The S&P 500 is down more than 7% to start 2026, as investors worry about a prolonged downturn in the market this year due to geopolitical issues and the possibility that inflation spikes due to rising oil prices. Rather than loading up on the same growth stocks that have dominated headlines in recent years, investors find themselves pivoting to safer investments. If you're looking for a way to red...
The S&P 500 is down more than 7% to start 2026, as investors worry about a prolonged downturn in the market this year due to geopolitical issues and the possibility that inflation spikes due to rising oil prices. Rather than loading up on the same growth stocks that have dominated headlines in recent years, investors find themselves pivoting to safer investments. If you're looking for a way to reduce some of your risk in the stock market today, a good exchange-traded fund (ETF) to consider is the Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEMKT: VPU) . While it won't completely eliminate risk, here's why it can be a good option if you want a quality investment that you don't have to worry about. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Alexander Farnsworth/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investing Thesis Capital One Financial Corporation ( COF ) has several outstanding series of preferred stock (all of which are pari passu), including two non-publicly traded series. Their five series of publicly traded preferred stock each consist of depositary shares representing 1/40th interest in a share of fixed-rate, non-cumulative, perpe...
Alexander Farnsworth/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investing Thesis Capital One Financial Corporation ( COF ) has several outstanding series of preferred stock (all of which are pari passu), including two non-publicly traded series. Their five series of publicly traded preferred stock each consist of depositary shares representing 1/40th interest in a share of fixed-rate, non-cumulative, perpetual preferred stock, as shown in the following table. Capital One's 2025 10-K The Series J Preferred Stock ( COF.PR.J ) is trading at a reasonable yield for its risk level, despite it trading significantly below its liquidation preference of $25 . At 4.800%, Series J has the second-highest coupon of Capital One’s publicly traded preferred stock series and the presently callable series and is the next most likely of the outstanding preferred stock series to be called anytime soon (particularly if the Federal Reserve cuts rates, thus opening up the possibility of refinancing this series at a cheaper coupon). This implies a slight chance of significant capital gains if it gets called in the near future and a decent yield for holding the Series J in the meantime. Given the major, global economic shocks in the commodity and financial markets related to the new war on Iran as well as the chaotic on-again/off-again trade wars, there is risk to COF’s consumer-based lending if the economy falls into recession ( Q4 2025’s GDP growth was revised downward from 1.4% to 0.7%). While this may impact Capital One’s common stock’s fortunes on the downside (as I discuss in a recent review of Capital One’s common stock ), COF.PR.J should be relatively shielded from impact on its dividend. I rate COF.PR.J as a Hold. Company Overview Founded in 1988 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is the holding company of Capital One, NA, a bank primarily focusing on consumer and commercial banking. The company's customer deposits fund its lending, with ...
RTX secures a $3.81B fixed-price incentive contract modification for the production of F135 engines for F-35 jets for the Joint Strike Fighter program. The work is expected to be completed by March 2028. Funding includes FY24 Navy $0.22B; FY24 Air Force $0.21B; FY25 Navy $0.80B; FY25 Air Force $0.73B; F-35 partner funds $0.38B; and FMS funds $1.47B, with $0.43B expiring this fiscal year. Naval Air...
RTX secures a $3.81B fixed-price incentive contract modification for the production of F135 engines for F-35 jets for the Joint Strike Fighter program. The work is expected to be completed by March 2028. Funding includes FY24 Navy $0.22B; FY24 Air Force $0.21B; FY25 Navy $0.80B; FY25 Air Force $0.73B; F-35 partner funds $0.38B; and FMS funds $1.47B, with $0.43B expiring this fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity. More on RTX Corporation RTX Corporation (RTX) Stock Analysis: 36 Years Of Dividends Vs. Quant "Hold" | 2-Minute Analysis RTX Corp.: America's Missiles Shortage Changes Everything For The Stock RTX Corporation: Quadrupling Missile Production Could Drive Further Upside Startups race to build cheaper missiles as drone warfare changes economics of war NATO is at a breaking point with defense spending on the line
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on birthright citizenship, with Chinese nationals at the centre of disputed claims of abuse amplified by US President Donald Trump’s immigration campaign. “Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of th...
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on birthright citizenship, with Chinese nationals at the centre of disputed claims of abuse amplified by US President Donald Trump’s immigration campaign. “Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America. It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES!” Trump wrote on social media on...
Microsoft rose as Copilot rollout and enterprise demand drive AI growth, with focus turning to how quickly that momentum can translate into revenue without adding pressure on profits.
Microsoft rose as Copilot rollout and enterprise demand drive AI growth, with focus turning to how quickly that momentum can translate into revenue without adding pressure on profits.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), a global software and services provider, closed Monday at $358.96, up 0.61%. The stock moved as investors weighed commentary on its weak year-to-date performance against fresh AI product updates, Copilot expansion, and signals of strong institutional dema
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), a global software and services provider, closed Monday at $358.96, up 0.61%. The stock moved as investors weighed commentary on its weak year-to-date performance against fresh AI product updates, Copilot expansion, and signals of strong institutional dema
PashaIgnatov/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I reiterate the recommendation to buy assets that track the main American assets. This article is part of a weekly series where I bring valuable insights about economics and investments to SA readers. The Iran War is already over a month old, and its impact on the stock market is already greater than expected. In these articles we will underst...
PashaIgnatov/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I reiterate the recommendation to buy assets that track the main American assets. This article is part of a weekly series where I bring valuable insights about economics and investments to SA readers. The Iran War is already over a month old, and its impact on the stock market is already greater than expected. In these articles we will understand the opportunities and risks of this new scenario. Context The S&P 500 reached 6,368 points at the end of last week, the lowest point of the year. For the year, the index fell 6.96%, and since the peak reached on January 28, the index has fallen 8.73%, and as oil closes another week above $100, investors are beginning to become extremely worried. Some analysts have even published an article indicating that we have entered a bear market, and my objective with this article is to separate what is a correction from what is a bear market, as well as to give my perceptions about the market moment and address the new risks of the investment thesis. Corrections and Bear Markets Firstly, it is important to differentiate a correction from a bear market. As the data below suggests, the market has experienced 105 pullbacks since World War II. Of these 105 events, only 13 became bear markets (drop above 20%), and 26 were just corrections (drop up to 10%). Pullbacks Study (Carson) This means on 66 occasions they did not go beyond the pullback. We are at that level now. Will the market fall between 5 and 10% and recover? The statistical chances are much more likely for a recovery, which would imply a resolution or reduction in tensions in the Middle East. Volatility Matters! It is interesting to note that other events that generated a rise in yields and a fall in shares quickly resulted in actions by the Trump administration to reduce sentiment. If we take the past as a basis, the combination of events (Iran War) with a fall in the stock market (impact on family assets) could lead to a...
Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited press release ( CMDB ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.74. Total voyage revenue of $597.22M. More on Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (CMDB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Costamare Bulkers: The Cheapest Drybulk, Even After A Large Move Most and least ...
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