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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: IWM, ETHA, IBIT and XXRP
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 14, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF IWM, iShares Ethereum ETF ETHA, the iShares Bitcoin ETF IBIT and the Teucrum 2x Long XRP ETF XXRP. Do Lower Rates Suggest Small-Cap Stocks Are in Favor? Tariff Tantrum: Inflation Fears Appear Overblown Thus Far The story of 2025 thus far is President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Initially, the major US indices, like the Nasdaq Composite, swooned more than 10% in two weeks after the April 2nd tariff announcement. While the announcement was known to most on Wall Street, the magnitude of the tariffs was far more than most investors anticipated. However, instead of implementing the full-blown, sky-high tariffs, President Trump and his trade negotiators instead chose a "shock and bore" approach, leveraging the US's massive market to garner favorable trade deals while still leaving a base tariff rate of at least 10% on most countries to bring in much-needed government revenue. The fear from politicians on both sides of the aisle, famous investors, retail, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell was that the tariffs would lead to rampant inflation. Thus far, the data suggests this has not been the case. While inflation came in slightly ahead of expectations last report, this time, it beat expectations ,leading to yet another rip-roaring rally on Wall Street today, with nearly 80% of stocks rising for the session as volume picked up. Small Caps React Positively to CPI Tuesday, the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF bolted ~3% as volume increased 25% versus the 50-day average. Following the day's bullish inflation report, Polymarket, the world's largest betting website, attributes an 81% chance that Fed Chair Jerome Powell will finally cut interest rates by 25 Bps on September 17th. Interest Rate Cuts are Bullish for Small Caps Because small caps are more reliant on debt than mega-cap stocks, rate cuts are bullish for small cap companies as these companies pay reduced interest expenses on debt. Additionally, rate cuts tend to bolster the domestic economy, on which most small cap stocks rely on for business. Small Cap Rotation With elevated interest rates, small caps have been in the proverbial "dog house with investors." However, with Nasdaq valuations stretching ever higher and the Russell reasonably valued, rotation is likely to occur as red-hot tech stocks take a break. Small Caps: A Generational Breakout? IWM has had several false breakouts, but Tuesday's breakout feels different for a few reasons. IWM is above its key moving averages for a change, has the rate environment wind at its back, and saw volume increase 24% above the 50-day norm today – a sign of demand. Crypto Benefits from Lower Rates as Well In addition to small caps, crypto assets tend to perform well in rate cut environments. Even before any cuts have been announced crypto ETFs are acting well, including the iShares Ethereum ETF, the iShares Bitcoin ETF and the Teucrum 2x Long XRP ETF. Bottom Line The current market environment, characterized by easing inflation fears and a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy toward lower interest rates, is a favorable backdrop for small-cap stocks. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. 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These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Euronews
a day ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians
It's just one word – but two leading Holocaust historians say it warps history. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London has refused to alter an information panel in its Holocaust Galleries after two leading historians criticised its wording as historically inaccurate. Describing the Nazi's 1935 Nuremberg race laws, the disputed caption reads: 'Under the provision of the law, a person was defined as Jewish based on how many observant Jewish grandparents they had, even if they were not personally Jewish themselves.' The word 'observant' triggered concerns from a retired academic visiting from New York last year. She wrote to the museum arguing the phrase was historically inaccurate, saying it 'must be changed'. Announced on 15 September 1935 at a Nazi Party rally, the Nuremberg Laws turned Nazi racial ideology into law. They defined who counted as Jewish, stripped Jews of citizenship, and banned marriage or sexual relations between Jews and 'Aryans.' Speaking to The Guardian, the retired academic - who asked not to be named – said she was 'extraordinarily impressed' by the galleries overall, but 'then I came to the race laws, and I know that 'observant' Jewish grandparents just made no sense. It disregards the vast majority of the Jewish population who are not observant." She added that the Nazis aimed to eradicate all Jews regardless of religious observance: 'This is such a misleading impression of the Nazi outlook that for me it's reprehensible that it stays in the public domain.' The academic then turned to two prominent Holocaust historians for comment. Christopher Browning, known for his work documenting the Final Solution, said: "The issue was not whether the grandparent was observant but whether his or her birth had been registered with the Jewish community." Timothy Snyder, historian of Nazi Germany and Eastern Europe, agreed: "It did not matter whether the grandparents were observant … No one was saved from persecution, as the wording incorrectly implies, by having grandparents who were not observant." How have the Imperial War Museum responded? In a statement made to Euronews Culture, a spokesperson from the Imperial War Museum said it 'takes comments regarding our interpretation very seriously' and acknowledged 'the sensitivities regarding this caption.' The museum noted that with history 'as complex and sensitive as the Holocaust, questions of interpretation and nuance will be raised by audiences from time to time,' adding that it always investigates concerns thoroughly. The IWM stressed there was 'absolutely no suggestion' across its Holocaust Galleries that the Nazis' persecution of Jews was restricted to those who were religiously practising or their descendants. Rather, the caption in question was tied specifically to a 1935 diagrammatic poster associated with the Nuremberg Laws. The word 'observant,' it said, referred in this particular case to people 'formally associated with Jewish religion in public records, such as birth and marriage certificates and civil registry documents.' The statement explained the intention was to show how, despite believing Jewishness was biologically determined, the Nazis sometimes relied on religious affiliation in official records when categorising people – 'unable to find any scientific - or any other - basis for their claims.' The museum also pointed to nearby text making clear that 'many of those whom the laws identified as Jews had never identified as Jewish themselves' and that this method of categorisation was never a meaningful or restrictive basis for Nazi persecution. The IWM said it was 'considering whether some further clarification should be added to the caption in consultation with external advisors, in line with our normal processes."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Do Lower Rates Suggest Small Cap Stocks are in Favor?
Tariff Tantrum: Inflation Fears Appear Overblown Thus Far The story of 2025 thus far is President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Initially, the major US indices, like the Nasdaq Composite, swooned more than 10% in two weeks after the April 2nd tariff announcement. While the announcement was known to most on Wall Street, the magnitude of the tariffs was far more than most investors anticipated. However, instead of implementing the full-blown, sky-high tariffs, President Trump and his trade negotiators instead chose a 'shock and bore' approach, leveraging the US's massive market to garner favorable trade deals while still leaving a base tariff rate of at least 10% on most countries to bring in much-needed government revenue. Invest in Gold Thor Metals Group: Best Overall Gold IRA Priority Gold: Up to $15k in Free Silver + Zero Account Fees on Qualifying Purchase American Hartford Gold: #1 Precious Metals Dealer in the Nation The fear from politicians on both sides of the aisle, famous investors, retail, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell was that the tariffs would lead to rampant inflation. Thus far, the data suggests this has not been the case. While inflation came in slightly ahead of expectations last report, this time, it beat expectations ,leading to yet another rip-roaring rally on Wall Street today, with nearly 80% of stocks rising for the session as volume picked up. Small Caps React Positively to CPI Tuesday, theiShares Russell 2000 Index ETF (IWM) bolted ~3% as volume increased 25% versus the 50-day average. Following the day's bullish inflation report, Polymarket, the world's largest betting website, attributes an 81% chance that Fed Chair Jerome Powell will finally cut interest rates by 25 Bps on September 17th. Interest Rate Cuts are Bullish for Small Caps Because small caps are more reliant on debt than mega-cap stocks, rate cuts are bullish for small cap companies as these companies pay reduced interest expenses on debt. Additionally, rate cuts tend to bolster the domestic economy, on which most small cap stocks rely on for business. Small Cap Rotation With elevated interest rates, small caps have been in the proverbial 'dog house with investors.' However, with Nasdaq valuations stretching ever higher and the Russell reasonably valued, rotation is likely to occur as red-hot tech stocks take a break. Small Caps: A Generational Breakout? IWM has had several false breakouts, but Tuesday's breakout feels different for a few reasons. IWM is above its key moving averages for a change, has the rate environment wind at its back, and saw volume increase 24% above the 50-day norm today – a sign of demand. Image Source: TradingView Crypto Benefits from Lower Rates as Well In addition to small caps, crypto assets tend to perform well in rate cut environments. Even before any cuts have been announced crypto ETFs are acting well, including the iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA), the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), and the Teucrum 2x Long XRP ETF (XXRP). Bottom Line The current market environment, characterized by easing inflation fears and a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy toward lower interest rates, is a favorable backdrop for small-cap stocks. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
In unusual occurrence, both the Dow and small caps could be headed for a breakout, charts suggest
As we know, large-cap growth and technology have been breaking out from various bullish patterns over the last few months, with many now pushing to new all-time highs and extending from there. However, two key market ETFs have yet to break through their own long-term bullish patterns — ironically, they are the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) . It's rare to see two areas on opposite ends of the market-cap spectrum looking this similar. Typically, one area leads while the other lags, allowing for rotation between them. Here, we could eventually get barbell-like leadership in play. Both IWM and DIA are well above their April lows — as is nearly everything else —but both are flat since late 2024. Most importantly, they are now showing undeniable bullish formations. Needless to say, the makeup of both ETFs is completely different, so instead of wondering if both bullish patterns can be completed, we need to dig a little deeper to understand what needs to happen for both IWM and DIA to officially break out and extend higher. Let's start with IWM. IWM is being driven, in large part, by two big groups: regional banks and biotech. They sit on opposite ends of the factor spectrum — regional banks are value-oriented and highly sensitive to interest rates, while biotech, especially small-cap biotech, is one of the most volatile segments of healthcare. Both areas have faced significant challenges recently and over the last few years. But we've seen some signs of life in the SPDR S & P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) . It has been trying to hold above a multi-week bullish inverse cup-and-handle pattern (highlighted in green). If it can continue to respect that 60-breakout zone, it would have a chance to complete an even bigger base (colored in blue) that stretches back to early 2022. In fact, all of this forms nearly a four-year basing pattern, with the head—or lowest point—marked by the regional bank crisis in March 2023. SPDR S & P Biotech ETF (XBI) has been net flat since early 2022, essentially trying — and struggling — to form a base. Every rally attempt has ultimately been sold off, though some moves have been impressively strong on a percentage basis, especially from October 2023 through early 2024. However, with the ETF unable to push much above the 100 level, momentum shifted sharply lower from late 2024 into the recent lows. From here, the best-case scenario for XBI — after its multi-month snapback — is to log a higher low above or near the mid-range of this large base. Historically, when XBI broke below the low-80s, downside momentum accelerated as traders grew impatient. If it can, in fact, log a higher low and start developing bullish patterns, its 14-day RSI, now below 50, could finally climb into the upper half of the scale (50–70). That type of RSI profile was prevalent during its strongest period from 2020 through early 2021. While large-cap technology has driven most of the gains in the broader large-cap ETFs, two of the weakest performers within the DIA Dow Jones Industrial Average this year are actually large-cap tech names. One of them, Apple (AAPL) , has recently been attempting to break through a bullish pattern. The chart also shows that previous sharp selloffs — such as the one from late 2024 through April — have repeatedly found demand near the same uptrend line drawn from April 2021. Notably, three of the past four rallies from that trendline have carried AAPL all the way back to its all-time high. We still view this scenario as probable, and if it plays out, Apple's strength could have a meaningful influence on DIA doing the same. Regarding Salesforce (CRM) , there are no clear bullish patterns at the moment, but the stock has pulled back to a key potential support zone near 230. We've seen demand return to the stock at this level three prior times since mid-2024. It also marks the breakout zone from late 2023. In other words, this is a critical level to hold. If buyers step in here again — as they have before — CRM could regain momentum, which would positively influence the ETF and potentially help push it toward all-time highs. Bottom line: These aren't all the factors at play, of course, but they are key drivers. If they can gain momentum, we could see breakouts in both IWM and DIA, potentially turning them into leaders for a period of time. — Frank Cappelleri Founder: DISCLOSURES: (None) All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. 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Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
With IONQ up Over 500%, Let's Look at Who Owns This Quantum Computing Stock
IonQ (IONQ) stock has climbed over 500% over the past year, driven by growing investor enthusiasm for quantum computing and major cloud partnerships. However, the stock took a hit after the company posted mixed Q2 results on August 7. IonQ reported a loss of $0.70 per share, far wider than the expected loss of $0.29. Following the report, several top analysts voiced concerns over increasing uncertainty about the company's strategic direction and profitability. One such analyst is DA Davidson analyst Alexander Platt, who downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold while keeping a $35 price target, noting that the risks to its business have 'notably increased.' Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. In other news, Amazon (AMZN) recently disclosed a $36.70 million stake in IONQ, reflecting the tech giant's strong conviction in quantum computing technology. With the stock in the spotlight, it's worth taking a closer look at who owns IONQ shares. Now, according to TipRanks' ownership page, public companies and individual investors own 73.11% of IONQ. They are followed by ETFs, mutual funds, insiders, and other institutional investors at 13.91%, 11.45%, 1.37%, and 0.15%, respectively. Digging Deeper into IONQ's Ownership Structure Looking closely at top shareholders, Vanguard owns the highest stake in IonQ at 7.86%. Next up is Vanguard Index Funds, which holds a 6% stake in the company. Among the top ETF holders, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) owns a 2.31% stake in IONQ stock, followed by the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), with a 2.20% stake. Moving to mutual funds, Vanguard Index Funds holds about 6% of IonQ. Meanwhile, Vanguard World Fund owns 1.41% of the company. Is IonQ Stock a Good Buy? On TipRanks, IONQ stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on five Buys and two Hold ratings. The average IonQ price target of $49.57 implies 18.45% upside potential from current levels.
