According to the latest 13F filings, several top investors increased their holdings in PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) this quarter, signaling continued confidence in the company’s defensive earnings profile, global brand strength, and ability to compound cash flows through economic cycles. Below are the most notable additions from the period:AQR Capital Management LLC (Cliff Asness)Shares: 5,916,417  Change: +3,235,726  Value: $0.83BCliff Asness made the largest increase among superinvestors this quarter, more than dou ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unlimited ETFs, along with Tidal Financial Group, today announced that two of its ETFs — the Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF (NYSE Arca: HFMF) and the Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETF (NYSE Arca: HFEQ) — will transfer their listings from NYSE Arca to the New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE”), effective January 2, 2026. Upon transfer, both ETFs will continue to be listed under their current ticker symbols. By moving to the NYSE floor, the ETFs will benefit fr ...

Core Insights - The article promotes a free two-week trial for the investment group Distressed Value Investing, which provides exclusive research on various companies and investment opportunities [1] Group 1 - Aaron Chow, known as Elephant Analytics, has over 15 years of analytical experience and is a highly rated analyst on TipRanks [2] - Chow co-founded a mobile gaming company, Absolute Games, which was acquired by PENN Entertainment, showcasing his experience in the gaming sector [2] - The investment group Distressed Value Investing focuses on value opportunities and distressed plays, particularly in the energy sector [2]

Core Insights - The individual significantly transformed the culture and established a new business mission for the company, which had previously experienced difficulties [1] Company Impact - The company had fallen on hard times prior to the individual's leadership, indicating a period of struggle and potential decline [1] - The individual passed away at the age of 83, marking the end of an influential era for the company [1]

Carvana is seeing impressive growth rates in its business. But has the stock's rise gotten out of hand?Carvana (CVNA 1.20%) has been one of the market's biggest winners in 2025, with shares more than doubling year to date. A company that once appeared to be a risky leverage story is now posting record volumes and substantial profits.But Carvana's improving business fundamentals don't automatically make the stock a buy today. The business, which operates a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling u ...

In the remaing days of 2025, silver and gold stocks lost some sheen in investors' eyes.It's all but a certainty that First Majestic (AG 4.13%) shareholders will look back on 2025 fondly. Before today's trading session began, First Majestic stock had soared more than 217% since the start of the year. With silver prices falling today, though, First Majestic stock appeared a little less alluring.Shares of First Majestic fell 4.1% today, paring back an earlier decline of 6.9%. The silver rally hit the pause but ...

Alphabet could be a huge AI growth story over the coming years.While Alphabet (GOOGL +0.01%) (GOOG 0.18%) has been the best performer among the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks this year, it still may be one of the most underrated artificial intelligence (AI) stocks around and has one of the best growth stories both next year and over the long term.Let's look at why Alphabet is a stock you'll want to invest in.Controlling the entire tech stackWhen OpenAI introduced AI chatbots to the masses, Alphabet's ...

Donald Trump launched another attack against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Monday, calling the central banker a “fool” and once again suggesting he would like to fire him.Trump launched his latest attack on Powell during a press conference with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, repeating false claims about the cost of a renovation of the central bank headquarters, and told reporters that he might file a lawsuit against Powell for “gross incompetence”.Trump boasted about what he said was t ...

Economic Concerns - China's industrial profits fell more than 13% in November, indicating a faster decline than the previous month, prompting the government to announce plans to boost spending to support consumer demand [1] - The Chinese economy has been showing weakness for years, with ongoing deflationary issues contrasting with inflationary problems in other regions [6] Geopolitical Risks - Concerns over the Taiwan situation are escalating, with military exercises being conducted by China, which could pose existential risks not only for China but also for global markets [2][3] - The likelihood of a leadership change in Taiwan is anticipated, particularly with the 2027 centenary of the People's Liberation Army approaching, which adds to the geopolitical uncertainty [11] Market Performance - Despite the concerns, major Chinese technology stocks have performed well, with ETFs like EW and FXI up 26% and 28% respectively this year, outperforming the S&P 500 [10] - There is a belief that some Chinese stocks, including Alibaba, are undervalued, and investors may find attractive entry points as the market stabilizes [4][12] Investment Sentiment - The fiscal stimulus narrative in China has been present for some time, but investor follow-through is needed for a more positive outlook [14][15] - The current market environment is described as a "perfect storm," with geopolitical risks and a cooling AI trade affecting sentiment around Chinese stocks [13]

These days, we're hearing a lot about the many benefits of Roth accounts. However, they're not the best choice for every investor.In this podcast, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Megan Brinsfield, CFP, CPA, president of Motley Fool Wealth Management (a sister company of The Motley Fool), about when the advice to Roth goes wrong.Also in this episode:The Fed lowers interest rates, sending value and small-cap stocks soaring.Request your required minimum distributions at least a few day ...