What's happening: Cathie Wood's Ark adds Figma, CRISPR Therapeutics, CoreWeave
Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) has taken three new positions: design‑software firm Figma, gene‑editing leader CRISPR Therapeutics, and AI‑focused data‑center provider CoreWeave. Figma now accounts for about 0.66% of the fund after a third purchase, while CRISPR has grown to the second‑largest holding at roughly 6.64% of assets.

Indian equity markets plunged roughly 2,500 points, prompting comparisons to the 1991 crisis that spurred sweeping reforms. In a recent interview, veteran investor Ramesh Damani argued the sell‑off presents buying opportunities, especially in AI‑enabled firms, defense manufacturers, and pharma companies developing GLP‑1 drugs. He also highlighted supply‑chain localization trends and the role of gold as a defensive asset. Damani concluded that despite short‑term turbulence, India’s long‑term growth narrative remains intact.
Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott has invested C$23 million (≈ $16.8 million) for a 9.9 % equity stake in British Columbia‑focused junior American Eagle Gold. The deal, executed at C$1.20 per share, pushes the company's market capitalization to roughly C$163 million and brings its cash balance...
Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan raised Globe Life's price target to $171, keeping an Overweight rating. The adjustment follows the firm's latest fourth‑quarter guidance, which aligned with consensus but prompted a broader reduction in earnings estimates for peers. Insider activity...
KeyBanc raised Zoom’s price target to $74 from $69 on February 26, 2026, while keeping an Underweight rating, citing a likely pause in margin expansion as the company ramps up product development and sales spend. Despite enterprise and online growth...

Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) recently added three new positions: design‑software firm Figma, gene‑editing company CRISPR Therapeutics, and AI‑focused data‑center provider CoreWeave. Figma now represents about 0.66% of the fund after a third purchase in February, while CRISPR has...

Top Wall Street analysts highlighted three dividend‑paying energy stocks—Williams Cos., MPLX and Energy Transfer—each offering attractive yields and growth catalysts. Williams raised its quarterly dividend 5% to 52.5 cents, delivering a 2.84% yield, while analysts see 12‑13% EBITDA CAGR through...
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JL Collins, author of *The Simple Path to Wealth* and long‑time advocate of a single‑fund U.S. strategy, announced a shift to include Vanguard's Total World ETF (VT) alongside VTI. The change moves his allocation from 100% U.S. equities to roughly...
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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers in February, pouring Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities, with Rs 19,782 crore going to secondary markets and Rs 2,832 crore to primary issues. However, a sharp sell‑off on February 28 saw FIIs dump Rs 7,536 crore, dragging the Nifty and Sensex...

Nvidia’s AI‑chip rally has lifted its shares over 700% in three years, dwarfing the S&P 500’s 70% gain. Meanwhile, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) is positioning itself as the power engine behind that demand, securing record‑size corporate PPAs with Microsoft and Google....
The Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF (DIVI) offers a 3.40% yield and a low 0.09% expense ratio, targeting developed markets outside North America. In August 2022 the fund underwent a strategy overhaul, resetting its performance history and leaving...

U.S. equities fell sharply on Friday after January's producer price index rose 0.5% month‑over‑month, outpacing the 0.3% forecast, and fintech firm Block announced a near‑50% workforce cut to adapt to AI‑driven changes. The Dow Jones lost about 800 points, down...

Block (ticker XYZ) has slipped toward its 52‑week low after a crypto‑related sell‑off and intensifying competition from Shopify. Analyst Landon Swan argues the decline is overstated, pointing to accelerating adoption of Square and Cash App as catalysts for a rebound....

Nvidia (NVDA) posted a blockbuster earnings report that beat revenue and profit forecasts, prompting multiple analysts to raise their price targets across the board. Despite the upbeat fundamentals, the stock opened lower and slipped about 2% in early trading. Analysts...

Nvidia posted a strong earnings beat on revenue and profit, yet its shares slipped more than 2% as investors questioned the lack of guidance on China revenue and the sustainability of AI‑driven demand. Salesforce missed revenue forecasts, extending a broader...

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India is entering 2026 with several high‑value trade agreements and a rebound in foreign inflows, yet market sentiment remains cautious. Bloomberg convened four market strategists to advise how a retail investor could allocate a ₹10 lakh portfolio today. The experts highlighted...

Nvidia (NVDA) stock slid more than 4% on Thursday as investors digested the chipmaker's robust Q4 earnings and upbeat Q1 outlook. While the results beat expectations, the broader market remains uneasy about the sustainability of the AI boom. The sell‑off...

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Activist billionaire David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, sent a sharply worded letter to Whirlpool’s board accusing the appliance maker’s leadership of erasing hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder value. Tepper singled out the recent equity raise, which he says...