panida wijitpanya/iStock Editorial via Getty Images One of my best calls over the last few years has undoubtedly been Facebook parent Meta Platforms ( META ). Way back in October of 2022, I ended up surprising myself when I rated it a ‘strong buy’. The stock had been plummeting and was trading in the $90 range at that point. There was pessimism from investors about management investing heavily in ...
panida wijitpanya/iStock Editorial via Getty Images One of my best calls over the last few years has undoubtedly been Facebook parent Meta Platforms ( META ). Way back in October of 2022, I ended up surprising myself when I rated it a ‘strong buy’. The stock had been plummeting and was trading in the $90 range at that point. There was pessimism from investors about management investing heavily in augmented reality technology in the form of Reality Labs. This is because of significant losses with little to show in the way of revenue. To make matters worse, management was promising to invest even more into this initiative. But the way I viewed it, we had two potential paths ahead for us. The first path was that Reality Labs would ultimately prove to be a wild success. In that case, it would create tremendous shareholder value. The other path was that management would eventually shut it down after incurring significant losses. And the big question there was what the rest of the company looked like without it. It was my contention that the underlying business was healthy and that continued growth was probable. Shares were also trading in the single digits in terms of their valuations. So, in light of all of this, I ended up rating it a ‘strong buy’ and even bought a good amount of stock in the company myself. From that time through today, shares are up 517.6%. That absolutely dwarfs the 89.6% increase that the S&P 500 saw over the same window of time. Unfortunately, I sold out too soon. I came just shy of doubling the money that I had put into the stock before selling my position. But still, that's a great run. More recently, the firm has underperformed the market some. Shares are down, for instance, 7.9% since I called it a ‘buy’ in February of this year. That's painful considering that the S&P 500 is up 6% over that same window of time. Even though the verdict is still out regarding Reality Labs, the overall health of the business is impressive. Revenue, profits, and ...
panida wijitpanya/iStock Editorial via Getty Images One of my best calls over the last few years has undoubtedly been Facebook parent Meta Platforms ( META ). Way back in October of 2022, I ended up surprising myself when I rated it a ‘strong buy’. The stock had been plummeting and was trading in the $90 range at that point. There was pessimism from investors about management investing heavily in ...
panida wijitpanya/iStock Editorial via Getty Images One of my best calls over the last few years has undoubtedly been Facebook parent Meta Platforms ( META ). Way back in October of 2022, I ended up surprising myself when I rated it a ‘strong buy’. The stock had been plummeting and was trading in the $90 range at that point. There was pessimism from investors about management investing heavily in augmented reality technology in the form of Reality Labs. This is because of significant losses with little to show in the way of revenue. To make matters worse, management was promising to invest even more into this initiative. But the way I viewed it, we had two potential paths ahead for us. The first path was that Reality Labs would ultimately prove to be a wild success. In that case, it would create tremendous shareholder value. The other path was that management would eventually shut it down after incurring significant losses. And the big question there was what the rest of the company looked like without it. It was my contention that the underlying business was healthy and that continued growth was probable. Shares were also trading in the single digits in terms of their valuations. So, in light of all of this, I ended up rating it a ‘strong buy’ and even bought a good amount of stock in the company myself. From that time through today, shares are up 517.6%. That absolutely dwarfs the 89.6% increase that the S&P 500 saw over the same window of time. Unfortunately, I sold out too soon. I came just shy of doubling the money that I had put into the stock before selling my position. But still, that's a great run. More recently, the firm has underperformed the market some. Shares are down, for instance, 7.9% since I called it a ‘buy’ in February of this year. That's painful considering that the S&P 500 is up 6% over that same window of time. Even though the verdict is still out regarding Reality Labs, the overall health of the business is impressive. Revenue, profits, and ...
Dividend investors have consistently gravitated toward the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD +1.81%) for years, even when returns weren't so great. It's easy to see why. The fund's portfolio consists of the high-yielding stocks of companies that are profitable, generate lots of cash, and usually hold up better than growth-oriented stocks in volatile markets. This fund is back on top of the div...
Dividend investors have consistently gravitated toward the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD +1.81%) for years, even when returns weren't so great. It's easy to see why. The fund's portfolio consists of the high-yielding stocks of companies that are profitable, generate lots of cash, and usually hold up better than growth-oriented stocks in volatile markets. This fund is back on top of the dividend ETF category after last year's rebalance, which switched roughly 20% of the portfolio into energy stocks at a very unpopular time, paid off handsomely in 2026. This year's results (the fund is up nearly 20%) have been a product of finally being invested in the right places at the right time. But at its core, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is an equity income machine. Its 3.3% yield can help generate significant dividend checks with the capital growth potential working in the background. That makes generating just $500 in monthly income from this ETF that much easier. How much would it take to do that? Expand NYSEMKT : SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Today's Change ( 1.81 %) $ 0.58 Current Price $ 32.84 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 32.39 - $ 32.88 52wk Range $ 25.89 - $ 32.88 Volume 2.5K $500 per month works out to $6,000 in annual dividends. Assuming a constant 3.3% yield (yields can and do fluctuate over time, of course), it would take a balance of just over $181,800 to produce a monthly $500 dividend check. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has built a strong reputation among dividend investors for its combination of high yield, balance sheet quality, and dividend growth. It's one of the best funds around for those looking to generate portfolio income for life.
Key Points The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) evaluates stocks based on balance sheet health, dividend growth history, and yield. Its 3.3% yield is roughly triple that of the S&P 500, making it one of the more attractive options for income seekers. Here's exactly how much you'll need to invest to generate a $500 monthly dividend check. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equ...
Key Points The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) evaluates stocks based on balance sheet health, dividend growth history, and yield. Its 3.3% yield is roughly triple that of the S&P 500, making it one of the more attractive options for income seekers. Here's exactly how much you'll need to invest to generate a $500 monthly dividend check. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › Dividend investors have consistently gravitated toward the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) for years, even when returns weren't so great. It's easy to see why. The fund's portfolio consists of the high-yielding stocks of companies that are profitable, generate lots of cash, and usually hold up better than growth-oriented stocks in volatile markets. This fund is back on top of the dividend ETF category after last year's rebalance, which switched roughly 20% of the portfolio into energy stocks at a very unpopular time, paid off handsomely in 2026. This year's results (the fund is up nearly 20%) have been a product of finally being invested in the right places at the right time. 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 » But at its core, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is an equity income machine. Its 3.3% yield can help generate significant dividend checks with the capital growth potential working in the background. That makes generating just $500 in monthly income from this ETF that much easier. How much would it take to do that? $500 per month works out to $6,000 in annual dividends. Assuming a constant 3.3% yield (yields can and do fluctuate over time, of course), it would take a balance of just over $181,800 to produce a monthly $500 dividend check. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has built a strong reputation among dividend investors for its combination of high yi...
Audemars Piguet's recent collaboration with Swatch led to scuffles outside stores from New York to Paris to Milan, as crowds queued for hours to get their hands on the Royal Pop pocket watch collection. Despite criticism that the collaboration could 'cheapen' the brand, CEO Ilaria Resta says it has made AP more accessible to a younger audience, while the thing she fears most is 'irrelevance'. She ...
Audemars Piguet's recent collaboration with Swatch led to scuffles outside stores from New York to Paris to Milan, as crowds queued for hours to get their hands on the Royal Pop pocket watch collection. Despite criticism that the collaboration could 'cheapen' the brand, CEO Ilaria Resta says it has made AP more accessible to a younger audience, while the thing she fears most is 'irrelevance'. She spoke on 'The Pulse with Francine Lacqua' on Bloomberg TV. (Source: Bloomberg)
Themes Management Co LLC acquired a new stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 43,428 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,602,000. Intel makes up about 1.2% of Themes Management Co LLC's holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest hol...
Themes Management Co LLC acquired a new stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 43,428 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,602,000. Intel makes up about 1.2% of Themes Management Co LLC's holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Winch Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Intel by 28.3% during the fourth quarter. Winch Advisory Services LLC now owns 966 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 213 shares in the last quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 10,788 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $398,000 after acquiring an additional 223 shares during the period. Successful Portfolios LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 8,715 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $322,000 after acquiring an additional 223 shares during the period. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 13,340 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $527,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the period. Finally, Orca Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 50,697 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $1,871,000 after acquiring an additional 229 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Intel alerts: Sign Up Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on Intel from $6...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF ( QQQI ) high is among the highest yielding covered call funds out there. Boasting a full 13.5% yield, its income potential easily beats that offered by the JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium ETF ( JEPQ ), which yields 8.4% . The income here is considerable if everything goes well. The question is, will it? Based on the strateg...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF ( QQQI ) high is among the highest yielding covered call funds out there. Boasting a full 13.5% yield, its income potential easily beats that offered by the JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium ETF ( JEPQ ), which yields 8.4% . The income here is considerable if everything goes well. The question is, will it? Based on the strategy, it would seem that QQQI does have the potential to earn larger dividends than JEPI, and other NASDAQ-100 based covered call funds. The reason is that its strategy has elements beyond just covered call writing. QQQI uses not just underlying stocks and written calls, but also long options (a strategy known as the “call spread” strategy). This helps to boost the fund’s income all the more than would otherwise be the case. However, as I will show momentarily, it comes with risks as well. Nevertheless, the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF has done reasonably well this year. In fact, it’s even beating the market! Year to-date, QQQI has risen 5% and delivered a 10.18% total return. That latter figure is ahead of the S&P 500 on a total return basis. QQQI beats SPY (Seeking Alpha Quant) So, QQQI appears to be doing a good job this year. It’s beating the S&P 500 and delivering positive returns to its investors. What’s not to love? Not to be a party pooper, but there are a few things investors should keep an eye on. The first thing to note about QQQI is that the fund does not have a particularly long track record. Founded in January of 2024, it is only about two and a half years old. Its performance in that time has actually been pretty good, delivering 80% of the underlying index’s return while smoothing out volatility to a considerable degree. The problem lies in determining whether this performance can continue. QQQI chart 1 (Seeking Alpha Quant) When I covered the JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF ( JEPI ) recently, I noted the fund’s long history of underperforming the S&P 500 by 50%...
(RTTNews) - AutoZone Inc. (AZO) released a profit for its third quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $641.491 million, or $38.07 per share. This compares with $608.440 million, or $35.36 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 8.4% to $4.840 billion from $4.464 billion last year. AutoZone Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :...
(RTTNews) - AutoZone Inc. (AZO) released a profit for its third quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $641.491 million, or $38.07 per share. This compares with $608.440 million, or $35.36 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 8.4% to $4.840 billion from $4.464 billion last year. AutoZone Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $641.491 Mln. vs. $608.440 Mln. last year. -EPS: $38.07 vs. $35.36 last year. -Revenue: $4.840 Bln vs. $4.464 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
AutoZone press release ( AZO ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $38.07 beats by $1.90 . Revenue of $4.84B (+8.5% Y/Y) misses by $20M . During the quarter ended May 9, 2026, AutoZone opened 57 new stores in the U.S. , 20 in Mexico and five in Brazil for a total of 82 new stores. As of May 9, 2026, the Company had 6,766 stores in the U.S. , 933 in Mexico and 157 in Brazil for a total store count of 7,856. Same store...
AutoZone press release ( AZO ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $38.07 beats by $1.90 . Revenue of $4.84B (+8.5% Y/Y) misses by $20M . During the quarter ended May 9, 2026, AutoZone opened 57 new stores in the U.S. , 20 in Mexico and five in Brazil for a total of 82 new stores. As of May 9, 2026, the Company had 6,766 stores in the U.S. , 933 in Mexico and 157 in Brazil for a total store count of 7,856. Same store sales, or sales for our domestic and international stores open at least one year, are as follows: Constant Currency Constant Currency 12 Weeks 12 Weeks* 36 Weeks 36 Weeks Domestic 4.1 % 4.1 % 4.2 % 4.2 % International 16.6 % 1.6 % 15.0 % 2.6 % Total Company 5.5 % 3.9 % 5.4 % 4.0 % Click to enlarge Shares +1.5% PM. More on AutoZone AutoZone Q3 Preview: Watching For Spring Tune-Ups AutoZone: Uncertainty Presents An Opportunity (Rating Upgrade) AutoZone Q2 Earnings: New Store Openings Drive Growth, But Weak Demand Weighs AutoZone Q3 2026 Earnings Preview AutoZone lands a bull rating from Argus on turnaround expectations
Investing.com -- Micron Technology shares have jumped 6.3% in premarket trading to $798.37 after UBS more than tripled its price target on the memory chip giant to $1,625 from $535, citing the emergence of long-term supply agreements that the firm said will structurally transform the company’s earnings profile. In a note from analyst Timothy Arcuri, UBS said long-term agreements are now firmly in ...
Investing.com -- Micron Technology shares have jumped 6.3% in premarket trading to $798.37 after UBS more than tripled its price target on the memory chip giant to $1,625 from $535, citing the emergence of long-term supply agreements that the firm said will structurally transform the company’s earnings profile. In a note from analyst Timothy Arcuri, UBS said long-term agreements are now firmly in place across most of the memory industry, with up to 30% of DDR volumes industry-wide set to be locked in at pricing slightly below current levels. The firm said these enhanced agreements, spanning three to five years with fixed volume commitments and partially fixed pricing frameworks, will allow Micron to "trade some near-term revenue for demand visibility and a smoother earnings profile." UBS raised its earnings per share estimates to $155, $167 and $117 for calendar years 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively, up from prior estimates of $133, $122 and $77. The firm expects Micron to generate over $400 billion in free cash flow across the same period, with EPS remaining "comfortably >$100 throughout the period" even assuming a moderate memory downcycle in 2029. The new $1,625 price target is based on approximately 15 times next-twelve-months price-to-earnings, with Arcuri noting he sees "no reason why MU should trade a whole lot differently than NVDA in terms of P/E." UBS said hyperscalers have already secured approximately 60% to 70% of industry server DDR5 volumes under enhanced long-term agreements, providing Micron with guaranteed offtake on a significant portion of its most valuable product. Elsewhere on Tuesday, Mizuho reiterated its Outperform rating and $800 price target on MU, adding that it remains a Top Pick. The firm highlighted demand confidence as “memory remains the AI backbone, with demand outstripping supply through 2026-27E.” “We believe there’s no clear line of sight on when the supply- demand imbalance could end as demand durability sees secular long-term...
(RTTNews) - Univar Solutions B.V., a unit of Univar Solutions LLC , a chemicals and ingredients distributor, on Tuesday said its Ingredients + Specialties segment expanded its partnership with Dow Inc. (DOW). Under the new agreement, the company will distribute Dow's silicone additives for plastics and composites across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Univar Solutions added that the collabora...
(RTTNews) - Univar Solutions B.V., a unit of Univar Solutions LLC , a chemicals and ingredients distributor, on Tuesday said its Ingredients + Specialties segment expanded its partnership with Dow Inc. (DOW). Under the new agreement, the company will distribute Dow's silicone additives for plastics and composites across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Univar Solutions added that the collaboration combines Dow's silicone technology expertise with its distribution network, product management and technical support capabilities to deliver specialty chemical solutions for manufacturers. "Expanding into silicone additives for plastics and composites is a natural next step, allowing us to deliver advanced silicone technologies that help customers achieve performance and sustainability goals," said Matthew Oliver, senior vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Ed Ludlow takes a look at the lofty ambitions contained in the pre-IPO filing from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Tech Across the Globe Pope is pro-human: Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers. The pontiff doesn’t want to...
Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Ed Ludlow takes a look at the lofty ambitions contained in the pre-IPO filing from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Tech Across the Globe Pope is pro-human: Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers. The pontiff doesn’t want to see humanity dominated by technology . Chipmaking hype: Huawei announced its own version of Moore’s Law and promised to make chips equivalent to 1.4nm by 2031. Chinese semiconductor stocks bounced up in Hong Kong the following day . AI skills market: Big banks, caught up in AI angst, are looking to hire more AI specialists and shrink traditional banking roles. A pair of former SoftBank fund managers are now selling confidence and fluency to firms hungry for that transformation. Their fee is $25,000 per day . Revalued Delivery Hero is in the spotlight. Uber is exploring options for a full takeover of the Berlin-based company, which on Saturday disclosed that Uber had made an offer of €33 per share. That bid, with essentially no premium to the most recent share price, was surpassed Monday with shares trading at €37.50. Prosus, meanwhile, is asking the EU to drop a requirement forcing it to sell its stake in Delivery Hero, setting up more back and forth in the days ahead. Blue-sky thinking SpaceX’s blockbuster S-1 contains a characteristically Muskian sci-fi ambition: orbital AI data centers. The company on the brink of a historic IPO says its long-term future depends in part on putting computational muscle in space, beyond the power and infrastructure constraints of Earth. There are quite a few challenges to achieving this. Firstly, the terrestrial AI industry can barely secure enough graphics processing units — GPUs, the chips used to train and run artificial intelligence models — as it is. Littered throughout the SpaceX filing are warnings about chip shortages, fragile sup...