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Big Lots Inc is principally engaged in operating discount retail stores. The company provides a broad range of merchandise, including food, consumables, soft home products, hard home products, furniture, electronics and accessories, and seasonal products. The company sources the merchandise from traditional and close-out channels. In addition to merchandise, the company sells gift cards, issues merchandise credits, and more. The company operates stores throughout the United States, with around one-third of its stores in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.

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Social media network Bluesky<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44598279/hillary-clinton-barack-obama-join-bluesky-posts-take-aim-at-elon-musks-efforts-in-wisconsin-here-are-the-top-10-most-followed-accounts"> is much smaller </a>than the likes of X and Facebook, but could have another ace up its sleeve in relying on the love of sports and ability to let people leave the platform to check out live content.
What Happened: Two of entrepreneur Mark Cuban's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42566461/mark-cuban-says-this-is-the-holy-grail-that-makes-bluesky-better-than-musks-x-platform">favorite items</a> are crossing paths with Bluesky working on highlighting the National Basketball Association's postseason games.
While Cuban's Dallas Mavericks, of which he is a part owner, aren't in the NBA Playoffs, the push by Bluesky could be one of many to help push sports fans to the platform.
According to a report from <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/19/bluesky-takes-on-sports-twitter-with-nba-playoff-feature/">TechCrunch</a>, Bluesky is testing new features during the NBA Playoffs that include placing a red border with a "live" callout on posts from the NBA's Bluesky account when there are games in progress.
Bluesky users who click on the NBA's profile picture will be redirected to the live content.
"We aren't trapping you in Bluesky," Bluesky COO Rose Wang said. "We want you to use Bluesky to discover what's happening."
Wang said Bluesky will also test this feature during WNBA games.
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Why It's Important: The decision to redirect users to content outside of Bluesky differs from the current strategy of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X.
X, formerly known as Twitter, previously had live streaming partnerships with sports leagues where it would show contests live on the platform.
Nowadays, X highlights the scores and posts about games and hopes to keep fans on X rather than having them leave to watch the actual sports matchup.
As highlighted by TechCrunch, Bluesky doesn't rely on advertising to make money, meaning it doesn't care how much time people spend on the platform. The goal is of course to get people to continue using Bluesky and coming back.
The ability for users to quickly leave and watch sports contests and come back to talk about them with other users on Bluesky is an interesting bet to see play out and could be one of the items that could drive users from X to Bluesky.
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Tokio Marine Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKOMY#OTC">TKOMY</a>) FY 2024 ordinary income rose to ¥8,440.1B from ¥7,424.7B YoY; EPS increased to ¥542.16 from ¥351.59 YoY

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Tokio Marine Holdings FY 2024 ordinary income rose to ¥8,440.1B from ¥7,424.7B YoY; EPS increased to ¥542.16 from ¥351.59 YoY

Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov was openly critical last week when reacting to news that Walmart will raise prices because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. "It's going to get worse before it gets better (if it does). A completely man-made crisis," she <a href="https://x.com/JessicaTarlov/status/1923029831584776678">posted on X</a> on Thursday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes, Supply Problems</h2>
Top executives from Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) met with Trump in April and issued a direct warning: his tariffs could result in higher prices and even empty shelves. "Shelves will be empty," one <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45404626/walmart-target-home-depot-ceos-tell-trump-prices-will-rise-shelves-will-be-empty-if-tariffs-persist">executive reportedly told him</a>. They explained that while prices hadn't yet spiked, they soon would if tariffs remained in place.
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After facing growing pressure, the U.S. and China struck a temporary deal to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45367206/sp-500-rallies-over-3-on-us-china-90-day-tariff-truce-but-experts-warn-it-doesnt-guarantee-a-complete-resolution-of-the-trade-war">ease tariffs for 90 days starting on May 12</a>. Still, the damage was already being felt. "We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible. But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren't able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margin," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said during an <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/documents/newsroom/2025/05/15/walmart-releases-q1-fy26-earnings/q1-fy26-earnings-call-transcript.pdf">earnings call</a> on May 15.
He added that the increases will hit imported goods hardest—items like electronics, toys and seasonal back-to-school supplies. Some food products like bananas, avocados and coffee may also get more expensive.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Retailers Brace For Impact</h2>
Walmart declined to provide profit guidance for the next quarter, citing uncertainty around the tariffs. However, it kept its full-year forecast intact, expecting <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/documents/newsroom/2025/05/15/walmart-releases-q1-fy26-earnings/q1-fy26-earnings-call-transcript.pdf">3.5% to 4.5%</a> annual sales growth.
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Walmart&#8217;s warnings have ripple effects across the retail sector. The company is often seen as a bellwether, and its decision to raise prices suggests that competitors may soon follow. "If Walmart is raising prices, it certainly means that other retailers are going to be raising prices as well," Justin McAuliffe, a research analyst at Gabelli Funds, told <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/15/walmart-store-prices-trump-tariffs">Axios</a>.
Economists warn that the tariffs&#8217; full impact hasn&#8217;t been felt yet. April inflation remained steady, but U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">GDP shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter</a>—the first decline in three years. Consumer sentiment also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">dropped to 50.8</a>, the lowest since June 2020.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45459474/sounds-familiar-mohamed-el-erian-calls-out-powells-deja-vu-on-supply-shocks-economist-draws-historic-parallels-on-fed-chairs-latest-message">addressed the broader concerns</a>, noting on Thursday that the economy may face "more frequent, and potentially more persistent, supply shocks" due to shifting trade policies.
For now, Walmart says it will try to shield food prices from further hikes. "Food prices in the US have gone up in recent years and our customers have been feeling that all along," McMillon said during the earnings call. "We won&#8217;t let tariff-related cost pressure on some general merchandise items put pressure on food prices."
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Nixxy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIXX#NASDAQ">NIXX</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.30) per share. This is a 25 percent increase over losses of $(0.40) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $1.40 million in sales this quarter. This is a 527.70 percent increase over sales of $222.56 thousand the same period last year.

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Nixxy Q1 EPS $(0.30) Up From $(0.40) YoY, Sales $1.40M Up From $222.56K YoY

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Ryvyl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVYL#NASDAQ">RVYL</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.33) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.27) by 22.22 percent. This is a 26.67 percent increase over losses of $(0.45) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $15.13 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $15.54 million by 2.62 percent. This is a 9.78 percent decrease over sales of $16.77 million the same period last year.

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Ryvyl Q1 EPS $(0.33) Misses $(0.27) Estimate, Sales $15.13M Miss $15.54M Estimate

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FinVolution Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINV#NYSE">FINV</a>) .

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FinVolution Group guides FY 2025 revenue at RMB 14.4–15.0 billion, up 10%–15% YoY

As the investing universe is hot on the trail of AI unicorns and meme-driven moonshots, there&#8217;s a more subtle approach quietly making investors millionaires — one dividend check at a time. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Dividend growth investing</a> isn&#8217;t glamorous. It won&#8217;t illuminate Reddit forums or fuel CNBC arguments. But for investors intent on creating lasting, long-term wealth, especially for retirement, it could be the wisest thing you can do.
Individual dividend stocks may be temperamental. Earnings misses, company-specific risk or dividend reductions can upset your income stream. ETFs, however, package up several dividend-growing companies, spreading out risk and leveling out returns. And when it comes to getting dividend growth done correctly, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is at the front of the line.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Case For Dividend Growth</h1>
Dividend growth investing targets those companies that steadily grow their payments year in and year out. It&#8217;s not merely about receiving yield, it&#8217;s about seeing that yield build as your investment quietly grows in the background.
In the long term, this strategy provides a unique trifecta: increasing income, appreciation in capital and reduced volatility versus non-dividend stocks. Even better, it provides protection against inflation, which makes it perfect for long-term financial objectives such as retirement.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SCHD: The MVP Of Dividend Growth ETFs</h1>
Among the expanding world of dividend-oriented ETFs, SCHD is a standout with its steadiness and resilience in the face of a burst of newer arrivals and market phenomena like stock splits.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Expense Ratio: A mere 0.06%
Top Holdings: Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
SCHD follows the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, choosing only those companies with no less than 10 years of dividend increases, solid financials, and compelling yields.
Its quality-control focus, such as return on equity (average 29%) provides an extra layer of protection during downturns. And with a sector breakdown divided among energy (21%), consumer staples (19%), and healthcare (16%), SCHD balances growth with resilience.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is There A Catch?</h1>
Naturally, even SCHD isn&#8217;t bulletproof.
Its concentration risk is something to consider. Its top 10 holdings <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">constitute </a>4% of the fund on an average. While not a cause for concern, it may make risk-averse investors consider more diversified ETFs like the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>), though it provides slightly less yield at 1.8%.
And then there&#8217;s the macro risk: economic slowdowns might pinch earnings and, by proxy, dividend increases. But SCHD&#8217;s concentration in solidly financed firms puts it in a better position to weather any softening than the typical fund.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts: Boring Is Beautiful</h1>
SCHD isn&#8217;t a roller coaster, but it&#8217;s not meant to be. It&#8217;s the workhorse of your financial stable.
For investors who want long-term compounding, increasing income, and an element of protection from chaos, SCHD is as close as the market comes to a &#8220;set it and semi-forget it&#8221; strategy.
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Hyperscale Data (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPUS#AMEX">GPUS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.98) per share. This is a 120 percent decrease over earnings of $4.90 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $25.02 million in sales this quarter. This is a 44.31 percent decrease over sales of $44.93 million the same period last year.

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Hyperscale Data Q1 EPS $(0.98) Down From $4.90 YoY, Sales $25.02M Down From $44.93M YoY

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.88%. Currently, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $114.54 billion. 
Buying $100 In VRTX: If an investor had bought $100 of VRTX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $3,175.99 today based on a price of $446.03 for VRTX at the time of writing.
<h3>Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Healthcare Triangle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCTI#NASDAQ">HCTI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.17) per share. This is a 59.52 percent increase over losses of $(0.42) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $3.70 million in sales this quarter. This is a 9.86 percent decrease over sales of $4.11 million the same period last year.

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Healthcare Triangle Q1 EPS $(0.17) Up From $(0.42) YoY, Sales $3.70M Down From $4.11M YoY

FinVolution Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINV#NYSE">FINV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share. This is a 41.38 percent increase over earnings of $0.29 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $479.70 million in sales this quarter. This is a 9.43 percent increase over sales of $438.36 million the same period last year.

FinVolution Gr Q1 Adj. EPS $0.41 Up From $0.29 YoY, Sales $479.70M Up From $438.36M YoY

Micromobility com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCOM#NASDAQ">MCOM</a>) reported $477.00 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 16.46 percent decrease over sales of $571.00 thousand the same period last year.

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Micromobility com Q1 Sales $477.00K Down From $571.00K YoY

ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTO#NYSE">ZTO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported $1.50 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 8.85 percent increase over sales of $1.38 billion the same period last year.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Q1 Adj. EPS $0.37, Same YoY, Sales $1.50B Up From $1.38B YoY

FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.37) per share. This is a 54.17 percent decrease over losses of $(0.24) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $3.17 million in sales this quarter. This is a 45.18K percent increase over sales of $7.00 thousand the same period last year.

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FOXO Technologies Q1 EPS $(0.37) Down From $(0.24) YoY, Sales $3.17M Up From $7.00K YoY

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Hometown Financial Group To Acquire CFSB Bancorp For A Total Transaction Value Of ~$44M

Mesa Air Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESA#NASDAQ">MESA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.07) per share. This is a 146.67 percent decrease over earnings of $0.15 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $94.75 million in sales this quarter. This is a 27.99 percent decrease over sales of $131.58 million the same period last year.

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Mesa Air Gr Q2 Adj. EPS $(0.07) Down From $0.15 YoY, Sales $94.75M Down From $131.58M YoY

ZW Data Action Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNET#NASDAQ">CNET</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.23) per share. This is a 52.08 percent increase over losses of $(0.48) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $1.65 million in sales this quarter. This is a 53.21 percent decrease over sales of $3.53 million the same period last year.

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ZW Data Action Tech Q1 EPS $(0.23) Up From $(0.48) YoY, Sales $1.65M Down From $3.53M YoY

Global Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GITS#NASDAQ">GITS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.20) per share. This is a 50 percent increase over losses of $(0.40) per share from the same period last year.

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