Briefing

When evaluating payment giants, investors often look beyond stock price and market cap to understand what the market is really saying about each company’s financial dynamics. One of the most telling metrics is the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio—a valuation measure that compares a company’s market capitalization to its revenue. It gives a raw, top-line perspective of how much … [Read more...] about A Tale of Three Giants: How Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Stack Up on Price-to-Sales Ratio

Broadcom has long been a bellwether of reliable returns in the semiconductor sector, but recent shifts in AI enthusiasm left its stock trailing flashier names like Nvidia and AMD. While Broadcom’s exposure to AI infrastructure is real—primarily through custom chips and networking hardware—its limited role in high-margin AI inference workloads has dampened near-term investor … [Read more...] about Broadcom’s Quiet Strength: AI Hype Miss, Long-Term Win

As financial markets head deeper into the traditionally turbulent summer months, investors are increasingly cautious, actively reinforcing their portfolios against another August market downturn. Historically, late summer has presented notable volatility, and this year, multiple emerging threats appear set to amplify investors' defensive positioning. While global equity markets … [Read more...] about Investors Brace for Potential August Volatility Amid Rising Uncertainty

The U.S. government's recent enthusiasm for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged directly to the dollar—is built on an uncertain economic foundation. Shortly after assuming office, President Trump unexpectedly expressed support for privately issued dollar-backed cryptocurrencies. Following his lead, the Senate swiftly passed the GENIUS Act, designed to encourage innovation and … [Read more...] about Stablecoin Gamble

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) experienced a pullback in trading today, but beneath the surface, the fundamentals remain compelling for long-term investors. While the market responded with short-term volatility—partially triggered by insider selling and broader sector rotation—the underlying business strength, growth prospects in AI infrastructure, and resilient profitability profile … [Read more...] about Broadcom Pullback Presents Opportunity Amid Strong Fundamentals and AI Momentum