The stock market staged a comeback last week, even as Wall Street waded through a flurry of both upbeat and unsettling headlines. The Nasdaq broke its five-week losing streak on Friday, buoyed by strong advances from our big tech names like Meta Platforms , Nvidia and Amazon . The tech-heavy...
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In bitcoin price plummet, ETF flows are down but aren’t signaling ‘crypto winter’ investor panic
Bitcoin's massive slump from a record price above $126,000 last October has darkened sentiment across the crypto landscape. Faith has been shaken in a trade that was viewed as a digital rival to gold as a store of value, and by some others as a risk-on asset that would continue...
AI disruption could spark a ‘shock to the system’ in credit markets, UBS analyst says
Mesh Cube | Istock | Getty ImagesThe stock market has been quick to punish software firms and other perceived losers from the artificial intelligence boom in recent weeks, but credit markets are likely to be the next place where AI disruption risk shows up, according to UBS analyst Matthew Mish.Tens...
Xiaomi’s electric SUV tops China sales in January, sells twice as many as Tesla’s Model Y
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi launched its YU7 electric SUV in summer 2025, taking direct aim at Tesla's Model Y.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Xiaomi's electric car venture has succeeded in dethroning Tesla in China, at least in January.The Xiaomi YU7 SUV ranked first in China by sales...
Vatican Bank makes first foray into equity indexes, setting stage for potential ETF launches
Gabriel Bouys | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Vatican Bank Tuesday launched two equity indexes tracking stocks that align with Catholic values. Its first foray into thematic investment products sets the bank up to potentially roll out other financial products, including ETFs in the future. The bank, which reports to the Committee...