The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYM) ETF has done well this year as its total return rose by 17%. It has outperformed other popular dividend-focused funds like the Schwab US Dividend ETF (SCHD), iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV), and the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY). Blue-chip dividend…
Banzai International Inc (NASDAQ: BNZI) rallied more than 120% on Wednesday after announcing strategic initiatives it hopes will improve its net income by a whopping $13.5 million by early 2025. The marketing technology company will lower its yearly operational costs by close to $10 million and cut other expenses as…
The USD/JPY exchange rate drifted upwards on Thursday morning as the US dollar index (DXY) rally gains steam after the Federal Reserve minutes. The pair rose to a high of 149.15, its highest point since August 1. It has risen by over 6.75% from its lowest point in September. Japan’s…
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF (VGLT) ETFs have pulled back in the past few weeks as investors assess the next actions of the Federal Reserve and a potential black swan event in the US. The more popular TLT ETF…
The Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) stock price is firing on all cylinders and outperforming its closest rivals like Carnival and Norwegian. It has risen in the last three consecutive months, and is sitting at a record high of $193. After tumbling to a low of $19.12 in 2020, the stock…
The Stellantis (STLA) stock price has moved into a deep bear market as doubts about the company’s future remains. Its American shares plunged to a low of $13.40 on Wednesday, its lowest point since January 2023, and down by over 51% from its highest point this year. Stellantis has severely…
The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) has become one of the most popular funds among income investors this year. It has done modestly well since its inception, and has one of the highest dividend yields in the industry. The SVOL stock has risen from a low of $14.7 in June…
Celsius Holdings (CELH) stock price has suffered a harsh reversal this year, turning one of the hottest investments on Wall Street into one of the worst performers. It has crashed from a record high of $100 in March to the current $30. It has also moved to its lowest level…
Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE: PLTR) is set to disrupt the dominance of big tech, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, according to Rahul Bhushan, the managing director of Ark Invest Europe. Most of the investments in artificial intelligence have so far gone into chips and hardware at large. But the real…
Kering, the parent company of Gucci, has appointed Stefano Cantino as the new CEO of its flagship brand at a time when both Gucci and the broader luxury sector are facing significant challenges. Cantino, who will officially take the reins in early 2024, steps into this role amid a backdrop…