We can say this for Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) -- the Canadian marijuana company is a hardy survivor. Along with the rest of its ever-struggling industry, it's operated with frequent bottom-line losses for years, and is still standing. March was another month for the company to endure. It was bookended by the company's announcement of a new acquisition and an analyst's price target cut, unfortun...
We can say this for Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) -- the Canadian marijuana company is a hardy survivor. Along with the rest of its ever-struggling industry, it's operated with frequent bottom-line losses for years, and is still standing. March was another month for the company to endure. It was bookended by the company's announcement of a new acquisition and an analyst's price target cut, unfortunately neither development helped support the stock price. Over the course of the month, Tilray's U.S.-listed shares declined by almost 18%. Since the early 2020s, Tilray has made a stab at diversification by pushing into a different intoxicant. It's built a sizable alcohol portfolio by acquiring American craft breweries. Continue reading
PM acknowleges it was ‘early days’ in restoring full shipping traffic to the strait as key maritime route reportedly closed again The UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer has said, as Iranian reports said the key shipping route was closed again just hours after a supposed ceasefire. The prime minister met UK and local personnel at an airbase in Taif, Saudi Arabia, at th...
PM acknowleges it was ‘early days’ in restoring full shipping traffic to the strait as key maritime route reportedly closed again The UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer has said, as Iranian reports said the key shipping route was closed again just hours after a supposed ceasefire. The prime minister met UK and local personnel at an airbase in Taif, Saudi Arabia, at the start of what is expected to be a wider trip to Gulf allies, one billed as a mirror to his efforts to pull together a plan for how a ceasefire might operate in Ukraine. Continue reading...
Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.
Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.
Shares of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) were soaring today as stocks jumped on news of a ceasefire in Iran. ASML is the world's leading maker of lithography equipment to manufacture semiconductors, and the only maker of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. Due to that position, it earned a substantial tailwind from the broader jump in tech stocks as the ceasefire takes a significant step toward r...
Shares of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) were soaring today as stocks jumped on news of a ceasefire in Iran. ASML is the world's leading maker of lithography equipment to manufacture semiconductors, and the only maker of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. Due to that position, it earned a substantial tailwind from the broader jump in tech stocks as the ceasefire takes a significant step toward removing a major threat to the global economy. ASML posted outsize gains today largely because of its exposure to the Asian market, where countries like Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan are heavily reliant on oil and gas coming out of the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
More than 250 dogs recovered by animal welfare charity, with dozens found crammed into single living room space More than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations the images were faked by artificial intelligence. The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remaind...
More than 250 dogs recovered by animal welfare charity, with dozens found crammed into single living room space More than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations the images were faked by artificial intelligence. The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity. Continue reading...
The U.S.’s cease-fire with Iran has driven oil prices lower — but the cost of the conflict is primed to show up quite visibly Friday in the latest monthly snapshot of consumer prices.
The U.S.’s cease-fire with Iran has driven oil prices lower — but the cost of the conflict is primed to show up quite visibly Friday in the latest monthly snapshot of consumer prices.
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +166 (+5.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +68 (+2.92%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as a plunge in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 4-week low has sparked short covering in cocoa futures. However,...
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +166 (+5.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +68 (+2.92%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as a plunge in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 4-week low has sparked short covering in cocoa futures. However,...
HeliRy/E+ via Getty Images Oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz was halted due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported Wednesday, potentially jeopardizing the ceasefire agreement. Limited ship movement resumed through the strait earlier after President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire agreement, and Fars said two tankers were granted permission...
HeliRy/E+ via Getty Images Oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz was halted due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported Wednesday, potentially jeopardizing the ceasefire agreement. Limited ship movement resumed through the strait earlier after President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire agreement, and Fars said two tankers were granted permission to pass safely through the strait. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes Wednesday killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more, with rescue efforts underway to find others still trapped under rubble. Israel's military said it carried out strikes aimed at Hezbollah hideouts, some of them in densely populated areas in Beirut; Israel said militants are moving from their traditional stronghold in the city's southern suburbs toward civilian areas farther north. Even before the Fars report, Hormuz appeared to remain largely blocked, with shipowners trying to understand if they can safely transit the vital waterway. Amid the uncertainty and confusion , energy-related shipping shares trade mostly higher, including DHT Holdings ( DHT ) up 3.5%, Frontline ( FRO ) up 3.3%, Dorian LPG ( LPG ) up 3.3%, BW LPG ( BWLP ) up 3.1%, CMB.Tech ( CMBT ) up 3%, International Seaways ( INSW ) up 2.9%, Scorpio Tankers ( STNG ) up 2.1%, Teekay ( TK ) up 2%, Tsakos Energy Navigation ( TEN ) up 1.4%, Torm ( TRMD ) up 1.3%, Teekay Tankers ( TNK ) up 1%, Okeanis Eco Tankers ( ECO ) up 0.9%, Ardmore Shipping ( ASC ) up 0.7%, Flex LNG ( FLNG ) up 0.4%. "Should transits (to some degree) be possible in the coming two weeks, we might see a prioritization of emptying the Persian Gulf of its trapped tankers, before taking further vessels inside for new loadings," Fearnley analyst Fredrik Dybwad said in a note. "Hence, this emerges as a risk for tanker rates should the trapped vessels exit and fighting escalate after a two-week period—as 10% of the compliant tanker fleet currently is trapped ...
Whitetea | E+ | Getty Images As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, some investors will soon make a last-minute individual retirement account contribution. Tax day is the deadline for 2025 IRA contributions , which typically brings a surge in deposits — and this season is no different, according to Fidelity Investments. During the two weeks before March 20, average IRA contributions were up 18% ...
Whitetea | E+ | Getty Images As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, some investors will soon make a last-minute individual retirement account contribution. Tax day is the deadline for 2025 IRA contributions , which typically brings a surge in deposits — and this season is no different, according to Fidelity Investments. During the two weeks before March 20, average IRA contributions were up 18% compared to the previous five weeks, Fidelity data found. Nearly three-quarters of those deposits went to after-tax Roth IRAs vs. traditional pre-tax IRAs. Whether you're eyeing a Roth or traditional IRA contribution, it's important to "know your numbers," Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity Investments, told CNBC. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage There's a key number to know before making a last-minute IRA contribution With gas above $4, drivers across the U.S. say they're cutting back National College Decision Day is approaching. How to maximize aid Mailing your tax return too close to the deadline comes with a risk Average tax refund is up $350 compared to last year as IRS deadline nears Robinhood, BNY to build Trump accounts app New college grads face a tough job market — why unemployment hits them harder AI has a big problem when it comes to financial advice, MIT professor says Older Americans can find free tax filing help as big changes hit this season As 401(k) balances swell, financial experts warn of retirement planning pitfalls Teen sports betting raises concerns in schools, and a financial literacy push Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here's how to prepare Trump's overtime deduction is a 'home run,' Treasury says. How it could change Stock market is in for 'choppy, bumpy ride,' strategist says. Here's how to play it CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms ranked For 2025, the IRA contribution limit is $7,000, with an extra $1,000 for investors age 50 and older, assuming the inves...
Pakawadee Wongjinda/iStock via Getty Images Introduction U.S. healthcare stocks have marginally underperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026, largely driven by profit taking after a strong performance in late 2025. Amid energy price volatility which naturally increases uncertainty in the U.S. and global economic outlooks, I think this pullback presents a buying opportunity, as the sector trades at at...
Pakawadee Wongjinda/iStock via Getty Images Introduction U.S. healthcare stocks have marginally underperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026, largely driven by profit taking after a strong performance in late 2025. Amid energy price volatility which naturally increases uncertainty in the U.S. and global economic outlooks, I think this pullback presents a buying opportunity, as the sector trades at attractive forward valuations and will likely see a limited profitability hit if we do see some of the downside economic risks materialize. Investors looking to make a leveraged bet on a rebound in U.S. healthcare stocks may want to consider the Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF ( CURE ). The bullish investment thesis for CURE can be summarized as: Constituents of CURE's underlying index trade at a circa 17% forward P/E discount relative to the S&P 500, quite attractive in light of healthcare's non-cyclical nature. Analysts envisage double-digit gains of about 17.14% for CURE's ten largest holdings over the next 12 months, notably better than my prior coverage in November 2025 . CURE will benefit from robust earnings growth post 2027 thanks to an ageing U.S. population and AI implementation in drug development. In my prior CURE article I was indeed advocating for some profit taking and/or switching to the unlevereged XLV ETF, which proved pertinent. The Buy rating however turned out to be overly bullish, as CURE has notably underperformed the S&P 500 amid a broad risk-off mood in U.S. equity markets. Fast forward to April 2026, I see the setup for CURE as much more constructive, with more opportunistic investors potentially having the opportunity to switch from XLV to CURE if they are comfortable with the increased volatility. ETF Strategy and Characteristics CURE aims to deliver a return that is 300% (3x) the daily change in the benchmark Health Care Select Sector Index . As such, if the underlying index rises by 1%, CURE should deliver a daily gain of about 3%. The reve...
Olemedia/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I noticed that Globant S.A. ( GLOB ) has had a massive run in the wrong direction since my Hold rating back in May of 2024 , so I wanted to take a look at the performance since then to see if the 73% decline in share price was warranted. In short, the company did not deliver what it promised, as its revenue growth stalled and profitability declined; ho...
Olemedia/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I noticed that Globant S.A. ( GLOB ) has had a massive run in the wrong direction since my Hold rating back in May of 2024 , so I wanted to take a look at the performance since then to see if the 73% decline in share price was warranted. In short, the company did not deliver what it promised, as its revenue growth stalled and profitability declined; however, at a single-digit P/E ratio, the company is looking quite attractive at these levels. Briefly on performance Revenue over the last three years or so has been on a steady uptrend, but in mid-2025, we can see that it stalled and began to decline. The momentum has vanished, but it didn’t disappear overnight. The management and the markets have been quite cautious about the macroeconomic uncertainty. Clients as well. They began to lower their discretionary IT spending and digital transformation, especially in the U.S. This led to a gradual deceleration in new project starts, much longer decision cycles, and softer spending on non-essential work. Seeking Alpha In the latest quarter, which was Q4 ’25, we can see that revenues came in at around $612.5m, a decline of almost 5% y/y. In terms of efficiency and profitability over the same time period, we can see the company has had some trouble maintaining its profitability over the last three years, with some weak bounce back happening at the end of 2025. The company doesn’t have the strong software-like margins, which seems odd, and with the pivot into what I think is essentially towards everything AI, I would have expected some decent recovery in profitability, but the company is either still in the process and has to commit a lot of resources, putting pressure on margins, or the new AI products just aren’t premium enough to maintain and improve margins across the board. I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and assume there is still a lot to be done before the company sees improvement, but its profitability has halved in 3 ...
The Financial Sector SPDR Fund ( XLF ) declined 9.85% in the first quarter of 2026, remaining in negative territory and underperforming the broader S&P 500 Index, which fell 4.6% over the same period. As companies prepare to report their results for the quarter gone by, Seeking Alpha provides a snapshot of how companies rank across key factors such as valuation, growth, profitability, momentum, an...
The Financial Sector SPDR Fund ( XLF ) declined 9.85% in the first quarter of 2026, remaining in negative territory and underperforming the broader S&P 500 Index, which fell 4.6% over the same period. As companies prepare to report their results for the quarter gone by, Seeking Alpha provides a snapshot of how companies rank across key factors such as valuation, growth, profitability, momentum, and estimate revisions. Below is an overview of mid-cap financial stocks with market capitalizations ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion, highlighting those with the highest and lowest quant ratings ahead of Q1 2026. Top-quant rated stocks: StoneX Group ( SNEX ), Quant Rating: 4.94, Strong Buy. The Hanover Insurance Group ( THG ), Quant Rating: 4.77, Strong Buy. Enova International ( ENVA ), Quant Rating: 4.69, Strong Buy. The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son ( NTB ), Quant Rating: 4.65, Strong Buy. Bank of Hawaii ( BOH ), Quant Rating: 4.64, Strong Buy. Bottom-quant-rated stocks: Webull ( BULL ), Quant Rating: 1.21, Strong Sell. Ryan Specialty Holdings ( RYAN ), Quant Rating: 1.25, Strong Sell. PennyMac Financial Services ( PFSI ), Quant Rating: 1.33, Strong Sell. Upstart Holdings ( UPST ), Quant Rating: 1.34, Strong Sell. Shift4 Payments ( FOUR ), Quant Rating: 1.38, Strong Sell. More on StoneX, Hanover Insurance, etc. Upstart: Buy The Meltdown - Compellingly Valued AI Lender With Profitable Growth Hanover Insurance: Why I Am More Conservative Upstart: Bank Charter Is The Future Most and least shorted large-cap financial stocks at the end of March Raymond James downgrades Fiserv, Global Payments, Shift4 Payments
(RTTNews) - Swiss stocks opened on a bright note on Wednesday and stayed firm right through the trading session as news about the U.S. and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire lifted sentiment across global markets.
(RTTNews) - Swiss stocks opened on a bright note on Wednesday and stayed firm right through the trading session as news about the U.S. and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire lifted sentiment across global markets.
Walter Cicchetti/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of food distribution giant Sysco ( SYY ) recently sold off when the company announced the major $29 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, a leading food wholesaler, and are in correction territory, down 20% from their 52-week high. While shares sold off on the news as the market digested this large acquisition, I like the strategy ...
Walter Cicchetti/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of food distribution giant Sysco ( SYY ) recently sold off when the company announced the major $29 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, a leading food wholesaler, and are in correction territory, down 20% from their 52-week high. While shares sold off on the news as the market digested this large acquisition, I like the strategy behnd it, which I believe will pay off over time by making Sysco into an all-encompassing ‘one stop shop’ serving all facets of the restaurant industry, further strengthen its already powerful network, and improve margins. Additionally, shares of Sysco were already cheap before the selloff but now look particularly attractive, and Sysco is an exemplary dividend stock, making this an appealing opportunity for investors. Pass the Cheeseburger Eggrolls If you’re like me (until recently), you may not even be particularly aware of Sysco, but you’ve likely eaten some of its products without even realizing it. That’s because Sysco is a leading supplier of food to independent and chain restaurants, and it counts roughly 730,000 of these establishments as its customers. My interest in Sysco began a couple of years ago, when I noticed appetizers like ‘Bang Bang shrimp’ and ‘cheeseburger eggrolls’ proliferating across a large number of restaurant menus, both at some of my favorite local restaurants and when I was on vacation out of state, which I found to be a delicious, but strange (and probably not particularly healthy), coincidence. My curiosity prompted me to look into the cause for these menu commonalities, and I learned that a large number of restaurants all get their food supplies from the same distributors, like Sysco. This isn't to say that Sysco invented any of these dishes, but they play a major role in distributing frozen, pre-made appetizers as well as ingredients that make it possible for a wide variety of restaurants to serve these dishes. While this may not be ideal fo...