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Elon Musk Says A Supercomputer Is Coming

Elon Musk Says A Supercomputer Is Coming

Image Source: UnsplashTech billionaire Elon Musk has told media that his artificial intelligence startup xAI is looking to build a massive supercomputer to run the next version of its AI chatbot Grok as early as next year. The Information reported Saturday, citing a presentation to investors.Elon Musk noted that xAI will require as many as 100,000 […]
Market Factors Definition: Unlocking The Art Of Strategic Thinking

Market Factors Definition: Unlocking The Art Of Strategic Thinking

Image Source: Pexels Introduction:  The game of chess and the dynamics of market factors share a fascinatingly similar strategic depth. As chess players must anticipate their opponent’s moves, investors and economists must predict market behaviour. Both involve a delicate balance of offensive and defensive strategies, and a misstep can lead to defeat. This essay explores the […]
Weekly Technical Update: Nasdaq – Saturday, May 25

Weekly Technical Update: Nasdaq – Saturday, May 25

Image Source: UnsplashWeekly technical update for the NDX and NQ – I update the Elliott Wave labeling and discuss what taking the EW count by one degree suggests and presents in terms of the daily and weekly pictures. I also update the Fibonacci retracements and extensions to guide us through the completion of Minor 3rd waves […]
Should There Be New Transparency Rules For Active ETFs?

Should There Be New Transparency Rules For Active ETFs?

Image Source: PixabayOne of the most cited obstacles for the launch of active ETFs in Europe are the general transparency rules for ETFs. Unlike mutual funds, which under the Undertakings in Collective Investments and Transferable Securities (UCITS) regulation have the obligation to publish their portfolio twice a year, UCITS ETFs need to publish their portfolio on […]
Momentum Everywhere, Even Cross-Country Factor Momentum

Momentum Everywhere, Even Cross-Country Factor Momentum

Image Source: PexelsAmong the many factors cited in academic research, only a handful have been sufficiently reliable for use in asset pricing models. One of those is momentum. The evidence has been robust for not only cross-sectional (relative) and time-series (absolute or trend) momentum, but also for factor momentum, which has received much attention from researchers. […]
Workday Stock Plunges As Guidance Dampens Investor Sentiment

Workday Stock Plunges As Guidance Dampens Investor Sentiment

Image Source: PixabayWorkday, Inc. (WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The company reported total revenues of $1.990 billion, a substantial increase of 18.1% compared to the same period last year. Subscription revenues, which comprise a significant portion of the […]
Czech Confidence Softens But Recovery Goes On

Czech Confidence Softens But Recovery Goes On

Image Source: Pexels Pessimism about economic outlook bites  The consumer confidence indicator in May shed 2.2 points to 101.6, with the proportion of respondents expecting the overall economic situation in the Czech Republic to deteriorate over the next 12 months increasing noticeably. In contrast, the number of consumers rating their current financial situation worse than in the previous […]
5 Stocks In Focus On Their Recent Dividend Hike

5 Stocks In Focus On Their Recent Dividend Hike

Image Source: UnsplashU.S. stock markets have witnessed resumed momentum in May after a brief halt in April. Market participants witnessed an impressive 15-month rally before April. The rebound in May has taken a section of financial experts by surprise as they warned of further downside due to higher stock valuations and the Fed’s decision to keep […]
Gold Prices Rise As The Dollar Slowly Dies

Gold Prices Rise As The Dollar Slowly Dies

Image Source: PixabayThe money supply is rising again, and persistent price inflation is not a surprise. Price inflation occurs when the amount of currency increases significantly above private sector demand. For investors, the worst decision in this environment of monetary destruction is to invest in sovereign bonds and keep cash. The government’s destruction of the purchasing power of […]
Real Estate Stocks Stumble On Rate Hike Jitters

Real Estate Stocks Stumble On Rate Hike Jitters

Image Source: UnsplashReal estate stocks took a tumble this week after four weeks of consecutive gains. This decline reflects a shift in investor sentiment as hopes for a near-term interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve dimmed.The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE), a key benchmark for the sector, dropped 3.64% compared to the previous […]