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Japan's AI-linked shares fell sharply as Fed rate expectations, Middle East tensions, and valuation concerns pressured risk appetite.

Stronger labor data shifts market expectations as Trump argues higher rates could be the wrong move.

A 32 BTC sale, a Zcash scare, a hot jobs report, and a flush that wiped billions. Then Saylor bought the dip.

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Wall Street woke up Monday to a session where the bond market is calling the shots. A stronger-than-expected jobs report and sticky inflation worries pushed Treasury yields higher, forcing investors to rethink expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Yet across a CNBC segment featuring two strategists with very different lenses, their verdict on one corner of the market ... The Bond Market Is Forcing the Fed to Cut Rates. But Wall Street CIO Says “The Semi Trade is Very Much Intact.”

Fed rate hike probability has quietly climbed from 46% to 70% this year, and Saylor's prized Bitcoin may have been the first to feel the burn.

Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield joined Steve Darling from to discuss the launch of the firm's new QVOL ETF, outlining the investment philosophy behind the fund and how it aims to provide investors with a differentiated approach to Nasdaq-focused investing. Hatfield explained that QVOL was created to give investors exposure to high-quality growth companies listed on the Nasdaq while avoiding what he described as the “dogs of the Nasdaq” — larger companies that may have slower growth prospects or valuations that Infrastructure Capital believes do not adequately justify their future earnings potential. Rather than simply replicating the Nasdaq 100 Index, the fund employs a more selective methodology designed to identify businesses offering what Hatfield considers “growth at a reasonable price.” A key component of this process is the use of PEG ratios, which compare a company’s price-to-earnings ratio with its expected earnings growth rate. According to Hatfield, this metric helps identify companies that combine strong growth potential with attractive valuations. The portfolio currently holds approximately 55 companies drawn from the Nasdaq 100 universe. Hatfield noted that the selection process excludes businesses that the firm’s proprietary models view as overvalued or lacking sufficient growth characteristics. While companies such as Walmart, Costco, and Comcast may be attractive investments within other strategies, he explained that they do not necessarily fit the growth-oriented profile QVOL seeks to deliver. A major differentiator for the ETF is its income-generation strategy. Unlike many covered-call funds that write options against a broad market index, QVOL selectively writes covered calls on individual portfolio holdings. Hatfield believes this approach allows the fund to generate additional income while maintaining greater flexibility and preserving more upside participation in stocks that continue to perform well. He argued that traditional index-based covered-call strategies can often cap returns during strong market advances because they apply options broadly across the entire portfolio. By selectively targeting individual holdings based on valuation and market conditions, QVOL seeks to balance income generation with capital appreciation potential. The discussion also touched on broader market conditions and the economic outlook. Hatfield shared his view that certain segments of the economy, particularly housing and construction, are already experiencing recessionary conditions. He suggested that these trends may influence future monetary policy decisions and expressed confidence that additional interest rate increases are unlikely. According to Hatfield, easing inflation pressures and slower economic activity in key sectors could create a more favorable environment for growth-oriented equities over time. He believes investors should continue monitoring Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, and broader economic indicators as they evaluate portfolio positioning. #proactiveinvestors #QVOL #ETFInvesting #Nasdaq #GrowthStocks #CoveredCalls #IncomeInvesting #TechnologyStocks #Investing #StockMarket #InfrastructureCapital

(Updates prices.) Gold fell to a fresh five-month low midafternoon on Monday, falling for a secon

As he announced Apple's new AI services, senior VP Craig Federighi was critical of other companies' pursuit of AI. "Some appear to be racing forward, seemingly pursuing AI for the sake of AI. without clear regard for the people--all of us--that it's ultimately meant to serve," he said.

Investing.com -- The Pentagon added Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., BYD Co. and Baidu Inc. to its list of companies that support the Chinese military on Monday. The announcement was posted to the Federal Register and updates the Defense Department’s roster of companies believed to aid the People’s Liberation Army.

Wall Street can’t agree on where it is heading next. Savita Subramanian, head of U.S. equity strategy at Bank of America and a broader market skeptic during much of the tech-paced rally that began in late March, thinks the easy market gains might be behind us. Monday’s recovery comes after Wall Street last week faced its sternest test in months, with tech leading a broader market tumble tied to accelerating bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike and the backdrop of increasing tensions in the U.S. war with Iran.

SOLV heads into 2026 balancing AI coding growth, cost savings, tariff pressure and a potential 2027 margin risk tied to its 3M supply deal.

In the past week, Chewy’s upcoming Q1 earnings amid weak consumer confidence and inflation pressures, alongside increased AI spending and veterinary care expansion, have drawn fresh attention to the pet e-commerce group. What stands out is how Chewy is using heavier investment in artificial intelligence and vet clinics to adjust its operations and revenue mix while the broader pet sector faces softer spending trends. We’ll now examine how Chewy’s push into AI-driven efficiency and vet...

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) is the stock everyone wants to talk about right now, with shares up 202.87% year to date on an AI memory supercycle narrative that has order books reportedly stretching into 2027. But here’s what you should actually be watching. The Crowded Trade At The Top Of Its Cycle Micron just reported a ... As Changing Fed Expectations Rattle Tech Stocks, This Cash-Generating Titan Is The Clear Winner

The U.S. on Monday issued an updated list of Chinese companies it believes are aiding Beijing's military, including e-commerce group Alibaba, Internet search provider Baidu and automaker BYD. The long-awaited update supersedes ‌a list from early 2025, and comes less than a month after President Donald Trump met China's Xi Jinping on a ‌visit to Beijing, where the two leaders maintained a delicate trade war truce. In February, when Trump's trip to China had been pending, the Pentagon briefly posted an updated list, known ​as the 1260H or CMC list, but then quickly withdrew it with little explanation.

MMSI leans on therapeutic strength, an oncology acquisition and a new stent launch, but tariffs, OEM weakness and China pressure shadow 2026.

The U.S. government has announced $1.6 billion in federal funding for USA Rare Earth. Here’s why that makes USAR shares attractive to own in 2026.

Wall Street heads into a big week after a sharp selloff rattled investors, with inflation data, Apple's annual developer conference and the highly anticipated SpaceX initial public offering set to dominate market attention. Stocks ended last week under pressure after a stronger-than-expected...

Bell Global Equities Fund, managed by Bell Asset Management, released its latest investor update, available for download. March saw heightened volatility due to the Middle East conflict, with the MSCI World ex Australia Index falling 2.5% and the Bell Global Equities Fund (Wholesale class) declining 3.1%. The portfolio’s underweight in Energy was the primary headwind to relative […]

With Bitcoin down 51% from its October 2025 peak and trading near $62,000, AI models identify June CPI and the June FOMC meeting as ...

KO blends selective price hikes with smaller, affordable packs. In Q1'26, it saw 10% y/y organic revenue growth and 3% volume gains.

Gold fell to a fresh five-month low early on Monday, falling for a second day as oil prices rose aga

Investors cautiously return to bond markets, sending Treasury yields slightly lower and softening some of the selloff triggered by Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report. The dollar follows a similar path.

The bank now expects the Fed's next two cuts to come in June and December 2027, after May jobs growth cleared forecasts by a wide margin

In the current Canadian market landscape, where interest rates remain on hold due to contained inflation and sluggish growth, investors are encouraged to focus on the broader economic fundamentals rather than short-term market fluctuations. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially offering resilience amidst varying economic conditions.

Gold extends losses as missile attacks, inflation worries, and higher rate bets pressure bullion.

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as invest

Chip stocks are recovering in premarket trading, but fresh Iran-Israel strikes pushed oil above $92 a barrel overnight

U.S. government acquires an ownership stake in Intel (NasdaqGS:INTC) under the Trump administration. Transaction is part of a broader federal approach to take equity stakes in key AI and semiconductor companies. Move goes beyond prior grants and subsidies, introducing direct public sector participation in Intel's capital structure. Intel, traded on the NasdaqGS under the ticker INTC, is a major U.S. semiconductor and AI hardware company. Federal ownership adds a new layer to an already high...