I am not sure everyone in Hong Kong has taken fully on board the breadth and depth of the city’s intended role in the future economic development of the nation. It is right there in the budget speech delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, and it is being fleshed out in the 15th five-year plan now under discussion in Beijing. Sometimes the things that are presented most prominently are t...
I am not sure everyone in Hong Kong has taken fully on board the breadth and depth of the city’s intended role in the future economic development of the nation. It is right there in the budget speech delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, and it is being fleshed out in the 15th five-year plan now under discussion in Beijing. Sometimes the things that are presented most prominently are the ones most easily overlooked. In an early part of the speech , Chan stated that the government’s objective is “to enhance our influence as a global source of original innovation”. This is a seismic shift. One way of looking at economic progress is to divide it into two main phases: first comes creation of a new product. The second phase covers widespread roll-out of the new product until it becomes a commodity which everyone takes for granted. The objective is to maximise efficiency in production, reduce costs and in the process make incremental improvements to the original invention. Advertisement The first phase is sometimes described as “zero to one”, i.e. there was nothing there before, and now there is something. The second phase covers subsequent development from one to an infinite number, otherwise known as “one to n”. Much of China’s economic progress in the past 40 years has been in the second phase, taking an item that has been designed somewhere else then proceeding to mass production with economies and efficiencies of scale and progressive improvements. Examples include solar panels, electric cars and battery power storage. Advertisement In recent times, more emphasis has been placed on innovation from the beginning of the process. This is essential if the country is to deliver high-quality, high value-added industrial development and achieve diversified economic growth.
Uncertainty is a natural part of the retirement planning process. You can't predict how long you'll live or how much you'll spend annually. But at least in the past, retirees have been able to count on regular Social Security checks to cover a large chunk of their living expenses. That's not necessarily the case for today's workers and seniors. While Social Security is not going away, it is headin...
Uncertainty is a natural part of the retirement planning process. You can't predict how long you'll live or how much you'll spend annually. But at least in the past, retirees have been able to count on regular Social Security checks to cover a large chunk of their living expenses. That's not necessarily the case for today's workers and seniors. While Social Security is not going away, it is heading toward a funding shortfall, and there's no current plan to fix it. That's already tough to hear, but a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report has revealed that the situation may be a little worse than we previously thought. Social Security's trust funds are slated to run out sooner than expected Social Security stays afloat thanks to income from Social Security payroll taxes and benefit taxes. It also has trust funds, built up in past years when the program had more income than expenses. However, when expenses began exceeding non-interest income in 2010, the government had to begin tapping the trust funds to make up for the shortfall. The latest Trustees Report, issued in June 2025, indicated that the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which pays for retirement and spousal benefits, would be depleted in 2033. However, a CBO report from February 2026 estimates that the depletion date has now advanced to 2032. In both cases, the reports note that, if the government were to combine the OASI trust fund with the Disability Insurance (DI) trust fund, which pays benefits to disabled workers and their families, Social Security would have a bit more time before facing cuts. The CBO report says that, combined, the trust funds could keep the program running as usual until 2033. After that point, it would face benefit cuts unless the government intervenes. It did exactly that the last time Social Security faced a funding crisis in the 1980s, so it's likely to happen again. But right now, there aren't any concrete plans for the program's future. What this means f...
Bahl & Gaynor Inc. lifted its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 1.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 121,714 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,401 shares during the period. Bahl & Gaynor Inc.'s h...
Bahl & Gaynor Inc. lifted its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 1.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 121,714 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,401 shares during the period. Bahl & Gaynor Inc.'s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $89,384,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors boosted its stake in Meta Platforms by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors now owns 3,506 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $2,587,000 after acquiring an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Vista Capital Partners Inc. increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Vista Capital Partners Inc. now owns 1,075 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $794,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Trust Co of the South increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Trust Co of the South now owns 1,850 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $1,359,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Sentinel Pension Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Sentinel Pension Advisors LLC now owns 915 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $672,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alpine Bank Wealth Management raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Alpine Bank Wealth Management now owns 4,301 shares of the social networking company's stock v...
Becker Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,052 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,657 shares during the quarter. Becker Capital Management Inc.'s holdings in Meta...
Becker Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,052 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,657 shares during the quarter. Becker Capital Management Inc.'s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $25,741,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Westchester Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Bare Financial Services Inc acquired a new stake in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Knuff & Co LLC acquired a new stake in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter valued at $44,000. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter worth $59,000. Finally, Evergreen Private Wealth LLC raised its position in Meta Platforms by 64.8% during the third quarter. Evergreen Private Wealth LLC now owns 89 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $65,000 after acquiring an additional 35 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.91% of the company's stock. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Meta Platforms Stock Performance META opened at $644.86 on Friday. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a twelve month low of $479.80 and a twelve month high of $796.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.63 trillion, a PE ratio of 27.44, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a current ratio of 2.60, a quick ratio of 2.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $654.99 and its 200 day moving average price is $681.16. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The social n...
BIT Capital GmbH trimmed its stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 37.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 422,305 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 249,490 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises about 2.7% of BIT Capital GmbH's investment portfolio, ma...
BIT Capital GmbH trimmed its stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 37.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 422,305 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 249,490 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises about 2.7% of BIT Capital GmbH's investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. BIT Capital GmbH's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $78,794,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. lifted its position in NVIDIA by 4.6% in the second quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 8,429 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $1,332,000 after purchasing an additional 367 shares during the period. Atria Investments Inc boosted its stake in NVIDIA by 3.2% during the second quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 942,208 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $148,859,000 after buying an additional 29,479 shares in the last quarter. Svenska Handelsbanken AB publ bought a new stake in NVIDIA in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,316,000. Oak Ridge Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. Oak Ridge Investments LLC now owns 970,860 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $181,143,000 after buying an additional 20,559 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whalen Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 20.3% in the 3rd quarter. Whalen Wealth Management Inc. now owns 36,490 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $6,808,000 after buying an additional 6,162 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.27% of the company's stock. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up NVIDIA Stock Performance NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $177.83 on...
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG increased its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 174,796 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 8,491 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up approximatel...
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG increased its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 174,796 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 8,491 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up approximately 0.7% of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG's holdings, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG's holdings in Tesla were worth $77,735,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Get Tesla alerts: Sign Up Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in Tesla in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 1,900.0% during the second quarter. ESL Trust Services LLC now owns 100 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have recently commented on TSLA. Stifel Nicolaus set a $508.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Bank of America assumed coverage on Tesla in a research report on Wednesday. They issued a "buy" rating and a $460.00 target price on the...
Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC cut its position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 101,835 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 4,778 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises 4.6% of Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC's inv...
Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC cut its position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 101,835 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 4,778 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises 4.6% of Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC's holdings in Apple were worth $25,931,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sellwood Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in Apple by 110.9% in the 3rd quarter. Sellwood Investment Partners LLC now owns 135 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% during the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC grew its holdings in shares of Apple by 333.3% during the second quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 260 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Apple during the fourth quarter worth about $65,000. Finally, Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Apple by 41.0% in the second quarter. Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC now owns 430 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $88,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Apple Stock Performance NASDAQ AAPL opened at $257.46 on Friday....
Berkeley Capital Partners LLC trimmed its position in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 9.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,827 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 3,130 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up about 1.3% of Berkeley Capital ...
Berkeley Capital Partners LLC trimmed its position in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA - Free Report) by 9.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,827 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 3,130 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up about 1.3% of Berkeley Capital Partners LLC's holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest holding. Berkeley Capital Partners LLC's holdings in NVIDIA were worth $5,379,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 4.6% during the 2nd quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 8,429 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $1,332,000 after buying an additional 367 shares during the period. Atria Investments Inc boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 942,208 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $148,859,000 after acquiring an additional 29,479 shares during the period. Svenska Handelsbanken AB publ acquired a new stake in NVIDIA in the third quarter valued at approximately $37,316,000. Oak Ridge Investments LLC grew its position in NVIDIA by 2.2% in the third quarter. Oak Ridge Investments LLC now owns 970,860 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $181,143,000 after acquiring an additional 20,559 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whalen Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 20.3% during the third quarter. Whalen Wealth Management Inc. now owns 36,490 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock valued at $6,808,000 after purchasing an additional 6,162 shares during the period. 65.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up NVIDIA Stock Performa...
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Key Points The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived under President Trump, with the Dow and S&P 500 generating outsize annualized returns, relative to most other presidents over the last century. Although Wall Street's bull market rally isn't entirely attributable to Donald Trump, his tax and spending laws have had a decisive impact on share buyback activity. Th...
Key Points The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived under President Trump, with the Dow and S&P 500 generating outsize annualized returns, relative to most other presidents over the last century. Although Wall Street's bull market rally isn't entirely attributable to Donald Trump, his tax and spending laws have had a decisive impact on share buyback activity. This is the second-priciest stock market since 1871 -- and that means only one thing, based on what history teaches us. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › From a numbers perspective, Wall Street is booming with President Donald Trump in the White House. During his first, non-consecutive term (Jan. 20, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2021), the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth stock-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) rallied 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. Since Trump's second term started on Jan. 20, 2025, it's been more of the same. Through the closing bell on March 2, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have, respectively, gained 12%, 15%, and 16%. 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 » While most presidents see the stock market advance during their term in the Oval Office, the annualized return for Wall Street's major stock indexes under Trump has been among the best of any president, looking back more than a century. But at the same time, when things seem too good to be true for the stock market, they often are. Although plenty of catalysts may still give the Trump bull market legs, more than 150 years of historical precedent point to the high likelihood of this bull market ending sooner, rather than later. The stock market is hitting all-time highs under Donald Trump Before digging into the time-tested headwi...
He may no longer be Berkshire Hathaway's CEO and resident stock-picker. There's no denying, however, that Warren Buffett's fingerprints are still all over the conglomerate's current portfolio. If you wanted to poach a pick or two from the Oracle of Omaha's selections, there's still time. In fact, here's a couple that you might want to consider buying first -- and one you arguably won't want to. Bu...
He may no longer be Berkshire Hathaway's CEO and resident stock-picker. There's no denying, however, that Warren Buffett's fingerprints are still all over the conglomerate's current portfolio. If you wanted to poach a pick or two from the Oracle of Omaha's selections, there's still time. In fact, here's a couple that you might want to consider buying first -- and one you arguably won't want to. Buy: American Express Apple is still Berkshire's single-biggest stock holding. Through a combination of growth and attrition, though, credit card outfit American Express (AXP 2.05%) is now the organization's second-biggest trade at just over $47 billion. Expand NYSE : AXP American Express Today's Change ( -2.05 %) $ -6.29 Current Price $ 300.92 Key Data Points Market Cap $207B Day's Range $ 294.52 - $ 302.94 52wk Range $ 220.43 - $ 387.49 Volume 236K Avg Vol 3.4M Gross Margin 60.65 % Dividend Yield 1.09 % Anyone keeping tabs on this ticker likely knows it's peeled back nearly 20% from December's record high, largely on worries that economic malaise is dragging down consumer spending, and even crimping their ability to repay their loans. For perspective, the New York Federal Reserve reports U.S. household debt now stands at a record-breaking $18.8 trillion, with delinquencies on this debt at a near-decade high of 4.8%. It doesn't bode well for a lender like Amex. American Express may be better shielded from this trouble than you might think, however. As it serves more than its fair share of affluent borrowers, it's holding up in the midst of this headwind. Indeed, Amex cardholders' luxury spending grew 15% year over year during the fourth quarter, nearly doubling the 8% growth it saw in total billed business. This stock's 20% pullback may be all the discount you're going to get. Buy: Constellation Brands So far, the position that Berkshire Hathaway first established in beer maker Constellation Brands (STZ 0.46%) back in late 2024 hasn't paid off. Shares of the company behind C...
Bitcoin (BTC 0.76%) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (ETH 1.74%) fell by 10% and Cardano (ADA 2.38%) declined by 71% in the same period. But a steep markdown only matters if the fundamentals suggest a recovery, and on that front, these three are not created equal. Let's take a look at which two are worth buying with $1,000 while they're on the inexpensive side, and which ...
Bitcoin (BTC 0.76%) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (ETH 1.74%) fell by 10% and Cardano (ADA 2.38%) declined by 71% in the same period. But a steep markdown only matters if the fundamentals suggest a recovery, and on that front, these three are not created equal. Let's take a look at which two are worth buying with $1,000 while they're on the inexpensive side, and which one is worth avoiding. 1. Bitcoin is chugging along as always Nothing about Bitcoin's fundamentals has changed recently, despite its brutal 46% tumble from its all-time high last October. The biggest new driver of the coin's scarcity and thus its price, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have attracted more than $1 billion in capital inflows since Feb. 17 alone. Furthermore, another new scarcity driver, accumulation in corporate treasuries, is still going strong; more than 190 public companies now hold the coin on their balance sheets. Those buyers are likely building semi-permanent allocations, and so their capital doesn't come back onto the open market easily. Expand CRYPTO : BTC Bitcoin Today's Change ( -0.76 %) $ -515.61 Current Price $ 67325.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.3T Day's Range $ 66636.00 - $ 68174.00 52wk Range $ 60255.56 - $ 126079.89 Volume 26B As usual, the coin's supply keeps tightening due to its built-in mechanisms. About 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist has already been mined, and the next halving in 2028 will cut its newly mined issuance in half. None of this guarantees a quick recovery to its past heights. Still, Bitcoin's ownership base has broadened so dramatically that the structural floor for its price is higher than in any previous decline, and that argues for it being a good purchase with $1,000 right now. 2. Ethereum is beaten down, but its future is bright Ethereum's battered price makes it easy to forget the chain holds $53 billion in total value locked (TVL), a metric that tracks the capital deposited in its decentralized f...
Key Points The crypto market is down by a lot during the past 12 months ago. Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing multiple tailwinds to be excited about. Cardano can't seem to find a burgeoning trend to hitch its trailer to. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) fell by 10% and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) d...
Key Points The crypto market is down by a lot during the past 12 months ago. Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing multiple tailwinds to be excited about. Cardano can't seem to find a burgeoning trend to hitch its trailer to. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) fell by 10% and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) declined by 71% in the same period. But a steep markdown only matters if the fundamentals suggest a recovery, and on that front, these three are not created equal. Let's take a look at which two are worth buying with $1,000 while they're on the inexpensive side, and which one is worth avoiding. 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 » 1. Bitcoin is chugging along as always Nothing about Bitcoin's fundamentals has changed recently, despite its brutal 46% tumble from its all-time high last October. The biggest new driver of the coin's scarcity and thus its price, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have attracted more than $1 billion in capital inflows since Feb. 17 alone. Furthermore, another new scarcity driver, accumulation in corporate treasuries, is still going strong; more than 190 public companies now hold the coin on their balance sheets. Those buyers are likely building semi-permanent allocations, and so their capital doesn't come back onto the open market easily. As usual, the coin's supply keeps tightening due to its built-in mechanisms. About 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist has already been mined, and the next halving in 2028 will cut its newly mined issuance in half. None of this guarantees a quick recovery to its past heights. Still, Bitcoin's ownership base has broadened so dramatically that the structural floor for its price is higher than in any previous decline, and th...
A new Nepali party, led by an ex-rapper, is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election toggle caption Niranjan Shrestha/AP KATHMANDU, Nepal — A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades. The Rastriya Swatantra, or Nation...
A new Nepali party, led by an ex-rapper, is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election toggle caption Niranjan Shrestha/AP KATHMANDU, Nepal — A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades. The Rastriya Swatantra, or National Independent Party, formed only four years ago, had already won 103 of 165 directly elected seats and led in 21 other constituencies in the results published Sunday morning by Nepal's Election Commission. Other political parties and independent candidates had won 27 seats in total so far. Officials were still counting the votes Sunday and final results were expected later in the week. The party's prime ministerial candidate is rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who won the 2022 Kathmandu mayoral race. He emerged as a leading figure in the 2025 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli. In Nepal, voters directly elect 165 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Parliament. The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member body are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote. On Sunday, RSP also led with about 51% of the 110 seats. Sponsor Message The relatively new RSP has unseated the two long-dominant parties: the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), who have taken turns ruling the country. Local papers called the sweeping win a historic moment. "RSP set for a landslide victory," said the popular The Himalayan Times. "People's ballot revolt; shift in political paradigm," said Annapurna Post. RSP supporters have been celebrating the win in several constituencies, offering the winners flower garlands, bouquets, scarfs and smearing them with red vermilion powder. The party officials, however, have asked t...
Accuvest Global Advisors decreased its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 14.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,160 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,062 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms accounts for approximately 2.8% o...
Accuvest Global Advisors decreased its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 14.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,160 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,062 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms accounts for approximately 2.8% of Accuvest Global Advisors' portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Accuvest Global Advisors' holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $4,524,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Westchester Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Bare Financial Services Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Knuff & Co LLC acquired a new position in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter valued at $44,000. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter valued at $59,000. Finally, Evergreen Private Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 64.8% in the 3rd quarter. Evergreen Private Wealth LLC now owns 89 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Key Headlines Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week: Positive Sentiment: Closed multiyear AI/content and chip-supply deals that should improve model training quality and reduce sourcing risk — supports AI product road map and longer-term ad/engagement upside. Read More. Closed multiyear AI/content and chip-supply deals that should improve model training quality and reduce...
AI Squared Management Ltd purchased a new stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 113,400 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $3,805,000. Intel makes up about 4.0% of AI Squared Management Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 1...
AI Squared Management Ltd purchased a new stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 113,400 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $3,805,000. Intel makes up about 4.0% of AI Squared Management Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 10th largest position. Get Intel alerts: Sign Up Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna purchased a new stake in Intel during the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in Intel in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Intel by 89.2% in the third quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 946 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 446 shares during the last quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new position in Intel in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Intel during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Intel Stock Down 5.5% INTC stock opened at $43.42 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $216.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -542.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 16.09 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $45.47 and a 200 day moving average price of $38.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 2.02 and a quick ratio of 1.65. Intel Corporation has a 12 month low of $17.67 and a 12 month high of $54.60. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker repor...
111 Capital grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 30.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,400 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying an additional 2,689 shares during the period. Meta Platforms accounts for about 1.6% of 111 Capital's holdi...
111 Capital grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 30.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,400 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying an additional 2,689 shares during the period. Meta Platforms accounts for about 1.6% of 111 Capital's holdings, making the stock its 10th largest holding. 111 Capital's holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $8,372,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in META. Goldstone Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 44.4% during the third quarter. Goldstone Financial Group LLC now owns 3,752 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $2,756,000 after purchasing an additional 1,153 shares during the period. CW Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 27.8% in the 2nd quarter. CW Advisors LLC now owns 176,762 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $130,467,000 after buying an additional 38,432 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 34.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 52,252 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $38,373,000 after buying an additional 13,311 shares during the last quarter. Cherokee Insurance Co bought a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms during the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,321,000. Finally, Bangor Savings Bank raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 36.6% during the third quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 3,134 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $2,302,000 after acquiring an additional 840 shares during the period. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insider Buying and Selling at...
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images The Middle East war changes everything. And President Trump's demand for an unconditional surrender makes a near-term off-ramp more difficult to envision. Moreover, the impact ripples through a wide swath of the global economy. Food is very oil and gas intensive, taking into account transportation, fertilizer, and pesticides. Worker remittances are important to many...
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images The Middle East war changes everything. And President Trump's demand for an unconditional surrender makes a near-term off-ramp more difficult to envision. Moreover, the impact ripples through a wide swath of the global economy. Food is very oil and gas intensive, taking into account transportation, fertilizer, and pesticides. Worker remittances are important to many developing nations, and the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) has a workforce composed of over 70% migrant workers, making it one of the top remitting regions globally, estimated at around $135 bln in 2024. The nationals are often from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines, Egypt, and Ethiopia. A quick survey of the Fed, IMF, NBER, and Brookings finds, as you would imagine, a broad range of estimates of the quantitative impact. A 10% rise in the real price of oil boosts headline inflation by 0.15-0.4 percentage points in the first year. A 2024 paper by the Fed staff was at the lower end of the range. The impact on core prices, in the first year, is seen around 0.06-0.08 percentage points, reflecting the higher cost of production. The estimates for the drag on growth in the first year range from about 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points. There is a strong regularity in the data that US recessions have nearly always been preceded by a surge in oil prices. Economists are often careful to note that oil may have been a contributing factor, but not always the primary cause. There seem to be two notable exceptions. The 1960 recession was not preceded by a rise in oil prices. And the oil surge in 2003 did not lead to a recession. And this, coupled with the smaller US interest rate premium, or larger discount, informs our negative dollar view, even if last week did not mark an extreme. US Drivers: The Middle East war has spurred strong dollar gains. On one hand, this may be seen as an indication that its safe haven status is intact. Yet, we suspect it is more co...
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After years of little movement, conditions have finally improved for shares of Realty Income (O +0.31%). Thanks to a recent surge in the stock price, it is trading at its highest point in almost three years. Such a move can leave investors wondering whether it is too late to buy the stock. Fortunately, it looks like there's still time, and here's why it remains a long-term buy. Realty Income and i...
After years of little movement, conditions have finally improved for shares of Realty Income (O +0.31%). Thanks to a recent surge in the stock price, it is trading at its highest point in almost three years. Such a move can leave investors wondering whether it is too late to buy the stock. Fortunately, it looks like there's still time, and here's why it remains a long-term buy. Realty Income and its stock price Realty Income is not widely known to average investors, but chances are, we have set foot in at least one of its buildings. It owns more than 15,500 single-tenant, net-leased properties. This means that the tenant pays for maintenance, taxes, and insurance, which keeps cash flows steady. Also, it leases property to companies including Walmart, Wynn Resorts, and FedEx, which helps give it a stable client base. Moreover, occupancy levels hover at almost 99%. For that reason, it is always working to acquire or develop more properties. Also, the recent cut in interest rates presumably makes more deals feasible, which bodes well for both the company and its shareholders. Despite those attributes, a surface-level analysis might suggest that investors have missed the boat. Aside from the multiyear high in the stock price, it recently traded at a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 57. For a slower-growing company such as Realty Income, many investors might hesitate to pay a valuation that is close to double the S&P 500 average of 30. Expand NYSE : O Realty Income Today's Change ( 0.31 %) $ 0.20 Current Price $ 65.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $61B Day's Range $ 64.24 - $ 65.06 52wk Range $ 50.71 - $ 67.94 Volume 6.2M Avg Vol 6.7M Gross Margin 48.73 % Dividend Yield 4.97 % However, investors have to remember that Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT), and so it's a real estate stock that must pay at least 90% of its net income in the form of dividends. Net income includes deductions for mortgage interest, a key feature of real estate holdings. This rend...