In today's article, we will look at the iShares Short Treasury Bond (NASDAQ: SHV ) ETF. This fund was launched by the manager BlackRock in early 2007, which indicates that it is not of recent creation. The objective of theAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (oth ...

One of the good things about the healthcare sector is that most medical care isn't optional. This is the foundation behind the sector, but on that foundation sits the growth opportunity that comes with medical advances.Right now one of the best healthcare stocks to look at is medical device giant Medtronic (MDT 0.39%), which is offering a historically high 3.2% dividend yield.Here's why you might want to invest $1,000 in it right now, a sum that will allow you to buy roughly 11 shares. What Medtronic has to ...

The ProShares UltraPro QQQ ( TQQQ ) is a leveraged bet on the U.S. large-cap technology sector, especially magnificent 7 stocks, which have considerable exposure to the theme of artificial intelligence. The ProShares UltraPro QQQ is therefore chiefly a bet on increasing orAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TQQQ, QQQ, NVDA, AMZN, GOOG, AAPL, META, TSLA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own op ...

China's top e-commerce and cloud company could have a bright future.Over the past 12 months, Alibaba's (BABA 2.69%) stock rose nearly 50% as the company impressed investors with its stabilizing growth and artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. But even after that rally, the Chinese e-commerce and cloud leader's stock price remains 65% below its all-time high from October 2020.Should investors buy Alibaba's stock today and expect it to keep climbing over the next 12 months? Or will it give up its gains as it ...

Investing in the stock market is an excellent way to build lasting wealth. The approach you take depends on your individual goals. For instance, you might be a bold growth investor with a long-term strategy for investing in emerging companies.One stock that's generating a lot of buzz among growth investors right now is AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 3.22%). This company is transforming global communications by expanding its space-based cellular network. Given the booming space economy, which is projected to reach $1 ...

Today marks the Official Sales Start in Europe for new XPENG G6 and G9.Redefining performance, design, and intelligent technology for the next generation of electric vehicles.Both new XPENG G6 and G9 make bold statements as fastest charging EVs in their classes with industry-leading charging power of respectably 451 kW for G6 and stunning 525 kW for G9.Both G9 and G6 are equipped with industry-leading powertrain technology, including the 5C Supercharging AI Battery and full-domain 800V architecture across a ...

When gold prospectors ran out of shovels, savvy merchants filled the gap and sold them tools at a markup. Fast-forward to today, and a company called DeFi Development (DFDV 9.17%) wants to sell investors a different kind of pick, specifically equity in a corporate balance sheet stuffed with Solana (SOL 3.30%).For those who remember Strategy turning its convertible debt into a Bitcoin stash, DeFi Development's pitch will feel familiar. The plan is to raise cash via issuing debt and equity, buy Solana with th ...

INVESTOR NEWS no. 22 - 11 July 2025 Ferry – freight: Total volumes in June 2025 of 3.4m lane metres were 1.7%* below 2024 and down 3.7% adjusted for route changes. YTD growth rates were -0.2% and -1.3%, respectively. North Sea volumes were below 2024 driven primarily by a negative impact from a national strike in Sweden impacting Gothenburg port operations. Mediterranean volumes were below 2024 following capacity reductions due to new ferry competition between Türkiye and Italy. Channel volumes were below ...

I have been working in the logistics sector for almost two decades. I have been into stock investing and macroeconomic analysis for almost a decade. Currently, I focus on ASEAN and NYSE/NASDAQ Stocks, particularly in banks, telco, logistics, and hotels. Since 2014, I have been trading on the PH stock market. I focus on banking, telco, and retail sectors. A colleague encouraged me to engage in the stock market as part of my portfolio diversification instead of putting all my savings in banks and properties. ...

A steady dose of quality companies will keep your portfolio growing big and strong.Dividend investing, like most things in life, can be rewarding if done correctly or a headache if you make crucial mistakes. The key to dividend investing is to pick the right types of dividend stocks. But what does a good dividend stock look like?It will be hard to go wrong if you invest in companies with these three traits:Operating in large industries with room for growth.Consistently profitable, with strong balance sheets ...