As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. On Tuesday, DENTSPLY SIRONA's Director, Gregory T. Lucier, made a $707,379 purchase of XRAY, buying 50,000 shares at a cost of $14.15 a piece. Investors can buy XRAY at a price even lower than Lucier did, w...
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. On Tuesday, DENTSPLY SIRONA's Director, Gregory T. Lucier, made a $707,379 purchase of XRAY, buying 50,000 shares at a cost of $14.15 a piece. Investors can buy XRAY at a price even lower than Lucier did, with the stock trading as low as $13.43 in trading on Wednesday which is 5.1% under Lucier's purchase price. DENTSPLY SIRONA is trading up about 2% on the day Wednesday. And on Friday, Director George M. Jenkins purchased $500,000 worth of Palvella Therapeutics, purchasing 4,000 shares at a cost of $125.00 each. Before this latest buy, Jenkins made one other purchase in the past year, buying $100,797 shares for a cost of $20.20 a piece. Palvella Therapeutics is trading up about 3.5% on the day Wednesday. So far Jenkins is in the green, up about 10.2% on their purchase based on today's trading high of $137.80. VIDEO: Wednesday 3/4 Insider Buying Report: XRAY, PVLA The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on 3/3, averaging 62.49cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back down 95 points on Tuesday at 74.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 3 with the certified stocks level ...
Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on 3/3, averaging 62.49cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back down 95 points on Tuesday at 74.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 3 with the certified stocks level at 129,302 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 1.79 cents last week to 51.84 cents/lb. Don’t Miss a Day: Mar 26 Cotton is at 62.04, unch, May 26 Cotton is at 64.29, up 25 points, Jul 26 Cotton is at 66.19, up 24 points 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.
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(RTTNews) - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.crackerbarrel.com/events-and-presentations The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.crackerbarrel.com/events-and-presentations The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - VEEVA SYSTEMS INC (VEEV) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q4 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://ir.veeva.com/events/event-details/2026/Veeva-Systems-Fiscal-2026-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Results-Conference-Call/default.aspx The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not...
(RTTNews) - VEEVA SYSTEMS INC (VEEV) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q4 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://ir.veeva.com/events/event-details/2026/Veeva-Systems-Fiscal-2026-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Results-Conference-Call/default.aspx The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investors.broadcom.com/events/event-details/q1-2026-broadcom-earnings-conference-call The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investors.broadcom.com/events/event-details/q1-2026-broadcom-earnings-conference-call The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Okta, Inc. (OKTA) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q4 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.okta.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Okta, Inc. (OKTA) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 4, 2026, to discuss Q4 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.okta.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Medicare retirees faced a tough blow recently when a vital Medicare service was taken away. The good news is, lawmakers have now reversed course -- but only temporarily. Retirees should be aware of the rule change and how it can affect their ability to get the medical care they need in light of all the recent modifications to Medicare coverage. Lawmakers temporarily restore Medicare coverage of cr...
Medicare retirees faced a tough blow recently when a vital Medicare service was taken away. The good news is, lawmakers have now reversed course -- but only temporarily. Retirees should be aware of the rule change and how it can affect their ability to get the medical care they need in light of all the recent modifications to Medicare coverage. Lawmakers temporarily restore Medicare coverage of critical services Seniors have faced a lot of upheaval when it comes to Medicare coverage of one specific type of care: telehealth. Access to telemedicine was expanded during the COVID-19 era. It allowed Medicare enrollees to get care from home without having to physically visit the doctor or pay out of pocket for the non-covered care out of their retirement plans. Unfortunately, the flexible rules allowing for coverage of telemedicine services in most situations ended in September, before being reinstated temporarily through Jan. 30. After that January expiration, seniors were going to be very limited as to when Medicare would pay for telemedicine. This limitation isn't a popular one, as many older Americans prefer to get medical advice from the comfort of their homes -- especially if their conditions don't require a full office visit. The good news is that lawmakers realized that this change would be a problem for many retirees, and altered course. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which was signed on Feb. 3, comprehensive Medicare coverage for health services was extended through Dec. 31, 2027. This means that, for the time being at least, retirees can still get help from home, without having to travel to a doctor's office. Unfortunately, because the extension isn't a permanent one, this issue could come up again soon. Retirees need more certainty in their Medicare coverage With expanded telemedicine coverage repeatedly expiring before lawmakers come to the rescue to restore it, retirees are clearly coping with a lot of uncertainty surrounding their coverage...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is heading into its earnings report with expectations running high, though recent trading patterns suggest strong results alone may not be enough to shift the stock's recent trajectory. Shares have fallen about 23% from a December record, trailing the S&P 500 as investors rotate away from some of the largest technology companies amid...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is heading into its earnings report with expectations running high, though recent trading patterns suggest strong results alone may not be enough to shift the stock's recent trajectory. Shares have fallen about 23% from a December record, trailing the S&P 500 as investors rotate away from some of the largest technology companies amid concerns about the sustainability of massive spending tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. Even so, the company remains positioned near the center of that spending cycle as a chip partner to companies such as Alphabet and other hyperscale AI developers. Wall Street forecasts suggest Broadcom could still deliver robust near-term growth. Analysts expect fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings per share to rise about 27% year over year to roughly $2.03, while revenue is projected to increase around 29% to about $19.3 billion. AI-related sales are expected to approach $8.2 billion, nearly doubling from the prior year as demand for custom AI accelerators continues to build. Some investors are also watching whether the company provides encouraging guidance, particularly given the heavy capital spending plans from hyperscale customers supporting AI infrastructure. Still, the market's recent reactions to semiconductor earnings have introduced a degree of caution. Broadcom shares dropped more than 11% following its previous earnings report after the company disclosed a $73 billion backlog for AI products across the next six quarters that did not meet some expectations. Investors are likely to focus on any update to that backlog, along with progress on tensor processing unit chips being built for Google, where orders are expected to ramp up in the second half of the year. Commentary on potential developments with companies such as OpenAI could also draw attention as investors assess the durability of Broadcom's role in the evolving AI ecosystem.
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 361,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 33,000. Shares of EEMA were up about 1.8% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Wednesday were NIO, trading up about 0.9% with over 37.4 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Iq...
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 361,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 33,000. Shares of EEMA were up about 1.8% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Wednesday were NIO, trading up about 0.9% with over 37.4 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Iqiyi, up about 0.6% on volume of over 5.2 million shares. Pdd Holdings is the component faring the best Wednesday, up by about 2% on the day, while Kanzhun is lagging other components of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF, trading lower by about 3.1%. VIDEO: Wednesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: EEMA The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Li Shufu. Photo: VCG Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., has proposed that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight, arguing they offer a practical way to decarbonize a sector where electric and hydrogen options have struggled to gain traction. Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), submitted the p...
Li Shufu. Photo: VCG Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., has proposed that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight, arguing they offer a practical way to decarbonize a sector where electric and hydrogen options have struggled to gain traction. Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), submitted the proposal as the country’s top political advisory body convenes in Beijing for the annual “Two Sessions,” saying methanol trucks could help steer the heavily polluting freight industry toward a greener model.
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images The last several months have been exceedingly frustrating ones for stock market bears, who have strained their patience waiting for a “correction” in the major indexes that has thus far eluded them. As measured by the S&P 500 index, the market has, up until now, refused to comply with the bears’ expectations—even with the latest flare-up in the Middle East. Granted ...
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images The last several months have been exceedingly frustrating ones for stock market bears, who have strained their patience waiting for a “correction” in the major indexes that has thus far eluded them. As measured by the S&P 500 index, the market has, up until now, refused to comply with the bears’ expectations—even with the latest flare-up in the Middle East. Granted that a market decline could occur at any time in the present environment, my contention is that any setback in the broad U.S. equity in the coming days and weeks is likely to be very short-lived. That’s the case I’ll attempt to prove out here, and I believe the weight of evidence supports it. And while the evidence I’ll cite is partly technical in nature, it ultimately revolves around the ongoing artificial intelligence buildout being the main support for keeping stock prices elevated across several major industries. To begin with, let’s take a look at what I consider the most salient aspects of the current bull market. First, the key components include the financial and tech sectors; specifically, banks, broker/dealers, and semiconductors. The importance of these sectors is clear enough, with the banks and broker/dealers serving as barometers of financial sector strength, as well as the magnitude of liquidity in the market (which is one of the most important considerations for the broad market’s overall health). As for the semiconductor stocks, this group is not only an excellent reflection of the health of the overall tech sector, but I think it’s also safe to say that chip stock strength reflects the progression of the AI buildout. Despite interest rate volatility, tariff-related angst, and geopolitical worries, U.S. bank and broker/dealer stocks have held up very admirably so far this year. Consider the KBW Bank Index ( BKX ), which many analysts view as the prime benchmark for the bank stocks in the aggregate. It’s true that BKX has shown some weakness over the last fe...
Lean hog futures are posting midday gains of 50 to 95 cents on Wednesday. The national average base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume, with the 5-dauy rolling average at $77.57, down 14 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was $85.56 on September 9, down 18 cents from the day prior. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was $1.52 lower in the Wednesday...
Lean hog futures are posting midday gains of 50 to 95 cents on Wednesday. The national average base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume, with the 5-dauy rolling average at $77.57, down 14 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was $85.56 on September 9, down 18 cents from the day prior. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was $1.52 lower in the Wednesday morning report at $93.28 per cwt. The rib and loin were the only primals reported lower, but down $6.64 and $6.21 respectively. USDA estimated FI hog slaughter at 484,000 head. That is well above the previous non-holiday week and 23,014 head larger than the same week last year. Oct 24 Hogs are at $79.475, up $0.925, Dec 24 Hogs are at $72.100, up $0.950 Feb 25 Hogs is at $75.550, up $0.500, 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.
On February 17, 2026, 4D Advisors disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out its stake in U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH +1.21%) during the fourth quarter. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, 4D Advisors reported a complete exit from its holding in U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH +1.21%), selling 110,000 shares. The quarter-end position va...
On February 17, 2026, 4D Advisors disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out its stake in U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH +1.21%) during the fourth quarter. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, 4D Advisors reported a complete exit from its holding in U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH +1.21%), selling 110,000 shares. The quarter-end position value declined by $9.34 million as a result. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NYSE: TPB: $12.47 million (6.8% of AUM) NASDAQ: CWST: $9.30 million (5.1% of AUM) NYSE: FSS: $7.60 million (4.2% of AUM) NASDAQ: AXON: $7.10 million (3.9% of AUM) NYSE: FICO: $6.76 million (3.7% of AUM) As of February 17, 2026, shares of U.S. Physical Therapy were priced at $86.54, up 0.2% over the past year. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of market close February 17, 2026) $86.54 Market capitalization $1.3 billion Revenue (TTM) $758.7 million Net income (TTM) $36.0 million Company snapshot U.S. Physical Therapy operates outpatient physical therapy clinics and provides industrial injury prevention services, including rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, and performance optimization. The company generates revenue primarily through patient care services at clinics and contracts for on-site injury prevention and testing for corporate clients. It serves a broad customer base, including individuals needing orthopedic or neurological rehabilitation, Fortune 500 companies, insurers, and contractors. U.S. Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and industrial injury prevention services across the United States. The company leverages a diversified clinic network and specialized service offerings to address both individual and corporate healthcare needs. Its dual-segment strategy drives recurring revenue and positions it competitively in the healthcare services industry. What this transaction means for investors Healthcare services names are supposed to...
Typical US Homeowners Stay 12 Years In Their Homes - 20 Years In Los Angeles Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. homeowners stayed in their houses for about 12 years as of 2025—the longest median time since 2022. A view of houses in a neighborhood in Los Angeles on July 5, 2022. Frederic Brown/AFP via Getty Images In a March 4 report, Redfin noted that the “stay put” ...
Typical US Homeowners Stay 12 Years In Their Homes - 20 Years In Los Angeles Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. homeowners stayed in their houses for about 12 years as of 2025—the longest median time since 2022. A view of houses in a neighborhood in Los Angeles on July 5, 2022. Frederic Brown/AFP via Getty Images In a March 4 report, Redfin noted that the “stay put” trend peaked at 13.4 years in 2020, then gradually declined every year until 2024, when it hit 11.8 years. Last year’s rising home costs and interest rates led to an uptick to 12 years. “ High mortgage rates and home prices perpetuate a cycle that locks up housing inventory ,” Redfin’s head of economics research, Chen Zhao, said in the report. “It can keep existing homeowners in place and financially discourage them from moving to a different home or a different neighborhood, which drives prices up even higher for first-timers trying to break into the market.” However, Zhao noted that there has been a slight improvement in housing affordability as interest rates recently dipped below 6 percent for the first time in more than three years. Freddie Mac reported the average rate as of Feb. 26 at 5.98 percent for a 30-year, fixed mortgage and 5.44 percent for a 15-year fixed rate loan. Still, homeowners are holding onto their houses for almost twice as long as they were in the early 2000s . In 2005, for example, the typical homeowner stayed for just 6.5 years before selling. Over the next two decades, Americans began to stay longer as the population grew older. Now, the report indicates, baby boomers and Gen Xers may be more likely to want to age in place because of financial incentives such as being mortgage-free or having much lower mortgage payments than new homeowners starting out today. Older generations are also less likely to relocate for a new job or to grow their families. A 2024 Redfin analysis found that empty-nest baby boomers owned 28 percent of America’s three-bedr...
Julie Solomon, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Ares Management, discusses the impact of recent interest rate increases on the real estate sector and the broader market. Although challenges persist for lower-quality office assets and properties in secondary markets, she says overall lending conditions are expected to remain supportive for well-positioned real estate investments. (Source: Bloombe...
Julie Solomon, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Ares Management, discusses the impact of recent interest rate increases on the real estate sector and the broader market. Although challenges persist for lower-quality office assets and properties in secondary markets, she says overall lending conditions are expected to remain supportive for well-positioned real estate investments. (Source: Bloomberg)
In trading on Wednesday, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Galaxy Digital, up about 16.5% and shares of Coinbase Global, up about 15.8% on the day. And underperforming other ETFs today is the Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Total International Equity ETF, down about 3.5%...
In trading on Wednesday, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Galaxy Digital, up about 16.5% and shares of Coinbase Global, up about 15.8% on the day. And underperforming other ETFs today is the Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Total International Equity ETF, down about 3.5% in Wednesday afternoon trading. Among components of that ETF with the weakest showing on Wednesday were shares of Makemytrip, lower by about 4.5%, and shares of Vista Energy, lower by about 2% on the day. VIDEO: Wednesday's ETF Movers: BLOK, GXUS The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Dell Technologies Inc. ( DELL ) soared 22% on Friday after the server maker reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter of FY 2026 amid strong product uptake in the AI-optimized server segment. Dell benefited from a 39% year-over-year revenue surge in the fourth quarter, mainly due to explosive interest from the Data Center market, lead...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Dell Technologies Inc. ( DELL ) soared 22% on Friday after the server maker reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter of FY 2026 amid strong product uptake in the AI-optimized server segment. Dell benefited from a 39% year-over-year revenue surge in the fourth quarter, mainly due to explosive interest from the Data Center market, leading the hardware company to report record revenue and free cash flow. In fact, Dell’s free cash flow grew by a factor of 10X compared to the year-earlier period in Q4 2026, and the company has submitted strong guidance for FY 2027 (the current fiscal year) revenue, and specifically AI-driven revenues. I like the investment setup for Dell, as well as the outlook in the Data Center industry as a whole. Shares are very affordable and not yet fully priced, in my opinion. Data by YCharts Previous rating Dell was a Strong Buy for me in my last coverage -- An AI Bargain Par Excellence -- due to a significant CapEx explosion in the Data Center market, with major U.S. hyperscalers drastically escalating their spending in the server industry. The outlook for CapEx spending is also still very positive, and Dell is seeing a ton of momentum in its AI server segment... which is where the enterprise expects to double its revenues in the current fiscal year (vs. FY 2026). I like the free cash flow and the growth momentum as well as Dell's valuation and believe investors still have reason to buy into this server play for long-term growth, even after last week's surge. Strong earnings and top line beats for Q4 2026 Dell beat on both the top and the bottom lines on February 26, 2026, presenting to investors one of the best earnings scorecards in years: the server and PC equipment company reported non-GAAP earnings of $3.89 per share, which means Dell beat the consensus estimate by $0.38 per share. The revenue figure came in at $33.4B, out-matching the average prediction by a massive $1.75B. S...