US initiates investigation into Malaysian economy
PETALING JAYA: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into several economies, including Malaysia, over concerns about structural excess capacity and production in certain manufacturing sectors.
It said the probe, conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, will examine whether the acts,
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Read MoreExplained — Key factors behind the surge of up to 15% in power stocks led by NTPC Green Energy
Power stocks are bucking the trend on Thursday, March 12, and are also leading the recovery in the broader markets.
Shares of NTPC Green Energy are up 13% and are the top gainers on the Nifty 500 in today’s session. This is followed by shares of JSW Energy, which have surged 7%, while Adani Power,
Read MorePrediction: Nvidia Stock Will Double in a Year
Calling for any stock to double in a year is a huge ask. Calling for the largest company in the world to double is an even bigger expectation. However, I think Nvidia (NVDA +0.64%) is actually positioned to make this happen.
What would it take for Nvidia to double?
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Read MoreForget QQQ: 3 Sector ETFs Quietly Outperforming Tech by a Mile in 2026
The tech sector is now massive, and buying the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) alone does not cut it. Instead, you should dig deeper and buy Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD), Tema Electrification ETF (NASDAQ:VOLT),
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Read MoreSOXL vs. SSO: What Type of Investor Should Consider These Leveraged ETFs?
ProShares – Ultra S&P500 (SSO +0.62%) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL +4.63%) both use daily leverage resets, but SSO delivers 2x exposure to the S&P 500, while SOXL offers 3x exposure to a concentrated semiconductor portfolio,
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Read MoreThe Burst
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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Read MoreThe Ivy
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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Read MoreThe Spotlight
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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