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Did you know Social Security benefits can be taxed? Since 1984, federal taxes apply based on your “combined income”—your adjusted gross income plus half your benefits. Up to 85% could be taxed, depending on your income level. Plus, eight states also tax benefits: Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont. Federal thresholds are strict: singles under $25...

Simply Good Foods’ stock surged over 5% despite weaker year-over-year sales and profits—thanks to beating Wall Street estimates and delivering a solid full-year outlook. Investors reacted more to the positive guidance than the dip, echoing a pattern of volatile swings this year. Yet, with rising costs and falling dividend appeal, the company’s 31% annual decline and 60% drop from its peak highligh...

Shipping’s green future is hitting a major snag: clean fuels like hydrogen and ammonia are too expensive for widespread adoption. With confidence in these alternatives plummeting—down to just 12% for ammonia and 18% for hydrogen—executives are leaning back toward traditional fuels. Projects are delayed, targets missed, and only a fraction of green hydrogen initiatives are on track. Instead of a fu...

Byrna’s stock nosedived 25% after a confusing earnings report that revealed a 40% revenue drop year-over-year—yet also boasted a 41% surge thanks to new products and big retail deals. Investors are left scratching their heads as the company’s performance swings wildly, with shares down 73% since the start of the year and still far below last July’s highs. With mixed signals and a volatile history,...

Penguin Solutions rocketed nearly 20% after crushing Q2 earnings and boosting its annual profit forecast, while Kirby surged 6% on Bank of America’s higher price target fueled by strong shipping demand. Dell climbed 4% as Evercore ISI raised its target, citing booming AI hardware sales. Broadcom jumped over 5% after confirming a $30B+ multi-year deal with Apple for custom chips and wireless tech....

MARA Holdings is making a bold play by acquiring a massive Texas land parcel to build a dual-use computing campus for both AI data centers and Bitcoin mining — a strategic pivot toward powering the digital economy. With plans to scale to nearly 4.8 gigawatts of power capacity, this move positions MARA as a major infrastructure developer, rivaling utilities, while injecting billions into Texas and...

SanDisk is soaring after whispers of a major multi-year deal to supply NAND flash to Meta, fueling a six percent stock jump as the social giant ramps up its $145 billion AI infrastructure push — and investors are already betting big on the memory maker, alongside chip partners Broadcom and TSMC. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DN...

Bitcoin miners are becoming AI landlords — and investors are taking notice. Firms like Applied Digital and Cipher Mining are seeing their stock values lag behind the steady cash flow from long-term AI data center leases, even as they’ve already locked in lucrative contracts. With existing mining infrastructure repurposed for AI’s power-hungry needs, these companies now offer predictable, rental-st...

Vanguard’s latest research highlights developed markets outside the U.S. as a promising investment frontier, and the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) is a key player. With 343 stocks across 24 countries—leaning heavily on Japan and Canada—VIGI targets dividend growers with a low 0.07% expense ratio. While its 8% average annual return over the past decade lags the S&P 500, it...

Big banks delivered solid Q1 earnings, beating revenue forecasts by 1%, with stocks up an average of 6%. Citigroup soared ahead with $24.66B in revenue—up 14% YoY and crushing estimates by 5%—making it the top performer. Wells Fargo underperformed, missing forecasts by 1.2% and falling short on EPS and net interest income. Bank of America posted strong growth (7% YoY, $30.37B revenue) and beat est...

Elon Musk’s trillionaire status is slipping as SpaceX’s valuation tumbles 26% from its peak, now sitting at $1.94 trillion — seventh most valuable U.S. company — while Tesla, at $1.48 trillion, also sees a 12.4% drop. Both companies trade at high multiples despite steep losses, revealing that investor faith hinges more on Musk’s vision than current finances. Analysts say neither is a bargain now,...

Leisure facilities are thriving—revenues beat expectations by 2.6% and stocks rose 3.8%—but not every player is riding the wave. Planet Fitness surged with 21% revenue growth, smashing forecasts, yet its stock dropped 19% as slower new-member growth and a paused Black Card price hike disappointed investors. Live Nation soared with 12% revenue growth and a 15% stock jump, while Dave & Buster’s, Vai...

STG Logistics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a dramatic financial reset—slashing debt by 90% and securing $150 million in fresh capital from major investors like Fortress and Fidelity. The company, now under new ownership, is poised to reinvest in its team, tech, and services, positioning itself as the only true one-stop shop for containerized freight across North America. With trucki...

SpaceX just shattered records again—launching its 36th Falcon 9 mission and reusing the booster for the first time, carrying 29 new Starlink satellites into orbit. The Starlink constellation is exploding, with over 12,000 satellites launched and most still active, delivering internet to users worldwide. While SpaceX’s stock has been shaky, dipping below its IPO price, these wins are sparking renew...

Block, the company behind Cash App, is paying $45 million to 46 states after being accused of misleading users about fraud protection — claiming bank-level security while allegedly failing to stop scammers from exploiting the app’s easy-to-use system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated,...

Sales software earnings reveal a mixed picture: the sector narrowly beat revenue targets but dimmed future outlooks, triggering a 17% average stock drop. Salesforce surged 13% YoY, called it “outstanding,” yet its stock fell 6.6%. HubSpot posted a 23% jump, beat estimates, but shares tumbled 18.9%. ZoomInfo’s 1.5% growth and missed guidance led to a brutal 51% stock plunge. Freshworks stood out wi...

Kroger, the grocery giant with roots dating back to 1883, is quietly turning a corner under new CEO Greg Foran—former Walmart exec with a price-cutting pedigree. While numbers haven’t dazzled, same-store sales are up 1%, and the plan is to boost growth through aggressive pricing, supplier cost pressure, and operational efficiency. Buffett’s still watching, and despite a 16% stock drop over the pas...

The U.S. Postal Service is flying more mail than planned—despite its goal to cut costs by shifting to cheaper ground transport—because its new UPS contract demands minimum volume commitments. To avoid penalties, they’re stuffing planes with mail that would normally ship by truck, costing an extra $127 million. This twist undermines their “Delivering for America” cost-cutting plan and stems from a...

Home improvement stocks are showing a mixed but resilient performance after Q1 earnings, with Lowe’s beating expectations on strong appliance and service sales but seeing its stock dip slightly due to softer future guidance. Meanwhile, Floor & Decor missed revenue targets yet saw its stock soar over 12%, while Williams-Sonoma surged on solid growth, highlighting the sector’s volatility as retailer...

Investment banking and brokerage earnings reveal a mixed picture: the sector narrowly beat revenue targets but faces a shaky outlook, dragging most stocks lower. Raymond James stands out with strong growth and rising shares, while Perella Weinberg tanks with a brutal quarter. Even Evercore, despite smashing estimates, saw its stock fall—highlighting a sector where earnings don’t always move prices...

Apparel stocks soar as non-essential goods shine in Q1, with Columbia, Movado, and VF Corp delivering strong beats and solid guidance, while Under Armour stumbles on earnings outlook despite a modest rally. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public repor...

Dividend ETFs are surging this year, outpacing tech with solid gains—Schwab’s U.S. Dividend Equity ETF leads with 17.5%, followed by Vanguard’s S&P 500 and High Dividend Yield ETFs. While tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft retreat from highs, dividend stocks powered by consumer staples and energy are thriving. Even underperformers like JPMorgan’s Equity Premium Income ETF, with its 8% yield and...

BP’s new CEO Meg ONeill is slashing complexity and sharpening focus, signaling a major strategic reset after her first 100 days. She’s prioritizing fewer, higher-impact projects to boost long-term shareholder value — including potentially exiting the UK North Sea due to unfavorable tax policies. Joining Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies in consolidating North Sea assets, BP is also offloading its...

Beyond Meat’s stock is in freefall, down nearly 30% in six months and trading at just 68 cents, fueled by shrinking sales, collapsing margins, and a dangerous cash crunch. With unit sales down 15% in two years and free cash flow evaporating, the company’s debt now outweighs its cash — forcing it to potentially raise money that could dilute shareholder value. While the plant-based meat giant still...

Newspapers are blasting OpenAI for allegedly lying in court, claiming the company secretly searched its AI models for copyrighted news articles—even before lawsuits began—and erased billions of ChatGPT conversations to hide the evidence. This comes amid a major copyright lawsuit alleging OpenAI trained ChatGPT on millions of news articles without permission, with new filings revealing an OpenAI em...