Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images By Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist A U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be moving closer. If implemented, it would restore energy flows and begin to unwind the largest supply disruption in history. Current reports suggest that reopening the Strait would trigger a 60-day negotiation phase focused on Iran’s nuclear program, so th...
Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images By Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist A U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be moving closer. If implemented, it would restore energy flows and begin to unwind the largest supply disruption in history. Current reports suggest that reopening the Strait would trigger a 60-day negotiation phase focused on Iran’s nuclear program, so the path forward is not yet free of implementation risk. For markets, though, the key point is simpler: a deal would allow shipping through the Strait to resume and begin a gradual physical normalization in the oil market. That prospect has already started to feed through to asset prices, with lower oil prices, softer bond yields, and firmer equities consistent with a relief trade. Even so, markets are not pricing a full normalization. Forward contracts still have oil well above pre-conflict levels at the end of the year, suggesting investors expect the adjustment process to be slow rather than immediate. That caution looks justified. Physical rebalancing in the oil market is unlikely to happen quickly, which means oil prices may remain elevated for some time, and energy-related inflation pressures should ease only gradually. Implications for Fed policy In recent weeks, markets had moved toward pricing further Fed tightening. Probabilities of a hike by end‑2026 rose above 60%, with a move fully priced by early 2027. A deal should temper these expectations, but a return to markets pricing in rate cuts in the near term still appears unlikely, absent labor market weakness. This reflects two factors: 1. Inflation. Even with some moderation in oil prices, a return to pre‑conflict levels appears unlikely. As a result, headline inflation should remain above target through 2026. Energy relief alone does not provide a sufficient basis for policy easing. 2. Growth. The Fed continues to face an economy that has proven more resilient than expected. Consumer spending remains firm, capex i...
Advanced Micro Devices surged 15% during the past week. You may be tempted to buy more or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer NVIDIA gives you more. NVIDIA (NVDA) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Advanc...
Advanced Micro Devices surged 15% during the past week. You may be tempted to buy more or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer NVIDIA gives you more. NVIDIA (NVDA) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in NVDA NVDA’s quarterly revenue growth was 85.2%, vs. AMD’s 37.8%. In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 70.7%, ahead of AMD’s 35.0%. NVDA leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 64.0% and 3-year average of 60.6%. These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how AMD’s fundamentals stack up against those of NVDA on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples. Trefis: AMD Stock Insights Valuation & Performance Overview AMD NVDA Preferred Valuation P/EBIT Ratio 192.9 31.6 NVDA Revenue Growth Last Quarter 37.8% 85.2% NVDA Last 12 Months 35.0% 70.7% NVDA Last 3 Year Average 18.5% 121.7% NVDA Operating Margins Last 12 Months 11.7% 64.0% NVDA Last 3 Year Average 8.2% 60.6% NVDA Momentum Last 3 Year Return 306.3% 442.6% NVDA Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off. See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell NVDA Stock and Buy or Sell AMD Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years. Historical Market Performance 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total [1] Avg Best Returns AMD Return 57% -55% 128% -18% 77% 142% 465% NVDA Return 125% -50% 239% 171% 39% 15% 1546% <=== S&P 500 Return 27% -19% 24% 23% 16% 10% 101% Monthly Win Rates [3] AMD Win Rate 50% 33% 58% 42% 42% 80% 51% NVDA Win Rate 58% 42% 75% 75% 67% 60% 63% S&P 500 Win Rate 75% 42% 67% 75% 67% 60% 64% <=== Max Drawdowns [...
Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on May 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on May 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)" account. Representative David Taylor also recently made the f...
Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on May 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on May 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)" account. Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s): Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Medpace NASDAQ: MEDP on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Visa NYSE: V on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Progressive NYSE: PGR on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX on 4/27/2026. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Apple Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ AAPL opened at $312.06 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The business's 50 day moving average price is $275.43 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $270.06. The company has a market cap of $4.58 trillion, a PE ratio of 37.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.06. Apple Inc. has a twelve month low of $195.07 and a twelve month high of $315.00. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts...
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syahrir maulana/iStock via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity® Stock Selector Small Cap Fund is a core U.S. small-cap equity strategy that seeks to exploit the inefficiencies among small-cap companies through a fundamentally driven approach with a more modest active risk profile. The fund attempts to deliver an attractive risk-adjusted return profile for shareholders over a market cycle by employing a team of portfolio managers focused on stock selection within a disciplined portfolio-construction framework. The three co-portfolio managers are overseen by a lead manager, who is responsible for portfolio construction and risk oversight. We focus our efforts on higher-quality companies with established and durable competitive "moats" that can compound and become larger, more-profitable businesses over time. Performance Review For the first quarter, the fund's Retail Class shares advanced 4.16%, outpacing the 0.89% gain of the benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. Importantly, longer-term performance comparisons favor the fund over the benchmark and peer group average. U.S. small-cap stocks posted a modest gain in the first quarter, according to the Russell index, as concern about the viability of artificial intelligence–related investments began to surface and conflict in the Middle East took center stage in late February, sapping a stock market that entered 2026 with strong momentum. The Iran war sent a shockwave through oil markets, with the potential to dampen growth and stoke inflation. Within the Russell 2000® Index, small-cap value stocks (+4.96%) solidly outpaced small-cap growth (-2.81%) in Q1. Small-caps had a significant advantage over large-caps, as represented by the Russell Top 200® Index (-5.54%) in Q1. Looking at the fund's performance, stock selection was instrumental in outperforming the benchmark, most notably in the information technology sector. An overweight in Advanced Energy Industries ( AEIS ) (+54%), which provides precision power technol...
Tesla shares on Nasdaq remained volatile this week as investors weighed recent production and pricing updates from the United States-based EV maker, while regulatory filings continue to show a concentrated ownership structure around Elon Musk and key institutional holders. Tesla, Inc. shares on Nasdaq remained in a choppy trading range this week as U.S. investors continued to digest recent updates...
Tesla shares on Nasdaq remained volatile this week as investors weighed recent production and pricing updates from the United States-based EV maker, while regulatory filings continue to show a concentrated ownership structure around Elon Musk and key institutional holders. Tesla, Inc. shares on Nasdaq remained in a choppy trading range this week as U.S. investors continued to digest recent updates on vehicle pricing, production plans and broader equity-market volatility in the United States electric-vehicle sector, while the company’s latest disclosures keep attention on a tightly held ownership structure around CEO Elon Musk and several large institutions, according to Nasdaq trading data and recent SEC filings. In U.S. trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker TSLA, the stock has seen elevated daily turnover in May 2026 compared with earlier in the year, reflecting persistent debate over the company’s growth prospects, margin trajectory and investments in autonomous driving and energy-storage businesses, according to Nasdaq’s market activity overview as of late May 2026. As of: 05/30/2026 By the editorial team - specialized in equity coverage. At a glance Name: Tesla Tesla Sector/industry: Automotive and energy technology Automotive and energy technology Headquarters/country: Austin, United States Austin, United States Core markets: North America, Europe and China North America, Europe and China Key revenue drivers: Battery-electric vehicles, energy storage systems and related services Battery-electric vehicles, energy storage systems and related services Home exchange/listing venue: Nasdaq (TSLA) Nasdaq (TSLA) Trading currency: USD Tesla, Inc.: core business model Tesla operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer and developer of battery-electric vehicles and energy solutions, with revenue primarily generated from sales of its Model 3, Model Y, premium vehicle lines and grid-scale storage products alongside associated software and services....
Investing.com -- The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a potential vulnerability for global internet infrastructure, with threats to undersea fiber-optic cables raising concerns among major technology companies and investors, according to a note from Yardeni Research. Recent comments from Iran about imposing fees on internet cables passing through the strategic waterway have highlighted risks to a n...
Investing.com -- The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a potential vulnerability for global internet infrastructure, with threats to undersea fiber-optic cables raising concerns among major technology companies and investors, according to a note from Yardeni Research. Recent comments from Iran about imposing fees on internet cables passing through the strategic waterway have highlighted risks to a network that carries a significant share of global internet and financial data traffic. Subsea cables running through the Strait of Hormuz handle as much as 20% of global internet and financial data flows, making the route a critical link between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Major technology companies, including Amazon, Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, are assessing potential vulnerabilities tied to the route amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. The report said alternatives such as overland fiber routes, Red Sea connections, and new links through Oman and Saudi Arabia would require substantial investment and could take years to develop. The global network of more than 500 undersea cables carries over 95% of international data traffic. Previous disruptions caused by earthquakes, accidental damage, and suspected sabotage have highlighted the infrastructure’s exposure to physical risks. The report noted that concerns over potential cable disruptions could add a new geopolitical risk premium to technology infrastructure investments, similar to the impact geopolitical tensions have had on energy markets. The issue could also complicate efforts by Gulf nations to establish themselves as major artificial intelligence hubs. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar have invested heavily in AI infrastructure, data centers, and partnerships with global technology firms. Companies including Microsoft, OpenAI, xAI, Nvidia, and AMD have been involved in projects tied to the region’s AI expansion plans. At least seven major cables serving Gul...
German Rheinmetall MAN tactical military transport vehicles parked in the Edvard Peperko military barracks. Luka Dakskobler | Lightrocket | Getty Images European defense stocks enjoyed a bumper 2025, fueled by a sharp increase in state military spending targets in response to growing geopolitical instability. This year, however, the sector's fortunes have plateaued somewhat, with the Stoxx Europe ...
German Rheinmetall MAN tactical military transport vehicles parked in the Edvard Peperko military barracks. Luka Dakskobler | Lightrocket | Getty Images European defense stocks enjoyed a bumper 2025, fueled by a sharp increase in state military spending targets in response to growing geopolitical instability. This year, however, the sector's fortunes have plateaued somewhat, with the Stoxx Europe Aerospace & Defence index down 1.2% year-to-date, compared with a 4.8% return in the broader Stoxx 600 index. But analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, in which bullishness over Europe's increased defense spending is replaced by greater scrutiny of individual companies' performance and fundamentals. "Investors are becoming very picky and very selective," said Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar. "What investors want to see now are earnings and cash flows, and we believe that we're going to see some upside towards the second part of the year when the orders come, when the down payments from governments come, when the deliveries come — but it will definitely take a while for stock prices to get back to where they were." Shares of defense companies initially held up well after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, as concerns emerged that the conflict would escalate into a full-blown war engulfing the entire Middle East region. watch now VIDEO 3:54 03:54 Aerospace & defense sector to dominate IPO listings: Euronext CEO Squawk Box Europe But since then, gains for the industry's biggest names have been muted. Vehicles such as the WisdomTree Europe Defence ETF and the iShares Europe Defence ETF , as well as the more globally-tilted VanEck Defense ETF , all sit below their pre-war levels. Sentiment weakened further in the spring after a set of underwhelming first-quarter earnings reports. Missed earnings estimates from industry bellwether Rheinmetall led investors to start questioning the potential for further upside in the...