Our investments targeting solutions for AI's massive performance requirements are generating substantial returns in two distinct parts of ADI, our automated test equipment and data center businesses, which collectively make up close to 20% of our revenue. Now let me begin with automated test equipment or ATE. Revenue increased approximately 40% in fiscal 2025 and further accelerated in 2026, fueled by several factors. ADI's ATE portfolio sits at the heart of the most complex semiconductor production test sy ...

Here’s to a cool $25 mil. Avantos, an AI-powered operating system for advisors, raised $25 million in Series A funding this week, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from powerhouse wealth management firms like Vanguard, Guardian Life and SEI. The raise comes just over a week after Altruist launched an AI-powered tax planning tool that sent shares of wealth management firms including Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley tumbling. The company plans to use the capital to expand research a ...

During the earnings call, Armstrong stated that the company has the ability to launch its own prediction market business , beyond serving as a retail distributor for platforms like Kalshi .Another key on-chain metric is Bitcoin Exchange Reserve. Notice how they spiked sharply before Bitcoin’s sell-off, then steadily dropped, indicating that investors are withdrawing coins for long-term HODLing.Retail users on Coinbase have been very resilient during these market conditions, according to our data: – They've ...

Venmo is a convenient platform for sending, receiving, and requesting money. But if you use Venmo for certain types of transactions, you could be on the hook for taxes. The good news is that personal transactions on the payment platform typically don’t generate tax liability. But when you use Venmo for business purposes or the sale of goods for a profit, you'll need to prepare for a tax bill. If you’re confused about how taxes work on Venmo, keep reading. You’ll learn which Venmo transactions the Interna ...

Core Insights - The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are at different stages of enterprise technology maturity, with 2025 providing a glimpse into future developments [1] - AI, competition between the US and China, and increased satellite connectivity are driving the adoption of mature-market solutions in MEA, making it a key growth region for multinational corporations [2] Group 1: AI and Cloud Technology - There is a growing presence of large-scale data centers and AI infrastructure in MEA, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way in AI initiatives and partnerships [3] - AI is being discussed as a means to save costs and improve efficiencies across various sectors, with a focus on automating workflows [4] - Cloud computing access has significantly increased in MEA, intensifying competition between US hyperscalers and Chinese vendors [4] Group 2: Local Engagement and Language Support - US-China competition has led to extensive training programs for local MEA students and employees, aiming to integrate them into tech ecosystems [5] - Software and large language models (LLMs) are increasingly accommodating local languages, including Arabic and lesser-known dialects, to better serve the MEA market [5]

AI “doomsday” trade misreads enterprise reality, says tech-focused broker Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Wedbush argued that the current “AI threat” trade against software and cybersecurity was misplaced and compared it to previous disconnected technology fears that failed to play out. The broker reiterated 'outperform' ratings across its core large-cap artificial intelligence beneficiaries, including Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD, XETRA:AMD) with a $290 price target, Amazon.com ...

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has finally responded to skeptics after its quarterly earnings report. The largest U.S. cryptocurrency trading platform reported a surprise loss for the quarter ending on Dec. 31, 2025. The quarterly miss also followed a more than 45% plunge in consumer transaction revenue. The earnings came at a time when Wall Street money was already pulling back from crypto. Farside Investors data shows about $3.6 billion in net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchang ...

Core Insights - BYD, China's leading automaker, has seen its stock rise less than 10% over the past five years despite significant growth in shipments and revenue [1] Group 1: Company Overview - BYD transitioned from a battery maker to a manufacturer of gas-powered vehicles, plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs), and battery-powered EVs (BEVs) over the past two decades [2] - The company experienced stagnant auto sales from 2009 to 2020, but sales surged after ceasing gas-only car production in 2022 and expanding its PHEV and BEV offerings [2] Group 2: Growth Metrics - BYD's total annual vehicle sales are projected to increase from 427,302 units in 2020 to 4.6 million units by 2025 [6] - In 2025, BYD is expected to sell 2.26 million BEVs, surpassing Tesla as the world's top BEV maker for the first time [6] - Revenue is anticipated to grow from 153.5 billion yuan ($22.2 billion) in 2020 to 847.4 billion yuan ($122.7 billion) in 2025, representing a more than fivefold increase [6] Group 3: Profitability Expectations - Analysts forecast BYD's net income to rise from 4.2 billion yuan ($0.6 billion) in 2020 to 35.1 billion yuan ($5.1 billion) in 2025, an increase of over eight times [7] - However, this net income would reflect a 13% year-over-year decline from 2024 [7] Group 4: Competitive Positioning - BYD is facing margin pressures due to inflation and increased competition in the cooling EV market [8] - The company is addressing these challenges by focusing on higher-margin premium vehicles and PHEVs, producing cost-efficient components, and leveraging its scale to reduce expenses [8] Group 5: Future Stock Outlook - From 2025 to 2027, BYD's revenue is expected to grow at a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) [9] - Despite this growth, BYD's stock trades at less than 1 times this year's sales, likely due to trade tensions, slowing EV market growth, and macroeconomic challenges in China [9]

U.S. Treasury bonds are getting exciting. No, really they are. Let me explain. One of the things I enjoy most about being part of the Barchart team is that it expands my reach as an investor. Barchart created a leadership reputation for commodities data, and expanded from there. And if there’s anything I hope investors will take away from my advice these days, it is to widen the angle of what they consider investing. And for me, bonds are at the top of the list. Here’s why. More News from Barchart Belo ...

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:BSV) share identical expense ratios, but VCSH pays a higher yield and leans toward corporate bonds, while BSV casts a wider net across government and corporate debt with greater assets under management. Both funds aim for modest price fluctuation and current income through high-quality, short-maturity bonds, but deploys different strategies. VCSH focuses on investment-grade corporate issues, while BSV diversifie ...