Sweetgreen stock is down big, but investors may ponder whether it's a buying opportunity or a sign to avoid the stock. Sweetgreen (SG +1.70%) has attempted to stand out in the fast-casual restaurant space by emphasizing healthy food. Even though other restaurants, such as Chipotle and Cava Group, emphasize natural ingredients, Sweetgreen more explicitly focuses on health and sustainability and has...
Sweetgreen stock is down big, but investors may ponder whether it's a buying opportunity or a sign to avoid the stock. Sweetgreen (SG +1.70%) has attempted to stand out in the fast-casual restaurant space by emphasizing healthy food. Even though other restaurants, such as Chipotle and Cava Group, emphasize natural ingredients, Sweetgreen more explicitly focuses on health and sustainability and has introduced automation in an attempt to cut costs. Nonetheless, Sweetgreen stock sells at a fraction of its $28 per share initial public offering (IPO) price from 2021. Knowing that, can Sweetgreen find a way to generate shareholder returns, or is this a stock investors need to avoid? The state of Sweetgreen On the surface, Sweetgreen looks like an intriguing concept. Amid the push for health, customers have turned to meals like salads and protein bowls. Moreover, the company invested in a robotics-based system to make food preparation more efficient. Unfortunately, this has not translated into gains for the company or its stock. The company planned to open 37 new restaurants in 2025 and had 266 restaurants as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended Sept. 28). However, despite that increase, revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 grew by 2% to $524 million. That included a 7% drop in same-store sales over the same period. Additionally, total operating expenses increased over that time frame, calling into question how well its moves to cut costs have worked. As a result, the $84 million net loss in the first three quarters of 2025 increased from $61 million in the same year-ago period. The company has responded to its struggles by slowing new restaurant growth to 20 restaurants in 2026. It also holds $130 million in cash and will gain an additional $100 million when it sells its automation unit, Spyce (it still retains licensing to that technology). That buys it time to orchestrate a turnaround. Unfortunately, the stock has experienced a near-80% price...
Meta Platforms (META), the parent of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has ruled a digital empire built on advertising dollars flowing through its vast social universe. Threads, once a side conversation born within that ecosystem, is now stepping into the spotlight as Meta rolls out ads on Threads globally and officially flips the monetization switch. For the tech giant, it's more than a...
Meta Platforms (META), the parent of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has ruled a digital empire built on advertising dollars flowing through its vast social universe. Threads, once a side conversation born within that ecosystem, is now stepping into the spotlight as Meta rolls out ads on Threads globally and officially flips the monetization switch. For the tech giant, it's more than a routine product update. It marks the point of a fast-scaling microblogging platform beginning to carry real economic weight. With more than 400 million monthly users and daily engagement now rivaling Elon Musk’s X, Threads is quickly growing out of its experimental phase into a revenue engine. Meta is rolling out the same ad tools that have powered Facebook and Instagram for years – carousel ads, rich visuals, Advantage+ features, and easy campaign management across platforms – while adding brand-safety checks to keep advertisers at ease. For investors, though, Meta has always been a thrilling yet temperamental companion. After a strong run into Q3 2025, the stock gave back gains as Wall Street fixates on Meta’s massive spending plans. A looming CapEx surge, persistent rate worries, and frothy AI valuations have kept sentiment on edge. With Threads emerging as a potential growth catalyst, should investors stay the course with META, trim exposure, or lean in and add the stock to their portfolios? About Meta Stock Meta Platforms hardly needs an introduction. Born as Facebook in 2004, the company has evolved far beyond its dorm-room origins into a global digital ecosystem spanning Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and now Threads. What began as a simple newsfeed has steadily transformed into a platform shaping how billions communicate, create, and connect. Today, Meta is leaning hard into artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and its long-term metaverse ambitions, positioning itself as infrastructure for the next wave of digital interaction. That forward-looking visi...
That forward-looking vision is reflected in its stock price performance. After climbing nearly 487% over the past decade, Meta now carries a market capitalization of about $1.66 trillion and sits firmly among the “Magnificent Seven.” Still, recent trading suggests even giants pause to catch their breath. Meta Platforms hardly needs an introduction. Born as Facebook in 2004, the company has evolved...
That forward-looking vision is reflected in its stock price performance. After climbing nearly 487% over the past decade, Meta now carries a market capitalization of about $1.66 trillion and sits firmly among the “Magnificent Seven.” Still, recent trading suggests even giants pause to catch their breath. Meta Platforms hardly needs an introduction. Born as Facebook in 2004, the company has evolved far beyond its dorm-room origins into a global digital ecosystem spanning Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and now Threads. What began as a simple newsfeed has steadily transformed into a platform shaping how billions communicate, create, and connect. Today, Meta is leaning hard into artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and its long-term metaverse ambitions, positioning itself as infrastructure for the next wave of digital interaction. For investors, though, Meta has always been a thrilling yet temperamental companion. After a strong run into Q3 2025, the stock gave back gains as Wall Street fixates on Meta’s massive spending plans. A looming CapEx surge, persistent rate worries, and frothy AI valuations have kept sentiment on edge. With Threads emerging as a potential growth catalyst, should investors stay the course with META, trim exposure, or lean in and add the stock to their portfolios? With more than 400 million monthly users and daily engagement now rivaling Elon Musk’s X, Threads is quickly growing out of its experimental phase into a revenue engine. Meta is rolling out the same ad tools that have powered Facebook and Instagram for years – carousel ads, rich visuals, Advantage+ features, and easy campaign management across platforms – while adding brand-safety checks to keep advertisers at ease. Meta Platforms (META), the parent of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has ruled a digital empire built on advertising dollars flowing through its vast social universe. Threads, once a side conversation born within that ecosystem, is now stepping into ...
Armed Suspect Shot By Border Patrol Dies; Tear Gas Deployed As Protesters Swarm Area ( Update: 1240ET) : The armed man shot by federal agents today in Minneapolis has died , according to the city's police chief. Close up picture of the suspect who was shot and is confirmed to be dead. pic.twitter.com/cvpprtQe1e — Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) January 24, 2026 DHS has issued a statement regarding ...
Armed Suspect Shot By Border Patrol Dies; Tear Gas Deployed As Protesters Swarm Area ( Update: 1240ET) : The armed man shot by federal agents today in Minneapolis has died , according to the city's police chief. Close up picture of the suspect who was shot and is confirmed to be dead. pic.twitter.com/cvpprtQe1e — Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) January 24, 2026 DHS has issued a statement regarding the incident: At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, seen here. The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement. About 200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement on the scene, crowd control measures were deployed for the safety of the public and law enforcement. As noted by DHS, protesters have come out in force, resulting in the deployment of tear gas. 🚨BREAKING: Total CHAOS unfolding right now at the Minneapolis Border Patrol shooting scene,leftist mobs swarming, clashing with agents, blocking streets, and turning it into a war zone. This is exactly why the Insurrection Act needs to be invoked! https://t.co/8X2TYFcmKR — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 24, 2026 🚨 JUST IN: Federal agents are UNLEASHING crowd control munitions on leftists in Minneapolis after an armed suspect was shot and killed Mayor Frey and Tim Walz caused this. They called for people to FIGHT BACK against Border agents, and ...
Key Points Morgan Stanley believes that ASML could double its earnings in 2027 as compared to 2025 levels. The Dutch chipmaking equipment giant could indeed achieve such solid growth thanks to increased capex by key semiconductor manufacturers. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) stock has been on a red-hot run on the market over the past year, rising an impressive 75%...
Key Points Morgan Stanley believes that ASML could double its earnings in 2027 as compared to 2025 levels. The Dutch chipmaking equipment giant could indeed achieve such solid growth thanks to increased capex by key semiconductor manufacturers. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) stock has been on a red-hot run on the market over the past year, rising an impressive 75% as compared to the 47% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. The good news is that ASML is likely to sustain its momentum going forward as well. After all, the Dutch semiconductor bellwether plays a critical role in the global chip industry with its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which help its customers manufacture advanced chips capable of delivering strong computing performance with high power efficiency. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » The chips manufactured with ASML's machines are now in high demand, primarily driven by their use in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Importantly, that demand is here to stay, according to investment bank Morgan Stanley, potentially paving the way for more upside in ASML stock. Let's see why Morgan Stanley believes that ASML's stock market rally is likely to continue. Strong chip demand should boost ASML's equipment orders Morgan Stanley points out that the increase in semiconductor manufacturing capacity by chipmakers and foundries to meet the booming demand for AI chips could send ASML stock up by 70%. The investment bank's bull case is driven by continued investment in foundry and memory manufacturing capacity, markets where demand exceeds supply. Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict that ASML's earnings per share could nearly double by 2027 as compared to last year. It is easy to see why the investment bank is so upbeat about ASML's prospects. After all, semiconductor found...
Trump Says Canada Will Face 100% Tariffs if It "Makes A Deal With China" Authored by Omid Ghoreishi via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump says Canadian goods exported to the United States would be hit with 100 percent tariffs if Canada makes a deal with China. “ If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United St...
Trump Says Canada Will Face 100% Tariffs if It "Makes A Deal With China" Authored by Omid Ghoreishi via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump says Canadian goods exported to the United States would be hit with 100 percent tariffs if Canada makes a deal with China. “ If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken. China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on the morning of Jan. 24. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” The U.S. president wrote the remarks while posting a Jan. 23 article by Just the News titled, “Deal with the Devil: How Canada’s New Partnership With China Could Backfire.” Trump’s reference to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as “Governor” marks a return to the relations the U.S. president had with Carney’s predecessor, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, using the title to reflect his view that Canada should be part of the United States. Trump had not previously used the title for Carney, saying on several occasions that he likes him, but relations soured after Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, last week in which he levied heavy criticism at the United States. Prior to arriving in Davos, Carney met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where he signed a series of agreements that included slashing tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 100 percent to 6.1 percent for the first 49,000 units, in exchange for China cutting tariffs on Canadian canola from 85 percent to 15 percent until at least the end of the year. While in Beijing, Carney said Canada–China relations are entering a “new era,” and that Ottawa’...
Kenishirotie/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Granite Point Mortgage Trust ( GPMT ) focuses on originating and investing in floating rate commercial mortgage loans. The company has gone through a difficult past few years, and in my recent articles on Granite Point, I focused on its preferred shares, as those, of course, rank senior to the common securities. As it has already been a while since...
Kenishirotie/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Granite Point Mortgage Trust ( GPMT ) focuses on originating and investing in floating rate commercial mortgage loans. The company has gone through a difficult past few years, and in my recent articles on Granite Point, I focused on its preferred shares, as those, of course, rank senior to the common securities. As it has already been a while since my previous article was published, I thought this is a good moment to have another look at Granite Point, before it publishes its FY 2025 earnings. Data by YCharts The results: the situation should be improving Although the company uses the ‘distributable earnings’ (hereinafter ‘DE’) as its main performance metric, the calculation of the DE uses the reported net income as its starting point. We are still waiting for Granite Point to report its full-year result, I wanted to have a look back at the 9M 2025 results to get a better idea of where the company may be going from here. In the third quarter of 2025, Granite Point reported a total interest income of $33.7M , which is almost a quarter lower compared to the Q3 2024 interest income. That’s not necessarily bad news, as the total amount of interest expenses decreased by about a third. And that means the net interest income increased by just over a third on a YoY basis. An excellent performance on a YoY basis, but it’s also a substantial improvement from the weaker performance in the first semester. GPMT Investor Relations The income statement above also shows the increased revenue from real estate owned operations. Unfortunately, this still doesn’t cover the total real estate related expenses, and it explains once again why Granite Point prefers to have its loans in good standing over repossessing assets. In any case, the company reported a profit of $3M (as it was also able to benefit from a reversal of loan loss provisions). And while that sounds positive, keep in mind the quarterly preferred dividend payments are costi...
New York, January 24, 2026, 10:46 (EST) — Market closed. Palantir shares ended Friday roughly 2.2% higher, closing at $169.60. A UK defence ministry notice revealed a £240.6 million contract with Palantir’s UK branch, covering April 2026 through March 2029. Investors are watching the Fed meeting set for Jan. 27-28 and Palantir’s earnings release on Feb. 2. Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) closed...
New York, January 24, 2026, 10:46 (EST) — Market closed. Palantir shares ended Friday roughly 2.2% higher, closing at $169.60. A UK defence ministry notice revealed a £240.6 million contract with Palantir’s UK branch, covering April 2026 through March 2029. Investors are watching the Fed meeting set for Jan. 27-28 and Palantir’s earnings release on Feb. 2. Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) closed Friday up at $169.60, marking a volatile start to the year for the stock as U.S. markets head into the weekend shutdown. (Yahoo Finance) This move is significant since Palantir has turned into a popular bet on both government tech budgets and the potential for “AI” software to generate steady revenue. With a packed earnings slate coming up on Wall Street, traders are quick to sell off anything that smells like hype without solid numbers to back it up. Britain’s Ministry of Defence posted a contract notice revealing a £240.6 million agreement with Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. The contract runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. Described as a “direct award,” the deal bypassed a full competitive tender. A redacted version of the contract will be available upon request 90 days after the award date. (Find a Tender) Palantir sells data-analysis and decision-support software to governments and corporations, while aggressively promoting its artificial intelligence products. Any hint of new defense contracts, even if the revenue is delayed, usually boosts confidence in its government pipeline. Friday saw the Dow drop 0.58%, with the S&P 500 holding steady and the Nasdaq gaining 0.28%, wrapping up what Reuters called a volatile week for risk appetite. (Reuters) Next week’s schedule will be the real test. “It’s been a short but intense roller-coaster,” said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment strategist at PNC Financial Services Group, as focus shifts from geopolitical news back to earnings and interest rates. Chris Galipeau, senior market strategist at Franklin Templeton, cut t...
John Abernathy, a local independent photographer is detained during a demonstration outside the Whipple Federal Building, more than a week after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., Jan. 15, 2026. Tim Evans | Reuters Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to end sweeping Immig...
John Abernathy, a local independent photographer is detained during a demonstration outside the Whipple Federal Building, more than a week after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., Jan. 15, 2026. Tim Evans | Reuters Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to end sweeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state after what officials and witnesses described as a second shooting this month by federal agents in Minneapolis. "I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning," Walz wrote in a post on X. "Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now." The governor's comments came after The Minnesota Star Tribune reported that a man was shot multiple times by federal agents in south Minneapolis on Saturday morning, citing sources. A video circulating online, captured outside Glam Doll Donuts, shows agents wrestling a man to the ground before gunshots ring out, investigators told the Tribune. Minneapolis officials urged the public to avoid the area and remain calm as local law enforcement and state patrol units arrived to separate protesters from the ICE personnel, the Tribune reported. This story is developing. Please refresh for updates.
Key events 16m ago Team news: Salah starts, Robertson on bench 23m ago Preamble Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 9m ago 16.44 GMT It is the same Liverpool back four that started against Marseille in midweek. Ibrahima Konaté remains on compassionate leave after the death of his father, so Virgil van Dijk is partnered by Joe Gomez again. Jeremie Frimpong continues a...
Key events 16m ago Team news: Salah starts, Robertson on bench 23m ago Preamble Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 9m ago 16.44 GMT It is the same Liverpool back four that started against Marseille in midweek. Ibrahima Konaté remains on compassionate leave after the death of his father, so Virgil van Dijk is partnered by Joe Gomez again. Jeremie Frimpong continues at right-back with Conor Bradley out long-term and Milos Kerkez starts ahead of Andy Robertson on his return to his former club. Share 16m ago 16.38 GMT Team news: Salah starts, Robertson on bench Marcus Tavernier misses out for Bournemouth after he picked up a hamstring injury against Brighton on Monday. Adam Smith comes into the XI at right-back, with Álex Jiménez moving further forward. Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Jiménez, Kroupi, Adli; Evanilson. Subs: Forster, Christie, Diakite, Unal, Toth, Milosavljevic, Sadi, Rees-Dottin, DaCosta. Mohamed Salah makes his first Premier League appearance since returning from Afcon, while Andy Robertson is on the Liverpool bench after Tottenham opened talks to sign him this week. Cody Gakpo leads the line in place of Hugo Ekitiké. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Gakpo. Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Jones, Ekitiké, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha. Referee: Michael Salisbury (Lancashire) Share
$AAPL stock fell 3% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 8th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AAPL (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AAPL stock page): $AAPL Insider Trading Activity $AAPL insiders have traded $AAPL stock on the open market 17 times in the ...
$AAPL stock fell 3% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 8th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AAPL (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AAPL stock page): $AAPL Insider Trading Activity $AAPL insiders have traded $AAPL stock on the open market 17 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 17 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AAPL stock by insiders over the last 6 months: TIMOTHY D COOK (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 129,963 shares for an estimated $33,375,723 . . ARTHUR D LEVINSON sold 90,000 shares for an estimated $20,886,300 DEIRDRE O'BRIEN (Senior Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 77,834 shares for an estimated $18,843,125 . . KATHERINE L. ADAMS (SVP, GC and Secretary) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 47,125 shares for an estimated $12,101,153 . . KEVAN PAREKH (Senior Vice President, CFO) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 4,199 shares for an estimated $1,038,787 . . CHRIS KONDO (Principal Accounting Officer) sold 3,752 shares for an estimated $1,017,654 To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. $AAPL Hedge Fund Activity We have seen 2,314 institutional investors add shares of $AAPL stock to their portfolio, and 2,910 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter. Here are some of the largest recent moves: To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. Receive $AAPL Data Alerts Sign Up $AAPL Government Contracts We have seen $7,470 of award payments to $AAPL over the last year. Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year: To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard. $AA...
$AVGO stock fell 10% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 6th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AVGO (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AVGO stock page): $AVGO Insider Trading Activity $AVGO insiders have traded $AVGO stock on the open market 194 times in th...
$AVGO stock fell 10% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 6th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AVGO (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AVGO stock page): $AVGO Insider Trading Activity $AVGO insiders have traded $AVGO stock on the open market 194 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 190 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AVGO stock by insiders over the last 6 months: HENRY SAMUELI has made 0 purchases and 16 sales selling 689,113 shares for an estimated $252,917,774 . . HOCK E TAN (President and CEO) has made 0 purchases and 19 sales selling 548,154 shares for an estimated $185,095,492 . . MARK DAVID BRAZEAL (Chief Legal & Corp Affairs Ofc) has made 0 purchases and 61 sales selling 145,933 shares for an estimated $50,036,252 . . KIRSTEN M. SPEARS (CFO & Chief Accounting Officer) has made 0 purchases and 46 sales selling 48,412 shares for an estimated $16,807,223 . . CHARLIE B KAWWAS (President, Semi Solutions Grp) has made 0 purchases and 43 sales selling 9,560 shares for an estimated $3,309,571 . . HARRY L. YOU has made 4 purchases buying 4,550 shares for an estimated $1,552,999 and 0 sales. and 0 sales. JUSTINE PAGE has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 4,000 shares for an estimated $1,368,512. To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. $AVGO Hedge Fund Activity We have seen 2,060 institutional investors add shares of $AVGO stock to their portfolio, and 1,896 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter. Here are some of the largest recent moves: To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. Receive $AVGO Data Alerts Sign Up $AVGO Government Contracts We have seen $70,806,122 of award payments to $AVGO over the last year. Here are some of the awards wh...
SoundHound and Salesforce are betting big on agentic AI. The next big evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to be agentic AI, where AI agents will go out and perform tasks on their own with little to no human supervision. The technology carries the promise of an AI agent workforce that works alongside everyday employees. Not surprisingly, there are a multitude of companies chasing th...
SoundHound and Salesforce are betting big on agentic AI. The next big evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to be agentic AI, where AI agents will go out and perform tasks on their own with little to no human supervision. The technology carries the promise of an AI agent workforce that works alongside everyday employees. Not surprisingly, there are a multitude of companies chasing this opportunity. Two of the most intriguing ones are SoundHound AI (SOUN 5.18%) and Salesforce (CRM 0.03%). Both are coming at the technology differently, and both have something unique that helps them stand out. Let's delve into the prospects of the two stocks to see which is the better buy. SoundHound AI: A leader in voice-first AI agents Over the past few years, SoundHound has established itself as a leader in AI voice technology. The company created a platform that can interact more naturally with people through its use of "speech-to-meaning" and "deep meaning understanding" technology, where it can recognize someone's intent even before they are finished speaking, much like how humans process speech. This technology by itself has found strong footholds in the auto and restaurant industries. Expand NASDAQ : SOUN SoundHound AI Today's Change ( -5.18 %) $ -0.56 Current Price $ 10.34 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.3B Day's Range $ 10.18 - $ 10.96 52wk Range $ 6.52 - $ 22.17 Volume 643K Avg Vol 28M Gross Margin 30.02 % However, SoundHound saw where the puck was moving with AI and smartly went out and acquired Amelia, which brought with it virtual agents that were being used in several industries, including highly regulated ones like healthcare and financial services. It then combined the two companies' technologies to launch a voice-first AI agent platform, and later acquired a company for workflow automation. Today, SoundHound is looking to offer customers an end-to-end AI customer service solution that can interact with people naturally. It's just at the beginning of pursui...
Minneapolis officials on Saturday morning said they are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement officers in the city. The shooting comes less than three weeks after Renee Good, an American citizen, was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis while she tried driving away from a confrontation, sparking protests nationwide. City officials said in...
Minneapolis officials on Saturday morning said they are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement officers in the city. The shooting comes less than three weeks after Renee Good, an American citizen, was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis while she tried driving away from a confrontation, sparking protests nationwide. City officials said in their statement that the “shooting involving federal law enforcement” occurred in the area of West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South – and that they are “working to confirm additional details”. “We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area,” the statement added. A law enforcement source directly briefed on the situation provided the Guardian with a photo of a handgun next to a loaded magazine. “Suspect had a firearm with two magazines,” the source said. “Situation evolving. Will get … more information ASAP.” Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, added in a statement shortly afterward that he has spoken with the White House “after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning”. “Minnesota has had it,” said Walz, who was Kamala Harris’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election that she lost to Donald Trump. “This is sickening.” “The president must end this operation,” Walz also said, referring to the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the state. “Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota,” he added. “Now.” The Minneapolis police department and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Guardian on Saturday morning. A video circulating online on Saturday morning, which matches the reported location of the shooting mentioned by the officials, shows a man being wrestled to the ground by several law enforcement officers, before being shot, what appears to be several times. At least two officers can be seen with their weapons drawn. Bill ...
Key Points IEMG covers emerging markets exclusively, while ACWX includes non-U.S. developed and emerging markets. IEMG is more affordable on fees, but ACWX pays a slightly higher dividend yield. ACWX has seen a smaller drawdown and lower volatility over five years, and has outperformed IEMG on recent total return. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The iShares Core MSCI Eme...
Key Points IEMG covers emerging markets exclusively, while ACWX includes non-U.S. developed and emerging markets. IEMG is more affordable on fees, but ACWX pays a slightly higher dividend yield. ACWX has seen a smaller drawdown and lower volatility over five years, and has outperformed IEMG on recent total return. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) charges a lower expense ratio and focuses on emerging markets, while the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) provides broader non-U.S. exposure with a slightly higher yield and less risk over recent periods. IEMG and ACWX both offer international equity exposure, but their approaches differ. IEMG targets only emerging markets across all market caps, while ACWX holds large- and mid-cap non-U.S. stocks. This comparison explores how these differences play out in cost, returns, risk, and composition. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IEMG ACWX Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.09% 0.32% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09) 36.8% 34.2% Dividend yield 2.7% 2.7% Beta 0.96 1.02 AUM $120.1 billion $7.9 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IEMG comes in as the more affordable option with a much lower expense ratio, while ACWX offers a modestly higher dividend yield for those seeking income alongside international diversification. Performance & risk comparison Metric IEMG ACWX Max drawdown (5 y) -37.16% -30.06% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,083 $1,267 What's inside ACWX holds 1,751 stocks spanning developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, with a sector mix led by Financial Services at 25%, followed by Technology and Industrials at 15% each. The largest positions are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing at 3.83%, Tencent Holdings Ltd at 1.48%, and ASML Holding Nv at 1.33%. The fund has b...
$AMD stock rose 12% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 16th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AMD (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AMD stock page): $AMD Insider Trading Activity $AMD insiders have traded $AMD stock on the open market 58 times in the past...
$AMD stock rose 12% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 16th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AMD (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AMD stock page): $AMD Insider Trading Activity $AMD insiders have traded $AMD stock on the open market 58 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 58 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AMD stock by insiders over the last 6 months: LISA T SU (Chair, President & CEO) has made 0 purchases and 16 sales selling 350,000 shares for an estimated $63,785,256 . . MARK D PAPERMASTER (Chief Technology Officer & EVP) has made 0 purchases and 20 sales selling 67,508 shares for an estimated $13,542,555 . . FORREST EUGENE NORROD (EVP & GM DESG) has made 0 purchases and 10 sales selling 38,900 shares for an estimated $7,600,589 . . PAUL DARREN GRASBY (EVP & CSO) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 20,000 shares for an estimated $3,919,800 . . JEAN X. HU (EVP, CFO and Treasurer) has made 0 purchases and 7 sales selling 14,506 shares for an estimated $3,045,740 . . AVA HAHN (SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 5,453 shares for an estimated $1,243,258. To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. $AMD Hedge Fund Activity We have seen 1,506 institutional investors add shares of $AMD stock to their portfolio, and 1,094 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter. Here are some of the largest recent moves: To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. Receive $AMD Data Alerts Sign Up $AMD Congressional Stock Trading Members of Congress have traded $AMD stock 10 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 7 have been purchases and 3 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AMD stock by members o...
Samsung Electronics is getting ready for the launch of a lifetime, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, on March 11, Forbes reported. Now, with its most important product for 2026 set to debut, the marketing blitz and margin test are front and center. Investors, retailers, and customers are eagerly anticipating ...
Samsung Electronics is getting ready for the launch of a lifetime, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, on March 11, Forbes reported. Now, with its most important product for 2026 set to debut, the marketing blitz and margin test are front and center. Investors, retailers, and customers are eagerly anticipating ...
In the high-stakes world of aerospace development, the difference between a successful orbit and a catastrophic mission failure is often found at the absolute edge of a pressure gauge. Rocket Lab's latest update on its medium-lift Neutron rocket serves as a reminder of this reality: to build a vehicle that breaks industry records, the company must first be willing to break it on the ground. During...
In the high-stakes world of aerospace development, the difference between a successful orbit and a catastrophic mission failure is often found at the absolute edge of a pressure gauge. Rocket Lab's latest update on its medium-lift Neutron rocket serves as a reminder of this reality: to build a vehicle that breaks industry records, the company must first be willing to break it on the ground. During a scheduled qualification trial on Tuesday evening, Neutron's Stage 1 tank experienced a structural rupture. A rupture might sound like a major setback, but Rocket Lab views it as an essential data point. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Sam Altman Says AI Will Transform the Economy — This Platform Lets Investors Back Private Tech Early The goal of hydrostatic testing is to discover exactly when a tank will fail. By intentionally pushing structures to their physical limits and beyond, engineers validate the structural integrity and safety margins required to ensure that flight hardware can withstand the stresses of a journey to space. Crucially, the incident resulted in no significant damage to the test stand or surrounding facilities. Because Rocket Lab utilizes advanced carbon-composite manufacturing, its production cycle is highly iterative; the next Stage 1 tank is already in production, minimizing downtime. See Also: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? Looking Ahead The industry has turned its attention to the Q4 earnings call in February, where Rocket Lab has said it will provide a comprehensive update on Neutron's launch schedule. While the rupture introduced short-term uncertainty, the company's transparent approach reinforces the fact that finding the breaking point in a controlled test environment is a victory for long-term mission success. By breaking tanks today, Rocket Lab is ensuring they will be ab...
Key Points Booking Holdings had a reverse split in 2003. It could be time to complete a double reverse. NVR has the market's highest stock price outside of Berkshire Hathaway. Seaboard has never had a stock split, and its financial volatility could limit the appeal of a split. 10 stocks we like better than Booking Holdings › Trying to figure out which high-priced investment will declare a stock sp...
Key Points Booking Holdings had a reverse split in 2003. It could be time to complete a double reverse. NVR has the market's highest stock price outside of Berkshire Hathaway. Seaboard has never had a stock split, and its financial volatility could limit the appeal of a split. 10 stocks we like better than Booking Holdings › Trying to figure out which high-priced investment will declare a stock split can give you a splitting headache. It could be worth the throbbing. It may be a zero-sum game, as share count and price adjust proportionally, but investors tend to bid up investments after they announce a stock split. Whether they believe that the split is prompted by improving fundamentals or just a desire to have broader appeal to retail investors, investors are drawn to split candidates. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Let's take a closer look at Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), NVR (NYSE: NVR), and Seaboard (NYSEMKT: SEB), three of four U.S.-listed stocks with the highest price tags. Their high share prices make them potential candidates for a stock split. Unfortunately, just one of them appears to have even a remote chance of declaring a split anytime soon. 1. Booking Holdings The online travel specialist behind Priceline, Kayak, and its namesake booking website is the most likely of these names to declare a stock split. It's the one name on this list that has already done so -- only it was a reverse stock split 23 years ago. Booking Holdings was a penny stock in the sudsy aftermath of the dot-com bubble. This is also the most consumer-facing of the three businesses. This is a point worth making, as it's the one that likely appeals the most to individual investors who won't spring a half-million dollars for a round lot of shares. Yes, you can buy as little as a single share. You can buy even less than a single share if your broker allows the purchase of fractiona...
Key Points The Schwab International Equity ETF offers a much lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF. Both funds are broadly diversified, but ACWX includes more companies and a slightly higher tech allocation. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHF) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ...
Key Points The Schwab International Equity ETF offers a much lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF. Both funds are broadly diversified, but ACWX includes more companies and a slightly higher tech allocation. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHF) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) are designed as core international equity ETFs, offering exposure to emerging and developed markets outside the United States. This comparison examines their costs, performance, risk, portfolio makeup, and other notable differences to help investors understand which may better fit their needs. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SCHF ACWX Issuer Schwab IShares Expense ratio 0.03% 0.32% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 24, 2026) 32.25% 31.86% Dividend yield 3.25% 2.7% Beta 0.81 0.74 AUM $57.14 billion $8.53 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. SCHF is significantly more affordable, charging just a 0.03% expense ratio versus ACWX’s 0.32%, and it also pays a higher dividend yield of 3.3% compared to 2.7%. Performance & risk comparison Metric SCHF ACWX Max drawdown (5 y) -29.15% -30.06% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,342 $1,267 What's inside Operating for nearly 18 years, the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF holds 1,796 companies, providing broad exposure to non-U.S. stocks, with its top three sector holdings being financial services (24%), industrials (14%), and technology (14%). Its largest positions are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.TW), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK), and ASML Holding Nv (AMS:ASML). A little over a year younger, the Schwab International Equity ETF is similarly diversified, with 1,498 holdings, but its third-highest sector allocation is consumer discretion. Its top three holdings are ASML Holding, Sams...
It has been a rough few years for England’s 50-over side, but the glow of their World Cup victory has not completely disappeared. Joe Root and Adil Rashid, both part of the 2019 class, were the protagonists of the second one-day international against Sri Lanka, setting up a five-wicket victory to level the series. Rashid led the England attack on another turner, taking two for 34 as Harry Brook us...
It has been a rough few years for England’s 50-over side, but the glow of their World Cup victory has not completely disappeared. Joe Root and Adil Rashid, both part of the 2019 class, were the protagonists of the second one-day international against Sri Lanka, setting up a five-wicket victory to level the series. Rashid led the England attack on another turner, taking two for 34 as Harry Brook used a national ODI record 40.3 overs of spin, limiting Sri Lanka to 219. It was still a serious challenge, particularly in a must-win game for the tourists, their winless run away from home in ODIs having stretched to 11 on Thursday. Root’s calming qualities were desperately required. He advanced to 75 before Asitha Fernando’s tailing yorker had him out lbw and it was not the smoothest finish as Brook followed soon after. But Jos Buttler took the baton and was at the other end as Will Jacks ended the losing streak. Brendon McCullum, finally, has his first ODI victory abroad as England’s white-ball coach. Jacks returned to the England XI in place of Zak Crawley – out with a knee injury – leading to an eye-catching promotion. Rehan Ahmed, at No 8 on Thursday, was at the top of the order for the first time in his international career. It was a funky call, but not entirely unfamiliar to the 21-year-old, who has opened in the County Championship and batted at three in the Big Bash this month. The change meant Brook had an extra bowler and he wanted to play with all his toys after losing the toss. The arrival of Root’s off-breaks in the 30th over made him England’s eighth bowler, the sixth spinner, as England tied the hosts down on a surface that was ragging for the part-timers as well. Rashid made great use of it. He did not concede a boundary in his 10 overs, masterfully floating the ball above the eyeline and inviting catches in the deep from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka. The 37-year-old also pulled off England’s finest moment in the field, a low tumbling grab at deep f...
ASML's key role in the global chip market could help the company land more orders as its customers increase their capital spending. ASML Holding (ASML 0.43%) stock has been on a red-hot run on the market over the past year, rising an impressive 75% as compared to the 47% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. The good news is that ASML is likely to sustain its mom...
ASML's key role in the global chip market could help the company land more orders as its customers increase their capital spending. ASML Holding (ASML 0.43%) stock has been on a red-hot run on the market over the past year, rising an impressive 75% as compared to the 47% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. The good news is that ASML is likely to sustain its momentum going forward as well. After all, the Dutch semiconductor bellwether plays a critical role in the global chip industry with its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which help its customers manufacture advanced chips capable of delivering strong computing performance with high power efficiency. The chips manufactured with ASML's machines are now in high demand, primarily driven by their use in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Importantly, that demand is here to stay, according to investment bank Morgan Stanley, potentially paving the way for more upside in ASML stock. Let's see why Morgan Stanley believes that ASML's stock market rally is likely to continue. Strong chip demand should boost ASML's equipment orders Morgan Stanley points out that the increase in semiconductor manufacturing capacity by chipmakers and foundries to meet the booming demand for AI chips could send ASML stock up by 70%. The investment bank's bull case is driven by continued investment in foundry and memory manufacturing capacity, markets where demand exceeds supply. Expand NASDAQ : ASML ASML Today's Change ( -0.43 %) $ -5.96 Current Price $ 1389.04 Key Data Points Market Cap $538B Day's Range $ 1363.27 - $ 1393.36 52wk Range $ 578.51 - $ 1398.80 Volume 1.6M Avg Vol 1.5M Gross Margin 52.70 % Dividend Yield 0.53 % Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict that ASML's earnings per share could nearly double by 2027 as compared to last year. It is easy to see why the investment bank is so upbeat about ASML's prospects. After all, semiconductor foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufa...