iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) sits in an unusual spot. The Chinese streaming giant is leaning hard into AI content production while its core membership business shrinks. Shares trade at $1.17, near 52-week lows. CEO Yu Gong is doubling down on overseas growth and Nadou Pro, the company’s AI creator platform that signed 10,000 active creators in its ... Can iQIYI Stock Double in 2027? The AI Turnaround Case
iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) sits in an unusual spot. The Chinese streaming giant is leaning hard into AI content production while its core membership business shrinks. Shares trade at $1.17, near 52-week lows. CEO Yu Gong is doubling down on overseas growth and Nadou Pro, the company’s AI creator platform that signed 10,000 active creators in its ... Can iQIYI Stock Double in 2027? The AI Turnaround Case
Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote , Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote , but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter . The Tapp...
Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote , Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote , but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter . The Tappy feels like a mashup of wireless remotes, fidget toys, and macro pads, with a healthy dash of retro charm. While the Kobo Remote looks like a streaming dongle accessory with a design that prioritizes ergonomics, the Tappy can be best described as a miniature keyboard distilled to just two buttons that draws its design inspiration from a retro typewriter. It’s not as comfortable to hold as Kobo’s accessory, but it’s small enough to sit discreetly in your hand. There are also four rubber feet on its underside so it won’t slide around if used on a desk, and it’s available in two very glossy color options: olive green and a bright orange that I tested. Tappy’s two round buttons don’t use actual keyboard switches but they have about a quarter-inch of travel and are satisfying to press when you’re in need of something to fidget with. Out of the box, the buttons are labeled with a pixelated heart and steaming mug of coffee, which I just don’t understand. I immediately switched to the included alternatives that are instead labeled with an X and an O, but more customizability, even if it was just a sheet of stickers I had to apply myself, would be preferred. Forward and back arrows, or even just a plus and minus, would be welcome alternatives to what’s included. Pairing the Tappy to a Boox device is easy, but don’t misplace the fold-out quick start guide that walks you through the process. After powering it on using a sliding metal switch on the side, you put the remote into pairing mode by holding down both buttons for about two seconds until a single LED on the side flashes blue....
Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated GigaCloud Technology Inc. ( GCT ) as a Buy in February 2026, thanks to their ability to monetize the vertically integrated marketplace in the EU at a time of softer demand in the US. In this article, I shall discuss why GCT remains a Great Buy here, with the ongoing macro uncertainties already triggering an excellent dip buying opportun...
Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated GigaCloud Technology Inc. ( GCT ) as a Buy in February 2026, thanks to their ability to monetize the vertically integrated marketplace in the EU at a time of softer demand in the US. In this article, I shall discuss why GCT remains a Great Buy here, with the ongoing macro uncertainties already triggering an excellent dip buying opportunity. GCT Suffers Perfect Storm of Headwinds GCT 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) 1. Overly Done Meltdown From Macro Pessimism For now, GCT has corrected as posited in my last article, albeit breaching my Buy Zones of $38s and even the prior 200-day moving averages to retest the $31s at the time of writing. Part of the meltdown may be attributed to the potentially higher inflationary pressure / impacted consumer discretionary spending from the ongoing Iran conflict and the elevated oil prices, with it triggering downward pressure on many commerce-related stocks, GCT included. This is especially since the US still comprises the lion's share of its revenues at $218.35M in FQ1'26 (+14.5% YoY after including the benefit of acquisition, otherwise, organically at +2% YoY), albeit at a moderating ratio of 60.7% (-9.4 points YoY). This naturally exposes GCT to growth risks in Q2'26, if not through H2'26, as more "consumers also reported intentions to pull back spending across most discretionary categories" : Big-ticket retail segments could face the greatest pressure. Consumers reported the greatest net negative intent to spend on accessories, jewelry, and home décor , while intent to spend on sports and outdoor equipment, furniture , and short-term apartment rentals dropped the most from the previous quarter. ( McKinsey ) This is on top of the likely to remain higher borrowing costs as the " odds of a Fed hike this year jump on prediction markets," with the US home buying/upgrading cadence likely to be impacted as observed in Redfin's May 2026 report . The same is likely to be report...
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in, with model makers.
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in, with model makers.
New Pentagon restrictions tied to BABA's controversial Chinese military company designation officially take effect on June 30. Alibaba investors will be watching closely.
New Pentagon restrictions tied to BABA's controversial Chinese military company designation officially take effect on June 30. Alibaba investors will be watching closely.
Year-over-year headline inflation hit 4.2% in May, the first time the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has topped 4% in three years. But beneath the surface, the prices on several consumer goods and services declined, which is good news for Kevin Warsh as he kicks off his tenure as the new chair of the Federal Reserve’s influential Board of Governors. The CPI rose 0.5% in May from the prior month, putti...
Year-over-year headline inflation hit 4.2% in May, the first time the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has topped 4% in three years. But beneath the surface, the prices on several consumer goods and services declined, which is good news for Kevin Warsh as he kicks off his tenure as the new chair of the Federal Reserve’s influential Board of Governors. The CPI rose 0.5% in May from the prior month, putting both headline inflation and the monthly increase in line with economists’ estimates. Continue reading
stevanovicigor/iStock via Getty Images Note: this article was previously published for members of Inside the Income Factory. Over the past ten years since I first began writing for Seeking Alpha, my investing strategy evolved from growth stocks to managing a portfolio that now holds mainly income investments. I like investing for passive income, especially now that I am retired from a 42-year care...
stevanovicigor/iStock via Getty Images Note: this article was previously published for members of Inside the Income Factory. Over the past ten years since I first began writing for Seeking Alpha, my investing strategy evolved from growth stocks to managing a portfolio that now holds mainly income investments. I like investing for passive income, especially now that I am retired from a 42-year career in information technology. I call my approach my Income Compounder portfolio due to the strategy that I employ of buying a diverse set of stocks and funds “on sale” that offer steady, mostly monthly (and even some weekly) distributions and then reinvesting the majority of those distributions back into more shares that are on sale to grow my future income stream. Some investments tend to perform better than others during specific macro conditions, and tactical allocations to specific funds like those that hold energy stocks make sense during a period of rising oil prices. In this review of the Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. ( PEO ), my intent is to provide some analytical reasoning behind a recommendation to either buy, hold, or sell this closed-end fund, or CEF, during a period of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East that has led to significantly higher oil prices in 2026. Although PEO has delivered excellent total returns of more than 18% annually on average for the past five years, I believe that the momentum in this fund has stalled in June 2026 and therefore give it a Hold rating. Oil prices have begun to stabilize, and although the conflict with Iran rages on, there is reason to believe that oil prices will move lower in the coming months. According to the US Energy Information Administration in their June 9 edition of the Short-Term Energy Outlook , global oil production is likely to remain disrupted through 2027; however, due to lower global demand for crude oil, and especially if an agreement is reached between the U.S. and Iran in the coming days, the EI...
The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off in all colors. Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 — the latest model — are on sale for $299 ($100 off) at Amazon , Walmart , and Target , matching its best price...
The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off in all colors. Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 — the latest model — are on sale for $299 ($100 off) at Amazon , Walmart , and Target , matching its best price so far. You can customize your look by picking up a discounted Apple Watch band at Woot , starting at $14.99 ($35 off). Apple Watch Series 11 Where to Buy: $399 $299 at Amazon (42mm) $399 $299 at Walmart (42mm) $429 $329 at Amazon (46mm) Apple’s Series 11 watch is a solid upgrade, especially for those who are still using an Apple Watch Series 6 or older. Battery life is one area where you’ll see big improvements, with up to 24 hours on a single charge. It also has a more durable, scratch-resistant design and bright, wide-angle OLED screen. While it has the same S10 chip as the $219 Apple Watch SE 3 that we recommend to most people, the Series 11 has a host of extra features, including hypertension notifications, an ultra-wideband chip, a brighter (and more pixel-dense) screen, plus a depth gauge, to name most of the differences. As previously mentioned it’s one of a few Apple Watch models that will support watchOS 27 when it arrives this fall. The update will bring a redesigned app grid, custom Wallet passes for cards that use barcodes or QR codes, and new Siri AI capabilities. Beyond asking Siri AI to handle a range of tasks from your wrist, it will also be able to surface information stored across your Apple devices, and let you continue conversations after starting them on your iPhone. Read our Apple Watch Series 11 review. Three more ways to save You can buy the Beats Studio Buds Plus wireless earbuds for $99.99 ($70 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , Target . That matches their best price so far this year, and includes the slick translucent option we were particularly fond o...
Investing.com -- Barclays lifted its wafer fabrication equipment estimates and raised price targets on Applied Materials, KLA Corporation, and Lam Research in a note on Monday.
Investing.com -- Barclays lifted its wafer fabrication equipment estimates and raised price targets on Applied Materials, KLA Corporation, and Lam Research in a note on Monday.
According to a Reuters report, CEO He Xiaopeng will take over leadership of XPeng's robotics division immediately as the company moves toward starting mass production of its humanoid robots by the end of the year.
According to a Reuters report, CEO He Xiaopeng will take over leadership of XPeng's robotics division immediately as the company moves toward starting mass production of its humanoid robots by the end of the year.
JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly predicted the Federal Reserve will decide that the latest inflation data aren’t worrisome enough to prompt policymakers to do anything other than stand pat on interest rates next week. May’s reading of the consumer price index accelerated to the fastest in more than three years as the Iran war pushed up energy prices, outstripping Americans’ pay gains. But a...
JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly predicted the Federal Reserve will decide that the latest inflation data aren’t worrisome enough to prompt policymakers to do anything other than stand pat on interest rates next week. May’s reading of the consumer price index accelerated to the fastest in more than three years as the Iran war pushed up energy prices, outstripping Americans’ pay gains. But an underlying measure, which removes food and energy costs, rose less than expected. While the Fed will be left feeling “somewhat uncomfortable,” those numbers may mark inflation’s peak, said Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s asset management unit. “Essentially we’re going to get a 12-zero vote to do nothing,” Kelly said Wednesday on Bloomberg Television’s Surveillance . “ Inflation is higher than they want. But I think there’s a good chance that this month, May, will actually turn out to be the high-water mark for inflation in this cycle.” Kelly cited falling gasoline prices in the US — down 9% from a May 20 peak — as evidence of diminishing cost pressures. Traders see virtually no chance of a move on borrowing costs at next week’s two-day meeting, the first to be presided over by new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh . But the odds of a hike by year-end have grown to almost 100% as the US-Israel war with Iran roils oil and gas markets. Before the war began in late February, markets had priced in over two cuts by December. Inflation climbed 4.2% from a year earlier, the most since early 2023, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Wednesday. Still, the core gauge increased 0.2% from the prior month, less than forecasts. “It’s not nice seeing a four-handle,” Kelly said, referring to the headline year-over-year CPI reading, which is more than twice the Fed’s target. “There certainly is no excuse for easing at this point.” But the Fed can bide its time, he said. (This story was produced with the assistance of Bloomberg Automation.)
In this battle of ETFs, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) offers a higher distribution yield and a more concentrated portfolio compared to the broader, lower-cost Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) . Dividend-focused investors often narrow their search to these two heavyweights. Both funds target established, dividend-paying U.S. companies, but they differ in how they scre...
In this battle of ETFs, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) offers a higher distribution yield and a more concentrated portfolio compared to the broader, lower-cost Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) . Dividend-focused investors often narrow their search to these two heavyweights. Both funds target established, dividend-paying U.S. companies, but they differ in how they screen for quality, how they weight their positions, and how much they charge for the privilege. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
Dougal Waters/DigitalVision via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: In the first quarter of 2026, new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds exceeded the average seen in the past few years, as per the Barclays Municipal Strategy Monthly Report. The war in the Middle East which began at the end of February continued throughout March, dominating market sentiment during the month. By quarter-end, the yie...
Dougal Waters/DigitalVision via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: In the first quarter of 2026, new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds exceeded the average seen in the past few years, as per the Barclays Municipal Strategy Monthly Report. The war in the Middle East which began at the end of February continued throughout March, dominating market sentiment during the month. By quarter-end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury (UST) note moved 15 basis points (bps) higher to 4.32%, and the yield on the 30-year UST bond increased by seven bps to 4.91%. The March US Federal Reserve (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee meeting left rates unchanged, and the statement and press conference emphasized uncertainty related to the Iran war. The Fed indicated that it would look through any initial oil supply shock effect on inflation to focus on core developments, while also noting a likely dragging effect on the economy; ultimately the Committee retained an easing bias. Contributors: Underweight allocation to muni bonds with five and 10 years to maturity, security selection in AA rated bonds and overweight allocation to muni bonds with no external credit rating. Detractors: Overweight allocation to muni bonds with 20 or more years to maturity. Outlook: Municipal bond valuations continue to appear attractive, particularly on a tax-adjusted basis. In a more challenging environment, strong bottom-up research and disciplined security selection will be essential to identifying relative value and preserving portfolio quality. Performance Review Over the quarter, Franklin California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund ( FRCZX ) fared better than its benchmark, the Linked Bloomberg Muni M.F. CA Intermediate/10-Year Muni Bond Index. The fund's yield curve positioning detracted from relative performance during the quarter, primarily driven by an overweight to muni bonds with 20 or more years to maturity. However, this was partially offset by an underweight to muni bonds with...