For a lot of people, the idea of building a retirement nest egg can feel overwhelming. Between juggling daily expenses, paying off debt, and managing unexpected bills, contributing to retirement accounts often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. You may have been hoping to max out your IRA in 2025. If you fell short but contributed a decent chunk of money to that account, consider it a...
For a lot of people, the idea of building a retirement nest egg can feel overwhelming. Between juggling daily expenses, paying off debt, and managing unexpected bills, contributing to retirement accounts often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. You may have been hoping to max out your IRA in 2025. If you fell short but contributed a decent chunk of money to that account, consider it a win -- especially since many people don't manage to contribute anything toward retirement. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest (NWG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest (NWG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Prosperity Bancshares (PB) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Prosperity Bancshares (PB) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does National Bank Holdings (NBHC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does National Bank Holdings (NBHC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cullen/Frost (CFR) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of America (BAC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of America (BAC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Citigroup (C) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction I last wrote about Xenia Hotels & Resorts ( XHR ) at the start of this year . Back then, I rated the company as a “Buy” mainly due to its healthy balance sheet and low dividend payout ratio. With the release of the company’s Q4’25 earnings in February , and ahead of the Q1’26 earnings release at the end of this month, I figure now would be a...
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction I last wrote about Xenia Hotels & Resorts ( XHR ) at the start of this year . Back then, I rated the company as a “Buy” mainly due to its healthy balance sheet and low dividend payout ratio. With the release of the company’s Q4’25 earnings in February , and ahead of the Q1’26 earnings release at the end of this month, I figure now would be a good time to re-evaluate the company. Business Model Since its spin-off from Inland American Real Estate Trust , Xenia Hotels & Resorts has systematically repositioned its portfolio toward luxury and upper-upscale hotels through $1.9 billion in acquisitions and $1.8 billion in dispositions. With its latest disposition, the sale of the 545-room Fairmont Dallas in April 2025 , the company’s portfolio comprises 8,868 rooms in 30 hotels. It is 100% brand-affiliated, partnering with premium brands like Hyatt and Marriott, allowing the company to leverage on the strength of these brands. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in high-growth Sunbelt markets and key leisure destinations, with its top 5 markets (Orlando, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego and Atlanta) collectively making up 58% of the company’s EBITDA. XHR Feb'26 Investor Presentation Unlike leisure-oriented hotel REITs, the company derives 75% of its revenue from business transient (40%) and group (35%) segments. This is important for several reasons. Firstly, group business generates superior ancillary revenue, typically driven by banquet, catering and on-property dining associated with meetings and conventions. This has enabled the company to have a revenue mix comprising 55% rooms and 45% ancillary revenue such as food and beverage. Next, group demand also exhibits longer booking windows and lower price elasticity, which gives management significant visibility into future revenues. Balance Sheet As of 31 December 2025, Xenia Hotels & Resorts had total debt of around $1.43 billion, at a weighted-average interest rate ...
Trevor Srednick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The TJX Companies ( TJX ) has been thriving in the recent quarters and years, mainly driven by the weakness of the consumer. This may sound counterintuitive at first, but when consumer confidence is low, people normally choose cheaper alternatives when it comes to discretionary shopping. As an off-price retailer, TJX is thriving in this environment...
Trevor Srednick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The TJX Companies ( TJX ) has been thriving in the recent quarters and years, mainly driven by the weakness of the consumer. This may sound counterintuitive at first, but when consumer confidence is low, people normally choose cheaper alternatives when it comes to discretionary shopping. As an off-price retailer, TJX is thriving in this environment. The recent developments in the macro landscape - and here I specifically mean the outbreak of the war in Iran - may, however, pose headwinds for TJX's business. In my view, these developments and their potential implications are not currently reflected in TJX's valuation. While I fundamentally like the company, the current overvaluation, combined with the insider activity - which was largely selling - prevents me from issuing a buy rating for TJX. I currently rate TJX as a hold. Fundamentals and the Macro Landscape TJX did not just deliver strong results in the most recent quarter, but they have been doing so in the past several years. The table below shows how TJX's net sales and profits developed for each segment over the past three years. Over this time period, the segment revenues grew each year, as well as the segment profits, causing company-wide profitability to significantly improve. Results (The TJX Companies) When analyzing firms with numerous reportable segments, I generally like when the growth is broad-based and not driven by a single segment or product category. This is true for TJX. Also important to highlight that comparable sales growth contributed significantly to the net sales growth. This is important because it means that the company's sales are not only growing because they are expanding, but also because people are spending more at their existing locations. Comparable sales growth (The TJX Companies) Looking forward to fiscal 2027, TJX expects the comparable sales growth to soften, estimating the growth to be between 2% and 3%. With regard to profit...
Following a recent ceasefire that has boosted market morale, tech stocks have experienced a notable rebound. Brook Dane, Goldman Sachs Asset Management's co-head of public tech investing, discusses his strategy for investing in tech stocks amid the relief rally. (Source: Bloomberg)
Following a recent ceasefire that has boosted market morale, tech stocks have experienced a notable rebound. Brook Dane, Goldman Sachs Asset Management's co-head of public tech investing, discusses his strategy for investing in tech stocks amid the relief rally. (Source: Bloomberg)
At any given time, the market's very best dividend stocks to buy are usually shares of enduring companies worth owning all the time. Every now and then, though, even a "forever" dividend payer is clearly entering a period of unprecedented opportunity, when it might not only dramatically grow its per-share payout, but also dish out some serious capital gains. To this end, here's a closer look at th...
At any given time, the market's very best dividend stocks to buy are usually shares of enduring companies worth owning all the time. Every now and then, though, even a "forever" dividend payer is clearly entering a period of unprecedented opportunity, when it might not only dramatically grow its per-share payout, but also dish out some serious capital gains. To this end, here's a closer look at three such names income investors might want to buy and hold for the next 10 years. That doesn't mean they won't do well beyond that point. The coming decade, though, could be -- and should be -- something special. Just as the name suggests, Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) is an investment manager. This business is well suited for supporting reliable dividend payments, too. These companies charge a quarterly fee not based on their stock-picking performance, but simply for keeping their clients' money invested. Continue reading
In this article FDX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pedestrian walks by a parked FedEx truck on Sept. 18, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images FedEx Freight, the trucking company separating from the overnight delivery firm this summer, is expected to report an operating margin of 12% this year, incoming CEO John Smith told investors on Wednesday. That...
In this article FDX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pedestrian walks by a parked FedEx truck on Sept. 18, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images FedEx Freight, the trucking company separating from the overnight delivery firm this summer, is expected to report an operating margin of 12% this year, incoming CEO John Smith told investors on Wednesday. That is based on expected revenue of $8.7 billion and adjusted operating income of $1.1 billion, Smith said at the first investor day for the trucking company scheduled to be spun out of FedEx into an independent, publicly listed company on June 1. Prior to the meeting, FedEx Freight — which competes with the likes of XPO , Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line — said it expects average core profit growth in the range of 10% to 12% over the medium term. FedEx Freight, the largest provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) services in the U.S., also sees average revenue growing in the range of 4% to 6% in the medium term. FedEx Freight's forecasts come as higher U.S. diesel prices delay a long-awaited trucking industry turnaround and squeeze cash flow and profits for independent big-rig drivers. Analysts have said they believe FedEx Freight's assets were not fully appreciated within FedEx and that being a separate public entity would help it expand in the LTL trucking market that involves carrying multiple shipments from different customers on a single truck. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes Israel has made clear that it doesn't see the newly declared US-Iran ceasefire as applying to its war in Lebanon, where it is still trying to destroy Hezbollah. The White House too has made its stance clear that it doesn't apply, but President Trump has stated his intent to take care of a Lebanon ceasefire sep...
US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes Israel has made clear that it doesn't see the newly declared US-Iran ceasefire as applying to its war in Lebanon, where it is still trying to destroy Hezbollah. The White House too has made its stance clear that it doesn't apply, but President Trump has stated his intent to take care of a Lebanon ceasefire separately . The military has unleashed hell on Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa valley overnight and through Wednesday - with Beirut suffering some of the worst aerial bombardments of the war . via Associated Press Pakistan, however, has said that the ceasefire does extend to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. But the Israeli military (IDF) is as usual letting the bombs do the talking, and is largely ignoring the diplomatic side of things. Israel on Wednesday reportedly struck over 100 Hezbollah (and civilian) targets within a mere 10 minutes across Beirut, the south of the country, and Bekaa. Viral images and videos have shown massive smoke plumes lingering above the densely populated Lebanese capital. The surprise attack on busy commercial locations unleashed panic in the streets - and a full casualty accounting has not been immediately forthcoming . Below is an outline of some of the earlier reported attacks, via Al Jazeera : An air raid on a funeral in the the east Lebanon village of Shmestar killed at least 10 people. Six people were killed in one attack in Saida. Three people were killed in a strike in western Beirut. Three girls were killed in the coastal town of Adloun. At least two were killed in Douris in the Bekaa Valley. Casualties were reported in Kayfoun in Mount Lebanon. ⚡️Beirut now Holy shit… pic.twitter.com/7hHquWxM2Y — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) April 8, 2026 Here's how the same regional outlet described it, noting that Lebanese TV has said the attacks have claimed "many lives" : "Israel has launched a surprise attack with dozens of air strikes a...
US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win? JD Vance has pushed back against claims that the US is interfering in Hungarian politics, describing the accusations as “darkly ironic”, as a set of polls suggested the opposition Tisza party could win a supermajority in the ...
US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win? JD Vance has pushed back against claims that the US is interfering in Hungarian politics, describing the accusations as “darkly ironic”, as a set of polls suggested the opposition Tisza party could win a supermajority in the upcoming elections. After spending his first day in Budapest excoriating the EU and accusing it of being behind one of the “worst examples” of foreign interference, the US vice-president spent part of Wednesday morning speaking at a thinktank and educational institution linked to Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orbán. Continue reading...
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion gang was reported to be behind the attack.
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion gang was reported to be behind the attack.