A quirk in the UK tax system means those earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face an effective 60% marginal tax rate, while also losing crucial childcare benefits. We examine the growing trap and the financial planning strategies to navigate it.
After a punishing multi-year slump, materials stocks are showing signs of life in 2026. Dow and LyondellBasell, offering yields of 5% and 10.9% respectively, present a high-risk, high-reward proposition for income investors betting on a sector recovery.
Amid a mixed market backdrop, penny stocks are drawing renewed attention for their growth potential. We analyze three standout picks, led by financial services firm Siebert Financial, highlighting their financial health and strategic moves in a volatile landscape.
A new analysis reveals a stark geographic divide in credit health, with residents in several Southern states facing higher long-term mortgage costs due to lower average credit scores, while Northern states benefit from more favorable rates.
Amidst market swings, discerning volatile stocks with solid fundamentals from those prone to exaggerated downturns is key. We analyze three high-beta names: why Nutanix shows resilience, while Ralph Lauren and Cognex face headwinds that may test investor patience.
As warnings mount over loosening lending standards in the booming private credit market, investors are scrutinizing ultra-high-yield BDC stocks. While some show signs of stress, selective opportunities may still exist for those who look beyond the headline yield.
While trading near 52-week highs can signal strength, it can also precede a correction. We examine three stocks where current valuations may not justify the price tag, urging investors to look beyond the hype.
IonQ, a pioneer in trapped-ion quantum computing, has seen its stock soar on the back of significant technical breakthroughs. Yet, with a valuation eclipsing established giants and a long road to commercial viability, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary potential and financial reality.
Emily Beutner, a 22-year-old Loyola Marymount University student and daughter of mayoral hopeful Austin Beutner, has died following a medical emergency near a Palmdale highway. The death is under investigation by homicide detectives.
AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave finds itself at a critical juncture, buoyed by a deepened $2 billion partnership with chip giant Nvidia while simultaneously defending against securities lawsuits. Investors are weighing the promise of accelerated growth against allegations of misleading disclosures, creating a volatile mix for the high-flying stock.
In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
As FactSet's stock price fell 45% over the past year, investment firm McDonald Capital Investors made a significant $24 million purchase, underscoring a long-term conviction in the financial data provider's resilient, high-margin subscription business.
FTAI Aviation Ltd. has captivated investors with a staggering 167% surge, driven by explosive revenue growth and a unique hybrid model. But with a sky-high valuation, the market debates whether this aviation equipment leader is poised for a smooth cruise or facing turbulent air ahead.
Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.
High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.
While premium valuations often signal strong growth, they also set the stage for sharp corrections when investor sentiment cools. We examine three stocks where sky-high expectations may be outpacing fundamentals.
After a staggering multi-year rally, shares of American Superconductor (AMSC) are showing signs of cooling momentum. With a sky-high P/E ratio and a significant gap between its current price and analyst fair value estimates, investors are grappling with a critical question: is this a buying opportunity or a signal to take profits?
A couple earning $380,000 annually faces a classic high-cost dilemma: Should they stretch for a $1.8 million dream home now or wait? With a hefty down payment saved but significant student debt, their debate highlights the tension between future earnings potential and present financial anxiety in today's premium housing markets.
Recent drill results from Sun Silver's Maverick Springs project in Nevada have delivered high-grade silver and gold intercepts, alongside a meaningful discovery of antimony mineralization. This development strengthens the geological model for the large inferred resource and introduces a critical-minerals dimension, potentially reshaping the project's value proposition for shareholders.
