Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) stock soared 27% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . It benefited from an analyst maintaining a buy rating, a new deal with Spotify , and likely from retail investor momentum as it gets closer to its next earnings report on May 7. Peloton is a major name in fitness, but that hasn't translated into higher sales or sustainable p...
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) stock soared 27% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . It benefited from an analyst maintaining a buy rating, a new deal with Spotify , and likely from retail investor momentum as it gets closer to its next earnings report on May 7. Peloton is a major name in fitness, but that hasn't translated into higher sales or sustainable profitability over the past few years. The company has gone through many challenges since it went public in 2019, from recalls to brand gaffes to lower demand when fitness enthusiasts returned to gyms after pandemic lockdowns. Image source: Peloton. Continue reading
Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.
Tank warfare defined World War II. German blitzkrieg tactics showed how armored columns could slice through lines when supported by air power and infantry. Today, drones play that same disruptive role in Ukraine and the Middle East. Low-cost, expendable systems overwhelm expensive defenses, deliver precision strikes, and provide persistent intelligence. Battle-tested swarms and loitering munitions...
Tank warfare defined World War II. German blitzkrieg tactics showed how armored columns could slice through lines when supported by air power and infantry. Today, drones play that same disruptive role in Ukraine and the Middle East. Low-cost, expendable systems overwhelm expensive defenses, deliver precision strikes, and provide persistent intelligence. Battle-tested swarms and loitering munitions ... Which Drone Stock Will Dominate the Next War: AVAV, KTOS, or ONDS?
Maria Sharapova made history in 2004, becoming the youngest tennis star to win a Grand Slam since Martina Hingis in 1997. Two decades later, the now hall-of-famer and mom joins Lisa Mateo on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss venturing into a new arena - serving up compelling interviews for her new podcast 'Pretty Tough.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Maria Sharapova made history in 2004, becoming the youngest tennis star to win a Grand Slam since Martina Hingis in 1997. Two decades later, the now hall-of-famer and mom joins Lisa Mateo on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss venturing into a new arena - serving up compelling interviews for her new podcast 'Pretty Tough.' (Source: Bloomberg)
When you apply for Social Security is one of the most impactful retirement decisions you'll make. It determines the size of your benefits, which in turn affects how much you need to withdraw annually from personal savings to cover your costs. Recent data have revealed that seniors are increasingly waiting until older ages to apply for benefits, and there are some compelling reasons why. But that d...
When you apply for Social Security is one of the most impactful retirement decisions you'll make. It determines the size of your benefits, which in turn affects how much you need to withdraw annually from personal savings to cover your costs. Recent data have revealed that seniors are increasingly waiting until older ages to apply for benefits, and there are some compelling reasons why. But that doesn't mean it's the right move for you. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
bgwalker/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction As I own a few series of preferred stock issued by Bank of America ( BAC ), I try to keep an eye on the bank's financial performance on a quarterly basis. As the preferred shares tend to be non-cumulative in nature, I have to make sure I could try to spot any (financial) issues should they arise. As I wanted to add some duration to the portf...
bgwalker/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction As I own a few series of preferred stock issued by Bank of America ( BAC ), I try to keep an eye on the bank's financial performance on a quarterly basis. As the preferred shares tend to be non-cumulative in nature, I have to make sure I could try to spot any (financial) issues should they arise. As I wanted to add some duration to the portfolio, I'm keeping an eye on the so-called busted preferred shares, which currently offer a dividend yield of just under 6%. While that's of course not shockingly high, I'm fine with locking in that yield for a prolonged period of time (of course on the condition the financial results of the bank remain strong; should the situation deteriorate, I may have to reduce my exposure). Data by YCharts The Q1 Results Indicate the Bank is Doing Well As the bank is a major financial institution, it does provide the market with detailed quarterly results . As you can see below on the income statement, the total amount of net interest income remained quite stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, at a rather elevated level of $15.75B (which was higher than expected ). That’s almost 10% higher than the NII in the same quarter a year before, and the management is convinced it can continue to post a strong net interest income . BAC Investor Relations One of the more interesting elements in the Q1 results was the substantial decrease in the net non-interest expenses. Those decreased from $4.8B to just around $4B on the back of a nice increase in the market-making revenue . And as the total amount of loan loss provisions also remained quite stable (there was a 2% increase, but this did not have a noticeable impact on the bottom line result), Bank of America reported a 9% increase in its pre-tax income. It goes without saying this also had a positive impact on the reported net income, which jumped to $8.58B. Not only does this represent a 12% increase compared to the final quarter of la...
Linbury theatre, London The Jette Parker Artists ran the full spectrum from sombre lyricism to frenzied satire via divorce drama in works by Elizabeth Maconchy, Charlotte Bray and Elena Langer Tales of Love and Loss: the title made this triple bill of English-language one-acters from the Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists sound like something very serious. In fact, it sent us out laughing. Admitte...
Linbury theatre, London The Jette Parker Artists ran the full spectrum from sombre lyricism to frenzied satire via divorce drama in works by Elizabeth Maconchy, Charlotte Bray and Elena Langer Tales of Love and Loss: the title made this triple bill of English-language one-acters from the Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists sound like something very serious. In fact, it sent us out laughing. Admittedly, after the first work the mood could only lighten. Elizabeth Maconchy’s 1961 two-hander The Departure, last staged in 2007 , begins with a woman watching a funeral through her bedroom window; when her husband comes home she realises it is her own death that is being mourned, and that she is there to say farewell. Directed by Talia Stern, in a 1960s set designed by Ana Inés Jabares-Pita, it flirted with melodrama, especially in the flashing-light effects as she remembered the fatal car crash, and the ending, with the sound of a baby crying, felt mawkish. Still, Maconchy’s music, sombre yet lyrically expansive in a way that made it feel like the orchestra was bigger than the 14-strong Britten Sinfonia, made an impressive vocal showcase for the mezzo-soprano Ellen Pearson and baritone Sam Hird. Continue reading...