In Q2 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) and related sectors like semiconductors and South Korean technology companies dominated investment themes, fueled by significant spending on AI infrastructure. The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) was a standout performer, gaining 161.5% due to its focus on memory producers benefiting from AI demand and its early market entry providing access to key non-U.S. chipmakers. The space economy also saw a boost from the SpaceX IPO, attracting investor interest and new ETF entrants, though some outflows occurred post-IPO. Thematic ETFs, exemplified by DRAM's success, are increasingly popular for targeted exposure to long-term growth trends.
San Francisco has directed Apple and Google to remove dozens of apps from their stores that digitally undress people in photos without consent, violating California laws against non-consensual deepfake pornography. Despite warnings and reports since ...
TappAlpha launched the TappAlpha Cboe Magnificent 10 Growth & Daily Income ETF (TMGN), combining ten major US tech and growth stocks with a daily covered-call options strategy to generate monthly income. The fund includes big names like NVIDIA, Micro...
Amazon-owned Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 of its autonomous robotaxis after a software issue caused the vehicles to fail in detecting heavy smoke, leading one unoccupied vehicle to drive into an active emergency fire scene in Las Vegas. The recall f...
The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) offers monthly income by selling call options on the Nasdaq-100, generating steady distributions. However, this strategy caps upside gains, resulting in QYLD returning about half the five-year growth of...
In 2026, major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon plan to spend $700 billion on AI, driving record corporate debt issuance of $976 billion through May. Despite this surge, investment grade bond spreads remain near historic lows...
