Lari Bat/iStock via Getty Images The natural gas market has matured since the CME’s NYMEX division introduced futures and futures options in 1990. Thirty-six years ago, natural gas was a landlocked energy commodity that only traveled through pipeline networks. Technological innovations enabled processing the gas into liquid form for transport by ocean vessels, expanding the addressable market for ...
Lari Bat/iStock via Getty Images The natural gas market has matured since the CME’s NYMEX division introduced futures and futures options in 1990. Thirty-six years ago, natural gas was a landlocked energy commodity that only traveled through pipeline networks. Technological innovations enabled processing the gas into liquid form for transport by ocean vessels, expanding the addressable market for worldwide producers. Cheniere Energy, Inc. ( LNG ), is a U.S. energy infrastructure company involved in liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations. LNG’s ticker symbol is the same as the abbreviation for liquefied natural gas. While LNG, the company, owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, it also owns the Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline connecting the Sabine Pass terminal with several large interstate and intrastate pipelines. LNG also owns the Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21-mile natural gas supply pipeline connecting its Corpus Christi LNG terminal with interstate and intrastate pipelines. Cheniere Energy has been around since 1983. Cheniere Energy is the parent company that owns 50.6% of its operating subsidiary Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. ( CQP ), a master limited partnership formed by LNG. CQP owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal and the Creole Trail pipeline. LNG wholly owns the Corpus Christi LNG facility directly, which is separate from the CQP partnership. From an investment perspective, CQP is an income-oriented investment, offering high dividend yields and backed by long-term contracts. LNG is a growth investment that captures value from CQP’s distributions while also funding new expansion projects. Given the geopolitical landscape, U.S. liquid natural gas production and marketing are growing businesses. The World's Leading LNG-Producing Countries The world’s leading LNG export capacity in operation countries in 2025 were: Coun...
Getty Images Investment Summary My previous investment thought on Waystar Holding Corp. ( WAY ) was a buy rating because the business has a strong moat that is hard to replace. I still think my buy rating view is right, and if anything, the setup looks better now. Demand is clearly strengthening, larger deals are picking up, and the iodine deal is already showing its impact on the platform. On top...
Getty Images Investment Summary My previous investment thought on Waystar Holding Corp. ( WAY ) was a buy rating because the business has a strong moat that is hard to replace. I still think my buy rating view is right, and if anything, the setup looks better now. Demand is clearly strengthening, larger deals are picking up, and the iodine deal is already showing its impact on the platform. On top of that, AI is proving to be a product tailwind, not a disruption risk. 4Q25 Results Update Reported revenue growth was solid, coming in at 24% y/y, driving revenue to $304 million. Adjusting for inorganic growth contributions, organic revenue growth was 12%, with Iodine contributing $31 million. By segments, subscription revenue was $168 million in Q4, up 38% y/y and 25% sequentially (subscription revenue was ~55% of total revenue). Volume-based revenue was $134 million, up 11% y/y and 1% sequentially. Profitability for the quarter was great too. Q4 adj. EBITDA was $129 million, up 29% y/y, with adj. EBITDA margin at ~43%. Management also said the quarter benefited from ~$2 million of realized acquisition cost synergies, which equates to ~1% of margin improvement. In terms of earnings, GAAP net income in Q4 was $20 million, or $0.10 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $70.7 million, or $0.36 per share. Demand Has Moved Up A Notch The main reason I continue to think WAY deserves a buy rating is because demand is just incredibly strong. For perspective, WAY saw record bookings in Q4 and exited the year with the largest implementation backlog in its operating history. On the latter, the number of >$1 million bookings in the 2H 2025 was >2x the quarterly average of the past three years. And of this, Q3 and Q4 each had ~15 to 20 of those bookings. I think this is one of the most important points in this set of results. Think about the pace of acceleration here. It suggests clients are buying more of the platform, not just adopting a few tools. It was also mentioned ...
It might seem like a risky time to buy more stocks. The S&P 500 looks historically expensive at nearly 30 times earnings, and the intensifying geopolitical conflicts could drive investors from stocks toward more conservative investments. Yet if you can look past those near-term headwinds and plan to hold your stocks for at least a few more years, there are still plenty of bargains that deserve you...
It might seem like a risky time to buy more stocks. The S&P 500 looks historically expensive at nearly 30 times earnings, and the intensifying geopolitical conflicts could drive investors from stocks toward more conservative investments. Yet if you can look past those near-term headwinds and plan to hold your stocks for at least a few more years, there are still plenty of bargains that deserve your attention. I believe two of those stocks -- Alibaba (BABA 4.61%) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR +1.28%) -- could easily turn a modest $1,000 investment into a lot more money. Alibaba Alibaba, China's largest e-commerce and cloud infrastructure company, still trades more than 50% below its all-time high from October 2020. Three significant challenges caused that decline. Expand NYSE : BABA Alibaba Group Today's Change ( -4.61 %) $ -6.57 Current Price $ 135.99 Key Data Points Market Cap $320B Day's Range $ 133.40 - $ 137.09 52wk Range $ 94.97 - $ 192.67 Volume 896K Avg Vol 11M Gross Margin 40.73 % Dividend Yield 0.74 % First, China's antitrust regulators fined Alibaba a record amount in 2021. They barred its Chinese marketplaces (Taobao and Tmall) from locking merchants into exclusive deals, using aggressive loss-leading promotions, and expanding through unapproved investments. Those restrictions eroded its defenses against its competitors. Second, the pandemic curbed consumer spending and drove its enterprise customers to rein in their cloud spending. Lastly, the trade conflicts between the U.S. and China drove many U.S. investors away from Chinese equities. Yet Alibaba isn't down for the count. It's expanding its overseas marketplaces (including Lazada in Southeast Asia, Trendyol in Turkey, Daraz in South Asia, and AliExpress for cross-border purchases), as well as its Cainiao logistics business, to offset slower e-commerce sales in China. It's also stabilizing Taobao and Tmall with AI-driven recommendations, upgraded merchant tools, and accelerated deliveries across its ex...
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Calling Sir Keir's decision on the bases "shocking", Trump said: "That island that you write about, the lease....for whatever reason, he made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away from him and it's taken three or four days for us to work out where we can land.
Calling Sir Keir's decision on the bases "shocking", Trump said: "That island that you write about, the lease....for whatever reason, he made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away from him and it's taken three or four days for us to work out where we can land.
Donald Trump has launched a deeply personal attack on Keir Starmer over his refusal to let the US launch initial strikes on Iran from British bases, telling reporters: “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” In his latest extraordinary salvo, the US president said he was not happy with the UK even though the prime minister eventually agreed the US could use Diego Garcia for strike...
Donald Trump has launched a deeply personal attack on Keir Starmer over his refusal to let the US launch initial strikes on Iran from British bases, telling reporters: “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” In his latest extraordinary salvo, the US president said he was not happy with the UK even though the prime minister eventually agreed the US could use Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian missile facilities. It was the third time in 24 hours that Trump had criticised Starmer for the UK’s refusal to aid the initial strikes, underlining his frustration at western allies for not unequivocally backing the action. He told the Sun on Monday that the “relationship is obviously not what it was” as a result of the decision, and in an interview with the Telegraph he said Starmer had taken far too long to allow the US to use UK bases. Starmer has previously been praised for his ability to maintain a relationship with the volatile US president, but on Monday in the Commons, he expressed doubt about the US action in Tehran and its legality. He issued his strongest rebuke yet, saying the UK did not believe in “regime change from the skies” and defended his decision not to allow the use of British bases to conduct the strikes. But he said the UK would allow the use of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for defensive action to protect British citizens and forces, as well as allied countries in the Middle East which have been hit by a wave of retaliatory strikes from Iran after the US-Israeli attacks. “President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the initial strikes, but it is my duty to judge what is in Britain’s national interest. That is what I have done, and I stand by it,” Starmer said on Monday. The chair of the influential foreign affairs committee, Emily Thornberry, said of the US president’s latest comments: “I can’t help but wonder what Churchill would have made of Trump. He certainly ain’t no Franklin D Roosevelt....
Iran has in effect closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted commercial maritime traffic despite intense US attacks on Iran’s navy. At least four tankers have been struck and Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported that seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday, with little sign of a return as key maritime insu...
Iran has in effect closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted commercial maritime traffic despite intense US attacks on Iran’s navy. At least four tankers have been struck and Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported that seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday, with little sign of a return as key maritime insurers cancelled cover the next day. In an effort to ratchet up the threat, on Monday, Brig Gen Ebrahim Jabbari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s revolution guards, said: “We will attack and set ablaze any ship attempting to cross.” How shipping slowed to a stop through the strait of Hormuz How shipping slowed to a stop through the Strait of Hormuz In fact the most recent reported incidents at sea were on Sunday, according to the UK’s Maritime Trading Organisation. An unknown projectile exploded “in very close proximity” to a vessel 40 miles west of Sharjah in the UAE on 1 March, it said, though no serious casualties were reported. Despite the rhetoric, Tehran’s capacity to attack ships is likely to be sharply reduced. The US Central Command (Centcom) has engaged in a sustained campaign to target Iran’s small navy, and said on Monday it had sunk or crippled all 11 of the ships the navy had operating in the Gulf of Oman to the east of the strait. They include the Shahid Bagheri, a container ship converted over two years to carry, launch and recover drones and helicopters, and, in theory, a means of extending and projecting military power deep into the region, with Iranian officials saying it could remain at sea for 12 months with facilities such as a hospital on board. Gen Dan Caine, the head of the US military, said in a briefing on Monday that the US attack on Iran began with strikes by Tomahawk cruise missiles which “closed in on Iranian naval forces” and were accompanied by “strikes across the southern flank in Iran”. Satellite imagery showed that Iran’...
is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Another high-profile live-service game is shutting down soon after launch: this time it’s the free-to-play squad shooter Highguard. Developer Wildlight...
is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Another high-profile live-service game is shutting down soon after launch: this time it’s the free-to-play squad shooter Highguard. Developer Wildlight Entertainment says that, even though Highguard reached 2 million players, the game will be shut down permanently on March 12th. That’s less than two months after the game debuted on January 26th. “Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term,” the studio explained. Before the game ends for good, it’s getting one last update either tonight or tomorrow that will add a new character and weapon, among other changes. It’s an abrupt end for Highguard, but that short runway for live-service games is becoming increasingly common. Sony infamously shut down the sci-fi shooter Concord and closed its studio within a matter of weeks, even though the game had been in development for eight years. And 2XKO, a new fighting game from League of Legends developer Riot, appears to be on notice as well; its development team was hit with layoffs a few weeks after launch. This all comes as publishers and developers continue to chase the sky-high player counts and steady revenue streams that come from big live-service hits like Fortnite. However, the space continues to prove to be incredibly difficult to break into, with recent success stories like Arc Raiders incredibly rare. Even single player-focused studios like Alan Wake developer Remedy have tried to expand into live-service releases with less-than-stellar results.
InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust press release ( IIPZF ): Q4 AFFO of $0.117 Funds from Operations ("FFO") of $19.6 million, or $0.140 per diluted unit, and Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") of $16.3 million, or $0.117 per diluted unit, reflecting $1.9 million in one-time transaction costs during the quarter related to the Arrangement Agreement. Adjusting for $1.9 million transaction-re...
InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust press release ( IIPZF ): Q4 AFFO of $0.117 Funds from Operations ("FFO") of $19.6 million, or $0.140 per diluted unit, and Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") of $16.3 million, or $0.117 per diluted unit, reflecting $1.9 million in one-time transaction costs during the quarter related to the Arrangement Agreement. Adjusting for $1.9 million transaction-related costs, Normalized FFO ("NFFO") decreased by 7.3% to $21.4 million, with NFFO per diluted unit decreasing 1.9% YoY to $0.153. Normalized AFFO ("NAFFO") decreased 12.0% YoY to $18.2million, with NAFFO per diluted unit of $0.130 down 6.5% YoY, primarily due to higher maintenance capex from two large life-cycle projects, and the expansion of the repositioned portfolio, resulting in increased maintenance capital deductions. More on InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust Historical earnings data for InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust Dividend scorecard for InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust Financial information for InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust
Crude oil prices are soaring in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, is up more than 5% again today, and has risen roughly 15% in the past couple of days. The surge in crude prices has sent oil stocks soaring. ConocoPhillips (COP 0.31%) has popped nearly 8% in the past few days, while Chevron (CVX 0.69%) closed at a record high on Monday at near...
Crude oil prices are soaring in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, is up more than 5% again today, and has risen roughly 15% in the past couple of days. The surge in crude prices has sent oil stocks soaring. ConocoPhillips (COP 0.31%) has popped nearly 8% in the past few days, while Chevron (CVX 0.69%) closed at a record high on Monday at nearly $190 per share. Here are two things investors need to know about the current state of the oil sector before buying oil stocks. All eyes are currently on the Strait of Hormuz The war with Iran has massive implications for the oil sector. The Middle Eastern country is a founding member of OPEC and produces over 3 million barrels of oil per day. Additionally, roughly 20 million barrels of oil per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, about 20% of global supplies. Iran has long threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for military action against the country. While the U.S. military is working to prevent its closure, the war is having an impact on the flow of oil out of the region. Supertanker rates surged to record highs after Iran attacked several ships. Additionally, insurance companies have canceled war risk coverage. These surging costs will likely prevent companies from taking the risk of transporting oil out of the region until things calm down. If there's a prolonged period where oil doesn't freely flow out of the Persian Gulf, it could cause oil prices to continue rising, potentially to more than $100 per barrel. U.S producers have the capacity to ramp up, but it will take time The oil price spike has taken most of the oil industry by surprise. The U.S. Energy Information Administration initially predicted that Brent oil would average around $66 per barrel this year, driven by tepid demand and higher global inventory levels. As a result, most U.S. oil companies planned to keep a tight lid on capital spending, aiming to invest just ...
After rocketing to highs nearing $3.50 last year, XRP (XRP 2.68%) has fallen below $1.50 as Bitcoin and the broader crypto market slide. Investors may be wondering if they should jump in and buy the dip. But the current sell-off might not be the real concern for XRP holders; it's possible the dip isn't a dip at all, but a new normal. So, where might XRP be a year from now? To answer that, we have ...
After rocketing to highs nearing $3.50 last year, XRP (XRP 2.68%) has fallen below $1.50 as Bitcoin and the broader crypto market slide. Investors may be wondering if they should jump in and buy the dip. But the current sell-off might not be the real concern for XRP holders; it's possible the dip isn't a dip at all, but a new normal. So, where might XRP be a year from now? To answer that, we have to look at Ripple, the company behind the token, and its pivot toward stablecoins. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( -2.68 %) $ -0.04 Current Price $ 1.36 Key Data Points Market Cap $83B Day's Range $ 1.34 - $ 1.40 52wk Range $ 1.14 - $ 3.65 Volume 3.1B Ripple is all-in on stablecoins Ripple has spent the past year and change repositioning itself as a stablecoin infrastructure company. Its website now leads with "integrate stablecoin payments into your business." It acquired stablecoin payments company Rail for $200 million. And it launched RLUSD, its own dollar-backed stablecoin, which it's aggressively pushing into the cross-border payments market. This isn't happening in a vacuum. The Genius Act provided stablecoins with real regulatory clarity, and Ripple is building to capitalize on it. RLUSD can function as a bridge asset within Ripple's cross-border payment products. That might sound tangential to what we're discussing -- XRP's value -- but it very much is not. It's critically important because XRP has always been the key bridge asset in Ripple's cross-border payment system. RLUSD's adoption cannibalizes XRP's "market share" within its own ecosystem. Why RLUSD complicates XRP's bull case XRP's investment thesis has always rested on the idea that growing adoption of Ripple's products would drive demand for the token. That argument was already shaky. Institutions that use XRP for cross-border payments convert in and out of XRP nearly instantly -- every buy order is matched with an immediate sell order, creating little lasting demand pressure. Now layer RLUSD on ...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sits to testify before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing to examine a review of broadband deployment funding at the Department of Commerce, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 10, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has voluntarily agreed to testify...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sits to testify before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing to examine a review of broadband deployment funding at the Department of Commerce, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 10, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has voluntarily agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said Tuesday. "I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee," Comer said in an X post that confirmed an earlier Axios report. "I look forward to his testimony." This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Royalty Pharma plc (Symbol: RPRX) were yielding above the 2% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.94), with the stock changing hands as low as $46.44 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a co...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Royalty Pharma plc (Symbol: RPRX) were yielding above the 2% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.94), with the stock changing hands as low as $46.44 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 2% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Royalty Pharma plc (Symbol: RPRX) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Royalty Pharma plc, looking at the history chart for RPRX below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 2% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Tuesday, shares of PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.9), with the stock changing hands as low as $29.72 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable sh...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Tuesday, shares of PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.9), with the stock changing hands as low as $29.72 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) back on 12/31/1999 — you would have paid $146.88 per share. Fast forward to 12/31/2012 and each share was worth $142.41 on that date, a decrease of $4.67/share over all those years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $25.98 per share in dividends over the same period, for a positive total return of 23.36%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.6%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 3% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) is an S&P 500 company, giving it special status as one of the large-cap companies making up the S&P 500 Index. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of PPL Corp, looking at the history chart for PPL below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 3% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Key Points IVV is much cheaper to own than IWM and offers a slightly higher yield. IWM focuses on small-cap stocks, while IVV tracks large-cap U.S. companies with a heavy tilt to technology. IVV has delivered stronger risk-adjusted returns and a smaller drawdown over the past five years. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Core S&P 500 ETF › The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) stands out ...
Key Points IVV is much cheaper to own than IWM and offers a slightly higher yield. IWM focuses on small-cap stocks, while IVV tracks large-cap U.S. companies with a heavy tilt to technology. IVV has delivered stronger risk-adjusted returns and a smaller drawdown over the past five years. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Core S&P 500 ETF › The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) stands out for its ultra-low expense ratio and large-cap technology exposure, while the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) targets small-cap stocks with higher volatility and costs. IWM and IVV are both broad-based U.S. equity ETFs from iShares, but they serve different roles. IWM captures the performance of nearly 2,000 small-cap companies, while IVV tracks the S&P 500’s largest U.S. firms. This comparison highlights how their costs, returns, risks, and sector makeup differ. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IWM IVV Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.19% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of 2026-02-27) 23.1% 17.3% Dividend yield 1.0% 1.2% Beta 1.30 1.00 AUM $74.0 billion $750.7 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IVV is considerably more affordable, charging just 0.03% in expenses compared to IWM’s 0.19%, and it also offers a modestly higher dividend yield at 1.2% versus 1.0%. Performance & risk comparison Metric IWM IVV Max drawdown (5 y) -31.91% -24.53% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,156 $1,763 What's inside IVV tracks the S&P 500, providing exposure to 503 large-cap U.S. stocks with a strong tilt toward technology (34%), followed by financial services and communication services. Its top holdings — Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) — make up a significant share of the portfolio. With nearly 26 years of history and no notable quirks, it is a long-standing, straightforward vehicle for large-cap exposure. By ...
Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images In May last year , I had issued a Buy rating on the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund ETF ( GDE ) at a time when equity was under pressure and gold was strong but still prominently a hedge—not an asset class I was chasing. The timing turned out to be extremely good, as equity markets saw a strong rally subsequently, and later gold join...
Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images In May last year , I had issued a Buy rating on the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund ETF ( GDE ) at a time when equity was under pressure and gold was strong but still prominently a hedge—not an asset class I was chasing. The timing turned out to be extremely good, as equity markets saw a strong rally subsequently, and later gold joined in with a rally of once-in-a-decade proportions. Since the time of the Buy, it is actually gold that has driven returns with close to 60% returns, while equities have started consolidating (although after a bull run of its own), contributing ~17.5% returns. GDE's total returns of ~69% are an unprecedented run in more ways than one. First, the returns itself are the highest annualized returns run rate since inception. The nearest return performance was seen in mid-2024, but that was equally supported by gold and a very strong equity bull run. The second aspect of what makes this GDE run unprecedented and rare is that gold has taken the lead. My outlook for GDE remains reasonably strong ahead, but returns will moderate from here. Again, GDE, in my view, is a portfolio stabilizer that does not chase growth directly but provides a hedged and diversified exposure that comes along with risk-adjusted growth. From that perspective, its role has changed. I view GDE as a strong Hold given the macro and geopolitical scenario and the stage we are in in the equity markets. This downgrade is to imply normalized returns ahead, which means it remains a strong Hold for existing investors. Chasing fresh entries now may not be the best idea because the risk-reward balance as a stabilizer is now strong but challenged. Data by YCharts Data by YCharts Reversing Roles and New Avatar GDE's primary objective is equities as the aggressor with gold as the defender. Generally, the defender does deliver growth too, but in periods of equity weakness. That aspect of the setup was already altered when ...
Lin Bin , the billionaire co-founder of Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi , has reached an agreement to buy a 1% stake in the Miami Dolphins at a $12.5 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. Lin’s 1% stake in the holding company that owns the Dolphins would also include assets like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Hard Rock Stadium, the largest stadium venue i...
Lin Bin , the billionaire co-founder of Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi , has reached an agreement to buy a 1% stake in the Miami Dolphins at a $12.5 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. Lin’s 1% stake in the holding company that owns the Dolphins would also include assets like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Hard Rock Stadium, the largest stadium venue in South Florida. The Dolphins’ majority owner is billionaire developer Stephen Ross , who acquired the team in 2009. Ross, whose net worth is $15 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index , is the developer behind New York’s Hudson Yards. He’s shifted his focus to Palm Beach County, Florida, where he moved full time during the pandemic. Sports franchise valuations have skyrocketed in recent years. At an event in January, Ross said he’d been offered as much as $15 billion for the team. The real estate developer sold minority stakes totaling 13% in the Dolphins in 2024 at a valuation of about $8 billion. “I don’t think there’s a better asset,” Ross said, saying that he plans to keep majority ownership in his family. Lin’s stake in the Dolphins will have to pass through the NFL’s approval process where at least 24 owners must green light the deal. The league’s next scheduled meeting is in Phoenix at the end of the month. The NFL, Dolphins and representatives for Lin did not immediately respond to request for comment. Sportico first reported Lin Bin’s stake acquisition. Lin has a fortune of $11.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire’s Index. He’s the vice chairman of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and previously held roles at Microsoft and Google.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC) were yielding above the 2% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.36), with the stock changing hands as low as $17.74 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC) were yielding above the 2% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.36), with the stock changing hands as low as $17.74 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 2% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of VF Corp., looking at the history chart for VFC below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 2% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Millicom International Cellular SA (Symbol: TIGO) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3), with the stock changing hands as low as $70.50 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have ...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , in trading on Tuesday, shares of Millicom International Cellular SA (Symbol: TIGO) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3), with the stock changing hands as low as $70.50 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 4% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Millicom International Cellular SA (Symbol: TIGO) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Millicom International Cellular SA, looking at the history chart for TIGO below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 4% annual yield. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks just recently went on sale » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.