As we honor those who served in the military this Memorial Day, it seems appropriate to focus on the bullish flag pattern. Flag patterns are a byproduct of positive momentum and tend to appear in environments characterized by steep upmoves like the current one. A flag pattern is essentially a sideways consolidation phase following a sharp rally, as shown on the chart of privacy coin Zcash. The fir...
As we honor those who served in the military this Memorial Day, it seems appropriate to focus on the bullish flag pattern. Flag patterns are a byproduct of positive momentum and tend to appear in environments characterized by steep upmoves like the current one. A flag pattern is essentially a sideways consolidation phase following a sharp rally, as shown on the chart of privacy coin Zcash. The first close outside of the consolidation phase is the trigger to take a position. On daily charts, flag breakouts have bullish short-term implications that can persist for days or weeks. Flag breakouts tend to foster additional upside momentum, often resulting in an advance that mirrors the "flagpole." Ideally, the breakouts are supported by above-average volume. The April-May breakout by Zcash shows why it is important to act quickly when taking a position. We have found that some stocks are especially prone to flag patterns, often in the technology sector. Dell Technologies , for one, has seen a series of flag breakouts as it has trended higher. Its consolidation phases have repeatedly refreshed the uptrend, suggesting that traders should welcome periods of digestion after steep rallies. It is easiest to find examples of flag patterns among semiconductor stocks, which have been a primary source of upside leadership. The latest flag breakout by Arm Holdings is a good example of how explosive the resulting rallies can be, having achieved a measured move in just three days. A measured move projection is derived from the "flagpole", projected higher from the low point of the consolidation pattern. A search for new flag breakouts in the semiconductor sector brings us to Lam Research , which emerged from a digestion phase late last week. If it is indeed a flag pattern, LRCX should advance in the very near-term in a manner similar to the April 29-May 6 rally, which resulted in a steep 23% gain. Flags are continuation patterns that tend to have the best outcomes within strong uptren...
As of April 2026, over 54.3 million Americans were receiving Social Security retirement benefits, with many relying heavily or entirely on it for their retirement income. The average benefit varies widely because much of it relies on career earnings, but having a gist of the average benefit can help put into perspective the role Social Security plays or could potentially play in your retirement fi...
As of April 2026, over 54.3 million Americans were receiving Social Security retirement benefits, with many relying heavily or entirely on it for their retirement income. The average benefit varies widely because much of it relies on career earnings, but having a gist of the average benefit can help put into perspective the role Social Security plays or could potentially play in your retirement finances. As of the end of last year, the average monthly benefit for a 70-year-old was $2,274.68. Due to discrepancies in wages and lifetime earnings, the average for men is higher than the average for women. Men averaged a benefit of $2,529.62, while women averaged $2,024.08. It's important to note that these averages are for any 70-year-old receiving Social Security, not just someone who began claiming benefits at age 70. It could be someone who claimed at 62 and has been receiving benefits for eight years, or someone who decided to delay benefits until age 70. The average benefit for a 70-year-old who delayed benefits until then would be noticeably higher because of the delayed retirement credits you receive by delaying benefits. Each month you delay benefits past your full retirement age -- 67 for someone born in 1960 or later -- increases your benefit by 2/3 of 1% (8% annually; 24% total if delayed until 70).
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) just reported massive growth, exceptional margins, and accelerating U.S. commercial revenue, yet the stock still dropped. The market may be focused on valuation, but the FAA modernization opportunity could become a major long-term AI catalyst if Palantir turns infrastructure into its next growth engine. Stock prices used were the market prices of May 19, 2026. The video was...
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) just reported massive growth, exceptional margins, and accelerating U.S. commercial revenue, yet the stock still dropped. The market may be focused on valuation, but the FAA modernization opportunity could become a major long-term AI catalyst if Palantir turns infrastructure into its next growth engine. Stock prices used were the market prices of May 19, 2026. The video was published on May 24, 2026. Continue reading
Cognyte Software Ltd. CGNT and Cellebrite DI Ltd CLBT are two Israel-based companies that operate in the intelligence software space. Both companies provide investigative analytics solutions primarily to governments and law enforcement agencies. The players in this domain are benefiting from heightened demand for AI-enabled investigative and intelligence solutions as simmering geopolitical tension...
Cognyte Software Ltd. CGNT and Cellebrite DI Ltd CLBT are two Israel-based companies that operate in the intelligence software space. Both companies provide investigative analytics solutions primarily to governments and law enforcement agencies. The players in this domain are benefiting from heightened demand for AI-enabled investigative and intelligence solutions as simmering geopolitical tensions give rise to complex and massive volumes of data. Against this backdrop, investors are now evaluating which players offer the best combination of growth, profitability and long-term strategic positioning. Let us dive into the fundamentals, valuations, growth outlook and risks for each company and ascertain which stock offers better upside. The Case for CGNT Cognyte operates in a domain shaped by rising geopolitical tensions, increasing cyber and hybrid threats, sophisticated and complex data, and the need for real-time intelligence, driving demand for its solutions. Cognyte delivered double-digit revenue growth, with fiscal 2026 revenues rising 14.1% year over year. Demand from repeat customers, as well as increases in new customers, cushioned the top-line performance. Management noted that the installed base forms a significant portion of revenues, highlighting customer stickiness. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, recurring revenues were up 5.6% to $50 million, representing 47.1% of total revenues. It recently announced a roughly $5 million upgrade agreement with a “long-standing national security agency” client in the Asia-Pacific. Apart from installed base expansion, focus on new customers and scaling of the U.S. market bodes well. 61 new customers were added in fiscal 2026. CGNT is also strengthening its sales team and recently added Carahsoft as a channel partner. Carahsoft will aid in providing access to federal, state and local procurement channels to boost adoption of CGNT’s solutions. Cognyte Software Ltd. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Cognyte Software L...
One match does not define a man, but the ferocious barrage Stan Wawrinka unleashed on Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2015 should forever be linked to his name. If the single-handed backhand has been Wawrinka's signature shot, then this was his signature match. The ball-striking was brutal and the win from a set down meant Djokovic would have to wait another year to complete the career Grand Sl...
One match does not define a man, but the ferocious barrage Stan Wawrinka unleashed on Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2015 should forever be linked to his name. If the single-handed backhand has been Wawrinka's signature shot, then this was his signature match. The ball-striking was brutal and the win from a set down meant Djokovic would have to wait another year to complete the career Grand Slam. The Swiss completed his final Roland Garros on Monday, losing 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 to Jesper De Jong in front of a packed, vociferous crowd on a beautiful Parisian afternoon. Although Wawrinka will not retire until October's Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, this was a fond farewell to the venue he believes witnessed the best match of his life. "It's always tough to choose, but yes, it's there, because it was Roland Garros and it was the final against Djokovic - number one at that time. I believe it was the best of my life," Wawrinka, 41, told BBC Sport at Roland Garros. If we remember the performance, we almost certainly also remember the shorts he was wearing. The red, white and grey plaid shorts have become iconic in tennis circles, and the surviving pairs have found good homes. There is one pair on display in the Roland Garros museum, while others were framed by Wawrinka for team members including long-term coach Magnus Norman. And Wawrinka carried a memento of those shorts in his final French Open outing, with a strip of the fabric sewn on to his shirt.
Income investors considering the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG +0.89%) might find themselves looking at something they didn't quite expect. The relatively low yield of 1.6% is understandable. Many long-term dividend growers don't make huge payouts. Plus, the fund's strategy eliminates the top 25% of yields from consideration immediately. The top three holdings, Broadcom, Apple, and Micro...
Income investors considering the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG +0.89%) might find themselves looking at something they didn't quite expect. The relatively low yield of 1.6% is understandable. Many long-term dividend growers don't make huge payouts. Plus, the fund's strategy eliminates the top 25% of yields from consideration immediately. The top three holdings, Broadcom, Apple, and Microsoft, accounting for 13% of the portfolio is probably a surprise. The fund's market-cap-weighted strategy of companies with 10-plus years of annual dividend growth produces a more tech- and growth-tilted portfolio that differs from many similar dividend ETFs. And that low yield makes it more challenging to use as a major component of a dividend-income strategy. Even having it throw off $500 of monthly income is tough. Expand NYSEMKT : VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Today's Change ( 0.89 %) $ 2.05 Current Price $ 233.10 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 231.88 - $ 233.50 52wk Range $ 195.62 - $ 233.50 Volume 837.3K Since $500 per month equates to $6,000 per year, assuming a 1.6% yield means shareholders would need an investment of around $375,000 in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF to get there. That makes the fund ideal for someone looking for steadily increasing dividend payouts. But maybe not so much for someone expecting a lot of income in the process. That makes this ETF a better fit for a broader dividend strategy rather than a focal point.
Key Points The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) targets large-cap stocks with 10-plus years of consecutive annual dividend growth. Most steady, long-term dividend growers, however, don't offer huge yields. This is also the case for this ETF, which would require a fairly substantial investment to generate a $500 monthly dividend check. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Dividend Appreci...
Key Points The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) targets large-cap stocks with 10-plus years of consecutive annual dividend growth. Most steady, long-term dividend growers, however, don't offer huge yields. This is also the case for this ETF, which would require a fairly substantial investment to generate a $500 monthly dividend check. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF › Income investors considering the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) might find themselves looking at something they didn't quite expect. The relatively low yield of 1.6% is understandable. Many long-term dividend growers don't make huge payouts. Plus, the fund's strategy eliminates the top 25% of yields from consideration immediately. 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 » The top three holdings, Broadcom, Apple, and Microsoft, accounting for 13% of the portfolio is probably a surprise. The fund's market-cap-weighted strategy of companies with 10-plus years of annual dividend growth produces a more tech- and growth-tilted portfolio that differs from many similar dividend ETFs. And that low yield makes it more challenging to use as a major component of a dividend-income strategy. Even having it throw off $500 of monthly income is tough. Since $500 per month equates to $6,000 per year, assuming a 1.6% yield means shareholders would need an investment of around $375,000 in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF to get there. That makes the fund ideal for someone looking for steadily increasing dividend payouts. But maybe not so much for someone expecting a lot of income in the process. That makes this ETF a better fit for a broader dividend strategy rather than a focal point. Should you buy stock in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF right now? Before you buy stock in Vang...
Chevron Corporation CVX has launched a new drilling operation in Egypt’s Mediterranean-based Narges natural gas field, marking a significant milestone in its long-term expansion strategy across the Eastern Mediterranean energy sector. The drilling campaign highlights the growing importance of Egypt as a regional natural gas powerhouse while reinforcing Chevron’s ambition to substantially increase ...
Chevron Corporation CVX has launched a new drilling operation in Egypt’s Mediterranean-based Narges natural gas field, marking a significant milestone in its long-term expansion strategy across the Eastern Mediterranean energy sector. The drilling campaign highlights the growing importance of Egypt as a regional natural gas powerhouse while reinforcing Chevron’s ambition to substantially increase production capacity in one of the world’s most strategically valuable energy regions. The drilling operation commenced aboard the advanced drillship “Stena Forth,” which recently arrived in Egyptian waters to begin exploration and development work at the offshore concession. The Narges field is operated by CVX in partnership with Italy’s Eni S.p.A. E, the UAE’s Mubadala Energy and Egypt’s Tharwa Petroleum Company. The collaboration demonstrates the increasing confidence international energy giants have in Egypt’s offshore natural gas reserves and the country’s expanding role within global energy markets. Egyptian minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi personally inspected the launch of operations, emphasizing the government’s commitment to accelerating production from undeveloped offshore gas discoveries. The Egyptian government considers projects such as Narges essential for increasing domestic energy security, reducing reliance on imports and strengthening the country’s broader economic position amid rising energy demand. Egypt Accelerates Natural Gas Development to Strengthen Energy Security Egypt has intensified efforts to maximize domestic natural gas production as part of a broader national strategy designed to stabilize local energy supplies and minimize the financial burden associated with importing fuel. The development of the Narges field represents a major component of this strategy, particularly as Egypt seeks to balance growing domestic consumption with its ambitions to remain a leading regional energy exporter. Badawi praised CVX and its part...
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Salome Gigiberia as a new contributing analyst. You can become one too! Share your best investment idea by submitting your article for review to our editors. Get published, earn money, and unlock exclusive SA Premium access. Click here to find out more » Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Indonesia's restrictions on nickel producti...
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Salome Gigiberia as a new contributing analyst. You can become one too! Share your best investment idea by submitting your article for review to our editors. Get published, earn money, and unlock exclusive SA Premium access. Click here to find out more » Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Indonesia's restrictions on nickel production have driven global nickel prices sharply higher, prompting the West to strengthen its geopolitical position in nickel supply. Canada Nickel's ( CNC:CA , CNIKF ) Crawford project is the clear winner of this geopolitics-driven need: it holds the world's second-largest nickel reserve and has secured government backing in the form of equity, tax credits, and accelerated permitting, with construction potentially starting as early as late 2026. I expect a significant valuation re-rating as construction start will materially de-risk the equity: probability-weighted post-FID target price of C$3.1, implying roughly 90% upside from current levels. Business & Project Overview Canada Nickel is a Canadian-listed company focusing on nickel extraction projects. Their flagship and sole project, Crawford, with the 2nd largest nickel reserve globally, is a pre-development Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project located in Timmins, Ontario. Crawford is a low-grade (0.22% Ni), open-pit operation, with a projected 48 ktpa of nickel over a 41-year mine life. Additionally, Canada Nickel owns approximately 25 properties in the Timmins district, with 9.2 million tonnes of contained nickel. Canada Nickel has secured an array of credible shareholders: Samsung SDI - one of the world's largest battery cell manufacturers. Needs nickel for cathode production. The Samsung relationship includes an option to take up to a 10% direct project-level equity stake at Crawford. Additionally, they are in offtake negotiations for finished nickel sulphate - owns 7.2% Agnico Eagle Mines - a gold-focused company with no nick...
SentinelOne S is set to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on May 28, 2026. The company expects fiscal first-quarter revenues of $276-$278 million and adjusted earnings to be in the range of 1 cent to 2 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $277.12 million, suggesting growth of 21% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The cons...
SentinelOne S is set to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on May 28, 2026. The company expects fiscal first-quarter revenues of $276-$278 million and adjusted earnings to be in the range of 1 cent to 2 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $277.12 million, suggesting growth of 21% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings has remained at 2 cents per share over the past 30 days. The company reported earnings of 2 cents in the year-ago quarter. SentinelOne’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and matched the remaining one, with an average earnings surprise of 22.50%. Let’s see how things are likely to have shaped up for this announcement. SentinelOne, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise SentinelOne, Inc. price-eps-surprise | SentinelOne, Inc. Quote Factors Likely to Influence S’ Q1 Performance SentinelOne’s annualized recurring revenues (ARR) increased 22% year over year to $1.12 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Customers with ARR of $100,000 or more jumped 18% year over year to 1,667 as of Jan. 31, 2026. The momentum is expected to have continued in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Continued adoption of AI-driven solutions, including Purple AI, Prompt Security and the broader Singularity platform, is likely to have remained a major growth driver in the fiscal first quarter. Purple AI achieved a record attach rate of more than 50% on licenses sold in the fiscal fourth quarter, supported by strong demand from both existing and new customers. Management also highlighted triple-digit growth in AI security and rising enterprise demand for secure AI deployment, governance and agentic workflows. Growing cross-platform adoption is expected to have continued to increase ARR per customer and expand average deal sizes. Strength in non-endpoint businesses is also likely to have contributed to fiscal first-quarter performance. Cl...
Key Points NextEra Energy is merging with Dominion Energy. NextEra was already the largest U.S. utility, and now it will be even bigger. The company is leaning into the increasing demand for electricity. 10 stocks we like better than NextEra Energy › NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is the world's largest utility, with a market cap of $180 billion. It is getting even bigger, now that it has agreed to me...
Key Points NextEra Energy is merging with Dominion Energy. NextEra was already the largest U.S. utility, and now it will be even bigger. The company is leaning into the increasing demand for electricity. 10 stocks we like better than NextEra Energy › NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is the world's largest utility, with a market cap of $180 billion. It is getting even bigger, now that it has agreed to merge with Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), which has a market cap of nearly $60 billion. The company is basically leaning into what is expected to be a multi-decade period of elevated electricity demand. Here's what you should do. The outline of the NextEra/Dominion merger While billed as a merger, it is really a larger NextEra buying smaller Dominion Energy. After the massive utility transaction is complete, NextEra shareholders will own roughly 75% of the combined entity, with former Dominion shareholders owning the rest. NextEra Energy's CEO, John Ketchum, will remain in that role. Dominion's CEO, Robert Blue, will oversee the company's regulated utility operations. 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 » Shareholders of Dominion will receive 0.8138 shares of NextEra Energy for every share of Dominion Energy they own. There will also be a one-time cash payment of $360 million, which will be "distributed equally across all outstanding Dominion Energy shares." Notably, NextEra's dividend and dividend policy will not change, which should please income investors who own the stock. The combined entity is expected to have an enterprise value of $420 billion and a combined market cap of around $250 billion. Already the largest utility in the world, NextEra Energy is extending its lead as it reaches more aggressively beyond the state of Florida. It will now have regulated utility businesses in Virginia, North...
Spencer Pratt Literally Uses LA Shithole Filth As Campaign Ad Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Spencer Pratt is running a campaign unlike anything seen in Los Angeles politics. The former reality star turned mayoral candidate isn't just talking about the city's collapse into filth, crime, and decay - he's making the evidence work for him. His team has taken to the streets with power wa...
Spencer Pratt Literally Uses LA Shithole Filth As Campaign Ad Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Spencer Pratt is running a campaign unlike anything seen in Los Angeles politics. The former reality star turned mayoral candidate isn't just talking about the city's collapse into filth, crime, and decay - he's making the evidence work for him. His team has taken to the streets with power washers and stencils, blasting clean messages like "IMAGINE IF THE STREETS WERE THIS CLEAN" and "SPENCER PRATT FOR MAYOR" directly into the grime accumulated under Democrat leadership. The tactic is as simple as it is devastating. The cleaned sections stand out starkly against the surrounding trash and dirt, creating a living advertisement for change. Spencer Pratt has launched a campaign where filthy Los Angeles streets are power washed using a stencil reading "imagine if the streets were this clean." Imagine letting the streets get so dirty under your leadership that your opponent can use them as a billboard. - Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) May 24, 2026 If Democrat Mayor Karen Bass wants the signs gone, her administration has to actually clean the streets - something residents say hasn't happened consistently for years. ? NOW: Socialists are FURIOUS that Spencer Pratt's campaign is now POWER WASHING the streets clean spelling the words "IMAGINE IF THE STREETS WERE THIS CLEAN" "SPENCER PRATT FOR MAYOR" ??? Karen Bass has allowed FILTH to become an ad against her ? KEEP PUSHING, COMMON... - Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 24, 2026 Pratt's approach highlights the stark reality Los Angeles faces. Recent reports and viral videos paint a picture of a once-great city reduced to dystopian conditions: massive homeless encampments overrun by rats, open-air drug markets operating brazenly, and public spaces buried under tents, trash, and human waste. One video shows entire networks of makeshift homes under bridges tapping into city power. Another resident-driven idea gai...
(RTTNews) - Monday, Oceanic Iron Ore Corp. (FEO.V) announced the appointment of Ashley Kates as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the company, succeeding outgoing CFO Gerrie van der Westhuizen, effective today. Prior to this position, Kates served as the company's Corporate Controller. Concurrently, Oceanic Iron Ore announced an agreement with Vancouver-based Constanta Capital Cor...
(RTTNews) - Monday, Oceanic Iron Ore Corp. (FEO.V) announced the appointment of Ashley Kates as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the company, succeeding outgoing CFO Gerrie van der Westhuizen, effective today. Prior to this position, Kates served as the company's Corporate Controller. Concurrently, Oceanic Iron Ore announced an agreement with Vancouver-based Constanta Capital Corp. to provide investor relations, marketing and communications services to the company. Under this deal, Constanta will receive a fee of C$10,000 per month, payable from the company's cash on hand. The company expects the transaction to complement the services and marketing efforts currently undertaken by management, as well as by Rose & Co., who are providing their own distinct institutional investor outreach and engagement services. Currently, Oceanic's stock is climbing 7.79 percent, to C$0.83 on the TSXV. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Mercury General Corporation MCY shares have risen 69.1% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 3.6%. Shares of MCY have outperformed the Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s growth of 13.3% and 33.1%, respectively. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Mercury General has outperformed its peers, including Axis Capital Holdings Limited AXS, The Travelers Companies, Inc. TR...
Mercury General Corporation MCY shares have risen 69.1% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 3.6%. Shares of MCY have outperformed the Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s growth of 13.3% and 33.1%, respectively. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Mercury General has outperformed its peers, including Axis Capital Holdings Limited AXS, The Travelers Companies, Inc. TRV and Cincinnati Financial Corporation CINF. Shares of AXS have lost 0.7 while TRV and CINF have gained 13.1% and 15.3%, respectively, in the past year. MCY’s Expensive Valuation MCY’s shares are trading at a premium compared with the industry. Its forward price-to-book value of 2.16X is higher than the industry average of 1.39X, the Finance sector’s 4.34X and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s 8.12X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MCY’s Growth Projection Encourages The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mercury General’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 48.7%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $6.24 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 8.5%. The consensus estimate for 2027 revenues and EPS indicates an increase of 5.7% and 2.1%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates. Earnings have grown 16.4% in the past five years. MCY has an impressive Growth Score of A. This style score helps analyze the growth prospects of a company. Optimistic Analyst Sentiment on MCY The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 has moved 30.5% and 50% north, respectively, in the last 30 days, reflecting analysts’ optimism. MCY’s Favorable Return on Capital Return on equity for the trailing 12 months was 32.9%, which compared favorably with the industry’s 7.4%. This reflects its efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ funds. Return on invested capital in the trailing 12 months was 22.7%, better than the industry average of 5.7%, reflecting MCY’s efficiency in utilizing funds to generate income. Key Points to Note for MCY Mercu...