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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Unsung AI stock pops after joining S&P 500
Unsung AI stock pops after joining S&P 500 originally appeared on TheStreet. Though smaller-cap indexes swung wildly, the S&P 500 has been a lot more confident, continuing to grind higher in 2025. Unsurprisingly, Big Tech is pulling its weight, and AI momentum has shown no signs of fading. 💵💰💰💵 That said, one rising AI stock just cleared a massive milestone, and it's quietly stepping onto a bigger stage that will usher in a new growth phase for its business. For companies, getting into the S&P 500 isn't just a flex; it's a monumental event. It's like hitting the jackpot, as you're not only thrown into the spotlight, but also unleashing billions in passive inflows from index funds. Once companies get the green light from the S&P Dow Jones Indices committee, it's game on, as traders, fund managers, and analysts don't wait need a minimum market cap of roughly $22.7 billion, robust liquidity (dollar volume to float above 0.75), and a minimum of 250,000 monthly trading volume. On top of that, companies need at least a 10% public float, a U.S. headquarters, a major exchange listing, and yes, genuine profits in the last quarter and over the past year. An S&P 500 inclusion doesn't just mean a stock bump for companies. It brings more analyst coverage, attractive corporate optics, and even a lower financing structure. In simple terms, the company hits the big leagues, which shows investors that the business has genuine staying power. The index is up 6.6% so far in 2025; it's comfortably outpaced the Dow, while tracking slightly behind the Nasdaq. Generative AI and tech giants are doing all the heavy lifting, but consumer names haven't dropped the ball, either. More Tech Stock News: Veteran analyst drops massive call on AMD stock Bank of America drops shocking call on Super Micro stock Cathie Wood drops bold message on Apple, Tesla stock Despite the inflationary pressures and Fed uncertainty, pullbacks have been mostly shallow. Dips get snapped up quickly by investors who are hunting for value in places such as health care and utilities. Compared to the chaos in smaller-cap names, the S&P's healthy rise feels much more reliable. That's exactly the backdrop one 'sleeper' stock just stepped into. The Trade Desk () just staked its claim to the S&P 500. Trade Desk stock surged 14% on Monday after the digital adtech platform was tapped to join the S&P 500. It replaced ANSYS ahead of its much-talked-about acquisition by Synopsys, with the move becoming official before markets open Friday, July 18. For investors, that upgrade means fresh new capital will be funneling into The Trade Desk, whether markets like it or not. The California-based company operates one of the most advanced AI-powered demand-side platforms (DSPs) in the market. The platform enables advertisers to buy across multiple digital channels, from mobile and desktop to streaming TV in real it gives brands full visibility into where every dollar goes, and users can efficiently target, measure, and optimize campaigns. The real kicker? AI. At the core of its platform is Koa, a tailor-made AI engine that crunches bid signals to predict which ads are likely to perform well. It doesn't just automate bidding — it adapts in real time to efficiently maximize return on investment. And it's not stopping there. The Trade Desk recently launched cutting-edge new tools in tracking viewer behavior across screens, partnering with the leading streaming platforms while rolling out privacy-first identity tech with Unified ID 2.0. What's amazing is that despite the sluggishness in the ad market, The Trade Desk is growing. And now, with its S&P 500 inclusion, it's now finally playing at a tremendous AI stock pops after joining S&P 500 first appeared on TheStreet on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Unsung AI stock pops after joining S&P 500
Though smaller-cap indexes swung wildly, the S&P 500 has been a lot more confident, continuing to grind higher in 2025. Unsurprisingly, Big Tech is pulling its weight, and AI momentum has shown no signs of fading. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter That said, one rising AI stock just cleared a massive milestone, and it's quietly stepping onto a bigger stage that will usher in a new growth phase for its business. Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images For companies, getting into the S&P 500 isn't just a flex; it's a monumental event. It's like hitting the jackpot, as you're not only thrown into the spotlight, but also unleashing billions in passive inflows from index funds. Once companies get the green light from the S&P Dow Jones Indices committee, it's game on, as traders, fund managers, and analysts don't wait around. Related: JPMorgan delivers blunt warning on S&P 500 Companies need a minimum market cap of roughly $22.7 billion, robust liquidity (dollar volume to float above 0.75), and a minimum of 250,000 monthly trading volume. On top of that, companies need at least a 10% public float, a U.S. headquarters, a major exchange listing, and yes, genuine profits in the last quarter and over the past year. An S&P 500 inclusion doesn't just mean a stock bump for companies. It brings more analyst coverage, attractive corporate optics, and even a lower financing structure. In simple terms, the company hits the big leagues, which shows investors that the business has genuine staying power. The index is up 6.6% so far in 2025; it's comfortably outpaced the Dow, while tracking slightly behind the Nasdaq. Generative AI and tech giants are doing all the heavy lifting, but consumer names haven't dropped the ball, either. More Tech Stock News: Veteran analyst drops massive call on AMD stockBank of America drops shocking call on Super Micro stockCathie Wood drops bold message on Apple, Tesla stock Despite the inflationary pressures and Fed uncertainty, pullbacks have been mostly shallow. Dips get snapped up quickly by investors who are hunting for value in places such as health care and utilities. Compared to the chaos in smaller-cap names, the S&P's healthy rise feels much more reliable. That's exactly the backdrop one "sleeper" stock just stepped into. The Trade Desk (TTD) just staked its claim to the S&P 500. Trade Desk stock surged 14% on Monday after the digital adtech platform was tapped to join the S&P 500. It replaced ANSYS ahead of its much-talked-about acquisition by Synopsys, with the move becoming official before markets open Friday, July 18. For investors, that upgrade means fresh new capital will be funneling into The Trade Desk, whether markets like it or not. The California-based company operates one of the most advanced AI-powered demand-side platforms (DSPs) in the market. The platform enables advertisers to buy across multiple digital channels, from mobile and desktop to streaming TV in real time. Related: Wall Street giant shares bold message on S&P 500's Magnificent 7 Additionally, it gives brands full visibility into where every dollar goes, and users can efficiently target, measure, and optimize campaigns. The real kicker? AI. At the core of its platform is Koa, a tailor-made AI engine that crunches bid signals to predict which ads are likely to perform well. It doesn't just automate bidding - it adapts in real time to efficiently maximize return on investment. And it's not stopping there. The Trade Desk recently launched cutting-edge new tools in tracking viewer behavior across screens, partnering with the leading streaming platforms while rolling out privacy-first identity tech with Unified ID 2.0. What's amazing is that despite the sluggishness in the ad market, The Trade Desk is growing. And now, with its S&P 500 inclusion, it's now finally playing at a tremendous scale. Related: Wall Street pro drops bold price target on Circle stock The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
CNBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Dividend payouts could hit a record this year. These stocks are Wall Street's favorites
While dividend growth continued to slow in the second quarter, there is some encouraging news on what may lie ahead. The net change in dividends — the increases minus decreases — for domestic U.S. common stocks rose $7.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025, according to S & P Dow Jones Indices . That is significantly less than the $16 billion increase in the year-ago period and the $15.3 billion gain in the first quarter of this year, the firm found. Economic uncertainty may have had companies limiting the size of their dividend increases, but once policies become clear, they will be in a better position to adjust their business plans — which may include a higher commitment to dividends, said Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S & P Dow Jones Indices. He anticipates the second half of 2025 could see stronger than historical averages for dividends. Help from banks "Q3 is expected to start out with an improvement from big banks as they continue to increase their dividends, helped by the Fed's recent positive stress test results ; the third quarter has the potential to set a new quarterly dividend payment record," Silverblatt said in a statement last week. "For 2025, the S & P 500 is expected to post a record payment, posting a 6% increase in dividend payments," he added. That is down from 8% anticipated before the year began and below the 6.4% increase in 2024. In 2023, dividends rose 5.1%, Silverblatt said. To be sure, dividends are not as favored as they once were and the yield on the S & P 500 is near all-time lows, Deutsche Bank said in a July 8 note. Instead, companies have turned to share buybacks, which overtook dividends in the mid-2000s as the primary way companies returned capital to shareholders, said Jim Reid, global head of macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank. Buyback risk However, buybacks create more risk in the market, since they are discretionary, are often bought during market highs and may inflate corporate earnings, Reid explained. If a downturn hits, buybacks can stop much more quickly than dividends — and that can pull away a key pillar of market support, he said. "With dividend yields now approaching all-time lows, there's a case to be made that valuations and investor expectations have become stretched," Reid wrote. "In a crisis, the lack of durable income from dividends may matter more than markets currently appreciate." Still, there are some who think dividends will return to their former glory — or at least trend in that direction over time. Federated Hermes senior portfolio manager Daniel Peris, who wrote the book " The Ownership Dividend, " predicted on CNBC last year a major paradigm shift in the market as dividends come back in vogue. "Will we get back to the very, very high rate of companies that pay dividends as opposed to a much lower rate currently? Over time, yes," Peris said. In the meantime, for investors looking for dividends, there are still plenty of options available. Favorite dividend payers To find names that consistently grow their dividends and are favored by Wall Street, CNBC Pro screened for stocks in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF that are covered by at least 15 analysts and are rated buy by at least 55% of them, according to FactSet. The companies also have at least a $10 billion market cap and an upside to the average price target of 10% or more. Here are the names that made the cut. Bank of America has a dividend yield of 2.2% and 13% upside to the average price target. The Charlotte, N.C.-based money center bank recently raised its quarterly dividend by 8% to 28 cents, starting in the third quarter, after passing the Federal Reserve stress test, which measures banks' financial health in the event of an economic downturn. Bank of America is set to report second-quarter financial results on Wednesday. Shares have gained 7% year to date. BAC YTD mountain Bank of America year to date Coca-Cola is expected to release its latest results next week. In its last report in April, the soft drink maker beat analysts' expectations and largely reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Coke also called the effect of higher tariffs "manageable," but said it expects some short-term choppiness tied to trade conflicts. The stock is up 11.5% so far this year, has a 2.9% dividend yield and 13.5% upside to analysts' average price target. KO YTD mountain Coca-Cola year to date Procter & Gamble currently yields 2.7% and has 11.7% upside to the average price target. While the majority of analysts rate the stock a buy, there was one notable downgrade on Monday when Evercore ISI changed its rating to in line from outperform. The investment bank pointed to the loss of P & G market share on Amazon. . P & G hit a 52-week low on Monday and is down about 8% year to date. PG YTD mountain Procter & Gamble year to date
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nassau Financial Group Launches Innovative, Growth-Focused FIA: Nassau Athos Annuity
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nassau Financial Group ('Nassau') today introduced Nassau Athos Annuity SM, an innovative fixed indexed annuity ('FIA'). This newest addition to Nassau's product suite is a single premium FIA that offers new patent-pending extendable indexed crediting strategies. 1 These crediting strategies combine key features of one-year and multi-year crediting strategies to provide consumers with innovative growth potential and protection, along with additional flexibility and control over their retirement savings. 'We are excited to partner with Genesis and Leverage Financial Group on the launch of a unique FIA – Nassau Athos Annuity. This product expands on our track record of innovation, introducing new crediting strategies that will provide consumers with added flexibility to obtain higher growth potential for their retirement savings, all while maintaining the safety of principal protection,' said Phil Gass, Chairman and CEO of Nassau. Issued by Nassau Life and Annuity Company, Nassau Athos Annuity pairs extendable indexed crediting strategies with performance tied to market indices administered by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Nasdaq ®. The extendable indexed crediting strategies give consumers the opportunity to extend their current strategy term to a longer duration to obtain modified participation rates that apply retroactively, while also offering protection during the extended strategy term. 2 Nassau partnered with Genesis Development Group and Leverage Financial Group to design and build Nassau Athos Annuity. Leverage Financial Group will serve as lead distributor. 'We are thrilled about our first collaboration with Nassau and Leverage Financial Group. The extendable crediting strategy is the next generation of FIA crediting and builds on our 30-year history of innovation in the FIA industry to provide consumers with better solutions to grow their retirement savings,' said Derek Ferguson, President of Genesis Development Group. 'Nassau Athos Annuity was designed to be a breakthrough solution to a long-standing need in the retirement planning arena, which is to effectively maximize potential gains while preserving and growing retirement funds. Nassau was able to bring it to market quickly, and we are excited to introduce it to retirement professionals and their clients who can benefit from the innovative design,' said Josh Gettler, CEO of Leverage Financial Group. To learn more about Nassau Athos Annuity, visit the company's website. Producers, financial advisors, and other distributors can contact the Nassau Sales Desk at 888-794-4447. About Nassau Financial Group Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau's fixed annuities provide comprehensive and customizable retirement solutions, delivered with advanced digital capabilities and a team dedicated to delivering industry-leading service. Nassau Asset Management LLC and its subsidiaries oversee the assets of Nassau's insurance companies and offer specialty investment strategies to third-party clients. These strategies include public and private debt, CLO debt and equity, real estate debt and equity, and alternatives. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $24.8 billion in assets under management, $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, and 365,000 policies and contracts as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit About Genesis Development Group Genesis Development Group's mission is to create innovative financial products for our carrier partners to help Americans achieve their retirement goals. In 1995, we developed the first fixed indexed annuity in the United States. Since then, we have been granted 17 patents, and consumers have invested more than $50 billion in Genesis developed products. For more information, visit About Leverage Financial Group Leverage Financial Group is a financial services and product distribution organization that partners with independent financial firms and insurance carriers to deliver comprehensive resources and support across annuity and life insurance offerings. The firm is committed to fostering long-term business partnerships and enhancing consumer value in the retirement planning landscape. Leverage Financial Group is independently owned and has a strong history of assisting independent distribution in the insurance marketplace and is one of the fastest growing Insurance Marketing Organizations in the industry. For more information, visit Important Disclosures 1. Genesis Development Group, Inc. has a patent pending that covers certain elements of the index crediting strategies offered with the product. 2. For the extendable cap rate account, the modified cap rate upon extend applies only to the current segment and is not applied retroactively. For extendable participation rate accounts, the modified participation rate upon extend applies to the entire segment. Upon extend, the modified participation or cap rate may be greater than, less than or equal to the rate set at each previous contract anniversary, or the rate that would apply upon reset. This material is provided by Nassau Life and Annuity Company, which issues the annuity described in this document. This material is intended for general use with the public and is not meant to provide any individualized tax or financial planning advice. We encourage you to consult with a financial professional who can tailor a financial plan to meet your needs. Nassau and its affiliates have a financial interest in the sale of their products. Product features, rider options and availability may vary by state. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of Nassau Life and Annuity Company. Annuities are long-term products particularly suitable for retirement assets. Annuities held within qualified plans do not provide any additional tax benefit. Early withdrawals may be subject to surrender charges and a Market Value Adjustment. Withdrawals (including but not limited to Early Income Amount payments) are subject to ordinary income tax, and if taken prior to age 59½, a 10% IRS penalty may also apply. Non-Security Status Disclosure – The Contract is not a Security. The Contract is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and is being offered and sold in reliance on an exemption therein. The S&P 500 ® and S&P 500 ® Dynamic Intraday TCA Index (the 'Indices') are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates ('SPDJI') and have been licensed for use by Nassau Life and Annuity Company ('Nassau'). S&P ® and S&P 500 ® are trademarks of S&P Global, Inc. or its affiliates ('S&P'). Nassau's annuity products are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Indices. Nasdaq ® is a registered trademark of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the 'Corporations') and are licensed for use by Nassau Life and Annuity Company. The Product(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Product(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S). Nassau Athos Annuity (ICC25FIA-XT, 25FIA-XT) is issued by Nassau Life and Annuity Company (Hartford, CT). In California, Nassau Life and Annuity Company does business as 'Nassau Life and Annuity Insurance Company.' Nassau Life and Annuity Company is not authorized to conduct business in ME and NY, but that is subject to change. Nassau Life and Annuity Company is a subsidiary of Nassau Financial Group. This press release is not intended for residents of Idaho. BPD 42224
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Datadog (DDOG) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
Shares of cloud monitoring software company Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after Guggenheim downgraded the stock to Sell from Neutral, citing risks related to its largest customer, OpenAI. The investment firm set a price target of $105, which is significantly lower than its recent trading levels. Guggenheim analyst Howard Ma noted that OpenAI may be transitioning away from Datadog's services, particularly for log management, in favor of its own in-house solutions. This potential shift poses a revenue risk for Datadog in the second half of the year, especially in the fourth quarter. Ma estimates that optimizations by OpenAI could create a revenue gap of $150 million or more for Datadog in 2026. The downgrade comes just a day before Datadog is set to be added to the S&P 500 index. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy Datadog? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Datadog's shares are quite volatile and have had 17 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 5 days ago when the stock gained 14.2% on the news that the company will be added to the S&P 500 index. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced after the market closed on Wednesday that the cloud-monitoring and security platform will replace Juniper Networks, which was acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The change is scheduled to be effective before the market opens on July 9. Inclusion in the S&P 500 is a significant milestone for a company, often leading to a surge in demand for its stock. This is because index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the S&P 500 are now required to purchase Datadog shares to align their holdings with the index's new composition. This automatic buying pressure from passive investment funds is a primary driver for the stock's sharp increase. The move also enhances the company's visibility and solidifies its position as a major player in the cloud observability space. Datadog is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year, but at $146.13 per share, it is still trading 13.4% below its 52-week high of $168.65 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Datadog's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,520. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Sign in to access your portfolio
