(RTTNews) - Treasuries saw considerable volatility early in the session, treasuries moved modestly higher over the course of the trading day on Friday.
(RTTNews) - Treasuries saw considerable volatility early in the session, treasuries moved modestly higher over the course of the trading day on Friday.
US judge orders release of a woman and her five children who were family of the 2025 Colorado fire attack suspect A woman and her five children, whose immigration detention of more than 10 months marked the longest family detention under Donald Trump’s second administration, were released on Thursday hours after a judge’s order, their lawyer said. US district judge Fred Biery of the western distri...
US judge orders release of a woman and her five children who were family of the 2025 Colorado fire attack suspect A woman and her five children, whose immigration detention of more than 10 months marked the longest family detention under Donald Trump’s second administration, were released on Thursday hours after a judge’s order, their lawyer said. US district judge Fred Biery of the western district of Texas ordered the family’s release. Continue reading...
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is likely in his final weeks at the central bank helm and now faces a choice, following a Justice Department decision Friday, of wheth...
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is likely in his final weeks at the central bank helm and now faces a choice, following a Justice Department decision Friday, of whether he stays on at the institution. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced in a social media post that she was referring a criminal probe into renovations at Fed headquarters to the central bank's inspector general, effectively removing the Justice Department from the investigation for now. While a significant move on its face, it's even more important as Powell has vowed to stay on until the criminal probe is resolved. Now that a decision has been made he faces a choice: Does he follow historic precedent and walk away from the Fed, as most other prior chairs have done, or stay on for the final two years of his term as governor? The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time. "Powell has kept his cards close to his chest. If the investigation had never taken place we think he would have left the Fed completely on May 15," Krishna Guha, head of global policy and central bank strategy at Evercore ISI, said in a note. "But, we think the DoJ move may well have come too late – and the threat of restarting the probe is too inconclusive – for Powell to leave on May 15." Instead, Guha reasoned, Powell may stay on for a time even if he doesn't fill the full governor's term that expires in January 2028. President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Powell if he doesn't leave on his own after his term as chair expires. Issues at stake At the heart of the matter is the perceived threat to the Fed's immunity from political interference. Trump has been vocal like none of his predecessors when it comes to badgering the central bank, demanding...
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the best NASDAQ growth stocks to buy and hold forever. On April 23, NVIDIA entered into a strategic agreement with Oklo Inc. and Los Alamos National Laboratory/LANL to integrate its AI and accelerated computing infrastructure with advanced nuclear technology. The collaboration focuses on developing nuclear-powered AI factories, combining NVIDIA’s […]
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the best NASDAQ growth stocks to buy and hold forever. On April 23, NVIDIA entered into a strategic agreement with Oklo Inc. and Los Alamos National Laboratory/LANL to integrate its AI and accelerated computing infrastructure with advanced nuclear technology. The collaboration focuses on developing nuclear-powered AI factories, combining NVIDIA’s […]
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DEM) offers a 4% yield at a trailing P/E near 11x, less than half the S&P 500 multiple. The catch is where that yield originates. This article examines whether DEM’s dividend screen can sustain payouts through the China slowdown through 2026 and Taiwan’s concentrated semiconductor cycle. How the Dividend ... DEM’s 4% Yield Hides a Taiwan Bet...
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DEM) offers a 4% yield at a trailing P/E near 11x, less than half the S&P 500 multiple. The catch is where that yield originates. This article examines whether DEM’s dividend screen can sustain payouts through the China slowdown through 2026 and Taiwan’s concentrated semiconductor cycle. How the Dividend ... DEM’s 4% Yield Hides a Taiwan Bet as China Falters in 2026
Fusion Energy: Why America Needs To Own Its Technology Authored by Lawrence Kadish via The Gatestone Institute, For decades, fusion energy has been the great scientific pursuit - clean, limitless power drawn from the same physics that powers the sun . Enormous progress has been made in the technology required to harness nuclear fusion and significant investment is now being made by private compani...
Fusion Energy: Why America Needs To Own Its Technology Authored by Lawrence Kadish via The Gatestone Institute, For decades, fusion energy has been the great scientific pursuit - clean, limitless power drawn from the same physics that powers the sun . Enormous progress has been made in the technology required to harness nuclear fusion and significant investment is now being made by private companies and President Donald J. Trump's White House. As we advance on fusion success, however, there is a danger of progress being halted by an enormous challenge: the supply chain . Without an American-based industrial infrastructure to source, manufacture, and deliver the materials fusion energy requires, our nation's dominance in this crucial field is at risk. Consider the "shopping list" needed to create a viable fusion reactor. Start with its fuel, tritium , a rare hydrogen isotope. There are not a lot of tritium supplies anywhere in the world. Accordingly, you need to manufacture them – an enormous challenge before you even get to sustaining the actual fusion reaction. The same issue applies to magnets needed to keep the fusion reaction contained and running. The list goes on. It is not a secret for those advancing our nation's energy independence through fusion. David Kirtley, CEO of Helion Energy, a major leader in the field, has stated that supply chain challenges could put fusion's future here in America at risk. As a result, they have moved some key technology manufacturing in-house. In testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Jackie Siebens, Helion Energy's Director of Public Affairs, stated that building the supply chain and infrastructure necessary to scale fusion is "chief among" the company's challenges . She warned that fusion power plants will rely on key components including semiconductors, capacitors, high-quality metals, and magnets —and that the manufacturing of those key items is currently concentrated in a few countries, chie...
garrykosoff/iStock via Getty Images The last time I wrote about Medpace Holdings, Inc. ( MEDP ), it was with a Seeking Alpha article entitled " Medpace: Full CRO Model Builds Net Revenue Growth, Maintain At Strong Buy ." With respect to this article, I mentioned that it continued to deliver robust revenue growth of $23.7% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3 of 2025. Things were good for the company then, a...
garrykosoff/iStock via Getty Images The last time I wrote about Medpace Holdings, Inc. ( MEDP ), it was with a Seeking Alpha article entitled " Medpace: Full CRO Model Builds Net Revenue Growth, Maintain At Strong Buy ." With respect to this article, I mentioned that it continued to deliver robust revenue growth of $23.7% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3 of 2025. Things were good for the company then, and I had given this stock a "Strong Buy" rating. However, today I'm going to downgrade the stock to a "Buy" rating. There are several reasons why I believe I should do so. The company is still achieving revenue growth for sure, and it has guided higher for 2026 as well, for starters. Thus, I believe it is expected to do well based on the guidance it has given. However, there are some issues in place, which could become major issues. Thus, I'm placing a "Buy" rating but with some cautions ahead. The stock traded lower after earnings, despite beating on both the top and bottom lines of expectations. What may have also driven the stock to trade lower may have been the fact that the president of the company, Jesse Geiger, is set to retire on May 31, 2026 . There are some key items that should be watched closely, which might bring about caution ahead. For starters, the Net Book-to-Bill incrementally dropped a bit in Q1 of 2026 from Q1 of 2025. This was because of high cancellations that occurred. The second item would be in terms of the backlog conversion rate. It definitely did increase in Q1 of 2026 compared to Q1 of 2025, but it will be important to see how this plays out going forward. The thing of importance would be the highest number of backlog cancellations observed in over a 1-year period. If such cancellations continue, then I would be inclined to change the rating of this stock. For now, I think it is okay because every other metric I'm about to go over below has been increasing. Especially "Net New Business Awards" are increasing, along with that of revenues for Q1 o...
scanrail/iStock via Getty Images Calumet ( CLMT ) down 5.7% in Friday's trading as Goldman Sachs downgraded the small-cap refiner to Neutral from Buy with a $36 price target, following the stock's outperformance over the last 12 months. After Calumet ( CLMT ) shares have more than tripled over the past year, Goldman's Neil Mehta said they now better reflect the improving renewable fuels margin bac...
scanrail/iStock via Getty Images Calumet ( CLMT ) down 5.7% in Friday's trading as Goldman Sachs downgraded the small-cap refiner to Neutral from Buy with a $36 price target, following the stock's outperformance over the last 12 months. After Calumet ( CLMT ) shares have more than tripled over the past year, Goldman's Neil Mehta said they now better reflect the improving renewable fuels margin backdrop and management's ongoing commitment to balance sheet strength, where the company has addressed near-term maturities. The analyst said he remains constructive on the outlook for renewable diesel margins and RIN prices, driven by a more supportive 2026-27 RVO ruling and limited production capacity in the U.S., and he continues to see upside to Calumet's ( CLMT ) 2027 consensus EBITDA estimates and highlights potential upside scenarios. For investors looking for small/mid cap refining exposure, Mehta highlighted Buy-rated Delek US ( DK ) as his preferred equity expression of Goldman's more constructive outlook for RIN prices, where he sees 40% upside potential. More on Calumet Calumet Presents at H.C. Wainwright Renewable Fuels Virtual Day - Slideshow Calumet's Low-Cost Model Takes Hold Calumet: Specialty Products Businesses Coming Together Financially
rarrarorro/iStock via Getty Images Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX™ ETF ( CDAY:CA ) was recently launched by Hamilton ETFs in July 2025. Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX™ ETF ( CDAY:CA ) is a recent addition under Hamilton ETF’s series of funds. Launched on July 15, 2025, CDAY is part of a three-fund suite that Hamilton Capital Partners has marketed as Canada's first ETFs to use z...
rarrarorro/iStock via Getty Images Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX™ ETF ( CDAY:CA ) was recently launched by Hamilton ETFs in July 2025. Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX™ ETF ( CDAY:CA ) is a recent addition under Hamilton ETF’s series of funds. Launched on July 15, 2025, CDAY is part of a three-fund suite that Hamilton Capital Partners has marketed as Canada's first ETFs to use zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) options. Although we have ample number of ETFs focused on producing incremental income in form of writing call options, primarily covered calls on their underlying holdings with usually predefined option writing levels. In contrast, however, CDAY actually utilises a different strategy in substance other than what it looks, and it therefore differs from other option writing funds to a more pronounced extent than one might think at an initial glance. At present, the distribution yield with current semi-monthly distribution of CAD $0.1800 and a market price of $26.7 would come to ~16.2%. Fund Facts (Authors- Public Info) CDAY primarily holds core exposure into Hamilton Champions Canadian Dividend Index ETF ( CMVP:CA ), another ETF which holds positions in well-known large-cap Canadian equities. This fund therefore provides investors with access to large-cap Canadian equities. Kindly also note that the underlying for call writing is neither CMVP:CA nor the Canadian equities. CMVP basically holds a stake in established Canadian companies distributing dividends with a history of stable and increasing dividends. CMVP attempts to track the performance of Solactive Canada Dividend Elite Champions Index to the extent possible. The current portfolio snapshot of holdings reflects this point. Holding Composition (Hamilton ETFs) The reason for discussing ( CMVP:CA ) is also that CDAY holds a position in CMVP:CA with ~100% portfolio exposure . Like I have already commented, CDAY does not write any options on Canadian equities. Basically, what this suggests is tha...
Amazon stock is finally getting the breakout we have been waiting for — and another artificial intelligence chip win on Friday may help explain why. Shares of the e-commerce and cloud giant popped nearly 3% to above $263 each, on track for their second record-high close this week. The latest catalyst: Friday morning's announcement that Meta Platforms has agreed to use Amazon's Graviton chips to he...
Amazon stock is finally getting the breakout we have been waiting for — and another artificial intelligence chip win on Friday may help explain why. Shares of the e-commerce and cloud giant popped nearly 3% to above $263 each, on track for their second record-high close this week. The latest catalyst: Friday morning's announcement that Meta Platforms has agreed to use Amazon's Graviton chips to help run the social media and AI company's massive computing needs. The deal, which will run at least three years, makes Meta a top-five customer of Graviton, which are central processing units (CPUs) based on an architecture from Arm Holdings , our newest Club stock. The partnership is important because it shines a spotlight on Amazon Web Services' growing position in one of the most vital races in tech: supplying the infrastructure behind AI. As hyperscalers scramble for enough computing capacity to meet their AI ambitions, Amazon is increasingly showing it can compete as both a cloud and a chip provider. That is a key part of the bullish Amazon case resonating with investors. "People are recognizing that everything that they said in the (investor) letter is really coming true," Jim Cramer said Friday during the Investing Club's Morning Meeting, referring to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's latest shareholder letter published earlier this month. "Virtually all AI thus far has been done on Nvidia chips, but a new shift has started," Jassy said in the letter, noting how companies are looking for alternatives to Nvidia's pioneering graphics processing units (GPUs), such as the AWS Graviton and Trainium. The CEO said that Amazon's chips can help lower the costs of its AWS cloud customers. While Nvidia GPUs remain the preferred chips for AI training because of their sophisticated ability to process vast amounts of data, the rise of CPUs is being driven by cost efficiency and scalability of real-world AI applications. Amazon has dedicated years to building a chip portfolio that includes b...
Todd Harrison, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer at CB1 Capital said the reclassification of marijuana as less dangerous was the biggest news for the cannabis industry since Nixon. The US Justice Department reclassified state-regulated marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a major shift that could increase legal cannabis sales and help a struggling industry. The directive signed by acting ...
Todd Harrison, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer at CB1 Capital said the reclassification of marijuana as less dangerous was the biggest news for the cannabis industry since Nixon. The US Justice Department reclassified state-regulated marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a major shift that could increase legal cannabis sales and help a struggling industry. The directive signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved licensed marijuana products from Schedule I — the same federal category as heroin and LSD — to the less strictly controlled Schedule III. The action stops short of fully legalizing the drug for recreational use nationwide, but it meets the demands of many advocates who have long argued for looser restrictions. (Source: Bloomberg)