Value stocks finally outperformed growth stocks in 2022 after lagging behind them for more than a decade. The value subset of the Russell 3000 index of most U.S. stocks lost about 8% after dividends t...
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Warren Buffett jumps into local politics to fight Omaha streetcar project
OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett broke with his practice of staying out of local politics to urge his hometown of Omaha to abandon its planned streetcar project because he says it’s t...
TSMC Makes a $40 Billion Bet on U.S.-Made Chips. Don’t Declare Victory Yet.
This past Tuesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing announced that it would expand its investments in Arizona to more than $40 billion—from its initial $12 billion commitment. TSMC’s first Arizona f...
Apple, AMD confirm they’re among TSMC’s first Arizona customers, while Intel preps for return to cutting edge in 2023
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook confirmed at an event Tuesday that the tech giant will be one of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s first Arizona fab customers, while Intel Corp. hopes to jo...
Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger Could Have the Solution to Grocery Deliveries
Shoppers returning to stores in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, venture-capital money drying up, and higher labor costs mean the first golden age of food delivery looks to be over. But customers ha...
5 Emerging Market ETFs That Limit China Investments
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term as head of the ruling Communist Party rattled investors who see his stacking of loyalists as less than friendly to markets. Some China-focused e...
Opinion: A seasonal stock market trade that tends to be reliable begins Thursday
The stock market has broken through technical resistance, and as a result the rally is trying to extend itself. Specifically, the S&P 500’s SPX, +2.46% close above 3800 points was a strong technic...
TSMC’s stock slumps after reported diss of U.S. chip efforts; industry downgrades also weigh on sector
Chip stocks lagged behind the broader market Monday following one report that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is pessimistic about U.S. efforts to build domestic capacity, and another that said...
Taiwan Semi reports stronger-than-forecast profit
Third-party silicon-wafer manufacturer reported Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a stronger-than-forecast 80% increase in profit for the third quarter. The chipmaker said earnings rose ...
The Latest U.S.-China Worry: Another Ramp-Up in the Tech Cold War
Text size Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images The already-fractured U.S.-China relationship could worsen as the U.S. rolls out more restrictions aimed at curbing China’s access to technology and investment...
Taiwan Semiconductor Is a Top Pick in a Weak Chip Market, Says Analyst
Text size The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing building in Taichung, Taiwan. I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg Bernstein believes investors should look through any immediate hiccups and focus on Taiwan Semicond...
Elon Musk Has a Solution for the Energy Grid. And He’s Probably Right.
Text size Tesla sells more than just cars. It sells battery storage solutions to utilities around the globe. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images Heat, climate change, renewable power, and the grid are al...
12 semiconductor stocks bucking the downcycle trend
Semiconductor stocks have been great outperformers over long periods, but their movement this year underscores how cyclical the industry can be. Here is a look behind the numbers that are driving down...
These dividend stocks can protect you as the Federal Reserve slows the economy
With Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell set to deliver an important speech Friday, investors may finally begin to take him at his word: The central bank is going to maintain a hawkish stance to co...
Opinion: The stock market is range-bound over the short term. Don’t expect that to last long.
The U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index SPX, +1.75%, has struggled this week overall, during what is typically a seasonally bullish period. That is what Yale Hirsch termed “the San...