Table of Contents: What is the Dividend Capture Strategy? Understanding the Dividend Timeline Key Dates and Stock Price Movements Steps to Implement the Dividend Capture Strategy Real World Example Tax Implications Dividend Tax Rates Comparison Potential Risks and Downsides Dividend Capture Strategy Scorecard FAQs Introduction In a world of complex investing strategies, the dividend capture strategy stands out for its simplicity. The core concept involves buying and holding a stock just long enough to receive the dividend payout, then selling it afterwards. While easy to understand in principle, successfully implementing dividend capture on a consistent basis i

A controversial statement signed by dozens of Israeli doctors condoning the bombing of hospitals in Gaza has exposed deep divides within Israel’s healthcare system. It highlights the barriers facing Palestinian physicians who want to speak out against the endorsement of attacks on medical facilities and loss of civilian life. The Incendiary Statement The statement in question encouraged the military to eliminate terrorism “in any way” even if it meant bombing hospitals serving as “terrorist headquarters.” Though some viewed this as a legitimate stance, many were disturbed by doctors advocating attacks on medical facilities likely to kill healthcare workers and patients. Six Palestinian doctors working in Israel decried the statement in an anonymous piece published in Al Jazeera. They

Gaza’s escalating humanitarian emergency has taken a grim turn as the territory’s central medical facility has been forced to halt operations due to lack of fuel. With power cut, newborn infants are dying unnecessarily amid the chaos of urban warfare. Neonatal Fatalities Reported As Al Shifa Hospital Loses Power Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the enclave’s largest health center, has had to stop services after running out of fuel to operate its backup generators, Gaza health officials reported. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesman for Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, stated that at least two newborn babies dependent on incubators have died as a result of the electricity loss. He cautioned many more neonatal deaths could occur imminently if the dire power situation is not immediately resol

The stock market has shown resilience in recent weeks, overcoming a brief pullback and continuing its rally. Several top S&P 500 stocks are setting up with buy signals or nearing potential buy points. Nvidia, Costco, General Electric, Urban Outfitters and Datadog are among the stocks in focus. These companies span key sectors like technology, retail and aerospace. Their financial results and outlooks remain strong amid an uncertain economic environment. While inflation and interest rate hikes raise concerns about consumer spending, these leading stocks have found ways to drive growth. Their technical strength reflects ongoing demand from investors. Technology Leader Nvidia Builds New Base Nvidia (NVDA) has been the top-performing S&P 500 stock in 2023, gaining 230% year t

House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a two-step funding approach to keep the government open past November 17 and avert a shutdown. The plan sets separate deadlines for different agencies while avoiding controversial policy add-ons. With only days left before current funding expires, Johnson outlined his strategy in a conference call with House Republicans on Saturday. The “laddered” continuing resolution (CR) aims to bridge partisan divides and secure passage in the narrowly divided Congress. Johnson described the bill as “necessary” to enable further negotiations and avoid a disruptive shutdown. The stopgap CR would provide more time to finalize FY2023 appropriations while sidestepping hot-button issues. The Legislation: Two-Week Funding Extensions Typically, Congress passes shor

FBI Seizes New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Phones and iPad in Ongoing Campaign Fundraising Investigation By Mezar Alee Published November 11, 2023 In a stunning turn of events, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ personal iPhones and iPad on Monday night as part of an ongoing corruption probe into his campaign fundraising activities. The seizure of the mayor’s electronic devices signals an escalation in the investigation and raises serious questions about Adams’ potential involvement in improper fundraising schemes. FBI Agents Approach Mayor Adams on the Street According to sources familiar with the matter, FBI agents approached Mayor Adams on the street after an event on Monday night. The agents asked the mayor’s security detail

Asian stock markets tumbled on Friday following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight, as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dashed hopes for a dovish pivot on interest rates. The Downfall of the Asia Rally A weeks-long rally across Asian equities was abruptly halted after Powell stated the Fed was strongly committed to bringing inflation down and may need to raise rates higher than expected. His hawkish tone triggered a surge in Treasury yields and sent investors fleeing from risk assets. The MSCI Asia Pacific index dropped 1.2% on Friday, poised to snap a three-week winning streak. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.8%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index plunged 2.1%. Chinese blue chips lost 0.9% and Australia’s benchmark sank 1.2%. “Powell stomped on the rally b

What’s Behind the Massive 91% Crash and Is This Beaten-Down Tech Stock a Buy? Stockholm, Sweden — Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON), a pioneering developer of advanced optical sensing solutions, has seen its share price absolutely decimated over the past year, plunging a gut-wrenching 91% from its record high. The stock recently hit an all-time low of $1.10 and now trades as a penny stock with a miniscule market cap barely over $20 million. Neonode’s precipitous decline stands out even in the currently brutal market environment. As soaring inflation and rising rates pound risk assets, most tech stocks are deep in the red. But few have been razed as thoroughly as Neonode. So what exactly happened to this once-promising Swedish sensor innovator? And with shares flirting with $1, doe

American billionaire Warren Buffett’s legendary holding company Berkshire Hathaway is planning another foray into the Japanese bond market, according to a recent announcement by lead underwriter Mizuho Securities. Berkshire looks to sell fresh yen-denominated debt to institutional investors, returning just months after its last issuance. This surprise move comes as market expectations build that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will finally move away from its unorthodox negative interest rate policy in 2023. The potential end of this stimulus era promises to push up borrowing costs across Japan. Yet yields still remain attractive versus American and European alternatives. Speculation of BOJ Normalization Weights On Bonds Markets are betting that new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda will contin

The advent of deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence to create manipulated videos and images that appear authentic, has given rise to a major societal concern in India. With the proliferation of social media, deepfakes can spread rapidly and cause serious harm before the victim even realizes what is happening. The recent incident where a deepfake video of popular actress Rashmika Mandanna was circulated online has brought this issue under sharp focus. Even though Mandanna was quick to point out that it was a fake, the potential for damage was clear. Experts say that deepfakes can be used for revenge porn, identity theft, financial fraud, character assassination and other nefarious purposes. Women are particularly vulnerable to deepfakes being used to harass them. With

Equity markets across Asia edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited further cues from U.S. Federal Reserve officials on the central bank’s monetary policy outlook. Major indexes in Japan, Hong Kong and mainland China declined amid caution ahead of scheduled speeches by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other central bank leaders this week. The comments could provide insight on how much further the Fed may raise interest rates to fight inflation. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2%, pulled down by bank stocks which dropped on declining bond yields. Chinese shares flip-flopped between small gains and losses after falling the previous day on weak trade data. “Traders are cautiously waiting to hear from Fed officials this week, including Powell, to see how forcefully the central bank will pu

A major outage at Optus, Australia’s second largest telecommunications provider, has left millions of Aussies without mobile phone service, internet access, and vital connections for nearly 12 hours and counting. The network disruption began around 4 AM local time on Wednesday, affecting over 10 million Optus customers across the country. The cause of the prolonged outage remains unclear, with the company still working to identify and resolve the core technical issue as of late morning in Australia. With Optus providing service to an estimated 50% of the population, the outage has severely disrupted transportation, commerce, hospitals, and other critical services that rely on stable communications. Optus, owned by Singapore Telecommunications Limited, has faced mounting criticism over poor

In a monumental victory for abortion rights, Ohio voters have chosen to enshrine reproductive freedom in the state constitution. Based on election returns, over 58% of voters supported the ballot initiative known as Issue 1, approving a constitutional amendment to protect abortion access in the Buckeye State. The passage of Issue 1 marks a significant win for abortion rights advocates in a historically conservative Midwestern state. Ohio is the first state to amend its constitution to explicitly protect abortion since the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in June 2022. The amendment will preclude the state legislature from enacting bans and restrictions on abortion care. “This is one of the greatest moments of my life, working so hard with my team beside me to achie

Wall Street’s rally lost steam on Tuesday as doubts emerged over the likelihood of the Federal Reserve ending its aggressive interest rate hikes. The major indexes closed mixed after starting November with their biggest monthly gain since 1976. The S&P 500 edged down 0.06% after jumping over 8% last week, its best performance since April 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% or around 30 points. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite managed to eke out a 0.3% gain to continue its win streak. Shift in Sentiment Clouds Outlook After Rate Euphoria Last week’s stock surge was fueled by growing hopes of the Fed signaling a pause in its rapid rate hikes at its November meeting. But confidence in a rate relief rally waned after hawkish comments from Fed official

The United States is one of the few major economies in the world that has yet to modernize its physical currency. While countries around the globe have transitioned to polymer banknotes and higher denomination coins, American bills and coins remain unchanged despite calls for an update. But even as digital payments grow in popularity, experts say paper-and-ink cash isn’t going away anytime soon. The Costs of Printing Paper Money The United States prints over 6.5 billion notes each year amounting to approximately 34,000 tons of currency, according to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Paper money must be constantly redesigned and reprinted as it wears down from everyday use. In 2023 alone, the Federal Reserve will spend $931.4 million just to print enough new bills to replace w

The greenback — that simple, flimsy $1 bill — has been a mainstay of American life since the 1860s despite rapid changes in technology and commerce. Yet the U.S. has resisted transitioning to more modern forms of currency used widely abroad such as dollar coins, plastic polymer bills, or going completely digital. Outdated Paper Bills Cost Taxpayers Nearly $1 Billion Annually The U.S. federal government spends approximately $931.4 million annually to print over 9 billion paper currency notes according to the Federal Reserve’s 2023 budget. This makes the dollar bill one of the most expensive currencies in the world to produce. The cost stems largely from the short lifespans of paper bills — on average a $1 bill lasts just 4.7 years in circulation before wearing out and needing replaceme

Asian stock markets mostly declined on Tuesday as investors assessed the implications of weaker-than-expected Chinese trade figures along with another interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia. South Korea’s Kospi led regional losses, dropping 2.33% to close at 2,443.96. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.34% to 32,271.82. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s Shanghai Composite were also down over 1.5% each. Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.29% lower at 6,977.1 even after the RBA raised rates 25 basis points as expected. The downbeat trading session followed modest gains on Wall Street overnight. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out small gains for their sixth straight positive sessions, while the Nasdaq Composite extended its win streak to seven day