Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when thousands flocked to see attractions in the city’s Unesco Global Geopark. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Saturday that the number of visitors to Sharp Island a day earlier had “exceeded expectations”, with about...
Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when thousands flocked to see attractions in the city’s Unesco Global Geopark. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Saturday that the number of visitors to Sharp Island a day earlier had “exceeded expectations”, with about 3,000 visitors making the trip, prompting additional frontline staff to be deployed. Hong Kong’s...
History is about to be made at America's premier financial institution, the Federal Reserve. May 15 will mark Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair and might represent the start of Kevin Warsh's tenure as head of the Fed (pending Senate confirmation). It may also mark a turning point for the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth...
History is about to be made at America's premier financial institution, the Federal Reserve. May 15 will mark Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair and might represent the start of Kevin Warsh's tenure as head of the Fed (pending Senate confirmation). It may also mark a turning point for the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) . Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair wraps up on May 15. Image source: Official Federal Reserve Photo. Continue reading
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha , iTunes , Spotify . Getty Images Up for a challenge? Test your knowledge on the biggest events in the investing world over the past week. Take the latest Seeking Alpha News Quiz and see how you stack up against the competition. The stock market closed the week higher as markets digested a ba...
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha , iTunes , Spotify . Getty Images Up for a challenge? Test your knowledge on the biggest events in the investing world over the past week. Take the latest Seeking Alpha News Quiz and see how you stack up against the competition. The stock market closed the week higher as markets digested a barrage of strong earnings reports from Big Tech firms while weighing the Federal Reserve's divided policy decision and fresh uncertainty around global oil supply. The U.S. central bank was in the spotlight after keeping its policy rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% for a third straight meeting, citing uncertainty over the economic outlook. There was an unusual split in the voting during the gathering, which saw four dissenting votes, the highest level of dissent since 1992. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates said it's exiting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and OPEC+ following a strategic review of its energy policy and a need for greater flexibility in managing oil production. The UAE has reportedly expanded its production capacity to around 5M barrels per day and wants the ability to utilize that capacity more fully outside OPEC quotas. On the earnings front, results continued to drive sharp stock-specific moves. Apple ( AAPL ) reported quarterly numbers that exceeded Wall Street expectations, as the iPhone 17 line continues to impress consumers. What's more, the big three cloud service providers—Amazon ( AMZN ), Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ), and Microsoft ( MSFT )— demonstrated to investors that heavy spending on AI is paying off in spades. For the week, the S&P ( SP500 ) gained +0.9% , the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) advanced +1.1% , and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) increased +0.6% . Read a preview of next week's major events in Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch. Walking away from OPEC The United Arab Emirates officially left the Organization of the...
A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designi...
A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on...
Hong Kong authorities are searching for a 28-year-old man who went hiking and lost contact with family after a dispute with his girlfriend, prompting rescuers to deploy a helicopter to locate him. Police said on Saturday that they received a report at 11.30am from an informant who said his younger brother lost contact with his family after arguing with his girlfriend the evening before. The inform...
Hong Kong authorities are searching for a 28-year-old man who went hiking and lost contact with family after a dispute with his girlfriend, prompting rescuers to deploy a helicopter to locate him. Police said on Saturday that they received a report at 11.30am from an informant who said his younger brother lost contact with his family after arguing with his girlfriend the evening before. The informant added the missing man last posted on social media that he was hiking along the fourth section of...
Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.
Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.
Some investors are skeptical of growth stocks right now, since they tend to be more volatile than broader equities. Given that the market has been a bit shaky of late, they would rather opt for less volatile options. However, for those with a sufficiently long horizon (say, at least five years), it is still worth it to purchase shares of top growth-oriented companies and hold onto them. They may o...
Some investors are skeptical of growth stocks right now, since they tend to be more volatile than broader equities. Given that the market has been a bit shaky of late, they would rather opt for less volatile options. However, for those with a sufficiently long horizon (say, at least five years), it is still worth it to purchase shares of top growth-oriented companies and hold onto them. They may or may not perform well over the next six months, but some are likely to deliver outstanding returns for patient investors. With that said, let's consider two attractive growth stocks that are worth investing $500 in right now: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) . Image source: The Motley Fool. While some are still waiting for the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble to burst, Nvidia continues its march forward. The company's shares have climbed 83% over the past 12 months, driven by outstanding financial results and growing demand for its AI chips. During its fiscal year 2026, ending on Jan. 25, Nvidia's revenue increased by 65% year over year to $215.9 billion. The company's earnings per share (EPS) rose 67% to $4.90. Even after crushing equities in recent years, Nvidia could perform well through the end of the decade and beyond. Here are two reasons why. Continue reading