wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Introduction WeRide Inc. ( WRD ) just reported its Q4 and full-year results , so I thought it would be a good time to revisit the company since it’s been almost a year since the last time I covered it , when I gave WRD a hold rating as it seemed much too risky at the time. The company’s share price has dropped around 45% since then, and with decent expansion effor...
wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Introduction WeRide Inc. ( WRD ) just reported its Q4 and full-year results , so I thought it would be a good time to revisit the company since it’s been almost a year since the last time I covered it , when I gave WRD a hold rating as it seemed much too risky at the time. The company’s share price has dropped around 45% since then, and with decent expansion efforts, the company seems to be a lot more enticing, but I am not ready to upgrade my rating just yet. By The Numbers Revenue came in at around $45m, beating estimates by $5.6m and up 123% y/y. Product revenue, which makes up two-thirds of total revenues, came in at $30.2m, up a whopping 309%. All thanks to the company’s scaling efforts to get more autonomous vehicles in new cities and regions. Not just robotaxis but also robobuses. The autonomous fleet, which includes what I mentioned as well as robosweepers, stood at around 1,125 at the end of 2025, with operations in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In terms of profitability, there is still none, whether you look at GAAP or adjusted numbers. Q4 non-GAAP EPADS came in at -$0.24, but it is an improvement from the same time last year, when non-GAAP EPADS were -$0.34. Gross profit increased substantially by 74% y/y to reach 28.5% margins, while R&D expenses increased by 28.5%. Operating loss narrowed to $82.5m. Profitability is still quite a long way from now, but any progress towards it is progress. Can the company’s financial position help it achieve the profitability goals, or is it too late? WeRide finished the year with around $1B in cash and equivalents against essentially zero debt on its books ($46m in ST debt only), so yes, WRD’s financial position is formidable, and it is exactly the type of position investors look for from companies that do not make a profit yet and are still working on becoming a viable, profitable business. A billion dollars in the bank is plenty to continue to rapidly expand its foot...
Amazon Inc. (AMZN) stock has been flat for more than a month. It makes sense to take advantage of this by selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) AMZN puts and picking up attractive yields. This article will show how to make a 1.8% yield by selling short AMZN puts at a 5% lower strike price. AMZN is at $210.28 in midday trading on Monday, March 23. This is where it was in early February, but well bel...
Amazon Inc. (AMZN) stock has been flat for more than a month. It makes sense to take advantage of this by selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) AMZN puts and picking up attractive yields. This article will show how to make a 1.8% yield by selling short AMZN puts at a 5% lower strike price. AMZN is at $210.28 in midday trading on Monday, March 23. This is where it was in early February, but well below its 3-month peak of $247.38 on January 9. I discussed shorting $195 and $200 puts (at-the-money and in-the-money strike prices) expiring March 20 in a Feb. 16 Barchart article, “Amazon Put Options at Lower Strike Prices Have High Yields.” This provided short-put yields of between 3.1% to 4.2%. You could have also sold short the $200 put and bought the $195 put for a net 1.125% one-month yield. That play worked out well as AMZN closed above these high-yield put strike prices on March 20 (i.e., $205.37). The puts expired worthless, and the investors kept all the income. It makes sense now to sell short these same strike prices, which are now out-of-the-money for a one-month high-yield play. Shorting OTM AMZN Puts For example, the April 24 expiration period shows that the $200 put option has a $3.83 midpoint premium for the next month, and the $195.00 put has a $2.82 put premium. That implies a short-seller of these out-of-the-money (OTM) puts can make the following yields: $3.83/$200.00 = 1.915%, -5% below AMZN's price $2.82/$195.00 = 1.446%, -7.4% lower Note that the puts have low delta ratios - between 21% and 27%. That implies there is only about a quarter probability that AMZN will fall to the average of these two strike prices on or before April 24. This provides some downside protection, in the sense that past variability predicts future performance. Nevertheless, even if this occurs, the investor has a lower breakeven point, given the income already received: $197.50 (avg strike) - $3.33 (avg income) = $194.17 B/E That's 7.7% lower than today's price. In other words...
There's no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are in a funk. Microsoft's share prices are off nearly 30% from their late-October peak, for instance, while Palantir Technologies' stock price is down 25%. Investors are no longer sure the AI industry will live up to the hype or justify the investments already made. As is so often the case, though, the market's made sweeping generalizati...
There's no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are in a funk. Microsoft's share prices are off nearly 30% from their late-October peak, for instance, while Palantir Technologies' stock price is down 25%. Investors are no longer sure the AI industry will live up to the hype or justify the investments already made. As is so often the case, though, the market's made sweeping generalizations about a business when it should have been recognizing key differences among different parts of the industry -- or, for that matter, its individual companies. While AI hardware and software names may be hitting a wall -- largely due to steep valuations -- the infrastructure providers are enjoying sustained demand that isn't going anywhere. And one of these names in particular is arguably even safer than the rest. That's Vertiv Holdings (VRT +1.16%). Here's why. What's Vertiv? Don't sweat it if you've never heard of it. Most people haven't. With a market cap of only around $100 billion, it just doesn't turn many heads. Nevertheless, it's a compelling investment despite the stock's continued run-up to record highs. In simplest terms, Vertiv makes much of the equipment you'll find inside (and outside) modern-day data centers. Specifically, it offers power supplies, energy storage equipment, and, perhaps most importantly, cooling equipment, including in-rack refrigeration and liquid cooling solutions. Heat is a big problem for data centers, especially AI data centers that are constantly doing a huge amount of computing work. Whereas Precedence Research predicts the worldwide data center cooling market will grow at an average annual pace of nearly 12% through 2035, industry research outfit Technavio expects the liquid cooling business specifically for AI data centers to expand by an average of more than 31% per year through 2029. For its part, Vertiv's 2025 top line of $10.2 billion was up 26% year over year, and the company is calling for organic sales growth of around 28% t...
Key Points Weakness among artificial intelligence stocks has been broad. As the dust of this initial setback settles, though, it’s becoming clear that not all of these names are facing the same headwind. Demand for certain sorts of solutions -- particularly within the AI infrastructure market -- remains robust. 10 stocks we like better than Vertiv › There's no denying that artificial intelligence ...
Key Points Weakness among artificial intelligence stocks has been broad. As the dust of this initial setback settles, though, it’s becoming clear that not all of these names are facing the same headwind. Demand for certain sorts of solutions -- particularly within the AI infrastructure market -- remains robust. 10 stocks we like better than Vertiv › There's no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are in a funk. Microsoft's share prices are off nearly 30% from their late-October peak, for instance, while Palantir Technologies' stock price is down 25%. Investors are no longer sure the AI industry will live up to the hype or justify the investments already made. As is so often the case, though, the market's made sweeping generalizations about a business when it should have been recognizing key differences among different parts of the industry -- or, for that matter, its individual companies. 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 » While AI hardware and software names may be hitting a wall -- largely due to steep valuations -- the infrastructure providers are enjoying sustained demand that isn't going anywhere. And one of these names in particular is arguably even safer than the rest. That's Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT). Here's why. What's Vertiv? Don't sweat it if you've never heard of it. Most people haven't. With a market cap of only around $100 billion, it just doesn't turn many heads. Nevertheless, it's a compelling investment despite the stock's continued run-up to record highs. In simplest terms, Vertiv makes much of the equipment you'll find inside (and outside) modern-day data centers. Specifically, it offers power supplies, energy storage equipment, and, perhaps most importantly, cooling equipment, including in-rack refrigeration and liquid cooling solutions. Heat is a big...
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Trump sparks big moves in stocks and oil , signaling rapid Iran war de-escalation. (0:15) DraftKings, Flutter jump on prediction market sports bet crackdown. (1:38) McReplicants serving Happy Meals . (2:19) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, President Donald Trump flipped the m...
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Trump sparks big moves in stocks and oil , signaling rapid Iran war de-escalation. (0:15) DraftKings, Flutter jump on prediction market sports bet crackdown. (1:38) McReplicants serving Happy Meals . (2:19) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, President Donald Trump flipped the market narrative this morning, signaling a quick end to the war in Iran and potential joint control of the Strait of Hormuz. Risk-off sentiment reversed sharply. Equities and crypto rallied, while Treasury yields and oil fell. Odds of a Fed rate hike as soon as October evaporated. But the situation remains fluid, with Iran pushing back on the president’s assertions that negotiations are advancing. Here’s what we know: In posts and interviews, Trump said U.S. envoys were in talks with Iranian counterparts and claimed 15 points of agreement, including that Iran would not pursue a nuclear weapon. Iran’s foreign ministry denied that any talks are taking place and accused Washington of trying to buy time, according to Bloomberg. An Israeli official also said there is no sign of an imminent end to the war. As one analyst quipped: “It takes two to TACO.” Here’s the market reaction: Stocks swung from premarket losses to strong gains. All three major averages ( SPY ) ( QQQ ) ( DIA ) are up more than 2%, though trading remains choppy. Treasury yields are retreating , with the 2-year ( US2Y ) back below 3.85%. Oil ( USO ) ( BNO ) is down sharply , with double-digit percentage declines in both WTI and Brent. Sentiment is moving with every headline and post. But Michael Brown, strategist at Pepperstone, said the signal may matter more than the noise. “Have there been talks? Who knows … does it matter?” he wrote. “The signal is that Trump has pulled back on his ultimatum, is seeking de-escalation and appears to be looking for an off-ramp. That feels like the most important piece right now...
Getty Images No Longer a Traditional E-Commerce Company Last week, Alibaba Group Holding Limited ( BABA , OTCPK:BABAF ) released its 4Q FY2026 earnings, and I believe a pullback was reasonable. The market was not overreacting for three reasons. First, the stock's forward 12-month (fwd) valuation is not cheap, as heavy investment causes multi-quarter declines in earnings. While I expect a major gro...
Getty Images No Longer a Traditional E-Commerce Company Last week, Alibaba Group Holding Limited ( BABA , OTCPK:BABAF ) released its 4Q FY2026 earnings, and I believe a pullback was reasonable. The market was not overreacting for three reasons. First, the stock's forward 12-month (fwd) valuation is not cheap, as heavy investment causes multi-quarter declines in earnings. While I expect a major growth inflection in 2Q FY2027 due to a very low YoY comparison (72% YoY earnings decline in 2Q FY2026), I believe earnings recovery could take at least 2 years to reach FY2025 levels. However, this is not captured by its forward 12-month multiple. Second, BABA should be punished for missing both revenue and EPS. Lastly, the stock's risk premium could be higher as the company undergoes a structural transition, repositioning itself from a traditional e-commerce giant to a future AI and cloud company. In my 2Q FY2026 earnings analysis , I maintained a Strong Buy. My bullish thesis remains unchanged: significant investment in quick commerce and AI will eventually feed through to the bottom line, with improved monetization driving strong growth acceleration in the medium term. Given its large e-commerce revenue exposure, the transition may be painful, and the selloff is justified, as sharp earnings declines and elevated capex are compressing FCF. Even so, I didn't expect China's e-commerce revenue to be flat in 3Q. Cloud and quick commerce revenue remained robust, but they weren't strong enough to offset the e-commerce segment. Despite near-term volatility, I'm still bullish on BABA, and the post-earnings pullback could be an opportunity to accumulate shares for the long term. However, I'm lowering my rating to Buy after the 3Q results. A Big Miss in the E-Commerce Segment The company model Let's start with its core business. BABA missed the e-commerce revenue by a wide margin in 3Q. Excluding quick commerce, the China e-commerce segment (46.2% of total revenue) barely generated g...
The Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 699,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 69,000. Shares of LRGG were up about 1% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Monday were Nvidia, trading up about 1.4% with over 100.9 million shares changing hands so far this session, and AMAZON.COM, u...
The Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 699,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 69,000. Shares of LRGG were up about 1% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Monday were Nvidia, trading up about 1.4% with over 100.9 million shares changing hands so far this session, and AMAZON.COM, up about 2.8% on volume of over 22.7 million shares. Ferrari is the component faring the best Monday, up by about 4.2% on the day, while Costar Group is lagging other components of the Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%. VIDEO: Monday's ETF with Unusual Volume: LRGG The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
HJBC/iStock Editorial via Getty Images TotalEnergies ( TTE ) said Monday it signed settlement agreements with the U.S. Interior Department to relinquish its leases for Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight off the coasts of New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, and will no longer develop offshore wind projects in the U.S. Under the deal terms, TotalEnergies ( TTE ) said it will recover the leas...
HJBC/iStock Editorial via Getty Images TotalEnergies ( TTE ) said Monday it signed settlement agreements with the U.S. Interior Department to relinquish its leases for Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight off the coasts of New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, and will no longer develop offshore wind projects in the U.S. Under the deal terms, TotalEnergies ( TTE ) said it will recover the lease fees paid and invest an equal amount in the development of U.S. gas and power production and exports. The company said its studies on the leases have shown that offshore wind developments in the U.S.—unlike in Europe—are costly, and it believes there is no need to allocate capital to the technology in the U.S. since other technologies are available to meet the growing demand for electricity. "These agreements, under which we will reinvest the refunded lease fees to finance the construction of the Rio Grande LNG plant and the development of our oil and gas activities, allow us to support the development of U.S. gas production and export," TotalEnergies ( TTE ) Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné said. "These investments will contribute to supplying Europe with much-needed LNG from the U.S. and provide gas for U.S. data center development. We believe this is a more efficient use of capital in the United States," Pouyanné said. More on TotalEnergies TotalEnergies: Then Came Iran TotalEnergies: LNG Exposure And AI Power Demand Offer Structural Growth TotalEnergies Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
alexsl JP Morgan downgraded Mereo BioPharma ( MREO ) to neutral from overweight citing uncertainty over the regulatory picture for setrusumab, its monoclonal antibody candidate for osteogenesis imperfecta ( OI ), also known as brittle bone disease. The bank is removing its prior price target of $8 in December. The stock closed on March 20 at $0.34. Analyst Priyanka Grover noted that two phase 3 tr...
alexsl JP Morgan downgraded Mereo BioPharma ( MREO ) to neutral from overweight citing uncertainty over the regulatory picture for setrusumab, its monoclonal antibody candidate for osteogenesis imperfecta ( OI ), also known as brittle bone disease. The bank is removing its prior price target of $8 in December. The stock closed on March 20 at $0.34. Analyst Priyanka Grover noted that two phase 3 trials of setrusumab missed their primary endpoint, reduction of annualized fracture rate (AFR), in December. While she found that bone mineral density and pain data from the trials are "supportive, especially in younger / pediatric patients…additional clarity is needed on the regulatory path and timelines for the setrusumab program, especially in the European market." Grover added that while Mereo has a cash runway into mid-2027, "If a viable regulatory pathway is shown for setrusumab in European territories, Mereo may have to raise additional capital for a launch." Mereo is partnered with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ( RARE ) on setrusumab. More on Mereo BioPharma Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow Ultragenyx plummets as late-stage studies of asset for genetic bone disorder fails Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Mereo BioPharma Group Historical earnings data for Mereo BioPharma Group
Key Points Waste Management insiders sold roughly $25 million in stock after shares hit an all-time high in early 2026, but institutional accumulation and a growing dividend keep the long-term outlook bullish. Ionis Pharmaceuticals faces heavier insider and institutional selling, though analysts see roughly 25% upside driven by the commercial ramp of Olezarsen. Both stocks have pulled back from re...
Key Points Waste Management insiders sold roughly $25 million in stock after shares hit an all-time high in early 2026, but institutional accumulation and a growing dividend keep the long-term outlook bullish. Ionis Pharmaceuticals faces heavier insider and institutional selling, though analysts see roughly 25% upside driven by the commercial ramp of Olezarsen. Both stocks have pulled back from recent highs, potentially creating entry points for investors willing to look past short-term selling pressure. Insider selling is a good thing when insiders are taking profits in stocks with increasingly bullish outlooks. In this case, one stock is a solid, cash-producing dividend growth machine, while the other is a commercial-stage biopharma with an outlook for double-digit, verging on hyper-growth. In both cases, these stocks are pulling back from early 2026 highs, driven by insider selling, and opening entry points for new investors. Waste Management Doesn’t Waste Time: Growth and Dividends in 2026 Waste Management (NYSE: WM) stock rose 25% from the 2025 low to set a new all-time high in early 2026. The highs prompted insiders, including the CEO, CFO, CAO, and COO, as well as a string of VPs, to sell stock. The activity helped to cap gains in Q1, but is otherwise immaterial to the stock price outlook. Insiders own only 0.18% of the stock, sales totalled less than $25 million, and other forces driving stock prices are bullish on this name. Institutional activity shows accumulation over the trailing 12-month (TTM) period, activity ramping in 2025 and sustaining a strong pace in 2026, and a relatively high 80% ownership rate. Equally significant is that this group has been accumulating for three years with no distribution quarters, and the earnings and capital return outlook suggests this trend will continue. Analysts are also bullish, with high conviction, as 25 ratings are currently tracked for 2026. The data shows this group providing support, a price tailwind, and an in...
The prime minister told the parliamentary Liaison Committee, made up of senior MPs, that he wants to see a "swift de-escalation" to the war but that the government had to "plan on the basis it could go on for some time".
The prime minister told the parliamentary Liaison Committee, made up of senior MPs, that he wants to see a "swift de-escalation" to the war but that the government had to "plan on the basis it could go on for some time".
BRKC paid out nearly $1.00 per share in a single week September 2025. By early 2026, that same weekly check had shrunk to a range of $0.10 to $0.21. The pitch is simple: own an ETF linked to a stock you already trust, collect a high yield every week, and let the options premium do ... YieldMax ETFs Tied to Berkshire and Microsoft Carry a Hidden ‘Vix Risk’ Most Holders Never See
BRKC paid out nearly $1.00 per share in a single week September 2025. By early 2026, that same weekly check had shrunk to a range of $0.10 to $0.21. The pitch is simple: own an ETF linked to a stock you already trust, collect a high yield every week, and let the options premium do ... YieldMax ETFs Tied to Berkshire and Microsoft Carry a Hidden ‘Vix Risk’ Most Holders Never See
He explained that assumption on the basis of two possible reasons. First, longer-range missiles would be required if Iran wanted to develop a nuclear weapon - which it has persistently denied, despite Western accusations. The second is that Iran has needed to develop longer-range rockets for its own space programme.
He explained that assumption on the basis of two possible reasons. First, longer-range missiles would be required if Iran wanted to develop a nuclear weapon - which it has persistently denied, despite Western accusations. The second is that Iran has needed to develop longer-range rockets for its own space programme.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is ...
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss. However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Micron (MU) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this chipmaker a great growth pick right now. Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Micron is 3.2%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 406.5% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 24.8%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature com...
Recession fears are ramping up again, and now top economists at Moody's forecast a 49% chance that a U.S. recession will begin in the next 12 months. Analysts at Goldman Sachs are slightly more optimistic, predicting a 25% recession risk, but both figures could change quickly depending on oil prices. To be clear, nobody can predict exactly what the market will do in the near term. Recession foreca...
Recession fears are ramping up again, and now top economists at Moody's forecast a 49% chance that a U.S. recession will begin in the next 12 months. Analysts at Goldman Sachs are slightly more optimistic, predicting a 25% recession risk, but both figures could change quickly depending on oil prices. To be clear, nobody can predict exactly what the market will do in the near term. Recession forecasts aren't always correct, and much of the future will depend on how the war in Iran unfolds. But for now, it's wise to prepare your investments for a potential recession just in case. Here are the steps I'm taking. 1. I'm strengthening my emergency fund One of the best moves you can make during periods of economic uncertainty is to build a robust emergency fund with enough savings to last at least three to six months. Stock market downturns are particularly bad times to withdraw your money, because you risk locking in significant losses by selling your investments for less than you paid for them. To avoid losing money, it's generally best to stay in the market until prices eventually recover. However, emergencies and unexpected expenses don't stop during downturns. When you have a healthy cushion of cash in a savings account that you can pull from at a moment's notice, it will be easier to leave your investments untouched. 2. I'm creating a buying strategy Recessions aren't bad times to buy stocks. In fact, exactly the opposite is true. The market has been incredibly expensive for years, with investors paying record-high prices for many stocks. If the market takes a turn for the worse, that could be an incredible opportunity to load up on quality stocks at discount prices. It's wise to have an idea of where you might like to buy ahead of time, however. Impulse buying can be incredibly risky, and just because a stock is more affordable doesn't necessarily mean it's a smart investment. By researching companies now, you can build a wish list of must-buys if the market dips. J...
Key Points Some economists are predicting an increased risk of a recession in the next year. The steps you take now will determine how your portfolio fares during a bear market. While it's normal to feel nervous right now, there are still silver linings for investors. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Recession fears are ramping up again, and now top economists at Moody's forecast a 49...
Key Points Some economists are predicting an increased risk of a recession in the next year. The steps you take now will determine how your portfolio fares during a bear market. While it's normal to feel nervous right now, there are still silver linings for investors. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Recession fears are ramping up again, and now top economists at Moody's forecast a 49% chance that a U.S. recession will begin in the next 12 months. Analysts at Goldman Sachs are slightly more optimistic, predicting a 25% recession risk, but both figures could change quickly depending on oil prices. To be clear, nobody can predict exactly what the market will do in the near term. Recession forecasts aren't always correct, and much of the future will depend on how the war in Iran unfolds. But for now, it's wise to prepare your investments for a potential recession just in case. Here are the steps I'm taking. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » 1. I'm strengthening my emergency fund One of the best moves you can make during periods of economic uncertainty is to build a robust emergency fund with enough savings to last at least three to six months. Stock market downturns are particularly bad times to withdraw your money, because you risk locking in significant losses by selling your investments for less than you paid for them. To avoid losing money, it's generally best to stay in the market until prices eventually recover. However, emergencies and unexpected expenses don't stop during downturns. When you have a healthy cushion of cash in a savings account that you can pull from at a moment's notice, it will be easier to leave your investments untouched. 2. I'm creating a buying strategy Recessions aren't bad times to buy stocks. In fact, exactly the opposite is true. The market ...
On February 17, 2026, Quantedge Capital reported selling out of DNOW (DNOW +1.99%), unloading 351,310 shares previously worth $5.36 million. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Quantedge Capital reported a complete sale of its 351,310-share position in DNOW. The quarter-end position value for DNOW declined by $5.36 million as a resu...
On February 17, 2026, Quantedge Capital reported selling out of DNOW (DNOW +1.99%), unloading 351,310 shares previously worth $5.36 million. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Quantedge Capital reported a complete sale of its 351,310-share position in DNOW. The quarter-end position value for DNOW declined by $5.36 million as a result. What else to know Quantedge Capital sold out its DNOW stake, which previously represented 2.9% of AUM. Top holdings after the filing: NYSE:PVH: $31.50 million (15.0% of AUM) NYSE:HLF: $29.00 million (13.8% of AUM) NYSE:BWA: $16.37 million (7.8% of AUM) NYSE:ADNT: $14.73 million (7.0% of AUM) NYSE:YELP: $7.31 million (3.5% of AUM) As of Monday, shares of DNOW were priced at $11.79, down about 27% over the past year and significantly underperforming the S&P 500, which is instead up about 15% in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Monday) $11.79 Market capitalization $2.2 billion Revenue (TTM) $2.8 billion Net income (TTM) $89 million Company snapshot DNOW offers a broad portfolio of energy and industrial products, including pipes, valves, fittings, instrumentation, safety supplies, and original equipment for downstream, midstream, and upstream sectors. The company generates revenue primarily through the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, as well as supply chain and materials management solutions for energy and industrial clients. It serves a diversified customer base comprising drilling contractors, oil and gas companies, refineries, petrochemical and chemical processors, utilities, and industrial manufacturers across the United States, Canada, and international markets. DNOW is a leading distributor of energy and industrial products, leveraging an extensive network of locations to support customers across the energy value chain. The company’s strategy centers on delivering integrated supply chain solutions and value-added...
A record streak of short bets is at risk of unwinding, priming US equities for a comeback with hedge funds and systematic strategies poised to drive the next wave of buying, according to Citadel Securities’ Scott Rubner . “The conditions for a rally are very high — if geopolitical tensions ease — considering one of the largest short positions on US stocks that we’ve ever seen,” Rubner, the firm’s ...
A record streak of short bets is at risk of unwinding, priming US equities for a comeback with hedge funds and systematic strategies poised to drive the next wave of buying, according to Citadel Securities’ Scott Rubner . “The conditions for a rally are very high — if geopolitical tensions ease — considering one of the largest short positions on US stocks that we’ve ever seen,” Rubner, the firm’s head of equity and equity derivatives strategy, said in an interview. The setup leaves markets highly sensitive to the next positive catalyst, he said, cautioning that this is not yet a “buy stocks today” call. It’s a reflection of how some sophisticated investors have responded to recent volatility. Rather than selling core holdings across single stocks, many hedge funds — particularly multi-strategy firms that tactically use short products to reduce net exposure — have aggressively shorted exchange-traded funds to hedge against further downside. ETF trading activity has surged to a historic proportion of total volume, creating what Rubner described as a large pool of short bets, made based on pre-programmed trading rules. ETFs have accounted for roughly 35% of trading in recent weeks — peaking near 47% — as investors used them to rapidly adjust exposure. If tensions in the Middle East ease and volatility declines, those positions may unwind quickly. “You have a very large number of short positions in the market that were put on based on rules, not necessarily what clients wanted to do,” he said. “That can flip.” Monday gave investors a taste of how quickly markets can turn as US stocks climbed after President Donald Trump promised a five-day reprieve on military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. Equities have been under pressure since the US began its offensive in late February. Further stabilization could drive incremental buying from systemic strategies which have been aggressively deleveraging. Commodity trading advisers, risk-parity funds and volatility-t...
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Monday's key moments. 1. Stocks surged Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had "productive" discussions in recent days about a resolution to the Middle East conflict, and that he was halting strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. ...
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Monday's key moments. 1. Stocks surged Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had "productive" discussions in recent days about a resolution to the Middle East conflict, and that he was halting strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. That drove the three major averages up roughly 2% and pushed international oil benchmark Brent crude down 10% to $100 per barrel. Within our portfolio, Qnity Electronics rallied over 5%, among the largest gainers in the S & P 500 . Capital One , an economically sensitive stock, climbed almost 3%, as the fall in oil prices provides relief to consumers. On the tech side, Broadcom and Nvidia roughly 4% and 1.5%, respectively. The market ended last week firmly oversold at minus 7 on the S & P Short Range Oscillator , our trusted momentum indicator. Jim Cramer believes instead of selling into the bounce, "I personally want things to let ride" because of the fast changes in investor psychology. At the same time, Director of Portfolio Analysis Jeff Marks mentioned that for investors looking to raise cash, booking some gains is rational. We have ample cash at the Club, though. 2. Another Club outperformer on Monday was GE Vernova , whose shares were up 5% and set a fresh 52-week high of nearly $921 during the session. A bullish note from Morgan Stanley added fuel to the rally in the gas turbine maker's shares. The analysts raised their price target on the stock to $960 from $871 and reiterated their buy-equivalent rating. The firm said continued strong AI-related demand is pushing gas turbine prices even higher, which is good for GE Vernova's margins. Jim noted that GE Vernova's gas turbines are sold out for years. Morgan Stanley added that the company's electrification business — home to products like transformers and switchgear, which help distribute the electricity its turbines ...