For much of its existence, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been something of an enigma. Every time investors think they have the company figured out, it changes course and expands its market opportunity. While its graphics processing units (GPUs) are still the gold standard for rendering high-quality graphics in video games, they have been adapted to power scientific research, cryptocurrency, professiona...
For much of its existence, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been something of an enigma. Every time investors think they have the company figured out, it changes course and expands its market opportunity. While its graphics processing units (GPUs) are still the gold standard for rendering high-quality graphics in video games, they have been adapted to power scientific research, cryptocurrency, professional content creation, cloud computing, data centers, and -- most recently -- artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Jensen Huang has an innate ability to anticipate opportunities and pivot the company to address them. That has driven impressive gains in the stock price over the past few years. Since the advent of AI in early 2023, Nvidia has risen 1,380%, and many believe there's more to come. Continue reading
Scott Goodwin, co-founder and managing partner at Diameter Capital, says, “the AI nativity of the college grads is so powerful that we’ve hired a number of them this year,” as the firm brings in graduates straight from college for the first time. He speaks with Dani Burger at the Bloomberg Global Credit Forum in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)
Scott Goodwin, co-founder and managing partner at Diameter Capital, says, “the AI nativity of the college grads is so powerful that we’ve hired a number of them this year,” as the firm brings in graduates straight from college for the first time. He speaks with Dani Burger at the Bloomberg Global Credit Forum in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)
France defender devasted by deaths of Jota and father ‘Depression is personal; it’s deep inside you’ Ibrahima Konaté has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tragedy in which the death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota was followed by that of his father. The France international’s form was affected but it was not until January, when his dad, Hamady, died after a long...
France defender devasted by deaths of Jota and father ‘Depression is personal; it’s deep inside you’ Ibrahima Konaté has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tragedy in which the death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota was followed by that of his father. The France international’s form was affected but it was not until January, when his dad, Hamady, died after a long illness, that it became apparent the personal turmoil the 27-year-old had been dealing with. Continue reading...
Donny DBM/iStock via Getty Images EXLS: The Interesting AI Layer Lazy Investors Did Not See Thesis ExlService Holdings ( EXLS ) is a stock that, to me, looks like an underfollowed stock in the world of AI. This might be because of the fact that investors are still looking at the company through the wrong lens—which is exactly where the opportunity sits. The market has been willing to pay enormous ...
Donny DBM/iStock via Getty Images EXLS: The Interesting AI Layer Lazy Investors Did Not See Thesis ExlService Holdings ( EXLS ) is a stock that, to me, looks like an underfollowed stock in the world of AI. This might be because of the fact that investors are still looking at the company through the wrong lens—which is exactly where the opportunity sits. The market has been willing to pay enormous premiums for the (obvious) AI infrastructure winners, but it has not yet paid attention to the companies that are actually helping enterprises put AI into production inside complex workflows. Let’s dive deeper into the chain (layers) of AI, where we will see companies that have AI embedded in different ways are also aligned to profit from AI, instead of just pure AI stocks. As per my thesis, the stock can re-rate to $37 to $44, giving us an upside of ~22% to ~44%. All of this does not require any aggressive re-rating or heavy restructuring, just normal steps for the company to bring out the AI edge for investors to see (which it is doing already) and then normal buybacks and light re-rating (which are normal corporate affairs). Company Background EXLS operates across several important enterprise verticals, most of which have large amounts of data, strict regulatory standards, and complicated workflow problems. The company calls itself a global data and AI company in its Q1 results , and that's not simply marketing language when 60% of revenue is already data and AI-led. Segment Q1 2026 Revenue YoY Growth Thesis Points To be Read Insurance $193.9M 12.6% AI improves claims, underwriting, and customer experience Healthcare & Life Sciences $151.9M 21.0% Payment integrity and analytics drive growth Banking/Capital Markets/Diversified $127.4M 8.1% Data-driven decisioning and process transformation International Growth Markets $97.1M 10.9% Expansion in new and existing client relationships Click to enlarge Q1 2026 revenue and growth were broad-based rather than single-segment driv...
Short interest in sub-$2B tech names is sharply bifurcated, with investors heavily betting against a concentrated group of AI-linked and semiconductor stocks while largely ignoring the rest of the small-cap universe. The most shorted stock is led by Hub Cyber Security ( HUBC ) at nearly 95%, among names including C3.ai ( AI ), Mobix Labs ( MOBX ) clustered in AI, semis, and structurally challenged...
Short interest in sub-$2B tech names is sharply bifurcated, with investors heavily betting against a concentrated group of AI-linked and semiconductor stocks while largely ignoring the rest of the small-cap universe. The most shorted stock is led by Hub Cyber Security ( HUBC ) at nearly 95%, among names including C3.ai ( AI ), Mobix Labs ( MOBX ) clustered in AI, semis, and structurally challenged tech, reflecting skepticism around valuations, execution, and cyclicality. In contrast, the least shorted stocks carry negligible short interest around 0.51%, signaling limited institutional positioning, lower liquidity, or simply a lack of conviction on either side. Here’s a list of the 10 most shorted technology stocks (market cap up to $2B) as of May: HUB Cyber Security: 94.83% SMX (Security Matters) Public ( SMX ): 45.81% C3.ai: 33.24% Focus Universal Inc. ( FCUV ): 32.35% Mobix Labs: 30.71% Xiao-I Corporation ( AIXI ): 29.11% indie Semiconductor, Inc. ( INDI ): 29.01% PAR Technology Corporation ( PAR ): 28.50% Canadian Solar Inc. ( CSIQ ): 24.27% Xerox Holdings Corporation ( XRX ): 22.41% On the other end, the least shorted tech stocks (market cap up to $2B) include: KVH Industries, Inc. ( KVHI ): 0.51% Veea Inc. ( VEEA ): 0.51% BitFuFu Inc. ( FUFU ): 0.52% Materialise NV ( MTLS ): 0.56% Cognyte Software Ltd. ( CGNT ): 0.59% Acorn Energy, Inc. ( ACFN ): 0.62% Core AI Holdings, Inc. ( CHAI ): 0.64% Silicom Ltd. ( SILC ): 0.64% The9 Limited ( NCTY ): 0.66% SAIHEAT Limited ( SAIH ): 0.67% Key small- to mid-cap tech ETFs include Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF ( PSCT ), SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ( XSD ), ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ( ARKW ), Global X Cloud Computing ETF ( CLOU ), Global X Cybersecurity ETF ( BUG ), Global X Robotics & AI ETF ( BOTZ ), Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF ( VOT ), and iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF ( IWP ). More on HUB Cyber Security Financial information for HUB Cyber Security
Recently, I was looking for a place to park funds for a period of one to eleven months, and as a result, I compared five Zero Duration investment vehicles in this article . A reader subsequently asked me to look at the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF ( JAAA ). After doing so, I’ve concluded that although there is little chance of capital losses, there is a material chance of substandard performance ov...
Recently, I was looking for a place to park funds for a period of one to eleven months, and as a result, I compared five Zero Duration investment vehicles in this article . A reader subsequently asked me to look at the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF ( JAAA ). After doing so, I’ve concluded that although there is little chance of capital losses, there is a material chance of substandard performance over the next few years that JAAA does not fully compensate investors for. Accordingly, I believe that there are better places to allocate capital, and I rate JAAA as a Sell. This article will use data from S&P Global Inc. ( SPGI ) and other sources to: Examine the historic risk/reward characteristics of JAAA with an eye to comparing it to other zero-duration investment alternatives. Describe Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) in general so that readers can understand where JAAA fits in the broader universe of credit-related investments. Discuss credit spreads for various rating buckets, systematic risk, and how both of these concepts affect CLOs. This is important so that readers can understand how JAAA may perform, not just based on past performance metrics, but more importantly, how it will likely perform going forward in different economic scenarios. Supatman/iStock via Getty Images How Does JAAA Stack Up Against Other Zero Duration Investments? The March 31, 2026, Fact Sheet for JAAA states that it is a securitized bond-focused ETF designed to: " Provide(s) exposure to high-quality, AAA-rated CLOs ... <and> ... provide diversification benefits and low volatility with low downgrade risk. " I believe that JAAA does what it advertises it will do. Although higher than the comps shown below, since its inception in October of 2020, JAAA's Standard Deviation of Returns has been relatively low, and it has also been lower than the Standard Deviation of the index it is benchmarked to, the J.P. Morgan CLO AAA Index. Nevertheless, I am a bit disappointed with its performance. Gr...
Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.2%, contributing to a significant 27% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying stocks that are potentially trading below their estimated value can offer investors opportunities for growth and diversification.
Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.2%, contributing to a significant 27% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying stocks that are potentially trading below their estimated value can offer investors opportunities for growth and diversification.
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) and Gorilla Technology Group (NASDAQ:GRRR) are both selling off hard in midday trading on Wednesday, June 3. SMCI stock is down 9% to $45.80, while GRRR stock has tumbled 20% to $17.45. The catalyst is, ironically, a positive one. Super Micro Computer and Gorilla Technology announced a roughly $2 ... Super Micro Computer Sinks 9%, Gorilla Technology Tum...
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) and Gorilla Technology Group (NASDAQ:GRRR) are both selling off hard in midday trading on Wednesday, June 3. SMCI stock is down 9% to $45.80, while GRRR stock has tumbled 20% to $17.45. The catalyst is, ironically, a positive one. Super Micro Computer and Gorilla Technology announced a roughly $2 ... Super Micro Computer Sinks 9%, Gorilla Technology Tumbles 20% Despite $2 Billion India AI Infrastructure Deal
hapabapa UBS named Dutch Bros ( BROS ) as its top pick in the restaurant sector. Analyst Dennis Geiger pointed to accelerating traffic trends for the coffee chain and strong new store productivity, which are seen supporting a durable mid-teens unit growth algorithm. Despite the recent momentum, BROS shares trade at an attractive multiple of 25.5X the 2026 consensus EV/EBITDA estimate vs. the 31X t...
hapabapa UBS named Dutch Bros ( BROS ) as its top pick in the restaurant sector. Analyst Dennis Geiger pointed to accelerating traffic trends for the coffee chain and strong new store productivity, which are seen supporting a durable mid-teens unit growth algorithm. Despite the recent momentum, BROS shares trade at an attractive multiple of 25.5X the 2026 consensus EV/EBITDA estimate vs. the 31X three-year average to create a compelling valuation disconnect, noted Geiger. The firm forecasts 5.6% systemwide same-store sales for Dutch Bros ( BROS ) this year, which would fall near the top of the guidance range for +4% to +6%. The same-store sales strength is expected to be driven by the food rollout, rising mobile orders, menu innovation, and continued digital and loyalty gains, with additional upside if the food launch outperforms. "We think there could be upside to full year ’26 expectations given recent sales strength and management’s historically conservative guidance and would expect the stock to re-rate higher on that momentum," highlighted Geiger. UBS set a price target of $85 on Dutch Bros ( BROS ) vs. the 52-week trading range of $44.58 to $77.88. Shares of BROS were down 3.8% in early afternoon trading on Wednesday to $55.66. Short interest on BROS stands at 13.1% of the total float. More on Dutch Bros Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) Presents at 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference Transcript Dutch Bros: Still Strong Despite Macro Storm Brewing Dutch Bros: Why This Coffee Chain Should Be Evaluated As An Energy Drink Competitor Venti problems? Coffee chain disruptors 7 Brew, Blank Street, and Scooter's are creating buzz Dutch Bros buys 29 Phoenix-area shops from retiring franchise owner
Even though overall inflation has cooled from the highs seen in recent years, the cost of essentials such as groceries, housing, healthcare, and insurance continues to strain many older Americans' budgets. And while some of that recent pain may be linked to the Iran conflict -- and could therefore ease if things settle down -- inflation is a persistent problem even in the best of times. The good n...
Even though overall inflation has cooled from the highs seen in recent years, the cost of essentials such as groceries, housing, healthcare, and insurance continues to strain many older Americans' budgets. And while some of that recent pain may be linked to the Iran conflict -- and could therefore ease if things settle down -- inflation is a persistent problem even in the best of times. The good news is that you're not doomed to fall behind inflation in retirement. Here are three ways you can keep up with or beat it. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
STORY: Shares of Meta rose more than 3% in morning trading on Wednesday, after the social media giant unveiled an AI agent designed to help businesses carry out day-to-day operations. The move marks Meta's latest push into the fast-growing enterprise AI market. Mark Zuckerberg's company said the new product expands on existing business messaging services by enabling "agentic" capabilities in which...
STORY: Shares of Meta rose more than 3% in morning trading on Wednesday, after the social media giant unveiled an AI agent designed to help businesses carry out day-to-day operations. The move marks Meta's latest push into the fast-growing enterprise AI market. Mark Zuckerberg's company said the new product expands on existing business messaging services by enabling "agentic" capabilities in which the assistant can, for example, book calendar appointments and close sales on behalf of businesses. It said more than 1 million businesses were already using earlier chatbot versions of such agents on WhatsApp and Messenger. The new version will be added to Instagram as well. The move hints at Meta's ambitions to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google in the market for enterprise applications of its AI tools, leveraging the reach of its WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps. The company is also launching a broader "Business Agent Platform" aimed at giving businesses the tools to build custom AI agents to help them manage their operations elsewhere. That platform is connected to hundreds of non-Meta systems, including Shopify.
The United States market has seen a positive trend, rising 1.2% over the last week and 27% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this context of robust market performance, growth companies with significant insider ownership often attract attention as they can indicate strong internal confidence and alignment of interests between management and ...
The United States market has seen a positive trend, rising 1.2% over the last week and 27% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this context of robust market performance, growth companies with significant insider ownership often attract attention as they can indicate strong internal confidence and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
Plex is adding new social features to the platform. As of today, users can make and share "personalized lists on Plex of any movie, show or episode," the company said in an announcement. Later this year, users will be able to import lists from other streaming services and react to other people's lists. This month, Plex will also launch a community forum that will allow people to "post and comment ...
Plex is adding new social features to the platform. As of today, users can make and share "personalized lists on Plex of any movie, show or episode," the company said in an announcement. Later this year, users will be able to import lists from other streaming services and react to other people's lists. This month, Plex will also launch a community forum that will allow people to "post and comment directly on any movie, show, season, or episode." Later this year, Plex will introduce "Match Scores" based on a viewer's history and past ratings to predict how much they'll like a show or movie, Plex said. Read full article Comments