Valero Energy has underperformed due to a challenging refining environment, but signs indicate Q1 may represent a bottom, making it a good time to revisit the stock. The company is shutting down its Benicia refinery, impacting the California market, yet maintains a strong balance sheet and continues to return capital to investors. Despite a tough Q1, Valero generated $200 million in adjusted free cash flow, with expectations for improved margins and higher free cash flow in Q2-Q3....
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As expected, the Nasdaq 100 has rallied over 20% from April 7th lows, leading to directional uncertainty and potential sell pressure in May. There are likely to be solid opportunities to sell the market in May, but I would still caution against shorting MSTR through MSTZ. Bitcoin's technical setup actually looks quite good in my view, and that means MSTR may continue to rally despite my concerns about MSTR common stock....
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At the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Warren Buffett announced his intention to step aside. An era is coming to an end, but Berkshire Hathaway remains – although many things will change – and many questions need to be answered. In this article, we will try to understand why the decision was made now and what it implies....
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In the end of a grueling, seven-game series, the Nuggets had more gas in the tank and will advance to face the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals....
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Exxon Mobil's recent earnings report highlights the benefit from efficiency moves. Comparing similar conditions is crucial to understanding the company's earnings power improvement. Numbers and project names provide clarity to concepts like "Advantaged volume growth"....
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A small plane crashed into two homes Saturday afternoon in Simi Valley, California, leaving one person in the plane dead and damaging both homes, authorities said....
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The recent discovery of an enormous iron deposit in Western Australia has sent shockwaves through global economic and scientific communities. Estimated at 55 billion metric tons, this unprecedented finding represents not just an economic windfall but a fundamental shift in our understanding of geological processes. With a staggering estimated value…...
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Gigi Hadid made her relationship with Bradley Cooper Instagram-official by sharing a steamy kissing photo from her 30th birthday party....
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Ahead of the election of the next pope, a chimney was installed atop the Sistine Chapel on Friday, which will help notify the public of the 267th pope....
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Finesse2tymes is back in federal custody ... with prosecutors alleging his arrest for terroristic threats in Texas violated his supervised released conditions....
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The victory hands Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado his first career win in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, has won the Kentucky Derby once before....
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Three things combined to make Buffett, the stock-intoxicated man, an unrivaled investor....
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Greg Abel, the next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway hand-picked by Warren Buffet, is a Canadian-born near-billionaire who lives a humble life as a regular guy in Des Moines, Iowa, and is a longtime company man....
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Residents of the small south Texas town that's home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX have voted to incorporate into a new city called Starbase....
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A pilot is dead after a single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area of Simi Valley. Two homes were damaged....
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Follow Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. William Scull live results and round-by-round updates Alvarez vs. Scull fight card on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....
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Sovereignty beat pre-race favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby....
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Sovereignty took home a cool $3.1 million for his owners on Saturday at Churchill Downs...
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I maintain a buy rating on the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK), which has outperformed the S&P 500, returning 2% in the past six months. HACK benefits from strong secular tailwinds in global cybersecurity investment, with the market projected to grow from $236.75 billion in 2023 to $506.79 billion by 2032. Despite valuation concerns, HACK's technical indicators are bullish, with the ETF bouncing back 25% recently and maintaining a positive long-term trend....
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The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel....
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I track 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments, updating valuation ratings daily to focus on attractive opportunities. Despite a market sell-off, my investable universe outperformed SPY and SCHD year-to-date, with a loss of -1.83% compared to -5.49% and -4.64%. This month, 17 stocks had valuation rating changes; 10 were upgrades, including Jack Henry & Associates, West Pharma, and EOG Resources, all with strong expected returns....
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About 1,400 Voice of America employees and contractors at its parent agency, the US Agency for Global Media, gained access to their email accounts and other systems on Saturday. But later in the day, an appeals court paused the earlier ruling that had prompted the return-to-work message....
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MGIC Investment Corporation shares have risen 27% in the past year, driven by strong earnings and no direct tariff exposure. Q1 earnings beat estimates with $0.75 EPS, boosted by strong underwriting and elevated interest rates, though new policy growth is slowing. MGIC maintains stringent underwriting standards, with low delinquencies and a strong balance sheet, supporting ongoing share buybacks and dividends....
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Community Healthcare Trust is a healthcare REIT focused on medical office buildings and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Operating performance in Q1 2025 was in line with Q3-Q4 2024 but remained weaker Y/Y due to ongoing collection issues with a tenant experiencing difficulties. The company remains attractively valued on an AFFO multiple and market-implied cap rate basis....
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Warren Buffett was lauded by business leaders like Tim Cook and Mark Cuban on Saturday after the billionaire announced his retirement from Berkshire Hathaway....
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Confluent's stock has dropped ~30% since January due to weaker consumption trends, presenting a buying opportunity despite short-term risks. The company cut its FY25 outlook to 20% y/y growth in subscription revenue, one point weaker than its prior forecast. The stock's corresponding post-earnings slide more than compensates for this risk. Confluent's TAM is projected to reach $100 billion by 2027, with current revenue only 1% penetrated, indicating significant long-term growth potential....
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DIVY is an actively managed fund with a 4.67% 30-day SEC yield and a 10.68x forward P/E. It's currently comprised of 36 stocks and the ETF has a 0.45% ER. In my peer group comparison with FDVV, SCHD, HDV, and FDL, DIVY's yield and valuation metrics were the strongest. However, DIVY has delivered below-average results since its launch. My fundamental analysis reveals poor quality and growth as the likely reasons. Low earnings growth and profit margins will limit dividend growth and protection in market downturns....
Seeking Alpha - 5/3/2025 9:23:00 PM
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We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of April and highlight recent market action. CEFs experienced a strong week, with all sectors rallying and trimming losses to around 2% in April, double that of March. Herzfeld Advisors' CEF CUBA shifts to CLO Equity strategy, with a 1.25% fee and 10% incentive on a 9% hurdle....
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