BlackJack3D/E+ via Getty Images After a multi-year drought, the iShares Biotechnology ETF ( IBB ) has been quietly having a fantastic run, returning about 28% for 2025, dwarfing its modest returns in 2023, alongside losses in 2022, 2024, amid a renewed risk appetite, a healthy environment of IPO & M&A activity, alongside a sturdy show by large-cap biotechs, where IBB derives its weights from. Data...
BlackJack3D/E+ via Getty Images After a multi-year drought, the iShares Biotechnology ETF ( IBB ) has been quietly having a fantastic run, returning about 28% for 2025, dwarfing its modest returns in 2023, alongside losses in 2022, 2024, amid a renewed risk appetite, a healthy environment of IPO & M&A activity, alongside a sturdy show by large-cap biotechs, where IBB derives its weights from. Data by YCharts As we move forward, 2026 looks like a promising year, given the number of catalysts within the biotechs world that investors keep a close eye on, growing M&A activity, alongside a release of FDA authorizations, and an increasing use of AI technologies that will fast-track biotechs timelines, benefiting many of IBB's constituents. Unlike some of its peers, such as XBI, which is equal-weighted across its portfolio and as a consequence offers riskier exposure to smaller companies, IBB's focus on the cash-flow-positive giants such as Amgen ( AMGN ), Vertex ( VRTX ), and Gilead ( GILD ) creates a "safe" entry into the innovation cycle, given its ability to better manage idiosyncratic risk. The Fund iShares Biotechnology ETF ( IBB ) is a passive fund seeking to replicate the performance of the NYSE Biotechnology Index . Key details about the index are that it is market cap weighted, free float adjusted, and quarterly rebalanced. The number of constituents is variable, while constituents must have a market cap of at least $200 million to be included in the index, an average daily traded volume in the last three months of at least 100 thousand shares, and the maximum weighting is set at 9% for an individual issuer, and the total weighting of issuers with at least 4.5% weight cannot be over 36%. Given these criteria, the fund cannot have a severely concentrated structure. You can read up more on the methodology of the index here . The number of holdings currently is 258, the fund inception date is February 5, 2001, and the fund AUM is $8.65 billion, defining it as a larg...
Opendoor's fundamentals don't quite line up with the incredible rally in its stock last year. Opendoor Technologies (OPEN 2.33%) stock delivered a return of 264% in 2025, but that only tells a small part of the story. The stock hit a record low of $0.51 in June before rocketing higher by more than 2,000%, to reach $10.87 by September, as retail investors whipped up a buying frenzy using social med...
Opendoor's fundamentals don't quite line up with the incredible rally in its stock last year. Opendoor Technologies (OPEN 2.33%) stock delivered a return of 264% in 2025, but that only tells a small part of the story. The stock hit a record low of $0.51 in June before rocketing higher by more than 2,000%, to reach $10.87 by September, as retail investors whipped up a buying frenzy using social media platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Opendoor operates in the real estate sector, so with the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates six times since late 2024, a little optimism from investors might be warranted. However, this company faces some structural issues that will be very difficult to overcome, even with a new chief executive officer who's implementing a fresh strategy. Here's what could be in store for Opendoor stock during 2026. Opendoor's business model has a concerning track record Selling a home is an enormous undertaking for most owners, which is why they hire a professional agent to manage the process. But not even the best agents can guarantee a timely sale, which leaves the seller in a state of uncertainty for weeks or even months. Opendoor operates a direct-buying service. Willing sellers can enter some basic details about their home on the company's website, and they will be presented with a cash offer they can accept or reject. If they choose to proceed, Opendoor can get the deal closed in just a couple of weeks -- no open homes, no uncertain settlements, no fuss. The company makes money by attempting to flip the house for a profit, which is straightforward when real estate prices are rising but extremely risky when the housing market is weak. After the last housing boom peaked in 2021, companies like Zillow and Redfin shut their direct-buying businesses because they were suffering substantial losses. In fact, Zillow's direct-buying service was losing so much money that it threatened the financial stability of the entire company. Unfo...
In this article ORCL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The TikTok logo is displayed at a TikTok office on Jan. 23, 2026 in Culver City, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images TikTok's U.S. app, now under majority American ownership , said a recent wave of glitches and content disruption was due to a power outage at one of its data centers, pushing back against claims that the platform...
In this article ORCL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The TikTok logo is displayed at a TikTok office on Jan. 23, 2026 in Culver City, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images TikTok's U.S. app, now under majority American ownership , said a recent wave of glitches and content disruption was due to a power outage at one of its data centers, pushing back against claims that the platform was censoring political speech. Users have reported issues with their accounts since the video-sharing app began operating under a newly-formed U.S.-led joint venture, following months of political pressure over its Chinese ownership. Against the backdrop of a tense political environment in the U.S., a growing number of viral complaints about TikTok have accused the platform of censoring certain political positions and even the word "Epstein" within direct messaging. CNBC confirmed that messages containing the word "Epstein" triggered an error message, but was unable to independently verify broader claims of political censorship. Asked about the issues, a spokesperson for the TikTok joint venture told CNBC that the platform does not prohibit sharing the name 'Epstein' in messages and that it is investigating why some users are experiencing the problem, among others. The sensitivity surrounding the messaging issue relates to Jeffrey Epstein , the late financier and convicted sex offender. The Department of Justice has, since December, been releasing caches of documents tied to its investigations of Epstein, but has yet to release the entirety of the so-called "Epstein files." California scrutiny The recent complaints about TikTok have been amplified by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose press office said in a Tuesday post on X that "our office has received reports — and independently confirmed instances — of suppressed content critical of President Trump." "[Gavin] Newsom is launching a review of this conduct and is calling on the California Department of Justice to determ...
Key Points Since it operates at the infrastructure layer, Nvidia is a perfect AI picks-and-shovels investment opportunity. The leadership team announced a renewed focus on self-driving software capabilities. Despite a huge historical gain, the current valuation is compelling. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing artif...
Key Points Since it operates at the infrastructure layer, Nvidia is a perfect AI picks-and-shovels investment opportunity. The leadership team announced a renewed focus on self-driving software capabilities. Despite a huge historical gain, the current valuation is compelling. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) race. Its powerful data center graphics processing units, which have incredible market share, help support AI training and inference. This has led to robust demand, which has propelled shares up 1,230% in the past five years (as of Jan. 22). This top AI stock is trading down, off 11% from its peak. That has some investors wondering if the incredible share price runup is petering out. It has others thinking this might be a great time to buy in, as shares are trading at a discount and they will eventually continue their upward climb. 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 » Who's right? Should you buy the dip on Nvidia? Nvidia is betting on the AI infrastructure layer OpenAI's ChatGPT, Alphabet's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, Perplexity, and others get a lot of attention because they are user-facing AI chatbots that have basically set off the AI age. But digging a bit deeper and looking upstream shows that Nvidia is the winner, given that it operates at the AI infrastructure layer. Viewed in this light, the business is a pick-and-shovel investment opportunity. It's impossible not to come away awestruck with Nvidia's financial performance. Revenue increased 62% year over year to $57 billion in Q3 2026 (ended Oct. 26 last year). Analysts expect 51% and 28% jumps in fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2028, respectively, based on consensus estimates. Profits have also been exceptional. In the past three years, Nvidia's net income margin went f...
Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 63,700 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 2,124 shares during the quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc.'s holding...
Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 63,700 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 2,124 shares during the quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc.'s holdings in Tesla were worth $28,328,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Get Tesla alerts: Sign Up A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of TSLA. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC grew its position in Tesla by 0.4% during the third quarter. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC now owns 6,558 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $2,916,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. boosted its stake in Tesla by 2.8% during the third quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. now owns 855 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $380,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. now owns 1,070 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $464,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 8,577 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $3,814,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 4.1% in the third quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 609 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $271,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Trending Headlines about Tesla Here are the key news stor...