In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Strategy topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 8.8%. Year to date, Strategy registers a 17.4% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is T-Mobile US,
In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Strategy topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 8.8%. Year to date, Strategy registers a 17.4% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is T-Mobile US,
WTI Extends Gains As US Oil Product Exports Hit Record Highs, Huge SPR Release, Production Dips Oil prices are modestly higher this morning, erasing overnight losses on Trump's 'ceasefire extension' after Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. While headline roulette continues to drive oil prices incrementally, this morning's inventory/supply data from DOE will provide some color on ho...
WTI Extends Gains As US Oil Product Exports Hit Record Highs, Huge SPR Release, Production Dips Oil prices are modestly higher this morning, erasing overnight losses on Trump's 'ceasefire extension' after Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. While headline roulette continues to drive oil prices incrementally, this morning's inventory/supply data from DOE will provide some color on how the API Crude -4.5mm Cushing +700k Gasoline -5.2mm Distillates -4.6mm DOE Crude +1.925mm Cushing +806k Gasoline -4.57mm - 10th weekly draw in a row Distillates -3.43mm - 4th weekly draw in a row Crude stocks unexpectedly saw a build last week (after a draw the week before) as did Cushing inventories. However, on the product side, the sizable drawdowns continue... Source: Bloomberg Since the war started, Crude stocks have risen significantly, while gasoline inventories have seen non-stop draws... Source: Bloomberg Weekly US implied gasoline demand is holding up despite elevated prices. The 4-week moving average indicate a slight rise of 32,000 barrels per day, while the more volatile weekly data series ticked down by 33,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, US average gasoline prices remain above $4 a gallon. It was near $3 a gallon right before the Iran war. Source: Bloomberg The crude inventory build was more than offset by a huge 4.14mm barrel drawdown from the SPR... Source: Bloomberg US crude production dipped once again... Source: Bloomberg Notably, total US oil product exports accelerated to a new record high last week... Source: Bloomberg WTI is holding gains for now, near yesterday's highs around $92... Finally, as The Wall Street Journal reports, analysts and commodities trading company executives are expressing shock at what they call a disconnect between market pricing and reality. Prices of the most-active Brent futures contract are holding below $100 a barrel despite escalating tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the cancellation of U.S.-Iran peace talks. Just toda...
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated April 21, 2026, Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC bought 1,098,176 shares of MBX Biosciences (NASDAQ:MBX) during the first quarter. The estimated value of the trade was $37.35 million, based on the average closing price during the quarter. The quarter-end value of the position rose by $32.66 million, a figure that incorporates both th...
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated April 21, 2026, Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC bought 1,098,176 shares of MBX Biosciences (NASDAQ:MBX) during the first quarter. The estimated value of the trade was $37.35 million, based on the average closing price during the quarter. The quarter-end value of the position rose by $32.66 million, a figure that incorporates both the net purchase and changes in the share price. MBX Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing novel peptide therapeutics for complex endocrine and metabolic conditions. The company leverages expertise in precision peptide engineering to address unmet medical needs, with a strategic emphasis on differentiated, long-acting therapies. Its pipeline and specialized approach position it to compete in high-value orphan and specialty disease markets. Aaron Wealth Advisors expanded its MBX Biosciences position from 70,000 shares at the end of 2025 to 1,168,176 shares during the first quarter of 2026. Unfortunately for the fund, the stock has only gained about 7% this year. Continue reading
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The current year has unfolded pretty much like last year, with U.S. stock markets kicking off the new year on the backfoot before sputtering to life a couple of months down the line. Early last year, the markets suffered from tariff tantrums before U.S. President Donald Trump paused global tariffs in April; this year’s early uninspiring run was due to...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The current year has unfolded pretty much like last year, with U.S. stock markets kicking off the new year on the backfoot before sputtering to life a couple of months down the line. Early last year, the markets suffered from tariff tantrums before U.S. President Donald Trump paused global tariffs in April; this year’s early uninspiring run was due to investors souring on the AI trade coupled with surging energy prices amid the war in Iran. However, the markets appear to have largely shrugged off the Middle East conflict on the belief that a resolution is not far off, though oil prices remain significantly elevated above pre-war levels. The S&P 500 is now comfortably in the green, along with 9 of the market’s 11 sectors . The U.S. economy continues to demonstrate a mix of mid-cycle resilience and late-cycle pressures, with solid GDP growth and strong corporate earnings counterbalanced by a cooling labor market and elevated inflation. That probably explains why cyclical sectors of the economy like Industrials are still outperforming while defensive ones like Healthcare are underperforming. Indeed, nearly all industrial stocks I cover here on Seeking Alpha have netted double-digit returns in the year-to-date, led by specialty contractors MasTec (NYSE: MTZ ) which has returned 71.0% YTD and MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG ), up 52.0% YTD, while Power Solutions (NASDAQ: PSIX ) has advanced 37.5% over the timeframe. This article is about Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI ), Power Solutions’ bigger peer. Similar to my first piece on PSIX nearly two years ago, CMI recently appeared on my radar due to the stock’s momentum, with a 14-Day RSI of 69.4 putting it on the edge of overbought territory. Cummins designs and manufactures diesel engines, natural gas engines, electric/hybrid powertrains and related components. The company also produces power systems including a wide array of electric generators, hydrogen engines and battery electric systems...
Investors in Robinhood Markets Inc (Symbol: HOOD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 394 days until expiration the newly trading cont
Investors in Robinhood Markets Inc (Symbol: HOOD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 394 days until expiration the newly trading cont
GE Vernova (GEV) stock is surging on Wednesday after beating first quarter earnings estimates. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland dive into the energy company's quarterly results amid the latest forecasts for AI data center demands.
GE Vernova (GEV) stock is surging on Wednesday after beating first quarter earnings estimates. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland dive into the energy company's quarterly results amid the latest forecasts for AI data center demands.
When the price increases for PlayStation 5 consoles went into effect on April 2nd, we weren’t sure when the next time a good discount would happen. Surely, not for at least a couple months, right? Well, now just a few weeks later, Sony’s direct-to-consumer site is offering the slim PS5 console with no disc drive for $399. That’s a whopping $200 less than it costs at other retailers. It wasn’t unco...
When the price increases for PlayStation 5 consoles went into effect on April 2nd, we weren’t sure when the next time a good discount would happen. Surely, not for at least a couple months, right? Well, now just a few weeks later, Sony’s direct-to-consumer site is offering the slim PS5 console with no disc drive for $399. That’s a whopping $200 less than it costs at other retailers. It wasn’t uncommon to see this price in late 2025, but it’s rare these days. PlayStation 5 Digital edition bundle Where to Buy: $599.99 $399.99 at PS Direct (with Fortnite cosmetics) The particular bundle that’s discounted is just like other slim digital PlayStation 5 consoles. You’ll get a PS5, a DualSense controller, a power cord, and an HDMI cord (the vertical stand is sold separately). However, it also includes some Fortnite cosmetics that you can redeem in the free-to-play third-person shooter. As mentioned earlier, the digital-only console doesn’t include a disc drive, but an add-on can be purchased for $79.99 and attached to it for playing discs, be it a game or a 4K Blu-ray. Some other great Verge-approved deals The Fitbit Charge 6 is a well-rounded fitness tracker that we continue to recommend despite it launching in late 2023. It’s full of features, including robust health tracking and gym equipment integration (a first for a Fitbit), along with a slick design that has a colorful screen and a haptic-based side button that’s satisfying to click. If you’re considering a new wearable, it won’t cost you a ton now at Wellbots . The retailer is offering Verge readers a discount that drops the Charge 6 to $109.95 (usually $159.95) with the code VERGECHARGE50 . Read our full review of the Fitbit Charge 6 . In the mix with Sony’s other InZone announcements last week, which included an open-back gaming headset and a 540Hz OLED monitor , it debuted a new transparent purple variant of its excellent InZone Buds wireless gaming earbuds . Those launched for $239.99, but you can already find t...
Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. Open interest was down 1,633 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...
Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. Open interest was down 1,633 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) dipped after clocking in some pretty respectable quarterly results. While the actual results were decent, investors sensed some hair on the quarter, and with a softer-than-expected guide, perhaps the swift 9% dip, which has since worsened to just over 14% since the latest results dropped, was warranted, especially considering the heated ... Netflix Is Being Misunder...
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) dipped after clocking in some pretty respectable quarterly results. While the actual results were decent, investors sensed some hair on the quarter, and with a softer-than-expected guide, perhaps the swift 9% dip, which has since worsened to just over 14% since the latest results dropped, was warranted, especially considering the heated ... Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors — Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Tesla’s ( TSLA ) weekly options are pricing in a roughly 6% move following the company’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with the $390 to $400 range emerging as the key battleground ahead of Wednesday’s results. With shares trading around $392 per share at the time of writing, near-the-money straddles suggest traders are preparing for a swing of about $22...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Tesla’s ( TSLA ) weekly options are pricing in a roughly 6% move following the company’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with the $390 to $400 range emerging as the key battleground ahead of Wednesday’s results. With shares trading around $392 per share at the time of writing, near-the-money straddles suggest traders are preparing for a swing of about $22 to $23 by week’s end. The 390 straddle was valued at roughly $22.1, the 392.5 straddle at about $22.4, and the 395 straddle at approximately $22.8—implying a post-report range of ~$370 on the downside and $414 to $415 on the upside. Tesla is slated to post its Q1 results after market close, followed by a conference call at 5:30 p.m. ET. Investors will be looking for signs that the company can regain momentum after a weaker-than-expected start to the year. Options flow has been heavy on both sides of the tape, indicating investors are positioning for volatility rather than making clean directional bets. However, the structure leans mildly constructive. Call open interest is concentrated at the 400, 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 strikes, while put open interest clusters at 380, 390, 400, 360, and 350. In all, the positioning suggests traders are paying for downside protection while maintaining upside exposure should Tesla’s ( TSLA ) numbers or guidance deliver a positive surprise. More on Tesla Tesla: Bearish Reaction From 200-Day MA With Weak Relative Strength (Technical Analysis) Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Is The 'AI Powerhouse' Narrative Enough To Offset Waning Auto Demand? Tesla's Earnings Reaction May Be More Subdued Than Usual Tesla’s ETF footprint is in focus with nearly 500 funds tuned in ahead of earnings Tesla earnings call in focus as prediction markets eye Optimus, SpaceX, and tariffs
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Tesla’s ( TSLA ) weekly options are pricing in a roughly 6% move following the company’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with the $390 to $400 range emerging as the key battleground ahead of Wednesday’s results. With shares trading around $392 per share at the time of writing, near-the-money straddles suggest traders are preparing for a swing of about $22...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Tesla’s ( TSLA ) weekly options are pricing in a roughly 6% move following the company’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with the $390 to $400 range emerging as the key battleground ahead of Wednesday’s results. With shares trading around $392 per share at the time of writing, near-the-money straddles suggest traders are preparing for a swing of about $22 to $23 by week’s end. The 390 straddle was valued at roughly $22.1, the 392.5 straddle at about $22.4, and the 395 straddle at approximately $22.8—implying a post-report range of ~$370 on the downside and $414 to $415 on the upside. Tesla is slated to post its Q1 results after market close, followed by a conference call at 5:30 p.m. ET. Investors will be looking for signs that the company can regain momentum after a weaker-than-expected start to the year. Options flow has been heavy on both sides of the tape, indicating investors are positioning for volatility rather than making clean directional bets. However, the structure leans mildly constructive. Call open interest is concentrated at the 400, 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 strikes, while put open interest clusters at 380, 390, 400, 360, and 350. In all, the positioning suggests traders are paying for downside protection while maintaining upside exposure should Tesla’s ( TSLA ) numbers or guidance deliver a positive surprise. More on Tesla Tesla: Bearish Reaction From 200-Day MA With Weak Relative Strength (Technical Analysis) Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Is The 'AI Powerhouse' Narrative Enough To Offset Waning Auto Demand? Tesla's Earnings Reaction May Be More Subdued Than Usual Tesla’s ETF footprint is in focus with nearly 500 funds tuned in ahead of earnings Tesla earnings call in focus as prediction markets eye Optimus, SpaceX, and tariffs
AI spending in 2026 is starting to look less like a budget line item and more like a strategic arms race. Companies are no longer asking whether to adopt AI, but who owns the layer where AI actually works. That shift is why investors are watching partnerships more closely than product launches. Against that backdrop, ... Why Nvidia Is Betting Big on Adobe in the AI Era
AI spending in 2026 is starting to look less like a budget line item and more like a strategic arms race. Companies are no longer asking whether to adopt AI, but who owns the layer where AI actually works. That shift is why investors are watching partnerships more closely than product launches. Against that backdrop, ... Why Nvidia Is Betting Big on Adobe in the AI Era
Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hailed as a “vindication” on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign while he was in off...
Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hailed as a “vindication” on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign while he was in office. His lawyers argued that the court had no authority to try him because the Philippines...
Avery Dennison ( AVY ) is expected to announce a dividend increase, continuing its 15-year streak of regular dividend growth. Based on past trends, analysts expect a consensus annual dividend of about ~$3.89 per share. This equals a quarterly dividend of ~$0.9725 per share, which implies an increase of ~3.5% from the current ~$0.9400 per share payout. The company last paid a dividend of ~$0.9400 p...
Avery Dennison ( AVY ) is expected to announce a dividend increase, continuing its 15-year streak of regular dividend growth. Based on past trends, analysts expect a consensus annual dividend of about ~$3.89 per share. This equals a quarterly dividend of ~$0.9725 per share, which implies an increase of ~3.5% from the current ~$0.9400 per share payout. The company last paid a dividend of ~$0.9400 per share in February 2026, which comes to an annual yield of 2.22%. Earlier, in April last year, it increased the dividend by ~6.8%, from ~$0.8800 to ~$0.9400. Over the past five years, Avery Dennison ( AVY ) has delivered a dividend growth rate of ~9.39% and currently maintains a payout ratio of ~38.78%. Meanwhile, on dividend quality metrics , the company carries ratings of A for dividend safety, growth, and consistency, and B- for yield. Avery Dennison ( AVY ) is set to release its results for the first quarter on April 28, before the market opens. More on Avery Dennison Avery Dennison's Performance Is Solid, But Shares Are Too Pricey For My Liking Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Avery Dennison Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation UBS highlights top industrial stocks with strong upside Avery Dennison outlines 6% Q1 2026 EPS growth target as high-value category mix accelerates
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...