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Alphabet is a favorite among a few hedge fund billionaires.One artificial intelligence (AI) stock that has gained the interest of a lot of institutional investors lately is Alphabet (GOOGL 0.05%) (GOOG 0.02%). The stock was a top-three holding in the funds of several prominent hedge fund billionaires at the end of Q3, including Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Management, and Philippe Laffont’s Coatue Management. Alphabet has returned to its role as an AI leader It’s easy to see why these billionaires have been drawn to Alphabet’s stock. The stock was very cheap at the start of…

Silver suffered one of the sharpest collapses in modern commodity market history on Friday, plunging as much as 30% globally and nearly 27% on India’s MCX in what analysts described as a brutal “liquidity wipeout” triggered by a toxic mix of macro shocks, extreme leverage and technical exhaustion. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), Silver March futures crashed Rs 1,07,968 per kilogram, or 27%, to settle at Rs 2,91,925 — the steepest single-day fall ever recorded for the metal in India. The plunge dragged prices below the ₹3 lakh mark just a day after silver had surged to an all-time…

By Mark Hulbert Reading too much into short-term market moves can land you in trouble It’s too early to declare value stocks the winner over growth stocks. It’s premature to conclude that value stocks have begun their long-anticipated resurgence over growth stocks. I’m referring to the divide on Wall Street between growth (stocks of fast-growing companies that are investor favorites and trading for high P/E ratios) and value (stocks of companies that are out of favor and therefore trading for low valuation ratios). Value stocks have been out of favor for much of the past two decades. Many investors now…

Explore how differing fee structures and portfolio strategies set these two silver-focused ETFs apart for investors.The iShares Silver Trust (SLV 28.54%) and the Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL 14.78%) both offer ways to play the silver theme, but they do so through very different exposures: SLV is designed to closely track the price of physical silver, while SIL invests in a concentrated set of global silver mining companies. This analysis compares their fees, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors decide which approach may appeal more, depending on their objectives.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricSLVSILIssueriSharesGlobal XExpense ratio0.50%0.65%1-yr return (as…

MSTR stock price has stabilized after a prolonged decline, indicating balance rather than renewed downside pressure. This stabilization comes as the company approaches its Q4 2025 earnings report, a release that now carries increased weight due to Bitcoin’s role on the balance sheet.  Because accounting changes directly link Bitcoin valuation to reported results, earnings no longer reflect operating performance alone. February therefore becomes important as a potential repricing window, depending on how earnings and price structure interact. Q4 2025 Earnings Shape the February Setup The Q4 2025 earnings release on February 5 stands as the primary near-term catalyst for MSTR…

With the Union Budget 2026 imminent, the insurance industry has sharpened its focus on fiscal and regulatory changes it believes are critical to expanding coverage and lowering the cost of protection. Insurers are calling for enhanced tax deductions on insurance premiums, the inclusion of health and life insurance benefits within the new tax regime, and a definitive resolution to the input tax credit (ITC) issue under GST, which continues to inflate operating costs. Industry leaders contend that a more neutral and comprehensive tax framework could significantly lift insurance adoption by encouraging households to prioritise protection alongside savings. Extending tax incentives…

For those of us old enough to remember, as 2025 reached autumn, it began to feel like a déjà vu moment.Suddenly, the value, the price of silver, began to climb unexpectedly.A year before, in 2024, the market price was around £12–£15 per troy ounce, which had been steady for some time.Was somebody trying to corner the market, causing an upsurge in demand?Have we been here once before?Suddenly, I was informed that many dealers in silver had become mobile with their scales and were buying silver wherever possible.Was it to be another ‘Bunker Hunt’ moment?For a fiasco like that, how do…

DOMS Industries Ltd on January 30 reported an 18.2% year-on-year growth in revenue from operations at ₹592.2 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared with ₹501.1 crore in the same period last year.The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) for Q3’FY26 stood at ₹103.4 crore, up 17.7% from ₹87.9 crore a year earlier. EBITDA margin remained flat at 17.5%. Profit after tax rose 13.1% year-on-year to ₹61.4 crore from ₹54.3 crore in Q3’FY25. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, DOMS reported revenue from operations of ₹1,722.4 crore, an increase of 22.7% compared…

1. What is intraday trading in India?Intraday trading means buying and selling stocks on the same day to earn profit from small price changes.2. Why are Hindustan Copper, Axis Bank, and NMDC suitable for intraday trading?These stocks have high volume and vigorous market activity, which helps in quick entry and exit.3. Which sector stocks are best for intraday trading in 2026?Stocks in the metal, banking, and infrastructure sectors are expected to remain active and volatile.4. Is intraday trading risky?Yes, intraday trading carries risk because prices change quickly, and losses can occur without proper planning.5. What should be checked before doing…

Image source: Getty Images It’s fair to say that the usually-pedestrian FTSE 100 has performed brilliantly over the last 12 months. A gain of 18% or so easily outperforms the tech-driven S&P 500. Despite this, not every company that features in the index is having such a great time. Shares in London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG) have been in appalling form lately. Anyone investing £10,000 at the end of January 2025 will have seen their stake in the financial data, analytics, and risk management solutions provider shrink in value to about £6,800. Sure, holders will have received dividends during…