With stubborn inflation, uncertainty around what will happen next with interest rates, and higher gas prices, some investors aren't buying into the recent stock market rally. That's understandable as no one wants to get caught flatfooted if momentum stalls and portfolios are left without any defensive positions. To be clear, a defensive position doesn't mean market crash-proof, as all companies fe...
With stubborn inflation, uncertainty around what will happen next with interest rates, and higher gas prices, some investors aren't buying into the recent stock market rally. That's understandable as no one wants to get caught flatfooted if momentum stalls and portfolios are left without any defensive positions. To be clear, a defensive position doesn't mean market crash-proof, as all companies feel ripples from downturns in some shape or form. But there are companies that have proven they can bend but not break during severe market pullbacks and crashes. Companies that fit that criteria are Dividend Kings, meaning they have increased their dividend payouts for 50 or more consecutive years, which is a sign of a strong business. No matter what's been happening in the economy and the broader world, those companies have always managed to keep boosting their dividend payouts. Three companies that have hit that elite status are PepsiCo (PEP 3.04%), Black Hills (BKH +0.94%), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL 0.45%). 1. Drinks and snacks help hike dividend payouts PepsiCo's rival, Coca-Cola, is also a Dividend King, with 63 years of consecutive dividend increases, and it leads Pepsi, which has increased its dividend payouts for 54 years. Coca-Cola is another quality dividend-paying stock, but I've included Pepsi on this list because it has its rival beat in terms of dividend payout, as many people will want to generate more income during a market downturn. Coca-Cola's dividend currently yields 2.6%, while PepsiCo's yields 3.9%. Unlike Coca-Cola, PepsiCo also has a broader portfolio of products, including drinks and snacks; its snack division could experience meaningful revenue growth in the years ahead. Grand View Research forecasts the global snack market will climb in value from roughly $719 billion in 2024 to over $922 billion by 2030. Expand NASDAQ : PEP PepsiCo Today's Change ( -3.04 %) $ -4.57 Current Price $ 146.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $206B Day's Range $ 145.70 - $ 1...
Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading class action law firm, is investigating Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) regarding its recent potential mass layoff in Washington state. The WARN Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect. As a result, we believe Meta employees may be entitled to 60 da...
Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading class action law firm, is investigating Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) regarding its recent potential mass layoff in Washington state. The WARN Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect. As a result, we believe Meta employees may be entitled to 60 days of severance pay and benefits. WHAT HAPPENED? On May 20, 2026, Meta notified the Washington Employment Security Department of its decision to conduct a mass layoff at its facilities in Washington state. The federal law, known as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, requires covered employers to provide 60 days’ prior written notice to employees, their representatives, and certain government parties in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing. We are investigating whether Meta failed to provide at least 60 days’ notice before laying off 1,395 employees and, therefore, violated the WARN Act. ABOUT THE WARN ACT: The WARN Act is a federal law passed in 1988 by Congress that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide a 60-day notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. This notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for job loss, seek new employment, and pursue training or retraining opportunities. The WARN Act aims to reduce the impact of sudden job loss on workers and communities by ensuring they have sufficient time to transition. Generally, employees must receive a WARN Act notice if they are laid off or if their hours are cut by 50% or more in any six-month period because of a plant closing or mass layoff. It is possible that a temporary layoff may still violate the WARN Act if it ends up lasting longer than six months. Employers who do not follow the WARN Act rules, either by giving notice too late or providing unclear notices, may have to pay employees back pay and benefits for the time they were in violation....
Key Points The Commerce Department signed letters of intent to provide about $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum companies, taking a minority equity stake in each. IBM is in line for the biggest share -- $1 billion toward a new U.S. quantum chip foundry -- and its stock jumped double digits. Smaller pure-plays D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Infleqtion each soared more than 30%,...
Key Points The Commerce Department signed letters of intent to provide about $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum companies, taking a minority equity stake in each. IBM is in line for the biggest share -- $1 billion toward a new U.S. quantum chip foundry -- and its stock jumped double digits. Smaller pure-plays D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Infleqtion each soared more than 30%, despite minuscule revenue and steep losses. 10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › Shares of quantum computing companies erupted this past week after Washington revealed an unusually direct bet on the industry. On Thursday, the Department of Commerce said it had signed letters of intent to provide about $2.01 billion in funding from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to nine quantum companies. In exchange for the cash, the government will take a minority, non-controlling equity stake in each. The market wasted no time. Tech veteran International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), the largest recipient, climbed about 12% on Thursday. And the smaller, more speculative quantum names did far better still. 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 » So what does all this federal money actually mean for investors? The answer depends a great deal on which of these stocks you're discussing. IBM is the steadiest way to play it Start with the company that grabbed the headlines. IBM is in line to receive $1 billion to launch Anderon, a new subsidiary that will build a quantum chip foundry in Albany, New York. The tech giant plans to match that with $1 billion of its own cash, putting the project's total price tag near $2 billion. Note that a second foundry award, $375 million, is slated to go to chipmaker GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS). That is a meaningful vote of confidence in IBM's long-runni...
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Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Overview In recent weeks, it appears that the bull market is getting increasingly concentrated in tech stocks, and especially stocks that are set to benefit from the AI boom or the AI infrastructure buildout. From this group, two very prominent stocks are Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ( AMD ). Over the ...
Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Overview In recent weeks, it appears that the bull market is getting increasingly concentrated in tech stocks, and especially stocks that are set to benefit from the AI boom or the AI infrastructure buildout. From this group, two very prominent stocks are Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ( AMD ). Over the past 12 months, AMD has significantly outperformed Nvidia, earning its shareholders a return of 333% as compared to the latter’s 57%. AMD is up more than 50% since this article from late April, which argued that valuations were stretched. I didn't think valuations were really stretched back then, but right now, some of AMD's valuation metrics are close to extreme levels, especially in comparison to Nvidia. This outperformance could be attributed to several reasons. AMD is catching up to Nvidia in terms of GPU performance, Nvidia’s CUDA moat is facing increasing challenges from custom ASICs, and agentic AI is bridging the gap in demand in favor of CPUs against GPUs . In this article, I want to compare the two companies and lay out the case for why I expect Nvidia stock to outperform AMD in the near future. Financials - MRQ: Growth, Margins, Guidance Nvidia Nvidia reported its FQ1 2027 numbers after the market closed on 20 th May 2026. The company reported quarterly revenues of $81.62 billion, up 85% YoY. The biggest contributor, which is the data center segment, reported 92% YoY revenue growth. The company is now presenting revenue by two market platforms —Data Center and Edge Computing. The former has two subsegments—hyperscalers and AI Clouds, Industrial & Enterprise (AICE). The latter consists of revenues from the sale of devices of agentic and physical AI, including PCs, gaming consoles, robotics, automotive, etc. Revenues from the hyperscalers sub-segment more than doubled compared to FQ1 2026. AICE segment revenues grew nearly 75% YoY, and Edge Computing grew revenues ...
Soybeans are trading with Tuesday losses of 6 to 9 cents so far at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 8 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are showing $1.80 to $2.50 losses, with Soy Oil futures 7 to 15 points higher. Tuesday morning’s Export Inspections report showed soybean shipments of 571,620 MT (21 mbu) in the week of 5/21. That was more than double the same ...
Soybeans are trading with Tuesday losses of 6 to 9 cents so far at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 8 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are showing $1.80 to $2.50 losses, with Soy Oil futures 7 to 15 points higher. Tuesday morning’s Export Inspections report showed soybean shipments of 571,620 MT (21 mbu) in the week of 5/21. That was more than double the same week last year and slightly above the previous week. China was the largest destination of 137,310 M, with 110,059 MT shipped to Egypt and 75,442 MT to Mexico. The marketing year total is now 35.135 MMT (1.29 bbu) of soybeans shipped since September 1, which is 20.8% below the same period last year. Don’t Miss a Day: NASS will release their Crop Progress data after the close this afternoon, with traders looking for 82% of the US soybean crop planted as of Sunday. Commitment of Traders data from Friday showed spec funds trimming back their net long position by 7,011 contracts in soybean futures and options as of Tuesday, taking it to 207,804 contracts. Jul 26 Soybeans are at $11.87 3/4, down 8 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash is at $11.24 3/4, down 8 1/2 cents, Aug 26 Soybeans are at $11.86 1/2, down 8 1/2 cents, Nov 26 Soybeans are at $11.81, down 6 3/4 cents, New Crop Cash is at $11.19 1/2, down 6 3/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Tuesday, with the winter wheat contracts fading lower. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent losses at midday. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 ¼ cents. MPLS spring wheat is higher, with 3 to 5 cent gains. USDA’s FGIS tallied wheat export shipments at 368,455 MT (13.54 mbu) during the week ending on May 21. That was 55.89% above the week prior b...
The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Tuesday, with the winter wheat contracts fading lower. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent losses at midday. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 ¼ cents. MPLS spring wheat is higher, with 3 to 5 cent gains. USDA’s FGIS tallied wheat export shipments at 368,455 MT (13.54 mbu) during the week ending on May 21. That was 55.89% above the week prior but down 34.55% below the same week last year. Japan was the top destination of 73,894 MT, with 68,058 MT headed to Mexico and 59,059 MT to the Dominican Republic. Marketing year exports for 2025/26 are 23.48 MMT (862.7 mbu) since June 1, 2025, which is now 10.17% above the same period last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Crop Progress data will up updated after the close, with analysts looking for spring wheat to be 87% planted. Winter wheat conditions are seen at 28% gd/ex, up 1 point from last week of realized. Managed money was busy cutting back to their net long position in CBT wheat futures and options by 14,224 contracts as of 5/19, taking it to 4,799 contracts. In KC wheat futures and options, spec funds cut back 7,715 contracts from their net long to 30,075 contracts. A South Korean flour mill tendered for 100,000 MT of wheat from the US and Canada, with the tender due on Wednesday. Jul 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.38, down 8 1/4 cents, Sep 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.50 3/4, down 8 1/2 cents, Jul 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.77 3/4, down 4 1/4 cents, Sep 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.89 1/2, down 3 3/4 cents, Jul 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.92 1/2, up 3 cents, Sep 26 MIAX Wheat is at $7.15, up 4 3/4 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) and GameStop (NYSE:GME) offer two distinct paths for investors looking to gain exposure to the gaming market in 2026. One is a high-growth digital platform, while the other is a legacy retailer focusing on profitability. Roblox operates a massive virtual sandbox where users build their own games, attracting high engagement across a global community. GameStop remains a leading ph...
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) and GameStop (NYSE:GME) offer two distinct paths for investors looking to gain exposure to the gaming market in 2026. One is a high-growth digital platform, while the other is a legacy retailer focusing on profitability. Roblox operates a massive virtual sandbox where users build their own games, attracting high engagement across a global community. GameStop remains a leading physical retailer of consoles and collectibles but faces a shifting landscape of digital downloads. This comparison explores which stock better suits your investment strategy today. Roblox generates revenue primarily by selling Robux, a virtual currency used by players to enhance their experience on its creation platform. The company is highly dependent on third-party application stores to reach its users. For instance, roughly 29% of its revenue comes from the Apple App Store and nearly 15% from the Google Play Store. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business. Continue reading
President Trump has made it a priority to address the U.S.'s high drug prices. His administration's Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) policy, centered on the idea that Americans shouldn't have to pay more for medicines than other developed nations, seeks to limit the prices the government pays for certain drugs by capping reimbursements close to prevailing prices in other countries. The policy primarily a...
President Trump has made it a priority to address the U.S.'s high drug prices. His administration's Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) policy, centered on the idea that Americans shouldn't have to pay more for medicines than other developed nations, seeks to limit the prices the government pays for certain drugs by capping reimbursements close to prevailing prices in other countries. The policy primarily addresses prices paid by government programs like Medicare, but even so, it could have a domino effect on the entire industry, affecting drugmakers' sales volumes and profits in the U.S., the world's largest pharmaceutical market. Should investors sell pharma stocks? My view is that some companies in the industry can perform well despite this challenge. Two of them are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 0.82%) and Roche (OTC:RHHB.Y). Here is why these two stocks are still worth investors' hard-earned cash. 1. Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson may seem like an odd choice. Among pharmaceutical giants, it has been one of the most exposed to decreased drug prices resulting from the previous administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This law granted Medicare the power to negotiate the prices of some of the drugs it spends the most on. President Trump's MFN policies could pile on the challenges for Johnson & Johnson. However, the drugmaker has performed well despite IRA-related drug price negotiations. The company is expecting $100.8 billion in revenue this year (at the midpoint), a 7% year-over-year increase, despite negotiated prices for three of its products kicking in. Expand NYSE : JNJ Johnson & Johnson Today's Change ( -0.82 %) $ -1.92 Current Price $ 231.09 Key Data Points Market Cap $564B Day's Range $ 229.08 - $ 233.24 52wk Range $ 149.04 - $ 251.71 Volume 3.7M Avg Vol 7.8M Gross Margin 67.96 % Dividend Yield 2.22 % Further, there is a key reason the drugmaker could thrive despite these problems: It is a very diversified healthcare play. While Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutic...
宏福苑|宏道、宏盛閣第二輪上樓 居民冀與政府更直接溝通 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】宏福苑繼續第二輪上樓,輪到宏道閣和宏盛閣。 上樓的居民帶備大帆布袋和行李箱,又出動手推車協助搬運。宏道閣和宏盛...
宏福苑|宏道、宏盛閣第二輪上樓 居民冀與政府更直接溝通 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】宏福苑繼續第二輪上樓,輪到宏道閣和宏盛閣。 上樓的居民帶備大帆布袋和行李箱,又出動手推車協助搬運。宏道閣和宏盛閣居民即日起至星期五將會分批再上樓,把握機會再執拾物品。有居民仍在思考出售業權的事,希望與政府的溝通可以更直接。 宏盛閣居民梁先生:「每一個業主、住戶都是這件事的持份者,大家都想這件事好、好好解決這件事。過去了的人過去了,但在生的人幫手處理的,都希望這件事可以圓滿解決,但是可以表達的途徑很有限,也不夠直接。」 宏盛閣居民盧小姐:「還未決定是否出售業權,總之政府給我們的選擇就是賣樓還是賣樓,不是我們希望的方案。我只是覺得所有居民、災民一起商討出來,應該要給我們機會。」
南昌地鐵站「治癒文案燈箱」 傳遞城市溫情 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】南昌地鐵站內有一系列「治癒文案燈箱」大受民眾歡迎,相關負責人說期望藉此傳遞城市溫情,又說要擦亮南昌「暖心宜居城市」的「招牌」...
南昌地鐵站「治癒文案燈箱」 傳遞城市溫情 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】南昌地鐵站內有一系列「治癒文案燈箱」大受民眾歡迎,相關負責人說期望藉此傳遞城市溫情,又說要擦亮南昌「暖心宜居城市」的「招牌」。 走進南昌地鐵八一廣場站,看到的不是普通廣告燈箱,而是令人會心微笑的文案和漫畫。徐小姐:「能看得出來南昌是一座很有溫度的城市,因為在我們下班的時候都已經比較疲憊了,但是看到這類標語的話,又輕鬆又詼諧,給這座城市也增添了很多溫暖,也有樂趣。」趙女士:「猛然一看到我覺得挺眼前一亮的,那個卡通人物很可愛,看到會讓人覺得很輕鬆愉悅。然後那些標語的內容,我覺得看到會讓人覺得心裡一暖,我覺得非常棒。」 除八一廣場站,滕王閣站、衛東站、南昌西站等20多個地鐵站點,類似的燈箱共有百多個。萬先生:「想不通的時候就給自己一點時間,過兩天說不定就忘了。(這句標語是您剛剛在衛東那邊看到的是嗎?)在衛東站看到的,我覺得有趣,挺好玩的,然後裡面還能夠讓人有一點點思考的東西。」 南昌地鐵相關負責人表示,考慮到地鐵是城市流動的窗口,希望通過「有溫度、有共鳴」的文字,為奔波的市民提供情緒慰藉,未來將繼續豐富南昌市內公共交通空間的人文內涵。
Michael Swanson, chief agriculture economist at Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, said that fruits and vegetables are facing the most pressure from global events, as higher fuel prices and supply chain disruption squeeze both farmers and consumers. Swanson also said that he doesn't expect the protein craze to go away anytime soon, as obesity drugs send consumers looking for higher nutritional val...
Michael Swanson, chief agriculture economist at Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, said that fruits and vegetables are facing the most pressure from global events, as higher fuel prices and supply chain disruption squeeze both farmers and consumers. Swanson also said that he doesn't expect the protein craze to go away anytime soon, as obesity drugs send consumers looking for higher nutritional value in fewer calories. (Source: Bloomberg)
The AI networking trade has produced one of the sharpest leadership shifts of the year, and it favors the name many investors had written off. Over the past month, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) stock has surged 32%, while Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) stock has slumped 10% and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock has essentially drifted sideways. Today’s midday session ... Cisco Soars 32% in a Month, Arista F...
The AI networking trade has produced one of the sharpest leadership shifts of the year, and it favors the name many investors had written off. Over the past month, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) stock has surged 32%, while Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) stock has slumped 10% and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock has essentially drifted sideways. Today’s midday session ... Cisco Soars 32% in a Month, Arista Falls 10%, Broadcom Drifts: The AI Networking Trade Has a Clear Winner
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Unlike the broader S&P 500 Index or the tech-heavy Nasdaq indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is comprised of 30 companies — 30 of the most established, recognizable names in American business, including companies like UnitedHealth ( UNH ), Goldman Sachs ( GS ), Apple ( AAPL ), Boeing ( BA ), and Caterpillar ( CAT ). When the Dow moves, it’s a ...
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Unlike the broader S&P 500 Index or the tech-heavy Nasdaq indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is comprised of 30 companies — 30 of the most established, recognizable names in American business, including companies like UnitedHealth ( UNH ), Goldman Sachs ( GS ), Apple ( AAPL ), Boeing ( BA ), and Caterpillar ( CAT ). When the Dow moves, it’s a signal about the U.S. economy. Most retail traders know the Dow. They watch it on the news, track it on their phones, and use it as a barometer for how the market is moving. But far fewer know that they can actually trade options on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DIA ) itself — not through an ETF, or through individual stocks, but through a purpose-built options product: Cboe’s DJX Index Options , now with daily expiries (DJXW). What Is DJX? DJX is Cboe's index options product based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The ticker symbol is DJX, and each contract is based on 1/100th of the DJIA level — so when the Dow is around 50,000, the DJX index option is approximately $500. This means DJX provides scaled, efficient exposure to all 30 DJIA components in a single options contract, without buying shares of any individual stock or fund. Key contract features at a glance: Underlying: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Contract size: 1/100th of the DJIA, $100 multiplier Settlement: Cash-settled — no shares to deliver or receive Exercise style: European — can only be exercised at expiration, no early assignment risk Expirations: Weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycles Potential tax treatment: May qualify for 60/40 treatment* Why Trade Around the Dow? DJX offers a set of advantages that are worth understanding before you decide which tool to use. 1. Cash Settlement: No Unwanted Share Delivery With ETF options, if you end up in-the-money at expiration and don't close your position, you may be assigned shares of the ETF. That can tie up capital, create unexpected equity positi...
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump will gather his entire Cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday, according to several media reports dated Tuesday. The rare retreat to the Maryland compound will address a broad agenda spanning both foreign and domestic matters. According to a White House official speaking to the New York Post, discussion topics include “recent successes of t...
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump will gather his entire Cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday, according to several media reports dated Tuesday. The rare retreat to the Maryland compound will address a broad agenda spanning both foreign and domestic matters. According to a White House official speaking to the New York Post, discussion topics include “recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates.” But the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations in the Middle East are widely expected to dominate the conversation. The meeting comes at a critical juncture, as diplomatic efforts toward a peace agreement with Iran still appear uncertain following the latest military action. U.S. forces carried out what they described as “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command stating that the operation was intended to “protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.” The White House confirmed the Post’s initial reporting to CNBC on Tuesday. Dear readers : We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on the Markets Macro Insights: $200 Oil Shock Looms Amidst Bubble Warning--How To Position Your Portfolio Macro Insights: Sell In May At All-Time High? SpaceX: $1.75T IPO And 220x EV/EBITDA Could Trigger Surge In Aerospace And Defense Xi’s clash with Trump over Japan signals rising Asia security tensions Pentagon is said to shop for new AI as Anthropic feud pushes Claude toward exit
Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images General Fund Information Ticker: WSBIX Portfolio managers: Bruce Johns; and Nicholas Venditti, CFA® Subadvisor: Allspring Global Investments, LLC Category: Muni national short Fund Strategy Uses both bottom-up credit research and top-down macroeconomic analysis Seeks to generate excess performance by actively managing the four key elements of total return: duratio...
Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images General Fund Information Ticker: WSBIX Portfolio managers: Bruce Johns; and Nicholas Venditti, CFA® Subadvisor: Allspring Global Investments, LLC Category: Muni national short Fund Strategy Uses both bottom-up credit research and top-down macroeconomic analysis Seeks to generate excess performance by actively managing the four key elements of total return: duration, yield-curve positioning, sector and credit-quality allocation, and security selection Uses a relative-value approach based on extensive credit analysis that seeks opportunities from changing market trends and pricing inefficiencies to generate excess returns AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) AS OF 3/31/2026* 3 MONTH YEAR TO DATE 1 YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR 10 YEAR SINCE FUND INCEPTION (12/31/91)^ Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund-Inst 0.45 0.45 3.53 3.33 1.77 1.71 3.13 Bloomberg 1-3 Year Composite Municipal Bond Index 0.55 0.55 3.29 2.97 1.59 1.62 — Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Average 0.38 0.38 3.24 3.15 1.65 1.47 — Click to enlarge *Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return, principal value, and yields of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available at the fund's website, allspringglobal.com. Institutional Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge. The fund's gross expense ratio is 0.44%. The fund's net expense ratio is 0.40%. The manager has contractually committed, through October 31, 2026, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the fund's total a...