Caroline Ashford
Caroline Ashford writes for Eqvo Review and other Independent Journal publications, covering futures, options and derivatives and stocks and equity markets. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
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Investing for inflation: TIPS, commodities, infrastructure
CNBC reports TIPS look attractive but aren't the only inflation shield. A look at commodities and infrastructure funds as Fed's Collins flags more rate hikes.
Stock Movers: Xanadu Jumps 17% on GlobalFoundries Quantum Deal
Xanadu (XNDU) rose 17% on October 6 after announcing a multi-year deal with GlobalFoundries to make photonic quantum components at its Malta, New York line.
Sainsbury's and Morrisons Merger Talks: Stock Analysis
Sainsbury's reportedly held multibillion-pound merger talks with Morrisons from November 2025 to February 2026. A stock analysis of the report and CMA hurdle.
Why Stocks Move After Earnings: A Plain-English Guide
Why stocks move after earnings reports: expectations, guidance, margins, options and after-hours trading explained, with a worked example and common misconceptions.
How to Read a Stock Quote: A Plain-English Guide
Learn how to read a stock quote: bid, ask, last price, volume, day range, 52-week range, market cap and P/E explained, with a worked example and common pitfalls.
Tesla Q2 2026 10-Q stock analysis: sales up 26%, operating income down
Tesla's 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 showed revenue of $28.2 billion, up 26%, while operating income fell to $398 million and credit sales dropped.