Critics have been writing the obituary of value investing for more than 40 years. The strategy keeps refusing to die, and a recent episode of The Investing for Beginners Podcast explains why the skepticism itself may be part of the edge. In the segment “What ‘Invest With a Margin of Safety’ Really Means,” co-host Andrew ... Warren Buffett: “People Still Don’t Want to Think It Will Work”
Critics have been writing the obituary of value investing for more than 40 years. The strategy keeps refusing to die, and a recent episode of The Investing for Beginners Podcast explains why the skepticism itself may be part of the edge. In the segment “What ‘Invest With a Margin of Safety’ Really Means,” co-host Andrew ... Warren Buffett: “People Still Don’t Want to Think It Will Work”
Second Flesh-Eating Screwworm Case Raises Beef Supply Fears As Goldman Warns Outbreak "Could Be Disruptive" The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed a second New World screwworm (NWS) case in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas , roughly 5.6 miles from the first confirmed detection . For now, both cases remain inside what the USDA calls an "established movement control zone and...
Second Flesh-Eating Screwworm Case Raises Beef Supply Fears As Goldman Warns Outbreak "Could Be Disruptive" The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed a second New World screwworm (NWS) case in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas , roughly 5.6 miles from the first confirmed detection . For now, both cases remain inside what the USDA calls an "established movement control zone and enhanced sterile insect dispersal area." This suggests the outbreak is still contained within the USDA's active response perimeter. Nearby suspect cattle tests have been negative so far, limiting signs of broader spread at this point. USDA confirmed the second NWS case late Friday . The agency reported the first case on Thursday ( read the report ). USDA has confirmed a second detection of New World Screwworm in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas — approximately 5.6 miles from the first case. With our partners in Texas, we are responding with speed and strength. — New World Screwworm Rapid Response (@Screwworm_RR) June 5, 2026 The detection of NWS in the U.S. - once eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s - has seen an ongoing resurgence across Panama, Central America, a, nd Mexico. NWS burrows into living flesh, causing serious livestock damage and economic losses. This biological threat to the U.S. cattle herd comes as the nation's herd level is already at a 75-year low, beef prices are at record highs, and meatpackers are under pressure from fewer and more expensive animals. Cattle futures at record highs. Goldman analyst Thiago Bortoluci lays out the implications if NWS spreads across the US beef industry: In our view, the potential spread of NWS into Texas could be disruptive : the state holds the largest cattle herd in the country (12.1M head, 14% of the U.S. total), ranks among the top regions for feeder cattle (15%) and cattle on feed (22%), and is one of the most relevant sources of cattle shipped across state lines. Should the Texas case be confirmed, we wo...
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has a tiny yield of 1.1%. The average pharmaceutical company's yield is 1.7%. Those comparison points make Pfizer 's (NYSE: PFE) 6.7% dividend yield look shockingly large. If you are a dividend investor, is it worth buying Pfizer, or is the risk of a dividend cut too great? The dividend is probably on stronger ground than you think. When you boil it all down, th...
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has a tiny yield of 1.1%. The average pharmaceutical company's yield is 1.7%. Those comparison points make Pfizer 's (NYSE: PFE) 6.7% dividend yield look shockingly large. If you are a dividend investor, is it worth buying Pfizer, or is the risk of a dividend cut too great? The dividend is probably on stronger ground than you think. When you boil it all down, the board of directors decides on a company's dividend policy. It is entirely up to this group. Obviously, they don't work in a vacuum. The board consults with a company's CEO and other top executives before making a dividend decision. So, what management says is often a good indication of what the board is thinking. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSEARCA:MDST) has paid $0.225 per share every month for 26 straight months, with no cuts and no skipped payments. At a recent price of about $29, that monthly check works out to an annualized distribution rate of roughly 9.4% to 10.5%, depending on when in the month you measure. ... This Midstream ETF Yields 9.4% While Sidestepping K-1 Tax Forms
Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSEARCA:MDST) has paid $0.225 per share every month for 26 straight months, with no cuts and no skipped payments. At a recent price of about $29, that monthly check works out to an annualized distribution rate of roughly 9.4% to 10.5%, depending on when in the month you measure. ... This Midstream ETF Yields 9.4% While Sidestepping K-1 Tax Forms
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer, having originated as an e-commerce book seller. But as the company continues to expand beyond online sales, it’s moving into different areas of tech, including cloud computing, voice assistance, and artificial intelligence. To keep its businesses ...
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer, having originated as an e-commerce book seller. But as the company continues to expand beyond online sales, it’s moving into different areas of tech, including cloud computing, voice assistance, and artificial intelligence. To keep its businesses ...
A 63-year-old retiree with $400,000 parked in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) likely picked it for the 100-stock screen and the reliable income stream. The top 10 positions now make up 41% of the fund, which means roughly $164,000 of that nest egg sits in ten names. For a fund managing $94 billion, ... SCHD’s $85 Billion Strategy Now Concentrates 41 Percent of Your Money in Jus...
A 63-year-old retiree with $400,000 parked in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) likely picked it for the 100-stock screen and the reliable income stream. The top 10 positions now make up 41% of the fund, which means roughly $164,000 of that nest egg sits in ten names. For a fund managing $94 billion, ... SCHD’s $85 Billion Strategy Now Concentrates 41 Percent of Your Money in Just Ten Stocks
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) trades at $116.89, with the post-earnings pullback offering a more attractive entry into a defensive retailer whose digital flywheel keeps accelerating against a sticky inflation backdrop. Walmart runs the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retail footprint, spanning 10,900+ stores across 19 countries and serving roughly 280 million weekly customers. It also operates Sam’s Club, W...
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) trades at $116.89, with the post-earnings pullback offering a more attractive entry into a defensive retailer whose digital flywheel keeps accelerating against a sticky inflation backdrop. Walmart runs the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retail footprint, spanning 10,900+ stores across 19 countries and serving roughly 280 million weekly customers. It also operates Sam’s Club, Walmart ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Walmart Makes Sense as a Buy at $115
The Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (NYSEARCA:ECOW) screens developing-market companies for high free cash flow yield, then funnels that cash back to holders through quarterly distributions. ECOW trades around $27 after a 34% one-year gain, and the income question matters more than the price question: are the underlying businesses actually generating the cash ... Why Petrobras’ 16% Yield ...
The Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (NYSEARCA:ECOW) screens developing-market companies for high free cash flow yield, then funnels that cash back to holders through quarterly distributions. ECOW trades around $27 after a 34% one-year gain, and the income question matters more than the price question: are the underlying businesses actually generating the cash ... Why Petrobras’ 16% Yield in ECOW Masks a Dangerous Bet on Brazil’s New Export Taxes
Key PointsThe Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) are two of the best-performing funds of the past decade, both returning well over 20% per year.
Key PointsThe Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) are two of the best-performing funds of the past decade, both returning well over 20% per year.
PM Images Real estate stocks surged in a week that saw traders sell tech-focused stocks and move into defensives amid growing anxiety about valuations. International investment group Vision Capital's CEO Jeff Olin sees opportunities in commercial REITs, according to his interview with CNBC's 'Fast Money'. "REITs are trading at the cheapest 1% relative to the S&P 500," said Olin. "The sectors we li...
PM Images Real estate stocks surged in a week that saw traders sell tech-focused stocks and move into defensives amid growing anxiety about valuations. International investment group Vision Capital's CEO Jeff Olin sees opportunities in commercial REITs, according to his interview with CNBC's 'Fast Money'. "REITs are trading at the cheapest 1% relative to the S&P 500," said Olin. "The sectors we like are grocery and shopping centers, data centers, senior housing, and manufactured housing communities." "On the bear side, cold storage is a tough space," he said, noting that there is too much supply and less demand. "And life sciences, office." "New supply has fallen off a cliff," Olin said on tailwinds for REITs. "With inflation driving up construction costs, exacerbated by tariffs, exacerbated by a crackdown on immigration... These are very bullish." Furthermore, the stocks were gaining on the prospect of a strong economy. A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report indicated a solid economy. Mortgage rates fell after hitting a nine-month high last week on the prospect of easing energy prices, given the evolving situation in the Middle East. "With mortgage rates in the mid-6% range and income growth outpacing home price growth, housing affordability is marginally improving," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist. This week, the S&P 500 Real Estate Index Sector ( SP500-60 ) increased 1.52% to close at 283.30 points, while the accompanying State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLRE ) gained 1.61% to $44.70. The Dow Jones REIT Indx Equity REIT Total Return Index ( REIT:IND ) rose 1.11%, while the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index advanced 1.10%. Comparatively, the S&P 500 index shed 2.59% to close at 7,383.68 points. Weekly Winners & Losers Among largecap stocks, Host Hotels & Resorts ( HST ) was the top gainer, adding 7.14% week-over-week to $24.62. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to provide a temporary boost to a range of consumer, media, and ga...
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is ‘very concerned’ about role of social media but will not be ‘bullied off’ X The government is considering fresh action to halt the spread of misinformation during public crises, Liz Kendall has said, insisting she will not be “bullied off” Elon Musk’s X. The technology secretary was speaking after rioting broke out in Southampton over the police respons...
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is ‘very concerned’ about role of social media but will not be ‘bullied off’ X The government is considering fresh action to halt the spread of misinformation during public crises, Liz Kendall has said, insisting she will not be “bullied off” Elon Musk’s X. The technology secretary was speaking after rioting broke out in Southampton over the police response to the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak, a case about which Musk has repeatedly posted. Continue reading...
Berkshire Hathaway has announced investments worth $16.8 billion over the last few days, as CEO Greg Abel tries to put the conglomerate's massive cash pile to work. Is it time to buy BRK.B stock?
Berkshire Hathaway has announced investments worth $16.8 billion over the last few days, as CEO Greg Abel tries to put the conglomerate's massive cash pile to work. Is it time to buy BRK.B stock?
Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) i...
Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check out with three movies from a large batch for $33 — no code required. Of course, you don’t need to be a dad, or be buying for one, to get in on these deals. To my knowledge, there is no dad verification system at work here. There aren’t many new releases looped into the sale. Rather, it’s focused on classics — modern as well as those from decades prior — that might round out dad’s collection without breaking the bank. Prices for movies at Gruv range from $13.99 or so to $20, so the total savings vary depending on what you buy. In the event that you only buy one 4K Blu-ray today and it’s your first purchase at Gruv, use the code FIRSTGRUV15 at checkout to save 15 percent off the cost. Here’s a handful of picks from the group that are eligible for the discount. North by Northwest Where to Buy: $17.99 $11 at Gruv (4K Blu-ray) Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Where to Buy: $15.15 $11 at Gruv (4K Blu-ray) Ambulance Where to Buy: $20.9 $11 at Gruv (4K Blu-ray) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Where to Buy: $17.03 $11 at Gruv
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr criticized moves from regulators over the past year to relax the rules for US lenders, saying the proposals “considerably weaken bank regulation and supervision.” “I believe that recent steps by the Federal Reserve and other agencies will undermine the safety and soundness of banks and increase financial stability risks,” Barr said in prepared remarks Saturday...
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr criticized moves from regulators over the past year to relax the rules for US lenders, saying the proposals “considerably weaken bank regulation and supervision.” “I believe that recent steps by the Federal Reserve and other agencies will undermine the safety and soundness of banks and increase financial stability risks,” Barr said in prepared remarks Saturday. “Vulnerabilities that result from deregulation may not be apparent today, but they will result in problems that will build over the coming years and could threaten serious harm to the economy.” Trump-era officials have made changes to loosen the rules for Wall Street lenders, including relaxing how much capital big banks must hold as a buffer against potential losses, narrowing the scope of supervision and laying out a path for traditional lenders to better compete with private-credit giants. That has resulted in a series of wins for the banking industry under Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman , who took over the role a year ago. She was nominated to be the Fed’s top bank cop after Barr resigned from that role in a bid to bypass a potential battle with President Donald Trump over the position. Read More: How Trump Is Loosening the Rules for Big Banks: QuickTake Barr warned that weaker capital rules, liquidity requirements and oversight can increase risks of bank stress. “Achieving appropriate bank regulation and supervision is a balancing act,” he said. “Banks need room to grow so that their lending can support innovation and aspiration throughout the economy. At the same time, long experience has shown that without proper safeguards, banks striving to innovate in pursuit of higher profits may take excessive risks.” Barr added that when banks get in trouble, their downfall threatens businesses and households and could put the economy at risk. He advised banking watchdogs to take steps to mitigate vulnerabilities. “With solid capital and stable funding sources...