Global banks, gold miners are strong opportunities, Lazard manager says

Global banks, gold miners are strong opportunities, Lazard manager says

There’s been a rush into international equities in 2025, and demand appears to be increasing. Portfolio managers at Lazard Asset Management are finding opportunities in several European and Asian banks, chipmakers and global gold miners. Investors this year have been diversifying their portfolios and rotating into international stocks as a hedge against volatility, geopolitical headwinds…

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Retail rush into speculative ETFs may be flashing market warning

Retail rush into speculative ETFs may be flashing market warning

There’s worry retail investor exuberance in the exchange-traded fund space is flashing a warning signal for markets. As individuals pour billions of dollars into some of the riskiest pockets of the exchange-traded fund market, some experts like ETF Action’s Mike Akins question whether the trend is a sign of markets overheating. “Product proliferation in the…

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Instacart (CART) earnings Q2 2025

Instacart (CART) earnings Q2 2025

The Instacart logo is seen on a smartphone and on a PC screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Instacart‘s second-quarter earnings topped estimates and the grocery delivery company issued strong guidance after the bell Thursday. Shares jumped more than 6% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG…

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