Over the past decade, AMD transformed from a struggling chipmaker to a major AI and data center player, with its stock rising 130 times since 2016. Key milestones include launching Ryzen CPUs, acquiring Xilinx and ZT Systems, and winning major AI contracts with OpenAI and Meta. In 2026, AMD reported strong revenue growth, especially in its Data Center segment, but faces risks from high valuation, export restrictions, and competition from NVIDIA. Investors are advised to be cautious and consider scaling in rather than making large bets after a strong recent rally.
Asian semiconductor stocks experienced a significant decline following a sell-off in US chipmakers, with SK Hynix shares dropping over 9% in Seoul after an earlier 8% rally. The sell-off reflects concerns over AI spending and profit-taking after a st...
The FTSE 100 index fell slightly, dragged down by mining stocks reacting to China's slower GDP growth of 4.3% in Q2, its weakest in three years. Despite this, oil prices remained steady amid US-Iran tensions. PayPal shares jumped over 14% following r...
TappAlpha introduced the TappAlpha Cboe Magnificent 10 Growth & Daily Income ETF (TMGN), which offers exposure to the Cboe Magnificent 10 Index featuring leading tech companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. This ETF applies TappAlpha's options-b...
In Q2 2026, AMD's stock surged 182.4%, driven by growth in AI workloads linked to large language models. CrowdStrike also saw strong gains of 95.6% due to a positive shift in the AI investment narrative. Conversely, Netflix's stock declined after bea...
The ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR) holds nearly 23% of its portfolio in SpaceX, providing direct pre-IPO exposure to investors. In contrast, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) does not hold SpaceX shares but invests in public disruptive tech...
