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| 26.01.26 06:00:06 |
How staying 'dry' beyond January could be a big boost to your finances |
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Anyone taking part in Dry January may have already saved a good chunk of cash, but as the month draws to an end, it's also a good time to consider the benefits of staying ‘dry’ for longer.
On average, households spend £648 a year on alcohol and tobacco, according to the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer. If that was spread evenly over the year, it would come in at £54 a month.
And that’s not the end of it: drinking also means people tend to spend more when they go out, so if you were to assume that giving up has cut 10% of the cost, you could save £584 in a year – or £49 a month. Taking both sums together, by the end of the month, you’ll have an extra £103 in your pocket that you can use to make a more positive change in your life.
Another thing to note is that alcohol duty is rising at the start of February, so you could save more by sticking with non-alcoholic options at home. And, because pubs and restaurants have been putting up prices ahead of inflation this autumn, you can save more when you’re out and about too.
Read more: Savings challenges to boost your finances in 2026
Saving £103 a month is already significant, but you can put it to work so it ends up making an even bigger difference to your life. If you’re carrying expensive debts, you might be prioritising repayments, so putting this money into paying your debts can save a decent wedge of cash.
If, for example, you had £2,000 on a credit card at 20% and are currently paying £50 a month, it might take 5 years and 3 months to clear the debt, and you’d end up paying £1,119 in interest. If you added £103 to your repayments, you’d cut the repayment time to 1 year and 3 months, and you’d pay £247 in interest – saving £872.On average, households spend £648 a year on alcohol and tobacco, according to the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer.·Henrik Sorensen via Getty Images
For some families, the pressing issue is that they don’t have enough emergency savings to fall back on if life takes a turn for the unexpected. If you were to put your £103 a month into a savings account paying 4%, after 5 years you’d be sitting on £6,829. Given that advisers recommend holding enough cash to cover 3-6 months’ worth of essential spending in your emergency fund, this could make up the lion’s share of your savings needs.
If you have an eye on the longer term, and could commit to the lifestyle change, investing this money could make an even bigger difference. If you were to drip feed your £103 monthly saving into investments over ten years, with an average return of 5%, you might end up with a nest egg of £15,994 in a decade’s time.
Read more: How to manage a Christmas debt hangover
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But the really dramatic difference comes from making a change for life. If you are age 35 and currently paying £100 a month into your pension – matched by your employer, you could be on track for a pension pot of £114,000 by the age of 68.
If you were to add the extra £103 a month into your pension, and your employer matched it, you'd boost your pension pot by an incredible £232,000, more than double, making a palpable difference to retirement.
Nobody would claim that lifestyle change is easy, so when you’re considering what to do with the money, you need to bear in mind that rewarding yourself should be part of the process too.
You don’t want to have to wait for retirement to appreciate the upside, so you may want to allocate some of this extra cash for treating yourself, and some for each of your goals. That way you get to enjoy the rewards of your better habits today – and for the rest of your life too.
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| 25.01.26 23:52:50 |
Samsung Elec to start production of HBM4 chips next month for Nvidia supply, source says |
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**Apple Inc** | SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics plans to start production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM4, starting next month and supply to Nvidia, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
He declined to give details such as how many chips it plans to supply to Nvidia.
A Samsung Electronics spokesperson declined to comment.
(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
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| 25.01.26 23:38:00 |
What's the Best AI Growth Stock Trading at Value Prices Right Now? |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Nvidia's stock is attractively valued. The company's growth has been outstanding, and it's one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom. While competition has increased, Nvidia is still well-positioned to be a long-term AI winner. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia ›
At a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 24 times based on analyst 2026 consensus, and a forward price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.65 (with positive PEG ratios below 1 considered undervalued), Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the top growth stocks trading at a value price.
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The company's growth has been extraordinary. It grew its revenue by 62% last quarter to $57 billion, but even more impressive was that this was a nearly tenfold increase from the $5.9 billion in revenue it produced in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. However, its strong growth is far from over.Image source: Getty Images.
Nvidia is building its business on an AI buildout
Nvidia has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buildout, and all signs point to this spending continuing to ramp up well into the future. Several companies are racing to develop the best foundational large language models (LLMs), and except for Alphabet, they all rely on Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) to train their models.
Meanwhile, cloud computing companies are spending huge amounts of money to build out AI data centers to try to keep up with surging demand for computing power and AI services. AI has also become more than companies racing to win these battles, as entire countries are placing big bets on AI.
While Nvidia is starting to see increased competition, it is still in the catbird seat. Custom AI ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) are preprogrammed and lack the flexibility and adaptability of GPUs in a quickly changing tech landscape. Meanwhile, nearly all foundational AI code was written on its CUDA software platform that's optimized for its chips. Its proprietary NVLink interconnect system creates an additional advantage. NVLink lets its chips communicate with each other more quickly, allowing them to essentially act as one powerful unit.
Nvidia will benefit from more than the buildout
With its networking portfolio, Nvidia has also positioned itself to be more than just a GPU maker. The company is now delivering turnkey AI solutions that not only include GPUs, but also some of its other chips and networking components. In fact, networking has been the fastest-growing part of its business, with revenue surging 162% last quarter to $8.2 billion.
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While Nvidia isn't often referred to as a cheap stock, given its long-term growth outlook, it can be considered one. The company has seen massive growth over the past few years, but this looks a lot more like the start of a secular trend than a cyclical top. AI is just starting to change the world we live in, and it's being powered by Nvidia, making it a stock to continue to own.
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| 25.01.26 23:31:00 |
Stock Futures Are Falling Ahead of Fed Meeting as Shutdown Fears Rise |
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**Apple Inc** | Investors are looking forward to a busy week of earnings, including one-fifth of the S&P 500 companies, and four of the Magnificent Seven stocks reporting results this week.
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| 25.01.26 23:10:50 |
AI boom is shifting power to memory makers, Jefferies says |
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**Apple Inc** | [Micron office building in San Jose, California, USA - June 8, 2023.]
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Investor focus in the artificial intelligence trade is moving away from hyperscale platforms and toward the companies supplying critical components, according to a new report from Jefferies.
The firm’s latest _Greed & Fear_ analysis by Christopher Wood argues that the multiyear surge in AI spending has entered a phase where pricing power sits with memory producers rather than chip designers or cloud platforms. Memory suppliers such as SK Hynix (HXSC.F [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/HXSC.F]) and Micron (MU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MU]) have seen sharp gains as contract prices for advanced memory surged late last year.
Jefferies notes in the Jan. 22 report that AI-related capital spending continues to rise, even as broader non-AI investment shows signs of weakness. U.S. data show AI-linked spending on software equipment and data centers grew at a double-digit pace last year, while other forms of business investment declined. Markets have begun to price in a broader industrial and energy recovery, but the macro data have yet to fully support that view.
The report highlights a growing divergence in equity performance. Shares of major hyperscalers and AI platform leaders have lagged since late October, while memory producers and semiconductor manufacturers have advanced sharply. Jefferies estimates that memory prices jumped roughly 50% last quarter, reinforcing supplier leverage across the AI supply chain.
That leverage comes with rising costs. New fabrication plants now require investments measured in tens of billions of dollars, and Jefferies says some memory producers are pushing customers to share those costs in exchange for guaranteed supply. This marks a notable shift from earlier concerns that large chip buyers would pressure margins.
Despite the continued buildout, Jefferies cautions that the AI spending cycle is no longer in its early stages. The report compares the current environment to other capital-intensive industries where returns tend to normalize over time. The key risk is when investors begin to question whether AI spending will generate sufficient profits to justify the scale of investment.
That concern is already visible in equity markets. While chipmakers and memory suppliers have surged, several large cloud and internet companies have posted declines in recent months, even as their capital spending plans expand further into 2026. Jefferies estimates hyperscaler capex will continue to rise sharply this year, increasing pressure to show returns.
The report also flags rising energy requirements as a structural issue tied to AI growth. Some technology companies are moving to secure power supplies directly, signaling a shift toward more asset-heavy business models.
Overall, Jefferies says the AI trade remains intact, but leadership within it is changing. Memory suppliers are emerging as near-term winners, while investors are becoming more selective about companies committing vast sums to AI infrastructure without clear evidence of profitability.
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| 25.01.26 23:10:50 |
AI boom is shifting power to memory makers, Jefferies says |
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**Apple Inc** | [Micron office building in San Jose, California, USA - June 8, 2023.]
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
Investor focus in the artificial intelligence trade is moving away from hyperscale platforms and toward the companies supplying critical components, according to a new report from Jefferies.
The firm’s latest _Greed & Fear_ analysis by Christopher Wood argues that the multiyear surge in AI spending has entered a phase where pricing power sits with memory producers rather than chip designers or cloud platforms. Memory suppliers such as SK Hynix (HXSC.F [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/HXSC.F]) and Micron (MU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MU]) have seen sharp gains as contract prices for advanced memory surged late last year.
Jefferies notes in the Jan. 22 report that AI-related capital spending continues to rise, even as broader non-AI investment shows signs of weakness. U.S. data show AI-linked spending on software equipment and data centers grew at a double-digit pace last year, while other forms of business investment declined. Markets have begun to price in a broader industrial and energy recovery, but the macro data have yet to fully support that view.
The report highlights a growing divergence in equity performance. Shares of major hyperscalers and AI platform leaders have lagged since late October, while memory producers and semiconductor manufacturers have advanced sharply. Jefferies estimates that memory prices jumped roughly 50% last quarter, reinforcing supplier leverage across the AI supply chain.
That leverage comes with rising costs. New fabrication plants now require investments measured in tens of billions of dollars, and Jefferies says some memory producers are pushing customers to share those costs in exchange for guaranteed supply. This marks a notable shift from earlier concerns that large chip buyers would pressure margins.
Despite the continued buildout, Jefferies cautions that the AI spending cycle is no longer in its early stages. The report compares the current environment to other capital-intensive industries where returns tend to normalize over time. The key risk is when investors begin to question whether AI spending will generate sufficient profits to justify the scale of investment.
That concern is already visible in equity markets. While chipmakers and memory suppliers have surged, several large cloud and internet companies have posted declines in recent months, even as their capital spending plans expand further into 2026. Jefferies estimates hyperscaler capex will continue to rise sharply this year, increasing pressure to show returns.
The report also flags rising energy requirements as a structural issue tied to AI growth. Some technology companies are moving to secure power supplies directly, signaling a shift toward more asset-heavy business models.
Overall, Jefferies says the AI trade remains intact, but leadership within it is changing. Memory suppliers are emerging as near-term winners, while investors are becoming more selective about companies committing vast sums to AI infrastructure without clear evidence of profitability.
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* Micron: This Party Is Just Getting Started [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4862028-micron-this-party-is-just-getting-started]
* Micron Technology: Structural Demand Is Replacing Cyclical Volatility [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4861733-micron-technology-structural-demand-is-replacing-cyclical-volatility]
* Micron: Are We At The Peak Of The Supercycle? Not Even Close [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4861611-micron-are-we-at-the-peak-of-the-supercycle-not-even-close]
* Best performing chip stocks in the last 12 months [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4542101-best-performing-chip-stocks-in-the-last-12-months]
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| 25.01.26 23:07:15 |
Dow Jones Futures Fall; Trump Tariffs, Government Shutdown, Big Earnings In Focus |
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**Apple Inc** | President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. Government shutdown risks soared. Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, Apple learnings loom.
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| 25.01.26 23:07:15 |
Dow Jones Futures Fall; Trump Tariffs, Government Shutdown, Big Earnings In Focus |
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**Apple Inc** | President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. Government shutdown risks soared. Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, Apple learnings loom.
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| 25.01.26 22:20:18 |
SPDR's SPTM Offers Broad Market Reach, While Vanguard's VTV Targets Value Stocks. Which Is the Better Buy? |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
SPTM offers broader market exposure and holds nearly five times as many stocks as VTV. VTV pays a higher dividend yield and has shown less volatility and drawdown over the past five years. SPTM tilts heavily toward technology, while VTV emphasizes value-oriented sectors. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
The Vanguard Value ETF(NYSEMKT:VTV) is designed for investors seeking to track the performance of large-cap U.S. value stocks, concentrating on established companies with lower price-to-book ratios.
The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF(NYSEMKT:SPTM) aims to mirror the broader U.S. equity market, spanning large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks. This comparison unpacks how these differences play out in cost, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup.
Snapshot (cost & size)
Metric VTV SPTM Issuer Vanguard SPDR Expense ratio 0.04% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 11.48% 12.91% Dividend yield 2.05% 1.13% AUM $218 billion $12 billion Beta (5Y monthly) 0.78 1.02
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
SPTM is slightly more affordable than VTV with a lower expense ratio, while VTV delivers a much higher dividend yield that may appeal to income-focused investors.
Performance & risk comparison
Metric VTV SPTM Max drawdown (5 y) -17.03% -24.15% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,622 $1,765
What's inside
SPTM tracks a broad U.S. equity index and holds 1,510 stocks, providing exposure across all market caps and sectors.
Its portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology, making up 34% of assets, followed by financial services at 13% and consumer cyclical at 11%. The top holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The fund has been operating for more than 25 years, offering a long track record for evaluation.
VTV, in contrast, concentrates on 312 large-cap value stocks, with sector exposure led by financial services at 25%, healthcare at 16%, and industrials at 13%. Its largest positions are JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway, and Exxon Mobil.
For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link.
What this means for investors
SPTM and VTV can both be fantastic investments, and determining the right choice for your portfolio will depend on what you’re looking to achieve with an ETF.
SPTM provides broad exposure to the overall market. While it is tech-heavy, reflecting the market’s tilt toward tech giants, it includes stocks from companies of all sizes across all sectors.
VTV, on the other hand, focuses exclusively on large-cap value stocks. Value stocks are those from established companies that are generally seen as being overlooked by investors. These stocks may experience slower growth, but they also tend to be more stable with greater dividend income potential.
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Between these two ETFs, VTV offers a lower beta and a milder max drawdown, suggesting smaller price fluctuations and less volatility overall. But SPTM is the higher performer, delivering higher one- and five-year total returns.
Investors seeking stability and consistent dividend income may prefer VTV’s large-cap value approach. If you’re looking for increased diversification with access to stocks from all corners of the market, however, SPTM might better fit the bill.
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| 25.01.26 21:31:07 |
Warren Buffett's Investment Philosophy: 'Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and be Greedy When Others Are Fearful' |
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**Apple Inc** | In the midst of widespread market anxiety, Warren Buffett wrote in a 2008 New York Times article that he was shifting his personal investments away from government bonds and into American stocks, citing long-term confidence in the strength and resilience of U.S. businesses.
in his post, Buffett painted a picture of a financial world in chaos, both at home and abroad. The repercussions of these financial troubles are increasingly affecting the wider economy.
Despite the upheaval and the looming threat of rising unemployment and stumbling business activity, Buffett has been snapping up U.S. stocks for his personal portfolio, which was previously dominated by U.S. government bonds.
Buffett mentioned that his investment philosophy is driven by a straightforward principle: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.” With fear currently holding even experienced investors in its grip, Buffett sees a window of opportunity.
He concedes that caution towards highly leveraged entities or businesses in weak competitive positions is justified. However, he brushes off fears about the long-term prosperity of the nation’s many robust companies as baseless.
While Buffett concedes that he cannot forecast short-term market fluctuations, he is confident that the market will likely surge, potentially significantly, before either sentiment or the economy recovers. His counsel to investors: don’t wait for the robins, or you’ll miss spring.
Buffett’s move to U.S. stocks comes at a time of widespread market fear, indicating his belief in the long-term strength of the American economy. His investment strategy, guided by the principle of being “greedy when others are fearful,” suggests that he sees current market conditions as an opportunity rather than a threat.
This could signal to other investors that despite short-term uncertainties, there is potential for significant growth in the U.S. stock market.
Buffett’s shift from government bonds to equities also underscores his confidence in the resilience of many of the nation’s companies, despite the current economic turmoil.
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| 25.01.26 21:21:34 |
VOOG vs. IWO: Is S&P 500 Stability or Small-Cap Growth Potential the Better Buy Right Now? |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
IWO charges a notably higher expense ratio than VOOG, but both offer roughly the same dividend yield. VOOG has delivered stronger five-year growth with less severe drawdowns, while IWO is more volatile and small-cap focused. IWO spreads risk across over 1,000 holdings, tilting toward healthcare and industrials, whereas VOOG is concentrated in large-cap tech. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF(NYSEMKT:VOOG) and the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF(NYSEMKT:IWO) both target U.S. growth stocks, but they do so through very different lenses.
VOOG tracks the large-cap S&P 500 Growth Index, emphasizing established giants, while IWO focuses on smaller, fast-growing companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
This comparison highlights where each ETF stands on fees, performance, and risk, helping investors weigh which approach may appeal depending on their goals.
Snapshot (cost & size)
Metric VOOG IWO Issuer Vanguard iShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.24% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 25, 2026) 16.16% 15.31% Dividend yield 0.49% 0.56% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.08 1.45 AUM $22 billion $13 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
Both funds offer similar dividend yields, making them roughly equivalent in terms of income potential. However, VOOG is notably more affordable on fees, giving it an edge for cost-conscious investors.
Performance & risk comparison
Metric VOOG IWO Max drawdown (5 y) -32.74% -42.02% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,880 $1,097
What's inside
IWO tracks U.S. small-cap growth, covering 1,098 stocks with a tilt toward healthcare (making up 26% of the portfolio), technology (23%), and industrials (20%).
Its largest positions — Bloom Energy, Credo Technology Group, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions — each make up less than 2% of assets, reflecting a broad, diversified approach.
VOOG, by contrast, is concentrated in large-cap U.S. growth stocks. Technology dominates the portfolio, making up close to 50% of assets, followed by communication services and financial services. The fund’s top holdings include Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, and they collectively account for over 30% of assets.
For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link.
What this means for investors
Growth ETFs come in all shapes and sizes, and different types can appeal to different investors.
VOOG is focused not just on large-cap stocks, but specifically, companies in the S&P 500. Larger companies tend to be more stable than their smaller counterparts, making them more likely to successfully weather periods of market volatility.
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VOOG has experienced a less severe max drawdown compared to IWO, and with a lower beta, it’s also shown milder price fluctuations in recent years.
IWO targets small-cap growth stocks, which can be more volatile — especially during market downturns. While they tend to have greater growth potential than large stocks, IWO has actually underperformed VOOG in both one- and five-year total returns — likely in part due to massive tech companies overperforming in recent years.
Investing in a small-cap ETF like IWO can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to smaller companies with plenty of growth potential, while VOOG can be a good choice for those seeking access to the largest growth names in the S&P 500.
Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity
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On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves:
Nvidia:if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009,you’d have $486,764!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $47,187!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $464,439!*
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VOOG vs. IWO: Is S&P 500 Stability or Small-Cap Growth Potential the Better Buy Right Now? was originally published by The Motley Fool
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| 25.01.26 21:17:02 |
Here's How Hedge Funds Explore Prediction Markets For Investment Insights |
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**Apple Inc** | Hedge funds are beginning to utilize data from prediction markets to shape their investment strategies.
Historically, hedge funds have been reluctant to engage with prediction markets due to the challenges associated with trading on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
These platforms often lack the depth necessary for larger bets on macro developments, and getting approval from compliance teams can be difficult.
However, proprietary trading firms such as Susquehanna have begun to explore these markets. The key attraction for these firms is the data generated by prediction market platforms, which is used to inform their investment strategies, reports the Insider.
Following the trend of monitoring retail traders’ discussions on Reddit forums after the GameStop incident in 2021, funds are now analyzing data on activity on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. These platforms offer a free data feed on trading volumes and have partnered with exchange and clearing house Intercontinental Exchange and Dow Jones to create additional data products for funds.
Companies like Dysrupt Labs are developing products using prediction market data. Dysrupt’s CEO, Karl Mattingly, told the outlet that the data from prediction markets often aligns with the consensus from traditional sources, offering traders a chance to profit from deviations.
Despite the potential, the novelty of these platforms means hedge funds are still determining the most effective ways to utilize this data.
Daryl Smith, head of research at data consulting firm Neudata, pointed out that macro managers are not yet incorporating prediction market data into their models.
Why It Matters
The shift towards using prediction market data represents a significant change in hedge fund strategy. This data offers a new perspective on market trends, potentially giving funds an edge in their investment decisions.
However, the novelty of these platforms and the challenges associated with their use means that the full potential of prediction market data is yet to be realized.
As hedge funds continue to explore these platforms, the impact on their strategies and the broader market will be closely watched.
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| 25.01.26 21:16:21 |
SA Asks: What's the best utilities stock play right now? |
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**Apple Inc** | [Electricity workers and pylon silhouette]
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What's the best utilities stock play right now for investors?
Seeking Alpha analysts Power Hedge [https://seekingalpha.com/author/power-hedge], Kody's Dividends [https://seekingalpha.com/author/kody-s-dividends], and Wolf Report [https://seekingalpha.com/author/wolf-report] gave us their picks.
Power Hedge [https://seekingalpha.com/author/power-hedge]: One of the major driving forces for utility sector gains over the past year or two has been the construction of numerous data centers that are intended to provide the infrastructure needed for generative artificial intelligence.
Thus far, this trend has mostly benefited electrical utilities, but there could also be potential in natural gas utilities. Texas is now requiring all data centers to have their own on-site power generation, and the Trump administration appears to be encouraging data centers in other states to do the same to avoid substantial price hikes on everyday consumers.
One way to generate power on-site is by putting a natural gas turbine on the data center premises. Natural gas utilities with operations in Texas or Virginia, such as Atmos Energy (ATO [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ATO]) or NiSource (NI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NI]), could be beneficiaries here, and they have more attractive valuations than most electric utilities.
Kody's Dividends [https://seekingalpha.com/author/kody-s-dividends]: While NextEra Energy (NEE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NEE]) remains the high-quality titan of its industry, its recent rally has eroded the margin of safety, with it trading near my fair value estimate.
For the best utility play right now, I prefer Xcel Energy (XEL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XEL]). It's a Dividend Aristocrat in the making, trading nearly 10% below my fair value estimate with a clear path to 9% annual ongoing diluted EPS growth through 2030, fueled by a massive data center pipeline.
I'm pairing it with Essential Utilities (WTRG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WTRG]). As a Dividend Champion with 30+ years of dividend raises, now is the time to buy this top-notch water utility at a double-digit percentage discount to my fair value estimate.
Wolf Report [https://seekingalpha.com/author/wolf-report]: While much of the current utility sector (at least multi-utilities, most of them on an international basis) is either fully valued or overvalued, I see value in U.K.-based National Grid (NGG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NGG]), with a near-4% yield and a higher, double-digit growth rate yet still only a 16x normalized P/E. It's not as exposed to renewables as some other players, it has attractive and multinational exposures, and it's unlikely to face significant near-term serious hurdles.
Otherwise, the combination of a rising interest rate environment, increasing climate change impact, and rising regulatory risk (as well as renewable risk) has taken some of the shine off many utility stocks.
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* NextEra Energy: A Likely 10% Dividend Hike Just Weeks Away [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4858681-nextera-energy-a-likely-10-percent-dividend-hike-just-weeks-away]
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* Earnings week ahead: TSLA, META, MSFT, AAPL, T, BA, V, MA, GM, CVX, XOM, and more [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4542048-earnings-week-ahead-tsla-meta-msft-aapl-t-ba-v-ma-gm-cvx-xom-and-more]
* OTTR, HE draw highest short interest in utilities sector; BIP and NEE see lowest short interest [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4540190-ottr-he-draw-highest-short-interest-in-utilities-sector-bip-and-nee-see-lowest-short-interest]
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| 25.01.26 21:01:47 |
Bills Are Paid Late, 'A Week Later They're Due Again,' Says Caller Earning $75K — Dave Ramsey Snaps, 'I Don't Give A Crap, Go Eat Leftovers' |
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**Apple Inc** | Paying the bills never seems to move the needle for one couple, no matter how carefully they budget.
Janet, from Boise, Idaho, called "The Ramsey Show," saying that despite trying to plan ahead, she and her husband feel trapped in a cycle where bills come due again almost immediately after they are paid.
"It seems like every single month we pay our bills three weeks after the due date, and then a week later they're due again," she told hosts Dave Ramsey and Ken Coleman.
The couple earns about $75,000 a year.
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When asked for details, Janet said the couple carries about $39,000 in non-mortgage debt. That includes roughly $24,000 in student loans, $5,000 in credit card balances, and between $9,000 and $10,000 tied to an RV travel trailer.
"You should have enough with the numbers you gave me," Ramsey said.
Janet agreed the figures work on paper but said the outcome has not changed, even though the couple is paid weekly and budgets by paycheck.
Writing A Budget Isn't Enough
Janet said she had followed Ramsey's "Baby Steps" plan to pay down debt for nearly a year. Her husband joined the process about two months ago.
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"If you wrote it down to have enough, then you did something other than what you wrote down," Ramsey said, stressing that both spouses must participate fully and assign every dollar before it arrives, with bills tied to specific weeks so spending decisions are already made.
Coleman said progress depends on consistent execution, not planning alone.
‘Go Eat Leftovers'
Ramsey said that getting ahead requires choosing control over comfort. Eating out, vacations, and lifestyle extras have to go — at least temporarily.
"I don't give a crap," Ramsey said after Janet mentioned being too tired to cook. "Go home and get some leftovers out of the refrigerator."
Ramsey said fatigue and convenience often come up in budgeting discussions, adding that the approach is to say no to what he called the "whiny self."
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Ramsey criticized the RV, calling it a distraction they can't afford. If he were in their shoes, he said, he'd sell the travel trailer, stop eating out entirely, skip vacations, and take extra work until the stress is gone.
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| 25.01.26 20:56:00 |
Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now. |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Rigetti Computing has developed fast quantum chips, and its stock is trading more than 50% off its high. IonQ boasts one of the most accurate products in the industry, but its stock is very richly valued. Alphabet has been a longtime player in the quantum computing race. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing ›
It seems like every artificial intelligence (AI) stock has a sky-high valuation right now. That's why smart investors may want to look into what some are calling the next big thing: quantum computing.
By using qubits -- computer components derived from quantum particles -- quantum computers can achieve calculation processing speeds trillions of times faster (or more) than traditional computers. The drawback is that right now, quantum computers tend to be massive, expensive, error-prone, and definitely not ready for the mass consumer market.
Even so, there are plenty of stocks that look like great buys for someone who wants to invest in quantum computing. Here are 3 of the best options out there.Image source: Getty Images.
1. Rigetti Computing: The developer-friendly option
Although there aren't many individuals who own a quantum computer right now, you can use one from just about anywhere. That's thanks to quantum-computing cloud platforms like the one offered by Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), which also makes quantum processing units (QPUs).
Rigetti began offering quantum computing services via the cloud in 2017, and made it a priority to court developers and encourage them to familiarize themselves with the platform. The company introduced a 9-qubit QPU called Novera in 2023 that could be plugged into existing on-site quantum infrastructure by a customer. It piggybacked on the success of these 9-qubit chiplets by deploying a 36-qubit system, the Cepheus-1, that was based on four 9-qubit chiplets tiled together.
Earlier this month, Rigetti announced that development of its 108-qubit system (featuring 12 nine-qubit chiplets) was proceeding ahead of schedule, and it just announced its first order for such a system from India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, with an $8.4 million purchase price. Rigetti's 108-qubit system boasts very fast gate speeds of 50 to 70 nanoseconds, which is incredibly fast, but its 108-qubit system only has a median two-qubit gate fidelity of 99%, which means it's less accurate than other, lower-speed systems.
Because quantum computing is still such a new field, investors should expect at least several more years of unprofitability from Rigetti as the company leans heavily into R&D to make its quantum chips faster and more accurate. However, with a share price more than 50% off its high, it's one of the best -- if still very risky -- pure-play quantum picks around.
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2. IonQ: The most accurate quantum around
One drawback to quantum computing is its inherent inaccuracy. I mentioned earlier that Rigetti's 108-qubit system had a median two-qubit gate fidelity of 99%, which might sound very accurate. And it would be, if you were talking about a basketball player's 3-point accuracy or a baseball player's batting average. But in the world of computing, where a normal computer performs billions (if not more) of computations per second, 99% accuracy would be laughably error-prone.
In October, however, quantum computer company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced it had achieved two-qubit gate fidelity of 99.99%. IonQ's technology creates qubits by using lasers to trap ions. These trapped-ion qubits can operate at higher temperatures than standard qubits made using superconductors. That allowed IonQ to slightly raise the temperature of the gates to reduce the need for slow cooling. However, the trade-off for the higher accuracy is a slightly lower speed.
With trailing-12-month (TTM) revenue of $79.8 million and a market cap of $17.1 billion, IonQ is the largest of the pure-play quantum computing companies and offers full quantum computer systems as opposed to just quantum chips. If it can maintain its systems' accuracy while boosting speed, it should end up as one of the big winners of the quantum race over the long term. But that's a very big "if." All the research and development (R&D) expenses have ballooned IonQ's TTM net loss to $1.5 billion, so while it's a good choice for a speculative quantum computing play, investors should understand the risks and be prepared to wait through years of volatility.
3. Alphabet: The big guns
Both Rigetti and IonQ are so risky and speculative because the quantum computing industry is still in its infancy, and there's no guarantee that either of them will end up as one of the winners in the field. What if investors don't want to wait through years of volatile share price swings? Is there a viable option out there?
Maybe not a pure-play option, but when it comes to quantum computing, you can't get much more advanced than Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), which has been making big investments in quantum computing since 2012. In 2022, Google spun off a big chunk of its quantum computing division as SandboxAQ, which isn't publicly traded. But the parent company retained enough of its Google Quantum AI to roll out its Willow quantum chip in late 2024, which was so powerful it could perform a computation in less than five minutes that would take a cutting-edge supercomputer 10 septillion (a one followed by 24 zeroes) years to complete.
Google still devotes plenty of time and resources to developing hardware and software systems for quantum computing, and is likely to be one of the major players in the quantum computing industry for years to come, even though nearly all of its revenue comes from elsewhere in the company.
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| 25.01.26 20:46:00 |
Disney’s Surprise Box Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China |
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**Apple Inc** | Walt Disney Animation Studios has been partying a lot since “Zootopia 2” opened in November. Artists and executives celebrated with Champagne toasts when their sequel crossed $1 billion at the global box office, when it became their biggest movie ever, and when it surpassed Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” to become the highest grossing American animated film of all time, with $1.74 billion so far. Many in Hollywood predicted Disney would have the top-grossing movie of 2025, but they didn’t think it would be a cartoon about a city of talking animals.
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| 25.01.26 20:35:02 |
Portfolio Anchors: SCHB Offers Broader Growth Exposure While VTV Delivers Value and a Higher Yield |
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SCHB captures the full U.S. equity market with a heavier tilt toward technology than VTV’s value focus. VTV offers a higher dividend yield and lower volatility, while SCHB has delivered a higher return over the past year. SCHB is more diversified with over 2,400 holdings, but VTV is much larger by assets under management These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
The Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB) offers broader market exposure and a tech emphasis, while the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT:VTV) focuses on large-cap value stocks, with a higher yield and lower volatility—two distinct approaches for different investor priorities.
Both the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) are popular low-cost index funds, but their goals and construction differ. SCHB tracks the entire U.S. stock market, capturing growth and value stocks of all sizes, while VTV zeroes in on large-cap value companies. This comparison highlights the trade-offs in diversification, return profile, and sector exposure.
Snapshot (cost & size)
Metric VTV SCHB Issuer Vanguard Schwab Expense ratio 0.04% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-23) 15.3% 16.9% Dividend yield 2.0% 1.1% AUM $217.8 billion $38.9 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
SCHB is slightly more affordable on fees, but VTV offers a higher payout for income-focused investors.
Performance & risk comparison
Metric VTV SCHB Max drawdown (5 y) (17.04%) (25.36%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,622 $1,697
What's inside
SCHB holds 2,401 stocks spanning the entire U.S. market, with a pronounced tilt toward technology (33%), followed by financial services (14%) and consumer cyclicals (11%). Its top positions — Nvidia(NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple(NASDAQ:AAPL), and Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)— showcase its growth bias. The fund has over 17% of its net assets in those three tech giants alone.
VTV, by contrast, concentrates on large-cap value, emphasizing financial services (23%), healthcare (15%), and industrials (17%). Its leading holdings — JPMorgan Chase(NYSE:JPM), Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE:BRK.B), and Exxon Mobil(NYSE:XOM)— reflect classic value themes. It also has much less exposure to its top holding, as those three only represent about 8% of its net assets. With 331 holdings and over $217.8 billion in assets under management, VTV is one of the largest, most liquid U.S. equity ETFs.
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What this means for investors
SCHB and VTV offer investors two different paths. SCHB offers simple, broad market exposure (over 2,500 stocks) for a rock-bottom cost. It can be an anchor holding for any portfolio simply seeking market exposure. Even with its broad exposure, it tilts heavily towards tech stocks because they now comprise a meaningful share of the market. It also has a slightly higher fee (its expense ratio is still ultra-low compared to other ETFs) and a lower dividend yield (due to its tech-sector concentration).
VTV takes a more thematic approach. It focuses specifically on large-cap value stocks. These companies tend to be slower-growing and higher-yielding. These factors help reduce this fund’s risk profile.
In the end, the choice is between growth and value. If you want higher capital appreciation potential, SCHB is the way to go, while lower risk returns are more likely in VTV.
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| 25.01.26 20:16:24 |
A $2B Healthcare CEO Says Paying Off $100K in Student Loans Was When He Finally Felt Rich |
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**Apple Inc** | Sami Inkinen, the CEO of Virta Health, a healthcare company valued at $2 billion, shared that he considers himself wealthy not due to his substantial net worth, but because he has paid off his $100,000 student debt.
Despite being the founder and driving force behind three successful companies, including two unicorns, Inkinen’s perception of wealth is more about financial freedom than accumulation of wealth.
Inkinen’s journey to financial freedom began when he sold a batch of secondary shares in 2008, three years after co-founding the real estate search company Trulia. The shares, worth $500,000 pre-tax, enabled him to clear his student debt, purchase a bicycle, and furnish his apartment in San Francisco.
Although he had the chance to quickly clear his loans with a lucrative job offer from consulting giant McKinsey, Inkinen chose the path of entrepreneurship. As reported by the Fortune, he played a crucial role in scaling Trulia into a key player in the industry, which was later acquired by Zillow for $3.5 billion in 2015. Currently, Inkinen is at the helm of Virta Health.
Inkinen, who hails from Finland where education and healthcare are free, believes that money does not guarantee happiness.
“Money isn't going to make my life or break it, and it's not going to bring happiness,” Inkinen shared with the outlet.
He is content with a minimalist lifestyle and does not obsess over money, even when his bank account swells by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Why It Matters
Inkinen’s story is a testament to the fact that wealth is a subjective concept and can mean different things to different people. For Inkinen, it is not about the accumulation of wealth but about financial freedom and the ability to live life on his own terms.
His journey from paying off his student debt to leading a billion-dollar company is a powerful reminder that success and wealth are not always synonymous.
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| 25.01.26 20:16:10 |
Prediction Market Bettors Cash In on Elon Musk's Ambitious Plans |
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**Apple Inc** | Online prediction markets are experiencing a significant increase in bettors who are making considerable gains by betting against the ambitious, yet often unfulfilled, plans of Elon Musk.
Bettors on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are earning tens of thousands of dollars by betting against Musk’s initiatives. These include robotaxi service in California and the creation of a third political party in the United States.
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Prediction markets offer a more cautious and granular outlook for Tesla. On Friday, Kalshi odds showed just a 14.5% chance that Tesla will launch its humanoid robot, Optimus, within the year.
On Friday, the Polymarket priced a 68% chance that Tesla will roll out unsupervised Full Self-Driving by June 30, despite Elon Musk previously suggesting a 2025 timeline. In contrast, Kalshi showed 100% odds after Musk said a day earlier that human safety monitors would be removed from robotaxi operations in Texas.
David Bensoussan, a Polymarket user, wagered nearly $10,000 that Musk would not follow through with his threat to form a new political party during a disagreement with President Donald Trump. Bensoussan made a 10% return when Musk did not follow through.
Despite Musk’s history of unfulfilled promises, his fan base remains strong. However, the validity of his claims is now being tested in real time as prediction markets grow in popularity.
Bensoussan has placed bets on 12 prediction markets related to Musk or Tesla and has made more than $36,000 on bets that have reached a resolution.
Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has integrations with both Kalshi and Polymarket. Both platforms feature dozens of Musk-related topics at any given time, far surpassing the interest in other public figures.
Prediction markets have seen a surge in interest since 2024, when a federal appeals court cleared the way for “event contracts” such as betting on election outcomes.
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| 25.01.26 20:07:10 |
Deep freeze knocks Texas energy and industrial operations offline |
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**Apple Inc** | [Winter Storm Brings Rare Snow And Ice To Dallas Area In Texas]
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A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States is beginning to interrupt operations for major oil, gas and industrial users along Texas’ Gulf Coast, with refineries, chemical facilities and manufacturers scaling back activity as temperatures plunge, Bloomberg news reported Sunday.
Roughly 10% of U.S. natural gas production is estimated to be offline as freezing conditions interfere with wells, pipelines and processing facilities, placing the brunt of the disruption on gas markets.
Goodyear Bayport (GT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GT]) shut down its chemical plant in Pasadena, Texas, on Saturday ahead of the cold snap, according to a notice posted Sunday on the Community Awareness Emergency Response website.
Exxon Mobil (XOM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XOM]) said it had taken some units offline at its Baytown refining complex due to freezing weather, while Celanese (CE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CE]) reported winding down operations at its Houston-area chemical facility as conditions deteriorated.
The storm has also affected manufacturers outside the Gulf Coast. Texas Instruments said its utility curtailed natural gas deliveries to its Richardson, Texas, site in the Dallas area, according to a regulatory filing.
U.S. natural gas output has fallen by roughly 10 billion cubic feet in recent days as extreme cold has frozen infrastructure and restricted supply. At the same time, demand for heating fuel has jumped by about 18 billion cubic feet, according to data from BloombergNEF.
For oil markets, the slowdown in industrial activity adds a layer of uncertainty. Some traders had expected weather-related production disruptions to support crude prices, but reduced fuel consumption from shuttered facilities could offset that effect.
Energy Transfer (ET [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ET]) said one of its gas plants in the Permian Basin received off-specification gas heading into the weekend, a problem that worsened as temperatures dropped. Off-spec gas does not meet standard quality requirements and can complicate processing and transport.
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