Building a high-income portfolio is about more than just buying superficially high-yielding assets, it also involves preserving and growing wealth over time. I come here as an investment analyst, not a financial advisor, with the aim of educating readers on how to do both. My focus will be on opportunities that, at a minimum, match the market's risk-return tradeoff and grow their capital base. That means not only identifying new opportunities but also warning investors about misleading ones. In addition, I’ ...

Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year, so many Americans may want to know the fastest way to get their hands on theirs is by free, electronic direct deposit. Every year, tax refunds mark the biggest payday of the year for millions of Americans. Typically, 75% of Americans receive refunds each year. The average refund in 2025 was $2,939, IRS data showed. This year, refunds could be as much as 30% more due to new provisions from President Donald Trump's mega tax and spending bill, according to James ...

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Friday's key moments. 1. Stocks rebounded Friday, with the Dow surging more than 950 points or nearly 2%. Jim Cramer feels "pretty good" about what he called the "mighty Dow rally." Club holdings and Dow components Nvidia , Cisco , Boeing , Honeywell , Procter & Gamble , and Nike , were all higher. Amazon , also a Dow stock and portfolio name, was the exception — down 7.5% after Thu ...

Key Takeaways Merck issued revenue guidance of $65.5-$67.0 billion for 2026, which was below consensus.MRK's EPS view of $5.00-$5.15 includes a $9B Cidara acquisition charge and factors in FX benefits.Merck expects oncology growth led by Keytruda and new launches to offset $2.5B headwinds from competition.Merck (MRK) announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Feb. 3. Along with its earnings release, the company issued a fresh earnings and sales outlook for 2026, which fell short of consensus e ...

Key Takeaways Arrow Electronics reported Q4 EPS of $4.39, beating estimates as revenues rose 20% year over year.ARW saw Global Components sales increase 22% and ECS revenues grow 16% year over year.Arrow Electronics grew its operating income 23% and generated $200M in operating cash flow.Arrow Electronics (ARW) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $4.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.66%. The bottom line increased 48% year over year.In the fourth quarter, ARW reported revenues of $8.75 ...

Key Takeaways PM posted adjusted EPS of $1.70, up 9.7% Y/Y, beating estimates despite revenues missing expectations.Smoke-free revenues rose 12% and accounted for over half of net revenues in three of four regions.Net revenues climbed 6.8% as pricing strength and smoke-free volumes offset lower cigarette shipments.Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with both top and bottom lines increasing year over year. Net sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while earnings ...

Key Takeaways GM expects North America EBIT margins to improve to 8-10% in 2026 from 6.8% in 2025.Lower EV losses, a $1B warranty cost benefit, and $500-$750M in regulatory savings are key margin drivers.Strong pickup, SUV and crossover mix, low incentives, and declining net tariff impact also support margins.North America is the most important market for General Motors (GM) . The U.S. auto giant expects its North America EBIT margins to return to the 8-10% range in 2026, implying an improvement from 6.8% r ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.  Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to fcruz@frankcruzlaw.com. Blac ...

Walmart's (NASDAQ: WMT) share price is up roughly 15% in 2026 so far, as enthusiasm around the company's growing e-commerce segment and investments in artificial intelligence help push the stock higher. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, its market capitalization hit $1 trillion, making it the first "brick and mortar" retailer to achieve this status. I put "brick and mortar" in quotes because it's no coincidence that Walmart is joining an exclusive club that is dominated by tech giants. In recent years, Walmart's heavy ...

Core Insights - Oracle allegedly failed to disclose that its AI strategy would lead to significant increases in capital expenditures (CapEx) without corresponding near-term revenue growth [1] Company Summary - The company is facing scrutiny over its AI strategy, which is expected to result in substantial CapEx increases [1] - There is a concern that the anticipated revenue growth from the AI initiatives may not materialize in the near term, raising questions about the sustainability of the investment [1]