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Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) has sold its residential HVAC business to Bosch as it repositions around faster growing segments. The company is expanding its presence in data centers, including an AI focused collaboration with NVIDIA to support next generation computin...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) has sold its residential HVAC business to Bosch as it repositions around faster growing segments. The company is expanding its presence in data centers, including an AI focused collaboration with NVIDIA to support next generation computing infrastructure. Johnson Controls is rolling out energy efficient chiller platforms designed for AI workloads and reports raised annual earnings guidance alongside backlog growth in high demand areas. For you as an investor, the story around Johnson Controls is shifting from traditional residential HVAC toward larger commercial systems, services, and digital offerings. Data center cooling, building automation, and ongoing service contracts fit closely with the company’s existing expertise in climate control and building technologies, while linking it more directly to trends in AI and cloud computing. The recent moves, combined with updated annual guidance and backlog tied to these focus areas, indicate that NYSE:JCI is reshaping where it commits capital and management attention. The key questions now are how effectively it can execute on data center and AI related opportunities and the extent to which the new mix of businesses leads to more recurring and resilient cash flows over time. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Johnson Controls International by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Johnson Controls International. NYSE:JCI Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 3 risks for Johnson Controls International. See which could impact your investment. For Johnson Controls, selling the residential HVAC arm and leaning into data center and service solutions tightens the focus on larger, more complex projects where cooling, controls, and long-term maintenance contracts ar...
Nicola Colombo/iStock via Getty Images Vision Marine Technologies ( VMAR ) reported a 446% year-over-year increase in electric boat sales under contract for the 6-month period ending February 2026, totaling $1.12M. This includes expansion across multiple electric models and high-output electric powerboats. Additionally, a “meaningful” portion of the company’s planned electric production allocation...
Nicola Colombo/iStock via Getty Images Vision Marine Technologies ( VMAR ) reported a 446% year-over-year increase in electric boat sales under contract for the 6-month period ending February 2026, totaling $1.12M. This includes expansion across multiple electric models and high-output electric powerboats. Additionally, a “meaningful” portion of the company’s planned electric production allocation is already committed undersigned contracts, supporting disciplined production planning for the remainder of the model year. Sales activity during this 6-month period was generated through a combination of the company’s Florida dealerships and website-originated leads from customers outside Florida. This demonstrates gains in both physical retail and digital sales. “The year-over-year increase in sales under contract reflects more than demand growth; it reflects stronger operational alignment between retail execution and production planning,” said Maxime Poudrier, Chief Operating Officer of Vision Marine. More on Vision Marine Technologies Vision Marine posted Q1 revenue of $15.7M Vision Marine approves 1-for-40 reverse stock split Financial information for Vision Marine Technologies
Getty Images Introduction lululemon ( LULU ) has seen its stock decline by quite a large margin since I rated it a Strong Buy back in December following its earnings release. Since it is now more than 22.3% lower and LULU has reported its latest earnings, I want to dive into why I believe it is still a high conviction bullish play of mine. Current Dynamics LULU actually posted a relatively strong ...
Getty Images Introduction lululemon ( LULU ) has seen its stock decline by quite a large margin since I rated it a Strong Buy back in December following its earnings release. Since it is now more than 22.3% lower and LULU has reported its latest earnings, I want to dive into why I believe it is still a high conviction bullish play of mine. Current Dynamics LULU actually posted a relatively strong double beat in its Q4 earnings with revenue reaching $3.64B, a beat of $60MM and a slim 0.8% Y/Y improvement. On the bottom-line, Q4 GAAP EPS came in at $5.01, which is a strong beat of 23 cents. The rather large beat on the bottom line was linked to a superb holiday season internationally, with a 17% jump in revenue during that period. And I can attest to this, considering how packed and how frequently I went to the LULU store in Brussels during that period, as they had rather good deals. Now the slim drawdown post-market is related to the guidance as LULU expects net revenue to come in between $2.4B & $2.43B vs the consensus of $2.48B, representing a growth pf 1% to 3%. EPS will come in at between $1.63 & $1.68, far below the consensus of $2.07 though, assuming a tax rate of 31.5%. For the full year, the figure rises to between $11.35B & $11.5B vs the consensus of $11.52B, representing a growth of 2% to 4% and earnings are set to reach a maximum of $12.3 per share. This would be linked to the current pressure in North America as well as supply chain issues that have pushed sales in the region to dip by 2% during the quarter, impacting gross margin downwards to 54.9%. This $380MM hit was heavily linked to trade tariffs and markdowns required to move the stale inventory of the previous season. The real question that comes after these earnings would be how will LULU beat this perceived stagnation in the core NA market. In my mind, this could be a temporary execution lapse in which the 2026 Action Plan is designed to specially rectify. It will use three distinct levers such a...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 12, 2026, Broadcom announced new products for AI-network scaling at OFC 2026. The company said it is debuting Taurus, which it described as the industry’s first 400G/lane optical DSP, alongside its first-to-market 400G electro-absorption modulated laser and photodiodes. Broadcom said the p...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 12, 2026, Broadcom announced new products for AI-network scaling at OFC 2026. The company said it is debuting Taurus, which it described as the industry’s first 400G/lane optical DSP, alongside its first-to-market 400G electro-absorption modulated laser and photodiodes. Broadcom said the platform is designed to help optical module manufacturers deliver low-power 1.6T transceivers and support the path toward 3.2T optical transceivers and future 204.8T switching platforms. B. Riley Cuts Skyworks (SWKS) Target as Android Weakness Weighs on Outlook The announcement did not include new financial guidance, but it did show Broadcom continuing to push deeper into AI networking infrastructure, an area that has become increasingly important as hyperscalers and enterprises build larger compute clusters. In separate same-day news, the company also said it is now shipping its Tomahawk 6 102.4 Tbps Ethernet switch in production volume, adding more context to Broadcom’s broader AI infrastructure push. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor devices and infrastructure software. Its business serves enterprise, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 12, 2026, Broadcom announced new products for AI-network scaling at OFC 2026. The company said it is debuting Taurus, which it described as the industry’s first 400G/lane optical DSP, alongside its first-to-market 400G electro-absorption modulated laser and photodiodes. Broadcom said the p...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 12, 2026, Broadcom announced new products for AI-network scaling at OFC 2026. The company said it is debuting Taurus, which it described as the industry’s first 400G/lane optical DSP, alongside its first-to-market 400G electro-absorption modulated laser and photodiodes. Broadcom said the platform is designed to help optical module manufacturers deliver low-power 1.6T transceivers and support the path toward 3.2T optical transceivers and future 204.8T switching platforms. B. Riley Cuts Skyworks (SWKS) Target as Android Weakness Weighs on Outlook The announcement did not include new financial guidance, but it did show Broadcom continuing to push deeper into AI networking infrastructure, an area that has become increasingly important as hyperscalers and enterprises build larger compute clusters. In separate same-day news, the company also said it is now shipping its Tomahawk 6 102.4 Tbps Ethernet switch in production volume, adding more context to Broadcom’s broader AI infrastructure push. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor devices and infrastructure software. Its business serves enterprise, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock is back in focus after Samsung agreed to supply next generation HBM4 memory for AMD’s upcoming Instinct MI455X AI accelerator, as well as advanced DRAM for its 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. See our latest...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock is back in focus after Samsung agreed to supply next generation HBM4 memory for AMD’s upcoming Instinct MI455X AI accelerator, as well as advanced DRAM for its 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. See our latest analysis for Advanced Micro Devices. Despite the Samsung agreement and a series of AI focused partnerships in recent weeks, AMD’s recent share price returns have been softer, with a 30 day share price return of 5.31% and a year to date share price return of a 12.15% decline. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 89.65% and 5 year total shareholder return of 150.46% point to strong longer term momentum that investors are weighing against current valuation and execution risks. If you are looking beyond AMD to other AI beneficiaries, this is a good moment to scan the market using our screener of 34 AI infrastructure stocks With AMD guiding to strong revenue and earnings growth, yet the share price down 12.15% year to date and trading at a 47.53% discount to the average analyst target, is this AI leader mispriced, or is the market already discounting that future growth? Most Popular Narrative: 35% Undervalued At a last close of $196.31 against a narrative fair value of $300, the most followed view on AMD sees a meaningful gap between price and potential, built on a detailed AI and data center story. AMD has evolved into a formidable player in AI and enterprise compute, propelled by leadership in CPUs (EPYC) and a growing presence in GPUs (Instinct MI series). With solid revenue and earnings growth, strong analyst upgrades, and a valuation that still looks reasonable compared to peers, AMD is described as a balanced play on AI infrastructure growth. However, competition is stiff, regulatory risk is real, and Nvidia remains a major presence in key workloads. F...
The wheat complex is showing mixed action so far, with the spring wheat leading the way higher. Wheat was under pressure on Tuesday, with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 ¼ to 8 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 ¼ to 9 ¾ cents in the red at the close. Open interest suggested new selling interest, up 6,492 contracts on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat was down 7 to ...
The wheat complex is showing mixed action so far, with the spring wheat leading the way higher. Wheat was under pressure on Tuesday, with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 ¼ to 8 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 ¼ to 9 ¾ cents in the red at the close. Open interest suggested new selling interest, up 6,492 contracts on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat was down 7 to 10 cents in the front months on Tuesday. Crude was up $2.52 on the day. The next week looks dry for much of the Plains from NE to TX, with much of SRW country remaining dry with scattered precip. Don’t Miss a Day: The Kansas Crop Progress report from Monday showed winter wheat conditions down 4% to 52% good/excellent, with the Brugler500 index down 9 points to 339. EU wheat production was estimated at 142.6 MMT according to Coceral, down 1.3 MMT from the previous estimate. The European Commission estimates the EU wheat exports at 16.77 MMT from July 1 to March 15, up 1.23 MMT from the same period last year. May 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.89 3/4, down 7 1/2 cents, currently down 2 cents Jul 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.00 3/4, down 7 cents, currently down 2 cents May 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.06 3/4, down 9 3/4 cents, currently down 1 3/4 cents Jul 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.21 1/4, down 9 1/4 cents, currently down 1 3/4 cents May 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.24 1/4, down 9 3/4 cents, currently up 1 3/4 cents Jul 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.39 1/2, down 10 cents, currently up 2 1/4 cents More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest was down 6,556 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in April. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 13 at $91.76. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday PM report was down 55 cents at $99....
Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest was down 6,556 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in April. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 13 at $91.76. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday PM report was down 55 cents at $99.89 per cwt. The loin, butt, and belly primals were reported lower. USDA estimated the Tuesday federally inspected hog slaughter at 496,000 head, with the weekly total at 889,000 head. That is 91,000 head below last week and 91,083 head above the same week last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Apr 26 Hogs closed at $93.725, up $0.225, May 26 Hogs closed at $98.625, up $0.300 Jun 26 Hogs closed at $107.775, up $0.525, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Corn prices are 1 to 2 cents back lower on Wednesday morning. Futures rounded out Tuesday trade, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher, as July slipped ¼ cent. Preliminary open interest was down 20,438 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in May through December. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was steady to $4.11 3/4. Crude was up $2.52 on the day. EIA data will be released this mornin...
Corn prices are 1 to 2 cents back lower on Wednesday morning. Futures rounded out Tuesday trade, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher, as July slipped ¼ cent. Preliminary open interest was down 20,438 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in May through December. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was steady to $4.11 3/4. Crude was up $2.52 on the day. EIA data will be released this morning, showing ethanol production and stocks data for the week ending last Thursday. Analysts are looking for output to be steady with last week. Don’t Miss a Day: Ukraine’s economic ministry estimates the country will plant 4.42 million hectares (10.92 million acres) of corn this spring. Overall grain acreage is estimated at 6 million hectares (14.83 million acres), up 240,000 (593,000 acres) from last year. Coceral estimates the UK and EU corn crop at 60.7 MMT, up 1.8 MMT from the previous estimate. May 26 Corn closed at $4.54, unch, currently down 1 3/4 cents Nearby Cash was $4.11 3/4, up 0 cent, Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.65 1/2, down 1/4 cent, currently down 1 1/2 cents Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.81 3/4, up 1 3/4 cents, currently down 1 3/4 cents New Crop Cash was $4.38, up 1 1/2 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Cotton price action is down 10 to 33 points so far on Wednesday. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day. Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.02, with the US dollar index down $0.158 to $99.310. The Seam showed sales on 17,379 bales on Monday, averaging 63.71 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was ...
Cotton price action is down 10 to 33 points so far on Wednesday. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day. Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.02, with the US dollar index down $0.158 to $99.310. The Seam showed sales on 17,379 bales on Monday, averaging 63.71 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 70 points on March 16 at 76.45 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 3/16, with the certified stocks level at 116,789 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back up just 6 points on Thursday to 51.50 cents/lb. Don’t Miss a Day: May 26 Cotton closed at 68.77, up 58 points, currently down 31 points Jul 26 Cotton closed at 70.75, up 69 points, currently down 32 points Dec 26 Cotton closed at 72.65, up 67 points, currently down 49 points More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans are falling 7 to 8 cents in the nearbys on Wednesday AM trade, with new crop down 2 cents. Futures close out the Tuesday session with most contracts 9 to 10 ½ cents in the green, as front months were 1 ¾ to 3 ¾ cents higher. Preliminary open interest showed some getting out, dropping 39,117 contracts The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 cents at $10.82 3/4. Soymeal futu...
Soybeans are falling 7 to 8 cents in the nearbys on Wednesday AM trade, with new crop down 2 cents. Futures close out the Tuesday session with most contracts 9 to 10 ½ cents in the green, as front months were 1 ¾ to 3 ¾ cents higher. Preliminary open interest showed some getting out, dropping 39,117 contracts The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 cents at $10.82 3/4. Soymeal futures are were 20 cents to $1.30 lower in the front, with Soy Oil futures 137 to 210 points higher. Crude was up $2.52 on the day. After statements on Monday that the US/China meeting could be delayed, President Trump stated this morning that they are resetting the meeting with China. The meeting between the two countries is expected to be in mid/late April. Don’t Miss a Day: ANEC estimates the Brazilian soybean exports for March at 16.32 MMT, a reduction of 16.47 MMT from the previous number. Officials from Brazil are expected to visit China next week to discuss recent sanitary complaints and negotiate inspections framework. EU soybean imports from July 1 to March 15 were tallied at 8.74 MMT according to the European Commission, down from 9.81 MMT last year. May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.57, up 1 3/4 cents, currently down 7 1/4 cents Nearby Cash was $10.82 3/4, up 2 cents, Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.71 1/4, up 3 3/4 cents, currently down 7 cents Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.31 1/4, up 10 1/2 cents, currently down 2 cents New Crop Cash was $10.69 1/1, up 10 1/2 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Live cattle futures saw Tuesday gains of 52 to 95 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with early action compiling showlists. Last week settled in at $232-235 in the North, with Southern action at $235-237. Feeder cattle futures led the bullish charge, as corn losses added some support, with contracts up $4.82 to $5.75. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.28 at $365.33 o...
Live cattle futures saw Tuesday gains of 52 to 95 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with early action compiling showlists. Last week settled in at $232-235 in the North, with Southern action at $235-237. Feeder cattle futures led the bullish charge, as corn losses added some support, with contracts up $4.82 to $5.75. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.28 at $365.33 on September 29. USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed on Tuesday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $23.78. Choice boxes were up 35 cents at $371.03, while Select was $1.64 lower to $347.25. USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was estimated at 120,000 head, with the weekly total at 233,000 head. That was 2,000 head above last week but 11,646 head below the same week in 2024. Don’t Miss a Day: Oct 25 Live Cattle closed at $231.850, up $0.525, Dec 25 Live Cattle closed at $234.775, up $0.950, Feb 26 Live Cattle closed at $237.175, up $0.950, Oct 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $361.025, up $4.825, Nov 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $359.350, up $5.475, Jan 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $353.050, up $5.700, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Bentley, part of Volkswagen Group, is preparing job cuts and new cost saving measures as it pushes back its electric vehicle rollout. Volkswagen has started series production of the ID.UNYX 08 electric SUV in China through its partnership with Xpeng. Both actions highlight how Vo...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Bentley, part of Volkswagen Group, is preparing job cuts and new cost saving measures as it pushes back its electric vehicle rollout. Volkswagen has started series production of the ID.UNYX 08 electric SUV in China through its partnership with Xpeng. Both actions highlight how Volkswagen is reshaping its operations in Europe and China as the electric vehicle market evolves. XTRA:VOW3 is trading at €88.64, with a 1.8% decline over the past week and a 14.0% decline over the past month. The share price also shows a 16.7% decline year to date and a 13.6% decline over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at a 10.9% decline and a 39.2% decline. In this context, Bentley's restructuring and the new ID.UNYX 08 production line provide additional information on how the group is adjusting its mix of brands and products. For you as an investor, these moves raise questions about cost control in high end brands and about the pace at which Volkswagen can localize more of its electric vehicle lineup in China. The partnership with Xpeng and the Bentley cost measures may influence how the group allocates capital across regions and segments, which is worth watching as you assess the risk and return profile for XTRA:VOW3. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Volkswagen by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Volkswagen. XTRA:VOW3 Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 4 risks for Volkswagen. See which could impact your investment. Quick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target : At €88.64 versus a consensus target of about €115.12, the price sits roughly 23% below where analysts on average see it. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation : Shares are flagged as trading at about 78.9% below the platform's estimated fair value. ❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return i...
The three biggest ETFs in the world right now are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.36%), the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV 0.25%), and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY 0.28%). Combined, they manage a whopping $2.27 trillion. Since they all track the same index, it could be assumed that they're all virtually interchangeable. At a high level, they are. Over the long term, you'll get about the s...
The three biggest ETFs in the world right now are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.36%), the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV 0.25%), and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY 0.28%). Combined, they manage a whopping $2.27 trillion. Since they all track the same index, it could be assumed that they're all virtually interchangeable. At a high level, they are. Over the long term, you'll get about the same performance. But there is a way to potentially squeeze a little more juice out of the turnip. The only major differentiator between the three is cost. And by major, I technically mean minor. These S&P 500 ETFs are among the cheapest in the world, so we're only talking basis points of difference in performance. But if you can get the advantage, why not take it? VOO vs. SPY vs. IVV: Expenses and fees Two factors go into a fund's total cost of ownership -- the fund's expense ratio, which is set by the issuer, and the fund's trading spread, which is determined by the market and liquidity. It's important to look at both numbers because an ultra-low expense ratio doesn't necessarily equate to "cheap." Funds that have low assets under management (AUM) and are thinly traded generally come with higher trading costs. Even if that fund has an expense ratio of 0.10%, for example, the total cost of ownership can make it decidedly average. But that's not the case with these three ETFs. They are huge and highly liquid. Here's how they stack up against each other. ETF Name Expense Ratio Trading Spread Total Cost Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) 0.03% 0.00% 0.03% State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) 0.0945% 0.00% 0.0945% iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) 0.03% 0.00% 0.03% Even the largest funds usually have trading spreads of at least 0.01%. But these ETFs are so big, their trading spreads round down to zero. So there's virtually no differentiation on this front. But there is a difference in expense ratios. The Vanguard and iShares ETFs are at 0.03%, but the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF is more ...
As of March 18, 2026, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stands as one of the most remarkable transformation stories in the technology sector. Once pigeonholed as a "legacy" database provider tethered to on-premise data centers, Oracle has aggressively pivoted to become a premier infrastructure backbone for the generative AI (GenAI) revolution. Under the relentless vision of its founder Larry Ellison...
As of March 18, 2026, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stands as one of the most remarkable transformation stories in the technology sector. Once pigeonholed as a "legacy" database provider tethered to on-premise data centers, Oracle has aggressively pivoted to become a premier infrastructure backbone for the generative AI (GenAI) revolution. Under the relentless vision of its founder Larry Ellison, Oracle has spent the last two years outmaneuvering larger rivals by positioning its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as the preferred environment for high-performance AI training and enterprise data management. This deep dive explores Oracle’s recent valuation shifts, its high-stakes capital expenditure strategy, and its burgeoning dominance in the "Agentic Cloud" era. Historical Background Founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates, Oracle began with a singular focus: the relational database. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, the company became the gold standard for corporate data storage, fueled by aggressive sales tactics and strategic acquisitions like PeopleSoft and Sun Microsystems. However, the 2010s proved challenging as the industry shifted toward the cloud. Oracle was initially slow to react to the rise of Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN), leading many analysts to label it a "dinosaur." The last five years have seen a complete reimagining of the firm, moving from selling software licenses to providing massive, distributed cloud infrastructure and integrated AI services. Business Model Oracle’s business model has shifted from one-time license fees to high-margin, recurring cloud subscriptions. Its revenue is broadly categorized into four segments: Cloud Services and License Support: The largest segment, encompassing OCI and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) applications like Fusion ERP and NetSuite. The largest segment, encompassing OCI and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) applications like Fusion ERP and NetSuite. Cloud License and On-Premise License: Shrin...
Key Points The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF manage a combined $2.2 trillion. Over the long term, their performance is likely to be almost identical. But if you pay close attention to cost, you'll find some advantages. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › The three biggest ETFs in the world right now are the Vanguard S&P 5...
Key Points The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF manage a combined $2.2 trillion. Over the long term, their performance is likely to be almost identical. But if you pay close attention to cost, you'll find some advantages. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › The three biggest ETFs in the world right now are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: IVV), and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY). Combined, they manage a whopping $2.27 trillion. Since they all track the same index, it could be assumed that they're all virtually interchangeable. At a high level, they are. Over the long term, you'll get about the same performance. But there is a way to potentially squeeze a little more juice out of the turnip. 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 » The only major differentiator between the three is cost. And by major, I technically mean minor. These S&P 500 ETFs are among the cheapest in the world, so we're only talking basis points of difference in performance. But if you can get the advantage, why not take it? VOO vs. SPY vs. IVV: Expenses and fees Two factors go into a fund's total cost of ownership -- the fund's expense ratio, which is set by the issuer, and the fund's trading spread, which is determined by the market and liquidity. It's important to look at both numbers because an ultra-low expense ratio doesn't necessarily equate to "cheap." Funds that have low assets under management (AUM) and are thinly traded generally come with higher trading costs. Even if that fund has an expense ratio of 0.10%, for example, the total cost of ownership can make it decidedly average. But that's not the case with these three ETFs. They are huge and highly liquid. Here's how they...
US Core Manufacturing Orders Up For 3rd Straight Month In January After tumbling to end 2025, US Factory Orders were expected to rise very modestly in January and did so - up 0.1% MoM (as expected) with December's 0.7% decline revised up to a 0.4% decline... Source: Bloomberg Core Factory orders (es Transports) rose 0.4% MoM - slightly better than expected - and December's 0.4% MoM shift was revis...
US Core Manufacturing Orders Up For 3rd Straight Month In January After tumbling to end 2025, US Factory Orders were expected to rise very modestly in January and did so - up 0.1% MoM (as expected) with December's 0.7% decline revised up to a 0.4% decline... Source: Bloomberg Core Factory orders (es Transports) rose 0.4% MoM - slightly better than expected - and December's 0.4% MoM shift was revised up to a 0.6% MoM rise. This led core manufacturing orders to rise 1.39% YoY - the highest since July... Source: Bloomberg All the final data for Durable Goods orders were the same as the prliminary prints - unchanged MoM at the headline level. Finally, today's data also showed the value of core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment that excludes aircraft and military hardware, slipped lower by 0.1% MoM. Not a great sign for GDP (and with inflation on the rise, the s-word - stagflation - is starting to appear). Tyler Durden Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:05
ServiceNow’s NOW expanding partnerships are significantly broadening its AI reach, strengthening the case for further upside. By collaborating with leading AI and cloud players like Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic, the company is enabling seamless integration of copilots, intelligent agents and enterprise data across platforms. This approach allows customers to deploy advanced AI solutions faster,...
ServiceNow’s NOW expanding partnerships are significantly broadening its AI reach, strengthening the case for further upside. By collaborating with leading AI and cloud players like Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic, the company is enabling seamless integration of copilots, intelligent agents and enterprise data across platforms. This approach allows customers to deploy advanced AI solutions faster, with minimal customization, accelerating adoption across industries. A key growth driver is its extensive partner ecosystem, including hyperscalers, system integrators and independent software vendors. Through co-selling initiatives and marketplace expansion, partners can build and deliver AI-powered solutions directly on the platform, enhancing distribution and driving larger enterprise deals. The company is also expanding into new verticals through targeted partnerships. Its collaborations in the telecom and government sectors highlight the flexibility of its AI platform in solving complex, large-scale challenges. At the same time, broader reseller partnerships are helping ServiceNow penetrate deeper into enterprise and public-sector markets. Importantly, ServiceNow’s open architecture — capable of functioning across any cloud, model, or data source — positions it as a central AI orchestration layer. This “control tower” capability boosts customer stickiness and promotes deeper partner integration. As businesses adopt more AI-driven workflows, ServiceNow’s partnerships are helping it deploy solutions faster, reach more customers and increase revenue opportunities. The Zacks Consensus Estimate forecasts revenue growth of over 20% in 2026, underscoring strong visibility into sustained top-line expansion. NOW Faces Rivals Using Similar AI Partnerships Salesforce CRM and Microsoft MSFT stand out as major competitors to ServiceNow, adopting similar partnership-led strategies in enterprise AI and workflow automation. Salesforce remains a key rival to NOW, leveraging similar pa...
MJ_Prototype/iStock via Getty Images Coherent ( COHR ) shares had climbed 6% during early market action on Wednesday after detailing its critical position as a provider of optics solutions in the AI data center build-out during OFC 2026 . Coherent revealed multiple co-packaged optics technologies at the event, including a 6.4T socketed CPO based on silicon photonics, paired with its External Laser...
MJ_Prototype/iStock via Getty Images Coherent ( COHR ) shares had climbed 6% during early market action on Wednesday after detailing its critical position as a provider of optics solutions in the AI data center build-out during OFC 2026 . Coherent revealed multiple co-packaged optics technologies at the event, including a 6.4T socketed CPO based on silicon photonics, paired with its External Laser Source module powered by its own high-power InP CW lasers; a multimode socketed CPO built with its high-speed VCSELs; and an InP modulator on silicon operating at 400G. "COHR newly introduced four products — growth engines layering on top of COHR's existing $50bn+ SAM," said Stifel analysts, led by Ruben Roy, in an investor note. "OCS is already generating revenue today, with CPO/NPO revenue expected in C2H26, multi-rail transport systems in C1H27, and thermal solutions (Thermadite) in C2H27. Management cited that the CPO opportunity alone represents a $15bn+ SAM by CY30, as fiber optics join copper interconnects in scale-up architectures." The presentation prompted Stifel to reiterate its Buy rating and increase its price target to $275 from $235. "COHR framed product DC product roadmap around three use-case vectors: Scale Out (inter-rack/inter-pod, 10m–10km, pluggable transceivers and OCS), Scale Up (intra-cluster GPU-to-GPU, co-packaged optics replacing copper), and Scale Across (multi-datacenter AI workload distribution via DCI and transport)," Roy added. "In our view, COHR remains amongst the most comprehensive photonics vendors serving the AI infrastructure build-out." More on Coherent Coherent Corp. (COHR) Discusses Photonics Innovation and Data Center Communications at OFC - Slideshow Coherent Corp. (COHR) Discusses Photonics Innovation and Data Center Communications at OFC Transcript Coherent's Rally Is Really About Optical Supply Lumentum, Coherent, Applied Optoelectronics surge on strong optical demand momentum tied to AI Coherent, Marvell, Lumentum highlight ne...
On February 17, 2026, EVR Research disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it bought an additional 170,000 shares of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) in the fourth quarter, an estimated $7.04 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, EVR Research increased its holding in Sonoco Products Company by 170,00...
On February 17, 2026, EVR Research disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it bought an additional 170,000 shares of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) in the fourth quarter, an estimated $7.04 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, EVR Research increased its holding in Sonoco Products Company by 170,000 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value was approximately $7.04 million based on the period’s average share price. The fund’s stake totaled 220,000 shares worth $9.60 million at quarter-end, a $7.45 million increase from the prior filing, reflecting both added shares and stock price moves. Sonoco Products Company is a global leader in packaging solutions, with a broad product portfolio and operations spanning North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Sonoco Products Company operates in both consumer and industrial packaging, serving a wide array of end markets. Sonoco Products Company has a diversified customer base across various end markets. Continue reading
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ 0.90%) and iShares Global REIT ETF (REET 0.61%) are both diversified real estate funds, but VNQ focuses solely on U.S. REITs with a higher yield and much larger assets under management, while REET offers more global diversification. VNQ and REET each aim to give investors access to the real estate sector by holding portfolios of real estate investment trusts (REITs), ...
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ 0.90%) and iShares Global REIT ETF (REET 0.61%) are both diversified real estate funds, but VNQ focuses solely on U.S. REITs with a higher yield and much larger assets under management, while REET offers more global diversification. VNQ and REET each aim to give investors access to the real estate sector by holding portfolios of real estate investment trusts (REITs), but their strategies differ: VNQ tracks the U.S. market, while REET includes international REITs for broader diversification. This comparison examines cost, performance, risk, liquidity, and portfolio composition to highlight which factors may appeal to you depending on your investing priorities. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VNQ REET Issuer Vanguard IShares Expense ratio 0.13% 0.14% 1-yr return (as of 2026-03-16) 1.3% 6.5% Dividend yield 3.7% 3.5% Beta 1.02 0.95 AUM $69.6 billion $4.6 billion 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. Both funds are low-cost, with VNQ edging out REET by one basis point on expense ratio, making them equally affordable for long-term holding. VNQ’s dividend yield is marginally higher, which may appeal to income-focused investors, though the difference is slight. Performance & risk comparison Metric VNQ REET Max drawdown (5 y) -34.48% -32.14% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,003 $1,004 What's inside REET holds 325 securities spanning global developed and emerging real estate markets, offering broader diversification than most U.S.-focused REIT funds. Its largest positions include Welltower Inc (WELL +0.17%), Prologis Reit Inc (PLD 1.47%), and Equinix Reit Inc (EQIX 0.04%), similar to VNQ but with allocations that reflect its international reach. The fund has nearly 12 years of track record, and its entire portfolio is in the real estate sector. By contrast, VNQ concentrates on the U.S. market with 158 holdings, p...