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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal Weight Rating on Aflac (AFL)
2+ min ago (210+ words) Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is included among the 15 Best Boring Dividend Stocks to Buy. Mo'rgan Stanley lifted its price target on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) to $118 fro'm $113 on November 17' while maintaining an Equal Weight s'tance on the s'tock, according to a report by The Fly. Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos made the following comment on the dividend announcement: Analysts believe' that Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) still has room to keep that momentum going. The company's dividend payout ratio remains relatively low at just un'der 3'3% of projected 2025 earnings, and Wall Street e'xpects t'he f'irm to grow earnings at about a 5% annual' pace in the coming years. While we acknowledge the potential of AFL 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…...
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author drops stark warning on stock market
2+ min ago (879+ words) Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki just fired off a massive headline-grabbing warning. The popular financial commentator says that the biggest crash in history" is already underway, a dramatic claim, but not entirely an ill-founded one, according to reporting from MoneyWise, It comes at a moment when the S&P 500 is hovering near record highs, yet investor worries about an AI bubble remain the elephant in the room. For perspective, as of November 28, 2025, the S&P 500 was at 6,849.09, nearing its 52-week high of 6,920.34 set in late October. Kiyosaki, though, insists the picture is muddy, pointing to AI-driven layoffs, global economic jitters, and what he calls an imminent collapse in both residential and commercial real estate. In typical Kiyosaki fashion, his calls are blunt and apocalyptic, but they inevitably spark fleshed-out debates among stock-market pundits. Robert Kiyosaki is a popular…...
Dow Jones Futures Fall; Trump Says He's Made Fed Chief Decision
13+ min ago (59+ words) Many leaders flashing buy signals after a big stock market week. President Trump says he knows he'll be his Fed chief pick. Oops, something went wrong Dow Jones Futures Fall; Trump Says He's Made Fed Chief Decision Many leaders flashing buy signals after a big stock market week. President Trump says he knows he'll be his Fed chief pick....
StubHub IPO lawsuit could bring investor pain, potential fan gain
16+ min ago (1174+ words) Anyone who has ever bought a ticket to a concert or professional sports event on the secondary ticket market probably has strong feelings about the process and the cost. I know I do, even as I hit purchase while swearing at the bots and scalpers that have bought all the tickets on the primary marketplace before regular people like me even have a chance. The secondary marketplace is viewed by many as a racket and faces widespread criticism " just look at reddit.com/stubhub and you'll see how people feel. It's a very profitable business. StubHub is the most well known player in this sector " in 2024, StubHub reported more than 40 million tickets sold to over 1 million unique sellers globally, according to Industry Previews " but there are plenty of competitors, including SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Gametime, and TickPick. Now StubHub is facing…...
The Costco Effect Highlights How New Costco Stores Transform Local Economies: 'Surrounding Businesses Raise Wages Up To 40% More"
18+ min ago (585+ words) The so-called Costco Effect is a phenomenon that boosts the wages of local economies as companies aim to compete with Costco's (NASDAQ:COST) wages, as defined by the "Micro" YouTube channel. "Surrounding businesses raise wages up to 40% more," the video said. Costco's ability to help local businesses is shocking when you compare it to Walmart (NYSE:WMT). While "Micro" discusses the Costco Effect, it also touches upon the Walmart Effect, which demonstrates how a big box retailer can destroy a local economy. Fast Company Calls It a "Groundbreaking Step for the Creator Economy' " Investors Can Still Get In at $0.85/Share "The rate of business closures materially increases on blocks surrounding a new Walmart location," "Micro" said in the video. "When they become the only employer in town, it also pushes local wages down." However, that's not the case for Costco…...
Day traders say this is the hardest part of the side hustle that no one thinks about
18+ min ago (966+ words) The hardest part about day trading is the emotional battle, traders told BI about their professions. Those trying to turn a profit in markets said they often struggled with the toll of volatile trading days. They found measures such as seeing a psychologist and journaling to be helpful. Day trading isn't so much a science as it is an emotional test. That's the secret to day trading that outsiders don't seem to understand, retail traders told me at a recent happy hour in New York's Financial District. That distress is evident in the bird's-eye data, which tells a story of how common failure is among day traders. One 2020 study found that nearly all traders who persisted for more than 300 days ended up losing money, after accounting for fees. Just 1% were able to clear the bar for making minimum wage. Over…...
‘Zootopia 2’ Opens to More Than Half a Billion Dollars Globally
26+ min ago (51+ words) Disney's blockbuster sequel posted big numbers in China, which has been a challenging market for Hollywood films. Oops, something went wrong "Zootopia 2' Opens to More Than Half a Billion Dollars Globally Disney's blockbuster sequel posted big numbers in China, which has been a challenging market for Hollywood films....
Cathie Wood buys $56 million of megacap tech stock
32+ min ago (737+ words) Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, is best known for betting on early-stage tech names and high-growth innovators. But occasionally she makes a move into the megacap space when she sees value. That's what Wood did in the past week (Thanksgiving Week), adding about $56 million worth of a megacap tech name, one of her largest recent purchases. Wood gained a reputation after the Ark Innovation ETF delivered a 153% return in 2020. Year-to-date, Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) is up about 38% as of Nov. 28, outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 16.45% in the same period. Wood's style brings sweet wins in rising markets but also painful losses in bearish ones, as seen in 2022, when the fund lost more than 60%. Those swings have weighed on her long-term results. As of Nov. 26, the Ark Innovation ETF has delivered a five-year annualized return…...
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
34+ min ago (626+ words) Multibagger stocks can grow your wealth exponentially. Niche players in high-potential industries can deliver monster returns over time. Robotics and rare earths are two such industries you'd want to look at right away. 10 stocks we like better than Symbotic " Two such stocks have caught my attention. Each has such compelling growth prospects that buying them now and holding them could yield monster returns over the next five years or so. Rare-earth elements technically aren't rare, but it's not easy to extract them in ways that are economically viable. China has a monopoly, accounting for almost 70% of the global rare-earth extraction. That also means 80% of the rare-earth elements consumed in the U.S. are imported, with nearly all of them coming from China. There is only one active rare-earth mine in the U.S.: the Mountain Pass in California, owned and operated by MP Materials…...
How the Narrative Around Ford Is Evolving Amid Analyst Shifts and Industry Change
43+ min ago (684+ words) Stay updated as the Fair Value for Ford Motor shifts by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Ford Motor. Recent analyst commentary on Ford Motor reveals a mix of optimism and caution, with several major firms updating their outlooks following third quarter results, industry developments, and changes in policy and electric vehicle (EV) performance. JPMorgan, maintaining an Overweight rating, raised its price target for Ford from $13 to $14. The firm cites stronger global light vehicle production and positive trends in currencies and commodities. While JPMorgan prefers auto suppliers overall, it still sees Ford benefiting from industry momentum. Goldman Sachs increased its price target from $11 to $12 after raising its U.S. auto sales forecast, highlighting solid year-to-date sales and "relatively benign" industry pricing strategies. The analyst notes that demand indicators are supporting a better…...