PhanuwatNandee/iStock via Getty Images After delivering another year of solid performance in 2025, emerging markets (EM) corporate credit appears poised for another solid year in 2026. The asset class outperformed developed market (DM) peers across most rating categories, supported by resilient fundamentals, attractive yields, and a broadening opportunity set. While index spreads sit near the lowe...
PhanuwatNandee/iStock via Getty Images After delivering another year of solid performance in 2025, emerging markets (EM) corporate credit appears poised for another solid year in 2026. The asset class outperformed developed market (DM) peers across most rating categories, supported by resilient fundamentals, attractive yields, and a broadening opportunity set. While index spreads sit near the lower end of historical ranges, yield levels remain compelling, underscoring both the opportunities and the need for selectivity. We examine five key themes shaping the evolving EM corporate debt landscape and outline how investors can navigate risks and identify potential investment opportunities. In 2025, EM corporate credit delivered another solid year, with index returns of 8.7%. The asset class outperformed DM corporate credit across all ratings except CCCs, although it underperformed an exceptional year in EM sovereign debt. This year is off to a good start as well. Index level spreads are on the lower end of historical ranges while overall yields still appear attractive. The diversity of the EM corporate universe continues to offer potential attractive returns in all market environments. We highlight five themes we believe must be evaluated to better navigate the EM corporate debt universe in the coming year. Theme 1: The Commodities Opportunity Set in EM Corporate Debt The significant rally in metals, particularly precious, continues to grab headlines, while crude oil markets remain volatile as they price the uncertain impacts of geopolitical events. When we invest in commodity issuers, it is important to understand what our universe offers and how commodity prices actually affect a company’s credit quality and its bond valuations. The metals and mining sector accounts for 6% of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Emerging Market Bond Index (CEMBI) Broad Diversified (BD) across 40 issuers in 17 countries, with three-quarters of the index weight in Latin America (50%) and Africa (...
Bridgefront Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 242.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,299 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 2,335 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up abo...
Bridgefront Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 242.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,299 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 2,335 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up about 0.5% of Bridgefront Capital LLC's holdings, making the stock its 20th biggest position. Bridgefront Capital LLC's holdings in Microsoft were worth $1,709,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. IRON Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 23.2% in the third quarter. IRON Financial LLC now owns 6,510 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $3,372,000 after purchasing an additional 1,225 shares during the period. Wellington Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Microsoft during the second quarter worth about $9,941,000. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC increased its holdings in Microsoft by 2.6% in the second quarter. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC now owns 94,120 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $46,816,000 after buying an additional 2,373 shares in the last quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Microsoft by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC now owns 70,175 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $36,347,000 after acquiring an additional 1,572 shares during the period. Finally, Weaver Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Microsoft by 14.0% during the 3rd quarter. Weaver Capital Management LLC now owns 18,340 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $9,499,000 after acquiring an additional 2,247 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.13% o...
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. lifted its position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,166,303 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 61,568 shares during the quarter. Microsoft accounts for 4....
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. lifted its position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,166,303 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 61,568 shares during the quarter. Microsoft accounts for 4.6% of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.'s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.'s holdings in Microsoft were worth $603,754,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. IRON Financial LLC grew its position in Microsoft by 23.2% in the third quarter. IRON Financial LLC now owns 6,510 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $3,372,000 after acquiring an additional 1,225 shares during the period. Wellington Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Microsoft during the second quarter valued at $9,941,000. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 2.6% during the second quarter. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC now owns 94,120 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $46,816,000 after acquiring an additional 2,373 shares during the period. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC now owns 70,175 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $36,347,000 after purchasing an additional 1,572 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Weaver Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 14.0% in the 3rd quarter. Weaver Capital Management LLC now owns 18,340 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $9,499,000 after purchasing an additional 2,247 shares in the last quarter. 71.13% of the stock is owned ...
-- Fourth Quarter Revenues of RMB 676.2 million, down 17.4% year over year -- Fourth Quarter Net Loss of RMB 88.1 million, compared with RMB 72.5 million in the same period of 2024 -- Full Year Revenues of RMB 4,307.9 million, up 31.0% year over year -- Full Year Net Loss of RMB 39.4 million, compared with RMB 193.2 million in 2024 BEIJING, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (“NIU...
-- Fourth Quarter Revenues of RMB 676.2 million, down 17.4% year over year -- Fourth Quarter Net Loss of RMB 88.1 million, compared with RMB 72.5 million in the same period of 2024 -- Full Year Revenues of RMB 4,307.9 million, up 31.0% year over year -- Full Year Net Loss of RMB 39.4 million, compared with RMB 193.2 million in 2024 BEIJING, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (“NIU” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Revenues were RMB 676.2 million, a decrease of 17.4% year over year were RMB 676.2 million, a decrease of 17.4% year over year Gross margin was 15.3%, compared with 12.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 15.3%, compared with 12.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 Net loss was RMB 88.1 million, compared with a net loss of RMB 72.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB 88.1 million, compared with a net loss of RMB 72.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)1 was RMB 82.4 million, compared with an adjusted net loss of RMB 66.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 Fourth Quarter 2025 Operating Highlights The number of e-scooters sold was 172,763, down 23.8% year over year 2 The number of e-scooters sold in China was 158,782, down 12.9% year over year The number of e-scooters sold in the international markets was 13,981, down 68.4% year over year2 The number of franchised stores in China was 4,540 as of December 31, 2025 Dr. Yan Li, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, remarked, "Our China operations sustained robust growth throughout 2025, building strongly on last year's momentum. Our latest products continue to set market trends by fusing pioneering technology with NIU’s signature design, ensuring the resilience of our business in a dynamic market. Our expanding portfolio is laying a highly sc...
Key Points Bitcoin's value hasn't evaporated in the face of the conflict with Iran. But if there's an energy crisis, there will be a recession. A recession would (probably temporarily) be very bad for Bitcoin. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has had a strange couple of weeks. After the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, financial markets braced for impact, and then, quite...
Key Points Bitcoin's value hasn't evaporated in the face of the conflict with Iran. But if there's an energy crisis, there will be a recession. A recession would (probably temporarily) be very bad for Bitcoin. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has had a strange couple of weeks. After the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, financial markets braced for impact, and then, quite uneventfully, Bitcoin dipped briefly to a price of a little more than $63,000 per coin before promptly recovering to the low $70,000s. For an asset with a reputation for volatility, that's a notably restrained reaction. The question here is whether holders should read that resilience as a green light, a dreadful warning sign, or something more nuanced. Let's dive in and unpack what the best course of action is. 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 » Why Bitcoin hasn't broken The conflict hasn't touched Bitcoin's infrastructure, and it almost certainly won't, even under some pretty pessimistic assumptions about what might occur. Bitcoin mining operations and custody platforms have no meaningful concentration in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, or the Gulf states, so there is negligible risk of physical disruption of the network itself. In terms of holders among the combatants, Iran's government likely holds some Bitcoin off the books of the central bank, but even given that possibility, no major warring party, save for the U.S., has disclosed holdings large enough to matter for prices in the event of a forced-sale scenario. Nor are any of the top 40 biggest Bitcoin holders among public companies based in the Middle East. So there's no direct risk to Bitcoin. That may be part of the reason Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had roughly $619 million in net inflows during the first week of March, even ...
In this article USO Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Oil prices slipped on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on other countries to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world's most traded commodity, further fueling volatility. Sma...
In this article USO Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Oil prices slipped on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on other countries to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world's most traded commodity, further fueling volatility. Small investors have poured record sums into oil-linked exchange-traded funds in recent weeks as prices have whipsawed amid the Middle East conflict and fears of extended disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The rush has prompted some analysts to draw parallels with past retail trading frenzies in stocks such as GameStop or commodities such as silver, signaling that crude oil market could be exposed to "meme-style" trades. "Oil is now definitely a retail 'meme theme'. Retail investors have been piling into the major pure-play oil ETFs ever since the start of the Iran conflict," said Viraj Patel, global macro strategist at Vanda Research. Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020, according to data from Vanda Research. Having hit a record $42 million on March 6, the popular United States Oil Fund, or USO, clocked its third best day for retail inflows at $32 million last Thursday. The strategic reserves are not a permanent solution, of course, and crude oil will continue to trade like a 'meme stock' until the solution is peace. Thierry Wizman Macquarie The surge in retail participation comes as geopolitical tensions dominate oil markets, and especially as participation in oil markets has become easier, lowering barriers for individual investors. Retail traders can gain exposure throughs ETFs such as the USO or the United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO), while smaller futures contracts have also made direct trading more accessible. Traders have been closely watching ...
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. Starmer is keen to show he’s stepping up, on two fronts. First up, the PM is this morning unveiling a support package for households hit by the Middle East energy shock, centered around heating oil. The cost of it has soared since the Iran war and, given the price isn’t capped...
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. Starmer is keen to show he’s stepping up, on two fronts. First up, the PM is this morning unveiling a support package for households hit by the Middle East energy shock, centered around heating oil. The cost of it has soared since the Iran war and, given the price isn’t capped by Ofgem, that means another addition to Britain’s cost-of-living woes. He’s due to pledge to support working people “whatever challenges lie ahead.” Next up, youth joblessness – an issue fast becoming a crisis for the government. Employers will be offered thousands of pounds to hire young people in a £1 billion drive to tackle the nearly one million youth classed as NEET (not in education, employment or training). While there are sure economic and social benefits, there’s also some political motivation as Labour struggles in the polls and the bleak outlook for young people pushes more to the political fringes. What’s your take? Ping me on X , LinkedIn or drop me an email at lmoon13@bloomberg.net. Oh, and do subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to trusted business journalism on the UK, and beyond. What We’re Watching Chinese online retailer JD.com is launching in the UK and across Europe, as part of an overseas push as competition ramps up at home. It had previously considered takeovers of Currys and Argos, but now aims to draw customers to its own website, Joybuy.com. The key selling point will be speedy deliveries. Troubled utility Thames Water confirmed an improved rescue offer has been pitched by a group of creditors, including a bigger equity injection (now £3.35 billion) and more new debt (now up to £6.55 billion). It follows months of talks with water industry regulator Ofwat, ultimately aimed at turning Thames around. Despite uncertainty about the impact of the Iran war on inflation and interest rates, the housing market seems to have held up this month....
CRobertson/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I am not American, and I know very little about horse racing. Because of that, I basically didn't know what the Kentucky Derby was, and what I did know was quite superficial. So, when I started the analysis of Churchill Downs Incorporated ( CHDN ) (which I will occasionally call CDI throughout the article), I first tried to understand the company’s asse...
CRobertson/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I am not American, and I know very little about horse racing. Because of that, I basically didn't know what the Kentucky Derby was, and what I did know was quite superficial. So, when I started the analysis of Churchill Downs Incorporated ( CHDN ) (which I will occasionally call CDI throughout the article), I first tried to understand the company’s assets and how this business model works, and everything surprised me very positively. From the moats to the financials and the valuation, the Churchill Downs case is very complete and passes pretty much all my criteria for being a good equity case for the long term, especially with this compounding potential. Therefore, I initiate my coverage with a buy. My Surprise With Churchill Downs Well, as I mentioned, before the analysis I went to familiarize myself more with what Churchill Downs really was, and the main asset is the Kentucky Derby, which CDI speaks about with great pride. Little by little, I began to understand the reason for this “pride.” The full race of the 2025 Kentucky Derby has more than 2M views on YouTube, and looking back at previous races like the one in 2022, we are talking about almost 9M views. Even if it is not that much compared to other sports, it's already a very high figure. This is visible in Churchill's key performance indicators (KPI). Both peak viewership and average viewership increased YoY in 2025, with hundreds of millions in revenue that also grew healthily during the year. It truly is a unique asset: 150 years of tradition, diverse forms of revenue (gaming, tickets, sponsorships, and so on). CDI Presentation And when I saw this, some doubts came to mind. I mean, this is great, and it's good that it is growing organically, but should I assume that this is a business meant to grow the same as inflation? That is, even if more people get interested, I don't think it's anyone's base case for horse racing to become as popular as soccer. So with an ...
Standard Life press release ( PNXGF ): FY 23% IFRS adjusted operating profit growth in our capital-light fee-based business to £389m driven by 7% growth in average assets under administration (‘AUA’) to £204.6bn (FY 2024: £191.5bn) and cost efficiencies driving a 2bps margin improvement to 19bps (FY 2024: 17bps). 13% Operating Cash Generation1 (‘OCG’) growth to £396m (FY 2024: £350m). Workplace ne...
Standard Life press release ( PNXGF ): FY 23% IFRS adjusted operating profit growth in our capital-light fee-based business to £389m driven by 7% growth in average assets under administration (‘AUA’) to £204.6bn (FY 2024: £191.5bn) and cost efficiencies driving a 2bps margin improvement to 19bps (FY 2024: 17bps). 13% Operating Cash Generation1 (‘OCG’) growth to £396m (FY 2024: £350m). Workplace net inflows of £5.3bn (FY 2024: £5.3bn) comprised £10.0bn gross inflows (FY 2024: £9.3bn); new Workplace members up 14% in 2025 to 247k, total Workplace customers 3 million. Retail net outflows6 improved to £7.8bn (FY 2024: £8.6bn) reflecting retail strategy green shoots. The Board is recommending a 2.6% increase in the Final 2025 dividend to 28.05p per share; Total dividend 55.40p per share (FY 2024: 54.00p per share). More on Standard Life plc Historical earnings data for Standard Life plc Dividend scorecard for Standard Life plc Financial information for Standard Life plc
The war in the Middle East is causing unprecedented turmoil in oil markets, supercharging shares in European energy companies that are expected to benefit from higher prices while turning other stocks into laggards. While much depends on how the Iran conflict develops, investors have so far flocked to companies that are in a position to capitalize on higher refining margins and product prices in E...
The war in the Middle East is causing unprecedented turmoil in oil markets, supercharging shares in European energy companies that are expected to benefit from higher prices while turning other stocks into laggards. While much depends on how the Iran conflict develops, investors have so far flocked to companies that are in a position to capitalize on higher refining margins and product prices in Europe. The Stoxx 600 energy sector index has climbed 6% since the war broke out. “While almost all companies in the sector will benefit, relative performance within the energy sector will depend to an extent on the outcome of the conflict and the impact on the various commodities,” Berenberg analysts including Henry Tarr wrote in a note. Yet within the broader universe of European energy companies, some stocks are selling off. Shares in infrastructure firms with significant operations in the region have declined, along with some renewables and clean-energy stocks that stand to lose from higher inflation and borrowing costs. With few signs of de-escalation and Brent crude prices at $ 106 a barrel, here’s a look at how energy-related stocks are faring: Oil and Gas Repsol SA is a top pick at Berenberg, with analysts saying the Spanish oil and gas firm is poised to benefit from prices that could stay high beyond the end of the conflict because refineries have been damaged. The company has no production operations in the Middle East. Shares in others firms with little or no regional exposure, including Equinor ASA and Galp Energia SGPS SA, had raked in double-digit percentage gains through the end of last week. Simon Wong , a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said that Equinor and Repsol are relatively unhedged, allowing them to capture more of the upside from higher energy prices. Read more: Global LNG Hunt Intensifies as Middle East War Cuts Supply Other companies have significant operations in the region, which helps explain the difference in share price performance. TotalE...
Investors are locking in on the utility sector, seeing it as a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity driven by surging electricity demand. The data centers that power modern artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are a significant source of growing energy demand in the coming years. As a result, utility providers with substantial assets have become attractive stocks to play the AI energy boom. ...
Investors are locking in on the utility sector, seeing it as a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity driven by surging electricity demand. The data centers that power modern artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are a significant source of growing energy demand in the coming years. As a result, utility providers with substantial assets have become attractive stocks to play the AI energy boom. Two top utility stocks investors may consider today are Constellation Energy (CEG +0.18%) and NextEra Energy (NEE +1.21%). Both utility stocks have different business models that cater to very different risk tolerances and investment styles. If you're weighing an investment between these two stocks, here's what you need to know today. Utilities are major providers of nuclear and renewable energy Constellation Energy focuses on nuclear energy and is the largest nuclear power plant operator in the U.S. today. Its nuclear fleet can provide baseload, carbon-free power, which appeals to hyperscalers who need reliable energy 24/7. In recent years, the company has entered into power purchase agreements with Microsoft to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1 (now known as the Crane Clean Energy Center) and with Meta Platforms for nuclear energy from its Clinton Power Station in Illinois. Expand NASDAQ : CEG Constellation Energy Today's Change ( 0.18 %) $ 0.55 Current Price $ 302.10 Key Data Points Market Cap $109B Day's Range $ 298.94 - $ 308.53 52wk Range $ 161.35 - $ 412.70 Volume 74K Avg Vol 3.6M Gross Margin 17.35 % Dividend Yield 0.53 % NextEra Energy's specialty is renewables, and it is the largest producer of wind and solar power in the U.S. as well as a leader in battery storage. The company also has nuclear plants in Florida, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin and has entered a 25-year agreement with Alphabet's Google to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa. The contrasting business models of Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy Constellation Energy is an independent pow...
Since OpenAI commercially launched ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, shares of semiconductor stock Nvidia (NVDA 1.56%) have risen 977%. This spectacular rise propelled Nvidia's market cap well north of $4 trillion -- making it the most valuable company in the world. While Nvidia's gains throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution have been historic, smart investors understand that the company's...
Since OpenAI commercially launched ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, shares of semiconductor stock Nvidia (NVDA 1.56%) have risen 977%. This spectacular rise propelled Nvidia's market cap well north of $4 trillion -- making it the most valuable company in the world. While Nvidia's gains throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution have been historic, smart investors understand that the company's rally is just getting started. Let's dig into the tailwinds fueling Nvidia's current trajectory and explore some of the company's major catalysts going forward. From there, I'll assess the company's valuation profile and make the case for why Nvidia looks like a no-brainer stock to buy hand over fist right now. How is Nvidia growing so fast? During fiscal 2026 (which ended in late January), Nvidia generated $216 billion in revenue -- up 65% year over year. The company's largest source of sales stemmed from its data center business. AI hyperscalers, including Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, have spent unprecedented sums on infrastructure over the last few years. What's more is that these investments are accelerating -- with big tech projected to spend over $600 billion on capital expenditures (capex) in 2026. Nvidia's Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) and CUDA software ecosystem have become staples in data centers -- cementing the company as a core architect in the training and inferencing of next-generation AI models. With that said, many of these big tech developers are also exploring designing their own custom silicon architectures. While that may initially appear to be a headwind for Nvidia's chip empire, the company is positioned strategically to grow well beyond the world of data centers. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( -1.56 %) $ -2.87 Current Price $ 180.28 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.4T Day's Range $ 179.94 - $ 186.10 52wk Range $ 86.62 - $ 212.19 Volume 6M Avg Vol 175M Gross Margin 71.07 % Dividend Yield 0.02 % What opportu...
Where The Super Rich Reside According to the Forbes World's Billionaires List of 2026 , many of the world's richest people are citizens of the United States . As Statista's Katharina Buchholz shows in the following chart, the country counted 989 billionaires per the list's last release Tuesday. This is far ahead of the second-ranked country, China (with 610) and third-placed India with 229. You wi...
Where The Super Rich Reside According to the Forbes World's Billionaires List of 2026 , many of the world's richest people are citizens of the United States . As Statista's Katharina Buchholz shows in the following chart, the country counted 989 billionaires per the list's last release Tuesday. This is far ahead of the second-ranked country, China (with 610) and third-placed India with 229. You will find more infographics at Statista According to Forbes, 390 new billionaire were minted in the last year, translating into more than one a day and pushing up the number of billionaires worldwide to more than 3,400. This included the first billionaires from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Despite coming from neighboring countries, the two men's success stories are different. While Afghan national Mirwais Azizi is a 63-year-old real estate developer based in Dubai, Pakistan's Sualeh Asif is only 26 and co-founded AI coding tool Cursor in the U.S. with three friends from MIT. After the U.S., China and India, Germany has the biggest number of billionaires at 212, followed by Russia at 147. Also new on the list in 2026 are well-known celebrities like singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter, tennis player Roger Federer, rapper Dr. Dre and movie director James Cameron. Other notable female newcomers include China’s Zhou Xiaoping, who is the cofounder of Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems and entered the list with the highest female self-made fortune of 2026 ($3.8 billion), as well as Amelie Voigt Trejes, the world's youngest billionaire ever at 20 after inheriting part of a family fortune from her grandfather, the cofounder of Brazilian electrical equipment company WEG. 2026 also saw a new all-time youngest self-made billionaire in Surya Midha. The 22-year old American with India n roots cofounded AI recruiting tool Mercor with two university friends just slightly older. Another Brazilian, Luana Lopes Lara, is now the youngest ever self-made female billionaire at 29 after cofounding ...
Key Points Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy are two major utilities with different risk profiles. Constellation operates as an independent power producer, providing higher earnings potential but also greater volatility. NextEra is a regulated utility, and its stable model provides investors with predictable income. 10 stocks we like better than Constellation Energy › Investors are locking i...
Key Points Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy are two major utilities with different risk profiles. Constellation operates as an independent power producer, providing higher earnings potential but also greater volatility. NextEra is a regulated utility, and its stable model provides investors with predictable income. 10 stocks we like better than Constellation Energy › Investors are locking in on the utility sector, seeing it as a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity driven by surging electricity demand. The data centers that power modern artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are a significant source of growing energy demand in the coming years. As a result, utility providers with substantial assets have become attractive stocks to play the AI energy boom. Two top utility stocks investors may consider today are Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE). Both utility stocks have different business models that cater to very different risk tolerances and investment styles. If you're weighing an investment between these two stocks, here's what you need to know today. 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 » Utilities are major providers of nuclear and renewable energy Constellation Energy focuses on nuclear energy and is the largest nuclear power plant operator in the U.S. today. Its nuclear fleet can provide baseload, carbon-free power, which appeals to hyperscalers who need reliable energy 24/7. In recent years, the company has entered into power purchase agreements with Microsoft to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1 (now known as the Crane Clean Energy Center) and with Meta Platforms for nuclear energy from its Clinton Power Station in Illinois. NextEra Energy's specialty is renewables, and it is the largest producer of wind and solar power in the U.S. as wel...
Pure Storage is now Everpure. The name change is more than just a rebrand; it's a signal to the market of how the firm is positioning itself as AI progresses.
Pure Storage is now Everpure. The name change is more than just a rebrand; it's a signal to the market of how the firm is positioning itself as AI progresses.