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Netflix Price Target Raised To $119, Market Gains Confidence

Dan Veld April 18, 2026

Seaport Research nudged its Netflix price target up to $119 from $115 and maintained a Buy rating, arguing that timing of content spending should set the stage for stronger results in the second half of

Dave Ramsey Follower, Millionaire By 28, Prioritizes Family Safety

Dan Veld April 18, 2026

A Tennessee listener told Dave Ramsey he followed the plan and became a millionaire by 28, then called back with a new problem: a neighbor with a criminal past is watching his kids through the

Protect Capital, Invest In Crypto Infrastructure With COIN

Dan Veld April 18, 2026

Crypto investing does not demand that you guess the next Bitcoin. This piece walks through why targeting the ecosystem—through major platforms like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN)—can offer a clearer path to exposure, what trade-offs that

Protect Retirement Savings, Refuse In-Law Home Investment Now

Dan Veld April 17, 2026

The piece examines a common family dilemma: elderly in-laws offering to finance a basement conversion to live with their adult children, and why that kind of financial entanglement is usually a bad idea. It walks

Understanding the Hidden Costs of Debt Consolidation

OBBM Network Editorial Staff April 17, 2026

In a recent episode of Velocity Channel, the host delves into the misconceptions surrounding debt consolidation. While it appears to offer a lower interest rate and simplified payments, the reality is that it can lead

Charles Schwab Secures Price Target Hikes, Boosts Investor Confidence

Dan Veld April 17, 2026

Charles Schwab drew simultaneous price target increases from Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan after a strong first-quarter showing, with the banks pointing to expanding net interest margins and solid earnings power while warning of a near-term

First Solar Anchors Conservative Portfolios With Strong Balance Sheet

Dan Veld April 17, 2026

First Solar stands out among the major U.S.-listed solar names for its steady profitability, deep cash generation, and a manufacturing setup that shields it from some global supply risks. This piece compares First Solar to

Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market, Upholds Investor Choice Now

Dan Veld April 16, 2026

Charles Schwab has launched “Schwab Crypto,” letting clients buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum as the brokerage moves into direct crypto trading. The new service puts Schwab in direct competition with app-driven platforms that bundle

Planet Labs Stock Jumps After Board Sale, Investors Scrutinize

Dan Veld April 16, 2026

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) popped more than 10% intraday without a clear catalyst, with only a few thin clues surfacing: a director sale disclosure, some promotional activity from a co-founder, and better cash flow in

Tim Cook Buys Nike Stock, Directly Backs American Business

Dan Veld April 15, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook, a longtime Nike board member, bought 25,000 shares of Nike Class B stock in early April, joining Nike CEO Elliott Hill in adding to their positions as the stock hovered near

Thor Explorations Set To Drive Responsible Growth, Broker Says

Dan Veld April 15, 2026

Shore Capital has kicked off coverage of Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) with a fresh outlook, highlighting progress at the Douta project in Senegal and strong cash flows from Segilola in Nigeria. The

BDX Q3 Results Show Fiscal Discipline, Bolster US Health Supply

Dan Veld April 14, 2026

This article recaps Becton Dickinson’s third fiscal quarter 2025 earnings call, highlighting revenue and organic growth, margin progress driven by BD Excellence, strategic moves including the planned separation of Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions, product launches

GASB Considers Single Authority GAAP To Strengthen Accountability

Dan Veld April 14, 2026

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has opened a discussion on how GAAP for state and local governments is structured and presented, asking for early input on possible big changes. The focus is on whether the

Blend Countries Pay Billions As MDB Lending Tightens, Straining Budgets

Dan Veld April 14, 2026

Developing economies labeled as “blend” countries are paying far more to finance schools, power and health projects because they cannot fully access cheaper multilateral bank loans, a report finds. The research quantifies the extra cost

APO Q3 Earnings Deliver $1.4 Billion, Drive Shareholder Returns

Dan Veld April 14, 2026

Here’s a clean, readable recap of Apollo Global Management’s Q3 2025 earnings call, highlighting the quarter’s top-line momentum, origination strength, retirement services performance, and management’s 2026 outlook for fee-related and spread-related earnings. Apollo reported another

Pharvaris CEO Sells 23,333 Shares, Investors Must Watch

Dan Veld April 13, 2026

Pharvaris’ CEO, Berndt Modig, sold 23,333 shares on April 9, 2026, a move that netted roughly $647,000 and was reported on a SEC Form 4 filing. This article breaks down the numbers, explains what changed

Investors Demand Accountability As MRCC HRZN Merger Risks Payouts

Dan Veld April 13, 2026

The merger of Monroe Capital Corporation (MRCC) and Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) creates a single, scaled BDC with a $0.06 monthly payout that equates to an eye-catching headline yield near 16% at current prices. Both

Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade, Defends US Energy Security

Dan Veld April 13, 2026

Stocks opened with a split personality after President Trump ordered a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of negotiations with Iran, sending oil sharply higher and rattling some parts of the

Goldman Sachs Warns Gas Spike Will Force Consumer Pullback

Dan Veld April 13, 2026

Goldman Sachs warns that a fresh jump in oil and gasoline prices is poised to bite household budgets and cool consumer spending, with consequences showing up in purchases of cars and discretionary goods. Recent price

4% APY Savings, Lock In Now, Protect Your Hard Earned Cash

Dan Veld April 12, 2026

Today’s savings rates matter more than ever — this piece breaks down where yields stand, which accounts are paying the most right now, and real examples showing how much interest you’d actually pocket at average

HELOC Rates Hold Steady, Act Now To Protect Equity Before Rates Rise

Dan Veld April 12, 2026

HELOC and home equity loan rates are steady this weekend, with national averages sitting around the mid-sevens and lenders lining up to compete for second-mortgage business. This piece breaks down the current averages, what drives

XRP Ruling Restores Market Order, Spurs Institutional Investment

Dan Veld April 11, 2026

This piece explains why regulators calling XRP a commodity matters, how that shift unlocked new investment products, and why banks, retirement plans, and a possible Ripple IPO could change demand for the token and its

Scaramucci Confirms SpaceX Stake, Flags Musk Premium Risk

Dan Veld April 11, 2026

Anthony Scaramucci says he owns SpaceX shares and plans to participate in its public debut, even as he warns Elon Musk’s personal brand adds an outsized valuation premium. He argues that Starlink and other technology

Replace $60K Salary With Dividends, Secure Retirement Now

Dan Veld April 11, 2026

This piece breaks down how much capital you need to replace a $60,000 salary with dividend income, walks through three yield tiers and the math behind them, weighs the tradeoffs between safety and yield, and

Eli Lilly Builds Dominant Obesity Drug Portfolio, Market Shift

Dan Veld April 11, 2026

Eli Lilly has moved from a single standout drug into a deliberate strategy to own the obesity treatment market with multiple, targeted therapies. This piece looks at how Zepbound fits into a broader plan, why

ClearBridge Adds SGI To Mid Cap Portfolio, Emphasizing Fundamentals

Dan Veld April 10, 2026

ClearBridge’s Mid Cap Strategy made a notable move in Q1 2026 by adding Somnigroup International (SGI) to its lineup, citing a mix of structural growth and potential synergies even as the strategy wrestled with sector

ClearBridge Urges Focus On Conservative Mid Caps, Valvoline Leads

Dan Veld April 10, 2026

ClearBridge Investments’ Mid Cap Strategy letter for the first quarter of 2026 looked at how mid-cap stocks fared, why the strategy lagged its benchmark, and why Valvoline Inc. drew specific attention as a resilient consumer-facing

ClearBridge Sells EXPE After 52% Gain, Signals Discipline

Dan Veld April 10, 2026

ClearBridge’s Mid Cap Strategy published its first-quarter 2026 update and announced it sold its position in Expedia Group after a notable run-up in the stock. The letter framed the sale as a valuation decision influenced

Google TurboQuant Disrupts Memory Makers, Conservatives Demand Action

Dan Veld April 10, 2026

Google’s new TurboQuant compression for large language models has rattled markets, but the fallout is more complicated than a quick sell-off. While memory-chip names dipped on the news, TurboQuant could actually accelerate demand by making

LM Funding Doubles Bitcoin Treasury, Expands Mining Capacity

Dan Veld April 9, 2026

LM Funding (LMFA) Q4 2025 earnings call lays out a year of heavy rebuilding and clear-headed scaling: management moved from a single hosted site to two wholly owned facilities, more than doubled its Bitcoin treasury,

LM Funding Scales Bitcoin Mining, Cuts Costs, Boosts Shareholder Value

Dan Veld April 9, 2026

LM Funding Americas shared a detailed Q1 2025 earnings call transcript that walks through mining results, operational shifts into immersion cooling, power sales back to the grid, cost cuts, and balance sheet positioning tied to

Conservative Investors Buy Dip, Back US Industrial Renaissance

Dan Veld April 9, 2026

The S&P 500 has slipped since its late January high, and that pullback feels like an invitation, not a panic. Geopolitical shocks have rattled markets, but three durable forces—massive AI infrastructure spending, a resurging industrial

LM Funding Delivers Q3 2024 Results, Prioritizes Shareholders

Dan Veld April 9, 2026

LM Funding (LMFA) Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted operational moves in Bitcoin mining, deployment plans for additional rigs, and the company’s pivot toward lower-cost, vertically integrated mining sites after the April halving. Management reviewed quarter

Mortgage Applications Drop As Rates Rise, Consumers Pause Refinances

Dan Veld April 8, 2026

Mortgage applications have slipped as mortgage rates climb, and the latest Mortgage Bankers Association figures paint a clear picture: refinancing activity has taken the hit while purchase demand holds its ground. Combined applications fell modestly,

Ripple Expands In Africa, Capitalizing On 52% Crypto Growth

Dan Veld April 8, 2026

Ripple is moving beyond its Australia push and has turned attention to Africa after a report showing Sub-Saharan on-chain activity jumped 52% to about $205 billion, led in part by Nigeria’s $92 billion share. The

Prudent Kingdom Capital Achieves About 50% One Month Return On STKL

Dan Veld April 8, 2026

Kingdom Capital Advisors reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with the KCA Value Composite posting an 8.01% net gain and an exceptional trade in SunOpta (STKL) that produced nearly a 50% return for the

Commonwealth LNG Offtake Paves Way For American Energy Jobs

Dan Veld April 8, 2026

Caturus has locked in long-term offtake contracts for its 9.5 mtpa Commonwealth LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, clearing the path toward financing and a final investment decision. The lineup of global traders and producers

Crypto Investors Protect Retirement Now, Favor BTC ETH SOL

Dan Veld April 7, 2026

The market has been locked in extreme fear through April 2026, and this piece looks at which major cryptocurrencies offer the clearest asymmetric opportunity while sentiment is at decade-low levels. It explains why Bitcoin, Ethereum,

FMC Stock, Buyout Hopes Pose Real Risk For Investors

Dan Veld April 7, 2026

This piece looks at why wagering on a buyout for FMC (NYSE: FMC) might feel tempting but carries real hazards, from shaky earnings and dividend cuts to uncertain bidder interest and timing risks. It explains

Retirees Protect Portfolios From AI Selloff, Preserve Savings

Dan Veld April 7, 2026

Retirees watching the recent AI-driven market wobble can protect their nest egg without panicking or chasing the headlines. This piece explains why emotional reactions tend to harm retirement portfolios, why broad market exposure often does

SpaceX IPO Poised To Reshape American Markets, Investors Prepare

Dan Veld April 7, 2026

SpaceX’s planned IPO, potentially valued between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion, could redraw the map of big tech and investor attention if it hits the public markets, so this piece looks at what that might

ASML Revenue To Surge, EUV Orders Accelerate Through 2027

Dan Veld April 6, 2026

ASML sits at the center of the AI chip supply chain thanks to its exclusive extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, and a string of recent, large orders from major foundries has pushed its backlog and revenue

Vanguard Multifactor ETF Targets Hedge Fund Style Returns, Low Fees

Dan Veld April 6, 2026

The Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF) packs a hedge fund-style, multi-factor approach into a low-cost ETF wrapper, aiming to capture value, momentum, quality, and low-volatility signals without the typical hedge fund fee drag. It blends

Neurocrine Acquires Soleno, Secures First Prader-Willi Therapy

Dan Veld April 6, 2026

Neurocrine Biosciences is buying Soleno Therapeutics in a deal that hands Neurocrine the first FDA-approved drug for Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disorder marked by relentless hunger. The agreement, valued at about $2.9 billion, centers on

Iran War Drives Memory Chip Prices, Threatens US Hardware Makers

Dan Veld April 6, 2026

Supply shocks from the Iran war are quietly reshaping consumer hardware economics: soaring energy and shipping costs have pushed memory chip prices sharply higher, analysts warn this could squeeze margins, dent demand, and undermine the

HELOC Rates Hold Steady, Shop Home Equity Loans Now

Dan Veld April 5, 2026

Quick take: this piece looks at HELOC and home equity loan rates as of Sunday, April 5, 2026, explains how those rates are set, compares variable versus fixed second-mortgage options, and gives practical examples so

High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Secure Up To 4% APY

Dan Veld April 5, 2026

Quick preface: this piece looks at current high-yield savings interest rates as of April 5, 2026, explains how APY works, compares average versus top rates, shows concrete earnings examples, and calls out the highest offers

Alabama Couple Earning $147,000 Faces $13,000 Upside Down Car Loan

Dan Veld April 5, 2026

Katie and her husband earn a solid household income yet found themselves stuck with a car loan far larger than the vehicle’s value, so they called into a popular financial advice show for options. Their

Protect Retirement Savings, Resist FOMO, FINRA Leader Says

Dan Veld April 5, 2026

Gerri Walsh, retiring president of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, walks through a lifetime of lessons: crushing student debt, early retirement-account mistakes, the dangers of acting on short-term fear, and why basic financial know-how still

Inflation Threatens Retirement, $1 Million May Fall Short By 2036

Dan Veld April 5, 2026

If you planned to retire in 2036 with a $1 million nest egg, this article boils down the cold truth: the single number that matters most is inflation, and it can quietly erode buying power

Apple Hits 50 Years, Proves Free Market Rewards Investors

Dan Veld April 4, 2026

Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, a story of two young engineers turning a garage project into a global technology titan, now valued at roughly $3.73 trillion. This article traces that rise,

Ramsey Demands Accountability, $30K Hidden Debt Threatens Home

Dan Veld April 4, 2026

A caller to The Ramsey Show discovered her husband had slipped $30,000 of credit card debt into accounts where she was an authorized user, and his quick fix was a cash-out refinance on the house.

Investor Warns Multifamily Investing Requires Business Mindset, Systems

Dan Veld April 4, 2026

The leap from a fourplex to a dozen units surprised more than one investor: it’s not simply a math problem of more rent and bigger checks. When underwriting digs deeper, the nature of the investment

US Loans 10M Barrels From SPR To Protect American Consumers

Dan Veld April 3, 2026

The Energy Department plans to loan up to 10 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at Bryan Mound, moving quickly to ease a supply crunch tied to the Iran conflict. This action

Walmart Stock Climbs, Execution Reassures Conservative Investors

Dan Veld April 3, 2026

This piece breaks down Walmart’s latest results, why analysts are upbeat about the stock, the valuation and risks to watch, and where models project the price could head through 2030. Walmart posted adjusted Q4 EPS

401(k) NUA Rollover Protects High Earners, Saves $50,000 Now

Dan Veld April 3, 2026

A smart rollover choice can change the retirement tax bill for a high earner by tens of thousands of dollars. This article walks through how Net Unrealized Appreciation, or NUA, can convert a big block

Choose GLD Stability, Avoid SLVP Speculative Silver Swings

Dan Veld April 3, 2026

The piece compares two popular precious-metals ETFs: the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD). It highlights how their exposures—silver miners versus physical gold—create different risk and return

Bitcoin ETFS Empower Banks To Displace Crypto Exchanges

Dan Veld April 2, 2026

Traditional finance firms are quietly moving into crypto and that shift could hollow out standalone crypto exchanges unless those platforms adapt fast. A new nine-country study from Tiger Research warns that banks and securities firms

Snowflake Gains Benchmark Buy, $190 Target Backs AI Infrastructure

Dan Veld April 1, 2026

Benchmark just kicked off coverage of Snowflake with a Buy rating and a $190 price target, calling the company a leading infrastructure choice in a $500 billion-plus AI Data Cloud opportunity. The call comes as

Cable One Faces Subscriber Decline, Investors Demand Fiscal Discipline

Dan Veld April 1, 2026

The Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund’s fourth-quarter 2025 letter flagged Cable One as a clear misstep, citing weakening subscriber growth, rising competition and operational trouble that strained the company’s finances. The fund recapped market moves,

ServiceNow Stock Near 50% Decline Value Buy For Conservatives

Dan Veld April 1, 2026

Benchmark launched coverage of ServiceNow with a Buy and a $125 target, arguing the shares are pricing in a disconnect between short-term selling pressure and the company’s long-term enterprise strength. The firm points to accelerating

JPMorgan Eyes Prediction Markets, Pledges Strict Investor Protections

Dan Veld April 1, 2026

JPMorgan Chase is exploring whether to join the growing world of prediction markets, with CEO Jamie Dimon saying the bank is considering the idea while planning strict guardrails. Dimon emphasized limits on what the bank

Blockmate Ventures Invests In Clean Crypto, Prioritizes Shareholders

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

I’ll explain who Blockmate Ventures is, why its clean-energy angle matters, how its holdings and strategy work, what market pressure it faces, and what long-term investors should consider. This piece focuses squarely on Blockmate Ventures

Micron Surges, American Chip Leadership Strengthens Investor Case

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

Micron Technology has surged into the spotlight after a blockbuster quarter, and this piece walks through why memory shortages and AI demand are driving that move, what the price and growth figures suggest for investors,

Biogen Acquisition Boosts Apellis Shares, Rewards Investors

Kevin Parker March 31, 2026

Biogen announced it will acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals, and the market reacted fast: Apellis shares more than doubled on Tuesday after the deal went public. The move sent a clear signal that established biotechs still see

US Tech Stocks Rise On Investor Confidence Early Tuesday

Ella Ford March 31, 2026

Major tech stocks in the US are looking to bounce a bit in the early session on Tuesday. Investors are parsing a mix of earnings signals, macroeconomic data, and fresh analyst commentary that could nudge

US Markets Rally, Investors Gain Confidence On War Deescalation Signs

Karen Givens March 31, 2026

Markets woke up to another whisper that the conflict might be easing, sending US indices higher on hopes rather than hard facts. Traders cheered the idea that diplomacy could create some “wiggle room” in negotiations,

TC Group Strengthens Regional Reach, Secures Stiles & Co Merger

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

TC Group has completed a merger with Thames Valley firm Stiles & Co, combining an established regional practice with a national accounting and advisory platform to broaden support for businesses and private clients across the

Salesforce Faces Investor Scrutiny After Only One Stock Split

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

Has Salesforce split its stock? This article traces the single split in CRM’s history, explains why companies split shares, and puts Salesforce’s 2013 move into context for investors thinking about accessibility, liquidity, and market signals.

Silver Rally Tests $74.63, Markets Back FED Discipline

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

Silver (XAG) has shown a sudden bounce after Fed Chair Jerome Powell helped ease rate-hike fears, but traders are fixated on a single technical threshold. This article breaks down why $74.63 matters, what Powell’s comments

Wall Street Holds Firm, Targets S&P 500 At 7700 Year End

Dan Veld March 31, 2026

Wall Street is sticking with a consensus end-of-year target of about 7700 for the S&P 500, and this article unpacks what that number means, why analysts still believe it, the risks that could derail it,

Senior Fed Official Warns Iran Conflict Will Drive Inflation

Darnell Thompkins March 30, 2026

The Iran conflict is poised to nudge inflation higher in the months ahead, a senior Federal Reserve official warned, while also saying the Fed’s current interest-rate stance leaves room to watch whether those price pressures

Coca-Cola Stock Rebounds, Holds Support Ahead Of Breakout

Darnell Thompkins March 30, 2026

Coca-Cola is showing encouraging price action after a controlled pullback, sitting on important support and testing whether it can confirm a breakout and resume its longer-term climb. This piece looks at the price structure, key

Entrepreneurs Spark Personal Computer Ownership, Restore Freedom

Darnell Thompkins March 30, 2026

Computers used to live in basements and research labs, not on kitchen counters, but that gap closed fast and changed everything. This article traces how personal computing moved from hulking mainframes to sleek devices in

Google AI TurboQuant Threatens Micron Demand, Tests US Tech Resilience

Dan Veld March 30, 2026

Micron stock dropped sharply after Google unveiled TurboQuant, a memory-compression approach that rattled investors worried about future demand for high-bandwidth memory. The selloff trickled through the chip sector, stoking a debate between fear-driven trading and