The US military struck Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears that the tit-for-tat attacks may derail talks on a permanent peace deal. SK Hynix’s US listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring strong investor appetite despite recent volatility in the Korean memory chipmak...
The US military struck Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears that the tit-for-tat attacks may derail talks on a permanent peace deal. SK Hynix’s US listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring strong investor appetite despite recent volatility in the Korean memory chipmaker’s shares. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson. (Source: Bloomberg)
Key PointsAbel made Alphabet one of Berkshire Hathaway's largest holdings, and is backing its AI infrastructure expansion with a $10 billion private placement.
Key PointsAbel made Alphabet one of Berkshire Hathaway's largest holdings, and is backing its AI infrastructure expansion with a $10 billion private placement.
DBM Global ( DBMG ) declares cash dividend of $3.12/share , totaling $12M. Payable Aug. 3; for shareholders of record July 20; ex-div July 20. As the largest stockholder of DBMG, INNOVATE ( VATE ) will receive approximately $11M of the total $12M dividend payout. See DBMG Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on DBM Global Dividend scorecard for DBM Global Financial information ...
DBM Global ( DBMG ) declares cash dividend of $3.12/share , totaling $12M. Payable Aug. 3; for shareholders of record July 20; ex-div July 20. As the largest stockholder of DBMG, INNOVATE ( VATE ) will receive approximately $11M of the total $12M dividend payout. See DBMG Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on DBM Global Dividend scorecard for DBM Global Financial information for DBM Global
The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR) gives investors concentrated exposure to the S&P SmallCap 600, while the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) offers a broader, lower-cost slice of the small-cap market. Investors looking for small-company growth often compare these two funds. Both target smaller U.S. companies, but their underlying indexes and stock-selection rules lead to different...
The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR) gives investors concentrated exposure to the S&P SmallCap 600, while the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) offers a broader, lower-cost slice of the small-cap market. Investors looking for small-company growth often compare these two funds. Both target smaller U.S. companies, but their underlying indexes and stock-selection rules lead to different holdings counts and sector tilts -- which affects how they perform across different market cycles. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
In a July 6, 2026, SEC filing, Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. reported a new position in XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) with an estimated $3.7 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated July 6, 2026, Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. initiated the stake in XPEL during the prior quarter. The move established the San Antonio-based protective film manufacturer as a ...
In a July 6, 2026, SEC filing, Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. reported a new position in XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) with an estimated $3.7 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated July 6, 2026, Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. initiated the stake in XPEL during the prior quarter. The move established the San Antonio-based protective film manufacturer as a significant holding within the firm's portfolio. The position ended the quarter with a valuation of $4.1 million. The firm's total reportable 13F assets were $258.4 million across 228 positions. XPEL was a new position for the firm, representing 1.6% of reportable 13F assets. Continue reading
Shares in Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) rose by an incredible 151% in the first half of 2026, according to the data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The performance comes down to a transformative bet that its management took in recent years, and the good news is it's working. The company's roots lie in lower-margin power chips for mobile and consumer electronics applications. However, ...
Shares in Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) rose by an incredible 151% in the first half of 2026, according to the data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The performance comes down to a transformative bet that its management took in recent years, and the good news is it's working. The company's roots lie in lower-margin power chips for mobile and consumer electronics applications. However, its future lies in gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) power chips and devices for high-power, higher-margin end markets. These markets include AI data centers, energy infrastructure, high-performance computing, and electrification. While these end markets appear to be a list of buzzwords that define the investment themes that have worked this year, Navitas isn't a latecomer to these markets, nor did it fall into them by accident. In contrast, management has deliberately focused on transitioning the business toward these end markets. Continue reading