Joe Root made a measured 75 as England pulled off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international which squared the three-match series. Sri Lanka had posted a relatively modest 219 after England's spinners had turned the screw on a surface which offered appreciable turn. Charith Asalanka top-scored with Sri Lanka, striking just one boundary in his 64-b...
Joe Root made a measured 75 as England pulled off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international which squared the three-match series. Sri Lanka had posted a relatively modest 219 after England's spinners had turned the screw on a surface which offered appreciable turn. Charith Asalanka top-scored with Sri Lanka, striking just one boundary in his 64-ball 45, while Dhananjaya de Silva chipped with 40 on a day where strike-rates were largely an after thought. Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid bowled the most impressively for England as he finished with economical figures of 2-34 from his 10 overs while Root's two overs at the end yielded him 2-12. Root's patience at the crease, deft footwork and reading of spin made him the linchpin of England's chase and once he settled in, Sri Lanka found it difficult to know where to bowl to him. England's all-time leading Test run-scorer shared stands of 68 with Ben Duckett, who made 39, and 81 with fellow Yorkshireman Harry Brook which broke the back of the reply. Root's innings had been chanceless until a yorker from Asitha Fernando hit him on the pad as he attempted to flick the ball off his toes. He reviewed the decision to give him out lbw, but the ball-tracking technology came down in Sri Lanka's favour and he was out on umpire's call. That left Brook and Jos Buttler to get the 42 runs required and nerves probably jangled when the England skipper misjudged a sweep on 42 and was lbw to Jeffrey Vandersay. But Buttler put his foot on the accelerator to get England over the line with 22 balls to spare following a unbeaten 33 off 21 balls.
Explore how ACWX and IEMG differ in market coverage, risk profiles, and income potential for globally minded investors. The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +0.61%) charges a lower expense ratio and focuses on emerging markets, while the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX +0.60%) provides broader non-U.S. exposure with a slightly higher yield and less risk over recent periods. IEMG and ...
Explore how ACWX and IEMG differ in market coverage, risk profiles, and income potential for globally minded investors. The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +0.61%) charges a lower expense ratio and focuses on emerging markets, while the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX +0.60%) 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 been around for 17.8 years, offering broad, diversified international exposure without any notable quirks or overlays. By contrast, IEMG focuses exclusively on emerging markets and is significantly larger, holding 2,725 stocks. Its sector tilt favors Techno...
Sundance film festival: As a provocative artist using sex to wield power, the actor is electric but the writer-director’s return to his campy, dayglo roots is largely underwhelming While Sundance is traditionally focused on the importance of looking to the future of American film, a lineup filled with more first-timers than any other major festival, this year has been all about looking back. There...
Sundance film festival: As a provocative artist using sex to wield power, the actor is electric but the writer-director’s return to his campy, dayglo roots is largely underwhelming While Sundance is traditionally focused on the importance of looking to the future of American film, a lineup filled with more first-timers than any other major festival, this year has been all about looking back. There are misty eyes over the loss of founder Robert Redford along with host state Utah and also for the many films that have premiered here over the years. Alongside more retrospective screenings than one usually expects, even the new films have a touch of old Sundance to them. On opening day, Rachel Lambert’s small town drama Carousel conjured up memories of quiet character driven indies of the late 90s and early 00s and then, on a Friday full of packed out premieres, I Want Your Sex took us back to the era’s more in-your-face acts of provocation, made by renegade outsiders who would have otherwise struggled to find a place in the industry. It’s the new film from Gregg Araki, a film-maker who was at the forefront of this particular wave, one of Sundance’s most loved enfants terribles. He’s premiered most of his films here, from “heterosexual movie” The Doom Generation to magnum opus Mysterious Skin to all-time stoner comedy Smiley Face to 2014’s misbegotten drama White Bird in a Blizzard, his last film until now. I Want Your Sex is screening at the Sundance film festival and is seeking distribution Continue reading...
Stock splits don't change a stock's value, but they do drive investor interest. 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 tha...
Stock splits don't change a stock's value, but they do drive investor interest. 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. Let's take a closer look at Booking Holdings (BKNG 1.03%), NVR (NVR 1.36%), and Seaboard (SEB +0.90%), 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 fractional shares. But a forward split increases share count and lowers share price, making the stock look more affordable. Expand NASDAQ : BKNG Booking Holdings Today's Change ( -1.03 %) $ -52.86 Current Price $ 5098.04 Key Data Points Market Cap $164B Day's Range $ 5077.01 - $ 5129.13 52wk Range $ 4096.23 - $ 5839.41 Volume 11K Avg Vol 254K Gross Margin 97.00 % Dividend Yield 0.75 % 2. NVR ...
Key Points TSMC's stock price rose almost 54% in 2025. Management expects strong growth for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › In January 2025, I predicted that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(NYSE: TSM) would rocket higher throughout the year. That prediction ended up being dead-on, as the stock soared nearly 54% higher throughout 2025. That's an impressiv...
Key Points TSMC's stock price rose almost 54% in 2025. Management expects strong growth for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › In January 2025, I predicted that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(NYSE: TSM) would rocket higher throughout the year. That prediction ended up being dead-on, as the stock soared nearly 54% higher throughout 2025. That's an impressive one-year return for the computer chip manufacturer and it would cause some investors to hesitate on the stock, thinking it has already had its run. But I'm not ready to give up on TSMC's stock yet. Almost everything that I discussed in that article in early 2025 is still relevant today, and even if you missed out on 2025's run, I think that TSMC is well-positioned to deliver similar results in 2026. 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 » AI spending is still occurring at a high level The main case in my 2025 prediction is that TSMC is in a critical spot for the artificial intelligence buildout. While companies like Nvidia or Advanced Micro Devices may grab most of the headlines, the reality is that these companies are fabless chip companies. That means they design the chip, but they have no part in the manufacturing process. One of the key members of this process is TSMC, which actually makes the chips. TSMC is so dominant in this space that there is relatively little competition, and it has captured the majority of the market share in the production of cutting-edge chips. So, when you hear about Nvidia or AMD doing well, or a new data center going up, you can pretty much assume TSMC is also doing well. That's exactly what happened in 2025, and is expected to happen in 2026. In the fourth quarter, TSMC's revenue rose 26% year over year in U.S. dollars -- a strong sign that its clients are still buying as many chips as they can get their hands ...
These two ETFs are among the top for providing exposure to stocks outside the U.S. However, buyers should be mindful of the risks that come with it. Both the Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF +0.60%) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX +0.60%) are designed as core international equity ETFs, offering exposure to emerging and developed markets outside the United States. This comparison exami...
These two ETFs are among the top for providing exposure to stocks outside the U.S. However, buyers should be mindful of the risks that come with it. Both the Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF +0.60%) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX +0.60%) 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, Samsung Electronics Ltd (005930.KS), and Roche Holding Par Ag (SIX:ROG.SW). What this means for investors With both ETFs excluding U.S. stocks from their holdings, invest...
We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Even though Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s shares have remained muted, Cramer has continued to defend the stock. The shares are down by 8.3% year-to-date. UBS recently discussed the stock as it kept a Neutral rating and a $280 share price target. The investment bank pointed o...
We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Even though Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s shares have remained muted, Cramer has continued to defend the stock. The shares are down by 8.3% year-to-date. UBS recently discussed the stock as it kept a Neutral rating and a $280 share price target. The investment bank pointed out that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) could benefit from iPhone strength as it heads into its upcoming earnings. UBS added that it expects iPhone sell-through for December to sit between 84.5 million to 85 million units to mark as much as a 13% annual growth. Goldman Sachs reiterated an Outperform rating and a $330 share price target. The bank commented that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) continues to benefit from strong consumer demand, particularly for the iPhone. As for Cramer, he continues to believe that the firm’s Services business is performing well. The CNBC TV host holds the opinion that it is better to own rather than trade Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s shares. In this appearance, he linked the share price weakness with cost control: “Now Apple’s been going down, because Apple’s perceived to be, somebody has to eat the margin.” While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now.
umdash9/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis General Motors ( GM ) stock receives a durability discount compared with a more stable cash flow generator like Toyota ( TM ). The team at GM believes the company is far more durable than in the past, and there are key metrics to back up this assertion. So far this year, the valuation gap between the two companies has closed somewhat, but...
umdash9/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis General Motors ( GM ) stock receives a durability discount compared with a more stable cash flow generator like Toyota ( TM ). The team at GM believes the company is far more durable than in the past, and there are key metrics to back up this assertion. So far this year, the valuation gap between the two companies has closed somewhat, but I believe that gap can close further in the years ahead if GM continues to make progress towards its goal of attaining a structural 8-10% adjusted EBIT margin range. As I outlined in a past article, an 8-10% adj. EBIT margin would roughly double GM’s net income margin and drive greater automotive free cash flow generation. Because this would be underpinned by a structural improvement in its cost structure and market share gains with as much pricing power as an automaker can have, this might afford the company a higher multiple if this durability can be seen through a downtrend in auto sales. My Take On Why The Market Doubts GM GM has not been priced like a structurally resilient company with a sustainable business model. This is why the company consistently trades at a mid-to-high single-digit NTM P/E multiple, while a company like Toyota trades at a low-teens multiple. Why does TM earn such a higher multiple? Because the market believes its operating margins and free cash flows are durable, resilient to a recession, and that one really bad year won’t cause value destruction. The market has been right about this, as TM’s operating margin has held up better over downturns and reached higher peaks during boom times. Data by YCharts CFO Paul Jacobson has discussed how much more resilient GM has become , with an improved cost structure and consistent market-share gains. That’s exactly what the market needs to see to provide a more robust multiple. The market wants structurally robust operating margins, free cash flow generation, and through-cycle durability. What must GM show ...
There are plenty of mega-cap AI stocks in the market, but some of the best ways to invest in this explosive technology trend could be flying under the radar. In this video, longtime Motley Fool analysts Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe each discuss an AI stock they'd buy right now. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026. Where to invest $1,0...
There are plenty of mega-cap AI stocks in the market, but some of the best ways to invest in this explosive technology trend could be flying under the radar. In this video, longtime Motley Fool analysts Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe each discuss an AI stock they'd buy right now. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026. 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 » Should you buy stock in EMCOR Group right now? Before you buy stock in EMCOR Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and EMCOR Group wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $464,439!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,150,455!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 949% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 195% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of January 24, 2026. Matt Frankel, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has positions in EMCOR Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends EMCOR Group and Unity Software. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. T...
In recent months, NextEra Energy has been highlighted as a high‑growth clean energy utility at the center of AI‑driven power demand, underpinned by stable cash flows from Florida Power & Light and a large renewables backlog, while also entering a 25‑year nuclear power supply deal with Alphabet for data centers. An interesting angle is how this blend of regulated utility earnings, long‑dated AI dat...
In recent months, NextEra Energy has been highlighted as a high‑growth clean energy utility at the center of AI‑driven power demand, underpinned by stable cash flows from Florida Power & Light and a large renewables backlog, while also entering a 25‑year nuclear power supply deal with Alphabet for data centers. An interesting angle is how this blend of regulated utility earnings, long‑dated AI data‑center contracts, and heavy investment in wind, solar, nuclear, and transmission is reshaping perceptions of NextEra from a traditional utility to a key infrastructure provider for the AI era. We’ll now look at how this AI data center partnership and growth positioning could influence NextEra Energy’s broader investment narrative. The best AI stocks today may lie beyond giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. Find the next big opportunity with these 24 smaller AI-focused companies with strong growth potential through early-stage innovation in machine learning, automation, and data intelligence that could fund your retirement. What Is NextEra Energy's Investment Narrative? To own NextEra Energy today, you have to buy into the idea that this is no longer just a Florida utility, but a vertically integrated clean power platform tied into the buildout of AI infrastructure. The Alphabet nuclear deal and broader Google Cloud partnership fit neatly into that story, reinforcing the company’s role as a long term supplier of carbon free power to data centers while its regulated Florida Power & Light cash flows and recently reaffirmed dividend growth plans support the more traditional utility appeal. In the near term, the upcoming Q4 2025 earnings release and any color on the $4 billion at the market equity program and data center pipeline look like the key catalysts, while the rising use of equity funding, relatively high valuation multiples and regulatory scrutiny of big-ticket transmission projects remain the main pressure points. Yet some of the most important regulatory and financing ...
Key Points Constellation Energy operates the largest nuclear power fleet in the U.S. The company is unregulated, but could face pricing constraints in a key market. Investors looking for an AI energy play may like Constellation for its upside potential and its ability to generate power today. 10 stocks we like better than Constellation Energy › Nuclear energy is back. After years of stagnation -- ...
Key Points Constellation Energy operates the largest nuclear power fleet in the U.S. The company is unregulated, but could face pricing constraints in a key market. Investors looking for an AI energy play may like Constellation for its upside potential and its ability to generate power today. 10 stocks we like better than Constellation Energy › Nuclear energy is back. After years of stagnation -- years, however, of quiet innovation -- nuclear companies have come roaring back to life. The reason isn't hard to see. Nuclear offers carbon-free electricity that can run continuously, something solar and wind can't promise on their own. And in a world facing rising electricity demands, especially from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, the reliability of nuclear suddenly matters. 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 » A number of nuclear start-ups have captured investors' attention with ambitious and innovative ideas. Think, for example, of the small reactor designs of NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) and Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) or the portable reactors of Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE). These companies are working on some exciting technology, but none match the scale and earnings power of clean energy giant Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG). Indeed, if you were to own just one nuclear energy stock, Constellation is a compelling first choice. Here's why. Not a nuclear start-up, an established giant in nuclear energy The nuclear start-ups mentioned above -- Oklo, NuScale, Nano -- are early-stage growth stocks. None are generating meaningful revenue. Only one -- NuScale -- has received approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its reactor design, while Oklo and Nano are still in the thick of the licensing process. Constellation, by contrast, already operates a large fleet of nuclear power plants. In fact, it operates the largest fleet of nuclear facilities in the U....
Larry Fink Says Public Has Lost Trust In Davos Elites And He Blames "Capitalism" The intrinsic fallacy behind the Davos conference and its supposed mission to "save the world" by molding international policy is easy to describe: Davos is made up largely of the corporate elites, banking moguls and corrupt politicians that created the world's problems in the first place, often deliberately in order ...
Larry Fink Says Public Has Lost Trust In Davos Elites And He Blames "Capitalism" The intrinsic fallacy behind the Davos conference and its supposed mission to "save the world" by molding international policy is easy to describe: Davos is made up largely of the corporate elites, banking moguls and corrupt politicians that created the world's problems in the first place, often deliberately in order to create chaos and gain power. Why would the general public trust those people to fix the same problems they created? This is a question that needs to be posed to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who is currently serving as the "interim co-chair" of the WEF after Klaus Schwab's embarrassing exit. Fink launched the Davos meetings with some stark warnings about AI, and also a surprising admission that the global populace "no longer trusts" the WEF to steer the planet in the right direction. JUST IN: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says global elites have lost the public's trust. pic.twitter.com/IC66qsqbvB — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 20, 2026 As noted, no one trusted the WEF before, for the same reasons that no one trusts them now. Fink would never admit that the public despises the Davos crowd because of they operate like a cartel or cabal, constantly grasping for power while whittling down our freedoms. Instead, the CEO blamed "capitalism" for the lack of trust. Fink argued that the growing wealth gap is a feature of capitalism as we know it today and that this must change. He admonished the shift of global wealth into the hand of a narrow minority (of which his is a member) and called for the continuing institution of "shareholder capitalism" as a solution . Shareholder capitalism, for those who are not aware, is the agenda which is directly responsible for ESG lending and the takeover of DEI in the corporate world. The sudden surge of woke ideology in western countries was a product of corporate lenders like BlackRock and Vanguard pressuring international companies to promote...
Key Points MGK is more concentrated in mega-cap technology stocks and has fewer holdings than VONG. MGK delivered a higher 1-year return but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown. Both funds charge the same low expense ratio, but VONG offers a slightly higher dividend yield. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK)and Vanguard Russ...
Key Points MGK is more concentrated in mega-cap technology stocks and has fewer holdings than VONG. MGK delivered a higher 1-year return but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown. Both funds charge the same low expense ratio, but VONG offers a slightly higher dividend yield. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK)and Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) both target large-cap U.S. growth stocks with similar low costs, but MGK is more tech-heavy and concentrated, while VONG is broader and pays a marginally higher yield. This comparison looks at two popular growth ETFs from Vanguard: VONG, tracking the Russell 1000 Growth Index, and MGK, following the CRSP US Mega Cap Growth Index. Both aim for long-term capital appreciation from large-cap growth companies, but differ in portfolio makeup, diversification, and recent performance. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VONG MGK Issuer Vanguard Vanguard Expense ratio 0.07% 0.07% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-23) 12.2% 14.6% Dividend yield 0.5% 0.4% AUM $44.8 billion $32.5 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. Both funds are equally affordable at a 0.07% expense ratio, but VONG pays a slightly higher dividend yield while MGK focuses more narrowly on capital appreciation. Performance & risk comparison Metric VONG MGK Max drawdown (5 y) (32.72%) (36.01%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,878 $1,940 What's inside MGK focuses on the largest U.S. growth stocks, with 70% of assets in technology, 12% in consumer cyclicals, and 6% in healthcare. The fund holds just 69 companies, and as of its 18.1-year history, the top three positions — NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) at 12.97%, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) at 12.07%, and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) at 10.62% — dominate its portfolio, reflecting a heavy tilt toward mega-cap tech names. VONG is more...
We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the largest memory chip manufacturers in the world. Its position in the industry, courtesy of the ability to manufacture advanced memory chips, has enabled the firm to carve out a key position for itself in the AI e...
We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the largest memory chip manufacturers in the world. Its position in the industry, courtesy of the ability to manufacture advanced memory chips, has enabled the firm to carve out a key position for itself in the AI ecosystem. Consequently, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)’s shares are among the top performers on the market and are up by 279% over the past year. Cramer also frequently discusses the firm in his morning appearances. One factor that has crossed his radar is the memory shortage, which has benefited Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). The CNBC TV host has ardently pointed out how he was enthusiastic about the firm even before its CEO. The shortage was also on TD Cowen’s mind recently, as it raised the share price target to $450 from $300 and kept a Buy rating. In this appearance, Cramer discussed a facility that Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is building to meet the shortage: “Take a listen to what happened with Micron, with Sanjay Mehrotra. They’re building a plant that is going to make it so that they can meet demand. But that plant doesn’t come due until 2030. Now I think Sanjay’s doing an amazing job.” While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine’s wife was taken to hospital after soldiers invaded their residence, partially undressed and choked her, the couple said. Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, was not at the property and is in hiding after he escaped a previous raid on his home last week hours before he was announced as the runner-up in the January 15 presidential election. Incumbent ruler Pres...
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine’s wife was taken to hospital after soldiers invaded their residence, partially undressed and choked her, the couple said. Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, was not at the property and is in hiding after he escaped a previous raid on his home last week hours before he was announced as the runner-up in the January 15 presidential election. Incumbent ruler President Yoweri Museveni, 81, president since 1986, was declared winner of the vote with 71.6 per cent against Wine’s 24 per cent. Advertisement Wine rejected the results, alleging extensive fraud including ballot stuffing. Overnight into Saturday, soldiers forcefully entered the opposition leader’s home in the Magere suburb in Kampala’s north, breaking down doors and beating up staff, Wine said in a post on X. Advertisement Barbara Kyagulanyi, known affectionately as Barbie, recorded the intruders on her phone. The video, posted on X, shocked many Ugandans.
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is p...
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We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the largest retailers in the world. Its shares are up by 25% over the past year and by 4.5% year-to-date. Bernstein increased the share price target to $129 from $122 in January and kept an Outperform rating on the shares. The financia...
We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the largest retailers in the world. Its shares are up by 25% over the past year and by 4.5% year-to-date. Bernstein increased the share price target to $129 from $122 in January and kept an Outperform rating on the shares. The financial firm commented that Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) could benefit from the strength in medium to high-income consumers. Wells Fargo also reiterated an Outperform rating and kept the share price target at $130. The bank remarked that the retailer benefited from deep leadership and was unlikely to see significant turmoil from the departure of its CEO. As for Cramer, the CNBC TV host has recently started to praise Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)’s ability to effectively compete with Amazon. In this appearance, he shared his opinion about why the stock is performing well: Walmart (WMT) is a Sign of Growing Interest in Domestic Stocks, Says Jim Cramer “Again, like the domestics, like Walmart being up, that’s a sign that people want to bring their money back, to, obviously domestic stocks. . .” While we acknowledge the potential of WMT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Welcome to The Brink . We’re Irene Garcia Perez and Thomas Buckley , and we’ve been following the movie theater chains that are worried about Netflix’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. We also have news on RSA Security and the rocky record of LMEs. Follow this link to subscribe . Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@bloomberg.net . Window Pain Movie theaters were enjoying a respite after many stressf...
Welcome to The Brink . We’re Irene Garcia Perez and Thomas Buckley , and we’ve been following the movie theater chains that are worried about Netflix’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. We also have news on RSA Security and the rocky record of LMEs. Follow this link to subscribe . Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@bloomberg.net . Window Pain Movie theaters were enjoying a respite after many stressful years, but Netflix’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. has them on edge again. The concern? How the merger, if approved by regulators, could impact theatrical windows — the time between a film being released in cinemas and then appearing on a streaming platform. Earlier this month, a trade association that represents theater chains including AMC and Regal Cineworld wrote to US lawmakers, warning that the deal could “have a direct and irreversible negative impact on movie theaters around the world.” Ted Sarandos , Netflix’s co-Chief Executive Officer, has tried to temper those fears in recent weeks. After years of criticizing theatrical distribution as outdated and saying long windows aren’t consumer-friendly, he told the The New York Times last week that he’ll commit to the standard 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies. Asked this week about his change of view during Netflix’s earnings call, Sarandos said he made his prior comments before the company was in the theater business. “This is a business and not a religion,” he said. “Conditions change, and insights change, and we have a culture that we reevaluate things when they do.” In the same call, co-CEO Greg Peters said that Netflix had considered getting into theaters in the past, but the company was busy investing in other areas. “But now with Warner Bros., they bring a mature, well-run theatrical business with amazing films, and we’re super-excited about that,” Peters said. It remains to be seen if cinemas will be able to keep the Netflix bosses true to their word. Eduardo Acuna, the CEO of Cineworld, is ...
Key Points TSMC's stock price rose almost 54% in 2025. Management expects strong growth for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › In January 2025, I predicted that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) would rocket higher throughout the year. That prediction ended up being dead-on, as the stock soared nearly 54% higher throughout 2025. That's an impressi...
Key Points TSMC's stock price rose almost 54% in 2025. Management expects strong growth for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › In January 2025, I predicted that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) would rocket higher throughout the year. That prediction ended up being dead-on, as the stock soared nearly 54% higher throughout 2025. That's an impressive one-year return for the computer chip manufacturer and it would cause some investors to hesitate on the stock, thinking it has already had its run. But I'm not ready to give up on TSMC's stock yet. Almost everything that I discussed in that article in early 2025 is still relevant today, and even if you missed out on 2025's run, I think that TSMC is well-positioned to deliver similar results in 2026. 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 » Image source: Getty Images. AI spending is still occurring at a high level The main case in my 2025 prediction is that TSMC is in a critical spot for the artificial intelligence buildout. While companies like Nvidia or Advanced Micro Devices may grab most of the headlines, the reality is that these companies are fabless chip companies. That means they design the chip, but they have no part in the manufacturing process. One of the key members of this process is TSMC, which actually makes the chips. TSMC is so dominant in this space that there is relatively little competition, and it has captured the majority of the market share in the production of cutting-edge chips. So, when you hear about Nvidia or AMD doing well, or a new data center going up, you can pretty much assume TSMC is also doing well. That's exactly what happened in 2025, and is expected to happen in 2026. In the fourth quarter, TSMC's revenue rose 26% year over year in U.S. dollars -- a strong sign that its clients are still buying as many chips...
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-CEO Greg Peters said Paramount Skydance's (NASDAQ:PSKY) $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is unrealistic without Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) founder Larry Ellison's financial backing. Netflix Dismisses Paramount's Debt-Fueled Offer Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters sharply criticized Paramount's rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, say...
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-CEO Greg Peters said Paramount Skydance's (NASDAQ:PSKY) $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is unrealistic without Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) founder Larry Ellison's financial backing. Netflix Dismisses Paramount's Debt-Fueled Offer Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters sharply criticized Paramount's rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the offer "doesn't pass the sniff test" and would collapse without Ellison's personal support. In an interview with Financial Times, Peters said Paramount's proposal relies heavily on debt and external backing, making it far riskier than Netflix's revised $82.7 billion all-cash offer for WBD's film and television studios, including HBO and Warner Bros. Don't Miss: Peters called that additional leverage required for Paramount's bid "pretty crazy." Shareholder Support Tilts Toward Netflix Paramount has taken its bid directly to WBD shareholders after the company's board rejected it, but early signs suggest limited traction. According to a proxy filing, Paramount has secured roughly 7% of WBD shares, far short of the majority needed for control, the report noted. Hollywood Impact And Regulatory Scrutiny Loom A Netflix-Warner Bros combination would dramatically reshape Hollywood, uniting franchises such as "Game of Thrones" and "Harry Potter" with Netflix hits like "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game." See Also: Bezos' Favorite Real Estate Platform Launches A Way To Ride The Ongoing Private Credit Boom The prospect has unsettled filmmakers, unions and theater owners concerned about Netflix's influence on theatrical releases. Peters said Netflix would honor Warner Bros.' typical 45-day theatrical window, pushing back against fears that the streamer would undermine cinemas. Regulators in the U.S. and Europe are expected to closely examine both bids. Peters argued that Netflix competes with a broad range of players, including YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG...