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US equity indexes fell as Brent crude oil futures crossed $100 a barrel, while a surge in government

The Treasury tripled its bond buyback to calm yields. Yields went up anyway. Here's what that tells investors.

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 9 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes fell on Wednesday as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and Treasury yields rose, putting pressure on equities

AT&T (T) trades at 8.2 times earnings against an S&P 500 median of 23.0, and it got there the hard way: the stock returned -9.4% over the past year while the index returned +19.3%. A profitable telecom throwing off cash at that discount is what value buyers hunt for.

Progressive has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 4.4% while holding steady at $215.87. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.6% gain during that period.

DVA gains from expanding value-based kidney care, improving dialysis volumes and clinical innovation, though payer-mix and regulatory risks persist.

The wrong move could mean leaving meaningful returns on the table.

Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand may be facing some headwinds as the industry’s 2.3% return has lagged the S&P 500 by 11.3 percentage points.

CBT shares climb 16.8% in six months as Battery Materials demand, capacity expansion and cost savings support growth and cash generation.

AST SpaceMobile's 24.4% six-month slide reflects deployment, regulatory and capital risks despite strong liquidity, partnerships and broadband progress.

VOO and QQQM provide instant diversification and long-term safety.

A big tech unveil hasn't drummed up day-of market enthusiasm for Apple stock in years, but the picture tends to get brighter in the longer-term. The iPhone maker has lagged behind the broader S&P 500 index on five consecutive iPhone launch days.

Broadcom (AVGO) stock sits about 23% below its 52-week high, and it has lost 6.9% over the past three months while the S&P 500 gained 3.6%. The latest drop followed a fiscal Q4 2026 revenue guide that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Set beside that guide was a revenue schedule stretching to fiscal 2028. That schedule is where the upside case lives.

Sandisk, Palo Alto Networks, Dell, and Arista are all set to join the S&P 500.

Spot oil prices are up +2.8% this morning: $95 per barrel (/bbl) on WTI and $100/bbl on Brent. This is the first three-figure price of oil since late July.

Alphyn Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Master Account returned 0.6% net in the quarter compared to 15.2% for the S&P500. As of June 30, 2026, the top ten positions comprised approximately 72% of the portfolio, and the portfolio held approximately […]

Healthcare companies are pushing the status quo by innovating in areas like drug development and digital health. Those leading the charge have not only realized strong financial performance but also propelled the broader industry’s returns as healthcare stocks have gained 25.7% over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 13.6%.

Alphyn Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Master Account returned 0.6% net in the quarter compared to 15.2% for the S&P500. As of June 30, 2026, the top ten positions comprised approximately 72% of the portfolio, and the portfolio held approximately […]

Alphyn Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Master Account returned 0.6% net in the quarter compared to 15.2% for the S&P500. As of June 30, 2026, the top ten positions comprised approximately 72% of the portfolio, and the portfolio held approximately […]

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Alphyn Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Master Account returned 0.6% net in the quarter compared to 15.2% for the S&P500. As of June 30, 2026, the top ten positions comprised approximately 72% of the portfolio, and the portfolio held approximately […]

Alphyn Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Master Account returned 0.6% net in the quarter compared to 15.2% for the S&P500. As of June 30, 2026, the top ten positions comprised approximately 72% of the portfolio, and the portfolio held approximately […]

MGIC Investment's strong capital position, declining claims and shareholder returns support growth as housing activity replenishes its insurance-in-force portfolio.

A tiny cluster of people has quietly tightened its grip on a staggering share of all billionaire wealth, and the trend line behind that shift reveals something unsettling about where the concentration is headed next.

RCMT, CHYM and BP made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 9, 2026.

ICF's commercial energy demand, federal stabilization and international growth help drive a 22.1% stock gain in three months.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

LRHC's Q2 revenues fall y/y, but lower costs narrow its operating loss and lift the gross margin, while residential brokerage weakness weighs on the results.

RJF rallies 17.2% in three months, backed by PCG growth, acquisitions and IB recovery, though rising expenses and brokerage volatility pose risks.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil surging roughly 3%, rattling investors with fresh fears about inflation