Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the most impressive AI companies in the market, but Wall Street's valuation spread shows how difficult it is to price the stock. The bullish case depends on growth, margins, and AI demand staying strong, while the risk comes from expectations that may already be extremely high. Stock prices used were the market prices of July 3, 2026. The video was published on Ju...
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the most impressive AI companies in the market, but Wall Street's valuation spread shows how difficult it is to price the stock. The bullish case depends on growth, margins, and AI demand staying strong, while the risk comes from expectations that may already be extremely high. Stock prices used were the market prices of July 3, 2026. The video was published on July 8, 2026. Continue reading
You want to save for retirement, but finding the cash is tough. Even with a budget that minimizes discretionary spending, you still have bills to pay and more immediate financial goals to save for. All you can afford to spare is $100 per month. That might not seem like much, but it could go surprisingly far, depending on how you invest it. But whether it's enough to retire comfortably depends a lo...
You want to save for retirement, but finding the cash is tough. Even with a budget that minimizes discretionary spending, you still have bills to pay and more immediate financial goals to save for. All you can afford to spare is $100 per month. That might not seem like much, but it could go surprisingly far, depending on how you invest it. But whether it's enough to retire comfortably depends a lot on your lifestyle. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
This State Is Ground Zero For The "Explosive" Diarrhea Parasite As Cases Explode 400% Michigan is getting hit hardest in a fast-spreading nationwide outbreak of a stomach parasite, with cases exploding more than fourfold in a matter of days. The state saw infections skyrocket from 170 to 681 by Monday, the biggest single jump reported anywhere in the country, according to health officials. New Yor...
This State Is Ground Zero For The "Explosive" Diarrhea Parasite As Cases Explode 400% Michigan is getting hit hardest in a fast-spreading nationwide outbreak of a stomach parasite, with cases exploding more than fourfold in a matter of days. The state saw infections skyrocket from 170 to 681 by Monday, the biggest single jump reported anywhere in the country, according to health officials. New York has logged 120 cases since May 1, a state official told The Post, while Texas has confirmed 48 cases as of Monday. Illinois has also seen a sharp rise, with reports ranging from 11 to 80 cases through mid-June, according to CDC data. Michigan health authorities, who are investigating what they call a "large and growing outbreak," now put the state's count at roughly 700 as of Monday - about 13 to 14 times Michigan's typical annual total of 40 to 50 cases. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state's chief medical executive, said the cases are concentrated in eight southeast Michigan counties: Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston. Federal officials have urged caution about linking the spikes together. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is "no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak linking cases" being reported now, and the Food and Drug Administration said it was "not in a position at this time to characterize the current numbers as definitively unusual" while its investigation continues. Nationally, the CDC counted 145 cases across 17 states between May 1 and June 16 - a tally that excludes Michigan's surge - with 20 hospitalizations and no deaths, in patients ranging in age from 5 to 86. Ohio, not among the states the outbreak was first reported in, has separately confirmed at least 177 cases this year. Many people who catch the parasite - called cyclosporiasis - show no symptoms at all. But for those who do, it's brutal. Those who catch the parasite experience watery, "explosive" diarrhea that can l...
Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after a Morgan Stanley supply chain report highlighted surging demand for its next-generation chips, sparking multiple bullish analyst calls.
Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after a Morgan Stanley supply chain report highlighted surging demand for its next-generation chips, sparking multiple bullish analyst calls.
Cases of an explosive diarrheal parasite continue to skyrocket in Michigan, which is reporting 1,251 cases as of July 9. Of those, 44 were hospitalized. Meanwhile, across the border in Ohio, cases are also quickly rising, with news reports of a case total over 500. The outbreak in Michigan began with two cases reported on June 22 and rose steeply at the start of July. The Michigan Department of He...
Cases of an explosive diarrheal parasite continue to skyrocket in Michigan, which is reporting 1,251 cases as of July 9. Of those, 44 were hospitalized. Meanwhile, across the border in Ohio, cases are also quickly rising, with news reports of a case total over 500. The outbreak in Michigan began with two cases reported on June 22 and rose steeply at the start of July. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 572 cases on July 4. On Wednesday, July 8, 239 cases were reported, the highest single-day tally so far. The current total of 1,251 cases includes 159 case reports received on July 9. The epicenter of the outbreak is in the southeastern corner of the state, where health officials from multiple jurisdictions are working furiously to identify and interview cases to track the source or sources of the parasite, which spreads through food and water. Read full article Comments
Choosing between the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHH) and the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:VNQI) depends on whether an investor seeks domestic concentration or broad international diversification within the property sector. Both funds provide targeted real estate exposure, but their geographical footprints are opposites. Schwab U.S. REIT ETF tracks domestic equity real estate...
Choosing between the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHH) and the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:VNQI) depends on whether an investor seeks domestic concentration or broad international diversification within the property sector. Both funds provide targeted real estate exposure, but their geographical footprints are opposites. Schwab U.S. REIT ETF tracks domestic equity real estate investment trusts. In contrast, Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF excludes the United States entirely, capturing property markets across more than 30 other countries to serve as a broad global diversifier. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview After covering a plethora of different option ETFs, I've determined that funds tracking an underlying index tend to be the best for buy-and-hold investors. However, the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF ( IVVW ) sits as an outlier to this rule because I believe that the fund exposes investors to a greater risk of NAV erosion over time...
Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview After covering a plethora of different option ETFs, I've determined that funds tracking an underlying index tend to be the best for buy-and-hold investors. However, the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF ( IVVW ) sits as an outlier to this rule because I believe that the fund exposes investors to a greater risk of NAV erosion over time. While there are periods where IVVW can be efficiently used to generate massive income levels and offset periods of market uncertainty, I believe IVVW is best used as a position that is traded in and out of based on shifting market dynamics. Looking at the performance over the last twelve months, we can see that IVVW's share price has declined by about 2.6%. The fund was essentially unable to recover from the market's initial decline following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite the indices rallying since then. When including all distributions paid out to shareholders, the total return jumps up to 17.4% over the same time frame. Based on the latest monthly distribution, IVVW's estimated annualized rate sits around 12%. However, the estimated yield can change and has previously sat as high as 20%. Data by YCharts While it is wildly understood that many of these option ETFs are incapable of participate in the full upside of rallies, I think IVVW's performance is extra disappointing. The S&P 500 Index experienced one of the strongest rallies over the last few years and IVVW still wasn't able to grow investor capital. This can be attributed to the fund's ability to only grow its NAV by 1% during any given month. Therefore, I am cautious about the level of capital deterioration that may occur if we experience calmer markets. Even worse, IVVW may erode capital rapidly during declines and its structural limitations mean that it may not be able to recover. Fund Strategy: Too Much Income, No Growth According to the latest fund overview , IVVW has total managed assets of $3...
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images FedEx ( FDX ) has launched FedEx Life Sciences to handle the transportation of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and clinical trial materials. The move advances the company's existing healthcare infrastructure, including its IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification obtained in 2025. The logistics giant also recently named a vice president of g...
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images FedEx ( FDX ) has launched FedEx Life Sciences to handle the transportation of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and clinical trial materials. The move advances the company's existing healthcare infrastructure, including its IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification obtained in 2025. The logistics giant also recently named a vice president of global quality, healthcare, and life sciences to monitor global quality management systems and follow standards needed by healthcare companies. The unit is headed by Nick Gennari, President, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences. FedEx operates six life sciences centers across the world. More on FedEx FedEx: The Bull Case Relies On A Margin Recovery That Isn't Visible Yet FedEx: Time To Consider Taking Profits (Rating Downgrade) FedEx Q4: The Pivot You Can't See On The Income Statement Amazon going after FedEx and UPS customers—Supply Chain Services SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: MU, LOW, FDX, SPOT
Figure Technology Solutions ( FIGR ) announced on Thursday the pricing of its previously announced offering of $600M of its 8.500% senior notes due 2031 in a private offering. The notes will be sold at a price of 100% of the principal amount thereof. The closing of the issuance of the Notes is expected to occur on July 14, 2026, and is expected to result in approximately $587.5M in net proceeds to...
Figure Technology Solutions ( FIGR ) announced on Thursday the pricing of its previously announced offering of $600M of its 8.500% senior notes due 2031 in a private offering. The notes will be sold at a price of 100% of the principal amount thereof. The closing of the issuance of the Notes is expected to occur on July 14, 2026, and is expected to result in approximately $587.5M in net proceeds to Figure, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and Figure’s estimated offering expenses. Figure intends to use the net proceeds to fund the cash consideration payable in connection with the acquisition of Kiavi, for general corporate purposes, and to pay fees and expenses related to the Notes offering. The Notes will be guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of Figure’s domestic wholly owned subsidiaries. Source: press release More on Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Figure Technology: Massive Unclaimed Market Opportunity And Tremendous Execution Figure Technology: 113% Loan Volume Growth And The Market Still Doesn't Get It Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (FIGR) M&A Call Transcript BitGo adds custody support for yield-bearing security issued by Figure Figure Technology to acquire residential real estate lending platform Kiavi in $717M deal