Key Points Tilray's fundamentals continue to improve, but that's not what is going to lead this cannabis stock to break out once again. Rather, the Canada-based marijuana company remains highly dependent on changes in U.S. federal regulation to send it back to higher prices. Cannabis stocks with catalysts outside of rescheduling may be better opportunities. 10 stocks we like better than Tilray Bra...
Key Points Tilray's fundamentals continue to improve, but that's not what is going to lead this cannabis stock to break out once again. Rather, the Canada-based marijuana company remains highly dependent on changes in U.S. federal regulation to send it back to higher prices. Cannabis stocks with catalysts outside of rescheduling may be better opportunities. 10 stocks we like better than Tilray Brands › Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) is far from perfect, but the Canada-based cannabis company's fundamentals have improved recently. Tilray has been successful at both carving a path toward steady profits and strengthening its balance sheet. While commendable, improved fundamentals alone won't get this pot stock back into hyperdrive. Rather, it is progress on U.S. cannabis rescheduling that will continue to move the needle for shares. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Why better fundamentals alone won't cut it On April 1, when Tilray reported earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2026 (ending Feb. 28), the company had much to celebrate. Even as overall net revenue and gross profit growth came in relatively modest, at 11% and 6%, respectively, Tilray reported strong results for its international cannabis business. This segment, consisting largely of Tilray's exports of medical-grade cannabis to Europe, reported 73% year-over-year sales growth last quarter. The company also reported a 19% year-over-year improvement in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), from $9 million to $10.7 million, and a significantly lower net loss of $25.2 million. Management also reiterated guidance for the fiscal year (ending June 30), forecasting an adjusted EBITDA range of $62 million to $72 million. Still, modest improvement isn't why the market values Tilray at aro...
The artificial intelligence boom has triggered an insatiable demand for computing power, with companies such as Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers and advanced chips developed by US semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. China, meanwhile, is at risk of falling behind in the AI race as US trade restrictions limit its access t...
The artificial intelligence boom has triggered an insatiable demand for computing power, with companies such as Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers and advanced chips developed by US semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. China, meanwhile, is at risk of falling behind in the AI race as US trade restrictions limit its access to critical chipmaking technology. Against that backdrop, Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. captivated industry watchers and investors on May 25 when its semiconductor chief, He Tingbo, outlined a new approach to chip design — a departure from the decades-long industry focus on shrinking transistors to improve performance. The company’s vision for improving semiconductor efficiency, which it calls Tau Scaling Law, sparked a rally across China’s chipmaking sector the following day. Investors bet on Huawei’s ability to innovate within the constraints imposed by US trade curbs, pushing shares of its chipmaking partner Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. up nearly 6%. What do we know about Huawei’s plan? Decades ago, Intel Corp. co-founder Gordon Moore predicted that advancements in semiconductor manufacturing would allow the number of transistors in an integrated circuit to roughly double every couple of years. This observation, which became known as Moore’s Law, held true for decades as smaller transistors on more densely packed circuits boosted performance while consuming less power. Huawei’s proposed Tau Scaling Law seeks to move away from that model by improving performance not through ever-shrinking transistors, but by shortening the distance that data must travel inside a processor. The company has called this technology LogicFolding: dividing what would typically be a flat chip layout into slices of computing blocks and stacking them atop each other so information can move more quickly. While the concept isn’t new — chip designers including industry ...
Grayscale Research says SpaceX is on track to become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin (BTC). The Elon Musk-led space firm disclosed 18,712 BTC on its balance sheet ahead of an early June listing. At a current BTC price near $75,954, the holding is worth roughly $1.42 billion. That equals about 0.1% of the $1.75 trillion market capitalization SpaceX is reportedly targeting at ...
Grayscale Research says SpaceX is on track to become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin (BTC). The Elon Musk-led space firm disclosed 18,712 BTC on its balance sheet ahead of an early June listing. At a current BTC price near $75,954, the holding is worth roughly $1.42 billion. That equals about 0.1% of the $1.75 trillion market capitalization SpaceX is reportedly targeting at IPO. Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Why SpaceX Stands Apart From MicroStrategy Grayscale separates corporate Bitcoin holders into two camps. Pure-play digital asset treasuries (DATs) like MicroStrategy hold tokens primarily as a vehicle for equity investors. MicroStrategy’s record BTC stack now sits near 843,738 coins with limited operating revenue outside that position. SpaceX sits in the second camp alongside Tesla’s Bitcoin treasury, Coinbase, and Block. Its rockets, Starlink network, and government space contracts generate revenue independent of crypto markets. The Bitcoin reserve serves as a small hedge rather than the centerpiece of the balance sheet. That distinction matters for how investors model the stock. A diversified business with a small BTC position carries different risks than a leveraged Bitcoin proxy. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens Grayscale Expects More Corporate Adopters In its report, the firm said corporate buyers often allocate to Bitcoin for the same reason other investors do. The most common motivation cited is portfolio diversification against fiat currency risk. The asset manager’s 2026 crypto themes point to more diversified businesses following the same path in coming years. Both DATs and Diversified Businesses Hold BTC. Source: Grayscale Report “SpaceX is about to become the largest public company holding Bitcoin,” Grayscale stated. At least 100 publicly traded firms have adopted some form of BTC treasury policy. Combined holdings now total around 1.24 million Bitcoin, more than 5% of total supply. The corpor...
At 14, I decided to learn a martial art. I told my parents it was to defend myself on the mean streets of Congleton – a market town in Cheshire largely devoid of danger – when, in truth, it was because I wanted to be like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I joined a kickboxing club, and what could have been a passing phase became a thrice-weekly commitment spanning four years. I was a model student, picki...
At 14, I decided to learn a martial art. I told my parents it was to defend myself on the mean streets of Congleton – a market town in Cheshire largely devoid of danger – when, in truth, it was because I wanted to be like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I joined a kickboxing club, and what could have been a passing phase became a thrice-weekly commitment spanning four years. I was a model student, picking up a different coloured belt every few months to mark my progression through the grades. I grew strong and flexible, swapping puppy fat for muscle. I routinely fought men without fear and found a confidence in my body I have never experienced before or since. View image in fullscreen ‘I was in the best shape of my life’ … Lauren in 2004. Photograph: Mark Potts By the time I came to do my black belt grading in 2004, I was 19 and in the best shape of my life. Three torturous hours of punches, kicks, fitness drills and sparring pushed me to my limits and culminated in a “surprise” street-fighting section in which multiple attackers came at me with real pipes. How very Buffy. I passed – one of the club’s first students to reach that level. Then, almost as soon as I achieved what I’d worked so hard for, I gave it up. I went travelling and to university, and swapped the kickboxing club for nightclubs. Over time, my body softened and I began to view the sport I once loved as something that belonged to a younger, stronger version of myself. Until, in late 2024, a physio charmingly revealed I was “staring down the barrel of 40” with a cartilage tear and mild arthritis in my hip. I immediately mourned the thought of never again doing a spinning heel kick, despite barely having thought about it in 20 years. So, on a whim, I returned to my childhood club to see whether it was possible. I expected to feel slow and out of place; instead, I came as close to time travel as is possible outside science fiction. My old instructor Alastair was still in charge; his mum, Lyn, was still a coac...
Tippapatt/iStock via Getty Images Highlights Despite a challenging market environment, the Russell Midcap Value Index ((the fund's benchmark)) gained 3.68% in the fourth quarter. The fund underperformed the benchmark. Stock selection and sector allocations each played a role in the shortfall. Market review and outlook Broad-based equity indexes posted modest losses in the quarter. After a generall...
Tippapatt/iStock via Getty Images Highlights Despite a challenging market environment, the Russell Midcap Value Index ((the fund's benchmark)) gained 3.68% in the fourth quarter. The fund underperformed the benchmark. Stock selection and sector allocations each played a role in the shortfall. Market review and outlook Broad-based equity indexes posted modest losses in the quarter. After a generally positive start to the year, stocks turned sharply lower in March after the start of the conflict in the Middle East clouded the outlook for economic growth, inflation, and central bank policy. Notably, nearly all of the sell-off was caused by weakness in growth stocks in general, and the technology sector in particular. The value style, in fact, held up quite well amid a rotation toward defensive market segments and companies whose ownership of hard assets is expected to prevent significant disruptions from AI. In addition, mid-cap stocks outperformed their large-cap counterparts. As a result, the benchmark posted a solid gain even amid heightened investor risk aversion. The trajectory of the conflict and its effect on energy supplies remained highly uncertain at the end of March, and we anticipate that asset prices will remain volatile until there's greater clarity on a resolution. We'll continue to be mindful of risks in the portfolio, and we remain on the lookout for the types of value opportunities that inevitably present themselves in times of uncertainty. Contributors and detractors Stock selection in IT was the primary detractor from relative performance in the quarter. While several holdings suffered losses—including EPAM Systems, Inc. ( EPAM ) and General Digital, Inc. —much of the deficit was the result of zero weightings in strong-performing stocks we didn't own due to their high valuations. On the positive side, the tech sector was also home to one of the fund's top five individual contributors: the electronic design and test solutions provider Keysight Techno...
andresr/E+ via Getty Images EU passenger car registrations rose 5.1% year-on-year to 972,314 units in April, marking the third consecutive month of growth as demand for electric and hybrid vehicles continued to climb. Sales expanded in major markets, including Germany and the UK, with EV deliveries jumping 38%. In April 2026 year-to-date, new EU car registrations increased by 4.2%, despite ongoing...
andresr/E+ via Getty Images EU passenger car registrations rose 5.1% year-on-year to 972,314 units in April, marking the third consecutive month of growth as demand for electric and hybrid vehicles continued to climb. Sales expanded in major markets, including Germany and the UK, with EV deliveries jumping 38%. In April 2026 year-to-date, new EU car registrations increased by 4.2%, despite ongoing geopolitical factors that are heightening uncertainty and downside risks. Tesla ( TSLA ) saw a significant volume surge, with April registrations jumping 46.5% year-on-year to 10,654 units, bringing its year-to-date volume to 89,429 units (up 45.8%). The growth comes as the company is also seeking approval for its full self-driving technology in the EU. The market continued to benefit from strong consumer demand for a range of electrified technologies, supported by new and revised tax benefits and incentive schemes across major European countries. Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, while the battery-electric car market share reached 19.7%. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrids captured 9.6% of the market, the ACEA data showed. In contrast, by the end of April 2026, petrol car registrations declined by 17.7%, with decreases across all major markets. France recorded the sharpest drop, with registrations plummeting by 36.6%, whereas other key markets also saw double-digit decreases: Spain (-18.6%), Italy (-18%), and Germany (-17.2%). Tickers to watch: Volkswagen Group ( OTCPK:VLKAF ), Stellantis ( STLA ), Renault Group ( OTCPK:RNSDF ), Hyundai ( OTCPK:HYMTF ), Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM ), BMW ( BMWKY ), Mercedes-Benz ( OTCPK:MBGAF ), Ford Motor (NYSE: F ), Volvo Cars, Tesla ( TSLA ), Nissan ( OTCPK:NSANY ), and Suzuki ( OTCPK:SZKMY ). More on related tickers, etc. Tesla's Own Auditors Say The Growth Narrative Is Currently 'Not Probable' GREK: Stealthy YTD Gains Likely To Continue, Eyes On Banks EWQ: France An Excellent Diversifier, Here's Why ...