The recent uptick in money flowing into small-cap stocks may not be solely a result of a rotation from winning growth trades, according to Dave Nadig, an ETF journalist and financial futurist. In fact, Nadig believes that investors are simply diversifying their portfolios by “just buying, buying, buying.” This trend towards diversification is seen as
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As earnings season gets underway, the tech sector is facing some significant challenges. Over the past week, the S&P 500’s technology sector has experienced a nearly 6% decline, resulting in a loss of around $900 billion in market value. This comes as expectations of interest rate cuts and the upcoming presidential election have caused investors
The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a significant decline in shares following a major outage that affected businesses globally. The outage was a result of a defect found in a content update for Windows hosts, causing a multitude of different websites to go down, grounding planes and disrupting TV broadcasts. Shares of CrowdStrike plummeted 15% in
Ford Motor Company recently announced its plans to expand production of its large Super Duty trucks to a Canadian plant, diverting from the original plan of converting the plant into an all-electric vehicle hub. This strategic shift involves investing approximately $3 billion, with $2.3 billion allocated to Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The
The recent reports of the U.S. considering tighter export restrictions have sent shockwaves through the chip stocks in Asia. This news has led to a tech selloff on Wall Street, resulting in a significant drop in the share prices of major chip companies in the region. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest chip supplier,
In a move reminiscent of Apple’s approach, Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, and Menlo Ventures are teaming up to launch a $100 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the AI space. While Menlo Ventures will provide the cash for investing in these startups, Anthropic will offer founders $25,000 in credits to use its
The health care insurance sector saw a positive uptick in midday trading, with companies like Humana and UnitedHealth Group gaining around 1% each. The increased likelihood of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming presidential election has raised hopes of fewer cost pressures in the industry. Wolfe Research has also identified Humana as a potential
As China’s highly anticipated “Third Plenum” gets underway, there are dire predictions regarding the constraining of the financial sector, especially in light of the country’s slowing economic growth. The focus is shifting towards reinforced support for high-tech and manufacturing, areas that are expected to see continued success in the coming years. It is believed that
The landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) market is constantly evolving, with new players entering the scene and existing ones striving to maintain their competitive edge. South Korean EV battery maker SK On, a unit of energy group SK Innovation, is facing challenges amid slowing global EV demand. In an effort to adapt to the
The upcoming Paris Olympics have undoubtedly brought great joy to over 10,000 athletes who have the honor of competing. However, the same cannot be said for potential tourists. Delta Air Lines reported a significant decrease in travel to the city of Paris this summer, resulting in a staggering $100 million loss for the airline. CEO
EU antitrust regulators have recently accepted commitments from Apple to grant access to its tap and go payments technology to competitors, following a four-year investigation. This decision marks a significant milestone in the efforts to promote competition and innovation in the mobile payments industry. The European Commission launched an inquiry into Apple Pay in 2020,
China has been making significant progress in the development and deployment of robotaxis in recent years. Local Chinese governments, from Beijing to Guangzhou, have been allowing domestic players to operate robotaxi rides for the public. This has led to a surge in the popularity of robotaxis, with videos about fully autonomous driving taxi experiences becoming
Nvidia has been making waves in the stock market, with its shares seeing a 1.8% increase following KeyBanc’s optimistic price target hike to $180. This move implies a significant 40% upside from Monday’s close. The firm’s positive outlook is based on the strong demand for Nvidia’s H100 chip, which has remained robust despite the impending
Chemours, a chemical company, saw a 3% increase in stock price after UBS upgraded the company from buy to neutral. This upgrade was based on the belief that the stock could outperform as refrigerants experience favorable demand and price drivers heading into the next year. This positive outlook indicates potential growth for the company in