asbe/E+ via Getty Images Back in September 2025, I wrote a bullish article about MillerKnoll ( MLKN ) after the stock had a post-earnings plunge. At that time the stock was trading for about $17, and I suggested accumulating it over time. The stock ended up going even lower into the end of 2025, but then sharply rallied and traded up to around $23 in February 2026. I sold my shares when the stock ...
asbe/E+ via Getty Images Back in September 2025, I wrote a bullish article about MillerKnoll ( MLKN ) after the stock had a post-earnings plunge. At that time the stock was trading for about $17, and I suggested accumulating it over time. The stock ended up going even lower into the end of 2025, but then sharply rallied and traded up to around $23 in February 2026. I sold my shares when the stock rallied, but once again, it has plunged after reporting earnings. I like buying stocks of solid companies after major declines because it can be rewarding to buy stocks when they reach oversold levels and potentially trade at bargain valuations. In recent quarters, there seems to be a pattern with MillerKnoll whereby the stock plunges after earnings are released, and this is concerning. However, there also seems to be a pattern whereby the stock rebounds. I see this company as having very valuable brands and a reputation for high quality, and that, along with a generous dividend, is what I find attractive. However, I am increasingly concerned with repeated post-earnings stock plunges and also with macroeconomic concerns. With all of this in mind, let's take an updated look at this stock: The Chart As shown in the chart below, this stock is volatile, and it almost doubled in value from the lows of about $13 in November last year as it surged to nearly $23 in February. But, once again, it has plunged and now trades for about $15 per share. This stock is now at oversold levels, and it trades well below the 50-day moving average, which is around $20, and the 200-day moving average, which is just over $18. This stock seems to have found some support in the $14 to $15 range, but this is very close to lows it hit in the $13 range late last year, so I would not be surprised if it retests those lows, especially as the stock market continues to be under pressure from the war in Iran. stockcharts.com Q3 Earnings Results On March 26, MillerKnoll announced Q3 earnings results , which sh...
Deagreez/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities If you’ve watched Breaking Bad , there’s a scene where Jesse Pinkman places a big pizza order for himself and his friends. They’re starving. The pizzas finally arrive… and they aren’t cut. What good is a pizza if it isn’t sliced? It can’t be shared, and it’s awkward to eat. In practical terms, it’s almost useless at that moment...
Deagreez/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities If you’ve watched Breaking Bad , there’s a scene where Jesse Pinkman places a big pizza order for himself and his friends. They’re starving. The pizzas finally arrive… and they aren’t cut. What good is a pizza if it isn’t sliced? It can’t be shared, and it’s awkward to eat. In practical terms, it’s almost useless at that moment. Having a delicious pie in front of you is not the same as eating it. The stock market works in a surprisingly similar way. Owning equities for long-term capital appreciation is a good thing, on paper. When your portfolio grows, those numbers go up. It feels good; you feel wealthier. But those gains are like that uncut pizza, valuable, yet not immediately usable. The only way to actually use them is to sell them. But unlike Jesse’s situation, where you can simply grab a knife or pizza cutter and divide the pie as you see fit, selling shares comes at a cost. When you sell, those shares are gone, and they no longer generate returns, no longer compound, and no longer contribute to your future income. And that’s where the real challenge begins. Selling shares periodically requires timing, judgment, and the willingness to part with an asset that could continue compounding. If you get it wrong, you either leave money on the table or sell into the market weakness. At High Dividend Opportunities , we take a different approach. Instead of relying on selling pieces of our portfolio to fund our needs, we focus on building positions that pay us consistently, turning our portfolio into something that delivers usable income without forcing us to dismantle it. Today, we’ll look at two such opportunities that deliver steady monthly cash flows. Pick #1: RNP – Yield 8.3% Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund ( RNP ) is a leveraged CEF that operates as a rare hybrid of REIT common stock and non-REIT preferred securities, making it quite sensitive to interest rates. About 52% of t...
A Finnish startup, Donut Lab, says it has developed a production-ready solid-state battery that could dramatically improve electric vehicle performance. The company claims its technology offers far higher energy density than today’s lithium-ion batteries, ultra-fast charging and longer lifespan, while avoiding rare materials and flammable components. The announcement has drawn attention, but also ...
A Finnish startup, Donut Lab, says it has developed a production-ready solid-state battery that could dramatically improve electric vehicle performance. The company claims its technology offers far higher energy density than today’s lithium-ion batteries, ultra-fast charging and longer lifespan, while avoiding rare materials and flammable components. The announcement has drawn attention, but also doubt, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Industry leaders question whether a relatively unknown firm could outpace established players that have spent years pursuing similar technology. Many executives suggest bold battery claims often prove difficult to deliver at scale. Donut Lab says it is addressing skepticism by releasing test data and technical details publicly. The company argues that resistance is expected when new technology challenges entrenched manufacturers. If the claims hold up, the impact would be significant. Electric vehicles could travel much farther on a single charge, recharge in minutes and weigh less due to simpler cooling systems. However, competition is intensifying. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited ( CTATF ) ( CYATY ) and other manufacturers are pursuing similar advances, with some reporting even higher energy density targets and early-stage production efforts. Chinese automakers and suppliers are accelerating development ahead of new regulatory standards and supply chain goals. Major global automakers are also in the race. Toyota ( TM ) ( TOYOF )continues to target late-decade commercialization, while Mercedes-Benz ( MBGAF ) ( MBGYY ) has already tested prototype vehicles using solid-state cells from partners. Despite the excitement, some experts urge caution. Moving from prototypes to mass production remains a major hurdle, and existing lithium iron phosphate batteries already meet many consumer needs with lower costs and improving performance. Meanwhile, rapid advances in conventional battery technology and charging infrastru...
French factory closures jumped almost 30% last year after rising pressure from Asian competitors and the blow from US tariffs, while the number of new openings also declined. About 160 plants were shuttered, up from 121 in 2024, according to data published Sunday by the finance ministry, which also cited the impact of higher energy prices. Approximately 103 factories opened last year, compared wit...
French factory closures jumped almost 30% last year after rising pressure from Asian competitors and the blow from US tariffs, while the number of new openings also declined. About 160 plants were shuttered, up from 121 in 2024, according to data published Sunday by the finance ministry, which also cited the impact of higher energy prices. Approximately 103 factories opened last year, compared with 115 in 2024. Among the sectors most hit by closures or significant production cuts are agrifood, transportation, consumer goods and construction. Companies from steelmaker ArcelorMittal to auto parts supplier Valeo have been closing down after a slump in demand. “The worsening of the international environment weighs heavily,” the ministry said in its report. ArcelorMittal said last year it would cut around 600 jobs at seven sites in northern France as the European steel industry faces dwindling demand. Chemicals company Arkema also shut down some activities at a site in the country. In late 2024, Valeo cited a gloomy outlook for the car industry and competition from cheaper Chinese products when it announced plans to close two plants in France. The government’s survey does not take into consideration the value of a site. A gigafactory and a startup’s new factory would each count as one unit.
Why BYD’s 2025 earnings and dividend cut matter for shareholders BYD (SEHK:1211) has delivered higher full year 2025 sales of CNY 803.96b, but net income is down to CNY 32.62b, alongside a lower proposed final dividend of RMB 0.358 per share. See our latest analysis for BYD. BYD’s latest earnings setback and lower proposed dividend come after a period where the share price has picked up, with a 30...
Why BYD’s 2025 earnings and dividend cut matter for shareholders BYD (SEHK:1211) has delivered higher full year 2025 sales of CNY 803.96b, but net income is down to CNY 32.62b, alongside a lower proposed final dividend of RMB 0.358 per share. See our latest analysis for BYD. BYD’s latest earnings setback and lower proposed dividend come after a period where the share price has picked up, with a 30 day share price return of 12.16% and a 90 day share price return of 13.78%. However, the 1 year...
Social media has turned niche foods into global sensations at unprecedented speed, sending demand for products like matcha, ube, acai and Dubai chocolate far beyond their traditional markets. Cornell professor Miguel Gomez says influencers can create demand spikes that supply chains struggle to meet, exposing farmers and producers to volatility and quality risks. In matcha, the surge has been espe...
Social media has turned niche foods into global sensations at unprecedented speed, sending demand for products like matcha, ube, acai and Dubai chocolate far beyond their traditional markets. Cornell professor Miguel Gomez says influencers can create demand spikes that supply chains struggle to meet, exposing farmers and producers to volatility and quality risks. In matcha, the surge has been especially intense: Matchaful founder Hannah Habes says demand has accelerated so quickly that shortages and rising prices have become hard to avoid, while retailers like Meadow Lane in New York are now treating sourcing as part of the product itself. As Scarlet Fu reports, viral food trends are reshaping not just what consumers want, but how global supply chains are forced to respond. (Source: Bloomberg)