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Devon Energy’s $8B Marcellus Asset Offer Signals Aggressive Growth Post-Merger
Devon Energy completed its merger with Coterra, creating a larger diversified oil and gas operator. Stone Ridge Asset Management has signaled an $8 billion opening offer for Devon’s Marcellus assets, and the combined company expects to lift its dividend by roughly 30%.
Tomi (TOMZ) Reports Q4 2025 Revenue Drop to $5.6M, Eyes $12M 2026 Target
Tomi Environmental Solutions (TOMZ) released its Q4 2025 earnings transcript, revealing revenue of $5.6 million—a 27% year‑over‑year decline—and a net loss of $3.7 million. Management highlighted a stronger gross margin, a shrinking cash balance, and a $12 million revenue target for 2026, while flagging ongoing liquidity pressures and a need for additional capital.
ZiG Stability Drives 417% Surge in Zimbabwe Stock Turnover
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) attributed a 416.83% jump in quarterly turnover to the stabilising ZiG currency, with inflation falling to 3.8% and the exchange rate holding at 25.57 per dollar. The surge propelled VFEX market capitalisation to $4 billion and...
Chevron Returns Over $5 Billion to Shareholders for 16th Straight Quarter Amid Record Oil Prices
Chevron delivered more than $5 billion in cash to investors in its latest quarter, marking the 16th straight period of such payouts. The distribution—$3.5 billion in dividends and the balance in buybacks—reflects the company’s ability to convert soaring Brent prices into shareholder...
Cornerstone Advisors Dumps $32 Million of 7.2% Calamos Closed‑End Fund
Cornerstone Advisors exited its full stake in the Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, selling 1,712,871 shares for an estimated $32.11 million. The move, disclosed in a May 8 SEC filing, represents 1.1% of Cornerstone’s assets and signals a reassessment of high‑yield, multi‑asset...
Micron Shares Jump 15% as AI‑Driven Chip Shortage Fuels Record Valuation
Micron Technology (MU) surged 15% in a single session, hitting an all‑time high of $742.15 as AI‑driven memory demand tightens supply. The rally follows a fiscal Q2 report showing revenue of $23.86 B, a 196% YoY jump, and a record 74.9%...
New York Times: More Than Just News, But Is the Valuation Good Enough?
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $351 million stake in The New York Times, buying roughly 5 million shares in Q4. The newspaper has accelerated its digital transformation, adding 450 k subscribers to reach about 12.8 million and delivering 25% growth in digital advertising revenue....
$LBTYK: Can Liberty Global Finally Spin to Win? | Stock Spin-Off Investing's Rich Howe
Rich Howe of Stock Spin‑Off Investing argues that Liberty Global (LBTYK) is cheap on a sum‑of‑parts basis and stands to unlock value through an imminent Ziggo spin‑off and a little‑known venture portfolio. He contends the spin will crystallize cash‑flow and...
Early Critics Mistook Buffett’s Patience for Failure
Everyone was calling Buffett a dinosaur in 1999. Nasdaq up 85%. His returns lagging the index. Articles asking if he'd "lost it." Then the dot-com bubble burst. And Berkshire quietly compounded through the wreckage. Being early and being wrong look identical. Until they...
Top Wall Street Analysts Recommend These 3 Dividend Stocks for Stable Income
Wall Street’s top analysts highlighted three dividend‑paying stocks—Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)—as reliable income sources. BIP announced a 46‑cent quarterly distribution, a 6% YoY increase, and a 5% yield, while maintaining a buy...
Memory Chip Makers Are Looking at a 'Supercycle' And 'Windfall Gains.' The Stocks Jumped 30% in One Week
Memory chip makers are riding an AI‑driven demand surge that analysts deem a multi‑year supercycle, pushing valuations and pricing power to new heights. Micron Technology’s stock surged 38% in a week, while the Roundhill Memory ETF rose over 30%, reflecting...
Robinhood Shares Slip 32% YTD as Analysts Weigh Bottom Prospects
Robinhood Markets' shares have dropped more than 32% in 2026, prompting analysts to argue over whether the stock has hit bottom. The decline follows a sharp fall in cryptocurrency revenue and a surge in prediction‑market activity that the firm hopes...
Cramer Backs AI Spend as Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Slip From Record Highs
The Dow Jones fell 313 points to 49,596.97, the S&P 500 slipped 0.38% to 7,337.11 and the Nasdaq eased 0.13% to 25,806.20 after hitting fresh intraday highs. Jim Cramer dismissed the pullback as a healthy breather and argued that AI...
Costco's $23.9B April Sales Surge Triggers BofA $1,185 Price Target Upgrade
Costco reported $23.92 billion in net sales for the four weeks ending May 3, 2026, a 13% year‑over‑year gain. Bank of America kept its Buy rating and raised the price target to $1,185, citing consistent comparable sales amid macro uncertainty.
Harley-Davidson Launches 'Back to the Bricks' Plan, Targets $350M Profit by 2027
Harley-Davidson unveiled its "Back to the Bricks" turnaround plan, shifting focus to $13,000 entry‑level motorcycles and setting a $350 million profit target for its bike business by 2027. The strategy, championed by new CEO Artie Starrs, also promises $150 million in cost...
Essential Financial Models Every Analyst Should Master
Top 5 Financial Models for Financial Analysts 👇 1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model – Used to estimate the value of a company based on future cash flows. 2. Three-Statement Model – Integrates the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow...
Brookfield's Berkshire‑Style Expansion Fuels 25% EPS Outlook, Prompting Investor Debate
Brookfield Corporation said it expects earnings per share to grow 25% annually over the next five years and projects a share price of $140 by 2030, more than double its current $50 level. The outlook rests on a $100 billion AI...
SpaceX IPO Targets $1.75 Trillion Valuation, Retail Allocation Up to 30%
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is slated for a summer 2026 IPO that could value the company at $1.75 trillion. Reuters reports the prospectus will appear in late May, with a roadshow in early June and up to 30% of the offering reserved...
NewSquare Capital Dumps $15 Million of QTEC Amid AI‑Heavy Tech Rally
NewSquare Capital reduced its holding in the First Trust NASDAQ‑100 Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) by 64,705 shares, a transaction valued at roughly $14.8 million. The sale shrank the fund’s weight in NewSquare’s 13F portfolio to 0.03%, signaling disciplined profit‑taking after a...
International ETFs Surge as European Stock Funds Attract $20 B+ in New Capital
Victory Capital’s ETF platform topped $20 billion in assets, while Invesco’s Europe‑heavy IDMO fund posted an 8% YTD gain, underscoring a wave of capital shifting from U.S. equities to international ETFs. New product launches and strong net flows signal a lasting...
Wolfspeed Shares Jump After Q3 Earnings Amid Bankruptcy Fears
Wolfspeed's fiscal third‑quarter earnings lifted its shares 3.2% after the report, but a 19% revenue drop to $150.2 million and a gross margin of –27% have reignited concerns about the company's solvency. The chipmaker emerged from bankruptcy last fall, yet cash...
Tenaris to Acquire Artrom Steel Tubes for €86 Million ($93 M), Boosting Steel Pipe Capacity
Tenaris announced a definitive agreement to purchase 100% of Artrom Steel Tubes for €86 million (about $93 million) on a cash‑free, debt‑free basis. The deal adds roughly 450,000 t of steelmaking capacity and 200,000 t of seamless pipe rolling, pending EU and Romanian regulatory...
Lime Files for Nasdaq IPO, Targets $886.7M Revenue and Debt Repayment
Lime, the San Francisco‑based electric bike and scooter operator, filed a Form S‑1 to list on Nasdaq under the ticker LIME. The filing shows 2025 revenue of $886.7 million, a 29.1% jump year‑over‑year, and a plan to use proceeds to clear...
Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong Momentum
Nvidia’s staggering 10‑year returns have spotlighted AI, but investors are now rotating into the broader AI infrastructure stack. Companies that supply cooling, chip‑design tools, and high‑speed networking—Vertiv, Cadence Design Systems, and Ciena—are seeing double‑digit gains and bullish forecasts. Each firm...
Klaviyo Shares Tumble 32% After Earnings; Glynn Capital Exits Position
Klaviyo Inc. saw its shares plunge 32% on May 5 after reporting a 28% revenue jump and raised guidance, while Glynn Capital Management disclosed it had sold its entire 456,805‑share holding for roughly $9.8 million earlier in the quarter. The twin...
UTG: Has Evolved Into A Data Center Growth Portfolio
The Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) has pivoted toward a data‑center growth strategy, betting on utilities that will power the sector’s rapid expansion. Analyst Ricardo Fernandez projects more than 12% upside and a 5% distribution yield, citing leverage and selective...
Is This 1950s Investing Strategy Holding Your 2026 Portfolio Back?
Modern portfolio theory (MPT), introduced in the 1950s by Harry Markowitz, still underpins many 60/40 stock‑bond recommendations. The article highlights key flaws: bond allocations often lag inflation, international funds have underperformed the S&P 500, and the model assumes all investors are...
Price Over Prestige: Wait for Affordable Great Companies
Warren Buffett’s Protege Greg Abel on the importance of price in buying companies and stocks: "It's not that we don't see exceptional companies out there today that we'd love to own. But we’re not interested in acquiring companies at that price" "That...
Historic Buffett Indicator Spike Predicts S&P Downturn
Hey @grok The "Buffett Indicator" is currently sitting at 229% of GDP—the highest level in history. While everyone is talking about the "New AI Era," Berkshire is sitting on nearly $400 billion in cash. Show me the last 3 times this...
Serve Robotics Fails to Deliver for Investors – Here's How to Play It
Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) runs about 2,000 autonomous delivery robots but faces mounting operational setbacks, public backlash, and regulatory hurdles in U.S. cities. The robots frequently get stuck, lost or stolen, and many restaurants report negligible cost savings. Despite these...
More Gambling Than Ever: What Warren Buffett Didn’t Quite Say
The piece debunks a viral quote that Warren Buffett warned investors they were "more gambling than ever," showing he never made that statement. It examines why the recent Berkshire Hathaway AGM left shareholders disappointed, citing limited strategic updates and a...
3 Healthcare Stocks Set to Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill, enacted July 2025, broadened Health Savings Account eligibility and lifted dependent‑care FSA limits, prompting employers to upgrade benefits and driving commercial healthcare demand. UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS Health stand to capture the surge through their integrated...
What Is An Index Fund? (And Is It A Good Investment Choice?)
An index fund is a passive investment vehicle that mirrors a market benchmark such as the S&P 500, offering broad diversification at low cost. It can be structured as an ETF or a mutual fund, and its passive nature leads to...
Sensex to Hit 3 Lakh by 2036? Raamdeo Agrawal Says India Is the 'Ferrari' Among Markets, Here's Why
Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, reiterated his long‑term bullish view on India, likening the market to a Ferrari that can propel the Sensex to 3 lakh by 2036. He highlighted that roughly 20% of NSE 500 companies have delivered...
Marsh & McLennan: An Insurer that AI Can't Threaten
Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) saw its stock dip 8‑11% after OpenAI launched an insurance‑focused AI app, sparking fears of AI disruption in brokerage. Despite the hype, the firm’s core risk‑management business generated $14.4 bn in 2025 revenue and posted a 32% adjusted...
3 Ways to Target the Resources Powering AI and Data Centers
The data‑center boom, driven by AI workloads, is creating a surge in demand for rare‑earth and battery‑metal supplies that power advanced chips. Two niche ETFs—Global X Rare Earth & Critical Minerals (EART) and ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals (ION)—offer...
AI Drives Markets as Valuations Race Ahead of Earnings
Global equity markets surged to record highs in April as investors poured into a handful of AI and semiconductor mega‑caps, chiefly the Magnificent Seven, which supplied roughly 80% of the S&P 500’s Q1 earnings growth. The rally is narrowly focused, masking...
Focus on One Deal, Let Compounding Do the Rest
Munger never chased the next deal. He was too busy with the one already on his desk. Most people wait for a better opportunity. He made the current one better. Mr. Market rewards the hustlers. Compounding rewards the focused.
Rajeev Thakkar and Sankaran Naren See Value in IT Despite AI Disruption Concerns
Fund managers Rajeev Thakkar (PPFAS) and Sankaran Naren (ICICI Prudential) see emerging value in Indian IT stocks despite widespread AI disruption concerns. They argue the sector’s recent price decline reflects a contrarian valuation rather than a structural collapse, citing the...
2026 Market Turmoil? These 10 Classic Investing Rules Still Hold the Key
Veteran strategist Bob Farrell’s ten classic investing rules are revisited as a guide for navigating the 2026 market turbulence marked by geopolitical tension, soaring oil prices, and AI‑driven rallies. The article argues that despite algorithmic trading and real‑time data, human...
Malaysian Banks Boost Dividend Payouts, Sharpening Shareholder Returns
Bank Malaysia konsisten naikkan dividen payout ratio the last few years. Median 2025 div payout (top 6 bank): 62.3%, Avg 10yrs: 50.3% [Payout ialah jumlah profit yg “dipulangkan”kepada shareholders dalam bentuk dividend] Notables (Jumlah bayaran dividen 2025): •Maybank: RM7.6b, 72.4% payout dari profit. •CIMB:...
WeightWatchers Remains Deeply Mispriced, Management Heeds Advice
New writeup: Weightwatchers' 2026 Q1 earnigns report. IMO still the most mispriced security in the market - by far. And thanks to WW management for acting on my advice. Link in bio $WW https://t.co/4CvTI290mv
H&R Block: Even After The 26% Pop, This High Dividend Stock Remains Undervalued
H&R Block’s stock jumped 26% after the company posted a Q3 FY2026 earnings beat across EPS, revenue and outlook, yet it still trades at roughly 7× forward earnings, a deep discount to peers. The firm’s shareholder yield is close to 13%...
Misto Holdings: 50% of Titleist & FILA,
Premium subscribers of Asian Century Stocks just received a 57 page deck on Korea's Misto Holdings (081660 KS). It owns a 50% stake in Acushnet (Titleist) and FILA globally. This year's P/E is 9.1x with a clean balance sheet. Clicking the...
Mother’s Day: What Multi-Cap Investing Borrows From a Mother’s Wisdom
The article likens multi‑cap investing to a mother’s balanced budgeting, emphasizing a single fund that spreads assets across large, mid and small‑cap stocks. By mandating at least 25% allocation to each market‑capitalisation tier, multi‑cap funds aim to deliver true diversification...
The Best Under-the-Radar AI Stocks to Buy in 2026
While Nvidia and Palantir dominate AI headlines, their valuations have become costly. Analysts highlight three lesser‑known companies—Dell, ON Semiconductor, and Astera Labs—as poised for AI‑driven growth. Dell’s AI Factory platform helped lift its fiscal revenue 19% to a record $113.5 billion,...
Liberty Energy: Pricing Recovery And The LPI Program Show An Interesting Future
Liberty Energy (LBRT) is rated a Buy with a $42‑$44 target price and a recommended accumulation range of $30‑$35. The firm’s DigiFleet and DigiPrime platforms create a technology moat that boosts frac‑operation efficiency while lowering emissions. Its Liberty Power Innovations...
'Changing of the Guard'? AMD, Intel, and Micron Soar While Nvidia Lags
Nvidia has long dominated the AI infrastructure boom, but recent market moves suggest a shift. AMD, Intel and memory leader Micron posted gains of roughly 25% to 37% this week, with Intel up over 200% year‑to‑date and Micron’s market value...
Bull Market Began 2013; Skeptics Proved Wrong.
Unless you were there, I can't stress to you how bearish everyone was right as we started the secular bull market back in 2013. Here's a clip of me talking about it. For 13 years, I've pretty much said the...
Is SoundHound Stock a Buy Based on Its $140 Billion Total Addressable Market?
SoundHound AI posted Q1 2026 revenue of $44.2 million, a 52% year‑over‑year rise, and reaffirmed full‑year guidance of $225‑$260 million. The company announced a new voice‑AI partnership with Walmart and highlighted a $140 billion total addressable market spanning smart devices, retail and automotive. Despite...
Quality Investing Poised for Comeback After Six-Year Slump
Quality‑oriented equity strategies, which fell six percent behind the MSCI World index in 2025, are now being hailed as ready for a resurgence. Analysts point to a pricing gap and a track record of outperformance after drawdowns as the catalyst...