Earnings Call Insights: Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Phillippe Lord highlighted the persistence of affordability challenges and deteriorating buyer confidence, stating the company delivered 3,755 homes and achieved home closing revenue of $1.4 billion for the quarter. He emphasized a balanced capital allocation approach, including the strategic termination of certai...
Earnings Call Insights: Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Phillippe Lord highlighted the persistence of affordability challenges and deteriorating buyer confidence, stating the company delivered 3,755 homes and achieved home closing revenue of $1.4 billion for the quarter. He emphasized a balanced capital allocation approach, including the strategic termination of certain land deals to redeploy capital toward share repurchases and new land acquisitions. Lord explained, "We strategically terminate certain land deals to redeploy our capital towards repurchasing additional shares and acquiring new land that will enhance our long-term portfolio." Lord reported that Meritage repurchased approximately 2.2 million shares this quarter at an average discount of 12% to 2025 year-end book value per share and plans to redeploy $400 million toward share buybacks in 2026. He noted, "We believe the actions we are taking today position Meritage to continue to generate continued long-term value creation." CFO Hilla Sferruzza stated, "Fourth quarter 2025 home closing revenue of $1.4 billion was 12% lower than prior year as a result of both 7% lower home closing volume and a 5% decrease in ASP on closings to $375,000 per home." Sferruzza also reported an adjusted home closing gross margin of 19.3% and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.67, both within the guidance range. She commented on the $27.9 million in terminated land deal charges, $7.8 million in impairments, and $3.2 million in severance costs impacting results. Outlook The company is guiding to full year 2026 closings and home closing revenue in line with 2025 performance, assuming market conditions remain unchanged. For Q1 2026, projections are for home closings between 3,000 and 3,300 units, revenue of $1.13 billion to $1.24 billion, home closing gross margin of 18% to 19%, an effective tax rate of about 24%, and diluted EPS between $0.87 and $1.13. Sferruzza stated, "We are forecasting land acquisition a...
Patients on weight-loss jabs should be aware there is a small risk of developing severe acute pancreatitis, the UK medicines regulator has said. About 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used GLP-1 medication, such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), between early 2024 and early 2025 to lose weight, according to recent research. Patient information leaflets f...
Patients on weight-loss jabs should be aware there is a small risk of developing severe acute pancreatitis, the UK medicines regulator has said. About 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used GLP-1 medication, such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), between early 2024 and early 2025 to lose weight, according to recent research. Patient information leaflets for Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro list pancreatitis as an “uncommon” reaction, affecting about one in 100 patients. Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach that aids in digestion, becomes suddenly inflamed. Symptoms include severe pain in the abdomen, nausea and fever, with patients often ending up in hospital. While acknowledging that pancreatitis is rare, on Thursday the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) updated its guidance, after an increase in reports of acute pancreatitis to the MHRA yellow card scheme, which monitors any adverse reactions to medications and medical devices in the UK. To date, there have been 1,143 reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis to the yellow card scheme among patients taking semaglutide or tirzepatide, with 17 reported fatalities. Nearly all (973) were logged in 2025, of which 807 concerned tirzepatide and 166 semaglutide. To date, there have been 146 reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis from those taking liraglutide and 61 from those taking dulaglutide. Dr Alison Cave, the MHRA’s chief safety officer, said: “Patient safety is the MHRA’s top priority and we continually monitor the safety and efficacy of all licensed medicines. For the vast majority of patients who are prescribed GLP-1s, they are safe and effective medicines, which deliver significant health benefits. “The risk of developing these severe side effects is very small, but it is important that patients and healthcare professionals are aware and alert to the associated symptoms. “If you, or someone you care for,...
PeterHermesFurian/iStock via Getty Images There have been a lot of warning bells against silver since the beginning of this year. The reweighing argument took me out of a $66 strike call option on SLV ( SLV ). I sold it at a profit, but in hindsight, that was liquidated too early. I also hold physical silver, and more recently, I have been thinking of building a larger position in the metal. With ...
PeterHermesFurian/iStock via Getty Images There have been a lot of warning bells against silver since the beginning of this year. The reweighing argument took me out of a $66 strike call option on SLV ( SLV ). I sold it at a profit, but in hindsight, that was liquidated too early. I also hold physical silver, and more recently, I have been thinking of building a larger position in the metal. With some time to kill on a long flight, I thought I’d evaluate whether that instinct was driven by something more durable in the setup. Initially I went back to first principles, which in this exercise was to find things that drive silver prices. Why Supply/Demand Deficits Are Not a Good Indicator for Price Movements? In 2024, the Silver Institute published a report on the factors that determine the price of silver. Intuitively, it is easy to link industrial supply and demand as a key source of price movement. While this forms the dominant narrative, the correlation statistics from the report suggest price is driven mainly by investment and bullion setups. Correlation stats for silver price levels (The Silver Institute) A cursory look at the decade-long deficit/surplus trajectory actually supports this view. In the 1990s, prices remained depressed in the $4-$6/oz range despite persistent supply deficits. In the 2009-2011 period, prices surged despite surpluses. And more recently, supply deficits since the 2020s produced a price surge only in 2025. The price movements during these periods are better explained by investor behavior, as they tend to mop up supply during surpluses and sell holdings during deficits. Data by YCharts Now that I know that investment demand is the most important price mover, I thought I’d look at current configurations and find a range for the price of silver. First Method: Gold-to-Silver Reversion Model The gold-to-silver ratio (or GSR) is a relative valuation tool preferred even by institutional desks. Apart from the strong correlation seen between the...
is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio ...
is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did not disclose the terms, but Financial Times reports that Apple is spending $2 billion on the company. It also mentioned Q.ai patents for optical sensor technology that could be built into headphones or glasses to recognize “facial skin micro movements,” allowing for non-verbal discussions with an AI assistant, for example. The founders of Q.ai will join Apple, including CEO Aviad Maizels, who founded PrimeSense. Apple bought that company in 2013 and repurposed its Xbox Kinect technology to power the iPhone’s FaceID setup. This time around, tech that understands whispered speech could connect to the generative AI-upgraded Siri or other Apple Intelligence features, and work with future AirPods, Vision Pro, iPhone, or Mac devices. In a statement provided to Reuters, Apple hardware exec Johnny Srouji called Q.ai “a remarkable company that is pioneering new and creative ways to use imaging and machine learning.” Google Ventures has backed the startup, and managing partner Tom Hulme wrote in a blog post about how this could help us find out “what happens when the computer finally ‘disappears’ into our daily lives.”
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) today is up +40 (+0.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) is up +29 (+1.01%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as a weaker dollar has prompted some mild short covering in cocoa futures. Don’t Miss a Day: Cocoa prices have sold off sharply recently, with London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low on Wednesday and NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futur...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) today is up +40 (+0.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) is up +29 (+1.01%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as a weaker dollar has prompted some mild short covering in cocoa futures. Don’t Miss a Day: Cocoa prices have sold off sharply recently, with London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low on Wednesday and NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futures low last Friday. Abundant global supplies and falling demand are keeping pressure on cocoa prices. StoneX today forecasted a global cocoa surplus of 287,000 MT in the 2025/26 season and a 267,000 MT surplus for 2026/27. Also, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) last Friday reported that 2024/25 global cocoa stocks rose +4.2% y/y to 1.1 MMT. Demand concerns have hammered cocoa prices as consumers continue to balk at the high price of chocolate. On Wednesday, Barry Callebaut AG, the world's largest bulk chocolate maker, reported a -22% decline in sales volume in its cocoa division for the quarter ending November 30, citing "negative market demand and a prioritization of volume toward higher-return segments within cocoa." Grinding reports also showed weak demand. On December 15, the European Cocoa Association reported that Q4 European cocoa grindings fell -8.3% y/y to 304,470 MT, a bigger decline than expectations of -2.9% y/y and the lowest for a Q4 in 12 years. On December 16, the Cocoa Association of Asia reported that Q4 Asian cocoa grindings fell -4.8% y/y to 197,022 MT. Also, the National Confectioners Association reported Q4 North American cocoa grindings rose only +0.3% y/y to 103,117 MT. Favorable growing conditions in West Africa are also weighing on cocoa prices. Tropical General Investments Group recently said that favorable growing conditions in West Africa are expected to boost the February-March cocoa harvest in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, as farmers report larger and healthier pods compared with the same period last year. Chocolate maker Mondelez rece...
Key Points Bought 264,512 shares; estimated trade size ~$15.27 million based on quarterly average price PSC represented 4.49% of Veracity Capital LLC's 13F reportable AUM at quarter-end Post-trade holding: 264,512 shares valued at $15.27 million PSC now accounts for 4.49% of Veracity Capital LLC’s 13F AUM, placing it as the fund's fourth-largest holding. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of...
Key Points Bought 264,512 shares; estimated trade size ~$15.27 million based on quarterly average price PSC represented 4.49% of Veracity Capital LLC's 13F reportable AUM at quarter-end Post-trade holding: 264,512 shares valued at $15.27 million PSC now accounts for 4.49% of Veracity Capital LLC’s 13F AUM, placing it as the fund's fourth-largest holding. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Veracity Capital LLC disclosed a new position in Principal Exchange-Traded Funds - Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:PSC), acquiring 264,512 shares in the fourth quarter. The estimated trade value is $15.27 million based on quarterly average pricing, according to a January 29, 2026, filing. What Happened According to an SEC filing dated January 29, 2026, Veracity Capital LLC initiated a new position in PSC, buying 264,512 shares. The estimated transaction value is $15.27 million, based on average pricing during the quarter. The quarter-end value of the stake also totaled $15.27 million, indicating all valuation change resulted from the new purchase rather than price appreciation or depreciation during the period. What Else to Know This was a new position for Veracity Capital LLC, representing 4.49% of its 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: IUSG: $42.85 million (12.6% of AUM) NASDAQ: IUSV: $41.52 million (12.2% of AUM) NYSEMKT: VO: $21.57 million (6.4% of AUM) NASDAQ: PSC: $15.27 million (4.5% of AUM) NASDAQ: AAPL: $9.32 million (2.7% of AUM) As of January 28, 2026, PSC shares were priced at $60.57, up 14.4% over the past year, trailing the S&P 500 by 0.59 percentage points. ETF Overview Metric Value AUM $1.717 billion Price (as of market close 1/28/26) $60.57 Dividend Yield 0.64% 1-Year Total Return 14.41% ETF Snapshot Investment strategy focuses on U.S. small-cap equities, employing a multi-factor approach to seek enhanced risk-adjusted returns. Portfolio consists primarily of companies ...
Key Points Beyond Meat recently announced Beyond Immerse, which is a line of protein drinks. There's been a growing appetite for protein products as consumers have been using weight loss drugs, which can result in lost muscle mass. Beyond Meat's financial results have been abysmal, and it needs a strong product to help turn things around. 10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat › Beyond Meat (NA...
Key Points Beyond Meat recently announced Beyond Immerse, which is a line of protein drinks. There's been a growing appetite for protein products as consumers have been using weight loss drugs, which can result in lost muscle mass. Beyond Meat's financial results have been abysmal, and it needs a strong product to help turn things around. 10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat › Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) has struggled to generate much in the way of growth in recent years. Demand for its alternative meat products simply hasn't been strong, particularly at a time when people have been looking for cheaper food options due to inflation. The company has been launching new products in an effort to diversify its offerings and take advantage of new opportunities. Earlier this year, it announced the launch of protein drinks. Could they help give this struggling food stock a boost? 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 » Why protein drinks could be a big win for Beyond Meat On Jan. 15, Beyond Meat announced its Beyond Immerse product line, which will use plant protein to give consumers a refreshing beverage in multiple flavors -- peach mango, lemon-lime, and orange tangerine. This launch comes at an opportune time, when weight loss drugs are helping people lose weight, but concerns about lost muscle mass has them looking to consume more protein. The launch of these new beverages could put Beyond Meat in a good position to take advantage of these trends at a time when demand may be higher than normal. The company says that the new products will be available on its direct-to-consumer site, Beyond Test Kitchen, for a limited time, likely in order to gauge how much interest there is in them. Beyond Meat desperately needs a winning product In just the past 12 months, Beyond Meat shares have plummeted 78%. The company's sales have been declining, and...
Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years after a wave of buying from Chinese investors, with prices gaining as much as 11% to trade above $14,500 a ton for the first time ever. Bloomberg's Mike McGlone joins to discuss with Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu. (Source: Bloomberg)
Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years after a wave of buying from Chinese investors, with prices gaining as much as 11% to trade above $14,500 a ton for the first time ever. Bloomberg's Mike McGlone joins to discuss with Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu. (Source: Bloomberg)
Caterpillar Inc. got an earnings boost from selling power generation equipment to AI data centers in its fourth quarter, helping drive quarterly results that topped Wall Street’s expectations. Bloomberg's Chris Ciolino joins to discuss on Bloomberg Intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)
Caterpillar Inc. got an earnings boost from selling power generation equipment to AI data centers in its fourth quarter, helping drive quarterly results that topped Wall Street’s expectations. Bloomberg's Chris Ciolino joins to discuss on Bloomberg Intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)
Investing.com -- Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are discussing a potential merger before a major initial public offering planned for later this year, according to a Reuters report on Thursday. The combination would unite Musk's rocket business, Starlink satellite network, X social media platform, and Grok AI chatbot under a single corporate structure, The merger would also strengthen SpaceX's efforts ...
Investing.com -- Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are discussing a potential merger before a major initial public offering planned for later this year, according to a Reuters report on Thursday. The combination would unite Musk's rocket business, Starlink satellite network, X social media platform, and Grok AI chatbot under a single corporate structure, The merger would also strengthen SpaceX's efforts to launch orbital data centers as Musk competes in the intensifying artificial intelligence sector against competitors like Google, Meta and OpenAI. Under the proposed arrangement, xAI shares would be exchanged for SpaceX shares, with two Nevada entities established to facilitate the transaction. Some xAI executives might receive the option to take cash instead of SpaceX stock as part of the deal. No final agreement has been signed, with the timing and structure of the transaction still subject to change. SpaceX currently holds the title of the world's most valuable private company, with a recent valuation of $800 billion from an insider share sale. xAI was valued at $230 billion in November, according to the Wall Street Journal. Related articles Report: SpaceX and xAI in merger talks ahead of planned IPO Nvidia's new Alpamayo project: What it means for Tesla? This sector is 'poised for a big, beautiful year': Truist
Blackstone Inc. reported a surprise jump in distributable earnings as dealmaking reignited and reached what President Jon Gray calls “escape velocity.” For executives, that unleashed some of their richest rewards since the pandemic. Paul Gulberg joins to discuss with Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu. (Source: Bloomberg)
Blackstone Inc. reported a surprise jump in distributable earnings as dealmaking reignited and reached what President Jon Gray calls “escape velocity.” For executives, that unleashed some of their richest rewards since the pandemic. Paul Gulberg joins to discuss with Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu. (Source: Bloomberg)
A Texas fight with a nurse practitioner may eventually push the Supreme Court to settle an intensifying battle between states with strict abortion-ban laws and those with shield laws to protect abortion providers supporting out-of-state patients. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner, of breaking Texas laws by shippin...
A Texas fight with a nurse practitioner may eventually push the Supreme Court to settle an intensifying battle between states with strict abortion-ban laws and those with shield laws to protect abortion providers supporting out-of-state patients. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner, of breaking Texas laws by shipping abortion pills that Lynch once estimated last January facilitated "up to 162 abortions per week" in the state. "No one, regardless of where they live, will be freely allowed to aid in the murder of unborn children in Texas," Paxton's press release said. Read full article Comments
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images By now, the headline statistics have been well publicized. Goldman Sachs ( GS ) estimates annual humanoid robot shipments could reach one million units by the early to mid-2030s. 1 Morgan Stanley ( MS ) goes further, projecting more than one billion humanoids deployed globally by 2050. 2 The numbers are eye-popping - but at this year’s Consumer Electronics S...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images By now, the headline statistics have been well publicized. Goldman Sachs ( GS ) estimates annual humanoid robot shipments could reach one million units by the early to mid-2030s. 1 Morgan Stanley ( MS ) goes further, projecting more than one billion humanoids deployed globally by 2050. 2 The numbers are eye-popping - but at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, I saw something more important than forecasts. I saw the humanoid future moving out of research labs and into the real world. CES is known to be a proving ground for technologies on the verge of mass adoption. 3 Whether it was the VCR in the 1970s, the CD player in the early 1980s, DVDs in the 1990s, or smart TVs and mobile computing in the 2000s, the show has a long track record of spotlighting innovations just before they enter daily life. This year, from what I saw, I believe humanoid robots fit that pattern. Walking the halls of CES, I encountered dozens of new humanoid robot brands - alongside component manufacturers, data-collection platforms, operating systems, and embodied-intelligence software providers. One thing quickly became obvious: the epicenter of this ecosystem is China. As seen in the chart below, many humanoid exhibitors either came directly from China or were founded by Chinese engineers now operating in Silicon Valley or elsewhere. Mandarin was spoken as frequently as English. I believe this may be a sign of an improving geopolitical atmosphere, as management teams were eyeing the US market and were enthusiastic about their future business prospects here. It was encouraging to see how closely the conference aligned with the investment framework of our KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence ETF ( KOID ). KOID is designed to capture the broad humanoid value chain: the components, the brains, and the integrators building real-world humanoid systems across the U.S., China, Europe, and broader Asia. CES confirmed that t...
Mike Hansen/iStock via Getty Images After a rollercoaster week, I am increasingly more confident in the continuation of the bull run. That said, my conviction is still conditional on several factors that I discuss in this piece. First, I think the markets are content with the idea of no more rate cuts until the new chair takes over in May. Even though the language in the last FOMC meeting shifted ...
Mike Hansen/iStock via Getty Images After a rollercoaster week, I am increasingly more confident in the continuation of the bull run. That said, my conviction is still conditional on several factors that I discuss in this piece. First, I think the markets are content with the idea of no more rate cuts until the new chair takes over in May. Even though the language in the last FOMC meeting shifted from unemployment and focused on the Fed’s priority to get inflation back to 2%, the consensus is not pricing in any rate hikes to achieve this goal. Nobody wants a slowdown in the economy to achieve the (unrealistic, in my view) 2% inflation target. Therefore, I think we will see interest rates in the 3.50-3.75% range for a good part of the first half of the year. Second, geopolitical tensions are still high. Just take a look at the rally in precious metals to understand the skepticism that some market participants have in buying equities. Seeking Alpha On the positive side, the Greenland shock de-escalated in the last week, and Canada quickly walked back the China trade angle after Trump's 100% tariff threats. Markets are willing to look past the geopolitical uncertainty, and the S&P 500 hit 7,000 for the first time this week. I'm starting to see the first signs of a reversal of the broadening effect, and I see liquidity chasing back the AI trade. That said, if the rotation out of tech reverses in the next weeks, I will not chase Nvidia or hyperscalers, even though I'm still bullish on these stocks. I’m targeting the true AI picks-and-shovels: semiconductor equipment and materials. FOMC Meeting In Line With Consensus The federal funds rate target range was held at 3.50%–3.75% (on a 10-2 vote to hold), in line with the consensus. One of the main highlights in the press release was the pivot from the December concerns about the labor market. Even though the Fed is recognizing that labor market job gains remain low, unemployment is showing signs of stabilization. Trading eco...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Keith Donahoe Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Julie Shamburger TAKEAWAYS Net Income -- $21 million for the period, up $16.1 million or 327.2% from prior quarter, driven by the absence of the previous quarter’s restructuring loss. -- $21 mil...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Keith Donahoe Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Julie Shamburger TAKEAWAYS Net Income -- $21 million for the period, up $16.1 million or 327.2% from prior quarter, driven by the absence of the previous quarter’s restructuring loss. -- $21 million for the period, up $16.1 million or 327.2% from prior quarter, driven by the absence of the previous quarter’s restructuring loss. Diluted Earnings Per Share -- $0.70, an increase of $0.54 per share compared to last quarter. -- $0.70, an increase of $0.54 per share compared to last quarter. Full-Year Net Income -- $69.2 million, a decrease of $19.3 million or 21.8%, attributed to security portfolio restructuring. -- $69.2 million, a decrease of $19.3 million or 21.8%, attributed to security portfolio restructuring. Net Interest Margin -- 2.98%, a 4 basis point linked-quarter increase, with further expansion expected due to forthcoming $93 million subordinated debt redemption in mid-February. -- 2.98%, a 4 basis point linked-quarter increase, with further expansion expected due to forthcoming $93 million subordinated debt redemption in mid-February. Net Interest Income -- $1.5 million or 2.7% increase over previous quarter, primarily from lower funding costs and moderate loan growth. -- $1.5 million or 2.7% increase over previous quarter, primarily from lower funding costs and moderate loan growth. Fourth-Quarter Loan Production -- $327 million, down from $500 million in the third quarter, with only $25 million funded and the remainder to be funded over six to nine subsequent quarters. -- $327 million, down from $500 million in the third quarter, with only $25 million funded and the remainder to be funded over six to nine subsequent quarters. Total Loans Outstanding -- $4.82 billion at period end, a linked-quarter increase of $52.7 million or 1.1%, led by $29 million in...
On Jan. 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC disclosed a buy of 69,053 shares of VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (NASDAQ:USTB) , an estimated $3.5 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated Jan. 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC acquired 69,053 additional shares of VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF du...
On Jan. 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC disclosed a buy of 69,053 shares of VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (NASDAQ:USTB) , an estimated $3.5 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated Jan. 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC acquired 69,053 additional shares of VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF during the fourth quarter. The estimated transaction value was $3.5 million, based on the average unadjusted closing price for the period. The fund ended the quarter with 761,559 shares worth $38.7 million, up from the prior quarter, reflecting both trading activity and price movements. VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF is a fixed-income exchange-traded fund with a market capitalization of $1.38 billion, emphasizing capital preservation and income generation through diversified short-duration bond exposure. The fund's disciplined approach targets a blend of government, corporate, and select international bonds, optimizing risk-adjusted returns while maintaining liquidity. Its competitive dividend yield and focus on short-term securities make it suitable for investors seeking stability and income in a low-duration bond strategy. Continue reading
Most investors aren't worried, but the ones who are should worry everyone. The Motley Fool surveyed 2,600 American adults via Pollfish between Nov. 3 and Nov. 18, 2025, to better understand investment sentiment toward artificial intelligence (AI). The big-picture takeaway is reassuring, given the warnings about an AI bubble. However, there is a troubling story to tell when you dig a little deeper ...
Most investors aren't worried, but the ones who are should worry everyone. The Motley Fool surveyed 2,600 American adults via Pollfish between Nov. 3 and Nov. 18, 2025, to better understand investment sentiment toward artificial intelligence (AI). The big-picture takeaway is reassuring, given the warnings about an AI bubble. However, there is a troubling story to tell when you dig a little deeper into the statistics. Here's one important takeaway for all investors. Most aren't worried about the AI bubble Roughly 60% of those surveyed aren't concerned about the effect an AI slump would have on their finances. What's interesting is that this figure includes investors who own AI stocks and those who don't. When you look at only AI investors, nearly 55% say an AI stock drawdown would, in fact, affect their finances. Truth be told, most investors have some exposure to artificial intelligence, given the technology's pervasive nature. But the makeup of the group of people who consider themselves AI investors is heavily tilted toward younger investors, with millennials and Gen Z the most ardent supporters of the investment theme. About two-thirds of Gen Z and millennials "express long-term optimism" about AI. Wealthy investors are upbeat, too, but there's an important difference between younger investors and wealthy investors. Bear markets can scar an investor for life Simply put, a wealthy investor can usually withstand a deep bear market or sector pullback better than a young investor, who likely has less capital at their disposal. If AI is in the middle of a bubble and younger investors have jumped in with both feet, the bubble's bursting could leave a lifelong emotional scar. After all, these investors are so young that they haven't experienced a deep bear market like those at the turn of the century or during the Great Recession. Expand NASDAQ : AIQ Global X Funds - Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF Today's Change ( -1.64 %) $ -0.88 Current Price $ 52.7...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. NIO (NYSE:NIO) has expanded its European footprint with new showrooms in Luxembourg and Hungary. The company has released a major update to its Nio World Model driver-assistance software, adding urban pilot-assisted driving and ...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. NIO (NYSE:NIO) has expanded its European footprint with new showrooms in Luxembourg and Hungary. The company has released a major update to its Nio World Model driver-assistance software, adding urban pilot-assisted driving and new battery swap station integrations. NIO has entered a five year battery collaboration with CATL focused on co-developing technology and exploring models such as battery leasing and battery swapping. NIO, trading at $4.59, has seen mixed share performance, with a 1 year return of 8.8% but a 3 year decline of 62.1% and a 5 year decline of 92.1%. In the shorter term, the stock shows a 7 day return decline of 1.7%, a 30 day return decline of 14.0%, and a year to date return decline of 10.7%, providing a cautious backdrop for these new company moves. For investors, the combination of new European showrooms, upgraded driver-assistance features, and a longer term collaboration with CATL on batteries highlights where management is currently focused. These updates provide more concrete developments to track alongside NIO's share performance over time, particularly around adoption of battery swapping and customer uptake in its newer European markets. Stay updated on the most important news stories for NIO by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on NIO. NYSE:NIO Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026 How NIO stacks up against its biggest competitors NIO’s push into Luxembourg and Hungary, combined with the latest Nio World Model software rollout and the five year CATL battery tie up, points to a business model that leans on ecosystem lock in rather than just car sales. For you as an investor, the key thread is how well NIO can turn its battery swap network, driver assistance software and multi brand presence i...
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Sales of US investment-grade corporate bonds have smashed January’s prior record and exceeded $200 billion for just the sixth month ever, part of a global debt-issuance surge as borrowers take advantage of reduced borrowing premiums. Syndicate desks came into 2026 anticipating a record start to the year for US high-grade issuance, predicting at least $200 billion for January. The month just exceed...
Sales of US investment-grade corporate bonds have smashed January’s prior record and exceeded $200 billion for just the sixth month ever, part of a global debt-issuance surge as borrowers take advantage of reduced borrowing premiums. Syndicate desks came into 2026 anticipating a record start to the year for US high-grade issuance, predicting at least $200 billion for January. The month just exceeded September’s volume on Thursday, to rank in the top five months of all-time. This month’s volume of $208.4 billion is currently 12% above last year’s total , according to data compiled by Bloomberg News. The borrowing binge has coincided with investment-grade spreads reaching their tightest level since 1998 . Following the 2022 surge in borrowing costs, premiums ended each of the past three years tighter than the one before — the first streak of that kind since the early 1990s . Financial issuers have dominated January’s issuance. Overseas-based lenders, the six biggest Wall Street firms and regional banks have collectively made up nearly 60% of this month’s high-grade bond sales, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. led the slate with a record $16 billion deal. Overseas 52.4 25% Big Six 50.5 24% Regionals 14.2 7% But as earnings season nears its conclusion, non-financial companies have started selling notes. Thursday saw AT&T Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. bring deals of $6.5 billion and $3.25 billion , respectively, to help the market cross the $200 billion level for January. The US activity is part of the busiest month ever for global publicly syndicated bond issuance — with the total currently at $930 billion. January opened at a record pace and has barely slowed, in the process crushing the old monthly record of $842 billion set in January 2024. Activity is expected to remain brisk near-term. Early calls by dealers see $185 billion to $190 billion of US investment-grade sales in February, implying double-digit growth from las...
Sven Piper/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Elon Musk's SpaceX ( SPACE ) and xAI are in merger talks ahead of initial public offering later this year. Under the proposed merger, shares of xAI would be exchanged for shares in SpaceX (SPACEX), according to a Reuters report on Thursday, which cited a person briefed on the matter and two recent company filings viewed by the news agency. Two entities ...
Sven Piper/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Elon Musk's SpaceX ( SPACE ) and xAI are in merger talks ahead of initial public offering later this year. Under the proposed merger, shares of xAI would be exchanged for shares in SpaceX (SPACEX), according to a Reuters report on Thursday, which cited a person briefed on the matter and two recent company filings viewed by the news agency. Two entities have been set up in Nevada to facilitate the transaction. A merger would combine Musk's rockets, Starlink satellites, the social media platform X and GrokAI chatbot under one roof, according to the report. Some xAI executives could be given the option to receive cash instead of SpaceX ( SPACE ) stock as part of the deal, according to Reuters. A final agreement hasn't been signed and the timing and structure of a transaction remain fluid. Musk, SpaceX, and xAI didn't respond to Reuters requests for comment. The Financial Times reported earlier that SpaceX is looking at a mid-June IPO, aiming to raise as much as $50B at valuation of roughly $1.5T. Tesla ( TSLA ) said on Wednesday that it will invest about $2B in xAI ( X.AI ).Tesla said that on Jan. 16 the company signed an agreement to invest about $2B to acquire shares of Series E Preferred Stock of xAI as part of their recent publicly-disclosed financing round. Shares of satellite services provider EchoStar ( SATS ) fell 11% in the wake of the Reuters report on a merger between SpaceX and xAI. More on SpaceX SpaceX: The $1.5 Trillion Lifeboat For Tesla's Failing EV Business SpaceX IPO: What I Learned From Rocket Lab SpaceX targets June IPO at $1.5T valuation - report Market Voices: Trump sues JPMorgan, Lutnick on Canada, SpaceX IPO Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on SpaceX