Sales of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 17 surged over the past several months, illustrated by the 26% year-over-over increase in global iPhone sales in February.Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley comes on Market Domination to examine these sales trends as Apple is already positioning itself for the foldable iPhone 18 release later this year.
Sales of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 17 surged over the past several months, illustrated by the 26% year-over-over increase in global iPhone sales in February.Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley comes on Market Domination to examine these sales trends as Apple is already positioning itself for the foldable iPhone 18 release later this year.
When markets turn shaky, look to stocks with a track record of buybacks to help smooth the ride, according to Wolfe Research. Traders are bracing for further market volatility as President Donald Trump's deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reach a deal with Washington to reopen the waterway or else he's threatened the U.S. ...
When markets turn shaky, look to stocks with a track record of buybacks to help smooth the ride, according to Wolfe Research. Traders are bracing for further market volatility as President Donald Trump's deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reach a deal with Washington to reopen the waterway or else he's threatened the U.S. will destroy the Islamic Republic's bridges and power plants. Stocks were lower Tuesday afternoon on the uncertain outlook for a deal, while oil prices crept higher, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures topping $117 per barrel at one point. For investors seeking relative safety, Wolfe shared what it calls its most defensive basket of stocks: those delivering consistent buybacks. "During economic slowdowns or recessionary environments, one of our favorite strategies is buying companies consistently buying back shares on a net basis," Chris Senyek, chief investment strategist, wrote in a report issued Monday. "This cohort of stocks has generally outperformed heading into and throughout recessions." Wolfe turned up a list of companies that have lowered their share count through buybacks for at least 10 consecutive years. The group also includes not only dividend payers — but also a few Dividend Aristocrats with a history of lifting their payment for at least 25 straight years. Here are some of the stocks that made the screen: Lowe's Cos. turned up in Wolfe's basket. The stock has a current dividend yield of about 2.1%, and shares have lost more than 4% in 2026. The home improvement company is also a dividend aristocrat, having raised its annual dividend for more than 25 straight years . In all, 13 of 27 analysts rate Lowe's a buy or strong buy, while 13 call it a hold, according to LSEG. Consensus price targets call for 23% upside. Mizuho is bullish on Lowe's, rating it outperform. "We view Lowe's as decisively well-positioned as home improvement demand recovers and unle...
sasha85ru/iStock via Getty Images Victoria Greene, founding partner and CIO at G Squared Private Wealth, is shifting to a more defensive market posture as oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) cross the $100 per barrel threshold—a level she identifies as a critical warning sign for the economy. In an interview with CNBC, Greene explained that her firm is actively “pulling back a little bit on risk” ...
sasha85ru/iStock via Getty Images Victoria Greene, founding partner and CIO at G Squared Private Wealth, is shifting to a more defensive market posture as oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) cross the $100 per barrel threshold—a level she identifies as a critical warning sign for the economy. In an interview with CNBC, Greene explained that her firm is actively “pulling back a little bit on risk” to prepare for potential market volatility amid growing geopolitical tensions. The analyst pointed to historical economic cycles as part of her rationale, noting that recessions typically occur every 6.25 years and the last one was in 2020. “Oil ( CL1:COM ) above a $100 a barrel is a tried-and-true recession trigger,” Greene said. “When you start piling these things together, you can make an argument that a potential recession could happen if this continues to drag on.” Greene highlighted the “massive asymmetrical risk” introduced by regional conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and Gulf allies that could lead to overnight escalations. While her base case remains that the conflict will be resolved, she emphasized that investors need to consider what happens if the situation intensifies dramatically. “We’re not the only party in this situation anymore,” she noted, explaining that coordinating four parties with different goals increases uncertainty. G Squared is reducing exposure to emerging markets ( EEM ), particularly in Asia ( AIA ), ( ASEA ) and Europe ( VGK ), ( IEV ), ( IEUR ), while increasing holdings in energy ( XLE ) and real assets. The firm favors sectors including aerospace and defense ( ITA ), ( PPA ), ( XAR ), ( SHLD ), and cybersecurity ( CIBR ), ( HACK ), ( IHAK ), with names like Exxon ( XOM ), Chevron ( CVX ), Palo Alto ( PANW ), and CrowdStrike ( CRWD ) among their picks. Greene suggested investors could also see a “flight to quality” into consumer staples ( XLP ) and healthcare ( XLV ) while maintaining core technology positions. The IEA’s recent short-term...
Texas' entrepreneurial culture continues to nurture startups and corporate expansion alike, says Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala Holdings and an advisory board member for NYSE Texas. Business in the state, he says, moves at ``speed of trust,'' holding down costs because commerce is fast and fluid. He speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine in Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)
Texas' entrepreneurial culture continues to nurture startups and corporate expansion alike, says Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala Holdings and an advisory board member for NYSE Texas. Business in the state, he says, moves at ``speed of trust,'' holding down costs because commerce is fast and fluid. He speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine in Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)
Pacific Investment Management Co. is in talks with the Bank of America to help provide roughly $14 billion of debt financing to build an Oracle data center in Michigan, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. If finalised, the deal could make PIMCO a key backer of the Saline Township campus, the Bloomberg report said. PIMCO's financing could be structured in ...
Pacific Investment Management Co. is in talks with the Bank of America to help provide roughly $14 billion of debt financing to build an Oracle data center in Michigan, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. If finalised, the deal could make PIMCO a key backer of the Saline Township campus, the Bloomberg report said. PIMCO's financing could be structured in a 144A format, Bloomberg said.
Few decisions are as important in retirement planning as when to claim Social Security. Claiming too early or waiting too long to start could leave valuable benefits on the table. While everyone's situation is different, I think nearly everyone will find one of the following three strategies will fit their needs and help them maximize their Social Security benefits . Here are the only three strate...
Few decisions are as important in retirement planning as when to claim Social Security. Claiming too early or waiting too long to start could leave valuable benefits on the table. While everyone's situation is different, I think nearly everyone will find one of the following three strategies will fit their needs and help them maximize their Social Security benefits . Here are the only three strategies I recommend. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Interest in Micron and Broadcom remains red-hot on the back of their critical roles in the broader AI buildout. Bright growth outlooks led by favorable revisions keep them both as a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Interest in Micron and Broadcom remains red-hot on the back of their critical roles in the broader AI buildout. Bright growth outlooks led by favorable revisions keep them both as a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).