Just a few weeks ago, we explored Waymo’s expected revenue growth and the potential trajectory for Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit. New data now reveals a significant acceleration in consumer adoption, particularly highlighted by Waymo’s recent launch in Austin, Texas, powered by a strategic partnership with Uber. Waymo Captures Significant Uber Ride Share in Austin According to a…
Market corrections – typically defined as a 10% drop from recent highs – can be nerve-wracking for investors. Alarm bells ring, headlines turn grim, and the big question looms: Is this the start of a bigger downturn, or is it a temporary dip offering a chance to buy? Historical data can offer valuable perspective. The…
The S&P 500 first-quarter 2025 earnings season is upon us, set to unfold against a backdrop of heightened market volatility and significant uncertainty. As companies report their results from this week through late May, investors won’t just be looking at the Q1 numbers; they’ll be intensely focused on what management signals about the road ahead….
Understanding how different parts of the stock market have performed over the long term can provide valuable perspective for investors. Have tech stocks always outperformed? How have defensive sectors like utilities or consumer staples held up? To explore this, we’ll analyze the historical performance of major US market indices and various S&P 500 sectors using…
Welcome back to our series on Python for Technical Indicators! After covering Moving Averages and the Relative Strength Index (RSI), we’ll now explore another popular momentum indicator: Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a popular trend-following momentum indicator. It gets its name because it tracks the relationship between a faster and a…
Economic recessions stir uncertainty, impacting everything from household budgets to corporate bottom lines. But how exactly do US companies fare when the economy contracts? Understanding the historical relationship between recessions and corporate earnings can provide valuable insights for investors, business leaders, and anyone interested in the economy’s pulse. This article delves into the historical performance…
The world of robotics is entering a fascinating new phase. Humanoid robots – machines designed to mimic human form and movement – are stepping out of science fiction and research labs into the real world. As of early 2025, this market is buzzing with technological breakthroughs, intense competition, and significant financial interest. For anyone following…
In the dynamic world of financial markets, technical indicators are indispensable tools for traders and analysts seeking to understand market sentiment and predict potential price movements. Our ongoing series exploring Python for finance now delves into another cornerstone indicator: the Relative Strength Index (RSI). This powerful momentum oscillator helps gauge the speed and persistence of price…
Alphabet (GOOGL), the tech behemoth behind Google, is constantly seeking new frontiers for growth. While search, cloud, and advertising remain core pillars, its “Other Bets” segment holds ventures with potentially transformative impacts such as Waymo. One of the most intriguing is Isomorphic Labs, an AI-first company aiming to revolutionize the world of drug discovery. What…
Beta neutrality is a powerful risk management strategy that can help protect your investments from broad market movements. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to analyze and neutralize the beta of a portfolio using Python, complete with code examples you can adapt for your own investments. What is Beta Neutrality? Beta neutrality is…