Opinion | The Wisconsin Bar Surrenders on DEI
Wisconsin Bar Association Settlement: The Wisconsin Bar Association has settled a federal lawsuit by agreeing to eliminate race and gender considerations in its Leadership Development programs, following pressure from a conservative legal group.
Inclusivity in Programs: The bar association will emphasize that its leadership programs are open to all Wisconsin law students, regardless of race or other immutable characteristics, in its promotional materials.
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As Big Tech Dominates the News, Small-Cap Stocks Are Surging. Can This Momentum Continue?
Tesla's Ambition: Elon Musk predicts that Optimus robots will become the best surgeons on Earth by the end of the decade.
Walmart's Drone Delivery Expansion: Walmart is collaborating with Alphabet to increase aerial drone delivery services to 40 million customers next year, a significant rise from the current two million.
Disney's Theme Park Update: Walt Disney is planning to retheme its Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios to feature The Muppets, showcasing the company's focus on innovative attractions.
Small-Cap Stocks Performance: There is a notable trend of small-cap stocks outperforming larger ones since mid-November, raising questions about whether this is a temporary phenomenon or the beginning of a longer-term recovery.
FTSE 100 Surged in 2025: Justifying Optimism for 2026.
- S&P 500 Performance: The S&P 500 has seen an 18% increase this year, reflecting strong performance in the U.S. market.
- FTSE 100 Outperformance: The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 with a nearly 21% rise, marking its best year since 2009, despite limited exposure to technology stocks.
- Investor Perspective: Investors may be overly focused on the U.S. market due to the S&P 500's gains, potentially overlooking opportunities abroad.
- Market Analysis: Analysts from RBC Wealth Management highlight the striking outperformance of the FTSE 100 compared to the S&P 500.
SPDR® S&P China ETF announces dividend of $1.3241
Dividend Declaration: SPDR® S&P China ETF (GXC) has declared a semi-annual dividend of $1.3241 per share, payable on December 29 for shareholders of record on December 22.
Yield Information: The 30-Day SEC Yield for GXC is reported at 1.51% as of December 18.
Market Performance: Asian markets are experiencing gains, with the Nikkei rising 2% and surpassing the 50,000 level, as the People's Bank of China (PBoC) maintains key lending rates for the seventh month.
Investment Outlook: GXC is viewed as a solid investment option for broad exposure to the Chinese market, featuring a low-teen price-to-earnings ratio and a strong performance chart.
MetaX IPO Soars 700% as China Aims to Decrease Dependence on Nvidia and AMD
MetaX IPO Success: Shares of China's MetaX Integrated Circuits surged 700% on their market debut, driven by investor excitement over a government initiative to lessen reliance on U.S. AI chip manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD.
Financial Highlights: The company raised approximately $600 million in its initial public offering, with shares debuting at 700 yuan, significantly above the IPO price of 104.66 yuan, and reaching a peak of 895 yuan during early trading.
Market Impact: The dramatic price increase has created substantial arbitrage opportunities for pre-IPO investors, with analysts suggesting that the stock may have reached its peak for the next five years.
Investor Interest: MetaX's IPO was highly oversubscribed, with retail investors showing strong demand, as evidenced by the share sale being over 4,000 times oversubscribed.
Chinese AI Chip Manufacturer Biren Aims for IPO in Hong Kong, According to Reports
Biren Technology's IPO Plans: Shanghai-based AI chip startup Biren Technology is set to launch an IPO in Hong Kong after receiving approval from China's securities regulator, with plans to issue up to 372.5 million ordinary shares.
Share Conversion and Marketing Timeline: The company will convert approximately 873 million onshore shares into Hong Kong-listed stock, with marketing potentially starting this month and trading expected to begin in January 2026.
Mexico and Canada Stocks Soar: Is There Really a Trade War?
- Performance of Stocks: Mexican and Canadian stocks have shown unexpected strong performance in 2025.
- Future Outlook: The upcoming year may present more challenges for these markets.
As Big Tech Dominates the News, Small-Cap Stocks Are Surging. Can This Momentum Continue?
Tesla's Ambition: Elon Musk predicts that Optimus robots will become the best surgeons on Earth by the end of the decade.
Walmart's Drone Delivery Expansion: Walmart is collaborating with Alphabet to increase aerial drone delivery services to 40 million customers next year, a significant rise from the current two million.
Disney's Theme Park Update: Walt Disney is planning to retheme its Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios to feature The Muppets, showcasing the company's focus on innovative attractions.
Small-Cap Stocks Performance: There is a notable trend of small-cap stocks outperforming larger ones since mid-November, raising questions about whether this is a temporary phenomenon or the beginning of a longer-term recovery.
FTSE 100 Surged in 2025: Justifying Optimism for 2026.
- S&P 500 Performance: The S&P 500 has seen an 18% increase this year, reflecting strong performance in the U.S. market.
- FTSE 100 Outperformance: The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 with a nearly 21% rise, marking its best year since 2009, despite limited exposure to technology stocks.
- Investor Perspective: Investors may be overly focused on the U.S. market due to the S&P 500's gains, potentially overlooking opportunities abroad.
- Market Analysis: Analysts from RBC Wealth Management highlight the striking outperformance of the FTSE 100 compared to the S&P 500.
SPDR® S&P China ETF announces dividend of $1.3241
Dividend Declaration: SPDR® S&P China ETF (GXC) has declared a semi-annual dividend of $1.3241 per share, payable on December 29 for shareholders of record on December 22.
Yield Information: The 30-Day SEC Yield for GXC is reported at 1.51% as of December 18.
Market Performance: Asian markets are experiencing gains, with the Nikkei rising 2% and surpassing the 50,000 level, as the People's Bank of China (PBoC) maintains key lending rates for the seventh month.
Investment Outlook: GXC is viewed as a solid investment option for broad exposure to the Chinese market, featuring a low-teen price-to-earnings ratio and a strong performance chart.
MetaX IPO Soars 700% as China Aims to Decrease Dependence on Nvidia and AMD
MetaX IPO Success: Shares of China's MetaX Integrated Circuits surged 700% on their market debut, driven by investor excitement over a government initiative to lessen reliance on U.S. AI chip manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD.
Financial Highlights: The company raised approximately $600 million in its initial public offering, with shares debuting at 700 yuan, significantly above the IPO price of 104.66 yuan, and reaching a peak of 895 yuan during early trading.
Market Impact: The dramatic price increase has created substantial arbitrage opportunities for pre-IPO investors, with analysts suggesting that the stock may have reached its peak for the next five years.
Investor Interest: MetaX's IPO was highly oversubscribed, with retail investors showing strong demand, as evidenced by the share sale being over 4,000 times oversubscribed.
Chinese AI Chip Manufacturer Biren Aims for IPO in Hong Kong, According to Reports
Biren Technology's IPO Plans: Shanghai-based AI chip startup Biren Technology is set to launch an IPO in Hong Kong after receiving approval from China's securities regulator, with plans to issue up to 372.5 million ordinary shares.
Share Conversion and Marketing Timeline: The company will convert approximately 873 million onshore shares into Hong Kong-listed stock, with marketing potentially starting this month and trading expected to begin in January 2026.
Mexico and Canada Stocks Soar: Is There Really a Trade War?
- Performance of Stocks: Mexican and Canadian stocks have shown unexpected strong performance in 2025.
- Future Outlook: The upcoming year may present more challenges for these markets.
