Welcome to The Brink . I’m Dipika Lalwani , a reporter in Singapore, where I followed India’s SP Group, which is planning its debut dollar bond sale after borrowing locally at yields near 20%. We also have news on Air Baltic, ION Group and a whiskey maker backed by Jay-Z. Follow this link to subscribe . Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@bloomberg.net . Dollar Debut India’s Shapoorji Pallonji G...
Welcome to The Brink . I’m Dipika Lalwani , a reporter in Singapore, where I followed India’s SP Group, which is planning its debut dollar bond sale after borrowing locally at yields near 20%. We also have news on Air Baltic, ION Group and a whiskey maker backed by Jay-Z. Follow this link to subscribe . Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@bloomberg.net . Dollar Debut India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group , one of the country’s largest private credit borrowers, is racing against time to refinance a significant portion of its debt due at the end of April. As the deadline approaches, the conglomerate is considering making a debut on the dollar bond market . The company faces a maturity of $2.5 billion in rupee-denominated debt at its Goswami Infratech unit, offered at a yield of 18.75%. While liquidity in India’s domestic credit market is ample and existing creditors are willing to roll over the debt, that support comes at a price. Borrowing costs have risen globally, with credit spreads widening amid the Iran War. The conflict has sent the price of oil soaring, sparked inflation concerns and made refinancing more expensive, even for companies whose operations aren’t directly impacted by it. The real estate and construction conglomerate is no stranger to costly borrowing. Last year, it raised the country’s largest-ever private credit deal, securing $3.4 billion at a steep yield of 19.75% — that transaction continues to shape investor expectations around its credit profile. Against this backdrop, SP Group has initiated discussions with investors about potentially issuing dollar bonds while selling locally denominated debt at the same time. Some of Goswami’s largest creditors include Cerberus Capital Management , Varde Partners , Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Deutsche Bank . The company’s refinancing strategy is driven by its cost of capital rather than a lack of liquidity. A dual-market approach could allow SP Group to measure investor appetite across geographies...
watch now VIDEO 4:41 04:41 SEC Commissioner Peirce weighs in on levered ETFs, tokenization and new products The Exchange SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is indicating an openness to work with Wall Street on emerging exchange-traded fund products tied to cryptocurrencies and tokenization. "We want to work with people on new products," Peirce said during an exclusive interview this week with " ETF Ed...
watch now VIDEO 4:41 04:41 SEC Commissioner Peirce weighs in on levered ETFs, tokenization and new products The Exchange SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is indicating an openness to work with Wall Street on emerging exchange-traded fund products tied to cryptocurrencies and tokenization. "We want to work with people on new products," Peirce said during an exclusive interview this week with " ETF Edge " host Dominic Chu. "It really is a come in and talk to us about what you're trying to do. We want to work with you toward being able to experiment to see whether the market wants your products." Peirce joined CNBC from the VettaFi's Exchange 2026 conference in Las Vegas. "I'm here because this is such an important segment of what we regulate," she said. When asked about tokenization of financial instruments, Peirce said interest has picked up. "It's not the SEC's job to decide... how the market moves forward," she said. "But tokenization is one of those areas that since the administration changed and since the attitude toward crypto and blockchain changed, people have come to us and they've said, 'We really think tokenization has potential here.'" Peirce also alluded to the regulation priorities as retail investor accessibility to new ETFs improves. "We want to do it [work with issuers] in a way that respects investor protection," Peirce said. "It's not our job to say which products are good or bad. It is our job to work with sponsors to make sure that they're disclosing what those products are, what the risks are [and] what they're intended to be used for." Disclaimer Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Get ahead of the market by subscribing to Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Week Ahead, a preview of key events scheduled for the coming week. The newsletter keeps you informed of the biggest stories set to make headlines, including upcoming IPOs, investor days, earnings reports, and conference presentations. Wall Street's major averages were in the red on Friday, with oil sustaining higher prices even ...
Get ahead of the market by subscribing to Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Week Ahead, a preview of key events scheduled for the coming week. The newsletter keeps you informed of the biggest stories set to make headlines, including upcoming IPOs, investor days, earnings reports, and conference presentations. Wall Street's major averages were in the red on Friday, with oil sustaining higher prices even as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the country is helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices slipped late on Thursday on the news that Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, the U.S. military is reportedly sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East, including three warships, according to U.S. officials. With no major earnings scheduled, investors will keep a keen eye on key economic data releases next week. S&P Global PMI data for March is due on Tuesday. Crude oil inventory data will be out on Wednesday. On Thursday, initial jobless claims data will be released. GameStop ( GME ), BYD ( BYDDF ), and Carnival Corp. ( CCL ) are among the companies reporting their results next week. _______________________________________________________________ Earnings spotlight: Tuesday: GameStop. See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Wednesday: PDD ( PDD ), Beyond Meat ( BYND ). See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Thursday: Pony Ai ( PONY ). See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Friday: BYD, Carnival Corp. See the full earnings calendar . Volatility watch: Coinbase ( COIN ) and lululemon ( LULU ) have a high level of implied volatility based on options trading. Sunrun ( RUN ) and Omega Therapeutics ( OMGAQ ) head into the new week with a high level of short interest outstanding on them. The most overbought stocks per their 14-day relative strength index include Tilly's ( TLYS ), Adecoagro ( AGRO ), and Kore Group ( KORE ). The most oversold stocks pe...
As people approach retirement, one of the more pressing questions is when they should claim Social Security benefits. For some people, the answer is straightforward because they need the money as soon as possible. For others, the decision is less clear-cut because they have greater financial flexibility and could reasonably survive without the benefits. If you find yourself in the latter group, th...
As people approach retirement, one of the more pressing questions is when they should claim Social Security benefits. For some people, the answer is straightforward because they need the money as soon as possible. For others, the decision is less clear-cut because they have greater financial flexibility and could reasonably survive without the benefits. If you find yourself in the latter group, there's one particular number I'd know before making a Social Security claiming decision: your break-even age. Knowing this number will give you more perspective on which decision best fits your personal situation and plans. How your claiming age affects your Social Security benefit Your full retirement age is when you're eligible to receive your base monthly Social Security (called your primary insurance amount), but you're free to begin claiming benefits at age 62 or delay claiming benefits past your full retirement age. Claiming benefits before your full retirement age reduces your primary insurance amount by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. Each additional month after that further reduces benefits by 5/12 of 1% monthly. If your full retirement age is 67 (anyone born in 1960 or later), here's how much your monthly benefit would be reduced based on your claiming age: Age 66: 6.6% Age 65: 13.33% Age 64: 20% Age 63: 25% Age 62: 30% Delaying benefits past your full retirement age will increase them by 2/3 of 1% monthly (8% annually) until you turn 70 years old. After that point, delaying benefits no longer increases them. How your break-even age works in Social Security In Social Security, your break-even age is when the total lifetime benefits from claiming at one age equals the total from claiming at another age. To see it in action, let's assume your PIA is $2,000 and you're debating whether to claim benefits at 62 or at your full retirement age (67). By claiming at 62, your monthly benefit would be reduced to $1,400, but you'd receive benefits for 60 months before reach...
Palantir (PLTR 3.21%) looks expensive for a reason, and this video explores why the market still rewards its execution, scale, and momentum. BigBear AI (BBAI 4.16%) may seem like the cheaper opportunity, but its weaker revenue and higher uncertainty create a very different risk profile. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026.
Palantir (PLTR 3.21%) looks expensive for a reason, and this video explores why the market still rewards its execution, scale, and momentum. BigBear AI (BBAI 4.16%) may seem like the cheaper opportunity, but its weaker revenue and higher uncertainty create a very different risk profile. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026.
The Ministry of Defence has condemned Iranian strikes directed towards a US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia. Iran fired the missiles after warning that British lives were “in danger” after Keir Starmer authorised the US to carry out further strikes from British bases. Tehran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the Chagos island but neither hit, the Iranian news agency...
The Ministry of Defence has condemned Iranian strikes directed towards a US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia. Iran fired the missiles after warning that British lives were “in danger” after Keir Starmer authorised the US to carry out further strikes from British bases. Tehran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the Chagos island but neither hit, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported. One of the missiles was shot down by a US warship, while the other failed in flight, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing multiple officials. The Ministry of Defence, which described US use of British bases as “limited and defensive” in nature, called the attacks “reckless”. A spokesperson said: “Iran’s reckless attacks, lashing out across the region and holding hostage the strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies. “RAF jets and other UK military assets are continuing to defend our people and personnel in the region. “This government has given permission to the US to use British bases for specific and limited defensive operations.” Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, is about 3,800km (2,360 miles) from Iran and home to an airbase capable of accommodating long-range US bombers. The island has been at the centre of a political row after the UK agreed to cede sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius and lease back the base. Ministers gave the US permission to strike Iranian missile sites targeting the strait of Hormuz from UK bases including Diego Garcia on Friday afternoon. Previously, UK bases were being used only to strike Iranian sites targeting British allies and interests in Gulf states. Iran reacted angrily, with its foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, claiming it would “exercise its right to self-defence”. Posting on X, he said: “Vast majority of the British People do not want any part in the Israel-US war of choice on Iran. “Ignoring his own People, Mr Starmer is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK ba...
Hill's email, sent to staff at the Merchant City venue, said: "We recognise that the last few weeks have been incredibly difficult and will have had a real impact on you and your colleagues.
Hill's email, sent to staff at the Merchant City venue, said: "We recognise that the last few weeks have been incredibly difficult and will have had a real impact on you and your colleagues.
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) looks expensive for a reason, and this video explores why the market still rewards its execution, scale, and momentum. BigBear AI (NYSE: BBAI) may seem like the cheaper opportunity, but its weaker revenue and higher uncertainty create a very different risk profile. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026. Will AI...
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) looks expensive for a reason, and this video explores why the market still rewards its execution, scale, and momentum. BigBear AI (NYSE: BBAI) may seem like the cheaper opportunity, but its weaker revenue and higher uncertainty create a very different risk profile. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Should you buy stock in Palantir Technologies right now? Before you buy stock in Palantir Technologies, 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 Palantir Technologies 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 $495,179!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,058,743!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 898% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% 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 March 21, 2026. Rick Orford has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford 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 ...
Key Points The West features some of the most scenic parts of the U.S., including mountain ranges, riverwalks, and the Pacific Ocean. While big-name cities have gotten more expensive over the years, a few smaller spots are gaining traction and offer attractive prices for retirees. You can get more mileage out of your nest egg in these five cities. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees co...
Key Points The West features some of the most scenic parts of the U.S., including mountain ranges, riverwalks, and the Pacific Ocean. While big-name cities have gotten more expensive over the years, a few smaller spots are gaining traction and offer attractive prices for retirees. You can get more mileage out of your nest egg in these five cities. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The Western U.S. features beaches, great weather, and plenty of amenities. While expensive big cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles can make the West seem unfeasible for retirees, there are plenty of options. Also, the West isn't just its beautiful coastline. There are plenty of Western states with scenic views and outdoor activities that don't touch the Pacific Ocean. These are some of the best places to retire in the West. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » 1. Las Cruces, New Mexico Las Cruces has sunshine for more than 300 days per year, along with warm weather that makes it easy to get out and about. It has several parks, museums, and other attractions to keep retirees busy. The city also offers recreational programs for people who are 50 years or older, which makes it easier to meet new people and get acquainted with the city. Houses are also relatively affordable, with the median price at $350,625, according to Realtor.com. The median rent is $1,700 per month, which is enough for most Social Security payments to cover. Las Cruces is located less than one hour away from the El Paso International Airport. It's also near the Rio Grande River. 2. Tucson, Arizona Tucson is warm year-round and has a median home price of $275,000, according to Realtor.com. If you'd prefer to rent a home, it also has a median rent price of $1,025 per month. Affordability is a strong sui...
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers, Oracle (ORCL 3.93%) is often overshadowed by its cloud services counterparts: Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon. While the "Magnificent Seven" members get most of Wall Street's attention, Oracle has quietly built an impressive AI empire of its own over the last few years. During the company's fiscal third quarter (ended Feb. 28), Oracle's r...
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers, Oracle (ORCL 3.93%) is often overshadowed by its cloud services counterparts: Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon. While the "Magnificent Seven" members get most of Wall Street's attention, Oracle has quietly built an impressive AI empire of its own over the last few years. During the company's fiscal third quarter (ended Feb. 28), Oracle's revenue and earnings both grew at least 20%. This is the first time the company has achieved such growth in 15 years. At the center of Oracle's AI narrative is its remaining performance obligations (RPO), which now sit at $553 billion. The question smart investors are asking is whether Oracle really has a tidal wave worth half a trillion dollars waiting to come through its doors, or if this figure is a lofty moonshot. Below, I'll break down Oracle's role in AI to help investors understand what's fueling the company's backlog. From there, a deep dive into the company's most recent earnings report should reveal whether Oracle stock is poised for explosive growth. How is Oracle involved in AI? Rather than building generative AI models and chatbots, Oracle has established itself as a critical enabler of AI infrastructure. The company's roots in enterprise applications provide it with a natural advantage: Large corporations have a history of trusting Oracle with sensitive data. This makes the company's segue into managing AI workloads a natural extension of its existing ecosystem. The core pillar supporting the company's AI ambitions is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) -- a full-stack suite of cloud services integrating compute power, storage, networking, and other services needed to train and deploy AI models. Expand NYSE : ORCL Oracle Today's Change ( -3.93 %) $ -6.11 Current Price $ 149.41 Key Data Points Market Cap $430B Day's Range $ 147.96 - $ 153.25 52wk Range $ 118.86 - $ 345.72 Volume 889K Avg Vol 27M Gross Margin 64.30 % Dividend Yield 1.34 % AI infrastructure comes wi...
Kpop group BTS pose for photographs upon their arrival for ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South Korea, on March 21, 2026. Handout | Via Reuters Kpop supergroup BTS performed to tens of thousands of fans in Seoul on Saturday in their first concert in more than three years, which saw authorities shut down the city's historic downtown, though turnout was far smaller than ex...
Kpop group BTS pose for photographs upon their arrival for ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South Korea, on March 21, 2026. Handout | Via Reuters Kpop supergroup BTS performed to tens of thousands of fans in Seoul on Saturday in their first concert in more than three years, which saw authorities shut down the city's historic downtown, though turnout was far smaller than expected. The hour-long outdoor concert in Gwanghwamun Square was the group's official comeback, after it helped make Korean pop music a global phenomenon before going on hiatus in 2022 while members fulfilled mandatory military service. They returned on Friday with a new album, which their record label said sold nearly 4 million copies in its first day, ahead of a global tour that starts next month, billed as the biggest in K-pop history. Fans watch the concert of K-pop boy group BTS on a screen in Seoul on March 21, 2026. South Korean megastars BTS reunite on March 21, for their first show in nearly four years, with an expected 260,000 fans taking over central Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide. Kim Min-hee | Afp | Getty Images While there were only 22,000 tickets to the inner area to see Saturday's concert live, Seoul authorities had anticipated as many as 260,000 people would turn out to be part of the crowd outside. An entire section of the city was sealed off with barricades. In the end, most fans decided to stay away for now. The Yonhap News Agency, citing city government estimates, said 40,000-42,000 showed up. Fans, who call themselves the BTS ARMY, could watch the concert on Netflix , where it was streamed live in 190 countries. "It's been a long journey but now we're finally here," said RM, the leader of BTS, who performed much of the concert from a chair after hurting his ankle during rehearsals. "While preparing this album, we did have some concerns that we might be forgotten, or whether you would still remember us," said anoth...
onurdongel/iStock via Getty Images Strive Asset Management ( ASST ) has seen a previously unhinged premium to its Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) holdings erode over the last 6 months, with the stock down 88%. This has underperformed by more than 2x the 40% dip in BTC over the same time period. The security and its preferreds offer an easy way for retail investors to add BTC exposure directly to their investm...
onurdongel/iStock via Getty Images Strive Asset Management ( ASST ) has seen a previously unhinged premium to its Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) holdings erode over the last 6 months, with the stock down 88%. This has underperformed by more than 2x the 40% dip in BTC over the same time period. The security and its preferreds offer an easy way for retail investors to add BTC exposure directly to their investment accounts. Bears flag that it's difficult to build a bullish case beyond this for ASST versus buying BTC directly. ASST currently holds 13,628 BTC, with the cryptocurrency currently trading for $71,091 per BTC, to place the total value of this position at $968 million. ASST had 69,158,785 basic average common shares outstanding as of the end of its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, for a market cap of around $700 million as it is currently trading hands for $10.26 per share. I last covered the ticker with a Hold rating. Data by YCharts Strive Asset Management Website Strive Asset Management Website Critically, ASST bought its BTC at a markedly average higher price of $104,367 per BTC , which means it is underwater by around $454 million on its holdings. This is a loss of around 32%. This difference between its average price and current market price reflected across its total BTC reserve is shareholder value lost on a business model that I think will find it hard to replicate the success championed by Microstrategy ( MSTR ). This hinged on the common shares of the BTC holder trading at a premium to its BTC reserve to provide a backdrop for the sustained issuance of new common shares to buy more BTC. ASST is currently trading at an enterprise value to BTC NAV ratio ("mNAV") of just 1.05x. For some context, this metric would have been well north of 10x against ASST's previous 52-week high. The current ratio is still above 1x, which means ASST can issue new common shares through its ongoing at-the-market ("ATM") capacity at a pace that optimises its BTC yield. To be clear, the com...
Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said on Friday, while warning that more rain was expected during the weekend. Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu’s North Shore, a community world renowned for its big-wave surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and promp...
Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said on Friday, while warning that more rain was expected during the weekend. Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu’s North Shore, a community world renowned for its big-wave surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Advertisement Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail. Governor Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top US$1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, people’s homes and a Maui hospital in Kula. An aerial view of homes surrounded by floodwater in Waialua, Hawaii, on Friday. Photo: AP “This is going to have a very serious consequence for us as a state,” Green said at a press conference.
REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge -approved goodies. As expected, most deals are available only to REI members; however, you can still join the co-op for $30 . Members will also receive 20 percent off one full-priced...
REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge -approved goodies. As expected, most deals are available only to REI members; however, you can still join the co-op for $30 . Members will also receive 20 percent off one full-priced item — or 20 percent off one REI Outlet item — with promo code MEMBER26 , meaning you can essentially save on just about any piece of gear. With the exception of a few, the deals themselves aren’t quite as steep or as all-encompassing as what we might see during the retailer’s bigger Labor Day and Memorial Day sales. But with warmer weather already hitting many parts of the US, reservations opening up, and summer fast approaching, it’s never a bad idea to plan ahead. Garmin Forerunner 165 Music The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music lets you download songs from Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. It also provides in-depth training metrics; however, it leaves out some of the more advanced features in exchange for a more affordable price. Read our review . Where to Buy: $299.99 $249.99 at Amazon $299.99 $249.99 at Best Buy $299.99 $249.99 at REI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 The Pocket 3 features a 1-inch CMOS sensor, three built-in microphones, and a 2-inch rotatable screen. If you’re unhappy with the video your phone captures, DJI’s compact cam makes it easy to get high-quality, stabilized footage, whether you’re vlogging your adventures or filming a wedding. Read our impressions . Where to Buy: $499 $438.99 at REI $499 $439 at B&H Photo $499 $439 at Best Buy No REI guide would be complete without a sleeping bag. While there are plenty of great options on sale, REI Co-op’s Trailmade 20 Sleeping Bag is down to just $82.93 (about $36 off) at REI . The sleeping bag is rated to keep you warm in temperatures as low as 21 degrees Fahrenheit, with a quilt construction, face muffler and draft tube, and...
tsingha25/iStock via Getty Images Most investors are familiar with stocks and bonds. Fewer are familiar with managed futures, and yet, some of the world's largest institutional investors, including major pension funds, have been allocating to managed futures strategies for decades. Today, managed futures ETFs make this institutional-grade strategy accessible to a much broader range of investors. T...
tsingha25/iStock via Getty Images Most investors are familiar with stocks and bonds. Fewer are familiar with managed futures, and yet, some of the world's largest institutional investors, including major pension funds, have been allocating to managed futures strategies for decades. Today, managed futures ETFs make this institutional-grade strategy accessible to a much broader range of investors. The KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF ( KMLM ) is one such vehicle, offering systematic exposure to global macro trends across commodities, currencies, and fixed income futures. What Is a Managed Futures ETF? A managed futures ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to a portfolio of futures contracts, standardized agreements to buy or sell an asset at a future date and price, across a range of global markets. Unlike traditional ETFs that largely hold stocks or bonds, a managed futures ETF gains exposure to price trends in commodities (such as oil, gold, and agricultural products), global currencies, and fixed-income instruments, such as government bond futures. The "managed" component refers to the systematic, rules-based methodology used to decide which futures to hold, and critically, whether to hold them long (benefiting from rising prices) or short (benefiting from falling prices). This two-directional flexibility is one of the most important features of managed futures strategies and something that traditional stock or bond ETFs often cannot offer. Price trends or volatility refer to fluctuations in market prices that may create both gains and losses. While some managed futures strategies seek to respond to sustained price movements, periods of heightened volatility may also result in increased losses, particularly when price movements are short-lived or inconsistent. How Does a Managed Futures ETF Work? Managed futures strategies are typically built on trend-following, a systematic approach that identifies and follows price momen...
There's an old saying in business: You can either buy or build. Each strategy offers pros and cons, but buying what you need can be faster and potentially less costly with the right acquisition and execution. In the crowded cybersecurity space, Palo Alto Networks (PANW 4.05%) is a builder, but it has also been on an aggressive buying spree over the last year. Today, we'll look at three specific ac...
There's an old saying in business: You can either buy or build. Each strategy offers pros and cons, but buying what you need can be faster and potentially less costly with the right acquisition and execution. In the crowded cybersecurity space, Palo Alto Networks (PANW 4.05%) is a builder, but it has also been on an aggressive buying spree over the last year. Today, we'll look at three specific acquisitions and how they'll be integrated into Palo Alto Networks. Why the acquisition strategy could pay off This isn't a surprise, but Palo Alto Networks' acquisitions over the last year have had an artificial intelligence (AI) flair. Expand NASDAQ : PANW Palo Alto Networks Today's Change ( -4.05 %) $ -6.88 Current Price $ 162.86 Key Data Points Market Cap $133B Day's Range $ 161.94 - $ 168.60 52wk Range $ 139.57 - $ 223.61 Volume 254K Avg Vol 9.9M Gross Margin 73.50 % 1. Protect AI Protect AI launched in 2022, and promoted itself as providing the "broadest and most comprehensive AI security solution," designed to offer protection throughout the life cycle of generative AI applications and machine learning models. It was a private company before Palo Alto Networks acquired it in July 2025, so there wasn't much publicly available financial information about it. However, what can still be valuable in such cases is to listen to what management says about how the buyer expects an acquisition to add value to its operations. "The promise of AI is immense, but so are the security risks," said Anand Oswal, now Palo Alto's executive vice president of network security, in the July 22 press release announcing the completion of the acquisition. "Our customers are moving quickly to adopt AI and are asking for a partner who can secure their entire AI ecosystem at scale. Protect AI's capabilities are a powerful complement to our innovative Prisma AIRS platform, and scales our ability to provide both depth and breadth in AI security to deliver protection across the entire AI lifecycle." 2...
Key Points Palo Alto Networks has bought a trio of start-ups and public companies over the last year, including two in 2026. The company reported $1.1 billion in net income in its fiscal 2025, but future acquisition costs could put pressure on its profitability. 10 stocks we like better than Palo Alto Networks › There's an old saying in business: You can either buy or build. Each strategy offers p...
Key Points Palo Alto Networks has bought a trio of start-ups and public companies over the last year, including two in 2026. The company reported $1.1 billion in net income in its fiscal 2025, but future acquisition costs could put pressure on its profitability. 10 stocks we like better than Palo Alto Networks › There's an old saying in business: You can either buy or build. Each strategy offers pros and cons, but buying what you need can be faster and potentially less costly with the right acquisition and execution. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » In the crowded cybersecurity space, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is a builder, but it has also been on an aggressive buying spree over the last year. Today, we'll look at three specific acquisitions and how they'll be integrated into Palo Alto Networks. Why the acquisition strategy could pay off This isn't a surprise, but Palo Alto Networks' acquisitions over the last year have had an artificial intelligence (AI) flair. 1. Protect AI Protect AI launched in 2022, and promoted itself as providing the "broadest and most comprehensive AI security solution," designed to offer protection throughout the life cycle of generative AI applications and machine learning models. It was a private company before Palo Alto Networks acquired it in July 2025, so there wasn't much publicly available financial information about it. However, what can still be valuable in such cases is to listen to what management says about how the buyer expects an acquisition to add value to its operations. "The promise of AI is immense, but so are the security risks," said Anand Oswal, now Palo Alto's executive vice president of network security, in the July 22 press release announcing the completion of the acquisition. "Our customers are moving quickly to adopt AI and...
(RTTNews) - United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby has reassured employees that the company is well-prepared to navigate current industry challenges, including the war in Iran and a sharp spike in fuel prices. In a message to staff, Kirby emphasized that United's long-term strategy and financial strength will allow the airline to continue investing in growth while competitors face gre...
(RTTNews) - United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby has reassured employees that the company is well-prepared to navigate current industry challenges, including the war in Iran and a sharp spike in fuel prices. In a message to staff, Kirby emphasized that United's long-term strategy and financial strength will allow the airline to continue investing in growth while competitors face greater strain. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled in recent weeks, potentially adding $11 billion in annual expenses if sustained. Despite this, Kirby noted that demand remains at record levels, with the last ten weeks marking the strongest revenue period in United's history. United's plan includes assuming oil prices could remain elevated until 2027, tactically adjusting flight schedules to reduce unprofitable routes, and continuing with major investments in aircraft, technology, and infrastructure. The airline expects to take delivery of about 120 new aircraft in 2026, including 20 Boeing 787s, and another 130 by April 2028. Kirby stressed that United will not resort to cost-cutting or deferring investments, but instead will use this period to strengthen its competitive position. "We're ready, we have a plan and we're going to continue executing that plan," he wrote, urging employees to stay focused on customers and each other as the airline aims to build the most brand-loyal carrier in the world. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
everydayplus/iStock via Getty Images VFMF - Finally Proving Its Worth The Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares (BATS: VFMF ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (also known as an ETF) that invests in U.S. stocks using a rules-based quantitative model to evaluate U.S. common stocks and construct an equity portfolio that looks at multiple factors. The point of this ETF is to have an actively...
everydayplus/iStock via Getty Images VFMF - Finally Proving Its Worth The Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares (BATS: VFMF ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (also known as an ETF) that invests in U.S. stocks using a rules-based quantitative model to evaluate U.S. common stocks and construct an equity portfolio that looks at multiple factors. The point of this ETF is to have an actively managed option to track value stocks within the U.S. market, using a factor-based approach, with the fund manager rebalancing and reviewing the fund often for investment opportunities. This fund is a multifactor ETF that specifically targets stocks that the advisor thinks have strong recent performance, strong fundamentals, and low prices relative to fundamentals. Unlike general value ETFs like the Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares ( VTV ), which simply include all stocks classified as "value" within an index, VFMF employs a factor-based selection process to rank and weight stocks based on their value characteristics. The fund builds its portfolio using three main factors: value, momentum, and quality. The value is assessed using price-to-book, forward price-to-earnings, and operating price-to-cash flow ratios. Meanwhile, momentum is evaluated through three metrics: total returns from the last 12 months and 6 months and the intercept from a one-year regression of returns against their regional benchmark. The quality factor varies by sector: for financials, it includes return on equity and share issuance, while for non-financials, it incorporates return on equity, gross profitability, changes in net operating assets, and leverage. VFMF also removes 20% of the most volatile stocks within each market capitalization group for risk management. All that to say, there's a clear mandate of what the fund is trying to do from a broad index perspective. VFMF's benchmark target is the Russell 3000 Index, and this article will tell you whether it's worth investing with VFMF or anoth...
Andrii Yalanskyi Earnings this week painted a picture of a market balancing resilient corporate performance with rising macro uncertainty. 9 S&P 500 companies reported earnings results this week. Most of the earnings updates came from information technology and consumer discretionary companies. Of the 9 S&P 500 companies that reported earnings this week, 7 beat EPS expectations and 2 missed. On a ...
Andrii Yalanskyi Earnings this week painted a picture of a market balancing resilient corporate performance with rising macro uncertainty. 9 S&P 500 companies reported earnings results this week. Most of the earnings updates came from information technology and consumer discretionary companies. Of the 9 S&P 500 companies that reported earnings this week, 7 beat EPS expectations and 2 missed. On a year-over-year basis, 6 companies posted higher earnings. On the top line, 6 companies topped revenue estimates, while 3 fell short. Year over year, 7 companies reported revenue growth. Seeking Alpha Let’s take a look at some of the companies that reported earnings this week: Accenture ( ACN ) Q2 results topped analyst expectations, supported by robust demand for AI-related services. However, the consulting giant flagged softer bookings growth , reflecting continued caution among enterprise clients on discretionary spending. The company also raised the lower end of its full fiscal year 2026 revenue and adjusted EPS outlook. Micron Technology ( MU ) posted a sharp surge in earnings , driven by booming demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence and data centers. The company signalled $33.5B Q3 revenue target and 81% gross margin guidance driven by AI demand surge. Micron Technology ( MU ) was in focus on Friday as Citi upped its price target to $510 from $430, citing better-than-expected margins. FedEx ( FDX ) emerged as one of the standout performers of the week, posting a strong earnings beat driven by cost-cutting initiatives and improved pricing . The logistics major also raised its full-year outlook and announced strategic steps, including a planned spin-off of its freight division, signaling confidence in demand recovery and margin expansion. FedEx ( FDX ) raised its FY '26 adjusted earnings outlook to $19.30 to $20.10 per diluted share, compared to the prior range of $17.80 to $19. Lululemon Athletica ( LULU ) reported a Q4 earnings beat, but the shares st...
Critical minerals are becoming a hot topic amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. According to research from The Motley Fool, China accounts for 70% of extraction and an eye-popping 90% of processing of these key rare-earth elements, giving the country a dominant position in the rare-earth supply chain. As China tightens exports on some key rare-earth elements and magnets, U.S. pol...
Critical minerals are becoming a hot topic amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. According to research from The Motley Fool, China accounts for 70% of extraction and an eye-popping 90% of processing of these key rare-earth elements, giving the country a dominant position in the rare-earth supply chain. As China tightens exports on some key rare-earth elements and magnets, U.S. policymakers are taking action. In the past year, the government has invested in two up-and-coming mining stocks, USA Rare Earth (USAR 8.96%) and MP Materials (MP 4.46%), to secure access to these crucial resources. If you're considering an investment in either of these two mining stocks, one stands out as a better buy in 2026. USA Rare Earth is ramping up production and mining abilities In January, USA Rare Earth secured $3.1 billion in much-needed capital, including a non-binding letter of intent for $1.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce. As part of this funding, the government will provide $1.3 billion in senior-secured loans and another $277 million in direct funding. In return, the government gets a 10% equity stake in the up-and-coming mining company. The company also raised an additional $1.5 billion in private funding. USA Rare Earth will use this capital to expand its manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where it will produce sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. These magnets are crucial for defense and consumer technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Expand NASDAQ : USAR USA Rare Earth Today's Change ( -8.96 %) $ -1.59 Current Price $ 16.21 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.5B Day's Range $ 15.81 - $ 18.00 52wk Range $ 5.56 - $ 43.98 Volume 530K Avg Vol 19M To hit the ground running, the company acquired Less Common Metals, a United Kingdom-based company. The acquisition provides the company with the feedstock for strip-cast alloy required for its Stillwater facility, enabling...
Key Points China controls a majority of rare-earth extraction and processing, and the U.S. is looking to change that. The U.S. government has invested in USA Rare Earth and MP Materials to secure critical minerals and magnets. The government has taken stakes in both companies as they work to ramp up their processing capabilities. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › Critical minerals are...
Key Points China controls a majority of rare-earth extraction and processing, and the U.S. is looking to change that. The U.S. government has invested in USA Rare Earth and MP Materials to secure critical minerals and magnets. The government has taken stakes in both companies as they work to ramp up their processing capabilities. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › Critical minerals are becoming a hot topic amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. According to research from The Motley Fool, China accounts for 70% of extraction and an eye-popping 90% of processing of these key rare-earth elements, giving the country a dominant position in the rare-earth supply chain. As China tightens exports on some key rare-earth elements and magnets, U.S. policymakers are taking action. In the past year, the government has invested in two up-and-coming mining stocks, USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP), to secure access to these crucial resources. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » If you're considering an investment in either of these two mining stocks, one stands out as a better buy in 2026. USA Rare Earth is ramping up production and mining abilities In January, USA Rare Earth secured $3.1 billion in much-needed capital, including a non-binding letter of intent for $1.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce. As part of this funding, the government will provide $1.3 billion in senior-secured loans and another $277 million in direct funding. In return, the government gets a 10% equity stake in the up-and-coming mining company. The company also raised an additional $1.5 billion in private funding. USA Rare Earth will use this capital to expand its manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where it will produce sintered neodymium-iron-boron ...
Новозыбковец Николай Сударев на первый взгляд — скромный, даже, можно сказать, неприметный человек. Не особо разговорчив, абсолютно «без короны» на голове. А меж тем этот человек незаменим в Городском доме культуры.
Новозыбковец Николай Сударев на первый взгляд — скромный, даже, можно сказать, неприметный человек. Не особо разговорчив, абсолютно «без короны» на голове. А меж тем этот человек незаменим в Городском доме культуры.