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WARNING: Only One Covered Call ETFs Is Worth Owning in 2026

Covered call ETFs offer high yields but pose risks during market downturns, misleading investors about their growth potential and dividend stability.

Forget JEPI: This Covered Call ETF Yields Over 12% With Less NAV Erosion

SPYI's spread-based options strategy captures more market upside than JEPI's covered call structure while maintaining competitive income yields, delivering superior total returns.

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WARNING: Only One Covered Call ETFs Is Worth Owning in 2026

Covered call ETFs offer high yields but pose risks during market downturns, misleading investors about their growth potential and dividend stability.

Forget JEPI: This Covered Call ETF Yields Over 12% With Less NAV Erosion

SPYI's spread-based options strategy captures more market upside than JEPI's covered call structure while maintaining competitive income yields, delivering superior total returns.

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18 hours ago

The VT ETF Might Be Smarter Than the S&P 500 Right Now | VOO SPY VT

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF offers global diversification, outperforming the S&P 500 in early 2026 with a 21% return.

18 hours ago

When Microsoft Falters, MSFO Takes It On The Chin

MSFO provides weekly income through covered call options on Microsoft, but its value declines with Microsoft's stock price.

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13 hours ago

Five Below stock jumps, but key customer challenge emerges

Five Below exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with strong sales and broad customer growth, reporting adjusted earnings of $4.31 per share.

Physical Gold vs. Silver and the ETF Trade Setting Up Right Now

Gold has outperformed silver year-to-date, but silver has shown greater long-term potential due to its volatility and industrial demand.

Gold Back Under $5,000 - Is This the Best ETF to Buy for Its Next Run Higher?

Gold's price volatility and real interest rates will significantly influence the performance of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) over the next year.

18 hours ago

Physical Gold vs. Silver and the ETF Trade Setting Up Right Now

Gold has outperformed silver year-to-date, but silver has shown greater long-term potential due to its volatility and industrial demand.

Gold Back Under $5,000 - Is This the Best ETF to Buy for Its Next Run Higher?

Gold's price volatility and real interest rates will significantly influence the performance of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) over the next year.

Small-Cap Oil Producer Hits 50 Consecutive Dividends With a 10.6% Yield, But the Cushion Is Thin

Evolution Petroleum has declared its 50th consecutive quarterly dividend, showcasing strong cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns.

20 hours ago

Why ZIM Shares Trade $7 Below Hapag-Lloyd's Offer Price

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services faces significant hurdles in a potential acquisition due to government approval and insider selling raises concerns about the deal's viability.

Qualcomm Could Be the Biggest AI Bargain of the Year

Qualcomm's stock is undervalued and may present a buying opportunity despite recent downgrades and market challenges.

The $87 Billion Reason Tech ETFs Are About to Move

Three tech ETFs show divergent performances in 2026, reflecting market preference for focused investments over broader exposure.

Forget Amazon: These 3 Global E-Commerce Giants Are Trading at Bargain Prices

Amazon's high valuation may overlook better growth opportunities in alternative e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and MercadoLibre.

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Goldman Sachs maps out where it's pushing AI and the risks that could upend its strategy

Goldman Sachs is enhancing its operations through AI, focusing on six key areas to improve efficiency and revenue.

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Intel Dips 5%, AMD Down 3%: Rising Competition and Sector Pressure Test Two of Wall Street's Favorite Chip Stocks

Intel stock is down 5% amid broader semiconductor sector pressures, despite an 85% increase over the past year.

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Is Intel Back in the AI Race? What's Changing the Narrative

Intel's stock has surged 91.46% in a year, driven by AI edge initiatives and a strong supply chain strategy.

Intel Dips 5%, AMD Down 3%: Rising Competition and Sector Pressure Test Two of Wall Street's Favorite Chip Stocks

Intel stock is down 5% amid broader semiconductor sector pressures, despite an 85% increase over the past year.

Is Intel Back in the AI Race? What's Changing the Narrative

Intel's stock has surged 91.46% in a year, driven by AI edge initiatives and a strong supply chain strategy.

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Steward Partners exec: Nvidia earnings staggering, but nervous investors hold stock back

Nvidia's impressive earnings are overshadowed by investor nervousness due to geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.

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Is NVIDIA Really a "Value Stock" at Under $200?

Nvidia stock may be undervalued despite recent stagnation, driven by strong AI demand and solid fundamentals.

Steward Partners exec: Nvidia earnings staggering, but nervous investors hold stock back

Nvidia's impressive earnings are overshadowed by investor nervousness due to geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.

Is NVIDIA Really a "Value Stock" at Under $200?

Nvidia stock may be undervalued despite recent stagnation, driven by strong AI demand and solid fundamentals.

Prediction: This Will Be Amazon's Stock Price in 5 Years | The Motley Fool

Amazon's AWS is projected to reach $600 billion in annual sales due to AI demand, significantly increasing its previous forecast.

Sandisk Drops 5%: AI Breakout or Speculative Bubble? The Memory Sector's Hottest Debate

Sandisk stock fell 5% after a significant gain, influenced by Micron's earnings and profit-taking after a 1,200% increase over the past year.

The SEC may be about to blow up the quarterly earnings cycle. Here's why CFOs are nervous. | Fortune

CFOs may need to adapt to potential SEC proposal allowing semiannual financial reporting instead of quarterly, impacting investor relations and governance.

Gartner CEO: 'It Can Take a Couple of Years' Before Investors See the Payoff

Gartner's transformation is effective, but investors must be patient as subscription renewals take time to reflect improvements.

Accenture Stock Gets 2 Price Target Cuts Today - Is the AI Revenue Story Falling Apart?

Accenture's strong earnings and record bookings contrast with a significant stock decline, raising concerns about AI's impact on IT consulting revenue.

Wall Street Stays Bullish on Alibaba Despite Profit Drop: Key Analyst Price Targets Today

Alibaba's Q3 FY2026 earnings showed a significant profit decline, but cloud revenue growth and AI advancements indicate potential for future profitability.

Stock Market Live March 20, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Lower on Higher Oil Prices Again

Markets are experiencing declines amid recession fears, but opportunities exist in oversold markets like Korea, South Africa, and Indonesia.

3 International ETFs That Could Outperform the S&P 500 This Year

International equities are gaining attention as macro forces shift, with ETFs like VXUS and FENI offering diverse investment strategies.

JP Morgan's Dividend Leaders ETF Sounds Good, But The Yield Underwhelms

JPMorgan Dividend Leaders ETF offers a low yield of 1.59%, significantly less than the 10-year Treasury yield of 4.20%.

The Closed End Fund Paying 6.7% That Rivals the S&P 500

Adams Diversified Equity Fund offers a 6.7% yield and has outperformed the S&P 500 over time.

5 High-Yield Dividend Kings Down Over the Past Year Are 2026 Bargains

Dividend Kings are reliable investments for passive income, especially when their stock prices fall, presenting a buying opportunity.

Cramer: Dell crashed from $168 to $110 despite strong fundamentals

Dell Technologies' stock decline was irrational, driven by macro sentiment, while its fundamentals remained strong.

XPeng Drops 5%: Is This Tesla Rival's Autonomous Driving Bet Enough to Justify the Risk?

XPeng's stock fell 5% after reporting its first quarterly net profit due to weak Q1 2026 guidance, raising investor concerns.

RITM Stock Near 52-Week Low Despite $100 Billion in Assets and a Blowout Quarter

Rithm Capital's strong earnings contrast with its low stock price, raising questions about market perception and company identity.

Non-US Markets Are Ripping, and These 3 ETFs Are The Best Way To Ride The Boom

International equities are outperforming US stocks, prompting US investors to consider international exposure through various ETFs.

This Under The Radar ETF Bets On Tech And Pays 11% Dividends

QYLD generates income through covered call options on Nasdaq 100 stocks, appealing for consistent cash flow but limited in growth potential.

The VIX Rips 10% Higher As Oil Punches Through $100 A Barrel and Panic Enters The Arena

Brent crude prices surged past $108 due to attacks on Persian Gulf energy infrastructure, causing increased investor anxiety reflected in the VIX.

Centuri's Backlog Is Booming, But Its Debt and Valuation Still Loom Large

Centuri ended 2025 with a $5.9 billion backlog, up 59% from the prior year, 82% of which was MSA work. For 2026, the company already has approximately $1.1 billion in year-to-date bookings, covering over 85% of the midpoint of its 2026 base revenue guidance.

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The Nasdaq Sinks As Super Micro AI Chip Smuggling to China Takes Center Stage | SMCI IXIC

The Nasdaq composite fell 1% due to Super Micro Computer's co-founder being charged with smuggling AI chips to China.

Hess Midstream: Spending Winding Down, Now Comes $850-$900 Million in Free Cash Flow

Hess Midstream is transitioning to a free cash flow era with significantly reduced capital spending and increased distributions.

SILJ Soars With 'The Silver Surge', But The Joy Ride Is Getting Rocky

SILJ's performance is highly volatile, amplifying both gains and losses due to its concentrated holdings in junior silver miners.

CF Industries Is Up 59% Year to Date and a DOJ Probe Just Complicated the Story

CF Industries reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.87 billion, beating estimates by 7%, with gross margin expanding to 40.9% from 34.4% a year earlier.

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5 Stocks Wall Street Is Rushing to Upgrade as Iran Conflict Reshapes Global Energy Markets

WTI crude prices surged due to escalating Iran conflict fears, impacting energy companies like Cheniere Energy and Equinor positively.

Wall Street Is Buying These 3 LNG Stocks After Iran Missiles Hit Qatar's Gas Facilities

Crude oil prices surged due to Iran conflict fears, benefiting companies like Cheniere Energy and Equinor with significant revenue growth.

USOI - Not For The Average Investor Seeking A Crude Oil Play

USOI is not a straightforward crude oil fund. It is an Exchange Traded Note, a senior unsecured debt obligation issued by UBS AG after migrating from Credit Suisse following that bank's collapse.

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Freeport-McMoRan vs Newmont: Which Crushed Mining Giant Looks Like the Cleaner Bet?

Freeport-McMoRan and Newmont face different recovery challenges despite recent earnings beats, with FCX reliant on Grasberg's recovery and Newmont managing production declines.

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2 No-Brainer Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now | The Motley Fool

Alphabet and Marvell Technology are positioned as compelling tech investments due to strong earnings growth, reasonable valuations, and exposure to AI-driven digitization trends.

The AI era is turning Corporate America into a CEO churn machine | Fortune

CEO turnover has reached 15-year highs as investors demand concrete AI results, with Adobe's Shantanu Narayen's departure exemplifying pressure on executives to deliver on AI promises or face removal.

3 Surefire Stock Splits to Buy in 2026

Stock splits don't change valuation but create psychological appeal and momentum through lower share prices, with Comfort Systems, Monolithic Power Systems, and SanDisk positioned as prime split candidates.

A $50 Billion Buyback Is Raising Questions About Salesforce's Growth Story

Salesforce beat Q4 earnings but disappointed with FY27 guidance of 10-11% growth, causing stock decline despite strong revenue and a $50 billion buyback program.

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now | The Motley Fool

Recent stock market pullbacks present buying opportunities, as the S&P 500 has never had negative annualized returns over any 20-year period since 1900, and commission-free trading enables investment with minimal capital.

Netflix Retreats: The Streaming Giant Faces Its Toughest Balancing Act Yet

Netflix stock declined 3% following a 23.2% monthly surge, driven by profit-taking and concerns over a $42.2 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition funded through bridge financing that increases debt and interest expenses.

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PwC warns AI sceptics 'have no place' as firm accelerates shift to automated services

PwC's US CEO declares partners resisting AI have no place at the firm as it shifts to an AI-first operating model with automated service delivery and subscription-based pricing.

Alibaba Drops 7%: Deep Value or Value Trap? Investors Can't Agree

Alibaba's 7% stock decline follows a 67% net income plunge despite modest 2% revenue growth, driven by deliberate investment in AI infrastructure that pressures near-term profitability.

3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks That Are Dirt Cheap Right Now

Dividend Aristocrat stocks, particularly those with strong growth rates, are positioned to benefit as investors rotate from momentum plays amid market uncertainty and midterm election headwinds.

3 Defensive ETFs That Are Quietly Crushing the S&P 500 While Tech Implodes

Defensive ETFs are outperforming growth stocks as investors shift away from tech due to inflation concerns and anticipated Federal Reserve policy changes, not due to poor tech earnings.

YieldMax's PYPY Riding On The Way Down With PayPal

PYPY's weekly income strategy becomes unsustainable as PayPal stock declines 36% since October 2025, with shrinking option premiums unable to offset NAV erosion and deteriorating business fundamentals.

Freshworks CEO's Bold Self-Description: 'We're the Attacker Who's Taking Share'

Freshworks is displacing incumbent vendors like ServiceNow through AI-powered products, achieving profitability in 2025 with $223 million adjusted free cash flow and targeting $1.3 billion ARR by 2028.

Berkshire or Pershing Square? Here's the Firm I'm Betting On for the Next 10 Years

Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era under CEO Greg Abel with a massive cash pile, while shares appear undervalued and the company pursues stock buybacks amid leadership transition.

SoundHound AI Sinks 6%: What NVIDIA's Voice AI Bet Says About the Broader Market

SoundHound AI stock dropped 6% following CFO resignation announcement, continuing a 31% year-to-date decline despite strong revenue growth of 59.4% and improving margins.

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Scholastic (SCHL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Scholastic Corporation achieved net cash position of $90.6 million through sale-leaseback, eliminated credit line reliance, and faces $10 million incremental tariff costs while Entertainment segment shows growth momentum.

Defense Stocks Are Surging and This ETF Lets You Collect Dividends From the Global Arms Race

ITA's defense sector ETF maintains reliable distributions backed by 20 years of consistent quarterly payouts, including through COVID, with growing annual distributions driven by underlying company dividend growth.

Fed cuts likely delayed to September or October - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

September, or more likely October, is now the realistic opportunity for a rate cut, and even that is far from guaranteed. The data coming through is not consistent with easing in July. In fact, it points in the opposite direction. Inflation is not falling fast enough. The latest wholesale inflation data shows prices rising at 3.4% year-on-year, the strongest pace in a year, and core measures are still running close to 4%.

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3 Growth ETFs Down This Month and One of Them Is a Buy

FELG uses a quantitative model allowing tactical shifts away from underperforming mega-cap tech, while VUG remains passively locked into concentrated large-cap growth exposure, creating different recovery potential despite similar year-to-date losses.

The Market Is Selling Off But These 3 Oil and Gas ETFs Are Still Green

Oil and gas funds gain while broader markets decline due to 48% WTI crude surge, with royalty companies like KRP capturing revenue increases without bearing drilling costs.

Where is the US Dollar Index heading amid rising bond yields? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US Dollar Index strengthens due to Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, elevated Treasury yields, and geopolitical tensions, with limited rate cuts expected through 2027.

Before Disney named a new CEO, it made sure the CFO was staying | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, with CFO Hugh Johnston's contract extended to ensure financial stability during leadership transition.

Today's Bob Iger's last day leading Disney. Here's what comes next at the company worth $176 billion | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, replacing Bob Iger who steps down eight months early while remaining as senior advisor and board member.

Before Disney named a new CEO, it made sure the CFO was staying | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, with CFO Hugh Johnston's contract extended to ensure financial stability during leadership transition.

Today's Bob Iger's last day leading Disney. Here's what comes next at the company worth $176 billion | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, replacing Bob Iger who steps down eight months early while remaining as senior advisor and board member.

3 Energy Income Funds Yielding Up to 7.7% That Beat the 10-Year Treasury Cold

Three income-focused energy funds offer diversified exposure to energy cash flows with yields above 7% and different risk profiles than individual stock picking.

Is Hess Midstream's Capital Return Program a Strength or a Warning Sign?

We're also funding incremental shareholder returns for free cash flow after distributions, rather than leverage buybacks. And so it's just a bit more of a conservative approach that we're following that is in line with our profile and Chevron's target of 200,000 barrels of oil per day plateau production in the Bakken.

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US futures slide as inflation fears and Fed outlook weigh on risk appetite - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising inflation concerns, hawkish monetary policy signals, and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. Energy markets are adding to the pressure. Oil prices surged following renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, intensifying concerns about inflationary pressure.

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Williams-Sonoma's Dividend Raised for the 20th Straight Year: Is It Safe?

Williams-Sonoma increased its quarterly dividend 15% to $0.76 per share, marking 20 consecutive years of increases with a 1.7% yield supported by strong free cash flow and zero debt.

The 12% Yield Gold Income ETF That Nobody Knows About

IAUI generates monthly income from gold exposure through a covered call strategy, combining Treasury Bills, synthetic gold options, and physical gold to deliver 12.2% annualized yield while sacrificing upside capture during strong gold rallies.

Sunoco Is No Longer Just a Gas Station Company

Sunoco LP transformed into a diversified midstream company through aggressive acquisitions, guiding for $3.1-3.3 billion Adjusted EBITDA in 2026, triple legacy levels, with units up 28.22% year-to-date.

Alibaba stock is falling as it spends heavily on AI. CEO Eddie Wu insists the tech will be its main growth driver

Alibaba's Q4 2025 net income fell 66% year-over-year to 15.6 billion yuan despite heavy AI investments, while revenue growth of 2% missed Wall Street expectations.

S&P 500 declines sharply as Fed maintains cautious stance and energy risks intensify - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

S&P 500 declined 1.36% due to Fed's cautious stance, strengthening dollar, geopolitical risks, and inflation concerns amid rising energy prices and Middle East supply disruptions.

US dollar stable after Fed decision and stronger yields - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The dollar strengthens near 100 as the Fed maintains a cautious stance, while Treasury yields rise on reduced rate cut expectations amid higher inflation projections and Middle East tensions driving oil prices up.

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Macy's store closures update: Doomed locations will shutter over a longer timeline than previously planned

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Kohl's stores closing update: CEO reveals what happens next after dozens of locations shuttered last year

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Macy's store closures update: Doomed locations will shutter over a longer timeline than previously planned

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Kohl's stores closing update: CEO reveals what happens next after dozens of locations shuttered last year

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Being Called 'The Next Warren Buffett' Is Supposed to Be an Honor. But Is It Actually a Curse?

Sam Bankman-Fried appeared on a Fortune cover in 2022 asking 'The Next Warren Buffett?' He's now serving a prison sentence for fraud. Eddie Lampert was Businessweek's 'Next Buffett' in 2004 before his Sears empire filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

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Gold declined amid changing monetary policy expectations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gold fell to multi-week lows as interest rate cut expectations shifted to 2025, with higher yields reducing appeal of the non-yielding asset.

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The best way for CEOs to keep bonuses in a downturn: Lower expectations | Fortune

Companies systematically lower performance targets during uncertain times to guarantee executive bonuses regardless of actual business performance.

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IBM CEO pay pack jumps 51% for 2025 in target smash and grab

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Fortune Brands CEO never officially worked a day-but he'll get $18.4 million after a massive leadership shakeup | Fortune

The best way for CEOs to keep bonuses in a downturn: Lower expectations | Fortune

Companies systematically lower performance targets during uncertain times to guarantee executive bonuses regardless of actual business performance.

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IBM CEO pay pack jumps 51% for 2025 in target smash and grab

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna received $38 million in 2025 compensation, equivalent to 765 average employee salaries, reflecting strong company performance with 8% revenue growth and successful software and consulting expansion.

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Fortune Brands CEO never officially worked a day-but he'll get $18.4 million after a massive leadership shakeup | Fortune

Amit Banati received $18.4 million in severance from Fortune Brands after never officially working as CEO, amid activist investor pressure and executive compensation practices.

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Is Chord Energy's Williston Mastery a Moat or a Trap?

In FY2025, Chord delivered oil volumes that exceeded original guidance by more than 1,000 barrels per day while capital came in approximately $60 million lower. Full-year CapEx landed more than $100 million below pro forma FY24, with oil volumes 1% higher year over year, and the company generated approximately $160 million in incremental run-rate free cash flow through continuous improvement.

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What It Takes to Execute a Successful Company Turnaround

Successful business turnarounds require a willing team, creative problem-solving, and embracing change across struggling divisions and product lines.

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Close Brothers to cut 600 jobs as motor finance scandal pressures finances

Close Brothers is cutting 600 jobs (20% of workforce) to reduce costs and restore investor confidence amid motor finance mis-selling scandal compensation liabilities.

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Bally's Q4 reports strong revenue amid expansion plans

Bally's Corporation achieved 28.6% revenue growth in Q4 2025 driven by acquisitions and digital expansion, though online gaming divisions remain unprofitable despite improvement.

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Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.

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Fed holds rates, officials signal wait and see on inflation risks

Oil price resolution timing in the Strait of Hormuz will determine whether inflation stays elevated, delaying Fed rate cuts, or eases, allowing Treasury yields and mortgage rates to decline toward early-year levels.

S&P 500 will return just 3% a year for the next decade, top strategist warns | Fortune

U.S. large-cap shareholders will likely earn one-fifth the returns over the next decade compared to 2016-2026, with gains barely exceeding inflation due to diminished dividend yields, earnings growth, and valuation expansion.

Crashed from Its Peak - Wall Street Is Quietly Buying This Growth Stock

IREN stock surged from $5 to $70 but declined 50% from its peak, yet major investors like Cantor continue accumulating shares while the company expands AI datacenter capacity to 4.5 gigawatts.

Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' | Fortune

The top 1% of U.S. households owns 31.7% of wealth, matching the bottom 90%, creating the widest gap since 1989 while the top 10% accounts for nearly 50% of consumer spending.

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Salesforce is financing its share buyback with long-term debt

Salesforce is executing a $50 billion share buyback program financed partially through debt extending to 2066, with CEO Benioff citing undervalued stock and attractive market conditions as justification.

Intel's New CEO Has Completed His First Year. Here's Where Things Stand.

Intel's stock surge reflects partial progress under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who implemented cost cuts and improved cash flow, but foundry losses and competitive pressures remain unresolved challenges.