Betting against growth and tech equities was a winning idea for a time earlier this year. But that span was fleeting.

The tech ETF space offers plenty of important questions for investors.

Ample volatility and shifting rate expectations have sent investors on an avid search for stability and diversification. Many investors are now looking to the next frontier of fixed income ETFs — asset-backed securities — as private lenders fill a big financing void created by the exit of traditional banks.

Fortinet's stock drop is excessive; strong management, scalable products, and SASE growth support my long-term bullish thesis. Q2 results were solid: EPS beat, billings guidance raised, and firewall renewal cycle is progressing as planned, despite margin compression from investments. Market overreacted to lower product segment growth, but hardware is just an enabler for high-margin services, which remain the core value driver.

NEXE Innovations Inc (TSX-V:NEXE, OTC:NEXNF) said on Friday it has made another delivery to ecoBeans Coffee Inc., following strong early sales on Amazon Canada. Following the launch of its products on Amazon in April 2025, ecoBeans reported that revenues for the two months following the launch were more than four times higher than during the initial period, driven by organic customer adoption across Canada.

Roivant Sciences Ltd.'s Vant model gives it risk-isolated development, monetization flexibility, and diversified optionality. ROIV's main value drivers are Immunovant, Priovant, Pulmovant, and Genevant. All of these Vants are progressing well in 2025. However, its main near-term catalyst is Brepocitinib's Phase 3 in dermatomyositis. This could become the first approved therapy for this condition.

Warren Buffett's $1.6B stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated via Berkshire Hathaway is a game-changing endorsement, shifting market sentiment and providing a strong catalyst for a narrative turnaround. Despite ongoing DOJ investigations and Medicare Advantage margin pressures, the risk/reward profile has materially improved thanks to this high-profile buy-in. Management's confidence is reflected in a 5% dividend hike and strategic exits from unprofitable contracts, though fundamental challenges remain for 2025-2026.

The Federal Reserve is squarely in focus, with political pressure from the Trump Administration, in-line inflation figures, and weaker data on jobs boosting the chance of interest rate cuts. How many will we get?

Hesai Group reported another quarter of record shipments in Q2. The company didn't provide much guidance on upcoming quarters, but tailwinds in the industry stand strong. The Q2 report showed positive GAAP operating income. Hesai's prudent cost control has enabled very rapid operating leverage, setting up great margin expectations. HSAI stock's surge has been warranted. I estimate a fair value of $29.15.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. has stabilized sales, but margin expansion is challenged by tariffs, restructuring costs, and ongoing store investments. Recent debt issuance and a strong cash position support AAP liquidity, but free cash flow remains negative due to inventory and capex needs. Management's aggressive 2027 margin and earnings targets appear optimistic given operational headwinds and required modernization spending.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL) today announced Kathleen Welter has joined the company as chief human resources officer. Welter will oversee all human resources functions for the company's portfolio of brands and its more than 9,000 Associates worldwide, including recruitment, talent management, training, culture, compensation, benefits and labor law compliance. Welter will be a member of the company's leadership team and will report to President and CEO Jay Schmidt. She will be.

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PYPL, JPM, INTU, ACIW and RELY are five mobile payment stocks poised to benefit from the accelerating shift to cashless transactions.

Microchip Technologies NASDAQ: MCHP continues to face headwinds, including end-market inventory normalization, but the darkest days are behind it. The Q1 results and guidance outlook affirm what the Q4 F2024 results indicated: an industry-wide recovery was underway for semiconductors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fly-E Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLYE) (“Fly-E” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle company engaged in designing, installing, selling, and renting smart electric motorcycles, electric bikes, and electric scooters, today announced the grand opening of its newest retail location in Boston, Massachusetts. The new store, now fully operational, marks the Company's continued expansion in the Northeastern United States and underscores its mission to make safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation accessible to more communities.

Gil Luria, D.A. Davidson head of technology research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss reports of the Trump administration taking a stake in Intel.

New acquisition taps into EU's regulatory push for sustainable apparelCompany investing in market capture as EU legislation reshapes apparel industry AIRPORT CITY, Israel , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the acquisition and launch of Percentil, MySize has strengthened its position in Europe's rapidly evolving circular fashion economy — a market transformation driven by new EU legislation mandating durability, repairability, recyclability, and traceability in apparel. "We are focused on building long-term value while delivering operational progress each quarter," said Ronen Luzon, Founder and CEO of MySize.

The gold market continues to see a bit of support below and is trying to continue to grind to the upside overall. At this point, the market is eyeballing the crucial $3500 level above.

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