Group 1 - Samuel Smith has extensive experience in dividend stock research and investment, having served as lead analyst and Vice President at notable firms [1] - He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional, holding degrees in Civil Engineering & Mathematics and a Masters in Engineering with a focus on applied mathematics and machine learning [1] - Samuel leads the High Yield Investor investing group, collaborating with Jussi Askola and Paul R. Drake to balance safety, growth, yield, and value [2] Group 2 - High Yield Investor provides real-money core, retirement, and international portfolios, along with regular trade alerts and educational content [2] - The service includes an active chat room for investors to share insights and strategies [2]

Sep 19, 2025 7:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time Mark R. DeFazio Honored at Grand Opening of Boro Park JCC Community Center Share Metropolitan Commercial Bank's CEO Front and Center Celebrating Expansion and Community Impact From left: Thomas P. DiNapoli New York State Comptroller, Simcha Eichenstein New York State Assembly Member, District 48, Representative Dan Goldman U.S. House of Representatives, Kalman Yeger New York State Assembly, District 41, Avi Greenstein Chief Executive Officer Boro Park Jewish Commun ...

The Fed is forecasting economic growth and falling unemployment, yet it is cutting interest rates—something usually seen in recessions. U.S. stocks hit a record high yesterday, and some Wall Street analysts are concerned that this all looks a bit frothy. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s “Summary of Economic Projections,” published this week, shows that the central bank believes the economy will grow through 2028. In June, their change in GDP estimate for 2025 was 1.4%. Now, it’s 1.6%. It’s even rosier for 202 ...

Five things to know ahead of the opening uh of the opening bell. The House is set to vote this morning to keep the government funded through November 21st. House Speaker Mike Johnson appears not to have the votes though at the moment.Just two legislative days remain um before the government shuts down. Nvidia paying more than $900 million to license technology from AI hardware startup and Fabrica and to hire the company CEO and other uh employees. And Fabrica's technology helps tie Nvidia chips together.Sha ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Biglari Capital, a long-time Cracker Barrel shareholder, is calling for the ouster of CEO Julie Masino, and called management “worse than mediocre,” according to a proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. Biglari, which owns roughly 3% of shares at Cracker Barrel, urged shareholders to vote against re- ...

Core Insights - The new Apple Watch Series 11 models will feature a high blood pressure notification capability, utilizing artificial intelligence instead of traditional blood pressure measurement methods [1] Company Summary - Apple is enhancing its smartwatch technology by integrating AI to monitor health metrics, specifically targeting high blood pressure detection [1] Industry Summary - The introduction of AI-driven health features in wearable technology signifies a growing trend in the industry towards more advanced health monitoring solutions [1]

By Ross Kerber (Reuters) - The world's two biggest asset managers sharply scaled back the number of meetings held with company bosses this year, disclosures show, as new guidance made it harder to discuss topics like climate change and diversity. The shifts by BlackRock and Vanguard came in the wake of new guidance in February from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, led by a pick of U.S. President Donald Trump, Mark Uyeda, and could leave executives with less investor input on strategy or facin ...

PresentationHi, everyone, if you like to make your way to your seats, we'll get started. [Foreign Language] To all our shareholders and guests, in person and online, it's an absolute pleasure to welcome you to Mercury's Annual Shareholders' Meeting for 2025. So I'm Howard Thomas, I'm Mercury's Company Secretary.Howard ThomasCompany Secretary & General Counsel So I'll quickly run through some housekeeping before we get started. So this is a nonsmoking venue. So if you'd like to smoke, please exit the buildin ...

You're getting just a fraction of what you earned: A 35% payout means you're being paid about one-third of your actual wage for hours you already worked to earn that PTO.You lose time off: PTO is part of your compensation package. Accepting a partial payout means trading rest and recovery for less-than-fair pay.Better than losing it entirely: In states like Florida, there’s often no legal protection for unused PTO unless it’s spelled out in a contract. Something is better than nothing.Immediate cash in hand ...

Core Insights - Bank stocks are a significant indicator of the health of the American economy, often referred to as the economy's circulatory system, facilitating capital flow across various sectors [1][4] - The article discusses the characteristics of bank stocks, their importance to investors, and how to identify the best bank stocks to buy [5][17] Group 1: Definition and Importance of Bank Stocks - Bank stocks represent companies in the banking sector and are classified under the broader category of financial stocks, which includes various financial services [7][8] - They are divided into two sub-categories: diversified banks, which have a national footprint and offer a wide range of services, and regional banks, which operate in limited geographic areas [13] Group 2: Investment Rationale - Investors are drawn to bank stocks due to their critical role in the economy, although their performance can be cyclical, reflecting economic conditions [9][10] - Banks primarily earn through the interest-rate spread, charging higher interest on loans than they pay on deposits, making economic activity a key factor in their profitability [10][11] Group 3: Characteristics of Bank Stocks - Diversified banks may offer more stability due to their varied operations, while regional banks can be more volatile but may provide better short-term opportunities for active investors [14][15] - The consolidation trend in the banking industry presents potential for growth, with over 4,600 banks in the U.S. indicating room for mergers and acquisitions [16][17] Group 4: Criteria for Selecting Bank Stocks - Ideal bank stocks should be part of the S&P Composite 1500, have a long-term EPS growth rate of at least 5%, and a trailing-12-month return on equity of at least 10% [18][19][20] - Stocks should also have at least five covering analysts and a consensus Buy rating, indicating strong market interest and positive outlook [21][22]