Best High-Yield Savings Interest Rates Today, April 4, 2026 (Earn up to 4% APY)
Savings rates have slipped overall, leaving the national average at just 0.39% APY, up from 0.06% three years ago. However, high‑yield accounts from providers such as SoFi and Valley Bank Direct are offering up to 4% APY, dramatically increasing potential earnings. A $1,000 deposit at the average rate yields roughly $4 in interest, while the same amount at 4% APY generates about $41. The promotional SoFi offer adds a 0.70% boost for six months, underscoring the value of rate shopping.
Mortgage and Refinance Interest Rates Today, April 4, 2026: Down a Quarter Point Since Last Weekend
Mortgage rates have fallen for five consecutive days, with the national 30‑year fixed rate dropping to 6.22%, a quarter‑point decline since last weekend. The 15‑year fixed rate also eased to 5.72%, while refinance rates remain higher, averaging 6.43% for a...
A Tax Economist Bet His Entire Life Savings Against DOGE — and Walked Away with $128,000 in Profit
Tax economist Alan Cole wagered his entire $342,195.63 savings on a Kalshi prediction‑market contract that U.S. federal spending would not exceed Q4 2024 levels. The bet paid off, delivering $470,300 in proceeds and a $128,000 profit, roughly a 37% gross return....
BP Names Carol Howle Deputy CEO to Lead Strategy Overhaul
BP has appointed long‑time executive Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Howle will continue to lead the profitable supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) division while taking charge of BP’s portfolio review, long‑term strategy and sustainability team. The...
ZeroStack Inks $107M Deal for 21% of 0G Token Supply
ZeroStack, a Nasdaq‑listed asset manager, announced a $107 million commitment to acquire roughly 21 % of the 0G token supply, the largest institutional stake in a decentralized AI protocol to date. The purchase will be executed through a newly formed Texas entity,...
Bank-Owned Life Insurance: How It Works, Benefits and Tax Rules
Bank‑owned life insurance (BOLI) is a corporate‑owned policy banks purchase on key employees, allowing the institution to collect tax‑deferred cash value growth and a tax‑free death benefit. The asset class helps offset rising executive benefit costs and strengthens balance sheets....
Telsey Lowers Lands’ End, Inc. (LE) PT Following Slightly Weaker-Than-Expected Q4 Results
Telsey Advisory lowered Lands’ End’s price target to $20 from $25 after the retailer posted fourth‑quarter results that fell slightly short of expectations. Revenue rose 4.7% year‑over‑year to $462.4 million, driven by strong U.S. digital and e‑commerce sales, while SG&A expenses...
Pagaya (PGY) Targets 50% Profit Growth with AI Lending Platform
Pagaya Technologies (NASDAQ:PGY) announced at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference that it targets $100‑$150 million in GAAP net income by 2026, representing roughly 50 % profit growth. The company will rely on its AI‑driven lending platform, powered by a trillion‑record application dataset,...
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM): Among the Stocks That Could 10x Over the Next 5 Years
H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed its Buy rating on Beam Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BEAM) with an $80 price target, citing strong Q4 and full‑year 2025 data. The company unveiled BEAM‑304, a gene‑editing program for phenylketonuria, slated for an IND filing in 2026, and confirmed...
VPU Is Up 7% While the S&P 500 Falls, and the Data Center Story Makes It More Compelling
The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) is up about 7% year‑to‑date, contrasting with a 7% decline in the S&P 500. Its performance is driven by top holdings such as NextEra Energy, Southern Company and Duke Energy, which are signing long‑term power‑purchase agreements...
Paycom (PAYC) Boosts Buybacks to Support Share Price
Paycom Software announced it has $200 million available for additional share buybacks, adding to $1.45 billion repurchased since July 2024. Cantor Fitzgerald maintains a neutral rating, forecasting about $190 million of operating cash flow in Q1 FY2026 but lowered its price target...
FlexGen Acquires BESS Provider Clean Energy Services
FlexGen Power Systems announced the acquisition of Clean Energy Services (CES), a battery‑energy‑storage‑system and utility‑scale solar provider. The deal integrates CES’s commissioning and lifecycle service teams with FlexGen’s HybridOS software, expanding the company’s OEM partner program. CES will continue operating...
Warby Parker (WRBY) Experienced a Rollercoaster Ride in Q4. Here’s Why
Warby Parker’s shares plunged 22% in Q4 2025 after a cautious market reaction to lower‑than‑expected sales, though higher margins drove earnings above forecasts. The eyewear retailer posted a 52‑week gain of 32.8% despite the volatility, while the broader small‑cap market...
Daily Spotlight: Stocks, Bonds Near Value Equilibrium
The Argus Daily Spotlight notes that stocks and bonds are now almost equally valued, with the Stock‑Bond Barometer showing a modest 0.43 sigma premium for equities. Forward S&P 500 metrics—P/E around 20, price‑to‑book near the high end of its historical band,...
Stocks Pressured by Economic Fallout From Iran War
U.S. equity indexes closed mixed on March 30, with the S&P 500 slipping to a 7.5‑month low and the Nasdaq 100 to a 7.75‑month low, while the Dow edged higher. The decline was driven by heightened worries that the ongoing Iran‑Israel conflict...
Tim Draper On Bitcoin And The Future Of The Financial System: 'After The Automobile, People Still Ride Horses For A...
Tim Draper told Benzinga that Bitcoin will eventually reshape the financial system, likening its adoption to people still riding horses after the automobile arrived. He highlighted that AI is currently in an "assist" phase, enhancing rather than replacing banking processes....
Fed Chair Powell Sees No Threat of Private Credit 'Contagion,' Says Interest Rates Are in a 'Good Place'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told a Harvard audience that private‑credit markets are experiencing a correction but pose no immediate contagion risk to the broader financial system. He said the Fed is closely monitoring any links to banks and finds...
How Datavault AI (DVLT) Reached Its First Profitable Quarter and Set a 2026 Growth Target
Datavault AI Inc. posted its first profitable quarter in Q4 2025, reporting $33.8 million in revenue—a 3,650% year‑over‑year increase—and an operating profit of $4.2 million, reversing a $6.3 million loss. Net profit for the quarter was $661 thousand, marking the company’s inaugural profit. For...
Why Rezolve AI (RZLV) Is Betting Big on Reward Loyalty to Scale Commerce Media and Payments
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ:RZLV) announced a cash acquisition of Reward Loyalty UK Limited for $230 million, financed entirely from existing resources. The deal is non‑dilutive and is projected to contribute roughly $90 million of EBITDA‑accretive revenue. Reward Loyalty brings a live commerce‑media,...
Why Agilon Health (AGL) Is Doing a 1-for-25 Reverse Split to Stay NYSE-Compliant
agilon health (NYSE:AGL) announced a 1‑for‑25 reverse stock split, effective March 30‑31, 2026, to meet the NYSE’s $1 minimum bid price. The board selected the maximum ratio after shareholders approved a range of 1‑for‑5 to 1‑for‑25. Post‑split, the share count will fall...
Why Allogene Therapeutics (ALLO) Says Its Lead Cancer Program Is Still on Track in 2026
Allogene Therapeutics announced that its lead CAR‑T candidate cemacabtagene ansegedleucel (cema‑cel) stays on track in the pivotal Phase 2 ALPHA3 trial for first‑line consolidation in large B‑cell lymphoma, enrolling over 60 sites globally. An interim futility analysis is slated for April 2026...
Analysts Remain Bullish on SailPoint. (SAIL) Amid Strong Q4 and Full-Year Results
SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) posted a strong fiscal 2026, with total ARR climbing 28% to $1.125 billion and SaaS ARR jumping 38% to $746 million. Fourth‑quarter revenue rose 23% to $295 million, delivering $61 million of adjusted operating income and $57 million of free cash flow. The...
Philippines Declares Iran War Poses 'Imminent Danger' — Now It Must Lean on Coal. Does the US Face the Same...
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency on March 24 after the Iran‑Houthi war choked oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, slashing fuel reserves to 45 days and forcing emergency oil purchases, a crackdown on hoarding, and a rapid shift...
Why Surgeons Are Maxing This Overlooked 401(k) Feature Before the End of the Year
The SECURE 2.0 Act introduced a "super catch‑up" that lets workers aged 60‑63 contribute $11,250 annually to a 401(k), raising the total limit to $35,750 for 2026. Over the four‑year window this adds $15,000 more than the standard $8,000 catch‑up, a...
Rising Treasury Yields Are Spooking Investors: Should Buy-and-Hold Investors Care?
The 10‑Year Treasury yield, which peaked above 5% in late 2023, has rebounded to roughly 4.4% after a dip to 3.8% in August 2024, reflecting lingering inflation and geopolitical risks. The Federal Reserve has held rates steady this year, but...
Homebuying in America: “You Can Have What You Want, You Just Got to Really Work for It”
Philadelphia housekeeper Ayesha Garnett, 52, leveraged the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) to pursue homeownership despite a median‑priced market that surged 12.5% year‑over‑year, adding roughly $30,000 to home costs. Traditional financing would demand high credit scores, a 20% down...
Nucor Was Just Upgraded to Buy by UBS With $190 Price Target
UBS upgraded Nucor Corp. (NYSE:NUE) to Buy, raising its price target to $190 from $184, citing a recent pullback as an attractive entry point. The steelmaker’s shares have slipped about 7.6% over the past month, trading near $166, but remain...
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Sourcing $2.9B Solar Equipment in China Amid Burgeoning AI Energy Opportunity
Tesla is in talks to acquire about $2.9 billion of solar‑manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers, including screen‑printing machines from Suzhou Maxwell Technologies. The move supports Elon Musk’s goal of adding 100 GW of solar capacity in the United States and addresses rising...
Adecco Group Taps Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) for Agentforce Following Nvidia Pact
Adecco Group announced a multi‑year agreement with Salesforce to obtain unlimited global access to the Agentforce 360 platform, allowing the staffing giant to scale agentic AI across its operations. The deal follows Salesforce’s recent partnership with Nvidia, which integrates Nvidia’s Nemotron...
Daily Spotlight: Stocks Can Survive a Pullback
The S&P 500 slipped 5% to just under 6,500 after the Iran war and a sharp oil price surge, marking a classic pullback. Pullbacks—defined as a 5% decline from recent highs—occur roughly three times a year and differ from deeper 10%...
Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term
Crude oil has settled into a modest price equilibrium, relieving some pressure on equity markets. The S&P 500 is hovering near its recent level, having briefly slipped below its six‑month range but staying only 39 points under the 200‑day moving average...
M&T Bank’s Q1 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
M&T Bank is slated to report Q1 2026 earnings of $4.03 per share, a 19.2% jump from the year‑ago quarter. For the full fiscal year, analysts project EPS of $18.77, up 9.1% versus 2025, with 2027 outlook at $20.94 per...
Best CD Rates Today, March 26, 2026 (Lock in up to 4.1% APY)
Certificate of deposit (CD) rates remain elevated, with the top offering a 4.1% APY on an 11‑month term from Capital One and no minimum deposit. Online banks are also posting rates above 4% APY, outpacing traditional savings accounts. The Federal...
Best High-Yield Savings Interest Rates Today, March 26, 2026 (Top Account Pays 4% APY)
High‑yield savings accounts remain a strong option for consumers, with the top rates hovering around 4% APY as of March 26 2026. SoFi and Valley Bank Direct currently lead the market, each offering a 4% annual percentage yield. Rates have been trending...
The Iran War Is Hitting Every Node in the LNG Supply Chain
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting every node of the regional liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain, choking exports from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. With Gulf output curtailed, European and Asian buyers are forced to vie for...
Chewy CEO: Consumers Are 'Highly Engaged' Even as Inflation Squeezes Budgets
Chewy’s CEO Sumit Singh said inflation has pushed 80‑85% of pet owners’ budgets into food and health, slashing discretionary spending on toys and gear. The company posted Q4 revenue of $3.26 billion, up 0.5% YoY, while adjusted EPS of $0.27 missed...
TT Electronics H2 Earnings Call Highlights
TT Electronics reported FY 2025 revenue of £481.4 million (≈ $602 million), a 2.7% organic decline, but adjusted operating profit rose 2.2% to £37.2 million (≈ $46.5 million). Strong cash generation lifted free cash flow 7.9% to £29.9 million and cut net debt by almost £30 million, reducing leverage...
Best Money Market Account Rates Today, March 25, 2026 (Secure up to 4.01% APY)
Money‑market account (MMA) rates remain elevated despite the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts, with the top offering a 4.01% APY at TotalBank for balances of $2,500 or more. The national average for MMAs sits at just 0.56%, highlighting a sizable...
Analyst Report: Moody's Corp
Moody's Corp (MCO) trades at $428.46 and is a component of the S&P 500. The company provides credit ratings for more than 33,000 entities and offers analytics services for risk management. The analyst report emphasizes Moody's large‑cap status and a steady...
Arista Networks (ANET) Targets AI Networking Boom with Expanding Market Opportunity and Strong Growth Outlook
Arista Networks announced at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference that it is accelerating AI‑focused networking solutions, expanding its total addressable market from $60 billion to $105 billion. The company projects revenue to top $10 billion this year, up from $9 billion last year, driven...
Stagwell Taps AppLovin Corporation (APP) Mobile Advertising Platform
AppLovin Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Stagwell on March 10, integrating its AI‑driven mobile advertising platform, Axon, into Stagwell’s media services. Axon reaches more than 1 billion daily users across mobile apps and connected TVs, giving Stagwell clients access to a...
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Positioned for Robust Growth in 200T AI Era
Broadcom announced on March 12 an expanded AI‑infrastructure portfolio aimed at the emerging 200‑terabyte AI era. The rollout includes a 102.4‑terabit Ethernet switch, a 400 Gbit/s per lane optical DSP, 200 Gbit/s Ethernet retimers, and PCIe Gen6 switches built for gigawatt‑scale clusters. Over 30...
Are We Headed for $5 Gas? This 1 Thing Determines How Much You Pay at the Pump (No, It's Not...
U.S. gasoline prices have jumped over 30% in a month, with the national average climbing to $3.88 per gallon from $2.93. The article argues that the single dominant factor is the global price of crude oil, which is rising due...
Living in One of These 5 States Could Put You on a Crash Course with Higher Car Insurance Premiums
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an 8% drop in U.S. traffic deaths in the first half of 2025, the steepest decline since 2008. However, five states—California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina—still account for a disproportionate share of...
Is Occidental Petroleum (OXY) The Best Energy Stock to Buy Now?
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has risen to #7 on a Warren Buffett‑style stock list, buoyed by Berkshire Hathaway’s roughly 29% stake and a $9.7 billion chemicals acquisition. The company is pivoting from a conventional oil producer to a carbon‑removal leader, with its...
This Cathie Wood Stock Is Down 36% Over the Past 2 Years. She Still Can’t Get Enough.
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) has slipped 11% so far in 2026 and 36% over the past two years, yet Cathie Wood’s ARK funds added roughly 438,000 shares. Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $110 price target after the...
IWM’s Surge in Unusual Options Activity Signals Opportunity — Here’s a Covered Strangle With a Twist
Unusual options activity on the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) spiked as geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices and pressured S&P futures. Despite solid year‑to‑date returns—11.39% in 2024 and 12.66% in 2025— IWM’s early rally faded, prompting investors to buy protective puts....
Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed
The dollar index rose 0.51% after U.S. February producer prices outperformed forecasts, with final‑demand PPI up 0.7% month‑over‑month and 3.4% year‑over‑year and core PPI climbing 3.9% YoY—the strongest gain in 13 months. The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged...
Blackwater Founder Backs Ukrainian Drone Tech Sales to US
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, has joined the board of Ukrainian drone‑software firm Swarmer and is championing its sale to the U.S. military. Swarmer raised $15 million in a Nasdaq offering, saw its shares jump roughly 500 % and claims its platform...
Canadian Crypto Mogul CZ Brushes Off Iran Charges Levied At Binance
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Binance co‑founder, dismissed allegations that the exchange facilitated financing for Iranian terror and military groups at the Digital Chamber's DC Blockchain Summit. He argued the purported Iran transactions generated no fees or business for Binance and called...
