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Core Critical Metals Moves To Buy 80% Lucky Mike, Strengthens BC Mining

Dan Veld February 20, 2026

Core Critical Metals is moving to acquire an 80% stake in the Lucky Mike silver-copper-tungsten property in British Columbia, entering a deal that positions the company amid a prolific copper and precious metals district and

Mark Cuban Urges Cutting Bills, Protect Financial Freedom

Dan Veld February 20, 2026

Mark Cuban’s simple money message is loud and clear: control your monthly bills and you widen your choices. He argues that chasing more income helps, but trimming recurring costs is the real lever for freedom.

Investors Punish Carvana After Missed Profit Target, Vague Outlook

Dan Veld February 19, 2026

Carvana’s latest quarterly report highlighted a clash between strong top-line growth and a missed profit metric, leaving investors uneasy as management offered little concrete guidance for the coming quarter. Shares slumped after the numbers landed,

HAIN Stock Requires Fiscal Discipline Before Buy Decision

Dan Veld February 19, 2026

The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) reported fiscal Q2 results that left analysts cautious, prompting price-target cuts and a reinforced wait-and-see stance from brokers. Revenue slipped and margins compressed, while management faces a strategic review and

Merck MRK Charts Growth Beyond KEYTRUDA, Upholds Dividend

Dan Veld February 19, 2026

This piece looks at where Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) stands with investors and analysts after recent moves by Wall Street and the FDA, focusing on a fresh analyst upgrade, a notable regulatory approval, and

Ebay Bolsters Resale Strategy, Uses Cash For $1.2B Depop Deal

Dan Veld February 19, 2026

eBay will acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2bn in cash, a deal set to close in the second quarter of 2026 that leaves Depop operating under its own name while plugging into eBay’s broader services

IONQ Stock Faces Steep Losses, Dilution Risks Ahead

Dan Veld February 18, 2026

Quick summary: this piece looks at IonQ’s recent trajectory, including its big gains and recent slide, the jump in costs and widening losses, how revenue growth leaned on acquisitions and dilution, and why valuation and

Vita Coco Q4 2025 Results Show Fiscal Discipline, Stronger Margins

Dan Veld February 18, 2026

Vita Coco’s Q4 2025 earnings call laid out a clear story: strong category momentum, double-digit branded growth, improving international traction, and a plan to invest behind hydration and distribution while managing cost pressures from tariffs

EnPro Reports Strong 7.6% Organic Growth, $280M M&A Push

Dan Veld February 18, 2026

EnPro reported a solid 2025 driven by mid-single-digit organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and improving momentum across its Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies businesses. Management highlighted progress on the EnPro three point zero plan, healthy

Block Inc Boosts Bitcoin Hardware, Calls For Investor Discipline

Dan Veld February 17, 2026

Block, Inc. is drawing attention as a leading play in the bitcoin and blockchain space thanks to new hardware initiatives, mixed quarterly results, and shifting analyst views; this article lays out the expansion of its

B. Riley Keeps Buy Rating On IREN, Onshoring Boosts AI

Dan Veld February 17, 2026

B. Riley recently reaffirmed a Buy rating on IREN Limited while lifting its price objective, and a mix of analyst moves and company updates has investors parsing revenue forecasts, capacity builds, and a pivot toward

Vanguard Projects Bonds Could Now Shield Portfolios From Stock Risk

Dan Veld February 17, 2026

The big idea: Vanguard’s 2026 outlook suggests bonds could offer better risk-adjusted returns than U.S. stocks over the next several years, and the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) is a straightforward example of

Orion OEC Reports Q4 Earnings, Reaffirms Profit Focus

Dan Veld February 17, 2026

Orion Engineered Carbons walked listeners through its Q4 and full-year 2025 results, management changes, operational moves to protect cash flow, and a cautious but constructive outlook for 2026 as trading dynamics and tire markets show

Huntington Ingalls HII Strengthens American Defense, Boosts Returns

Dan Veld February 16, 2026

Sound Shore Management’s fourth-quarter investor letter spotlights Huntington Ingalls Industries as a breakout name, explaining how a naval shipbuilder’s rebound in margins, backlog growth, and favorable defense demand are positioning it for meaningful upside. The

Reassess SoFi Technologies Stock Now, Protect Your Capital

Dan Veld February 16, 2026

This piece looks at SoFi Technologies stock, weighing recent price action against underlying business results and future expectations, and it walks through valuation, profitability, customer growth, and practical considerations for investors deciding whether to buy

Ecuador Shrimp Exports Reach Record $8.4B, Overtake Oil

Dan Veld February 16, 2026

Ecuador’s shrimp industry surged in 2025, hitting a record $8.4 billion as exports climbed 20% year on year, briefly outpacing oil and highlighting how trade shifts and steady sector investment can reshape an economy tied

X Money Launches Internal Beta, Boosting Financial Competition

Dan Veld February 16, 2026

X Money, the digital wallet under Elon Musk’s X, is now in internal beta and poised for limited external testing soon. This article covers the beta rollout, Musk’s own words about the product, how X

Secure 4% APY High Yield Savings, Protect Your Money Today

Dan Veld February 15, 2026

This piece breaks down where savings rates stand today, what the national average looks like, which banks are paying the highest APYs, and clear examples of what those rates mean for real money. You’ll get

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6 Percent, Homeowners Lock Savings

Dan Veld February 15, 2026

Today’s mortgage market is finally giving buyers and homeowners a break with rates that look a lot friendlier than they did a year ago. This article walks through the latest purchase and refinance rates, the

Money Market Rates Fall, Act Now To Protect Your Savings

Dan Veld February 15, 2026

Quick look: today’s best money market account rates, what the national averages are, the biggest rate differences you can still find, how APY and compounding change real returns, and practical steps you can take if

Lock In 4% APY One Year CD Today, Protect Your Savings

Dan Veld February 15, 2026

Today’s piece looks at the Best CD rates today, February 15, 2026 (lock in up to 4% APY) and breaks down what those rates mean for savers, how the market is behaving differently than in

UiPath Emerges As Critical Tech Stock Investors Must Watch

Dan Veld February 14, 2026

The piece examines why UiPath (PATH) could emerge as a major tech player by 2028, tracing how its robotics process automation roots, a pivot to agentic AI orchestration, and strategic product moves set up a

Top Monthly Dividend Stocks Paying Reliable Income Now, 3 Picks

Dan Veld February 14, 2026

This article walks through why some stocks pay dividends every month and profiles three dependable monthly payers: Realty Income (O), Main Street Capital (MAIN), and Phillips Edison & Company (PECO). Expect clear facts about payouts,

Florida Homeowner Converts Garage Into Airbnb, Covers Alimony

Dan Veld February 14, 2026

After a divorce left him handling a second mortgage and alimony, a Florida homeowner insulated a small part of his house, added basic amenities, and listed the space on Airbnb; months later he says the

Vanguard Dividend ETF Lineup Helps Secure Retirement By 2030

Dan Veld February 14, 2026

This piece examines “5 Vanguard Dividend ETFs That Could Fund Your Retirement by 2030” and breaks down what each fund targets, the yields you can expect, and how a mix of these ETFs might provide

Advance Auto Parts AAP Delivers Strong Q4, Focuses on American Jobs

Dan Veld February 13, 2026

Advance Auto Parts’ Q4 2025 earnings call walked through the operational reset completed in 2025, the progress across merchandising, supply chain and store operations, the leadership changes supporting execution, and management’s targets for 2026 including

Wendy’s Cuts US Stores, Struggles Hit Sales Amid Closures

Dan Veld February 13, 2026

Wendy’s reported a notable setback in the fourth quarter as same-store sales dropped sharply, driven largely by weakness in the U.S. market, prompting management to tighten its footprint and rethink pricing and marketing strategy while

Court Oversees Sale, Investors Protect Creditors at Pizza Hut Korea

Dan Veld February 13, 2026

Pizza Hut’s South Korean unit is being reorganised through a court-supervised sale to a newly created investment vehicle, with an eye toward preserving the brand while addressing a growing debt pile and a long-running franchise

Congress Pushes To Rein In Big Tech Power, Protect American Consumers

Dan Veld February 12, 2026

Lawmakers across Washington and in several states are pushing back against rapid data center expansion as Big Tech pours resources into AI, sparking concerns about higher electric bills, strained grids, and intense local resource use.

NextEra Energy Rally Could Reward Conservative, Patriotic Investors

Dan Veld February 12, 2026

NextEra Energy’s stock has underperformed recently, but three clear forces could spark a big rebound in 2026: surging power demand from AI and data centers, a race to capture expiring clean-energy tax credits before July

AppLovin Shares Drop After Beat, Investors Demand Valuation Discipline

Dan Veld February 12, 2026

AppLovin reported a blockbuster fourth quarter and raised its outlook for 2026, yet the stock slid sharply the next trading session. Revenue, profit and cash flow all jumped to record levels, and management pointed to

Mattel Stock Drops After Q4 Miss, Investors Call For Accountability

Dan Veld February 11, 2026

Mattel shares opened sharply lower after the company reported fourth-quarter results that missed analyst expectations, showing modest revenue growth but sliding profits and compressed margins. Management laid out a multi-year shift toward an IP-driven, brand-first

Chimera Q4 Prioritizes Liquidity, Strengthens Balance Sheet

Dan Veld February 11, 2026

Chimera’s Q4 2025 earnings call laid out a clear playbook: shift the balance of the portfolio, integrate the Home Express mortgage business, and push for steadier, fee-bearing income streams. Management described material portfolio moves, a

Buy Qualcomm AI Chip Stock Now With $150 For Long-Term Gains

Dan Veld February 11, 2026

Qualcomm (QCOM) looks like a practical way for investors with a modest stake to access the artificial intelligence chip story without buying the priciest names. Short-term trouble in smartphones tied to rising memory costs is

Investors Reallocate To Uber And Intuitive Surgical From Palantir

Dan Veld February 11, 2026

Prediction: 2 Growth Stocks That Will Soar Past Palantir Technologies in the Next 5 Years — This piece looks at why Palantir Technologies has been a standout performer, why its current valuation looks stretched, and

Microsoft Azure Slowdown Costs Investors, Signals Big Tech Risk

Dan Veld February 10, 2026

SGA’s fourth-quarter letter flagged Microsoft as a drag on returns after Azure growth missed expectations, and that note rippled through a portfolio already hurt by a tough 2025. The firm saw a modest recovery late

DOW Stock, Cramer Says Trim Position To Protect Capital

Dan Veld February 10, 2026

Jim Cramer told a caller he wouldn’t be buying Dow Inc. right now and would instead trim positions after a strong run, pointing to the need for Chinese buyers and a cyclical bounce. The guidance

Shield Stock Climbs After FDA Grants Accrufer Data Exclusivity

Dan Veld February 9, 2026

Shield Therapeutics saw a sharp market reaction after US regulators awarded extra data exclusivity for its oral iron therapy Accrufer, a move that traders and analysts say strengthens the drug’s commercial runway and the company’s

Hold Medical Debt Collectors Accountable After Loved One Dies

Dan Veld February 9, 2026

After her father died last July, a 30-year-old daughter kept getting medical bills in the mail and felt trapped between grief and fear. She worried that calling creditors to stop the mail might make them

Sally Beauty Delivers Strong Q1 Results, EPS Rises 12%

Dan Veld February 9, 2026

Sally Beauty opened fiscal 2026 with a solid Q1: $943 million in net sales, strong margins, and an earnings beat that left management confident about execution. The company leaned on its Fuel for Growth cost

Ethereum Could Rebound Quickly, Tom Lee Urges Conservative Investors

Dan Veld February 9, 2026

Tom Lee argues Ethereum could snap back quickly after a recent selloff, pointing to historical V-shaped recoveries, steady on-chain usage and broader market flow changes; his bullish tone on both ETH and Bitcoin has stirred

LandBridge Undervalued, Pore Space Fuels Energy Security

Dan Veld February 8, 2026

LandBridge Company LLC is presented here as a land and pore space play that earns durable surface-use royalties from produced water management, with an optional upside from datacenter speculation; this piece outlines the company’s operations,

Fiserv Faces Turnaround, CEO Lyons Drives Operational Reset

Dan Veld February 8, 2026

This piece breaks down a bullish case for Fiserv, Inc., examining the shock that hit the stock after Q3 2025, the business’s three core segments, the fallout from prior leadership choices, the incoming CEO’s reset

Compare Money Market Rates, Lock In Up To 4.01% APY

Dan Veld February 7, 2026

This piece walks you through today’s landscape for money market account rates, why those rates matter, and where you can realistically find better returns. It explains how recent Federal Reserve cuts pushed many deposit yields

Secure 4% APY CD Rates Today, Protect Your Retirement Savings

Dan Veld February 7, 2026

Quick snapshot: today’s top CD rates are around 4% APY for short terms, some online banks and credit unions are still competitive, federal rate cuts pushed many yields lower, and choosing a CD depends on

Protect Retirement Savings Today, Secure Top High Yield 4% APY

Dan Veld February 6, 2026

This article breaks down where to find the highest savings rates right now, why those rates moved the way they did, and how to choose between online banks, credit unions, and other deposit options for

HELOC Rates Near Year Low, Protect Home Equity Now

Dan Veld February 6, 2026

Today’s update on HELOC and home equity loan pricing breaks down national averages, what drives those rates, how lenders set margins, where to find short-term introductory deals, and a practical monthly-payment example so you know

SYF Investors, Demand Accountability As Synchrony Faces Margin Pressure

Dan Veld February 6, 2026

This article looks at where Wall Street stands on Synchrony Financial and why analysts are split between cautious and bullish calls. It covers the bank’s business mix, recent quarterly results, guidance that spooked investors, the

PepsiCo Stock Rallies After Q4 Beat, Announces Price Cuts

Dan Veld February 6, 2026

PepsiCo remains a heavyweight in snacks and drinks, and investors are watching whether Wall Street analysts are tilting bullish after a recent earnings beat and a bold move on pricing. This article breaks down recent

Protect Home Equity, Reject Risky Shared Appreciation Contracts

Dan Veld February 5, 2026

Homeowners sitting on big equity have a new option: a home equity agreement, often called a shared appreciation agreement or home equity investment. This piece walks through what those deals are, how they work, how

Banks Must Protect Deposits, Shield Taxpayers Immediately

Dan Veld February 5, 2026

Banking 101: What is a bank, and what does it do? This piece breaks down the nuts and bolts of banks, how they protect your money, and the services they offer so you can make

Bristol Myers Delivers Q4 Profit Gains, Reaffirms Cost Discipline

Dan Veld February 5, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Q4 2025 earnings call laid out a clear story: steady commercial momentum from new products, a busy clinical calendar with multiple pivotal readouts ahead, and disciplined financial management that produced meaningful cost

USAR Soars As Trump Project Vault Secures Critical Minerals

Dan Veld February 4, 2026

USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ:USAR) jumped sharply after news that a new federal minerals inventory could include more than 50 critical elements, sparking fresh investor interest in domestic rare earth production and highlighting recent multi‑billion

Energy Fuels UUUU Surges, Trump Project Vault Drives Rare Earths

Dan Veld February 4, 2026

Energy Fuels (UUUU) jumped sharply after news that the Project Vault would stockpile more than 50 critical minerals, sparking renewed investor interest in domestic rare earth mining and onshoring initiatives tied to the Trump administration’s

Applied Digital Rally Demands Conservative Investor Caution

Dan Veld February 4, 2026

Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) has rocketed higher as the AI infrastructure boom rolls on, but a close look shows booming revenue paired with ballooning costs, no profit yet, and a valuation that assumes the best-case

Jack’s Expands PAR Partnership To Modernize POS And Payments

Dan Veld February 4, 2026

Jack’s Family Restaurants is expanding a long-standing technology partnership with PAR Technology, moving from loyalty tools into a full enterprise platform that ties together POS, payments, loyalty and hardware to support growth and smoother operations

C3.ai Stock Tests Investors, Calls For Fiscal Discipline

Dan Veld February 2, 2026

Apis Capital Advisors’ Q4 2025 letter praised strong quarterly gains while flagging bets against several AI names, with C3.ai repeatedly singled out as both influential in the AI conversation and emblematic of investor concerns about

Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Palantir, Downgrades Best Buy

Dan Veld February 2, 2026

Wall Street’s busiest research notes of the day landed in one neat roundup, highlighting upgrades, downgrades and fresh coverage across tech, retail, healthcare and industrial names. The biggest moves include upgrades for Palantir (PLTR) and

Retirees Fund Home Repairs From Investments, Not Loans

Dan Veld February 2, 2026

Your home needs work, you’re in your 70s with a paid-off mortgage, about $1 million in investment accounts and $30,000 in cash, and you’re weighing whether to borrow or sell stock to cover a $50,000–$60,000

Cameco Hits Record High As US Secures Nuclear Supply

Dan Veld February 1, 2026

Cameco’s stock ran up to new highs late January as uranium prices shot higher, driven by renewed U.S. policy support for nuclear power and tighter supply dynamics worldwide. This piece walks through what moved the

Bloom Energy Secures Buy Rating, $207 Target Cites Onshoring

Dan Veld February 1, 2026

Bloom Energy climbed after fresh analyst coverage and price target moves late January, driven by demand for on-site power and momentum with hyperscale customers; this article walks through the latest analyst actions, what Bloom’s technology

Protect Investors, Rein In TechCreate Group Rally Risks

Dan Veld February 1, 2026

The sudden surge in TechCreate Group (TCGL) grabbed headlines when the stock rocketed from its IPO price into triple- and quadruple-digit territory, fueled more by frantic trading than by clear business progress. This article breaks

Nebius Wins Israel Supercomputer Contract, Boosts National AI Strength

Dan Veld January 31, 2026

Nebius Group N.V., known by the ticker NBIS, just landed a major role in Israel’s national AI push and the move could reshape how the company is seen by customers and investors. Selected by the

Nutanix NTNX Analysts Forecast Upside, Conservative Value Play

Dan Veld January 31, 2026

Nutanix (NTNX) is drawing fresh attention after two major Wall Street shops trimmed their ratings and lowered price targets, yet the stock still shows meaningful upside on consensus estimates. Analysts note the company has scale

Joby Stock Dip Presents Buy Opportunity For American Manufacturing

Dan Veld January 31, 2026

Should You Buy the Dip in Joby Aviation Stock? This piece breaks down the recent selloff, the details of the company’s capital raise, and why some investors see the drop as a buying window while

Reclaim Financial Stability After Making a Bad Loan Choice

Dan Veld January 30, 2026

If a loan you took is crushing your monthly budget, this piece walks you through sensible steps to regain control, cut interest costs when possible, and rebuild stronger financial habits. You’ll get practical moves for

Schedule C Rules, Protect Your Earnings From IRS Self Employment Taxes

Dan Veld January 30, 2026

Schedule C is the form sole proprietors, freelancers, and many side-hustlers use to report business income and expenses on their personal tax return; this article explains what Schedule C does, who needs to file it,

R&R Units Sued Over $264K Unpaid Carrier Invoices In Texas

Dan Veld January 30, 2026

A new lawsuit filed in Hidalgo County, Texas, accuses R&R Express Inc. and RFX Inc. of failing to pay about $264,650 in freight invoices after arranging shipments, while former employees and other filings paint a

Palantir AI Momentum Secures Government Contracts, Protects Taxpayers

Dan Veld January 29, 2026

Palantir’s rise has gone from niche government work to a front-row seat in the AI boom, and this article breaks down why investors should circle February 2 on their calendars when the company reports fiscal

SoFi Earnings Preview, Investors Brace For January 30 Report

Dan Veld January 29, 2026

SoFi’s next earnings release lands on Jan. 30, and investors are weighing a tricky mix of impressive user growth, an overdue capital raise, and sky-high expectations that leave little room for error. This article walks

Strategic Mini Retirements Preserve Freedom, Strengthen Work Results

Dan Veld January 29, 2026

Mini-retirements are intentional breaks from work lasting weeks or months so you can travel, recover, pursue projects, or rethink your career long before traditional retirement. This article explains what a mini-retirement is, who uses them,

Markets Test Resolve As Fed Meets, American Earnings Drive Volatility

Dan Veld January 29, 2026

Midday trading is a mixed bag as earnings roll in and investors weigh the Federal Reserve’s latest signals, with particular attention on CBRL, STX, GM, and AAL. Technology, industrials, and consumer cyclical names are driving

Seagate Raises Target Price To $450, Investors Urged To Review

Dan Veld January 28, 2026

Here’s the quick take: Seagate’s target price was bumped to $450, traders circled the stock after a strong session, and the company’s legacy in hard disk drives plus a major 2011 acquisition remain central to

GM Raises Target Price, Signals Confidence in American Manufacturing

Dan Veld January 28, 2026

General Motors’ outlook just tightened into sharper focus as analysts nudged up their price target for the company, citing stronger product execution and a clearer profit path from electrification. This piece walks through why that

US Dollar Slips, Officials Signal Yen Intervention, Shielding Exports

Dan Veld January 28, 2026

The dollar slid to a four-month low as traders wrestle with talk of coordinated U.S.-Japan FX moves, rising political risk, and shifting rate expectations, while gold and silver raced to record highs on safe-haven demand

Olo Expands Loyalty, Accelerates Growth After Spendgo Acquisition

Dan Veld January 28, 2026

Noah Glass, founder and CEO of Olo, used his ICR Conference 2026 stage time to explain how a private-equity partnership, a strategic acquisition, and a new loyalty product are converging to reshape restaurant technology. He

Markets Stable, Corporate Earnings Reinforce Economic Strength

Dan Veld January 27, 2026

Daily Spotlight: Market Calm, Earnings Take Center Stage — markets have quieted after last week’s volatility, and corporate earnings are now the main event as the fourth-quarter reporting season ramps up. Traders are watching VIX,

Stocks Mixed, Nasdaq Leads As Earnings Test Markets

Dan Veld January 27, 2026

Market Update: ABT, BRO, HBAN, BKR — midday trading shows a split tape with tech-heavy indexes climbing while industrial and small-cap names lag, and earnings season continues to steer individual movers. This piece drills into

Intuitive Surgical Deploys AI, Secures American Surgical Leadership

Dan Veld January 27, 2026

Intuitive Surgical sits at the crossroads of robotics and artificial intelligence in medicine, growing a vast library of real-world surgical data that could reshape how operations are planned and performed. Its da Vinci systems are

Synchrony SYF Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Beats Estimates

Dan Veld January 27, 2026

Synchrony closed 2025 with solid Q4 results and a clear playbook for growth: profit resilience, digital expansion, new and renewed partner deals, and cautious credit management. The company reported strong earnings, rising purchase volume driven

Workday Commits CA$1 Billion To Canada, Accelerating Tech Onshoring

Dan Veld January 26, 2026

Workday is committing CA$1 billion to Canada over the next five years, aiming to expand local engineering, support, and AI-focused product work. The move ties into Ottawa’s push for domestic tech capability and responsible AI,

BMO Predicts ServiceNow Earnings Could Restore Investor Confidence

Dan Veld January 26, 2026

ServiceNow (NOW) is under fresh analyst attention after BMO Capital trimmed its price target while keeping an “Outperform” rating, and Jefferies followed with a similar cut while still labeling the stock “Buy”. Both firms expect

Datadog DDOG Draws Buy Support, Analysts Cite Growth

Dan Veld January 26, 2026

TD Cowen’s recent note leaves a clear signal: Datadog remains a core growth story with an attractive valuation, even after a trimmed price target. Analysts still expect the company to outpace its guidance and keep

Palantir Expands AI Partnership With HD Hyundai, Advancing Onshoring

Dan Veld January 26, 2026

HD Hyundai and Palantir Technologies have deepened their collaboration, setting the stage for wider deployment of Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform across the HD Hyundai Group, with plans to build a Center of Excellence

HELOC And Home Equity Loan Rates Rise To 7.25%, Nationwide Today

Dan Veld January 25, 2026

Quick look at HELOC and home equity loan rates for Sunday, January 25, 2026: averages sit in the low to mid 7% range, second mortgages let you tap equity without giving up a low primary

Money Market Rates, Protect Savings With 4.1% APY Today

Dan Veld January 25, 2026

This article breaks down where money market account rates stand right now and what those rates mean for your savings. You’ll get a clear picture of current averages, how APY and compounding affect returns, and

Secure High Yield Savings, Lock In 4% APY Now For Conservatives

Dan Veld January 25, 2026

Quick snapshot: this piece lays out today’s savings landscape, flags the highest advertised APYs as of January 25, 2026, explains how APY and compounding affect real returns, shows simple math for $1,000 and $10,000 examples,

USB Buys BTIG, Expands Capital Markets Power For Shareholders

Dan Veld January 25, 2026

TD Cowen raised its price target on U.S. Bancorp to $66 and reaffirmed a Buy stance after a strong fourth quarter, and the bank announced a major acquisition of BTIG to boost capital markets capabilities.

Citi Cuts MSFT Price Target, Reaffirms Buy Amid Caution

Dan Veld January 24, 2026

Citi trimmed its Microsoft price target from $690 to $660 while sticking with a ‘Buy’ rating, flagging softer signals in some hardware and reseller channels even as Azure remains the growth engine. The move reflects

S&P 500 ETF Choice Safeguards Retirement, IVV Or VOO Compared

Dan Veld January 24, 2026

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) both give investors a straightforward, low-cost way to own the S&P 500, and this piece cuts through the noise to show

Tesla Signals FSD Fee Hike, Ends Autopilot Sales To Protect Drivers

Dan Veld January 24, 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company’s Full Self-Driving subscription, now $99 a month, will climb as the software gets smarter and moves toward truly driverless operation. The automaker has also removed Autopilot in the

USA Rare Earth Stock Strengthens American Supply Chain Security

Dan Veld January 24, 2026

This article breaks down USA Rare Earth, its plan to build a mine-to-magnet supply chain around the Round Top deposit in Texas, the timelines and technical ambitions for an Oklahoma magnet plant and Colorado R&D,

Citizens Financial Tops Estimates, Analysts Raise Targets

Dan Veld January 23, 2026

TD Cowen bumped its price target on Citizens Financial to $78 from $75 and left the shares rated Buy, citing a stronger Q4 showing and improving operating dynamics that should help the bank push toward

Bank OZK Faces Market Discipline After Price Target Reductions

Dan Veld January 23, 2026

TD Cowen trimmed its price target on Bank OZK to $54 from $56 while keeping a Buy rating, flagging a Q4 that failed to meet expectations and pointing to earlier reserve builds as a buffer.

Fund Reduces Lamb Weston Exposure, $50M Still At Risk

Dan Veld January 23, 2026

Douglas Lane & Associates pared back its stake in Lamb Weston, selling 65,461 shares in the fourth quarter and trimming exposure as the frozen-food maker’s stock slid. The sale was worth about $3.85 million based

Reliance Global Switches Nasdaq Ticker To EZRA, Pursues Tech Growth

Dan Veld January 23, 2026

Reliance Global has announced that its NASDAQ ticker will change from RELI to EZRA at the open of trading on Monday, January 26, reflecting a strategic shift toward technology-focused acquisitions and the launch of a

Markets Rally As Trump Pauses NATO Tariffs, Confidence Returns

Dan Veld January 22, 2026

Markets bounced on Thursday as investors cheered President Trump stepping back from tariff threats, and the majors extended gains for a second straight day. Tech led the charge while gold pushed to fresh highs and

L’Oréal Commits Rs35bn To Hyderabad Tech Hub, Creates 2,000 Jobs

Dan Veld January 22, 2026

L’Oréal is planning a major beauty-technology centre in Hyderabad, with a multi-billion rupee investment and a clear push to centralize innovation, data and global tech operations. The project grew out of high-level talks with Telangana

Alpiq Acquires Chevire Battery in France, Strengthens Energy Security

Dan Veld January 22, 2026

Alpiq has completed the purchase of the Cheviré battery storage site in the port of Nantes Saint-Nazaire, a 100MW / 200MWh installation that stands as France’s largest battery storage facility and a key piece in

Jefferies Cuts Pan American Silver Target, Urges Investor Caution

Dan Veld January 22, 2026

Jefferies cut its price target on Pan American Silver to $54 from $58 and kept a Hold rating, citing mixed fourth quarter results and a softer outlook for 2026 that includes lower production and higher