Intel stock performance snapshot Intel (INTC) has drawn attention recently as the share price sits at $50.38, with a 4.9% move over the past day, 16.8% over the past week, and 9.6% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Intel. The recent 16.8% 7 day share price return and 27.9% year to date share price return come on top of a very large 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentu...
Intel stock performance snapshot Intel (INTC) has drawn attention recently as the share price sits at $50.38, with a 4.9% move over the past day, 16.8% over the past week, and 9.6% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Intel. The recent 16.8% 7 day share price return and 27.9% year to date share price return come on top of a very large 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading. If this kind of move has you watching semiconductors more...
Wondering if Palantir Technologies at around US$148.46 is priced for perfection or still has room to run? This article walks through what the current share price might really imply about value. The stock has seen a 3.8% gain over the last 7 days, while the 30 day return is a 2.8% decline and the year to date return is an 11.6% decline, set against a 100.6% return over the past year and a very larg...
Wondering if Palantir Technologies at around US$148.46 is priced for perfection or still has room to run? This article walks through what the current share price might really imply about value. The stock has seen a 3.8% gain over the last 7 days, while the 30 day return is a 2.8% decline and the year to date return is an 11.6% decline, set against a 100.6% return over the past year and a very large 3 year gain of about 18x and a 5 year gain of about 6x. Recent coverage has focused on...
TaskUs is back in focus after analysts trimmed fair value estimates from US$13.00 to about US$12.17, a roughly 6% reset that keeps the spotlight on where the stock might reasonably trade. Behind that move are research updates that balance enthusiasm for AI Services growth and broader client strength against fresh caution around Meta exposure, Trust & Safety volumes, and lower price targets such as...
TaskUs is back in focus after analysts trimmed fair value estimates from US$13.00 to about US$12.17, a roughly 6% reset that keeps the spotlight on where the stock might reasonably trade. Behind that move are research updates that balance enthusiasm for AI Services growth and broader client strength against fresh caution around Meta exposure, Trust & Safety volumes, and lower price targets such as US$17 to US$13 and US$16.50 to US$12. As you read on, you will see how to track these shifting...
Less Than Half Of Health Care Workers Received An Updated COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, A minority of health care workers received an updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to a newly reported survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just 40.2 percent of health care personnel who responded to the survey said they received a COVID-19 shot bet...
Less Than Half Of Health Care Workers Received An Updated COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, A minority of health care workers received an updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to a newly reported survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just 40.2 percent of health care personnel who responded to the survey said they received a COVID-19 shot between the fall of 2024 and early 2025, CDC researchers said on April 2. The rate of vaccination was higher, 76.3 percent, for influenza. The survey was conducted online from March 26 to April 17 in 2025, following the 2024–2025 respiratory virus season. The season begins in the fall of each year and runs into the next year. Some 2,650 health care workers responded to the survey. At the time, the CDC recommended influenza and COVID-19 vaccination for virtually all Americans aged 6 months and older, regardless of the number of prior doses. The CDC more recently narrowed its recommendations for those shots, citing factors such as uncertain risk-benefit profiles. A federal judge blocked the updates in March. The percentage of workers who took a COVID-19 vaccine increased from the prior season, when the rate was 31.3 percent, according to the newly released survey. The percentage of workers who received a flu shot remained about the same, though it is down from years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. CDC researchers said the increase in COVID-19 vaccination coverage may be from the vaccine for the 2024–2025 season becoming available one month earlier than the preceding year. Workers aged 18 to 29 were most likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Personnel aged 60 and up were more likely to receive an influenza immunization. According to survey data, nearly four in 10 employers required influenza vaccination, and about 14 in 100 mandated COVID-19 vaccination. People who worked for employers who required vaccination were far more likely to have received the vaccines. Some 83 percent of...
enot-poloskun/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis NEOS Investments offers ETFs that generate high levels of income paid out on a monthly basis with better tax advantages than competitors. In recent months, they have added new ETFs that capture sectors which provide an investor ways to diversify the income while building a larger portfolio with NEOS funds. This article covers the essential fu...
enot-poloskun/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis NEOS Investments offers ETFs that generate high levels of income paid out on a monthly basis with better tax advantages than competitors. In recent months, they have added new ETFs that capture sectors which provide an investor ways to diversify the income while building a larger portfolio with NEOS funds. This article covers the essential funds plus the new ones, and what makes NEOS a unique sponsor. Full disclosure, I own most of these funds which make up a significant portion of my portfolio. The process of analyzing them for the article reinforces which funds have the best prospects. What makes NEOS funds unique is the enhanced income generated by the type of options contracts used. In essence, NEOS takes index funds plus cash, then uses section 1256 options contracts to generate income on the volatility of the fund. These contracts have the distinct advantage of being taxed at 60% long term and 40% short term capital gains, vs. ordinary income rates which are higher. By the way, in 2025 NEOS won the “ Best New Active ETF ” from ETF.com , with NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF ( QQQI ). NEOS currently offers 19 ETFs which can be broken into five segments : equity high income, boosted high-income, high-income alternatives, hedged equity income, and enhanced fixed income. In this article I focus on the nine high income funds broken into equity (4) and alternatives (5), because these are the funds most investors would understand and have interest in adding to their portfolios. Looking forward, NEOS ETFs are attractive investments for the following reasons: Monthly distributions with high yields generating substantial income payments. Tax efficiency using the 1256 Index option contracts being taxed at 60% long term. Upside of capital appreciation from the index fund. Diversification using multiple funds focused on different sectors. Professional management with experience to manage the options trades (vs. do it y...
Before autonomous driving freed up the hands of Beijing’s middle class, thousands of workers some 1,500km (930 miles) away in China’s southwestern Guizhou province clicked away at computer screens to teach AI about navigating traffic. In the mountainous city of Tongren, where incomes are less than half those in Beijing, the work of data labelling – marking residential buildings, pavements, roadway...
Before autonomous driving freed up the hands of Beijing’s middle class, thousands of workers some 1,500km (930 miles) away in China’s southwestern Guizhou province clicked away at computer screens to teach AI about navigating traffic. In the mountainous city of Tongren, where incomes are less than half those in Beijing, the work of data labelling – marking residential buildings, pavements, roadways and traffic lights – shaped the artificial intelligence guiding those vehicles. The job required...
Key PointsDirector Mitchell Tyson sold 10,000 shares of Common Stock on April 1, 2026 for a transaction value of ~$423,000 based on a weighted average sale price around $42.31 per share.
Key PointsDirector Mitchell Tyson sold 10,000 shares of Common Stock on April 1, 2026 for a transaction value of ~$423,000 based on a weighted average sale price around $42.31 per share.
Lauren Price successfully defends her welterweight world titles against Stephanie Pineiro before a future fight with Claressa Shields is teased for the end of the year.
Lauren Price successfully defends her welterweight world titles against Stephanie Pineiro before a future fight with Claressa Shields is teased for the end of the year.
How will the merger between spice marketer McCormick ( MKC ) and Unilever's ( UL ) food division impact the consumer products sector? Seeking Alpha analysts Justin Purohit , Wolf Report , and Gytis Zizys offer their thoughts. Justin Purohit : In my view, the combination of McCormick ( MKC ) and Unilever ( UL ) shows just how boxed-in legacy food companies have become. When pricing, cost cuts, and ...
How will the merger between spice marketer McCormick ( MKC ) and Unilever's ( UL ) food division impact the consumer products sector? Seeking Alpha analysts Justin Purohit , Wolf Report , and Gytis Zizys offer their thoughts. Justin Purohit : In my view, the combination of McCormick ( MKC ) and Unilever ( UL ) shows just how boxed-in legacy food companies have become. When pricing, cost cuts, and innovation no longer move the needle, scale becomes the last lever. If the deal shows initial success, I expect more dealmaking across the sector. History, however, shows Big Food megamergers often destroy value if price and execution falter. Think of the Kraft-Heinz ( KHC ) merger deal and J.M. Smucker’s ( SJM ) overly optimistic take on Twinkies. In this case, the two brands appear to fit nicely strategically, and I ultimately believe the +$600M synergy target plus greater retailer leverage could create a true global flavor leader spanning sauces, spices, and condiments. Wolf Report : The merger of Unilever ( UL ) with McCormick ( MKC ) for the creation of a global player is interesting, but one with significant risk potential. This is expressed by the market's reaction to both stocks, which went down, thereby erasing billions in market value. I covered Unilever recently with a neutral/more bearish view following the ice cream spin-off. I do not view this deal with significant optimism, either. As with ice cream, the troubles are related to not only value and leverage, along with risk from execution (many recent deals here, which have the potential for distractions), but also the legal ramifications, given the deal's structure as a Reverse Morris Trust. Meeting IRS requirements for such a transaction is incredibly complex, which, even if they are met, means high transaction costs. In an RMT, the shareholders of the parent are also (usually) highly diluted. Furthermore, an RMT can be subject to covenants that restrict M&As and issuances of shares, subject to maintaining th...
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.
DKosig/iStock via Getty Images Globalstar, Inc.'s ( GSAT ) stock increased 13% the day after FT.com reported that Amazon ( AMZN ) is considering acquiring the company. This potential transaction has been valued at about $9 billion. Amazon currently lags significantly behind Starlink's total satellite count. So, an acquisition of Globalstar could help Amazon to scale up. Globalstar is expected to g...
DKosig/iStock via Getty Images Globalstar, Inc.'s ( GSAT ) stock increased 13% the day after FT.com reported that Amazon ( AMZN ) is considering acquiring the company. This potential transaction has been valued at about $9 billion. Amazon currently lags significantly behind Starlink's total satellite count. So, an acquisition of Globalstar could help Amazon to scale up. Globalstar is expected to grow revenue at about 8.5% in 2026 (consensus) . Revenue is then expected to grow at a stronger pace of nearly 18% in 2027. Globalstar is also expected to turn a profit in 2027. However, the concern that I have with Globalstar is that the stock has a high valuation. So, I don't think that it would be a good idea to buy the stock after this significant jump in price. Company Background I just want to provide a quick company background before diving into the details. Globalstar is a $10 billion market cap international provider of satellite services. The company provides data/voice communications, and wholesales satellite capacity services to businesses and governments. These services are provided via Globalstar's network of ground stations and in-orbit satellites. Globalstar's services support reliable connectivity in areas that are not served or are underserved by terrestrial wireline/wireless networks. These conditions could be a result of natural or man-made disasters. GSAT's services are also used to support the internet of things [IoT] data transmission. Globalstar currently has a Walker-24 constellation configuration . This means that GSAT has 8 planes spaced around the equator at an altitude of 1,414 km with three satellites per plane. GSAT has plans to expand to a Walker-32 configuration which has 8 orbital planes with 4 satellites per plane. The expanded configuration is expected to provide improved coverage and less redundancy. GSAT provides wholesale satellite services to Apple ( AAPL ). This is done over Globalstar's mobile satellite system. GSAT has a service agr...