Could This $5 Billion Minnow Be the Next Big AI Buyout Target?
SoundHound AI isn’t chasing the same crowded lane as other AI giants. Instead of building general-purpose AI models or chasing flashy headlines, it has carved out a very specific, and potentially lucrative, niche, voice AI.
At its core, SoundHound builds sophisticated voice recognition and natural language processing software that enables real-time, conversational interactions between humans and machines.
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How Zuckerberg Can Seize The Next Trillion
CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t get as much credit as he may deserve for his ferocity and tenaciousness. As the head of Meta, he is widely viewed as the dorky tech guy who stumbled upon a great idea and just happened to build a big social media business.
The truth is he’s a harsh competitor,
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Why Coinbase Could Soar
Among the best business models in the world is the money management one. While fees have come down substantially in recent decades, you can certainly still find examples of financial advisors charging north of 1% on assets under management while another 1% is charged through commissions, 10b-1 fees, and mutual fund costs.
Sum those up and 2% of invested capital is lost each year to these hefty fees.
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Is Lemonade Stock a Sweet Deal Down 87%
When insurance technology firm Lemonade first debuted on the markets at an official price of $29 before soaring to $66 per share, it was caught up in a frenzy of bullish speculation that subsequently led the stock to rally to $183 per share.
But the excitement wasn’t to last and now the share price sits about 85% lower.
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Is Roku’s Amazon Deal a Game-Changer?
On the surface, Roku teaming up with Amazon might look like just another industry collaboration. But behind the headlines, this partnership could redefine how advertisers reach streaming audiences, and reframe Roku’s position in the connected TV arms race.
Announced on June 16, Roku’s integration with Amazon’s advertising platform unlocks a powerful new lever because it gives marketers access to Roku’s premium inventory directly through Amazon’s demand-side platform.
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Can This Fintech Darling Bounce Back?
Chime Financial is one of the most talked-about fintech players, but it has had a rollercoaster ride since its June IPO. The stock ran up to $43 on its first day of trading, riding a wave of excitement around digital banking. Fast-forward to today, and shares have been clipped by almost 50%.
So the big question is can Chime regain momentum and reward patient investors?
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Is This Quantum Stock Set To Keep Soaring?
Following comments by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang about the probable timeline for practical quantum computing, quantum startups have had a rocky start to 2025.
Huang, himself an expert in cutting-edge computing technologies, said he believed that it could take about 20 years for quantum computers to become a useful technology.
While the comment attracted criticism from some technologists and quantum bulls,
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DIA vs. VUG: Is Dow Stability or Big Tech Growth the Better Choice for Investors?
Key Points
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VUG offers much broader diversification and a larger assets under management (AUM) base, while DIA focuses on just thirty blue-chip stocks
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DIA comes with a higher expense ratio but delivers a notably higher dividend yield than VUG
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VUG’s tech-heavy portfolio has outperformed DIA over the past five years,