IXN News and Press, iShares Global Tech From 09/02/22

Summary Why some tech stocks might be bargains, despite declines. Tech fundamentals vs market sentiment, and why they tell two different stories. Are there tech stocks that are recession proof? It’s been a challenging year for equity markets, especially mega-c...

Summary Today's market X-ray shows the returns for each index, asset class, sector, and so on, since the recent low point on June 16th. Of the global indices, US small caps are in the lead, followed by the NASDAQ. High beta stocks are the most preferred factors since June 16. ...

Summary Despite the recent outperformance of US-based companies and US investors’ home-country bias, we believe investors will still benefit from proper diversification for a well-balanced portfolio. In countries with less-efficient markets, there can be greater investment ...

Arguably, the world's top-two semiconductor makers - Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung - both reside outside of the United States. With an estimated 87% of global semiconductor foundry capacity located in Taiwan, South Korea, and China, does a global technology ETF make sense? Toda...

The supply-related constraints which have troubled global electronics producers since early last year were compounded as demand conditions in key industries deteriorated in July. Although we've seen evidence that the supply crunch for electronic and electrical items has receded from i...

Only 10% of the nation feels positive about the economy, and last month, consumer sentiment hit a record low. Climate change is submerging or parching dense and developed regions all over the globe. The greatest threat to our nation isn’t an economic recession, but losing t...

Global equity markets went into a protective crouch last quarter, and factor performance followed suit. The collapse in Consumer Discretionary and/or Technology stocks was a dominant driver of global factor performance in Q2. The Quality premium versus Value has returned to its lo...

Apple does not seem to be suffering from the current economic slowdown; in fact, its Q3 revenues broke all records. The efficiency of Apple's management is unrivaled, and it looks forward to golden years in the future as well. Customer loyalty is Apple's strength: 90% of customers...

Microsoft released its Q4 earnings this week. Short-term negative developments impacted the company. Microsoft is well-placed to support a digital transition. CEO Nadella says the company will invest despite headwinds. Microsoft released its earnings this week, and I...

MSFT stock rose 4.0% in aftermarket trading after Q4 FY22 results and new FY23 outlook points to double-digit EBIT growth continuing. Q4 FY22 saw revenues grew 16% and EBIT grew 14% in local currencies, but currency and tax meant EPS grew 3% in USD. Underlying trends remained stro...