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Could DeepSeek’s IPO Energize China Tech Stocks? KWEB and KSTR Tell Two Very Different Stories
DeepSeek's planned Shanghai listing arrives as Chinese tech stocks show divergence: KWEB internet ETF down 23.64% YTD while KSTR semiconductor ETF gained 31.59%, reflecting investor preference for AI infrastructure over consumer-exposed platforms.
Nasdaq hits record as AMD and Meta power wider AI ETF rally
The Nasdaq Composite reached record territory this week as investors rushed into artificial-intelligence stocks, with major semiconductor and tech ETFs like QQQ and SMH posting significant gains.
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AI Slowdown Fears Hit Chip ETFs as Memory Trade Takes the Brunt
Semiconductor stocks and chip ETFs suffered significant losses on Monday as investors questioned the pace of AI infrastructure development. The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 5.9%, with memory-focused ETFs like DRAM dropping about 5% as demand concerns reversed earlier supply-squeeze optimism.
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Anthropic $2T IPO Goes to Nasdaq: What Investors Need to Know
Anthropic has selected Nasdaq for a planned $2 trillion IPO, potentially the largest on record. The AI leader could raise $100 billion, with Nvidia reportedly considering a $10 billion anchor investment.
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The Most Profitable Luxury Brands in 2026: Why Hermès is in a League of Its Own
Hermès dominates luxury profitability with a 41% operating margin in H1 2026, nearly double LVMH's 22.5%. The analysis reveals a significant profitability gap across leading luxury and premium brands.
China’s AI Rally Is Producing a New Wave of ETFs
China's artificial intelligence rally is spurring new ETF products, with the KraneShares China Technology Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) demonstrating both strong investor interest and significant volatility in concentrated tech exposure.
Nvidia Doubles Revenue Again. Here Is Where the Exposure Sits in GCC ETFs
Nvidia delivered triple-digit revenue growth, with earnings now accessible to Gulf investors through locally listed ETFs in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. The chip giant's record results reflect surging global AI spending and offer direct exposure opportunities for GCC portfolios.
GCC Sukuk Yields Hold Near 5% as Treasury Rates Rise
U.S. Treasury rate increases are maintaining GCC sukuk yields around 5%, a decade-high level. Rising benchmark rates rather than deteriorating credit quality are driving the elevated yields in the Gulf's Islamic bond market.
A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India
India's rapidly expanding ETF market now includes 300+ schemes with ₹11.45 lakh crore in assets. ETFs combine index-based diversification with stock-like tradability, with data showing they often outperform actively managed funds.
Anthropic Signs $9.1 Billion AI Compute Deal With Riot Platforms
Riot Platforms disclosed a landmark $9.1 billion, 20-year data center lease with AI company Anthropic, signaling a major shift in how Bitcoin miners monetize their infrastructure through AI compute contracts.
Albilad Gold ETF vs. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD): Which Gold ETF Fits Your Portfolio?
Compare Albilad Gold ETF and SPDR Gold Shares across structure, costs, performance, and accessibility. Discover which physically backed gold ETF suits GCC investors best.
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CoreWeave’s Indonesia Data Center Bet Targets a Fast-Growing Digital Economy
Nasdaq-listed CoreWeave plans to develop three data centers with 360 megawatts of power in Indonesia by 2028, representing 62% of the country's current operating capacity and capitalizing on rapid GDP growth and AI demand.