New Fed chair, same reality: Imminent rate cuts are unlikely, even if Warsh takes the helm
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Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, is now firmly on track to assume one of the most powerful positions in the global economy — and could advance an agenda that aligns with Trump’s desire for lower rates.
Read MoreBill Ackman on OpenAI, tech stocks, and his big IPO
Bill Ackman finds himself having an IPO day.
The dual IPO of asset manager Pershing Square Inc. and his closed-end fund Pershing Square USA is slated to haul in $5 billion, toward the low end of his original $5 billion to $10 billion target. Institutional investors are covering 85% of the deal.
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Read MoreDefense ETFs to Buy as Global Military Spending Rises 2.9%
According to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure reached a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.9% rise. As a share of GDP, global military spending climbed to 2.5%, its highest level since 2009.
Surprisingly, for the first time in recent history,
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Read MoreWhy Bloom Energy Stock Blew Up Today
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) stock is off to the races Wednesday, surging 22.5% through 10:35 a.m. ET after crushing on Q1 2026 earnings last night.
Analysts expected Bloom to earn $0.13 per share pro forma on sales of $530.4 million, but Bloom blew past those numbers.
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Read MoreLemonade Stock Sank After Its Q1 2026 Earnings — Here's the Next Move for Investors
Key Points
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Lemonade generally had a positive Q1 2026 earnings report.
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The stock price still dropped.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) insurance company isn’t profitable and is richly valued.
An analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks’
Read MoreThe Burst
Is It Time To Buy Chinese Stocks?
Chinese stocks have been beaten dow for a long time but it’s possible that a tectonic shift is taking place. It’s been such a puzzle to understand why their valuations have been low for such an extended time period that even the likes of Charlie Munger got fooled by cheap valuations.
One overarching challenge has been the ongoing regulatory environment.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
30% Upside for Leader in Market Growing 30% Annually?
Renowned e-signature company DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU) has got firmly back on track after some turbulence in 2021 and 2022 when the company’s share price declined by more than 75%.
The recent stock performance has fared much better, begging the question where is the ceiling for this once hot stock?
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Forget FAANG, Buy These Two Hot Stocks
Over the past decade, FAANG stocks – an acronym that represents the most prominent tech companies, including Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (now Alphabet) – have rewarded long-term investors. These stocks have grown faster than the overall S&P 500 and the technology-focused Nasdaq.
FAANG companies showcase several competitive advantages, and continued growth is anticipated over the next decade.