Small cap and international stocks have been underperforming this year, facing significant challenges in comparison to their larger counterparts. While the S & P 500 has seen an impressive gain of over 12% thus far, the S & P Small Cap 600 has experienced a decline of 1%. The iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets
The leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway region internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, has announced that the 120,000 ethnic Armenians residing there will leave for Armenia. The decision to leave stems from their unwillingness to live under Azerbaijani rule and fears of ethnic cleansing. This comes after a lightning 24-hour military operation by the Azerbaijani
Wi-Fi signals have long been used for transmitting data and connecting devices, but recent experiments have shown that they can do much more. While Wi-Fi has the ability to detect movement through walls, it struggles when it comes to identifying stationary objects. To overcome this limitation, researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)
The future of the HS2 rail project is once again in question, as it appears that the northern section of the high-speed line, planned between Birmingham and Manchester, may be abandoned due to concerns over its escalating costs. Sky News has reported that Prime Minister Grant Shapps is considering scrapping the northern leg of HS2,
In a stunning display of dominance, the Oregon Ducks sent shockwaves through the college football world with an emphatic 42-6 victory over the much-hyped No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes. Ducks coach Dan Lanning wanted to make a statement, and that’s exactly what his team did. No. 10 Oregon outgained Colorado by a staggering 324 yards, amassing
The roller coaster ride of the Writers Guild (WGA) and the Hollywood studios is far from over. Despite expectations of an agreement being reached between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on Saturday, things have come to a pause. In their joint statement, both sides announced that they met
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been gaining significant momentum in recent years, and investors are increasingly looking for ways to capitalize on this growth. One such avenue is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that specialize in EV manufacturers. Defiance ETFs has launched the Solactive Pure U.S. Electric Vehicle ETF, also known as the Pure EV
China’s recent surge in military activities around Taiwan has raised concerns about the potential for accidental clashes and the escalation of conflict, according to Taiwan’s defense minister. Over the past two weeks, Taiwan has witnessed numerous fighter jets, drones, bombers, warships, and even China’s aircraft carrier, the Shandong, operating in close proximity to the island.
The Utah Utes face a challenging decision ahead of their game against No. 22 UCLA this Saturday. Star quarterback Cam Rising, who is recovering from an ACL tear suffered in the Rose Bowl, will not be starting in the upcoming match. This news comes from sources who have revealed that Nate Johnson, the talented backup,
The much-awaited Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2023 is just around the corner, and shoppers are eagerly waiting to grab the best deals in advance of the festive season. Flipkart, the leading e-commerce website, has already started giving a glimpse of the exciting offers and discounts that will be available during this annual sale extravaganza.