BofA Securities Equity Client Flow Trends Small>Large, Value>Growth, equity income inflows 1st large cap outflows in two months Equity income inflows Accessible version ETFs: Value>Growth Exhibit 3: Biggest flows out of large caps in over 2 years (July '23) Net buying (selling) of large cap (single stocks + ETFs) by BofA Securities clients, 1/2008-present -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Large Cap Source: BofA Securities. Note: see Exhibit 6 and E ...

Does the top warehouse retailer have a shot at joining the 12-zero club?Over the past few years, a handful of high-profile companies saw their market caps top $1 trillion. Many of those stocks -- including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon -- were in the tech sector. Amazon, the top cloud infrastructure company, also became the first online retailer to join the 12-zero club.Yet not a single brick-and-mortar retailer has joined that elite group. Could Costco Wholesale (COST -2.92%), with a market cap of $420 bil ...

Core Viewpoint - Dell Technologies is strategically optimizing its finances through a $4.5 billion senior notes offering to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) market [2][3][5] Financial Strategy - The primary purpose of the new capital is to refinance existing higher-interest debt maturing in 2026, showcasing prudent financial management [4] - This refinancing is expected to lower future annual interest expenses, thereby freeing up cash flow for high-return activities such as R&D and shareholder returns [5][6] Market Position and Growth - Dell's strong BBB credit rating allows it to borrow on favorable terms, reflecting its solid operational performance and low risk of default [6][7] - The demand for AI technology is a significant growth driver, positioning Dell as a preferred vendor for large enterprises needing integrated AI solutions [8][9] Financial Performance - Dell reported record quarterly revenue of $29.8 billion in Q2 of fiscal 2026, with a cash flow of $2.5 billion [11] - The company raised its full-year AI server shipment guidance by $5 billion, now targeting $20 billion, and has an $11.7 billion backlog of AI-related orders [12] Future Outlook - The upcoming Securities Analyst Meeting on October 7 is anticipated to provide insights into Dell's long-term vision and financial framework for its AI business [14][15]

Key TakeawaysCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively pursuing a strategy to attract global technology talent, particularly those dislodged from the United States by President Donald Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, positioning Canada as a preferred destination for skilled workers.The Trump administration's new H-1B visa charge, which took effect recently, has sparked "confusion and panic" across Silicon Valley, with major tech firms like Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOGL), and Microsoft ...

Market Overview - Asian stock markets are mostly lower, influenced by negative cues from Wall Street and new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on various goods starting October 1 [1] - The Australian stock market is slightly higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 index above 8,750, supported by gains in iron miners and financial stocks [2][3] Australian Stocks - The S&P/ASX 200 Index is up 7.30 points or 0.08 percent to 8,780.30, after fluctuating between 8,746.30 and 8,781.10 [3] - Major miners like BHP Group are gaining almost 2 percent, while Mineral Resources and Rio Tinto are up more than 1 percent each [3] - Oil stocks show mixed performance, with Origin Energy down almost 2 percent and Woodside Energy down 0.4 percent, while Santos and Beach Energy are slightly up [4] Technology and Financial Sector - In the tech sector, Afterpay-owner Block is down 3.5 percent, and other tech stocks like Zip and Appen are also declining [4] - Among the big four banks, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, and ANZ are up 0.1 to 0.5 percent, while National Australia Bank is gaining almost 1 percent [5] Japanese Market - The Japanese market is modestly lower, with the Nikkei 225 Index down 125.14 points or 0.27 percent to 45,629.79 [7] - Major companies like SoftBank Group are losing almost 3 percent, while automakers Toyota and Honda are slightly up [8] Economic Indicators - Overall inflation in the Tokyo region of Japan increased by 2.5 percent year-on-year in September, slightly below expectations [13] - Core CPI also rose by 2.5 percent year-on-year, missing forecasts for a 2.6 percent increase [14] Other Markets - South Korea and Taiwan are down 2.2 and 1.9 percent, respectively, while Singapore is up 1.1 percent [15] - On Wall Street, major averages ended lower, with the Nasdaq down 113.16 points or 0.5 percent [16] Notable Company News - Vulcan Energy Resources shares jumped more than 15 percent after signing a $179 million contract for a geothermal power plant in Germany [6]

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday called stocks "fairly highly valued". Sha Hanting / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images Close Key Takeaways The present AI frenzy is often compared with the Dotcom Bubble of the 1990s, a parallel that some investors think was invoked, intentionally or not, by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday. "Equity prices are fairly highly valued,†said Powell when asked during an appearance in Rhode Island about the Fed's risk tolerance. Nonetheless, ...

Nvidia and OpenAI: Is the Tech Boom Eating ItselfChris Newman3 min read·Just nowJust now--I’ll sum up immediately: I don’t know if the AI boom is a bubble (and neither does anyone else), but Nvidia’s announced $100B investment in OpenAI doesn’t tell us anything one way or the other.I was greeted the other day by a torrent of posts on BlueSky suggesting that tech is finally feeding itself by vomiting into its own mouth in a dangerous trend toward vendor financing, and an economy of rich people passing each o ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (right) speaks at the White House beside President Donald Trump on April 30, 2025. Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways Technology executives have been vocal this week in response to President Donald Trump's changes to the H-1B visa program. CEOs like Jensen Huang of Nvidia (NVDA) and others have offered arguments both for and against the changes. Huang, in an interview with CNBC alongside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Monday, said that Nvidia wants "all the brightest minds ...

Bets that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates have fueled a rally in one of the riskiest corners of the technology sector, raising concerns about a potential reversal in the stocks. A basket of unprofitable tech companies tracked by UBS Group AG has jumped 22% since the end of July, compared with a 2.5% advance for its profitable counterpart and the Nasdaq 100 Index’s 5.9% advance. The run-up has sent the group, which includes lesser-known companies like SoundHound AI Inc. and Unity S ...

Costfoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares have nearly doubled this year as the Chinese company piles money into AI. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alibaba is reportedly planning to spend even more on AI in the next three years than the $53 billion it said previously, marking the latest announcement by a large tech firm to spend big on the technology. The Chinese tech firm's CEO announced the AI spending plan, according to reports, just days after Nvidia said it would invest $100 billion in OpenA ...