Investment strategy
One-time ‘SPAC King’ Palihapitiya launches new blank-check vehicle with plan to ‘temper’ retail fervor
Key Points Chamath Palihapitiya has launched a $345 million SPAC that he said was more than five times oversubscribed. The vehicle is designed to target companies in AI, energy, defense and decentralized finance. Palihapitiya once helped ignited the SPAC boom in 2020, but his first wave of deals mostly ended poorly for retail investors who […]
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Here’s JPMorgan Chase’s blueprint to become the world’s first fully AI-powered megabank
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. speaks during an event honoring local construction workers who helped build the firm’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, in the Midtown area of New York City, U.S., Sept. 9, 2025. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Deep within the bowels of JPMorgan Chase’s data […]
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Wealthfront files for IPO, joining wave of fintech firms going public in 2025
Key Points Wealthfront, the startup that helped popularize the robo-advisor style of automated investing, filed for a U.S. initial public offering Monday. It’s the latest in a wave of fintech firms going public this year after the likes of Chime and Klarna. Source
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Why an analyst downgrade of Wells Fargo does not change our conviction in the stock
Wells Fargo shares have more in the tank despite a downgrade from Wall Street analysts, according to Jim Cramer. The news Morgan Stanley analysts on Monday lowered their Wells Fargo rating to an equal weight hold from an overweight buy. They cited a lack of catalysts for the stock now that Wells Fargo’s $1.95 trillion […]
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Odds of a government shutdown rise to 70% in prediction markets
Key Points Prediction markets are pricing in about a 70% chance that the federal government will shut down on Wednesday. Users on Kalshi and Polymarket increased their bets after the Labor Department said it won’t release Friday’s key jobs report, watched closely on Wall Street, in the event of a shutdown. Source
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Startup founder Charlie Javice to be sentenced for defrauding JPMorgan Chase
US businesswoman Charlie Javice (L), founder of Frank, arrives for her sentencing hearing at federal court in Manhattan on Sept. 29, 2025, in New York City. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Charlie Javice, founder of a startup acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021 for $175 million, is facing sentencing Monday for defrauding the bank by overstating […]
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Stock futures are flat in overnight trading following a losing week: Live updates
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 4, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Sunday following a losing week on Wall Street with the AI trade losing steam. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 17 points. S&P 500 futures […]
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‘Buffett Indicator’ for stock valuation passes 200%, beyond level he once said is ‘playing with fire’
Warren Buffett’s one-time favorite yardstick for stock market valuations has climbed to an all-time high, reviving fears that investors are once again testing the limits of market exuberance. The gauge, dubbed as the Buffett indicator, measures the total value of publicly traded U.S. stocks (Wilshire 5000 index) against the nation’s gross national product. In a […]
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Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for their robust growth outlook
The Nvidia logo is displayed on a building at Nvidia headquarters on Aug. 27, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, several companies are well-positioned to deliver strong returns to investors from rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. To pick attractive stocks with strong prospects, investors can […]
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Want to beat the market for the long term? JPMorgan says bet on termites
Rollins is poised to notch robust and steady gains in the coming decades as it aims to bolster its dominance in the multibillion-dollar pest control industry, according to J.P. Morgan. The investment firm initiated coverage of Rollins at an overweight rating, and a $70 price target, implying roughly 20% upside from Friday’s close. “Rollins combines […]
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