quarter. -- 3.05%, up one basis point from 3.04% in the previous quarter. Deposit cost -- Cost of deposits was 1.23%, unchanged from the previous...
Key Points Nike's valuation is now more inline with peers than in times past. The company isn't growing, and profits are down. 10 stocks we like better than Nike › When thinking about the great investments of the last 40 years, athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) would almost certainly make the list. But Nike shareholders haven't seen an all-time high since 2021, and their shares have lost o...
Key Points Nike's valuation is now more inline with peers than in times past. The company isn't growing, and profits are down. 10 stocks we like better than Nike › When thinking about the great investments of the last 40 years, athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) would almost certainly make the list. But Nike shareholders haven't seen an all-time high since 2021, and their shares have lost over 60% of their value since then. Nike stock would seem to be a bargain because the price per share has dropped so much. But the stock price alone doesn't actually tell the whole story. After all, if a stock trading at $100 per share was hypothetically worth $20 per share, it would still be overvalued if the price were cut in half. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » To be sure, the valuation for Nike stock is cheaper than it used to be. Within the last five years, it's traded at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 6, whereas now it has a P/S ratio of 2. That's a lot better. However, is Nike truly a bargain stock now? I don't think so; I think it's valued like a typical shoe stock. To support my opinion, I compare Nike's valuation with the valuations of Deckers and Crocs. Crocs is cheaper and has a significantly higher operating margin, making it the better deal in my view. For its part, Deckers has a higher valuation, but it's growing much faster than Nike, supporting a higher price tag. Therefore, I don't believe investors should be overly excited about the opportunity in Nike stock today -- it looks more fairly valued, not incredibly undervalued. However, even if it's not the steal of the century, Nike stock could still be a good investment today. It simply needs to find growth and boost margins. What Nike needs to do to win for shareholders To be a winning investment, Nike needs to grow its business, which will be a challenge for a company w...
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations 18 minutes ago Share Save Laura Cress Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Google has agreed to pay $68m (£51m) to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly listened to people's private conversations through their phones. Users accused Google Assistant - a virtual assistant present on many Android devices - of recor...
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations 18 minutes ago Share Save Laura Cress Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Google has agreed to pay $68m (£51m) to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly listened to people's private conversations through their phones. Users accused Google Assistant - a virtual assistant present on many Android devices - of recording private conversations after it was inadvertently triggered on their devices. They claimed the recordings were then shared with advertisers in order to send them targeted advertising. The BBC has contacted Google for comment. But in a filing seeking to settle the case, it denied wrongdoing and said it was seeking to avoid litigation. Google Assistant is designed to wait in standby mode until it hears a particular phrase - typically "Hey Google" - which activates it. The phone then records what it hears and sends the recording to Google's servers where it can be analysed. People use it for various reasons, ranging from simple questions about the weather to interacting with smart devices like lights and televisions. The firm says it does not send audio anywhere while it is in standby mode. But the lawsuit claimed Google Assistant would sometimes turn on by mistake - the phone thinking someone had said its activation phrase when they had not - and recorded conversations intended to be private. They alleged the recordings were then sent to advertisers for the purpose of creating targeted advertising. Class action
This fund is a perfect example of buying the haystack instead of seeking the needle. Which fund would I buy and never sell? Well, that's a hard question to answer, but right now, I think a solid candidate would be the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +0.56%). It's an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which means it's a fund that trades like a stock. It's also an index fund, and it includes not just ...
This fund is a perfect example of buying the haystack instead of seeking the needle. Which fund would I buy and never sell? Well, that's a hard question to answer, but right now, I think a solid candidate would be the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +0.56%). It's an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which means it's a fund that trades like a stock. It's also an index fund, and it includes not just the 500 big American companies in the S&P 500 index but just about all of the U.S. stock market -- more than 3,500 stocks. Buying into this index fund will quickly have you invested in just about all of the U.S. stock market. So if you're bullish on America's economic future, you should be bullish on the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. Expand NYSEMKT : VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Today's Change ( 0.56 %) $ 1.90 Current Price $ 342.46 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 340.85 - $ 342.68 52wk Range $ 236.42 - $ 343.67 Volume 128K Here are some reasons I like this fund: I like its broad scope. Remember, after all, that in some years, small companies will outperform big ones, and in other years, the opposite will be true. An S&P 500 index fund is great, but it only invests you in big and huge companies, ignoring small-cap stocks and many mid-cap ones, as well. This fund represents much more of the overall U.S. stock market. Recently, about 9% of the ETF's assets were in small companies, and about 20% in mid-sized ones. Remember, after all, that in some years, small companies will outperform big ones, and in other years, the opposite will be true. An S&P 500 index fund is great, but it only invests you in big and huge companies, ignoring small-cap stocks and many mid-cap ones, as well. This fund represents much more of the overall U.S. stock market. Recently, about 9% of the ETF's assets were in small companies, and about 20% in mid-sized ones. It still puts a lot of weight into huge tech stocks. This includes the "Magnificent Seven," all of which are among the top 10 holdin...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Ole G. Rosgaard Chief Financial Officer — Lawrence Allen Hilsheimer Chief Accounting Officer — Bill D’Onofrio Takeaways Adjusted EBITDA -- $214 million, up $44 million year over year, with margin rising 300 basis points to 15.4%. -- $214 million, up $44 million year over year, with mar...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Ole G. Rosgaard Chief Financial Officer — Lawrence Allen Hilsheimer Chief Accounting Officer — Bill D’Onofrio Takeaways Adjusted EBITDA -- $214 million, up $44 million year over year, with margin rising 300 basis points to 15.4%. -- $214 million, up $44 million year over year, with margin rising 300 basis points to 15.4%. Adjusted Free Cash Flow -- $110 million, up from $59 million in the prior year’s comparable quarter. -- $110 million, up from $59 million in the prior year’s comparable quarter. Adjusted EPS -- $1.19 versus $0.83 in the previous year’s period. -- $1.19 versus $0.83 in the previous year’s period. Run Rate Cost Savings -- $10 million achieved toward a $15 million to $25 million full-year goal and $100 million total commitment relative to 2024 baseline. -- $10 million achieved toward a $15 million to $25 million full-year goal and $100 million total commitment relative to 2024 baseline. Low-End Full-Year Guidance Increased -- Adjusted EBITDA raised to at least $725 million from $710 million, and adjusted free cash flow guidance to $280 million from $245 million. -- Adjusted EBITDA raised to at least $725 million from $710 million, and adjusted free cash flow guidance to $280 million from $245 million. Customized Polymer Solutions Adjusted EBITDA -- $53 million, up $19 million year over year, driven by volume growth, favorable product mix, and value-over-volume pricing. -- $53 million, up $19 million year over year, driven by volume growth, favorable product mix, and value-over-volume pricing. Sustainable Fiber Solutions Adjusted EBITDA -- $80 million, up from $50 million in the prior year, with margin rising to 13.3% from 8.5%. -- $80 million, up from $50 million in the prior year, with margin rising to 13.3% from 8.5%. Integrated Solutions Adjusted EBITDA -- $17 million, up slightly year over year, attributed to strong closures volumes an...
Stellar 2Y Trasury Auction: Surge In Indirects & Bid-To-Cover; Second Lowest Dealers On Record The first coupon auction of the week just took place, and it could not have gone any better. According to the US Treasury, $69BN of 2 Year paper was just sold at a high yield of 3.580%, up from the 3.499% in December, and stopped through the When Issued 3.594% by 1.4bps, the biggest stop through since Au...
Stellar 2Y Trasury Auction: Surge In Indirects & Bid-To-Cover; Second Lowest Dealers On Record The first coupon auction of the week just took place, and it could not have gone any better. According to the US Treasury, $69BN of 2 Year paper was just sold at a high yield of 3.580%, up from the 3.499% in December, and stopped through the When Issued 3.594% by 1.4bps, the biggest stop through since August. The bid to cover jumped to 2.750, up from 2.543 and the highest since Nov 2024 (the six-auction average was 2.61). The internals were even stronger: Indirects took down 64.4%, a big jump from 53.2% in December and the highest since March 2025. And with Directs awarded 28.3%, Dealers were left with just 7.3%, the second lowest on record (only Feb 2025 was lower). Overall, this was a stellar auction and clearly there were no jitters head of Wednesday's FOMC decision, where prevailing consensus is that the Fed will be more hawkish. Ahead of the auction, the UBS desk thought 2s looked to be locally cheap on outright terms and that the recent flattening had also introduced some value, albeit marginal, on the curve. The market is rallying on the follow. Tyler Durden Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:35
Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Mitch Waycaster Chief Financial Officer — Kevin Chapman President — Jim Mabry Chief Credit Officer — David Meredith Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net Income -- $44.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, was reported for the quarter. -- $4...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Mitch Waycaster Chief Financial Officer — Kevin Chapman President — Jim Mabry Chief Credit Officer — David Meredith Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net Income -- $44.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, was reported for the quarter. -- $44.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, was reported for the quarter. Net Interest Income -- $135.5 million, increasing $1.9 million sequentially, driven by loan growth and lower deposit costs. -- $135.5 million, increasing $1.9 million sequentially, driven by loan growth and lower deposit costs. Loan Growth -- Total loans grew by $257 million quarter over quarter, with production of $572 million and pay-offs of $471 million. -- Total loans grew by $257 million quarter over quarter, with production of $572 million and pay-offs of $471 million. Deposit Growth -- Total deposits increased by $63 million, while interest-bearing deposits rose $189 million; all brokered deposits ($127 million) were paid off and not held at year-end. -- Total deposits increased by $63 million, while interest-bearing deposits rose $189 million; all brokered deposits ($127 million) were paid off and not held at year-end. Deposit Cost -- Total deposit cost decreased by 16 basis points to 2.35% during the quarter. -- Total deposit cost decreased by 16 basis points to 2.35% during the quarter. Non-Interest Income -- Decreased $55.1 million from Q3 due to the prior quarter's $53.3 million one-time pre-tax gain from the sale of the insurance agency; adjusted non-interest income fell $1.7 million sequentially, mainly from seasonal mortgage declines. -- Decreased $55.1 million from Q3 due to the prior quarter's $53.3 million one-time pre-tax gain from the sale of the insurance agency; adjusted non-interest income fell $1.7 million sequentially, mainly from seasonal mortgage declines. Non-Interest Expense ...
Shareholders of Simmons First National Corp (Symbol: SFNC) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 4.3% annualized dividend yield can sell the February covered call at the $22.50 strike and collect the premium based on the 75 cents bid, which annualizes to an additional 55.2% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the), for a total of 59.4% a...
Shareholders of Simmons First National Corp (Symbol: SFNC) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 4.3% annualized dividend yield can sell the February covered call at the $22.50 strike and collect the premium based on the 75 cents bid, which annualizes to an additional 55.2% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the), for a total of 59.4% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $22.50 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but SFNC shares would have to climb 13.3% from current levels for that to happen, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 17.1% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called. 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 Simmons First National Corp, looking at the dividend history chart for SFNC 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 4.3% annualized dividend yield. Below is a chart showing SFNC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $22.50 strike highlighted in red: The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the February covered call at the $22.50 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $22.50. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Simmons First National Corp (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $19.80) to be 28%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the SFNC Stock Options page of StockOp...
(RTTNews) - CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) shares rose 9.40%, trading at $101.71, up $8.72, following the company's announcement of an expanded collaboration with Nvidia aimed at accelerating the buildout of large-scale AI factories. The rally followed news that the two companies are strengthening their long-standing partnership to rapidly scale AI-focused data center capacity and deploy next-generation N...
(RTTNews) - CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) shares rose 9.40%, trading at $101.71, up $8.72, following the company's announcement of an expanded collaboration with Nvidia aimed at accelerating the buildout of large-scale AI factories. The rally followed news that the two companies are strengthening their long-standing partnership to rapidly scale AI-focused data center capacity and deploy next-generation Nvidia technologies across CoreWeave's cloud platform. Investor enthusiasm was driven by expectations that the deeper alliance would boost CoreWeave's growth prospects as demand for AI computing infrastructure continues to surge. The collaboration is expected to support significant expansion of power and data center capacity over the coming years, reinforcing CoreWeave's position as a key AI cloud provider. On the day of the announcement, CRWV opened near $94.00, climbed to an intraday high around $103.00, and traded well above its previous close of approximately $92.99. The stock trades on the NasdaqGS. Trading volume exceeded the stock's average daily volume, reflecting a strong market reaction to the partnership news. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.