Key Takeaways Cannabis ETFs surged on optimism around potential U.S. marijuana reclassification reforms.Precious metals ETFs gained as silver, gold and platinum prices climbed on supply concerns.Space and health care ETFs advanced on sector-specific growth drivers.Wall Street was upbeat last week. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, the Dow Jones advanced 1.1% and the Nasdaq retreated about 1.6% last week. The tech stocks were beaten down, taking a toll on the Nasdaq-100 as well as the S&P 500. Roundhill Magnificent Sev ...

Shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line (NCL) have won a tender to use low-emission fuels derived from hydrogen on container ships from 2027 for at least three years to reduce CO2 ... ...

Affirm stock price popped by over 10% on Tuesday as investors cheered the company's presentation at its event. It jumped to a high of $73.40, up sharply from last month's low of $60.40. ...

Ripple, the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has partnered with AMINA Bank, marking the first time a European bank has adopted its end-to-end payments solution.The collaboration aims to streamline cross-border payments for the Swiss-regulated crypto bank, allowing its clients to settle transactions in minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without relying on traditional banking infrastructure.Bridging the gap between Web3 and legacy bankingFor many crypto-native businesses, moving ...

Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its “Micro Opportunities Strategy” Q3 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy reported solid absolute returns in the quarter but lagged the benchmark as it did not keep pace with the strong rally. The strategy continues to focus on quality companies in the volatile environment. In addition, you can check the fund’s top 5 holdings to determine its best picks for 2025. In its third-quarter 2025 investor ...

President Trump advancing his economic agenda focused on growth, job creation, and working to bring down costs and the cost of living as the White House looks toward 2026 and the high stakes midterm election season. Vice President JD Vance in Pennsylvania yesterday, highlighting the president's achievements and progress on wages and investments, asking voters to stay the course as the policies take hold. I spoke with the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent here on the program yesterday.He said the US is enteri ...

Core Insights - Investors are increasingly favoring dividend stocks to mitigate market volatility and enhance income amidst high inflation [1] - A Reddit user shared a portfolio generated with ChatGPT, aiming for $2,000 monthly in dividend income from a $300,000 investment [1][2] Company Summaries - **Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO)**: Noted for a strong dividend growth record, having raised dividends for 56 consecutive years, with a current yield exceeding 7% and a stock price increase of approximately 12% this year [3] - **Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB)**: Canadian energy company with a dividend yield of about 5.8%, having raised dividends for 31 years, and recently reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance [4] - **Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD)**: Recognized for its tax-deferred MLP structure and a strong history of distribution growth, currently offering a dividend yield of about 6.8%. Recently downgraded by JPMorgan from Overweight to Neutral due to lower EBITDA growth compared to peers [4] - **NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI)**: Provides exposure to Nasdaq 100 companies and generates income through selling covered call options on the index [5] - **Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE:PFFA)**: Invests in preferred stocks of U.S. companies, boasting a dividend yield of over 9% [6]

Next week, six companies will be replaced in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) for its annual reconstitution. The NDX tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC). The tables below outline the stocks being added and removed, along with their 2025 returns and current brokerage sentiment data from Zacks. I believe these changes can offer insight into where these stocks are headed. In the article below, I’ll make that case using historical data from past additions and removals ...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, known for its popular brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The company is set to release its quarterly earnings on December 18, 2025. Analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of $2.10 and revenue of approximately $3.07 billion.Darden's performance is anticipated to be driven by strong revenue growth from its Olive Garden and LongHorn brands. Despite facing cost pressures from increased beef and labor expenses ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the global perspective on oil production, emphasizing that while Texas is a common association in the U.S., countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Russia are significant players on the world stage [1] - The focus is on the importance of understanding the dynamics of oil production and its impact on investment opportunities within the sector [1] Group 2 - The article mentions the experience of Scott Kaufman, who has over a decade in the financial sector, providing insights into high-quality dividend growth and undervalued opportunities [1] - The goal is to achieve strong capital gains and a robust total return through strategic investments in the oil sector [1]