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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga’s extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.

Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE:NAT)

  • Dividend Yield: 9.46%
  • Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintained a Hold rating with a price target of $3.5 on Nov. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst Jonathan Chappell maintained an In-Line rating and increased the price target from $2.5 to $3 on Oct. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%
  • Recent News: On Feb. 26, …

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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reached a new milestone in operational excellence, with its quality ranking surging to the 90.05th percentile.

MSFT Quality Rises Week-On Week

This significant week-on-week climb from 89.96 comes as the tech giant reportedly moves to secure massive AI infrastructure in Abilene, Texas, according to a report by The Information.

Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings‘ quality score places Microsoft in the top tier of companies for financial health and operational efficiency.

Despite the stellar quality score, Microsoft faces negative price trends. The stock is currently trending downward across short, medium, and long-term timeframes.

Furthermore, the momentum score sits at a low 20.40, suggesting that the market has yet to reward MSFT‘s fundamental improvements with price appreciation.

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Bitcoin climbed to $72,000 on Friday, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $53.9 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.4 million in net inflows.  


Cryptocurrency		 Ticke Price
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $72,320.38
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,123.98
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $90.15
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09978
Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056156

Meme coin market capitalization spiked 10.1% to $34.8 billion over the past 24 hours.

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Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:SAIC) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Monday, March 16.

Until then, some SAIC investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s annual dividend yield of 1.62% ($1.48 a year). That’s a quarterly dividend amount of 37 cents per share. So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?

To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $371,103 or around 4,054 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $74,239 or around 811 shares.

To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.48 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.48 = 4,054 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.48 …

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Institutional Investor today announced the official launch of the Alpha Edge Buy List™, an exclusive, allocator-curated recognition platform designed solely for private equity firms that exemplify alignment, governance discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation.

Developed in collaboration with senior institutional investors serving on the Alpha Edge Advisory Board, the Buy List establishes a new global benchmark for excellence in private equity — reinforcing the standards that matter most to long-term capital allocators.

Unlike traditional rankings or sponsorship-based awards, inclusion on the Alpha Edge Buy List is not open for application and is not pay-to-play. Firms are nominated by members of the Advisory Board and vetted through a structured research and verification process …

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On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joshua Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a defensive stock.

CFRA analyst Kenneth Leon, on March 6, upgraded Netflix from Hold to Buy and announced a $115 price target.

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, named Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) as her final trade.

As per the recent news, Target announced Wednesday it is lowering prices on more than 3,000 items across apparel, home goods, baby essentials, and select food and beverages as shoppers prepare for the spring season. The price reductions are mostly 5% to 20% lower than the …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • HSBC analyst Yuqian Ding upgraded Nio Inc – ADR (NYSE:NIO) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $4.8 to $6.8. NIO shares closed at $5.55 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • Itau BBA analyst Alejandro Fuchs upgraded BBB Foods Inc (NYSE:TBBB) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $42 price target. BBB Foods shares …

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A trader on Reddit’s r/wallstreetbets said they grew a brokerage account from $50,000 to more than $520,000 in less than a year, using margin to buy shares rather than relying on the short-dated options trades more commonly associated with the forum.

The post offered a detailed breakdown of the trades that drove the gains and the strategy behind them.

“My first big trade was buying $SBET at $9 in early 2025, which turned my account into around $200k,” the trader wrote.

That position in Sharplink Inc (NASDAQ:SBET) appears to have provided the capital for a series of later trades across multiple names and sectors.

From that $200,000 base, the trader described taking both long and short positions. Among them was a short on Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) near the stock’s highs, as well as a long position in Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). You can make the same types of trades by going long or short futures with Apex Trader Funding. The trader said they bought 5,500 shares of Coinbase at an average price of $145 and sold them at $172, producing a profit of about $148,500 on that trade.

The post also described buying weakness in cybersecurity stocks, including CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:NET), during a broader market pullback.

By March 10, the trader said the account balance had reached $523,125.66, with a year-to-date gain of more …

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Gold has fallen roughly 3% since the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28, even as Brent crude has surged nearly 40% toward $100 a barrel.

The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) is sitting around $468 while the S&P 500 slides to its lowest since November.

Why Gold Falls First In A War

Giovanni Staunovo, a strategist at UBS Global Wealth Management who was bullish on gold throughout its 64% surge in 2025, told CNBC the drop is textbook.

“Historically, it is not uncommon to see gold falling as first reaction when financial markets show stress signs as gold is a highly liquid asset,” Staunovo said.

When panic hits, investors sell what they can liquidate fast. …

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PHILADELPHIA, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:FCO) announces that the Special Meeting of Shareholders was held and adjourned today, to allow for the solicitation of additional proxies to achieve the requisite quorum. The Fund has set a new adjournment date for its Special Meeting of Shareholders of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:30 am Eastern Time.

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Looking at its returns during past global conflicts, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crashes when wars start but recovers within 50-60 days.

Data across 20 geopolitical events showing average gains of 31.2% as governments increase money supply to fund conflicts.

The Crash-Then-Rally Pattern

Bitwise research head Andre Dragosch earlier found Bitcoin often experiences short-term price drops when geopolitical risks arise, but within 50 days, price typically recovers and surpasses pre-event levels. 

Across the top 20 major geopolitical risk events since July 2010, Bitcoin performed on average +31.2% after 50 days.

Binance Research and BlackRock arrived at similar conclusions: Bitcoin has historically rebounded by an average of 37% within 60 days following major geopolitical incidents. 

This pattern has repeated with striking regularity as Bitcoin matured.

The Recent Conflicts

During Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, BTC plummeted from approximately $39,000 to $34,322 within hours.

By March 1, BTC had surged back to $44,000 as crypto …

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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock traded relatively flat on Thursday amid reports of workforce changes within its global product team.

• Netflix shares are consolidating. What should traders watch with NFLX?

The reported move reflects internal restructuring as the streaming company adjusts leadership responsibilities and team structures.

Benzinga has requested Netflix for their comments on the story and will update once we get a response.

Workforce Changes

Netflix recently eliminated several dozen positions within its global product team as part of an internal reorganization, Variety reports. The affected group primarily supported marketing design, promotional assets, and creative materials tied to content and product launches.

People familiar with the situation told Variety that the cuts targeted the company’s “creative studio unit”.

That team produces promotional materials such as posters, trailers inside the platform, and visuals used in live experiences.

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A trader on Reddit’s r/wallstreetbets says they turned roughly $10,000 into more than $53,000 on a Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) options trade in just a few weeks, posting a screenshot that showed a gain of more than 424%.

The trade caught attention because it was tied to the market’s shifting view of Netflix’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and the possibility that Netflix could still come out ahead financially even if it lost the deal. 

The trader shared a position showing 100 Netflix call contracts with a $90 strike and a March 20, 2026 expiration. According to the screenshot, the contracts were purchased on Feb. 3 for an average cost of $1.01, or about $10,100 total.

By Feb. 27, those same contracts were marked at $5.30, putting the position’s value at roughly $53,000 and implying a profit of about $42,900 in a little over three weeks—the kind of swing that attracts traders who want a place to both trade and earn 8.1% APY on idle cash while they wait for the next setup.

The setup drew praise from other users, with one commenter saying, “I love this trade. Bought on 2/3 with month plus to work out…either it would bounce [because] deal is off or bounce [because] deal going through. They got $2 [billion] in breakup fee so that’s free money.”

That comment needs context. The deal was Netflix’s proposed acquisition of key Warner Bros. Discovery assets, and the breakup-fee thesis was real. 

Reuters reported last month that Paramount Skydance had offered to fund the …

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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) both are hovering near critical support levels after 58-60% declines from highs as descending channels trap price and money flow turns deeply negative.

DOGE Tests $0.09 Floor

Dogecoin dropped roughly 60% over five months from $0.23 in October 2025 to current levels. 

A descending channel has guided price lower since October, with every bounce sold and every rally failing at the upper boundary.

The Supertrend indicator at $0.109 flashes red. When all moving averages sit above price and slope down, sellers control every timeframe.

Volume dried up 25.5% to $2.86 billion. Lower volume during a downtrend signals fewer buyers …

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New York City, NY, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

I. Introduction

The online gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years, with cryptocurrency-powered slot games emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in digital gaming. Players are increasingly drawn to the promise of faster transactions, enhanced privacy, and provably fair mechanics that blockchain-based casinos offer over their traditional counterparts.

But with rapid growth comes legitimate concern. The crypto casino space remains largely unregulated in many jurisdictions, and the gap between marketing claims and actual player experience can be wide. For every reputable platform operating transparently, there are dozens of fly-by-night operations designed to exploit uninformed depositors.

This report is designed to cut through the noise. We examine how crypto slots actually work, what determines their legitimacy, how payout mechanisms function under the hood, and what every player should verify before committing funds to any platform. Our goal is to give readers a practical framework for evaluating any crypto slots casino they encounter, whether they are seasoned gamblers or newcomers exploring digital currency gaming for the first time.

II. What Are Crypto Slots?

Crypto slots are online slot machines that accept cryptocurrency deposits and process withdrawals in digital currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), and others. From a gameplay perspective, they function identically to traditional online slots: players place a wager, spin the reels, and outcomes are determined by a random number generator (RNG).

The key difference lies in the transaction layer. Traditional online casinos rely on banks, credit card processors, and third-party payment providers to move money in and out. Crypto slots eliminate these intermediaries. Deposits land in your casino account within minutes rather than days, and withdrawals bypass the slow verification queues that plague fiat-based platforms.

Provably Fair Technology

One of the most compelling innovations in the crypto gambling space is provably fair technology. This system uses cryptographic hashing to allow players to independently verify that each spin outcome was genuinely random and was not tampered with by the casino after the bet was placed. In a provably fair system, the casino generates a server seed before the spin, the player provides or is assigned a client seed, and the combination of both seeds determines the outcome. After the spin, the server seed is revealed so the player can verify the result mathematically.

Not all crypto slot platforms implement provably fair systems. Some still rely on traditional third-party RNG audits, which are credible but less transparent than on-chain verification. When evaluating a platform, understanding which verification method they use is an important first step.

Supported Cryptocurrencies

Most crypto slot casinos support Bitcoin and Ethereum as a baseline. More established platforms expand their options to include Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and in some cases, Solana, Tron, and Ripple. The breadth of supported currencies matters because it affects deposit speeds, network fees, and the flexibility players have in managing their bankroll.

III. Do Crypto Slots Actually Work?

This is the question that drives most players to search for independent information before depositing. The short answer is yes, crypto slots function on the same mathematical principles as any regulated online slot machine. But there are important nuances that separate a legitimate crypto slots experience from one designed to take your money.

RNG and Fair Play Verification

Every legitimate slot game, whether crypto or fiat, is powered by a random number generator. The RNG produces thousands of number sequences per second, and the sequence active at the exact moment you press spin determines your outcome. In regulated environments, these RNGs are tested and certified by independent auditing firms such as eCOGRA, iTech Labs, or GLI (Gaming Laboratories International).

Crypto casinos that operate under recognized licenses typically undergo the same auditing process. Those that implement provably fair technology add an additional layer of transparency by allowing players to verify outcomes directly. Platforms that offer neither third-party audits nor provably fair verification should be approached with extreme caution.

RTP Rates: What to Expect


Return to Player (RTP) is the percentage of total wagered money that a slot game pays back to players over time. A slot with a 96% RTP will, on average, return $96 for every $100 wagered over millions of spins. This is a long-term statistical average, not a guarantee for any individual session.

Crypto slots from reputable game providers like Pragmatic Play, BGaming, Hacksaw Gaming, and Endorphina typically offer RTPs between 94% and 97%, which is consistent with the broader online slots industry. Players should be wary of platforms that do not disclose RTP figures or that run proprietary games with no independent audit data.

What Realistic Outcomes Look Like

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MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) shares fell Thursday after JPMorgan downgraded the Latin American e-commerce giant, warning that intensifying competition in Brazil and heavier investment spending could keep profit margins under pressure.

The bank cut its rating on MercadoLibre to Neutral from Overweight and lowered its price forecast to $2,100 from $2,650, citing persistent competitive pressure in Brazil—particularly from Sea Limited’s (NYSE:SE) Shopee platform—and management’s willingness to accept lower near-term margins while prioritizing growth investments.

MercadoLibre Plans $3.4B Argentina Investment

Separately, MercadoLibre expects to invest $3.4 billion in Argentina in 2026, a roughly 30% increase from the $2.6 billion planned for 2025, CEO Ariel Szarfsztejn said, Reuters reported.

The investment will support logistics expansion, new distribution centers, technology upgrades, and growth of fintech unit Mercado Pago.

The company also plans to create nearly 2,000 jobs in Argentina, where it currently employs about 16,700 people, Reuters reported.

Technical Analysis

Mercado Libre is trading 11.3% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 19.6% below its 100-day SMA, keeping both the short- and intermediate-term trend pointed down. Shares are down 17.79% over the past 12 months and are now positioned closer to …

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Kevin Warsh is about to inherit the most hostile environment for rate cuts since the Fed started easing last September.

Donald Trump‘s Fed Chair nominee takes over from Jerome Powell in May with oil near $95, private credit in open distress and inflation still above target.

Polymarket traders now price a 22% chance of zero rate cuts in 2026, roughly double where that contract sat in January when consensus still expected two or three cuts.

The most likely single outcome is one cut at 30%. The April 28 FOMC decision is priced at 91% hold.

J.P. Morgan Global Research no longer expects the Fed to cut at all this year.

Oil Is The Problem Nobody Can Hedge Away

Iran is laying mines and attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and even a historic 400-million-barrel emergency reserve release from the IEA hasn’t been enough to bring prices down.

Analysts warn oil could breach …

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America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRMT) reported a difficult quarter as weather disruptions, weaker sales volume and transition-related pressures hurt results.

Even so, the company highlighted improving unit economics and greater flexibility after recent changes to its capital structure.

• America’s Car-Mart stock is at significant support. Why did CRMT hit a new low?

Earnings Snapshot

The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.53 loss, which missed the Street view of 28 cents loss. Quarterly sales of $286.792 million (down 12% year-over-year) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $331.927 million.

Sales volumes declined 22.1% to 10,275 units, reflecting constraints on origination capacity resulting from the company’s ongoing capital …

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Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) shares are retreating during Thursday’s session. The decline follows a broader market sell-off affecting the technology sector.

Macroeconomic Pressures Weigh On Growth

The Nasdaq fell 1.30% while the S&P 500 shed 1.14% on Thursday. Technology stocks are also lower today. Investors are reacting to Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index report. Inflation held steady at 2.4% in February. This matched the economist’s estimates.

However, the data was collected before the war in Iran. That conflict has since pushed fuel prices sharply higher.

The stock is reacting negatively as concerns over inflation and higher rates stemming from the Middle East conflict darken the outlook for consumer lending.

Dorsey’s AI Strategy In Focus

CEO Jack Dorsey recently praised Nvidia Corp.’s

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Few commodities are as volatile as silver. After surging to record highs earlier this year, the metal experienced a sharp pullback that rattled investors and reignited debate about whether the rally had gone too far, too fast.

But according to Tarek Saab, CEO of Texas Precious Metals, the broader bull market in silver may still be intact.

“While we do not publish internal forecast, we remain structurally bullish as long as silver holds above prior resistance at $50,” Saab told Benzinga.

A Historic Breakout Level

For decades, silver struggled to sustainably break above the $50 level — a price that acted as …

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