Russia Warns 'Vulnerable' Finland As It Moves To Lift Ban On Hosting NATO Nukes The last thing the world needs at this moment of raging war in Iran and the Persian Gulf region is another round of nuclear saber-rattling related to that other raging hotspot - the Ukraine conflict, but that's precisely what is happening again this week. The Kremlin is warning that Russia could respond if Finland move...
Russia Warns 'Vulnerable' Finland As It Moves To Lift Ban On Hosting NATO Nukes The last thing the world needs at this moment of raging war in Iran and the Persian Gulf region is another round of nuclear saber-rattling related to that other raging hotspot - the Ukraine conflict, but that's precisely what is happening again this week. The Kremlin is warning that Russia could respond if Finland moves forward with plans to scrap its longstanding ban on the transit and storage of nuclear weapons , framing the proposal as a direct security threat on its border. The alleged nuclear discussions come after reports that NATO could look for alternatives to Washington providing Europe with NATO's 'nuclear shield' - as has always been the case since the Cold War. Finland is a new NATO member , having only just formally joined the alliance, abandoning historic neutrality, in April of 2023. On Thursday, the Finnish government confirmed it will seek amendments to the country's Nuclear Energy Act and Criminal Code , removing legal barriers that currently prevent the import or hosting of nuclear weapons for defense purposes. Source: Yle Officials suggest the legislative changes could be implemented as soon as the summer, effectively clearing the legal path for deeper integration with NATO's nuclear posture. Moscow has predictably reacted swiftly, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov telling reporters Friday that such steps risk escalating tensions across Europe. "Such decisions lead to an escalation of tensions on the European continent," he said , before issuing a blunt warning: "By deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Finland is beginning to threaten us . And if Finland threatens us, we take appropriate measures." Peskov noted further that Helsinki's rhetoric only increases Finland's own vulnerability . And of course, Russia and Finland share an over 800-mile border which has been increasingly militarized in the wake of the start of the Ukraine war over four years ago. Finn...
Labour has accused Kemi Badenoch of scoring “cheap political points” after the Conservative party leader said Keir Starmer was “too scared” to join strikes on Iran. Al Carns, the defence minister, said “serious politics” was required in response to Badenoch’s speech at the party’s spring conference where she criticised the prime minister’s stance on the US-Israel strikes on Iran a week ago. Initia...
Labour has accused Kemi Badenoch of scoring “cheap political points” after the Conservative party leader said Keir Starmer was “too scared” to join strikes on Iran. Al Carns, the defence minister, said “serious politics” was required in response to Badenoch’s speech at the party’s spring conference where she criticised the prime minister’s stance on the US-Israel strikes on Iran a week ago. Initially, Starmer did not allow the US to use UK RAF bases for the attack, and did not take part in initial military action against Iran, but then said the RAF would take part in defensive operations. A strike by an Iranian drone hit an aircraft hangar at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Badenoch told the Conservative’s spring conference in Harrogate, North Yorkshire: “At a time when Britain needs strong and decisive leadership, we have a prime minister who is too afraid of making the wrong decision, too afraid to make any decision at all. “Last week’s byelection has spooked the Labour party. They watched the Greens campaigning on sectarian voting lines. A tactic Labour used for many years is now being turned against them. And now Keir Starmer is too scared to make foreign interventions for fear of upsetting a tiny section of that electorate.” In response, Carns, a former Royal Marine, said: “Trying to score cheap political points off the back of a serious security situation is deeply irresponsible. This situation is above politics and requires calm collective decision making – not hyperbole and soundbites. “British troops are doing an amazing job and no one should be questioning their commitment or competency. Serious times require serious politics, not political point scoring on the back of our armed forces, civil service or [Ministry of Defence] personnel who are doing an amazing job.” Badenoch said Starmer had prevaricated when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on the Iran last weekend. The attacks killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as other senior figu...
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the broader market higher over the last few years. In fact, investors who haven't owned a slice of the AI revolution since it started gathering momentum at the start of 2023 have likely underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) index. Fortunately, there is a simple way to rectify that in 2026. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHA...
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the broader market higher over the last few years. In fact, investors who haven't owned a slice of the AI revolution since it started gathering momentum at the start of 2023 have likely underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) index. Fortunately, there is a simple way to rectify that in 2026. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHAT 1.90%) exclusively invests in companies developing AI infrastructure, AI software, and AI platforms, with over one-fifth of its assets parked in Nvidia, Alphabet, Micron Technology, and Amazon alone. Here's why this exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio that's lacking exposure to the AI boom. An complete AI portfolio packaged into one ETF The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF holds just 43 stocks. It's actively managed by a team of investment professionals who make adjustments to the portfolio based on what they believe will deliver the best returns. This can lead to higher returns compared to passively managed ETFs that simply track indexes like the S&P 500, but on the flip side, volatility is a key risk because the AI industry is moving so quickly. Volatility can also be a side effect of the Roundhill ETF's top-heavy portfolio construction. As I alluded to, the fund has invested 20.7% of its assets in just four of the AI industry's top companies, so its performance is sometimes disproportionately affected by them alone: Stock Roundhill ETF Portfolio Weighting Alphabet 6.92% Nvidia 6.43% Amazon 4.01% Micron Technology 3.33% Fortunately, those four stocks have been standout performers since the start of 2023, delivering an average return of 559% over the three-year period. For some perspective, the S&P 500 climbed by just 79%. There is certainly a case for further upside in those four names. Nvidia's new Vera Rubin semiconductor platform for the data center is scheduled to enter mass production later this year, and it's e...
Key Points Investors who lack exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have probably underperformed the broader market over the last few years. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF is a simple way for investors to buy an entire portfolio of leading AI stocks. Over one-fifth of its assets are invested in Alphabet, Nvidia, Micron, and Amazon, but they aren't the only AI powerhouses ...
Key Points Investors who lack exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have probably underperformed the broader market over the last few years. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF is a simple way for investors to buy an entire portfolio of leading AI stocks. Over one-fifth of its assets are invested in Alphabet, Nvidia, Micron, and Amazon, but they aren't the only AI powerhouses it holds. 10 stocks we like better than Tidal Trust II - Roundhill Generative Ai & Technology ETF › Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the broader market higher over the last few years. In fact, investors who haven't owned a slice of the AI revolution since it started gathering momentum at the start of 2023 have likely underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index. Fortunately, there is a simple way to rectify that in 2026. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: CHAT) exclusively invests in companies developing AI infrastructure, AI software, and AI platforms, with over one-fifth of its assets parked in Nvidia, Alphabet, Micron Technology, and Amazon alone. 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 » Here's why this exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio that's lacking exposure to the AI boom. An complete AI portfolio packaged into one ETF The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF holds just 43 stocks. It's actively managed by a team of investment professionals who make adjustments to the portfolio based on what they believe will deliver the best returns. This can lead to higher returns compared to passively managed ETFs that simply track indexes like the S&P 500, but on the flip side, volatility is a key risk because the AI industry is moving so quickly. Volatility can also be a side effect of the Roundhill ETF's...
If oil trades above $100 a barrel for a while, the U.S. economy could be in for major shocks, according to Bank of America. Oil prices have surged since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran last weekend, with West Texas Intermediate futures posting their biggest ever weekly gain, soaring 35%. The benchmark U.S. crude closed at $90.90 a barrel on Friday, close to the level that BofA global economist Cl...
If oil trades above $100 a barrel for a while, the U.S. economy could be in for major shocks, according to Bank of America. Oil prices have surged since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran last weekend, with West Texas Intermediate futures posting their biggest ever weekly gain, soaring 35%. The benchmark U.S. crude closed at $90.90 a barrel on Friday, close to the level that BofA global economist Claudio Irigoyen said will prompt "non-linear" effects in the economy. "If the status quo persists ... we would fade (oil induced) inflation concerns," Irigoyen wrote to clients in a report on Friday. "But an escalation driving oil prices persistently above $100 would become more concerning." @CL.1 5D mountain West Texas Intermediate oil over the past five days. The economy is "more sensitive than usual to markets" because higher-income consumers are driving spending, Irigoyen said. This group is more likely to hold stocks , whose surge in recent years has helped buoy confidence and encourage spending. Cooler spending A sustained stock market downturn as a result of rising oil prices could push higher-income consumers to cool their spending, exacerbating the economic shock, Irigoyen said. Lower-income consumers will take an even harder hit as gasoline prices rise, the economist said. The average cost of a gallon of gas nationally rose the most in three days since 2008 , according to a Bespoke Investment Group analysis of AAA data. An average gallon of gas in the U.S. hit $3.25 on Thursday, 27 cents higher than the week before, the U.S. travel organization said. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum "are already struggling, so further erosion of their real spending power from surging energy prices could cause another leg up in delinquencies," Irigoyen said of credit card and car loans and other types of fixed payments. "In turn, this could have a lasting impact on their ability to spend, if it constrains their access to credit." More expensive energy could also cr...
jaap-willem/iStock via Getty Images Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ( SBLK ) is a drybulk shipper that has made key improvements compared to years past. With a dividend over 6%, it may seem enticing now, but the key with this kind of stock is to get in at the right time in the cycle. Business Model Star Bulk is a maritime shipping company. This doesn't mean it ships general freight. Its focus is on drybu...
jaap-willem/iStock via Getty Images Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ( SBLK ) is a drybulk shipper that has made key improvements compared to years past. With a dividend over 6%, it may seem enticing now, but the key with this kind of stock is to get in at the right time in the cycle. Business Model Star Bulk is a maritime shipping company. This doesn't mean it ships general freight. Its focus is on drybulk cargo. While it is impacted by things that impact shippers overall, it is also impacted by the underlying commodities that make up "drybulk." March 2026 Investor Presentation With Newcastlemax, Capesize, Panamax, Supramax, Ultramax vessels, Star Bulk owns and operates a fleet of over 150 vessels. Differences among these types generally mean larger-capacity vessels servicing "major bulks," while the smaller ones are better suited to grain and the "minor bulks." Major bulks: mainly iron, coal, grain Minor bulks: Bauxite, steel, fertilizers Star Bulk uses the optionality of these diverse ships and cargoes. Shipping revenue comes from short-term charters and active management of the fleet. These are generally set to spot rates in the freight market and are done more on a voyage basis (from location A to location B) than a time basis (from March Xth to March Yth). As mentioned in the SEC filings, this means their revenue is strongly correlated with the Baltic Drybulk Index ("BDI"), which aggregates the movement of spot rates for various forms of drybulk. March 2026 Investor Presentation As spot rates can be volatile, having a diverse fleet gives them a steadier stream of revenue across types of drybulk. The table above shows that their various types of vessels all contribute somewhat evenly to revenue. As shipping is both capital-intensive and cyclical, the logic is that more active management is needed to seize on the high points of spot rates and demand and manage operating costs. This allows them to manage their own costs of capital and create more value for shareholders. ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology for businesses, but it also poses serious risks. As organizations rapidly deploy AI agents to boost the productivity of their human employees, they might be unwittingly exposing their sensitive data and mission-critical applications to hackers. Zscaler's (ZS +1.30%) zero-trust cybersecurity architecture is made for this moment. It was orig...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology for businesses, but it also poses serious risks. As organizations rapidly deploy AI agents to boost the productivity of their human employees, they might be unwittingly exposing their sensitive data and mission-critical applications to hackers. Zscaler's (ZS +1.30%) zero-trust cybersecurity architecture is made for this moment. It was originally designed to secure corporate networks from unauthorized human access. Now, it's also being deployed to secure the activities of AI agents. This could be an enormous financial opportunity for Zscaler as AI adoption ramps up. Zscaler stock is still trading 60% below its record high from 2021, when a frenzy in the tech markets drove its valuation to an unsustainable level. But the majority of the analysts tracked by The Wall Street Journal believe the stock is a buy right now, and their consensus price target points to significant potential upside from here. Zero-trust security is ideal for the AI era As the name implies, a zero-trust architecture treats every connection to a given corporate network as hostile, which plugs any potential vulnerabilities. It starts at the identity layer. Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange analyzes every employee's login credentials, along with the device they are using and their location, to determine if it's really them trying to access the corporate network, or if it's an imposter. That is especially important for remote workers who can't be physically supervised when accessing sensitive applications, but it doesn't stop there. The Zero Trust Exchange only connects employees to the apps they need to complete their jobs. So even if hackers breach the identity layer, they can't move laterally across the network, which limits their ability to inflict damage. Expand NASDAQ : ZS Zscaler Today's Change ( 1.30 %) $ 2.10 Current Price $ 164.06 Key Data Points Market Cap $26B Day's Range $ 158.40 - $ 166.10 52wk Range $ 140.56 - $ 336.99 Volume 112K ...
In a sign of just how crazy a start to 2026, a viral Substack post got picked up by major financial news outlets, including Bloomberg , and managed to sink several high-profile stocks. The beaten-down software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector took a hit, as did the big payment networks, like Visa and Mastercard , and gig-economy stocks like DoorDash and Uber . The post, titled "The 2028 Global Intellige...
In a sign of just how crazy a start to 2026, a viral Substack post got picked up by major financial news outlets, including Bloomberg , and managed to sink several high-profile stocks. The beaten-down software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector took a hit, as did the big payment networks, like Visa and Mastercard , and gig-economy stocks like DoorDash and Uber . The post, titled "The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis," was basically a hypothetical look into the future of how artificial intelligence (AI) could negatively impact different businesses. Its theory was that AI could create a doom loop in which white-collar workers would lose their jobs and wages would sink, leading to less consumption, which would in turn push companies to rely more on AI, creating a vicious cycle. It postulates that unemployment would spike to above 10% and that the S&P 500 would plunge 38%. SaaS companies would be the first victims, essentially causing their own demise. This would then extend into other areas as AI agents would remove barriers to entry. Now, while the article has been debated and seen a lot of pushback, I think one of the most interesting things is its origin. The essay was written by Citrini Research, which is run by James van Geelen. He has become one of the top financial writers on Substack despite his most relevant job experience appearing to be an EMT and founding an alternative medicine business. However, despite his nontraditional background, Van Geelen managed to gain a large following because of his focus on thematic investments. Continue reading
Key Points Zscaler specializes in the zero-trust cybersecurity architecture, which is proving very effective in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. The company recently expanded its flagship Zero Trust Exchange to secure the activities of AI agents. Zscaler stock is trading at a discount to its peers, and Wall Street thinks there could be significant upside ahead. 10 stocks we like better than Z...
Key Points Zscaler specializes in the zero-trust cybersecurity architecture, which is proving very effective in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. The company recently expanded its flagship Zero Trust Exchange to secure the activities of AI agents. Zscaler stock is trading at a discount to its peers, and Wall Street thinks there could be significant upside ahead. 10 stocks we like better than Zscaler › Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology for businesses, but it also poses serious risks. As organizations rapidly deploy AI agents to boost the productivity of their human employees, they might be unwittingly exposing their sensitive data and mission-critical applications to hackers. Zscaler's (NASDAQ: ZS) zero-trust cybersecurity architecture is made for this moment. It was originally designed to secure corporate networks from unauthorized human access. Now, it's also being deployed to secure the activities of AI agents. This could be an enormous financial opportunity for Zscaler as AI adoption ramps up. 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 » Zscaler stock is still trading 60% below its record high from 2021, when a frenzy in the tech markets drove its valuation to an unsustainable level. But the majority of the analysts tracked by The Wall Street Journal believe the stock is a buy right now, and their consensus price target points to significant potential upside from here. Zero-trust security is ideal for the AI era As the name implies, a zero-trust architecture treats every connection to a given corporate network as hostile, which plugs any potential vulnerabilities. It starts at the identity layer. Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange analyzes every employee's login credentials, along with the device they are using and their location, to determine if it's really them tryi...
In this article BRK.B BRK.A Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on March 5th, 2026. CNBC (This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, genera...
In this article BRK.B BRK.A Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on March 5th, 2026. CNBC (This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, generated some significant headlines during a roughly half-hour live interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Shortly after an SEC filing from the company early Thursday morning disclosed Berkshire "commenced repurchasing shares of our common stock" the day before, Abel told Becky Quick he plans to use his entire after-tax salary to personally buy Berkshire shares every year "as long as I'm the CEO." A second SEC filing that morning shows he started his annual purchases on Wednesday by paying $15.3 million for 21 Class A shares at an average price of $728,970 per share. He also revealed Berkshire has no plans to sell some or all of its $7.9 billion Kraft Heinz stake now that the food company's new CEO halted a plan to split the company in two . Warren Buffett publicly criticized the proposed move when it was announced last September. And just a month ago, Abel indicated there could be a reduction or elimination of Berkshire's KHC position with an SEC registratio n for "the potential resale" of almost its entire position. Here are the details and some other highlights. 'This is a one-time event' Berkshire's announcement that it resumed share buybacks this week for the first time since May of 2024 appears to be all we're going to get on the subject for the foreseeable future. The SEC filing says the disclosure was made "in the interest of transparency with our leadership transition," and warns "Berkshire does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any disclosures regarding our repurchases, including any suspension or termination of the repurchases," expect in its regular quarter...
Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy through custom chip development, new AI tools, and content partnerships to strengthen its technology ecosystem and unlock future growth. Meta Pushes Ahead With In-House AI Chips Meta continues to pursue in-house chip development even after securing major supply agreements with leading semiconductor companies. Speaking at a Morga...
Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy through custom chip development, new AI tools, and content partnerships to strengthen its technology ecosystem and unlock future growth. Meta Pushes Ahead With In-House AI Chips Meta continues to pursue in-house chip development even after securing major supply agreements with leading semiconductor companies. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley technology conference, Meta CFO Susan Li said the company is developing custom processors tailored to its own workloads, particularly those tied to ranking and recommendation systems, where Meta has already deployed custom silicon at scale. Don't Miss: Li said Meta plans to expand the use of its custom chips over time, including eventually building processors capable of training future AI models, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Although Meta is not a cloud provider, it operates some of the largest data centers used to train and run AI models. In recent weeks, the company signed large agreements with Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for chips and hardware that power its AI infrastructure. Li said Meta evaluates different chip types for different tasks and considers custom silicon a key part of its long-term strategy for handling AI workloads. Meta Expands AI Tools, Infrastructure, And Content Deals Meta is expanding its AI strategy with new tools, infrastructure, and content partnerships to strengthen its AI ecosystem and unlock new revenue opportunities. The company is testing a shopping research feature in its Meta AI chatbot, allowing users to request product recommendations with images, pricing, and links to merchant sites. Trending: Own the Characters, Not Just the Content: Inside a Fast-Growing Pre-IPO IP Company Meta is also building a new applied AI engineering organization, led by Reality Labs executive Maher Saba, to improve model training and development alongside its Superintelligence Lab. At the same time, Meta is securing more AI training ...
Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy through custom chip development, new AI tools, and content partnerships to strengthen its technology ecosystem and unlock future growth. Meta Pushes Ahead With In-House AI Chips Meta continues to pursue in-house chip development even after securing major supply agreements with leading semiconductor companies. Speaking at a Morga...
Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy through custom chip development, new AI tools, and content partnerships to strengthen its technology ecosystem and unlock future growth. Meta Pushes Ahead With In-House AI Chips Meta continues to pursue in-house chip development even after securing major supply agreements with leading semiconductor companies. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley technology conference, Meta CFO Susan Li said the company is developing custom processors tailored to its own workloads, particularly those tied to ranking and recommendation systems, where Meta has already deployed custom silicon at scale. Don't Miss: Li said Meta plans to expand the use of its custom chips over time, including eventually building processors capable of training future AI models, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Although Meta is not a cloud provider, it operates some of the largest data centers used to train and run AI models. In recent weeks, the company signed large agreements with Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for chips and hardware that power its AI infrastructure. Li said Meta evaluates different chip types for different tasks and considers custom silicon a key part of its long-term strategy for handling AI workloads. Meta Expands AI Tools, Infrastructure, And Content Deals Meta is expanding its AI strategy with new tools, infrastructure, and content partnerships to strengthen its AI ecosystem and unlock new revenue opportunities. The company is testing a shopping research feature in its Meta AI chatbot, allowing users to request product recommendations with images, pricing, and links to merchant sites. Trending: Own the Characters, Not Just the Content: Inside a Fast-Growing Pre-IPO IP Company Meta is also building a new applied AI engineering organization, led by Reality Labs executive Maher Saba, to improve model training and development alongside its Superintelligence Lab. At the same time, Meta is securing more AI training ...
Retail investors talked up five hot stocks this week (March 2 to March 6) on X and Reddit's r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI buzz, and corporate news flow. Oracle Some retail investors were questioning ORCL’s massive bets on the AI boom. The stock had a 52-week range of $118.86 to $345.72, trading around $154 to $157 per share, as of the publication of this article. It fell 4....
Retail investors talked up five hot stocks this week (March 2 to March 6) on X and Reddit's r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI buzz, and corporate news flow. Oracle Some retail investors were questioning ORCL’s massive bets on the AI boom. The stock had a 52-week range of $118.86 to $345.72, trading around $154 to $157 per share, as of the publication of this article. It fell 4.19% over the year and 33.51% over the last six months. ORCL had a weaker price trend in the short, medium, and long term, with a poor value ranking, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. Webull Some retail investors were still skeptical of BULL after its mixed earnings report. The stock had a 52-week range of $5.47 to $79.56, trading around $5 to $7 per share, as of the publication of this article. It declined by 50.56% over the year and 55.68% in the last six months. BULL had a weaker price trend in the short, medium, and long terms, with a moderate value ranking as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. SanDisk Retail investors were wondering if they should be buying the dip in SNDK. The stock had a 52-week range of $27.89 to $725.00, trading around $561 to $566 per share, as of the publication of this article. It advanced 1066.89% over the year and 725.08% in the last six months. Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings showed that SNDK had a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long terms. Palantir Technologies -Some bearish retail investors were mocking the bullish thesis on PLTR. The stock had a 52-week range of $66.12 to $207.52, trading around $150 to $153 per share, as of the publication of this article. It was up 69.39% over the year and down 0.29% over the last six months. PLTR maintains a weaker price trend over the short and medium terms but a strong trend in the long term, with a solid growth score, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. Broadcom A bullish retail investor called AVGO the “easiest buy” of their life, along with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). The st...
Alexander Shapovalov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My most recent article on the ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ), titled "Time To Go All In" and published in October 2025 , deserves a meme thumbnail (see below). As it turns out, the timing of my bullish report almost perfectly matched the stock's peak price level achieved since the beginning of the inflation and interest rate shock of 2022, at $93...
Alexander Shapovalov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My most recent article on the ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ), titled "Time To Go All In" and published in October 2025 , deserves a meme thumbnail (see below). As it turns out, the timing of my bullish report almost perfectly matched the stock's peak price level achieved since the beginning of the inflation and interest rate shock of 2022, at $93 per share. From there, the ETF declined by about 18% over less than five months, while the S&P 500 ( SPY ) remained largely flat. While I deserve to (and will gladly) poke fun at the poor timing of my article, I think that the trading strategy that I discussed last year deserves a closer inspection. Rather than considering it a failure because of the double-digit losses produced recently, I think that the "sell" signal that it is now flashing should be taken seriously by those who buy into the idea of holding the fund for long-term price appreciation while cutting the downside to prevent sizable losses. DM Martins Research On the Fundamentals of ARKK Before diving into the trading strategy, let me address the fundamentals of the ARK Innovation ETF. The fund, largely speaking, seeks long-term gains from exposure to the technologies of the future: electric and autonomous vehicles, represented by ARKK's still largest holding, Tesla ( TSLA ), at 10.3% allocation; digital currency, expressed through the likes of Coinbase ( COIN ) at 4.8% allocation, which is a bit lower than the 6% as of early October; gaming and media, among others (see allocation chart below). The ETF is large at an AUM of $6.7 billion, liquid at an average daily trading volume of 8.5 million shares , and charges a hefty management fee of 75 bps . DM Martins Research My views on ARKK's investment philosophy have not changed in the past half-year. I still believe that, strategically, the approach makes sense and has a decent chance of outperforming, over the next couple of decades, bets in "old economy" sector...
Key Points Car buyers expect meaningful value and dependability when purchasing a new vehicle -- and having a historic or household name only goes so far to incite brand loyalty. Although the immense popularity of Ford's F-Series pickups has helped it rise up the customer loyalty ranks, it, General Motors, and Tesla don't take the crown. Meanwhile, an international automaker's value proposition, t...
Key Points Car buyers expect meaningful value and dependability when purchasing a new vehicle -- and having a historic or household name only goes so far to incite brand loyalty. Although the immense popularity of Ford's F-Series pickups has helped it rise up the customer loyalty ranks, it, General Motors, and Tesla don't take the crown. Meanwhile, an international automaker's value proposition, top-tier warranty, and production quality have made it the cream of the crop, yet again, in Brand Keys' 2026 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index rankings. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company › Aside from a home, the largest purchase the typical American will make is a new vehicle. As reported by Kelley Blue Book, the average new-car buyer paid a whopping $49,191 in January 2026, down a little over 2% from an all-time high of more than $50,000 per transaction in December. Meanwhile, it's become virtually impossible to find a new vehicle with a price tag of less than $20,000. With new vehicle prices rising at every turn, consumers are expecting meaningful value and dependability from their investment. This means that having a historic or household name, such as Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM), or Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), isn't enough, by itself, to incentivize loyalty among car buyers. 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 » But for automakers that can instill trust and engage with their customers during and beyond the sale, the rewards can be bountiful. For roughly three decades, global brand research consultancy firm Brand Keys has published the results of a survey that quantifies how customer loyalty and engagement positively or negatively impact businesses across dozens of categories. Brand Keys' 2026 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI) examined over 1,100 bra...
Getty Images If you look at my coverage history of Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ), you will notice that all my ratings were a hold, and you will also see that in all of them the stock was very close to $500. In addition, you will see that in all of them Warren Buffett was in the picture of the article, but this time I decided to put Greg Abel for obvious reasons. Seeking Alpha And now BRKB...
Getty Images If you look at my coverage history of Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.B ) ( BRK.A ), you will notice that all my ratings were a hold, and you will also see that in all of them the stock was very close to $500. In addition, you will see that in all of them Warren Buffett was in the picture of the article, but this time I decided to put Greg Abel for obvious reasons. Seeking Alpha And now BRKB stock is at $498, a very small difference from my last article , so in theory, the valuation hasn't changed much, and since the long-term case hasn't changed either, it would make sense for me to maintain a more cautious sentiment, right? Well, more or less. My second article was about three reasons I'm not buying Berkshire stock, one of which is already being addressed by Greg Abel, which is the use of cash, but I believe that with this he is also addressing another concern I had, which was the lack of buybacks, which showed how the company itself did not think the stock was in a “buy” moment. The 2 Problems Greg Abel Is Solving: Well, the first point here (the huge cash pile) ends up mixing several factors. But they all revolve around Berkshire Hathaway's cash and equivalents. I wasn't so comfortable, and I'm still not 100% comfortable with such a large cash position. This may seem contradictory, especially since I just wrote an article about how now seems like a good time to have dry powder in short-term Treasuries (check it out here ). It's still an absurd amount of cash, but it has decreased somewhat in the last quarter. Data by YCharts Personally, having short-term Treasuries not only helps the investor to ride out these more volatile moments, but it also allows me to buy stocks I like when they fall, as was the case with Amazon ( AMZN ) recently, and could even be the case with BRK.B eventually. But the problem is that this does not exactly apply to Berkshire. Here, I am talking about an individual's cash on hand, and with my current net worth, I can buy any stock i...
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the broader market higher over the last few years. In fact, investors who haven't owned a slice of the AI revolution since it started gathering momentum at the start of 2023 have likely underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) index. Fortunately, there is a simple way to rectify that in 2026. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHA...
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the broader market higher over the last few years. In fact, investors who haven't owned a slice of the AI revolution since it started gathering momentum at the start of 2023 have likely underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) index. Fortunately, there is a simple way to rectify that in 2026. The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHAT 1.90%) exclusively invests in companies developing AI infrastructure, AI software, and AI platforms, with over one-fifth of its assets parked in Nvidia, Alphabet, Micron Technology, and Amazon alone. Here's why this exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio that's lacking exposure to the AI boom. An complete AI portfolio packaged into one ETF The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF holds just 43 stocks. It's actively managed by a team of investment professionals who make adjustments to the portfolio based on what they believe will deliver the best returns. This can lead to higher returns compared to passively managed ETFs that simply track indexes like the S&P 500, but on the flip side, volatility is a key risk because the AI industry is moving so quickly. Volatility can also be a side effect of the Roundhill ETF's top-heavy portfolio construction. As I alluded to, the fund has invested 20.7% of its assets in just four of the AI industry's top companies, so its performance is sometimes disproportionately affected by them alone: Stock Roundhill ETF Portfolio Weighting Alphabet 6.92% Nvidia 6.43% Amazon 4.01% Micron Technology 3.33% Fortunately, those four stocks have been standout performers since the start of 2023, delivering an average return of 559% over the three-year period. For some perspective, the S&P 500 climbed by just 79%. There is certainly a case for further upside in those four names. Nvidia's new Vera Rubin semiconductor platform for the data center is scheduled to enter mass production later this year, and it's e...
Becca Wasser, Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead discusses confirmed intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran with Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Bloomberg's Col. Wayne Sanders, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst on "Bloomberg This Weekend." (Source: Bloomberg)
Becca Wasser, Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead discusses confirmed intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran with Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Bloomberg's Col. Wayne Sanders, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst on "Bloomberg This Weekend." (Source: Bloomberg)
Michael McKee, Bloomberg News Economics Editor, discusses the recent market volatility as all three major U.S. stock indexes dropped about 1% amid a sharp rise in oil and gas prices with Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini on “Bloomberg This Weekend.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Michael McKee, Bloomberg News Economics Editor, discusses the recent market volatility as all three major U.S. stock indexes dropped about 1% amid a sharp rise in oil and gas prices with Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini on “Bloomberg This Weekend.” (Source: Bloomberg)
It’s been a “to you, to me” type of tournament so far in terms of form and results, unless you are France (or Wales, at the other end of the spectrum). Les Bleus bring their victorious mix of dazzle and confusion to Edinburgh in the hopes of continuing the Grand Slam quest, and throwing a stick in the spokes of Scotland’s improving fortunes. This is a game to get everyone leaning forwards in their...
It’s been a “to you, to me” type of tournament so far in terms of form and results, unless you are France (or Wales, at the other end of the spectrum). Les Bleus bring their victorious mix of dazzle and confusion to Edinburgh in the hopes of continuing the Grand Slam quest, and throwing a stick in the spokes of Scotland’s improving fortunes. This is a game to get everyone leaning forwards in their seats. Scotland, with their willingness to play, return to the scene of their dismembering of England a few weeks ago to take on a France team who have been ludicrous in their ability to turn loose ball or counter-attack into a boatload of points. France’s average score in the three victories so far is 41-11, so it’s fair to say that they are likely to get up near 30 today. Scotland’s test is modulating the juggernaut of panache that is the French attack, while simultaneously racking up enough scores to overhaul that expected high points total. A few things are in Scotland’s favour. France haven’t been fully tested so far; in the last round Italy were in plenty of decent positions before ruining their own momentum which let Galthie’s side off the hook somewhat. They have also not found themselves behind and having to claw their way back into a game; Scotland are more than capable of putting the hammer down early in Murrayfield. A Scotland win kiboshes the Slam plans of France and opens the tournament right up ahead of next week’s super Saturday, what more motivation could the home side have?