Deep tech startups in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and biotech take far longer to mature than conventional ventures. Because of that India is adjusting its startup rules, and mobilizing public capital, hoping to help more of them make it to commercial products. This week, the Indian government updated its startup framework, doubling the period for which deep tech companies are treated as...
Deep tech startups in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and biotech take far longer to mature than conventional ventures. Because of that India is adjusting its startup rules, and mobilizing public capital, hoping to help more of them make it to commercial products. This week, the Indian government updated its startup framework, doubling the period for which deep tech companies are treated as startups to 20 years and raising the revenue threshold for startup-specific tax, grant, and regulatory benefits to ₹3 billion (about $33.12 million), from ₹1 billion (around $11.04 million) previously. The change aims to align policy timelines with the long development cycles typical of science- and engineering-led businesses. The change also forms part of New Delhi’s effort to build a long-horizon deep tech ecosystem by combining regulatory reform with public capital, including the ₹1 trillion (around $11 billion) Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDI), announced last year. That fund is intended to expand patient financing for science-led and R&D-driven companies. Against that backdrop, U.S. and Indian venture firms later came together to launch the India Deep Tech Alliance, $1 billion-plus private investor coalition that includes Accel, Blume Ventures, Celesta Capital, Premji Invest, Ideaspring Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Kalaari Capital, with chipmaker Nvidia acting as an adviser. For founders, these changes may fix what some see as an artificial pressure point. Under the previous framework, companies often risked losing startup status while still pre-commercial, creating a “false failure signal” that judged science-led ventures on policy timelines rather than technological progress, said Vishesh Rajaram, founding partner at Speciale Invest, an Indian deep tech venture capital firm. “By formally recognizing deep tech as different, the policy reduces friction in fundraising, follow-on capital, and engagement with the state, which absolutely shows up in a fou...
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images As we navigate through a very choppy market in 2026, I continue to emphasize that one of the key themes we should be preparing for is a rotation in market leadership, away from the industries that led gains last year (like the technology sector) and into the laggards that offer deeper value. The apparel sector, in my view, is particularly overdue for a re...
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images As we navigate through a very choppy market in 2026, I continue to emphasize that one of the key themes we should be preparing for is a rotation in market leadership, away from the industries that led gains last year (like the technology sector) and into the laggards that offer deeper value. The apparel sector, in my view, is particularly overdue for a rebound, especially as sales trends are coming in much better than feared for many brands. But here, stock selection is key, and I continue to be very suspicious about companies with sharp negative declines like Under Armour ( UAA ). The sportswear company just reported fiscal Q3 (December) results that produced a massive 20%+ spike in the stock, basically wiping out Under Armour's losses over the past year. The question for investors now is, can the enthusiasm be sustained? Data by YCharts I last wrote a sell article on Under Armour in January, when the stock was trading near $5 per share. While I agree that my sell call was ill-timed, and I certainly wasn't expecting a guidance boost in the company's Q3 results to spark such a meaningful rebound in the stock, I still continue to see a minefield of red flags in the company's recent performance. Valuation is also unattractive: despite poor performance, there are plenty of faster-growing retail names that are trading at better P/E multiples. I reiterate my sell rating here. As a reminder for investors who are newer to this stock, here is what I view as the company's biggest weak spots: Very poor sales performance in the U.S. Under Armour is suffering double-digit revenue declines in North America, which is a statement to the fading popularity of its brand. The company is perhaps best known for its very comfortable, mesh-material, and sweat-wicking apparel, but today, so many brands from NIKE ( NKE ) to lululemon ( LULU ) produce clothes of similar material. Fading footwear line. Today, shoes make up roughly 20% of Under Armour...
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Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Amazon.Com, Inc. ((AMZN)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 1,976 shares. Recent Updates on Amazon.Com, Inc. stock Amazon’s shares have seen only modest net movement recently, oscillating between small weekly gains and losses and leaving the stock roughly flat to slightly higher over ...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Amazon.Com, Inc. ((AMZN)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 1,976 shares. Recent Updates on Amazon.Com, Inc. stock Amazon’s shares have seen only modest net movement recently, oscillating between small weekly gains and losses and leaving the stock roughly flat to slightly higher over the past year, yet still below analysts’ targets. Recent quotes range around $235–$245, while Wall Street’s average 12‑month price targets cluster near $295–$300, implying substantial upside and supporting a consistent Strong Buy consensus. Across multiple fresh reports, top analysts from UBS, BofA, Citi, Piper Sandler, BMO, and Mizuho highlight accelerating growth in Amazon Web Services—now in the low‑ to mid‑20% range year over year, with record backlog and rapid AI‑driven capacity build‑outs—as the core bull driver, arguing AWS could effectively double revenue by 2028 and materially lift free cash flow. They also point to resilient retail trends and holiday sales, improving logistics efficiency (including lower‑cost same‑day facilities), and a fast‑growing, high‑margin advertising business, increasingly supported by partnerships with platforms like Roku, Netflix, Spotify, and SiriusXM, and new AI‑enabled tools such as Rufus and broader “agentic commerce” initiatives. While investors remain nervous about Amazon’s heavy multiyear capex plans—particularly for AI and cloud infrastructure—analysts broadly frame this spending as rational, contending that improved AWS capacity, rising AI workloads, and ongoing retail and ad strength should translate into higher earnings and potential multiple expansion over the next year or two. Spark’s Take on AMZN Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AMZN is a Neutral. The score is led by strong financial performance (margin expansion and improving balance-sheet leverage) and a generally positive earnings call outlook (AWS/AI accel...
mizoula/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of MetLife ( MET ) have been a poor performer over the past year, losing about 9% of their value. The company has been dogged by mixed operating results, only beating earnings estimates in two of its last six quarters and just about half of the time in the past three and a half years as the company has navigated a difficult environment for alternati...
mizoula/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of MetLife ( MET ) have been a poor performer over the past year, losing about 9% of their value. The company has been dogged by mixed operating results, only beating earnings estimates in two of its last six quarters and just about half of the time in the past three and a half years as the company has navigated a difficult environment for alternative investment returns and mixed underwriting. That said, we are now starting to see benefits from its restructuring, and investment returns have improved. With shares trading at ~8x earnings, now is a good time to see if MET is poised for better returns in 2026. I would not rush to buy. Seeking Alpha In the company’s fourth quarter , MetLife earned $2.49, which beat estimates by $0.15. A stronger private equity investment environment drove much of the beat, but we are also seeing benefits from its strategic plan. The company is engaged in a multiyear restructuring known as “New Frontier.” Under this plan, MetLife aims to grow EPS by 10% annually, achieve a 15-17% ROE, and cut direct expenses to 11.3% by 2029. The company is progressing well in these efforts, achieving a 16% ROE and reducing expenses to 11.7%. Over five years, MetLife aims to generate $25 billion of free cash flow. MetLife Looking into segment results, Group Benefits earnings rose 12% to $465 million, and underwriting exceeded expectations. Premiums, fees, and other revenues (“PFOs”) rose by 2% to $6.3 billion. During all of 2025, sales growth was 4%, and I expect ~5% growth in 2026. We are seeing some pricing pressure in the space as a period of strong underwriting is leading to increased competition, and I expect to see some reversion in margins this year. Retirement and Income Solutions profits grew by 18% to $454 million thanks to stronger investment margins. PFOs doubled to 99% as the company has seen very active pension risk transfer activity. This exposure helps to hedge mortality risk elsewhere in th...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Microsoft ((MSFT)). The hedge fund increased its position by 1,787 shares. Recent Updates on Microsoft stock Over the past month, Microsoft’s stock has been volatile, with swings from double‑digit declines (down roughly 10–19% at the lows) to a recent recovery that still leaves it only mode...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Microsoft ((MSFT)). The hedge fund increased its position by 1,787 shares. Recent Updates on Microsoft stock Over the past month, Microsoft’s stock has been volatile, with swings from double‑digit declines (down roughly 10–19% at the lows) to a recent recovery that still leaves it only modestly higher over the past year. Recent closes cited in the articles range from about $394 to $482, against consistently bullish 12‑month consensus price targets near $600–$617 and a StrongBuy rating from Wall Street, implying substantial expected upside. The key debate centers on Azure and AI: most analysts highlight very strong cloud momentum (Azure growing around 37–39% year over year, Intelligent Cloud revenue up nearly 29%, commercial bookings up over 200%, and commercial RPO at about $625 billion with large OpenAI/Anthropic commitments) plus rapid adoption of AI products like Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot. These bulls argue that Azure growth is constrained mainly by capacity allocation and that heavy capex in GPUs/CPUs supports long‑term AI leadership. In contrast, Stifel’s Brad Reback recently downgraded Microsoft to Hold with a $392 target, warning that Street expectations for 2027 are too aggressive given Azure supply constraints, rising competition from Google and Anthropic, and a potential ~$200 billion FY27 capex bill that could compress margins and keep the stock range‑bound in the near term. Spark’s Take on MSFT Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MSFT is a Outperform. The score is driven primarily by exceptional profitability and balance-sheet strength, supported by bullish AI-led demand and constructive forward guidance. Offsetting these positives are weak current technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD) and near-term cash flow/margin pressure tied to elevated AI infrastructure spending; valuation remains premium ...
Key Points FBTC commands much higher assets under management than NCIQ, but trading volumes are similar. FBTC delivers pure Bitcoin exposure, while NCIQ tracks a broader crypto index and may offer greater diversification. 10 stocks we like better than Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund › The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:NCIQ) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSEMKT:FBTC) both...
Key Points FBTC commands much higher assets under management than NCIQ, but trading volumes are similar. FBTC delivers pure Bitcoin exposure, while NCIQ tracks a broader crypto index and may offer greater diversification. 10 stocks we like better than Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund › The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:NCIQ) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSEMKT:FBTC) both allow investors to gain exposure to the crypto world. But before taking a digital coin dive, here’s a comparison between the two ETFs and what to be aware of when investing in crypto-related funds. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric NCIQ FBTC Issuer Hashdex Fidelity Expense ratio 0.25% 0.25% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 7, 2026) -32.66% -28.30% AUM $155.3 million $14.03 billion The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Both funds charge the same 0.25% expense ratio, so neither is more affordable on cost alone; yield is not reported for either, so income is not a differentiator. Performance & risk comparison Metric NCIQ FBTC Max drawdown (1 y) -36.10% -33.28% Growth of $1,000 over 1 year $869 $796 What's inside Only on the market for barely two years, FBTC is designed to offer exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), with the coin as the fund’s only holding. Nearly on the market a year less than FBTC, NCIQ aims to represent a broader crypto market basket, where Bitcoin accounts for 77% of the fund’s holdings, but other tokens such as Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH), XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) also carry weight. There is also less than 0.1% of holdings in U.S. dollars. For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link. What this means for investors There are some cautions to take when investing in crypto-related ETFs, with volatility among the biggest. The crypto market is prone to irregular, rapid price movements, including on weekends, which can be reflected in both of the mentioned ETFs. So if the crypto market plummets, these two ET...
Thousands Of Iraqis Volunteer To Defend Iran Against US Attack Via Middle East Eye Thousands of Iraqis have signed a pledge to help defend Iran in the event of a US attack on the Islamic Republic. According to a statement, almost 5,000 people in Iraq's Diyala province gathered to declare their intent to defend both Iraq and its eastern neighbor, as well as Iran-backed armed groups, "without any co...
Thousands Of Iraqis Volunteer To Defend Iran Against US Attack Via Middle East Eye Thousands of Iraqis have signed a pledge to help defend Iran in the event of a US attack on the Islamic Republic. According to a statement, almost 5,000 people in Iraq's Diyala province gathered to declare their intent to defend both Iraq and its eastern neighbor, as well as Iran-backed armed groups, "without any compensation". "We announce our readiness to volunteer to support our security forces, the Popular Mobilization Forces, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and we categorically reject American intervention in the Islamic Republic ," the statement read. Men sign up for the 'martyrdom brigades' run by Iraq's pro-Iran paramilitary group Kataeb Hezbollah at a mosque in Baghdad, via AP The announcement comes as tensions have continued to mount between Iran and the US, despite ongoing talks between the two states in Oman. Washington announced new sanctions on Friday aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports, including measures targeting 14 vessels flagged in countries such as Turkey, India and the United Arab Emirates. It also announced sanctions on 15 entities and two people. US aircraft carriers, meanwhile, remain positioned off Iran’s coastal waters, with US Central Command (Centcom) releasing footage showing the Nimitz-class USS Abraham Lincoln conducting a replenishment operation in the Arabian Sea. On Thursday, Iran’s army spokesperson, Brigadier-General Mohammad Akraminia, said the military was ready for war, which would "encompass the entire region and all US bases" if that is what Washington wanted. US President Donald Trump has previously warned that “bad things” would likely happen if a deal could not be reached. Ammar al-Tamimi, a leader in the Iran-backed Badr Organization, which coordinated the gathering in Diyala, said the volunteers were not associated with any specific armed faction. "Rather, we are volunteers ready to serve as a reserve force for the security forces ," Ta...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Broadcom Inc. ((AVGO)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 1,522 shares. Recent Updates on Broadcom Inc. stock Over the past month Broadcom (AVGO) shares have been volatile, slipping roughly 4–8% (and at one point down about 9% on the week) despite still being up around 51–60% over the ...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Broadcom Inc. ((AVGO)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 1,522 shares. Recent Updates on Broadcom Inc. stock Over the past month Broadcom (AVGO) shares have been volatile, slipping roughly 4–8% (and at one point down about 9% on the week) despite still being up around 51–60% over the last year. Recent closes near $320–$331 sit well below Wall Street’s strongly bullish 12‑month average target of about $458–$460, implying substantial upside. Analysts continue to highlight Broadcom’s central role in the AI and data‑center buildout, especially its custom AI ASICs for Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and expected multi‑year growth in AI networking revenue. Wolfe Research’s Chris Caso recently upgraded the stock to Buy with a $400 target, projecting AI ASIC revenue of roughly $44 billion in 2026 and $78.4 billion in 2027 and modeling EPS of $16–$18 by 2027, while J.P. Morgan’s Harlan Sur reiterated a Buy with a $475 target based on Broadcom’s dominant position in Google’s next‑gen 3nm “Sunfish” TPU ramp and robust AI‑driven earnings growth forecasts. Despite the recent pullback, consensus remains that current weakness is a pause in a longer‑term AI‑fueled uptrend. Spark’s Take on AVGO Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AVGO is a Outperform. Score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high margins and cash conversion) and upbeat earnings-call outlook led by accelerating AI growth and a large backlog. Offsetting the rating are a stretched valuation (high P/E with low yield) and a mixed/soft technical picture with negative MACD and the stock below its 50-day average. To see Spark’s full report on AVGO stock, click here. More about Broadcom Inc. YTD Price Performance: -10.28% Average Trading Volume: 30,920,766 Current Market Cap: $1460.5B Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Tesla, Inc. ((TSLA)). The hedge fund increased its position by 16,155 shares. Recent Updates on Tesla, Inc. stock Tesla’s shares have slipped 4% over the past week and 5.1% over the past month but remain up 10.9% over the last year, trading around $431 versus an average 12‑month Wall Street...
Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL, managed by Mario Gabelli, recently executed a significant transaction involving Tesla, Inc. ((TSLA)). The hedge fund increased its position by 16,155 shares. Recent Updates on Tesla, Inc. stock Tesla’s shares have slipped 4% over the past week and 5.1% over the past month but remain up 10.9% over the last year, trading around $431 versus an average 12‑month Wall Street target of $402.47 that implies modest downside and a Hold consensus. Against this cautious backdrop, Baird analyst Ben Kallo reiterated a Buy rating on January 28, 2026 with a $548 target, arguing Tesla is entering a major investment phase as it plans to more than double capex to over $20 billion in 2026 to build a “physical AI value chain.” Key moves include shutting Model S/X lines to free capacity for a 1 million‑unit Optimus robot line, investing $2 billion in xAI, targeting 100 GW of solar capacity, and expanding energy storage with the Megapack 4. Kallo sees 2026 as a commercialization year for long‑gestating products such as Cybercab, Robotaxi Service, Tesla Semi, and Optimus, and expects energy storage to become a significant driver of profits and cash flow despite near‑term spending and execution risk. Spark’s Take on TSLA Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSLA is a Neutral. The score is anchored by Tesla’s solid balance sheet and sustained cash generation but is held back by sharply weaker growth and profitability into 2025. Technicals are bearish (below key moving averages with negative MACD), and valuation is a major headwind given the very high P/E. The earnings call adds some support via margin improvement and energy/FSD/autonomy progress, but near-term delivery softness and the >$20B CapEx ramp raise execution and cash-burn risk. To see Spark’s full report on TSLA stock, click here. More about Tesla, Inc. YTD Price Performance: -11.68% Average Trading Volume: 72,677,167 Current Market Cap: $1523.5B Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue