STAX

Schwab Trading Activity Index™: Score Continues Month-over-Month Increase in February

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 47.65 in February, up from its score of 44.73 in January.

Key Points: 
  • The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 47.65 in February, up from its score of 44.73 in January.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304841142/en/
    Schwab Trading Activity Index February 2024 (Graphic: Charles Schwab)
    The reading for the four-week period ending February 23, 2024 ranks “moderate low” compared to historic averages.
  • “The STAX score has been on the rise since November of last year, making this the fourth consecutive month Schwab clients have increased exposure to the markets,” said Joe Mazzola, Director of Trading and Education at Charles Schwab.
  • The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rose 3.3% from 13.31 to 13.75, reflecting a modest increase in risk premium.

STAX Engineering Launches First Multi-Port Maritime Emissions Capture and Control System in California

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering , a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, today launched the first multi-port emissions reduction operation in California at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering , a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, today launched the first multi-port emissions reduction operation in California at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland.
  • At full scale, STAX is on track to treat more than 1,000 tons of shipping emissions per year by 2025.
  • As an accessible and immediately viable alternative, STAX offers land- and barge-based, mobile emissions capture and control technology to shipping terminal and fleet operators for a nominal hourly fee.
  • STAX attaches to at-berth vessels through its patented, flexible exhaust capture system designed to accommodate all ships without modification—even in the most congested ports.

Schwab Trading Activity Index™: Score Rises Modestly Amid New-Year Rally

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 5, 2024

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 44.73 in January, up slightly from its score of 44.56 in December.

Key Points: 
  • The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 44.73 in January, up slightly from its score of 44.56 in December.
  • The STAX is a proprietary, behavior-based index that analyzes retail investor stock positions and trading activity to illuminate what investors were actually doing and how they were positioned in the markets each month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205765717/en/
    Schwab Trading Activity Index January 2024 (Graphic: Charles Schwab)
    The reading for the four-week period ending January 26, 2023 ranks “moderate low” compared to historic averages.
  • “Schwab’s clients were net buyers of equities in January,” said Joe Mazzola, Director of Trading and Education at Charles Schwab.

Macquarie Asset Management announces plan to consolidate brands for US wealth investment solutions

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Today, Macquarie Asset Management announced plans to transition to a unified brand structure in the US wealth channel, featuring “Macquarie” as the flagship product brand for all investment solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Macquarie Asset Management announced plans to transition to a unified brand structure in the US wealth channel, featuring “Macquarie” as the flagship product brand for all investment solutions.
  • This initiative follows the launch of the firm’s first three ETFs, which leverage the Macquarie brand: Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (PWER), Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF (BILD) and Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX).
  • Macquarie Asset Management will also be optimizing the client experience through updates to its mutual fund line-up.
  • To learn more about Macquarie Asset Management’s 2024 outlook for US wealth and retail investors, click here .

Introducing the Schwab Trading Activity Index™

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Schwab today introduced the Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX), offering timely insights into retail trading behavior from one of the industry’s largest retail investor client bases.

Key Points: 
  • Schwab today introduced the Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX), offering timely insights into retail trading behavior from one of the industry’s largest retail investor client bases.
  • “The introduction of STAX is a reflection of Schwab’s leadership position in the industry and our deep understanding of trading behavior and sentiment.
  • “The holidays tend to be an optimistic time of year for many, and this year was no exception among Schwab’s clients,” said Joe Mazzola, Director of Trading and Education at Charles Schwab.
  • Popular names bought by Schwab clients during the period included:

Edifier Opens First Pop-Up Store In Paris

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio specialists Edifier announce that their very first pop-up store in Europe in Paris was officially opened on August 1st at 126 Rue de Tureene, 75003, Paris. It is set to offer a unique experience to customers until August 31st, 2023. This temporary "store" will showcase a range of Edifier products including award-winning wireless speakers and headphones. Products on display include the following speakers: D12, MS50A, MR4, MP230, QD35, S2000MKIII, S1000W, R1280DBs and the T5. Earphones on show will include the STAX SPIRIT S3, WH950NB, W820NB Plus, WH500, NeoBuds Pro, and W240TN.

Key Points: 
  • Customers can visit the pop-up store to explore and experience the latest in audio technology.
  • RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio specialists Edifier announce that their very first pop-up store in Europe in Paris was officially opened on August 1st at 126 Rue de Tureene, 75003, Paris.
  • This temporary "store" will showcase a range of Edifier products including award-winning wireless speakers and headphones.
  • Whether you're in Paris or planning a visit, seize this opportunity to upgrade your audio experience.

Edifier's STAX Spirit S3 and NeoBuds Pro take 3 prestigious awards at the VGP 2022 awards

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

RICHMOND, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The innovative and world-leading audio brand Edifier has picked up three awards at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix (VGP) 2022 in Japan: the brand new STAX Spirit S3 headphones were both a Gold Award and Special Prize Winner, whilst the NeoBuds Pro earbuds received the Grand Prize.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The innovative and world-leading audio brand Edifier has picked up three awards at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix (VGP) 2022 in Japan: the brand new STAX Spirit S3 headphones were both a Gold Award and Special Prize Winner, whilst the NeoBuds Pro earbuds received the Grand Prize.
  • Known as the "Oscar in the Audio Industry", the Japanese VGP Awards is the largest, most authoritative audio-visual awards in Asia.
  • Launched in 1987, the awards bring together respected reviews from dozens of countries, all to offer an authoritative reference guide for ordinary consumers looking to make informed purchases.
  • "It's always an immense privilege to receive accolades for our products, but receiving awards such as these, from a panel as prestigious as that found at the VGP Awards, is truly rewarding.

Edifier continues search for perfection by reviving the legendary audio brand STAX

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

RICHMOND, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative audio specialists Edifier have released the S3, the brand's first premium Hi-Fi headphone designed for audiophiles and the first product in their new STAX SPIRIT product line – which brings absolute audio fidelity firmly to the foreground for Hi-Fi enthusiasts, music lovers, musicians, and producers alike.

Key Points: 
  • For those who may not be familiar, STAX was a legendary Japanese audio brand which Edifier acquired in 2012.
  • The S3 continues in this tradition and builds upon the name's renowned legacy and pursuit of faithfully reproducing a 'live' sound.
  • Inspired by the delicacy of exceedingly more precise electrostatic technology, the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S3 achieves a level of audio fidelity previously unheard of at this consumer level ($399.99).
  • Bringing together the ethos and dedication of the legendary audio pioneers STAX with the high-performance innovation of Edifier, the S3 and STAXSPIRITline achieve an unmatched audio experience for a new generation of sonic lovers.

Stax to Become Fintech's Newest Unicorn with Latest Funding Round

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Stax , an all-in-one payments platform, today announced its latest funding raise of $245 million.

Key Points: 
  • Stax , an all-in-one payments platform, today announced its latest funding raise of $245 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005074/en/
    Founders Suneera Madhani, CEO, and Sal Rehmetullah, president, launch Stax to unicorn status.
  • Staxs latest funding round and unicorn status represents a major step forward for minority-led companies looking to make their mark.
  • After completing a secondary round, Stax raised an additional primary round of capital to reach the $1 billion valuation.

Veea Introduces STAX@Work Empowering Remote Employees With a Lightning Fast and Super Secure 5G Edge Solution Anchored By A Stackable Smart Computing Hub

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 1, 2022

ARPU will notably increase as customers enjoy the speed and reliability of the 5G broadband access and overtime subscribe to a variety of apps offered through the platform.

Key Points: 
  • ARPU will notably increase as customers enjoy the speed and reliability of the 5G broadband access and overtime subscribe to a variety of apps offered through the platform.
  • Veea is redefining and simplifying secure edge computing that improves application responsiveness, reduces bandwidth costs, and eliminates central cloud dependency.
  • Veea Edge Services run across this application mesh to deliver secure remote access, IoT/IIoT/AIoT, and a wide range of smart applications.
  • These elements along with a range groundbreaking vertical-specific applications comprise the Veea Edge Platform, serving the needs of organizations across Smart Buildings, Smart Energy, Smart Cities, Smart Construction, Smart Farming, Smart Retail, and other industry verticals.