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Nvidia has been the biggest beneficiary of AI spending among big tech companies. But Amazon and Meta Platforms are two tech giants seeing very strong results from investments in AI, and their future could be even brighter. Both trade at compelling valuations, especially compared to how expensive Nvidia has become. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Since October 2022, Nvidia has seen its value increase by more than $4 trillion. To put that into perspective, no other company is even worth $4 trillion today. The huge surge in value for the maker of graphics processing units (GPUs) stems…

Exclusive content, detailed data sets, and best-in-class trade insights to rewrite your portfolio for tomorrow. Try it Now Space and defense technology company Firefly Aerospace made its public debut on Thursday August 7, 2025, marking another trailblazing Texas company tapping Nasdaq as its partner for joining public markets.“The Opening Bell Ceremony on an IPO day doesn’t just begin a trading day – it signals the launch of a new chapter. And for a company that has mastered the art of launching, landing, and operating in space, there’s no better metaphor for today,” said Rachel Racz, Nasdaq Senior Vice President and Head…

Today, the CFPB is announcing that Argus Information and Advisory Services, a subsidiary of TransUnion, has agreed in writing that it will not seek any government contract with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for three years.TransUnion markets Argus to clients for its capabilities to ingest proprietary portfolio information from various financial institutions to provide a “full wallet view.” As a data broker and credit reporting conglomerate, TransUnion has a strong financial incentive to amass large quantities of information.In March 2024, the Department of Justice took action against Argus to resolve claims that the company violated the False Claims Act and…

The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) measured by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is a key metric of the pace of economic activity. It is one of the four variables included in the economic projections of Federal Reserve Board members and Bank presidents for every other Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. As with many economic statistics, GDP estimates are released with a lag whose timing can be important for policymakers. In preparation for FOMC meetings, policymakers have the Fed Board staff projection of this “advance” estimate at their disposal. These projections—available through 2008 at…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 05, 2025 Federal Reserve Board and FDIC release public sections of resolution plans for banking organizations Federal Reserve Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released the public sections of resolution plans for the eight largest and most complex domestic banking organizations and 56 foreign banking organizations. These banks were required to submit resolution plans…

Talking TrendsPrecious metals are more than commodities — they are strategic assets woven into the fabric of national security and technological innovation. Their properties empower defense systems, enable cutting-edge medical treatments, and underpin the digital infrastructure of modern life. Precious metals also serve as bargaining chips in diplomatic negotiations, influencing trade agreements and defense alliances.Looking ahead, the importance of precious metals is set to increase. As the world pursues clean energy, quantum computing, and advanced defense technologies, the demand for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium will rise. For example, silver is the most conductive metal known, making it vital for…

Total Public Debt Outstanding Disclaimer There are six datasets on Fiscal Data which include the national debt, which is referred to as Total Public Debt Outstanding (TPDO). TPDO is the sum of Debt Held by the Public and Intragovernmental (Intragov) Holdings. Some datasets include debt issued by the Federal Financing Bank (FFB). The datasets listed below only include debt issued by the Treasury Department. The list below provides information on where there are differences in debt calculations related to the national debt. Debt to the Penny contains TPDO, as well as a breakout of Debt Held by the Public and…

In-brief analysis August 12, 2025 In 2024, the United States exported about 30% of its domestic primary energy production. This percentage has grown considerably in recent decades, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. Nearly all of the exports were fossil fuels destined for other countries in North America, Europe, or Asia. The United States set multiple records for energy production and exports in 2024. Of the record 103 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of total primary energy production in the United States, a record 31 quads went to other countries. The energy production…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 15, 2025 Federal Reserve Board announces it will sunset its novel activities supervision program and return to monitoring banks’ novel activities through the normal supervisory process For release at 12:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it will sunset its novel activities supervision program and return to monitoring banks’ novel activities through the normal supervisory process. Since the Board started its program to supervise certain crypto and fintech…

The rapid growth of connected TV (CTV) is reshaping advertising, but industry veteran Tal Melenboim warns that structural hurdles in measurement, identity, and fraud remain key obstacles to unlocking its full potential.In an interview with Benzinga, Melenboim, a serial entrepreneur with a background in streaming and ad tech, noted that streaming already represents more than 44% of total television viewing in the U.S., with YouTube alone holding a 12% share. The shift, he said, is pulling billions in advertising budgets toward CTV, which is expanding at double-digit rates and increasingly drawing live sports audiences.While growth is accelerating, he highlighted fragmentation…