The Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, created by Horizon Kinetics in January 2021, aims to capitalize on higher inflation rates. Portfolio manager James Davolos believes the fund is well-positioned for the current economic landscape. Despite the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting rates this year, Davolos remains confident in the ETF’s ability to thrive in an environment
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European companies operating in China are facing an increasingly difficult economic landscape. A recent survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce reveals that as China’s growth slows and overcapacity issues rise, it has become harder for European businesses to maintain profitability in the country. Delays in payments and challenges in enforcing contracts have become
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulation aimed at reducing late fees on credit cards is facing significant opposition from the card industry, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The industry sued the CFPB in federal court in an attempt to block the implementation of the new rule, which would cap late fees at $8
Uber Technologies saw a significant drop of over 8% in response to mixed first-quarter results. While the company’s overall revenue surpassed expectations, reaching $10.13 billion, the loss of 32 cents per share was disappointing compared to the forecasted earnings of 23 cents per share. Reddit Shares of Reddit rose by approximately 3% following a report
British neobank Monzo recently announced that it has secured an additional $190 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising for the year to an impressive $610 million. This latest round of funding included investments from notable new backers, such as Hedosophia and CapitalG, as well as participation from existing investors like Singaporean sovereign wealth fund
Brad Gerstner, the Chair and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently made some significant strategic moves in response to this year’s strong run in technology stocks. Despite being bullish on the stocks that are reaccelerating due to artificial intelligence, Gerstner has decided to take some chips off the table. He mentioned during an appearance on
Berkshire Hathaway saw its Class A shares trade up 1.2% early Monday after the conglomerate posted an impressive 39% year-over-year growth in operating profit. Additionally, the Warren Buffett-led business also reported a significant increase in cash holdings, approaching a record level of $200 billion. Shares of Paramount surged 2.4% following reports that the owner of
The recent Beijing auto show showcased the intense competition in China’s car market, with a significant number of visitors and car launches. Investment analysts are closely monitoring potential winners in this highly competitive market, as more than 170 brands operate in China, creating oversaturation and fierce competition. This market is currently transitioning from internal combustion
Warren Buffett recently announced that Berkshire Hathaway is considering an investment opportunity in Canada. Despite uncertainties in the current global financial landscape, Buffett expressed confidence in putting money into Canada and revealed that the company is actively exploring potential opportunities in the country. In the past, Buffett has made significant investments in Canada, such as
In midday trading, tech giant Apple saw a significant jump of more than 6% following the announcement that it would repurchase $110 billion in shares. Additionally, Apple exceeded expectations by posting beats on both the top and bottom lines, reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings of $1.53 per share on $90.75 billion in revenue. Analysts had estimated
Apple shares saw a slight increase of approximately 2% ahead of the company’s second-quarter results. Investors are eagerly anticipating the outcome of Apple’s performance, especially considering the impact of the ongoing pandemic on the tech giant. In contrast, Peloton experienced a significant setback with a 13% drop in its stock value. The exercise equipment company
The financial health of small and regional banks in the United States is a cause for concern. According to Christopher Wolfe, managing director and head of North American banks at Fitch Ratings, many of these banks are experiencing significant stress. Wolfe even goes as far as to suggest that some banks may fail or fall
The Federal Reserve has once again decided not to cut interest rates as it grapples with the challenge of rising inflation. The central bank opted to keep its benchmark short-term borrowing rate steady in a targeted range between 5.25% – 5%. This decision comes after the Fed last hiked rates in July 2023, marking its
Amazon surprised investors by beating both top and bottom-line expectations in their recent earnings report. Earnings per share came in at 98 cents, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 83 cents. Revenue also exceeded expectations at $143.31 billion. Despite this positive outcome, the company’s second-quarter revenue forecast fell short of estimates. On the other hand, Starbucks disappointed