Zverev took his chance in chaotic slam but lack of top 10 challengers in Paris begs more questions about the strength of depth below Alcaraz and Sinner Félix Auger-Aliassime has long been one of the more measured and reflective players on the ATP Tour. He may be desperate to achieve his potential, but the Canadian also understands that improvement is often a long process and remaining patient is e...
Zverev took his chance in chaotic slam but lack of top 10 challengers in Paris begs more questions about the strength of depth below Alcaraz and Sinner Félix Auger-Aliassime has long been one of the more measured and reflective players on the ATP Tour. He may be desperate to achieve his potential, but the Canadian also understands that improvement is often a long process and remaining patient is essential. That is what made his reaction to defeat at the French Open so striking. As the fourth seed reeled from his desperate quarter-final loss to Flavio Cobolli , fully conscious of the fact that he had missed the greatest opportunity of his career, Auger-Aliassime was as distraught in public after a loss as he has ever been. His patience had run out. Continue reading...
SpaceX is reportedly targeting an initial public offering on June 12. With the share price targeted at $135, the target valuation is expected to be around $1.77 trillion, with the sale raising up to $75 billion in new capital. There are ways to buy SpaceX stock today . But the easiest way to gain exposure is simply to buy shares once they become publicly available. A growing number of experts, how...
SpaceX is reportedly targeting an initial public offering on June 12. With the share price targeted at $135, the target valuation is expected to be around $1.77 trillion, with the sale raising up to $75 billion in new capital. There are ways to buy SpaceX stock today . But the easiest way to gain exposure is simply to buy shares once they become publicly available. A growing number of experts, however, are warning investors not to participate in the IPO. Instead, they believe the best opportunity to buy SpaceX shares is after the June 12 IPO. And there's one major reason why. Continue reading
Poet Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) stock rocketed higher across May's trading, gaining 72.6% over the period. The S&P 500 rose 5.2% over the same stretch, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 8.4%. Semiconductor and photonics stocks enjoyed very strong bullish momentum last month, and Poet benefited from the favorable valuation backdrop. The company's share price has been highly volatile in 2026, but it'...
Poet Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) stock rocketed higher across May's trading, gaining 72.6% over the period. The S&P 500 rose 5.2% over the same stretch, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 8.4%. Semiconductor and photonics stocks enjoyed very strong bullish momentum last month, and Poet benefited from the favorable valuation backdrop. The company's share price has been highly volatile in 2026, but it's still up roughly 87% year to date. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Memory stock Sandisk's wild run higher in 2026 isn't over, despite some cooling last week, according to Bank of America. The bank reiterated its buy rating on the stock and raised its price target to $2,100. That's a 34% gain from Friday's close. Over two sessions at the end of last week, Sandisk fell more than 15% as part of a broader artificial intelligence trade sell-off triggered both by Broad...
Memory stock Sandisk's wild run higher in 2026 isn't over, despite some cooling last week, according to Bank of America. The bank reiterated its buy rating on the stock and raised its price target to $2,100. That's a 34% gain from Friday's close. Over two sessions at the end of last week, Sandisk fell more than 15% as part of a broader artificial intelligence trade sell-off triggered both by Broadcom's earnings and profit-taking after massive rallies. Sandisk is up more than 550% in 2026. Analyst Wamsi Mohan foresees pricing power for the company to remain strong, as memory shortages due to high demand from the AI buildout linger. SNDK 5D mountain SNDK 5-day. "So far, SanDisk has signed up over a third of its [fiscal 2027] revenue via" new business model contracts, "which means that over 60% of its NAND supply is still available for customers to purchase (albeit at higher prices vs. a year ago)," wrote Mohan in a Monday note, referring to a type of memory storage technology. "Over time we see a path to a higher proportion of supply under these NBMs thereby driving more stability in earnings." Mohan also said the new business models contracts are a win-win for the company as they lock in revenues for Sandisk and committed supply for customers. Should investors be worried if demand slows, and Sandisk loses its pricing power edge? Mohan says no. "Given its better margin structure, if demand for NAND were to slow, SanDisk can afford to cut its production (whereas in the past, the company would have had to continue to produce wafers in order to generate cash)," he wrote.
Coca-Cola's ( KO ) BodyArmor brand has launched BodyArmor Fit as its first sparkling sports drink, positioned as a zero-sugar, functional hydration option for everyday use rather than just post-workout recovery. The drink comes in a 12-ounce slim can, with added electrolytes, caffeine, and other functional ingredients aimed at consumers who want both hydration and energy in a "better-for-you" form...
Coca-Cola's ( KO ) BodyArmor brand has launched BodyArmor Fit as its first sparkling sports drink, positioned as a zero-sugar, functional hydration option for everyday use rather than just post-workout recovery. The drink comes in a 12-ounce slim can, with added electrolytes, caffeine, and other functional ingredients aimed at consumers who want both hydration and energy in a "better-for-you" format. The BodyArmor Fit launch is strategically significant because it moves Coca-Cola ( KO ) deeper into the fast-growing “functional hydration” space and enters the sparkling sports drinks subcategory. The brand is targeting what it describes as “white space” between traditional flat sports drinks and the booming market for sparkling, multi-benefit beverages, attempting to capture occasions that might otherwise go to energy drinks, flavored seltzers, or diet soda. By putting a sports drink in a can and emphasizing attributes like zero sugar, electrolytes, and metabolism or focus-oriented benefits, Coca-Cola ( KO ) is looking to modernize the sports drink shelf and broaden usage beyond athletes to everyday lifestyle consumers. The launch fits into Coca-Cola's ( KO ) larger strategy of stretching its portfolio beyond classic carbonated soft drinks into adjacent categories like sports hydration, energy, and functional beverages, where brand equity can be leveraged but product expectations are different. Coca-Cola's ( KO ) relationship with BodyArmor dates back to 2018, when it acquired a minority stake of about 15% and gained distribution rights through the Coke system. The transition positioned the brand as a premium sports drink above Powerade. In 2021, Coca-Cola ( KO ) bought the remaining 85% of BodyArmor for $5.6B, which was its largest brand acquisition to date. Shares of Coca-Cola ( KO ) slipped 0.6% in premarket trading on Monday. More on Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Presents at 23rd annual dbAccess Global Consumer Conference Transcript Coca-Cola: Quality Still...
India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west Thailand The monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking the start of a period of enhanced rainfall vital to the region’s economy. The south-west monsoon begins each year as a consequence of a growing temperature difference between the Asian land mass and the Indian Ocean. Thro...
India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west Thailand The monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking the start of a period of enhanced rainfall vital to the region’s economy. The south-west monsoon begins each year as a consequence of a growing temperature difference between the Asian land mass and the Indian Ocean. Through spring, the land heats up more rapidly than the surrounding sea, creating a pressure difference that draws moisture-laden ocean air inland. Once this contrast reaches a critical point, the humid air pushed over the continent rises, condenses into cloud and unleashes intense rainfall across the region. Continue reading...
What does it actually take to win a World Cup? Talent? Tactics? A functioning democracy? Not necessarily. As the 2026 World Cup begins, the largest ever, we analysed all 22 past tournaments to find the common threads that link every single champion. From the tactical innovations that shocked the world to the political forces that fuelled past victories, history shows there are eight distinct ways ...
What does it actually take to win a World Cup? Talent? Tactics? A functioning democracy? Not necessarily. As the 2026 World Cup begins, the largest ever, we analysed all 22 past tournaments to find the common threads that link every single champion. From the tactical innovations that shocked the world to the political forces that fuelled past victories, history shows there are eight distinct ways to lift the famous trophy. Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players Continue reading...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing’s commitment to North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un was “unwavering ” on Monday. The trip is Xi’s first foreign visit of the year, and during his talks with Kim in afternoon, Xi expressed strong support for the North Korean leader. “No matter how the international situation changes, the firm stance of the Chinese [Communist] Party and government in high...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing’s commitment to North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un was “unwavering ” on Monday. The trip is Xi’s first foreign visit of the year, and during his talks with Kim in afternoon, Xi expressed strong support for the North Korean leader. “No matter how the international situation changes, the firm stance of the Chinese [Communist] Party and government in highly valuing the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of...
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLE) offers broad energy exposure at a lower cost, while Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEMKT:AMLP) specializes in higher-yielding pipeline infrastructure. Investors looking for energy sector exposure may choose between broad industry giants or focused income strategies. While both funds provide a window into the American energy landscape, they differ signif...
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLE) offers broad energy exposure at a lower cost, while Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEMKT:AMLP) specializes in higher-yielding pipeline infrastructure. Investors looking for energy sector exposure may choose between broad industry giants or focused income strategies. While both funds provide a window into the American energy landscape, they differ significantly in portfolio construction, costs, and tax treatment. Liquidity also varies, as the State Street fund manages a much larger pool of assets. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading