At $384.27, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) looks attractive on a research basis, even after a 30.5% one-month run. The stock cleared $380 last week on a Q1 earnings beat that nearly doubled consensus. The question is whether buying below $400 leaves room for a path to $600. Alphabet’s search and advertising business is well known, but the ... Buy, Sell or Hold GOOG Stock Below $400? Will It Reach $600?
At $384.27, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) looks attractive on a research basis, even after a 30.5% one-month run. The stock cleared $380 last week on a Q1 earnings beat that nearly doubled consensus. The question is whether buying below $400 leaves room for a path to $600. Alphabet’s search and advertising business is well known, but the ... Buy, Sell or Hold GOOG Stock Below $400? Will It Reach $600?
Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments. (Image credit: Juan Diego Reyes for NPR)
Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments. (Image credit: Juan Diego Reyes for NPR)
Earnings Call Insights: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOSL) fiscal Q3 2026 Management view "We delivered fiscal Q3 revenue results slightly above the midpoint of our guidance, primarily reflecting strength in advanced computing, including AI, servers, and graphics cards, offset by softness in PC markets resulting from seasonality and memory shortage headwinds," said CEO Stephen Chang. "Overall, t...
Earnings Call Insights: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOSL) fiscal Q3 2026 Management view "We delivered fiscal Q3 revenue results slightly above the midpoint of our guidance, primarily reflecting strength in advanced computing, including AI, servers, and graphics cards, offset by softness in PC markets resulting from seasonality and memory shortage headwinds," said CEO Stephen Chang. "Overall, total March quarter revenue was $163.8 million, down 0.5% year-over-year and up 0.9% sequentially. Non-GAAP gross margin was 21.7%. Non-GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.28 per share," said CEO Chang. "We believe the December and March quarters represent a bottom for both revenue and gross margin," said CEO Chang, while adding, "we are actively expanding our medium voltage capacity to support this growth, and our backlog provides us with good visibility." "In closing, as we move into the June quarter, we expect a return to sequential growth, along with margin expansion, supported by improving product mix and a greater contribution from higher-value applications, particularly within advanced computing," said CEO Chang. "Revenue for the March quarter was $163.8 million," and "in terms of product mix, DMOS revenue was $115.1 million" while "Power IC revenue was $46.9 million," said CFO Yifan Liang. Outlook "We expect revenue to be approximately $168 million, plus or minus $10 million," and "we anticipate non-GAAP gross margin to be 23%, plus or minus 1%," said CFO Liang. "Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $45.5 million, plus or minus $1 million," and "we expect CapEx for the June quarter to range from $15 million to $17 million," said CFO Liang. "Looking ahead to the June quarter, we expect computing segment revenue to increase by low to mid-single digits sequentially, driven by strong AI and server demand in advanced computing," said CEO Chang; "we expect the Communications segment to decline slightly sequentially" while "demand from our Tier 1 U.S. smartphone customers r...
(Sony) The pianist binds Schubert’s D850 with Schumann’s Kinderszenen with playing of warmth and crystalline technique Arcadi Volodos records infrequently, making each album something of an event. The two works here, both staples of the Romantic piano repertory, couldn’t be more different, and yet he manages to bind them together, bringing elasticity and a dash of fantasy to Schubert’s D major son...
(Sony) The pianist binds Schubert’s D850 with Schumann’s Kinderszenen with playing of warmth and crystalline technique Arcadi Volodos records infrequently, making each album something of an event. The two works here, both staples of the Romantic piano repertory, couldn’t be more different, and yet he manages to bind them together, bringing elasticity and a dash of fantasy to Schubert’s D major sonata, D850 while investing Schumann’s evergreen Kinderszenen with a dose of Schubertian longing. In the sonata’s opening Allegro vivace, he’s far less headstrong than, for example, Alfred Brendel or Radu Lupu, but notably more flexible – daringly so at times. Measured phrases are shaded with supple rubato, the line enlivened with tiny dynamic emphases. The expressive slow movement, laced with musical question marks, exudes a calm benevolence. Volodos can be playful, too, with a mischievous take on the disorderly scherzo and a dainty finale that borders on the coquettish. Continue reading...
IHS Holding Limited ( IHS ) said on Thursday its Brazilian unit completed the sale of its 51% stake in I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. to TIM S.A ( TIMB ), which already owned the remaining 49% of the business. The transaction was originally announced in February 2026. I-Systems operates shared optical fiber networks in Brazil. J.P. Morgan served as financial advisor to IHS Towers. More ...
IHS Holding Limited ( IHS ) said on Thursday its Brazilian unit completed the sale of its 51% stake in I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. to TIM S.A ( TIMB ), which already owned the remaining 49% of the business. The transaction was originally announced in February 2026. I-Systems operates shared optical fiber networks in Brazil. J.P. Morgan served as financial advisor to IHS Towers. More on IHS Holding, TIM S.A. TIM S.A.: Risk/Reward Unattractive At Current Valuation TIM S.A. (TIMB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript TIM S.A. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation TIM S.A. Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Sphere Entertainment, Orange come out on top in communication services quant picks ahead of Q1 earnings
St Andrews club opened membership to women in 2014 Dowling will serve as club captain from September The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history. The club, based at the “home of golf” on the east coast of Scotland, opened its membership to women 12 years ago . Continue reading...
St Andrews club opened membership to women in 2014 Dowling will serve as club captain from September The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history. The club, based at the “home of golf” on the east coast of Scotland, opened its membership to women 12 years ago . Continue reading...
State Street’s 2026 Global ETF Outlook: From Wrapper to Backbone names a specific frontier for crypto investors this year. On page 8, the firm writes that "Areas gaining traction include multi-coin diversified crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, private market-style ETFs, pre-IPO exposure, and auto callable income strategies." The signal: the easy trade of buying ... State Street Flags Multi-...
State Street’s 2026 Global ETF Outlook: From Wrapper to Backbone names a specific frontier for crypto investors this year. On page 8, the firm writes that "Areas gaining traction include multi-coin diversified crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, private market-style ETFs, pre-IPO exposure, and auto callable income strategies." The signal: the easy trade of buying ... State Street Flags Multi-Coin ETFs as Bitcoin’s Successor, But One Ticker Tells a Different Story
A $500,000 nest egg looks simple on paper until retirement turns it into a machine that has to produce income for decades. One path harvests dividends and tries to leave the shares intact. The other follows the 4% rule, selling pieces of the portfolio each year to fund withdrawals. Same starting capital, very different ride. ... Dividends vs. the 4% Rule: What Happens to a $500,000 Portfolio Over ...
A $500,000 nest egg looks simple on paper until retirement turns it into a machine that has to produce income for decades. One path harvests dividends and tries to leave the shares intact. The other follows the 4% rule, selling pieces of the portfolio each year to fund withdrawals. Same starting capital, very different ride. ... Dividends vs. the 4% Rule: What Happens to a $500,000 Portfolio Over 20 Years
CharlieAJA/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Viatris ( VTRS ) spiked in the premarket on Thursday after the Xanax maker reaffirmed its full-year outlook following better-than-expected Q1 2026 results, which indicated a continuation of its recent growth momentum. The Pennsylvania-based drugmaker recorded $3.5B in revenue for the quarter, exceeding the consensus by $150M with ~8% YoY growth, marking...
CharlieAJA/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Viatris ( VTRS ) spiked in the premarket on Thursday after the Xanax maker reaffirmed its full-year outlook following better-than-expected Q1 2026 results, which indicated a continuation of its recent growth momentum. The Pennsylvania-based drugmaker recorded $3.5B in revenue for the quarter, exceeding the consensus by $150M with ~8% YoY growth, marking its third consecutive quarterly growth following a history of contractions. Its net sales jumped ~8% YoY on a recorded basis to $3.5B as the company’s Brands segment added $2.3B to the topline with ~10% YoY growth amid growth acceleration in Greater China and strength in Emerging Markets. VTRS’s Generics business brought in $1.2B with a ~5% YoY growth as new product launches and higher revenue from certain products in North America offset supply issues faced by its antiretroviral business in Emerging Markets. The company’s adjusted gross margin held steady at 56%, while its adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share jumped 14% YoY and ~18% YoY to $1.0B and $0.59, respectively, exceeding $933.8M and $0.50 projected by analysts, according to Bloomberg data. "We delivered a strong first quarter, reflecting disciplined execution across our global businesses," CEO Scott Smith remarked. “Based on our strong start, we believe we are well-positioned to deliver on our full-year guidance, and we remain focused on building a more durable, higher-quality growth profile for Viatris,” he added. Viatris ( VTRS ) reaffirmed its full-year outlook, indicating $2.33 - $2.47 of adjusted EPS, which at the midpoint of $2.40 fell short of the $2.44 in the consensus. However, its 2026 guidance for revenue at $14.450B - $14.950B exceeded $14.64B projected by analysts at the midpoint of $14.700B. More on Viatris Viatris Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Viatris Inc. (VTRS) Discusses Long-Term Growth Outlook and Portfolio Strategy Across Generics, Established Brands and Innova...
mustafaU/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I love seeing companies reposition themselves for future growth. In the case of DuPont de Nemours ( DD ), the chemical & materials science company has done exactly that. From the divestiture of its Aramids business to the spin-off of its Electronics segment, DuPont has been aggressively reshaping its portfolio for future growth opportunities. And their...
mustafaU/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I love seeing companies reposition themselves for future growth. In the case of DuPont de Nemours ( DD ), the chemical & materials science company has done exactly that. From the divestiture of its Aramids business to the spin-off of its Electronics segment, DuPont has been aggressively reshaping its portfolio for future growth opportunities. And their latest quarter showed that management's strategy appear to be paying off with shares rallying close to 28% over the past year. DD's strong Q1 performance prompted management to raise full-year guidance, reinforcing investors confidence. If the company continues to execute, it's possible for shares to re-rate higher as the market continues to take notice. In this article, I discuss DD's latest earnings, fundamentals, and why I'm turning to neutral on shares and downgrading from a buy to a hold. Previous Buy Thesis I last covered DuPont de Nemours this past January in an article titled: DuPont Slashes Dividend, And That Might Be The Best Move For Sustainable Growth. As part of their restructuring, DD cut its dividend by 51%. Dupont looked to streamline operations to position them for long-term growth. After Q3 earnings, the share price fell, likely due to flat earnings and a modest decline in sales. DD saw impacts from soft construction and higher costs related to inflation and the spin-off of the electronics business. While I expected more short-term headwinds, their positive outlook with 8% to 10% bottom line growth, accelerated buybacks, anticipated margin expansion, and double-digit upside to their $47 price target made them attractive. Since, the stock has surpassed their price target, up 15% compared to 6% for the S&P ( SP500 ). Seeking Alpha Shares Rallied After Q1 Earnings DuPont reported their Q1 earnings and delivered a solid report with a beat on both top and bottom lines. EPS amounted to $0.55, beating by $0.07, while revenue was $1.68 billion, beating by $20 mil...
The amount of someone's Social Security retirement benefits varies widely because it's based mostly on career earnings. The more you earn over a career, the more you pay in Social Security payroll taxes (up to a limit), and the more you receive in benefits. Some people will receive a benefit of a few hundred dollars, while others will receive the $5,181 maximum benefit. However, to provide a more ...
The amount of someone's Social Security retirement benefits varies widely because it's based mostly on career earnings. The more you earn over a career, the more you pay in Social Security payroll taxes (up to a limit), and the more you receive in benefits. Some people will receive a benefit of a few hundred dollars, while others will receive the $5,181 maximum benefit. However, to provide a more typical outcome, let's look at the average benefit for a 67-year-old: $2,016.48 at the beginning of this year. There's a disparity between men's and women's benefits, with the average for men at $2,234.41 and for women at $1,801.82. Continue reading
(RTTNews) - Amidst the pressure on energy shares from weakening oil prices, the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange has slipped more than half a percent on Thursday. Anxiety about the outcome of the elections also weighed on sentiment. The decline resulted in the benc
(RTTNews) - Amidst the pressure on energy shares from weakening oil prices, the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange has slipped more than half a percent on Thursday. Anxiety about the outcome of the elections also weighed on sentiment. The decline resulted in the benc
Our AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) call comes at a moment when the stock has recovered ground after a weak first quarter. Shares trade at $468.83 as of writing, and our proprietary model points to meaningful upside from here. The 24/7 Wall St. price target for AppLovin is $576.79, implying 23.03% upside over the next 12 months. Confidence ... AppLovin Price Prediction Raised After Q1 Earnings Beat
Our AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) call comes at a moment when the stock has recovered ground after a weak first quarter. Shares trade at $468.83 as of writing, and our proprietary model points to meaningful upside from here. The 24/7 Wall St. price target for AppLovin is $576.79, implying 23.03% upside over the next 12 months. Confidence ... AppLovin Price Prediction Raised After Q1 Earnings Beat