Decision of Gauthier Louette not to seek the renewal of his mandates as Chairman and CEO at the end of his term in April 2026 Separation of the functions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and...
Decision of Gauthier Louette not to seek the renewal of his mandates as Chairman and CEO at the end of his term in April 2026 Separation of the functions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and...
Getty Images At one point, there were roughly 2,000 U.S. automobile manufacturers. Today, only a few dozen remain. The legendary Warren Buffett often points to the U.S. automotive industry as a teaching moment for investors. Why? To highlight how difficult it is to pick individual companies in what he believed to be a high-growth, capital-intensive industry. While the U.S. car market has long been...
Getty Images At one point, there were roughly 2,000 U.S. automobile manufacturers. Today, only a few dozen remain. The legendary Warren Buffett often points to the U.S. automotive industry as a teaching moment for investors. Why? To highlight how difficult it is to pick individual companies in what he believed to be a high-growth, capital-intensive industry. While the U.S. car market has long been highly consolidated into a handful of firms controlling multiple brands, we believe China’s vehicle market still remains highly fragmented, retaining the ethos of a Wild West-style capitalist competition, with over 150 carmakers actively competing with one another. 1 Such a market is characterized by rapid technological innovation, volatility, and potential regulatory uncertainty. If you want to step back into the dynamism of the 1910s US auto industry, look no further than a Chinese shopping mall. In her latest video , cultural analyst Xiabing Su takes us on a tour of the displays from some of the most prominent car brands in China, all conveniently located in the same place. In the US, extreme consolidation eventually led the market to be heavily dominated by GM ( GM ) and Ford ( F ). However, we believe it is entirely too early to tell whether certain brands will consolidate into one or not in China’s nascent vehicle industry that is just now reaching global scale. As such, we believe a basket approach to China’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is appropriate. Xiabing stresses that, in today’s China, electric vehicles are the market, as they now account for the majority of new vehicle sales. 8 She recalled that, back in 2018, China implemented a policy assigning electric vehicles special green license plates so their drivers could enjoy special privileges. 2 Walking through the streets of Shanghai today, she noted that nearly all she could see were green license plates. China has become the world’s largest electric vehicle market, accounting for over 50% of global EV sa...
Given that XRP (XRP 1.13%) is down by 35% in the last 90 days alone, it's completely understandable that investors might be thinking about whether it's time to head for the door. But, if you're seriously weighing whether to sell your XRP, there are two numbers in particular that deserve a lot more of your attention than the day-to-day price. So before deciding to sell the coin for good, at least t...
Given that XRP (XRP 1.13%) is down by 35% in the last 90 days alone, it's completely understandable that investors might be thinking about whether it's time to head for the door. But, if you're seriously weighing whether to sell your XRP, there are two numbers in particular that deserve a lot more of your attention than the day-to-day price. So before deciding to sell the coin for good, at least take a look at both, because they might change your mind. No. 1: Total tokenized value In crypto, asset tokenization is the process of generating and recording a digital representation of a traditional asset (like a stock or bond) on a programmable crypto token hosted on a blockchain. The point of asset tokenization is that it can reduce some of the transaction settlement and recordkeeping friction for the asset holder, assuming that the surrounding legal and operational pieces line up. And, as the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is angling to build out the features that will make it a great place to manage tokenized assets, the sum of their value on its chain today is a very important figure to know. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( -1.13 %) $ -0.02 Current Price $ 1.40 Key Data Points Market Cap $86B Day's Range $ 1.39 - $ 1.45 52wk Range $ 1.14 - $ 3.65 Volume 2.4B As of Feb. 26, 2026, the value of tokenized assets held on the XRP Ledger just for recordkeeping purposes was nearly $1.5 billion, up by about 4.4% from 30 days prior. Even more importantly, there were $461 million in tradeable tokenized assets held on the ledger for the purpose of distribution rather than just recordkeeping, up by a stunning 45% in the same period. In other words, this is real progress which shows that XRP is going to be an important coin to hold for asset issuers who want to use its network to manage their tokenized holdings. And that might make the coin more valuable over time if the trend continues to generate real capital inflows to the chain. No. 2: Asset transfer volume Activity on the XRPL is...
These days, it’s rare to find a quiet discussion about Oracle Corporation (ORCL). Traders who follow the New York Stock Exchange’s ticker on most mornings notice the same pattern: the stock gradually rises, jolting every now and then when news about cloud contracts or artificial intelligence reaches the wires. The shares were recently up slightly on the day, hovering around $154. Not very dramatic...
These days, it’s rare to find a quiet discussion about Oracle Corporation (ORCL). Traders who follow the New York Stock Exchange’s ticker on most mornings notice the same pattern: the stock gradually rises, jolting every now and then when news about cloud contracts or artificial intelligence reaches the wires. The shares were recently up slightly on the day, hovering around $154. Not very dramatic. However, something more significant appears to be developing beneath that stable price movement. It used to be simpler to explain Oracle. The database company was the culprit. the silent infrastructure that supports government systems, banks, and hospitals. Ten years ago, when attending a technology conference, it was common to see engineers talking about enterprise software at Oracle booths instead of dazzling product demonstrations. dependable, lucrative, and possibly a little dull. Even though it seems more and more out of date, that reputation endures. Category Details Company Oracle Corporation Stock Ticker ORCL Exchange NYSE Current Price ~$154.79 Market Cap ~$444.7 Billion P/E Ratio ~29.09 52-Week High $345.72 52-Week Low $118.86 Dividend Yield ~1.29% Quarterly Dividend $0.50 Latest Quarterly Revenue $16.06 Billion Revenue Growth (YoY) +14.22% Headquarters Austin, Texas, United States Official Website https://www.oracle.com The company is currently working to reposition itself in the race to construct the artificial intelligence computing backbone, which is a completely different narrative. This goal has forced the business to build enormous data centers and invest heavily in cloud infrastructure. And as they watch it unfold, investors appear both curious and a little uneasy. On the surface, the financial figures continue to appear to be sound. Oracle reported $16 billion in revenue for the quarter, up more than 14% from the previous year. Additionally, earnings per share significantly exceeded forecasts. Normally, those numbers would calm markets. However, it appe...
IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, says they're ready to assist countries facing balance of payment concerns amid heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. She spoke exclusively on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of IMF's "Asia in 2050" Conference in Bangkok. (Source: Bloomberg)
IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, says they're ready to assist countries facing balance of payment concerns amid heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. She spoke exclusively on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of IMF's "Asia in 2050" Conference in Bangkok. (Source: Bloomberg)