Category: Markets
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Meta Stock Jumps on Major Strategy Shift: What Investors Need to Know
Meta Platforms (META) saw a strong boost in its share price today, with the stock climbing sharply intraday as investors reacted to significant strategic news from the company. The move marks one of the most notable single-day sentiment shifts toward Meta in recent months — and signals a potential turning point in how the company…
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The AI Trade Is Back – And This Time It’s Google and Tesla Holding the Wheel
For a hot minute in mid-2024, it looked like the great AI stock mania had run out of oxygen. Nvidia was down 35 % from its peak, the “Magnificent 7” looked mortal, and every venture fund was quietly marking down their private AI holdings. Fast-forward 18 months and the narrative has flipped harder than a…
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Firefly Aerospace IPO: A New Rocket Company Enters the Public Markets
Firefly Aerospace, a private aerospace company focused on small- to medium-lift launch vehicles and in-space transportation, has officially filed to go public. The long-anticipated IPO marks another major step forward in the commercialization of space and positions Firefly as a direct competitor to SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and other emerging space tech firms. 🔍 What is…
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2025 Investing Themes
As we usher in 2025, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, global economic shifts, and pressing environmental challenges. Investors seeking to navigate this dynamic environment can benefit from focusing on emerging trends and themes that promise long-term growth and resilience. Here are the top investing themes to watch in 2025: 1.…
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Best Performing Index Funds YTD 2024
Here’s an updated list of some of the best-performing index funds in 2024, along with their Year-to-Date (YTD) returns as of October 2024. Index funds are a great way to get started investing. 1. Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) 2. Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund (SWPPX) 3. Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund (FNILX) 4.…
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Small-Cap vs. Large-Cap Stocks: Analyzing Russell 2000 and S&P 500 for Portfolio Diversification
When it comes to stock market indices, the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 are two of the most widely followed benchmarks, each representing different segments of the U.S. stock market. Understanding their differences can help investors make informed decisions about where to allocate their investments. What is the Russell 2000? The Russell 2000 Index…
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