2 Covered Call ETFs Delivering Big Passive Income Today — Positive

JEPI  SPYI   24/7 Wall Street — July 13, 2025

Key Points in This Article: Covered call ETFs generate high yields by selling call options on stock portfolios, appealing to income-focused investors.

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The need for rare earth metals is growing and critical in making everything from fighter jets to power tools. U.S. manufacturers have typically purchased essential metals and rare earths from foreign producers led by China, but unpredictable tariffs and trade policies, and geopolitics, have made these sources unreliable.

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Why Novartis Is Still A 'Buy' After 15% Surge — Positive

NVS   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

Despite Trump's hot take toward the pharmaceutical industry and his hard stance on U.S. trading partners, Novartis' share price continues to rise. The main contributors to maintaining bullish sentiment towards the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth are the strong performance of its cardiovascular, oncology, and immunology franchises. For example, sales of its blockbuster Cosentyx amounted to $1.53 billion in the first three months of 2025, up 15.7% year-on-year.

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NEW YORK , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV) between November 10, 2023 and February 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you purchased DoubleVerify common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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Why Super Micro Computer Rallied Over 60% in the First Half of the Year — Positive

SMCI   The Motley Fool — July 13, 2025

Shares of AI-focused server-maker Super Micro Computer (SMCI -2.21%) rallied 60.8% in the first half of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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'THIS IS THE PLACE TO INVEST': UBS CEO touts US growth amid tariff deals — Positive

UBS   Fox Business — July 13, 2025

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses his outlook for U.S. growth as he navigates the markets following President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' potential tariff deals and geopolitical challenges.

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Ford: High Momentum Into Earnings, Tariff Overhang Remains — Positive

F   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

I reiterate my buy rating on Ford, citing its 25% total return in 2025 and outperformance versus the S&P 500. Despite tariff headwinds and suspended guidance, Ford beat Q1 earnings estimates, posted strong truck sales, and maintains a robust $27B cash position. Valuation remains compelling: Ford trades below intrinsic value, offers a 5%+ yield, and shows strong free cash flow despite analyst skepticism.

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Amazon: Expect Big AWS Updates Next Week — Positive

AMZN   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

I am reiterating my 'buy' rating for Amazon with an updated price target of $262, citing at least 16% upside potential. Amazon's upcoming AI agent marketplace launch and deepening partnership with Anthropic will drive enterprise AI adoption and strengthen AWS leadership. This explains why management held its $100B capex target for FY25 as it builds capacity and custom silicon innovation to support its AI business that is growing at a triple-digit rate.

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Conagra at Rock Bottom: 7% Yield & Turnaround Poised — Positive

CAG   MarketBeat — July 13, 2025

Conagra NYSE: CAG shares are at rock bottom in early Q3 2025, offering an ideal entry for buy-and-hold investors. Although headwinds persist for the entire consumer staples sector, the company's business contraction has come to an end, and repositioning efforts have positioned it to return to growth in FY2026.

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Forget NVDA: These 2 AI Stocks Have 10x Potential and Pay Dividends — Positive

AVGO  TSM   24/7 Wall Street — July 13, 2025

Key Points in This Article: AI's transformative impact across industries drives demand for chips, with Nvidia leading due to its GPU dominance.

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SAN DIEGO , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that holders of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. (NYSE: BRMK) common stock as of the record date of the May 2023 merger between Broadmark and Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) ("Merger"), have until Monday, July 28, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Broadmark class action lawsuit. Captioned Grant v.

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3 Lower Risk High Yield Picks — Positive

MTBA   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

We look at ways to achieve great income while also minimizing risk. Come alongside High Dividend Opportunities but through secondary opportunities. Less reward, lower risk, but still wonderful income.

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HSBC Holdings: Personal Banking Segment May Impact Revenues — Negative

HSBC   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

Share repurchases and dividends remain central to the investment thesis, supporting shareholder returns and signaling management confidence. The recent surge in the stock price prompts caution, driven by share buybacks, creates doubts over growth in newly reallocated net fee income and stability in its net interest income. Key risks include macroeconomic headwinds and sector-specific challenges such as falling interest rates and neobanks adoption.

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People Don't Want To Invest In This Company, But It Has A Great Stock — Negative

MO   24/7 Wall Street — July 13, 2025

Altria (NYSE: MO) makes some of the world's most dangerous products.

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Iuorio: Tariffs Overall Aren't Inflationary – Copper Tariffs Are — Neutral

CPER  JJC   Schwab Network — July 13, 2025

Jim Iuorio sees precursors for job losses in the latest economic data and thinks the Fed should be easing rates soon. “The market is becoming more and more comfortable with tariffs not being strictly inflationary,” he argues.

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Rivian Automotive (RIVN -2.25%) has an exciting future. This year, the electric vehicle (EV) company achieved several consecutive quarters of positive gross margins.

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NEW YORK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) between March 18, 2022 and January 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 22, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

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CEF Weekly Review: Defining Overdistribution — Positive

EIC  EICA  EICB  EICC  PDCC  PDPA  UTG   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of July and highlight recent market action. CEF sectors rallied this week, with tightening discounts pushing valuations into an expensive zone. Debate continues on CEF distribution sustainability, especially for equity funds like UTG.

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XLF: An Attractive Blend Of Financial Stocks And A Low Cost — Positive

XLF   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

XLF offers an attractive, diversified mix of financial stocks, including banks, insurers, payment processors, and private market leaders, balancing growth and defensiveness. The ETF's ultra-low 0.08% expense ratio and industry-leading scale make it the most cost-effective and efficient way to gain financial sector exposure. While XLF trades at a historically high valuation, this is in line with broader market trends, and sector-relative valuation remains reasonable.

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Heritage Insurance: A Super-Regional Success With Upside Potential — Positive

HRTG   Seeking Alpha — July 13, 2025

Heritage Insurance has completed a successful turnaround, shifting to disciplined underwriting, geographic diversification, and product optimization, resulting in robust profitability and improved margins. The company's risk profile is significantly de-risked, with most insured value now outside Florida and a strong, cost-effective reinsurance program in place. Valuation remains attractive, as HRTG trades at a discount to peers despite strong earnings growth, resilient balance sheet, and favorable market tailwinds from Florida tort reforms.

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