Bitcoin has been among the leaders over the last few weeks, logging a key low in early February near $60,000 and testing the $75,000 zone this week. From a chart perspective, this has taken the shape of a potential cup-and-handle pattern. This setup looks very similar to the prior cup-and-handle that formed from Nov. 2025 through mid-January 2026. In fact, that last one arguably looked even more a...
Bitcoin has been among the leaders over the last few weeks, logging a key low in early February near $60,000 and testing the $75,000 zone this week. From a chart perspective, this has taken the shape of a potential cup-and-handle pattern. This setup looks very similar to the prior cup-and-handle that formed from Nov. 2025 through mid-January 2026. In fact, that last one arguably looked even more attractive than the current version. When the breakout occurred in the middle of January, it initially looked legitimate. But it lasted only about two days before rolling over and moving lower on a fairly consistent basis for three straight weeks, eventually leading to the most recent low. Since then, bitcoin has bounced from a very distinct oversold level, with the relative strength index getting as high as the 60s earlier this week. The recovery has been encouraging up to this point, especially with bitcoin attempting to extend from the 50-day moving average and the prior breakout zone, but it has not yet reached overbought territory. As mentioned, the January breakout attempt did push RSI into the 70s before ultimately rolling over. Like any bullish pattern breakout, forming the pattern is one thing — seeing upside follow-through is another. That is clearly the next and necessary step if this move is going to be any different from the failed attempts over the last several months. Bitcoin – another chance near the 50-DMA Just as important is how bitcoin behaves around its 50-day moving average here. As is clear, it is coming off its third drawdown of at least 32% over the past year. When bitcoin found a bid in April 2025 and reclaimed that line, immediate upside follow-through resulted. As we know, that move carried bitcoin from just below $75,000 to roughly $126,000 by last October. From there, another major drawdown of about 36% began. A bullish pattern formed during that period, but when the breakout failed to hold above the 50-day line, the ensuing decline became the l...
The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:HAUZ) keeps costs low and covers more international ground. At the same time, the FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) offers a slightly higher yield and greater U.S. exposure, while both funds display comparable long-term risk profiles. Both HAUZ and GQRE are designed to give investors access to the real estate sector...
The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:HAUZ) keeps costs low and covers more international ground. At the same time, the FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) offers a slightly higher yield and greater U.S. exposure, while both funds display comparable long-term risk profiles. Both HAUZ and GQRE are designed to give investors access to the real estate sector, but they differ in cost, yield, and geographic composition. This comparison examines how these two real estate ETFs compare on performance, risk, and portfolio composition. Expand NYSEMKT : GQRE FlexShares Trust - FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund Today's Change ( -0.40 %) $ -0.25 Current Price $ 62.02 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 61.85 - $ 62.04 52wk Range $ 51.25 - $ 65.47 Volume 8.2K Snapshot (cost & size) Metric HAUZ GQRE Issuer Xtrackers FlexShares Expense ratio 0.10% 0.45% 1-yr return (as of 2026-03-16) 20.0% 12.9% Dividend yield 4.4% 4.5% Beta 0.95 1.01 AUM $1.0 billion $357.0 million Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. HAUZ is considerably more affordable than GQRE, with an expense ratio less than one-fourth as high, while GQRE offers a slightly higher dividend yield by 0.1 percentage point. Performance & risk comparison Metric HAUZ GQRE Max drawdown (5 y) -34.53% -35.07% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,039 $1,202 What's inside GQRE focuses entirely on real estate, with 100% sector allocation, and holds 174 securities. The fund’s top holdings include American Tower Corp Reit Usd 0.01 (AMT 1.84%) at 6.3%, Prologis Inc Reit Usd 0.01 (PLD 0.58%) at 4.3%, and Welltower Inc (WELL 0.10%) at 4.0%, highlighting a strong tilt toward large, U.S.-listed real estate investment trusts (REITs). No notable structural quirks or index-tracking details are disclosed in the available data. Expand NYSEMKT : HAUZ Dbx ETF Trust - X...
On Tuesday, two southern white rhinos became the first of eight animals intended to re-establish a population in the park. The last rhino there was killed in 1983, the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which is responsible for the relocation, said.
On Tuesday, two southern white rhinos became the first of eight animals intended to re-establish a population in the park. The last rhino there was killed in 1983, the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which is responsible for the relocation, said.
Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global annual chip sales grew by 25.6% to more than $791 billion in 2025. Rising AI spending could bump that to $1 trillion this year. While that will eventually hit a short-term peak, continued innovation and AI's inevitable expansion beyond data cente...
Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global annual chip sales grew by 25.6% to more than $791 billion in 2025. Rising AI spending could bump that to $1 trillion this year. While that will eventually hit a short-term peak, continued innovation and AI's inevitable expansion beyond data centers to personal devices, robotics, and self-driving vehicles will likely foster long-term growth. Surprisingly, three semiconductor stocks dominate the industry. They operate behind the curtain, with strangleholds on chip design and production. Here they are, and why investors who buy them now will thank themselves a decade later. 1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Most chip companies don't actually manufacture the chips they design. Instead, they outsource production to foundries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.71%), or TSMC for short, is the global leader, accounting for an estimated 72% of foundry revenue. Its work with Nvidia on the Hopper and Blackwell chip platforms has helped it increase its market share over the past several years. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( -0.71 %) $ -2.46 Current Price $ 343.52 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.8T Day's Range $ 342.00 - $ 347.83 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 390.20 Volume 220K Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 58.73 % Dividend Yield 1.17 % TSMC is also producing Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin, as well as the upcoming AI chips that Meta Platforms recently announced it's developing for its own AI efforts. It seems unlikely that TSMC will relinquish its industry lead anytime soon. The company's cutting-edge production technology and high capacity are worth their weight in gold because customers can seldom afford production delays or disruptions. Wall Street analysts currently project Taiwan Semiconductor to grow earnings at an annualized rate of 30% over the long term. AI is arguably the top growth...
Key Points Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has grown its market share amid the AI boom. ASML is a publicly traded monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography. Arm Holdings is gobbling up market share, though the stock commands a high price. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) b...
Key Points Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has grown its market share amid the AI boom. ASML is a publicly traded monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography. Arm Holdings is gobbling up market share, though the stock commands a high price. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global annual chip sales grew by 25.6% to more than $791 billion in 2025. Rising AI spending could bump that to $1 trillion this year. While that will eventually hit a short-term peak, continued innovation and AI's inevitable expansion beyond data centers to personal devices, robotics, and self-driving vehicles will likely foster long-term growth. 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 » Surprisingly, three semiconductor stocks dominate the industry. They operate behind the curtain, with strangleholds on chip design and production. Here they are, and why investors who buy them now will thank themselves a decade later. 1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Most chip companies don't actually manufacture the chips they design. Instead, they outsource production to foundries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), or TSMC for short, is the global leader, accounting for an estimated 72% of foundry revenue. Its work with Nvidia on the Hopper and Blackwell chip platforms has helped it increase its market share over the past several years. TSMC is also producing Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin, as well as the upcoming AI chips that Meta Platforms recently announced it's developing for its own AI efforts. It seems unlikely that TSMC will relinquish its industry lead anytime soon. The company's cutting-edge production technology and high capacit...
Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global annual chip sales grew by 25.6% to more than $791 billion in 2025. Rising AI spending could bump that to $1 trillion this year. While that will eventually hit a short-term peak, continued innovation and AI's inevitable expansion beyond data cente...
Semiconductor chips have remained red-hot amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global annual chip sales grew by 25.6% to more than $791 billion in 2025. Rising AI spending could bump that to $1 trillion this year. While that will eventually hit a short-term peak, continued innovation and AI's inevitable expansion beyond data centers to personal devices, robotics, and self-driving vehicles will likely foster long-term growth. 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 » Surprisingly, three semiconductor stocks dominate the industry. They operate behind the curtain, with strangleholds on chip design and production. Here they are, and why investors who buy them now will thank themselves a decade later. Image source: The Motley Fool. 1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Most chip companies don't actually manufacture the chips they design. Instead, they outsource production to foundries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), or TSMC for short, is the global leader, accounting for an estimated 72% of foundry revenue. Its work with Nvidia on the Hopper and Blackwell chip platforms has helped it increase its market share over the past several years. TSMC is also producing Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin, as well as the upcoming AI chips that Meta Platforms recently announced it's developing for its own AI efforts. It seems unlikely that TSMC will relinquish its industry lead anytime soon. The company's cutting-edge production technology and high capacity are worth their weight in gold because customers can seldom afford production delays or disruptions. Wall Street analysts currently project Taiwan Semiconductor to grow earnings at an annualized rate of 30% over the long term. AI is arguably the top growth story over the next d...
Sunshine Seeds/iStock via Getty Images The likelihood of a near-term policy climbdown, dubbed "TACO," is diminishing as geopolitical risks escalate and a credible exit framework remains elusive, strategist Craig Shapiro said. The so-called TACO trade is the idea that U.S. President Donald Trump will reverse policies that rattle markets, and the word is a shorthand for "Trump always chickens out." ...
Sunshine Seeds/iStock via Getty Images The likelihood of a near-term policy climbdown, dubbed "TACO," is diminishing as geopolitical risks escalate and a credible exit framework remains elusive, strategist Craig Shapiro said. The so-called TACO trade is the idea that U.S. President Donald Trump will reverse policies that rattle markets, and the word is a shorthand for "Trump always chickens out." Iran can increasingly trigger precautionary shutdowns across Gulf energy infrastructure through the publication of threats, effectively forcing industrial evacuations without direct attacks, Shapiro noted in a post on X. These risks are being amplified by Israel’s continued autonomous strikes on Iranian-linked energy assets, which in turn activate Tehran’s warnings and highlight Washington’s limited control over its ally’s targeting decisions. Diplomatic efforts face further strain from Qatar’s dual role. The Gulf state, a key mediator, is simultaneously hosting air operations linked to the strikes while taking steps to protect its export infrastructure, complicating its ability to broker a settlement, Shapiro said. For a “TACO”-style de-escalation to materialize, markets would need a deliverable off-ramp—one that halts Israeli strikes on Iranian energy targets, prompts Iran to withdraw IRGC-linked threat declarations, allows Gulf facilities to restart, aligns with U.S. domestic political constraints, and meets enough of Tehran’s conditions to ensure a genuine stand-down, Shapiro added. While intensifying economic pressure typically forces political responses, Shapiro said the pathway to such an outcome has become markedly less clear over the past 48 hours, particularly following fresh attacks on Iran’s gas infrastructure. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on Brent Futures, Crude Oil Futures Commodities: Brent Consolidates Above $100 As ...
On February 17, 2026, 5AM Venture Management reported selling its entire stake in Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX 3.48%), an estimated $9.01 million trade based on last-disclosed position values. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, 5AM Venture Management sold its 170,000 shares of Praxis Precision Medicines. The fund now reports no...
On February 17, 2026, 5AM Venture Management reported selling its entire stake in Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX 3.48%), an estimated $9.01 million trade based on last-disclosed position values. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, 5AM Venture Management sold its 170,000 shares of Praxis Precision Medicines. The fund now reports no position in PRAX, and the total quarter-end valuation for this holding was reduced by $9.01 million as a result. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:TRDA: $41.70 million (13.1% of AUM) NASDAQ:CAMP: $35.98 million (11.3% of AUM) NASDAQ:TYRA: $27.06 million (8.5% of AUM) NASDAQ:VRDN: $22.92 million (7.2% of AUM) NASDAQ:PHVS: $22.13 million (7.0% of AUM) As of Wednesday, shares of Praxis Precision Medicines were priced at $291.70, up nearly 700% over the past year and vastly outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 19% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Wednesday) $291.70 Market capitalization $8.1 billion Net income (TTM) ($303.3 million) Company snapshot Praxis develops clinical-stage therapies targeting central nervous system disorders, with lead candidates including PRAX-114 for depression and PRAX-944 for essential tremor The firm operates a biotechnology business model focused on research, development, and out-licensing or commercialization of proprietary drug candidates It targets patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder, perimenopausal depression, essential tremor, and rare epilepsies Praxis Precision Medicines is a Boston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in therapies for neurological disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. The company leverages a pipeline of small molecules and antisense oligonucleotides aimed at high unmet medical needs in central nervous system indications. What this transaction means for investors Praxis has delivered...
Nouveau Monde Graphite ( NMG ) has secured senior project debt financing of $335M to support the construction, development and commissioning of its Phase 2 Matawinie Mine . The financing includes a $290 million senior secured term loan facility and a $45 million senior secured cost overrun debt facility It will be used to fund eligible project construction costs, working capital requirements befor...
Nouveau Monde Graphite ( NMG ) has secured senior project debt financing of $335M to support the construction, development and commissioning of its Phase 2 Matawinie Mine . The financing includes a $290 million senior secured term loan facility and a $45 million senior secured cost overrun debt facility It will be used to fund eligible project construction costs, working capital requirements before completion, and transaction costs associated with the financing, as per the official announcement. The cost overrun facility provides additional protection against construction cost overruns, subject to defined conditions. TMXXF is +0.22% to $36.15. Source: Press Release More on Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. Nouveau Monde Graphite secures $335M financing commitment for Matawinie Mine Historical earnings data for Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. Financial information for Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Highwoods Properties ( HIW ) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is currently trading at a significant discount and just off its 52-week lows. The REIT also provides an attractive dividend yielding over 9% at current trading levels. HIW is an office-focused REIT that operates in submarkets that are considered best business districts (“BBD”). This inclu...
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Highwoods Properties ( HIW ) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is currently trading at a significant discount and just off its 52-week lows. The REIT also provides an attractive dividend yielding over 9% at current trading levels. HIW is an office-focused REIT that operates in submarkets that are considered best business districts (“BBD”). This includes a heavy presence in the sunbelt markets of the U.S. Though the office sector has struggled, its recovery is ongoing, and I believe further momentum is ahead. HIW Q4 Investor Presentation - Snapshot Of HIW Operating Markets I’ve provided coverage on HIW previously, and my sentiment has been consistently bullish. I last covered HIW in the middle of 2023, and since that update, the stock really hasn’t moved. It’s down just 3.7% since publication. Granted, that is significantly worse than that broader S&P 500 ( SPY ), which has gained over 20% over the same period. While HIW’s stock has not performed as I would have expected, I believe long-term investors will ultimately be rewarded with outsized total returns, which will include HIW’s ongoing high yielding dividend payout, as well as share price appreciation of at least 20% from current trading levels. HIW Stock Key Metrics Shares in HIW currently command a multiple of forward funds from operations (“FFO”) of just 6x. I view this as a significant discount relative to the broader REIT sector and to other office-based operators. Peers such as Vornado ( VNO ) and SL Green ( SLG ), by comparison, trade at multiples of 11x and 8x, respectively. I can see HIW ultimately rising to the 8x mark over time, and I believe its ongoing operating results would support the move. While the Seeking Alpha (“SA”) quants view shares as a ‘sell’ due to HIW’s poor scoring on its growth and momentum, the quants still see value in the current pricing, with HIW receiving an “A” from a valuation perspective. In a similar vein, analysts across Wall S...
Just_Super/E+ via Getty Images CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s ( CRWD ) fourth fiscal quarter results earlier this month were better-than-expected on strong product uptake in the enterprise market. The cybersecurity platform continued to win a lot of customers in the last quarter and generated stable subscription gross margins in its core business. Further, CrowdStrike is profitable on a free cash fl...
Just_Super/E+ via Getty Images CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s ( CRWD ) fourth fiscal quarter results earlier this month were better-than-expected on strong product uptake in the enterprise market. The cybersecurity platform continued to win a lot of customers in the last quarter and generated stable subscription gross margins in its core business. Further, CrowdStrike is profitable on a free cash flow basis and submitted strong guidance for the current fiscal year, with revenue growth expected to clock in at 23% on a Y/Y basis. I like that CrowdStrike’s ARR business is soaring and that the SaaS enterprise is growing its retention rates. ARR growth and higher customer retention are the two main reasons why I am upgrading CRWD shares from Sell to Hold. Data by YCharts Previous rating I recommended the cybersecurity firm as a Buy after a faulty Falcon Security update caused a broad-based global IT outage in 2024, but moved to a sell rating after the firm’s shares fully recovered last year: Valuation Potential Fully Realized . I like that the SaaS company continues to see a lot of momentum in the enterprise segment and that it maintains high net retention rates of 115% in Q4'26. The free cash flow trajectory is also impressive, but I believe that at the current valuation only a Hold rating could be justified. Booming ARR business CrowdStrike generated better-than-expected top and bottom line earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter earlier this month: it generated $1.12 per-share in non-GAAP earnings vs. $1.10 per-share expected. The top line figure was published at $1.31B, beating the consensus estimate by $8.0M. Seeking Alpha CrowdStrike had a lot of success in the fourth quarter to continue to build out its annual recurring revenue business: the cybersecurity platform published total revenues of $1.3B in the fourth-quarter, showing 23% year-over-year growth. Like competitors such as SentinelOne ( S ), CrowdStrike benefits from growing AI-focused product adoption, leading...
April WTI crude oil (CLJ26) today is up +2.83 (+2.94%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26) is up +0.0907 (+2.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and are sharply higher, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushing energy prices higher today after Iran said it will attack other Middle Eastern energy infrastructure targets in retaliation fo...
April WTI crude oil (CLJ26) today is up +2.83 (+2.94%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26) is up +0.0907 (+2.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and are sharply higher, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushing energy prices higher today after Iran said it will attack other Middle Eastern energy infrastructure targets in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s energy. Crude prices maintained their gains despite an unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude inventories. Crude prices soared today after Iran said it will target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes on its South Pars gas field and its Asaluyeh oil industry facilities. Don’t Miss a Day: Crude prices also found support today after the crude crack spread jumped to a 3.75-year high, encouraging refiners to purchase crude and refine it into gasoline and distillates. Crude prices initially moved lower today after Iraq said it will resume crude exports through a pipeline that links Kurdistan to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Saudi Arabia restarted operations at its 550,000 bpd Ras Tanura refinery, the country’s biggest, after being shut since March 2 after an Iranian drone strike. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, and Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% as local storage facilities reach capacity. The Strait of Hormuz normally handles a fifth of the world’s oil. Goldman Sachs warns that crude prices could exceed the 2008 record high of close to $150 a barrel if flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain depressed through March. In a bearish factor for crude, OPEC+ on March 1 said it will boost its crude output by 206,000 bpd in April, above estimates of 137,000 bpd, although that production hike now seems unlikely given that Middle East producers are being forced to cut production ...
Liz Leyden/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It has already been seven months since my initial coverage of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ( IHG ). Its value has already risen by 11%, which justifies my buy rating from before. This is also justifiable considering its robust performance and sound fundamentals. However, the industry may face more headwinds this year amid increased macroeconomic u...
Liz Leyden/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It has already been seven months since my initial coverage of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ( IHG ). Its value has already risen by 11%, which justifies my buy rating from before. This is also justifiable considering its robust performance and sound fundamentals. However, the industry may face more headwinds this year amid increased macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Its valuation and technicals are also synchronized as they show some downside risks. IHG 2025: Growth and Margin Expansion Stayed, Costs Were Quite Relaxed The hotel industry has faced a lot of challenges in recent years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the sudden inflation surge in 2022-2023. And now, inflation remains stubborn, coupled with new tariff woes. That is why you can say that revenge travel will be over very soon (in case the boom has not stopped yet). Even so, travel remains resilient, so even if the boom stops, I believe that it will remain an important part of the budget among many households. This is what we all saw in the past year, especially in established brands like International Hotels Group plc. IHG ended the year with robust results as its revenues reached £5.19B , up by 5.4% YoY from £4.92B. All revenue components improved, which shows that its performance in both its fee-based and ownership/lease-based models remained strong. Of course, growth was most evident in the latter since the majority of its properties and rooms are franchised and managed hotels. If you look at its fee revenues per franchised and managed rooms, the average amount reached £1,856 (£1.89B/(748,178 + 273,808 rooms)) versus £1,804 YoY. This means that its continued global expansion remained productive and fruitful as it generated more revenue per room. Stronger pricing power also boosted its revenues. It weakened in the Americas, but stronger demand in EMEAA and Greater China easily offset it. Higher occupancy and ADRs in these regions drove t...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock has gained about 53% over the past year, at the time of writing, Tuesday afternoon, March 17, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 18% in the same period. While the stock has performed well in the long term, today’s performance is a ...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock has gained about 53% over the past year, at the time of writing, Tuesday afternoon, March 17, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 18% in the same period. While the stock has performed well in the long term, today’s performance is a ...
Elk as the key to Masters success: who had any i-deer? Rory McIlroy will serve starters made from the meat of the North American animal at Augusta National next month in tribute to his food of choice before winning the Masters last year. The wine McIlroy drank to toast victory, food which conjures memories of his childhood in Belfast and a dish made by his mother, Rosie McIlroy, also feature in th...
Elk as the key to Masters success: who had any i-deer? Rory McIlroy will serve starters made from the meat of the North American animal at Augusta National next month in tribute to his food of choice before winning the Masters last year. The wine McIlroy drank to toast victory, food which conjures memories of his childhood in Belfast and a dish made by his mother, Rosie McIlroy, also feature in the Masters champion’s dinner for 2026. In a nod to the Masters venue’s attention to detail, McIlroy revealed that chefs from Augusta made a special visit to a New York restaurant to replicate his favourite tuna recipe. McIlroy will begin his Masters defence from 9 April. Two days earlier, he will host fellow past winners in the annual gathering in the Augusta clubhouse. The reigning champion picks the menu. When unveiling his choices on Wednesday, McIlroy’s grilled elk sliders – served with caramelised onion jam and roasted garlic aioli – turned heads. “In the buildup to the Masters last year, I was eating a lot of elk,” McIlroy said. “I got this big shipment of elk and I was eating a lot of that. I didn’t want elk to be the main course because I didn’t know if everyone would like that. So I incorporated that into the appetisers.” In the same area of the menu are Rosie McIlroy’s bacon-wrapped dates. Wagyu fillet mignon or seared salmon will follow yellowfin tuna carpaccio. “One of our favourite restaurants right now is in New York, called Le Bernardin,” McIlroy said. “Eric Ripert is the chef there and this is a dish from that restaurant. It’s a really simple dish, but every time we go to that restaurant, that’s the one thing that I have to have. “So that’s a fun one that the club worked with me on. They went up to the restaurant and worked with the chefs, and made sure; they obviously wanted to get it right for the night, so that’s really cool.” Champ, a traditional Northern Irish side, is an accompaniment. “When I was a kid I used to eat champ by the bowlful,” McIlroy said....
Chinese e-commerce and AI giant Alibaba (BABA) recently announced that it would combine all of its AI ventures into a single unit. While the new division could allow the firm's AI businesses to coordinate more effectively and cross-sell products to each other's customers more prolifically, the change is not what makes BABA stock attractive for some investors at this point. Rather, the strong perfo...
Chinese e-commerce and AI giant Alibaba (BABA) recently announced that it would combine all of its AI ventures into a single unit. While the new division could allow the firm's AI businesses to coordinate more effectively and cross-sell products to each other's customers more prolifically, the change is not what makes BABA stock attractive for some investors at this point. Rather, the strong performance of the firm's cloud unit in the third quarter, along with the positive data posted by the Chinese economy so far this year and the fairly low valuation of BABA stock, makes the shares worth buying for patient investors with a somewhat high risk tolerance. About Alibaba In addition to e-commerce and AI, Alibaba has entertainment, logistics, and digital media ventures. In Q3, its revenue rose 2% versus Q3 of 2024 to 247.65 billion Chinese yuan, or $34.6 billion. However, its net income excluding profits on investments sank 18% year-over-year (YoY). The shares have a price-earnings ratio of 20.25 times and a market capitalization of $326.4 billion. Cloud's Encouraging Performance in Q3 Suggests the AI Businesses Are Thriving In Q3, the top line of the company's cloud computing unit jumped 26% versus the same period a year earlier. That marked a significant acceleration versus Q2, when the division's sales increased 18% YoY. CEO Eddie Wu attributed the division's strong performance in Q3 to “robust AI demand” and added that “AI-related product revenue is now a significant portion of revenue from external customers.” The cloud unit's strong showing in Q3, in tandem with Wu's statements, leads me to believe that Alibaba's AI offerings, in which the firm has invested meaningful amounts of funds, improved significantly during Q3. Further, the company can relatively easily and effectively market its AI offerings to the huge number of businesses that sell products on its websites, even as many more of these firms are likely looking to start utilizing AI. Indeed, a high percent...