vikarus/iStock via Getty Images This article is part of a series that provides an ongoing analysis of the changes made to David Tepper’s 13F portfolio on a quarterly basis. It is based on Appaloosa Management’s regulatory 13F Form filed on 05/15/2026. Please visit our Tracking David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management Portfolio series to get an idea of his investment philosophy and our previous update f...
vikarus/iStock via Getty Images This article is part of a series that provides an ongoing analysis of the changes made to David Tepper’s 13F portfolio on a quarterly basis. It is based on Appaloosa Management’s regulatory 13F Form filed on 05/15/2026. Please visit our Tracking David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management Portfolio series to get an idea of his investment philosophy and our previous update for the fund’s moves during Q4 2025. This quarter, Tepper’s 13F portfolio value decreased from ~$6.95B to ~$5.93B. The number of holdings decreased from 38 to 31. The top five positions are Amazon.com, Micron Technology, Alphabet, Uber Technologies, and Taiwan Semi. They add up to ~48% of the portfolio. New Stakes: Sandisk Corp ( SNDK ): SNDK is a ~3% of the portfolio stake established this quarter at prices between ~$244 and ~$778. The stock currently trades close to double the high end of that range at ~$1590. Stake Disposals: American Airlines ( AAL ): The 3.13% AAL position was purchased during Q3 2025 at prices between ~$11 and ~$14. The last quarter saw a ~53% stake increase at prices between ~$11 and ~$16. The disposal this quarter was at prices between ~$10 and ~$16.50. The stock is now at $14.85. Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), Goodyear Tire & Rubber ( GT ), iShares China Large Cap ETF ( FXI ), IQVIA Holdings ( IQV ), Mohawk Industries ( MHK ), Owens Corning ( OC ), and United Airlines ( UAL ): These positions were disposed of during the quarter. Stake Increases: Amazon.com ( AMZN ) : The ~15% AMZN position is currently their largest 13F stake. It was purchased during Q1 2019 at prices between ~$75 and ~$91. The position has wavered. Recent activity follows. Q4 2024 saw a ~20% selling at prices between ~$181 and ~$233. That was followed by a ~13% trimming during the last quarter at prices between ~$211 and ~$259. This quarter saw the position almost double at prices between ~$196 and ~$249. The stock currently trades at ~$265. Uber Technologies ( UBER ) : UBER is now at 7....
Getty Images The negative sentiment around lululemon athletica ( LULU ) has presented a compelling buying opportunity. While there are risks around the proxy battle, a management team in transition, and market saturation concerns in the Americas market, I believe the current risk/reward profile presents patient investors with a great opportunity. Lulu's vertical distribution capabilities, fortress...
Getty Images The negative sentiment around lululemon athletica ( LULU ) has presented a compelling buying opportunity. While there are risks around the proxy battle, a management team in transition, and market saturation concerns in the Americas market, I believe the current risk/reward profile presents patient investors with a great opportunity. Lulu's vertical distribution capabilities, fortress balance sheet, international growth, and depressed stock price warrant a Strong Buy rating from me. I have a conservatively calculated valuation of $229/share, representing an 83% upside at the time of this writing. Business Overview lululemon athletica is a Vancouver, Canada-based company specializing in the design, distribution, and retailing of technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for men and women. FY 2026 10K The company operates globally, reporting revenues based on the geographies shown above. The Americas account for the Canadian, U.S., and Mexican markets. China Mainland is self-explanatory, and RoW consists of EMEA and APAC countries. The Americas is the largest market by far, despite the 4% revenue share decline, accounting for 71% of 2025 net revenues. FY 2026 10K The majority of their sales comes from the women's apparel category, which was 63% of total revenues and grew 3%. Men's apparel is 24% of revenues and grew roughly 4%. Accessories account for 13% of revenues and grew at 7%. The company commands superior gross and operating margins compared to other athleisure players like NIKE and Adidas. (Other core athleisure competitors like Alo and Vuori are private). As of this writing, Lulu's gross margin is 56%, 5% higher than Adidas, and 13% higher than Nike. TIKR TIKR LULU is able to maintain these impressive margins because of two main factors: their brand and their vertically integrated distribution capabilities. Brand and Vertical Integration The lululemon brand is recognized around the world as the number one in women's athleisure for "pr...
Tak Yeung/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Elior Manier Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) and other cryptos are stuck in a narrow, frustrating range as uncertainty around the Iran peace process continues. Unlike traditional risk assets, cryptocurrencies are not following the recent surge in US stocks. While stock benchmarks hit new all-time highs after news from the Strait of Hormuz, digital assets have bar...
Tak Yeung/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Elior Manier Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) and other cryptos are stuck in a narrow, frustrating range as uncertainty around the Iran peace process continues. Unlike traditional risk assets, cryptocurrencies are not following the recent surge in US stocks. While stock benchmarks hit new all-time highs after news from the Strait of Hormuz, digital assets have barely reacted. Bitcoin and Nasdaq correlation slowly fades – Source: JustETF.com. May 26, 2026 Bitcoin is holding near $76,000 and showing signs of resistance on daily charts, rather than breaking out. This slow movement shows that cryptocurrencies are not tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq as closely as they have in the past. The recent split suggests weakness in digital assets, as crypto investors are hesitant to take a clear direction while the outcome of the peace process is still uncertain. Daily Crypto Performance (16:37). May 26, 2026 – Courtesy of Finviz It is still unclear if this underperformance will last. The lack of strong buying suggests that retail investors are holding back for now. However, Bitcoin is still holding its support levels even as the US dollar rises, which shows that its base is solid – but some technical cracks might be starting to materialize. The question remains: If the geopolitical situation stabilizes, is there still a chance for a strong catch-up rally? Let's dive right into a technical analysis and key trading levels for both Bitcoin and Ethereum ( ETH-USD ) to spot if a clear breakout is indeed in play from here. Bitcoin ( BTC ) Daily Chart and Technical Levels Bitcoin (BTC) Daily Chart, May 26, 2026 – Source: TradingView Bitcoin attempted a breakout above its long-term pivot but could not hold it amid low conviction regarding a clean development for the US-Iran peace process. BTC could actually be forming a head and shoulders pattern, a bearish pattern that could take the main crypto back to $70,000 following a measured move approach. Still,...
Tippapatt/iStock via Getty Images The Strategic Allocation Portfolios all posted negative absolute returns during the quarter that ended March 31, 2026, and all three portfolios outperformed their benchmarks. Market Environment Global financial markets declined in the first quarter amid the war in Iran. Soaring energy prices ignited higher inflation fears and sidelined talk of additional Fed rate ...
Tippapatt/iStock via Getty Images The Strategic Allocation Portfolios all posted negative absolute returns during the quarter that ended March 31, 2026, and all three portfolios outperformed their benchmarks. Market Environment Global financial markets declined in the first quarter amid the war in Iran. Soaring energy prices ignited higher inflation fears and sidelined talk of additional Fed rate cuts. Before the war, U. S. stocks already had fallen on concerns about artificial intelligence business disruptions and related layoffs. Overall, non-U. S. developed markets stocks outperformed U. S. stocks, and U. S. bonds outperformed global non-U. S. bonds. Large-cap U. S. stocks endured their worst quarter since 2022. Corporate earnings reports were strong; nevertheless, investors saw surging oil prices and the threat of inflation as diminishing the outlook for 2026. Mid- and small-cap stocks advanced for the quarter and outperformed large-cap stocks, which declined. Value stocks posted gains across the market-capitalization spectrum, while growth stocks fell. Among non-U. S. stocks, both developed markets and emerging markets stocks declined but outperformed U. S. stocks. Bond prices declined modestly. Rising energy prices raised global inflation fears and pushed bond yields higher. Bond prices, which move in the opposite direction of yields, fell. When factoring in bonds' interest rate payments, total returns were essentially flat in the U. S. and slightly negative outside the U. S. High-yield and investment-grade corporate bonds declined amid worries about growth and inflation, while Treasury securities held up better amid some perceived safe-haven buying. Key Contributors Select equity holdings buoyed relative performance. Manager selection added the most value in the applicable portfolios in U. S. Quality Growth ETF ( QGRO ), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF ( AVDV ), Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF ( AVEM ), Avantis International Equity ETF ( AVDE ),...
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market turned lower again on Tuesday, one session after ending the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 410 points or 1.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 25,600-point plateau although it's tipped to open in the green on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to higher, thanks to support from technology stocks...
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market turned lower again on Tuesday, one session after ending the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 410 points or 1.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 25,600-point plateau although it's tipped to open in the green on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to higher, thanks to support from technology stocks and easing crude oil prices. The European and U.S. markets were mixed and the Asian bourses are expected to follow suit. The Hang Seng finished barely lower on Tuesday following losses from the financial shares and technology stocks. For the day, the index eased 6.58 points or 0.03 percent to finish at 25,599.45 after trading between 25,431.17 and 25,768.38. Among the actives, AIA cratered 2.03 percent, Alibaba Group added 0.47 percent, Baidu eased 0.16 percent, Bank of China lost 0.57 percent, BOC Hong Kong collected 0.25 percent, China Construction Bank fell 0.46 percent, China Life Insurance jumped 1.73 percent, China Merchants Bank shed 0.61 percent, China Mobile perked 0.12 percent, China Petroleum & Chemical was down 0.23 percent, China Shenhua Energy rallied 2.06 percent, CITIC gained 0.68 percent, CNOOC stumbled 1.90 percent, Hong Kong Exchange dropped 0.88 percent, HSBC vaulted 1.11 percent, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China retreated 1.02 percent, JD.com tanked 2.55 percent, Meituan plummeted 3.13 percent, NetEase spiked 4.30 percent, Nongfu Spring accelerated 3.38 percent, PetroChina advanced 0.74 percent, Ping An Insurance slipped 0.33 percent, Semiconductor Manufacturing surged 5.70 percent, Sun Hung Kai Properties tumbled 2.53 percent, Tencent Holdings contracted 0.54 percent, Xiaomi Corporation sank 0.80 percent, WuXi AppTec slumped 0.92 percent and Zijin Mining soared 4.43 percent. The lead from Wall Street lacks clarity as the major averages opened higher, although the Dow quickly fell into the red and stayed that was for the balance of the session. ...
Key Points Robinhood has successfully transitioned into a diversified financial services platform with substantial net margin growth. Interactive Brokers leverages a global institutional-grade infrastructure to serve sophisticated traders across more than 170 market centers. Which of these digital brokerage leaders offers the more compelling value for long-term investors today? 10 stocks we like b...
Key Points Robinhood has successfully transitioned into a diversified financial services platform with substantial net margin growth. Interactive Brokers leverages a global institutional-grade infrastructure to serve sophisticated traders across more than 170 market centers. Which of these digital brokerage leaders offers the more compelling value for long-term investors today? 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › As digital finance evolves, choosing between a retail-focused disruptor and a global trading powerhouse depends on your strategy. Is Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) or Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) the better buy? Robinhood focuses on user-friendly design to attract younger retail investors, while Interactive Brokers targets sophisticated traders and institutions with low-cost execution. While both benefit from the shift toward digital wealth management, they take very different paths toward profitability and market dominance. This comparison examines their growth, financial health, and risks to help you decide. The case for Robinhood Markets Robinhood provides retail brokerage, cryptocurrency trading, and digital banking services primarily to a U.S.-based audience. The company has shifted its focus toward recurring revenue via its Gold subscription program, which reached roughly 4.3 million members in early 2026. This strategy helps stabilize the business against the typical volatility found in fintech stocks while no specific major customers are disclosed in regulatory filings. In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $4.5 billion, representing a significant increase of approximately 51.6% over the prior year. The company reported net income of close to $1.9 billion for the period, resulting in a healthy net margin of roughly 42.1%. This performance highlights a dramatic turnaround from previous years as the platform scales its user base and diversifies its product offerings. As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the company carries a d...
UBS Group and Barclays significantly raised their price targets for Micron Technology and SanDisk, reigniting Wall Street's enthusiasm for memory stocks, with Micron's market capitalization surpassing $1 trillion. Moomoo
UBS Group and Barclays significantly raised their price targets for Micron Technology and SanDisk, reigniting Wall Street's enthusiasm for memory stocks, with Micron's market capitalization surpassing $1 trillion. Moomoo
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn toggle caption Sergio Flores/Getty Images Texas Republicans nominated scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton in their U.S. Senate primary following an endorsement from President Trump, according to a race call by the Associated Press. This effectively unseats Sen. John Cornyn, a pillar of the party's es...
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn toggle caption Sergio Flores/Getty Images Texas Republicans nominated scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton in their U.S. Senate primary following an endorsement from President Trump, according to a race call by the Associated Press. This effectively unseats Sen. John Cornyn, a pillar of the party's establishment wing. Republicans spent $100 million in what became the most expensive primary in Senate history. Cornyn, 74, and Paxton, 63, made it to Tuesday's runoff after each failed to garner a majority of votes in the state's March primary. Polling and political analysts suggested the race was already tilting in Paxton's favor in recent weeks, and Trump's endorsement put Cornyn's bid for a fifth term on life support. Trump endorsed the MAGA loyalist last week while early voting was underway, energizing Paxton supporters. Sponsor Message "Whenever I'm around him, good things happen," Paxton told voters in Katy, Texas the day after the endorsement. "Good things happen to me and good things happen for Texas. So I love Donald Trump." Loading... Democrats hope this seat — and the Senate majority more broadly — could be attainable thanks to the divisions among Republicans in this race. Paxton's victory also reaffirms Trump's grip on the Republican party despite his falling poll numbers and other political upheaval. A Democrat has not been elected statewide here since 1994. The party nominated state Rep. James Talarico in the first round of primaries in March, averting the May runoff. The party has argued a blue wave could take back control in Congress as Trump administration policies face backlash for rising prices, the Iran war and more. Paxton came to the race with legal and personal baggage. Since he became a state official more than ten years ago, he's fended off criminal indictments, whistleblower allegations and an impeachment by the Texas House. He was acquitted in the ...
Amazon Stock AMZN Heads to $250 after Failing at Resistance as Heavy Spending and Weak Cash Flow Weigh Amazon's stock dropped again as investors continued to concern about growing infrastructure spending, dwindling cash flow, and increasing pressure on profitability, despite advances in other areas of the technology sector. Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 3 min read • Quick overview Amazon shares de...
Amazon Stock AMZN Heads to $250 after Failing at Resistance as Heavy Spending and Weak Cash Flow Weigh Amazon's stock dropped again as investors continued to concern about growing infrastructure spending, dwindling cash flow, and increasing pressure on profitability, despite advances in other areas of the technology sector. Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 3 min read • Quick overview Amazon shares declined despite a rebound in the technology sector, driven by concerns over rising infrastructure spending and weakening cash flow. The company's new Amazon Supply Chain Services aims to enhance logistics for businesses, but investor sentiment remains cautious due to profitability risks. Amazon Web Services reported strong growth, with a 28% year-over-year revenue increase, yet uncertainty persists regarding the sustainability of this momentum. Heavy capital expenditures and declining free cash flow have raised questions among investors about the effectiveness of Amazon's aggressive investment strategy. Amazon’s stock dropped again as investors continued to concern about growing infrastructure spending, dwindling cash flow, and increasing pressure on profitability, despite advances in other areas of the technology sector. Amazon Struggles to Sustain Recovery Momentum Amazon shares came under renewed pressure as the stock reversed lower despite a broader rebound in several major technology names. Investors continued reducing exposure to large-cap growth companies amid rising concerns over valuations, heavy infrastructure spending, and slowing cash flow generation. The stock spent much of May trading defensively as broader market caution intensified ahead of key semiconductor earnings and growing uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of the technology sector rally. Amazon recently fell below the important $260 level after extending a broader decline that followed its latest earnings report. Although the stock experienced a modest rebound last week as risk appetite briefly...
AMD Stock Breaks Above $500 but Valuation and China Risks Cloud Outlook Advanced Micro Devices continued to rise to new heights, but worries about sustainability and valuation were soon rekindled by fresh semiconductor volatility and geopolitical unpredictability. Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently reached new highs near $507, driven by ...
AMD Stock Breaks Above $500 but Valuation and China Risks Cloud Outlook Advanced Micro Devices continued to rise to new heights, but worries about sustainability and valuation were soon rekindled by fresh semiconductor volatility and geopolitical unpredictability. Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently reached new highs near $507, driven by strong earnings and AI infrastructure demand. However, the stock experienced a 4.5% pullback amid renewed concerns over U.S.-China technology tensions and broader semiconductor sector weakness. AMD's strong first-quarter earnings report highlighted significant revenue growth, particularly in its data center segment, which is crucial for AI deployment. Despite optimistic guidance for future revenue, geopolitical uncertainties and elevated valuations are causing increased volatility and investor caution. Advanced Micro Devices continued to rise to new heights, but worries about sustainability and valuation were soon rekindled by fresh semiconductor volatility and geopolitical unpredictability. AMD Rally Cools After Powerful Surge Shares of Advanced Micro Devices recently climbed toward fresh highs near $507 following strong earnings results and optimistic guidance tied to accelerating AI infrastructure demand. However, momentum weakened sharply as the stock pulled back roughly 4.5% alongside broader weakness across the semiconductor sector. Investors appeared to rotate toward a more cautious stance after renewed concerns surrounding U.S.-China technology tensions and export restrictions resurfaced. The broader chip industry also faced pressure, with companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, and Micron Technology retreating after strong recent rallies. The reversal highlighted how quickly sentiment in AI-linked semiconductor stocks can shift, especially after aggressive multi-week gains. Strong Earnings Continue to Support Narrative AMD’s recent rally was largely fueled by a strong f...
Getty Images Continuing my series of articles discussing ETFs that feature a pronounced growth tilt, today I would like to initiate coverage of the T Rowe Price Technology ETF ( TTEQ ), which I rate a Hold. TTEQ has been a beneficiary of the market's robust run from the March lows driven by the growth factor in general and semiconductors in particular, so its YTD gains are impressive beyond any do...
Getty Images Continuing my series of articles discussing ETFs that feature a pronounced growth tilt, today I would like to initiate coverage of the T Rowe Price Technology ETF ( TTEQ ), which I rate a Hold. TTEQ has been a beneficiary of the market's robust run from the March lows driven by the growth factor in general and semiconductors in particular, so its YTD gains are impressive beyond any doubt, dwarfing those of the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLK ), the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF ( IGM ), the Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF ( RPG ), the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF ( QQQM ), and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( IVV ). Seeking Alpha Despite that, I gravitate towards the neutral stance, with the reasons for that being somewhat similar to those I enumerated in the April article covering the Baron Technology ETF ( BCTK ). First, the TTEQ portfolio does not offer a factor mix that would clearly support a Buy rating. In other words, regardless of the signs of the progress surrounding the Strait of Hormuz situation that could contribute to short-term gains of longer-duration equities (that is, those having stronger revenue, EBITDA, and EPS growth prospects compared to the market) representing the pure growth cohort, I maintain the view that GARP and quality are the factors to favor. And here, my calculations show that while nonetheless having some notable achievements, TTEQ does not offer anything decisively stronger compared to the QQQM portfolio. Second, high beta could be a robust contributor to alpha, as it secures upside capture well over 100%, sometimes well into 150%. But when the market is at an all-time high, it is a problem, as higher beta names decline as fast as they climbed higher. And the weighted average 24-month beta of 1.7 that the TTEQ portfolio currently has is well beyond the level I consider tolerable. In this regard, even though it is still possible that TTEQ will outrace IVV and even QQQM by the end of the year, capitalizin...
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