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Electric vehicles (EVs) have transitioned from niche innovation to mainstream technology much faster than analysts predicted. In 2025, global passenger-car EV sales are expected to exceed 20 million units, accounting for over 25% of worldwide car sales. This growth will generate approximately US$780 billion in annual revenue. Industry forecasts project the EV market to reach around US$990 billion by 2029, potentially soaring to US$2.5 trillion by 2034. This positions EVs among the most dynamic sectors in transportation, energy, and capital markets.

1. 2025 Market Snapshot

The passenger EV market—encompassing battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid

Executive Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) maintains robust financial health in 2025, primarily driven by its advertising business through its Family of Apps, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads. In Q1 2025, Meta reported total revenue of approximately $42.31 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase, with advertising accounting for about 97.8% of this figure. The company’s net income reached $16.64 billion, reflecting strong profitability in its core operations. However, the Reality Labs segment, focused on virtual and augmented reality, continues to incur losses, contributing only 1% to revenue. Meta’s stock (NASDAQ: META) trades at around

Humanoid robots are stepping out of science fiction and into factories, warehouses, and homes. Behind every polished demo and elegant design lies a network of critical dependencies—chips, sensors, materials, cloud infrastructure, and software. These invisible foundations determine which companies will succeed, making humanoid robotics as much a supply-chain story as a technology revolution.

Silicon Brains: Powering Cognition and Perception

At the core of every humanoid robot lies sophisticated silicon hardware. Advanced CPUs, GPUs, dedicated neural processing units (NPUs), and integrated systems-on-chip (SoCs) work seamlessly to support vision, motion planning, and real-time decision-making. Robotics-specific processors from firms like Nvidia enable

Executive Summary

The Invesco QQQ Trust is a leading ETF for investors seeking direct exposure to U.S. tech-driven equities. Tracking the Nasdaq-100, it invests heavily in mega-cap companies at the forefront of innovation, especially in AI, semiconductors, cloud computing, and consumer platforms. While this positioning captures significant growth opportunities, QQQ is notably sensitive to economic conditions, interest rates, liquidity, and regulatory developments. As of mid-2025, optimism around artificial intelligence fuels its momentum, but potential risks remain, including earnings misses or restrictive monetary policy shifts.

Understanding QQQ: Key Features and Appeal

Managed by Invesco, QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, holding