Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Thursday, shares of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (Symbol: CFR) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $126.07 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provi...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Thursday, shares of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (Symbol: CFR) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $126.07 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 3% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (Symbol: CFR) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., looking at the history chart for CFR below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 3% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Lazard (Symbol: LAZ) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2), with the stock changing hands as low as $49.59 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Friday, shares of Lazard (Symbol: LAZ) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2), with the stock changing hands as low as $49.59 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 4% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Lazard (Symbol: LAZ) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Lazard, looking at the history chart for LAZ 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% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House Just now Share Save Share Save 'We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security,' Trump says President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the US military, the White House said. In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear...
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House Just now Share Save Share Save 'We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security,' Trump says President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the US military, the White House said. In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear that acquiring Greenland was a "national security priority". "The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US military is always an option at the Commander-in-Chief's disposal," the White House said. It comes after Trump again said at the weekend that the US "needed" Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – for security reasons. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned on Monday that any attack by the US would spell the end of Nato. Nato is a trans-Atlantic military group where allies are expected to go to each other's aid in case of external attacks. The issue of Greenland's future resurfaced in the wake of the US military intervention in Venezuela, during which elite troops went in to seize the country's President Nicolás Maduro and take him to face drugs and weapons charges in New York. A day after that raid, Katie Miller - the wife of one of Trump's senior aides - posted a map on social media of Greenland in the colours of the American flag, alongside the word "SOON". On Monday, her husband Stephen Miller said it was "the formal position of the US government that Greenland should be part of the US". In an interview with CNN, he also said the US "is the power of Nato. For the US to secure the Arctic region, to protect and defend Nato and Nato interests, obviously Greenland should be part of the US." Asked repeatedly whether the US would rule out using force to annex it, Miller responded: "Nobody's going to fight the US over the future of Greenland...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Texas Instruments Inc. (Symbol: TXN), where a total of 32,167 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.2 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 52.8% of TXN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 6.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen ...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Texas Instruments Inc. (Symbol: TXN), where a total of 32,167 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.2 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 52.8% of TXN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 6.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $200 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026 , with 3,224 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 322,400 underlying shares of TXN. Below is a chart showing TXN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $200 strike highlighted in orange: Newmont Corp (Symbol: NEM) options are showing a volume of 46,285 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 4.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 52.6% of NEM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $105 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026, with 7,047 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 704,700 underlying shares of NEM. Below is a chart showing NEM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $105 strike highlighted in orange: And Organon & Co (Symbol: OGN) saw options trading volume of 24,020 contracts, representing approximately 2.4 million underlying shares or approximately 52.1% of OGN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, with 14,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of OGN. Below is a chart showing OGN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for TXN options, NEM options, or OGN options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Modine Manufacturing Co (Symbol: MOD), where a total volume of 9,469 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 946,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Modine Manufacturing Co (Symbol: MOD), where a total volume of 9,469 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 946,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 89% of MOD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $125 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026 , with 2,495 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 249,500 underlying shares of MOD. Below is a chart showing MOD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $125 strike highlighted in orange: CAVA Group Inc (Symbol: CAVA) options are showing a volume of 30,071 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 86.7% of CAVA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $40 strike put option expiring January 16, 2026, with 10,511 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of CAVA. Below is a chart showing CAVA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $40 strike highlighted in orange: And FedEx Corp (Symbol: FDX) saw options trading volume of 13,886 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 82.7% of FDX's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $302.50 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 1,255 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 125,500 underlying shares of FDX. Below is a chart showing FDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $302.50 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expi...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Eli Lilly (Symbol: LLY), where a total of 34,119 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 116.1% of LLY's average daily trading volume over the past month of 2.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $1...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Eli Lilly (Symbol: LLY), where a total of 34,119 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 116.1% of LLY's average daily trading volume over the past month of 2.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $1085 strike call option expiring January 09, 2026 , with 4,582 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 458,200 underlying shares of LLY. Below is a chart showing LLY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $1085 strike highlighted in orange: CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (Symbol: CRWD) saw options trading volume of 21,914 contracts, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares or approximately 103.2% of CRWD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $80 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 1,606 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 160,600 underlying shares of CRWD. Below is a chart showing CRWD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $80 strike highlighted in orange: And Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS) saw options trading volume of 21,742 contracts, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares or approximately 100.2% of GS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $950 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 535 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 53,500 underlying shares of GS. Below is a chart showing GS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $950 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for LLY options, CRWD options, or GS options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 » Also see: The views and opinion...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Charter Communications Inc (Symbol: CHTR), where a total of 36,499 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.6 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 215.6% of CHTR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.7 million shares. Especially high volume wa...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Charter Communications Inc (Symbol: CHTR), where a total of 36,499 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.6 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 215.6% of CHTR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $200 strike put option expiring February 20, 2026 , with 18,610 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.9 million underlying shares of CHTR. Below is a chart showing CHTR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $200 strike highlighted in orange: Hertz Global Holdings Inc (Symbol: HTZ) options are showing a volume of 114,709 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 11.5 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 194% of HTZ's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 5.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 20,116 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.0 million underlying shares of HTZ. Below is a chart showing HTZ's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange: And MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (Symbol: MSM) saw options trading volume of 10,464 contracts, representing approximately 1.0 million underlying shares or approximately 190% of MSM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 550,715 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $85 strike put option expiring January 16, 2026, with 5,159 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 515,900 underlying shares of MSM. Below is a chart showing MSM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for CHTR options, HTZ options, or MSM options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Mo...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Macy's Inc (Symbol: M), where a total volume of 46,232 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 4.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 76.4% o...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Macy's Inc (Symbol: M), where a total volume of 46,232 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 4.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 76.4% of M's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $25 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026 , with 26,681 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares of M. Below is a chart showing M's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: Tempus AI Inc (Symbol: TEM) saw options trading volume of 24,963 contracts, representing approximately 2.5 million underlying shares or approximately 64.8% of TEM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $70 strike call option expiring January 09, 2026, with 1,894 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 189,400 underlying shares of TEM. Below is a chart showing TEM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $70 strike highlighted in orange: And Novavax, Inc. (Symbol: NVAX) saw options trading volume of 21,087 contracts, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares or approximately 63.8% of NVAX's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $8 strike call option expiring January 09, 2026, with 14,112 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares of NVAX. Below is a chart showing NVAX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $8 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for M options, TEM options, or NVAX options, visit StockOptio...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in American Superconductor Corp. (Symbol: AMSC), where a total volume of 8,128 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 812,800 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number wor...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in American Superconductor Corp. (Symbol: AMSC), where a total volume of 8,128 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 812,800 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 99.5% of AMSC's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 816,610 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $33 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026 , with 4,051 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 405,100 underlying shares of AMSC. Below is a chart showing AMSC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $33 strike highlighted in orange: Moderna Inc (Symbol: MRNA) saw options trading volume of 101,961 contracts, representing approximately 10.2 million underlying shares or approximately 98.4% of MRNA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 10.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $36 strike call option expiring January 09, 2026, with 10,401 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.0 million underlying shares of MRNA. Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $36 strike highlighted in orange: And Core Scientific Inc (Symbol: CORZ) options are showing a volume of 98,111 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 9.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 92.3% of CORZ's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 10.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $18 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 31,210 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 3.1 million underlying shares of CORZ. Below is a chart showing CORZ's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18 strike highlighted in orange: For the various differ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (Symbol: MDGL), where a total volume of 1,799 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 179,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number work...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (Symbol: MDGL), where a total volume of 1,799 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 179,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 63.6% of MDGL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 282,820 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $500 strike call option expiring July 17, 2026 , with 502 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 50,200 underlying shares of MDGL. Below is a chart showing MDGL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $500 strike highlighted in orange: Figure Technology Solutions Inc - Class A Common (Symbol: FIGR) saw options trading volume of 14,853 contracts, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares or approximately 63.1% of FIGR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $55 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 4,732 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 473,200 underlying shares of FIGR. Below is a chart showing FIGR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $55 strike highlighted in orange: And Capricor Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: CAPR) saw options trading volume of 11,796 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 62.2% of CAPR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $25 strike put option expiring January 16, 2026, with 5,220 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 522,000 underlying shares of CAPR. Below is a chart showing CAPR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expiratio...
NVIDIA’s recent performance snapshot NVIDIA (NVDA) continues to draw attention from investors, with the stock recently closing at $188.12. Short term returns are mixed, with a 1 day decline, flat year to date, and modest gains over the past month. See our latest analysis for NVIDIA. Recent share price moves for NVIDIA have been relatively muted over shorter periods, while the 1 year and multi year...
NVIDIA’s recent performance snapshot NVIDIA (NVDA) continues to draw attention from investors, with the stock recently closing at $188.12. Short term returns are mixed, with a 1 day decline, flat year to date, and modest gains over the past month. See our latest analysis for NVIDIA. Recent share price moves for NVIDIA have been relatively muted over shorter periods, while the 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns remain very strong. This suggests momentum has cooled compared with previous years, but long term holders have still seen substantial gains. If NVIDIA’s recent share price pause has you thinking about where else growth stories might emerge, it could be a good time to look at high growth tech and AI stocks. So with NVIDIA’s strong multi year returns, solid recent revenue and net income growth of around 26%, and a share price sitting below analyst price targets, is this a fresh opportunity, or is the market already pricing in future growth? Most Popular Narrative: 45.5% Undervalued According to RobertoAllende, the narrative fair value of US$345.07 sits well above NVIDIA’s last close of US$188.12, framing a sizeable valuation gap. NVIDIA's latest quarterly earnings report, released this week, showcases a company that has successfully navigated one of the most challenging questions in modern tech investing: How do you justify a multi-trillion dollar valuation in an era of AI hype? The answer, it turns out, lies in execution. Record Performance Driven by Blackwell NVIDIA reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $57.0 billion, marking a 62% increase year-over-year and a 22% sequential gain from the previous quarter. The company's Data Center segment, which now represents the overwhelming majority of revenue, reached $51.2 billion, up 66% from a year ago. Read the complete narrative. Curious how this narrative reaches a much higher fair value than today’s price? It leans on huge data center revenue, chunky margins, and a future earnings multiple that assumes strong...
NVIDIA’s recent performance snapshot NVIDIA (NVDA) continues to draw attention from investors, with the stock recently closing at $188.12. Short term returns are mixed, with a 1 day decline, flat year to date, and modest gains over the past month. See our latest analysis for NVIDIA. Recent share price moves for NVIDIA have been relatively muted over shorter periods, while the 1 year and multi year...
NVIDIA’s recent performance snapshot NVIDIA (NVDA) continues to draw attention from investors, with the stock recently closing at $188.12. Short term returns are mixed, with a 1 day decline, flat year to date, and modest gains over the past month. See our latest analysis for NVIDIA. Recent share price moves for NVIDIA have been relatively muted over shorter periods, while the 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns remain very strong. This suggests momentum has cooled compared with previous years, but long term holders have still seen substantial gains. If NVIDIA’s recent share price pause has you thinking about where else growth stories might emerge, it could be a good time to look at high growth tech and AI stocks. So with NVIDIA’s strong multi year returns, solid recent revenue and net income growth of around 26%, and a share price sitting below analyst price targets, is this a fresh opportunity, or is the market already pricing in future growth? Most Popular Narrative: 45.5% Undervalued According to RobertoAllende, the narrative fair value of US$345.07 sits well above NVIDIA’s last close of US$188.12, framing a sizeable valuation gap. NVIDIA's latest quarterly earnings report, released this week, showcases a company that has successfully navigated one of the most challenging questions in modern tech investing: How do you justify a multi-trillion dollar valuation in an era of AI hype? The answer, it turns out, lies in execution. Record Performance Driven by Blackwell NVIDIA reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $57.0 billion, marking a 62% increase year-over-year and a 22% sequential gain from the previous quarter. The company's Data Center segment, which now represents the overwhelming majority of revenue, reached $51.2 billion, up 66% from a year ago. Read the complete narrative. Curious how this narrative reaches a much higher fair value than today’s price? It leans on huge data center revenue, chunky margins, and a future earnings multiple that assumes strong...
A Federal Communications Commission proposal to let state and local prisons jam contraband cell phones has support from Republican attorneys general and prison phone companies but faces opposition from wireless carriers that say it would disrupt lawful communications. Groups dedicated to Wi-Fi and GPS also raised concerns in comments to the FCC. "Jamming will block all communications, not just com...
A Federal Communications Commission proposal to let state and local prisons jam contraband cell phones has support from Republican attorneys general and prison phone companies but faces opposition from wireless carriers that say it would disrupt lawful communications. Groups dedicated to Wi-Fi and GPS also raised concerns in comments to the FCC. "Jamming will block all communications, not just communications from contraband devices," wireless lobby group CTIA said in December 29 comments in response to Chairman Brendan Carr's proposal. The CTIA said that "jamming blocks all communications, including lawful communications such as 911 calling," and argued that the FCC "has no authority to allow jamming." CTIA members AT&T and Verizon expressed their displeasure in separate comments to the FCC. "The proposed legal framework is based on a flawed factual premise," AT&T wrote . Read full article Comments
Tesla’s Trademark Blunder: The Cybercab Fiasco and Its Ripple Effects on Autonomous Ambitions Tesla Inc., the electric vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk, has long been synonymous with bold innovation and disruptive technology. But in a recent twist that highlights the perils of hasty product launches, the company has lost its bid to trademark “Cybercab,” the name for its much-hyped autonomous taxi....
Tesla’s Trademark Blunder: The Cybercab Fiasco and Its Ripple Effects on Autonomous Ambitions Tesla Inc., the electric vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk, has long been synonymous with bold innovation and disruptive technology. But in a recent twist that highlights the perils of hasty product launches, the company has lost its bid to trademark “Cybercab,” the name for its much-hyped autonomous taxi. This setback stems from what industry observers describe as a glaring oversight: announcing the name publicly before securing the necessary intellectual property protections. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suspended Tesla’s application after discovering a prior filing by Unibev, a French beverage company, which had already staked its claim on the term. The story unfolded rapidly in early 2026, with reports emerging that Tesla’s trademark application was blocked due to this earlier registration. According to details from Electrek, Tesla’s naming strategy for its autonomous vehicles has been chaotic since the “We, Robot” event, where the Cybercab was first unveiled. The company’s failure to file for the trademark before the big reveal allowed squatters to swoop in, a misstep compounded by Tesla’s own history of trademark tussles. Unibev, primarily known for hard seltzers, isn’t new to clashing with Tesla over branding. The same entity holds trademarks for “Teslaquila,” a nod to Tesla’s earlier foray into branded liquor that also hit snags. This pattern suggests a deliberate strategy by Unibev to capitalize on Tesla’s branding ambitions, but it also underscores Tesla’s apparent laxity in intellectual property management. A Pattern of Naming Nightmares Tesla’s troubles with “Cybercab” echo a similar issue with “Robotaxi,” another term the company attempted to trademark but was denied. Posts on X, formerly Twitter, from users like Tesla Owners Silicon Valley highlighted the U.S. Patent Office’s rejection of “Robotaxi” back in 2025, pointing to ongoing challenges in securi...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Advanced Micro Devices Inc (Symbol: AMD), where a total volume of 464,792 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 46.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Advanced Micro Devices Inc (Symbol: AMD), where a total volume of 464,792 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 46.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 171.4% of AMD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 27.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $220 strike call option expiring January 09, 2026 , with 26,162 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.6 million underlying shares of AMD. Below is a chart showing AMD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $220 strike highlighted in orange: Alumis Inc (Symbol: ALMS) options are showing a volume of 16,482 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 133.2% of ALMS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $15 strike put option expiring January 16, 2026, with 2,068 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 206,800 underlying shares of ALMS. Below is a chart showing ALMS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $15 strike highlighted in orange: And Etsy Inc (Symbol: ETSY) options are showing a volume of 37,563 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 121.8% of ETSY's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $60 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026, with 10,802 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of ETSY. Below is a chart showing ETSY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $60 strike highligh...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) on Tuesday closed down -123 (-2.02%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) closed down -67 (-1.54%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Dollar strength (DXY00) on Tuesday spurred long liquidation pressures in cocoa futures. Don’t Miss a Day: On Monday, cocoa prices rallied sharply on signs of smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivor...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) on Tuesday closed down -123 (-2.02%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) closed down -67 (-1.54%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Dollar strength (DXY00) on Tuesday spurred long liquidation pressures in cocoa futures. Don’t Miss a Day: On Monday, cocoa prices rallied sharply on signs of smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast. Monday's cumulative data shows Ivory Coast farmers shipped 1.073 MMT of cocoa to ports this new marketing year (October 1 through January 4), down -3.3% from 1.11 MMT in the same period a year ago. The Ivory Coast is the world's largest cocoa producer. Cocoa prices have underlying support from expectations for index-related buying tied to the addition of cocoa futures to the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) starting this month. According to Citigroup, the inclusion of cocoa in the BCOM may lure as much as $2 billion of buying of NY cocoa futures. Last Friday, cocoa prices dropped to a 1-week low amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Investments Group said last Friday that favorable growing conditions in West Africa are expected to boost the February-March cocoa harvest in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, as farmers report larger and healthier pods compared with the same period last year. Chocolate maker Mondelez recently said that the latest cocoa pod count in West Africa is 7% above the five-year average and "materially higher" than last year's crop. Harvest of the Ivory Coast's main crop has begun, and farmers are optimistic about its quality. Cocoa prices also have support after ICE-monitored cocoa inventories held in US ports fell to a 9.5-month low of 1,626,105 bags on December 26. Cocoa prices have support on a tightening global supply outlook. On November 28, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) cut its global 2024/25 cocoa surplus estimate to 49,000 MT from a previous estimate of 142,000 MT. It also lowered its global cocoa pro...
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) closed up +2.50 (+0.59%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled slightly higher as strength in the Brazilian real prompted some short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL) climbed to a 1-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, discouraging export sales f...
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) closed up +2.50 (+0.59%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled slightly higher as strength in the Brazilian real prompted some short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL) climbed to a 1-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, discouraging export sales from Brazil's sugar producers. Don’t Miss a Day: Last Friday, sugar prices fell to 2-week lows on signs of stronger sugar output in India. The India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) last Thursday reported that Indian sugar production for 2025-26, from October 1 to December 31, jumped 25% y/y to 11.90 MMT from 9.54 MMT the same time last year. Also, the ISMA on November 11 raised its 2025/26 India sugar production estimate to 31 MMT from an earlier forecast of 30 MMT, up +18.8% y/y. The ISMA also cut its estimate for sugar used for ethanol production in India to 3.4 MMT from a July forecast of 5 MMT, which may allow India to boost its sugar exports. India is the world's second-largest sugar producer. Sugar prices have been under pressure amid prospects of higher sugar exports from India, after India's food secretary said the government may permit additional sugar exports to reduce a domestic supply glut. In November, India's food ministry said it would allow mills to export 1.5 MMT of sugar in the 2025/26 season. India introduced a quota system for sugar exports in 2022/23 after late rain reduced production and limited domestic supplies. Last Monday, NY sugar matched a 2.5-month high on expectations of smaller future sugar supplies from Brazil. Consulting firm Safras & Mercado said on December 23 that Brazil's sugar production in 2026/27 will fall by -3.91% to 41.8 MMT from 43.5 MMT expected in 2025/26. The firm expects Brazil's sugar exports in 2026/27 to fall -11% y/y to 30 MMT. The outlook for record sugar output in Brazil is bearish for prices. Conab, Brazil's crop forecasti...
March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Tuesday closed up +14.50 (+4.04%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +89 (+2.27%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with arabica posting a 4-week high. Below-average rainfall in Brazil, the world's largest arabica producer, is supporting arabica coffee. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growing area, Minas Gera...
March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Tuesday closed up +14.50 (+4.04%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +89 (+2.27%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with arabica posting a 4-week high. Below-average rainfall in Brazil, the world's largest arabica producer, is supporting arabica coffee. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growing area, Minas Gerais, received 47.9 mm of rain during the week ended January 2, or 67% of the historical average. Also, strength in the Brazilian real is supportive for arabica coffee. The real (^USDBRL) rallied to a 1-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, discouraging export sales from Brazil's coffee producers. Don’t Miss a Day: Gains in robusta coffee are contained amid soaring coffee exports from Vietnam, the world's largest robusta producer. Vietnam's National Statistics Office reported on Monday that Vietnam's 2025 coffee exports jumped +17.5% y/ to 1.58 MMT. Shrinking ICE coffee inventories are bullish for prices. ICE-monitored arabica inventories fell to a 1.75-year low of 398,645 bags on November 20, although they recovered to a 2.5-month high of 457,0317 bags on Tuesday. ICE robusta coffee inventories fell to a 1-year low of 4,012 lots on December 10 but recovered to a 5-week high of 4,278 lots on December 23 and 24. American buyers shunned Brazilian coffee purchases due to previous high tariffs on US imports from Brazil. Those US tariffs have since been cut, but US coffee inventories are still tight. US purchases of Brazilian coffee from August through October, during which President Trump's tariffs were in effect, dropped by 52% from the same period last year to 983,970 bags. The outlook for ample coffee supplies is weighing on prices. On December 4, Conab, Brazil's crop forecasting agency, raised its total Brazil 2025 coffee production estimate by 2.4% to 56.54 million bags, from a September estimate of 55.20 million bags. Increased Vietnamese coffee supplies are bearish for...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Lamar Advertising Co (Symbol: LAMR) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $4.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $95.99 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Lamar Advertising Co (Symbol: LAMR) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $4.8), with the stock changing hands as low as $95.99 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 5% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Lamar Advertising Co (Symbol: LAMR) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Lamar Advertising Co, looking at the history chart for LAMR 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 5% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.