Ukraine Donor Fatigue: Half Of Countries Withdraw From Czech Ammunition Initiative According to Czech President Petr Pavel, a full half of the Kiev-supporting Western coalition has quietly abandoned Prague's flagship initiative to jointly procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine's military . Pavel said that while 18 countries participated last year, only nine are still making financial contributio...
Ukraine Donor Fatigue: Half Of Countries Withdraw From Czech Ammunition Initiative According to Czech President Petr Pavel, a full half of the Kiev-supporting Western coalition has quietly abandoned Prague's flagship initiative to jointly procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine's military . Pavel said that while 18 countries participated last year, only nine are still making financial contributions now . "This initiative has been delivering up to 50 per cent of all large caliber ammunition to the Ukrainians, so in this sense it cannot be replaced easily by anything else," the FT on Tuesday quoted the Czech president as saying. via Globesec It's unclear precisely which precise countries have dropped participation, but reports indicate that Germany and some Scandinavian countries remain involved. But the program is now teetering on life support as donor fatigue morphs into outright abandonment, and also as the Ukraine conflict has mostly slipped from driving world headlines, as attention has turned to the US-Israeli war in Iran instead, alongside the Hormuz Strait standoff and global crude crisis. When Pavel first launched the initiative in 2024, 18 countries - including Canada, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands - enthusiastically led the way and jumped on board. But he conceded this week, "The initiative is still working, but the new difficulty is that only about nine member states are contributing financially." NATO officials have confirmed to Reuters that as of February, the scheme had only managed to crawl to €1.4 billion ($1.62 billion) in total funding, which is less than a third of the €5 billion Pavel originally projected . Ukraine has struggled with persistent artillery deficits since early 2022, while Russia has been well supplied, and its frontline forces are able to fire at many times the rate of Ukrainian artillery units. As for the Czech program, which involved officials scouring the globe to source immense supplies of badly needed artillery shells,...
Most investors know S&P Global (SPGI 1.23%) as one of the world's leading credit rating businesses. But over the years, the company has evolved into something more than that. Today, S&P Global spans benchmark indexes, commodity intelligence, enterprise analytics, and automotive intelligence through its Mobility division. And that last segment may be creating an interesting opportunity for sharehol...
Most investors know S&P Global (SPGI 1.23%) as one of the world's leading credit rating businesses. But over the years, the company has evolved into something more than that. Today, S&P Global spans benchmark indexes, commodity intelligence, enterprise analytics, and automotive intelligence through its Mobility division. And that last segment may be creating an interesting opportunity for shareholders. Why? Because S&P Global is preparing to spin off its Mobility business into a separate publicly traded company. In many ways, investors may effectively be getting a "buy one, get one free" deal: ownership in S&P Global's core financial infrastructure platform, while also receiving exposure to a stand-alone automotive intelligence business that the market may not yet fully appreciate. S&P Global has quietly evolved far beyond ratings For years, S&P Global's identity was tied closely to credit ratings. That business still matters enormously today. Whenever corporations or governments issue bonds, investors often rely on S&P's ratings to evaluate risk. But the company has gradually transformed into something much larger. Today, S&P Global also owns benchmark index businesses tied to trillions of dollars in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and passive investment products. It operates major commodity pricing platforms and enterprise analytics systems used throughout global financial markets. In other words, the company has built an ecosystem deeply embedded in capital markets, investment workflows, and institutional decision-making. That creates an unusually strong business model. For instance, as passive investing continues to expand globally, S&P benefits from licensing revenue tied to its index platforms. Similarly, as financial markets grow and become more complex, demand for ratings and financial analytics tends to rise. Importantly, many of these operations generate recurring revenue, have high switching costs, and exhibit strong operating leverage. That is why S&P Globa...
Rocket Lab Today RKLB Rocket Lab $142.55 -0.65 (-0.45%) 52-Week Range $25.24 ▼ $150.85 Price Target $97.19 Add to Watchlist Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB is not a company that stays out of the news for long. The stock closed Tuesday at $143.20, up over 105% year-to-date. The momentum behind the name has been extraordinary over the last year. Get Rocket Lab alerts: Sign Up And more recently, over the pri...
Rocket Lab Today RKLB Rocket Lab $142.55 -0.65 (-0.45%) 52-Week Range $25.24 ▼ $150.85 Price Target $97.19 Add to Watchlist Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB is not a company that stays out of the news for long. The stock closed Tuesday at $143.20, up over 105% year-to-date. The momentum behind the name has been extraordinary over the last year. Get Rocket Lab alerts: Sign Up And more recently, over the prior two weeks, a rapid succession of catalysts has reinforced why Rocket Lab remains one of the most closely watched companies in the entire space sector and across the broader market. Let’s take a closer look at each headline and catalyst that has helped catapult the stock higher in recent days and weeks. Motiv Space Systems Acquisition Completed Rocket Lab recently confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, the robotics and precision-mechanisms specialist, first announced alongside Q1 2026 earnings. Motiv brings Mars-proven heritage in space robotics, including solar array drive assemblies, robotic arms, and precision mechanisms that have powered some of NASA's most demanding planetary missions. The acquisition fills a critical gap in Rocket Lab's vertical integration strategy, adding in-house supply-constrained spacecraft components essential to the kind of complex, multi-orbit missions the company is increasingly winning. It is the same disciplined playbook Rocket Lab has executed consistently: identify a bottleneck, bring the capability inside, and embed it across programs and customer contracts. The announcement of the completed acquisition helped boost the stock's price in after-hours trading on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. SpaceX Files Its S-1, and the Sector Lights Up On May 21, SpaceX published its long-awaited IPO prospectus, seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation that could reach $2 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history. The filing sent a wave of excitement through the entire space sector. For Rocket Lab specif...
Key Points Archer Aviation is a front-runner in the eVTOL space. It recently completed phase three of a four-phase FAA certification process. A lot of hype is pushing this stock forward, but plenty of execution risks and unknowns remain. 10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is in the business of making flying cars -- or rather, flying shuttles -- to help peo...
Key Points Archer Aviation is a front-runner in the eVTOL space. It recently completed phase three of a four-phase FAA certification process. A lot of hype is pushing this stock forward, but plenty of execution risks and unknowns remain. 10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is in the business of making flying cars -- or rather, flying shuttles -- to help people avoid traffic jams in major cities and save a serious amount of time. Picture a small electric aircraft lifting straight up from a rooftop and flying to your destination in 10 minutes or less. That's Archer's vision. It's not as thrilling as a Disney theme park ride, but it could feel as satisfying as skipping a three-hour line in the Lightning Lane. 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 » Speaking of Disney -- or rather, magic -- Archer's vision has the makings of a great story, yet outside the imagination, very little of its business has taken off. Mostly pre-revenue, without FAA certification in hand, the only thing keeping Archer afloat is the patent for its Midnight aircraft -- a four-seater (five with pilot) that will hopefully zip above cities en route to airports and major urban ports. Well, we can hope that day will come. And if it does, this sub-$7 stock could undergo a radical transformation. Chasing certification The first thing to know about Archer Aviation, other than its traffic-ending vision of flying cars, is the progress it's making on the FAA certification timeline. Earlier in May, Archer became the first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to complete phase three of the FAA's four-step certification process. That was good news for toe-tapping investors waiting for some progress on the regulatory front, and it allows Archer to physically test its aircraft u...
Harbour Investments Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 21.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 28,210 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 4,943 shares during the period. Harbour Investments Inc.'s holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were wor...
Harbour Investments Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 21.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 28,210 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 4,943 shares during the period. Harbour Investments Inc.'s holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were worth $6,041,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Advanced Micro Devices during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 61.0% in the 3rd quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. now owns 161 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the period. Aviso Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 400.0% in the 3rd quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 160 shares during the period. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 74.1% in the 3rd quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA now owns 235 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 71.34% of the company's stock. Get Advanced Micro Devices alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling at Advanced Micro Devices In other news, EVP Paul Da...
Summitry LLC purchased a new position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,204 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $258,000. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdi...
Summitry LLC purchased a new position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,204 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $258,000. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Advanced Micro Devices during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. increased its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 61.0% in the third quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. now owns 161 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. increased its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 400.0% in the third quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 160 shares during the last quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices by 100.0% in the third quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices by 74.1% in the third quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA now owns 235 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. 71.34% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get Advanced Micro Devices alerts: Sign Up Key Advanced Micro Devices News Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Micro Devices this week: Insider Transactions at Advanced Micro Devices In related news, EVP Forrest Eugene Norrod sold 19,487 shares of ...
MSH Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 1,563 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $335,000. Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Jo...
MSH Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 1,563 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $335,000. Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in Advanced Micro Devices in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. boosted its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 61.0% in the 3rd quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. now owns 161 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Aviso Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 400.0% in the 3rd quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 160 shares during the period. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA boosted its holdings in Advanced Micro Devices by 74.1% in the 3rd quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA now owns 235 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 71.34% of the company's stock. Get Advanced Micro Devices alerts: Sign Up More Advanced Micro Devices News Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Micro Devices this week: Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms have issued reports on AMD. HSBC downgraded shares of Advanced Micro Devices from a "buy" rating to a "hol...
The semiconductor industry is at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Without advanced chips and networking components for data centers, developers wouldn't have enough computing capacity to build and deploy AI models. Nvidia , Advanced Micro Devices , and Micron Technology are just a few key suppliers of that hardware. However, many lesser-known companies operate behind the s...
The semiconductor industry is at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Without advanced chips and networking components for data centers, developers wouldn't have enough computing capacity to build and deploy AI models. Nvidia , Advanced Micro Devices , and Micron Technology are just a few key suppliers of that hardware. However, many lesser-known companies operate behind the scenes to supply machines and equipment that make the manufacturing process more efficient. Cohu (NASDAQ: COHU) is one of them -- its testing and handling systems play a central role in the quality control process, ensuring chips are free of defects before they ship to customers. Cohu stock has exploded higher by 160% over the last 12 months on soaring demand for its equipment. But all of the analysts tracked by The Wall Street Journal think it's still a buy, and their consensus price target suggests more upside is ahead. Is this the ultimate under-the-radar AI opportunity for investors? Continue reading
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The global $1 trillion market-cap club is expanding rapidly as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to drive investor enthusiasm for semiconductor and technology companies.Recent rallies in chip stocks have pushed companies such as SK Hynix Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology past the trillion-dollar mark, joining an elite group dominated by US tech giants.At the same time, AI-dri...
The global $1 trillion market-cap club is expanding rapidly as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to drive investor enthusiasm for semiconductor and technology companies.Recent rallies in chip stocks have pushed companies such as SK Hynix Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology past the trillion-dollar mark, joining an elite group dominated by US tech giants.At the same time, AI-driven gains are also reshaping global stock markets , helping Taiwan overtake India in overall market value.SK Hynix: South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix crossed the $1 trillion valuation mark for the first time on Wednesday, after its shares surged nearly 15% in a single session.The rally lifted the company’s market value to around 1,680 trillion won ($1.12 trillion) and helped push South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index to a record high. Investors have increasingly backed SK Hynix because of its strong position in high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI systems.Samsung Electronics: Samsung Electronics entered the trillion-dollar club on May 6, as demand for AI chips boosted semiconductor stocks globally.At the time, the company, which is the world’s largest memory chip maker, was only the second Asian company after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to cross the milestone.The Korean company’s shares more than quadrupled over the past year and jumped by nearly 11–12% that day to cross the milestone. Samsung’s market capitalisation now stands at around $1.04 trillion.Micron Technology: US-based Micron Technology crossed the $1 trillion mark for the first time on Tuesday.The rally in the stock accelerated after UBS sharply raised its price target on it. Investors see Micron as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI-driven demand for memory chips and data-centre infrastructure. The company’s market value is now just over $1 trillion.Nvidia remains the world’s most valuable company, with a market capitalisation above $5 trillion. The chip giant first crossed the trill...
Images By Tang Ming Tung/DigitalVision via Getty Images When I started covering Flowers Foods ( FLO ) back in March 2023 , I liked the firm from a growth perspective, but the valuation appeared unattractive, and I issued a hold rating. Earlier this year, in April, I upgraded the stock to buy due to the attractive dividends and the much more reasonable valuation than before. Since then, however, th...
Images By Tang Ming Tung/DigitalVision via Getty Images When I started covering Flowers Foods ( FLO ) back in March 2023 , I liked the firm from a growth perspective, but the valuation appeared unattractive, and I issued a hold rating. Earlier this year, in April, I upgraded the stock to buy due to the attractive dividends and the much more reasonable valuation than before. Since then, however, the firm has cut its dividends significantly, and they also released their latest quarterly earnings results , so I believe it is necessary to review my previously established buy rating and assess whether it is still valid or not. My writing will revolve around the firm's sales and profitability figures, as well as the valuation based on the lower dividends. Q1 Results In April, I already wrote that I found FLO's fundamentals somewhat shaky. My opinion did not change based on the latest quarterly results. Although the firm achieved a net sales growth of 1.1%, it was mainly driven by the acquisition of Simple Mills and price/mix, partially offset by the volume. One of the key reasons for the decline was the market share contraction and change of consumer preferences in the packaged bread category (see: 10-Q ). In general, I like to invest in firms that have a stable/increasing demand for their products and a relatively inelastic demand. This does not seem to be the case for FLO, as with price increases, demand seems to deteriorate. I also find it alarming that the margins contracted meaningfully, and as a result, net income fell by more than 20% year-over-year. Q1 highlights (Flowers Foods) Looking forward, I am also not too optimistic about FLO returning to significant growth. Net sales for fiscal 2026 are expected to be in the range of $5.163 billion to $5.267 billion, roughly in line or slightly below the fiscal 2025 revenue of $5.27 billion. Outlook (Flowers Foods) When looking at the EPS, the firm also expects a deterioration going forward, and they provided the key fact...
In this article 2330-TW 2454-TW 2308-TW NVDA AAPL MU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans for a new campus in Taiwan during an employee meeting on May 27, 2026. Nvidia Nvidia is expanding heavily in Taiwan with a new campus and a tenfold increase in annual spending, CEO Jensen Huang announced Wednesday, as the chipmaker plans for artificial intell...
In this article 2330-TW 2454-TW 2308-TW NVDA AAPL MU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans for a new campus in Taiwan during an employee meeting on May 27, 2026. Nvidia Nvidia is expanding heavily in Taiwan with a new campus and a tenfold increase in annual spending, CEO Jensen Huang announced Wednesday, as the chipmaker plans for artificial intelligence-powered growth. Taiwan's Taiex stock index climbed 1.7% to a record close on Wednesday. Also helping gains was news that South Korea's SK Hynix and U.S.-based Micron became the latest chip-related companies to reach $1 trillion in market value. "Now we're spending $100 [billion], going to $150 billion in Taiwan each year," Huang said in Taipei, noting that's up from $10 billion to $15 billion annually just four or five years ago. By the end of the year, Nvidia will begin building a new office complex called Constellation, which can accommodate 4,000 employees in northern Taipei when it opens in 2030, he said. That would be four times the company's existing headcount in Taiwan. Shares of Taiwan chip manufacturing giant TSMC closed 1.3% higher on Wednesday, while MediaTek gained 8.8% and Delta Electronics rose by 7.2%. The three stocks — all semiconductor industry giants — are the largest companies by market capitalization on the Taiex index. Nvidia designs chips while TSMC manufactures them. Nvidia is expected to surpass Apple this year as TSMC's largest customer . A $150 billion annual outlay in Taiwan would be among Nvidia's largest spending plans to date, and exceed what the company made in revenue in a single quarter. The company reported a record $81.6 billion in revenue in the quarter ended April 26, and predicts $91 billion in revenue for the current quarter. The company has announced plans to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the U.S. with local manufacturers over four years — which averages out to $125 billion annually in U.S. value creation. China ...
FREDERICA ABAN/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly Snapshot Performance The Fund declined 4.87% compared to a 4.18% decline for the Russell 1000 Index and a 2.15% decline for the 60/40 Blended Benchmark. Key Drivers On the long side, stock selection in industrials and consumer staples was the most notable detractors from relative performance. Stock selection in consumer discretionary, our underweigh...
FREDERICA ABAN/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly Snapshot Performance The Fund declined 4.87% compared to a 4.18% decline for the Russell 1000 Index and a 2.15% decline for the 60/40 Blended Benchmark. Key Drivers On the long side, stock selection in industrials and consumer staples was the most notable detractors from relative performance. Stock selection in consumer discretionary, our underweight to information technology and our overweight to energy were the most notable contributors. Our short positions in industrials and consumer discretionary detracted the most from relative performance, while our information technology shorts contributed the most. Summary We believe above-average equity market valuations are likely to lead to long-term returns below historical averages, but we remain focused on finding individual businesses that are mispriced. If we are in a lower return equity market, alpha generation in each of the long and short books is even more important to achieving satisfactory returns over time. Market and portfolio review Equity market volatility picked up in Q1 due in large part to the ongoing war in Iran. After starting the year modestly positive through February, the Russell 1000 Index ended Q1 down 4.2%. Unsurprisingly, energy (+38%) was by far the best-performing sector, with oil prices rising sharply as global supplies were impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Materials (+10%) and utilities (+8%) also saw strong outperformance in Q1, while financials (-10%), consumer discretionary (-9%) and information technology (-9%) were the worst-performing sectors. The portfolio modestly trailed the long-only benchmark in Q1. Our long positions trailed the Russell 1000 Index by 200 basis points (bps), and our short positions were just over 200 bps ahead, leading to an unfavorable long-short spread (the performance of our long positions relative to the performance of our short positions) of 420 bps. Our long positions in software businesses, in...