AeroVironment [(NASDAQ: AVAV)](/market-activity/stocks/avav), a defense technology innovator specializing in unmanned systems, saw its share price decline approximately 10% over the course of this week following the release of its second-quarter financial results on Tuesday.
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Dreaming of your next getaway but worried about the costs? The key to funding your dream vacation without financial stress lies in a straightforward approach: calculate your total expenses, break them into monthly chunks, and commit to consistent saving. Here's how to make it happen.
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When you sell a rental property or commercial building, the IRS doesn't let you simply pocket the tax breaks you took while owning it. This is where unrecaptured section 1250 gain comes into play—a critical concept that separates savvy real estate investors from those caught off guard by

Hyosung Heavy Industries is investing $157 million to expand its Memphis, Tennessee power transformer manufacturing facility, increasing production capacity by over 50% by 2028. This facility is the only U.S. site that designs and produces 765kV transformers, crucial for grid efficiency.

Brazil's coffee export performance in November painted a cautious picture for global supply chains. According to exporter group Cecafe, shipments of green coffee from Brazil in November experienced a significant year-over-year contraction of 27%, sliding to 3.3 million bags. This export slowdown

Dollar Surges as Fed Signals Confidence
The dollar index climbed to its highest level in a week on Friday, gaining +0.19% as market participants digested conflicting signals from monetary policymakers. New York Fed President John Williams injected optimism into dollar sentiment, describing recent e

When evaluating investment opportunities, the profitability index (PI) serves as a straightforward yet powerful tool for financial professionals and individual investors alike. But what exactly does this metric measure, and why should you care about it when allocating capital?
Breaking Down the

The Hong Kong stock market faced another bout of selling pressure on Thursday, though the Hang Seng Index appears positioned for a potential rebound as traders digest mixed corporate earnings and global market sentiment. After reversing a two-day losing streak that saw the benchmark sink

When real estate investors pursue portfolios spanning multiple properties, traditional financing approaches create unnecessary complications. Rather than juggling separate mortgage applications for each acquisition, a more streamlined alternative exists: the blanket mortgage. This single-loan

Asian equity markets are poised to extend losses on Friday, with Indian shares set to follow their global counterparts into negative territory. The selloff reflects renewed anxieties about overvalued technology stocks and mounting questions about whether artificial intelligence investments will

As Berkshire Hathaway's legendary leader steps back from public appearances, his November letter reveals timeless truths about wealth-building that you will be missed once internalized. Here's what makes this message essential reading.
The Math That Changes Everything
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Consumers are frustrated. Grocery bills have become a monthly shock, and President Trump campaigned on a simple promise: lower food prices. His approach? Boost domestic energy production, fix supply chains, and implement tariffs across the board. But will food prices go down as intended? The

A Contrarian Move in Q3 2025
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman made headlines in the third quarter of 2025 with a notable portfolio repositioning. His Pershing Square Capital Management, which maintains a concentrated 11-stock portfolio, reduced its position in Alphabet Class A shares by

Quick Comparison: Two Paths to Small-Cap Exposure
The iShares Core SP Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: IJR) and iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: ISCB) both provide exposure to U.S. small-cap stocks, yet they operate under fundamentally different strategies. IJR dominates in scale with $88

Private credit faces potential challenges due to high interest rates and borrower liquidity issues. Current low default rates mask deeper vulnerabilities, as loan restructurings are merely temporary solutions. With diverging investor strategies, the sector anticipates an upcoming stress test as economic conditions worsen.

Reading the Current Position of the Hong Kong Stock Market with Three Indices
There are several ways to track companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange(HKEX). Each index reflects different aspects of the market and provides various signals to investors.
The Hang Seng Index(Hang Seng Index, HSI) is the most representative barometer of the Hong Kong market. Comprising 82 large-cap stocks, it accounts for about 60% of the market capitalization, including major players like HSBC, AIA Group, and Tencent. Covering 11 sectors such as finance, real estate, and utilities, it reflects the overall Hong Kong economy.

Many traders use the Stochastic Oscillator (STO), but not many truly understand it. How exactly does this indicator work? What's the difference between the Fast and Slow versions? Today, let's delve deep into this classic tool.
What exactly is the STO?
The Stochastic Oscillator is essentially a momentum indicator that tells you where the current closing price stands within the recent high-low range.
Imagine a scale from 0 to 100:
- When prices are rising rapidly, the closing price tends to be near the recent high, and the STO value approaches 100.
- When prices are falling sharply, the closing price tends to be near the recent low, and the STO value approaches 0.
Why is this indicator so popular? Because it visually informs traders of three things:
1. Overbought

What is margin - an explanation as collateral, not a cost
When starting to trade, the term "margin" can often be confusing. Many people think it is a fee or financial cost, but in reality, margin is simply the collateral set by the broker.
When you open a trading position, the broker will "lock" or

Have you ever wondered if that investment project is really worth it? Two key financial metrics can help you answer this question: Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Although both assess profitability, they work in very different ways. This a