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Is a Stock Market Crash Coming? Here's What History Suggests.
It's been a rough few weeks for the stock market, as major indexes tumbled into correction territory. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell by just over 10% between mid-February and mid-March, while the tech-focused Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) plunged by close to 14% in that time.Investor sentiment has...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
India's Bank of Baroda gains after Citi sees 36% rise in 3 months on earnings momentum
** Shares of state-owned lender Bank of Baroda BOB.NS rise 5% to 231.3 rupees ** BOB is the top gainer in public sector bank index .NIFTYPSU, which is up 2.5%** Citi Research reiterates "buy" on BOB and expects share price to gain 36.3% in the next three months** Says BOB's advances grow...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
3 Cheap Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
While the broader stock market has bounced back somewhat following its recent sell-off, many tech stocks are still well off their highs and trading at cheap valuations. Let's look at three cheap tech stocks you can buy right now.1. NvidiaTrading down almost 23% from its highs, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
US STOCKS-Wall St futures muted as auto stocks slide after Trump's tariffs
Futures: Dow up 0.12%, S&P 500 up 0.01%, Nasdaq down 0.1%Futures tracking Wall Street's main indexes were subdued on Thursday, with auto stocks set to extend losses after President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo.In a late-night announcement on Wednesday, Trump unveiled his plan to im...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Did Warren Buffett Make a Mistake When He Sold This Stock? The Company Is on the Precipice of a Monumental Achievement
Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, first acquired a stake in the large U.S. bank Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) in 1990. Berkshire would go on to hold the stock for another 32 years, with many market watchers often describing the relationship as a love affair. However, when the phony-acc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
Is Apple About to Make a Massive Bet on Nvidia's AI Chips?
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent reports that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will acquire AI chips. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 25, 2025. The video wa...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
ATGL Partners with HKUST to Launch AlphaMind Lab
On the afternoon of March 27, 2025, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)and Nasdaq-listed Alpha Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq:ATGL) held a signing ceremony atHKUST. The two parties announced the establishment of the"AlphaMind Lab," an AI research institute focused on developing the revolutionary "Alpha Engine." This initiative aims to overcome the traditional AI development bottleneck related to high dependence on vast quantities of high-quality data and manual annotation, thus promoting the inclusive advancement of AI technology. The collaboration is supported by ATGL's donation, highlighting the strong connection between local technology firms and academia in the core field of AI.Signing Ceremony: Industry-university collaboration promotes AI underlying technology innovationThe signing ceremony was co-hosted by Professor Yang WANG,Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST, and Mr. Anthony TSANG, Executive Director and President of ATGL. The HKUST delegation included Associate Professor Can YANG from the Department ofMathematics, Assistant Professor Yangqiu SONG from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Manager Jacqui SHI from the Development and Alumni Office. ATGL's senior management was represented by CEO Sean Leung, CFO Larry CHOI, CCO Jerry Tsang and Vice President Lucas TSANG.In his speech, Professor Wang emphasized, "The technical concept of Alpha Engine directly addresses the pain points in AI development—data and computing power thresholds. HKUST's research expertise in machine learning and algorithm optimization will complement ATGL's industrial experience, accelerating the transition of technology from the lab to the market."Alpha Engine: Empowering SMEs to Overcome Data LimitationsAccording to the institute, the primary goal of the Alpha Engine is to drastically reduce the time and cost associated with high-quality data collection and manual annotation by utilizing the "training AI with AI" autonomous learning architecture. This innovation aims to compress the time required to develop a dedicated AI model from the traditional 6-9 months to just 3 days or even 3 hours.Anthony pointed out, "The current AI ecosystem relies on three pillars—GPU computing power, high-quality data and models, and engines. Small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to compete with larger firms due to limited data resources. If Alpha Engine is successfully developed, it will redefine the landscape, making AI development independent of data scale."Since 2017, ATGL has been dedicated to the customized application of large language models (LLM), serving various government departments and leading enterprises. Anthony highlighted that the company has outperformed international technology giants in bids due to its technical accuracy, early data accumulation, and cost advantages. However, the AI transformation needs of SMEs remain unmet.The breakthrough of Alpha Engine aims to turn customized AI from a "luxury" into a "necessity." The company is determined to become the "NVIDIA" of AIapplications and bring transformative changes to the global AI ecosystem, aiming to empower all companies to utilize their own exclusive AI.Reporter Q&A: Vision and Industry ImpactAnthony Tsang explained why his company chose to collaborate with HKUST. He replied, "HKUST's ground-breaking work in enhanced learning and unsupervised learning offers a robust theoretical basis for designing Alpha Engine’s algorithms. ATGL's industry data and engineering expertise enable us to convert these academic advancements into practical applications." In addition, Larry Choi, ATGL's CFO, remarked, "ATGL intends to create a fund to maintain our partnerships with local universities and colleges in AI research. This initiative will also support Hong Kong’s primary and secondary school teachers by funding skill development in using AI for administrative and educational purposes, thus hastening the growth of AI in Hong Kong’s education sector."Regarding the anticipated impact of the technology, Professor Can Yang added, "If Alpha Engine meets its targets, the efficiency of AI development could increase by more than 100 times. Data-sensitive industries, such as healthcare and manufacturing, will be able to deploy models quickly while bypassing privacy barriers, enabling SMEs with limited resources to optimize operations through cost-effective customized AI."27/03/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Thu, Mar 27
ATGL Partners with HKUST to Launch AlphaMind Lab
On the afternoon of March 27, 2025, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)and Nasdaq-listed Alpha Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq:ATGL) held a signing ceremony atHKUST. The two parties announced the establishment of the"AlphaMind Lab," an AI research institute focused on developing the revolutionary "Alpha Engine." This initiative aims to overcome the traditional AI development bottleneck related to high dependence on vast quantities of high-quality data and manual annotation, thus promoting the inclusive advancement of AI technology. The collaboration is supported by ATGL's donation, highlighting the strong connection between local technology firms and academia in the core field of AI.Signing Ceremony: Industry-university collaboration promotes AI underlying technology innovationThe signing ceremony was co-hosted by Professor Yang WANG,Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST, and Mr. Anthony TSANG, Executive Director and President of ATGL. The HKUST delegation included Associate Professor Can YANG from the Department ofMathematics, Assistant Professor Yangqiu SONG from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Manager Jacqui SHI from the Development and Alumni Office. ATGL's senior management was represented by CEO Sean Leung, CFO Larry CHOI, CCO Jerry Tsang and Vice President Lucas TSANG.In his speech, Professor Wang emphasized, "The technical concept of Alpha Engine directly addresses the pain points in AI development—data and computing power thresholds. HKUST's research expertise in machine learning and algorithm optimization will complement ATGL's industrial experience, accelerating the transition of technology from the lab to the market."Alpha Engine: Empowering SMEs to Overcome Data LimitationsAccording to the institute, the primary goal of the Alpha Engine is to drastically reduce the time and cost associated with high-quality data collection and manual annotation by utilizing the "training AI with AI" autonomous learning architecture. This innovation aims to compress the time required to develop a dedicated AI model from the traditional 6-9 months to just 3 days or even 3 hours.Anthony pointed out, "The current AI ecosystem relies on three pillars—GPU computing power, high-quality data and models, and engines. Small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to compete with larger firms due to limited data resources. If Alpha Engine is successfully developed, it will redefine the landscape, making AI development independent of data scale."Since 2017, ATGL has been dedicated to the customized application of large language models (LLM), serving various government departments and leading enterprises. Anthony highlighted that the company has outperformed international technology giants in bids due to its technical accuracy, early data accumulation, and cost advantages. However, the AI transformation needs of SMEs remain unmet.The breakthrough of Alpha Engine aims to turn customized AI from a "luxury" into a "necessity." The company is determined to become the "NVIDIA" of AIapplications and bring transformative changes to the global AI ecosystem, aiming to empower all companies to utilize their own exclusive AI.Reporter Q&A: Vision and Industry ImpactAnthony Tsang explained why his company chose to collaborate with HKUST. He replied, "HKUST's ground-breaking work in enhanced learning and unsupervised learning offers a robust theoretical basis for designing Alpha Engine’s algorithms. ATGL's industry data and engineering expertise enable us to convert these academic advancements into practical applications." In addition, Larry Choi, ATGL's CFO, remarked, "ATGL intends to create a fund to maintain our partnerships with local universities and colleges in AI research. This initiative will also support Hong Kong’s primary and secondary school teachers by funding skill development in using AI for administrative and educational purposes, thus hastening the growth of AI in Hong Kong’s education sector."Regarding the anticipated impact of the technology, Professor Can Yang added, "If Alpha Engine meets its targets, the efficiency of AI development could increase by more than 100 times. Data-sensitive industries, such as healthcare and manufacturing, will be able to deploy models quickly while bypassing privacy barriers, enabling SMEs with limited resources to optimize operations through cost-effective customized AI."27/03/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Thu, Mar 27
India's electronic manufacturing service firms rise on upbeat outlook
** Shares of Epack Durable EPAC.NS, PG Electroplast PGEL.NS and Amber Enterprises AMBE.NS up between 2%-5%** Room air conditioners and electronics manufacturing services sectors poised for significant expansion due to favorable macro trends and shift toward domestic electronic goods makers, analyst ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $12?
Despite having a market cap of more than $50 billion, Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) might not be a familiar business to many investors in the U.S. That's because its operations are in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.The company's shares have been volatile since their initial public offering in December 2021. ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
LIVE MARKETS-Tariff man bruises European stocks
STOXX 600 down 0.7%Autos fall over 2% U.S. share futures steady Banks also under pressure Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com.TARIFF MAN BRUISES EUROPEAN STOCKS As predic...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
2 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold
Fears of a looming recession seem to be rising, partly fueled by President Donald Trump's macroeconomic policies. While it's impossible to predict whether an economic downturn is indeed coming, it's not a bad idea for investors to purchase shares of companies that are likely to perform relatively we...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as fears mount over Trump's reciprocal tariff plans
Trump unveiled a 25% tariff on Gold could breach $3,100 in 2Q, analyst says By Anushree Mukherjee and Anjana Anil March 27 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. auto tariffs ratcheted up global trade tensions ahead of an April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world'...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
AMD down after Jefferies cuts to 'hold' on limited AI traction, rising competition
** Shares of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O fall 2.74% to $107.17 premarket after Jefferies downgrades to "hold" from "buy" ** Brokerage believes AMD's traction in AI is limited and sees increased competition from Intel INTC.O ** Earlier this month, TSMC 2330.TW pitched A...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Petco Health up after Q4 sales beat estimates
** Shares of American pet retailer Petco Health and Wellness WOOF.O rise 5.3% to $2.57 premarket** On Wednesday, co posted Q4 sales of 1.60 billion, above analysts' est of 1.56 billion - data compiled by LSEG** Co forecast both 2025 sales and Q1 2025 sales to be "down low single-digits year-...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
European bank shares fall after Trump's tariff plans, UBS down 4% on downgrade
LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - European banking shares fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to slap 25% import tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts from next week.
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Thu, Mar 27
AMD and Nvidia Stock Investors Got Fantastic News From Micron Technology
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and what AI investors can learn from Micron Technology's (NASDAQ: MU) earnings report. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 20,...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
Where Will SoundHound AI Stock Be in 1 Year?
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has been one of the hottest stocks in AI recently, but the company may not be what it seems. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why the company's growth isn't as it appears and why the stock may have a rough year ahead as a result.*Stock prices used were end-of-day pri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 27
UBS may be 'too big for Switzerland', BofA's rating cut prompts shares selloff
Investing.com -- Shares in UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) (SIX:UBSG) fell 5% in Zurich after Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) downgraded the stock to Underperform from Neutral, raising a question whether the EuropInvesting.com
Thu, Mar 27
