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Cerebras raises $5.5B, then stock pops $108%, in the first huge tech IPO of 2026

A year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.

Addressing Common 529 Savings Plan Concerns

The conversation around 529 savings plans is changing. For financial advisors, the issue appears to no longer be about persuading clients that these accounts are worthwhile. Instead, the focus has shifted toward helping families navigate the planning complexities that often prevent them from maximizing the benefits. Concerns around overfunding, financial aid treatment, investment flexibility, and […]

2026 ETF Inflows Top $700B: Where’s the Money Going?

It’s no secret that 2025 proved to be a very fortunate environment for the ETF market. After all, U.S. ETFs saw record net inflows of about $1.49 trillion that year. Key Takeaways: U.S. ETFs have seen more than $700 billion in net inflows this year, as of May 13, 2026. Given that ETF inflows for […]

OPG’s Darlington Project Proves the SMR Modular Thesis for Investors

The nuclear energy sector reached a pivotal milestone this month as Ontario Power Generation (OPG) successfully installed the first basemat module for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. This development marks a significant leap forward for the G7’s first commercial grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR), signaling a tangible shift in the nuclear renaissance for global investors. […]

Curious if Autocallable Growth Works? Use the Rule of 72

Broadly speaking, most investors and advisors who have been trading for a while are well aware of the Rule of 72. The easy formula helps individuals estimate roughly how long it will take for their investment to double in value. How it works is simple: You divide 72 by your anticipated annual return, and the […]

How Bond Ladder ETFs Help Retirees Master Liability Matching

It goes without saying that one of the most important aspects of a safe and satisfying retirement is ensuring a retiree has access to a consistent, steady cash flow. After decades of hard work, retirees tend to seek this income through a combination of Social Security and investing their nest egg. One approach that tends […]

Why DRNZ Is Outflying SHLD YTD in a Drone ETF Dog Fight

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are rarely identical, and drone ETFs are no exception. Though a relatively new entry into the burgeoning drone ETF space, the REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) is already outflying the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) in a total return dogfight this year. The former is up 11% while the latter is down […]

How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared

While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way to turn off the feature, especially those who have ended up accidentally sending images to others not fully understanding how the feature works.

Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose last startup, Bench, imploded

Crosby is building Synthetic, a fully autonomous AI bookkeeping service for other startups.

Cybersecurity Stocks Find Their Footing

After their bludgeoning by the “SaaSpocalypse,” cybersecurity stocks are on the mend in a big way. The WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) confirms as much. That ETF, which tracks the WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index, is up nearly 24% over the past month. Confirming WCBR’s leverage to the theme of rebounding cybersecurity stocks, a 32% rally last […]