Key Points VGIT offers a much lower expense ratio, while FBND delivers a higher dividend yield FBND holds a broader, more diversified bond portfolio but has experienced a slightly deeper five-year drawdown VGIT is larger by assets under management and invests primarily in U.S. Treasury bonds. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (N...
Key Points VGIT offers a much lower expense ratio, while FBND delivers a higher dividend yield FBND holds a broader, more diversified bond portfolio but has experienced a slightly deeper five-year drawdown VGIT is larger by assets under management and invests primarily in U.S. Treasury bonds. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT) and Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FBND) target investors seeking core bond exposure, but they take notably different paths: VGIT invests exclusively in intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries, whereas FBND blends government, corporate, and other bonds for a broader reach. This comparison weighs their cost, risk, performance, and portfolio construction to help investors decide which may align better with their income and diversification goals. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric VGIT FBND Issuer Vanguard Fidelity Expense ratio 0.03% 0.36% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09) 4.2% 3.8% Dividend yield 3.8% 4.7% Beta 0.16 0.28 AUM $39.0 billion $23.8 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. VGIT is considerably more affordable with a 0.03% expense ratio, compared to FBND’s 0.36%. FBND may appeal to income-focused investors, as it currently offers a higher dividend yield by 0.9 percentage points. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric VGIT FBND Max drawdown (5 y) -18.91% -21.24% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $864 $852 What's Inside FBND holds 2,742 bonds spanning a mix of sectors. Its top holdings are corporate bonds from major financial institutions such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs, though each represents less than 1% of the portfolio. Having been on the market for more than 11 years, FBND aims to provide income and diversification, with no leverage, currency hedging, or other structural quirks. VGIT, by contrast, foc...
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麥道朗策騎浪漫勇士首勝董事盃 嘉應高昇贏百週年紀念短途盃 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】沙田馬場舉行的兩場國際一級賽,麥道朗策騎浪漫勇士首次勝出董事盃。 1,600米賽程、9匹馬中焦點對決,11項一級賽盟主、藍綠綵衣麥道朗策騎「浪漫勇士」鬥上屆三冠王、潘頓策騎的「遨遊氣泡」,三冠大賽第一關爭奪1,300萬總獎金。一對勁敵一起走出外檔,力逼帶頭的「金鑽貴人」。之前兩場同場對壘「浪漫勇士」都贏,直路一加速,再次展示超班實力,贏「金鑽貴人」超過一個馬位,「遨遊氣泡」得第三。 同樣總獎金1,300萬、1,200米的百週年紀念短途盃,榮登全球最佳短途賽駒、香港馬王「嘉應高昇」在潘頓策騎下,輕鬆擊敗「驕陽明駒」、「舉步生風」,追平「精英大師」,塵封近21年的17連勝紀錄。
Key Points Shares of Netflix fell even though the company beat expectations on fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. Netflix amended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $83 billion in all cash. Netflix stock is down 10% year-to-date as of Jan. 21. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) beat expectations when it released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesd...
Key Points Shares of Netflix fell even though the company beat expectations on fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. Netflix amended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $83 billion in all cash. Netflix stock is down 10% year-to-date as of Jan. 21. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) beat expectations when it released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Yet, shares continued to fall. The streaming platform is down 10% since the start of the year as of Jan. 21. So if Netflix is beating earnings but the share price is falling, does this mean a buying opportunity for investors? Let's have a closer look at what's really happening. 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 hostile and expensive fight for Warner Bros. Netflix announced on Dec. 5, 2025, its intentions to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) in a deal worth $82.7 billion. While this would further fortify Netflix's position as the top platform for streaming television and films, investors were immediately nervous. The lengthy process of acquiring a competitor like Warner Bros., combined with the enormous financial strain involved, had investors wondering if this was going to turn into nothing more than an expensive strategic headache. Then just this week, Netflix revised its offer for Warner Bros. to an all-cash offer. So, while the company did beat earnings expectations, analysts and investors alike are still quite spooked about the bidding war that's heating up for Warner Bros. Netflix's rival, Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) are attempting a hostile takeover of Warner Bros., which is only inflaming the situation for Netflix investors. Netflix's strong quarter held back by acquisition risk Looking at the bullish case, Netflix is the champion among the mega-streamers. It now boasts more than 325 million subscribers worldwide. While it'...
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Does the search giant's cloud growth (and the spending required to support it) justify buying shares today? With Alphabet (GOOG 0.73%) (GOOGL 0.79%) scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4, it's a good time to take a look at the stock to see if shares are attractive today or not. Not only can this help investors decide what to do with the stock, but it can give them more context h...
Does the search giant's cloud growth (and the spending required to support it) justify buying shares today? With Alphabet (GOOG 0.73%) (GOOGL 0.79%) scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4, it's a good time to take a look at the stock to see if shares are attractive today or not. Not only can this help investors decide what to do with the stock, but it can give them more context heading into the earnings report. But with the stock soaring more than 70% over the last six months, is it too late to buy? Maybe not. The company is coming into the report with a lot to like. Not only has the tech company's stock price been surging, but Alphabet's last quarter included mid-teens revenue growth, accelerating growth in Google Cloud, and higher capital spending tied to technical infrastructure to support its fast-growing AI (artificial intelligence) initiatives. Here's a closer look. Growth trends are improving Alphabet's third-quarter revenue rose 16% year over year to $102.3 billion. That was a faster pace than the 14% revenue growth the company reported in Q2, when sales were $96.4 billion. And the company's third-quarter top-line growth rate also sits above Alphabet's full-year 2024 year-over-year revenue growth rate, when total revenue rose 14% year over year. Supporting this growth, Alphabet's Google services revenue grew 14% year over year to $87.1 billion, driven by broad-based strength "across Google Search & other, Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices, and YouTube ads," management explained in Alphabet's third-quarter update. Notably, Alphabet's "search and other" revenue rose 15% to $56.6 billion, and YouTube advertising revenue increased 15% to $10.3 billion. But Alphabet's AI-fueled cloud computing business was the star of the show. Third-quarter Google cloud revenue grew 34% year over year to $15.2 billion, building on the 32% growth it delivered in Q2. Even more, cloud profitability improved dramatically. Google Cloud segment operating i...
Key Points Alphabet's third-quarter revenue grew 16% year over year -- an acceleration from Q2 growth. The search giant's Google Cloud revenue growth also picked up speed in Q3. Alphabet recently raised its 2025 capital spending outlook. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › With Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4, it's a good time t...
Key Points Alphabet's third-quarter revenue grew 16% year over year -- an acceleration from Q2 growth. The search giant's Google Cloud revenue growth also picked up speed in Q3. Alphabet recently raised its 2025 capital spending outlook. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › With Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4, it's a good time to take a look at the stock to see if shares are attractive today or not. Not only can this help investors decide what to do with the stock, but it can give them more context heading into the earnings report. But with the stock soaring more than 70% over the last six months, is it too late to buy? 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 » Maybe not. The company is coming into the report with a lot to like. Not only has the tech company's stock price been surging, but Alphabet's last quarter included mid-teens revenue growth, accelerating growth in Google Cloud, and higher capital spending tied to technical infrastructure to support its fast-growing AI (artificial intelligence) initiatives. Here's a closer look. Growth trends are improving Alphabet's third-quarter revenue rose 16% year over year to $102.3 billion. That was a faster pace than the 14% revenue growth the company reported in Q2, when sales were $96.4 billion. And the company's third-quarter top-line growth rate also sits above Alphabet's full-year 2024 year-over-year revenue growth rate, when total revenue rose 14% year over year. Supporting this growth, Alphabet's Google services revenue grew 14% year over year to $87.1 billion, driven by broad-based strength "across Google Search & other, Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices, and YouTube ads," management explained in Alphabet's third-quarter update. Notably, Alphabet's "search and other" revenue rose 15% to $56.6 billion, and Y...
Cost efficiency meets income potential as these bond ETFs reveal sharply different strategies for risk and diversification. Both Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT +0.08%) and Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND +0.11%) target investors seeking core bond exposure, but they take notably different paths: VGIT invests exclusively in intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries, whereas FBND blends governme...
Cost efficiency meets income potential as these bond ETFs reveal sharply different strategies for risk and diversification. Both Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT +0.08%) and Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND +0.11%) target investors seeking core bond exposure, but they take notably different paths: VGIT invests exclusively in intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries, whereas FBND blends government, corporate, and other bonds for a broader reach. This comparison weighs their cost, risk, performance, and portfolio construction to help investors decide which may align better with their income and diversification goals. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric VGIT FBND Issuer Vanguard Fidelity Expense ratio 0.03% 0.36% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09) 4.2% 3.8% Dividend yield 3.8% 4.7% Beta 0.16 0.28 AUM $39.0 billion $23.8 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. VGIT is considerably more affordable with a 0.03% expense ratio, compared to FBND’s 0.36%. FBND may appeal to income-focused investors, as it currently offers a higher dividend yield by 0.9 percentage points. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric VGIT FBND Max drawdown (5 y) -18.91% -21.24% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $864 $852 What's Inside FBND holds 2,742 bonds spanning a mix of sectors. Its top holdings are corporate bonds from major financial institutions such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs, though each represents less than 1% of the portfolio. Having been on the market for more than 11 years, FBND aims to provide income and diversification, with no leverage, currency hedging, or other structural quirks. VGIT, by contrast, focuses exclusively on U.S. Treasury securities, reflected in its 100% allocation to cash and others. Its top holdings are recent Treasury notes and bonds. This makes VGIT a straightforward, lower-risk option for those prioritizing g...
Weight-loss injections have fallen under the spotlight in Hong Kong after the Post discovered over-the-counter sellers operating locally, and a recent study found that nearly one in two residents was overweight or obese. The Post’s investigation found the prescription-only medicines were available for purchase on some online platforms and at a pharmacy without the need for a doctor’s approval, spa...
Weight-loss injections have fallen under the spotlight in Hong Kong after the Post discovered over-the-counter sellers operating locally, and a recent study found that nearly one in two residents was overweight or obese. The Post’s investigation found the prescription-only medicines were available for purchase on some online platforms and at a pharmacy without the need for a doctor’s approval, sparking concerns about potential health risks. The Post looks into the matter and examines the loopholes and associated risks. 1. Which brands are approved in Hong Kong? Major brands of injections approved for use in Hong Kong to treat obesity include Wegovy, Ozempic and Saxenda, all produced by Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk, and United States drug giant Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro. Advertisement These drugs are administered as injections using pre-filled pens that can be self-injected into the upper arm, thigh or stomach. They mainly work as appetite suppressants by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which makes people feel fuller. 2. What’s the appeal? Obesity has become an increasing concern among Hongkongers, as the condition can increase the risk of multiple diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.