Nearly 20% Of House Hunters Looking To Relocate: Report Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), In the fourth quarter of 2025, 18.8 percent of house hunters across the United States were looking to relocate to a different part of the country. A house for sale in Washington on May 19, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times This was up from 17.9 percent a year back and 15...
Nearly 20% Of House Hunters Looking To Relocate: Report Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), In the fourth quarter of 2025, 18.8 percent of house hunters across the United States were looking to relocate to a different part of the country. A house for sale in Washington on May 19, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times This was up from 17.9 percent a year back and 15.9 percent five years ago during the COVID pandemic period, real estate brokerage Redfin said in a March 10 statement. During the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the average weekly mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage mostly hovered around 2.5–3.5 percent, according to Freddie Mac. Pandemic-fueled remote work was also common. These factors drove many people to relocate, the brokerage said. Mortgage rates began to climb in the following years, hitting a peak of 7.79 percent in October 2023. In January 2025, rates hit 7.04 percent and have been declining since. For the week ending March 4, the rate was 6 percent. “Migration from one part of the country to another ticked up in 2025 as mortgage rates eased and more homes came on the market. While home sales were still slow, more buyers and renters were able to relocate,” Redfin said. “Remote work also remains more common than it was before the pandemic, allowing more Americans to relocate for affordability or lifestyle reasons without changing jobs.” Sacramento, California, was the most popular metro destination for relocation. This was followed by Las Vegas, Nevada, and Florida’s Cape Coral-Fort Myers, North Port-Sarasota, and Miami. Los Angeles topped the list of metros with the most homebuyers leaving. This was followed by New York, San Jose-San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago. State-wise, Florida was the top destination, with South Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and Tennessee listed as other popular destinations for homebuyers in the fourth quarter, according to Redfin. Meanwhile, housing sales and affordability are showin...
Cotton prices are showing a recovery early on Thursday, up 6 to 12 points in most front months with the thin October contract an exception. Futures were under pressure on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar was weighing on things. Contracts were down 17 to 40 points. Pressure was from a $1.063 gain in the US dollar index to $99.71. Much of that strength came late in the day following the Fed leaving r...
Cotton prices are showing a recovery early on Thursday, up 6 to 12 points in most front months with the thin October contract an exception. Futures were under pressure on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar was weighing on things. Contracts were down 17 to 40 points. Pressure was from a $1.063 gain in the US dollar index to $99.71. Much of that strength came late in the day following the Fed leaving rates unchanged, as expected. Crude oil futures were $1.09/barrel higher. The Seam showed sales of 309 bales on Tuesday, with an average price of 60.29 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 10 points at 78.80 cents on July 29. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 7/29, with the certified stocks level at 21,617 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up 23 points last week at 54.95 cents/lb. It is good through this Thursday. Don’t Miss a Day: Oct 25 Cotton closed at 65.9, down 40 points, currently down 1 point Dec 25 Cotton closed at 67.5, down 17 points, currently up 12 points Mar 26 Cotton closed at 68.84, down 21 points, currently up 11 points 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.
Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was down 1,803 contracts. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235-236. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $236.50 using the BidTheGrid method™ on 67 of the 1,790 head offered, wi...
Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was down 1,803 contracts. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235-236. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $236.50 using the BidTheGrid method™ on 67 of the 1,790 head offered, with bids of $233-235.50. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, falling $4.50 to $6.60. OI showed new selling interest, up 1,024 contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 97 cents to $364.80 on March 10. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $7.45. Choice boxes were up $2.03 to $396.70, while Select was $2.48 higher to $389.25. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 106,000 head, with the week to date total at 317,000 head. That is down 5,000 from the previous week and 44,844 head shy of the same week last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Apr 26 Live Cattle closed at $230.150, down $2.225, Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $228.075, down $2.125, Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $226.175, down $2.175, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $348.725, down $4.625, Apr 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $343.300, down $6.375, May 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $339.825, down $6.575, 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.
Lean hog futures posted mixed trade to close out Wednesday, with October down 40 cents and other front months up 27 to 30. The national average base hog price was reported at 77.75 on Wednesday afternoon down $1.80 from the say prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was $87.82 on August 26, down 4 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was down 77 cents the Wednesday PM report at $...
Lean hog futures posted mixed trade to close out Wednesday, with October down 40 cents and other front months up 27 to 30. The national average base hog price was reported at 77.75 on Wednesday afternoon down $1.80 from the say prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was $87.82 on August 26, down 4 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was down 77 cents the Wednesday PM report at $95.28 per cwt. The rib and ham primals were the only reported higher, with the belly down $5.49 to lead the way to the downside. USDA estimated the Wednesday FI hog slaughter at 483,000 head, bringing the week to date total to 1.441 million head. That is 5,000 head below the previous week and 9,999 head larger than the same week last year. Oct 24 Hogs closed at $81.675, down $0.400, Dec 24 Hogs closed at $71.925, up $0.275 Feb 25 Hogs closed at $74.500, up $0.300, 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.
Soybeans are trading with 15 to 17 cent gains so far on Thursday. Futures saw gains of 12 to 14 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest showed net new buying, up 15,897 contracts. There were 23 deliveries notices against March futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 12 cents at $11.39 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 10 to 90 cents, with Soy Oil futures 1...
Soybeans are trading with 15 to 17 cent gains so far on Thursday. Futures saw gains of 12 to 14 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest showed net new buying, up 15,897 contracts. There were 23 deliveries notices against March futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 12 cents at $11.39 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 10 to 90 cents, with Soy Oil futures 122 to 175 points higher. There were 10 deliveries issued overnight against March meal, with 173 for soybean oil. Crude oil is up another $6.06 this morning. Bean oil gained some strength as EPA’s RVO figure for this year was reportedly leaked near the 5.4 billion gallon level. The figure should be officially announced later this month. Don’t Miss a Day: USDA will release Export Sales data on Thursday morning, with traders expecting to see 250,000-800,000 MT of 2025/26 soybeans sold in the week ending on March 3. New crop business is estimated at 0-100,000 MT. Soybean oil is seen at 150,000 to 400,000 MT. Cargill halted exports out of Brazil to China due to tighter sanitary inspection changes following a request from China. Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $12.00 1/2, up 13 1/4 cents, currently up 15 3/4 cents Nearby Cash was $11.39 1/4, up 12 cents, May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.14, up 12 1/4 cents, currently up 16 3/4 cents Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $12.27 1/4, up 12 1/4 cents, currently up 16 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.
Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Intro Our most recent commentary on Helport AI Limited ( HPAI ) was in July 2025, when we reiterated our 'Hold' rating on the Singapore-based AI-oriented outfit. Helport has been a big disappointment since the stock officially began trading in early August of 2024. Although the stock topped $7 some months after trading commenced, a sustained pattern of lo...
Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Intro Our most recent commentary on Helport AI Limited ( HPAI ) was in July 2025, when we reiterated our 'Hold' rating on the Singapore-based AI-oriented outfit. Helport has been a big disappointment since the stock officially began trading in early August of 2024. Although the stock topped $7 some months after trading commenced, a sustained pattern of lower lows and lower highs has been the order of the day since then. Shares have lost a further 30%+ since our July 2025 commentary. Although shares did experience a bump on the release of the company's full-year results last November, the bounce was not sustained, which saw shares trading close to those printed November 2025 lows once more. HPAI Technical Chart (Stockcharts.com) Helport Maintains Human Interaction Remains Key Helport's fiscal year runs from June to June, and it reports its financials in two separate half-year reports. In our July report last year, we had discussed the ramifications of below-average top-line growth in what is becoming a fiercely competitive environment. To recap, Helport AI is dedicated to helping its customers (through its proprietary AI-related technology) in any vertical where customer communication is key to successful outcomes. On the surface, this opens Helport to almost an unlimited number of verticals to sell its products and services (mortgages, car industry, healthcare, real estate, etc), intending to significantly improve the productivity of the employee in the respective vertical. Whether this is done through the outsourcing of resources to trained partners or the customers availing of Helport's software in-house, the goal remains the same, which is to bring expertise to the entire customer communications channel. Furthermore, it should be noted here that Helport insists that it is 'human-focused' and in no way does it want its products to replace human labor but rather complement it. Whether this is an ethical ploy remains unknow...
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Atlassian topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 6.3%. Year to date, Atlassian has lost about 50.6% of its value. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is MercadoLibre, trading down 3.6%. MercadoLibre is lower by about 15.5% looking at the year to date performance. Two other com...
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Atlassian topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 6.3%. Year to date, Atlassian has lost about 50.6% of its value. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is MercadoLibre, trading down 3.6%. MercadoLibre is lower by about 15.5% looking at the year to date performance. Two other components making moves today are Baker Hughes, trading down 3.1%, and Datadog, trading up 2.5% on the day. VIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: MELI, TEAM The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Ahead of the upcoming split of the Versigent spin-off on April 1, UBS believes this transaction will unlock value for Aptiv ( APTV ) shareholders with a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation yielding a $17B equity value for the standalone business. This led analyst Joseph Spak to upgrade Aptiv ( APTV ) to Buy from Neutral and lift his price target by 9% t...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Ahead of the upcoming split of the Versigent spin-off on April 1, UBS believes this transaction will unlock value for Aptiv ( APTV ) shareholders with a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation yielding a $17B equity value for the standalone business. This led analyst Joseph Spak to upgrade Aptiv ( APTV ) to Buy from Neutral and lift his price target by 9% to $97. Last week, Aptiv's ( APTV ) board of directors approved the plan to spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business into an independent, publicly traded company called Versigent (VGNT). The deal would give Aptiv shareholders one ordinary share of Versigent for every three shares of Aptiv. “We believe the upcoming Versigent spin-off should help unlock value. New APTV can benefit from secular trends in auto and growth in non-auto markets, while Versigent is a market leader that can leverage its position for strong cash generation, enabling capital returns and/or M&A,” Spak said in his note to clients. His SOTP suggests that 7.8x 2027 EV/EBITDA is a more “reasonable” multiple (versus the current valuation of 5.7x), which, if correct, means that an investor can buy APTV and receive VGNT “for free.” “If we conservatively assume that VGNT is worth 4.5x 2027 EV/EBITDA, then that implies the market is valuing the [the remaining company] at $56 per share, or ~5.7x 2027 EV/EBITDA vs the supplier peer group at 5.7x NTM EV/EBITDA,” a valuation that Spak believes is “too dire” given a better growth and margin profile for Aptiv ( APTV ). More on Aptiv Aptiv PLC (APTV) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript Aptiv PLC (APTV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Aptiv PLC 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Aptiv prices $1.6B upsized senior notes offering Aptiv forecasts $30B+ in 2026 bookings with Versigent spin while navigating FX and commodity headwinds
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images HUTL At A High Level The Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Income ETF ( HUTL:CA ) is a passively managed ETF with a NAV of ~$493MM CAD that invests in a portfolio of 30 global utilities, pipeline, and telecom companies. It also writes covered call options on up to 33% of the underlying holdings to generate additional cash. HUTL appeals to income-...
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images HUTL At A High Level The Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Income ETF ( HUTL:CA ) is a passively managed ETF with a NAV of ~$493MM CAD that invests in a portfolio of 30 global utilities, pipeline, and telecom companies. It also writes covered call options on up to 33% of the underlying holdings to generate additional cash. HUTL appeals to income-focused investors who want defensive utilities sector exposure but with a yield boost from options premiums on top of base dividend income. With the U.S. and Israel continuing to strike Iran, oil prices have surged and have now steadied around $88, and the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut to tanker traffic. In this environment, I think the defensiveness/strong core demand for utilities and income generation of HUTL are a clear asset to a portfolio. Meanwhile, the Canadian telecom sector — which many dividend investors have traditionally relied on for stable income — has been a tough place to be lately. Bell ( BCE:CA) cut its dividend by 56% in May 2025, and Telus ( T:CA ) froze its dividend and its stock is down significantly from its 2022 highs. Investors holding these names individually have been burned, but HUTL's diversified, globally balanced structure provides protection - I also like ZWU:CA, and while I don't own HUTL:CA currently, I rate it a Buy in this macro environment. Fund Breakdown HUTL:CA was launched on January 15, 2019, by Harvest Portfolios Group with a mandate to provide investors with monthly cash distributions, some capital appreciation, and lower portfolio volatility than owning the utility stocks directly. The fund achieves invests across 30 global utility issuers and deploying Harvest's active covered call writing strategy on a portion of the portfolio. HUTL gives its 30 holdings roughly the same footprint in the portfolio. Each stock sits at about 3.3–3.5% of net asset value, meaning no single-name issue - like a BCE-style dividend cut - c...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Alfred C. Liggins Chief Financial Officer — Peter Thompson General Counsel — Chris Simpson Chief Administrative Officer — Ken Wishart CFO, Cable Television Unit (TV One & Clio) — Jody Druer Takeaways Consolidated net revenue -- $97.8 million, down 16.5% year over year, reflecting broad...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Alfred C. Liggins Chief Financial Officer — Peter Thompson General Counsel — Chris Simpson Chief Administrative Officer — Ken Wishart CFO, Cable Television Unit (TV One & Clio) — Jody Druer Takeaways Consolidated net revenue -- $97.8 million, down 16.5% year over year, reflecting broad declines in most segments. -- $97.8 million, down 16.5% year over year, reflecting broad declines in most segments. Radio broadcasting net revenue -- $35.1 million, a 26.5% decline year over year; local ad sales fell 19% while national ad sales were down 40.1%. -- $35.1 million, a 26.5% decline year over year; local ad sales fell 19% while national ad sales were down 40.1%. Reach Media net revenue -- $13.8 million, up 43.9%, attributed primarily to the timing of the Fantastic Voyage Cruise event revenue. -- $13.8 million, up 43.9%, attributed primarily to the timing of the Fantastic Voyage Cruise event revenue. Digital segment net revenue -- $14.7 million, down 19.6%, driven by lower Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) money, reduced political, and general client spending. -- $14.7 million, down 19.6%, driven by lower Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) money, reduced political, and general client spending. Cable television segment revenue -- $34.9 million, down 16.8% year over year; advertising revenue in the segment declined 21.8%. -- $34.9 million, down 16.8% year over year; advertising revenue in the segment declined 21.8%. TV One cable subscribers -- 30.2 million at quarter-end, compared to 34.1 million at fiscal third quarter close, due to churn and virtual MVPD reclassification. -- 30.2 million at quarter-end, compared to 34.1 million at fiscal third quarter close, due to churn and virtual MVPD reclassification. Adjusted EBITDA -- $15.6 million, representing a 41.8% decline year over year. -- $15.6 million, representing a 41.8% decline year over year. Net loss...
If you want to invest in international stocks, there are many ways to do it. One tried-and-true method to buy the world beyond America is to choose an international stock exchange-traded fund (ETF), like the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS 1.91%). This ETF owns 8,691 international stocks and has delivered average annual returns of 10.6% for the past 10 years. But what if you want inte...
If you want to invest in international stocks, there are many ways to do it. One tried-and-true method to buy the world beyond America is to choose an international stock exchange-traded fund (ETF), like the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS 1.91%). This ETF owns 8,691 international stocks and has delivered average annual returns of 10.6% for the past 10 years. But what if you want international stocks with a better chance of high dividend income? If so, you might want to buy the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI 1.72%). This fund has outperformed the VXUS for the past 10 years, with average annual returns of 11.8%. And during the past year, the VYMI has outperformed the S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. Let's look at why this international dividend stock ETF could be a good choice. VYMI: Diversified international stocks, dividend focus The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is, like the popular VXUS, a broadly diversified fund. The VYMI fund owns 1,535 stocks. And it's passively managed, which keeps expenses low -- the fund's expense ratio is only 0.07%. But here's what makes the VYMI fund different from other international stock funds like the VXUS: The VYMI has an emphasis on stocks that are forecast to pay higher-than-average dividend yields. Here are the top five stocks held by the VYMI, and the approximate forward dividend yield for each: Stock Holding as % of Fund Forward Dividend Yield (as of March 8, 2026) Roche Holding AG 1.8% 2.9% HSBC Holdings PLC 1.7% 4.5% Novartis AG 1.6% 3% Nestlé SA 1.4% 3.9% Toyota Motor 1.4% 2.6% Not every high-yield dividend stock is a good buy, and not every stock in the VYMI pays the same high dividend. But that sample list of stocks is promising dividends that are competitive with some of the best high-yield dividend stocks. Should you buy the VYMI? If you want to invest in international stocks, it's important to understand the risks. When you buy an international ETF l...
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) disclosed Thursday that it is modernizing regulatory services in partnership with the City of Miami. Details Oracle’s recent announcement highlights its implementation of the Oracle Permitting and Licensing system. This company aims to streamline processes for local businesses and residents in Miami. The initiative consolidates eight applications into a single platform, enhancin...
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) disclosed Thursday that it is modernizing regulatory services in partnership with the City of Miami. Details Oracle’s recent announcement highlights its implementation of the Oracle Permitting and Licensing system. This company aims to streamline processes for local businesses and residents in Miami. The initiative consolidates eight applications into a single platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing technology debt for the city. Additionally, the city aims to automate review processes and improve transparency. The aim is to significantly cut down on approval times. Paco Aubrejuan, senior vice president, Oracle added “By consolidating eight applications into OPAL, Miami is extending their existing Oracle Fusion investments and setting a new standard for efficiency and innovation in municipal services. Recent Earnings Snapshot This week, Oracle posted third-quarter revenue of $17.19 billion, beating analyst estimates of $16.91 billion. Adjusted earnings grew 21% year-over-year to $1.79 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.71 per share. Oracle expects fourth-quarter revenue to grow 18% to 20% on a year-over-year basis, roughly in line with estimates. It projects adjusted EPS of $1.96 and $2.00 in the fourth quarter, versus estimates of $1.95. Technical Analysis Oracle stock is currently trading 6.8% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 18% below its 100-day SMA, demonstrating some short-term strength while indicating longer-term challenges. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 8.11%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows. The RSI is at 55.91, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, MACD shows a value of -3.2800, with the signal line at -5.6045, indicating a bullish crossover as the MACD is above the signal line. The combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that while t...
NVIDIA NVDA recently announced a $2 billion investment in Nebius Group N.V.NBIS to develop the next generation of hyperscale AI cloud infrastructure jointly. The announcement immediately grabbed investor attention, sending Nebius shares 16% higher in last day’s trading, further positioning it as a key player in the rapidly expanding AI cloud ecosystem. Nebius has been developing a full-stack AI cl...
NVIDIA NVDA recently announced a $2 billion investment in Nebius Group N.V.NBIS to develop the next generation of hyperscale AI cloud infrastructure jointly. The announcement immediately grabbed investor attention, sending Nebius shares 16% higher in last day’s trading, further positioning it as a key player in the rapidly expanding AI cloud ecosystem. Nebius has been developing a full-stack AI cloud platform tailored for AI-native companies and enterprises that need high-performance computing environments. The alliance boosts NVIDIA and Nebius' collaboration across the full AI technology stack. Nebius plans to deploy more than 5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity by 2030. Scaling to this level demands advanced platforms and early access to next-gen GPUs, which NVIDIA is well-positioned to provide. Nebius will gain access to NVIDIA’s design frameworks, early hardware samples and software support, enabling faster infrastructure deployment and optimized AI performance. These AI factories will power Nebius’ hyperscale cloud platform. The companies will collaborate on building a best-in-class inference and agentic AI stack for developers and enterprises, leveraging NVIDIA’s latest software technologies, optimized models and high-performance libraries. Moreover, NVIDIA will help Nebius optimize infrastructure with advanced GPU monitoring and software tools, improving availability, utilization and efficiency across its global AI network. The partnership also includes deploying multiple generations of NVIDIA hardware across Nebius’s platform, including early adoption of advanced computing architectures such as NVDA’s Rubin platform, Vera CPUs and BlueField storage and networking systems. The $2 billion investment gives Nebius financial backing, strategic credibility and access to NVIDIA’s latest AI technology, enabling faster infrastructure scaling and strengthening its position in the AI cloud market. How Do Competitors Stack Up Against NBIS' NVDA Backing? Like NBIS, Core...