Oselote Precious metals have become detached from economic fundamentals and are now driven by a “memefication trade” fueled by retail investors, according to Paul Hickey, co-founder of Bespoke Investment Group. The analyst pointed to extreme volatility as evidence, with silver ( XAGUSD:CUR ) surging 14% and gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) climbing 6% in a single trading session following sharp declines the pr...
Oselote Precious metals have become detached from economic fundamentals and are now driven by a “memefication trade” fueled by retail investors, according to Paul Hickey, co-founder of Bespoke Investment Group. The analyst pointed to extreme volatility as evidence, with silver ( XAGUSD:CUR ) surging 14% and gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) climbing 6% in a single trading session following sharp declines the previous week. “I think these precious metals have gotten caught up in the whole memeification trade,” Hickey said in an interview with CNBC. He attributed the wild price swings to heavy retail flow pouring into precious metals ETFs, noting that the silver ETF bottomed last Friday around the time of the net asset value fixing—a pattern suggesting speculative rather than fundamental trading. The disconnect between gold prices and traditional economic indicators is stark. While gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) jumped 6% in one session, the U.S. dollar ( DXY ) moved just 0.01%, defying the typical inverse relationship between the two assets. “When you see the moves like we had last week and then you start to see the plunges like Friday, that’s not fundamentals,” Hickey said. “Anyone who thinks it is… should look somewhere else.” Hickey also addressed what he called a “tale of two markets” between gold and Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ). Despite Bitcoin’s positioning as “digital gold” and a store of value, the two assets have failed to correlate as many investors expected. Given the stretched divergences, Hickey said he would favor Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) over gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) for short-term positioning if he were entering either market now. The analyst highlighted Bespoke’s research showing that 5% declines in gold historically mark turning points and often signal the end of multi-year trends. “I think the gold rally has gotten way ahead of itself,” Hickey said, adding that the market needs time to “pull back, consolidate, and let the more fundamentals and more stability come into these markets.” Gold a...
Al Drago/Getty Images News Elon Musk Merges SpaceX with xAI. What's Next? It’s finally official; xAI and SpaceX are now one , for a merger that will be two of the most consequential firms of their generations coming together as one entity that will make any AI investor sit up in awe. Elon Musk’s strategic maneuvering for global domination has taken a step further, as he seeks to open up the gap be...
Al Drago/Getty Images News Elon Musk Merges SpaceX with xAI. What's Next? It’s finally official; xAI and SpaceX are now one , for a merger that will be two of the most consequential firms of their generations coming together as one entity that will make any AI investor sit up in awe. Elon Musk’s strategic maneuvering for global domination has taken a step further, as he seeks to open up the gap between his closest peers, whether they are called Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) or Sam Altman (OpenAI ( OPENAI )). But how does it truly involve Tesla ( TSLA ), you may ask? Of course it involves Tesla; in fact, in many consequential ways, I surmise. Note that Tesla had committed to invest about $2B in xAI before the SpaceX-xAI merger was confirmed yesterday (February 2). Tesla has also deployed Grok AI models in its vehicles, highlighting the increased integration of the tech architectures across Musk's empire. Hence, the success of xAI (worth $250B in valuation based on the merger details) will form the foundation for TSLA’s autonomous driving ambitions, which are really still very much in their infancy. Note that the Google-owned Waymo ( GOOGL ) ( GOOG ) has also raised $16B from its most recent funding round, reportedly at a $126B valuation. The valuation is way above the $45B it snagged at the previous financing round, corroborating the growth optionalities linked to the autonomous driving themes. However, even as Waymo is arguably the deployment leader right now, as compared to TSLA, even the market hasn’t accorded it a valuation that is worth anywhere near what TSLA is commanding right now, if we consider the market cap of >$1.6T and its forward earnings multiple of >200x. And, if we take into account BYD Company notably having surpassed Tesla as the world’s foremost EV company based on its deliveries (where TSLA’s metric could even stay flat or slightly decline for FY2026), the market hasn’t even accorded such a massive premium on BYD stock (currently at a forward multipl...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As MAXHUB takes part in Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, the solution provider in integrated commercial display & UC is presenting its latest developments in collaboration technology. The exhibition runs from February 3–6, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona. MAXHUB Booth So, what can visitors expect from MAXHUB at ISE 2026? Product Launch on the Opening ...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As MAXHUB takes part in Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, the solution provider in integrated commercial display & UC is presenting its latest developments in collaboration technology. The exhibition runs from February 3–6, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona. MAXHUB Booth So, what can visitors expect from MAXHUB at ISE 2026? Product Launch on the Opening Day On the opening day of ISE 2026, MAXHUB hosts the official launch of its new products., showcasing a range of groundbreaking advancements. Furthermore, MAXHUB's ongoing collaborations with Microsoft and NDI are also featured during the event. Representatives from both companies take part in the press conference and share updates as part of the launch session. During the launch, MAXHUB brings a series of new products. The first is the Videobar XBar Series, an all-in-one collaboration solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR). The XBar Series combines four cameras and a Windows-powered system into a single device. It supports 3-in-1 flexible installation options, making it suitable for meeting rooms of different sizes. The industry's first touch console for Surface Hub and XBoard – MAXHUB Universal Console was also introduced at the launch event. Visitors can also see the Digital Signage CMB Series, the world's first NDI®-certified smart display. The CMB series is purpose-built for business and optimised for Microsoft Teams Rooms. When the MTR system is activated, the display illuminates. Once the meeting concludes, it subsequently deactivates. MAXHUB unveils its all-new LED All-in-One display, the MAXHUB Raptor Series V3 Lite. This Lite series achieves a breakthrough in ultra-slim design. As an All-in-One display, it retains MAXHUB's core strengths, supporting stable wireless screen sharing and convenient BYOD functionality. The product comes with a dedicated management backend, supporting remote device management. In addition, MAXHUB presents Pivot+, a new web-based platf...
Don't wait until you've settled into your new place to figure this out. Moving in retirement is a great opportunity for a fresh start. You can be closer to family, or further away if that's what you prefer, maybe somewhere with a better climate. But moving comes with its challenges, too. You have to figure out where you want to live and how you're going to move all of your stuff. You could also ex...
Don't wait until you've settled into your new place to figure this out. Moving in retirement is a great opportunity for a fresh start. You can be closer to family, or further away if that's what you prefer, maybe somewhere with a better climate. But moving comes with its challenges, too. You have to figure out where you want to live and how you're going to move all of your stuff. You could also experience some changes to your Social Security and Medicare benefits, so it's important to prepare for these in advance. How moving can affect your Social Security benefits Moving within the U.S. shouldn't affect the Social Security benefits you receive, and moving to another country usually doesn't either. However, a few exceptions exist. If you're retiring in Cuba or North Korea, the U.S. government will not send Social Security checks there. And if you retire in one of the following countries, you may have to agree to restricted payment conditions to continue receiving benefits: Azerbaijan Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan If you're unable to receive Social Security checks because you're living in one of these countries and you later move back to the U.S. or to a different country where you can get Social Security, you'll receive all the money the Social Security Administration withheld from you before. The bigger concern for most Social Security beneficiaries is how moving in retirement will affect their taxes. Federal Social Security benefit taxes apply to all seniors with incomes over a certain amount. But if you move to a state with its own benefit tax, you could lose more of your checks than you had before. On the other hand, you might save money if you move out of a state with its own Social Security benefit tax to a state that doesn't tax benefits. How moving can affect your Medicare benefits Moving within the U.S. shouldn't affect Original Medicare. But if you have a Part D plan for prescription drugs or a Medicare Advantage plan, th...
Al Drago/Getty Images News Elon Musk Merges SpaceX with xAI. What's Next? It’s finally official; xAI and SpaceX are now one , for a merger that will be two of the most consequential firms of their generations coming together as one entity that will make any AI investor sit up in awe. Elon Musk’s strategic maneuvering for global domination has taken a step further, as he seeks to open up the gap be...
Al Drago/Getty Images News Elon Musk Merges SpaceX with xAI. What's Next? It’s finally official; xAI and SpaceX are now one , for a merger that will be two of the most consequential firms of their generations coming together as one entity that will make any AI investor sit up in awe. Elon Musk’s strategic maneuvering for global domination has taken a step further, as he seeks to open up the gap between his closest peers, whether they are called Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) or Sam Altman (OpenAI ( OPENAI )). But how does it truly involve Tesla ( TSLA ), you may ask? Of course it involves Tesla; in fact, in many consequential ways, I surmise. Note that Tesla had committed to invest about $2B in xAI before the SpaceX-xAI merger was confirmed yesterday (February 2). Tesla has also deployed Grok AI models in its vehicles, highlighting the increased integration of the tech architectures across Musk's empire. Hence, the success of xAI (worth $250B in valuation based on the merger details) will form the foundation for TSLA’s autonomous driving ambitions, which are really still very much in their infancy. Note that the Google-owned Waymo ( GOOGL ) ( GOOG ) has also raised $16B from its most recent funding round, reportedly at a $126B valuation. The valuation is way above the $45B it snagged at the previous financing round, corroborating the growth optionalities linked to the autonomous driving themes. However, even as Waymo is arguably the deployment leader right now, as compared to TSLA, even the market hasn’t accorded it a valuation that is worth anywhere near what TSLA is commanding right now, if we consider the market cap of >$1.6T and its forward earnings multiple of >200x. And, if we take into account BYD Company notably having surpassed Tesla as the world’s foremost EV company based on its deliveries (where TSLA’s metric could even stay flat or slightly decline for FY2026), the market hasn’t even accorded such a massive premium on BYD stock (currently at a forward multipl...
Eight companies are targeting a collective $3.9 billion in what’s set to be the busiest week for US initial public offerings in more than four years. There haven’t been this many issuers raising at least $100 million in a week since the market hit a fever pitch in November 2021 before shuttering for three years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Forgent Power Solutions Inc. ’s potential $1....
Eight companies are targeting a collective $3.9 billion in what’s set to be the busiest week for US initial public offerings in more than four years. There haven’t been this many issuers raising at least $100 million in a week since the market hit a fever pitch in November 2021 before shuttering for three years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Forgent Power Solutions Inc. ’s potential $1.6 billion raise would make it the largest US initial public offering of the year when it prices on Wednesday. The flood of listings comes just days after a trio of companies stumbled in their first few trading sessions after going public. Defense firm York Space Systems Inc. has slumped 26% after raising $629 million, while shares of Brazilian fintech PicS NV are down 5.2%. Insurance platform Ethos Technologies Inc. has fared even worse, wiping out more than a quarter of its value. “Deals are getting done, investors are receptive overall and there’s a little bit for everybody,” said John Kolz , global head of equity capital markets at Barclays Plc . “However, trading outcomes show the market is being selective and not just bidding everything up.” EquipmentShare.com Inc. has been one of the few bright spots for IPO buyers after staging a 33% rally after its $859 million deal. The gains carried the weighted-average return for US IPOs in the first month of the year to 5.2%, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The touch-and-go performance this year follows a strong finish in 2025. Shares of Medline Inc. have soared from a December debut after raising $7.2 billion in the year’s biggest deal. Medline’s gains sparked optimism as private equity firms including Blackstone Inc. declared expectations of a banner year while bankers court the likes of Elon Musk ’s SpaceX and artificial intelligence heavyweights OpenAI and Anthropic. “Broadly speaking with the larger IPOs working, folks want to pull things forward and at the very least be prepared to go,” Steve Studnicky , UBS Group AG ’s c...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Juan Luciano Chief Financial Officer — Monish Patolawala Vice President, Investor Relations — Kate Walsh TAKEAWAYS Adjusted Earnings Per Share -- ADM ADM 1.98% ) -- Total Segment Operating Profit -- $821 million for the quarter and $3.2 billion for the full year...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Juan Luciano Chief Financial Officer — Monish Patolawala Vice President, Investor Relations — Kate Walsh TAKEAWAYS Adjusted Earnings Per Share -- ADM ADM 1.98% ) -- Total Segment Operating Profit -- $821 million for the quarter and $3.2 billion for the full year, per management disclosure. -- $821 million for the quarter and $3.2 billion for the full year, per management disclosure. Adjusted Return on Invested Capital -- 6.3% on a trailing-fourth-quarter basis, according to management statement. -- 6.3% on a trailing-fourth-quarter basis, according to management statement. Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital -- $2.7 billion in 2025, as cited by management. -- $2.7 billion in 2025, as cited by management. Inventory Reduction Benefit -- $1.5 billion positive cash flow impact from working capital management was realized. -- $1.5 billion positive cash flow impact from working capital management was realized. Cost Savings From Portfolio Optimization -- Approximately $200 million achieved through more than 20 completed projects. -- Approximately $200 million achieved through more than 20 completed projects. AS and O Segment Operating Profit -- $444 million for the quarter (down 31% year over year) and $1.6 billion for the full year (down 34%). -- $444 million for the quarter (down 31% year over year) and $1.6 billion for the full year (down 34%). Ag Services Subsegment Operating Profit -- $174 million for the quarter, a 31% decrease; negative impacts included $50 million net timing effects. -- $174 million for the quarter, a 31% decrease; negative impacts included $50 million net timing effects. Crushing Subsegment Operating Profit -- $66 million for the quarter, down 69%, with global crush volumes up 7% sequentially and 4% year over year but sharply lower margins in both Americas. -- $66 million for the quarter, down 69%, with g...
Beijing has slammed a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that nullified Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings ’ right to operate two major ports at the country’s canal as “legally unfounded”, warning the Central American nation that it could pay a heavy political and economic price. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a commentary on Tuesday that the ruling was “self-sabotaging” to Panama’...
Beijing has slammed a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that nullified Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings ’ right to operate two major ports at the country’s canal as “legally unfounded”, warning the Central American nation that it could pay a heavy political and economic price. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a commentary on Tuesday that the ruling was “self-sabotaging” to Panama’s creditworthiness and would inflict profound damage on its business environment while severely undermining international trade rules. “The Panamanian authorities’ insistence on this despite widespread concerns is tantamount to shooting themselves in the foot,” said the commentary, posted on the office’s WeChat account under the pen name “Gang Ao Ping”. Advertisement “The ruling is legally unfounded and rationally absurd, amounting to utter preposterousness. The Panama Canal port concession contract involving the Hong Kong enterprise has been in effect for nearly 30 years since its signing.” The commentary added that Panamanian authorities had confirmed before and after contract renewals that the project had “substantially complied with contractual terms” and “fully discharged its contractual obligations”. Advertisement In response to the court’s ruling, Beijing last week vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard the rights of Chinese enterprises. The commentary said: “Should [Panamanian authorities] persist in their course of action and remain obstinate, they will inevitably pay a hefty political and economic price.”
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – February 3, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, NVIDIA Corp. NVDA, IBM Corp. IBM, Oracle Corp. ORCL and Cisco Systems, I...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – February 3, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, NVIDIA Corp. NVDA, IBM Corp. IBM, Oracle Corp. ORCL and Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO. Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog: Why AMD Is Set to Outperform NVIDIA — A Top Buy AI Stock Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has surged 107.1% over the past year and easily outpaced rival NVIDIA Corp.'s gains of 63.8%. With both companies competing in the chip market, investors are left asking: can AMD continue its winning streak, and is it a good time to buy the stock? Let's find out – AMD: The AI Challenger Ready to Outgrow NVIDIA AMD may not match NVIDIA in market capitalization anytime soon, but its strong growth prospects give it plenty of room to catch up and possibly outpace NVIDIA in growth. Although AMD entered the artificial intelligence (AI) market later than its larger peers, it has rapidly closed the gap by offering advanced, competitively priced products relative to NVIDIA's offerings. When soaring demand made NVIDIA's Blackwell chips pricey, several customers, including OpenAI, began adopting AMD's Instinct AI accelerators as an alternative to fulfill their needs. AMD's chips are increasingly seen as a viable alternative to NVIDIA's, with major industry players like IBM Corp. using them to advance their quantum computing initiatives. Several other companies are also increasing their faith in AMD's products, with Oracle Corp. and AMD launching the first AI supercluster with 50,000 AMD graphics on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Similarly, Cisco Systems, Inc. and AMD are expanding AI cluster deployments with G42 in the UAE. Although AMD's ROCm software hasn't reached the popularity of NVIDIA's CUDA, a recent spike in downloads reaffirms that AMD...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) shares rose about 2% Tuesday, pushing the retailer's market capitalization to $1 trillion. The stock has gained roughly 12% year-to-date, outpacing Amazon (AMZN), which is up about 6%. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) has focused on expanding its technology and service offerings to compete with Amazon (AMZN). The company invested in artificial int...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) shares rose about 2% Tuesday, pushing the retailer's market capitalization to $1 trillion. The stock has gained roughly 12% year-to-date, outpacing Amazon (AMZN), which is up about 6%. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) has focused on expanding its technology and service offerings to compete with Amazon (AMZN). The company invested in artificial intelligence to improve customer experience, strengthened its delivery services including same-day options, and grew its pharmacy business. These moves helped boost membership growth by 12% year-over-year and contributed to Walmart's (NASDAQ:WMT) most profitable quarter in recent years. Analysts note that Walmart's (NASDAQ:WMT) strategy is centered on convenience and digital expansion, aiming to capture market share from e-commerce rivals while sustaining strong in-store performance. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) shares climbed further in morning trading as investors responded positively to the milestone market value.
Bastiaan Slabbers Earlier Tuesday, Disney ( DIS ) announced that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who oversees its theme parks and consumer products, will become its new CEO when Bob Iger steps down from the role later this year. We asked Seeking Alpha analysts Motti Sapir and Florian Muller how a new CEO could impact the entertainment giant. Motti Sapir : The main thing a new CEO could d...
Bastiaan Slabbers Earlier Tuesday, Disney ( DIS ) announced that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who oversees its theme parks and consumer products, will become its new CEO when Bob Iger steps down from the role later this year. We asked Seeking Alpha analysts Motti Sapir and Florian Muller how a new CEO could impact the entertainment giant. Motti Sapir : The main thing a new CEO could do is push harder on cutting costs and make sure each business line is held accountable for results. They might also rethink where Disney puts its money: maybe focus more on what’s working and hold off on buybacks until the cash is really flowing again. In the end, what matters is whether the numbers start to move the right way. Florian Muller : During Iger's tenure from 2005 to date, including a break from 2020 to 2022, Disney's ( DIS ) stock returned a total of roughly 8%-9% annually, only slightly lagging the S&P 500's 9%. So while Iger is now mostly measured against the lackluster past ten years, I feel he created a solid foundation by integrating Pixar, Marvel, and 21st Century Fox. Some of this came at significant and rightfully criticized costs, increasing debt and diluting shareholders. Add to that an unprecedented pandemic. But Disney under Iger has navigated most of this resiliently. A new CEO could take the chance of a soft restart. Theme park head Josh D'Amaro is a logical figure, as not only is the Experiences segment contributing 72% to operating profits, but he also comes out of a less politically fraught part of the company, as opposed to Media/Entertainment. He was front and center with Iger when the new Abu Dhabi theme park was announced, and the Experiences segment is the one the company heavily invests in. It is the most profitable way to monetize Disney's valuable IP. Apart from that, I would also want a new CEO to support the diligent creation of new, sustainable IP and franchises that are distinguished from AI-generated content. Sequels and keeping exi...
NicoElNino/iStock via Getty Images AOM Strategy iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF ( AOM ) started investing operations on 11/04/2008 and tracks the S&P Target Risk Moderate Index. It is a fund of funds with seven holdings, a 30-day SEC yield of 2.95%, and a net expense ratio of 0.15%. Distributions are paid quarterly. As described by S&P Dow Jones Indices , the underlying index is compose...
NicoElNino/iStock via Getty Images AOM Strategy iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF ( AOM ) started investing operations on 11/04/2008 and tracks the S&P Target Risk Moderate Index. It is a fund of funds with seven holdings, a 30-day SEC yield of 2.95%, and a net expense ratio of 0.15%. Distributions are paid quarterly. As described by S&P Dow Jones Indices , the underlying index is composed of 60% fixed income and 40% equities. It is an index of ETFs whose eligible components are listed below. Three U.S. equity funds: iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( IVV ). iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF ( IJH ). iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF ( IJR ). Two international equity funds: iShares Core MSCI International Developed Mkt ETF ( IDEV ). iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ( IEMG ). One U.S. bond fund: iShares Core Universal USD Bond Market ETF ( IUSB ). One international bond fund: iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF ( IAGG ). Funds may be deleted and added in the list if necessary. Within the 40% equity allocation, the funds are weighted based on the relative market capitalization of their stock universes represented by specific indexes. Within the 60% bond allocation, 85% is allocated to the U.S. bond fund and 15% to the international bond fund. The index is rebalanced twice a year. The portfolio turnover rate was 5% in the most recent fiscal year. Related ETFs AOM is part of a series of four multi-asset ETFs with different risk profiles: Ticker Name Equity/Bond Mix AOK iShares Core Conservative Allocation ETF 30%/70% AOM iShares Core Moderate Allocation ETF 40%/60% AOR iShares Core Balanced Allocation ETF 60%/40% AOA iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF 80%/20% Click to enlarge They all have the same ETF holdings with different target weights. AOM Portfolio As of 2/2/2026, 58.8% of asset value is in bonds and 41.1% in equities. Exposure to international securities is 24.7%. Ticker Name Asset Class Weight (%) IUSB iShares Core Universal USD Bond Market ETF Fix...
All things considered, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) just delivered a very strong Q4 2025 earnings report. It solidly surpassed estimates on sales and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in its Jan. 28 release. Meta also showed impressive underlying improvements in its business. The Magnificent Seven company’s outlook was particularly intriguing. Despite forecasting its spending to rise rapidly in 2...
All things considered, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) just delivered a very strong Q4 2025 earnings report. It solidly surpassed estimates on sales and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in its Jan. 28 release. Meta also showed impressive underlying improvements in its business. The Magnificent Seven company’s outlook was particularly intriguing. Despite forecasting its spending to rise rapidly in 2026, the firm also projected that sales would increase by 30% in Q1 2026. This would be the company’s fastest growth rate since Q3 2021. Wall Street analysts are taking notice of Meta’s standout showing, with many lifting their price targets. Meta’s growth outlook is striking, and analysts are raising expectations for the stock. Growth at Scale: Putting Meta’s 30% Guidance in Context As noted, Meta has not generated 30% growth since Q3 2021—more than four years ago. This alone provides important context around why the company’s guidance for next quarter is so strong. However, a deeper dive makes Meta’s outlook even more impressive. The results of many companies in 2021 benefited from a key variable outside of their control, the COVID-19 pandemic. As the economy shut down, 2020 was a weak year for businesses around the world, including Meta. Its sales rose almost 22% that year. At that time, this was the company’s slowest growth rate since at least 2015. As pent-up demand began to unleash in 2021, many companies experienced a spike in sales, with growth metrics offering easy comparisons to 2020. In short, 2021 sales growth was unusually high, largely because of unusually low growth in 2020. Given this abnormality, it is reasonable to consider Meta’s growth guidance for a period that precedes the pandemic. Excluding 2020 and 2021, Meta has not achieved a 30% growth rate since Q4 2018, now roughly seven years ago. This is particularly noteworthy considering the overall growth in Meta’s business from then to now. As total revenues rise, achieving high growth rates tends to beco...
vadishzainer/iStock via Getty Images By Catherine Yoshimoto, Director, Product Management, Benchmark Product Development Global equity markets delivered another year of healthy returns in 2025, with non-US stocks outperforming US equities and emerging markets beating their developed market counterparts. In this FTSE Russell Insight, we contextualise 2025 performance through the lens of widely used...
vadishzainer/iStock via Getty Images By Catherine Yoshimoto, Director, Product Management, Benchmark Product Development Global equity markets delivered another year of healthy returns in 2025, with non-US stocks outperforming US equities and emerging markets beating their developed market counterparts. In this FTSE Russell Insight, we contextualise 2025 performance through the lens of widely used benchmark indices. A resilient year for the FTSE All-World Index In 2025, the FTSE All-World Index - designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets, covering approximately 90% of the investable equity opportunity set across nine global regions - delivered a total return of 23.1% in US dollar terms. This marked a third consecutive year of strong gains and placed 2025 among the best calendar-year performances of the past decade. Market optimism around continued earnings growth, alongside easing inflation pressures in several major economies, were widely seen as drivers of global equity strength during 2025. Currency movements also played a role, with dollar weakness boosting the returns of non-US equities from a US investor’s perspective. 5-year performance - total return Source: FTSE Russell as at 31 December 2025. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns shown before the index launch date reflect hypothetical historical performance. Please see disclaimer for important legal information. Performance and volatility - total return Index USD Return % Return pa % Volatility % 3M 6M YTD 12M 3YR 5YR 3YR 5YR 1YR 3YR 5YR FTSE All-World 3.4 11.4 23.1 23.1 77.7 73.9 21.1 11.7 13.4 12.0 13.8 FTSE Developed 3.6 11.2 22.8 22.8 80.3 80.0 21.7 12.5 14.3 12.2 14.4 FTSE Emerging 1.9 12.7 26.5 26.5 55.6 29.4 15.9 5.3 14.9 14.3 14.2 Click to enlarge * Compound annual returns measured over 3 and 5 years respectively **Volatility - 1YR based on 12 months daily data. 3YR based on weekly data (Wednesday to Wednesday). 5Y...
China’s largest automaker, BYD Company Limited BYDDY, started 2026 on a weak note, reporting a significant drop in January sales. The company sold 210,051 new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery-electric and plug-in hybrids, in the first month of 2026, marking a decline of more than 30.1% from January 2025. The figure comprised 205,518 passenger vehicles and 4,533 commercial vehicles, extend...
China’s largest automaker, BYD Company Limited BYDDY, started 2026 on a weak note, reporting a significant drop in January sales. The company sold 210,051 new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery-electric and plug-in hybrids, in the first month of 2026, marking a decline of more than 30.1% from January 2025. The figure comprised 205,518 passenger vehicles and 4,533 commercial vehicles, extending BYD’s year-on-year sales decline to a fifth consecutive month. The continued slide highlights growing challenges for the company as competition in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market intensifies. The January figure includes both passenger and commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, highlighting broad-based weakness across key segments. Exports offered some support amid the slowdown. Nearly half of BYD’s sales came from exports, with about 100,482 vehicles shipped overseas, showing that international markets remain an important part of its sales mix even as global volumes soften. At the same time, the company produced 29.1% fewer vehicles than a year earlier, extending a production decline that has persisted since July 2025. In January, BYD also cut its 2026 export target from 1.5 million vehicles to 1.3 million, per CarExpert. Passenger vehicles were the main drag on performance. BYD’s passenger car sales fell sharply both year over year and sequentially, reflecting weaker consumer demand following the year-end buying season and a broader slowdown in the domestic market. In contrast, BYD’s commercial vehicle segment showed modest growth. The slowdown was not limited to China alone. BYD’s global volume also declined, extending a broader weakening trend seen in recent months. While the company remains one of the world’s leading EV manufacturers, maintaining rapid growth has become more challenging amid changing market conditions and rising competition. Despite the continued downturn, BYD remains a major force in the global electric vehicle industry. However, the f...
The Canadian government says it is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration , General Dynamics Corp. and Bombardier Inc. to address certification issues for some of Gulfstream’s private jet models after a complaint made by President Donald Trump . The Transport Department said in an emailed statement that it seeks “to resolve outstanding certification matters in a way that protects safe...
The Canadian government says it is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration , General Dynamics Corp. and Bombardier Inc. to address certification issues for some of Gulfstream’s private jet models after a complaint made by President Donald Trump . The Transport Department said in an emailed statement that it seeks “to resolve outstanding certification matters in a way that protects safety and regulatory integrity, while maintaining market access on both sides of the border.” Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon told reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday that he does not interfere in aircraft certification, but he has communicated with the manufacturers in this case. “To the extent that any ambiguities or misunderstandings may have existed, I think they’ve been dissipated,” he said. Trump threatened last week to impose a 50% tariff on aircraft from Canada sold in the US and decertify all new Canadian-made planes until Ottawa agreed to approve certain jets made by Gulfstream, a unit of General Dynamics. Canada had “wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets,” he said in a social media post Thursday. Transport Canada has declined to comment on the certification status of these models, despite multiple requests. FAA administrator Bryan Bedford said Monday that “our concern is whether or not sufficient resources are being applied to US products equal to the resources that we’re applying to certify foreign products.” Trump’s threat has cast significant uncertainty over Quebec private-jet maker Bombardier, which sells most of its aircraft in the US. The firm’s shares have been recovering since a drop on Friday, and were up 2.67% at 11:12 a.m. Toronto time Tuesday. Read More: Trump Threatens Canada With More Tariffs Over Jet Snag
In trading on Tuesday, shares of DAQO New Energy Corp (Symbol: DQ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $23.60, changing hands as low as $23.51 per share. DAQO New Energy Corp shares are currently trading off about 3.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DQ shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DQ's low point in its 52 week range...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of DAQO New Energy Corp (Symbol: DQ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $23.60, changing hands as low as $23.51 per share. DAQO New Energy Corp shares are currently trading off about 3.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DQ shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DQ's low point in its 52 week range is $12.405 per share, with $36.59 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $23.51. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Capri Holdings Ltd (Symbol: CPRI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $20.68, changing hands as low as $20.42 per share. Capri Holdings Ltd shares are currently trading down about 9.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CPRI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CPRI's low point in its 52 week ra...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Capri Holdings Ltd (Symbol: CPRI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $20.68, changing hands as low as $20.42 per share. Capri Holdings Ltd shares are currently trading down about 9.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CPRI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CPRI's low point in its 52 week range is $11.86 per share, with $28.265 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $20.43. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.