$iShares Gold Trust(IAU)$ is the 2nd largest Gold ETF and is on the upward trend as Gold has gained 14% this year to break the USD 3,000 per ounce for the first time. This can be attributed to geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. Gold has long been regarded as a safe haven asset since ancient times. Gold has gained about 6% in March and was last trading at USD 3,024.80 per ounce. I bought $iShares Gold Trust(IAU)$ as a tactical play since last year and it has been climbing steadily since then. It is a lot easier on the pocket compared to $SPDR Gold Shares(GLD
AI-Powered Lending: Upstart’s Big Bet—Genius or Just Hype?
The Fintech Underdog with a Point to Prove As an investor, I’ve seen my fair share of fintech darlings rise and fall, but $Upstart Holdings, Inc.(UPST)$ is a particularly intriguing case. This isn’t just another AI-driven disruptor; it’s a company trying to rewrite the rules of credit assessment. The question is—are we looking at a revolutionary force in lending, or just another overhyped tech play? Where neural networks reshape financial intelligence and decision-making AI Meets Lending: A Game-Changer or a Risky Experiment? Upstart’s value proposition is simple yet ambitious: replace outdated FICO-based credit models with AI-driven risk assessments. With over 100 banks and credit unions using its platform, the company claims its algorithms asses
GameStop Pole-Vaults Over Palantir, Apple to Top 3 Stock Option $GameStop(GME)$ pole-vaulted over $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ and $Apple(AAPL)$ to become Wednesday’s third most active stock option after the struggling video game retailer said its board approved a plan to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The video game retailer that reported a sixth straight quarterly revenue decline Tuesday joined other companies investing in the largest cryptocurrency, inspired by $MicroStrateg
$NIO Inc.(NIO)$ BYD Co (HK:1211) will roll out its recently unveiled megawatt fast charging technology by early April, the company’s executives said in a Weibo (NASDAQ:WB) post on Wednesday, as the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival races to further its lead in the Chinese electric car market. BYD (SZ:002594) executives said 4,000 megawatt fast charging stations were being planned, with the first batch of about 500 to be launched in early April, according to a Weibo statement carried by Chinese media. BYD could not be immediately reached for comment. The company had last week unveiled a new platform for EVs that it said could charge them almost as quickly as it takes to pump gas. The company had also announced for the first time that it would build a
$Copper - main 2505(HGmain)$ 🚨 Key Highlights: • Record Highs: New York copper futures surged to a record high, hitting over $5.20 per pound, driven by market expectations of a 25% import tariff on copper under the Trump administration. • Arbitrage Opportunities: For the first time, New York copper prices have surpassed London prices, creating an unprecedented price gap, fueling arbitrage opportunities for traders. 📈 Copper Outlook: The surge in copper prices is being driven by multiple factors: 1. Tariffs & Trade War: If Trump imposes tariffs on copper, the supply chain disruption could cause further price increases. The limited supply of copper, especially in key global markets, could continue to push pric
The price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio is often considered a better indicator than the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for a company like Palantir Technologies (PLTR) because it provides a more complete picture of valuation by factoring in expected earnings growth, which is particularly relevant for growth-oriented companies. The P/E ratio measures a company's current stock price relative to its earnings per share (EPS). While this is a useful snapshot, it doesn’t account for how fast a company’s earnings are expected to grow in the future. For a high-growth company like Palantir, which operates in the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence and data analytics, the P/E ratio alone can appear extremely high—potentially signaling overvaluation—because investors are willing to pay
As of March 26, 2025, Lululemon trades at $337.35 , slightly above its near-term support zone ($332–$335). Here’s the strategic breakdown: Key Considerations: Catalyst-Driven Setup : Earnings could trigger a breakout above resistance ($368.77) if U.S. sales/margin trends surprise positively. Downside risk exists if inventory concerns or slowing traffic dominate the narrative. Positioning: Entry: Current price (~$337) offers a 3–5% buffer above critical support. Risk Management: A close below $332 would invalidate the support thesis. Sentiment & Liquidity : Analysts are cautious (13 Holds vs. 8 Buys), but institutional heavyweights like FMR LLC and Vanguard hold significant stakes. Short interest is moderate (recent ratios: 12–19%), reducing squeeze potential but reflecting skepticism.
Since Chagee, a Chinese premium tea chain, filed for its U.S. IPO on March 25, 2025, aiming to list on Nasdaq under the ticker "CHA," let’s break down the key factors to assess its potential as an investment. Chagee has shown impressive growth. In 2024, its net revenue nearly tripled to $1.71 billion USD (12.41 billion Chinese yuan) from $638 million USD (4.64 billion yuan) the previous year, with net income surging 213.3% to $344.5 million USD (2.51 billion yuan). Its gross merchandise value (GMV) also jumped 172.9% to $4.05 billion USD (29.46 billion yuan), reflecting strong consumer demand. The company operates 6,440 teahouses globally as of December 31, 2024, with 6,284 in China, and plans to use IPO proceeds to expand further in China and internationally, including its first U.S. stor
Will this rules drained off 17billion sale from China?
Nvidia’s China Sales Face Threat from Beijing’s Environmental Curbs Financial Times $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ 10 minutes ago Beijing has introduced energy efficiency rules for the use of advanced chips that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia’s best-selling processors in the country if implemented strictly. The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top economic planner, is advising Chinese groups to use chips that meet stringent requirements in new data centres and expansion of existing facilities, according to documents reviewed and analysed by Financial Times. Nvidia’s H20 chip — less powerful than its top-range graphics processing units but tailored to meet Washington’s export control
Small-Cap, Big Potential: Is VTWO the Underdog Worth Betting On?
Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your financial seatbelts! We’re diving into the wild world of small-cap investing, where fortunes are made, lost, and sometimes left wondering what just happened. Enter the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO)—a fund that offers a front-row seat to the adrenaline-pumping realm of small-cap stocks. If the stock market were a theme park, $Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF(VTWO)$ would be the roller coaster with the 'ride at your own risk' sign. Small-cap investing: where volatility meets the thrill of opportunity The Small-Cap Battleground: High Risk, High Reward Let’s talk small-caps. These stocks are like the overenthusiastic startups of the investing world—brimming with potential but prone to mood swings that would put a caffeina
$Carnival(CCL)$ Carnival Cruise stock presents a compelling opportunity for investors due to the unique circumstances surrounding its recovery from the pandemic. The company underwent significant changes, taking on $20 billion in high-interest debt, but it is now rebounding, generating billions in cash flow. This creates a unique investment opportunity. In this analysis, I'll break down the key factors that make Carnival stock intriguing, assess whether it’s a buy, and present my proprietary discounted cash flow valuation model. I'll also evaluate its valuation using forward price-to-earnings and price-to-free cash flow metrics. Additionally, I'll highlight how the business is performing even better than before the pandemic—a surprising development
$KUAISHOU-W(01024)$ 2024Q4 results validate the effectiveness of "technology-driven + ecological synergy" strategy:AI-enabled advertising and e-commerce efficiency, narrowing losses in overseas business signifies that the model is running through, and the commercialization of AI can open the second growth curve.The current valuation reflects the market's expectation of its long-term growth, but we need to be vigilant about the risks of slowing user growth and intensifying competition in the industry.Investors are advised to focus on tracking the conversion efficiency of AI technology, the repurchase rate of e-commerce users and the profitability of overseas markets.PerformanceCore Data HighlightsQ4 revenue of RMB35.4bn (+8.7% yoy), slightly excee
Will Correction Come Back As Tariffs Inflation Might Cause Market Liquidity Drying ?
Tariff-induced inflation has the potential to prolong a market correction, depending on the scale of the tariffs, how central banks respond, and broader economic conditions. If we looked at how $S&P 500(.SPX)$ have reclaimed the 200-day moving average, but there is a risk for S&P 500 dropping with the latest tariff announcement on the auto industry before the 02 April liberation day. So if we were to monitor how things are developing, we could be seeing S&P 500 slipping back into correction if 02 April gave larger scale of the existing tariffs. Fear and Greed Index At 29 Could See Panic Selling Coming A Fear and Greed Index reading of 29 signals that markets are dominated by extreme fear. This metric (often tracked by CNN, Bloomberg, o
Trading at just 5.6x PE following a 38.7% YTD decline.PVH’s strategic consolidation of its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands aims to restore pricing power and improve brand control, driving longer-term earnings power.Despite operational challenges, PVH maintains robust free cash flow of $715.3 million over the trailing twelve months, and a healthy balance sheet of 2.6x debt to EBITDA.While China represents 6% of revenue and 16% of EBT, PVH’s addition to China’s “unreliable entity list” appears to be priced in.PVH’s strategic initiatives including organic e-commerce growth and manufacturing consolidation position the company for potential margin improvement toward its long-term 15% operating margin target.Investment Thesis $PVH Corp(PVH)$ is a