Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Rize Research 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 » Olemedia/E+ via Getty Images Introduction Markets have been quite confusing recently, with Bitcoin ...
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Rize Research 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 » Olemedia/E+ via Getty Images Introduction Markets have been quite confusing recently, with Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) and equities stagnating for the better part of six months while precious metals have gone parabolic and crashed, and the altcoin market has been essentially wiped out. Underneath all of it are the overnight borrowing and lending markets, known as repo markets, overseen by the Federal Reserve, that keep the financial system liquid. Lately, however, these markets have been flashing warning signs that most investors are not paying close enough attention to. The underlying strength of Bitcoin lies in its network, which serves as the primary hedge against this systemic instability. Unlike fiat-based currencies, the Bitcoin protocol operates on a fixed supply issuance schedule governed by immutable code rather than discretionary central bank policy. With the network hashrate and difficulty levels currently at all-time highs, the blockchain has reached a state of computational immutability. Source: CoinWarz Bitcoin Hashrate This absolute scarcity makes Bitcoin uniquely sensitive to changes in the global monetary base, acting as a high-velocity sponge for excess liquidity whenever the Federal Reserve is forced to expand its balance sheet. The Macro Backdrop: Excess Liquidity and the Credit Contraction As the Federal Reserve maintained a high Interest on Reserve Balances, commercial banks were incentivized to hoard liquidity, leaving non-bank entities and retail participants starved for yield. This imbalance forced capital into increasingly high-risk markets, including speculative Solana-based assets and artificial intelligence data center equities. During this period, t...
Elevance Health ( ELV ) declares $1.72/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.04% Payable June 25; for shareholders of record June 10; ex-div June 10. See ELV Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Elevance Health Medicare Rates Up - What This Really Means For Elevance Elevance Health: New Medicare Payment Rate A Gift, And The Chart Looks Good Elevan...
Elevance Health ( ELV ) declares $1.72/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.04% Payable June 25; for shareholders of record June 10; ex-div June 10. See ELV Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Elevance Health Medicare Rates Up - What This Really Means For Elevance Elevance Health: New Medicare Payment Rate A Gift, And The Chart Looks Good Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript Elevance Health hikes guidance after Q1 beat, citing cost control Elevance Health Non-GAAP EPS of $12.58 beats by $1.77, revenue of $49.5B beats by $1.52B
Gary Yeowell Sue Noffke, head of U.K. Equities at Schroders, believes that UK stock ( EWU ), ( FLGB ) valuations remain attractive despite ongoing political uncertainty and global market volatility. In an interview with CNBC, Noffke emphasized that “valuations are still pretty appealing” and noted they are “very appealing further down the size spectrum.” The UK market’s composition provides a natu...
Gary Yeowell Sue Noffke, head of U.K. Equities at Schroders, believes that UK stock ( EWU ), ( FLGB ) valuations remain attractive despite ongoing political uncertainty and global market volatility. In an interview with CNBC, Noffke emphasized that “valuations are still pretty appealing” and noted they are “very appealing further down the size spectrum.” The UK market’s composition provides a natural buffer against domestic economic pressures, with approximately three-quarters of listed companies operating globally. Unlike European exporters, UK firms “operate locally, globally,” maintaining operations directly in regions like the U.S. and Asia rather than simply shipping goods abroad. This structure has also helped insulate many companies from the worst effects of tariff disruptions. Political instability around Westminster continues to weigh on investor sentiment, but Noffke suggested much of this concern may already be reflected in share prices. The domestically oriented mid-cap segment has experienced what she described as a “savage” derating, falling from high-teens valuations to roughly 12x price-to-earnings. “Quite a lot of political risk is priced in,” she observed. Corporate behavior suggests companies themselves recognize the undervaluation. Share buybacks have become prevalent, and international acquirers are showing renewed interest in UK targets. These outside players, according to Noffke, are “prepared to look through that shorter term political smokescreen into the longer-term opportunities.” While the UK market lacks the dominant technology and chipmaking giants driving rallies in U.S. and Asian indices, Noffke reframed this as an opportunity rather than a weakness. She pointed to the abundance of UK companies positioned as “beneficiaries of AI” through cost savings and efficiency gains. From banking to retail to professional services, firms across sectors are actively exploring ways to leverage artificial intelligence to improve their operations and...
Prices almost double those in Rome three years ago Organisers promise ‘enhanced onsite experience’ for fans Ryder Cup Europe has doubled the cost of a ticket to attend next year’s marquee event when the US will seek to regain the trophy at Adare Manor in County Limerick. Organisers will charge fans €499 (£434) for a daily ticket when a batch are released to those living in the Republic of Ireland,...
Prices almost double those in Rome three years ago Organisers promise ‘enhanced onsite experience’ for fans Ryder Cup Europe has doubled the cost of a ticket to attend next year’s marquee event when the US will seek to regain the trophy at Adare Manor in County Limerick. Organisers will charge fans €499 (£434) for a daily ticket when a batch are released to those living in the Republic of Ireland, where the centenary event in Ireland is being held, on Friday. That is almost double the €260 face value spectators paid in Rome three years ago. Continue reading...
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According to an SEC filing dated April 20, 2026, AA Financial Advisors, LLC initiated a new position in Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (NASDAQ:DFGP) by purchasing 152,869 shares. The estimated value of the trade was $8.3 million based on the average closing price during the quarter. Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF is a globally diversified bond fund that invests across...
According to an SEC filing dated April 20, 2026, AA Financial Advisors, LLC initiated a new position in Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (NASDAQ:DFGP) by purchasing 152,869 shares. The estimated value of the trade was $8.3 million based on the average closing price during the quarter. Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF is a globally diversified bond fund that invests across U.S. and international fixed income markets. AA Financial Advisors' decision to open a fresh $8.3 million position in DFGP is worth noting, even if it may not signal much. This is a brand-new holding for the firm, added at a moment when fixed income is drawing renewed institutional interest. After years of rock-bottom yields, global bond markets have become a more attractive destination for income-seeking investors, and a diversified fund like DFGP -- which spreads exposure across U.S. and international debt, including both investment-grade and some higher-yielding bonds -- fits neatly into that narrative. Continue reading
AMERISAFE ( AMSF ) declares $0.41/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 5.41% Payable June 19; for shareholders of record June 12; ex-div June 12. See AMSF Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
AMERISAFE ( AMSF ) declares $0.41/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 5.41% Payable June 19; for shareholders of record June 12; ex-div June 12. See AMSF Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
A quick reminder for anyone who’s already forgotten about 2022: that year, the classic 60/40 balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds didn’t provide much protection. In fact, it lost nearly as much as a 100% equity portfolio. Inflation surged well above the long-term 2% target, and to bring it down, the Federal Reserve hiked interest ... Two hedged ETFs that retirees can use for relative safety in a...
A quick reminder for anyone who’s already forgotten about 2022: that year, the classic 60/40 balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds didn’t provide much protection. In fact, it lost nearly as much as a 100% equity portfolio. Inflation surged well above the long-term 2% target, and to bring it down, the Federal Reserve hiked interest ... Two hedged ETFs that retirees can use for relative safety in a bear market
On April 17, 2026, Judith Gold, a director at Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) , disclosed the indirect sale of 48,286 Class A Common Stock shares—converted from partnership units immediately prior to sale—for a total consideration of approximately $1.11 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($23.07); post-transaction v...
On April 17, 2026, Judith Gold, a director at Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) , disclosed the indirect sale of 48,286 Class A Common Stock shares—converted from partnership units immediately prior to sale—for a total consideration of approximately $1.11 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($23.07); post-transaction value based on April 17, 2026 market close ($23.07). * 1-year price change calculated as of market close April 17, 2026. Continue reading