Who Gets Paid for AI?
The worlds of artificial intelligence and blockchain are converging in groundbreaking ways. As AI systems become more autonomous and data-hungry, blockchain technology offers a secure, transparent, and decentralized inf…
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GSIE Benefits From Surging Interest in International Equities
Investor interest in international equities has been one of the prevailing stories of 2026, due to years of domestic growth and the recent outsized dominance of U.S. megacap technology stocks. One fund that has reflecte…
Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: October 2026
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10-month simple moving…
Got Retirement on the Mind? Explore the Income Potential of CLOs
Inflation and rising rates have affected a variety of investment goals and approaches, particularly for investors focused on retirement. Key Takeaways: Retirement-focused investors are often seeking income, which CLOs c…
Is the Uranium Miner Dip a Buying Opportunity?
Investors in the nuclear energy sector are witnessing a stark contradiction. In the last 30 days, market sentiment has soured, pushing key sector benchmarks like the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF NYSEARCA: URNM down a stagg…
Polish inflation falls to 3.5% in October, below forecasts
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
Eurozone growth outpaces expectations in third quarter despite inflation headwinds
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
Singapore third-quarter layoffs at highest level since 2020
Singapore recorded 4,620 retrenchments in the second quarter of 2026, marking the highest quarterly total of corporate layoffs in the city-state since the end of 2020.
Tokyo core inflation holds above BOJ target in Oct as rate decision looms
The Bank of Japan may signal this month that underlying inflation has roughly hit its 2% target, three sources familiar with its thinking said, highlighting its readiness to raise interest rates again in the coming m…
Anthropic Plans IPO: Direxion Single-Stock ETF to Follow
Following Anthropic's Public S-1 Filing, ANTO & ANTD Build on Direxion's Leadership in Single Stock Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs
Priced out: Milan’s cost of living drives away teachers
New congestion pricing will lead to cars being charged up to $27 total to cross into Manhattan during the day with van and truck drivers facing even higher costs — and firefighters, teachers and ordinary workers say the…
Coca-Cola Sips on Profits While Inflation Sweats
When the average investor thinks about the consumer staples sector, they likely assume it’s full of companies struggling to post compelling earnings results amid the burden of inflation. Key Takeaways: Coca-Cola reporte…
Income or Downside Protection? Comparing Fidelity’s Options-Based ETFs
We expect these highly rated exchange-traded funds with big yields to outperform over the long term.
Beyond the Treasury Rally, Conditions Remain Tight
Key Takeaways The recent decline in Treasury yields does not tell the whole story: Although longer-term yields have fully retraced their post-FOMC rise, broader financial conditions remain tight. Credit markets continue…
Tesla Tailwinds Could Propel This New ETF
Experienced Tesla (TSLA) investors know Elon Musk’s company is much more than an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. It’s got many nonautomotive irons in its fire that are expected to be legitimate catalysts for the sto…
Toyota September sales, production slide for a third straight month
Much like this spring when buyers hurried into showrooms ahead of tariff deadlines, the third quarter brought another sales surge. This time it was the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of Septem…
New Zealand businesses stay optimistic despite oil price volatility, survey shows
Trade policy remains another major source of structural disruption. The average US tariff rate has risen sharply since 2024, from roughly 2.4% at the end of 2024 to over 10% in mid-2026, marking a significant realignmen…
Which Funds Stand Out Among the Best Value ETFs This Year?
You don't need much money or investing experience to open a brokerage account -- especially these days. In fact, there's never been a better time to be a first-time investor.
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Again Down 3% This Week
On June 2, Bitcoin dipped below $70,000 for the first time in the day, reaching an intraday low of approximately $69,961.
US goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high
The US trade deficit widened sharply in July to its highest level in 16 months, driven in part by surging imports of computers, computer accessories and semiconductors amid the country's AI investment boom, foreign medi…
The Massive Advantage This Income ETF Brings to Portfolios
We expect these highly rated exchange-traded funds with big yields to outperform over the long term.
The Euro vs the Swiss Franc
Between 2015 and 2025, the euro appreciated overall against the Japanese yen (25.9%), (British) pound sterling (18.0%), Chinese renminbi-yuan (16.4%) and the United States dollar (1.8%). It depreciated by 12.3% against …
German consumer sentiment slips on inflation fears, survey shows
Previous surveys showed a significant weakening in sentiment as a lift in inflation stoked fears that the RBA was about to raise interest rates. Those fears were realised in February. The RBA’s 25bp hike – the first in …
Muni Bond Yields Hit 15-Year Highs as Credit Holds Steady
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…