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Junda Co., Ltd. (02865) surged over 21%, with institutions optimistic about the growth potential driven by space-based solar power. According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.75%, up 197 points, to close at 26,578 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 1.03%. The morning trading volume of Hong Kong stocks

Wall Street says the S&P 500 will return about 12% in 2026, easily outpacing the 30-year average of 8.1% About 5,500 companies were listed across U.S. stock exchanges last year, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Many of those companies are included in stock indexes, which measure various aspects of the

Volatus Aerospace Inc. MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQB: TAKOF) (FSE: ABB.F) (“Volatus” or the “Company”), a Canadian aerospace and defence company delivering crewed and uncrewed aerial systems, manufacturing, and mission-critical operational services, today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has conditionally approved the listing of the

There is way more to these market leaders than their recent (or upcoming) stock splits. Stock splits happen pretty regularly, but most are conducted by companies with relatively little name recognition. Such moves tend to attract wider attention only when larger, well-established corporations perform them. And two of the most prominent stock splits in recent

The people who know Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla best are telling a worrisome story. For the better part of this decade, the bulls have been in firm control on Wall Street. While game-changing technology trends, such as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), have undoubtedly played an important role in

Warren Buffett officially retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) at the end of 2025. However, he’s still chairman of the board, so it’s not like he’s completely hands off from the trillion-dollar company that he built. Throughout his career, Buffett taught investors countless lessons on how to act in the stock

(Bloomberg) — The S&P 500 has been stuck in a range for the better part of four months, and investors are paying up to protect against the possibility that the next big move is down. To a growing number of strategists, that pessimism is cause to expect the opposite. The change in mood among investors,

Standard Chartered Group (02888) once fell by more than 4%. As of the time of writing, it dropped by 3.03%, trading at HKD 191.9, with a turnover of HKD 123 million. According to Zhitong Finance, Standard Chartered Group (02888) once fell more than 4%. As of the time of writing, it dropped by 2.98%, trading

Investors came into 2026 worried about an AI bubble. Indeed, a bubble is bursting, but it’s not in AI stocks. Instead, software stocks have dived this year with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSEMKT: IGV), which counts Microsoft, Palantir, and Salesforce among its biggest holdings, down 24% year-to-date through Feb. 25 as fears of

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is chief executive of European exchange operator Six Group For the past two decades or more, the logic for ambitious technology companies considering an initial public offering appeared quite straightforward. If scale, liquidity

Lowe’s (LOW) stock fell on Wednesday after the home improvement retailer issued cautious guidance that overshadowed its fourth quarter earnings beat. The company said it expects same-store sales growth to be flat to up 2% year over year in 2026. Wall Street was looking for 2% growth, according to Bloomberg consensus data. “We’re just focused

Jim Cramer isn’t buying into the AI doomsday scenario. At a point when Mr. Market had gotten rattled by a viral memo from Citrini Research’s Alap Shah, Cramer pushed back, calling it essentially a work of “science fiction” rather than sober forecasting. The fallout from the report was immediate. On Monday, Feb. 23, the Dow

The pita purveyor is winning market share. Shares of Cava Group (CAVA +25.91%) climbed on Wednesday after the Mediterranean-style restaurant chain showed progress on its expansion initiatives. By the close of trading, Cava’s stock price was up over 26%. Image source: Getty Images. Cava’s concept is resonating with diners Cava’s revenue rose 21.2% year over

On Feb. 25, 2026, streaming’s standout dealmaker faces a high-stakes Warner Bros. bidding war and rising antitrust scrutiny. Today’s Change (5.99%) $4.67 Current Price $82.72 Key Data Points Market Cap $329B Day’s Range $79.35 – $83.11 52wk Range $75.01 – $134.12 Volume 3.4M Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 48.59% Netflix (NFLX +5.99%), a provider of

This company’s growth opportunity could be huge. Palantir Technologies (PLTR +4.11%) posted another blockbuster earnings report in early February. Its fourth-quarter revenue surged 70% year over year, accelerating from the 63% growth in the previous quarter. The main dilemma for investors considering the stock is valuation. It’s expensive, trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio (P/S)

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I recently gave a presentation to some new colleagues from the Center for Research in Security Prices, an affiliate of the University of Chicago acquired by Morningstar. One of my slides highlighted the top-heavy nature of today’s US stock market. A graph showed that the top 10 stocks represent a bigger chunk of the market

(Bloomberg) — Corporate America just delivered one of the strongest earnings seasons in recent memory, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the stock market. Companies in the S&P 500 grew earnings by 13% in the fourth quarter, almost six percentage points better than expected. They also served up optimism about the coming year. The

Despite an exceptionally strong 2025 performance, Taiwan Semiconductor still has plenty of room to run this year and beyond. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM +4.24%) is a core player in the global AI boom. It’s also the world’s largest dedicated chip manufacturer, with approximately 70% market share. The semiconductor foundry has benefited immensely from AI-related demand and