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| 12.01.26 02:31:08 |
Apple CEO Tim Cook Could Buy 92,984 iPhone 17s With His 2025 Compensation |
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**Apple Inc** | Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook was one of the highest-paid executives in 2024. The CEO saw a slight dip in his 2025 compensation, but still took home an impressive pay package despite Apple stock trailing several leading market indexes for the year.
Tim Cook's 2025 Salary and Pay Compensation
Cook, who has been CEO of Apple since 2011 when he took over for co-founder Steve Jobs, has helped usher Apple into a new era of growth and taken Apple stock to new milestones.
A new filing from Apple reveals how much Cook was paid in 2025 for his efforts. Here's the breakdown:
Salary: $3,000,000 Stock Awards: $57,535,293 Non-Equity Incentives: $12,000,000 Other Compensation: $1,759,518 Total Compensation: $74,294,811
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Cook's salary remained at $3 million and the non-equity incentives were the same in 2025 and 2024. The stock awards dipped slightly from $58,088,946 in 2024, while other compensation rose. In total, Cook took home slightly less than the $74,609,802 he did in 2024.
While not all companies have shared their CEO compensation data, Cook could once again be one of the highest-paid executives based on total compensation. Cook ranked fifth in total pay for 2024 based on data previously available.
The iPhone 17 debuted in September 2025 and was a key storyline for Apple in the year and likely will be in 2026 as well. The smartphone was priced at $799.
While he needs only one smartphone, investors may be surprised to learn that Cook could buy 92,984 iPhone 17s with his 2025 compensation. That's certainly a lot of iPhones.
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Apple Stock Underperforms In 2025, What's Next?
Cook's high compensation comes as Apple stock reached new all-time highs in 2025, but some investors may be left wanting more and dissatisfied with the results from the leading technology company.
Apple stock was up 11.5% in 2025, trailing the 16.6% gain of the S&P 500 and the 20.4% gain of the Nasdaq 100. Among the seven Magnificent 7 stocks, Apple ranked fourth.
The underperformance came despite Apple setting several company records in the fourth quarter, which was reported in October. The good news for Apple investors is that Cook has predicted that more records are coming.
“We are incredibly excited about the strength we’re seeing across our products and services, and we expect the December quarter’s revenue to be the best ever for the company and the best ever for iPhone,” Cook said of the upcoming first quarter results.
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Apple Chief Financial Officer Kevin Parekh helped quantify what Cook meant when he said the first quarter could set records.
“From today we expect our December quarter total company revenue to grow by 10% to 12% year-over-year, which would be our best quarter ever,” Parekh said.
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Apple reported revenue of $124.30 billion in last year’s first quarter, a new company record at the time. The estimated 10% to 12% growth would make this year’s first quarter revenue total $136.73 billion to $139.22 billion.
Parekh said the first quarter would also be “our best iPhone quarter ever,” with iPhone revenue expected to grow “double digits” year over year.
iPhone revenue was $69.14 billion in last year’s first quarter. Based on a 10% growth rate, the total would hit $76.06 billion or more in this year’s first quarter.
For comparison, Apple just reported fourth-quarter iPhone revenue of $49.02 billion.
Based on comments from Apple executives, the company’s first quarter could see multiple records fall once again.
While Apple underperformed in 2025, betting against Cook may prove a difficult task. Apple stock is up a staggering 1,829.1% since Cook took over as the CEO of the company in August 2011.
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| 11.01.26 23:35:00 |
It's Official: Warren Buffett Has Retired. But Here Are 3 Ways to Continue Benefiting From His Investing Wisdom in 2026. |
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Buffett handed over the Berkshire Hathaway CEO position to Greg Abel at the start of this year. The investing legend led Berkshire to market-beating performance over many decades. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
The moment many investors were dreading arrived just days ago: Investing legend Warren Buffett retired as of Dec. 31, ending a 60-year reign as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. During his time in that position, he led investment decisions, and his work helped Berkshire to outperform the S&P 500. Over the years, Berkshire delivered a compounded annual gain of about 20%, while the S&P 500 generated a 10% such increase.
Meanwhile, with each letter to shareholders, Buffett offered investors details regarding his strategy as well as valuable words of advice. And investors could count on additional thoughts from the billionaire throughout the years at shareholders' meetings, as well as through interviews with the press.
So, it's no surprise that investors, eager to hear the latest thoughts of such a successful investment professional, were sad to see Buffett step away. But I have some good news: You still may continue to benefit from Buffett's investing wisdom in 2026. Here are three simple ways to keep Buffett in your investing life.Image source: The Motley Fool.
1. Apply Buffett's investing principles
Buffett, as mentioned, remained at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway for six decades, and during that time, one thing didn't change. The billionaire always stuck by his investing principles. He never surprised investors by shifting to a new way of investing, and instead, proceeded in the same manner over the years, through bull and bear markets.
So, even if Buffett no longer is directing Berkshire's investment decisions, it's clear that he still stands by the following: When investing, look for quality companies with strong moats, or competitive advantages, buy them for cheap or reasonable prices, and don't let them go. Considering Buffett's loyalty to these ideas, it's likely that he would continue following them if he were to continue as Berkshire CEO.
And that means if you incorporate these points into your own investing strategy for 2026, you should continue benefiting from Buffett's wisdom well into the future.
2. Watch Berkshire Hathaway's moves
As of Jan. 1, Buffett handed the CEO reins over to Greg Abel, who was previously Berkshire's vice chairman for non-insurance operations. Buffett hand-picked Abel for the job and has repeatedly praised his successor. And Buffett puts his money where his mouth is, saying he wouldn't sell any of his Berkshire Hathaway shares as Abel takes on leadership.
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Meanwhile, during the last shareholders' meeting in May, Abel said capital allocation and strategy will remain the same under his leadership.
All of this suggests that, when Berkshire buys or sells a particular stock, we may see the move as one Buffett himself might have made if he were still in the driver's seat. So, it's a great idea to continue looking at Berkshire Hathaway's decisions for investing inspiration -- they still could keep us on the path of investing like Buffett.
3. Be on the lookout for Buffett appearances
Finally, just because Buffett is no longer Berkshire CEO doesn't mean he's completely left the investing scene. The investing giant remains chairman of the company and will attend the annual shareholders' meeting, though he's said he will remain in the audience rather than taking a spot on stage. It's possible that we might hear Buffett's thoughts at this time -- and even on other occasions -- through press interviews.
Buffett also says he will communicate with investors annually through a Thanksgiving letter, representing another time when we might hear his views about the market.
And, as the early weeks of 2026 unfold, it's important to remember that Buffett still was CEO of Berkshire in the fourth quarter of last year. So, when 13F filings become available in February, we'll get one more look at Buffett's investing decisions. (Managers of more than $100 million must inform regulators quarterly of their latest trades.)
All of these elements may help you to benefit from Buffett's investing wisdom in 2026, and thanks to the evergreen nature of his investing strategy, over the long term, too.
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| 11.01.26 23:25:00 |
Stock Futures Drift Lower With Bank Earnings, CPI on Tap |
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**Apple Inc** | The major banks will kick off fourth-quarter earnings season this week, and the economic data highlight of the week will be the consumer price index for December.
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| 11.01.26 22:56:58 |
Google co-founders may be leaving California |
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**Apple Inc** | Larry Page (L) and Sergey Brin (R), the co-founders of Google, at a press event where Google and T-Mobile announced the first Android powered cellphone, the T-Mobile G1. (Photo by James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images) | Image Credits:James Leynse/Corbis / Getty Images
Sergey Brin and Larry Page appear to be reducing their presence in the state where they co-founded Google.
The New York Times reports that in December, 15 limited liability companies overseeing Brin’s investments and interests were terminated or converted into Nevada entities. Those include LLCs that manage one of his superyachts and his interest in a private terminal at the San Jose International Airport.
Similarly, 45 LLCs associated with Page have recently become inactive or moved out of state, and a trust associated with Page bought a $71.9 million mansion in Miami this week, according to the NYT.
Clearly, moving is not a simple, black-and-white thing for the ultra-rich, and Brin and Page both still own homes in the state, the NYT says. Still, these moves suggest that at least two of California’s billionaires are indeed hoping to dodge a prospective ballot measure that would impose a one-time, 5% tax on individuals worth more than $1 billion.
If the measure makes it onto the ballot in November and actually passes, it would retroactively apply to anyone who lived in the state as of January 1 of this year.
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| 11.01.26 21:40:43 |
Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight |
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**Apple Inc** | Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is included among the 13 Best Consumer Staples Dividend Stocks to Invest in Now.Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight
On January 5, Wells Fargo cut its price target on Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) to $105 from $110 and kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The change reflects updates to Wells’ models across Beverage, Food, and Home and Personal Care as assumptions are pushed into 2026.
The stock dropped more than 22% in 2025. The pressure ties back to real challenges in core categories. Declining birth rates continue to weigh on the diaper business. Kimberly-Clark also lacks the level of diversification seen at Procter & Gamble, which benefits from exposure to soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and other everyday staples.
Management and the board have been searching for growth levers for years. That effort may have reached a turning point with the planned acquisition of Kenvue. This is a major deal by any measure. The price tag stands at $48.7 billion. The acquisition would also reshape the company’s business mix in a meaningful way. If Kimberly-Clark can restore growth at Kenvue, the transaction could improve the income profile of the company, offering dividend investors a stronger yield and better growth over time.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) operates globally, focusing on products and solutions designed to deliver better care.
While we acknowledge the potential of KMB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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| 11.01.26 21:40:43 |
Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight |
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**Apple Inc** | Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is included among the 13 Best Consumer Staples Dividend Stocks to Invest in Now.Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight
On January 5, Wells Fargo cut its price target on Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) to $105 from $110 and kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The change reflects updates to Wells’ models across Beverage, Food, and Home and Personal Care as assumptions are pushed into 2026.
The stock dropped more than 22% in 2025. The pressure ties back to real challenges in core categories. Declining birth rates continue to weigh on the diaper business. Kimberly-Clark also lacks the level of diversification seen at Procter & Gamble, which benefits from exposure to soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and other everyday staples.
Management and the board have been searching for growth levers for years. That effort may have reached a turning point with the planned acquisition of Kenvue. This is a major deal by any measure. The price tag stands at $48.7 billion. The acquisition would also reshape the company’s business mix in a meaningful way. If Kimberly-Clark can restore growth at Kenvue, the transaction could improve the income profile of the company, offering dividend investors a stronger yield and better growth over time.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) operates globally, focusing on products and solutions designed to deliver better care.
While we acknowledge the potential of KMB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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| 11.01.26 21:40:43 |
Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight |
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**Apple Inc** | Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is included among the 13 Best Consumer Staples Dividend Stocks to Invest in Now.Wells Fargo Lowers Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Target to $105, Keeps Equal Weight
On January 5, Wells Fargo cut its price target on Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) to $105 from $110 and kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The change reflects updates to Wells’ models across Beverage, Food, and Home and Personal Care as assumptions are pushed into 2026.
The stock dropped more than 22% in 2025. The pressure ties back to real challenges in core categories. Declining birth rates continue to weigh on the diaper business. Kimberly-Clark also lacks the level of diversification seen at Procter & Gamble, which benefits from exposure to soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and other everyday staples.
Management and the board have been searching for growth levers for years. That effort may have reached a turning point with the planned acquisition of Kenvue. This is a major deal by any measure. The price tag stands at $48.7 billion. The acquisition would also reshape the company’s business mix in a meaningful way. If Kimberly-Clark can restore growth at Kenvue, the transaction could improve the income profile of the company, offering dividend investors a stronger yield and better growth over time.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) operates globally, focusing on products and solutions designed to deliver better care.
While we acknowledge the potential of KMB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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| 11.01.26 21:31:13 |
'Look Out Palantir Shorts'—Did Cramer Curse Just Hit The Stock? |
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**Apple Inc** | When CNBC's Jim Cramerposted, “Look out Palantir shorts, here we go again!” on Thursday morning, the Inverse Cramer crowd immediately braced for a crash.
In the superstitious world of retail trading, a public blessing from the Mad Money host is often viewed as a kiss of death or the Cramer Curse.
However, this time, the narrative is clashing with two powerful geopolitical catalysts.
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The “Venezuela Validation”
Palantir shares climbed this week following the dramatic U.S.-led operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
While Palantir does not confirm any specific role in classified missions, however, investors instinctively linked the precision of the raid to Palantir's Gotham and AIP platforms.
Palantir's stock climbed nearly 4% on Monday, another 3% Tuesday and traded as high as $187.28 on Wednesday before closing at $181.68.
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Other major defense stocks, like Lockheed Martin Corp.(NYSE:LMT) and Northrup Grumman Corp.(NYSE:NOC), surged Thursday after President Donald Trump's Wednesday night call to boost military spending by 50% in 2027.
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While Trump also threatened to restrict dividends and buybacks for traditional contractors to force faster production, the administration’s focus on AI-driven efficiency plays directly into Palantir's hands.
However, Palantir did not join the defense majors in a celebratory rally. Instead, PLTR shares fell at Thursday's open—after Cramer told the shorts to "look out."
Look out Palantir shorts, here we go again!
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Curse or Catalyst?
So, did Cramer curse Palantir stock? Shares were definitely under pressure Thursday, trading around $175 and down more than 3.5%, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
With a trailing P/E ratio north of 400x, the dip could actually just be healthy profit-taking at a historical valuation ceiling.
Cramer's vocal support often marks a near-term top, but the combination of the successful tactical mission in Venezuela and hopes for a record-breaking defense budget makes Palantir a difficult stock to bet against.
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Palantir shorts should indeed "look out" —and watch for signals from the White House as much as posts from Cramer.
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| 11.01.26 20:56:30 |
'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Against Oracle—Here's His Advice |
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**Apple Inc** | Michael Burry, the investor who famously bet against the US housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, has turned bearish on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL).
Burry announced his ownership of put options on Oracle shares in a Substack post after the markets closed last Friday. He also disclosed that he had directly shorted Oracle in the past six months.
Oracle, a leading database software company, has recently expanded into cloud-computing services, a move that has necessitated significant debt to increase data center capacity.
Responding to a reader’s question about his decision to bet against Oracle, Burry expressed his dissatisfaction with the company’s strategic positioning and investments. However, he did not disclose the specifics of the put options. Oracle’s shares have seen a tumultuous year, with a substantial drop of approximately 40% from its peak in September.
The company currently has around $95 billion of debt outstanding, making it the largest corporate issuer outside the financial sector in the Bloomberg high-grade index.
Burry also shared his hesitation to short larger tech companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He stated that these companies’ businesses extend beyond AI, and he believes they will maintain their dominance in their core businesses despite potential losses from overbuilt capacity.
Michael Burry’s decision to bet against Oracle is noteworthy given his reputation for identifying overvalued assets. His bearish stance on Oracle may be indicative of perceived weaknesses in the company’s strategy or financial health.
The significant debt Oracle has taken on to expand into cloud computing services could be a potential concern. However, it remains to be seen whether Burry’s bet will pay off as it did during the 2008 financial crisis.
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'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Against Oracle—Here's His Advice |
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**Apple Inc** | Michael Burry, the investor who famously bet against the US housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, has turned bearish on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL).
Burry announced his ownership of put options on Oracle shares in a Substack post after the markets closed last Friday. He also disclosed that he had directly shorted Oracle in the past six months.
Oracle, a leading database software company, has recently expanded into cloud-computing services, a move that has necessitated significant debt to increase data center capacity.
Responding to a reader’s question about his decision to bet against Oracle, Burry expressed his dissatisfaction with the company’s strategic positioning and investments. However, he did not disclose the specifics of the put options. Oracle’s shares have seen a tumultuous year, with a substantial drop of approximately 40% from its peak in September.
The company currently has around $95 billion of debt outstanding, making it the largest corporate issuer outside the financial sector in the Bloomberg high-grade index.
Burry also shared his hesitation to short larger tech companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He stated that these companies’ businesses extend beyond AI, and he believes they will maintain their dominance in their core businesses despite potential losses from overbuilt capacity.
Michael Burry’s decision to bet against Oracle is noteworthy given his reputation for identifying overvalued assets. His bearish stance on Oracle may be indicative of perceived weaknesses in the company’s strategy or financial health.
The significant debt Oracle has taken on to expand into cloud computing services could be a potential concern. However, it remains to be seen whether Burry’s bet will pay off as it did during the 2008 financial crisis.
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'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Against Oracle—Here's His Advice |
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**Apple Inc** | Michael Burry, the investor who famously bet against the US housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, has turned bearish on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL).
Burry announced his ownership of put options on Oracle shares in a Substack post after the markets closed last Friday. He also disclosed that he had directly shorted Oracle in the past six months.
Oracle, a leading database software company, has recently expanded into cloud-computing services, a move that has necessitated significant debt to increase data center capacity.
Responding to a reader’s question about his decision to bet against Oracle, Burry expressed his dissatisfaction with the company’s strategic positioning and investments. However, he did not disclose the specifics of the put options. Oracle’s shares have seen a tumultuous year, with a substantial drop of approximately 40% from its peak in September.
The company currently has around $95 billion of debt outstanding, making it the largest corporate issuer outside the financial sector in the Bloomberg high-grade index.
Burry also shared his hesitation to short larger tech companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He stated that these companies’ businesses extend beyond AI, and he believes they will maintain their dominance in their core businesses despite potential losses from overbuilt capacity.
Michael Burry’s decision to bet against Oracle is noteworthy given his reputation for identifying overvalued assets. His bearish stance on Oracle may be indicative of perceived weaknesses in the company’s strategy or financial health.
The significant debt Oracle has taken on to expand into cloud computing services could be a potential concern. However, it remains to be seen whether Burry’s bet will pay off as it did during the 2008 financial crisis.
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| 11.01.26 20:35:00 |
2 Dominant Tech Stocks to Buy in January and Hold for 5 Years |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Investors continue to underestimate just how profitable Amazon can become over time. Strong demand for enterprise AI and advertising growth continues to drive impressive gains for Google. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon ›
The "Magnificent Seven" are among the most profitable and cash-rich businesses on the planet. These companies are driving the growth in artificial intelligence (AI) -- a market that could lead to trillions in economic value in the coming years.
Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet(NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) are two members of this elite group of tech titans that could see substantial growth where it counts. Here's why these stocks can power your portfolio through the end of the decade.Image source: Getty Images.
1. Amazon
Amazon has created tremendous wealth for investors over the last 20 years. It is a rock-solid business that benefits from several growing revenue streams, including advertising, merchant services, and subscriptions with Prime. It also just happens to be the leader in the $390 billion cloud computing market.
All these businesses are growing, driving Amazon's total revenue up 13% year over year in the third quarter, reaching $180 billion in quarterly revenue. However, free cash flow has fallen over the last year as Amazon increased capital spending to support growth in the cloud market and other initiatives. After surging the past few years, the stock stalled in 2025, underperforming the market.
Amazon spent nearly $120 billion in capital expenditures on a trailing-12-month basis through the third quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 72%. Wall Street is concerned that this spending will pressure the company's margins, but Amazon has a long history of seeing higher profitability following these investment cycles.
This spending is primarily supporting cloud computing demand, but it also includes investments in improving fulfillment efficiency in the e-commerce business. Amazon has deployed over 1 million robots across its fulfillment network, which is significantly reducing operating costs. This could contribute to explosive growth in Amazon's free cash flow over the next five years.
Amazon stock has delivered a 700% return over the last decade, supported by a significant increase in free cash flow from $7 billion in 2015 to an expected $20 billion in 2025. By 2029, analysts expect Amazon's free cash flow to exceed $142 billion. That's a 63% annualized growth rate, which could yield substantial returns for investors.Image source: Getty Images.
2. Alphabet (Google)
Alphabet is benefiting from the growing demand for AI cloud services and advertising. The company's revenue continues to grow at double-digit rates, with analysts expecting revenue to increase by 14% in 2026, reaching $455 billion.
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AI is a competitive advantage for the company. It has been investing in AI since 2015, and the results are paying off. AI is improving the effectiveness of ad spending on Search, YouTube, and other Google services, resulting in more personalized ads for 2 billion users.
Google Search saw its revenue surge 16% year over year in the third quarter. A catalyst for more growth is the recent launch of AI Max, which can deliver more relevant ads to users by matching advertisers with a larger pool of billions of search queries.
Profitable advertising revenue is contributing to strong growth in operating cash flow. Google is generating over $151 billion in cash from operations, while investing massive amounts in AI infrastructure, including chips and data centers. Despite capital expenditures increasing 58% year over year on a trailing-12-month basis, the company's free cash flow is growing.
Alphabet stock returned 783% over the last 10 years, driven by a rise in free cash flow from $16 billion in 2015 to an expected $65 billion in 2025. Analysts expect Alphabet's free cash flow to grow to $157 billion by 2029. That's more than double its trailing free cash flow, which could also double the share price within the next five years.
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| 11.01.26 20:11:16 |
Jeff Bezos, Larry Page and Sergey Brin on the Verge Of $300 Billion Club |
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**Apple Inc** | The $200 billion club is beginning to look quaint as tech titans ride the wave of AI to unprecedented wealth heights.
A recent report revealed that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are inching closer to the $300 billion mark, with their personal fortunes exceeding $250 billion each.
The surge in Alphabet shares, which climbed 65% last year and have seen an additional 4.5% increase this year, has significantly boosted their wealth. This surge is largely due to growing investor enthusiasm about the company’s AI initiatives.
Bezos’ wealth has also seen a moderate rise, from $239 billion at the start of 2025 to $268 billion, reflecting a roughly 5% increase in Amazon’s stock price last year and another 6% rise this year, reports the Insider.
The Bloomberg's Billionaires Index shows that Larry Page and Sergey Brin ended Friday with net worths of about $281 billion and $261 billion, respectively.
Their wealth surged in 2025, rising by roughly $101 billion for Page and $92 billion for Brin, second only to Elon Musk in annual gains, and has continued to climb this year with an additional increase of around $12 billion and $11 billion.
The only person wealthier than the trio is Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, with a net worth of $639 billion at Friday’s close.
He saw a $165 billion wealth jump last year, thanks to Tesla stock gaining 11% and SpaceX’s valuation leaping from $350 billion to $800 billion.
This highlights the growing trend of tech moguls amassing significant wealth, largely driven by the success of their companies and investor excitement around technological advancements such as AI.
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**Apple Inc** | The $200 billion club is beginning to look quaint as tech titans ride the wave of AI to unprecedented wealth heights.
A recent report revealed that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are inching closer to the $300 billion mark, with their personal fortunes exceeding $250 billion each.
The surge in Alphabet shares, which climbed 65% last year and have seen an additional 4.5% increase this year, has significantly boosted their wealth. This surge is largely due to growing investor enthusiasm about the company’s AI initiatives.
Bezos’ wealth has also seen a moderate rise, from $239 billion at the start of 2025 to $268 billion, reflecting a roughly 5% increase in Amazon’s stock price last year and another 6% rise this year, reports the Insider.
The Bloomberg's Billionaires Index shows that Larry Page and Sergey Brin ended Friday with net worths of about $281 billion and $261 billion, respectively.
Their wealth surged in 2025, rising by roughly $101 billion for Page and $92 billion for Brin, second only to Elon Musk in annual gains, and has continued to climb this year with an additional increase of around $12 billion and $11 billion.
The only person wealthier than the trio is Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, with a net worth of $639 billion at Friday’s close.
He saw a $165 billion wealth jump last year, thanks to Tesla stock gaining 11% and SpaceX’s valuation leaping from $350 billion to $800 billion.
This highlights the growing trend of tech moguls amassing significant wealth, largely driven by the success of their companies and investor excitement around technological advancements such as AI.
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| 11.01.26 20:06:26 |
Looking At The Narrative For Warby Parker After Shifting Growth And Valuation Expectations |
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**Apple Inc** | The fair value estimate for Warby Parker has moved from US$22.45 to US$26.83, a shift that lines up with analysts reassessing how the story around growth and execution is playing out. Supportive voices are pointing to stronger than expected Q3 adjusted EBITDA and a reaffirmed full year EBITDA outlook as signs that management is keeping a tight grip on profitability and costs, even as revenue expectations reset. As some analysts lean more bullish and others stay cautious, it is worth keeping an eye on how this changing narrative feeds into future price targets, so stay tuned for practical ways to track those shifts as they happen.
Stay updated as the Fair Value for Warby Parker shifts by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Warby Parker.
What Wall Street Has Been Saying
🐂 Bullish Takeaways
Goldman Sachs kept a Buy rating while trimming its price target to US$27 from US$31, signaling that, in its view, there is still upside potential even after factoring in recent results. Goldman highlighted Q3 adjusted EBITDA that came in stronger than it expected and a reaffirmed full year EBITDA outlook, which it views as evidence that management is focused on execution and cost control. Even among firms that turned more cautious on growth, there is recognition that management communication around trends and forward expectations has been clear. This can help investors track how the story evolves over the next few quarters.
🐻 Bearish Takeaways
Morgan Stanley cut its price target to US$19 from US$20 and kept an Equal Weight rating. This reflects a more balanced stance where the current share price is seen as roughly aligned with its view of the company. Stifel also moved its price target to US$19 from US$22 and kept a Hold rating, pointing to a late quarter slowdown in younger customer engagement, a topline miss, and a revision to its FY25 revenue outlook as reasons for more caution on growth durability. Stifel flagged concern that, at what it sees as a premium valuation, investors may not be fully compensated for the risk that retail economics compress. This adds a valuation driven overhang for more risk aware holders. Goldman Sachs, despite its Buy rating, cited increased uncertainty around Warby Parker’s ability to deliver consistent mid teens or better revenue growth and suggested that any improvement in the stock’s multiple could take longer. This reinforces the idea that the path to re rating might not be quick.
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What's in the News
Warby Parker updated its full year 2025 guidance and now expects net revenue of US$871 million to US$874 million, which the company says represents approximately 13% growth for the year. Management has framed the 2025 outlook as aligned with its focus on balancing revenue expansion with attention to profitability and cost control, echoing recent commentary around adjusted EBITDA and disciplined execution. The new guidance range gives investors a concrete revenue benchmark to watch as quarterly results for 2025 come out, especially for those tracking how the business scales across retail locations and digital channels. With the updated outlook on the table, analyst models and price targets may continue to shift as they incorporate the US$871 million to US$874 million revenue range into their assumptions about the company’s medium term trajectory.
How This Changes the Fair Value For Warby Parker
The fair value estimate has moved from US$22.45 to US$26.83, based on refreshed assumptions in the underlying model. The discount rate has shifted from 8.56% to 8.59%, reflecting a small adjustment to the required return used in the analysis. The revenue growth assumption has changed from 13.24% to 18.83%, which points to higher modeled top line expansion over the forecast period. The profit margin assumption has moved from 9.01% to 15.27%, indicating that the model now incorporates a higher level of profitability. The future P/E assumption has adjusted from 32.54x to 19.86x, so the model now applies a lower earnings multiple to arrive at the updated fair value.
🔔 Never Miss an Update: Follow The Narrative
Narratives on Simply Wall St let you connect the story behind a company with the numbers on the page. You or other investors set out a clear view of Warby Parker’s business, link it to forecasts for revenue, earnings and margins, and tie that to a fair value that can be compared with the current share price. Narratives sit in the Community section, are easy to follow, and refresh as new news or earnings arrive so you can quickly see how fresh information affects the investment case.
Head over to the Simply Wall St Community and follow the Narrative on Warby Parker to stay on top of how this story is evolving:
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| 11.01.26 20:02:53 |
Dave Ramsey Says You're Working 'Like A Rat In A Wheel' Because Of Monthly Debt Payments While 'Everybody Else Is Getting Rich' |
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**Apple Inc** | Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey says people have become so used to monthly debt payments that they stay trapped in jobs they do not like for years instead of fixing their habits to gain financial freedom.
Discussing the importance of staying out of debt on "The Ramsey Show," he said average Americans work tirelessly only to hand over their money to credit card companies and car lenders through debt payments. Ramsey believes people could build fortunes by eliminating monthly payments and investing that money instead.
"This is ridiculous, people," he said. "Everybody else is getting rich and you’re helping them. You’re working and working and working and working and working like a rat in a wheel and you put yourself in the wheel."
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‘Been There, Done That'
Ramsey said people across the U.S. have come to rely on debt because they believe it is the only way to get ahead. He said he relates to the mindset of average Americans who justify making monthly debt payments because he has also done "stupid things" with money in the past.
"I’ve done so many stupid things with money I can’t even count them," Ramsey said. I have a PhD in DUMB. ‘What qualifies you to do this show, Dave? What degrees do you have?' I’ve got something, honey, that you don’t have. It’s called experience. Been there, done that."
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‘Aren't You Sick and Tired?'
Ramsey said he used to make poor financial decisions and call them smart, but those choices do not stand the test of time and eventually get exposed. He said people can only change their lives when they become truly sick and tired of their old habits. Ramsey urged people to see their income as their most powerful wealth-building tool and take control of their lives.
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"You spent too much of your life giving it away to other people," he said. "Aren’t you sick and tired of being sick and tired? It’s time to do something about it. How much would you give if you weren’t in debt? How much could you invest if you weren’t getting debt? How fast would you build wealth if you weren’t in debt?"
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| 11.01.26 20:00:00 |
Bond Traders’ Big Bet for 2026 Vindicated by Soft US Job Growth |
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(Bloomberg) -- Bond investors’ overarching wager on the path of the Federal Reserve and the Treasuries market in 2026 looks like it has room to run.
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A much-anticipated employment report on Friday showed job growth was below forecasts last month, leaving intact expectations for additional Fed interest-rate cuts to support the economy. The result confirmed confidence in bets that short-maturity Treasuries, which are the most sensitive to the central bank’s policy, will outpace their longer-term counterparts this year, widening the yield gap between those maturities.
The steepener trade, as the position is dubbed, was one of the hottest bond strategies for much of 2025, drawing in fixed-income giant Pimco, among others, and it worked to start 2026 as well. The gap between 2- and 10-year Treasury yields reached the largest in almost nine months last week.
“We’re longer-term investors, and over the next 12 to 24 months there’s a lot of scenarios where a steepener is going to work out well,” said Pramod Atluri, a fixed-income portfolio manager at Capital Group.
The jobs report capped an eventful stretch for the strategy. Traders were also on alert Friday for a possible Supreme Court ruling on challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. As it turned out, the court didn’t issue an opinion. But a potential decision against Trump is expected to put pressure on Treasuries given the revenue the levies generate. Investors also absorbed Trump’s request that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
Inflation Hurdle
For data, the focus turns to Tuesday, with the release of December consumer-price figures. The report is projected to show that inflation remained elevated, backing the case for the Fed to pause.
After three rate cuts by the central bank since September, traders see the next reduction in mid-2026, with another to follow in the fourth quarter. Changing expectations around that timing will continue to buffet bets on a wider yield-curve gap.
For Subadra Rajappa, head of US rates strategy at Societe Generale, momentum for the trade is waning.
“I don’t see much room for the curve to continue to steepen,” she said. “A stable labor market and sticky inflation argue for fewer cuts.”
Of note, Friday’s report also showed the jobless rate fell in December. That wiped out considerations of a rate cut this month and caused the curve wager to unwind some. The difference between 2- and 10-year yields shrank to its smallest since year-end.
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Broadly speaking, however, it’s still a favored strategy for US bond managers. A JPMorgan Chase & Co. analysis of the 25 largest active core bond funds shows that exposure to the position remains large from a historical perspective, although they’ve reduced some exposure since late last year.
Timing Question
The question of timing is key, said Brian Quigley, senior portfolio manager at Vanguard.
“We are pretty neutral on rates, and the only trade we have liked entering the year is a curve-steepener,” he said.
The money manager expected global investors to require higher yields on longer maturities at the start of the year given that there’s been a flood of bond sales. There’s also a combined $61 billion of 10- and 30-year Treasury auctions ahead this week, which may weigh on those maturities.
Capital Group’s Atluri, for his part, is positioning for a steeper curve by overweighting shorter maturities. He sees that approach panning out in any sort of broad “risk-off” move in credit or equities markets that leads traders to bet on deeper Fed cuts. It would also work if signs of healthy growth cause long-term yields to rise, or if deficit worries mount, he said.
What Bloomberg strategists say...
Employment trends are behaving like the economy is heading into recession. That explains why traders are still betting on further easing from the Fed, even as any hopes for a January move have now been dispelled. Altogether, the push-pull between these conflicting signals leaves bond traders with little clarity on the path of yields, especially as supply risks and December CPI also loom.
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Concerns around government spending will be on traders’ minds as they await the eventual release of the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs. The court said Wednesday will be its next opinion day.
Some traders see a more complicated narrative around a ruling against the levies, beyond adding to angst around the risk of a swelling deficit that leads to heftier Treasury auctions.
John Brady, managing director at RJ O’Brien, sees another angle emerging: that a lighter slate of tariffs initially reduces worries that the levies will fuel inflation. That interpretation could support longer maturities and dash bets on a wider yield-curve gap.
However, even that view has a flip side.
After all, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, and investors are eyeing the prospect that Trump chooses a successor who may be more inclined to ease rates faster, especially if inflation is cooling.
“The market will likely price in a third rate cut this year” in that scenario, said Tony Rodriguez, head of fixed-income strategy at Nuveen.
What to Watch
Economic data: (Timing of releases delayed during the shutdown remains in flux)
Jan. 13: NFIB small business optimism; ADP weekly employment change; December consumer price index; new home sales; federal budget balance; building permits Jan. 14: MBA mortgage applications; producer price index for October, November; retail sales; current account balance; existing home sales; business inventories Jan. 15: Initial jobless claims; import and export price index; Empire manufacturing; Philadelphia Fed business outlook; TIC flows Jan. 16: New York Fed services business activity; industrial production; manufacturing production; capacity utilization; NAHB housing market index Fed calendar:
Jan. 12: Atlanta Fed’s Raphael Bostic; Richmond Fed’s Tom Barkin; New York Fed’s John Williams Jan. 13: St. Louis Fed’s Alberto Musalem; Barkin Jan. 14: Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson; Governor Stephen Miran; Minneapolis Fed’s Neel Kashkari; Bostic; Williams Jan. 15: Bostic; Governor Michael Barr; Barkin; Kansas City Fed’s Jeff Schmid Jan. 16: Vice Chair Philip Jefferson; Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman Auction calendar:
Jan. 12: 13-, 26-week bills; three-year notes; 10-year notes Jan. 13: Six-week bills; 30-year bonds Jan. 14: 17-week bills Jan. 15: 4-, 8-week bills
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| 11.01.26 19:59:00 |
3 Popular Stocks That Could Wipe Out a $100,000 Nest Egg |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Lucid is an EV player that has continued to post large losses. Demand for Plug Power's technologies could soften in the near term. Boeing is attempting a turnaround, but its high debt load and recent operational struggles could stifle a comeback. 10 stocks we like better than Lucid Group ›
While the stock market has seen huge periods of volatility over the last 50 years, taking a buy-and-hold approach to funds tracking the S&P 500 and other leading indexes has proven to be one of the best ways to generate wealth. Those who invested in a basket of individual stocks and exchange-traded funds fared even better.
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1. Lucid
Lucid(NASDAQ: LCID) is a specialist in the electric vehicle (EV) market and is making a name for itself as a provider of high-quality luxury vehicles in the category. Across its core Air sedan and Gravity SUV lines, the company's vehicles have generally received high marks from industry experts, media outlets, and vehicle owners.
The company also received a notable endorsement from Uber Technologies last year, with the ride-hailing leader signing a partnership to secure at least 20,000 vehicles from the EV manufacturer to support its robotaxi initiatives. On the other hand, the quality of Lucid's business appears to diverge substantially from the quality of its vehicles.
As a specialized and relatively young player in the EV market, it's not surprising that Lucid has been posting big losses. The company's business model ostensibly takes pages out of Tesla's playbook and aims to forge a path to profitability by harnessing economies-of-scale benefits that come with a rapidly expanding manufacturing footprint. On the other hand, there are big reasons to doubt whether Lucid will be able to execute along those lines.
Luicd has continued to rack up massive losses, and it's also continued to dilute retail investors by selling large blocks of new shares to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). These dynamics look poised to continue for the foreseeable future.
2. Plug Power
Plug Power(NASDAQ: PLUG) has positioned itself as a pioneer in hydrogen-fuel-cell and electrolyzer technologies. In last year's third quarter, the company touted sales of $65 million for its GenEco electrolyzer business -- up 46% on a sequential quarterly basis and 13% year over year. On the other hand, total revenue came in at $177 million, representing a modest improvement over the roughly $174 million in sales it recorded in the prior-year period.
Like Lucid, Plug Power relies on issuing new stock and convertible bonds to raise funds. Along those lines, there's a good chance that investors who buy stock today will face substantial dilution.
Meanwhile, Plug Power posted a net loss of approximately $361 million in the quarter, with the outsized loss driven by write-downs, inventory factors, and restructuring expenses. These individual costs won't be recurring, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see the company announce more write-downs with subsequent quarterly reports.
While its operating loss narrowed 49% year over year to roughly $90 million thanks to cost-efficiency initiatives and other catalysts, the extent to which the business will be able to improve operating margins along these lines is limited. Despite posting sales growth in the third quarter, the company's backlog actually declined 11% on a sequential quarterly basis as previously slated electrolyzer deals were recorded as revenue. With sales potentially set to begin declining again, as evidenced by the substantial drawdown for its order backlog, Plug Power is a very risky play right now.
3. Boeing
Of the three stocks outlined as potential portfolio wreckers in this article, Boeing(NYSE: BA) probably stands the best chance of delivering wins for investors. The company has faced big challenges in recent years, with high-profile crashes for its airliners and big write-downs making headlines. On the other hand, there are some signs that the company's turnaround efforts could bear fruit. Boeing has sold off some non-core businesses, made acquisitions that could help support sustained growth, and shown encouraging order backlog momentum.
Boeing posted sales of $23.3 billion in Q3 -- good for growth of roughly 28% year over year. On the other hand, the business still posted an operating loss of $5.05 billion in the period. The performance represented an improvement over the operating loss of $6 billion posted in the prior-year quarter, but that result is far from encouraging, given that the business also posted a big sales jump in the period.
With the company closing out Q3 with consolidated debt of roughly $53.4 billion, Boeing's financial dynamics continue to look fraught. With $6 billion in net losses over last year's first three quarters, the business's turnaround still has a long way to go. Investing in the stock at this stage may not offer enough upside potential given the headwinds at hand.
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| 11.01.26 19:54:41 |
Which Vanguard Dividend ETF is a Better Buy: VYM or VIG? |
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Both VIG and VYM ETFs offer ultra-low costs and deep liquidity. VIG has a higher weighting in technology and a lower dividend yield than VYM. VIG holds fewer stocks, focusing on dividend growth. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF(NYSEMKT:VIG) both track baskets of U.S. dividend payers, but VYM emphasizes high current yield while VIG focuses on companies with a track record of growing their dividends, leading to differences in sector exposure, dividend payout, and risk profile.
Both VYM and VIG appeal to investors seeking reliable income from large-cap U.S. stocks, but they take distinct approaches: VYM targets companies with above-average yields, while VIG selects firms with consistent dividend growth. This comparison unpacks how these differences play out in cost, performance, sector tilts, and risk to help you decide which ETF to buy.
Snapshot (cost & size)
Metric VYM VIG Issuer Vanguard Vanguard Expense ratio 0.06% 0.05% 1-yr total return (as of 2026-01-11) 19.8% 18.6% Dividend yield 2.4% 1.6% AUM $84.5 billion $120.4 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
VIG is slightly more affordable, but VYM offers a higher payout, making it more attractive for those who prioritize income over cost savings alone.
Performance & risk comparison
Metric VYM VIG Max drawdown (5 y) (15.9%) (20.4%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,566 $1,573
What's inside the ETF portfolios
VIG is a dividend growth ETF, holding 338 stocks with a strong tilt toward technology (27.8%), followed by financial services (21.4%) and healthcare (16.7%). Its largest positions are Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) at 7.63%, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) at 4.43%, and Apple(NASDAQ:AAPL) at 4.22%. The fund has a nearly 20-year history and limits concentration risk by capping holdings as required by its rules-based index.
VYM, by contrast, spreads its bets across 566 holdings, with the highest exposure to financial services (21%) and technology (14.3%) sectors. Industrials and healthcare have nearly equal exposure, at around 13% each. Its top stocks are Broadcom at 8.69%, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) at 4.06%, and ExxonMobil(NYSE:XOM) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)at 2.3% each.
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What this means for investors
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF and among the best dividend ETFs for income investors. The purpose and goal of the ETFs, however, are different, and that should form the basis of your buying decision.
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As its name suggests, VYM's core focus is on high-yield companies. The ETF tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which is designed to reflect the performance of companies with high dividend yields across all categories of market capitalization. The exclusive focus on yield can lead to greater exposure to mature or cyclical businesses.
VIG, in contrast, tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, which excludes the top 25% of the highest-yielding companies to remove risky investments with unstable dividends. Instead, the index focuses on companies that have increased their dividend payout for at least 10 years. Its focus on dividend stability and growth tends to favor stable, expanding firms.VIG Chart
VIG data by YCharts
Here's my take. While high yields and an ETF like VYM may appeal more to risk-taking investors, risk-averse investors might be better off owning VIG and earning bankable dividends every year that also grow. Growing dividends can also make a substantial difference to your total returns in the long term, as the chart above shows.
Glossary
ETF: Exchange-traded fund that holds a basket of assets and trades like a stock.
Dividend yield: Annual dividends per share divided by share price, showing income return as a percentage.
Dividend growth: A strategy focusing on companies that regularly increase their dividend payments over time.
Expense ratio: Annual fund operating costs expressed as a percentage of the fund’s average assets.
AUM: Assets under management; the total market value of all assets in the fund.
Beta: Measure of an investment’s volatility compared with the overall market, often the S&P 500.
Max drawdown: The largest peak-to-trough decline in an investment’s value over a specific period.
Sector exposure: How a fund’s holdings are distributed across different industries, like technology or healthcare.
Dividend payout: The cash a company or fund distributes to shareholders from its profits.
Yield-focused strategy: Investment approach emphasizing securities that currently pay higher-than-average dividends.
Dividend growth strategy: Investment approach emphasizing companies with a consistent history of raising dividends.
Total return: Investment performance including price changes plus all dividends and distributions, assuming reinvestment.
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Here's Why Mark Cuban Says AI Is 'Stupid'—and How That Could Affect Your Job or Business |
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**Apple Inc** | Billionaire Mark Cuban underscored the critical role of artificial intelligence in the business world, saying that while it is “stupid,” it “remembers everything.”
Cuban highlighted the importance of AI during a call with Clipbook founder Adam Joseph. He stated, “There’s going to be two types of companies: those who are great at AI, and everybody else,” adding that the latter are doomed to failure as AI is a transformative tool.
According to Cuban, AI can significantly benefit businesses that implement it effectively. However, he also cautioned that misuse of AI could turn a potentially beneficial tool into a costly distraction.
“AI is stupid. But it’s somebody who’s a savant that remembers everything,” Cuban said.
As per the report by the Insider, Cuban stressed the importance for business leaders to understand the nuances and differences between various AI tools, and not to treat them as interchangeable.
While acknowledging the hype surrounding AI, Cuban also pointed out the technology’s limitations, noting that AI tools can be error-prone yet overly confident. He warned that businesses that underestimate the power of AI are at risk of disruption.
Additionally, Cuban emphasized the need to protect intellectual property in the AI era, warning businesses against indiscriminately sharing their work online as they could unintentionally provide valuable data to web-scraping chatbots.
Cuban’s comments underscore the growing importance of AI in the business world. As technology continues to evolve, companies that fail to adapt and effectively utilize AI could find themselves falling behind.
Cuban’s warning serves as a reminder to businesses to not only implement AI but to do so effectively, understanding the nuances of different tools and protecting their intellectual property in the process.
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