Everything that slips between: Big Thief’s ‘U.F.O.F.’
Every great forest keeps a few secrets from daylight. Strange sounds beyond the tree line. Flickers of movement that disappear when you look directly at them. The feeling that the woods know something you don’t. Big Thief’s U.F.O.F. lives in that territory. It is an album fascinated by what lingers just outside comprehension, not as […]
Former Southern Company CEO: No apology needed for Plant Vogtle
First, I want to acknowledge Ms. Patty Durand’s desire for clean, affordable energy expressed in last week’s column; it is an objective we all share. For more than a century, Southern Company has made remarkable achievements for the good of its customers, and that’s why I would like to give my perspective regarding the decision […]
AI Infrastructure Firm Nebius Spikes: Get Exposure in THNQ
The AI revolution continues to drive market headlines, with a widening cast of companies carrying the banner of AI agents, infrastructure, and possibilities. Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) surged this week following a notable second quarter earnings beat. NBIS stands out as a prime example of an AI infrastructure stock that can add potency to portfolios […]
United College Park charts future amid Good Trouble Honors consideration
United College Park has spent years challenging city leaders, questioning government decisions and pushing for greater transparency. It’s work that has often put the resident organization at odds with College Park officials. The group is currently rethinking its mission and how it engages the community while seeking additional members. United College Park is also being […]
Growth With a Safety Net: How GFLW Tames Volatility
A common myth in the capital markets is that, in order to achieve growth, investors need to accept greater volatility. The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) solves this dilemma by targeting profitable, growing companies using free cash flow (FCF). Additionally, the Victory Free Cash Flow Growth Index (the “Index”) weighs them by risk-adjusted […]
Active Stock Funds Chase Income as Yields Sink
Investors seeking income are moving into active stock funds. The category gathered $36 billion in July, according to State Street Investment Management. That brought year-to-date inflows to $272.5 billion, keeping active equity funds on pace for a record year. Key Takeaways: Active equity funds gathered $36.0 billion in July as investors sought income beyond traditional […]
Ethereum May Be Poised to Surge; NEHI Pays Investors to Wait
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shed more than a third of its value this year. Obviously, that’s bad news, but not unique — the broader crypto complex is struggling in 2026. There may be a silver lining. Some market observers believe ethereum has established solid support around $1,600 and that the digital […]
Free Cash Flow ETFs: How VictoryShares Matches FCF Strategies to Advisor and Client Needs
Two recent TMX VettaFi advisor polls found that unfamiliarity with free cash flow (FCF) yield and portfolio integration are the top hurdles to broader adoption of FCF strategies. The findings shape how VictoryShares and Solutions positions its FCF ETF suite for advisors navigating today’s market. FCF is the remaining cash a company has after covering […]
The SpaceX Transformation: From Space Pioneer to AI Powerhouse
SpaceX (SPCX) captured investor attention once again this week as investors digested a series of rapid developments that are fundamentally reshaping the company’s valuation story. What began as a pure-play commercial space giant is rapidly evolving into an artificial intelligence powerhouse, driven by the recent rollout of Grok 4.6 on August 12 and announcements that […]
Risk Management Is Real Diversification
For decades, the investment industry has promoted diversification as the answer to risk. Own stocks. Own bonds. Add a few additional asset classes. Rebalance periodically. The assumption was simple: different investments would behave differently enough to protect investors when markets became difficult. But over time investors have learned uncomfortable lessons. Diversification is not the same […]
Adventurous ETFs for Betting On or Against the Fed
Guessing what the Federal Reserve is going to do next is an increasingly difficult task. For some time, the war in Iran bolstered the possibility that the central bank would have to raise rates at some point this year to damp inflation. Along comes a disappointing July jobs report, one that showed the loss of […]
Emerging Sector Opportunities & Income Strategies for H2 2026
Which sectors are showing the strongest earnings momentum? And where could investors find opportunities beyond technology? On August 18, 2026, experts from VettaFi and State Street Investment Management will discuss sector opportunities across the market. The free webcast will focus on earnings, valuations, fundamentals, and sector performance. The latter half will explore how investors can […]
