Key Points Costco’s evergreen business model is built to withstand recessions. Amazon’s cloud and advertising businesses will support its e-commerce expansion. 10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › The S&P 500 has rallied nearly 80% over the past five years. It's hovering near its record highs, and it looks historically expensive at 32 times earnings -- even as geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and murky monetary policies generate unpredictable headwinds for many industries. Therefore, many investors believe it's not a matter of if -- but when -- the market crashes. If that happens, I wouldn't panic and start liquidating my stocks. Instead, I'd look to buy the dip in well-run companies that had gotten a bit overheated in the previous bull cycle. Two such stocks I'd buy without any hesitation are Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). 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 » Why would I buy Costco? Costco, the world's largest warehouse club retailer, can afford to sell its products at low margins because it generates most of its profits from its membership fees. Its scale enables it to negotiate lower prices with its suppliers, and it locks in its members with its gas stations, food courts, optical centers, discounted travel perks, and other ancillary services. It's well-insulated from economic downturns, which typically drive more budget-conscious consumers to its stores. Costco will succeed as long as it grows net sales, opens more warehouses, adds new cardholders, and maintains high renewal rates. From fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2025 (which ended last August), its revenue and EPS increased at CAGRs of 10.5% and 15.1%, respectively. Its year-end warehouse count grew from 795 to 914, its total cardholders increased from 105.5 million to 140.6 million, and its global renewal...

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to allow Iran to be based in the country during the World Cup, claiming the United States were unwilling to host them. Sheinbaum said her government had been approached by Fifa after the US made it clear it did not want Iran's squad to stay in the country during the tournament. "We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico," Sheinbaum said. "The United States does not want the Iranian team to stay overnight, but they are going to play three matches there. "So they asked us: 'Can they stay overnight in Mexico?' And we said: 'Yes, no problem. We have no problem." Iran were originally given Tucson, Arizona as their World Cup base with all three of their matches scheduled to take place in the US. However, the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns has led to uncertainty around their participation. The World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in Los Angeles - and Egypt in Seattle on 26 June. Iran are currently preparing for the tournment in Antalya, southern Turkey. The BBC has contacted the White House for comment.

SpaceX’s ( SPCX ) IPO filing is likely to be about far more than space exploration. The deal highlights growing investor enthusiasm around AI infrastructure, connectivity, and mega-cap market leadership. Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strategist at TD Epoch, joins MoneyTalk to discuss the market implications and the outer space expectations. Transcript Greg Bonnell: Elon Musk's SpaceX has officially filed what could become the largest IPO in history. Joining us now to break it all down is TD Epoch's Kevin Hebner. Kevin, great to have you back with us in the studio. Kevin Hebner: Oh, thanks, Greg. Greg Bonnell: It looks like it's going to be a big one. Let's start with that potential valuation. What does it say about investor appetite right now for the market and the market sentiment? Kevin Hebner: I think there's a lot of appetite for this IPO. I think it's going to be the biggest IPO ever, $1.75-2 trillion. We don't know the exact pricing yet. And first day, likely to get a nice pop. It could be 20-40% first-day pop. 30% retail. It's going to be massively oversubscribed. And then the institutional sleeve-- Elon Musk has made a lot of money for thousands of investors. People are very keen on this. He's 10 years ahead of any competitors in space, and I think there's going to be a lot of appetite for this IPO. Greg Bonnell: Elon Musk, of course, would be deeply tied to the company-- significant control. Is that a risk that investors should be thinking about? Kevin Hebner: Well, it's been a factor for at least the last 20 years with the Google IPO, the Meta IPO, is that we have two different class shares so that the founder can keep control. And I think a lot of this is people's memories of Steve Jobs losing Apple. And people don't want that to happen again. So yeah, Elon Musk definitely wants to keep control of SpaceX. Greg Bonnell: When we think about SpaceX, we're thinking about rockets. You and I were just discussing rockets only yesterday, waiting for that launch...

Alistair Berg/DigitalVision via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from the Baron Opportunity Fund Q1 2026 Shareholder Letter . During the first quarter, Baron Opportunity Fund (the Fund)( BIOIX ) declined 8.88% (Institutional Shares), outperforming the Russell 3000 Growth Index (the Benchmark), which fell 9.54%, but trailing the S&P 500 Index, which dropped 4.33%. Recent Activity Top net purchases for the quarter Quarter End Market Cap ($B) Net Amount Purchased ($M) Alphabet Inc. ( GOOGL ) 3,474.5 72.1 Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. ( FPS ) 8.9 19.0 ASML Holding N.V. ( ASML ) 502.1 13.2 Lam Research Corporation ( LRCX ) 266.8 12.1 Rubrik, Inc. ( RBRK ) 11.1 11.6 Click to enlarge During the first quarter, we initiated a position in Alphabet Inc. , the parent company of Google and one of the world’s most valuable technology franchises. After missing Alphabet’s strong run in the latter part of 2025, we took a fresh look at the competitive landscape across hyperscalers and frontier AI labs and concluded that Alphabet offers the most compelling combination of assets in AI at an attractive valuation. We believe that combination includes unmatched consumer distribution across Search, YouTube, Chrome, and Android — including seven products with over two billion users each — proprietary Gemini frontier models, custom tensor processing unit chips, owned data center infrastructure, and decades of unrivaled user and advertiser data. This fully integrated and cost-advantaged AI stack is funded by one of the most cash-generative business models in the world. Despite the rise of AI-native competitors, Search and YouTube continue to grow at double-digit rates at enormous scale and have not missed advertising revenue expectations once since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Meanwhile, Google Cloud is accelerating (we are projecting over 60% year-over-year revenue growth for this segment), driven by demand from leading frontier AI labs and a growing base of AI-for...

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall explains why he owns dividend stocks United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH), and EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), and thinks they're worth buying today and holding for at least the next 10 years and beyond. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Sept. 24, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 26, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » Should you invest $1,000 in United Parcel Service right now? Before you buy stock in United Parcel Service, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and United Parcel Service wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $652,872!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,092,280!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 1,062% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 189% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of September 22, 2025 Jason Hall has positions in EPR Properties, Meritage Homes, and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends EPR Properties and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool recommends Meritage Homes. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. The vie...

(RTTNews) - European stocks closed on a firm note on Monday as bond yields dropped and investors digested some corporate news, while looking ahead to fresh economic data, the U.S. Presidential debate, and France's snap parliamentary polls. Expectations of interest rate cuts by central banks helped underpin sentiment. The pan European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.73%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 gained 0.53%, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 ended higher by 0.89% and 1.03%, respectively. Switzerland's SMI rallied 1.2%. Among other markets in Europe, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden ended with sharp to moderate gains. Iceland and Netherlands edged up marginally. Russia closed notably lower, while Turkiye ended slightly down. In the UK market, Prudential climbed 7.3% after the insurer launched a $2 billion share buyback program. Frasers Group climbed about 4% after it announced that it is on track to meet its guidance and struck a partnership with the THG tech platform. Burberry Group, Antofagasta, JD Sports Fashion, BT Group, WPP and Associated British Foods gained 2 to 4%. IMI, British American Tobacco, Ashtead Group, Phoenix Group Holdings, Convatec Group, St. James's Place, Halma, Next and Segro also ended with strong gains. Berkeley Group Holdings ended down by about 2.1%. National Grid, Smurfit Kappa Group, Auto Trader Group, Smith & Nephew, Sainsbury (J), B&M European Value Retail, 3i Group and Marks & Spencer also ended notably lower. In the German market, automakers rallied after China and the European Union have agreed to start talks on the bloc's plans to impose tariffs on electric vehicles imported from the Asian nation. Covestro rallied 5%. Siemens Energy gained about 4%. Fresenius Medical Care, BMW, Deutsche Bank, Sartorius, Bayer, BASF and Brenntag gained 2 to 3%. Daimler Truck Holding, Siemens, Porsche, HeidelbergCement, Henkel and Symrise also moved up sharply. Zalando dropped nearly 4% after Morgan Stanley cut its rating ...

Shares of Block XYZ have gained 24.9% in the past three months, outperforming the industry’s 0.4% upside. This fintech company offers financial and marketing services through a commerce ecosystem that helps sellers start, run and grow their businesses. It operates through two reportable segments, Square and Cash App. Square provides point-of-sale tools that help sellers accept payments and manage operations. Cash App provides consumer financial products focused on peer-to-peer payments and money management. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let us decipher the possible factors behind the surge in the stock price of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company. Block remains focused on generating profit, as evidenced by its first-quarter 2026 gross profit growth of 27% year over year to $2.91 billion. Management raised full-year 2026 gross profit guidance to $12.33 billion, indicating 19% year-over-year growth. The company also plans to increase its go-to-market spending in high return on investment (ROI) areas, while still targeting mid-teens gross profit growth exiting 2026, which supports a multi-year growth path with expanding profitability. Cash App stands as a strong pillar of Block's ecosystem, prioritizing customer relationships through innovative financial tools and commerce solutions. In the first quarter of 2026, Cash App gross profit grew 38% year over year to $1.91 billion, driven by growth in Commerce Enablement and Financial Solutions. Monthly transacting actives were 59 million in March 2026, up 4% year over year, while primary banking actives rose 18% to 9.7 million. Management continues to expect low single-digit actives growth in 2026 and year-over-year growth in primary banking actives. Square gross payment volume (GPV) is a critical performance metric for Block’s seller-focused segment, reflecting the volume of commerce processed for merchants using Square’s hardware and software payment platforms. In the first quarter of 2026, Square gross profit inc...

Competitors at the French Open are tackling unusually blistering heat at the start of this year’s event along with navigating the red clay and the pressure of performing at one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world. Temperatures scaled 33C in Boulogne-Billancourt on Monday, with players forced to adjust their games while trying to find their best level through obvious discomfort. This hot weather is expected to endure throughout the first week. “I don’t remember the last time it was so hot at Roland Garros,” said Daria Kasatkina. “Maybe one day, but we’re going to have it for the whole week or something.” The tennis tours chase the sun around the world, with warmer conditions naturally favoured to ensure as few stoppages as possible. A requirement of being a successful tennis player is building a level of tolerance to hot conditions and finding a way to still perform at a high level. View image in fullscreen Andrey Rublev uses an ice bag to try to handle the soaring heat in France. Photograph: Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images Few players were badly affected by the heat on Monday, which was not accompanied by high humidity, but the players still had their challenges on court. “When you see the conditions for your next match, you are mentally preparing for that,” said Kasatkina. “Then physically it still can be very, very tough. During even our match you could see that both of us were going up and down, you know? You can suddenly just get out of the bench and feel that your focus dropped. That’s part of the game.” Clay courts are notorious for possessing completely different properties depending on the conditions. That contrast is felt as strongly at Roland Garros as anywhere else. Players have often complained about how slow the conditions can be here in damp, cold or night-time conditions, partially because of the heavier Wilson balls used by the tournament. Hotter conditions at the French Open can make for fast conditions that aid serving, aggression and fast...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Eric S. Yuan Chief Financial Officer — Michelle Chang Head of Investor Relations — Charles Eveslage Takeaways Revenue -- $1.25 billion in the fourth quarter, up 5.3% year over year, $12 million above the high end of guidance. -- $1.25 billion in the fourth quarter, up 5.3% year over year, $12 million above the high end of guidance. Enterprise revenue -- Grew 7.1% year over year and represents 61% of total revenue, up 1 percentage point year over year. -- Grew 7.1% year over year and represents 61% of total revenue, up 1 percentage point year over year. Online business churn -- Average monthly churn was 2.9%, compared to 2.8% in the prior-year quarter. -- Average monthly churn was 2.9%, compared to 2.8% in the prior-year quarter. Large enterprise customers -- Number of customers with over $100,000 in trailing 12-month revenue grew 9% year over year and now contributes 33% of total revenue, up 2 percentage points year over year. -- Number of customers with over $100,000 in trailing 12-month revenue grew 9% year over year and now contributes 33% of total revenue, up 2 percentage points year over year. Net dollar expansion rate (enterprise) -- Remained steady at 98% on a trailing 12-month basis in the fourth quarter. -- Remained steady at 98% on a trailing 12-month basis in the fourth quarter. Regional revenue growth -- Americas up 6%, EMEA up 5%, APAC up 3% year over year. -- Americas up 6%, EMEA up 5%, APAC up 3% year over year. Non-GAAP gross margin -- 79.8% in the fourth quarter, up 1 percentage point year over year. -- 79.8% in the fourth quarter, up 1 percentage point year over year. Non-GAAP operating income -- $490 million in the fourth quarter, up 4.6% year over year, exceeding the high end of guidance by $8 million. -- $490 million in the fourth quarter, up 4.6% year over year, exceeding the high end of guidance by $8 million. Non-GAAP operating margin -- 39.3...

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Canadian big banks are set to report their second-quarter earnings this week amid rising oil prices, stubborn inflation, and potential bank rate reversals due to a complex macro backdrop, pressuring loan quality and deposit costs. Bank of Nova Scotia ( BNS ) When Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, reports its second-quarter results on Wednesday, Wall Street expects the bank to post a non-GAAP EPS of C$1.94 on revenue of C$9.73B. The Canadian lender in April stated that it expects net income contribution from its ownership interest in KeyCorp to be C$77M in its Q2 results. According to an S&P Global report , Bank of Nova Scotia is expected to benefit from improving international banking trends and expense discipline while seeing sequential compression in ROE and NIM. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating is bullish, rating Bank of Nova Scotia a Strong Buy, while Seeking Alpha analysts and Wall Street analysts are cautious, rating it a Hold. Bank of Montreal ( BMO ) Bank of Montreal is expected to report its second-quarter non-GAAP EPS of C$3.45 on revenue of C$9.47B when it reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Earlier in May, BMO Financial Group ( BMO ) agreed to sell its transportation finance and vendor finance businesses, including related loan portfolios in the U.S. and Canada, to Stonepeak. The bank stated that the sale will improve BMO's capital efficiency and sharpen its focus on core markets with deep client relationships and attractive long-term growth opportunities. The S&P Global report highlighted that BMO could deliver strong bottom-line growth, with net income projected to rise roughly 25%. Additionally, the bank is expected to continue benefiting from cost synergies, scale efficiencies, and improved operating leverage tied to its 2023 acquisition of Bank of the West, as the bank moves further beyond the heavier integration phase and focuses more on extracting profitability from its expanded US franchise. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating is bullish, rating...

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Co-CEO — Jeffrey Liaw Chief Financial Officer — Leah Stearns Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- $1.24 billion, up 2.1% year over year, attributed to both service and purchased vehicle sales. -- $1.24 billion, up 2.1% year over year, attributed to both service and purchased vehicle sales. Average Selling Price (ASP) -- Rose 4.6% globally, overtaking a 2.4% decline in unit volumes. -- Rose 4.6% globally, overtaking a 2.4% decline in unit volumes. Insurance Unit Sales -- Decreased 2.7% globally and 4.2% in the U.S; excluding catastrophic volumes, global insurance units dropped 1.9% and U.S. units fell just over 3%. -- Decreased 2.7% globally and 4.2% in the U.S; excluding catastrophic volumes, global insurance units dropped 1.9% and U.S. units fell just over 3%. Noninsurance Unit Volume -- Fell 1.4% globally; U.S. Copart direct unit volume down 26.3% due to a strategic shift to the direct buy channel. -- Fell 1.4% globally; U.S. Copart direct unit volume down 26.3% due to a strategic shift to the direct buy channel. International Unit Growth -- Units sold increased 5.9% with insurance volume up 4.6% and noninsurance up 11.2%. -- Units sold increased 5.9% with insurance volume up 4.6% and noninsurance up 11.2%. Global Gross Profit -- $572.6 million, rising 3.7%; gross margin improved 71 basis points to 46.3%. -- $572.6 million, rising 3.7%; gross margin improved 71 basis points to 46.3%. Operating Income -- $464.3 million, which grew 2.8%. -- $464.3 million, which grew 2.8%. Net Income -- $402.4 million; diluted EPS increased 2.4% to $0.43. -- $402.4 million; diluted EPS increased 2.4% to $0.43. U.S. Dealer Services & Powersports Units -- Up 1%; BluCar commercial consignment units expanded over 4%. -- Up 1%; BluCar commercial consignment units expanded over 4%. Fleet and Finance Seller Volume -- Increased by double digit...

primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Dear Baron Opportunity Fund Shareholder, During the first quarter, Baron Opportunity Fund (the Fund)( BIOIX ) declined 8.88% (Institutional Shares), outperforming the Russell 3000 Growth Index (the Benchmark), which fell 9.54%, but trailing the S&P 500 Index, which dropped 4.33%. Annualized performance (%) for periods ended March 31, 2026 † Fund Retail Shares 1,2 Fund Institutional Shares 1,2,3 Russell 3000 Growth Index 1 S&P 500 Index 1 QTD 4 (8.95) (8.88) (9.54) (4.33) 1 Year 23.58 23.93 18.75 17.80 3 Years 24.51 24.84 20.64 18.32 5 Years 7.59 7.87 12.05 12.06 10 Years 19.69 20.00 16.38 14.16 15 Years 14.46 14.76 14.90 13.29 Since Inception(2/29/2000) 9.92 10.10 7.58 8.16 Click to enlarge Performance listed in the above table is net of annual operating expenses. Annual expense ratio for the Retail Shares and Institutional Shares as of January 28, 2025 was 1.31% and 1.05%, respectively The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser may waive or reimburse certain Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2036, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund’s transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance information current to the most recent month end, visit BaronCapitalGroup.com or call 1-800-99-BARON. Review and Outlook Market Backdrop U.S. equity markets maintained positive momentum to begin the year, supported by investor enthusiasm about the pro-growth policies of the Trump administration, with an emphasis on reshoring and AI-driven productivity. Easing inflation pressures, resilient ...

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.1%, contributing to a remarkable 29% increase over the past year, with earnings anticipated to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this thriving environment, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be crucial as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests while potentially capitalizing on robust revenue growth opportunities. Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United States Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth Uxin (UXIN) 33.4% 74.1% Upstart Holdings (UPST) 13% 58.1% KVH Industries (KVHI) 16.3% 146.1% Karman Holdings (KRMN) 15.6% 52.6% IEH (IEHC) 37.3% 114.7% FirstSun Capital Bancorp (FSUN) 21% 54.2% EHang Holdings (EH) 29.4% 55.4% Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) 11.8% 48.7% Astera Labs (ALAB) 10.7% 31.5% AppLovin (APP) 27.4% 21.7% Click here to see the full list of 176 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener. Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener. Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Microvast Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures battery components and systems for electric commercial vehicles and energy storage systems with a market cap of approximately $486.41 million. Operations: The company generates revenue of $371.64 million from its batteries and battery systems segment, primarily serving electric commercial vehicles and energy storage systems. Insider Ownership: 27.1% Revenue Growth Forecast: 20.2% p.a. Microvast Holdings is navigating a challenging landscape with high insider ownership, yet recent financials indicate mixed results. While revenue is forecast to grow at 20.2% annually, surpassing the US market average, Q1 2026 sales and net income declined from the previous year. The company faces going concern doubts despite its strong partnership with Iveco Group in advancing electric battery solutions across E...

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Head coach Charlotte Edwards says that England's batters are giving her "a few headaches" for T20 World Cup selection after their 2-1 series win over New Zealand. Edwards has named a squad of 15 for the tournament, which starts on 12 June, but they have been without captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and regular opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge so far this summer. Sciver-Brunt is recovering from a calf injury, while Wyatt-Hodge missed both the ODI and T20 series against the White Ferns to join wife Georgie for the birth of their first child, but the latter is available for the three T20s against India starting at Chelmsford on Thursday. "I absolutely don't know my best XI at the moment," Edwards told BBC Sport after England thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets in the final T20 at Hove. "But what players are doing is putting their hand up all the time. There's certainly different combinations that we want to look at. "I'm probably more sure of the bowling, but I guess the batters are giving us a few headaches, which you want - you want people wanting to put their hands up."

Investors have piled into Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) call options expiring in less than two weeks at an at-the-money (ATM) strike price. A Barchart report shows that volume for this contract is over 223 times normal. That is one of the highest ever volume/outstanding interest ratios we have ever seen. It implies that some investors see TSLA stock as undervalued. TSLA closed at $426.01 on Friday, May 22, up almost 2.0%. Since releasing its Q1 earnings a month ago, TSLA stock has risen 9.9% from $387.51. It's up over 24% from a pre-earnings trough of $343.05 on April 8, but down from a recent peak of $445.27 on May 13. This unusual call option volume implies that many investors think TSLA stock could move higher. This can be seen in today's Barchart Unusual Stock Options Activity Report. It shows that over 35,000 call options have traded at the $427.50 call option strike price for the period ending June 5, 13 days from now. As mentioned, this volume is over 223 times the prior number of contracts outstanding, 157. In other words, some institutional investors have piled into this two-week call option contract. The premium paid was $13.30 at the midpoint, which means buyers expect that TSLA will rise to at least $440.80, or 3.47% higher: $427.50 strike price + $13.30 = $440.80 $440.80 / $426.01 trading price = 1.03472 -1 = +3.472% higher breakeven The point is that buyers of these calls expect TSLA to spike from here, whether or not they intend to exercise the call options. The delta ratio is over 50%, implying a very good chance that this will occur. On the other hand, sellers of these calls, especially when done on a covered call basis, make a good return: $13.30/$426.01 = 3.12% for 2 weeks. If this can be repeated, it implies a 6.24% monthly yield. That is very attractive to short-sellers. Moreover, even if TSLA rises to 427.50, investors would earn a slightly higher return, due to the capital gain (i.e., 3.47% total return). Let's look at why investors are willing to buy TS...

adventtr/E+ via Getty Images By Elior Manier Even though the spot market is closed for Memorial Day and other global holidays, US stock futures are surging today as investors react to news of a possible peace agreement. The diplomatic stalemate is ending, with reports confirming that Iran’s top negotiator and foreign minister are in Doha to work on a deal to end the conflict. Iran is reportedly willing to send its highly enriched uranium to China, which is seen as a major breakthrough and is boosting risk assets. This optimism is driving equity futures to new highs – Dow Jones futures have reached a record 51,000, while Nasdaq futures are approaching the 30,000 level. The S&P 500 is also extending its gains above 7,500. As the shortened holiday futures session nears its end, momentum is slowing, and traders are taking profits and waiting for regular trading hours to resume. The coming week is expected to be important for market direction, to see if diplomatic progress continues, and if further gains are possible. Now, let’s take a look at the intraday charts and trading levels for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and S&P 500. Dow Jones 1H Chart and Trading Levels Dow Jones (CFD) 1H Chart – May 25, 2026 – Source: TradingView Dow Jones technical levels for trading: Resistance Levels Daily resistance 51,100 to 51,200 Daily highs 51,150 Next stop 51,500 Support Levels Intraday Pivot 50,800 to 50,900 Prior ATH resistance 50,400 to 50,500 (now pivot) Pivotal Support – 49,000 to 49,100 (short-term bearish below) Momentum Support 48,500 Pivotal Support at 48,000 (mid-term bearish below) Mini Support 47,400 to 47,600 Nasdaq 1H Chart and Trading Levels Nasdaq (CFD) 1H Chart – May 25, 2026 – Source: TradingView Nasdaq technical levels of interest: Resistance Levels 29,850 - 30,000 New ATH Resistance Daily highs 29,932 Support Levels 29,500 - 29,600 Pivot 29,100 - 29,250 momentum pivot 28,500 Minor support 28,000 Major psychological resistance now pivot (and ...

Trump Tells Arab States Joining Abraham Accords Should Be 'Mandatory' - Throws Open Door For Iran In Grand Deal President Trump is still trying to play the role of the globe's ultimate deal-maker via Truth Social, using a mix of mandatory diplomacy and ultimate economic carrots, issuing a lengthy missive on Iran talks and the Abraham Accords on Monday morning. He introduced the post by stating that negotiations with Tehran are "proceeding nicely" before dropping a provocative diplomatic bombshell: a demand that a big list of major Middle Eastern nations immediately sign onto the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for any broader peace framework . The most unexpected aspect to the post laid out that if Tehran plays ball with Washington, Trump is dangling the prospect of the Islamic Republic itself joining the regional coalition , which it must be remembered hinges on 'normalization' with Israel. "I stated that, after all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords ," Trump wrote Monday, referencing a Saturday phone call with Arab leaders. Trump detailed further : Those Countries discussed are Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates (already a Member!), Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain (already a Member!). It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted, but most should be ready, willing, and able to make this Settlement with Iran a far more Historic Event than it would, otherwise, be. The Abraham Accords have proven to be, for the Countries involved (The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and Kazakhstan), a Financial, Economic, and Social BOOM, even during this time of Conflict and War, with the current Members never even suggesting leaving , or taking so much as even a pause. The above was coupled with the following ultimatum: "It should sta...

Many tech stocks have been surging in recent years due to strong results stemming from investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Palantir Technologies (PLTR 0.39%), Nvidia, and Broadcom have all rallied more than 500% in just the past three years. Companies involved with AI have been benefiting from robust demand for their products and services, which has led to investors also being extremely bullish on these types of stocks. But as hot as the AI trade has been of late, I've stayed away from it, as the valuations have gotten out of control. And that can be vital to ensure you don't violate Warren Buffett's first rule when it comes to investing: "never lose money." Ignoring valuations can make you vulnerable to losses Many AI stocks are incredibly overvalued today, and one of the best examples of that is Palantir Technologies. Strong growth and ties to the U.S. government have made this a bit of a safe haven stock for tech investors in recent years. The company is involved in data analytics, and its AI platform has provided companies with significant opportunities for enhancing their businesses and improving efficiency. The problem with Palantir is that although its shares are down 23% this year, the stock still isn't cheap; it trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of more than 150. Buying a stock at that kind of valuation, regardless of how promising its growth prospects are, can open you up to some considerable downside risk. While not all AI stocks are as expensive as Palantir, many are, and they're priced on rosy expectations ahead, which is why I've avoided them. Expand NASDAQ : PLTR Palantir Technologies Today's Change ( -0.39 %) $ -0.54 Current Price $ 136.88 Key Data Points Market Cap $328B Day's Range $ 134.30 - $ 139.02 52wk Range $ 118.93 - $ 207.52 Volume 27.6M Avg Vol 46.8M Gross Margin 84.07 % Following Buffett's advice can help protect your portfolio Taking a cautious approach may result in you missing out on gains and sitting on the sideline...