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News

Qualcomm’s Auto Growth Didn’t Offset Its Phone-Chip Decline

Qualcomm’s auto revenue jumped 89%, but handset losses were larger. A tax benefit and fiscal 2027 forecasts need separate treatment.

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Stock analysis

Does Netflix Pay Dividends? NFLX Buybacks and Cash Returns

Netflix does not pay cash dividends. See its latest capital-allocation priorities, how buybacks work and why a stock split is not cash income.

Robinhood vs Schwab title beside a single key and a ring of keys.
Guide

Robinhood vs Schwab: Choose for the Portfolio You Actually Want

Compare Robinhood and Charles Schwab on account choices, investments, trading tools, fees, and service before choosing a brokerage.

Critical Assets Review
Review

Critical Assets Review (Nov 2026): Is It Worth $2,250?

Updated November 3, 2026. Founding Member Offer from Brownstone Research Critical Assets Review: Is the Tech-Metals Supercycle Worth $2,250? Jeff Brown and Dave Forest say…

Amazon logo with shopping boxes and a cloud illustration, asking whether Amazon pays dividends
Stock analysis

Does Amazon Stock Pay Dividends? AMZN’s Cash Policy Explained

Amazon does not pay a cash dividend. Explore its capital spending, dividend yield, stock-split distinction and what would confirm a policy change.

Thomson Reuters Q3 2026 organic growth of 10% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.5%, compared with October 19 forecasts of about 9% and 35%
News

Thomson Reuters’ Print Sale Changes the Earnings Scorecard

Thomson Reuters beat its restated Q3 outlook. The Print sale, softer margins and mixed cash flow explain why the comparison matters.

Marvell and Lumentum annualized revenue illustration: $12.6 billion guidance-based plus $5.1 billion results-based equals $17.7 billion, not reported annual sales.
News

Marvell’s Lumentum Deal: What the $17.7 Billion Revenue Figure Means

Marvell’s proposed Lumentum acquisition comes with a $17.7 billion revenue illustration. Its quarterly inputs, share terms and adjusted-profit forecasts deserve a closer look.

Marriott Q3 2026 franchise-fee increase: $68 million from co-branded cards, $36 million from hotel RevPAR and room growth, and $27 million other net change.
News

Marriott’s Fee Growth Has a $68 Million Credit-Card Boost

Marriott’s Q3 franchise fees rose $131 million, with $68 million from co-branded cards. The filing shows why stronger hotel demand tells only part of the…

Full-service vs discount brokerage title beside a ship’s wheel and a simple steering wheel.
Guide

Full-Service vs Discount Brokerage: What Are You Paying For?

Understand full-service versus discount brokers, advice versus execution, account fees, conflicts, and questions to ask before choosing.

The Ferris Report Review, "Updated Nov 2026"
Review

Ferris Report Review, Real Member (Updated Nov 2026)

Updated November 4, 2026. I first reviewed The Ferris Report on December 8, 2022, when the model portfolio was only a few weeks old, and…