Semiconductor ETFs See Profit-Taking as Investors Pile Into QQQ

    ETF Investing Tools Investors poured $37 billion into US-listed ETFs during the week ending Aug. 7, lifting year-to-date inflows past $1.25 trillion. The buying came as the US stock market notched fresh record highs, extending its gain for the year to 14%. Bonds were largely flat, and the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) remains…

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      Why Cell and Internet Service Failed After Colombia’s Earthquake

      In emergency situations, power outages are often accompanied by service disruptions. People may not have immediate access to electricity to charge their mobile phones, making preserving battery life crucial. Credit: Raysonho CC0 Cell phone and mobile internet services were widely disrupted in parts of Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country’s western region…

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      Wall Street strategist explains how to navigate an ’AI Bubble’

        Wall Street Veteran Predicts “The Biggest Merger in History,” and Says It Could Create “The Most Dominant Business on Earth”

        James Altucher explains why he believes Elon Musk is preparing to combine his companies into a single enterprise unlike anything the market has seen Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a new presentation, veteran investor James Altucher lays out a prediction he believes could reshape the market: that Elon Musk is preparing…

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          Corporate profits are on pace for fastest growth since 2021

          You may not have realized this amid the grind of a busy earnings season, but corporate America has delivered a bang-up performance when it comes to profits. A reality check With second quarter reporting season beginning to slow down, it’s worth examining how companies have performed on the bottom line — especially as the S&P…

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          Why Is the Market Still Refusing to Choose a Side?

            Why Is the Market Still Refusing to Choose a Side?

            Created on August 10, 2026 Cable remains within its 15-month range, yet the quietness is becoming more interesting than reassuring. The market has absorbed several attempts to move higher without producing the kind of follow-through that would settle the question of direction. That leaves traders with a familiar but awkward situation: neither side appears ready…

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