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The current coupon spread to a blend of swap rates peaked at 230 basis points, nearing the COVID pandemic high of 235 basis points. Recent spreads were 220 basis points, indicating elevated levels but slightly reduced from the peak. AGNC effectively managed recent market volatility, although its net asset value was negatively impacted by the mortgage spread widening.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Amanda Butler - Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications Steve Hedlund - Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Gabe Bruno - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Saree Boroditsky - Jefferies Bryan Blair - Oppenheimer Stefan Diaz - Morgan Stanley Mig Dobre - Baird Adam Farley - Stifel Walt Liptak - Seaport Research Chris Dankert - Loop Capital Markets Operator Greetings and welcome to the Lincoln Electric 2025 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute …

U.S. equities dropped at midday after the Commerce Department reported first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) declined 0.3%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were down about 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower as well.

Despite market volatility, CLO equity tranches offer high-yield income and portfolio diversification with relatively low risk, making them a compelling investment option. OFS Credit Company Inc. is recommended for its strong distribution coverage, stable NAV, and recent low-cost investments in new CLOs. Active management in CLOs allows for portfolio adjustments during economic downturns, potentially outperforming other asset classes in a recession.

IPG Photonics' first-quarter 2025 performance is expected to have been weighed down by soft industrial demand and competitive pressure in China.

Despite weak demand trends in multiple markets, Silicon Motion beats first-quarter 2025 earnings estimates.

This earnings season so far has reflected a continued recovery in sales for companies within the Medical sector. Earnings have increased year over year, albeit at a slower pace than revenues.

Investors need to pay close attention to Innovative Industrial Properties stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

For investors seeking momentum, iShares International Select Dividend ETF IDV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 21% from its 52-week low of $26.89 per share.

APEX, N.C., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, announced its newest Raleigh-area community, Weston Reserve, is coming soon to Apex, North Carolina. This exclusive community will feature just 23 single-family homes in a serene setting with sales anticipated to begin in late spring of 2025.

Like a limited series on a streaming service, it seems as if Roku (ROKU -2.67%) can't hold investor attention for long. Shares of the company behind the leading operating system for streaming TV soared to a fresh 52-week high after posting blowout financial results in mid-February.

ASHBURN, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvey Capital, a holder of 5,531 shares of Tejon Ranch Co., has issued a letter to shareholders of Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE: TRC), strongly urging them to vote FOR the nominees proposed by Bulldog Investors at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 13, 2025. The letter asserts that the current board of directors has been ineffective at delivering a meaningful increase in share price for several decades, underscoring the need for a change in leadership and strategic direction.

The data-storage company says it expects demand for hard disk drives to remain strong throughout the year.

Snap (SNAP) didn't issue guidance for the upcoming quarter, warning of macroeconomic conditions weighing on digital ad spending. eMarketer vice president and principal analyst Jasmine Enberg joins Catalysts with Madison Mills and Freedom Capital Markets chief global strategist Jay Woods to take a closer look at what Snap signals about the digital ad space at large and what it means for other players like Meta Platforms (META) and Pinterest (PINS).

A Seaport Research analyst worries about AI and geopolitical tensions.

US GDP contracts 0.3%, rattling markets. Dow drops 300+ points as traders brace for key Meta and MSFT earnings.

Amid the tariff-induced decline in domestic air travel demand, let's see which heavyweight, DAL or UAL, is a better pick now.

ACGL's Q1 results reflect higher premiums across its segments and improved net investment income, offset by poor underwriting income.

QRVO reports solid fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results despite year-over-year sales dip in multiple segments.