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
John M. Chase General Dynamics Electric Boat, a unit of General Dynamics ( GD ), received a $255M contract modification to provide engineering, technical, design, and planning yard support for operational strategic and attack submarines. The work is expected to be completed by December 2026. A total of $35.6M in fiscal 2026 Navy funding was obligated at the time of award, out of which $34.87M will...
John M. Chase General Dynamics Electric Boat, a unit of General Dynamics ( GD ), received a $255M contract modification to provide engineering, technical, design, and planning yard support for operational strategic and attack submarines. The work is expected to be completed by December 2026. A total of $35.6M in fiscal 2026 Navy funding was obligated at the time of award, out of which $34.87M will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity. More on General Dynamics General Dynamics: Great Business, But I Am Not Buying At This Price General Dynamics: Growth At A Good Price General Dynamics: Impressive Results, Challenging Risk/Reward Trump says NATO allies 'have not treated us right,' renews push for Greenland at NATO summit NATO set to face ultimate reckoning at summit in Ankara
Darren M. Rebelez, President and CEO of Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) , reported a sale of 19,000 shares of common stock on July 7, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($801.46); post-transaction value based on July 7, 2026 market close ($801.99). Casey's General Stores operates one of the largest convenienc...
Darren M. Rebelez, President and CEO of Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) , reported a sale of 19,000 shares of common stock on July 7, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($801.46); post-transaction value based on July 7, 2026 market close ($801.99). Casey's General Stores operates one of the largest convenience store chains in the United States. The company's competitive positioning is anchored in its integrated fuel and food service model, which drives operational efficiency and customer loyalty in underserved rural and suburban markets. With a market capitalization of roughly $30 billion and TTM net income of $714.4 million, Casey's demonstrates strong operational execution and financial performance within the specialty retail sector. Continue reading
Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images Array Technologies ( ARRY )--global provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt systems to utility-scale and distributed generation customers who construct, develop, and operate solar photovoltaic (“PV”) sites. Below you can see a chart comparing the dynamics of the most prominent solar energy stocks, listed on US stock exchanges. The inception ...
Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images Array Technologies ( ARRY )--global provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt systems to utility-scale and distributed generation customers who construct, develop, and operate solar photovoltaic (“PV”) sites. Below you can see a chart comparing the dynamics of the most prominent solar energy stocks, listed on US stock exchanges. The inception point for all—27th February 2026, the day before the US launched its attack on Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a decent rally in the energy sector, including solar-related companies as an asymmetric bet and in hopes for mid- to long-term acceleration of the shift from fossil fuels in favor of greater energy security. TradingView However, as you can see, the broader rally hasn’t spread to Array Technologies. Even the solar-aimed broad ETF TAN did better; in fact, if I were to measure from the start to the local peak, the difference would have been even bigger. I believe that this disjunction may provide an opportunity to increase the sector’s share in your portfolio. If you agree with the arguments laid out below and Array’s profile fits your investment philosophy, buying one of the leaders of the clean energy subsector at a likely discounted valuation is a wise investment to make. The market seems to believe that the growth time equilibrium for clean energy has shifted up but, apparently, is too obsessed with the names that will report early effects immediately, overlooking imperfect but better-positioned mid- to long-term successors with less salient momentum and growth so far. The solar tracker market & the technology A solar tracker is quite an experienced tech. A tracker is a device that orients solar panels or mirrors toward the sun to maximize their energy capture . The primary goal of a solar tracker is to increase the efficiency of solar power systems by ensuring that the solar panels remain optimally aligned with the sun's position in the sky th...