A bomb cyclone produced freezing temperatures across a large portion of the US from the Gulf coast to New England, bringing heavy snow to North Carolina where two were killed in storm-related conditions, and setting records in Florida, where officials warned of ice and falling iguanas. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of t...
A bomb cyclone produced freezing temperatures across a large portion of the US from the Gulf coast to New England, bringing heavy snow to North Carolina where two were killed in storm-related conditions, and setting records in Florida, where officials warned of ice and falling iguanas. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the US, with wind chills near zero to single digits in the south and the coldest air mass seen in south Florida since December 1989, said Peter Mullinax, a meteorologist with the weather prediction center in College Park, Maryland. Meanwhile, the bomb cyclone, known to meteorologists as an intense, rapidly strengthening weather system, contributed to nearly a foot (30cm) of snow in and around Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city. The snowfall represented a top-five snow event all time there, Mullinax said. North Carolina’s governor, Josh Stein, said that more than 1,000 collisions on snowy roads had resulted in two fatalities across the state over the weekend. He did not give any details on the victims. Flight cancellations exceeded 2,800 in the US on Saturday, with another 1,800 on Sunday, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking and data company. More than 800 of those Sunday cancellations were for flights departing from or arriving to Charlotte Douglas international airport. The frigid weather brought temperatures as low as the 20s F to Florida’s panhandle and the 30s in south Florida, Mullinax said. Snow flurries were seen in Tampa and low temperature records were broken in Daytona Beach (23F), Melbourne (25F), and Vero Beach (26F). Miami saw its coldest morning since 2010 at 35F (2C). View image in fullscreen Icicles cling to oranges at a grove on Sunday in Plant City, Florida. Photograph: Chris O’Meara/AP The cold caused iguanas to fall from trees and prompted the Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission to issue an executive order asking the public to ...
Key Points The median 401(k) balance across all ages is under $100,000. Everyone's goals are unique, so try not to compare your balance too much to that of the typical worker. There are several factors to consider when determining how much to save for retirement. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Investing in a 401(k) is one of the simplest and most effective wa...
Key Points The median 401(k) balance across all ages is under $100,000. Everyone's goals are unique, so try not to compare your balance too much to that of the typical worker. There are several factors to consider when determining how much to save for retirement. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Investing in a 401(k) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save for retirement, but it can be tough to know whether your savings are enough. Everyone's retirement goals will be different, so how much you should save may differ from what others your age are stashing away. That said, it can sometimes be helpful to see how much the typical worker has in their 401(k), if for no other reason than to satisfy curiosity. Here's what the average balance looks like across all age groups. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » The average 401(k) balance by age Every year, Vanguard publishes a report detailing its participants' saving habits, including the average and median 401(k) balances for those contributing to a Vanguard account. The most recent report, released in 2025, shows vast differences between the average and median balances. Because the average can be skewed by extremely high earners, the median is often more representative of the typical person. Age Group Average 401(k) Balance Median 401(k) Balance Under 25 $6,899 $1,948 25 to 34 $42,640 $16,255 35 to 44 $103,552 $39,958 45 to 54 $188,643 $67,796 55 to 64 $271,320 $95,642 65 and older $299,442 $95,425 If your account balance falls behind that of others your age, that's OK. Again, everyone's retirement needs will differ, so these figures aren't necessarily goals you should be trying to achieve. Rather, the average and median balances can help provide a snapshot of where most workers stand on savings. How much should you save for retirement? A ...
Cogent Communications delivers high-speed internet and network services to businesses worldwide, with a focus on recurring service revenue. Taylor Frigon Capital Management fully exited its position in Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI +1.08%) in the fourth quarter, selling 73,271 shares worth about $2.81 million. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 23, Taylor Frigon Capital ...
Cogent Communications delivers high-speed internet and network services to businesses worldwide, with a focus on recurring service revenue. Taylor Frigon Capital Management fully exited its position in Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI +1.08%) in the fourth quarter, selling 73,271 shares worth about $2.81 million. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 23, Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC sold its entire stake in Communications Holdings (CCOI +1.08%), reducing its holdings by 73,271 shares. The quarter-end position value in Cogent Communications Holdings declined by $2.81 million. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:ALAB: $4.34 million (2.2% of AUM) NASDAQ:CRDO: $4.34 million (2.2% of AUM) NASDAQ:MDB: $3.81 million (1.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:MPWR: $3.71 million (1.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:TSEM: $3.49 million (1.8% of AUM) As of January 23, shares of Cogent Communications Holdings were priced at $24.29, down a staggering 65.4% over the prior year and vastly underperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 14% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $987.53 million Net income (TTM) ($194.71 million) Dividend yield 12.6% Price (as of January 23, 2026) $24.29 Company snapshot Cogent Communications provides high-speed internet access, private network services, and data center colocation across multiple continents, with revenue primarily from connectivity and network solutions. The company operates a network-centric business model, generating income through recurring service contracts and colocation fees for bandwidth-intensive organizations. It serves small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and enterprises requiring reliable, high-capacity data connectivity. Cogent Communications Holdings is a global provider of internet access and network services, operating 54 data centers and connecting thousands of commercial buildings. The company leverages its extensive network infrastructure to deliver sc...
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The two-day Indo-Taiwan Conference on Semiconductor Packaging and Testing was inaugurated at SASTRA Deemed University, in collaboration with Lunghwa University of Science & Technology and supported by SPARC, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The conference was inaugurated by Prof Rao R Tummala, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, known for his c...
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The two-day Indo-Taiwan Conference on Semiconductor Packaging and Testing was inaugurated at SASTRA Deemed University, in collaboration with Lunghwa University of Science & Technology and supported by SPARC, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The conference was inaugurated by Prof Rao R Tummala, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, known for his contributions to the LTCC, glass packaging, and plasma display technologies. Prof Tummala, widely regarded as the Father of Modern Packaging (IEEE), delivered a keynote address on the global transition from System-on-Chip (SoC) to System-on-Package (SoP). He also discussed his model of establishing Industry Co-development Centres (ICCs) worldwide, which he aims to replicate in India to accelerate its semiconductor sector. Prof S Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor, SASTRA Deemed University, welcomed the gathering and underscored the ongoing academic and research collaborations between SASTRA and Taiwanese Universities. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between SASTRA Deemed University and PTW Semiconductor India Pvt. Ltd and was exchanged by Prof R Chandramouli, Registrar, SASTRA and Venkatesh Kumar Pandurengan, General Manager, PTW Semiconductors India Pvt. Ltd. The Principal Investigators of the SPARC project, Prof Po-Hsueh Chang, Department of Semiconductor Engineering, Lunghwa University of Science & Technology and Dr R John Bosco Balaguru, SASTRA Deemed University, were present at the inauguration ceremony. Eminent speakers from the semiconductor industry and academia in India and Taiwan delivered keynote and invited talks during the conference. The event witnessed active participation from more than 140 delegates representing 20 industries and 25 academic institutions who engaged in meaningful interactions with domain experts. The two-day conference concluded with closing remarks by Dr S Lenin Prakash, Co-Convener of the event.
New York, Feb 1, 2026, 17:47 (EST) — Market closed Micron shares closed the week sharply lower following a volatile trading session. Chip stocks pulled back across the board, while storage firms showed a divided response to AI-driven demand. Focus now turns to Monday’s open and crucial U.S. data scheduled for later this week. Micron Technology, Inc. shares slipped 4.8% on Friday, finishing at $414...
New York, Feb 1, 2026, 17:47 (EST) — Market closed Micron shares closed the week sharply lower following a volatile trading session. Chip stocks pulled back across the board, while storage firms showed a divided response to AI-driven demand. Focus now turns to Monday’s open and crucial U.S. data scheduled for later this week. Micron Technology, Inc. shares slipped 4.8% on Friday, finishing at $414.88 after fluctuating between $407.13 and $455.50. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 1.7% to $422.01, with around 51 million shares traded—well above the three-month average volume. (Investing) This shift is significant since Micron stands as a key proxy for the memory-chip sector linked to AI spending. When sentiment shifts, it often hits stocks like this quickly. Friday saw a broad selloff in semiconductors dragging markets lower. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.87%, with the Nasdaq Composite down 0.94% and the S&P 500 easing 0.43%, per Investing data. Storage stocks moved higher. Sandisk surged 14.7% after projecting third-quarter profit and revenue well beyond estimates and extending a flash supply deal. Morgan Stanley analysts noted that “earnings are above the long-term trend,” boosted by ongoing AI demand. Western Digital and Seagate Technology also saw gains recently, alongside Micron. Morningstar analysts highlighted supply constraints expected to persist through 2028. (Reuters) Micron’s most recent investor update was in December, reporting fiscal first-quarter revenue of $13.64 billion. The company projected fiscal second-quarter revenue around $18.70 billion, with a margin of error of $400 million. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted “record revenue and significant margin expansion.” (Micron Technology) High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a major factor here—a stacked type of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) placed alongside AI processors to speed up data transfer. Investors are also keeping an eye on the broader DRAM and NAND flash markets, wher...
'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
The media and entertainment landscape is on the cusp of another massive deal. In less than two decades, Netflix (NFLX +0.37%) went from a doubted industry innovator to a dominant force in the global media and entertainment landscape. Its shares reflect the monster success it has achieved, soaring 826% in the past decade (as of Jan. 28). But is Netflix about to make an $83 billion mistake? This mer...
The media and entertainment landscape is on the cusp of another massive deal. In less than two decades, Netflix (NFLX +0.37%) went from a doubted industry innovator to a dominant force in the global media and entertainment landscape. Its shares reflect the monster success it has achieved, soaring 826% in the past decade (as of Jan. 28). But is Netflix about to make an $83 billion mistake? This merger proposal is kind of a big deal Netflix refreshed its offer to take over certain assets of Warner Bros. Discovery, now making it an all-cash deal at $27.75 per share. Based on data from Dec. 4, this puts the equity value of the proposed transaction at $72 billion. Netflix will use cash on hand of $20 billion and take on debt of $52 billion. Adding in the target's studios and streaming net debt pushes the deal size to an enterprise value of $82.7 billion. This is a material transaction. Netflix's market cap is currently $357 billion. A move of this size is out of the ordinary for the company. Historically, Netflix has expanded mainly via organic growth. It has avoided large deals, which makes it stand out in the industry. Walt Disney spent $71 billion in 2019 to buy certain assets of 21st Century Fox. Amazon bought MGM for $8.5 billion in 2022. Last year, Disney received the 33% stake in Hulu that it didn't own for $9 billion in total. Netflix has also been hesitant to step into the live sports waters, a strategy it has warmed up to. Tech giants like Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple aren't sparing any expense in this regard. The company argues that this transaction will benefit all stakeholders. This includes consumers, people who work in the entertainment industry, and investors. Expand NASDAQ : NFLX Netflix Today's Change ( 0.37 %) $ 0.31 Current Price $ 83.47 Key Data Points Market Cap $353B Day's Range $ 82.78 - $ 84.05 52wk Range $ 81.93 - $ 134.12 Volume 1.4M Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 48.59 % Will the WBD investment pay off? Netflix's leadership hopes to realize $2 billio...
The use of weight-loss drugs has transformed the treatment of obesity, a chronic disease so prevalent globally it has been described as an epidemic. Injections that suppress appetite have changed the lives of millions. The new drugs were endorsed conditionally by the World Health Organization in December and are seen as a powerful clinical tool offering hope. But the injections come with health ri...
The use of weight-loss drugs has transformed the treatment of obesity, a chronic disease so prevalent globally it has been described as an epidemic. Injections that suppress appetite have changed the lives of millions. The new drugs were endorsed conditionally by the World Health Organization in December and are seen as a powerful clinical tool offering hope. But the injections come with health risks and common side effects. It is essential that they are only taken under medical supervision. This is why Hong Kong authorities, when approving their use, required that patients obtain a prescription. The SCMP revealed some of the drugs are available in the city without medical approval , sold online and by a pharmacy. This is a serious concern. Injections obtained in this way might be counterfeit and prove ineffective or dangerous. The medication may have been improperly stored or transported. There is, therefore, a risk of serious harm, even death. Medical supervision is required to establish the correct dose and monitor how the patient responds. The drugs are usually only recommended for adults with a body mass index of 30 or above. Advertisement The illegal sale or possession of such products can lead to a fine of up to HK$100,000 (US$12,800) and a prison sentence of two years. Anyone tempted to buy them without a prescription should be aware of the consequences. Retail platforms must be careful not to permit such sales and the Department of Health needs to make good on its promise to investigate suspected abuses. Hong Kong has a weight problem. A recent survey by the Hong Kong Association for the Study of Obesity showed almost one in two residents to be overweight or obese. The drugs have an important role to play in combating the problem. New ones are being developed, including in mainland China . One product, recently approved in the US, takes the form of a daily pill. This will expand access to the drugs and make them cheaper. But there are still many questions t...
Nvidia's infusion supports a major customer, but CoreWeave still has debt. Nvidia (NVDA 0.72%) has become a cash-generating machine. As demand for its GPUs soars amid the AI boom, its free cash flow has climbed to $77 billion over the last 12 months. It recently put $2 billion of that cash to work, adding to its investment in CoreWeave (CRWV 6.37%). The chipmaker now owns 11.5% of the company. Cor...
Nvidia's infusion supports a major customer, but CoreWeave still has debt. Nvidia (NVDA 0.72%) has become a cash-generating machine. As demand for its GPUs soars amid the AI boom, its free cash flow has climbed to $77 billion over the last 12 months. It recently put $2 billion of that cash to work, adding to its investment in CoreWeave (CRWV 6.37%). The chipmaker now owns 11.5% of the company. CoreWeave is a "neocloud" company, specializing in data centers designed for AI training and inference. It builds data centers and rents them out to big tech companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and one of its biggest investors, Nvidia. The news of Nvidia's increased stake in the business sent CoreWeave shares higher, so investors may be wondering whether they should follow suit after the big move. Close ties with the AI leader CoreWeave's tight relationship with Nvidia puts it in an excellent position to serve its customers. It has ample access to Nvidia's powerful GPUs, and the new deal with Nvidia ensures it'll be able to build new cloud infrastructure using Nvidia's Rubin platform, its Vera CPUs, and its BlueField storage system. Additionally, Nvidia is acting as a backstop for CoreWeave's buildout. Nvidia is obligated to pay for any unused CoreWeave capacity through April of 2032, up to $6.3 billion. The plan is to use the $2 billion cash infusion from the stock sale to accelerate CoreWeave's buildout of 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. But the cost of building those data centers is far greater than $2 billion. CoreWeave spent $1.9 billion on capital expenditures in the third quarter, and it spent $6.9 billion on "construction in progress," which it excludes from capex until its deployed. Meanwhile, the company's operating cash flow came to $1.5 billion through the first nine months of the year. As such, CoreWeave will still need to take on substantial debt to accelerate its data center buildout plans. Expand NASDAQ : CRWV CoreWeave Today's Change ( -6.37 %) $ -6....
Key Points Nvidia has invested another $2 billion into CoreWeave, putting its stake at 11.5%. Nvidia is a key partner for CoreWeave, giving it access to its chips. CoreWeave is growing its customer contracts quickly, but investors can't ignore some key details. 10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become a cash-generating machine. As demand for its GPUs soars amid th...
Key Points Nvidia has invested another $2 billion into CoreWeave, putting its stake at 11.5%. Nvidia is a key partner for CoreWeave, giving it access to its chips. CoreWeave is growing its customer contracts quickly, but investors can't ignore some key details. 10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become a cash-generating machine. As demand for its GPUs soars amid the AI boom, its free cash flow has climbed to $77 billion over the last 12 months. It recently put $2 billion of that cash to work, adding to its investment in CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV). The chipmaker now owns 11.5% of the company. CoreWeave is a "neocloud" company, specializing in data centers designed for AI training and inference. It builds data centers and rents them out to big tech companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and one of its biggest investors, Nvidia. The news of Nvidia's increased stake in the business sent CoreWeave shares higher, so investors may be wondering whether they should follow suit after the big move. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Close ties with the AI leader CoreWeave's tight relationship with Nvidia puts it in an excellent position to serve its customers. It has ample access to Nvidia's powerful GPUs, and the new deal with Nvidia ensures it'll be able to build new cloud infrastructure using Nvidia's Rubin platform, its Vera CPUs, and its BlueField storage system. Additionally, Nvidia is acting as a backstop for CoreWeave's buildout. Nvidia is obligated to pay for any unused CoreWeave capacity through April of 2032, up to $6.3 billion. The plan is to use the $2 billion cash infusion from the stock sale to accelerate CoreWeave's buildout of 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. But the cost of building those data centers is far greater than $2 billion. CoreWeave spent $1.9 billion on capital expenditures in th...
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. is a closed-end fund specializing in global credit investments and event-driven strategies. Matisse Capital initiated a new position in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO 0.82%) during the fourth quarter, buying 897,918 shares in a trade estimated at $5.66 million, according to a January 29 SEC filing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated January 29, Matisse...
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. is a closed-end fund specializing in global credit investments and event-driven strategies. Matisse Capital initiated a new position in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO 0.82%) during the fourth quarter, buying 897,918 shares in a trade estimated at $5.66 million, according to a January 29 SEC filing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated January 29, Matisse Capital disclosed a new position in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO 0.82%), acquiring 897,918 shares. The quarter-end value of the stake also totaled $5.66 million, reflecting the combined effect of share acquisition and price movement during the period. What else to know This was a new position for Matisse Capital, with FSCO representing 2.52% of its 13F reportable assets after the trade.. Top holdings following the filing: NASDAQ: AAPL: $9.98 million (4.46% of AUM) NYSE: PCQ: $8.03 million (3.59% of AUM) NYSEMKT: DGRO: $7.80 million (3.49% of AUM) NASDAQ: MSFT: $6.86 million (3.07% of AUM) NASDAQ: GOOGL: $5.89 million (2.63% of AUM) As of January 28, FSCO shares were priced at $6.03, down 10.6% over the past year. Fund overview Metric Value Total assets $1.20 billion Net Income (TTM) $188.07 million Dividend Yield 13.1% Price (as of 1/28/26) $6.03 Company Snapshot FSCO offers a diversified portfolio of global credit investments, including secured and unsecured loans, bonds, and other credit instruments. It operates as a closed-end fixed income fund, generating revenue primarily through interest income and capital appreciation from event-driven credit strategies. The fund focuses on companies undergoing corporate events such as mergers or restructurings, seeking exposure to global credit markets. FS Credit Opportunities Corp. is a closed-end fund specializing in global credit investments and event-driven strategies. FS Credit Opportunities Corp. is a closed-end fund specializing in global credit markets, with a strong emphasis on event-driven investment strategies. Th...
Key Points Matisse Capital acquired 897,918 shares in FSCO during the fourth quarter. The estimated transaction value was $5.66 million based on the reported end-of-quarter value. FSCO now accounts for 2.52% of Matisse Capital’s reportable U.S. equity holdings, placing it outside the fund’s top five positions. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Matisse Capital initiated a n...
Key Points Matisse Capital acquired 897,918 shares in FSCO during the fourth quarter. The estimated transaction value was $5.66 million based on the reported end-of-quarter value. FSCO now accounts for 2.52% of Matisse Capital’s reportable U.S. equity holdings, placing it outside the fund’s top five positions. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Matisse Capital initiated a new position in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (NYSE:FSCO) during the fourth quarter, buying 897,918 shares in a trade estimated at $5.66 million, according to a January 29 SEC filing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated January 29, Matisse Capital disclosed a new position in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (NYSE:FSCO), acquiring 897,918 shares. The quarter-end value of the stake also totaled $5.66 million, reflecting the combined effect of share acquisition and price movement during the period. What else to know This was a new position for Matisse Capital, with FSCO representing 2.52% of its 13F reportable assets after the trade.. Top holdings following the filing: NASDAQ: AAPL: $9.98 million (4.46% of AUM) NYSE: PCQ: $8.03 million (3.59% of AUM) NYSEMKT: DGRO: $7.80 million (3.49% of AUM) NASDAQ: MSFT: $6.86 million (3.07% of AUM) NASDAQ: GOOGL: $5.89 million (2.63% of AUM) As of January 28, FSCO shares were priced at $6.03, down 10.6% over the past year. Fund overview Metric Value Total assets $1.20 billion Net Income (TTM) $188.07 million Dividend Yield 13.1% Price (as of 1/28/26) $6.03 Company Snapshot FSCO offers a diversified portfolio of global credit investments, including secured and unsecured loans, bonds, and other credit instruments. It operates as a closed-end fixed income fund, generating revenue primarily through interest income and capital appreciation from event-driven credit strategies. The fund focuses on companies undergoing corporate events such as mergers or restructurings, seeking exposure to global credit markets. FS Credit Opportunities Corp....
The dollar strengthened against the yen early Monday and Asian equity-index futures were broadly lower, underscoring fragile sentiment after a choppy end to the week on Wall Street. Contracts for US stocks fell along with gold and silver. The greenback also edged higher against the Australian and New Zealand dollars in early trading. That follows the US currency’s strongest day since May on Friday...
The dollar strengthened against the yen early Monday and Asian equity-index futures were broadly lower, underscoring fragile sentiment after a choppy end to the week on Wall Street. Contracts for US stocks fell along with gold and silver. The greenback also edged higher against the Australian and New Zealand dollars in early trading. That follows the US currency’s strongest day since May on Friday amid a rout in precious metals and President Donald Trump ’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. Gold dropped 1.3% and silver tumbled 4.1%. Gold suffered its biggest slide in more than a decade on Friday, while silver’s 26% plunge was its largest ever . Bitcoin climbed in early Asian trading after sliding below $76,000 in thin weekend trading — revisiting levels last seen during the fallout from Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs last year. Taken together, the moves indicate lackluster sentiment heading into a busy week that includes rate decisions by the central banks of Europe and the UK, a US jobs report and a heavy slate of corporate results. Global markets on Friday adjusted positions to pare back expectations for a policy easing under Warsh. “The total collapse in precious metals prices shows that any market can become gripped by mania,” Kyle Rodda , a senior analyst at Capital.com, wrote in a note. “Given the build up of positioning and leverage involved, the sell-off is bleeding into other markets. Effectively, a deleveraging is happening.” In Asia, data set for release includes S&P Global manufacturing PMIs for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and inflation for Indonesia and Pakistan. Markets are closed in Malaysia. Later Monday, US manufacturing data is due, while Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak. In Australia, home-price growth gathered pace in January, underscoring the challenge for Reserve Bank policymakers as they weigh an interest-rate increase on Tuesday. Elsewhere, investors will be keeping an eye on Chinese electric veh...
Key Points Shares of e.l.f. Beauty went into a tailspin last year due to tariffs, but they've been off to a flying start to 2026. The company's business has remained relatively resilient, reporting 14% growth in its most recent quarter. If courts rule that tariffs are illegal, the stock may be due for a much bigger rally. 10 stocks we like better than e.l.f. Beauty › Last year was a brutal one for...
Key Points Shares of e.l.f. Beauty went into a tailspin last year due to tariffs, but they've been off to a flying start to 2026. The company's business has remained relatively resilient, reporting 14% growth in its most recent quarter. If courts rule that tariffs are illegal, the stock may be due for a much bigger rally. 10 stocks we like better than e.l.f. Beauty › Last year was a brutal one for cosmetics giant e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF). Its shares plummeted nearly 40% as tariffs and concerns about the economy weighed down its valuation. So far, 2026 has been much better for the company. As of Jan. 26, the stock is up an incredible 17% to start the year, while the S&P 500 has risen by less than 2%. The uncertainty around tariffs hasn't gone away, but investors appear to be taking a second look at e.l.f.'s beaten-down valuation, and may be seeing some intriguing potential. Is the stock destined to go even higher in the months ahead, or has it already gotten too hot to buy right now? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » The company showed resilient growth last quarter One of the reasons investors may be encouraged by e.l.f.'s stock is the company's versatility. While tariffs did result in the company raising prices on many products, its recent performance has by no means been catastrophic. When e.l.f. last reported earnings in November, the company's sales rose by 14% to $343.9 million for the period ending Sept. 30, 2025. The company's gross margin worsened by 165 basis points, primarily due to tariffs, but it remained fairly strong at 69%. But with the company's selling, general, and administrative expenses rising by 24%, e.l.f.'s overall profit for the period ended up declining by a staggering 84%, to $3 billion (versus $19 billion in the prior-year period). The results did, however, include acquisition and other one-time expenses that skewed its overall numbers; its...
New York, February 1, 2026, 17:37 (EST) — Market closed Nvidia shares ended Friday at $191.13, slipping roughly 0.7%. CEO Jensen Huang revealed Nvidia plans to make a “huge” investment in OpenAI’s ongoing funding round, though it won’t come close to $100 billion. Traders are gearing up for Monday with big-tech earnings, U.S. economic data, and Nvidia’s February 25 results in focus as key indicator...
New York, February 1, 2026, 17:37 (EST) — Market closed Nvidia shares ended Friday at $191.13, slipping roughly 0.7%. CEO Jensen Huang revealed Nvidia plans to make a “huge” investment in OpenAI’s ongoing funding round, though it won’t come close to $100 billion. Traders are gearing up for Monday with big-tech earnings, U.S. economic data, and Nvidia’s February 25 results in focus as key indicators of AI spending. Nvidia shares are poised to catch the spotlight when Wall Street reopens Monday, following Huang’s announcement of a “huge” investment in OpenAI’s ongoing fundraising round. The stock closed Friday at $191.13, slipping roughly 0.7%. (Reuters) Timing is key here, as Nvidia’s stock remains a stand-in for a single issue: will the largest AI hardware buyers continue spending enough to warrant such high expectations? A deeper financial connection with OpenAI, a leading user of cutting-edge AI chips, provides fresh data — and raises new questions. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Nvidia’s plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has hit a snag amid internal doubts. Nvidia told Reuters in an emailed statement that it has been OpenAI’s “preferred partner” for the past decade and expects to continue collaborating. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to the report. (Reuters) Friday’s broader market took a hit. U.S. stocks dropped following Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair when his term expires in May. Adding to the pressure, producer-price figures came in hotter than anticipated. The Nasdaq ended down roughly 0.9%. (Reuters) The next hurdle arrives fast. Investors will zero in on earnings from megacaps Alphabet and Amazon, plus the U.S. jobs report set for February 6. The focus: any clues that “capex” — capital spending — remains on the rise among the largest cloud players. “For those companies where expectations have become very, very lofty, the onus is going...
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AI infrastructure spending could eclipse $500 billion this year. While some investors tend to index on names like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, Wall Street is increasingly building a bullish narrative around another semiconductor leader: Broadcom (AVGO +0.17%). As cloud hyperscalers continue to increase their capital expenditure (capex) budgets, Broadcom is quietly becoming a key enabler of t...
AI infrastructure spending could eclipse $500 billion this year. While some investors tend to index on names like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, Wall Street is increasingly building a bullish narrative around another semiconductor leader: Broadcom (AVGO +0.17%). As cloud hyperscalers continue to increase their capital expenditure (capex) budgets, Broadcom is quietly becoming a key enabler of the AI infrastructure revolution. Let's dive into how Broadcom is swiftly emerging as an important player powering the ongoing data center buildout boom. Broadcom is the nervous system for AI data centers Broadcom's primary role within AI data centers revolves around its high-performance networking gear. As AI applications evolve into more complex utilities beyond chatbots, compute capacity is no longer the single biggest bottleneck straining workloads. Rather, the means by which data flows between graphics processing units (GPUs), servers, and storage systems is becoming a mission-critical issue. Broadcom's position along the AI chip value chain sits squarely between switching and networking silicon. Broadcom's Ethernet and switching equipment help move massive data sets with low latency. As AI workloads scale, Broadcom is uniquely positioned to complement existing GPU clusters within broader data center architectures. In essence, Broadcom collects a royalty as AI infrastructure buildouts accelerate, regardless of which compute architecture is preferred. Expand NASDAQ : AVGO Broadcom Today's Change ( 0.17 %) $ 0.57 Current Price $ 331.30 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.6T Day's Range $ 328.33 - $ 338.20 52wk Range $ 138.10 - $ 414.61 Volume 28M Avg Vol 30M Gross Margin 64.71 % Dividend Yield 0.73 % Hyperscale workloads are transitioning to custom silicon One of the lesser-talked-about topics with hyperscalers is that cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, are trying to identify ways to lower their overall cost of comput...
Key Points AI hyperscalers are doubling down on their capex budgets. As AI workloads expand, developers increasingly need to complement their GPU clusters with appropriate networking gear. Many of the hyperscalers are differentiating their AI stack through custom silicon solutions. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom › While some investors tend to index on names like Nvidia and Advanced Micro D...
Key Points AI hyperscalers are doubling down on their capex budgets. As AI workloads expand, developers increasingly need to complement their GPU clusters with appropriate networking gear. Many of the hyperscalers are differentiating their AI stack through custom silicon solutions. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom › While some investors tend to index on names like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, Wall Street is increasingly building a bullish narrative around another semiconductor leader: Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). As cloud hyperscalers continue to increase their capital expenditure (capex) budgets, Broadcom is quietly becoming a key enabler of the AI infrastructure revolution. Let's dive into how Broadcom is swiftly emerging as an important player powering the ongoing data center buildout boom. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Broadcom is the nervous system for AI data centers Broadcom's primary role within AI data centers revolves around its high-performance networking gear. As AI applications evolve into more complex utilities beyond chatbots, compute capacity is no longer the single biggest bottleneck straining workloads. Rather, the means by which data flows between graphics processing units (GPUs), servers, and storage systems is becoming a mission-critical issue. Broadcom's position along the AI chip value chain sits squarely between switching and networking silicon. Broadcom's Ethernet and switching equipment help move massive data sets with low latency. As AI workloads scale, Broadcom is uniquely positioned to complement existing GPU clusters within broader data center architectures. In essence, Broadcom collects a royalty as AI infrastructure buildouts accelerate, regardless of which compute architecture is preferred. Hyperscale workloads are transitioning to custom silicon One of the lesser-talked-about topics with hyperscalers is that cloud provide...
The tech titan loss hundreds of billions of dollars of market value. Investors are questioning Microsoft's (MSFT 0.83%) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth strategy. Shares of the software giant fell more than 7% this past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, following its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings release. Azure's shortfall Revenue for Microsoft's Azure an...
The tech titan loss hundreds of billions of dollars of market value. Investors are questioning Microsoft's (MSFT 0.83%) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth strategy. Shares of the software giant fell more than 7% this past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, following its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings release. Azure's shortfall Revenue for Microsoft's Azure and other cloud services jumped 39% in the quarter ended Dec. 31. That was slightly below Wall Street's estimates. During a conference call with analysts, chief financial officer Amy Hood said Azure's growth would have been over 40% if Microsoft had allocated all its available graphics processing units (GPUs) to its cloud infrastructure business. But it instead chose to use some of those advanced AI chips for its first-party applications, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot. Expand NASDAQ : MSFT Microsoft Today's Change ( -0.83 %) $ -3.59 Current Price $ 429.91 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.2T Day's Range $ 426.46 - $ 439.53 52wk Range $ 344.79 - $ 555.45 Volume 2.4M Avg Vol 27M Gross Margin 68.59 % Dividend Yield 0.79 % CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft was taking a longer-term view by allocating its supply constrained chips to areas that optimized the lifetime value of its customers. However, judging by the stock's performance this week, many investors don't have quite as much patience as Microsoft's senior leadership team. The OpenAI question More worrisome is Microsoft's growing reliance on the rapidly expanding, yet staggeringly unprofitable, OpenAI. Microsoft's remaining performance obligations ballooned to a stunning $625 billion by Dec. 31. Yet a whopping 45% of that figure is tied to OpenAI's planned expansion initiatives. That's a concern, as the AI model developer's losses are reportedly set to triple to $14 billion in 2026, according to a recent report by The Information. OpenAI's mounting cash burn has investors questioning whether Microsoft will actu...
Key Points Bulls wanted to see faster growth in Microsoft's lucrative cloud computing business. Bears say Microsoft's reliance on OpenAI is an underappreciated risk. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Investors are questioning Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth strategy. Shares of the software giant fell more than 7% this past week, according to data from ...
Key Points Bulls wanted to see faster growth in Microsoft's lucrative cloud computing business. Bears say Microsoft's reliance on OpenAI is an underappreciated risk. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Investors are questioning Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth strategy. Shares of the software giant fell more than 7% this past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, following its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings release. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Azure's shortfall Revenue for Microsoft's Azure and other cloud services jumped 39% in the quarter ended Dec. 31. That was slightly below Wall Street's estimates. During a conference call with analysts, chief financial officer Amy Hood said Azure's growth would have been over 40% if Microsoft had allocated all its available graphics processing units (GPUs) to its cloud infrastructure business. But it instead chose to use some of those advanced AI chips for its first-party applications, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot. CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft was taking a longer-term view by allocating its supply constrained chips to areas that optimized the lifetime value of its customers. However, judging by the stock's performance this week, many investors don't have quite as much patience as Microsoft's senior leadership team. The OpenAI question More worrisome is Microsoft's growing reliance on the rapidly expanding, yet staggeringly unprofitable, OpenAI. Microsoft's remaining performance obligations ballooned to a stunning $625 billion by Dec. 31. Yet a whopping 45% of that figure is tied to OpenAI's planned expansion initiatives. That's a concern, as the AI model developer's losses are reportedly set to triple to $14 billion in 2026, according to a recent report by The Information. OpenAI's mounting cash burn has investors questioning wh...
Demis Hassabis, the chief executive of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google's DeepMind, is recasting career advice for the AI age, arguing that mastering powerful AI tools may now be a better bet for students than chasing traditional internships. AI Era Begins Disrupting Internships And Junior Roles Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos alongside Anthropic CEO Dario...
Demis Hassabis, the chief executive of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google's DeepMind, is recasting career advice for the AI age, arguing that mastering powerful AI tools may now be a better bet for students than chasing traditional internships. AI Era Begins Disrupting Internships And Junior Roles Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos alongside Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Hassabis said he expects artificial intelligence to start biting into junior and entry-level roles this year, including internships, as companies automate routine work. That shift, he suggested, undermines the old model where students learned by performing repetitive tasks inside big organizations. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? "If I was to talk to a class of undergrads right now, I'd be telling them to get really, unbelievably proficient with these tools," Hassabis said, calling AI systems "amazing creative tools" that are effectively available to everyone. He added that deep fluency and hands-on projects with AI can "maybe [be] better than a traditional internship" for letting graduates “leapfrog” into being ready professionals. Hassabis has repeatedly argued that, in a labor market being reshaped by AI, what candidates can actually build with technology is becoming a stronger signal to employers than short stints at marquee firms. Technical Fluency Becomes Stronger Signal For Employers Yet he has not abandoned more conventional advice. In talks at SXSW London and other events, he has urged students to prioritize STEM subjects, particularly mathematics, physics and computer science, to understand how AI systems work under the hood, while combining that knowledge with expertise in other fields where AI will be applied. See Also: Blue-chip art has historically outpac...