The United States recently issued draft rules aimed at banning or mandating notification of certain investments in the technology sector in China, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical areas that could pose a risk to U.S. national security. These proposed regulations are part of a broader initiative by President Joe Biden
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China’s investment in its electric car industry has been substantial, with a total of $230.8 billion spent over the span of more than a decade. This investment accounts for 18.8% of total electric car sales between 2009 and 2023. This significant scale of government support has helped to propel the growth of the industry within
When it comes to investing in tech, the spotlight is often on big names like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft. However, according to Trent Masters, portfolio manager at Alphinity Investment Management, there is one stock that has been flying under the radar – telecommunications company Motorola Solutions. Despite being overshadowed by other tech giants, Masters describes
Social media algorithms have revolutionized the way brands approach advertising, creating a more meritocratic environment that has shifted the focus from traditional marketing methods. According to VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk, the emergence of AI algorithms in social media platforms has changed the game entirely. In the past, brands would amass followers and hope that a
Nvidia, a company well-known in the gaming community for its graphics chips, has recently emerged as the most valuable public company in the world. With a market cap of $3.33 trillion, Nvidia has surpassed tech giants like Microsoft and Apple, thanks to its dominance in the realm of AI chips and data center operations. Founded
The recent violent protests in France against the far-right National Rally have sparked concerns as the country gears up for the upcoming election campaign. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to express their opposition to the rising nationalist sentiment promoted by Marine Le Pen and RN President Jordan Bardella. The unrest, which
The introduction of bitcoin exchange traded funds earlier this year has created a buzz in the financial industry. However, despite their launch, financial advisors are treading cautiously when it comes to incorporating these new investment products into their portfolios. According to Samara Cohen, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of ETF and index investments, around 80% of
In a market where concentration risk is a growing concern, investors are constantly looking for alternative investment strategies that offer more diversification. One such approach is value-oriented investments, as suggested by Avantis Investors chief investment strategist Phil McInnis. His firm’s exchange-traded fund strategy aims to provide better returns in the long run by emphasizing companies
As the trading week comes to a close, European stocks are experiencing a turbulent ride, with the Stoxx 600 index showing a significant 0.9% decline in London. This downward trend marks one of the worst weeks of the year for the regional benchmark, leaving investors shaken by the uncertainty in the market. French stocks took
The financial technology industry has experienced a shift towards a new normal, with industry executives and investors suggesting that the sector may have hit a “bottom.” The Money20/20 event held in Amsterdam served as a platform for these discussions, with many highlighting how valuations have corrected from the unsustainable highs witnessed during the peak of