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March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Chart Industries’ Series B Preferred Stock Sees Yield Exceeding 6%

Chart Industries’ Preferred Shares Yield Over 6% Amid Market Volatility In trading on Friday, shares of Chart Industries Inc’s 6.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (Symbol: GTLS.PRB) yielded over 6% based on its quarterly dividend, which is annualized to $3.375. On that day, shares were seen trading as low as $54.91. According to Preferred Stock Channel, this yield is notably lower than the average yield of 11.58% in the “Industrial Machinery & Equipment” preferred stock category. As of the last close, GTLS.PRB traded at a 16.42% premium to its liquidation preference amount. This contrasts with the average discount of

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

JEMA Stock Slips Below 200-Day Moving Average

JEMA ETF Shares Fall Below 200-Day Moving Average On Friday, trading activity revealed that shares of the JEMA ETF (Symbol: JEMA) dipped below their 200-day moving average, currently set at $38.74. The shares traded as low as $38.60, reflecting a loss of approximately 1.3% for the day. The chart below illustrates the performance of JEMA shares over the past year compared to the 200-day moving average: As depicted in the chart, JEMA’s 52-week trading range shows a low point of $34.80 per share and a high of $42.21, with the most recent trade recorded at $38.60. Click here to find

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Why Now is the Time to Invest in MarketAxess: Key Factors to Consider

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. Thrives Despite Rising Expenses MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) is currently benefitting from increasing commissions, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships, along with a solid financial foundation that supports growth and shareholder returns. Current Zacks Rank and Stock Performance MarketAxess holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at this time. Over the last month, the stock has risen by 12.9%, contrasting with the industry average, which has declined by 4.4%. During the same period, the Zacks Finance sector and the S&P 500 index saw decreases of 1.4% and 2.8%, respectively. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Strong Growth Projection for MarketAxess The

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

DFAE Experiences Significant Drop Below Key Moving Average

Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF Falls Below Key Average On Friday, shares of the Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (Symbol: DFAE) dipped below their 200-day moving average of $26.14, trading as low as $26.06 per share. Currently, shares are down approximately 1.4% for the day. The chart below illustrates the one-year performance of DFAE shares in relation to its 200-day moving average: Examining the chart reveals that DFAE’s lowest point in the past 52 weeks is $23.711 per share, while the highest point is $28.195. The latest trade occurred at $26.02. Click here to discover which 9 other

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Stock Market Plummets Amidst Economic Concerns

US Stock Markets Dip Amid Economic Worries and Inflation Concerns The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down -1.53% today, while the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) has decreased by -1.35%. The Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is showing a steeper decline, down -1.98%. Additionally, June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25) are down -1.59%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25) have dropped -2.02%. Stock indexes are falling due to concerns regarding US trade policies, evidenced by today’s economic data reflecting weaker-than-expected household demand and persistent inflation trends. For February, personal spending rose less than expected while the core PCE price index, which the

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Analyzing Healthpeak Properties’ Stock Performance Against Its Real Estate Peers

Healthpeak Properties: A Solid Performer in Healthcare REITs With a market capitalization of $14.1 billion, Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC) operates as a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT). The company engages in the acquisition, development, ownership, leasing, and management of healthcare real estate throughout the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado, Healthpeak’s operations are segmented into Lab, outpatient medical facilities, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRC). Market Position and Recent Performance Classified as a “large-cap” stock, companies valued at $10 billion or more fall into this category, with Healthpeak Properties fitting the profile. This REIT focuses on significant aspects

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Crude Oil Prices Decline Amid Growing Economic Worries

Oil Prices Decline Amid Economic Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions May WTI crude oil (CLK25) is trading down -0.42 (-0.60%), with May RBOB gasoline (RBK25) also slipping -0.0071 (-0.31%). Current Market Influences Today, both crude oil and gasoline prices are lower, primarily due to fears that US tariffs may trigger a global trade war, potentially impacting economic growth and energy demand. Additionally, disappointing US economic indicators regarding personal spending and consumer sentiment have negatively affected crude demand and pricing. The downturn in equity markets has encouraged a risk-off sentiment across asset markets, placing further downward pressure on crude prices. However, a

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

ETFs to Watch on Friday: FUTY and SPXL

Fidelity MSCI Utilities ETF Leads with 1.2% Gain on Friday In trading on Friday, the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF has demonstrated noteworthy performance, rising approximately 1.2% during the day. Key contributors to this growth are Hawaiian Electric Industries and PPL, with both stocks achieving gains of about 2.5% each. Conversely, the Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF is lagging behind, down roughly 4.9% in Friday afternoon trading. Significant decliners within this ETF include Lululemon Athletica, which has fallen about 14.1%, and Palantir Technologies, which is down approximately 5.8% on the day. VIDEO: Friday’s ETF Movers: FUTY, SPXL The

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Friday’s Notable ETF Activity: Unpacking MSLC’s Surge in Volume”

Significant Trading Activity for Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF The Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF (MSLC) experienced significant trading volume on Friday afternoon. Over 2.0 million shares exchanged hands, a substantial increase compared to the three-month average volume of about 83,000 shares. Despite this surge in trading activity, shares of MSLC declined approximately 1.4% on the day. Top Components Exhibit Mixed Performance Within the ETF, Nvidia was one of the most actively traded components, recording a drop of about 1.7% with over 110.0 million shares traded during the session. In contrast, Wolfspeed faced a more substantial

March 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Evaluating Akamai Technologies: Is AKAM Lagging Behind the Tech Sector?

Akamai Technologies Faces Stock Decline Amid Market Challenges With a market capitalization of $12.3 billion, Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is a key player in the cybersecurity and cloud computing sectors. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Akamai develops solutions that enable global enterprises to build, secure, and enhance their applications and digital experiences. Publicly traded companies with valuations exceeding $10 billion are categorized as “large-cap” stocks, a classification that fits Akamai. The firm offers an extensive defense to protect enterprise data and applications through its full-stack cloud computing solutions, emphasizing performance and cost-effectiveness on a widely distributed platform. Active Investor: FREE newsletter