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Qualcomm launches $20B share buyback and raises dividend
Qualcomm announced a $20 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.92 per share, aiming to bolster investor confidence amid challenges in its smartphone business and a push into AI‑driven markets.
UPS CFO Brian Dykes announced the company will freeze its dividend in 2026, ending expectations of a raise. The logistics giant is currently paying out 80%‑90% of net income, well above its long‑term 50%‑60% target. A sharp reduction in Amazon‑related revenue—about $5 billion—combined with fleet upgrades and a transition of Ground Saver to the USPS is compressing margins. Management expects operating margins to rebound later in 2026 as automation and higher‑margin services take hold.
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) received a Buy rating upgrade as it drops its option‑writing program and pivots to a pure equity strategy. The change is expected to boost net asset value (NAV) growth while preserving an 8.3% monthly dividend...
Fabrinet posted record Q2 2026 results, with revenue climbing 36% year‑over‑year to $1.13 billion and non‑GAAP earnings per share rising 29% to $3.36. The growth stems from expanded capacity, robust demand in telecom and high‑performance computing, and a balance sheet free of...
The strategist warns that the market’s recent crack‑down is creating a rare dislocation, presenting a window to acquire high‑quality, pricing‑power stocks. While macro headwinds such as stagflation and higher rates linger, the analysis points to a shift toward value‑oriented equities...
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) is trading at roughly 15 times forward earnings, a 50 percent discount from its all‑time high where the multiple peaked above 30 x. The company boasts a fortress balance sheet—zero debt, multi‑billion‑dollar cash, and an asset‑light supply chain—but its revenue...
The Top 5 AI hyperscalers now carry an $11.2 trillion market cap. Adjusted for inflation, this dwarfs the South Sea Bubble. I’ve broken down the full Fundsmith 2026 AGM and why Terry Smith is staying the course. Read the full FREE deep...
“Buy low. Of course, you say, that’s obvious. Well, it may be, but that isn’t the way the market works. Buy when most people, including experts, are pessimistic. So simple in concept. So difficult in execution.” — Sir John Templeton...
The Russell 2000 trades at about 19‑times earnings, well below the S&P 500’s 27‑times multiple, leaving a roughly 50 % valuation gap. With the Federal Reserve signaling no near‑term rate cuts, small‑cap stocks remain volatile but could benefit from any easing....
U.S. equities have historically rebounded from every major correction, including wars and financial crises, and the S&P 500 remains about 8.7% below its early‑year peak after a fifth consecutive losing week. The ongoing Iran‑related conflict has pushed oil to $119 per...
Affirm Holdings posted a strong Q2, with gross merchandise volume climbing 36% to $13.8 billion and revenue rising 30% to $1.12 billion, while net income surged 61% to $130 million. The company expanded its merchant network to 478,000 partners and grew its active...
The month‑long Iran war has stripped about $100 billion from the market value of leading luxury groups, with LVMH and Hermès shares falling 16% and 20% respectively. Analysts warn the hit could depress quarterly growth and deepen the sector’s bearish sentiment.
Helen Louise Collins, chief medical officer of Enliven Therapeutics, exercised and immediately sold 40,000 stock options for roughly $1.2 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. The sale left her direct shareholding unchanged at 25,000 shares while the stock surged 28.5%...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans that could lift the company toward a $9 trillion market cap, underscoring a massive push into AI GPUs and accelerators. The move intensifies competition with Chinese AI firms and raises fresh questions about data‑center power...
Financial analysts presented a hypothetical scenario where a $10,000 stake in the NOBL dividend ETF could generate a $1 million return, underscoring the fund's yield focus. Details of the assumptions were not disclosed.
JPMorgan Chase raised its price target for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) from $265 to $280 and kept an overweight rating. The upgrade follows a earnings beat and aligns with a cluster of analyst forecasts that now average $286.66, suggesting continued optimism on...
Oracle Corp. is ramping AI infrastructure spending, driving fiscal 2026 capex to $50.64 billion and projecting free cash flow of -$23.28 billion. The cash burn threatens the company’s $5.75 billion annual dividend, raising concerns for income‑focused investors.
As a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the traditional '60-40' portfolio of equities and bonds is on track for the worst month since September 2022. US-ISRAELI WAR = NOT WALL STREET'S FRIEND. https://t.co/kWe8ucZedL
Netflix announced a universal price increase for its U.S. plans, raising the ad‑supported tier to $8.99, the Standard tier to $19.99 and the Premium tier to $26.99 per month. The move follows a strong Q4 showing, a $2.8 billion breakup fee...
Costco's CFO Gary Millerchip told investors that worldwide member traffic grew 3.1% and average transaction value rose 4.2% in the latest quarter. The shift comes as inflation squeezes disposable income, prompting the warehouse club to lean on habit and its...
Bill Ackman, Pershing Square founder, warned investors that the S&P 500’s forward price‑to‑earnings ratio of 20.6×, while above historic averages, is warranted by the earnings growth of the index’s biggest stocks. His view supports recent buying in Amazon and a...
Analysts are pointing to dividend‑focused exchange‑traded funds as attractive vehicles for investors with $10,000 to deploy. Funds such as Schwab's U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Fullgoal Hong Kong Dividend ETF offer sector‑balanced exposure and low volatility, positioning them...
ABO‑Group Environment NV announced full‑year earnings of €0.664 million ($0.73 million), a 65% decline from the prior year, even as revenue climbed 11% to €106.45 million ($117 million). The results are set to pressure the company’s share price on Euronext Brussels and raise questions...
The Magnificent 7—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla—have collectively shed $1.72 trillion in market capitalization over the past four weeks of the US‑Iran war. The slide, driven by sharp equity declines and soaring oil prices, has dragged the S&P...
AST SpaceMobile’s launch of Bluebird 6, the largest LEO communications‑array antenna, has propelled its shares up 196% over the past year. The rally comes as the company raises $3.9 bn in new financing while posting a $340 m net loss, highlighting both investor...
"A stock is not undervalued unless intrinsic value is supported by hard assets or earning power." Most “cheap” stocks aren’t actually cheap.
Michael Mauboussin on ROIC and Competitive Advantage If a business has a high ROIC from a high NOPAT margin, focus on differentiation If a business has a high ROIC from a high invested capital turnover, focus on cost leadership Very few businesses...
Microsoft's shares fell sharply after its latest earnings call disclosed a weaker-than-expected quarter, delivering the company's worst market start since the 2008 financial crisis. Analysts cite soft guidance and slower growth in key segments as the drivers of the sell‑off.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing what could become the largest IPO in history, prompting investors to look for alternative space equities. Seeking Alpha analysts Oakoff Investments and Michael Del Monte highlight Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Firefly Aerospace (FLY) as the most attractive...
The article examines how Indian stalwarts such as Asian Paints, HUL, TCS, Dabur and others—once hailed as "consistent compounders"—have delivered dismal total returns over the past six years, lagging far behind the Nifty 50’s 10.6% CAGR. While these firms still...
Warren Buffett’s investing rule is simple: if the accounting is confusing, walk away. Smart investing starts with transparency. If you can’t understand the numbers, you shouldn’t own the stock.
New India Assurance (NIACL), India’s largest PSU general insurer, has slipped 43% from its 52‑week high, now trading around ₹121.85 (~$1.47) per share, or 0.9 × its trailing book value, giving a market‑cap of roughly $2.4 billion. The stock is 25% below...
Over the 18‑month market downturn from September 2024 to March 2026, National Pension System (NPS) equity schemes declined 9.3%, outperforming the Nifty 100 (‑11%) and large‑cap mutual funds (‑9.7%). Corporate‑bond NPS schemes posted a solid 10.2% gain, beating the CRISIL Composite index’s 8.1%...
Don't mistake a "lucky" market timing trade for a "good" investment strategy. True financial success is built on a boring foundation: ✅ Proper Asset Allocation ✅ A Long Investment Horizon ✅ Superior Stock Selection That doesn't mean that timing cannot add a few percentage points...
The $NDX forward PE ratio has dropped to 21.09. In September 2022 it was at 18.96. The $SPX forward PE is at 20.53. We're approaching the point where tech will start outperforming again. It doesn't make sense for tech to...
Motley Fool retirement experts and CNBC’s Jim Cramer released coordinated guidance on March 27‑28, 2026, urging retirees to build a three‑to‑six‑month cash reserve, diversify across asset classes, and consider Roth conversions in low‑income years. The advice targets $1 million‑plus portfolios facing...
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) delivered a 26.2% trailing‑12‑month return, outpacing State Street’s SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA). However, EEM’s 0.72% expense ratio is eight to ten times...
TCL Electronics announced a 15.4% year‑on‑year revenue jump to HK$114.58 billion for 2025, powered by its dual‑track globalisation and mid‑to‑high‑end strategy. The growth lifted profit after tax 36.7% and prompted a 56.6% dividend hike, underscoring the company’s B2B scaling success.
North America faces a shortfall of roughly 17,000 aircraft maintenance technicians in 2026, widening the gap between a growing fleet and available labor. The deficit is inflating wages, pushing labor to nearly a third of total MRO costs and extending...
Anthropic, fresh from a $30 billion funding round and a public‑safety stance, is eyeing an IPO in Q4 2026. The company’s financials show $5 billion in revenue against $10 billion spent on inference and training, widening its cash‑burn gap. Meanwhile, Chinese AI firms now...
Burford Capital reported that the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina over the 2012 YPF expropriation, wiping out a potential $18 billion payout. The decision sent Burford’s U.S. shares down 47% and revives questions about...
Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels announced a full‑year profit of RMB925.5 million ($130 million), up 1.6% from the prior year, while revenue fell 1.8% to RMB13.81 billion ($1.93 billion). The results highlight a modest earnings boost amid a softer top line, raising questions about...
Argan Inc. (AGX) surged 35.21% to $555.52 after reporting FY26 net income of $49.21 million, EPS of $3.47 and a 12.7% revenue increase to $262.05 million. The surprise earnings prompted JPMorgan to upgrade the stock to overweight and sparked a rally in...
MercadoLibre reported net revenue up 45% year‑over‑year, outpacing analyst forecasts and positioning the Latin‑American e‑commerce leader as a defensive play for investors rattled by U.S. market turbulence. The company’s fintech arm, Mercado Pago, now serves more than 78 million users and...
Indonesia’s growth outlook is being squeezed by three simultaneous shocks – looming sovereign‑rating downgrades, renewed US trade friction and a fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war. Analysts warn the combined impact could stall the country’s 8% growth target and...
Shares of Butterfly Network and GE HealthCare jumped sharply after investors poured into AI‑enabled diagnostic platforms. The surge reflects growing confidence that large‑scale health data and machine‑learning analytics will reshape cardiac and imaging care, while regulators and private‑equity money add...
Navan announced Q4 2026 revenue of $178 million, beating forecasts by $15.7 million and delivering a 35% year‑over‑year increase. The results propelled the stock up 48% in a week, underscoring growing enterprise demand for AI‑driven travel and expense solutions.
SaaS valuations based on the Forward EV/Sales multiple relative to their projected NTM revenue growth. • $NET sits far above the curve — 29% growth but trading at 26x Forward EV/Sales. Market pricing in AI + platform dominance. • $APP combines high...
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2 years later, $WING down 55%, multiple down 75%, below covid levels. Not only does valuation obv matter, but if you want to better understand financial media and so on read the bull articles from back then. https://t.co/RpeTSVRgG2
"If you're not willing to react with equanimity to a market price decline of 50% two or three times a century, you're not fit to be a common shareholder - and you deserve the mediocre result you are going to...
