2025 has been a good year for Alexander's, Inc. ( ALX ), with the shares delivering a total return of ~19%, well above the ~3% gain for the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (I ventured into investing in high school in 2011, mainly in REITs, preferred stocks, and high-yield bonds, starting a fascination with markets and the economy that has not faded despite the years. More recently I have been combining long stock positions with covered calls and cash secured puts. I approach investing purely from a fund ...

Key Takeaways MRK faces major headwinds as Keytruda, its top revenue driver, nears the loss of exclusivity in 2028.Declining Gardasil sales due to weak China demand and lower vaccine uptake in Japan ail MRK.MRK is counting on Capvaxive, Winrevair and strategic cost savings to help counter patent/pricing headwinds.Merck (MRK) is expected to face some notable headwinds over the next few years that could affect its long-term growth outlook, the most significant being the upcoming loss of exclusivity (“LOE”) fo ...

Navigating their way through a volatile geopolitical backdrop and tariff uncertainty, emerging markets delivered robust gains in 2025, with stocks rising roughly 26%, per Reuters.Investors, increasingly optimistic that emerging markets will continue with their momentum in 2026, attributed the outperformance to increased diversification flows away from developed markets and reform progress across emerging economies, per the abovementioned Reuters article. According to an HSBC survey, emerging market pessimis ...

Key Takeaways GM has spent years strengthening its supply chain, focusing on batteries, rare earths and magnets.General Motors says Novelis issues have minimal impact, with alternative suppliers already secured.GM is cautiously optimistic on China chip talks while teams assess risks and line up backup suppliers.General Motors Company (GM) has spent several years strengthening its supply chain to withstand issues like the semiconductor shortage. The company has focused on securing battery raw materials and r ...

Disney and James Cameron's third Avatar movie, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," hit theaters Thursday, snapping up $12 million in early preview screenings domestically.The second installment in the film series, "The Way of Water," had a better start and tallied $5 million more in its Thursday preview haul in 2022. Still, box office analysts expect "Fire and Ash" will bring in at least $100 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada."A lot is riding on the performance of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and with ...

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne LeCroy, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announces support for DisplayPortâ"¢ 2.1 physical layer (PHY) compliance testing in its second-generation QualiPHY 2 automated compliance test framework. Teledyne's QualiPHY 2 software runs on Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes, performing standardized physical layer tests of high-speed serial data technologies such as PCI Express®, USB, Thunderbolt™, DisplayPort and HDMI®. The new QPHY. ...

The S&P 500 is starting to feel like it's about to roll over again, even after a nice Thursday session of relief in response to some cooler CPI (consumer price index) data. ...

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Core Insights - Palo Alto Networks has entered into a significant partnership with Google Cloud to enhance cybersecurity through artificial intelligence integration [1] Company Summary - The deal is described as a landmark agreement, indicating its importance in the cybersecurity landscape [1] - The financial details of the agreement have not been fully disclosed, but it is reported to be a substantial investment [1] Industry Summary - The collaboration aims to leverage AI technology to improve cybersecurity measures, reflecting a growing trend in the industry towards integrating advanced technologies for enhanced security solutions [1] - This partnership may set a precedent for future collaborations between tech companies and cybersecurity firms, highlighting the increasing importance of AI in protecting digital assets [1]

Key Points IonQ’s rapidly scaling revenue base and contracted backlog are solid positives for the company. D-Wave Quantum’s quantum annealing technology has demonstrated applicability in real-world use cases. Both stocks are trading at extremely rich valuations. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Quantum computing is advancing gradually from academic pursuit to early commercialization, and according to the market research firm The Quantum Insider, between now and 2035, the technology could add m ...