Macro pessimism, Las Vegas overhang, and tenant concentration have contributed to VICI's steep selloff, albeit triggering my upgraded Strong Buy rating. The tenants' profitable metrics, 100% rent collection, triple net lease, and inflation-protected escalators support the REIT's resilient operations. VICI's diversification into experiential assets further enhances its long-term prospects while offering a speculative upside potential, assuming valuation re-rating nearer to its diversified REIT peers.
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Wall Street analysts are maintaining a bullish outlook on Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) stock for the next 12 months, despite the equity struggling in 2026 with a 25% year-to-date decline.
The AI infrastructure buildout keeps accelerating.
Enbridge has achieved its annual financial guidance for 20 straight years. Procter & Gamble has increased its dividend for 69 straight years.
Companies must meet four key criteria to be included in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. This ETF has noticeably reduced its stake in the energy and materials sectors.
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As volatility intensifies and capital gains turn into losses for some, it might be time to consider the cheap, unloved dividend stocks that will pay you to hold through what could be a second quarter that sees more of the same.
Dividend income can be a great source of income for retirees because dividends provide consistent and predictable cash flow without requiring you to sell assets.
BDCs are under fire and forced to think about defense. For investors, it does not make sense to dive into above-average risk names when the environment is this uncertain and discounts are big across the board. However, as the saying in sports goes, the best defense is a good offense.
Asset managers sold off with SaaS, despite limited real exposure. AI fears are likely overstated as core earnings remain strong. Historical discounts; insiders are buying aggressively.
Texas Instruments has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. It is the world's largest maker of analog semiconductor chips.
UFO returned 66.36% in 2025 while the S&P 500 gained a fourth of that. With a SpaceX IPO looking increasingly likely before year-end, the question is whether the fund can repeat that performance in 2026 — and whether investors understand what they're actually buying.
Crocs, Inc. is a high-margin, cash-generative business trading at a distressed valuation, with an ~18% cash flow yield and aggressive buybacks. Management maintains a disciplined capital allocation strategy: maintaining a 1.0–1.5x net leverage, repurchasing undervalued shares, and reinvesting in brand growth via SG&A. Gross margins are expanding despite increased SG&A, signaling effective reinvestment; the LEGO partnership exemplifies CROX's asset-light, marketing-driven growth model.
Applied Optoelectronics is executing into a very strong demand backdrop, and I believe current estimates may still be too conservative given the recent order momentum. Since March 9, the company has announced an initial 1.6T order worth over $200M, followed by more than $124M of 800G orders from one hyperscale customer. The broader market is also moving in AAOI's direction, as NVIDIA and Broadcom continue to signal that optics are becoming increasingly critical to AI infrastructure.
U.S. equity markets snapped a five-week losing streak this week, while interest rates retreated, as resilient economic data pushed back against stagflation concerns amid a continuation of the Iran conflict. Major equity benchmarks rebounded sharply, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.4% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 4.0%, while real estate stocks outperformed as falling Treasury yields boosted rate-sensitive sectors. Treasury yields declined despite surging oil prices, breaking their recent correlation with crude, as investors weighed solid U.S. employment data against risks that higher energy costs could slow growth abroad.
Netflix recently raised prices on U.S. subscribers by $1 to $2 per month. It will need to continue growing revenue by double-digit percentages to justify its current valuation.
AstraZeneca remains a long-term buy, driven by a diversified portfolio, robust R&D, and strong FCF, despite a current valuation that is slightly stretched. AZN's 2025 results showed 8% revenue and 11% EPS growth, with oncology (44% of revenue) and rare diseases as key growth engines. Patent expirations for Farxiga and price pressures in China pose near-term headwinds, but pipeline innovation and emerging market growth underpin future prospects.
The automaker's recalls have set industry records, remained elevated, and dinged earnings in the past. While internal metrics point to progress on quality, third-party evidence is less conclusive.
A growing number of AI start-ups have emerged to provide virtual try-on technology, allowing potential customers to visualize fit and style before they buy. Online returns are a multibillion-dollar problem for the industry that's eating directly into companies' margins.
The Moat Index added NVIDIA, Broadcom and new names following its quarterly review, as tech dislocations created opportunity, while maintaining a value tilt and notable discount to fair value. Key Takeaways Moat Index is opportunistically accumulating tech names including NVIDIA and Broadcom.
Palantir has become a key beneficiary of AI-driven growth thanks to the proliferation of its Foundry and Gotham software tools. Palantir CEO Alex Karp has a goal to increase revenue tenfold by the early part of next decade.
Alexandria Real Estate still faces severe headwinds as life science real estate demand remains weak and development oversupply persists. ARE's aggressive development pipeline and capital commitments have led to declining occupancy, a shrinking portfolio, and a nearly 30% projected FFO per share drop year-over-year. Management has slashed the dividend, cut development spending by 40% from post-pandemic peaks, and is selling noncore assets to stabilize leverage.
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival after Kanye West was booked as the event's headliner.
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF regains appeal after a well-timed 2026 reconstitution, trimming energy exposure and adding high-quality dividend growers. SCHD now offers a 3.4% yield, a forward P/E of 15.3x, and renewed prospects for high-single-digit dividend growth. The ETF's portfolio shift away from energy and into healthcare and technology enhances balance, resilience, and quality metrics.
This e-commerce company is executing on plans to increase its addressable market while expanding margins. The stock still trades at a very attractive valuation, even after climbing higher post-earnings.
The infrastructure backbone of AI-accelerated data centers was founded on April 5, 1993. The superior compute capabilities of this company's AI hardware, coupled with demand overwhelming supply, have led to exceptional pricing power and a historically high gross margin.
Lindsay Corporation remains a hold as recent Q2 earnings showed disappointing results and ongoing cyclical headwinds. LNN's revenue declined 16% year-over-year, with both Irrigation and Infrastructure segments experiencing lower sales volumes and a 59% drop in operating income. Despite trading below historical and sector P/E averages, LNN lacks near-term growth catalysts amid high-interest rates and geopolitical risks.
Intel reported Q4 2025 revenue of $13.7B, beating expectations, yet supply constraints limited full demand capture in the data center segment. Intel Foundry posted a $2.5B operating loss in Q4 2025, while external revenue remained modest at $222M despite growing customer interest. Forward valuation exceeds 100x 2026 earnings, reflecting weak current profitability and reliance on EPS doubling by 2027 to justify multiples.
Dividend raises mean something right now.
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a "volatile" global political and economic environment.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX | NFLX Price Prediction) reports first-quarter 2026 results on April 16, after the market close.
Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF has recently outperformed, due to rotation from growth to value and defensive sectors. SPVM's methodology emphasizes value first, then momentum, resulting in heavy exposure to financials as well as defensive sectors. SPVM is tactically positioned for current stagflation risks, with minimal tech exposure and high allocation to sectors benefiting from recent macro trends.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella proposed replacing the federal gas tax with a weight-based vehicle fee for road infrastructure spending.
Bank of America is one of the cheapest stocks in the Buffett portfolio, and one of the best values. Berkshire Hathaway has been paring back its stake in Bank of America in recent years, but it remains the conglomerate's fifth-largest holding.
Bank OZK presents solid fundamentals and growth but faces significant CRE loan exposure, tempering its upside potential. OZK's CRE exposure exceeds 54% of its loan portfolio, raising risk concerns despite management's claims of high-quality projects. I assign a 'hold' rating with a $125/share price target, reflecting insufficient risk/reward-adjusted upside at current valuations.
Bond funds have taken some small backward steps in recent weeks, thanks in part to the rising risk of Fed rate hikes instead of rate cuts.
Nike shares have tanked, following poorly received quarterly results and updates to guidance. However, buried within this lackluster earnings release may be a silver lining regarding the fiscal year ahead.
Every major AI buildout has needed one thing before the servers could run: reliable power.
Broadcom Inc. delivers robust FQ1 2026 results, and operation updates suggest multi-year growth visibility ahead. Yet, the ongoing volatility in the broader market has distracted investors and resulted in a mispricing of AVGO's growth potential. AVGO's forward PEG ratio is deeply discounted, currently only around 0.5x.
Amazon leads the way in e-commerce and cloud computing, but massive artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-related investments may have worried some investors. MercadoLibre is adept at turning challenges into business opportunities, but rising expenses dampened profit growth last year.
Thurston Springer Miller Herd and Titak Inc. increased its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) by 713.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,942 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional
Thurston Springer Miller Herd and Titak Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) by 456.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,874 shares of the retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 18,762 shares during the quarter.
Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSAK - Get Free Report) major shareholder Finance Corp International sold 18,663 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $4.97, for a total value of $92,755.11. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,669,146 shares
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY - Get Free Report) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 12,965 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.15, for a total transaction of $105,664.75. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 147,678 shares in the company, valued at
Sheets Smith Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,486 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $424,000. A number
Sovran Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (NYSEARCA:CGDV) by 6.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 341,726 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,031 shares during the
McBroom and Associates LLC lessened its position in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) by 4.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 79,553 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,488 shares during the quarter. Palantir Technologies makes