Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an investment management company, released its “Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Markets continued their upward journey in the third quarter, driven by strong earnings growth, continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI), and easing trade tensions. The composite returned 12.06% in the quarter, compared to the S&P Global 1200 Information Technology Index’s 12.82% return.  Po ...

Core Insights - The online brokerage platform reported a profit of $263 million, or 59 cents per share, which is an increase from $184 million, or 42 cents per share, a year earlier [1] Financial Performance - The profit increased by $79 million year-over-year, reflecting a significant growth in earnings [1] - Earnings per share rose by 40.5% from the previous year [1]

Core Insights - TimesSquare Capital Management's "U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy" reported a gross return of 13.13% and a net return of 12.91% for Q2 2025, underperforming the Russell Midcap® Growth Index which returned 18.20% [1] - The fund's performance was influenced by double-digit returns in equities due to improved global economic activity [1] Company Highlights - Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) was highlighted as a key stock, achieving a one-month return of 35.58% and a remarkable 534.03% increase over the past 52 weeks, closing at $136.72 per share with a market capitalization of $108.223 billion on September 29, 2025 [2] - The financial services platform's growth was attributed to steady U.S. interest rates and increased activity in cryptocurrencies, with revenues and earnings exceeding expectations [3] - Robinhood reported revenues of $989 million in Q2 2025, reflecting a 45% year-over-year growth driven by strong business performance [4] Investment Strategy - The fund prefers asset managers, specialized insurance companies, and financial technology providers over traditional banks facing credit deterioration or rising deposit costs [3] - The brokerage holdings, including Robinhood, benefited from increased equity trading volumes and a growing customer base, leading to a 124% increase in stock value [3] - Despite Robinhood's potential, the fund suggests that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk [4]