The real estate sector has underperformed the S&P 500 in recent years, and by a wide margin.I won't keep you in suspense. If you had invested $1,000 in the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ -0.51%) a decade ago, you would have about $1,770 today, assuming you reinvested your dividends along the way.This isn't a terrible outcome. After all, you wouldn't have lost money. But when you consider that $1,000 invested in an S&P 500 index fund such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.37%) 10 years ago would be worth $3 ...

Core Insights - The 10th Anniversary of Guigang's New Energy Electric Vehicle Industry Development and the 5th (2025) New Energy Electric Vehicle Industry Development Conference will take place on August 28 in Nanning, focusing on innovation and global connectivity in the electric vehicle sector [1] - The conference aims to enhance exchanges in the RCEP market and promote mutual recognition of certifications for new national standard products in ASEAN markets [1] Group 1: Industry Development - Gangbei District has established the China-ASEAN New Energy Electric Vehicle Production Base, attracting over 100 electric vehicle enterprises, with more than 50 operational [2] - The production base has an annual capacity of 5 million two-wheeled electric vehicles, 500,000 three-wheeled electric vehicles, and 5 million sets of parts and components, with a local supporting rate of 80% [2] - The district's electric vehicle products include over 100 models, providing economical green transportation solutions for users in ASEAN and globally [2] Group 2: Infrastructure and Logistics - Gangbei District is strategically located at the intersection of key economic regions, providing excellent access to transportation networks, including high-speed railways and expressways [3] - The Guigang Port serves as a vital export channel for materials from Southwest China to international markets, enhancing the electric vehicle industry's global reach [3] Group 3: International Cooperation - Gangbei District actively promotes external cooperation to facilitate the electric vehicle industry's entry into international markets, hosting the New Energy Electric Vehicle Industry Development Conference for four consecutive years [4] - The district has established partnerships with national departments and industry associations, enabling enterprises to stay updated on market trends and technologies [4] Group 4: Export and Market Presence - Electric vehicles produced in Gangbei District have been exported to various countries, including India, Thailand, and the Netherlands, establishing a foothold in the international market [5] - The district plans to continue expanding its global presence and enhance the competitiveness of "Made in Guigang" electric vehicles [5]

Nvidia is the ultimate artificial intelligence stock and the largest company by market cap.The biggest company by market cap in the world is set to report its second quarter earnings for its fiscal year 2026 after the market closes on Aug. 27. Then CEO Jensen Huang and the rest of Nvidia's (NVDA 1.10%) management team will hold a conference call with investors to discuss the results, take questions from Wall Street analysts, and provide some commentary on the red-hot artificial intelligence sector.It could ...

These technology stocks are expertly riding the digital wave.Digital adoption is accelerating worldwide, from cloud platforms to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven services. Unsurprisingly, companies building digital infrastructure or offering breakthrough digital innovations are seeing demand compound rapidly. Some of these technology companies are exceptionally well positioned to capture these massive tailwinds. Here's why the share prices of these two technology stocks could grow dramatically in the com ...

Palantir's growth potential has become a lot more promising.When you think of stocks that have had immense success over the past year, it's hard not to think of software company Palantir Technologies (PLTR -0.98%). In that time, its stock is up around 400%, far more than the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.43%), which is up around 14%, or any other S&P 500 stock in that span.Like many other stocks, Palantir has been a huge beneficiary of recent artificial intelligence (AI) hype, but there seems to be a specific reason Wa ...

Company Overview - NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is one of the largest utility companies globally, with a market capitalization exceeding $150 billion [2]. Performance Analysis - The company has underperformed the market by double digits since a recommendation to sell was made [2]. Investment Strategy - The Value Portfolio focuses on building retirement portfolios using a fact-based research strategy, which includes thorough analysis of 10Ks, analyst commentary, market reports, and investor presentations [2].

Core Insights - TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons in China, reported a 1.4% year-over-year increase in system sales to RMB409.5 million (USD57.2 million) for Q2 2025, alongside a positive adjusted corporate EBITDA of RMB2.2 million (USD0.3 million) [1][4][13] - The company achieved a significant growth in its loyalty program, with registered members reaching 26.2 million, marking a 22.4% increase year-over-year [1][5] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were RMB349.0 million (USD48.7 million), reflecting a 4.9% decrease from RMB366.8 million in Q2 2024 [5][6] - Food revenue increased by 8.6% year-over-year, contributing 35.2% to system sales, up from 32.5% in Q2 2024 [3][4] - The company reported a net loss of RMB75.9 million (USD10.6 million) for Q2 2025, an improvement from a net loss of RMB99.5 million in the same quarter of 2024 [14][15] Operational Highlights - The company closed nine stores during the quarter, resulting in a net opening of 40 made-to-order (MTO) stores and the closure of 49 non-MTO stores [5][6] - The contribution margin from company-owned and operated stores was 9.6%, down from 10.1% in Q2 2024 [5][8] - The number of franchised stores increased from 333 as of June 30, 2024, to 449 as of June 30, 2025, contributing to a 50.7% increase in other revenues [5][8] Cost Management - Company-owned and operated store costs decreased by 12.1% year-over-year to RMB272.4 million (USD38.0 million) [7][8] - Food and packaging costs fell by 15.0% year-over-year, benefiting from improved supply chain efficiencies [7][8] - Payroll and employee benefits expenses decreased by 17.4% year-over-year, reflecting optimization in staffing arrangements [7][8] Marketing and Brand Development - The company launched the "Light & Fit Lunch Box" platform to enhance its product offerings and drive top-line growth [3][4] - Marketing expenses increased by 8.4% year-over-year to RMB13.9 million (USD1.9 million), primarily due to promotional efforts for new products [9][10] Liquidity Position - As of June 30, 2025, the company's total cash and cash equivalents were RMB178.8 million (USD25.0 million), a slight decrease from RMB184.2 million at the end of 2024 [17]

Group 1 - Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) is expected to announce Q2 FY'26 earnings on August 27, 2025, with earnings anticipated at $0.39 per share and revenues projected to increase by 11% to $846 million, driven by strong demand for its data-storage solutions [2][3] - The company reported a total revenue of $3.3 billion over the past twelve months, achieving operational profitability with $96 million in operating profits and a net income of $128 million [3] - The total contract value for Storage-as-a-Service solutions surged 70% to $95 million in Q1, indicating significant customer acquisitions and smaller agreements [2] Group 2 - Historical data shows that Pure Storage has had 20 earnings data points over the last five years, with 11 positive and 9 negative one-day post-earnings returns, resulting in a 55% rate of positive returns [6] - The median of the 11 positive returns stands at 13%, while the median of the 9 negative returns is -10% [6] - Analyzing the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns post-earnings can help traders position themselves effectively, particularly if 1D and 5D returns show strong correlation [7]

Amazon's cloud business is losing market share to Microsoft and Google.Amazon (AMZN -0.29%) has dominated the U.S. e-commerce market for decades, but sales from its online store haven't been the company's main growth driver in recent years. The company's golden goose is cloud computing.Some investors may not realize that Amazon Web Services (AWS) generates most of Amazon's profit, not online retail. The growth in AWS in recent years has, in a lot of ways, strengthened Amazon's e-commerce business. For examp ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of Montreal intends to terminate its existing normal course issuer bid and establish a new one to purchase up to 30 million common shares, pending regulatory approval [1][3]. Group 1: Existing and New Bid Details - The existing bid commenced on January 22, 2025, and was set to terminate on January 21, 2026. As of August 22, 2025, 15.7 million shares had been purchased under this bid [2]. - The new bid will allow the purchase of up to 30 million common shares, representing approximately 4.2% of the public float as of July 31, 2025 [3][4]. - The new bid will be executed through the TSX and may include other trading systems or methods as permitted by regulatory authorities [2][3]. Group 2: Share and Market Information - As of July 31, 2025, there were 716,360,515 common shares issued and outstanding, with a public float of 716,119,627 shares [4]. - The timing and amount of purchases under the new bid will be at management's discretion, influenced by market conditions and capital adequacy [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Bank of Montreal is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.4 trillion as of July 31, 2025 [12]. - The bank serves approximately 13 million customers across Canada, the United States, and select global markets, offering a wide range of financial services [12].