During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yield ...

Core Insights - Warren Buffett, at 95 years old, remains in control of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio, which has a market capitalization of over a trillion dollars, evolving from a small company over the past 60 years [1] Investment Strategy - In recent years, Buffett has been selling off major stock holdings to raise cash, notably increasing investments in U.S. Treasury bonds [2] - Last quarter, Buffett sold 46.3 million shares of two significant positions, prompting questions about whether investors should follow suit by trimming their stock portfolios and buying short-term Treasuries [2] Apple Investment - Buffett's investment in Apple has been one of his most successful, with Berkshire Hathaway owning about 5% of the company, leading to a valuation of approximately $175 billion by the end of 2023 [2] - Since the end of 2023, Buffett has sold 20 million shares of Apple, reducing Berkshire's stake to $57 billion, which is now less than 2% of Apple's outstanding shares [3] - The decision to trim the Apple stake is likely due to the stock's high valuation and declining growth prospects, with a current P/E ratio of 39, significantly above Buffett's preferred range of 5 to 15 [4] Apple Growth Concerns - Apple's revenue growth has been sluggish, with a cumulative increase of only 5.4% over the past three years, lagging behind other large technology companies [5] Bank of America Position - Bank of America is the third-largest position in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, with nearly $2 trillion in total deposits [7] - Buffett has been reducing his investments in both Bank of America and Apple, using the proceeds to purchase short-term Treasury bonds [7]

Group 1: Investment Insights - RIT Capital Partners holds $73,562,376 worth of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares, representing 9.22% of its portfolio, indicating significant investment interest in the company [1] - Amazon.com, Inc. is included in Jacob Rothschild's RIT Capital Partners' Stock Portfolio, highlighting its perceived potential for growth [5] Group 2: Regulatory and Operational Developments - The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating two Amazon.com, Inc. Air drone collisions with a crane boom in Tolleson, Arizona, which raises safety concerns [2] - Following the investigations, Amazon halted its Arizona drone service on October 2, 2025, but resumed operations the next day after an internal safety review, indicating a proactive approach to safety management [4] - Amazon has set a target to deliver 500 million packages annually by drones by 2030, expanding its drone program to include prescription deliveries through Amazon Pharmacy in Texas, showcasing its commitment to innovation in logistics [5] Group 3: Industry Context - The Transportation Department proposed rules to accelerate drone operations beyond the visual line of sight, aiming to expand commercial applications such as package deliveries, which could benefit Amazon's drone delivery ambitions [3]

CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland has commented on the implications of a recent Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) report that scrutinised auditor adherence to independence and conflict of interest rules as stipulated by the Corporations Act 2001. The report should be viewed as a catalyst for positive change within the audit industry, according to Freeland. It focused on the compliance of Registered Company Auditors (RCAs) and Authorised Audit Companies with the Corporations Act 2001. ...

Dollar Tree Inc.’s shares jumped after the retailer projected earnings per share to gain at a compound rate of as much as 15% over the next three years. The Chesapeake Virginia-based company said earnings per share is expected to grow by a “high-teens percentage” in fiscal 2026 due to cost benefits. Most Read from Bloomberg Dollar Tree, which made this projection ahead of an investor presentation slated for later on Wednesday, is trying to sharpen its focus under Chief Executive Officer Mike Creedon aft ...

Shares in the Bitcoin treasurer and digital-asset exchange rose, with markets buoyed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments. ...

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First Phosphate CEO to Present at Toronto Global Forum 2025 of the International Economic Forum of the AmericasOctober 15, 2025 7:10 AM EDT | Source: First Phosphate Corp.Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2025) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its CEO, John Passalacqua, will be presenting at the Toronto Global Forum 2025 of the International Economic Forum of the Americas ("IEFA").Mr. Pa ...

Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATXS ) isn't a stock that would be on everyone's radar before this week. It's a relatively small biotech with shares trading in the mid-$8 range. However, the stock has seen quite a bitI hold a Master’s degree in Cell Biology and began my career working for several years as a lab technician in a drug discovery clinic, where I gained extensive hands-on experience in cell culture, assay development, and therapeutic research. That scientific foundation gave me an appreciation ...