$Alphabet(GOOG)$ Google Stock Approaches 2022 HighsIn the dynamic world of stock trading, few companies command the attention and admiration quite like Google. With its innovative products, expansive ecosystem, and formidable market presence, Google has long been a favorite among investors seeking long-term growth opportunities. As we venture further into 2022, Google's stock is once again in the spotlight as it tests recent highs from January 1st, 2022, signaling potential opportunities for astute traders.In recent trading sessions, Google's stock has been steadily climbing, inching closer to the levels it last reached at the beginning of the 2022. This upward momentum is notable, as it suggests renewed investor confiden

SoFi Technologies logoChapin Davis Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of $SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 31,725 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $146,000.Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in SOFI. US Bancorp DE grew its holdings in SoFi Technologies by 197.0% during the first quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 3,015 shares of the company's stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 2,000 shares during the period. Advisors Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in SoFi Technologies in the 1st quarter worth approximately $36,000. Savior LLC acquired a new stake in shares of SoFi Technologies

$Li Auto(LI)$Li Auto shares popped last weekLi Auto's results from last month looked even better this week when compared to one of its biggest Chinese competitors.The first full trading week of June was a good one for China-based technology stocks. Electric vehicle (EV) makerLi Auto(LI1.49%)was no exception. Li shares have been on fire since the company reported its first-quarter earnings a month ago. Shares are up 60% since then. That move got another boost this week, with the stock up about 15%, according to data provided byS&P Global Market Intelligence.So whatGains in the shares accelerated last week as Chinese regulators eased pressure on companies in the technology sector. Steps taken this week included the conclusion of a year-long prob

$Upstart Holdings, Inc.(UPST)$ These economically sensitive stocks were volatile amid a slew of new economic data points. And a high-profile hedge fund took positions in both Upstart and SoFi, perhaps boosting sentiment for fintechs.What happenedShares ofUpstart Holdings(UPST9.67%),Sofi Technologies(SOFI-0.53%), andLemonade(LMND-0.52%)plunged at the market opening today, with each stock down more than 5% to start the morning. But by midday, each had recovered, with Upstart rocketing higher to an 8.4% gain, SoFi gaining 1.8%, and Lemonade up 1.7% as of 1:46 p.m. ET.What caused such a big reversal? It's hard to say, as there wasn't much company-specific news on Tuesday. However, recession fears might be easing, just as a high-profile hedge fund disclos

Baidu Inc (BIDU) is lower by Thursday morning, with the stock declining -5.21% in pre-market trading to 126.16. BIDU's short-term technical score of 66 indicates that the stock has traded more bullishly over the last month than 66% of stocks on the market. In the Internet Content & Information industry, which ranks 87 out of 146 industries, the stock ranks higher than 69% of stocks. Baidu Inc has fallen 9.37% over the past month, closing at $149.01 on February 16. During this period of time, the stock fell as low as $131.46 and as high as $154.66. BIDU has an average analyst recommendation of Strong Buy. The company has an average price target of $185.86.Baidu Inc has a Long-Term Technical rank of 92. This means that trading over the last 200 trading days has placed the company in the

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ Semiconductor industry Among the top 100 semiconductor companies in Asia, Taiwan-based contract manufacturer TSMC was ranked as the most profitable company with a 37.6% net profit margin in 2021, according to the 2022 Asia Supply Chain 100 (ASC 100) Ranking. TSMC's revenues and profits in 2021 were ranked No.15 and No.3, yet it stood out with the highest profit margin, followed by Taiwan's MediaTek and South Korea's SK Hynix, the2022 ASC 100 Rankingfound. Since the fourth quarter of 2018, the global semiconductor industry has drastically cooled down due to multiple factors in the macro environments, such as the US-China trade war, slashed demand for servers and handsets, and processor shortages. Demand for mem

Moore Capital Management LP reportedly increased its holdings in  $PayPal(PYPL)$ during the third quarter, as stated in the most recent 13F filing that PayPal Holdings, INC (NASDAQ: PYPL) submitted to the SEC.A total of $15,709,000 was contributed by the institutional investor toward the purchase of 182,512 shares of the company that specializes in credit services.PYPL has become increasingly interesting as an investment opportunity for several brokerage firms.In a research report released on February 8th, Mizuho lowered their “buy” recommendation and price objective for PayPal from $105.00 to $100.00.Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective for PayPal from $136.00 to $133.00 in a research note published on Monday, February 6th.Despite th

Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo upgraded his JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock rating to overweight from equal weight on March 13, 2023. About the move, he said:JPM epitomizes our theme of ‘Goliath is Winning’, which should benefit both offense (market share gains) and defense (more diversified) in these less certain times.Obvious sentiment, but worth sharing. Goliath Is Winning in banking.On a related note, here’s former Goldman chief Lloyd Blankfein with a similar big bank sentiment:

$TAL Education Group(TAL)$Shares of several Chinese companies that trade on U.S. Exchanges jumped today after U.S. and Chinese financial regulators announced a preliminary agreement for a long-standing auditing dispute between the two countries.Shares of the online education company TAL Education Group(TAL9.68%)traded nearly 7.7% higher as of 12:07 p.m. ET today. Shares of the online used car dealerUxin(UXIN10.79%)traded roughly 5.2% higher and shares of the online tutoring companyGaotu Techedu(GOTU11.73%)traded nearly 10% higher.So whatCongress created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in 2002 to audit publicly traded companies on U.S. exchanges in order to protect investors. But the Chinese government has prevented Chinese a