Investor Essentials Daily

12% of U.S. adults have admitted using GLP-1 drugs, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that treat diabetes and help with weight loss...

Broadcom (AVGO) is emerging as a major winner in the AI infrastructure boom, with strong AI chip demand and a growing software business...

InterDigital (IDCC) thrives by licensing its extensive IP portfolio in wireless communication and video technology, including 5G, 6G, and AI-driven video compression...

The biggest fortunes in finance are shifting from hedge funds and private equity to the booming private credit sector, where firms lend directly to businesses, bypassing traditional banks...

DeepSeek’s R1 model has disrupted the AI market by offering high performance at a fraction of competitors’ costs, forcing industry players to prioritize affordability and efficiency...

The 5G revolution promises faster cellular speeds comparable to home broadband, but telecom companies face challenges in profiting from it...

Breaking into an established industry is a tall order...

Rising inflation has pushed U.S. consumers to seek out deals and lower-priced alternatives, a trend clearly noted by companies like Amazon and McKinsey...

European leaders are being urged to take more responsibility for their own defense as the U.S. signals a shift away from its traditional role....

The AI arms race is underway, with companies investing billions of dollars on data centers....

Rising geopolitical tensions have led to a significant boost in global defense spending, with budgets increasing to $2.5 trillion in 2024 and the U.S. DoD budget climbing from $700 billion in 2021 to over $850 billion by 2025....

Global electricity demand is rising rapidly, driven by technologies like AI, data centers, and EVs....

Digital payments continue to grow rapidly, with total transaction value expected to nearly double from $20 trillion in 2025 to $37 trillion by 2029....

Recent U.S. trade actions are aggressively using tariffs against key partners like Canada, Mexico, and China—echoing the approach taken with the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act....

Tobacco products, due to their addictive nature, remain a reliable staple market despite rising prices and stricter regulations...

Rising geopolitical tensions have led nations to significantly boost defense spending, reaching $2.46 trillion in 2024 with increased allocations from the US, Russia, and Europe....

European nations are boosting defense spending with plans to invest around €500 billion in the next decade and shift at least 65% of new contracts to local companies to address security concerns stemming from the conflict in Ukrain...

Digital payments continue to grow rapidly, with total transaction value expected to nearly double from $20 trillion in 2025 to $37 trillion by 2029...

The U.S. is moving forward with major plans to rebuild and modernize its infrastructure, covering everything from roads to bridges and public buildings...

Surfactants are key ingredients in everyday cleaning and emulsification processes, and Stepan Company (SCL) stands out as a major producer of these chemicals, alongside polymers and specialty products...