ULTY offers an option-writing strategy on a unique, diversified basket of high-growth, high-volatility stocks, balancing income generation with risk mitigation. While the Fund underperforms broad and innovation ETFs in bull markets, it provides significant downside protection and smoother returns in adverse or flat markets. Aggressive payouts (~63% of invested capital in 14 months) come with notable NAV erosion, highlighting the classic trade-off in income-focused option ETFs.

Agree Realty Corporation 4.250% DEP PFD A possesses a current yield of 6%+, a 200 basis point premium to Agree Realty's common shares. The REIT's growth outlook remains strong given the myriad of macro and credit-level challenges faced. Moreover, Agree Realty's leverage is relatively low and higher gearing remains a possibility. ADC.PR.A might not share in its fundamental growth factors, but its discount likely presents upside in itself, while fundamentals contribute to lower counterparty risk.

QTEC is a passively managed tech ETF that has underperformed similar peers along with charging higher fees. The equally weighted ETF has also had a higher beta, leading to larger movements without the appropriate return to justify the ETF. If investors are looking for tech equity ETFs, look to IYW or QQQ.

Downgrading GREK to 'Hold' after a 60% rally, as technicals signal overbought conditions and resistance near the mid-$50s. Valuation remains attractive with a P/E just above 8x and a 6.2% yield, but upside is now more limited. Portfolio risk is elevated due to high concentration in SMID caps and financials, plus weak summer seasonality ahead.

Department store chain Dillard's sued Wells Fargo on Thursday (May 22), alleging that the bank breached a co-branded credit card relationship that has since ended. Dillard's alleges that this breach cost it tens of millions of dollars, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a “heavily redacted complaint” filed in Manhattan federal court.

Some of the biggest U.S. banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), New England's leading leisure airline, today expands its transatlantic network with the launch of two new nonstop routes from Boston to Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). These daily seasonal flights, operating through October 25, 2025, mark JetBlue's latest step in expanding its European reach from Boston Logan International Airport and strengthening its commitment to Boston as a key international gateway. In addition to these ne.

Cloud computing remains a highly promising opportunity, with only 30% of workloads completing cloud migration, even as generative AI raises the market profile even further. FCLD employs an NLP-oriented methodology to select cloud computing stocks across differing market caps. We highlight how FCLD is positioned against the largest ETF in this space—SKYY.

Apple reportedly plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced smart glasses that would compete with Meta's Ray-Bans. The company aims to produce a large quantity of prototypes by the end of the year and then release the smart glasses at the end of 2026, Bloomberg reported Thursday (May 22), citing unnamed sources.

Oil fell in the early Asian session, dragged by fears of rising supply.

STAG Industrial remains a 'Buy' in my portfolio due to improving market conditions and solid Q1 2025 results. The industrial real estate sector faced challenges from oversupply and rising vacancies post-COVID, pressuring valuations and rent growth. STAG has historically outperformed market rent growth, but current conditions suggest less dynamic rent increases ahead.

Silvercorp (SVM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.02 per share a year ago.

Gold edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by lingering worries over ballooning U.S. deficits, which typically bolster the safe-haven appeal of the precious metal.

United Airlines is capitalizing on strong international demand and a shift to premium offerings, driving record earnings and solid financial performance. The 'United Next' initiative focuses on expanding premium cabin capacity, enhancing customer experience, and leveraging technology partnerships like Starlink Wi-Fi. Financial discipline is evident with rising free cash flow, robust liquidity, and active share buybacks, despite a high debt load.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (“ADTRAN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ADTN) on behalf of ADTRAN stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether ADTRAN has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTLA) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Intellia on February 11, 2025 with a Class Period from July 30, 2024 to January 8, 2025. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Intellia have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Apple Inc. (“Apple” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:AAPL) on behalf of Apple stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Apple has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Semler Scientific Inc. (“Semler” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SMLR) on behalf of Semler stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Semler has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (“Fulgent” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLGT) on behalf of Fulgent stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Fulgent has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gyre Therapeutics (“Gyre”) (Nasdaq: GYRE), an innovative, commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on organ fibrosis, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 2,222,222 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $9.00 per share. In addition, Gyre has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 333,333 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions.