Soros Fund Management Chief Investment Officer Dawn Fitzpatrick said investors are in for a “painful” 18 to 24 months as markets grapple with geopolitical risks and the threat of AI disruption. She speaks to Lisa Abramowicz at Bloomberg Invest. (Source: Bloomberg)
Soros Fund Management Chief Investment Officer Dawn Fitzpatrick said investors are in for a “painful” 18 to 24 months as markets grapple with geopolitical risks and the threat of AI disruption. She speaks to Lisa Abramowicz at Bloomberg Invest. (Source: Bloomberg)
Gold (GC=F) prices climb as Americans take a closer look at where the precious metal is showing up in everyday purchases, from their Apple Phones (AAPL) to the physical gold bars sold by Costco. (COST) Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Catalysts Host Julie Hyman in a discussion of how much gold is actually in common tech devices, and what to know about the composition and r...
Gold (GC=F) prices climb as Americans take a closer look at where the precious metal is showing up in everyday purchases, from their Apple Phones (AAPL) to the physical gold bars sold by Costco. (COST) Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Catalysts Host Julie Hyman in a discussion of how much gold is actually in common tech devices, and what to know about the composition and resale rules of the iconic Academy Award statue. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Within the communications services sector ( XLC ), media stocks remain the most-shorted ones, with Sphere Entertainment ( SPHR ) taking the lead. Sphere Entertainment has a short interest of 26.14%, while EchoStar ( SATS ) at 18.98%, is the second highest-shorted company among all communications services stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. Seeking Alpha’s Quant rating has a Strong Buy...
Within the communications services sector ( XLC ), media stocks remain the most-shorted ones, with Sphere Entertainment ( SPHR ) taking the lead. Sphere Entertainment has a short interest of 26.14%, while EchoStar ( SATS ) at 18.98%, is the second highest-shorted company among all communications services stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. Seeking Alpha’s Quant rating has a Strong Buy for Sphere Entertainment, with a score of 4.94. EchoStar also received a cautious Hold . On the other hand, both stocks got a Buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The S&P 500’s communications services sector ( XLC ), which comprises companies involved in industries including Wireless Telecommunication Services, Interactive Media and Services as well as Entertainment, has fallen over 1% so far this year, compared to the 0.5% rise in the broader market. At the other end of the spectrum, Kyivstar Group ( KYIV ) and Alphabet ( GOOG ) were among the least shorted communication services stocks, with short interest of 0.77% and 0.83%, respectively. Here are the top 5 most shorted communications services stocks, all with a market capitalization above $2 billion (as a % of shares outstanding): Sphere Entertainment ( SPHR ) 26.14% short interest EchoStar ( SATS ) 18.98% short interest Fox ( FOXA ) 15.90% short interest AST SpaceMobile ( ASTS ) 14.98% short interest Charter Communications ( CHTR ) 13.71% short interest Here are the least shorted communications services stocks, with a market capitalization above $2 billion: Kyivstar Group ( KYIV ) 0.77% short interest Alphabet ( GOOG ) 0.83% short interest Tencent Music Entertainment Group ( TME ) 1.12% short interest Meta Platforms ( META ) 1.24% short interest T-Mobile US ( TMUS ) 1.27% short interest More on Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund Where To Find Outperformance In 2026 2026 Market Outlook: AI To Remain In The Spotlight My S&P 500 Prediction On Sector Outperformers And Laggards In 2026 Top 10 Communication Ser...
A man was treated in hospital for what police believe was a stab wound while a woman was treated for a cut to her head, although officers said that was not sustained from a bladed weapon. They have both since been released.
A man was treated in hospital for what police believe was a stab wound while a woman was treated for a cut to her head, although officers said that was not sustained from a bladed weapon. They have both since been released.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of UBS Group AG (Symbol: UBS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $31.48, changing hands as low as $31.27 per share. UBS Group AG shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of UBS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, UBS's low point in its 52 week range is $26.005 ...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of UBS Group AG (Symbol: UBS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $31.48, changing hands as low as $31.27 per share. UBS Group AG shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of UBS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, UBS's low point in its 52 week range is $26.005 per share, with $35.84 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $31.44. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT 0.12%) and iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI 0.08%) diverge meaningfully on cost, yield, portfolio risk, and underlying bond exposure, with VCIT emphasizing investment-grade corporates and IEI focusing on U.S. Treasury securities. Both VCIT and IEI target intermediate-term U.S. fixed income, but their makeup and risk/return profiles dif...
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT 0.12%) and iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI 0.08%) diverge meaningfully on cost, yield, portfolio risk, and underlying bond exposure, with VCIT emphasizing investment-grade corporates and IEI focusing on U.S. Treasury securities. Both VCIT and IEI target intermediate-term U.S. fixed income, but their makeup and risk/return profiles differ. VCIT invests in investment-grade corporate bonds, aiming for moderate income and diversification, while IEI tracks U.S. Treasuries with three- to seven-year maturities, appealing to those prioritizing government credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VCIT IEI Issuer Vanguard IShares Expense ratio 0.03% 0.15% 1-yr return (as of 2026-02-27) 7.9% 5.7% Dividend yield 4.6% 3.5% Beta 1.0 0.71 AUM $65.6 billion $18.5 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. VCIT is more affordable on fees, with a 0.03% expense ratio versus 0.15% for IEI, and it also offers a higher yield, paying out 4.6% compared to IEI’s 3.5% as of early 2026. Expand NASDAQ : IEI iShares Trust - iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF Today's Change ( -0.08 %) $ -0.10 Current Price $ 119.78 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 119.48 - $ 119.84 52wk Range $ 116.62 - $ 120.78 Volume 1.6M Performance & risk comparison Metric VCIT IEI Max drawdown (5 y) -20.56% -13.89% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $895 $921 Expand NASDAQ : VCIT Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Intermediate-Termorate Bond ETF Today's Change ( -0.12 %) $ -0.10 Current Price $ 84.04 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 83.64 - $ 84.06 52wk Range $ 78.66 - $ 84.84 Volume 5.8M What's inside IEI tracks U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between three and seven years, holding 82 issues as of its 19-year history. It is a pure government-bond portfolio with no credit risk beyond U.S. sover...
Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks is one of my favorite ways to generate passive income. The best ones offer a stable and steadily rising payout. There are lots of high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. Two that I wouldn't hesitate to buy this March are EPR Properties (EPR 1.64%) and Oneok (OKE 0.94%). Here's what makes them ideal passive income investments. Starting to accelerate E...
Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks is one of my favorite ways to generate passive income. The best ones offer a stable and steadily rising payout. There are lots of high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. Two that I wouldn't hesitate to buy this March are EPR Properties (EPR 1.64%) and Oneok (OKE 0.94%). Here's what makes them ideal passive income investments. Starting to accelerate EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in experiential properties, including movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, and attractions. It leases those properties to operating tenants, primarily under long-term triple net leases. Those leases provide it with very stable rental income because tenants cover all property operating costs. The REIT grew its funds from operations (FFO) by 5.1% last year, driven by rent growth and investing $288.5 million in new properties. That enabled EPR Properties to raise its monthly dividend by that same rate this year (up from a 3.5% dividend increase last year). That pushed its yield up to around 5.9%. Expand NYSE : EPR EPR Properties Today's Change ( -1.64 %) $ -0.98 Current Price $ 58.96 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.6B Day's Range $ 58.80 - $ 59.43 52wk Range $ 41.75 - $ 62.08 Volume 5.5K Avg Vol 798K Gross Margin 51.15 % Dividend Yield 5.91 % EPR Properties expects to grow its FFO by more than 5% again this year at the midpoint of its guidance range. It plans to invest even more money into new properties this year ($400 million to $500 million), including $85 million into experiential development and redevelopment projects already underway. The REIT's growing portfolio should continue to support low-to-mid single-digit annual dividend growth. The slowdown before the reacceleration Oneok is a leading pipeline company. Long-term, fixed-rate contracts and government-regulated rate structures underpin the bulk of its energy midstream assets. As a result, Oneok generates very stable cash flows. The pipeline g...
Key Points EPR Properties recently raised its monthly dividend by 5.1%. Oneok gave its investors a 4% raise for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Oneok › Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks is one of my favorite ways to generate passive income. The best ones offer a stable and steadily rising payout. There are lots of high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. Two that I wouldn't hesita...
Key Points EPR Properties recently raised its monthly dividend by 5.1%. Oneok gave its investors a 4% raise for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Oneok › Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks is one of my favorite ways to generate passive income. The best ones offer a stable and steadily rising payout. There are lots of high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. Two that I wouldn't hesitate to buy this March are EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) and Oneok (NYSE: OKE). Here's what makes them ideal passive income investments. 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 » Starting to accelerate EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in experiential properties, including movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, and attractions. It leases those properties to operating tenants, primarily under long-term triple net leases. Those leases provide it with very stable rental income because tenants cover all property operating costs. The REIT grew its funds from operations (FFO) by 5.1% last year, driven by rent growth and investing $288.5 million in new properties. That enabled EPR Properties to raise its monthly dividend by that same rate this year (up from a 3.5% dividend increase last year). That pushed its yield up to around 5.9%. EPR Properties expects to grow its FFO by more than 5% again this year at the midpoint of its guidance range. It plans to invest even more money into new properties this year ($400 million to $500 million), including $85 million into experiential development and redevelopment projects already underway. The REIT's growing portfolio should continue to support low-to-mid single-digit annual dividend growth. The slowdown before the reacceleration Oneok is a leading pipeline company. Long-term, fixed-rate contracts and government-regulated rate s...
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amgen is the #21 analyst pick. Within the broader S&P 500, when components were ranked in terms of analyst favorites, AMGN claims the #355 spot. Looking at the stock price movement year to date, Amgen is showing a gain of 12.9%. VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: A...
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amgen is the #21 analyst pick. Within the broader S&P 500, when components were ranked in terms of analyst favorites, AMGN claims the #355 spot. Looking at the stock price movement year to date, Amgen is showing a gain of 12.9%. VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AMGN The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Intertek Group press release ( IKTSF ): FY Revenue of £ 3.431.6M. Operating profit of £619.6M More on Intertek Group plc Intertek Group plc (IKTSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Intertek Group plc Historical earnings data for Intertek Group plc Dividend scorecard for Intertek Group plc Financial information for Intertek Group plc
Intertek Group press release ( IKTSF ): FY Revenue of £ 3.431.6M. Operating profit of £619.6M More on Intertek Group plc Intertek Group plc (IKTSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Intertek Group plc Historical earnings data for Intertek Group plc Dividend scorecard for Intertek Group plc Financial information for Intertek Group plc
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -2.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.78%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -1.84%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.82%. Stock indexes are sharply lower today, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2.5-month low, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropp...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -2.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.78%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -1.84%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.82%. Stock indexes are sharply lower today, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2.5-month low, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping to a 2.75-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 2-week low. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Global stock markets are plunging, and crude oil prices and bond yields are soaring as the war in Iran enters its fourth day with no sign of de-escalation, bolstering fears of a lengthy disruption to energy markets and a surge in inflation. WTI crude oil (CLJ26) is up more than +7% at an 8.5-month high after an adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander told state TV that “we will set fire to any ship attempting to pass through” the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along Iran's coast and handles a fifth of the world's oil. Goldman Sachs estimates the real-time risk premium for crude oil at $18/bbl, corresponding to its estimate of the impact of a six-week full halt to tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, falling debris from an intercepted Iranian drone caused a major fire at the United Arab Emirates' major oil-trading hub, Fujairah, one of the largest oil storage centers in the Middle East. European natural gas prices are up +33% today at a 3-year high after Qatar shut its Ras Laffan plant, the world's largest natural gas export facility, after it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack. The Ras Laffan plant accounts for about 20% of the global liquefied natural gas supply. President Trump said Monday that combat operations against Iran could last for weeks until all objectives were completed. President Trump has called for Iran’s leaders to capitulate, but Iran’s security chief said that it has no intention of negotiating with the US. Global bond yields are ...
Nastco/iStock via Getty Images Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd ( CRDO ) is getting hammered in pre-market trading on Tuesday, down over 14% despite an earnings beat. Seeking Alpha This was no misstep on Credo’s side, but I think a lot of factors came together and created a very hostile environment for the market, especially with the U.S. and Iran war breaking out over the weekend. While Monday ...
Nastco/iStock via Getty Images Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd ( CRDO ) is getting hammered in pre-market trading on Tuesday, down over 14% despite an earnings beat. Seeking Alpha This was no misstep on Credo’s side, but I think a lot of factors came together and created a very hostile environment for the market, especially with the U.S. and Iran war breaking out over the weekend. While Monday was relatively calm, as markets digested the geopolitical shock and even closed mostly green. Tuesday is looking like a completely different animal. Why Is Credo Selling Off? A big part of what's happening with Credo, and honestly with a lot of the names that beat last week, is that the good news was already in the price. These stocks had been running into earnings on AI infrastructure euphoria, and by the time the actual numbers dropped, even numbers as spectacular as Credo's, there was nobody left to buy. The buyers had already shown up, so you get the classic sell-the-news kind of situation. Credo delivered a beat across the board for the quarter, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.07, beating estimates by $0.13, and revenue of $407 million, up 201.5% year-over-year and $19.4 million ahead of consensus. Looking forward to Q4, the company guided revenue of $425 million to $435 million, comfortably above the $411 million consensus. Gross margins are expected to come in between 63.9% and 65.9% GAAP and 64% and 66% non-GAAP, with GAAP operating expenses projected at $125.5 million to $129.5 million and non-GAAP operating expenses at $76 million to $80 million. This is not irrational. The way I see it, this is just how markets work when expectations get too far ahead of reality. Layer on top of that a genuine war breaking out between the U.S., Israel, and Iran over the weekend, and you've got a risk-off Tuesday that has very little patience for premium valuations. Credo was trading at a significant multiple at the end of the day, and the market was already pricing in a lot of future gro...
WANAN YOSSINGKUM Okta ( OKTA ) is expected to report a healthy fourth-quarter print on March 4 after markets close, with analysts expecting the firm to benefit from artificial intelligence. The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.85 , a 9% Y/Y jump, while revenue is projected to jump 10% to $749.5M. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 22 upward revisions and 8 downward moves. Revenue estimate...
WANAN YOSSINGKUM Okta ( OKTA ) is expected to report a healthy fourth-quarter print on March 4 after markets close, with analysts expecting the firm to benefit from artificial intelligence. The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.85 , a 9% Y/Y jump, while revenue is projected to jump 10% to $749.5M. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 22 upward revisions and 8 downward moves. Revenue estimates have seen 34 upward revisions and 2 downward moves. Ahead of its earnings, Wells Fargo issued an Equal-Weight rating and $76 price target on Okta after it initiated coverage on the cybersecurity industry on Tuesday. “We see Okta in a strong early position to be an AI beneficiary, yet the core business is mature, necessitating further proof points that interim drivers (OIG, PAM, etc.) can reaccelerate growth,” analyst Richard Poland wrote in a note to clients. Poland noted that the company has become “entrenched” in identity protection, and while new products may help drive growth in the 9%–11% range (down from the mid-teens), the extent to which AI will benefit the business remains uncertain. Last quarter, the company projected fourth-quarter total revenue growth of 10%, current RPO growth of 9% and non-GAAP operating margin of 25%. For the full year FY ‘26, it guided revenue growth of 11% and non-GAAP operating margin of 26%. Over the last 2 years, OKTA has beaten EPS as well as revenue estimates 100% of the time, raising expectations of another solid quarter. More on Okta Okta: From Human Access To Increasingly Competitive Agentic AI Security Market Okta: AI Agents Are Its Next Growth Engine Okta, Inc. (OKTA) Presents at 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference Transcript Okta started with Equal-Weight at Wells Fargo on AI benefits Wedbush's cyber spending checks show no lost deals amid AI disruption
Merchant ships anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on March 2, 2026, after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: IC A small Singaporean tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, becoming the first fuel carrier to traverse the strategic waterway since Iran declared it closed and threatened to strike passing vessels. The 7,000-deadweight-ton Puffin Two, ow...
Merchant ships anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on March 2, 2026, after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: IC A small Singaporean tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, becoming the first fuel carrier to traverse the strategic waterway since Iran declared it closed and threatened to strike passing vessels. The 7,000-deadweight-ton Puffin Two, owned by Consort Bunkers, crossed into the Persian Gulf at 2 p.m. local time. The vessel kept its automatic identification system active throughout the voyage from Fujairah to Jebel Ali and was carrying marine fuel rather than crude oil. A container ship, the SSF Leo, also transited the strait the same day, but shipping data show the vessel is linked to an operator under U.S. sanctions for close ties to Iran.
From 3h ago 14.10 GMT Trump says US munition stockpiles mean wars can be fought 'forever' In a late night post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said that the US munition stockpiles “at the medium and upper medium grade” have “never been higher or better”. He added that the US has a “virtually unlimited supply of these weapons”, meaning that “wars can be fought ‘forever’”. This comes after Trump said ...
From 3h ago 14.10 GMT Trump says US munition stockpiles mean wars can be fought 'forever' In a late night post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said that the US munition stockpiles “at the medium and upper medium grade” have “never been higher or better”. He added that the US has a “virtually unlimited supply of these weapons”, meaning that “wars can be fought ‘forever’”. This comes after Trump said that the US-Israel war on Iran could go beyond the four to five weeks that the administration initially predicted. The president also did not rule out the possibility of US boots on the ground in Iran during an interview with the New York Post on Monday. “I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!” he wrote. Share Updated at 14.56 GMT 7m ago 16.41 GMT In one of the few exchanges with a Republican that appeared to be somewhat critical of Noem’s leadership, senator John Kennedy questioned the homeland security secretary about reports that DHS spent $220m on TV advertisements, where Noem was featured prominently. The Louisiana lawmaker also noted that the contract to make the ads was awarded to a strategy group run by Noem’s former spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. “They went out to a competitive bid, and career officials at the Department chose who would do those advertising commercials,” Noem said. “I did not have anything to do with picking those contractors.” Share Updated at 16.44 GMT 28m ago 16.21 GMT Top congressional Democrats demand specific answers from Trump officials ahead of briefing Chris Stein Ahead of a classified briefing later today for all members of the Senate and House of Representatives about the US war with Iran, a group of top Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to the Trump administration demanding specific answers about Washington’s strategy in the conflict. “The decision to initiate or expand armed conflict is among the gravest responsibilities entrusted to our government. ...