In a potential win for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) , the Indian government has granted a major tax exemption, which will allow foreign companies to supply machinery to their contract manufacturers in certain areas for five years without any tax liability. India Exempts Foreign-Owned Machines From Tax The Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the 2026-27 annual budget on Sunday, announced...
In a potential win for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) , the Indian government has granted a major tax exemption, which will allow foreign companies to supply machinery to their contract manufacturers in certain areas for five years without any tax liability. India Exempts Foreign-Owned Machines From Tax The Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the 2026-27 annual budget on Sunday, announced that it would amend its laws to prevent foreign companies from incurring taxes merely by owning machines. This exemption will be in effect until the 2030-31 tax year and will apply only to factories in designated customs-bonded areas, which are technically considered outside India’s customs border. The Indian government stated that income from supplying capital goods, equipment, or tooling to a contract manufacturer in India is eligible for tax exemption. The move is expected to encourage Apple and other companies to invest more in the electronics manufacturing sector by covering the initial expenses for expensive machines, thus reducing the financial burden on their contract manufacturers. Apple’s Big Growth Opportunity In India Apple has ramped up its focus on India with "strong double-digit revenue" growth in the country. “It was a terrific quarter in India. We really like what we see here,” said CEO Tim Cook. Cook, during the company’s Q1 earnings call, said that despite a strong growth record, Apple still held only a modest share in the market, and most customers purchasing iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Watches were new to those products, highlighting the significant opportunity ahead. According to December reports, Apple had also been in talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble and package iPhone components in India, a move that could further strengthen its supply chain in the region. Apple posted Q1 revenue of $143.76 billion, surpassing the $138.42 billion analyst estimate, with over 2.5 billion active devices in its installed base. Benzinga's Edge Rankings place Apple...
(RTTNews) - Gold traded sharply lower on Monday after suffering the biggest slide in more than a decade on Friday. Spot gold traded down 3.3 percent at $4,702.73. after having dropped to a an intraday low of $4,402.38 earlier. U.S. gold futures were down half a percent at $4,721.79, trimming early losses following last week's dollar-fueled collapse. The dollar was rising amid risk-off sentiment in...
(RTTNews) - Gold traded sharply lower on Monday after suffering the biggest slide in more than a decade on Friday. Spot gold traded down 3.3 percent at $4,702.73. after having dropped to a an intraday low of $4,402.38 earlier. U.S. gold futures were down half a percent at $4,721.79, trimming early losses following last week's dollar-fueled collapse. The dollar was rising amid risk-off sentiment in financial markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair. Warsh is a "hawkish leaning" banker, supporting higher interest rates in an inflationary environment. If confirmed by the Senate, the former Fed governor will succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. The U.S. president said Friday he had not asked Warsh to commit to cuts. Traders were also reacting to comments from Trump hinting at a possible easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran. After Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei likened the recent protests to a "coup" and warned that any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran. n economic releases, the U.S. Labor Department's monthly jobs report along with other reports on manufacturing and service sector activity, job openings and consumer sentiment may attract investor attention this week. The Reserve Bank of Australia, European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE) all convene policy meetings this week. Both the ECB and BoE are seen holding rates steady. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF offers investors low-risk, highly liquid exposure to short-term U.S. government debt securities. On January 29, Focused Wealth Management reported selling 300,114 shares of the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL +0.03%), an estimated $22.66 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January...
The Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF offers investors low-risk, highly liquid exposure to short-term U.S. government debt securities. On January 29, Focused Wealth Management reported selling 300,114 shares of the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL +0.03%), an estimated $22.66 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 29, Focused Wealth Management reduced its holdings in Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL +0.03%) by 300,114 shares during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of shares sold was $22.66 million based on the fund’s quarterly average price. The fund ended the quarter with 8,506 shares of VBIL worth $641,642. The stake’s value shifted by $22.69 million, combining trading and price changes. What else to know VBIL represents just 0.07% of Focused Wealth Management’s 13F reportable assets, down from 2.48% in the prior quarter. Top holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT: SPYG: $155,867,422 (16.6% of AUM) NYSEMKT: VTV: $130,043,252 (13.8% of AUM) NASDAQ: QQQ: $110,613,720 (11.7% of AUM) NASDAQ: VCIT: $45,823,633 (4.9% of AUM) NYSEMKT: VYM: $30,474,106 (3.2% of AUM) As of January 28, VBIL shares were priced at $75.62, up 0.75% over the past year. The fund has a 30-day SEC yield of 3.6%. ETF overview Metric Value Price (as of January 28) $75.62 Fund assets $4.64 billion 30-day SEC yield 3.56% One-year price change 0.75% ETF snapshot VBIL offers exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury bills with maturities of three months or less, tracking an index of investment-grade securities. The fund operates on a passive investment model, seeking to replicate the performance of its benchmark index through a sampling strategy and periodic portfolio rebalancing. It targets institutional and individual investors seeking low-risk, highly liquid fixed income solutions for capital preservation and cash management. The Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF provides investors with a low-risk vehicle ...
Retirement Systems of Alabama trimmed its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 0.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,585,328 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 11,243 shares during the period. Alphabet accounts for about 1.3% of Retirement Systems of Alabama's...
Retirement Systems of Alabama trimmed its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 0.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,585,328 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 11,243 shares during the period. Alphabet accounts for about 1.3% of Retirement Systems of Alabama's holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest holding. Retirement Systems of Alabama's holdings in Alphabet were worth $386,107,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GOOG. IFS Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 400.0% during the 2nd quarter. IFS Advisors LLC now owns 150 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the period. WestEnd Advisors LLC increased its stake in Alphabet by 58.7% during the second quarter. WestEnd Advisors LLC now owns 165 shares of the information services provider's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Fairman Group LLC raised its position in Alphabet by 121.3% in the second quarter. Fairman Group LLC now owns 177 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. University of Illinois Foundation acquired a new position in shares of Alphabet in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Alphabet during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. 27.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Alphabet alerts: Sign Up Alphabet News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week: Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CAO Amie Thuener O'toole sold 2,778 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th....
Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 1.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,531,488 shares of the information services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 25,069 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up about 4.3% of W...
Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 1.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,531,488 shares of the information services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 25,069 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up about 4.3% of Whittier Trust Co.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest position. Whittier Trust Co.'s holdings in Alphabet were worth $377,435,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. IFS Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 400.0% during the second quarter. IFS Advisors LLC now owns 150 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. WestEnd Advisors LLC grew its stake in Alphabet by 58.7% during the second quarter. WestEnd Advisors LLC now owns 165 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Fairman Group LLC increased its holdings in Alphabet by 121.3% in the 2nd quarter. Fairman Group LLC now owns 177 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. University of Illinois Foundation bought a new stake in Alphabet in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Alphabet in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Institutional investors own 27.26% of the company's stock. Get Alphabet alerts: Sign Up Insider Activity In related news, major shareholder 2017 Gp L.L.C. Gv sold 1,845,308 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.00, for a total transaction of $35,060,852.00. Th...
AMD is more of a moonshot pick. Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 2.65%) and AMD (AMD 6.09%). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. However, 2025 is in the past. What matters now is how these stocks will grow over the next five years, as AI spending is expected to grow throughout at least...
AMD is more of a moonshot pick. Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 2.65%) and AMD (AMD 6.09%). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. However, 2025 is in the past. What matters now is how these stocks will grow over the next five years, as AI spending is expected to grow throughout at least 2030. Does either stock have an advantage over the other? Let's take a look. AMD uses TSMC chips While each of these stocks may be labeled as a "chip" company, that definition needs further refinement. AMD designs chips that are used in PCs, gaming devices, and AI graphics processing units (GPUs). However, it outsources the manufacturing work to varying suppliers. TSMC is one of those suppliers, and it is utilized by many of the leading computing companies. So, a better way to label these companies is to call AMD a chip designer and TSMC a chip fabricator. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( -2.65 %) $ -8.99 Current Price $ 330.56 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.7T Day's Range $ 329.10 - $ 339.90 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 351.33 Volume 49K Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 59.02 % Dividend Yield 0.93 % This also leads to each company marketing to a different client base. TSMC only has to inform a handful of companies of its capabilities. Because it's so well-known and widely utilized, it really doesn't have to convince any client of its capabilities; it's already the industry standard. AMD is different. It's going up against some major competition. Nvidia is currently the king of AI computing hardware, as it has developed the best technology stack to run AI workloads. Additionally, there is rising competition from Broadcom and its custom-designed AI chips specifically tailored for each AI hyperscaler's workload. AMD is often seen as a third option, as it hasn't been a popular pick for nearly any AI competitor. AMD has a lot of work to do to catch up to...
Key Points TSMC is seeing great success right now. AMD is looking to turn its business around over the next five years. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. ...
Key Points TSMC is seeing great success right now. AMD is looking to turn its business around over the next five years. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. However, 2025 is in the past. What matters now is how these stocks will grow over the next five years, as AI spending is expected to grow throughout at least 2030. 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 » Does either stock have an advantage over the other? Let's take a look. AMD uses TSMC chips While each of these stocks may be labeled as a "chip" company, that definition needs further refinement. AMD designs chips that are used in PCs, gaming devices, and AI graphics processing units (GPUs). However, it outsources the manufacturing work to varying suppliers. TSMC is one of those suppliers, and it is utilized by many of the leading computing companies. So, a better way to label these companies is to call AMD a chip designer and TSMC a chip fabricator. This also leads to each company marketing to a different client base. TSMC only has to inform a handful of companies of its capabilities. Because it's so well-known and widely utilized, it really doesn't have to convince any client of its capabilities; it's already the industry standard. AMD is different. It's going up against some major competition. Nvidia is currently the king of AI computing hardware, as it has developed the best technology stack to run AI workloads. Additionally, there is rising competition from Broadcom and its custom-designed AI chips specifically tailored for each AI hyperscaler's workload. AMD is often seen as a third option, as it hasn't been a popular pick for nearly any AI competitor. AMD has a lot of work ...
Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. However, 2025 is in the past. What matters now is how these stocks will grow over the next five years, as AI spending is expected to grow throughout at least 2030. Where to invest $1,000 ...
Two of the biggest names in the AI investing world are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD). Each of these stocks had a strong 2025, with AMD rising 77% and TSMC increasing by 54%. However, 2025 is in the past. What matters now is how these stocks will grow over the next five years, as AI spending is expected to grow throughout at least 2030. 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 » Does either stock have an advantage over the other? Let's take a look. Image source: Getty Images. AMD uses TSMC chips While each of these stocks may be labeled as a "chip" company, that definition needs further refinement. AMD designs chips that are used in PCs, gaming devices, and AI graphics processing units (GPUs). However, it outsources the manufacturing work to varying suppliers. TSMC is one of those suppliers, and it is utilized by many of the leading computing companies. So, a better way to label these companies is to call AMD a chip designer and TSMC a chip fabricator. This also leads to each company marketing to a different client base. TSMC only has to inform a handful of companies of its capabilities. Because it's so well-known and widely utilized, it really doesn't have to convince any client of its capabilities; it's already the industry standard. AMD is different. It's going up against some major competition. Nvidia is currently the king of AI computing hardware, as it has developed the best technology stack to run AI workloads. Additionally, there is rising competition from Broadcom and its custom-designed AI chips specifically tailored for each AI hyperscaler's workload. AMD is often seen as a third option, as it hasn't been a popular pick for nearly any AI competitor. AMD has a lot of work to do to catch up to the competition, but management believes that it has made the proper improvements to make that happen. ...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images If you have read my first three data updates in 2026, I won’t blame you if you skip this one because you found them long and boring. I won't take issue with you either if you viewed them as too US-focused, because I did spend my second data update , looking at US equities, and my third , examining US treasuries and the US dollar. In this post, I widen my data an...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images If you have read my first three data updates in 2026, I won’t blame you if you skip this one because you found them long and boring. I won't take issue with you either if you viewed them as too US-focused, because I did spend my second data update , looking at US equities, and my third , examining US treasuries and the US dollar. In this post, I widen my data analysis to look at the rest of the world, starting with a journey through global equity markets in 2025, moving on to creating a snapshot of country risk at the start of 2025, and finishing by looking at interest rate differences across currencies. Along the way, I will argue for a larger narrative underlying this global perspective. I am not a political or a macroeconomic analyst, but I attribute much of what we have seen in terms of global politics and economics in the last four decades, first to the rise of globalization as an almost unstoppable force, shaping immigration and economic policies in much of the world, and then, in most recent years, to a backlash against the same forces . That backlash has not only upended the political order in the developed world, with both Europe and the United States seeing changes in power structure, but also brought nationalist parties to power in many emerging market countries. From investing and business perspectives, we saw the effects play out strongly in 2025, and I don't think that this genie is going back into the bottle. Global Equities in 2025 In my second data update, I noted that US equities had a good year in 2025 , delivering a return of 17.72% for the year, but the US dollar weakened in 2025, down a bit more than 7% during the year. I started my exploration of global equities by looking at the returns in local currency terms of equity indices in different parts of the world: In each region, I have highlighted the best-performing index (in green) and worst-performing one (in red), and you can see the disparities in market ...
Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable bro...
Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable brokerages are used. He has previously worked with... Microsoft (MSFT) stock signal, a fundamental snapshot, and a technical view on where its share price is heading. What to know before the market opens on February 2nd, 2026, after MSFT closed at $430.29, down 0.74% during the previous session, before sliding 0.34% in after-market hours. Long Trade Idea Enter your long position between $426.45 (Friday’s intra-day low) and $438.68 (the upper band of its horizontal support zone). Market Index Analysis Microsoft (MSFT) is a member of the NASDAQ 100, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 100, and the S&P 500 indices. All four indices are retreating from all-time highs with accumulating bearish factors. The Bull Bear Power Indicator of the NASDAQ 100 Index turned bearish with a descending trendline. Market Sentiment Analysis Equity futures are pointing lower this morning, as markets continue to digest Kevin Warsh as President Trump’s Federal Reserve pick. Earnings season, especially in technology, has been mixed to date. Investors will receive over 100 S&P 500 Index releases this week. Market-moving earnings reports will come from Amazon, Alphabet, Disney, Palantir, and Advanced Micro Devices. The aggressive precious metals sell-off grabs headlines, and Friday’s NFP report could inject more volatility. The brutal Bitcoin sell-off is also adding to selling pressure. Microsoft Fundamental Analysis Microsoft is the largest software maker, one of the most valuable public companies, and one of the most valuable brands globally. It is a significant player in cloud services, gaming, ...
Both soda giants will announce their annual dividend increases in early February. Popartic/iStock Editorial via Getty Images This is the latest in my series of articles where I provide predictions of annual dividend increases for long-term dividend growth companies. At the end of December, I provided predictions for 16 dividend growth companies that have historically announced annual payout increa...
Both soda giants will announce their annual dividend increases in early February. Popartic/iStock Editorial via Getty Images This is the latest in my series of articles where I provide predictions of annual dividend increases for long-term dividend growth companies. At the end of December, I provided predictions for 16 dividend growth companies that have historically announced annual payout increases in January. In this article I’ll look at another 19 dividend growth companies that I expect will announce their annual dividend increases in the first half of February. Before we see how my predictions from January fared (you can see the original predictions here ) and my predictions for the first half of February, there were six other long-term dividend growth companies that announced annual dividend increases in January: - Investment banker Goldman Sachs ( GS ) announced its 15th year of dividend growth with a 12.5% boost to an annualized $18.00, giving the company a forward yield of 1.92%. - Alliant Energy ( LNT ) extended its dividend growth record to 23 years with a 5.4% boost. The utility now pays $2.14 annually in dividends and sports a forward yield of 3.25%. - J. B. Hunt Transport Services ( JBHT ) announced a 2.3% boost for its 22nd year of dividend growth. The new annual dividend of $1.80 gives the logistics and shipping company a forward yield of 0.89%. - Aerospace and defense contractor L3Harris ( LHX ) announced its 24th year of dividend growth with a 4.2% boost to an annualized $5.00 per share, giving the company a forward yield of 1.46%. - Utility Black Hills Corporation ( BKH ) announced a 4.0% increase to its dividend, increasing its streak to 55 years. The new annual dividend of $2.812 gives the company a forward yield of 3.85%. This will be the last year for dividend growth under the Black Hills corporate name, as the company is merging with NorthWestern Corporation later this year. NorthWestern will announce its next dividend increase in early Febru...
In this article CSCO PANW 9988-HK 700-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Illustration of OpenClaw logo on smartphone screen Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Through several name changes, rapid adoption across Silicon Valley to Beijing, and mounting controversy, the open-source AI agent now known as "OpenClaw" has emerged as one of the most talked-about tools in the artifici...
In this article CSCO PANW 9988-HK 700-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Illustration of OpenClaw logo on smartphone screen Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Through several name changes, rapid adoption across Silicon Valley to Beijing, and mounting controversy, the open-source AI agent now known as "OpenClaw" has emerged as one of the most talked-about tools in the artificial intelligence space this year. Previously called Clawdbot and Moltbot, the AI agent was launched just weeks ago by Austrian software developer Peter Steinberger. Its sudden ascension, driven by its capabilities and social media attention, comes amid growing interest in AI agents that can autonomously complete tasks, make decisions, and take actions on behalf of users without constant human guidance. Until recently, AI agents have failed to reach mainstream consciousness in the same way large language models did following the emergence of OpenAI's ChatGPT, but OpenClaw could signal a shift. Not only do business leaders predict that AI agents like OpenClaw will improve productivity as personal assistants, but some believe they'll soon be running entire companies on their own . What OpenClaw does Marketed as "the AI that actually does things," OpenClaw runs directly on users' operating systems and applications. It can automate tasks such as managing emails and calendars, browsing the web and interacting with online services. To use OpenClaw, one has to install it on a server or local device and connect it to a large language model such as Anthropic's Claude model or ChatGPT— a process that might be difficult for less tech-savvy users. Early integrations have primarily been on messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Discord, allowing users to control the agent through text commands. Users have documented OpenClaw performing real-world tasks, including automatically browsing the web, summarizing PDFs, scheduling calendar entries, conducting agentic shopping, and sen...
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