Key Points Entering 2026, the AI investment outlook is sturdy. There are dozens of AI ETFs for tech-enthused investors to choose from, and there's a fair amount of variation among them. Some AI ETFs are highly concentrated in a small number of stocks, while others feature more balance. 10 stocks we like better than Global X Funds - Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF › Many investors are optimistic about the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in 2026, with nine in 10 respondents to a recent Motley Fool survey indicating that they plan to maintain or increase their exposure to AI-related equities this year. That optimism is warranted. In terms of AI execution and preparedness, the top 10 stocks in Motley Fool's Moneyball database generated an average return over the past five years that was more than double that of the S&P 500. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results, but those past performances are among the reasons why market participants are bullish on AI. That positivity will likely also affect exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on artificial intelligence companies. 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 » AI ETFs are advantageous options for investors because they provide easy access to baskets of stocks, eliminating the need for people to attempt to predict which specific companies will be the biggest winners. However, there's more to consider when evaluating AI ETFs and those funds' roles in your portfolio this year. With AI ETFs, purity is pertinent There are dozens of ETFs with AI ties, but investors should note that there are meaningful differences between AI adjacency and purity. For example, sector ETFs such as the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) and the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: FTEC) are broader plays on technology, but have AI connections by...

One of the largest US oil refiners sees a potential reopening of Venezuela’s oil industry as a major boost to fuel-makers that rely on heavier crude grades. Phillips 66 and other refiners that process heavier oils stand to benefit from increased Venezuelan exports and shifting global trade flows, said Chief Executive Officer Mark Lashier at the Goldman Sachs Energy, Clean Tech & Utilities Conference Tuesday. “Venezuela was producing 3 million barrels a day of heavy crude. We’ve got refineries designed for the longterm to process that crude,” Lashier said. “But it’s going to take a lot of investments by the upstream folks over years if not decades to realize the full potential.” Oil producers, refiners, investors and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright descended on Miami this week for the conference days after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and sparked a potential revival in the country’s oil industry. Shares of Phillips 66 surged as much as 8.8% Monday alongside other refiners like Valero Energy Corp. Analysts see heavy crude refiners as positioned to take advantage of increased exports from Venezuela. More of the South American supply could make its way to the US’ refining epicenter along the Gulf Coast in the near term, Lashier said. The oil would compete with heavy Canadian crude and steepen the discount for that North American grade, also benefiting Midwest refineries that are designed to process it, he added. Phillips 66 can process a couple hundred thousand barrels of Venezuelan crude a day at its refineries in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Sweeny, Texas, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Mitchell said at the conference. The company can process about half a million barrels a day of heavy crude oil, including Venezuelan and Canadian grades, across its fleet, Mitchell added. Read More: Venezuela ‘Massive Opportunity’ for Oil Sector, Weatherford Says However, if Venezuelan oil exports to China are rerouted to the US, the shifting trade flows will lik...

The US initial public offering market is bracing for a rush of deals that could rival or even top the pandemic-era record, with a lineup including some of the most closely watched private companies in technology, finance and crypto – and potentially the biggest listing of all time. Companies raised $47.6 billion via IPOs on US exchanges last year, excluding blank check companies and financial vehicles, data compiled by Bloomberg show. That’s an increase from the year before but still well shy of the $195.2 billion raised in 2021. Conditions are as favorable as they’ll ever be, with the S&P 500 Index expected to build on its 16% gain in 2025, and the CBOE Volatility Index, Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge, hovering near a five-year low. Big Deals All eyes are on SpaceX , with billionaire Elon Musk ’s rocket and satellite company entering a quiet period ahead of a listing as soon as this year at a targeted valuation of about $1.5 trillion, people familiar with the matter have said. The IPO could raise significantly more than $30 billion, which would make it the biggest ever. “It didn’t grow as much last year as, say, OpenAI , but it’s going to own space,” tech commentator Kara Swisher said in an interview with Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain. Of companies she views as potential IPO candidates including payments firm Stripe and OpenAI, Swisher named SpaceX as the “most interesting”. Read More: Kara Swisher: ‘You’d Be Stupid to Disregard an AI Bubble’ While SpaceX prepares to break IPO records, uncertainty remains around another potential mega-listing — US mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac . Though both government-controlled companies got new leaders last year, expectations of a $30 billion listing as soon as 2025 so far haven’t panned out. The administration is working “very deliberately” on the IPOs and they will be done sometime in 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business in mid- December . Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is seeking to move ahea...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Paul Sternlieb Chief Financial Officer — Darren Kozik Takeaways Organic Sales Growth -- 5% increase, with management attributing outperformance to execution amid broad sector softness. -- 5% increase, with management attributing outperformance to execution amid broad sector softness. Reported Revenue Growth -- 5.1% rise, reflecting stable momentum after adjusting for foreign exchange and acquisition effects. -- 5.1% rise, reflecting stable momentum after adjusting for foreign exchange and acquisition effects. Industrial Tools & Services (IT&S) Organic Revenue -- 4% growth, driven by a 4% increase in product sales and 3% rise in services. -- 4% growth, driven by a 4% increase in product sales and 3% rise in services. Other Segment (Cortland Biomedical) -- 33% growth attributed to a favorable comparison against prior-year shipment delays. -- 33% growth attributed to a favorable comparison against prior-year shipment delays. Geographic Performance -- High single-digit revenue growth in the Americas and APAC, with a low single-digit decline in EMEA amid significant macroeconomic pressures. -- High single-digit revenue growth in the Americas and APAC, with a low single-digit decline in EMEA amid significant macroeconomic pressures. Gross Profit Margins -- 50.5%, representing a 110 basis point decrease due to lower-margin mix from heavy lifting technology and service projects. -- 50.5%, representing a 110 basis point decrease due to lower-margin mix from heavy lifting technology and service projects. Adjusted SG&A as Percent of Revenue -- 28.3%, slightly improved from the prior year's 28.4% through careful cost management. -- 28.3%, slightly improved from the prior year's 28.4% through careful cost management. Adjusted EBITDA Margin -- 23.2%, a 160 basis point decline linked to business mix and inclusion of DTA acquisition. -- 23.2%, a 160 basis...

格隆汇1月7日｜美国特使威特科夫：我们同意联军的观点，即持久的安全保障和强有力的繁荣承诺是实现乌克兰持久和平的关键。

格隆汇1月7日｜美国特使威特科夫：在若干关键工作领域取得重大进展，包括我们的双边安全保障框架和繁荣计划。

格隆汇1月7日｜法国总统马克龙：这些安全保证确保乌克兰不会被迫投降，任何和平协议在未来都不会被违反。

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I Tried Both of HP's Top-Level OmniBook Ultraportables, New at CES 2026. Which One Is Best for You?

英伟达CEO黄仁勋：新款芯片的性能比上一代高出10倍。希望我们能拥有更多能源。我们不得不投资所有类型的能源。（华尔街见闻）

費查獲任曼聯暫代主帥後曾求教費格遜 並獲得祝賀 【有線新聞】英超曼聯暫代主教練費查說，獲委任後有詢問傳奇領隊費格遜意見。 41歲的費查在賽前記者會表示，不喜歡在沒有與費格遜傾談就作出重大決定，結果獲得對方祝賀，又指能夠帶領曼聯感到很榮幸。伊雲斯會回歸加入教練團協助執教，首要任務是專注作客般尼的賽事，曼聯目前在英超排第6。

Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, June 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Paul E. Sternlieb Chief Financial Officer — Darren M. Kozik TAKEAWAYS Reported Revenue -- $159 million, representing 6% growth, with 2% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange and the DTA acquisition. -- $159 million, representing 6% growth, with 2% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange and the DTA acquisition. IT&S Segment Organic Growth -- 1.5% increase, with product sales up 1% and services up 3%. -- 1.5% increase, with product sales up 1% and services up 3%. Other Segment (Cortland Biomedical) Growth -- 19% increase, attributed to success in diagnostics, bioprocessing, and robotic surgery markets. -- 19% increase, attributed to success in diagnostics, bioprocessing, and robotic surgery markets. Americas Region Organic Growth -- High single-digit percentage increase, led by demand in aerospace, infrastructure, and nuclear service markets. -- High single-digit percentage increase, led by demand in aerospace, infrastructure, and nuclear service markets. APAC Region Growth -- Mid-single-digit percentage growth, highlighted by heavy lifting technology sales and major rail projects in Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. -- Mid-single-digit percentage growth, highlighted by heavy lifting technology sales and major rail projects in Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. EMEA Region Organic Decline -- High single-digit decrease, driven by lower heavy lifting technology business and macroeconomic softness in Western Europe. -- High single-digit decrease, driven by lower heavy lifting technology business and macroeconomic softness in Western Europe. Gross Profit Margin -- 50.4%, down 140 basis points year over year due to service project mix and DTA inclusion, offset by improvement at Cortland Biomedical. -- 50.4%, down 140 basis points year over year due to service project mix and DTA inclusion, offset by improvement at ...

格隆汇1月7日｜法国总统马克龙：停火后，我们将为多国部队从空中和地面部署做好准备。这些部队将部署在战线后方很远的地方。

格隆汇1月7日｜Meta Platforms(META.O)聘请 C.J. 马霍尼担任新任首席法务官，马霍尼将于周三开始担任新职务，并将直接向首席执行官马克·扎克伯格汇报工作。

格隆汇1月7日｜法国总统马克龙：土耳其愿意承担海军防御责任。

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The John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 262,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 32,000. Shares of JHSC were up about 0.9% on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Tuesday were Opendoor Technologies, trading up about 3.5% with over 28.5 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Sandisk, up about 23.8% on volume of over 17.1 million shares. Modine Manufacturing is lagging other components of the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF Tuesday, trading lower by about 10.2%. VIDEO: Tuesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: JHSC The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Owning NuScale Power's stock has been like riding a roller coaster, which highlights the opportunity and the risk. From an investment standpoint, NuScale Power (SMR +2.34%) is a money-losing start-up. It will not be a good fit for most investors, particularly those with more conservative investment leanings. However, if you are a risk taker, the opportunity for the nuclear reactors NuScale Power hopes to build someday could be huge. Is it a millionaire-maker stock, or are the risks just too big today? What does NuScale Power do? Currently, NuScale Power's revenue is generated through consulting projects. It is helping Fluor with the groundwork necessary for RoPower, a Romanian electric utility company, to make a final investment decision on a nuclear power plant. That plant, if approved, is expected to utilize six of NuScale Power's small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. This is a very big deal for NuScale Power, as it would be the company's first sale. Unfortunately, building a nuclear power plant is a massive capital investment, and RoPower is taking its time deciding whether to move forward. Even if it gives the project the green light, financing could still be an issue that derails the project. At the start of 2025, the hope was to get the project approved by early 2026. The hope is now for late 2026 or early 2027. This isn't the only iron NuScale Power has in the fire, but the RoPower deal is an important project to watch if you are an investor. More recently, NuScale Power signed an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority and ENTRA1 Energy to build nuclear power plants using NuScale Power reactors. The company has provided milestones for this partnership, but it hasn't provided actual dates. So, like the RoPower deal, there's no concrete sale here just yet, even though there is obvious interest in NuScale Power's nuclear power technology. Advertisement Expand NYSE : SMR NuScale Power Today's Change ( 2.34 %) $ 0.44 Current Price $ 19.22 Key Data Points...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Peter Warwick Chief Financial Officer — Haji Glover Chief Growth Officer — Jeffrey Mathews Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- $544.6 million, down 3% in the second quarter, primarily due to timing-related factors in the Children's Book Publishing segment. -- $544.6 million, down 3% in the second quarter, primarily due to timing-related factors in the Children's Book Publishing segment. Operating Income -- $78.9 million in the second quarter, a decrease from $101.3 million in the prior-year period. -- $78.9 million in the second quarter, a decrease from $101.3 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA -- $108.7 million in the second quarter compared to $124 million in the prior-year period. -- $108.7 million in the second quarter compared to $124 million in the prior-year period. Net Income -- $52 million in the second quarter versus $76.9 million in the prior-year period. -- $52 million in the second quarter versus $76.9 million in the prior-year period. Diluted EPS -- $1.82, down from $2.45 in the prior-year period. -- $1.82, down from $2.45 in the prior-year period. Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution Segment Revenue -- $367 million, down 6%, reflecting trade publishing and book fair timing shifts. -- $367 million, down 6%, reflecting trade publishing and book fair timing shifts. Book Fairs Revenue -- $231 million, down 5%, with decreased fair count and revenue per fair, partly due to the late Thanksgiving holiday and hurricane impact in the U.S. South. -- $231 million, down 5%, with decreased fair count and revenue per fair, partly due to the late Thanksgiving holiday and hurricane impact in the U.S. South. Book Clubs Revenue -- $33.2 million, up 2%, driven by higher revenue per sponsor and student per sponsor. -- $33.2 million, up 2%, driven ...

格隆汇1月7日｜法国总统马克龙：建立由美国主导、其他国家协助的停火监督机制。

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is delaying its planned international rollout of the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses as demand in the U.S. has rapidly outpaced supply, forcing the company to rethink its global launch timeline. Meta had initially targeted early 2026 launches in markets including the U.K., France, Italy, and Canada. However, strong domestic demand has pushed U.S. customer waitlists “well into 2026,” prompting the company to prioritize fulfilling orders at home before expanding overseas. Product Push Toward Everyday Wearables Meta is positioning the Ray-Ban Display as more than a niche camera device, integrating it with a wrist-worn “Neural Band” that enables control through subtle hand gestures. At CES 2026, the company unveiled new features, including a teleprompter mode for reading prepared remarks and a gesture-based writing function. Also Read: Meta Is Betting You’ll Soon Wear AI All Day With This New Buy The company also expanded pedestrian navigation support to additional U.S. cities, including Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, and Salt Lake City, signaling a push to make the glasses more useful in daily settings. Supply Constraints And Competitive Pressure The delayed international rollout underscores the challenges of scaling production in the emerging smart glasses market. Meta’s manufacturing partner, EssilorLuxottica, has announced plans to increase capacity in response to the surge in demand. At the same time, Meta is leaning further into AI-driven functionality, rolling out software updates that enhance voice clarity in noisy environments and add a music experience powered by Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) . Competition is intensifying. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is collaborating with Warby Parker on Gemini-powered smart glasses, while OpenAI is reportedly working with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on AI eyewear expected later this decade, CNBC reported on Tuesday. Previously, Meta stated that it aimed to scale annual Ray-Ban Met...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Paul Sternlieb Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Darren Kozik TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $617 million, up 5%, with organic growth of 1% after accounting for foreign exchange and the DTA acquisition. -- $617 million, up 5%, with organic growth of 1% after accounting for foreign exchange and the DTA acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA -- $154 million, rising 4%, with a margin of 24.9% near the midpoint of guidance. -- $154 million, rising 4%, with a margin of 24.9% near the midpoint of guidance. Adjusted Earnings Per Share -- $1.81, compared to $1.72, increasing 5%. -- $1.81, compared to $1.72, increasing 5%. Gross Profit Margin -- 50.5%, slightly down year over year, driven primarily by DTA inclusion and Service business mix. -- 50.5%, slightly down year over year, driven primarily by DTA inclusion and Service business mix. SG&A Efficiency -- 26.8% of revenue, improving by 80 basis points from the prior year, excluding restructuring and M&A costs. -- 26.8% of revenue, improving by 80 basis points from the prior year, excluding restructuring and M&A costs. Fourth Quarter Results -- Revenue grew 6%, with organic revenue declining about 2%; adjusted EBITDA up 15% year over year with a margin of 26.5%; adjusted EPS rose 4% to $0.52. -- Revenue grew 6%, with organic revenue declining about 2%; adjusted EBITDA up 15% year over year with a margin of 26.5%; adjusted EPS rose 4% to $0.52. Regional Performance -- APAC grew at a high single-digit rate, Americas saw low single-digit growth with double-digit gains in HLT and Service, and EMEA declined at a mid-single-digit rate. -- APAC grew at a high single-digit rate, Americas saw low single-digit growth with double-digit gains in HLT and Service, and EMEA declined at a mid-single-digit rate. DTA Acquisition -- DTA contributed $20 million of revenue for the year, with 45% of orders from new...

本周二，金属市场延续周一涨势全面爆发。伦镍领衔工业金属大涨，盘中一度涨超10%，纽约期银盘中涨超6%，逼近一周前所创的盘中最高纪录，伦铜在周一史上首次突破1.3万美元关口后进一步走高，周二盘中涨超3%，连续两日创历史新高。纽约期金盘中涨超1%，抹平上周一芝商所（CME）提高交易保证金以来多数跌幅，向圣诞节前所创的最高纪录靠近。 中国投资者成为本轮金属涨势的重要推手。交易动态显示，包括镍、铜和锡在内的金属价格在亚洲时段大幅跳涨，交易量激增，上海期货交易所夜盘开盘后再次拉升。周二日间收盘时，沪银涨超7%，沪铜、沪锡、沪镍涨超4%；夜盘沪镍收涨停，沪镍收涨8%，沪锡收涨4.8%，沪铝收涨2.58%。 特朗普政府潜在关税政策持续发酵。据一些报道，美国总统特朗普考虑2027年对进口铜征收约15%的关税，2028年提高至30%。投资者对美国提高关税的预期导致大量铜库存涌入美国。据CME数据，美国铜库存自2025年4月以来增长超过四倍，截至1月2日达到45.345万吨，而全球其他地区供应告急。 地缘政治风险推升避险需求。据新华社报道，美国1月3日上周六凌晨对委内瑞拉发起大规模军事行动，突袭委首都加拉加斯等地，强行控制委总统马杜罗及其夫人，并将二人带至美国。美国强行控制马杜罗引发全球紧张局势加剧，支撑贵金属价格上涨。彭博贵金属分类指数过去一个月涨逾13%，年初以来涨约5%。 伦镍领涨：中国买盘推动三年最大涨幅 伦敦金属交易所（LME）三个月期镍周二一度飙升逾10%，触及18785美元/吨的高位，创下三年多来最大盘中涨幅，到收盘，涨近9%，报18524美元/吨。过去两周内，镍价已累计上涨超过20%，自12月中以来三周内涨近30%。 这是一个戏剧性的逆转。此前镍市场一直受困于印尼过剩产能和电动车电池使用量不及预期的困扰。此轮涨势也标志着伦敦金属交易所镍合约的复苏，此前该合约在2022年历史性逼空事件后成交量大幅萎缩。 交易动态显示，中国投资者在推动镍价飙升中发挥了关键作用。LME期货价格在亚洲交易时段以高成交量跳涨，上海期货交易所夜盘开盘后再次上涨。虽然镍市场严重供应过剩，但全球最大供应国印尼的生产风险上升帮助支撑了市场情绪，加之中国国内金属市场投资资金广泛涌入。 伦铜破纪录：库存“锁死在美国” LME三个月期铜周二进一步走高，在周一突破1.3万美元关口后，周二盘中最高触及13387....

格隆汇1月7日｜英伟达CEO黄仁勋：中国客户的需求非常旺盛。

格隆汇1月7日｜法国总统马克龙：周二的会议达成了关于乌克兰安全保障的《巴黎宣言》。

Robert Way Seeking Alpha's roundup of statements, announcements, and remarks that could impact the technology sector. Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) CEO Lisa Su said that while AI hasn't slowed hiring for the company, it has impacted what type of people it's bringing