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Prediction: This Under-the-Radar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be a Multibagger by the End of 2026

Memory chips and data storage hardware are emerging as the next high-demand products in the AI infrastructure buildout.

Investors Hunt for Hedges as War Shatters Decades-Old Strategies

The intensifying conflict in Iran has disrupted long-standing financial patterns, causing stocks and bonds to move in unison rather than offsetting one another. This shift has rendered the classic 60/40 portfolio ineffective, as traditional safety nets fail to protect against the threat of stagflation. To navigate this instability, fund managers are moving away from conventional playbooks and toward alternative assets like the US dollar, commodities, and complex credit hedges. Investors are also utilizing options and equity futures to shield themselves from sudden market downturns while central banks remain constrained by high inflation. Ultimately, the current geopolitical climate has forced a total reimagining of risk diversification strategies. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/investors-hunt-hedges-war-shatters-230000716.html submitted by /u/app1310 [link] [comments]

‘Beauty is always changing’: Alessandro Michele’s Roman tribute to Valentino

The first proper show since Valentino’s death is about the late designer, about beauty – and about Michele’s mother Valentino Garavani wanted to make beautiful clothes for the women who could afford them. The perpetually tanned designer, whose vision of jet set glamour was matched only by his own yacht-and-pug lifestyle, died in January. So there was an obvious logic in taking the first proper catwalk show since his death off the fashion week schedule and back to Rome, where he lived, worked, and died. Milan and Paris may be the capitals of European style, but Rome looks better. Garavani left his own brand almost 20 years ago. But his singular approach to beauty has not been without its obstacles for his most recent successor, Alessandro Michele, who took over the fashion house in 2024. “It’s a complicated DNA because beauty is always changing,” he said after the show, which took place in the 17th-century Palazzo Barberini. “This collection is about Valentino. It’s about beauty. But it’s [also] about the tension between me and the brand, a beauty I’m trying to translate.” Continue reading...

Country song about the Bitcoin Whitepaper and why we should read it

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The Download: how AI is used for military targeting, and the Pentagon’s war on Claude

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions  The US military might use generative AI systems to rank targets and recommend which to strike first, according to a Defense Department…

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2 Tech Stocks That Pay You to Own Them

Rather atypically for the sector, this duo pays regular quarterly dividends.

Tesla Rivals Launch Model Y Competitors. Their Stocks Dropped.

On Thursday, Rivian and Lucid announced plans for new midsize SUV models. Their shares dropped, as did Tesla's. The post Tesla Rivals Launch Model Y Competitors. Their Stocks Dropped. appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Palantir's technology gives the West a critical edge in Middle East, CEO Alex Karp says

Palantir CEO Alex Karp sat down exclusively with CNBC to discuss the Iran war and how AI is being used in wartime.

Prediction: Massive AI Infrastructure Growth Could Send Marvell Technology Higher

The AI boom may not be limited to GPUs. Discover the overlooked technology that could quietly power the next phase of AI infrastructure growth.

Hormuz Traffic Bottoms Out as Tehran Hardens Blockade

Commercial maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively at a standstill with no confirmed transits in either direction over the past 24 hours, according to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.

Pi Network (PI) Price Explosion, Ripple (XRP) Set for a Huge Move, and More: Bits Recap March 13

XRP and SHIB are well in the green on a weekly scale, albeit charting less substantial gains than the top performer PI.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know

The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue has been killed.

Medicare covering weight-loss drugs at $50 a month

Wegovy costs $1,350 a month without insurance, and Zepbound runs $1,086. If you're on Medicare, you've either been paying those prices out of pocket or going without. This is because federal law has barred Medicare from covering weight-loss medication since 2003. Starting July 1, eligible Medicare ...

ONDS is turning into a defense robotics play with big growth targets

Ondas Inc. (ONDS) is one of those small-cap tech stocks that quietly shifted its business model over the last few years. What started as an industrial wireless network company is now positioning itself as a defense robotics and autonomous systems platform. The company operates through its Ondas Autonomous Systems division, which develops drone platforms, counter-drone defense systems, and tactical ground robots used by military and security customers. Their portfolio includes systems like the Optimus autonomous drone platform and the Iron Drone Raider counter-UAS interceptor. From a numbers perspective, the growth story is aggressive. Preliminary results show full-year 2025 revenue between $49.7M and $50.7M, which came in above previous guidance. Management is projecting $170M to $180M revenue for 2026, which would represent a massive jump in scale if they can execute. A few other numbers that caught my attention: Revenue 2025: about $50M Backlog: about $65M Pro forma cash balance: more than $1.5B after a large capital raise The company raised significant capital through stock and warrant offerings, which dramatically increased its cash reserves and gives it flexibility for acquisitions and expansion. That said, profitability is still the big question. Like many early-stage defense tech companies, Ondas is spending heavily on R&D and acquisitions, so investors are watching whether revenue growth eventually translates into positive cash flow. Some traders on Reddit are extremely bullish because of the rapid revenue growth and expanding backlog, while others argue the valuation is high relative to current earnings. For example, one user pointed out that even with strong growth projections, the company still has significant operating losses and cash burn. Another thing to watch is the upcoming March 25 earnings call, which should give more clarity on the full 2025 results and the pace of growth into 2026. From a trading perspective, ONDS sits in an interesting niche: Defense tech Autonomous drones Counter-drone systems Military robotics Those sectors have been getting a lot of attention globally as governments increase defense spending and invest in autonomous systems. The big question is whether Ondas can actually scale into a major defense tech platform or if the growth expectations are getting ahead of the fundamentals. For traders watching defense and drone technology stocks, do you see ONDS as an early-stage growth opportunity or just another hype-driven small cap? Not financial advice. submitted by /u/RyanFletcher618 [link] [comments]

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as XRP Funds See Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to four straight days with $54 million in new capital. Ether funds also remained strong with a third day of inflows, while solana ETFs posted gains and XRP ETFs slipped into outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Add $54 Million While Ether Posts Third Straight Gain Institutional demand for crypto exchange-traded funds […]

$100 oil, PCE data, MLB valuations and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Bitcoin surges over $72k to outperform gold and stocks since Iran strikes, but one brutal sell wall is looming

Bitcoin has outperformed gold, silver, and major US equity indexes since the US-Israeli attack on Iran began, recovering to over $72,000 even as oil surged above $100 a barrel and traders cut expectations for near-term Federal Reserve easing. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin is up 7.3% since the conflict began and even rallied to a […] The post Bitcoin surges over $72k to outperform gold and stocks since Iran strikes, but one brutal sell wall is looming appeared first on CryptoSlate.

‘I have no savings’: I’m inheriting $400,000. I’m 64 with $900 in Social Security. What should I do?

“I have no experience with any life other than paycheck to paycheck.”

Finally, a Little Good News for Tesla Investors

It might feel strange to celebrate a 24% drop in Model Y registrations -- but here's why it's great news.

Iran war oil shock more likely to affect Bitcoin miners through BTC price than energy costs, analysts say

Hashrate Index found that about 90% of global Bitcoin hashrate operates in electricity markets largely insulated from oil prices.