Finance
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UPS Turnaround Underway: Will the 7.5% Dividend Survive the Restructuring?
UPS is in the middle of a sweeping restructuring that could redefine its famous dividend. As it closes facilities, trims costs, and bets on technology, the path to sustainable profitability is being rewritten. The coming years will test whether the dividend stays a steady feature or becomes part of a broader turnaround story.
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FuboTV Slumps as Netflix Miss Triggers Streaming Stocks Selloff
Streaming shares pulled back after a rough earnings day, with fuboTV sliding as Netflix misses expectations and fans sector-wide caution. Volatility, policy headlines, and shifting consumer trends are shaping the path forward for the streaming rally.
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Cadence Design Systems Faces China Trade Tensions as Q4 Profit Misses Estimates
Cadence Design Systems signals a cautious path forward as Sino-U.S. trade tensions cloud demand for its chip-design software in China. AI-driven demand in the U.S. offers a bright spot, fueling bets on a resilient long-term outlook despite near-term headwinds.
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Qualcomm Stock: Is a Breakout Fueled by Auto Tech Bets?
Qualcomm is grabbing attention again as partnerships in automotive tech and next‑generation connectivity reshape expectations. A fresh valuation lens hints at upside potential even amid ongoing industry debates. This look dives into the factors shaping the stock’s renewed momentum and the questions investors are weighing.
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OCBC Boosts Qualcomm Stake as Earnings Beat Spurs Interest
Qualcomm’s latest results arrive amid notable shifts in ownership and a telling insider move. With earnings beating expectations and a steady dividend in the mix, this combination hints at what the chip giant might face in the near term.
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American Water and Essential Utilities Plan All-Stock Merger to Create Major U.S. Water Utility
Two leaders in the U.S. water and wastewater sector unveil an all-stock merger, aiming to reshape the utility landscape. The new entity is billed to boost infrastructure investment, enhance service, and expand its reach—while pledging not to raise customer rates.
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Inflation Cooldown Sparks Tech Stock Rally as Bets on a Fed Rate Cut Rise
Inflation cooled just enough to renew bets on a potential Fed rate cut, boosting tech stocks and market optimism. Among the movers, eHealth draws attention with notable volatility as investors weigh Medicare’s open enrollment period and the fast-growing digital health landscape.
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Saudi Private Sector Surges, Sets Sights on 2.4 Trillion SAR in Five Years Under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s private sector is accelerating its growth path as investment flows pick up and its share of GDP climbs toward record highs. Leaders emphasize stronger public-private partnerships under Vision 2030, signaling a transformative era of opportunity, innovation, and global competitiveness.
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Can FuboTV’s Fubo Sports Turn the Streaming Tide?
Streaming stocks are cooling as fuboTV leans into a bold Fubo Sports push while contending with subscriber losses. Could this new move reshape its growth trajectory and the sector’s near-term outlook?
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2026 COLA: Social Security Up 2.8%, FERS Gets 2% Diet
2026 brings a mixed COLA for federal retirees: Social Security benefits are set to rise about 2.8%, while FERS checks gain only 2%. With health-insurance costs climbing and the COLA decision delayed by a lengthy government shutdown, many retirees face a tighter budgeting year ahead.
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Inflation Cools, Tech Stocks Rally as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Grow
Stocks kicked higher after inflation cooled, renewing expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Tech led the rally as investors weigh the policy path, while Teladoc drew attention with sharp swings tied to AI-enabled safety innovations, highlighting how AI news can move sentiment in tech.
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The Trade Desk Stock Rallies While Zacks Keeps Sell Rating—Why Now?
The Trade Desk has logged solid gains in recent weeks, but a closer look at earnings estimates and analyst ratings suggests a more mixed near-term picture. With revisions on the horizon, the next move for this digital advertising platform remains worth watching.
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Markets Eye Early Fed Cut as Inflation Data Looms
U.S. stock futures edged higher as traders priced in a possible Fed rate cut ahead of a key inflation update. A tech-led rally and an upbeat earnings backdrop are boosting sentiment, even as markets weigh growth versus inflation risks.
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Social Security 2026 Payments: When You’ll Get Paid by Birthdate
Wondering when your 2026 Social Security payments will arrive? Timing varies by birth date, with a few exceptions and possible holiday delays. A projected COLA near 2.7% is stirring questions about benefits, while the official figure waits out the shutdown—and an online “my Social Security” account can help you stay on top of changes.
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AMC Faces Dim Outlook as Barrington Lowers Q3 2025 EPS Forecast
AMC Entertainment faces a tighter earnings outlook as analysts pare expectations for 2025, even after a quarter that beat on revenue. The stock remains volatile amid mixed analyst ratings and a surge in institutional holdings, as the company navigates a shifting entertainment landscape. Will the recent revenue momentum translate into sustained gains for an industry…
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Target to Slash Corporate Jobs in Restructuring Shakeup
Amid a tough market, a major retailer launches a sweeping corporate reset, trimming hundreds of roles to streamline operations and accelerate innovation. The move hints at a defining new chapter.
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Deckers Q3 Momentum Fueled by HOKA and UGG Brands
Deckers delivers a solid Q3 with revenue topping expectations and double-digit momentum from HOKA and UGG, even as full-year guidance trails consensus. The results spotlight resilience in a competitive market and set the stage for investors watching currency and international momentum.
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Intel Earnings Preview: Will a New AI Partner Define the Next Rally?
Intel rides a wave of optimism as it gears up for a pivotal earnings report. A web of partnerships, a government stake, and chatter about a potential AI client could reshape its outlook—yet the path forward remains uncertain. The coming numbers could either reinforce momentum or spark fresh questions.
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ADT Stock Poised for a Breakout Driven by Smart-Home Push
ADT’s latest move hints at a growth path powered by smart‑home partnerships and AI-enabled security. There could be upside if fundamentals align with valuation, but higher debt and mounting competition temper the outlook. This piece weighs the opportunities and risks shaping ADT’s path in a fast-changing market.
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Is ADT Undervalued Near Fair Value as Smart Home Growth Looms
ADT’s growth narrative hinges on smart-home integrations and an expanding addressable market, signaling there may be more than just momentary momentum. With debt and rising DIY competition in the mix, a hidden value story could be taking shape as demand for connected security solutions grows.
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Super Micro Bets on AI Chips as Q1 Miss Triggers Long-Term Growth Outlook
Super Micro posted Q1 sales near $5 billion, missing some expectations and sparking an early stock dip that steadied later. The company remains upbeat on demand for Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra and its AI liquid-cooled solutions, with a bold growth outlook for 2026.