Key Points You may be aware that required minimum distributions (RMDs) can lead to a large tax bill. They could also force you to pay taxes on Social Security and drive up your Medicare costs. You may want to plan for a Roth conversion before RMDs become mandatory. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You might think that the money in your traditional IRA or 401(k)...
Key Points You may be aware that required minimum distributions (RMDs) can lead to a large tax bill. They could also force you to pay taxes on Social Security and drive up your Medicare costs. You may want to plan for a Roth conversion before RMDs become mandatory. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You might think that the money in your traditional IRA or 401(k) is yours to manage during retirement as you see fit. But one thing you should know is that the IRS gets to dictate how you treat your traditional retirement accounts. Once you turn 73 (or 75, depending on your year of birth), the IRS mandates that traditional IRA or 401(k) holders start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, each year. And those can be a problem for two reasons. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » First, RMDs force you to remove funds that, until that point, have been growing in a tax-advantaged fashion. RMDs can also lead to a big tax bill, depending on how large they are. But those aren't the only problems with RMDs. Your first one, in fact, could cause a chain reaction that leads to a host of unwanted consequences. What your first RMD might do to your finances You may be aware that RMDs count as income and are therefore subject to taxes. But paying the IRS more isn't the only consequences that might ensue. Your first RMD could drive your income up to the point where you have to pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits. It could also, if it's a substantial amount, propel you into IRMAA territory for Medicare. If you're not familiar with IRMAAs, or income-related monthly adjustment amounts, they're surcharges Medicare enrollees are assessed on their premiums. And while a small RMD may not leave you with IRMAAs to worry about, a larger one could. How to avo...
Hungarian rights groups have raised concerns over the appointment of Vladimir Putin’s former interpreter to a key role in an international election monitoring mission, amid fears of Russian interference ahead of Hungary’s crucial vote next month. Daria Boyarskaya, who worked for many years for Russia’s foreign ministry and interpreted in numerous high-level meetings including one between Putin and...
Hungarian rights groups have raised concerns over the appointment of Vladimir Putin’s former interpreter to a key role in an international election monitoring mission, amid fears of Russian interference ahead of Hungary’s crucial vote next month. Daria Boyarskaya, who worked for many years for Russia’s foreign ministry and interpreted in numerous high-level meetings including one between Putin and Donald Trump, is now a senior adviser at the parliamentary assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE-PA), based in Vienna. She is coordinating the body’s mission to monitor next month’s parliamentary election in Hungary. The vote could end the nationalist leader Viktor Orbán’s grip on power after 16 years in charge. Orbán is the EU’s most pro-Russian EU leader and he has made criticism of Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a key pillar of his election campaign, as well as blocking EU loans to Ukraine. There have been numerous allegations that Russia has been deploying assets to boost Orbán’s chances in the vote. Over his long years in charge, Orbán has frequently targeted civil society groups and independent media, and in a number of recent speeches he has referred to them as “bugs” who need to be cleansed or quashed. Given this chilling climate, and the close relations between Orbán and Moscow, some worry about sharing their concerns with a figure with clear links to the Kremlin. Boyarskaya invited representatives of civil society organisations to a closed-door meeting next week in Budapest to share their concerns about the Hungarian political landscape. The delegation will be led by the British Labour MP Rupa Huq and Sargis Khandanyan, an Armenian MP, and is meant to lay the groundwork for a much larger monitoring mission made up of MPs from OSCE member nations that will travel to Hungary around the time of the vote. “Such meetings often involve the exchange of highly sensitive information concerning political pressure, elect...
China Buys Gold For 16th Straight Month, Wall Street Sells As Retail Loads The Bullion Boat For the 16th month in a row, China bought gold into reserves in February even as bullion prices hovered near record highs. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) added another 30,000 troy ounces last month, lifting official reserves to approximately 2,309 metric tonnes (74.22 million ounces), valued at $388 bill...
China Buys Gold For 16th Straight Month, Wall Street Sells As Retail Loads The Bullion Boat For the 16th month in a row, China bought gold into reserves in February even as bullion prices hovered near record highs. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) added another 30,000 troy ounces last month, lifting official reserves to approximately 2,309 metric tonnes (74.22 million ounces), valued at $388 billion. This represents roughly 9-10% of China’s total foreign reserves. At this pace, China is closing in on the top global holders (still behind US ~8,133t, Germany ~3,352t, but climbing fast). Since November 2024, the PBOC has increased its gold holdings by a total of 1.4 million ounces. Central banks are not alone, as CoinTelegraph's Martin Young reports , retail gold purchases have tripled over the last six months, while Wall Street selling has accelerated over the past four months, according to data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). “Retail-driven exuberance,” increasingly channeled through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), “set the stage for outsize moves,” continuing the precious metal rally from 2025, reported the BIS in a quarterly review released on Monday. Since Q2 2025, retail investors have bought around $70 billion in gold ETFs, and these purchases have more than tripled over the last six months, observed the Kobeissi Letter, citing BIS data on Thursday. “Retail investors are all-in on precious metals,” it noted. Gold has surged 60% over the past year, and some crypto proponents have speculated it has come at the expense of Bitcoin, which some argue competes with gold as a store-of-value asset. BIS data shows cumulative retail inflows effectively tripled from around $20 billion to roughly $60 billion over the six months from late Q3 2025 to the end of Q1 2026. However, institutional selling started around mid-November and accelerated after the precious metals market began to correct in January, according to the data. Bitcoin is not the only asset su...
Envela ( ELA ) soared in Thursday trading after the company topped analysts estimates with its fourth-quarter earnings report. The recommerce specialist pointed to strong consumer demand, with bullion and pre-owned jewelry performing particularly well. Revenue was up 67% year over year to $80.5M, while adjusted EBITDA more than tripled from last year's mark to $8.0M. "Consumer results were driven ...
Envela ( ELA ) soared in Thursday trading after the company topped analysts estimates with its fourth-quarter earnings report. The recommerce specialist pointed to strong consumer demand, with bullion and pre-owned jewelry performing particularly well. Revenue was up 67% year over year to $80.5M, while adjusted EBITDA more than tripled from last year's mark to $8.0M. "Consumer results were driven by favorable bullion market conditions and strong holiday sales, while commercial growth benefited from our IT Asset Disposition platform and solid outbound shipments," highlighted CFO John DeLuca. "These results strengthened our balance sheet, with net cash increasing year over year, supporting our ability to invest in growth and deliver value to shareholders," he added. Shares of ELA were up 42.0% at 12:57 p.m. and carved out a new all-time high of $17.24 earlier in the session. The Seeking Alpha Quant Rating on ELA flipped to Buy in February. More on Envela Envela: Record Gold Prices Could Drive New Highs Envela GAAP EPS of $0.23 beats by $0.14, revenue of $80.49M beats by $28.24M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Envela Historical earnings data for Envela Financial information for Envela
Earnings Call Insights: TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Igal Zamir reported record revenue, profitability, and long-term agreement growth in 2025, despite "industry challenges, including tariffs and ongoing supply chain constraints across the aviation ecosystem." He highlighted the transition to a widely held public company and the expansion of U.S. institutional investors...
Earnings Call Insights: TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Igal Zamir reported record revenue, profitability, and long-term agreement growth in 2025, despite "industry challenges, including tariffs and ongoing supply chain constraints across the aviation ecosystem." He highlighted the transition to a widely held public company and the expansion of U.S. institutional investors as an "important corporate milestone." Zamir stated, "As we enter 2026, we do so from a position of strength with the right team, the right capability, strong financial position and expanding high-quality backlog." Zamir explained that the value of long-term agreements and backlog reached approximately $550 million, up from $520 million at the end of Q3 and $429 million at the end of 2024. He detailed segment performance: "In our APU business, we delivered a strong year of growth... increased our market share in the 500 and the 200 APU categories." The heat exchangers segment "continued to generate consistent recurring demand," and landing gear "continues to show growth as the aviation industry enters major MRO maintenance cycle." Zamir noted ongoing supply chain challenges, particularly in APUs and landing gear, but emphasized continued demand and operational agility. On strategic outlook, Zamir said, "M&A is also a clear strategic priority for us in 2026. Our balance sheet and cash position provide the financial capacity to act." CFO Ehud Ben-Yair stated, "Fourth quarter revenue increased by 13% to $46.5 million, up from $41.1 million in the same period last year... For the full year, revenue grew more than 17%." Ben-Yair added, "Gross profit for the quarter increased by 23.6% and gross margin expanded by 210 basis points to the level of 25.2%." Outlook Zamir expressed optimism for 2026, supported by new long-term agreements and a record backlog. He stated, "Based on the increased backlog and the intake levels we are seeing over the past 3 months, we remain extremely con...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Through the use of a Free2move adapter, certain Stellantis ( STLA ) battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) can access Tesla ( TSLA ) superchargers to provide their vehicles with increased flexibility and range. Beginning Thursday, Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Recon, Ram ProMaster EV, Fiat 500e, and Maserati EV owners can charge their vehicl...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Through the use of a Free2move adapter, certain Stellantis ( STLA ) battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) can access Tesla ( TSLA ) superchargers to provide their vehicles with increased flexibility and range. Beginning Thursday, Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Recon, Ram ProMaster EV, Fiat 500e, and Maserati EV owners can charge their vehicles at all Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers using a Free2move Charge North American Charging System (NACS)-CCS 1 DC adapter, available for purchase at Stellantis dealerships and Mopar.com. Only Stellantis-approved NACS adapters can be used with a Tesla supercharger. The 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona is the first Stellantis ( STLA ) model to come equipped with an NACS charging port, making it compatible with the Tesla Supercharger without an adapter. By increasing the availability of superchargers, Stellantis ( STLA ) aims to increase the appeal of its EV lineup, currently the weakest performing segment of the business. As a result of the lukewarm demand for EVs, Stellantis ( STLA ) recently took a €22B charge for a “reset of Stellantis’ business” and adopted a “multi-energy” product strategy rather than focusing solely on EV volume targets. The €22B charge includes €14.7B to realign product plans with customer preferences, €2.1B to resize its EV supply chain, and €5.4B in “other costs,” all of which will help compensate for “significantly reduced volume and profitability expectations.” Source: Press Release More on Stellantis Stellantis N.V. (STLA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Stellantis N.V. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Stellantis Earnings Preview: Deep Value Or Deep Trouble? Stellantis in talks with Xiaomi and Xpeng to invest in European business -- Bloomberg Stellantis prices perpetual hybrid bonds offering
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Americans are searching for ways to offset rising gas prices as the effect of the war in Iran hits their wallets. At a Costco Wholesale Corp. gas station near San Antonio, wait times have stretched as much as 30 minutes and lines wrap around the block. Elsewhere, drivers are refreshing apps like GasBuddy and going out of their way for cheaper fuel and discounts as prices reach nearly $4 a gallon o...
Americans are searching for ways to offset rising gas prices as the effect of the war in Iran hits their wallets. At a Costco Wholesale Corp. gas station near San Antonio, wait times have stretched as much as 30 minutes and lines wrap around the block. Elsewhere, drivers are refreshing apps like GasBuddy and going out of their way for cheaper fuel and discounts as prices reach nearly $4 a gallon on average. Others say they are trimming spending on grocery, takeout and travel. How much Americans' spending behavior changes, and what that means for the US economy's main engine of growth, will depend on how high prices at the pump go, and for how long. The war in Iran has sent US oil prices soaring by about 45%, and gasoline futures up by more than 50%, with regional energy giants being forced to cut production and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz — through which about a fifth of the world’s oil usually transits. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, jumped past $110 a barrel, pushing up gasoline prices. Some states are already seeing costs well above the national average. Higher gas costs are already having an impact on consumer spending, leading to less spending in other categories, said Gregory Daco , chief economist at EY-Parthenon. Consumers are more sensitive to gas price increases in an environment where they're rising rapidly, he added, and $4 a gallon is a key threshold. “When you go from $3.99 to $4.01, even though it’s just a marginal increase, there is a psychological effect,” said Daco. People become more cost-conscious and “it becomes a pinch for almost everyone.” Read More: Spiking Pump Prices Dent Trump’s Willingness to Extend War Taryn Bramhall waited for almost half an hour at her local Costco in Texas to fill her tank. She calculated a $10 price spike in her bill compared to last month. As a result, the 19-year-old decided to pause her side job as a DoorDash Inc. driver. The high cost of gas no longer made the hustle worth ...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AT&T: Keep Calm and Carry On I don't think AT&T ( T ) investors have had much to complain about recently, as the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release in late January and the guidance indicate an overly aggressive capital expenditure outlay is clearly a thing of the past, even though those numbers are still expected to stay at a high level. Nevert...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AT&T: Keep Calm and Carry On I don't think AT&T ( T ) investors have had much to complain about recently, as the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release in late January and the guidance indicate an overly aggressive capital expenditure outlay is clearly a thing of the past, even though those numbers are still expected to stay at a high level. Nevertheless, the telco operator is still delivering pretty solid free cash flow numbers, and ones that suggest the medium-term outlook should not see the company sacrificing margins in favor of pursuing an ill-disciplined capital allocation regime, which should help to alleviate the fears of income investors who could be concerned about the debt leverage encompassing such a strategy. Back in my previous AT&T write-up in October 2025 , I made a noteworthy mention about the company's more assured capital spending and relatively stable free cash flow outlook. The market appears to be sending the right signals about T so far, as the stock has remained incredibly resilient. AT&T guidance (AT&T) However, big numbers were thrown about recently, as AT&T is reportedly looking to “spend $250B building out its network over the next five years.” That caught my eye because it was only in January when T provided what I thought to be a reasonably comfortable range in terms of capital expenditure for investors to digest and take away from, since those are annualized figures to start with. In essence, management promulgated an annual CapEx outlay of $23.5B at the midpoint while also enunciating steadily increasing free cash flow numbers of $18B+ for this year before reaching more than 21 billion dollars by FY2028. So, why is AT&T looking to shake the boat so soon after posting its full-year guidance just less than two months ago? Fortuitously, those figures included long-term operating costs, not just CapEx. Importantly, no changes were made to the outlook for CapEx guidance, which would have ne...
The White House is not considering putting restrictions on the export of oil and gas, a Trump administration official said Thursday, following a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and oil executives. “Oil and gas export restrictions are not under consideration,” the official said. The meeting, held at the American Petroleum Institute, comes as President Donald Trump faces intense political pr...
The White House is not considering putting restrictions on the export of oil and gas, a Trump administration official said Thursday, following a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and oil executives. “Oil and gas export restrictions are not under consideration,” the official said. The meeting, held at the American Petroleum Institute, comes as President Donald Trump faces intense political pressure to address rising fuel prices because of the US-Israel war on Iran. November’s midterm elections will hinge in large part on Americans’ attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor marks for his handling of the economy. The average price of a gallon of gasoline reached $3.88 on Thursday according to the American Automobile Association, up nearly $1 dollar from a month ago before the war began. A ban on oil exports could upend global markets, discourage shale drilling and end up not helping American drivers that much, experts say. Congress lifted a 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports in 2015, reshaping global flows, shifting geopolitical power and disrupting entire economies. The US has emerged as the world’s largest oil producer and its crude has reached more than 50 countries, with shipments often surpassing those of any OPEC nation aside from Saudi Arabia. While limiting the US export of refined products such as gasoline and diesel could ensure that more supplies exist for consumers in the country, experts have warned the move could backfire and have unintended consequences, such as leading US Gulf Coast refineries to slash production, resulting in higher prices. Read More: Trump Waives US Shipping Law for Oil and Gas Amid Iran War “Banning refined products or crude exports would be counterproductive for lowering pump prices, incite panic buying, and trigger further price spikes in global markets,” said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group , a Washington-based consulting firm. “Export bans would also destroy the US re...
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Meta Platforms ( META ) said Thursday it is rolling out a round-the-clock AI support service that can help Facebook and Instagram users with a wide range of issues, and the social media and tech giant plans to deploy more AI into its family of apps in the years to come. The company said the AI support service can now handle reports of scams, fake accounts, and har...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Meta Platforms ( META ) said Thursday it is rolling out a round-the-clock AI support service that can help Facebook and Instagram users with a wide range of issues, and the social media and tech giant plans to deploy more AI into its family of apps in the years to come. The company said the AI support service can now handle reports of scams, fake accounts, and harmful content; look into why content was taken down; manage privacy settings; and help with updating password and profile settings, among other things. The service is being rolled out worldwide on Meta's apps following a preview by the company that was done in December. "The Meta AI support assistant is a major step in our work to deliver stronger support on our apps. In fact, among people who have provided feedback, the majority report a positive experience with the Meta AI support assistant," the company said in a blog post. The company said it is also rolling out support assistants for users who need help logging into Facebook and Instagram accounts, starting with the U.S. and Canada, and will expand the feature to other countries down the line. More on Meta Meta Platforms: The AI Spending Spree Is Out Of Control Meta Platforms: 16x Adjusted FY2026 P/E Is A Solid Buy Delays, Compute Deals, And Sky-High CapEx: Why I'm Still Bullish On Meta Meta to open NYC retail store on Fifth Avenue The hyperscalers are ‘too big to fail’ – analyst
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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: March 19, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points DocMorris AG (XSWX:DOCM) achieved a revenue growth of 11.1% and met its financial targets for 2025. The company's digital services segment experienced a remarkable growth rate of 110%, contributing significantly ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: March 19, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points DocMorris AG (XSWX:DOCM) achieved a revenue growth of 11.1% and met its financial targets for 2025. The company's digital services segment experienced a remarkable growth rate of 110%, contributing significantly to profitability. The AI Health Companion, launched as a beta version, has been rapidly adopted, with every third app user utilizing the assistant. DocMorris AG (XSWX:DOCM) maintains a strong liquidity position with CHF160 million, providing confidence for future execution. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Google to leverage AI capabilities, enhancing its digital healthcare platform. Negative Points The segment EU showed modest growth and remains slightly EBITDA negative due to low growth and indirect cost base. Distribution expenses increased due to higher logistics and transport costs, impacting overall profitability. The net financial result showed a negative impact of 12 million, primarily due to non-cash effects related to intercompany loans. The company faces challenges in achieving EBITDA break-even in 2026 and free cash flow break-even in 2027. There is uncertainty in the RX growth outlook, which is a primary swing factor in the company's guidance range. Q & A Highlights Q: What is the primary swing factor within your sales outlook for this year? Is it mainly driven by uncertainty around RX growth or OTC performance? A: The main factor is definitely RX. We are playing operating profit against growth, and the co-payment and bonus developments are significant swing factors. OTC BPC is expected to grow mid-single-digit, and digital services are projected to grow mid-double-digit. The volatility mainly lies with RX growth. Q: Regarding your midterm growth targets of 15%, how do you plan to achieve this given the OTC part is growing at mid-single-digit...