Ellington Financial (EFC), a diversified mortgage REIT, reported its fourth consecutive quarter beating Q1 earnings estimates, driven by strong transaction volume and organic growth in its credit portfolio. The company offers a monthly dividend yield above 11%, attracting investor interest. However, EFC faces near-term challenges from higher short-term funding costs and weaker mortgage demand, which compressed its net interest margin to 1.47% in Q1 2026, indicating margin pressure risks. Despite these headwinds, EFC continues to engage in sizable loan transactions, maintaining its growth momentum.
Ethereum dropped nearly 22% over a week, falling from $1,700 to $1,545 and triggering massive liquidations of $468 million. This decline dragged total altcoin market capitalization below $880 billion, reflecting a loss of confidence amid a prolonged ...
Xcel Energy has signed a groundbreaking electric service deal with Google that shifts the cost of powering Google's 750-megawatt Minnesota AI campus from residential and small-business ratepayers to Google itself. This arrangement is projected to sav...
Low-volatility stocks provide investors with returns close to the S&P 500 but with significantly lower price swings, making them a safer choice during periods of market risk. Despite a reduced advantage recently, these stocks help protect portfolios ...
Bitcoin fell to a new yearly low of $59.1K following a strong U.S. jobs report, sparking debate over the source of selling pressure. Some blame Michael Saylor's recent sale of 32 BTC, while others point to long-term holders (OG whales) offloading lar...
An AI model forecasts Ethereum's price could reach around $2,225 by June 2026, reflecting improved fundamentals despite recent market losses. Ethereum's growth is supported by increased institutional investment in spot ETFs, over 30% of ETH locked in...
