Most investors looking at B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) are likely doing so because of the stock's 13% dividend yield. To put that yield into perspective, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) yields around 1.1%, and the average consumer staples company yields 2.1%. Before you leap on the opportunity to add an ultra-high-yield stock to your portfolio, you need to understand the risks involved. B&G Foods cut...
Most investors looking at B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) are likely doing so because of the stock's 13% dividend yield. To put that yield into perspective, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) yields around 1.1%, and the average consumer staples company yields 2.1%. Before you leap on the opportunity to add an ultra-high-yield stock to your portfolio, you need to understand the risks involved. B&G Foods cut its dividend 60% in 2022 and hasn't increased it since the cut. When the company announced the dividend cut, it explained that the reduction was needed so that management could focus on strengthening the company's balance sheet. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Terafab may very well be the most ambitious undertaking Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) or, really, any of his other incredible companies to date. Make no mistake, highly-capable Optimus robots, reusable rockets that deliver payouts into space, and even longer-term plans of going to Mars are not without their own share of ambition. That said, when ... Elon’s Terafab Is Moving at “Light Speed” — an...
Elon Musk’s Terafab may very well be the most ambitious undertaking Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) or, really, any of his other incredible companies to date. Make no mistake, highly-capable Optimus robots, reusable rockets that deliver payouts into space, and even longer-term plans of going to Mars are not without their own share of ambition. That said, when ... Elon’s Terafab Is Moving at “Light Speed” — and That Could Mean Big Things for Tesla
Arkadiy_Yarmolenko/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Israel on Sunday approved plans to acquire two additional combat squadrons of advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin ( LMT ) and Boeing ( BA ), part of a broader military buildup aimed at preserving air dominance and preparing for future regional threats. The package includes a fourth squadron of F-35 stealth jets and a second squadron o...
Arkadiy_Yarmolenko/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Israel on Sunday approved plans to acquire two additional combat squadrons of advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin ( LMT ) and Boeing ( BA ), part of a broader military buildup aimed at preserving air dominance and preparing for future regional threats. The package includes a fourth squadron of F-35 stealth jets and a second squadron of Boeing’s F-15IA aircraft. Israeli officials described the move as an early stage of a wider 350 billion shekel ($119 billion) defense modernization program. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a significant portion of the expanded budget would focus on producing more munitions domestically, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, while also investing in next-generation aircraft development. Defense officials said the recent conflict with Iran underscored the importance of advanced air power and the strategic relationship between Israel and the United States. The latest purchase follows an $8.6 billion Boeing ( BA ) agreement announced in December covering 25 F-15IAs, with options for additional aircraft. Defense Minister Israel Katz said lessons from recent military operations showed the need to continue strengthening Israel’s air force for decades ahead. He added that future investments would emphasize autonomous flight systems, advanced defenses and expanded capabilities in space. Israeli aircraft have remained active across multiple fronts since the October 2023 Hamas attacks, including operations in Gaza, Lebanon and during the recent confrontation with Iran. More on Lockheed Martin, Boeing, etc. RTX Corporation: The Paradox Of Perfection - Why A Fortress Balance Sheet Meets A Valuation Wall Boeing's Preferred And Common Shares Have Similar Risk And Reward: Both Are A Hold Boeing Is Beating Airbus Where It Matters Most U.S. approves $8.6B military sales to Middle Eastern allies RTX wins $441.6M PATRIOT GEM-T missile contract boost deal
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense as one of eight technology partners to deliver advanced AI tools for classified military networks. The award places Oracle in a small group of major cloud and AI providers trusted with sensitive defense-related AI workloads. The contract is focused on providing AI infrastructure and software to support secure, classified milita...
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense as one of eight technology partners to deliver advanced AI tools for classified military networks. The award places Oracle in a small group of major cloud and AI providers trusted with sensitive defense-related AI workloads. The contract is focused on providing AI infrastructure and software to support secure, classified military operations. For investors watching NYSE:ORCL, this development highlights Oracle's role in...
Tourism is down, lower-income visitors are tightening their wallets, and online gambling means the casino now fits in your pocket. But Las Vegas isn't panicking. It's doubling down on what you can't get on a screen. The Tao Group is building a 46,000-square-foot dayclub on the Strip, its flagship nightclub is posting record revenue year after year, and the city's fast permitting process lets it re...
Tourism is down, lower-income visitors are tightening their wallets, and online gambling means the casino now fits in your pocket. But Las Vegas isn't panicking. It's doubling down on what you can't get on a screen. The Tao Group is building a 46,000-square-foot dayclub on the Strip, its flagship nightclub is posting record revenue year after year, and the city's fast permitting process lets it rebuild itself faster than anywhere else in America. (Source: Bloomberg)
Steven_Kriemadis/iStock via Getty Images Universal Logistics Holdings ( ULH ) reported 1Q26 results . The quarter was pretty rough, with almost every relevant metric down on a YoY basis and sequentially versus 4Q25 , though the latter was expected given stronger Q4 seasonality. Revenues fell 4%, operating income collapsed by almost 70%, and the company presented net losses because it could not cov...
Steven_Kriemadis/iStock via Getty Images Universal Logistics Holdings ( ULH ) reported 1Q26 results . The quarter was pretty rough, with almost every relevant metric down on a YoY basis and sequentially versus 4Q25 , though the latter was expected given stronger Q4 seasonality. Revenues fell 4%, operating income collapsed by almost 70%, and the company presented net losses because it could not cover interest from operating income. On a cash basis, the situation is not as terrible, simply because ULH is heavily underinvesting. This is obviously not a real solution long-term. Trucking is a capital-heavy business, and trucks need to be replaced. ULH needs a cyclical turnaround as soon as possible, and particularly a recovery in the automotive and manufacturing-related freight markets. Because the name has appreciated since I last covered it , part of the potential speculative or fundamental attractiveness as a leveraged play on the trucking cycle has been lost. I believe the stock is still a Hold because of the real risks in the cycle and the not incredibly cheap valuation. Reporting Uncertainty Before looking at the numbers, it is worth noticing that ULH’s reporting situation has changed quite a lot since late last year. In 3Q25 , the company’s intermodal business incurred a large impairment, and since then, ULH has not held earnings calls. The company is only reporting the earnings release, followed by the 10-Q or 10-K. This limits the amount of qualitative information available, which is important because the business is clearly under pressure. The issue became more serious with the latest 10-K . The company disclosed that it had to restate its 3Q25 financial statements because of an error in the goodwill impairment analysis. The impairment was increased by more than 50%. It also disclosed a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to complex accounting transactions and financial statement preparation. The auditor situation also changed...
MF3d/E+ via Getty Images Sure enough, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) had a significant run since my last piece . My bullish thesis played out as I had expected. I am happy with the results, and not throwing in the towel just yet. But now it's about to report earnings in a few days, and I don't like the setup too much in the short term. AMD: Stock Surged By 71% Since My Last Article (Seeking Alpha)...
MF3d/E+ via Getty Images Sure enough, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) had a significant run since my last piece . My bullish thesis played out as I had expected. I am happy with the results, and not throwing in the towel just yet. But now it's about to report earnings in a few days, and I don't like the setup too much in the short term. AMD: Stock Surged By 71% Since My Last Article (Seeking Alpha) Why? Quite frankly, the momentum feels slightly overbuilt. A 70% rally in about a month is a lot. It leaves a little room for error. And that makes me feel cautious. Of course, the stock could rally after the earnings, but I have to trim a bit here. It's nothing but simple risk management. I don't lose my conviction. My bullish thesis remains very much intact. But I wouldn't be surprised if AMD consolidates here, which could require patience. So, I still think the AI name could outperform the benchmark, but I also tend to think the valuation needs to cool off a bit. So, I downgraded AMD from Strong Buy to Buy. Here's why. Earnings in a Few Days: What to Expect? Yes, AMD is expected to deliver earnings next week . I believe this will be an important call for both the AI narrative and broader markets. That's simply because AMD remains one of the leading AI names, and strong quarterly performance could set a positive tone for the markets. Now, what I have already mentioned, I don't really like the set-up here. Such a massive run-up into the earnings makes me feel cautious. Quite frankly, a sell-the-news type of price reaction post earnings wouldn't shock me at all. Even if management doubles beats by a meaningful margin and upgrades guidance, after such a strong upside move, that wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. Anything can happen at this point. What if it all is priced in? Time will tell. On the other hand, quite frankly, we have to agree that the rally was a deserved one. In my opinion, AMD is one of the few names that are at the forefront of this AI revolution...
MF3d/E+ via Getty Images Sure enough, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) had a significant run since my last piece . My bullish thesis played out as I had expected. I am happy with the results, and not throwing in the towel just yet. But now it's about to report earnings in a few days, and I don't like the setup too much in the short term. AMD: Stock Surged By 71% Since My Last Article (Seeking Alpha)...
MF3d/E+ via Getty Images Sure enough, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) had a significant run since my last piece . My bullish thesis played out as I had expected. I am happy with the results, and not throwing in the towel just yet. But now it's about to report earnings in a few days, and I don't like the setup too much in the short term. AMD: Stock Surged By 71% Since My Last Article (Seeking Alpha) Why? Quite frankly, the momentum feels slightly overbuilt. A 70% rally in about a month is a lot. It leaves a little room for error. And that makes me feel cautious. Of course, the stock could rally after the earnings, but I have to trim a bit here. It's nothing but simple risk management. I don't lose my conviction. My bullish thesis remains very much intact. But I wouldn't be surprised if AMD consolidates here, which could require patience. So, I still think the AI name could outperform the benchmark, but I also tend to think the valuation needs to cool off a bit. So, I downgraded AMD from Strong Buy to Buy. Here's why. Earnings in a Few Days: What to Expect? Yes, AMD is expected to deliver earnings next week . I believe this will be an important call for both the AI narrative and broader markets. That's simply because AMD remains one of the leading AI names, and strong quarterly performance could set a positive tone for the markets. Now, what I have already mentioned, I don't really like the set-up here. Such a massive run-up into the earnings makes me feel cautious. Quite frankly, a sell-the-news type of price reaction post earnings wouldn't shock me at all. Even if management doubles beats by a meaningful margin and upgrades guidance, after such a strong upside move, that wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. Anything can happen at this point. What if it all is priced in? Time will tell. On the other hand, quite frankly, we have to agree that the rally was a deserved one. In my opinion, AMD is one of the few names that are at the forefront of this AI revolution...
China may be feeling uneasy about talk of a rare five-year defence cooperation plan between North Korea and Russia that could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts said. According to the Russian state news agency Tass, Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov held talks to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on April 26, with Belousov describing relati...
China may be feeling uneasy about talk of a rare five-year defence cooperation plan between North Korea and Russia that could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts said. According to the Russian state news agency Tass, Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov held talks to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on April 26, with Belousov describing relations between the countries as at an “unprecedentedly high level”. Belousov also said preparations...
Airport seeks deal with BA owner, Virgin and billionaire local landowner, who has own expansion plan, over cost and service issues Heathrow’s new chair has opened talks with airlines and the billionaire local landowner Surinder Arora to defuse a row that threatens to further delay the £49bn plan to build a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport. Philip Jansen, who was appointed at the start of t...
Airport seeks deal with BA owner, Virgin and billionaire local landowner, who has own expansion plan, over cost and service issues Heathrow’s new chair has opened talks with airlines and the billionaire local landowner Surinder Arora to defuse a row that threatens to further delay the £49bn plan to build a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport. Philip Jansen, who was appointed at the start of the year, is understood to have held meetings with the airport’s carriers and with Arora, who has been promoting his own £25bn expansion scheme, in the hope of finding the middle ground in a row over cost and service issues. Continue reading...
Apple has dropped some hints at how John Ternus will manage Apple’s finances after he takes the reins from Tim Cook. Also: The company is testing a new watch face with a modular look for watchOS 27, and iOS 27 will get fresh AI and Siri features for photo editing, visual intelligence and the camera app. The Starters When Tim Cook became Apple Inc.’s chief executive officer nearly 15 years ago, one...
Apple has dropped some hints at how John Ternus will manage Apple’s finances after he takes the reins from Tim Cook. Also: The company is testing a new watch face with a modular look for watchOS 27, and iOS 27 will get fresh AI and Siri features for photo editing, visual intelligence and the camera app. The Starters When Tim Cook became Apple Inc.’s chief executive officer nearly 15 years ago, one of his first significant moves was to reverse a longtime policy set by predecessor Steve Jobs: a stance against stock buybacks and dividends. Jobs had his reasons for being conservative with Apple’s cash. He helped create the company and lived through its extremes — including near-bankruptcy in the 1990s. Cook, by contrast, wanted to be more shareholder-friendly and bring in additional institutional and retail investors. That meant rewarding them with stock repurchases and restoring a quarterly dividend, a step Cook took in 2012. Each CEO’s strategy worked in its own way. Jobs’ Apple had the cash to make the investments that led to products like the iPhone and iPad, while Cook’s Apple generated so much money that it could — over time — return more than $1 trillion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. That approach also helped broaden Apple’s investor base and fuel a historic run in valuation, turning it into a $4 trillion company. Now, as another CEO — hardware chief John Ternus — prepares to take over, things are poised to shift again. For a while, many engineers and product designers inside Apple have pushed for the company to hold on to more of its cash rather than return it, arguing that the money could be better used on major acquisitions, hiring talent, and expanded research and development. Apple generates more than enough profit to invest in the business and reward investors. But Ternus’ version of the iPhone maker is shaping up to favor greater flexibility — and less obligation to keep funneling cash back to shareholders. Even though Cook remains in cha...
ZE14361/iStock via Getty Images Blue Owl Capital Inc. ( OWL ), and private credit in general, answered all of the questions of the bears over the last few months. The alternative asset managers reported a solid Q1 report and even hiked the dividend again. My investment thesis remains ultra Bullish on the stock trading close to the lows with the disconnect from reality still offering a near double-...
ZE14361/iStock via Getty Images Blue Owl Capital Inc. ( OWL ), and private credit in general, answered all of the questions of the bears over the last few months. The alternative asset managers reported a solid Q1 report and even hiked the dividend again. My investment thesis remains ultra Bullish on the stock trading close to the lows with the disconnect from reality still offering a near double-digit dividend. Source: Finviz No Pressure Detected Blue Owl reported quarterly results as if the business wasn't under any pressure over the last year. The stock fell from $20 last July to $8 in April on fears of private credit losses and customer redemptions overwhelming funds managed by the asset manager. Instead, Blue Owl reported strong financial metrics for the March quarter. While the market was fretting financial disaster, the asset manager was busy growing AUM and deploying capital as follows: AUM of $314.9 billion, up 15% since March 31, 2025 FPAUM of $188.4 billion, up 8% since March 31, 2025 Permanent Capital of $224.8 billion, up 15% since March 31, 2025 AUM Not Yet Paying Fees of $29.9 billion, reflecting expected annual management fees of approximately $349 million once deployed New Capital Commitments raised of $11.0 billion ($9.0 billion new equity capital) in the quarter FPAUM raised and deployed $5.5 billion in the quarter In essence, the company has additional AUM still set to report future strong growth in management fees. In addition, permanent capital accounted for 85% of FRE management fees during the last 12 months. Blue Owl Capital actually raised $11 billion in capital during Q1'26 while the stock traded as if the business was under financial distress. While the market focused on some redemption issues with non-public BDCs, the asset manager was busy raising funds, primarily from institutional capital. On the Q1'26 earnings call , Co-CEO Marc Lipschultz highlighted how the redemption issues were vastly overblown by media reporting as follows: Fina...
With equities back to their highs after a V-shaped recovery from the Iran oil shock, investors are increasingly caught between left and right tail risks: The tireless AI and semiconductor rally on one side and the gradual drag from higher energy prices on the other. Last week’s megacap tech earnings and Federal Reserve meeting did little to tamp down investor enthusiasm in the US. Meanwhile, the o...
With equities back to their highs after a V-shaped recovery from the Iran oil shock, investors are increasingly caught between left and right tail risks: The tireless AI and semiconductor rally on one side and the gradual drag from higher energy prices on the other. Last week’s megacap tech earnings and Federal Reserve meeting did little to tamp down investor enthusiasm in the US. Meanwhile, the ongoing Iran conflict has oil prices climbing again, raising the specter of inflation and higher interest rates, especially in Europe. That’s keeping options volatility in the region relatively high. “Markets are once again trying to look through the oil shock,” Florian Ielpo , head of macro at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, wrote in a note Friday. “Despite Brent moving sharply higher, equities have stopped reacting mechanically to oil, as earnings momentum remains strong enough to absorb higher yields and geopolitical risk.” US stocks have largely shrugged off the higher oil price as the earnings season picked up steam in mid-April, but there is still concern that this could change quickly, especially as short-term, daily sensitivity to oil prices hasn’t shifted materially. Tech Goldilocks Results from tech giants were mostly positive, with investors cheering better-than-expected earnings but nonplussed by huge capital spending plans. While some of the biggest names such as Meta Platforms Inc. stumbled, other tech stocks kept indexes moving higher. So investors are still playing upside via call options, keeping the Nasdaq 100 Index call skew flat as they chase the rally. BBVA strategist Michalis Onisiforou noted recently that “the rally’s concentration in semiconductors, while narrow, is often a precursor to broader market participation rather than a sign of exhaustion.” Given the extreme upside momentum in those stocks since April 8, some investors will be anticipating a period of consolidation with the pace of gains viewed as unsustainable without an additional cataly...
The energy sector has significantly outperformed the broader stock market this year. It's up about 32% year to date, while the S&P 500 index has climbed about 4.2%. Energy is also the best-performing sector this year. But over the past week or so, one energy stock has beaten them all. I'm talking about Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) , the oil and gas equipment and services company based in Houston. Th...
The energy sector has significantly outperformed the broader stock market this year. It's up about 32% year to date, while the S&P 500 index has climbed about 4.2%. Energy is also the best-performing sector this year. But over the past week or so, one energy stock has beaten them all. I'm talking about Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) , the oil and gas equipment and services company based in Houston. The stock soared 10% over the past five trading days, beating the broader energy sector, which rose about 4.4% as measured by the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF , which tracks the S&P 500 energy sector. The primary reason Baker Hughes shares have skyrocketed is the company's unexpectedly good first-quarter results. Last week, it reported those results, beating Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profits. Continue reading