AWS is the key division to watch for Amazon's success. Amazon (AMZN +2.12%) shareholders had a disappointing year in 2025. I thought the company was going to have a strong year, mainly built on the back of its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS had a successful year, my caveat regarding the stock was that it traded at an expensive price tag at the time: 44 times forward ear...
AWS is the key division to watch for Amazon's success. Amazon (AMZN +2.12%) shareholders had a disappointing year in 2025. I thought the company was going to have a strong year, mainly built on the back of its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS had a successful year, my caveat regarding the stock was that it traded at an expensive price tag at the time: 44 times forward earnings. This turned out to be Amazon's Achilles' heel in 2025, as it spent most of the year growing into its valuation. Amazon's stock only gained 5% last year, but its business posted strong growth. I think it's slated to have a much better 2026 now that its valuation has come down, and AWS is free to lead the stock higher. AWS' growth is starting to reaccelerate Most investors fixate on Amazon's commerce business as a reason to own the stock. This is natural, as this is the part of the business that most people interact with frequently. Furthermore, AWS accounts for only 18% of Amazon's total sales, so it's just a fraction of Amazon's overall sales. But that's the wrong way of looking at it. Amazon is a very diverse business, and the reality is that its commerce side doesn't make a ton of profit. This isn't anything new. Look at other retailers, and their financials will show you razor-thin profit margins. Cloud computing is a different business entirely. It has strong operating margins, with the third quarter coming in at 35%. So, despite AWS only making up a small chunk of Amazon's total business, it accounted for 66% of operating profits in Q3. Expand NASDAQ : AMZN Amazon Today's Change ( 2.12 %) $ 4.96 Current Price $ 239.30 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.6T Day's Range $ 234.57 - $ 240.44 52wk Range $ 161.38 - $ 258.60 Volume 1.6M Avg Vol 45M Gross Margin 50.05 % As a result, I would consider AWS the most important part of the business, because it generates the majority of the profits. Furthermore, AWS' growth rate is accelerating. In Q3, its revenue increased by 20% y...
A tale of two economies is driving China’s stock market, prompting investors to raise bets on the beneficiaries of an industrial export boom at the expense of firms mired in a consumption slump. The world’s No. 2 economy is painting a picture of consumer-sensitive sectors lagging further behind industries linked to manufacturing and technology. That’s making Wall Street firms including Morgan Stan...
A tale of two economies is driving China’s stock market, prompting investors to raise bets on the beneficiaries of an industrial export boom at the expense of firms mired in a consumption slump. The world’s No. 2 economy is painting a picture of consumer-sensitive sectors lagging further behind industries linked to manufacturing and technology. That’s making Wall Street firms including Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Asset Management more bullish toward Chinese companies from machinery producers to power grid builders. These Chinese firms have thrived on the world’s appetite for advanced manufacturing or surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. China’s economy has grown more bifurcated in the past year. New industrial forces have helped deliver surprisingly robust exports that defied President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, domestic consumption remains anemic amid a prolonged property downturn. For investors, that split is reshaping their strategies, rewarding selective bets on global-facing industrial champions rather than those on a broad consumer-led recovery. “There are clearly two very different Chinas at the moment,” William Bratton , head of cash equity research in Asia Pacific at BNP Paribas Exane, wrote in a note. “We have a clear preference for the materials, industrials, and technology sectors and sub-industries over their consumer-facing peers – a preference which is reflected in earnings trends and the recent economic data.” Much of China’s export strength is being driven by equipment makers, electronic component manufacturers and metal miners that are tied to global demand for AI infrastructure. China XD Electric Co., a key contractor of ultra-high-voltage grid construction, has surged 75% this year, while electrical component-maker TBEA Co. is up about 28%. Morgan Stanley was the latest to join the chorus of bullish calls, favoring a group of stocks that included Sany Heavy Industry Co., Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co., Han’s Laser Tech...
AWS is the key division to watch for Amazon's success. Amazon (AMZN 0.60%) shareholders had a disappointing year in 2025. I thought the company was going to have a strong year, mainly built on the back of its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS had a successful year, my caveat regarding the stock was that it traded at an expensive price tag at the time: 44 times forward earn...
AWS is the key division to watch for Amazon's success. Amazon (AMZN 0.60%) shareholders had a disappointing year in 2025. I thought the company was going to have a strong year, mainly built on the back of its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS had a successful year, my caveat regarding the stock was that it traded at an expensive price tag at the time: 44 times forward earnings. This turned out to be Amazon's Achilles' heel in 2025, as it spent most of the year growing into its valuation. Amazon's stock only gained 5% last year, but its business posted strong growth. I think it's slated to have a much better 2026 now that its valuation has come down, and AWS is free to lead the stock higher. AWS' growth is starting to reaccelerate Most investors fixate on Amazon's commerce business as a reason to own the stock. This is natural, as this is the part of the business that most people interact with frequently. Furthermore, AWS accounts for only 18% of Amazon's total sales, so it's just a fraction of Amazon's overall sales. But that's the wrong way of looking at it. Amazon is a very diverse business, and the reality is that its commerce side doesn't make a ton of profit. This isn't anything new. Look at other retailers, and their financials will show you razor-thin profit margins. Cloud computing is a different business entirely. It has strong operating margins, with the third quarter coming in at 35%. So, despite AWS only making up a small chunk of Amazon's total business, it accounted for 66% of operating profits in Q3. Expand NASDAQ : AMZN Amazon Today's Change ( -0.60 %) $ -1.46 Current Price $ 243.22 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.6T Day's Range $ 241.53 - $ 247.77 52wk Range $ 161.38 - $ 258.60 Volume 1.6M Avg Vol 45M Gross Margin 50.05 % As a result, I would consider AWS the most important part of the business, because it generates the majority of the profits. Furthermore, AWS' growth rate is accelerating. In Q3, its revenue increased by 20% ...
A group of protesters supporting a Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike have been arrested after they breached prison grounds, the Metropolitan police has said. The force said on Saturday evening that it had detained a group of protesters outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, in west London, and was in the process of making a number of arrests. According to the force, the group refused to leave the g...
A group of protesters supporting a Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike have been arrested after they breached prison grounds, the Metropolitan police has said. The force said on Saturday evening that it had detained a group of protesters outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, in west London, and was in the process of making a number of arrests. According to the force, the group refused to leave the grounds when ordered to do so, allegedly blocked prison staff from entering and leaving, and threatened police officers. The Met said a number of them also managed to get inside a staff entrance area of a prison building. The group were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass, the force said. Footage shared on social media showed a group chanting outside the prison, with some holding signs. At one point, the group can be seen moving towards a building – and one clip appears to show some demonstrators inside. It is understood they were holding the demonstration in support of Umer Khalid. He is the last remaining participant in the Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike campaign, according to the group.
The Trump administration is planning to invest $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, the Financial Times reported , citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The US government will receive a 10% stake in the mining company, the paper said, adding that the the investment and a separate $1 billion private financial deal are expected to be announced on Monday. One of the people told the Financ...
The Trump administration is planning to invest $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, the Financial Times reported , citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The US government will receive a 10% stake in the mining company, the paper said, adding that the the investment and a separate $1 billion private financial deal are expected to be announced on Monday. One of the people told the Financial Times that the government will receive 16.1 million shares in USA Rare Earth and warrants for another 17.6 million shares, both priced at $17.17 a share. USA Rare Earth will also receive $1.3 billion in senior secured debt financing at market rates from the government, which will be funded from a finance facility created for the Department of Commerce as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, the report said. USA Rare Earth and the Commerce Department could not be immediately reached for comment outside of normal business hours. Read more: US Miner Eyes Global Rare Earths Clout With Australian Deal (2)
Key Points Citigroup remains one of the best opportunities among money center bank stocks, as the financial giant continues with its multiyear turnaround. Flagstar Bank, formerly New York Community Bancorp, has significant upside potential if it can weather challenges related to its loan portfolio. The integration of the recent Synovus Financial acquisition could serve as a strong catalyst for Pin...
Key Points Citigroup remains one of the best opportunities among money center bank stocks, as the financial giant continues with its multiyear turnaround. Flagstar Bank, formerly New York Community Bancorp, has significant upside potential if it can weather challenges related to its loan portfolio. The integration of the recent Synovus Financial acquisition could serve as a strong catalyst for Pinnacle Financial shares in the years ahead. 10 stocks we like better than Flagstar Bank › After performing well in late 2025, bank stocks have once again encountered volatility just weeks into the new year. Various factors may be driving this. For instance, one factor might be President Donald Trump's call for Congress to enact an interest rate cap on credit cards. Or it may simply be due to banks reporting results and guidance slightly short of previously sky-high expectations. Many bank stocks have fallen post-earnings for this reason. Still, irrespective of root cause, consider this sell-off an opportunity, not a warning. Mostly, that's because there are so many bank stocks that, thanks to bank-specific catalysts, could bounce back from their recent losses, and then some. 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 » Three top examples of these include Citigroup (NYSE: C), Flagstar Bank (NYSE: FLG), and Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP). A major turnaround is still in motion with Citigroup Citigroup started the year strong, with its stock extending a 2025 rally. However, in line with other major bank stocks, the share price of this money center bank experienced a moderate pullback, falling from nearly $125 per share to around $114 per share. Even so, Citigroup's long-term catalyst remains in motion. After improving earnings by 18% last year, the banking giant's turnaround is entering its final stage, largely through additional cost-cutting. If...
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It looks like Berkshire Hathaway may be moving on from this long-struggling stock. Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.72%) (BRK.B 1.14%) for longtime CEO Warren Buffett just a few weeks ago. And already, there are indications that Abel has made his first major move as the head of the conglomerate. At the same time, he may be addressing what many believe may have been one of ...
It looks like Berkshire Hathaway may be moving on from this long-struggling stock. Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.72%) (BRK.B 1.14%) for longtime CEO Warren Buffett just a few weeks ago. And already, there are indications that Abel has made his first major move as the head of the conglomerate. At the same time, he may be addressing what many believe may have been one of Buffett's biggest missteps in recent years. According to an SEC document filed Tuesday, it appears that Abel and Berkshire Hathaway may be dumping Kraft Heinz (KHC +2.11%) -- the ninth-largest holding in the conglomerate's $267 billion portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway owns about 325 million shares of Kraft Heinz, amounting to about an $8.5 billion stake, which makes up roughly 3.2% of the Berkshire portfolio. Also, Berkshire is the largest shareholder in Kraft Heinz, owning 27.5% of the shares. Expand NASDAQ : KHC Kraft Heinz Today's Change ( 2.11 %) $ 0.48 Current Price $ 23.20 Key Data Points Market Cap $27B Day's Range $ 22.67 - $ 23.24 52wk Range $ 21.98 - $ 33.35 Volume 14M Avg Vol 16M Gross Margin 33.83 % Dividend Yield 6.90 % The 8-K filing by Kraft Heinz was to note the potential resale by Berkshire Hathaway of up to 325,442,152 shares of Kraft Heinz common stock -- which would be Berkshire's entire position. Kraft Heinz made this filing pursuant to contractual terms that it would register for potential resale by the "selling stockholder." It notes that this does not necessarily mean the selling stockholder will choose to sell any shares; it just provides the legal mechanism to do so. But it seems likely, all things considered. Kraft Heinz has been on a long, strange trip since 2015 There is a long history between Berkshire Hathaway and Kraft Heinz. In fact, when Kraft Heinz merged in 2015, Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway were the architects of the deal. Berkshire owned HJ Heinz, which was a private company, and it merged with Kraft in a $46 billion deal to form Kraft H...
Key Points Both SCHF and SPDW offer ultra-low 0.03% expense ratios and similar sector allocations SCHF has a lower beta than SPDW (0.86 vs 0.88), and beats SPDW in five-year growth, with $1,593 vs $1,567 from a $1,000 investment. SCHF holds more assets and features a marginally higher dividend yield These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMKT...
Key Points Both SCHF and SPDW offer ultra-low 0.03% expense ratios and similar sector allocations SCHF has a lower beta than SPDW (0.86 vs 0.88), and beats SPDW in five-year growth, with $1,593 vs $1,567 from a $1,000 investment. SCHF holds more assets and features a marginally higher dividend yield These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHF) and SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) both keep costs extremely low and provide broad developed-market exposure, but differ on fund size, yield, and risk-adjusted performance. Both the Schwab International Equity ETF and the SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF are designed as core international equity building blocks, tracking broad developed markets outside the United States. This comparison explores their similarities and differences across cost, recent returns, portfolio construction, risk, and trading characteristics to help investors decide which may fit their needs. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric SCHF SPDW Issuer Schwab SPDR Expense ratio 0.03% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09) 35.1% 35.3% Dividend yield 3.3% 3.2% Beta 0.86 0.88 AUM $57.7 billion $35.1 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 among the most affordable in the category, each charging just 0.03% in annual expenses. SCHF edges out SPDW with a slightly higher dividend yield, offering a marginally greater payout for income-focused investors. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric SCHF SPDW Max drawdown (5 y) -29.15% -30.20% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,593 $1,567 What's Inside SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF offers diversified exposure to developed-market equities outside the United States, holding 2,390 stocks and tilting toward financial services (23%), industrials (19%), and technology (11%). Its top hol...
Key Points D-Wave Quantum stock has soared in the quadruple digits in recent years as investors bet on potential quantum computing winners. Quantum computing isn’t yet delivering major revenue or profit -- but certain AI companies are generating spectacular earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) has been turning heads in the technology world in recent...
Key Points D-Wave Quantum stock has soared in the quadruple digits in recent years as investors bet on potential quantum computing winners. Quantum computing isn’t yet delivering major revenue or profit -- but certain AI companies are generating spectacular earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) has been turning heads in the technology world in recent quarters as it progresses in the high-potential industry of quantum computing. This pure-play quantum company is present in both the quantum annealing and gate-model space -- annealing helps customers optimize operations, while gate-model systems are more general-purpose. The company has been generating revenue in the annealing space, but like all quantum players, it's still in the early days of its growth story. This is because quantum computers are still a work in progress, and it may take years for them to reach general usefulness. Meanwhile, investors have aimed to get in on this story early, driving D-Wave stock up in the quadruple digits over the past three years. 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 » This long time to market, as well as the massive gains we've seen in the stock price, mean you may want to forget about rushing into D-Wave right now -- and instead turn to the following artificial intelligence (AI) company that's generating billions of dollars in earnings. This AI behemoth still has more room to run. Let's check it out. A name that may be very familiar The stock I'm talking about may be a very familiar name to you, but you might not immediately link it to AI. Instead, you might associate it with something you do every day: search on the internet. This company is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), owner of the Google platform, including Search and Chrome. Google has long been the world's top search engine, with 90% market share. And this has been the c...
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) was in the spotlight this week for two reasons: a literal infinite money glitch found within its own stores and massive insider buys from CEO Ryan Cohen. Infinite Money Glitch YouTuber RJCmedia exposed a trade-in loophole involving the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 that allowed customers to essentially print store credit. The exploit was remarkably simple: a customer w...
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) was in the spotlight this week for two reasons: a literal infinite money glitch found within its own stores and massive insider buys from CEO Ryan Cohen. Infinite Money Glitch YouTuber RJCmedia exposed a trade-in loophole involving the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 that allowed customers to essentially print store credit. The exploit was remarkably simple: a customer would purchase a new Nintendo Switch 2 for $414.99. By immediately trading the console back in alongside the purchase of a cheap pre-owned game, a promotional multiplier was triggered. The errant promotion increased the trade-in value of the console to $472.50, netting the user roughly $57 in profit per cycle. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Missed the AI Boom's Biggest IPOs? This Platform Lets Everyday Investors Access Private Tech Early GameStop quickly issued a statement on X confirming the glitch was real, but has since been patched. “Our system briefly valued the pre-owned trade more than the new retail cost… we gently remind everyone that our stores are not designed to function as infinite money printers," the company said. GAMESTOP ISSUES STATEMENT ON INFINITE MONEY GLITCH GameStop is aware of the "GameStop Infinite Money Glitch," exposed by YouTuber RJCmedia. By purchasing a Nintendo Switch 2 for $414.99 and then immediately trading it back in along with the purchase of a pre-owned game, a… pic.twitter.com/F2D2v41IeQ Cohen Doubles Down While retail hackers were busy farming store credit, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen was busy buying shares. SEC filings revealed that Cohen purchased 1 million shares of GME this week—500,000 on Tuesday and another 500,000 on Wednesday—at an average price of roughly $21.40. See Also: This Real Estate Fund Pays 10x More Than the Average Savings Account – Invest From Just $100 Cohen's latest $21 million personal investment in GameStop brings his total stake to approx...
Key Points SPDW charges a slightly lower expense ratio and barely edges out VXUS on recent performance and yield. VXUS covers both developed and emerging markets, while SPDW excludes emerging economies. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) are core interna...
Key Points SPDW charges a slightly lower expense ratio and barely edges out VXUS on recent performance and yield. VXUS covers both developed and emerging markets, while SPDW excludes emerging economies. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) are core international funds designed for broad exposure outside the United States, but their coverage differs: SPDW tracks only developed markets, whereas VXUS includes both developed and emerging economies. This comparison highlights how these differences play out in terms of costs, returns, risk, and portfolio construction. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VXUS SPDW Issuer Vanguard SPDR Expense ratio 0.05% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 24, 2026) 31.69% 32.6% Dividend yield 3.02% 3.14% Beta 0.75 0.82 AUM $573.72 billion $35.07 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. SPDW has a slightly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield. However, it pays dividends semi-annually, whereas VXUS pays quarterly. Performance & risk comparison Metric VXUS SPDW Max drawdown (5 y) -29.43% -30.20% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,256 $1,321 What's inside SPDW tracks developed markets outside the U.S. and holds 2,413 stocks, with a sector tilt toward financials, industrials, and consumer cyclical. Its top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML), Samsung Electronics (LON: SMSN), and Roche Holding AG (SWX:ROG). Although it has a similar sector allocation, VXUS is far broader, covering both developed and emerging markets across 8,673 holdings. Top positions include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (2330.TW), Tencent Holdings Ltd. (0700.HK), and ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML). What this means for investors Investors should be aware that international...