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Texas Instruments Raises Dividend as Earnings Test Nears
Texas Instruments raised its quarterly dividend to $1.52 per share, extending its annual run of increases to 23 years. The October 27 earnings report will give investors a fresh measure of the company's growth.
GE HealthCare Raises Dividend as Margins Face Pressure
GE HealthCare's 14.3% quarterly dividend increase lifts the cash payment to shareholders. But orders are growing faster than revenue, adjusted margins have slipped, and Patient Care Solutions remains under review.
VerifyMe's Reverse Split Leaves Its Merger Dividend at Risk
VerifyMe's 1-for-10 reverse split takes effect September 29. A $1.50 post-split dividend depends on the proposed Open World merger closing, and the split itself does not create value.
Gladstone Capital issues special dividend as shares trail yearly high
Gladstone Capital will pay shareholders an extra $0.18 per share in September, adding to its regular monthly dividend. The payout comes as the stock trades well below its 52-week high.
VerifyMe stock jumps as OpenWorld merger and special dividend fuel trading surge
VerifyMe shares shot up after a special dividend and SEC sign-off on its OpenWorld merger. With only 10 percent of the new company going to current holders, the deal's terms are under the microscope as the vote draws near.
Papa Johns stock plunges after dividend cut and sales warning
Papa Johns shares dropped more than 17 percent after the company stopped its dividend and lowered its 2026 sales forecast, showing deeper trouble for the pizza chain and its investors.
Nasdaq sets new record as Dow drops on financial stock slide
The Nasdaq Composite hit a new intraday high, but the Dow Jones fell 0.6 percent as financial stocks like JPMorgan Chase tumbled. Investors are watching for signals from the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting that could shake up tariffs and tech policy.
Tech stocks jump as oil prices fall
A sharp drop in oil prices and a surge in chip stocks pushed the Nasdaq up 1.8 percent. Meta Platforms and AMD led the gains as investors weighed how cheaper energy could affect bond yields and tech shares.
QCR Holdings dividend hike puts stock near year highs
QCR Holdings stock is trading close to its 52-week peak after a 50 percent dividend increase and a fresh analyst rating but faces questions about valuation as earnings outpace revenue growth
S&P 500 slips as rising Treasury yields pressure stocks
Stocks edged lower as the S&P 500 fell 0.19% and Treasury yields hit 5% with utilities the only sector in positive territory while Netflix and industrials dragged on performance
QQQ delivers decade of tech-fueled gains with future growth facing new hurdles
Investors who put $100 a month into the Invesco QQQ Trust over the past decade saw a 543 percent total return. Can this pace continue as tech giants dominate and valuations climb
Nasdaq Composite faces volatile path as tech valuations soar
If the Nasdaq Composite repeats its historical 11 percent annual return, the index could triple by 2036-but past periods of stagnation and current tech valuations highlight the risk of sharp reversals
AI Stocks Drive Relentless Market Rally as Bull Run Defies Skeptics
The S&P 500 has soared more than 100 percent since late 2022, with AI stocks leading the charge. As valuations stretch and more sectors join the rally, investors face a critical question about how long the bull market can last.
Wall Street Reacts to Surging Job Growth as Rate Hike Odds Climb
A blowout August jobs report sent short-term Treasury yields higher and pushed the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike above 60 percent, leaving stocks under pressure as investors brace for new inflation data and policy decisions
Why Quality Stocks Are the Real Lifeboat When Markets Falter
With nearly half of investors bracing for falling stock prices and major indexes losing momentum, the case for holding companies with strong fundamentals is gaining urgency as market volatility and recession fears intensify
The Nasdaq 100: A 20-Year Investment Success Story
A $1,000 investment in the Nasdaq 100 two decades ago would now be worth over $21,000, but that growth required withstanding multiple steep market drops and staying invested through volatility
Nasdaq Sinks as U.S.-Iran Clash Drives Oil and Inflation Fears
A sudden U.S. strike on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices surging and triggered a sharp selloff in tech stocks, intensifying inflation risks for American households as the Federal Reserve signals a possible rate hike.
Index Funds Must Boost SpaceX Holdings as Insider Shares Unlock
Index funds tracking major U.S. benchmarks will increase SpaceX holdings after a large insider lockup expires, even as the stock trades above analyst fair value and posts ongoing losses.
Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF: A Growth ETF Worth Considering
The Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) tracks 100 major non-financial Nasdaq stocks, offering tech-driven growth potential with lower fees than its predecessor-yet investors should weigh sector concentration and volatility before committing funds
How to Tell If the Stock Market Is in a Bubble
Key valuation metrics like the Buffett indicator and Shiller CAPE ratio suggest U.S. stocks are highly priced, but history shows bubbles can persist for years. Investors weighing defensive sectors may want to consider past crash performance
S&P 500 and Dow Rise While Nasdaq Lags on Broadcom Drop
A sharp drop in Broadcom shares weighed on the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 and Dow advanced as investors reacted to a major chip deal between Marvell and Google and tracked rising oil prices and Treasury yields
Stock market corrections are inevitable, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have always recovered
Since 2010, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have each entered correction territory multiple times, but both indexes have historically rebounded, offering investors a track record of recovery after downturns
Fed Rate Hikes Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, History Suggests
With PCE inflation running above 2% for over five years, traders now expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates again-potentially setting the stage for a stock market correction if historical patterns hold
The Nasdaq Just Put Together a Rare Winning Streak That Could Signal Big Returns
A rare four-day surge in the Nasdaq Composite, each session up at least 1%, has historically preceded strong annual gains, but high valuations and global risks mean investors should not expect a repeat without near-perfect conditions
S&P 500 Holds Near Record as Oil Prices Swing and Earnings Season Winds Down
U.S. stocks hovered near record highs as oil prices rebounded sharply and the second-quarter earnings season drew to a close, with investors watching for inflation data and signs of renewed market volatility
Nasdaq Composite Extends Rally as S&P 500 Hits Record Close
U.S. stocks soared as the Nasdaq jumped 2.6% and the S&P 500 set a new record, driven by tech gains and easing geopolitical risks. Palantir Technologies surged nearly 30%, while energy stocks lagged amid a sharp drop in oil prices
SpaceX Faces Wall Street Scrutiny Ahead of First Earnings Report
SpaceX's first public earnings call arrives as its stock trades well below IPO highs and investors demand clarity on Starlink growth, cash flow, and the impact of a record insider share unlock
Nasdaq-100 Correction: What Investors Should Know
The Nasdaq-100 has slipped more than 11% from its June peak, entering correction territory and raising questions about portfolio strategy, risk tolerance, and the historical odds of recovery for investors exposed to tech-heavy indexes
Stock Market Valuations Reach Dubious Highs Amid Historical Precedents
U.S. stock valuations have soared to levels seen only a handful of times since 1871, raising concerns about short-term downside risk even as long-term investors weigh the lessons of past market cycles
Is Now a Good Time to Invest in the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM)?
The Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) is down more than 7% from its June high, but its long-term track record and heavy exposure to major tech stocks may offer investors a timely entry point amid shifting sector sentiment
Samsung and SK Hynix Set to Reveal Major U.S. Chip Supply Deals
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are finalizing significant chip supply agreements with leading U.S. tech firms during President Lee Jae Myung's Silicon Valley visit, signaling a new phase in global semiconductor competition and investment
Stock Market Today, July 22, 2026: Nasdaq Leads Market Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices
Nasdaq dropped 0.57% as rising oil prices weighed on growth stocks, while Alphabet and Tesla earnings disappointed after hours, sending futures lower and raising questions about tech sector momentum
Tech Stocks Waver as AI Bubble Fears Renew
Recent volatility in tech stocks and a historically high S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio are raising concerns about overvaluation and the risk of an AI-driven market bubble, prompting investors to reconsider their strategies
Wall Street's Next Big Change: Faster Settlement, Not Just Longer Hours
U.S. stock trades now settle in one day, but industry leaders say true efficiency will come from overhauling the market's core infrastructure-not just extending trading hours. Here's what's changing and why it matters for investors
SpaceX Stock Drops Below IPO Price Amid Valuation and Profit Concerns
SpaceX shares have fallen 17% since joining the Nasdaq-100, now trading below their $135 IPO price as investors question high valuations and ongoing losses in the company's AI and space divisions
History suggests stock market faces correction risk as rate hikes and elections loom
With oil prices surging and the Federal Reserve signaling possible rate hikes, investors face renewed volatility. Historical data shows corrections often follow such moves, but long-term gains have rewarded those who stay invested
SpaceX IPO Turns Thousands of Workers Into Millionaires - For Now
SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO minted over 4,400 employee millionaires, from welders to executives, but falling share prices and strict lockup rules mean most can’t cash out yet and face real risks to their newfound wealth
How SpaceX’s Nasdaq-100 Debut Impacts Your 401(k) Investments
SpaceX’s rapid entry into the Nasdaq-100 means millions of Americans now hold a stake in Elon Musk’s company through index funds, even if they never bought the stock directly. Here’s what that means for your retirement portfolio and risk exposure