Looks like Amazon’s getting back into the smartphone game. More than 11 years after the e-commerce giant pulled the plug on its failed first effort, the Fire Phone, the company is now developing a new smartphone codenamed “Transformer,” Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized feature...
Looks like Amazon’s getting back into the smartphone game. More than 11 years after the e-commerce giant pulled the plug on its failed first effort, the Fire Phone, the company is now developing a new smartphone codenamed “Transformer,” Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features that would make it easier to use Amazon’s suite of apps, including Amazon Shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, the report said. The smartphone would also support Alexa, the smart home assistant that Amazon has been investing heavily in, adding AI chops and expanding support to work with most of the company’s devices. AI features are said to be a big focus for the smartphone, which is being seen internally as a way to encourage Amazon customers to use its AI products, Reuters reported. The smartphone is said to be developed by a relatively new unit within the Devices division called ZeroOne, which is led by J Allard, a former Microsoft executive who helped create the Xbox. The news comes as Amazon has been going all-in on AI, investing $50 billion into OpenAI recently, and projecting $200 billion in capital expenditures towards its AI, chips, and robotics efforts in 2026. The company spent more than a year revamping its Alexa assistant with generative AI features, finally launching it this February as Alexa+. The assistant keeps its smart home chops, and can now do most things that other AI chatbots can — like planning an itinerary for a trip, updating a shared calendar, finding and saving recipes to a library, making movie recommendations, helping with homework, exploring a topic, and more. Amazon declined to comment.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (Symbol: PFF) where we have detected an approximate $156.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.1% decrease week over week (from 450,950,000 to 445,850,000). The chart below shows the one year price performance of PFF, versus...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (Symbol: PFF) where we have detected an approximate $156.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.1% decrease week over week (from 450,950,000 to 445,850,000). The chart below shows the one year price performance of PFF, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, PFF's low point in its 52 week range is $28.70 per share, with $32.2645 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $30.44. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs experienced notable outflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (Symbol: MSTX) where we have detected an approximate $205.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 7.5% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 112,025,000 to 120,455,000). The chart below shows the one year price performanc...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (Symbol: MSTX) where we have detected an approximate $205.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 7.5% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 112,025,000 to 120,455,000). The chart below shows the one year price performance of MSTX, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, MSTX's low point in its 52 week range is $15.70 per share, with $497.55 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $23.46. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
“Without the U.S.A., Nato IS A PAPER TIGER!” Trump said in a social media post. Trump has been calling for major US allies and others, none of which were consulted or advised on the war, to help secure the safety of shipping through the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has roiled global markets, killed thousands and displaced millions since US-Israel strikes began on February 28. A...
“Without the U.S.A., Nato IS A PAPER TIGER!” Trump said in a social media post. Trump has been calling for major US allies and others, none of which were consulted or advised on the war, to help secure the safety of shipping through the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has roiled global markets, killed thousands and displaced millions since US-Israel strikes began on February 28. Advertisement The US president complained Nato countries did not want to join the fight against Iran, yet still complain about high oil prices. “Now that fight is Militarily WON, with very little danger for them, they complain about the high oil prices they are forced to pay, but don’t want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military manoeuvre that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So easy for them to do, with so little risk,” he wrote. Advertisement “COWARDS, and we will REMEMBER!”
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Global X Silver Miners ETF (Symbol: SIL) where we have detected an approximate $126.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.5% decrease week over week (from 61,967,318 to 60,437,318). Among the largest underlying components of SIL, in trading today Wheaton Precious Meta...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Global X Silver Miners ETF (Symbol: SIL) where we have detected an approximate $126.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.5% decrease week over week (from 61,967,318 to 60,437,318). Among the largest underlying components of SIL, in trading today Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (Symbol: WPM) is off about 2.5%, Pan American Silver Corp (Symbol: PAAS) is down about 2.8%, and First Majestic Silver Corp (Symbol: AG) is lower by about 3%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the SIL Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of SIL, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, SIL's low point in its 52 week range is $33.11 per share, with $119.24 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $79.94. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs experienced notable outflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index (Symbol: FNDF) where we have detected an approximate $218.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.0% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 442,300,000 to 446,800,000). Among the largest underlying componen...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index (Symbol: FNDF) where we have detected an approximate $218.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.0% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 442,300,000 to 446,800,000). Among the largest underlying components of FNDF, in trading today Medtronic PLC (Symbol: MDT) is up about 0.2%, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (Symbol: ZIM) is up about 0.2%, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (Symbol: TEVA) is lower by about 1.8%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the FNDF Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of FNDF, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, FNDF's low point in its 52 week range is $31.915 per share, with $52.935 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $47.66. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily refl...
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the JCPB ETF (Symbol: JCPB) where we have detected an approximate $164.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.8% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 126,500,000 to 130,000,000). The chart below shows the one year price performance of JCPB, versus its 200 day ...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the JCPB ETF (Symbol: JCPB) where we have detected an approximate $164.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.8% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 126,500,000 to 130,000,000). The chart below shows the one year price performance of JCPB, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, JCPB's low point in its 52 week range is $45.1852 per share, with $48.54 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $47.03. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the iShares Biotechnology ETF (Symbol: IBB) where we have detected an approximate $197.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.4% decrease week over week (from 49,350,000 to 48,150,000). Among the largest underlying components of IBB, in trading today Regeneron Pharmaceutic...
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the iShares Biotechnology ETF (Symbol: IBB) where we have detected an approximate $197.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.4% decrease week over week (from 49,350,000 to 48,150,000). Among the largest underlying components of IBB, in trading today Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Symbol: REGN) is down about 0.1%, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (Symbol: ALNY) is up about 2.8%, and Insmed Inc (Symbol: INSM) is lower by about 1.6%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IBB Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IBB, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, IBB's low point in its 52 week range is $107.43 per share, with $179.64 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $163.76. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ». Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs experienced notable outflows » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Aerial view of Washington State Capitol in 2024. Joe Sohm/visions Of America | Universal Images Group | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Washington state's proposed new income tax includes the largest "mar...
Aerial view of Washington State Capitol in 2024. Joe Sohm/visions Of America | Universal Images Group | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Washington state's proposed new income tax includes the largest "marriage penalty" in the nation, placing higher taxes on certain couples who file jointly, according to tax experts. The state House of Representatives approved Washington's first-ever income tax, imposing a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year. Having also passed the state Senate, it will now go to the governor, who plans to sign it into law. Washington is currently one of only nine states with no state income tax, and the new rate would be the one of the highest in the nation. While Democratic legislators call it "the millionaire's tax," some taxpayers making far less as individuals will also be subject to the tax thanks to a steep marriage penalty. According to the legislation, the $1 million threshold for the tax applies to individuals, couples and domestic partners. So if a married couple each makes $600,000, their combined income of $1.2 million would trigger the tax. "According to the statute, it doesn't matter if you're single or married, the exemption is $1 million," said Joe Wallin, an attorney who advises companies and tech founders in Washington. "It should be called the half-millionaire tax." While marriage penalties are not uncommon in state or federal tax codes, Washington's stands out for its size. Most states use two income thresholds for tax brackets, one for individuals and another for couples that's usually twice as high. Some high-tax states, like California and New York, only apply marriage penalties for the highest earners, according to the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit tax policy think tank. In New York, for instance, the income thresholds fo...
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) is down 3.6% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. Analysis: The drop looks tied to a post-earnings pullback as investors refocus on Oracle’s large 2026 funding and capex plans, which can pressure the stock through dilution and higher financing costs. Recent analyst note activity also appears mixed, with debate centered on margins and...
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) is down 3.6% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. Analysis: The drop looks tied to a post-earnings pullback as investors refocus on Oracle’s large 2026 funding and capex plans, which can pressure the stock through dilution and higher financing costs. Recent analyst note activity also appears mixed, with debate centered on margins and execution risk for the AI infrastructure buildout. Details: Oracle laid out a 2026 plan to raise about $45–$50 billion, including up to $20 billion via an at-the-market common stock program, which can weigh on shares when investors anticipate incremental supply. In its fiscal Q3 2026 results materials, Oracle reiterated very elevated capital spending expectations (including $50 billion of capex for fiscal 2026), keeping focus on cash needs and payback timing. The same Q3 release highlighted a sharp jump in remaining performance obligations tied largely to large AI contracts, but the market still has to judge how quickly backlog converts into profitable revenue. Following the March earnings release, multiple firms adjusted price targets and commentary, with some emphasizing margin pressure and financing/dilution overhangs despite strong growth metrics. Sources: Oracle Investor Relations, U.S. SEC, Yahoo Finance, IFR Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes. $ORCL Insider Trading Activity $ORCL insiders have traded $ORCL stock on the open market 15 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 15 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ORCL stock by insiders over the last 6 months: To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. Receive $ORCL Data Alerts Sign Up $ORCL Hedge Fund Activity We have seen 1,633 institutional investors add shares of $ORCL stock to their portfolio, and 2,106 decrease their ...
Harsa Maduranga/iStock via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: Global growth data was largely mixed during the fourth quarter of 2025; third-quarter growth outcomes were strong in the United States, modest but stable in the euro area and negative in Japan, as the effects of earlier front-loading ahead of tariffs unwound. There was also some uncertainty over economic momentum in the United States a...
Harsa Maduranga/iStock via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: Global growth data was largely mixed during the fourth quarter of 2025; third-quarter growth outcomes were strong in the United States, modest but stable in the euro area and negative in Japan, as the effects of earlier front-loading ahead of tariffs unwound. There was also some uncertainty over economic momentum in the United States as the government shutdown that lasted through October and continued into November affected data collection. Inflation outcomes remained mixed, with trends in developed markets somewhat higher, while emerging markets (EMs) saw sideways to lower moves. Global monetary policy largely seemed to be in the late stages of an easing cycle, with pauses and a slower rate-cutting pace becoming more common. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered two 25 basis-point (bp) rate cuts over the quarter, bringing the fed funds target range to 3.50%–3.75%, though dissent over the moves among Fed members highlighted uncertainty over the outlook. Most developed market sovereign bond yields rose, while EM bonds showed mixed performance. The 10-year US Treasury note's yield rose two bps to 4.17% over the quarter. The US dollar (USD) edged higher on average during the period, even as most developed market currencies, with the notable exception of the Japanese yen, appreciated against it. Overall Contributors: Interest-rate strategies contributed to absolute fund performance during the quarter, as did sovereign credit exposures. Overall Detractors: Currency positions detracted from absolute fund results during the period. Outlook: We expect global growth to be weaker than we had expected prior to tariff imposition, but we anticipate a recession is likely to be avoided. Performance Review Interest-Rate Strategies: Developed market sovereign bond yields generally rose over the quarter, while EM sovereign bond yields were mixed. Duration exposures in South Africa and Brazil contributed to absolute fund ...
Citi Wealth Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore discusses the recent market pricing that reflects a 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike by October. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Moore notes that Citi's consistent view over the past six months has been that the market was too optimistic about multiple rate cuts in 2026. However, recent shifts have swung expectations too far toward a ...
Citi Wealth Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore discusses the recent market pricing that reflects a 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike by October. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Moore notes that Citi's consistent view over the past six months has been that the market was too optimistic about multiple rate cuts in 2026. However, recent shifts have swung expectations too far toward a potential rate increase rather than a cut. (Source: Bloomberg)
Live cattle futures were sliding on Thursday with losses of $2.125 to $2.75. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, with contracts down $3.45 to $6.45 across the board. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $2.37 to $360.96 on March ...
Live cattle futures were sliding on Thursday with losses of $2.125 to $2.75. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, with contracts down $3.45 to $6.45 across the board. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $2.37 to $360.96 on March 18. The Thursday update from APHIS showed a total of 1,194 active cases of new world screwworm in Mexico, with 34 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas. Don’t Miss a Day: After last week’s multi year high in beef export sales, USDA reported just 3,207 MT in the week ending on 3/12, the lowest sales total for any week since October 2023. Japan was the largest buyer of 3,800 MT, with 1,600 MT sold to Hong Kong, as South Korea saw 3,600 MT in net reductions. Shipments were 13,571 MT in that week. South Korea was the top destination of 4,400 MT, with 4,100 MT to Japan. Cattle on Feed data will be released this afternoon, with traders looking for placements in February to be up 0.2% from last year and marketings down 7.4%. March 1 on feed is seen down 0.7% yr/yr. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Thursday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $6.74. Choice boxes were down $1.45 to $400.30, while Select was $3.72 lower to $392.45. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Thursday at 106,000 head, with the week to date total at 414,000 head. That is down 8,000 head from last week and 25,126 head below the same week last year. Apr 26 Live Cattle closed at $233.275, down $2.125, Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $231.700, down $2.300, Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $229.100, down $2.500, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $355.275, down $3.450, Apr 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $347.750, down $6.075, May 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $343.425, down $6.450, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions i...
Lean hog futures posted mixed action across the board on Thursday, with front month gains of 20 to 42 cents and deferreds down a dime to 25 cents. The national average base hog price was reported at $76.27 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was $84.22 on September 17, unchanged from the day prior. Pork export sales during the week of September 12 totaled 28,...
Lean hog futures posted mixed action across the board on Thursday, with front month gains of 20 to 42 cents and deferreds down a dime to 25 cents. The national average base hog price was reported at $76.27 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was $84.22 on September 17, unchanged from the day prior. Pork export sales during the week of September 12 totaled 28,957 MT, back down 2.6% from the week prior. Japan was the largest buyer of 7,900 MT, with 3,000 MT sold to China. Export shipments were at 31,350 MT in that week, a 6-week high. Mexico was the largest destination of 12,600 MT, with 4,600 MT headed to Japan. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was up 40 cents in the Thursday PM report at $94.81 per cwt. The picnic and loin were the only primals reported lower, with the belly leading the way to the upside, $5.76 higher. USDA estimated FI hog slaughter at 479,000 head for Thursday, with the weekly total at 1.907 million head. That is down 29,000 head from the previous week and 41,990 head below the same week last year. Oct 24 Hogs closed at $82.250, up $0.200, Dec 24 Hogs closed at $74.300, up $0.425 Feb 25 Hogs closed at $77.325, up $0.325, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Firefly Aerospace (FLY 0.49%) stock jumped more than 18% in early trading on the Nasdaq after beating analyst forecasts for Q4 earnings last night. The stock wasn't, however, able to hold onto all its gains. As of 10:05 a.m. ET, Firefly stock is up only 2.3%. Analysts forecast the rocket company would lose $0.32 per share in Q4 2025. In fact, Firefly lost only $0.26 per share (on $57.7 million in ...
Firefly Aerospace (FLY 0.49%) stock jumped more than 18% in early trading on the Nasdaq after beating analyst forecasts for Q4 earnings last night. The stock wasn't, however, able to hold onto all its gains. As of 10:05 a.m. ET, Firefly stock is up only 2.3%. Analysts forecast the rocket company would lose $0.32 per share in Q4 2025. In fact, Firefly lost only $0.26 per share (on $57.7 million in revenue). Firefly Q4 earnings Firefly grew revenue 541% year over year in Q4, to $57.7 million, with full-year revenue growing 163% to $159.9 million. Cost of sales grew more slowly, allowing Firefly to flip from gross losses to gross profits for both periods, but other costs grew faster -- selling, general, and administrative expenses, for example. On the bottom line, this left Firefly with the $0.26 quarterly net loss, and a loss of $4.83 per share for the year. On the plus side, both numbers were much better than 2024's. Firefly looks to be on a path to profit if it continues to scale up in this manner. Helping to ensure that happens, the company has landed three more Commercial Lunar Payload Services (i.e., robotic lunar landing) contracts from NASA to follow up on its successful Blue Ghost Mission 1. Expand NASDAQ : FLY Firefly Aerospace Today's Change ( -0.49 %) $ -0.11 Current Price $ 22.85 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.7B Day's Range $ 22.56 - $ 27.17 52wk Range $ 16.00 - $ 73.80 Volume 5.7M Avg Vol 3.5M Gross Margin -490.85 % What does it mean for Firefly Aerospace? Firefly's Alpha rocket also returned to service -- after the quarter closed. Unfortunately, Alpha is too small a rocket to carry the company's Blue Ghost landers to the moon, so Firefly must pay other companies for that service, hurting margins. The good news here is that Firefly is making progress on its newer, bigger, Eclipse rocket, which should be able to do the job. Once that one's flying, Firefly's profit margins should improve even more.
Bezos eyes 51,600 satellites to power AI: AMZN vs TSLA Jeff Bezos is escalating the orbital arms race. Blue Origin is exploring a mega-constellation dubbed Project Sunrise that could deploy as many as 51,600 satellites to host space-based data centers for artificial intelligence, according to new reports. The scale would rival SpaceX’s Starlink footprint and sharpen a strategic split screen: Bezos...
Bezos eyes 51,600 satellites to power AI: AMZN vs TSLA Jeff Bezos is escalating the orbital arms race. Blue Origin is exploring a mega-constellation dubbed Project Sunrise that could deploy as many as 51,600 satellites to host space-based data centers for artificial intelligence, according to new reports. The scale would rival SpaceX’s Starlink footprint and sharpen a strategic split screen: Bezos betting on an integrated space-and-cloud stack through Amazon, while Elon Musk leans on SpaceX’s lead in launch and broadband to set the pace. Investors now have a clearer outline of how Amazon (AMZN) might counter SpaceX’s satellite dominance—and how far both sides will push to turn orbit into the next compute zone. Blue Origin bets on orbital AI The Project Sunrise concept is blunt in its ambition: move compute closer to the sky. By placing data center modules on satellites and tethering them via laser interlinks, Blue Origin aims to offload some AI inference and data processing from congested terrestrial networks. In theory, that reduces backhaul costs, sidesteps some land-based power constraints, and serves defense and enterprise customers that want persistent global coverage. In practice, it is a manufacturing, power, and thermal engineering challenge at a scale the industry has never attempted. Tens of thousands of radiation-hardened nodes would need reliable power, cooling, and secure networking in one of the harshest environments imaginable. Even in the best case, latency to and from low Earth orbit (LEO) still matters. That tilts the business model toward pre-processing and edge inference—not training frontier models—which aligns with how satellite networks already handle high-throughput tasks. But it also accelerates a broader shift: the network becomes the computer. If Blue Origin can pair space-based compute with high-capacity laser mesh and robust ground gateways, it could sell governments, hyperscalers, and multinationals a new tier of resilient, global infra...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images In the fourth quarter of 2025, the S&P 500 index (Fund Index) returned 2.66%. Large Cap equities outperformed Small Cap equities, as measured by the S&P 600 index which returned 1.70% in the fourth quarter. The top performing sectors over this time period were Health Care and Communication Services, returning 11.68% and 7.30% respectively. Real Estate and Utilit...
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images In the fourth quarter of 2025, the S&P 500 index (Fund Index) returned 2.66%. Large Cap equities outperformed Small Cap equities, as measured by the S&P 600 index which returned 1.70% in the fourth quarter. The top performing sectors over this time period were Health Care and Communication Services, returning 11.68% and 7.30% respectively. Real Estate and Utilities were the worst performing sectors for this quarter, with returns of -2.86% and -1.40% respectively. The fourth quarter began with a U.S. government shutdown, which lasted into mid-November. The U.S. economy avoided major broad-based disruption. However, the shutdown hampered economic data collection – creating a considerable information vacuum just as markets sought clarity on growth, inflation, and policy trajectories. Following resumed economic data, the broader U.S. macroeconomic landscape held firm with ongoing resilience amid a gradually cooling labor market. The downside labor market risk kept U.S. Federal Reserve easing in play, leading to two rate cuts in the quarter even as the economy expanded. The global tariff environment proved less disruptive than earlier fears. U.S. monthly tariff collections rose but remain well below levels implied by announced policies. Financial markets capped a strong 2025 with fourth-quarter gains in both equities and fixed income. Non-U.S. equities outpaced the U.S., leaving global equities with a low-single-digit gain. For the U.S., a strong third-quarter corporate earnings season helped bolster the earnings outlook heading into 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI) remained a central market topic, with investors shifting from broad-based enthusiasm to taking a more critical look at potential returns of AI-related investment plans. This led to more varied performance across the largest tech-related and AI-adjacent companies. Performance as of 12/31/25 Annualized Returns Annualized Returns Annualized Returns Annualized Returns FUND QT...
A little more than a month ago, SpaceX founder Elon Musk put down a marker of his intent to saturate low-Earth orbit with up to 1 million satellites. Its purpose? Provide always-on data center services around the planet. Now, Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has done something similar with a filing to the Federal Communications Commission of his own, proposing a constellation of up to 51,...
A little more than a month ago, SpaceX founder Elon Musk put down a marker of his intent to saturate low-Earth orbit with up to 1 million satellites. Its purpose? Provide always-on data center services around the planet. Now, Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has done something similar with a filing to the Federal Communications Commission of his own, proposing a constellation of up to 51,600 satellites operating in Sun-synchronous orbits at altitudes ranging from 500 to 1,800 km. Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, sought the authority to do this and is calling the constellation "Project Sunrise." In its filing, Blue Origin argues that terrestrial AI-based data centers will face difficulties scaling up to meet computing demand. Read full article Comments
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock has nearly doubled over the past year, gaining 91.46% to a current price of $46.18. Its 22.9% YTD gain that sharply outpaces the Nasdaq’s −6.2% YTD return. Yet analyst consensus remains cautious: 33 Holds, six Sells or Strong Sells, and just nine Buys or Strong Buys, with a consensus price target ... Is Intel Back in the AI Race? What’s Changing the Narrative
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock has nearly doubled over the past year, gaining 91.46% to a current price of $46.18. Its 22.9% YTD gain that sharply outpaces the Nasdaq’s −6.2% YTD return. Yet analyst consensus remains cautious: 33 Holds, six Sells or Strong Sells, and just nine Buys or Strong Buys, with a consensus price target ... Is Intel Back in the AI Race? What’s Changing the Narrative
JHVEPhoto Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) shares crashed more than 28% on Friday after three individuals linked to the company, including a co-founder, were charged with assisting in the smuggling of at least $2.5B worth of AI technology to China. Seeking Alpha analyst Jeremy of Kumquat Research called the AI server maker a “train wreck.” “Super Micro's governance issues have been a train wreck in s...
JHVEPhoto Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) shares crashed more than 28% on Friday after three individuals linked to the company, including a co-founder, were charged with assisting in the smuggling of at least $2.5B worth of AI technology to China. Seeking Alpha analyst Jeremy of Kumquat Research called the AI server maker a “train wreck.” “Super Micro's governance issues have been a train wreck in slow motion,” Jeremy said in an email. “Compliance and governance issues have plagued the company for years, whether it's delayed regulatory filings or the departure of EY due to supposed accounting irregularities. The current indictment could be the nail in the coffin, as Nvidia and other chipmakers will likely have to divert shipments from Super Micro due to this issue and due to the company's increasingly risky balance sheet position.” Conversely, shares of Dell Technologies ( DELL ), which competes with Super Micro in the AI server market, rose on Friday, bucking a broader market sell-off. U.S. prosecutors did not name Super Micro in the complaint, referring only to a “U.S. manufacturer.” San Jose, California-based Super Micro said it was informed by federal prosecutors of the indictment on Thursday. It noted that the company itself was not named as a defendant in the case and said it had cooperated with investigators. In an indictment unsealed on Thursday, the U.S. government alleged that Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw, Ruei-Tsan, “Steven” Chang, and Ting-Wei “Willy” Sun worked together to violate the Export Control Reform Act. Liaw co-founded Super Micro in 1993, and joined its board of directors in 2023. Chang was a sales manager in the Taiwan office of Super Micro, while Sun was a contractor. U.S. officials allege the trio went to great lengths to hide their actions from both U.S.-based server manufacturers and export control authorities. They allegedly even used hair dryers to remove labels and serial numbers from the real machines and placed them on dummy machines left...
phattharachai Rattanachaiwong/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance Columbia Income Builder Fund Institutional Class shares returned 1.83% for the fourth quarter. The fund's blended benchmark returned 1.76% for the same period. Market overview Amid softening employment numbers, the U.S. Federal Reserve followed up September's quarter-point reduction in its benchmark overnight lending rate with ...
phattharachai Rattanachaiwong/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance Columbia Income Builder Fund Institutional Class shares returned 1.83% for the fourth quarter. The fund's blended benchmark returned 1.76% for the same period. Market overview Amid softening employment numbers, the U.S. Federal Reserve followed up September's quarter-point reduction in its benchmark overnight lending rate with equivalent cuts in October and December, leaving the fed funds target in the 3.50% to 3.75% range. In conjunction with its October meeting, the Fed announced an end to the quantitative tightening program under which it had reduced the size of its balance sheet. However, the Fed's December commentary indicated caution with respect to additional rate cuts, given lingering inflation concerns. The Treasury yield curve steepened slightly over the quarter, while the 10-year Treasury yield finished essentially flat, moving from 4.16% to 4.18%. Returns were positive across the U.S. bond market during the fourth quarter. As gauged by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, the broad U.S. investment-grade taxable bond market returned 1.10% for the quarter. Within the index, U.S. Treasuries broadly registered a return of 0.90% (Bloomberg US Treasury Index), essentially in line with the 0.84% return for corporate bonds (Bloomberg US Corporate Bond Index), as credit spreads traded within a narrow range for the quarter. Securitized assets outperformed, with a return of 1.68% (Bloomberg US Securitized Index), with mortgage-backed securities continuing to benefit from a relatively stable interest-rate backdrop and low prepayment levels. U.S. equities posted a gain of 2.41% for the fourth quarter, as measured by the Russell 1000 Index. The index returned 17.37% in 2025, marking the third year in a row in which it gained 15% or more, as well as the sixth of the last seven years. The positive three-month return was primarily a function of the same factors that propelled stocks over the full ye...