About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Key Takeaways CNP announced $0.23 dividend payable Mar. 12, marking one of four recent payout hikes.Marriott Vacations declared $0.80 dividend with a 5.46% yield after raising payouts five times in five years.Zoetis raised its dividend to $0.53, extending a six-time increase streak over five years.Tech stocks have been taking a hit, leading volatility to return to Wall Street over the past few weeks. Over the past few years, tech stocks have led the market rally, but investors have recently been concerned a ...

Key Takeaways WDC reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenues up 27% to $2.8B, with non-GAAP operating income jumping 110% YoY.WDC generated $599M in Q1 cash flow, supported by margin expansion to 30.4% and disciplined $73M capex.WDC returned $553M via buybacks and raised its dividend 25%, underscoring confidence in AI-led demand.Western Digital Corporation’s (WDC) expanded capital allocation plans underscore management’s increasing confidence in the AI-driven data storage cycle.WDC’s focus on innovation and operation ...

Core Insights - Apple Inc. is a leading technology company with a current stock price of $274.61 and a market capitalization of approximately $4.06 trillion, showing a potential upside of 14.71% based on Morgan Stanley's price target of $315 [1][4][6] - Berkshire Hathaway has significantly reduced its stake in Apple by 74% over the past two years, selling 41.7 million shares in the third quarter, while still holding 21% of its portfolio in Apple [2][6] - Berkshire Hathaway has initiated a new position in Alphabet, purchasing 17.8 million shares, indicating a strategic shift towards technology investments [3][6] Company Performance - Apple's stock price has shown a slight increase of 0.18% today, trading between $271.79 and $275.84, with a yearly high of $288.62 and a low of $169.21 [4] - The trading volume for Apple on NASDAQ is 37.34 million shares [4] Strategic Shifts - Berkshire Hathaway's reduction in Apple shares and new investment in Alphabet reflect a reassessment of investment opportunities in the technology sector [2][5][6] - Despite Apple's strong position to benefit from consumer adoption of artificial intelligence, its stock is perceived as expensive [5]

Very few investors can match Stanley Druckenmiller. He delivered an average annual return of over 30% over three decades at Duquesne Capital without a single losing year, but he does not own Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), and Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) today. We'll look into why in a bit. Druckenmiller is a timeless icon who has done very well in the recent past, with his portfolio up 9.07% in just Q3 2025 alone. His current portfolio contains 62 holdings. You'd expect his top holdings to be the us ...

As of 2025, I've got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies ...

In September 1919, the Coca-Cola Company (KO) went public at $40 per share. At the time, the world was emerging from World War I, the automobile was still a luxury, and soft drinks were sold primarily at soda fountains. Few investors could have imagined that a single share purchased back then, and patiently held, would one day be worth $29.4 million by December 2025 (assuming dividends were reinvested along the way). Yet that is precisely what long-term data shows. The staggering figure is not the result ...

Humana Inc.'s ( HUM ) stock dropped about 9% since I last checked in back in early October, from $284 to $258 per share. The price was jumpy, swinging up to $302 in October and falling to $221 inWith over 15 years of experience in the markets and a degree in economics, I focus on breaking down companies with clarity and discipline. My goal is to give individual investors a straightforward, honest view—what’s working, what isn’t, and where the risks and opportunities actually are. I don’t chase narratives. I ...

Investing.com -- A chart highlighted by Sevens Report suggests that U.S. stock market gains in December have typically been driven by strength later in the month rather than early trading. The latest Sevens Report states that December has been “one of the stock market’s best months of the year,” citing data from Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick showing the S&P 500 has averaged a 1.4% return over the past 75 years and finished higher 73.3% of the time. That makes December the month with the highest historical ...

First Principles Partners is an equity research analyst specializing in technology, innovation, and sustainability investment. My unique approach, "First Principles," involves breaking down complex problems to their most basic elements in terms of financial and technology, enabling me to uncover overlooked investment opportunities.With a strong background in investment, private equity and venture capital, I have a proven track record of delivering strong returns for readers. Articles on Seeking Alpha focus ...