William H. Donaldson, 93, Wall St. Powerbroker Who Led the S.E.C., Dies

Warren Buffett's investment decisions are closely monitored, and while he doesn't own them, three high-yield stocks align with his investment themes: Enbridge, a Canadian midstream energy company with a 5.7% dividend yield; Black Hills, a utility with a 4.4% yield and a history of dividend increases; and Toronto-Dominion Bank, currently facing challenges but offering a 4.8% yield. These companies reflect Buffett's focus on stable, high-yield investments, making them worth considering for investors. Ultimately, while imitation...

The video discusses SoFi Technologies' (SOFI) first-quarter earnings report, highlighting significant insights from management during the earnings call. It invites viewers to watch for more detailed information, encouraging subscriptions and engagement through a provided special offer link. The stock prices referenced are from April 28, 2025, with the video being published the following day, April 29, 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slY9mx06KfY Full Article

Nike (NKE 0.46%) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK 2.42%) have both faced significant declines this year, with Nike down 24% and Deckers down 46%. Despite Nike's larger market presence, Deckers has demonstrated stronger growth and a more diverse product range, positioning it favorably amid economic challenges. Ultimately, Deckers appears to be the better investment choice due to its growth potential and lower P/E ratio compared to Nike, which is undergoing a challenging transition. Full Article

The stock market is struggling, particularly the retail sector, with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF down over 14% this year, while Costco Wholesale (COST) has seen a 6% increase. Costco's strong business model and ability to negotiate low prices make it resilient amid tariff impacts, although its stock is now trading at a high price-to-earnings ratio of over 56, well above its five-year average. Despite Costco's solid fundamentals, concerns about its valuation and potential recession...

Shares of Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's, dropped 14% despite reporting strong third-quarter growth, with comparable sales at Chili's up 31% and revenue rising 27.2% to $1.43 billion. CEO Kevin Hochman attributed the success to excellent food and service, but investors were disappointed by guidance that fell short of expectations, even as the company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS forecasts. Although Brinker has demonstrated significant demand for Chili's, concerns linger about...

Investing $10,000 in Amazon at its 1997 IPO would have yielded $19.3 million today, highlighting its potential for significant long-term gains. Currently, Amazon's stock is attractively valued, being over 20% below its peak, with a low price-to-earnings ratio and rapidly increasing profitability, evidenced by an 89% earnings surge in Q4 2024. The most compelling reason to invest now is Amazon's dominant position in e-commerce, cloud services, and AI, with CEO Andy Jassy emphasizing the company's...