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Three International Dividend ETFs Now Outyield SCHD by Nearly 2 Points in 2026
Income investors who built their portfolios entirely around U.S. dividend payers are leaving yield on the table in 2026.
SCHD Here's the link between Apple's ‘unavoidable' price hikes and all-time highs for emerging markets
Just hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook said price hikes would be needed to cover the cost of microchips, the producers of those semiconductors pushed markets in South Korea and Taiwan to record highs.
AAPL Rakuten Wallet turns dog photos into SHIB and DOGE rewards
Rakuten Wallet launches a dog photo contest that rewards selected users with SHIB and DOGE, extending meme coins into consumer engagement.
Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist
United Airlines is expected to benefit from falling fuel prices and robust demand, despite recent industry volatility. Industry capacity is expected to be tight in the second half of the year, allowing stronger airfares but raising regulatory scrutiny. UAL faces elevated risks from aggressive growth plans, rising labor costs, high capex, and FAA-imposed hub constraints.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Solana's $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery
Users face a September exit deadline while fresh Solana minting signals show liquidity moving faster than recovery systems.
EUR/USD Under Pressure as Weak Growth Concerns & Steady Fed Rate Expectations
Explore the latest EUR/USD technical analysis and fundamental updates to stay informed on market trends and make informed trading decisions.
US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY Breaks $100 on Blue Channel Breakout — Will GBP/USD and EUR/USD Break?
As the US-Iran truce remains intact beyond nine weeks, the US Dollar firmed with DXY at $100.62. EUR/USD defended $1.1476 support while GBP/USD advanced to $1.3239 with buyer interest.
Partners Group: Favorable Risk/Reward Keeps Buy Thesis Intact
Partners Group offers a ~6% dividend yield, near two-decade highs, following a sharp sell-off driven by gating in evergreen funds. Despite gating affecting 21% of AuM, ~80% of Partners Group's business remains stable, with institutional clients as the core base and healthy fundraising activity. Partners Group trades at ~15x earnings, below most peers, and continues to reaffirm 2026 gross client demand guidance of USD 26–32bn.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for June 18th
PAYC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on June 18, 2026.
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Chainlink just became the World Cup's settlement layer. Why that matters more than the price
Chainlink now settles the World Cup's official prediction markets across 104 matches, yet LINK sits near 90-day lows. The usage-price gap is the story.
Seeing Machines expansion shows stickiness over regulatory tailwinds
Seeing Machines Ltd's (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) $31 million expansion, commencing production in the second half of 2026, differs fundamentally from recent wins with new Japanese suppliers. Stifel analysts believe the existing OEM is likely Volkswagen, expanding across its brand estate, including Audi and Skoda, with implementation via rear-view mirrors to enable rapid deployment.
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KMX Q1 Earnings Call Puts Four-Pillar Plan at Center
CarMax puts its four-pillar reset at the center as pricing, digital simplification, cost control and finance penetration shape its next phase.
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Diodes Incorporated: My Best Pick For The Semis Rally
Diodes Incorporated is rated a strong buy, with organic growth from European market share gains and robust demand for power management ICs. DIOD's Q1 2026 revenue grew 22% to $405.47M, led by automotive and industrial segments, and consistently beats topline and bottom-line estimates. Despite sector-leading growth expectations, DIOD trades at a 3.4x sales multiple, slightly below the sector, offering 10% upside and favorable risk/reward.
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Japanese Tech Giant Rakuten to Give Away Shiba Inu (SHIB) to 44 Million Users for Dog Photos
Japanese crypto exchange Rakuten Wallet has launched its "Photo Contest 2026" campaign, under which it will distribute Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens among its 44 million users for posting dog photos on X. The corporation will select 11 winners, each of whom will receive 11,111,111 SHIB, worth about 10,000 yen, while the grand prize winner will receive 1,111 DOGE, worth about 18,000 yen.
Jabil Q3 Earnings Call Highlights AI Growth and Margin Path
JBL lifts its 2026 outlook as AI infrastructure demand, hyperscaler wins and capacity expansion set up another year of growth in fiscal 2027.
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Intel shares rally as Trump says company will build chips for Apple in the U.S.
Intel shares jumped in premarket trade on Thursday as President Donald Trump said the foundry will produce chips for Apple in the U.S.
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Better off together? Investors weigh up a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger
For Tesla and SpaceX, chatter is growing that two might become one. SpaceX's stock surge has left Tesla in the dust, and now some investors are talking up a merger.
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Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds Amid Iran-Israel Tensions — XAU Dips to $4,275, XAG at $68?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical levels. Gold retested $4,275 support while silver traded at $68.
The North West Company: A Remote Retail Fortress In A Policy-Driven North
North West Company operates a unique, defensible retail network in remote regions, benefiting from logistical barriers and essential service provision. NWC's earnings stability is underpinned by policy-driven demand, resilient international growth, and disciplined execution of its 'Next 100' transformation program. Despite modest growth, NWC delivers robust cash flow, a 3.3% dividend yield, and trades at a discount to peers, with a fair value estimate of C$55 per share.
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Apple CEO says AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable'
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to increase the prices of its products, according to an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Wednesday.
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BHP flags cost overrun at Jansen potash project, to book $2.3 billion charge
BHP Group on Thursday warned of cost overruns at its Jansen Stage 2 potash project in Canada and said it will book a $2.3 billion charge as higher costs and additional labour hours drive up spending and delay first production.
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Binance reports user BTC holdings rise 4% to 630K, ETH up 10% to 4.14M
Increased crypto holdings on Binance highlight user confidence but underscore ongoing counterparty risks and the need for robust verification. Binance reports user BTC holdings rise 4% to 630K, ETH up 10% to 4.14M.
Wintermute launches Armitage on Morpho, wraps uncollateralized debt with $53M TVL
Wintermute's strategy highlights the growing complexity and interconnected risks in DeFi, emphasizing the need for robust risk management. Wintermute launches Armitage on Morpho, wraps uncollateralized debt with $53M TVL.
PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crude, sources say
PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp failed to secure very large crude carriers to lift Iraqi Basrah crude in late June, company and shipping sources said on Thursday, while another Chinese major Sinochem is on the hunt for a tanker.
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Sandisk: The Market Is Underestimating Its FY 2027 Earnings Power
Sandisk is rated buy, with a price target of $2,886, reflecting 48% upside driven by robust revenue visibility and structural FCF advantages. SNDK benefits from $41.6B in remaining performance obligations, asset-light JV manufacturing, and customer prepayments, supporting high free cash flow and margin expansion. Consensus revenue estimates for FY26 and FY27 are seen as too conservative, with TrendForce data supporting potential for significant earnings beats and explosive forward guidance.
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Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $75 While Brent Tests $77 — NatGas Holds Channel?
One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides to $74.02 after triangle violation, Brent defends $77.74 support, and Natural Gas trades at $3.152.
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Cenovus Energy: Look Beyond The Next Quarter
Cenovus Energy offers more than just profit upside from higher commodity prices. The Cenovus Energy growth strategy provides resilience in a volatile sector. The company is focused on increasing production per share and extracting more value from both new and existing heavy oil and thermal assets.
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Amazon's next warehouse efficiency drive is about moving humans, not just packages
Amazon wants to automate warehouse worker assignments. FFLB reallocates workers based on real-time data, reducing reliance on manual staffing decisions.
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GBPUSD Awaits Bank of England Meeting Near April Lows
The pound sterling barely reacted on Wednesday to weaker-than-expected UK inflation data. Investors preferred to take a wait-and-see approach ahead of today's labour market statistics and the Bank of England meeting.
