With over $85 billion in net assets and a 3.3% yield, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is one of the most popular high-yield dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It's up 10.8% year to date, compared to a 5% decline in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) . The ETF's exposure to the scorching hot energy sector is contributing to its outperformance. But energy stocks have run up so muc...
With over $85 billion in net assets and a 3.3% yield, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is one of the most popular high-yield dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It's up 10.8% year to date, compared to a 5% decline in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) . The ETF's exposure to the scorching hot energy sector is contributing to its outperformance. But energy stocks have run up so much that they now make up 23.9% of the ETF. Here's why that concentration can be a red flag for risk-averse investors who prefer more diversification, and whether the ETF is still a good buy now. Continue reading
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has conquered much of the world with its graphics processing units (GPUs) for artificial intelligence. These powerful AI chips drive the most crucial of tasks, such as the pouring of information into large language models -- and later, the models' process of problem solving. The sooner AI customers develop their platforms, the sooner they can monetize them. And that's why the...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has conquered much of the world with its graphics processing units (GPUs) for artificial intelligence. These powerful AI chips drive the most crucial of tasks, such as the pouring of information into large language models -- and later, the models' process of problem solving. The sooner AI customers develop their platforms, the sooner they can monetize them. And that's why they've rushed to get in on the fastest chips on the market -- those of Nvidia. All of this has generated record growth and revenue levels for the chip giant. For example, in the latest full year, revenue soared 65% to more than $215 billion. But one key customer has been absent over the past year. And that's the Chinese customer. This is due to U.S. export controls on these high-performance chips, keeping Nvidia out of China. Continue reading
Construction has begun on a major data centre in Northern Metropolis, with Hong Kong’s innovation and technology minister saying the project will supercharge the city’s computing power and drive the national AI push. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which spans more than 110,000 square metres. Secretary for Innovation, Techn...
Construction has begun on a major data centre in Northern Metropolis, with Hong Kong’s innovation and technology minister saying the project will supercharge the city’s computing power and drive the national AI push. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which spans more than 110,000 square metres. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said the project was a leap forward in the city’s innovation and...
A Raiffeisen Bank International AG bank branch in Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Austria's final consumer prices rose 1.8% year-over-year in September, according to Statistik Austria.
A Raiffeisen Bank International AG bank branch in Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Austria's final consumer prices rose 1.8% year-over-year in September, according to Statistik Austria.
Gold prices slumped more than 14% this month, creating a test of faith for gold bulls that has left some questioning the precious metal’s safe-haven credentials as the Iran war threatens to upend the global economy.
Gold prices slumped more than 14% this month, creating a test of faith for gold bulls that has left some questioning the precious metal’s safe-haven credentials as the Iran war threatens to upend the global economy.
The Late Show host is co-writing a new JRR Tolkien adaptation to be produced by Peter Jackson Typically, when a famous comedian ventures into writing, it’s in service of a book of humorous essays or a screenplay for a starring vehicle. Stephen Colbert , the comic actor turned beloved talkshow host, is preparing a more unusual pivot: he’ll be working on the screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings mo...
The Late Show host is co-writing a new JRR Tolkien adaptation to be produced by Peter Jackson Typically, when a famous comedian ventures into writing, it’s in service of a book of humorous essays or a screenplay for a starring vehicle. Stephen Colbert , the comic actor turned beloved talkshow host, is preparing a more unusual pivot: he’ll be working on the screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings movie, to be produced by franchise impresario Peter Jackson , who directed the original trilogy of films based on the JRR Tolkien fantasy novels, as well as a trilogy based on Tolkien’s book The Hobbit. To casual viewers of his about-to-end Late Show on CBS, or those who remember his years as a contributor to Comedy Central’s irreverent The Daily Show, this might seem like an odd fit; Tolkien isn’t known for his satirical edge. Colbert, however, is known for his love of Tolkien – among other things. Befitting his eventual gig as a political satirist, Colbert was born in Washington DC, the youngest of 11 children in a Catholic family that subsequently lived in Maryland and South Carolina. The family suffered a major loss in 1974 when two of Colbert’s brothers and their father were killed in a plane crash. Colbert was only 10 and became withdrawn after the tragedy, retreating into books – especially fantasy books like the works of Tolkien – and games like Dungeons & Dragons, which he played heavily for four years. This provided some early training in acting and improvisation without him entirely realizing it. “For somebody who eventually became an actor, it was interesting to have done that for so many years, because acting is role-playing,” he told the AV Club in 2006. “You assume a character, and you have to stay in them over years, and you create histories, and you apply your powers. It’s good improvisation with agreed rules before you go in.” Continue reading...
More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals Iran’s regime has organised more than 850 public demonstrations of support of the government since the beginning of the war and launched a continuing crackdown on unrest that has led to at least 1,400 detentions, research reveals. The high number of pro-regime gatherings and the incr...
More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals Iran’s regime has organised more than 850 public demonstrations of support of the government since the beginning of the war and launched a continuing crackdown on unrest that has led to at least 1,400 detentions, research reveals. The high number of pro-regime gatherings and the increasing number of detentions underlines the resilience of the Islamic Republic despite a month-long campaign of intensive airstrikes by the US and Israel, experts said. Continue reading...
As a player, Mauricio Pochettino suffered under World Cup pressure. As a manager, he hopes to help the USMNT’s belief in the face of it US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino probably understands the pressure of playing for your national team in a way few of his players can. Pochettino was not involved in Argentina’s World Cup plans in 1994 and 1998. He finally made the squad as a v...
As a player, Mauricio Pochettino suffered under World Cup pressure. As a manager, he hopes to help the USMNT’s belief in the face of it US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino probably understands the pressure of playing for your national team in a way few of his players can. Pochettino was not involved in Argentina’s World Cup plans in 1994 and 1998. He finally made the squad as a veteran in 2002, part of a stacked team favored by many to win the entire tournament. The country itself was in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis and an entire nation turned to La Albiceleste for a bit of hope. Continue reading...
Amanda Smith was reunited with her mother, Michele Hundley Smith, on Thursday after decades-long search Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A North Carolina woman whose mother was missing without a word for 24 years before authorities managed to locate her – alive and well – has reunited with her and says she forgives her. “I know everything is not black a...
Amanda Smith was reunited with her mother, Michele Hundley Smith, on Thursday after decades-long search Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A North Carolina woman whose mother was missing without a word for 24 years before authorities managed to locate her – alive and well – has reunited with her and says she forgives her. “I know everything is not black and white – there’s a whole gray area,” Amanda Smith said of her mother, 62-year-old Michele Hundley Smith, after they embraced in front of a courthouse on Thursday. “And so I mean, look – life’s too short for me to hold a grudge against her because she’s my mom.” Continue reading...
As a child, Brown was underestimated, infantilised and dismissed by specialists and teachers. Now 28, he has written an acclaimed debut novel set in an adult day care centre that gives people like him a voice ‘May I say that I’m very glad to meet you,” Woody Brown taps on his word board. Brown is formal, funny and strikingly eloquent. He has a formidable ability to tell stories that reach into the...
As a child, Brown was underestimated, infantilised and dismissed by specialists and teachers. Now 28, he has written an acclaimed debut novel set in an adult day care centre that gives people like him a voice ‘May I say that I’m very glad to meet you,” Woody Brown taps on his word board. Brown is formal, funny and strikingly eloquent. He has a formidable ability to tell stories that reach into the mind of his characters and express what they are thinking, and what they think others are thinking about them. Brown is also autistic and non-speaking. His first novel, Upward Bound, tells the story of everyday life at the eponymous adult day care centre in southern California. The title is ironic – the young adults, referred to as clients, are anything but upward bound. By and large, they are stifled, patronised, unheard and unseen. Despite their shortcomings, the staff are portrayed with a surprising tenderness. Continue reading...
Shops and restaurants once bustling with tourists now struggle for survival as Canadians think twice about crossing the border On a warm March weekend in the American border town of Lewiston, New York, bakery owner Aimee Loughran is putting the finishing touches on a special order: a state trooper badge-shaped cake for a local officer’s retirement party. It should be the last task of a busy Saturd...
Shops and restaurants once bustling with tourists now struggle for survival as Canadians think twice about crossing the border On a warm March weekend in the American border town of Lewiston, New York, bakery owner Aimee Loughran is putting the finishing touches on a special order: a state trooper badge-shaped cake for a local officer’s retirement party. It should be the last task of a busy Saturday at her Just Desserts shop, which sits just 20 minutes north of the rushing waters of Niagara Falls. Dotted with cafes, restaurants and historic buildings from the 1800s, the Lewiston strip is usually catnip for tourists, including the Canadians whose homes can be seen from the banks of the nearby Niagara River. Continue reading...
IFS analysis also finds male-managed companies were more likely to have victim of abuse leave company Companies who employ more women in senior roles are much more likely to dismiss men accused of sexually or physically abusing their colleagues, according to analysis of international and UK data. Men were more likely to get sacked for abusing a male colleague rather than a female colleague, accord...
IFS analysis also finds male-managed companies were more likely to have victim of abuse leave company Companies who employ more women in senior roles are much more likely to dismiss men accused of sexually or physically abusing their colleagues, according to analysis of international and UK data. Men were more likely to get sacked for abusing a male colleague rather than a female colleague, according to a recent Finnish study , cited in research about the economic impact of violence against women and girls gathered by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Continue reading...