In this article PFE Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A tick (Ixodida) - carrier for several diseases of humans and animals, for exampel the dangerous Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, Powassan virus disease and many more. Fhm | Moment | Getty Images Pfizer on Monday said it will seek regulatory approval for a Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite the shot failing a late-stage...
In this article PFE Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A tick (Ixodida) - carrier for several diseases of humans and animals, for exampel the dangerous Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, Powassan virus disease and many more. Fhm | Moment | Getty Images Pfizer on Monday said it will seek regulatory approval for a Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite the shot failing a late-stage trial. Pfizer said the vaccine missed the trial's statistical goal because not enough people in the study contracted Lyme disease to be confident in the results. Still, the company said the shot reduced the rate of infection by more than 70% in people who received the vaccine versus placebo, efficacy the company thinks is strong enough to take to regulators. "The efficacy shown in the VALOR study of more than 70% is highly encouraging and creates confidence in the vaccine's potential to protect against this disease that can be debilitating," Pfizer Chief Vaccines Officer Annaliesa Anderson said in a statement. A vaccine for Lyme disease isn't expected to become a best-seller for Pfizer, with the company's partner Valneva estimating peak annual sales of $1 billion. Pfizer expects overall revenue of around $60 billion this year, with its Covid-19 vaccine representing more than $5 billion of that forecast. But Pfizer had billed the Lyme vaccine results as one of its major catalysts this year, and it represented a chance to introduce the only human vaccine for Lyme disease. Moving forward with a shot that technically failed a clinical trial under an administration that has preached stricter scrutiny for vaccines may prove risky for Pfizer, and it could serve as a litmus test for vaccine policy in the U.S. Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria most commonly spread to humans from ticks. It can cause arthritis, muscle weakness and pain. About half a million Americans are diagnosed with or treated for Lyme disease every year, according to estimates from the Centers for Dis...
Scott Olson/Getty Images News Palantir's ( PLTR ) Maven Smart System received the official program of record designation from the Pentagon, further solidifying the company's position as a critical provider across the U.S. military, according to Wedbush. "This comes less than a year after Palantir won the Maven Smart System contract in May 2025 for $1.3 billion to assist the DOD with data fusion an...
Scott Olson/Getty Images News Palantir's ( PLTR ) Maven Smart System received the official program of record designation from the Pentagon, further solidifying the company's position as a critical provider across the U.S. military, according to Wedbush. "This comes less than a year after Palantir won the Maven Smart System contract in May 2025 for $1.3 billion to assist the DOD with data fusion and target identification, which is becoming increasingly critical given the geopolitical backdrop," said Wedbush analysts, led by Dan Ives, in an investor note. Maven is a command-and-control software platform for the U.S. military that fuses data from satellites, drones, and sensors into a single interface for battlefield analysis and threat identification. "Designating PLTR's Maven Smart System as a program of record will streamline the company's deals across all branches of the military while providing long-term funding to Palantir, with future contracting being handled by the US Army as Maven's oversight will be moved to the Pentagon's Chief Digital AI Office within the next 30 days," Ives said. Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating and $230 price target on Palantir. Shares had edged up 4% during Monday morning market action. "We continue to believe that PLTR will gain more deals across the federal government with its software value proposition playing perfectly into assisting the US government with navigating the complex geopolitical environment, with the company attaching itself to many programs/contracts in the DOD given their high priority while enabling the company to gain more IT budget dollars at the Pentagon," Ives added. More on Palantir Palantir: Probably The Most Consequential AI Company In Our Dangerous World Palantir: SaaSpocalypse Fears Are Missing The Agentic AI Upside Palantir At $150: Good Company, Bad Bet Palantir's AI system Maven to be used as core US military system: report Palantir's Ontology likely to remain 'competitive advantage,' MS says
Scott Olson/Getty Images News Palantir's ( PLTR ) Maven Smart System received the official program of record designation from the Pentagon, further solidifying the company's position as a critical provider across the U.S. military, according to Wedbush. "This comes less than a year after Palantir won the Maven Smart System contract in May 2025 for $1.3 billion to assist the DOD with data fusion an...
Scott Olson/Getty Images News Palantir's ( PLTR ) Maven Smart System received the official program of record designation from the Pentagon, further solidifying the company's position as a critical provider across the U.S. military, according to Wedbush. "This comes less than a year after Palantir won the Maven Smart System contract in May 2025 for $1.3 billion to assist the DOD with data fusion and target identification, which is becoming increasingly critical given the geopolitical backdrop," said Wedbush analysts, led by Dan Ives, in an investor note. Maven is a command-and-control software platform for the U.S. military that fuses data from satellites, drones, and sensors into a single interface for battlefield analysis and threat identification. "Designating PLTR's Maven Smart System as a program of record will streamline the company's deals across all branches of the military while providing long-term funding to Palantir, with future contracting being handled by the US Army as Maven's oversight will be moved to the Pentagon's Chief Digital AI Office within the next 30 days," Ives said. Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating and $230 price target on Palantir. Shares had edged up 4% during Monday morning market action. "We continue to believe that PLTR will gain more deals across the federal government with its software value proposition playing perfectly into assisting the US government with navigating the complex geopolitical environment, with the company attaching itself to many programs/contracts in the DOD given their high priority while enabling the company to gain more IT budget dollars at the Pentagon," Ives added. More on Palantir Palantir: Probably The Most Consequential AI Company In Our Dangerous World Palantir: SaaSpocalypse Fears Are Missing The Agentic AI Upside Palantir At $150: Good Company, Bad Bet Palantir's AI system Maven to be used as core US military system: report Palantir's Ontology likely to remain 'competitive advantage,' MS says
Tesla TSLA and General Motors GM are two dominant players in the U.S. auto space. While Tesla remains the largest electric vehicle (EV) seller, General Motors leads in overall vehicle sales volume in the country. However, the landscape is shifting. Under the Trump administration’s less supportive stance on EVs—particularly the rollback of federal EV tax incentives—electric vehicle demand has slowe...
Tesla TSLA and General Motors GM are two dominant players in the U.S. auto space. While Tesla remains the largest electric vehicle (EV) seller, General Motors leads in overall vehicle sales volume in the country. However, the landscape is shifting. Under the Trump administration’s less supportive stance on EVs—particularly the rollback of federal EV tax incentives—electric vehicle demand has slowed. General Motors, which had initially committed billions toward EV expansion, is now scaling back investments in response to cooling demand. Tesla, on the other hand, is facing its own set of challenges. Beyond policy headwinds, intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and an aging model lineup are weighing on its sales momentum. In response, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is pivoting toward robotics, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence as the company’s next growth engines. Meanwhile, General Motors is refocusing on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and hybrids, while also building momentum in software and services. Year to date, GM shares have declined around 10%, while Tesla stock is down roughly 18%. As both companies recalibrate their strategies amid a changing auto landscape, the key question remains: which stock is better positioned now? Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Case for Tesla Tesla’s near-term fundamentals are under pressure. Deliveries declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, with the slowdown accelerating, down just 1% in 2024 but falling more than 8% in 2025. That raises valid concerns around weakening demand, intensifying competition, and eroding pricing power. The decision to phase out the Model S and Model X by the second quarter of 2026 further underscores a broader reset of its legacy lineup. But focusing only on autos misses the bigger picture. Tesla’s energy generation and storage business is emerging as a powerful growth engine. The segment delivered record deployments of 14.2 GWh in ...
Tesla, Inc. TSLA has announced the timing for the next major update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system version 14.3. For the past few months, vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 have been running FSD v14.2 and its minor updates, with v14.2.2.5 currently being the latest version. This release has received mixed feedback. While some features improve with new releases, some aspects may slightly regr...
Tesla, Inc. TSLA has announced the timing for the next major update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system version 14.3. For the past few months, vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 have been running FSD v14.2 and its minor updates, with v14.2.2.5 currently being the latest version. This release has received mixed feedback. While some features improve with new releases, some aspects may slightly regress. In general, driving behavior has become more refined, but users are eagerly awaiting v14.3, especially after Tesla CEO Elon Musk described it as the version where a crucial final piece comes together. Per Musk, the update would introduce more reasoning capabilities and reinforcement learning. Originally expected earlier in the year, v14.3 is designed to improve decision-making by adding better logic and reasoning, which could address key issues like navigation, which is currently a common complaint among users. While v14.2 marked a significant step forward compared to earlier versions, recent updates have been somewhat inconsistent. Some features have improved, but others, particularly confidence and assertiveness, have shown signs of decline, making overall progress harder to evaluate. Per Musk’s post on X, Tesla is already testing v14.3 internally, with a broader rollout expected within a few weeks, likely by late April. There is strong anticipation that v14.3 could be a breakthrough for Tesla’s FSD technology. Some believe it may even be the version powering certain robotaxis operating in Austin, TX, including fully driverless ones. The update could also introduce new features like “Banish” (or “Reverse Summon”), which would allow a car to drop off passengers and then park itself. TSLA carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Updates on Autonomous Driving by Other Automakers In December 2025, Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN announced that its Universal Hands-Free (UHF) would expand hands...
Tesla TSLA and General Motors GM are two dominant players in the U.S. auto space. While Tesla remains the largest electric vehicle (EV) seller, General Motors leads in overall vehicle sales volume in the country. However, the landscape is shifting. Under the Trump administration’s less supportive stance on EVs—particularly the rollback of federal EV tax incentives—electric vehicle demand has slowe...
Tesla TSLA and General Motors GM are two dominant players in the U.S. auto space. While Tesla remains the largest electric vehicle (EV) seller, General Motors leads in overall vehicle sales volume in the country. However, the landscape is shifting. Under the Trump administration’s less supportive stance on EVs—particularly the rollback of federal EV tax incentives—electric vehicle demand has slowed. General Motors, which had initially committed billions toward EV expansion, is now scaling back investments in response to cooling demand. Tesla, on the other hand, is facing its own set of challenges. Beyond policy headwinds, intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and an aging model lineup are weighing on its sales momentum. In response, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is pivoting toward robotics, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence as the company’s next growth engines. Meanwhile, General Motors is refocusing on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and hybrids, while also building momentum in software and services. Year to date, GM shares have declined around 10%, while Tesla stock is down roughly 18%. As both companies recalibrate their strategies amid a changing auto landscape, the key question remains: which stock is better positioned now? Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Case for Tesla Tesla’s near-term fundamentals are under pressure. Deliveries declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, with the slowdown accelerating, down just 1% in 2024 but falling more than 8% in 2025. That raises valid concerns around weakening demand, intensifying competition, and eroding pricing power. The decision to phase out the Model S and Model X by the second quarter of 2026 further underscores a broader reset of its legacy lineup. But focusing only on autos misses the bigger picture. Tesla’s energy generation and storage business is emerging as a powerful growth engine. The segment delivered record deployments of 14.2 GWh in ...
Tesla, Inc. TSLA has announced the timing for the next major update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system version 14.3. For the past few months, vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 have been running FSD v14.2 and its minor updates, with v14.2.2.5 currently being the latest version. This release has received mixed feedback. While some features improve with new releases, some aspects may slightly regr...
Tesla, Inc. TSLA has announced the timing for the next major update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system version 14.3. For the past few months, vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 have been running FSD v14.2 and its minor updates, with v14.2.2.5 currently being the latest version. This release has received mixed feedback. While some features improve with new releases, some aspects may slightly regress. In general, driving behavior has become more refined, but users are eagerly awaiting v14.3, especially after Tesla CEO Elon Musk described it as the version where a crucial final piece comes together. Per Musk, the update would introduce more reasoning capabilities and reinforcement learning. Originally expected earlier in the year, v14.3 is designed to improve decision-making by adding better logic and reasoning, which could address key issues like navigation, which is currently a common complaint among users. While v14.2 marked a significant step forward compared to earlier versions, recent updates have been somewhat inconsistent. Some features have improved, but others, particularly confidence and assertiveness, have shown signs of decline, making overall progress harder to evaluate. Per Musk’s post on X, Tesla is already testing v14.3 internally, with a broader rollout expected within a few weeks, likely by late April. There is strong anticipation that v14.3 could be a breakthrough for Tesla’s FSD technology. Some believe it may even be the version powering certain robotaxis operating in Austin, TX, including fully driverless ones. The update could also introduce new features like “Banish” (or “Reverse Summon”), which would allow a car to drop off passengers and then park itself. TSLA carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Updates on Autonomous Driving by Other Automakers In December 2025, Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN announced that its Universal Hands-Free (UHF) would expand hands...
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an excellent choice for investors who want to diversify their holdings across many stocks without making individual stock picks. And Vanguard has a long history of offering top-notch ETFs to investors at some of the lowest costs. ETFs are bought and sold like stocks, making them easy to own, and many brokerages allow for fractional investing in ETFs, meaning that y...
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an excellent choice for investors who want to diversify their holdings across many stocks without making individual stock picks. And Vanguard has a long history of offering top-notch ETFs to investors at some of the lowest costs. ETFs are bought and sold like stocks, making them easy to own, and many brokerages allow for fractional investing in ETFs, meaning that you can purchase a portion of them with $100, even if the share price is higher. Here's why these three Vanguard ETFs are some of the best to buy and hold forever. 1. A broad-market S&P 500 ETF and my personal favorite Plenty of great companies are worth investing in these days, spanning across all industries. What's more, major growth trends like artificial intelligence (AI), rising energy demand, and safe havens like consumer staples make it difficult to narrow down which areas of the market are best to invest in and when. So, why not just buy it all? That's the strategy of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +1.51%), which tracks the S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.64%) and invests in the largest 500 publicly traded companies in the U.S. This means that whether AI is booming, energy stocks are soaring, or consumer goods companies are winning, you'll benefit from each sector when it's doing well. If the stock market is gaining ground, this Vanguard ETF is likely doing well, too. This ETF has been a personal favorite of mine, and I've been invested in it for years. While I enjoy looking into new areas of growth that can beat the market, like AI stocks, I think there's a lot of wisdom in spreading your investment across many stocks and industries and letting it grow slowly over time. The S&P 500 has had an average annual historical return of about 10% since 1957. There's no guarantee of those returns in the future, but that long track record of success points to a winning strategy of diversification. And with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF charging just 0.03% for its annual expense ratio, you'll be...
Key Points The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great core holding. The Vanguard Growth ETF gives investors exposure to the top growth stocks that have been leading the market higher. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF gives investors solid blue-chip stocks, while avoiding value traps. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a lot of money to st...
Key Points The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great core holding. The Vanguard Growth ETF gives investors exposure to the top growth stocks that have been leading the market higher. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF gives investors solid blue-chip stocks, while avoiding value traps. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a lot of money to start investing. In fact, you can start with a little as $100 (or even lower, depending on your stockbroker). The key, though, is that you need to continue to consistently invest each and every month after that initial purchase, as a one-time $100 investment can only go so far. Through the use of what is known as dollar-cost averaging, investing a set amount each month regardless of where the market is trading, you can build wealth over the long term, even starting with a small amount. For example, if you invest $100 each month and get a 12.5% average annual return, you'd end up with more than $340,000 at the end of 30 years. If you can do that with three $100 investments each month, then you'd have over $1 million over that timespan. 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 » For investors just starting out or for those looking to invest a small amount, I'd recommend investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as they give you access to a portfolio of stocks, which diversifies the risk and improves your chances of growth. Vanguard ETFs are a great place to start, given that the company is known as the low-cost fund leader. High fund expense ratios, even as seemingly low as 1%, can greatly eat into returns over time, especially as account balances grow. With Vanguard, you know you're getting some of the lowest expense ratios around. Let's look at three Vanguard funds you can buy into with a $100 investment and hold forever. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO...
An AI-generated animation by China’s state broadcaster satirising the US-Israel war on Iran has gone viral, triggering a wave of user-made sequels online. First posted by CCTV on Wednesday, the wuxia-style allegory centres on a war between the “White Eagle” and the “Persian Cat” – clearly representing the US and Iran. Though it does not explicitly mention the war, the animated short closely mirror...
An AI-generated animation by China’s state broadcaster satirising the US-Israel war on Iran has gone viral, triggering a wave of user-made sequels online. First posted by CCTV on Wednesday, the wuxia-style allegory centres on a war between the “White Eagle” and the “Persian Cat” – clearly representing the US and Iran. Though it does not explicitly mention the war, the animated short closely mirrors the conflict, which started on February 28, when the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran, killing the country’s former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , and several senior officials. Advertisement The video’s key plot points allude to real-world events including air strikes, trade route interruptions and the emergence of new alliances seeking to reduce reliance on the United States and the US dollar. The animation has gone viral over the past week, with social media users praising its themes, details and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political messaging. Advertisement Set in a fictional martial arts world, or jianghu, the plot unfolds in the Golden Flow Valley, a chokepoint that holds a critical resource called “black iron essence”, which is used to forge weapons and sustain life and livelihoods.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are up roughly 2% in Monday morning trading, offering a modest but welcome rebound after a rough stretch to start 2026. The stock closed Friday at $172.70, down 7% year to date heading into today’s session. The broader market is helping. Reports of progress on U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions sent the Dow surging ... NVIDIA’s Monday Rebound: What Energy Partnerships and...
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are up roughly 2% in Monday morning trading, offering a modest but welcome rebound after a rough stretch to start 2026. The stock closed Friday at $172.70, down 7% year to date heading into today’s session. The broader market is helping. Reports of progress on U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions sent the Dow surging ... NVIDIA’s Monday Rebound: What Energy Partnerships and BioNeMo Mean for NVDA Stock
Palantir’s Maven AI system designated Pentagon program of record: report Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR)’s Maven Smart System has been designated a “program of record” by the US Department of Defense, formalizing the company’s artificial intelligence platform as a long-term, funded military capability, according to a report from Reuters. The de...
Palantir’s Maven AI system designated Pentagon program of record: report Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR)’s Maven Smart System has been designated a “program of record” by the US Department of Defense, formalizing the company’s artificial intelligence platform as a long-term, funded military capability, according to a report from Reuters. The designation marks a shift from earlier pilot programs and short-term contracts to a standardized capability expected to be deployed across the US. armed forces. Programs of record typically receive stable, multi-year funding and are integrated across service branches, streamlining procurement and adoption. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg outlined the policy change in a letter to defense officials, Reuters reported, saying the move is intended to accelerate the integration of Maven throughout the joint force. Originally launched in 2017 as “Project Maven,” the system began as a tool for analyzing drone imagery using machine learning. It has since developed into a broader battlefield intelligence and command-support platform that ingests data from drones, satellites, radar and other sources to identify potential targets and threats. The platform is designed to support operational decision-making by helping commanders assess information and allocate resources, while keeping human operators in the decision loop. The Pentagon’s move comes as it expands the use of artificial intelligence in military operations. Maven has already been deployed in active conflict environments, where it has been used to speed up target identification and operational timelines, according to Reuters. Shares of Palantir were set to open 12% higher at about $152 on Monday, down more than 15% so far this year.