Baidu (BIDU), trading at a low trailing P/E of 10.8, is heavily investing in AI and developing its Kunlun M100 and M300 chips for 2026 and 2027. Widely recognized by JPMorgan as a leading Chinese AI chip producer, Baidu’s stock could present value opportunities despite concerns about its recent AI model performance.
Recent progress in combating inflation has prompted interest in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and new investment products like the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund (WTIP). WTIP offers a multi-asset approach, combining TIPS with commodities and a small bitcoin allocation, enabling flexible and effective inflation protection for investors.
Oracle shares have plummeted nearly 40% in three months, raising concerns over its AI infrastructure investments and debt. Similarly, Meta Platforms has dropped around 25% due to high AI spending. Despite these downturns, both stocks may represent buying opportunities for investors looking ahead to potential rebounds in the tech sector.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are gaining popularity among investors for their diversification, low fees, and simplicity. Types include equity, bond, sector, thematic, and international ETFs. A beginner-friendly portfolio typically consists of a core growth ETF, an income or bond ETF, and optional satellite ETFs. Investors should avoid common mistakes to enhance their returns.
The World Nuclear Association’s “World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025” projects a global nuclear capacity of 1,428 GWe by 2050, surpassing the previous goal. Achieving this requires significant investment and infrastructure growth, especially in China and the U.S. The report presents opportunities for investors through focused indices like the Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF.
STPZ invests based on the ICE BofAML 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index, which the provider describes as: The fund aims to achieve the real return (above inflation), capital preservation, and low
