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The Strait of Hormuz is Now Open! Or Is It? Here's How President Trump's Blockade Could Continue to Impact the Energy Markets.
For more than a month, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic by attacking ships attempting to pass through that narrow waterway. However, with Israel and Lebanon
Where Will Green Thumb Industries Stock Be in 5 Years?
Over the past five years, Green Thumb Industries (OTC: GTBIF) has lost significant market value, with its shares dropping over 70%. Like most of its peers, it has faced a range of challenges,
3 Defense Tech Stocks Central to U.S. Battle Networks as Trump Ramps Up Spending on Iran and Beyond
The $900.6 billion Pentagon budget that took effect in early 2026 was already the largest in American history before the Iran war started. Then, President Donald Trump proposed a budget of $1.5
Utility Stock Showdown: Southern Company vs. NextEra Energy -- Which Is the Better Buy?
The truth is, Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) are both well-run utilities. Investors wouldn't be making a mistake by buying either one. However, they are vastly different
Leveraged ETFs Promise Bigger Returns. Here Is Why Long-Term Investors Should Weigh the Risks First
Investors often use exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to achieve instant diversification across a single sector, region, or index. For example, Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) passively tracks the
3 Battle‑Tested Energy Stocks With the Balance Sheets to Handle the Next Iran‑Driven Shock
The war with Iran is causing one of the greatest energy supply shocks in a generation. Oil prices have soared this year due to disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. There are
Trump's Iran Strategy Is Redrawing the Map for Oil -- 3 Energy Stocks Built to Outlast the Headlines
News of a temporary ceasefire in the Iran war sent oil prices down by more than 15% in a single session in early April. Headlines declared the energy trade crisis was over. Investors who bought oil
One Sector Is Crushing Everything Else in 2026 -- Here's the Best $1,000 Buy in It
The energy sector has been red-hot in 2026, with the S&P Energy Select Sector index up nearly 25%, as of this writing. The sector has been buoyed by higher oil prices, stemming from the ongoing war
Why Apple Stock Popped Friday Morning
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) climbed on Friday, adding as much as 3.4%. As of 12:40 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 3.1%.
While the cease-fire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz certainly
Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch USA Rare Earth With a 10‑Foot Pole in This Critical‑Minerals Arms Race
If the critical-minerals arms race were a game of marbles (the "keepsies" version), and the U.S. and China were its players, then right now, the U.S. scant pile of marbled balls would pale in
This Fund Trimmed a Quantum ETF Amid 75% Gain. Here's What Investors Should Know
Breakthru Advisory Services disclosed in an April 16, 2026, SEC filing that it sold 51,465 shares of the Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:QTUM), an estimated $5.89 million trade based on quarterly
Netflix Stock Tanked Today. Should You Buy the Dip?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) released its first quarterly report since the drama surrounding the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery ended with Netflix declining to raise its bid and receiving a $2.8
State Street (STT) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
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Why Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Popped on Friday
The Strait of Hormuz is open for business! With the S&P 500 up 1.2% as of 12:15 p.m. ET, investors seem overjoyed -- and none more so than shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH)
VTI Holds Every Corner of the U.S. Market -- Including the Small-Caps Getting Hit Hardest. Is That a Problem or an Opportunity?
When people look to invest in U.S. stocks, they're usually referring to the S&P 500. That means they're only investing in a subset of the U.S. equity market. That index gives you exposure to 500 of
Why Badger Meter Stock Is Plummeting Today
Shares of leading utility water and sewer smart metering specialist Badger Meter (NYSE: BMI) dropped 19% Friday as of noon ET, following the company's painful-looking first-quarter results. Badger
Why This $4.4 Million Exit Looks Bearish for a Chemicals Stock Down 50%
On April 17, 2026, Old North State Wealth Management disclosed selling its entire FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stake, an estimated $4.42 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
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Here's What History Says Happens Next With Bitcoin
Every four years, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experiences a halving, a loosely predictable event that cuts the block reward that miners earn in half. Each halving so far has kicked off a price cycle with
Badger Meter (BMI) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
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Independent Bank (INDB) Earnings Call Transcript
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET
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Why Royal Caribbean Stock Popped on Friday
The Strait of Hormuz is open for business! With the S&P 500 up 1.2% as of 11:50 a.m. ET, investors seem overjoyed at the news -- and none more so than shareholders of cruise line Royal Caribbean
Why Netflix Stock Fell 11.8% Friday Morning
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) fell as much as 11.8% shortly after Friday's opening bell, following a fantastic earnings report with modest guidance for the next quarter. As of 11:25 a.m. ET, the
As Trump Pushes a Bigger Iran War Budget, 3 Core Defense Holdings Stand Out for Patient Investors
President Donald Trump is pushing for a larger U.S. military budget for 2027 that could approach $1.5 trillion, up from nearly $1 trillion in 2026. The shift comes amid the Iran conflict, which is
The Honest Truth About Investing in Dogecoin
The digital asset market is extremely volatile. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is the perfect example of this. As of April 15, this cryptocurrency is trading 86% below its record high from May 2021.
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WaFd (WAFD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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April 17, 2026
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