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Ladder Capital offers high yield with less risk than AGNC
An investor highlighted that AGNC Investment Corp. can push a 13.5% dividend yield, but they chose Ladder Capital Corp. as the high-yield option they bought instead. The point is that Ladder Capital may offer strong inco
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Morning market pulse: Risk-On for 2026-08-13
Morning mood is Risk-On. SPY sits above the 200-day and above the 50-day, signaling both long and short-term uptrends. The VIX is low at about 14.6, hinting at calm nerves. Yields are steady to a touch lower, with ^TNX a
Daily reportMorning market pulse: Risk-On for 2026-08-12
Market mood is Risk-On. SPY sits above its 200-day and 50-day moving averages, signaling a longer- and shorter-term uptrend. VIX is around 15.4, a calm level. That suggests modest fear and nerves are not running high. Th
Daily reportMorning market pulse: Risk-On for 2026-08-11
Risk-On. SPY sits above its 200-day average and its 50-day average, signaling both long-term and short-term uptrends. The VIX sits around 15.5, a calm level for now. Overall, the tone is supportive, with room for modest
Daily reportMorning market pulse: Risk-On for 2026-08-10
This is a Risk-On morning. SPY sits above its 200-day average, showing a longer uptrend. It’s also above its 50-day line, signaling short-term momentum. The VIX sits near 15.5, a calm level that keeps fear at a lower ebb
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Ladder Capital offers high yield with less risk than AGNC
An investor highlighted that AGNC Investment Corp. can push a 13.5% dividend yield, but they chose Ladder Capital Corp. as the high-yield option they bought instead. The point is that Ladder Capital may offer strong inco
NVDANVDA and the AI infra shift: founder-led edge and productivity
A Yahoo Finance panel discussed data suggesting founder-led companies often outperform the market. They argued AI infrastructure is a big, underappreciated growth driver. The group also highlighted the SpaceX IPO as an e
NVDANVIDIA down 45% from 52-week high as CEO buys shares
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock is about 45% below its 52-week high. The move comes as tech shares pull back and some investors worry about AI demand and chip pricing. The report notes that NVIDIA’s president and CEO has been buying
NVDAEnergy Transfer grows dividend, offers a 6.7% yield
Energy Transfer, a large midstream operator, announced another increase to its quarterly distribution. The company has a history of raising its dividend, and this latest move keeps that streak alive. The current yield is
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Momentum is intact, but today's risk lens depends on rates and QQQ breadth.
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AI capex story remains the key narrative; watch guidance language and margin pressure.
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