The entertainment sector is made up of companies that produce and distribute media content, operate theme parks, and provide leisure activities. This includes film studios, streaming services, video game developers, and live entertainment venues. Entertainment stocks represent ownership in these companies traded on public exchanges. The sector has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital streaming and interactive entertainment. Investing in entertainment stocks can offer several potential benefits. These companies often have strong brand recognition and loyal fan bases. Many entertainment firms have recurring revenue models through subscriptions or franchises. The sector can be resilient during economic downturns as…
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The E-Ray marks Chevrolet’s first electrified Corvette, and soon, a Corvette Zora is set to debut, likely boasting a high-powered hybrid powertrain. However, the lingering question is: Will the Corvette ever go fully electric? According to Chevrolet, that decision hinges on whether it’s truly necessary. In an interview with *CBS News*, Corvette’s new Chief Engineer, Tony Roma, explained that a fully electric Corvette would only be pursued if it enhanced the car’s performance or if there was significant customer demand. As of now, neither seems to be the case. “We talk about this a lot,” said Roma. “I discuss it…
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ JOLTs Job Openings survey has reported an unexpected increase, offering a bullish outlook for the US dollar. The survey, which measures job vacancies across the country, revealed a higher than anticipated number of unfilled positions. The actual figure came in at a robust 8.040 million, significantly surpassing the forecasted 7.640 million. This surge in job openings indicates an uptick in the demand for labor and suggests a strengthening US economy. In comparison to the previous month’s data, the number of job openings also saw an increase. The previous figure stood at 7.711 million, implying…
American Century startet das Angebot auf Xetra und dem Frankfurter Parkett mit zwei aktiven Anlagestrategien und Fokus auf Unternehmen aus Industrieländern. 1. Oktober 2024, FRANKFURT (Börse Frankfurt). Seit Dienstag sind zwei neue Active Exchange Traded Funds von Avantis Investors, Teil von American Century Investments, auf Xetra und Börse Frankfurt handelbar. Der Avantis Global Equity UCITS ETF investiert in Unternehmen aus Industrieländern mit großer, mittlerer und kleiner Marktkapitalisierung, um langfristiges Kapitalwachstum zu erzielen. Die Anlageverwaltung verfolgt dabei eine aktive Anlagestrategie und investiert hauptsächlich in Aktien (Stamm- und Vorzugsaktien) und aktienähnliche Wertpapiere.Der Avantis Global Small Cap Value UCITS ETF verfolgt ebenfalls eine aktive Anlagestrategie…
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds bats during an MLB game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago during the 1986 season.Ron Vesely | MLB Photos | Getty ImagesPete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said his cause and manner of death had not yet been determined. Over the weekend, he…
Beata Zawrzel / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysCVS Health reportedly is considering potentially separating its retail pharmacies and Aetna health insurance operations.The company’s board is reviewing a number of options as it looks to improve its profitability after recent quarters have seen CVS lower its full-year outlook, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported.The chain’s management reportedly met with hedge fund Glenview Capital Management, which owns roughly 1% of CVS’s shares, on Monday to discuss ideas to improve the business.CVS Health (CVS) reportedly is considering a breakup of its retail pharmacies and Aetna health insurance unit amid struggling results and…
Pim van Vliet, PhD, is the author of High Returns from Low Risk: A Remarkable Stock Market Paradox, with Jan de Koning. High inflation and expensive equities lead to a negative risk-return relationship and shrink the equity premium to zero. In years following this “everything expensive” scenario, low-volatility, quality, value, and momentum factors yield sizeable positive premiums. Given today’s market dynamics, investors should avoid high-volatility stocks or hope for a different outcome than the historical reality illustrated in this blog post. I will demonstrate that, while the immediate future may not be promising for the equity premium, it looks bright for…
Image source: Getty Images Like the flap of a butterfly’s wings in one part of the world might set off a tornado in another part, the world of passive income can come down to small actions. One of those might be a choice that most adults make at some point: whether to get a car or not. The average used car price has now (somehow!) risen to around £17,000. What if I went for public transport instead? What if I bought a bike? How much passive income could binning the four wheels earn me down the line? Let’s work it…
TD Cowen maintained a positive outlook on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:), reiterating a Buy rating with a $61.00 price target. The firm’s analysis is buoyed by promising Phase 2 Orbit trial results for setrusumab, a treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone disease. The trial data indicated a significant 67% reduction in the annualized fracture rate and a 22% increase in bone mineral density (BMD) over 12 months. The encouraging results have further cemented the 20 mg/kg dosage for the ongoing Phase 3 studies, with indications of greater and faster benefits for younger patients aged between 5…
ETF Investing ToolsWith the recent Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) in the rear-view mirror, the next big test for stocks’ all-time highs and fixed income ETFs is Friday’s jobs report.Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure indicated that price increases are easing towards the Fed’s 2% target. That’s shifting more attention to the central bank’s other key goal: maintaining maximum employment.Speaking at the National Association for Business Economics annual meeting Monday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that the labor market remains in “solid shape” and pointed out that the Fed is reducing interest rates partially to sustain…