Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (Symbol: BIV) where we have detected an approximate $268.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.1% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 170,254,060 to 173,754,060). The chart below shows the one year price performance of ...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (Symbol: BIV) where we have detected an approximate $268.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.1% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 170,254,060 to 173,754,060). The chart below shows the one year price performance of BIV, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, BIV's low point in its 52 week range is $71.4018 per share, with $86.26 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $76.65. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows » 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.
After operating on victims of the Westminster attack in 2017 and visiting Ukraine and Gaza, Hettiaratchy has seen more horror than most can imagine – but he still believes in humanity, optimism and selflessness On 22 March 2017, trauma surgeon Shehan Hettiaratchy was running end-of-term exams for his medical students when his phone buzzed. There had been a terror attack near the Houses of Parliame...
After operating on victims of the Westminster attack in 2017 and visiting Ukraine and Gaza, Hettiaratchy has seen more horror than most can imagine – but he still believes in humanity, optimism and selflessness On 22 March 2017, trauma surgeon Shehan Hettiaratchy was running end-of-term exams for his medical students when his phone buzzed. There had been a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament. Three men had driven into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, then started stabbing people on the street. Within minutes, Hettiaratchy was in a car with a colleague and heading to St Mary’s hospital near Paddington, west London, where he is the lead surgeon. Victims injured in the attack were due to arrive. Though Hettiaratchy and his team were used to treating patients with life-threatening injuries – on paper, he says, what they were facing was no different from “a busy Saturday night” – this felt different. There was “a collective fear that we’re under attack – there are people on the streets of London trying to kill our fellow Londoners”. Continue reading...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Victoria’s Secret & Co. ( VSCO ) reported the company’s fiscal Q4 results from the November-January period on the 5 th of March. The retailer’s brand has clearly reinvigorated, resulting in a sharp sales increase and healthy margins despite tariff pressure. Momentum is lasting into 2026 as well, and the recent tariff ruling could alleviate margin pressu...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Victoria’s Secret & Co. ( VSCO ) reported the company’s fiscal Q4 results from the November-January period on the 5 th of March. The retailer’s brand has clearly reinvigorated, resulting in a sharp sales increase and healthy margins despite tariff pressure. Momentum is lasting into 2026 as well, and the recent tariff ruling could alleviate margin pressure from 2027 forward. Despite the market’s very negative post-earnings reaction, I believe that Victoria’s Secret’s results were great. The sell-off presents a potential buying opportunity. I maintained a Hold rating in my previous December 2025 article on the stock, titled “ Victoria's Secret: The Brand Is Regaining Momentum ”. The stock has since lost -6% of its value, meanwhile the S&P 500 has lost -2%. My Rating History on VSCO (Seeking Alpha) Victoria’s Secret Q4 Review: The Brand Turnaround Continues As could be expected, Victoria’s Secret reported good Q4 results after previously raising the FY2025 guidance range. Revenues came in at $2.27 billion for the seasonally strong holiday season quarter, up by 8% year-on-year. The rate of growth was in nearly line with Q3 but accelerated noticeably from earlier quarters. Both revenues and the adjusted EPS beat Wall Street’s expectations . The performance mainly reflects a sharp 7% increase in comparable store sales, meanwhile the number of total stores has been quite stable. Victoria’s Secret has so far continued to close down some of its own U.S. locations and Chinese joint venture locations. At the same time, the company has now managed to attract an increasing number of partners; Victoria’s Secret’s net partner-operated store count grew by 17 in Q4 alone to a total of 562. In total, Victoria’s Secret has 1420 stores after the quarter, up by 33 year-on-year. Improved comparable growth stems from Victoria’s Secret’s improving brand relevance. The company has clearly managed to stabilize its brand after previous issues, rela...
Will future generations of Americans have enough savings to live comfortably in retirement? The answer to this question has become unclear. Inflation has raged in recent years, pushing up the cost of living and forcing Americans to spend more and save less, just to cover their daily and annual expenses. A recent BlackRock survey, discussed by the firm's CEO Larry Fink in his annual letter to inves...
Will future generations of Americans have enough savings to live comfortably in retirement? The answer to this question has become unclear. Inflation has raged in recent years, pushing up the cost of living and forcing Americans to spend more and save less, just to cover their daily and annual expenses. A recent BlackRock survey, discussed by the firm's CEO Larry Fink in his annual letter to investors, highlights this concern. Here's how much Americans now think they need to retire. The answer will absolutely shock you. Americans say they need a lot to retire but have little in savings The BlackRock survey asked 1,000 registered voters how much they think they need to retire comfortably, and the average response was a staggering $2.1 million. There's often been a large disparity between how much experts think someone needs to retire and how much Americans have saved, and that's nothing new, but the size of the number seemed to catch Fink by surprise. "That's a lot. More than I was expecting," Fink wrote in his letter, adding that "almost no one [of the respondents questioned] is close" to having saved this much for retirement. This number is also even more than the experts have suggested saving for retirement. For instance, Fidelity's retirement advice suggests saving 10 times one's annual salary by age 67. Assuming someone earns $100,000 to $150,000 per year, which is a strong salary, Fidelity would recommend saving $1 million to $1.5 million for retirement. Expand NYSE : BLK BlackRock Today's Change ( -2.96 %) $ -28.29 Current Price $ 927.16 Key Data Points Market Cap $156B Day's Range $ 918.93 - $ 937.19 52wk Range $ 773.74 - $ 1219.94 Volume 32K Avg Vol 737K Gross Margin 78.20 % Dividend Yield 2.78 % About 62% of those surveyed by BlackRock said they had less than $150,000 saved for retirement, only about 7% of what they think they need. Furthermore, a Vanguard report from 2025 shows that Americans aged 65 or older had an average 401(k) balance of over $299,000 ...
Key Points The high cost of living has made covering daily expenses and saving for retirement more difficult than ever. The BlackRock survey revealed that most people think they need a lot of money to retire comfortably. Public data shows that most Americans have very little saved. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Will future generations of Americans have enoug...
Key Points The high cost of living has made covering daily expenses and saving for retirement more difficult than ever. The BlackRock survey revealed that most people think they need a lot of money to retire comfortably. Public data shows that most Americans have very little saved. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Will future generations of Americans have enough savings to live comfortably in retirement? The answer to this question has become unclear. Inflation has raged in recent years, pushing up the cost of living and forcing Americans to spend more and save less, just to cover their daily and annual expenses. A recent BlackRock survey, discussed by the firm's CEO Larry Fink in his annual letter to investors, highlights this concern. Here's how much Americans now think they need to retire. The answer will absolutely shock you. 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 » Americans say they need a lot to retire but have little in savings The BlackRock survey asked 1,000 registered voters how much they think they need to retire comfortably, and the average response was a staggering $2.1 million. There's often been a large disparity between how much experts think someone needs to retire and how much Americans have saved, and that's nothing new, but the size of the number seemed to catch Fink by surprise. "That's a lot. More than I was expecting," Fink wrote in his letter, adding that "almost no one [of the respondents questioned] is close" to having saved this much for retirement. This number is also even more than the experts have suggested saving for retirement. For instance, Fidelity's retirement advice suggests saving 10 times one's annual salary by age 67. Assuming someone earns $100,000 to $150,000 per year, which is a strong salary, Fidelity would rec...
Wall Street is turning increasingly bullish on three AI infrastructure plays heading into a busy earnings stretch, with analysts raising price targets on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on the back of accelerating AI infrastructure demand. The signal across all three names is directionally bullish, though the conviction levels and near-term setups ... Mi...
Wall Street is turning increasingly bullish on three AI infrastructure plays heading into a busy earnings stretch, with analysts raising price targets on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on the back of accelerating AI infrastructure demand. The signal across all three names is directionally bullish, though the conviction levels and near-term setups ... Micron, Oracle and Semtech Are Getting Fresh Wall Street Attention as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges
With prices up 164% over the last 12 months, silver has recently enjoyed one of the most explosive rallies in its history, boosting the portfolios of investors who own popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV +0.38%). Despite the positive sentiment, however, there are growing signs that the silver bubble could be running out of steam. Prices are already down 30% ...
With prices up 164% over the last 12 months, silver has recently enjoyed one of the most explosive rallies in its history, boosting the portfolios of investors who own popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV +0.38%). Despite the positive sentiment, however, there are growing signs that the silver bubble could be running out of steam. Prices are already down 30% from their all-time high of $122, reached in January. Here are three reasons why the dip looks set to continue. Geopolitical uncertainty never lasts forever Most analysts credit the recent silver rally to geopolitical uncertainty. Under the administration of President Donald Trump, the U.S. has pivoted toward a more volatile trade and economic policy characterized by huge tariffs and frequent discordance between the different branches of government and independent organizations, like the Federal Reserve. This trend calls the U.S. dollar's status as a trusted reserve currency into question and encourages global investors to seek alternative stores of value. Precious metals can fit into this role because of their scarcity and historical significance as monetary assets throughout history. However, making investment decisions based on politics is risky because these systems tend to normalize over time. What looks like an epic crisis right now can quickly become an afterthought. Trump's tariffs are a good example of this concept. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled the levies are unconstitutional. And even though the administration will try to reimplement tariffs through other legal means, the court decision significantly diminishes the case for the recent precious-metals rally. Furthermore, Forbes reports that silver experienced its worst single-day drop since 1987 after Trump announced plans to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the central bank. Warsh is a surprisingly hawkish pick for a president who wants lower interest rates. This decision shows how quickly polit...
Investors in Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the GOOGL options chain for the new March 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put contract at the $265.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.44. If an investor was...
Investors in Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the GOOGL options chain for the new March 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put contract at the $265.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.44. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $265.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $263.56 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of GOOGL, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $296.89/share today. Because the $265.00 strike represents an approximate 11% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 89%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 0.54% return on the cash commitment, or 14.17% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost. Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Alphabet Inc, and highlighting in green where the $265.00 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $300.00 strike price has a current bid of $5.05. If an investor was to purchase shares of GOOGL stock at the current price level of $296.89/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $300.00. Considering the call seller ...
Pulp Fiction and Desperately Seeking Susan star Rosanna Arquette has said she found Quentin Tarantino’s use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction to be “racist and creepy”. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Arquette said of the film, in which she plays the tattooed and pierced wife to Eric Stoltz’s syringe-wielding drug dealer: “It’s iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. But personally I am over t...
Pulp Fiction and Desperately Seeking Susan star Rosanna Arquette has said she found Quentin Tarantino’s use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction to be “racist and creepy”. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Arquette said of the film, in which she plays the tattooed and pierced wife to Eric Stoltz’s syringe-wielding drug dealer: “It’s iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. But personally I am over the use of the N-word – I hate it. I cannot stand that [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass.” She added: “It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.” Pulp Fiction, released in 1994 and for which Tarantino won the Cannes Palme d’Or and the Oscar for best original screenplay, uses the N-word on multiple occasions, including several times by Jimmie, the character played by Tarantino. Tarantino has been criticised regularly for his liberal use of the term in subsequent films. In 1997 fellow director Spike Lee said in an interview with Variety that [Tarantino] was “infatuated with that word”, adding: “What does he want to be made – an honorary black man?” Tarantino was subsequently defended by Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown star Samuel L Jackson, who said in a Berlin film festival press conference: “It’s not offensive in the context of this film … [Jackie Brown] is a pretty good black film, I don’t think Spike’s made one of those in a few years.” After the release of Tarantino’s 2012 period thriller Django Unchained, starring Jamie Foxx, Lee again criticised Tarantino, saying on social media: “American Slavery Was Not A Sergio Leone Spaghetti Western. It Was A Holocaust.” Training Day director Antoine Fuqua responded by saying that he did not believe Tarantino had “a racist bone in his body”. Tarantino defended himself in a 2015 interview with Bret Easton Ellis in the New York Times, saying: “In a lot of the more ugly pieces, my motives were really brought to bear in the most negative way. It’s like I’m some supervillain coming up with this stuff.” In the same interview, Arquett...
Investors in AXT Inc (Symbol: AXTI) saw new options begin trading today, for the January 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 312 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the cont...
Investors in AXT Inc (Symbol: AXTI) saw new options begin trading today, for the January 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 312 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the AXTI options chain for the new January 2027 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put contract at the $35.00 strike price has a current bid of $15.50. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $35.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $19.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of AXTI, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $36.90/share today. Because the $35.00 strike represents an approximate 5% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 76%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 44.29% return on the cash commitment, or 51.80% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost. Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for AXT Inc, and highlighting in green where the $35.00 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, ...
years/iStock via Getty Images Pfizer ( PFE ) said its Phase 2 study of tilrekimig (PF-07275315), a trispecific antibody for atopic dermatitis, showed positive results. The study met its primary endpoint, with tilrekimig showing a statistically significant increase in participants who saw a 75% or higher reduction in the eczema area and severity, across all doses tested, compared to placebo. Tilrek...
years/iStock via Getty Images Pfizer ( PFE ) said its Phase 2 study of tilrekimig (PF-07275315), a trispecific antibody for atopic dermatitis, showed positive results. The study met its primary endpoint, with tilrekimig showing a statistically significant increase in participants who saw a 75% or higher reduction in the eczema area and severity, across all doses tested, compared to placebo. Tilrekimig is a potentially first-in-class, once-a-month antibody targeting multiple chronic Type 2 inflammatory conditions, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pfizer ( PFE ) plans to accelerate tilrekimig to Phase 3 development, with a pivotal study in atopic dermatitis set to start within 2026. “We are encouraged by the topline Phase 2 results for tilrekimig, which show that combining the potent inhibition of IL-4/13 and TSLP pathways has the potential to deliver improved efficacy over the standard of care for atopic dermatitis,” said Mike Vincent, Chief Inflammation & Immunology Officer at Pfizer. “We plan to advance a broad clinical development program for tilrekimig, a potential first-in-class trispecific antibody discovered at Pfizer, in atopic dermatitis and other Th2-mediated inflammatory diseases including asthma and COPD.” The Phase 2 study has two ongoing stages: one with participants who previously received biologic treatments and receiving either tilrekimig or placebo, and another with participants receiving either ompekimig or placebo. Pfizer is also studying tilrekimig in a Phase 2 study in asthma and recently started a Phase 2b/3 study of the drug candidate in COPD. More on Pfizer Pfizer: Obesity Hype And Vaccine Policy Shocks Pfizer's Portfolio Renewal In Progress - High Yields For The Patient Pfizer's Quiet Cash Comeback Top 10 healthcare stocks with highest dividend yield amid volatile markets FDA plans to relax testing rules to encourage biosimilar drugs: report
Alexander Shapovalov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Cruise stocks continue to take on water, with another oil shock driving shares within the sector lower for a seventh consecutive day. As geopolitical tensions push the price of a barrel of oil over the psychologically key $100 threshold, fuel-dependent sectors remain pressured, resulting in a loss of 7% to 8% in shares of Carnival Corp. ( CCL ...
Alexander Shapovalov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Cruise stocks continue to take on water, with another oil shock driving shares within the sector lower for a seventh consecutive day. As geopolitical tensions push the price of a barrel of oil over the psychologically key $100 threshold, fuel-dependent sectors remain pressured, resulting in a loss of 7% to 8% in shares of Carnival Corp. ( CCL ), Royal Caribbean ( RCL ), and Norwegian Cruise Lines ( NCLH ), and -4% for Viking Holdings ( VIK ) on Monday, weighing on the Dow Jones Transportation index. Fuel typically accounts for at least 10% to as much as 15% of a cruise operator’s operating expenses, making fluctuations in prices a key driver of profitability. With fuel prices rising 63% over the past three weeks, shares of Carnival Corporation ( CCL ) have finished lower for two consecutive weeks, while Royal Caribbean Group ( RCL ) has posted weekly declines for four straight weeks. More on Carnival, Royal Caribbean Cruises, etc. Royal Caribbean Cruises: Buy On Dips Carnival Corporation: A Low-Risk, Dividend-Yielding 'Buy' For Income Investors Viking Holdings: Fantastic Results Were Already Expected Cruise industry faces rough waters as fuel costs spike Viking Holdings posts strong cruise line metrics for FQ2
keni1/iStock via Getty Images Coal prices continue to rise, jumping to the highest since November 2024, as the Middle East war forces several countries to consider switching away from crude oil and natural gas due to the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Newcastle coal futures , the Asian benchmark, soared as much as 9.3% to $150/ton on Monday. Unlike oil and gas, the Strait of Hormuz is...
keni1/iStock via Getty Images Coal prices continue to rise, jumping to the highest since November 2024, as the Middle East war forces several countries to consider switching away from crude oil and natural gas due to the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Newcastle coal futures , the Asian benchmark, soared as much as 9.3% to $150/ton on Monday. Unlike oil and gas, the Strait of Hormuz is not a major corridor for the global coal trade, and there has been a surplus of thermal coal in export markets after trade largely returned to normal following a surge in demand and prices in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Europe relies heavily on Middle Eastern liquefied natural gas supplies, but Asia is particularly dependent; OPIS analyst James Stevenson recently told Barron's that many countries could substitute coal for natural gas in their power plants as the war causes costs to soar s. Indonesia and Australia are the two biggest exporters of thermal coal globally, accounting for 48% and 18% of shipments, respectively. Potentially relevant stocks include Glencore ( GLCNF ) ( GLNCY ) - the world's largest shipper of thermal coal - Whitehaven Coal ( WHITF ), Peabody Energy ( BTU ), Core Natural Resources ( CNR ), Alliance Resource Partners ( ARLP ), Alpha Metallurgical Resources ( AMR ), Ramaco Resources ( METC ), and Warrior Met Coal ( HCC ). More on Peabody Energy, Core Natural Resources and Glencore Peabody Energy Presents at 35th BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference - Slideshow Core Natural Resources: Operational Normalization Shifts To 2026; Shares Near Full Value Rio Tinto And Glencore: A Merger That Could Change The Investment Case
格隆汇3月9日｜据贝壳财经，近日，OpenClaw引发的“龙虾热”火爆全球，本地化部署带动主机销量激增。 其中，苹果Mac mini M4主机凭借良好的性能，以及在内存价格高涨时并未提价的价格优势，一机难求，引发消费者抢购潮。 记者注意到，目前苹果官方渠道发货周期已经延长至两周以上，部分配置机型甚至排期至3月底；国内主流电商平台也已经处于缺货状态。
格隆汇3月9日｜据贝壳财经，近日，OpenClaw引发的“龙虾热”火爆全球，本地化部署带动主机销量激增。 其中，苹果Mac mini M4主机凭借良好的性能，以及在内存价格高涨时并未提价的价格优势，一机难求，引发消费者抢购潮。 记者注意到，目前苹果官方渠道发货周期已经延长至两周以上，部分配置机型甚至排期至3月底；国内主流电商平台也已经处于缺货状态。
Investors in Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the AAPL options chain for the new March 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put contract at the $250.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.72. If an investor was to s...
Investors in Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the AAPL options chain for the new March 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put contract at the $250.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.72. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $250.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $247.28 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of AAPL, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $255.72/share today. Because the $250.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 63%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.09% return on the cash commitment, or 28.37% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost. Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Apple Inc, and highlighting in green where the $250.00 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $260.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.76. If an investor was to purchase shares of AAPL stock at the current price level of $255.72/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $260.00. Considering the call seller will also c...
JasonDoiy/E+ via Getty Images By Steffan Szumowski The nuclear renaissance represents an exciting opportunity for investors to allocate their capital to some of the most technologically advanced methods of electricity production. Common questions come to mind. Who are the reactor developers in the public market, and what reactors are they working on? It’s an incredibly diverse landscape of options...
JasonDoiy/E+ via Getty Images By Steffan Szumowski The nuclear renaissance represents an exciting opportunity for investors to allocate their capital to some of the most technologically advanced methods of electricity production. Common questions come to mind. Who are the reactor developers in the public market, and what reactors are they working on? It’s an incredibly diverse landscape of options, and investors need to understand the technology they are investing in. For that reason, this series provides a closer look at public reactor developers. Previous notes in this series discussed Westinghouse ( WAB ) and Oklo ( OKLO ), as well as Nano Nuclear ( NNE ) and GE Vernova ( GEV ). This third and final note in the series profiles two of the more government-focused nuclear companies: BWX Technologies ( BWXT ) and Rolls-Royce [RR.LN]( RYCEY ). Not only are these companies developing their own reactor designs, they are both highly integrated with their governments for nuclear energy-related services. BWX Technologies BWXT boasts a rich history in nuclear innovation dating back to the 1950s, when it designed and fabricated components for the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. As a leading provider today, BWXT specializes in advanced nuclear solutions across defense and commercial sectors. The company’s foundational business segment is naval nuclear propulsion, which forms the backbone of its Government Operations division. BWXT manufactures critical reactor components and fuel for the U.S. Navy, powering submarines as well as aircraft carriers. The company’s pressurized water reactors (PWRs) use technology similar to the commercial fleet of large Westinghouse PWRs in the U.S. Submarine reactors are designed to last a vessel’s lifetime, while carrier reactors require only a single mid-life refueling. This enables the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to deliver millions of safe steaming miles and supports extended missions with minimal constraints....