March S&P 500 E-Mini futures ( ESH26 ) are up +0.03%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures ( NQH26 ) are up +0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally as investors await a slew of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and a new round of corporate earnings reports. The 10-year T-note yield fell two basis poi...
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures ( ESH26 ) are up +0.03%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures ( NQH26 ) are up +0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally as investors await a slew of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and a new round of corporate earnings reports. The 10-year T-note yield fell two basis points to 4.18%. In yesterday’s trading session, Wall Street’s main stock indexes ended in the green. Most members of the Magnificent Seven stocks advanced, with Microsoft ( MSFT ) rising over +3% and Meta Platforms ( META ) gaining more than +2%. Also, chip stocks climbed, with Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) rising more than +3%. In addition, AppLovin ( APP ) surged over +13% and was the top percentage gainer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after Capitalwatch, a self-described independent news organization, withdrew its earlier allegations against the company. On the bearish side, Kyndryl Holdings ( KD ) tanked more than -54% after the company reported downbeat FQ3 results and its Chief Financial Officer, David Wyshner, exited the firm amid a review of its accounting practices. “When markets sell off like certain areas in tech have, there’s often knee-jerk rallies,” said Sameer Samana at Wells Fargo Investment Institute. “Time will tell if we need a retest or if enough value was created.” Fed Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday that interest rates should be set lower than their current level. “I do think it’s appropriate to have significantly lower policy rates than we do,” Miran said. Meanwhile, U.S. rate futures have priced in an 82.3% chance of no rate change and a 17.7% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut at the next central bank meeting in March. On the trade front, the U.S. and Bangladesh struck a deal on Monday under which the U.S. will cut its so-called reciprocal tariff to 19%, after previously lowering it from 37% to 20%, and grant a new exempt...
A woman has been found guilty of murdering her partner before cutting her body in two and burying her remains in the back garden of a house more than 15 years ago.
A woman has been found guilty of murdering her partner before cutting her body in two and burying her remains in the back garden of a house more than 15 years ago.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) shares rose about 2.5% early Tuesday after the company reported another month of strong revenue. TSMC said its revenue for January reached roughly NT$401.6 billion ($12.73 billion), up 20% from the previous quarter and 37% from the same month last year. The gain exceeded the company's earlier guidance for rough...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) shares rose about 2.5% early Tuesday after the company reported another month of strong revenue. TSMC said its revenue for January reached roughly NT$401.6 billion ($12.73 billion), up 20% from the previous quarter and 37% from the same month last year. The gain exceeded the company's earlier guidance for roughly 30% full-year growth, signaling sustained demand in semiconductors. The company continues to invest heavily to meet rising needs for artificial-intelligence chips. TSMC plans to spend up to $56 billion on capital expenditures this year, a 30% increase from 2025, with elevated investment expected over the next three years. TSMC could benefit from a potential tariff carve-out for U.S. technology companies, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The exemptions would follow TSMC's pledge to invest about $165 billion in U.S. manufacturing and could shield American customers from planned semiconductor tariffs. TSMC is a key supplier for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), making its production crucial for both consumer electronics and AI computing globally.
The market has been dominated by tech and AI stocks, but new leaders have risen in 2026. If asked at any point in the past several years what the best-performing investment on Wall Street is, the answers would probably include tech, growth stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," or maybe even Bitcoin (BTC +0.07%). The environment has changed in 2026. All of those categories are in the red so far this yea...
The market has been dominated by tech and AI stocks, but new leaders have risen in 2026. If asked at any point in the past several years what the best-performing investment on Wall Street is, the answers would probably include tech, growth stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," or maybe even Bitcoin (BTC +0.07%). The environment has changed in 2026. All of those categories are in the red so far this year (as of Feb. 4). The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.47%) isn't doing much better, but there are now a number of different sectors performing significantly better than the index. This is a big change from what we've seen in recent years. Cyclicals and certain defensive sectors have done especially well this year. Materials stocks have come roaring back and are up 14% this year. Industrials are up about 9%. Even the long-forgotten consumer staples group has gained nearly 12%. But none of them have done as well as energy stocks. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE +0.91%) is up an impressive 16% so far in 2026. There are a few factors that have gone into this. In general, investors aren't demonstrating quite the same risk appetite as they have in the past. OPEC+ is still keeping a tight control on global oil production levels. But geopolitical tensions seem to be the big driver here. Expand NYSEMKT : VDE Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Energy ETF Today's Change ( 0.91 %) $ 1.37 Current Price $ 151.26 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 149.26 - $ 151.44 52wk Range $ 103.06 - $ 151.44 Volume 117 Tariffs and trade frictions threaten to disrupt the global supply chain dynamic. As countries become more protective, especially in the energy space, prices tend to drift higher. That tends to be bad for consumers, but good for oil companies because they can sell their product at higher prices. The tendency for energy stocks to go higher during periods of geopolitical risk is common. I think that's what we're seeing here.
Here are the risks and benefits to consider before investing in funds of funds. Most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pool money from many investors and professionally invest it directly in a variety of assets based on the specific fund's investment description. Funds of funds (FoFs), however, invest in other funds rather than investing in individual assets. While FoFs can provide bro...
Here are the risks and benefits to consider before investing in funds of funds. Most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pool money from many investors and professionally invest it directly in a variety of assets based on the specific fund's investment description. Funds of funds (FoFs), however, invest in other funds rather than investing in individual assets. While FoFs can provide broader diversification than investing in a single mutual fund or ETF, they also come with the potential for higher fees and other risks. Here are some factors to consider before investing in FoFs. Potential Benefits of Funds of Funds Greater diversification than investing in a single mutual fund or ETF – FoFs typically invest across different types of assets, investment strategies, and countries or regions. This can provide broader market exposure, diversify risk and potentially lower the volatility, or general ups and downs, of your portfolio. FoFs typically invest across different types of assets, investment strategies, and countries or regions. This can provide broader market exposure, diversify risk and potentially lower the volatility, or general ups and downs, of your portfolio. Can be geared toward a specific goal – For example, certain target-date funds, also known as life cycle or life path funds, are FoFs that provide a simplified way to save for retirement. The allocation of investments within the target-date fund is generally set using your specified year of retirement, and the investment mix is automatically rebalanced to reduce risk as this date nears. Other funds, such as age-based portfolios used to save for higher education, might be well-suited for different goals. For example, certain target-date funds, also known as life cycle or life path funds, are FoFs that provide a simplified way to save for retirement. The allocation of investments within the target-date fund is generally set using your specified year of retirement, and the investment mix is automati...
Key Points The tech sector has been largely responsible for lifting the major averages higher over the past few years. In 2026, a market rotation is pushing tech to the background and creating new leaders. The best-performing sector of 2026 so far is one that has spent a lot of time struggling lately. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Energy ETF › If asked at any point i...
Key Points The tech sector has been largely responsible for lifting the major averages higher over the past few years. In 2026, a market rotation is pushing tech to the background and creating new leaders. The best-performing sector of 2026 so far is one that has spent a lot of time struggling lately. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Energy ETF › If asked at any point in the past several years what the best-performing investment on Wall Street is, the answers would probably include tech, growth stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," or maybe even Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The environment has changed in 2026. All of those categories are in the red so far this year (as of Feb. 4). The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) isn't doing much better, but there are now a number of different sectors performing significantly better than the index. This is a big change from what we've seen in recent years. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Cyclicals and certain defensive sectors have done especially well this year. Materials stocks have come roaring back and are up 14% this year. Industrials are up about 9%. Even the long-forgotten consumer staples group has gained nearly 12%. But none of them have done as well as energy stocks. The Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT: VDE) is up an impressive 16% so far in 2026. There are a few factors that have gone into this. In general, investors aren't demonstrating quite the same risk appetite as they have in the past. OPEC+ is still keeping a tight control on global oil production levels. But geopolitical tensions seem to be the big driver here. Tariffs and trade frictions threaten to disrupt the global supply chain dynamic. As countries become more protective, especially in the energy space, prices tend to drift higher. That tends to be bad for consume...
Most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pool money from many investors and professionally invest it directly in a variety of assets based on the specific fund's investment description. Funds of funds (FoFs), however, invest in other funds rather than investing in individual assets. While FoFs can provide broader diversification than investing in a single mutual fund or ETF, they also co...
Most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pool money from many investors and professionally invest it directly in a variety of assets based on the specific fund's investment description. Funds of funds (FoFs), however, invest in other funds rather than investing in individual assets. While FoFs can provide broader diversification than investing in a single mutual fund or ETF, they also come with the potential for higher fees and other risks. Here are some factors to consider before investing in FoFs. 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 » Potential Benefits of Funds of Funds Greater diversification than investing in a single mutual fund or ETF – FoFs typically invest across different types of assets, investment strategies, and countries or regions. This can provide broader market exposure, diversify risk and potentially lower the volatility, or general ups and downs, of your portfolio. FoFs typically invest across different types of assets, investment strategies, and countries or regions. This can provide broader market exposure, diversify risk and potentially lower the volatility, or general ups and downs, of your portfolio. Can be geared toward a specific goal – For example, certain target-date funds, also known as life cycle or life path funds, are FoFs that provide a simplified way to save for retirement. The allocation of investments within the target-date fund is generally set using your specified year of retirement, and the investment mix is automatically rebalanced to reduce risk as this date nears. Other funds, such as age-based portfolios used to save for higher education, might be well-suited for different goals. For example, certain target-date funds, also known as life cycle or life path funds, are FoFs that provide a simplified way to save for retirement. The allocation of investments within the target-date fund is...
The XRP Ledger could see a surge in traffic from a new partner. Ripple is aiming to use XRP (XRP +1.76%) to do something that crypto rarely pulls off: make decentralized finance (DeFi) usable -- and useful -- for financial institutions. And in service of that goal, on Feb. 4, the company announced that its Ripple Prime platform now supports integration with Hyperliquid (HYPE 5.92%), a major crypto...
The XRP Ledger could see a surge in traffic from a new partner. Ripple is aiming to use XRP (XRP +1.76%) to do something that crypto rarely pulls off: make decentralized finance (DeFi) usable -- and useful -- for financial institutions. And in service of that goal, on Feb. 4, the company announced that its Ripple Prime platform now supports integration with Hyperliquid (HYPE 5.92%), a major crypto exchange for financial derivatives and tokenized real-world assets. This is the kind of move that could potentially supercharge XRP's price for quite some time. Here's why. There's a big new bridge between XRP and crypto capital Putting Ripple's play with Hyperliquid into the proper context means understanding a couple of key concepts that you might not be familiar with, so let's quickly go over them. Ripple Prime is, as the name implies, a prime brokerage platform. For the uninitiated, a prime brokerage is the back-office layer that lets large investors at financial institutions trade multiple markets through one relationship, with consolidated margin trading, financing, and other centralized controls -- like for risk management and regulatory compliance. Ripple Prime, which uses the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in its back end, is intended to be that layer for digital assets, and this new Hyperliquid connection is its first direct link into a DeFi venue. Hyperliquid, for its part, is a relatively new blockchain that functions as a crypto exchange. It runs on-chain order books for financial derivatives like perpetual futures, and it offers spot trading. It's very popular among crypto natives due to its sleek interface and its easy access to leverage for various crypto assets. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( 1.76 %) $ 0.02 Current Price $ 1.42 Key Data Points Market Cap $86B Day's Range $ 1.39 - $ 1.46 52wk Range $ 1.14 - $ 3.65 Volume 2.9B Now, let's put the pieces together. If clients can keep margin and risk management inside of Ripple Prime while accessing on-chain liqui...
(RTTNews) - Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) revealed a profit for fourth quarter that Drops, from the same period last year The company's bottom line totaled $60 million, or $0.28 per share. This compares with $137 million, or $0.63 per share, last year. Excluding items, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported adjusted earnings of $128 million or $0.59 per share for the period. The company's reven...
(RTTNews) - Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) revealed a profit for fourth quarter that Drops, from the same period last year The company's bottom line totaled $60 million, or $0.28 per share. This compares with $137 million, or $0.63 per share, last year. Excluding items, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported adjusted earnings of $128 million or $0.59 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period fell 3.7% to $1.262 billion from $1.311 billion last year. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $60 Mln. vs. $137 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.28 vs. $0.63 last year. -Revenue: $1.262 Bln vs. $1.311 Bln last year. -Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $ 0.50 The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - Wesco International Inc (WCC) reported a profit for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's earnings came in at $165.2 million, or $3.34 per share. This compares with $151.0 million, or $3.03 per share, last year. Excluding items, Wesco International Inc reported adjusted earnings of $167.9 million or $3.40 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the...
(RTTNews) - Wesco International Inc (WCC) reported a profit for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's earnings came in at $165.2 million, or $3.34 per share. This compares with $151.0 million, or $3.03 per share, last year. Excluding items, Wesco International Inc reported adjusted earnings of $167.9 million or $3.40 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 10.3% to $6.068 billion from $5.499 billion last year. Wesco International Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $165.2 Mln. vs. $151.0 Mln. last year. -EPS: $3.34 vs. $3.03 last year. -Revenue: $6.068 Bln vs. $5.499 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
She described the centre as being "admired as one of the best brutalist buildings in the world" and said the decision to grant Grade II status "is obviously very well deserved and long overdue".
She described the centre as being "admired as one of the best brutalist buildings in the world" and said the decision to grant Grade II status "is obviously very well deserved and long overdue".
Key Points Denver and surrounding regions offer a reasonable cost of living -- except for housing. There are gobs of recreational activities and cultural activities to enjoy. The climate is very temperate, too. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you're looking to relocate in retirement, give some consideration to Denver, Colorado, as a possible destination. It...
Key Points Denver and surrounding regions offer a reasonable cost of living -- except for housing. There are gobs of recreational activities and cultural activities to enjoy. The climate is very temperate, too. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you're looking to relocate in retirement, give some consideration to Denver, Colorado, as a possible destination. It has a lot to offer aside from breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. In The Motley Fool's report on "The 50 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2026," Denver County ranked in the top half of the list, with particularly strong scores for quality of life, climate, taxes, and cost of living. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Here's a closer look at Denver, and at the topic of relocating for retirement, too. Denver: pros and cons Here are some key attributes of Denver and its surrounding areas. I won't classify them as pros or cons, because some pros for some people could be cons for others. There is a heck of a lot of natural beauty. The mountain views dominate, but in and around the mountains are lakes, cottonwood trees, and even some occasional wildlife strolling around. The population is generally healthier than in most other states, due to many enjoying an active lifestyle. There are hiking trails all over, and recreational activities are never far away. There are lots of cultural activities to enjoy, as well, from live theater to concerts (Red Rocks, anyone?), to art and fine restaurants. Traffic can be bad, especially at rush hour. But it's often not as bad as it can get in other urban regions. Housing prices have gotten high. While the typical home value in the U.S. was recently $371,133, the corresponding value in Colorado was $570,492. That may be a dealbreaker for some, but othe...
More on Spotify Why Spotify's Recent Dip Is A 'Buy' Signal For Patient Investors Spotify: Buy The Dip As $12.99 Price Takes Hold Spotify: Growth Is Solid, But The Valuation Limits Immediate Upside Spotify GAAP EPS of $4.43 beats by $1.65, revenue of $4.53B beats by $10M Spotify set to report Q4 results amid focus on pricing, margins
More on Spotify Why Spotify's Recent Dip Is A 'Buy' Signal For Patient Investors Spotify: Buy The Dip As $12.99 Price Takes Hold Spotify: Growth Is Solid, But The Valuation Limits Immediate Upside Spotify GAAP EPS of $4.43 beats by $1.65, revenue of $4.53B beats by $10M Spotify set to report Q4 results amid focus on pricing, margins