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SCHD ETF: Why this ‘anti-AI’ fund is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has performed well this year despite trading within a tight range over the past few weeks. Its total return has risen 19% year-to-date, outperforming Invesco’s QQQ, which has returned 15.2%, as well as JPMorgan’s JEPI at 7.0% and Vanguard’s VOO at 7.53%. SCHD ETF inflows have soared this… Continue reading SCHD ETF: Why this ‘anti-AI’ fund is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices

Are NOW, CRM, WDAY, and ADBE stocks bargains after their valuation reset?

Top software stocks have slumped this year amid the lingering concerns that artificial intelligence tools by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic will hurt their revenue growth in the long term. ServiceNow (NOW) stock is down by 35% this year, while Salesforce (CRM), Workday (WDAY), and Adobe (ADBE) have fallen by over 40%. NOW, CRM, WDAY,… Continue reading Are NOW, CRM, WDAY, and ADBE stocks bargains after their valuation reset?

Rocket Lab stock stuck above 200 EMA: Is it a buy after the NASA deal?

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock price has suffered a major reversal in the past few weeks, moving from the year-to-date high of $151 on May 27 to $84. This retreat continued even after the company landed a new NASA contract last week. So, is it safe to buy the dip or sell the rip? Rocket… Continue reading Rocket Lab stock stuck above 200 EMA: Is it a buy after the NASA deal?

Comcast stock jumps 23% after company announces NBCUniversal, Sky spin-off

Comcast on Monday unveiled plans to break itself into two publicly traded companies, separating its connectivity operations from its media and entertainment assets in the latest attempt by a legacy media company to adapt to the rapidly changing streaming landscape. The tax-free spin-off, expected to be completed in about a year, will create one company… Continue reading Comcast stock jumps 23% after company announces NBCUniversal, Sky spin-off

FTSE slips as defence and mining stocks drag UK markets

UK equities came under pressure as weakness across consumer staples, defence and mining stocks weighed on market sentiment. Investors also assessed fresh economic data showing a slowdown in mortgage lending and broader credit growth, pointing to softer borrowing activity in May. Both the FTSE 100, which is dominated by internationally focused companies, and the more… Continue reading FTSE slips as defence and mining stocks drag UK markets

Apple wants to buy memory chips from CXMT: will it ease tech giant’s cost woes?

Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for clearance to buy memory chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT as the artificial intelligence boom pushes up semiconductor costs and strains global supply chains, Financial Times reported on Saturday. The move underscores how even the world’s largest consumer electronics company is scrambling to secure additional sources of memory as… Continue reading Apple wants to buy memory chips from CXMT: will it ease tech giant’s cost woes?

Nasdaq futures surge 320 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

Wall Street was set for a stronger start on Monday as investors welcomed signs that Washington and Tehran were stepping back from a fresh round of military escalation. Nasdaq 100 futures led the move, helped by lower oil-risk fears and a better tone across growth stocks. Still, the rebound is not clean as traders are… Continue reading Nasdaq futures surge 320 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

Micron stock: is Korea’s $518B chip blitz a warning for MU investors?

Micron stock (NASDAQ: MU) is back in focus after South Korea unveiled a massive semiconductor expansion led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. For now, the plan is less a direct threat to Micron than a validation of the theme behind its rally: AI memory has become scarce, valuable and strategically important. But the harder… Continue reading Micron stock: is Korea’s $518B chip blitz a warning for MU investors?