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Former google exec: AI will replace 40 percent of jobs in 15 years - Futurism

Former google exec: AI will replace 40 percent of jobs in 15 years - Futurism

Artificial intelligence, whether it’s an application of machine learning or some new technology altogether, is poised to shatter the global economy.

Kai-Fu Lee, a venture capitalist who used to develop artificial intelligence for both Microsoft and Google, told CBS’ 60 Minutes that AI will displace 40 percent of the world’s workers within 15 years.

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Harry Richardson — Algorithmic Trader & Strategy Developer Harry is an algorithmic trader specializing in impulse and breakout trading strategies across cryptocurrency and equity markets. With more than 10 years of experience in developing automated trading systems, he focuses on building structured algorithms designed to capture momentum while maintaining strict risk control. His approach combines quantitative analysis, real-market execution, and continuous performance monitoring. Vitalii prioritizes risk management, drawdown control, and strategy stability over short-term optimization, ensuring algorithms are adaptable to changing market conditions. He has developed and tested hundreds of automated strategies, working extensively with live trading environments, forward testing, and portfolio-level algorithm management. His work centers on transforming trading ideas into fully operational, scalable automated systems.


ROBO sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

ROBO saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on August 20, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 38 of the 45 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 84%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ROBO as a result. In 55 of 73 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.

ROBO moved below its 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for ROBO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 14 of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 78%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ROBO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 84%.

The Aroon Indicator for ROBO entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a +2.17% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ROBO advanced for three days, in 283 of 329 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 86%.

ROBO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM), Deere & Company (NYSE:DE), ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:NOW), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG), Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER), Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP), Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN).

Industry description

The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the index or in depositary receipts representing securities of the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of robotics-related and/or automation-related companies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in investments that are not included in the index, but which the Adviser and Sub-Adviser believe will help it track the index. It is non-diversified.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Robo Global® Robotics&Automation ETF ETF is 169.4B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 5.45M to 5.27T. NVDA holds the highest valuation in this group at 5.27T. The lowest valued company is AUTO at 5.45M.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Robo Global® Robotics&Automation ETF ETF was -2%. For the same ETF, the average monthly price growth was -7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 13%. CLS experienced the highest price growth at 11%, while SERV experienced the biggest fall at -9%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Robo Global® Robotics&Automation ETF ETF was -25%. For the same stocks of the ETF, the average monthly volume growth was -10% and the average quarterly volume growth was -47%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 69
P/E Growth Rating: 61
Price Growth Rating: 54
SMR Rating: 63
Profit Risk Rating: 78
Seasonality Score: -19 (-100 ... +100)
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