In this article .SPX .VIX SMH SPY Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 28, 2026. NYSE Forget a tale of two cities, it's two different worlds for traders in the U.S. stock market. If you're tracking index gains in the S&P 500 , it's a slow and steady grind as volatility declines to the lowest since January, with the Cboe Volatility Index...
In this article .SPX .VIX SMH SPY Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 28, 2026. NYSE Forget a tale of two cities, it's two different worlds for traders in the U.S. stock market. If you're tracking index gains in the S&P 500 , it's a slow and steady grind as volatility declines to the lowest since January, with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) touching 15.6 Thursday, compared to 35 in March when geopolitical fears drove daily whipsaw moves in the market. If you've been trading individual stocks, the roller-coaster ride hasn't stopped, and in many cases – particularly in tech names – it's only gotten crazier. Cboe's S&P 500 Constituent Volatility Index VIXEQ, which aggregates VIX-like measurements for each specific company and weights by market capitalization, is sitting near its highest level in more than a year. The spread between VIXEQ and VIX is now the widest since January 2023, as far back as the exchange's stock-specific data go. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Cboe "What stands out in the current market is just how calm things are at the index level even as single stock volatility remains near a 1-year high," Mandy Xu, head of derivatives market intelligence at Cboe, wrote in an email. "Stock dispersion is extremely elevated and correlation levels have fallen to historic lows as traders switch focus from macro risks (e.g. Iran) to stock-specific catalysts such as AI and earnings." The volatility spread between single stocks and the index makes a world of a difference for options traders who make risk-reward decisions based on fast-changing prices of individual contracts. The clearest example is in the semiconductor space, where implied volatility in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is about 50%, near the highest in a year and more than three times higher than in the S&P 500, but still lower than many individual stocks like Micron , whose implied volatility is 101%. One implication is that th...
Impax Asset Management, an investment management firm based in London, specializing in sustainable investing, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 benchmark in Q1 2026, primarily due to its lack of exposure to the surging E...
Impax Asset Management, an investment management firm based in London, specializing in sustainable investing, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 benchmark in Q1 2026, primarily due to its lack of exposure to the surging Energy sector. Despite some initial support from solid corporate earnings and falling bond yields, the market became risk-averse due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This resulted in rising energy prices and inflation expectations, ending a three-quarter winning streak for the S&P 500 index. The firm believes there will be a renewed focus on solutions like renewables that enhance energy security and efficiency, along with investments in better grids, power storage, and technologies to reduce energy intensity. In addition, please check the firm’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026. In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund highlighted stocks like Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL). Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is a leading global provider of products and services that enable enterprise information technology environments across multiple industries. On May 28, 2026, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) closed at $203.70 per share. One-month return of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) was 18.55%, and its shares gained 23.06% over the past 52 weeks. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) has a market capitalization of $585.85 billion. Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund stated the following regarding Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) in its Q1 2026 investor letter: "Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) (Information Technology, Software) stands out with a strong sustainability profile, offering notable opportunities in Digital Infrastructure, Education and the development of Enhanced Skills & Innovation. The stock declined as concerns persisted around...
Impax Asset Management, an investment management firm based in London, specializing in sustainable investing, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 benchmark in Q1 2026, primarily due to its lack of exposure to the surging E...
Impax Asset Management, an investment management firm based in London, specializing in sustainable investing, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 benchmark in Q1 2026, primarily due to its lack of exposure to the surging Energy sector. Despite some initial support from solid corporate earnings and falling bond yields, the market became risk-averse due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This resulted in rising energy prices and inflation expectations, ending a three-quarter winning streak for the S&P 500 index. The firm believes there will be a renewed focus on solutions like renewables that enhance energy security and efficiency, along with investments in better grids, power storage, and technologies to reduce energy intensity. In addition, please check the firm’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026. In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund highlighted stocks like Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL). Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is a leading global provider of products and services that enable enterprise information technology environments across multiple industries. On May 28, 2026, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) closed at $203.70 per share. One-month return of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) was 18.55%, and its shares gained 23.06% over the past 52 weeks. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) has a market capitalization of $585.85 billion. Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund stated the following regarding Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) in its Q1 2026 investor letter: "Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) (Information Technology, Software) stands out with a strong sustainability profile, offering notable opportunities in Digital Infrastructure, Education and the development of Enhanced Skills & Innovation. The stock declined as concerns persisted around...
McCormick & Co. ( MKC ) rose 2% in premarket trading after a report that activist investor Toms Capital has taken a significant stake in the spice maker. The stake was accumulated in Q2 after the spice company announced its planned purchase of Unilever's ( UL ) food business, according to a Reuters report on Friday, which cited people familiar with the matter. The size of the stake and Toms' inten...
McCormick & Co. ( MKC ) rose 2% in premarket trading after a report that activist investor Toms Capital has taken a significant stake in the spice maker. The stake was accumulated in Q2 after the spice company announced its planned purchase of Unilever's ( UL ) food business, according to a Reuters report on Friday, which cited people familiar with the matter. The size of the stake and Toms' intentions couldn't be immediately known. A representative for Toms Capital declined to comment to Reuters, while a representative for McCormick could not be reached for comment. McCormick ( MKC ) has been talking to investors, who have told the company they see the merits of the deal, but want it to close faster than the mid-2027 date that the company has forecast, according to the report. The combination has also raised concerns about its structure and antitrust problems. McCormick & Company ( MKC ) announced in late March that entered into an agreement to combine with Unilever's ( UL ) foods business. Unilever Foods' assets are seen as a highly complementary fit with McCormick's ( MKC ) portfolio of iconic brands, which include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Cholula, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, and its 137-year history of flavoring foods for every cuisine and trend. McCormick ( MKC ) is set to present at the Deutsche Bank Global dbAccess Consumer Conference on Tuesday. More on McCormick, Unilever McCormick: This Dividend Aristocrat Is Finally Interesting Again (Upgrade) McCormick: Unilever Synergies Create A Great Long-Term Story McCormick: The Unilever Deal Spooked The Market, But That's The Opportunity U.S. struggles to define ‘ultraprocessed foods’ as Kennedy pushes crackdown Unilever sees Q1 sales growth led by power brands, emerging market demand
In response to the allegation that parcels were being prioritised, he said: "I have never heard any instruction or discussion, and have not participated in any exchange, that would sanction that Royal Mail is prioritising parcels over letters."
In response to the allegation that parcels were being prioritised, he said: "I have never heard any instruction or discussion, and have not participated in any exchange, that would sanction that Royal Mail is prioritising parcels over letters."
DNY59 U.S. national debt is now larger than its economic output, and Washington is showing no signs of slowing down on spending. As of March 31, the ratio of publicly held debt to GDP was 100.2%, compared with 99.5% when the last fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2025. "At 100% of GDP, debt is roughly twice the historical average," the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget noted recently. "Outsi...
DNY59 U.S. national debt is now larger than its economic output, and Washington is showing no signs of slowing down on spending. As of March 31, the ratio of publicly held debt to GDP was 100.2%, compared with 99.5% when the last fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2025. "At 100% of GDP, debt is roughly twice the historical average," the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget noted recently. "Outside a brief period early in the COVID-19 pandemic – when GDP temporarily crashed – debt only exceeded GDP for two years at the end of World War II." The debt-to-GDP ratio gives an idea of how much a country's borrowing weighs on its economy. And with interest rates still elevated, it costs more to manage the debt burden. U.S. national debt stands at $39.16T, and as of April, it cost $734B to maintain the debt – or 17% of the total federal spending in FY 2026. Fiscal concerns have weighed on U.S. bonds, while inflationary fears fueled a selloff in recent weeks. The 30-year Treasury yield ( US30Y ) hit its highest level since 2007 due to inflation heating up, the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, and growing expectations of a Fed rate hike. "In our view, unsustainable fiscal dynamics are compounding with a reflation story, turning a short-term problem into a long-end selloff," Bank of America analysts wrote in a recent note. As for the impact on the stock market, investors don't appear to be concerned for now. "The reason the market keeps rising can be summed up in a few words: earnings growth ," said Deep Value Investing. Seeking Alpha analyst Lance Roberts takes it a step further, arguing that debt and deficits are not inherently destructive, but they rather fund spending that becomes income for households and businesses, supporting economic activity . Others, like SA analyst Michael Pento, call for caution. "The most dangerous misconception on Wall Street today is that the U.S. can continue to run multi-trillion-dollar deficits without consequence because 'there is no alte...
Jemele Rhone, 30, of Outram Road, Sheffield, was due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court earlier charged with her murder, but was not produced. Co-defendant Deiryen Dyce, 32, of Ellesmere Road North, Sheffield, appeared in person in court charged with assisting an offender and spoke only to confirm her name and address.
Jemele Rhone, 30, of Outram Road, Sheffield, was due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court earlier charged with her murder, but was not produced. Co-defendant Deiryen Dyce, 32, of Ellesmere Road North, Sheffield, appeared in person in court charged with assisting an offender and spoke only to confirm her name and address.
The European Central Bank should avoid waiting too long to address the fallout from the Iran war, according to Governing Council member Dimitar Radev . “The trade off at this stage is not symmetric when there is a risk that inflation expectations could become less firmly anchored,” the Bulgarian central-bank chief said Friday in Reykjavik. “The cost of acting too late can exceed the cost of acting...
The European Central Bank should avoid waiting too long to address the fallout from the Iran war, according to Governing Council member Dimitar Radev . “The trade off at this stage is not symmetric when there is a risk that inflation expectations could become less firmly anchored,” the Bulgarian central-bank chief said Friday in Reykjavik. “The cost of acting too late can exceed the cost of acting somewhat earlier.” Policymakers appear to be on the verge of a first increase in interest rates since 2023 after the conflict in the Middle East sent inflation far beyond the 2% target. But some officials have said the ECB should wait to see spillover effects before stepping in, while others are worried about risks to economic growth. Radev urged governments to join the ECB in helping alleviate the crisis, including through spending measures and overhauls of their economies. “Monetary policy cannot be the only line of defense,” he said. “Amid repeated supply shocks, fiscal policy, investment, energy efficiency and structural reforms all matter for economic resilience.” Inflation Above ECB Comfort Zone in Top Economies Backs Hike ECB’s Panetta States Case for Rate Hike Without Pre-Set Path Guindos Says ECB Must Consider Weaker Growth at June Meeting
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) just reported quarters that put both stocks within striking distance of fresh 52-week highs. Broadcom designs custom AI accelerators for a handful of hyperscalers. TSMC fabricates leading-edge chips for nearly every major designer on the planet, including Broadcom itself. Their results tell the same AI story from opposite ......
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) just reported quarters that put both stocks within striking distance of fresh 52-week highs. Broadcom designs custom AI accelerators for a handful of hyperscalers. TSMC fabricates leading-edge chips for nearly every major designer on the planet, including Broadcom itself. Their results tell the same AI story from opposite ... TSM vs Broadcom: Both Nearing 52-Week High, Only One is a Buy
Traitov/iStock via Getty Images Okta's ( OKTA ) latest earnings and outlook demonstrated the identity management firm is gaining momentum through its go-to-market strategy, and analysts said more upside could be on the way through AI agent identity offerings. Shares were up 8% during early trading on Friday. The results prompted RBC to maintain its Outperform rating and increase its price target t...
Traitov/iStock via Getty Images Okta's ( OKTA ) latest earnings and outlook demonstrated the identity management firm is gaining momentum through its go-to-market strategy, and analysts said more upside could be on the way through AI agent identity offerings. Shares were up 8% during early trading on Friday. The results prompted RBC to maintain its Outperform rating and increase its price target to $122 from $108. "We believe momentum is building for both new products and a GTM perspective with specialization and capacity increase benefits both yielding results," said RBC analysts, led by Matthew Hedberg, in a Friday investor note. "Based on accelerating cRPO growth of 12.2% vs 11.8% last qtr, we believe additional upside to FY/27 estimates seems likely given strong execution and positive demand signals." "Okta for AI Agents and Auth0 for AI agents are creating record pipeline, but management emphasized it's early and pipeline needs to be closed," Hedberg added. "Even excluding the agentic offerings, we believe AI conversations can drive adoption of Okta's broader identity suite. We also liked Okta's framing of its advantages in securing AI agents vs. others via its distribution across 20K+ customers, product breadth across the identity plane, and neutrality across platforms." Similarly, Morgan Stanley retained its Overweight rating and increased its price target to $115 from $101. "Okta has a meaningful opportunity over the next several years to address the emerging agentic visibility challenge and establish itself as the enterprise 'identity system of record' for AI agents," said Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall in a note. "Early traction suggests this opportunity is beginning to materialize with Okta for AI Agents and Auth0 for AI Agents now in market. To that point, the company's new product portfolio represented 25% of Q1 bookings with ACV uplifts tracking in the 40% range when new products are included in a deal." Roth Capital maintained its Buy rating and...
When companies report disappointing financial results, the market sometimes stews over them and then quickly moves on. Other times, the market remembers the results for days after. That's the case with rare-earth stock Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT +0.57%), which reported disappointing first-quarter 2026 financial results last Friday. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelli...
When companies report disappointing financial results, the market sometimes stews over them and then quickly moves on. Other times, the market remembers the results for days after. That's the case with rare-earth stock Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT +0.57%), which reported disappointing first-quarter 2026 financial results last Friday. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of Evolution Metals & Technologies are down 12% from the end of trading last Friday through the close of yesterday's trading session. A wider loss is rattling investors' nerves Reporting Q1 2026 revenue of $1.88 million, Evolution Metals & Technologies incurred a net loss of $0.72 per share -- significantly wider than the $0.04 loss per share it reported during the same period last year. Expand NASDAQ : EMAT Evolution Metals & Technologies Today's Change ( 0.57 %) $ 0.04 Current Price $ 7.03 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.2B Day's Range $ 6.68 - $ 7.12 52wk Range $ 5.50 - $ 24.37 Volume 2.3K Avg Vol 146.5K Gross Margin 23.68 % While it delivered disappointing financial results, the company highlighted its success following the end of the quarter. Inked a purchase agreement for 13 high-performance sintered rare-earth magnet production machines; the company expects to increase its annual rare-earth magnet production capacity to about 10,000 metric tons, including about 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets. This sell-off seems to be overdone The market is clearly disappointed by the steeper loss Evolution Metals & Technologies reported in Q1 2026, but those with the rare-earth stock on their radars shouldn't interpret this as a red flag per se. Evolution Metals & Technologies recently completed its business merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which led to the company debuting on public markets earlier this year. As a result, there's bound to be significant volatility in the stock as demonstrated over the past week. Instead o...
Key Points Evolution Metals & Technologies reported Q1 2026 financial results last Friday. The company reported a steeper year-over-year net loss. 10 stocks we like better than Evolution Metals & Technologies › When companies report disappointing financial results, the market sometimes stews over them and then quickly moves on. Other times, the market remembers the results for days after. That's t...
Key Points Evolution Metals & Technologies reported Q1 2026 financial results last Friday. The company reported a steeper year-over-year net loss. 10 stocks we like better than Evolution Metals & Technologies › When companies report disappointing financial results, the market sometimes stews over them and then quickly moves on. Other times, the market remembers the results for days after. That's the case with rare-earth stock Evolution Metals & Technologies (NASDAQ: EMAT), which reported disappointing first-quarter 2026 financial results last Friday. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of Evolution Metals & Technologies are down 12% from the end of trading last Friday through the close of yesterday's trading session. 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 » A wider loss is rattling investors' nerves Reporting Q1 2026 revenue of $1.88 million, Evolution Metals & Technologies incurred a net loss of $0.72 per share -- significantly wider than the $0.04 loss per share it reported during the same period last year. While it delivered disappointing financial results, the company highlighted its success following the end of the quarter. Inked a purchase agreement for 13 high-performance sintered rare-earth magnet production machines; the company expects to increase its annual rare-earth magnet production capacity to about 10,000 metric tons, including about 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets. This sell-off seems to be overdone The market is clearly disappointed by the steeper loss Evolution Metals & Technologies reported in Q1 2026, but those with the rare-earth stock on their radars shouldn't interpret this as a red flag per se. Evolution Metals & Technologies recently completed its business merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPA...
Alexey_Fedoren Shares of UiPath ( PATH ) fell about 5% premarket on Friday after mixed fiscal first quarter results, while analysts also discussed the growth acceleration trajectory. Oppenheimer maintained its Perform rating with no price target after the company reported “good” fiscal first quarter results . Analysts led by Brian Schwartz said that, positively, the results display solid net-new A...
Alexey_Fedoren Shares of UiPath ( PATH ) fell about 5% premarket on Friday after mixed fiscal first quarter results, while analysts also discussed the growth acceleration trajectory. Oppenheimer maintained its Perform rating with no price target after the company reported “good” fiscal first quarter results . Analysts led by Brian Schwartz said that, positively, the results display solid net-new Annual Recurring Revenue, or ARR, and operating margin growth, and the company's management issued strong commentary on the agentic AI platform and large Systems Integrator, or SI, partner momentum. "Negatively, the F1Q revenue beat is low quality, gross margin is compressing from AI investments, and F2Q net-new ARR guidance shows little growth. While management raised the FY27 outlook above the F1Q upside, the outlook also implies decelerating growth across key metrics as y/y comparisons get harder. Although F1Q results show good execution, it is unlikely to shift investor opinions on the name nor mitigate concerns that intensifying competition in the agentic era from the mega IT suppliers will weaken UiPath's moat and seat-based model," said Schwartz and his team. BofA reiterated its Underperform rating with a $13 price objective. Analysts led by Koji Ikeda said UiPath reported “good” first quarter fiscal 2027 results above BofA/Street estimates and raised the full year outlook. Net-new ARR, the key building block for driving accelerating ARR growth revenue growth, declined 32% quarter-over-quarter to $48M (was +78% year-over-year on an easy compare), which is making a sustained accelerating ARR growth path less certain, according to the analysts. The analysts added that the quarterly results were likely good enough given its discount multiple to its infrastructure software peers. "However, we look for more data points that support a sustainable ARR growth acceleration trajectory before turning more positive. Update forecast for better subscription and professional service...
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Elektros Inc. Ticker Symbol: ELEK: As global financial markets continue surging with renewed investor enthusiasm, Elektros Inc. is pleased to announce increasing worldwide awareness surrounding the Company's hard rock lithium mining vision and patented EV charging technology. According to coverage and commentary from major financial media outl...
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Elektros Inc. Ticker Symbol: ELEK: As global financial markets continue surging with renewed investor enthusiasm, Elektros Inc. is pleased to announce increasing worldwide awareness surrounding the Company's hard rock lithium mining vision and patented EV charging technology. According to coverage and commentary from major financial media outlets including Benzinga, Reuters, and the Financial Times, lithium demand continues rising rapidly due to the worldwide transition toward electric transportation and battery storage systems. Financial Times has extensively discussed how lithium has become one of the world's most strategically important commodities as nations and manufacturers continue competing to secure long-term battery supply chains. Reuters has also highlighted the growing importance of high-speed charging infrastructure as governments and manufacturers worldwide continue investing heavily into EV charging networks. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly emphasized the importance of lithium for electric vehicle battery production as electric vehicle adoption expands globally. "Our vision is centered around the future of electric mobility, battery infrastructure, and critical minerals," stated Shlomo Bleier, CEO of Elektros Inc. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Contact Information: Elektros Inc. Email: elektrosinc@gmail.com Website: www.elektros.energy SOURCE: Elektros Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is drawing renewed attention after fresh market speculation suggested Elon Musk could eventually combine the automaker with SpaceX, a move some investors believe may happen sooner than previously expected. Tesla and SpaceX already collaborate on several projects, fueling discussion that a merger could help align engineering resources, m...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is drawing renewed attention after fresh market speculation suggested Elon Musk could eventually combine the automaker with SpaceX, a move some investors believe may happen sooner than previously expected. Tesla and SpaceX already collaborate on several projects, fueling discussion that a merger could help align engineering resources, manufacturing capabilities and long-term technology development under one structure. Analyst Dan Ives has suggested a potential deal could emerge as early as 2027, though neither company has indicated that merger discussions are underway. Musk has historically operated his businesses independently despite overlapping initiatives. The speculation adds to Tesla's broader growth narrative as the company expands its focus beyond electric vehicles into robotics, artificial intelligence and automation technologies. Any future combination with SpaceX would likely face close investor and regulatory scrutiny given the scale and strategic importance of both businesses.
A shock government-backed report this week warned of the danger of a “lost generation” of young people in Britain, as the number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neets) rose to more than 1 million. According to official UK statistics, roughly 13.5% of young people are not in work or college. Among 18- to 24-year-olds the share rises to 15.8% – nearly one in six. In ...
A shock government-backed report this week warned of the danger of a “lost generation” of young people in Britain, as the number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neets) rose to more than 1 million. According to official UK statistics, roughly 13.5% of young people are not in work or college. Among 18- to 24-year-olds the share rises to 15.8% – nearly one in six. In the Netherlands, the equivalent figure has been below 5% for well over a decade. According to Eurostat, whose wider 15–29 age bracket produces a higher figure, the Dutch Neet rate was 5.3% last year. The Resolution Foundation concluded in a recent report that if Britain could match the Dutch Neet rate, 600,000 more 18- to 24-year-olds would be learning or earning today. Alan Milburn, the former Labour cabinet minister who authored the review, said Britain might not be able to copy directly from the Netherlands because traditions, cultures and structures were different. “But boy oh boy is there something to learn,” he added. Recent comparative studies by independent thinktanks including the Resolution Foundation and the Youth Futures Foundation suggest the Netherlands’ Neet rate – the lowest in the EU and among OECD countries – is the result of decades-long policymaking. The Dutch approach revolves around three pillars: vocational education; a welfare safety net prioritising engagement and rehabilitation; and financial incentives that make it worthwhile for businesses to hire young workers. Educational retention is critical, researchers say. In the UK in 2024, 43% of 18- to 24-year-olds were in education, compared with 67% in the Netherlands. Among 18 year olds, the figures are 66% and 80%. By age 24, twice as many young people are in education in the Netherlands (43%) as in the UK (21%). The type of education possibly matters more. Technical education is highly valued in the Netherlands: vocational secondary education (MBO) is the main supplier to the Dutch labour market an...
cagkansayin A historical review of major equity market bubbles suggests that investors may want to look beyond high-flying growth stocks and toward more defensive areas of the market, according to a recent note from Bank of America Research. The firm highlighted a recurring pattern seen after some of the most significant stock market peaks over the past century: government bond yields have typical...
cagkansayin A historical review of major equity market bubbles suggests that investors may want to look beyond high-flying growth stocks and toward more defensive areas of the market, according to a recent note from Bank of America Research. The firm highlighted a recurring pattern seen after some of the most significant stock market peaks over the past century: government bond yields have typically moved lower in the months that followed. Looking at major market tops dating back to 1929—including the Roaring Twenties crash, the 1987 Black Monday selloff, the dot-com bubble, the Global Financial Crisis, and notable peaks in China’s equity market—10-year government bond yields fell by a median of 45 basis points during the subsequent six months. That historical trend has led Bank of America to identify long-duration bonds as one of the clearest post-bubble investment themes. Lower yields generally support bond prices, making longer-dated fixed-income assets attractive when economic growth and risk appetite begin to cool. The investor note also argues that investors should consider sectors and investment styles that lagged sharply during the final stages of a market boom. Bank of America described the approach as a “long humiliation, short hubris” trade—favoring overlooked, underperforming areas of the market while reducing exposure to the sectors that led the speculative surge higher before the peak. Listed below is a grouping of fixed income exchange traded funds for investors to watch: Treasury ETFs: ( TLT ), ( TLH ), ( IEF ), ( IEI ), ( SHY ), ( SGOV ), ( SCHO ), and ( BIL ). Bond ETFs: ( AGG ), ( BND ), ( VCIT ), ( MUB ), ( MBB ), ( JNK ), ( LQD ), and ( HYG ). Inflation Protection ETFs: ( VTIP ), ( TIP ), ( SCHP ), ( STIP ), ( TIPX ), ( SPIP ), ( WIP ), ( GTIP ), ( LQDI ), and ( RINF ). More on markets Dividend Roundup: Salesforce, Lowe's, McDonald's, Halliburton, and more Retail traders beat Wall Street benchmarks with AI stock picks, JPMorgan says S&P 500 hits...