Software Stocks Quietly Sold Off – Snap Up This Undervalued Tech ETF
Software stocks have slumped about 30% on the S&P 500 Software Index, driven more by AI‑related fear than fundamentals. The Invesco Nasdaq Internet ETF (PNQI) has narrowed its price‑to‑earnings multiple to 22, suggesting deep undervaluation. Compared with the pure‑play iShares Expanded Tech‑Software ETF (IGV), PNQI is up 9.7% while IGV is down 10.6% over the past year. Analysts see a potential 20‑30% rally in PNQI as earnings and revenue growth resume across the sector.
Johnson and Johnson Raises Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year
Johnson & Johnson announced a 3% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $1.34 per share and extending its dividend‑growth streak to 64 consecutive years. The new dividend translates to a 3.2% yield, roughly double the healthcare sector...
Visa Launches Tempo Validator Node as Stablecoin Infrastructure Push Expands
Visa has activated its own validator node on the Tempo blockchain, joining Stripe and Zodia Custody as an anchor validator. The node, built in‑house after six months of collaboration with Tempo’s engineers, embeds Visa’s security and operational standards directly into...
US Democrat Lawmaker Pushes for Probe Into Oil Trades After Reuters Report
U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres wrote to the SEC and CFTC urging a joint investigation into roughly $950 million of oil trades executed minutes before President Donald Trump announced a two‑week cease‑fire with Iran. Reuters reported the trades coincided with a 15%...
Stocks Rally on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Cooler PPI Growth
U.S. equity indexes rallied on Tuesday as optimism over a potential US‑Iran cease‑fire pushed crude oil prices down more than 5%, lifting the S&P 500 to a 1.5‑month high and the Nasdaq 100 to a 2.25‑month high. A cooler-than‑expected March PPI report...
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato Sales Growth Signals Upside for Psychedelics Peers
Johnson & Johnson reported Spravato generated $468 million in Q1 2026, a 46% year‑over‑year increase that translates to an annualized run rate above $1.9 billion. Quarterly sales slipped 7% versus the prior quarter due to seasonal insurance resets, but the company reaffirmed guidance...
Oil Pulls Back as IEA Cuts Demand Outlook
Oil prices slipped below $100 per barrel after the International Energy Agency sharply trimmed its 2026 demand growth outlook, marking the first annual demand decline since the COVID‑19 pandemic. Reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – down to 8‑10...
Bitcoin Jumps to $74,000, but Wall Street Is 'Cautious' Crypto Bear Market Isn't Over
Bitcoin surged past $74,000 on Tuesday, marking its highest level in months. The rally was sparked primarily by short covering in derivatives markets, while spot trading volumes remain near multi‑year lows. Analysts caution the move is a temporary bounce within...
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Pfizer’s Report
Pfizer (PFE), a $155.5 billion biopharma giant, will report fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on May 5. Analysts forecast earnings per share of $0.74, a 19.6% drop from the year‑ago quarter, while full‑year EPS is projected at $2.98, down 7.5% YoY. The company’s...
What to Expect From Xylem’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Xylem Inc., a $31.3 billion water‑technology leader, will report fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on April 28. Analysts forecast earnings per share of $1.09, a 5.8% year‑over‑year rise, and project FY2026 EPS of $5.48, up 7.9% from the prior year. The company recently...
Social Media Stocks Could Be a High-Risk, High-Reward Bet Amid the Iran War Based on This Chart
The Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) has fallen about 30% since September, pulling its price back into the $42‑$45 range first seen in early 2018 and mid‑2020. A 20‑day moving average just turned positive, and the ROAR Score of...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Downplays Private Credit Concerns: 'Not Particularly Worried'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts he isn’t worried that the private‑credit sector poses a systemic threat to banks, noting its size relative to the broader financial system. He added that a broader credit slowdown could push some lending...
Prediction: Buying This Biotech Stock Today Could Set You Up for Life
Mirum Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MIRM) has surged more than 120% over the past year, driven by strong sales of its rare‑disease therapies. In Q4 2025 the company posted a 50% jump in net product revenue, with Livmarli alone generating $360 million. Mirum expects four...
Lockheed Martin Nails Historic Orion Splashdown With NASA, Paving Way for Moon Return
Lockheed Martin celebrated the successful splashdown of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, concluding the Artemis II mission that sent astronauts on a 10‑day journey beyond the Moon. The splashdown validates Orion’s deep‑space re‑entry capabilities and reinforces Lockheed’s role as the prime contractor for...
‘It Will Become a Problem': Jamie Dimon Says America's $39 Trillion Debt Will Mean Volatile Markets and Rising Rates
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the United States’ $39 trillion debt will eventually trigger market volatility and higher interest rates. He highlighted that the government already spends over $1 trillion a year on debt service, a figure projected to double...
