Nearmap/DigitalVision via Getty Images I have covered the Alerian MLP ETF ( AMLP ) before , where I outlined the investment thesis in detail and explained why I considered it an interesting buy. Since then, the ETF has barely appreciated despite the Iran war, which will considerably benefit US midstream operators; moreover, the dividend continues to be increased, and the last one already was above...
Nearmap/DigitalVision via Getty Images I have covered the Alerian MLP ETF ( AMLP ) before , where I outlined the investment thesis in detail and explained why I considered it an interesting buy. Since then, the ETF has barely appreciated despite the Iran war, which will considerably benefit US midstream operators; moreover, the dividend continues to be increased, and the last one already was above $1. Background The Alerian MLP ETF is a passive ETF that provides exposure to US midstream Master Limited Partnerships. These companies own pipelines, storage, processing, and export infrastructure. The ETF tracks the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index, which is capitalization weighted and rebalanced quarterly with a 12% cap per holding. This makes AMLP fairly concentrated. The main six positions are usually the same due to the companies’ market cap reaching the 12% cap. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ( PAA ), Energy Transfer LP ( ET ), Enterprise Products Partners L.P. ( EPD ), Sunoco LP ( SUN ), Western Midstream Partners, LP ( WES ), and MPLX LP ( MPLX ). These are some of the main operators in the US, and the ETF’s performance is closely tied to how this group behaves. SA The 12% cap also affects how capital is allocated inside the ETF. Every quarter, positions above the limit are trimmed, while underperformers are increased if their market cap is still above the 12% limit. In practice, this means the ETF is constantly trimming winners and adding to laggards. It helps reduce single stock risk, but it also limits upside when some names clearly outperform over longer periods. The ETF is up 13% since the start of the year; however, since the Iran war started, it is barely up despite the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz having forced trade flows to adjust. The US has become the main supplier of oil, NGLs, and gas. In fact, record export levels are showing how strong the environment has become for midstream operators , who benefit from higher flows, product movement...
The X3 is Xteink’s smallest e-reader. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge The Xteink X4 and X3 are excellent alternatives to Kindles and Kobos if you want an e-reader that's as easy to slip into your pocket - just not out of the box. Both devices come with stock firmware that's clunky, limited, and occasionally confusing, but that can be easily fixed by plugging them into a PC to install altern...
The X3 is Xteink’s smallest e-reader. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge The Xteink X4 and X3 are excellent alternatives to Kindles and Kobos if you want an e-reader that's as easy to slip into your pocket - just not out of the box. Both devices come with stock firmware that's clunky, limited, and occasionally confusing, but that can be easily fixed by plugging them into a PC to install alternative software called CrossPoint Reader which delivers a more polished user interface and improved functionality. But now buyers report Xteink is blocking the upgrade, which might depend on where you live and where you purchase its devices. The issue was first reported by a Reddit user earlier this week when they discovere … Read the full story at The Verge.
Gunter_Nezhoda Short interest across the tech sector shows a clear divide, with heavily shorted positions concentrated in smaller, high-beta names, while large-cap leaders continue to see minimal bearish bets. Here’s a list of the 10 most shorted technology stocks (market cap above $2B) as of April: SoundHound AI ( SOUN ): 37.24% Ondas ( ONDS ): 33.58% CleanSpark ( CLSK ): 33.00% Applied Digital (...
Gunter_Nezhoda Short interest across the tech sector shows a clear divide, with heavily shorted positions concentrated in smaller, high-beta names, while large-cap leaders continue to see minimal bearish bets. Here’s a list of the 10 most shorted technology stocks (market cap above $2B) as of April: SoundHound AI ( SOUN ): 37.24% Ondas ( ONDS ): 33.58% CleanSpark ( CLSK ): 33.00% Applied Digital ( APLD ): 28.02% MARA Holdings ( MARA ): 27.54% Bitdeer Technologies Group ( BTDR ): 26.66% Quantum Computing ( QUBT ): 24.35% UiPath ( PATH ): 23.63% IonQ ( IONQ ): 22.92% Navitas Semiconductor ( NVTS ): 21.05% On the other end, the least shorted tech stocks (market cap above $2B) include: Ubiquiti ( UI ) 0.63% Apple ( AAPL ) 0.92% Silicon Motion Technology ( SIMO ) 0.92% EverCommerce ( EVCM ) 0.92% Oracle ( ORCL ) 1.02% Amphenol ( APH ) 1.12% Microsoft ( MSFT ) 1.12% Broadcom ( AVGO ) 1.15% NVIDIA ( NVDA ) 1.17% Keysight Technologies ( KEYS ) 1.18% Popular technology ETFs include the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLK ), Vanguard Information Technology ETF ( VGT ), iShares U.S. Technology ETF ( IYW ), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ( SMH ), iShares Semiconductor ETF ( SOXX ), and the Invesco QQQ Trust ( QQQ ), which offer broad and thematic exposure to large-cap technology and semiconductor stocks More on Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares, State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, etc. Median Household Income In March 2026 Powell To Stay In The Best Interest Of The Institution A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind AI boom at risk from Hormuz disruption, Lewnowski says—CNBC interview Equities ignore geopolitical risks, bonds signal stress, Clement says—CNBC interview
The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) has slipped below 17 to 16.55, settling comfortably into the 15 to 20 range that markets consider business as usual, a remarkable turnaround after a bruising stretch that pushed the fear gauge to a March peak of 31.05. The roughly 39% collapse over the past month tells the story of ... The CBOE VIX Falls to 16 Level as Risk-On Trade Returns to Market
The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) has slipped below 17 to 16.55, settling comfortably into the 15 to 20 range that markets consider business as usual, a remarkable turnaround after a bruising stretch that pushed the fear gauge to a March peak of 31.05. The roughly 39% collapse over the past month tells the story of ... The CBOE VIX Falls to 16 Level as Risk-On Trade Returns to Market
Manufacturing ISM Misses As Prices Surge Most Since April 2022, Employment Slides To Worst Print Of 2026 Amid the fog of war and fading 'hard' data, the final April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed 54.5, a small gain from the flash 54.0 print, and higher than the 52.3 February final print, although it came with a warning from Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Inte...
Manufacturing ISM Misses As Prices Surge Most Since April 2022, Employment Slides To Worst Print Of 2026 Amid the fog of war and fading 'hard' data, the final April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed 54.5, a small gain from the flash 54.0 print, and higher than the 52.3 February final print, although it came with a warning from Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence: “The surge in manufacturing activity in April is not the cause for cheer that at first glance it suggests. A key driving force behind the upturn is the need for companies to get ahead of further feared price rises and supply shortages, providing a short-term boost that could fade in the coming months as headwinds to the economy continue to build... employment has fallen as firms grow increasingly worried over the need to reduce cost overheads amid an environment of rising raw material prices, while selling prices have jumped higher as producers seek to protect their margins. There was some good news: “More encouragingly, business expectations for output in the year ahead have improved, partly reflecting hopes that the US will be less affected by the war than previously feared, and less than other economies, as well as reduced concerns over the impact of tariffs given the recent Supreme Court ruling. However, some of these improved expectations of future production gains reflected a reaction to better than anticipated order book inflows in April, which may prove to be a chimera as the stock building boost fades.” Shortly after, the ISM Manufacturing PMI published its April number which remained unchanged at 52.7, matching the highest since August 2022, and missing estimates of an increase to 53.2 However, a look under the hood reveals that like last month, there was continued deterioration in the core components: Under the hood, Prices Paid continued to rise dramatically while New Orders and Employment dipped again - another indication that stagflation remains the ...
The prevailing market narrative surrounding Amazon (AMZN) stock centers almost entirely on an unprecedented $200 billion infrastructure spending cycle and the subsequent pressure on near-term free cash flow. This capital expenditure trajectory recently drove trailing twelve-month free cash flow down to $1.2 billion, a compression primarily fueled by a $59.3 billion year-over-year increase in equip...
The prevailing market narrative surrounding Amazon (AMZN) stock centers almost entirely on an unprecedented $200 billion infrastructure spending cycle and the subsequent pressure on near-term free cash flow. This capital expenditure trajectory recently drove trailing twelve-month free cash flow down to $1.2 billion, a compression primarily fueled by a $59.3 billion year-over-year increase in equipment purchases. Consequently, market sentiment reflects cautious observation, fixating heavily on wh
Tesla stock rose in April. The move comes after Tesla stock gained 2.7% in April, its first positive month for 2026. Investors have lofty expectations for Tesla’s plans to populate the world with “physical AI” applications such as robo-taxis and robots.
Tesla stock rose in April. The move comes after Tesla stock gained 2.7% in April, its first positive month for 2026. Investors have lofty expectations for Tesla’s plans to populate the world with “physical AI” applications such as robo-taxis and robots.
The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV) was built to solve a single problem for investors: capturing the autonomous and electric vehicle buildout without having to pick the eventual winners across chipmakers, automakers, and battery suppliers. Shares trade near $36, with the fund up 21% year to date and 73% over the past ... EV Policy Collapse and AI Megacap Drift: What DRIV ...
The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV) was built to solve a single problem for investors: capturing the autonomous and electric vehicle buildout without having to pick the eventual winners across chipmakers, automakers, and battery suppliers. Shares trade near $36, with the fund up 21% year to date and 73% over the past ... EV Policy Collapse and AI Megacap Drift: What DRIV Investors Must Watch in 2026
alexsl The stock market opened higher Friday as Wall Street looked to kick off the month of May on an optimistic note, with oil prices retreating and corporate earnings going strong. S&P 500 ( SP500 ) +0.8%, the Dow ( DJI ) +0.6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) +1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures ( CL1:COM ) gapped down 5% to $99.79 a barrel after Iran reportedly su...
alexsl The stock market opened higher Friday as Wall Street looked to kick off the month of May on an optimistic note, with oil prices retreating and corporate earnings going strong. S&P 500 ( SP500 ) +0.8%, the Dow ( DJI ) +0.6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) +1.2%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures ( CL1:COM ) gapped down 5% to $99.79 a barrel after Iran reportedly submitted its response via Pakistani mediators to the latest U.S. amendments to a draft deal to end the Middle East war. International benchmark Brent crude futures ( CO1:COM ) edged down 3.1% to above ~$106.93 a barrel. Apple ( AAPL ) w as in the spotlight, with its shares advancing 5.5% in morning trading, after the technology giant turned in better-than-expected results for fiscal Q2, as the iPhone 17 line continued to impress consumers. Investors were also assessing fresh reads on U.S. manufacturing, with April S&P U.S. Manufacturing PMI rising slightly more than expected from a month earlier. The separate U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI was unchanged in April and fell short of the consensus. U.S. Treasury yields reversed lower across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) fell 2 basis points to 4.35%, while the 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) slipped 1 basis point to 3.86%. The 30-year Treasury yield ( US30Y ) was down 2 basis points to 4.95%. More on markets Why The S&P 500's 10% April Surge May Have Legs, Even With $4+ Gas Without Government Spending And Trade, GDP Rose By 2.5% In Q1, Boosted By AI Investments GDP Prints At 2%, But There's Noise In The Numbers
The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs climbed for a fourth straight month to a four-year high of 84.6, according to data released Friday. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs climbed for a fourth straight month to a four-year high of 84.6, according to data released Friday. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes climbed Friday as Wall Street started the month of May with more gains. Meanwhile, Apple rallied, artificial intelligence leader Sandisk reversed higher and Twilio took off on the stock market today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes climbed Friday as Wall Street started the month of May with more gains. Meanwhile, Apple rallied, artificial intelligence leader Sandisk reversed higher and Twilio took off on the stock market today.
Stockyme/iStock via Getty Images Markets rebounded in April following the selloff in March. In some cases, you have to squint to see a recovery, but April’s gains were broad, lifting all the major asset classes to some degree, based on results for a set of ETFs. US stocks led the way. The Vanguard Total US Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) surged 10.4% last month. The rally left US equities comfortably in ...
Stockyme/iStock via Getty Images Markets rebounded in April following the selloff in March. In some cases, you have to squint to see a recovery, but April’s gains were broad, lifting all the major asset classes to some degree, based on results for a set of ETFs. US stocks led the way. The Vanguard Total US Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) surged 10.4% last month. The rally left US equities comfortably in the black year-to-date, with a 6.0% advance. Stocks in emerging markets ( VWO ) and US real estate investment trusts ( VNQ ) were the second- and third-best performers last month. The weakest increase in April came from US bonds ( BND ), which edged up a thin 0.1%. Commodities ( GSG ) extended their rally, rising for a fourth straight month, propelled by turmoil in the Middle East that has raised energy costs. Gold ( GLD ), however, didn’t participate and edged down 1.5%. Year to date, nearly every slice of global markets is posting an advance through April’s close. The downside exceptions: foreign corporate bonds ( PICB ), government bonds in developed markets ex-US ( BWX ), and bitcoin ( GBTC ). The Global Market Index (GMI) recovered its losses from the previous month, jumping to a new record high in April. GMI is an unmanaged benchmark (maintained by The Capital Spectator) that holds all the major asset classes (except cash) in market-value weights via ETFs and serves as a competitive benchmark for globally diversified, multi-asset-class portfolio strategies. GMI rallied 8.1% last month and is now up 6.0% for the year to date. It has enjoyed a strong winning streak over the past year, advancing in 12 of the past 13 months—its strongest bull run in a decade. Original Post Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors.