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Market Overview - The U.S. market has shown volatility, with returns of 19.2% for the Nasdaq Composite, 15.8% for the S&P 500, and 13.7% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year [1] - Concerns are rising regarding the moderating pace of the economy, influenced by a cooling labor market and high valuations in the technology sector [1] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point in December to support the job market and stimulate growth, with inflation trending near the 2% target [2] - The Fed has reduced borrowing costs three times this year, bringing the overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.50-3.75% [2] Labor Market Conditions - The job market is showing signs of cooling, with softer hiring, rising unemployment at 4.6%, and a narrowing gap in job openings [3] - Nonfarm payrolls increased by 64,000 jobs in November after a decline of 105,000 jobs in October, the largest drop since December 2020 [3] Investment Opportunities - Investors looking to diversify can consider dividend-paying stocks, which indicate a healthy business model and tend to outperform non-dividend-paying stocks in volatile markets [4] - Notable dividend-paying companies include: - **Pentair (PNR)**: Declared a dividend of 27 cents per share with a yield of 1% and a payout ratio of 21% [5][6] - **nVent Electric (NVT)**: Declared a dividend of 21 cents per share with a yield of 0.8% and a payout ratio of 26% [7][8] - **CenterPoint Energy (CNP)**: Declared a dividend of 23 cents per share with a yield of 2.3% and a payout ratio of 51% [10][11][12] - **Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC)**: Declared a dividend of 80 cents per share with a yield of 5.5% and a payout ratio of 44% [10][13][14] - **PG&E (PCG)**: Declared a dividend of 5 cents per share with a yield of 0.7% and a payout ratio of 7% [15]

Core Points - Stolt-Nielsen Limited's Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend payment of $1.00 per Common Share, which will be payable on December 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2025 [1] - The shares will trade ex-dividend on and after November 19, 2025 [1] Company Overview - Stolt-Nielsen Limited is a long-term investor and manager of businesses focused on logistics, distribution, and aquaculture [2] - The company's portfolio includes three global bulk-liquid and chemicals logistics businesses: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers, as well as Stolt Sea Farm and various investments [2] - Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker SNI [2]

Core Insights - Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, with non-GAAP earnings of $1.74 per share, exceeding estimates by 18.37% and showing a year-over-year increase of 77.6% [1][8] - Revenues reached $463.3 million, surpassing estimates by 5.14% and reflecting a 23.8% year-over-year growth [1][8] Revenue Breakdown - Semiconductor Equipment revenues, accounting for 42.4% of total revenues, decreased by 0.5% year over year to $196.6 million and fell 6.2% sequentially [2] - Industrial & Medical revenues, making up 15.4% of total revenues, declined 7.4% year over year to $71.2 million but increased 3.8% sequentially [2] - Data Center Computing revenues, representing 37% of total revenues, surged 113% year over year to $171.6 million and jumped 21.2% sequentially [3] - Telecom & Networking revenues, comprising 5.2% of total revenues, rose 24.5% year over year to $24 million and increased 9.6% sequentially [3] Operating Results - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2025 was 39.1%, up 280 basis points year over year and 100 basis points sequentially, benefiting from factory closures in China and lower tariff costs [4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses were $103.4 million, up 6.8% year over year but down 0.2% sequentially, with operating margin improving to 20.8% compared to 9.6% in the previous year [5] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $758.6 million, an increase from $713.5 million as of June 30 [6] - Cash flow from operations was $79 million, up from $46.5 million in the previous quarter [6] Q4 Guidance - For Q4 2025, AEIS expects revenues near $470 million, with non-GAAP earnings projected at $1.75 per share [8][9] - The company anticipates a slight decline in semiconductor revenues sequentially, while expecting growth in Data Center Computing and Industrial & Medical revenues [10] - Overall, AEIS forecasts approximately 20% revenue growth for 2025, with Data Center revenues expected to double [11]

Core Insights - Chemed Corporation (CHE) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.27, a decline of 6.6% year over year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.2% [1] - The company's GAAP EPS was $4.46, down 10.8% from the previous year [1] Revenue Performance - Revenues for the quarter increased by 3.1% year over year to $624.9 million, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5% [2] - The stock price dropped by 2.7% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concerns regarding the declining EPS [2] Segment Analysis - Chemed operates through two subsidiaries: VITAS, a provider of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, a plumbing and drain cleaning service provider [3] - VITAS reported net patient revenues of $407.7 million, up 4.2% year over year, driven by a 2.5% increase in days-of-care and a nearly 4.1% rise in the Medicare reimbursement rate [4] - Roto-Rooter generated sales of $217.2 million, a 1.1% increase year over year, with commercial revenues up 2.8% [5] - Residential revenues for Roto-Rooter increased by 3.4% year over year, with notable growth in plumbing (8.2%) and water restoration (6.8%) [6] Margin and Profitability - Gross profit decreased by 6.2% year over year to $196.9 million, with gross margin contracting by 313 basis points to 31.5% due to an 8% rise in service costs [7] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses rose by 3.7% year over year to $105.8 million, leading to a 15.6% decline in adjusted operating profit to $91.1 million [7] Liquidity and Capital Structure - At the end of Q3 2025, Chemed had cash and cash equivalents of $129.8 million, down from $249.9 million at the end of Q2 [10] - The company reported no current or long-term debt and cumulative net cash from operating activities of $254.7 million, slightly up from $252.6 million in the previous year [10] Share Repurchase and Dividends - Chemed repurchased 407,500 shares for $180.8 million, averaging $443.62 per share, with approximately $301.8 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization [11] - The company has a consistent dividend-paying history, with a five-year annualized dividend growth of 10.47% [11] Future Guidance - For 2025, Chemed expects VITAS revenues to increase by 10.5% to 11.3% and Roto-Rooter revenues to grow by 2.4% to 3.0% [12] - The total revenue estimate for 2025 is projected at $2.55 billion, indicating a 4.9% year-over-year improvement [12] - The adjusted EPS for the full year 2025 is expected to be in the range of $24.95-$25.45, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $22.03, reflecting a 4.8% decline from 2024 [13]

Group 1 - Strategy disclosed a Bitcoin acquisition of $22 million, marking its third smallest purchase of the year, bringing its total holdings to approximately 64,000 Bitcoin valued at $73.1 billion as Bitcoin surpassed $114,000 [1][2] - The recent Bitcoin purchase was not due to funding constraints, as Strategy raised $128 million from selling common shares and other offerings [2][3] - Strategy's first dividend payment to STRD holders is scheduled for Tuesday, with a quarterly obligation of around $30 million [4] Group 2 - Strategy shares increased by 5% to $324, with a year-to-date rise of 12%, while Bitcoin rose 22% in the same period [5] - The company has diversified its funding mechanisms beyond common stock and convertible debt, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin [5] - There are concerns from some analysts regarding the sustainability of Strategy's dividend obligations, with comparisons made to a Ponzi scheme, although there is a noted market demand for bitcoin-backed credit instruments [6]

Group 1 - Wendel announced an interim dividend of €1.50 per share for the 2025 financial year, with the balance to be approved at the next Shareholders' Meeting on May 21, 2026 [1] - The ex-dividend date is set for November 18, 2025, with the record date on November 19, 2025, and the payment date on November 20, 2025 [4] Group 2 - Wendel SE is one of the leading publicly traded investment companies in Europe, investing in sector-leading companies such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, and IHS Towers [3] - In 2023, Wendel announced plans to develop a private asset management platform in addition to its proprietary investment activities, having acquired 51% of IK Partners in May 2024 and 72% of Monroe Capital in March 2025 [3] - As of June 30, 2025, the Group manages €39 billion for third-party investors and approximately €6.2 billion invested for its own account [3] Group 3 - Wendel is listed on the Euronext Paris and has a long-term rating of BBB with a stable outlook and a short-term rating of A-2 from Standard & Poor's since January 25, 2019 [4]

Core Insights - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has seen significant inflows, currently managing $70.1 billion in assets, making it one of the largest ETFs focused on dividend-paying stocks [2][4] - The fund has outperformed its peers in terms of capital inflows, with a 24% growth in its asset portfolio over the past year, compared to 5% for the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF [4] - While the fund has underperformed the S&P 500 in terms of price gains over the last decade, it offers a higher average dividend yield of 3.1%, leading to a robust total return of 11.1% per year when dividends are reinvested [5][8][7] Fund Performance - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's average annual price gain over the last decade was 7.6%, compared to the S&P 500's 11.5% [5] - The fund's performance period includes significant events such as presidential elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, and inflation cycles, providing a representative view of long-term results [6] - The current dividend yield of the fund is above average at 4%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors [10] Investment Considerations - The fund's largest holdings include established companies like Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, and Chevron, which are expected to provide consistent dividend payouts [10] - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has a low annual expense ratio of 0.06%, making it a cost-effective investment option [11] - The current period of lagging price performance may present a favorable opportunity for investors to consider adding this ETF to their portfolios [12]

Core Viewpoint - The Indian government has mandated state-owned enterprises to increase dividend payments by approximately 25% in the current fiscal year [1] Group 1 - The directive aims to enhance the financial returns to the government from its investments in state-owned companies [1] - This increase in dividend payments is expected to contribute positively to the government's revenue [1] - The move reflects the government's strategy to bolster its fiscal position amid economic challenges [1]