Shirley Emehelu Makes History As The 1st Black Woman Lieutenant Governor Of New Jersey

Shirley U. Emehelu has made history as the first Black woman and Nigerian American to serve in one of New Jersey’s highest executive leadership positions. Gov. Mikie Sherrill appointed Emehelu on Nov. 10, making her the state’s fifth lieutenant governor and the first immigrant to hold the office. Her appointment also establishes another historic first: […]

Jensen Huang agrees to testify before Congress

Huang, who was ousted as CEO following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China, agreed to testify Wednesday after several senior lawmakers threatened to subpoena him.

Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Have Collection Debt, New Report Finds

Americans are struggling to keep up with credit card bills, student loans, and other financial obligations as household debt climbs and economic pressures continue to strain consumers’ finances, Business Insider reports. A new Urban Institute analysis found that 23.5% of Americans with credit histories have debt in collections, with a median outstanding balance of $2,913. The […]

IALT vs. DBMF: What the Top Alternatives ETFs Can Do for Portfolios 

Alternatives ETFs: While not necessarily as exciting as they may have been, there is much to be said for one of the more innovative ETF segments. The top alternatives ETFs offer strategies blending hedge fund ideas and quantitative tools, adaptability for downturn and upside chasing flexibility for booms. They can still deliver for portfolios — […]

Webcast: What M&A Trends Say About AI, Robotics & More

Just because rates have risen and borrowing is a bit more challenging doesn’t mean M&A has stopped. Far from it, as major deals continue to help define key categories from robotics to AI and plenty in between. VettaFi’s recent webcast on the topic, “Buying the Future: M&A and Partnerships Reshaping AI, Robotics, and Healthcare,” touched […]

Webby Awards Launch Creator Credits Registry To Protect Professional Recognition In The AI Era

The Webby Awards is expanding its efforts to recognize the people behind influential digital projects with a new platform designed to give creators, producers, developers, and other industry professionals lasting recognition for their work. Announced Nov. 11, the Global Webby Credits Registry functions similarly to IMDb, allowing eligible individuals to claim verified profiles documenting their […]

VettaFi on Schwab Network Discussing Smart Beta ETFs

Last week, I appeared on Schwab Network to discuss a few ETF topics. It was a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on strong-performing smart beta ETFs and the continued ETF innovation. Key Takeaways The Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) and the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) significantly outperformed the Russell 1000 […]

Micron Can Get Its Groove Back; Wait for It With MUIB

Memory semiconductor giant Micron Technology (MU) was once one of the hottest U.S. stocks, but the bulk of its 2026 gains are confined to the early part of the year. The shares are off over the past six months and the tech stock’s three-month decline is approaching 16%, indicating that some investors may want to […]

Nomura Debuts Japan ETF Days After First Fund Conversions

Nomura Asset Management launched an actively managed Japan equity ETF Thursday, days after converting two mutual funds into ETFs. Key Takeaways: Monday’s conversions created SMDC, a small- and midcap stock fund, and MFIX, a multisector bond fund. Tokyo-based Nomura Asset Management Co. builds the model portfolio, setting sector weights before picking individual stocks. A 0.49% […]