Vanguard has a very large collection of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with choices that should appease just about any investor. One ETF that will fit in almost any portfolio is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). However, the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOV) could be the best ETF to invest in right now if you have $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Here's what you need to know. W...
Vanguard has a very large collection of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with choices that should appease just about any investor. One ETF that will fit in almost any portfolio is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). However, the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOV) could be the best ETF to invest in right now if you have $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Here's what you need to know. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks » Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is the common choice The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is a curated list of roughly 500 U.S. companies. It is meant to represent the U.S. economy. The stocks in the index are weighted by market cap, so the largest companies have the greatest impact on the overall performance of the index. If you are looking to track the market, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is probably one of the best choices you have, noting that it has a tiny expense ratio of 0.03%. But if you already have some broad market exposure in your portfolio, which might already come from an S&P 500 index tracking investment, you might want to do something a little different with new cash you invest. This is where a look at Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) and Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF comes in. Over the past few years, the former has been the growth-focused alternative that has driven the broader index higher. The difference between growth and value There's no rocket science here; Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF looks at sales growth, the ratio of earnings change to price and momentum when selecting stocks for the ETF. A small number of large growth stocks have been driving the broader S&P 500 index higher in recent years, and that is clear when you graph this ETF against the entire index and Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF. But there's a small problem that might bother some investors. The average price-to-earnings ratio and price-to-book value ratio of V...
Fighting Breaks Out On Saudi Border In Oil-Rich Yemen Region Yemen continues to be a major headache and security risk for the Saudis, and rare fighting has emerged just on the kingdom's border. Looming over the crisis is the deepening rift between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi warplanes carried out fresh airstrikes on sites near the Saudi-Y...
Fighting Breaks Out On Saudi Border In Oil-Rich Yemen Region Yemen continues to be a major headache and security risk for the Saudis, and rare fighting has emerged just on the kingdom's border. Looming over the crisis is the deepening rift between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi warplanes carried out fresh airstrikes on sites near the Saudi-Yemeni border in Yemen's Hadramout province on Friday , as clashes erupted between forces loyal to the Saudi-backed provincial governor and fighters affiliated with the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC). UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces, via Reuters. The STC has for years called the secession of a proposed federal "State of South Arabia" from the rest of the country, and is backed in this current conflict by the UAE. At lease seven air raids along the border occurred Friday, according to local officials. The STC's leader in Wadi Hadramout, Mohammed Abdulmalik, has said that the strikes killed seven people and injured more than 20 others . Saudi-backed authorities have this week moved to reassert control over military installations in the province. Hadramout borders Saudi Arabia and thus whichever group controls the area gains great influence and strategic importance, also given it is an area rich with crude. Earlier on Friday, Yemen's Saudi-backed government formally announced the launch of a military operation targeting the STC in Hadramout. Speaking in a televised address from Riyadh, the province's governor said the campaign was intended to reassert state authority and secure key institutions in the oil-producing region . In response, STC forces said they were fully prepared to confront any military escalation following the governor's announcement. Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem has explained of the geopolitical pressures which led to the new escalation : The opportunity here for the Southern Transitional Council (STC) is to go towards separation, to hav...
Stopping trail hunts because some break the law is as logical as closing supermarkets because people shoplift, writes Lindsay Gilmour . Plus a letter from Roderick White If the government is going to stop all trail hunts because some break the law ( Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance, 26 December ), can we also expect a ban on supermarkets be...
Stopping trail hunts because some break the law is as logical as closing supermarkets because people shoplift, writes Lindsay Gilmour . Plus a letter from Roderick White If the government is going to stop all trail hunts because some break the law ( Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance, 26 December ), can we also expect a ban on supermarkets because some people shoplift, a ban on cars because some drivers break the speed limit, or a ban on religion because some worshippers are extremists? Unless anyone in Westminster can think of any more pressing national issues worth looking at? Lindsay Gilmour Plymouth • Your report says trail hunting was introduced in response to the Hunting Act 2004. This would be news to, among others, followers of the Mid-Surrey Draghounds, which were in existence in the 1950s. Roderick White Chiswick, London Continue reading...
In trading on Friday, shares of Lazard (Symbol: LAZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $48.47, changing hands as low as $48.40 per share. Lazard shares are currently trading up about 0.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of LAZ shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, LAZ's low point in its 52 week range is $31.97 per share, with ...
In trading on Friday, shares of Lazard (Symbol: LAZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $48.47, changing hands as low as $48.40 per share. Lazard shares are currently trading up about 0.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of LAZ shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, LAZ's low point in its 52 week range is $31.97 per share, with $58.07 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $48.78. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » 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.
On the A64 between York and Leeds, there used to be a large sign (Letters, 1 January) near its rehoming centre reading: “Dogs Trust”. Underneath, someone added: “Cats don’t”. Lindsay Walter York Seen on a farm gate here in Norfolk: “Potatoes” – to which had been added “Twinned with Pommes de Terre”. Paul Wright King’s Lynn, Norfolk Growing up as a teenager in the 1960s I enjoyed, for several years...
On the A64 between York and Leeds, there used to be a large sign (Letters, 1 January) near its rehoming centre reading: “Dogs Trust”. Underneath, someone added: “Cats don’t”. Lindsay Walter York Seen on a farm gate here in Norfolk: “Potatoes” – to which had been added “Twinned with Pommes de Terre”. Paul Wright King’s Lynn, Norfolk Growing up as a teenager in the 1960s I enjoyed, for several years, seeing a signpost to the little village of Iken in Suffolk with the addition “Tina Turner”. Stephen J Decker Benfleet, Essex Perhaps if British railways replaced their copper signalling cables with fibre optics they would be less attractive to thieves and also faster (South Yorkshire train passengers face delays after theft of signalling cables, 31 December). Tony Meacock Norwich This is not any old cobblers, it’s M&S balderdash (Marks & Spencer launches ‘nutrient dense’ range for people on weight-loss jabs, 30 December). Michael Fuller Ampthill, Bedford Just in case anyone can’t wait until at least March, Easter eggs are already on sale in Morrisons. Chris Burr Stoford, Somerset
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 9% fall from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, about 50,850 of those vehicles are considered “other models,” a collection that inc...
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 9% fall from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, about 50,850 of those vehicles are considered “other models,” a collection that includes the Cybertruck as well as its older Model X and Model S. Tesla reported fourth-quarter sales of 418,227, a 15.6% drop from the same period last year and far more than analysts expected. Tesla stock fell more than 2% as the market opened after the New Year holiday. Tesla, once the global EV sales leader, has seen its market share in Europe and China eroded by the rise of Chinese competitors. China’s BYD, which delivered 2.26 million EVs in 2025, has now taken the top global EV sales spot. Tesla is also facing more competition in the United States — although notably not from Chinese automakers which are barred from selling vehicles in the country. But it was the elimination of the $7,500 U.S. federal tax incentive that seems to have delivered the biggest blow in the fourth quarter. Tesla sold a record-breaking 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter — a 29% increase from previous quarter — as consumers raced to buy EVs before the federal EV tax credit disappeared. Since then, sales have retreated in spite of efforts to woo buyers. Tesla’s declining sales comes as CEO Elon Musk tries to pivot the company away from the business of making and selling EVs and towards AI and robotics. Musk’s pitch is there is money to be made in “sustainable abundance,” a catchphrase used throughout the company’s recent Master Plan IV that describes an ecosystem of sustainable products, from transport to energy generation, battery storage and robotics. And yet, the bulk of Tesla’s income comes from its EV business. For instance, Tesla generated $28 billion in revenue in the third quarter, of w...
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 9% fall from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, about 50,850 of those vehicles are considered “other models,” a collection that inc...
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 9% fall from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, about 50,850 of those vehicles are considered “other models,” a collection that includes the Cybertruck as well as its older Model X and Model S. Tesla reported fourth-quarter sales of 418,227, a 15.6% drop from the same period last year and far more than analysts expected. Tesla stock fell more than 2% as the market opened after the New Year holiday. Tesla, once the global EV sales leader, has seen its market share in Europe and China eroded by the rise of Chinese competitors. China’s BYD, which delivered 2.26 million EVs in 2025, has now taken the top global EV sales spot. Tesla is also facing more competition in the United States — although notably not from Chinese automakers which are barred from selling vehicles in the country. But it was the elimination of the $7,500 U.S. federal tax incentive that seems to have delivered the biggest blow in the fourth quarter. Tesla sold a record-breaking 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter — a 29% increase from previous quarter — as consumers raced to buy EVs before the federal EV tax credit disappeared. Since then, sales have retreated in spite of efforts to woo buyers. Tesla’s declining sales comes as CEO Elon Musk tries to pivot the company away from the business of making and selling EVs and towards AI and robotics. Musk’s pitch is there is money to be made in “sustainable abundance,” a catchphrase used throughout the company’s recent Master Plan IV that describes an ecosystem of sustainable products, from transport to energy generation, battery storage and robotics. And yet, the bulk of Tesla’s income comes from its EV business. For instance, Tesla generated $28 billion in revenue in the third quarter, of w...
A 51-year-old man has died after attempting to rescue a woman who was struggling to swim at Brighton beach on New Year’s Day, police have confirmed. Sussex police were alerted at 10.35am on Thursday after the swimmer, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, was recovered from the water to the west of Brighton Palace Pier. A police spokesperson said: “A 51-year-old man from Kettering was brought to shore...
A 51-year-old man has died after attempting to rescue a woman who was struggling to swim at Brighton beach on New Year’s Day, police have confirmed. Sussex police were alerted at 10.35am on Thursday after the swimmer, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, was recovered from the water to the west of Brighton Palace Pier. A police spokesperson said: “A 51-year-old man from Kettering was brought to shore and received medical attention. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. The coroner has been informed, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.” The death comes after the disappearance of Matthew Upham, 63, and another man during a Christmas Day swim in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton. Upham and the other man, aged in his 40s, reportedly went missing after entering the water to help a woman in difficulty. A number of people were rescued from the stormy waters at Budleigh Salterton and checked by paramedics or taken to hospital as a precaution, but the two men were not found, Devon & Cornwall police said. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued advice that the effects of cold water shock, combined with weather conditions, pose a risk to anyone entering water that is 15C or below, especially at a time of year when the average sea temperature around the UK and Ireland is 6C to 10C. Gareth Morrison, head of water safety for the RNLI, said: “We know this time of year many people take part in festive and new year dips, or continue to take part in regular winter swims. “We are urging anyone entering the water to be aware of the dangers, check sea conditions carefully and to understand their own limitations. “With the sea temperatures still dropping and reaching their coldest around March, the effects of cold water, combined with weather conditions and any personal health issues, should be taken seriously before venturing in. “If it’s your first time in open water, we’d recommend you speak to your GP f...
Last year in crypto will be remembered for many things, but one notable trend — particularly late in the year — was the selloffs that occurred nearly every day during U.S. trading hours. It's not much to go on just yet, but on 2026's first official trading day, a change could be afoot as crypto prices are actually rising while American markets are open. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another sto...
Last year in crypto will be remembered for many things, but one notable trend — particularly late in the year — was the selloffs that occurred nearly every day during U.S. trading hours. It's not much to go on just yet, but on 2026's first official trading day, a change could be afoot as crypto prices are actually rising while American markets are open. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . The action has pushed bitcoin BTC $ 90,096.44 above $90,000, up 2.5% over the past 24 hours. Ether ETH $ 3,115.21, solana SOL $ 131.36 and XRP $ 1.9868 are seeing advances closer to 4%. Assets in general are on the rise in the year's first session, with the Nasdaq higher by 0.6%, led by AI-related chipmakers like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel posting 3%-6% gains. Favored commodity play of late, silver has added 3%. Gold and copper are each modestly higher. Bitcoin miners turned AI infrastructure firms are sharply higher across the board, with Hut 8 (HUT), CleanSpark (CLSK), TeraWulf (WULF) sporting 10% gains, and Cipher Mining (CIFR) and IREN (IREN) each higher by 8%. Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) are each ahead more than 3%, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) by 7% and Circle Financial (CRCL) by 4.5%.
FEATURE Tesla’s electric-vehicle sales declined for a second consecutive year. The market appeared to be just fine with that. Elon Musk’s car company delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter.
FEATURE Tesla’s electric-vehicle sales declined for a second consecutive year. The market appeared to be just fine with that. Elon Musk’s car company delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter.
In trading on Friday, shares of Salesforce Inc (Symbol: CRM) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $160.10, changing hands as low as $159.66 per share. Salesforce Inc shares are currently trading down about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CRM shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CRM's low point in its 52 week range is $12...
In trading on Friday, shares of Salesforce Inc (Symbol: CRM) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $160.10, changing hands as low as $159.66 per share. Salesforce Inc shares are currently trading down about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CRM shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, CRM's low point in its 52 week range is $126.34 per share, with $222.155 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $160.05. The CRM DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » 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.
00:00 That's those two and I presume individual funds within those two shops. Can you give us just maybe a little bit more of the bigger picture? How did hedge funds do in general and what strategies did best? I mean, these are all very initial numbers. It's just day one of the new year, the first working days. So we still don't know many of the numbers. But looking at initial figures, it seems th...
00:00 That's those two and I presume individual funds within those two shops. Can you give us just maybe a little bit more of the bigger picture? How did hedge funds do in general and what strategies did best? I mean, these are all very initial numbers. It's just day one of the new year, the first working days. So we still don't know many of the numbers. But looking at initial figures, it seems that 2025 proved to be a very, very strong year for some of the largest hedge funds in the world hedge fund as a whole. They seem to be heading to record their best returns since in at least five years. And with some luck, it may be the best year since 2009. Even if they make on an average about one percentage point, then, you know, we are looking at returns which are best since 2009. And a lot was going in favour of some of these largest hedge funds who are very well risk managed. You know, you had, you know, tariffs and trade war that induced volatility across markets. Stocks surged. You were just talking about AIG. So that definitely helped a lot of hedge funds. Then you had precious metals doing well and bond and currencies switching. So all combined to create this like sort of a perfect spring for hedge funds in 2025. Yeah, I don't think they should be patting themselves on the back. I mean, everybody made money seemingly in 2025. Stocks, bonds, us, non-U.S. commodities everywhere. What strategies, Nishant, are kind of outperforming and maybe what strategies are underperforming do we see in 25? I mean, it's hard to say which strategies underperforming. Most of them versus their own history are doing well, but it's led by equities. Macro has done really well in most of the cases, especially the emerging market, macro focused hedge funds. They have done very, very well. Most of them are in double digits. So, yeah, I mean, and the Multi-strategy as well, I mean, they don't focus just on one share asset classes, but they invest across asset classes run by dozens of teams. An...
What Happened? Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) jumped 8.1% in the morning session after Bernstein SocGen Group raised its price target on the company to $330 from $270, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence applications. The research firm maintained its Outperform rating on the stock. This optimism was rooted in expectations that prices for DRAM, a type of computer memory,...
What Happened? Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) jumped 8.1% in the morning session after Bernstein SocGen Group raised its price target on the company to $330 from $270, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence applications. The research firm maintained its Outperform rating on the stock. This optimism was rooted in expectations that prices for DRAM, a type of computer memory, would continue to rise from the start of 2026. The primary driver for this was described as ballooning data center demand fueled by AI, while the expansion of memory supply remained constrained. Other reports echoed this sentiment, noting the market's focus on the insatiable demand for data center storage. This demand was also linked to the potential creation of a $100 billion high-bandwidth market by 2028, with AI-related stocks providing significant momentum in the market. Is now the time to buy Micron? Access our full analysis report here. What Is The Market Telling Us Micron’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 38 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 14 days ago when the stock gained 7.3% on the news that the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported record-breaking first-quarter fiscal 2026 results and provided a significantly stronger-than-expected forecast for the second quarter, fueled by soaring demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips. Micron's revenue for the first quarter reached a record $13.6 billion, a 57% increase year-over-year, beating analysts' consensus of $13.0 billion. Earnings per share came in at $4.78. The company's outlook was even more impressive, with an expected revenue of about $18.7 billion for the next quarter, far surpassing the $14.3 billion Wall Street had anticipated. The strong performance...
Investing.com -- Bank of America has released its new list of high-conviction U.S. stock ideas for the first quarter of 2026, featuring nine Buy-rated names and one Underperform. The quarterly lineup highlights companies that the bank believes have “significant market and business-related catalysts in the quarter ahead,” according to BofA strategist Anthony Cassamassino. The Buy recommendations sp...
Investing.com -- Bank of America has released its new list of high-conviction U.S. stock ideas for the first quarter of 2026, featuring nine Buy-rated names and one Underperform. The quarterly lineup highlights companies that the bank believes have “significant market and business-related catalysts in the quarter ahead,” according to BofA strategist Anthony Cassamassino. The Buy recommendations span nine industries and include Amazon, Boeing, Cigna, Constellation Energy, Dollar General, Equinix, Merck, Spotify, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The lone Underperform is homebuilder Lennar. BofA said the list is designed as a short-term set of opportunities and will be updated only at the start of each quarter unless ratings change. While artificial intelligence remains a key theme, the bank emphasised that “the drivers for the broader list are more diverse.” BofA noted that it sees legislative developments as a potential catalyst for Cigna, while for Merck, the bank highlighted its “attractive valuation.” Dollar General, meanwhile, could benefit from “higher-than-expected tax refunds in F1Q26.” Amazon is the firm’s top large-cap internet stock, “given exposure to AI vs AWS,” and the bank’s “expectation for AWS revenue growth to accelerate into 2026.” “For Boeing, we expect 1Q will focus on commercial production rates,” added BofA. “Production remaining stable is a key to investor confidence and the name building momentum for the year.” For the wider market, BofA’s U.S. equity strategist Savita Subramanian warned that “there is no way to sugar coat it – the S&P 500 is expensive.” Still, she pointed to Health Care, IT and Real Estate as sectors that “screen attractive near-term.” Related articles BofA unveils its top 10 U.S. ideas for Q1 2026 Silver's Bullish Pattern Points Higher — Keep an Eye on $52 Resistance Zone Gold: $4K Breakout Faces First Real Test as Stocks and Sentiment Rise Together
Strong 2025 stock gains Analyst upgrade boost Live Events FAQs as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Micron Technology stock jumped 7.76% in early trading on January 2, 2026, showing strong buying interest at the start of the year. Sandisk also surged 10.39%...
Strong 2025 stock gains Analyst upgrade boost Live Events FAQs as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Micron Technology stock jumped 7.76% in early trading on January 2, 2026, showing strong buying interest at the start of the year. Sandisk also surged 10.39% in premarket trade, proving the memory chip sector is still strong. Both Micron and Sandisk had fallen on New Year’s Eve, and Micron had dropped 2.5% that day.The quick bounce back shows big investors are buying the dip, not selling out, as stated by Coincentral. This recovery also supports the idea that the huge gains in 2025 were driven by real demand, not hype. Sandisk had an explosive 559% gain in 2025 after it split from Western Digital at $36 per share. By November 2025, Sandisk shares had crossed $237, marking a massive rise in value.The S&P 500 added Sandisk to its index late last year, showing it is now seen as a major chip company. Micron gained 239% in 2025, making it the second-best performer in the S&P 500 among full-year members, as noted by Coincentral. Only Western Digital did better, with gains of 282% during the same period. These strong returns highlight how important memory chips are for AI systems.Data centers are moving away from old hard drives and switching to flash-based SSDs. AI workloads need much faster data access, which traditional storage cannot deliver. This shift directly helps Micron and Sandisk because both focus on NAND flash memory. Strong demand in 2025 pushed memory chip prices higher as supply could not keep up. Micron has strength in both flash memory and DRAM, letting it serve many data center needs.On January 2, Bernstein raised Micron’s price target from $270 to $330. Bernstein kept an Outperform rating, pointing to strong DRAM pricing trends. Micron shares are trading around $285.41, close to the 52-week high of $298.83, as stat...