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Salesforce’s (NYSE: CRM) Q3 results and guidance weren’t spectacular compared to the analysts' forecasts, but beauty depends on perspective; it is in the eye of the beholder. Despite delivering

It may come as a surprise to some that, broadly speaking, semiconductor stocks have underperformed in 2024. The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index, a widely used proxy for semiconductor industry

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) has defied the odds in the energy sector, delivering a return for investors exceeding 325% over the past year. This growth is the result of bold strategic repositioning

The Dow Jones Transportation Average rose more than 8.4% in November to set a new high. Most components saw gains, with only two moving lower. The median movement is near 6%, the mean is nearly

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) stock is down an additional 5.8% the day after the company announced that Pat Gelsinger was stepping down as chief executive officer (CEO) effective immediately. A

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has experienced considerable market volatility in recent months. While AMD’s earnings report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Q3 FY2024) was solid

2024 was the year of the off-price retail shopping trend in the retail sector that found consumers flocking to retailers offering brand-name apparel at deeply discounted prices. Consumers embraced

Despite a tough macroeconomic environment, some retailers in the retail/wholesale sector are thriving in the sweet spot intersection of "off-price” boulevard and “trade down” street. Consumers

Boeing (NYSE: BA), Nike (NYSE: NKE), and McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) have underperformed their Dow Jones Industrial Average peers in 2024 but are set up for index-leading rebounds in 2025. While

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is North America’s largest proppant producer used in hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" for oil and gas extraction. Fracking is the technique that allowed

Small-cap stocks and dividends aren’t always synonymous. However, that’s not true for these three stocks. They have consistently provided income to their shareholders. Also, these companies'

Insider buying is a telling indicator made more significant by the trends. Sudden insider switching from selling to buying is one value indicator, while persistent insider buying is another

The hedge fund industry and some trading desks at the big investment banks are usually mystified for always knowing where and when to be. Most of what they do is obscure, but the little that has

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is heading higher in 2025 because of the persistent and unmet demand for its cutting-edge data center and AI technology. Analysts forecast another 42% upside at the

Shares of streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) have been on a tear this year, making 2024 one for the history books. The stock has surged almost 100% since January and was hitting fresh

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: UMAC), a United States-based drone and drone components manufacturer, has captured significant investors and speculation attention recently, with its stock

High-return investments are appealing, but high-risk-adjusted-return investments are even more valuable. While risk can be challenging to measure, investors often use volatility as a proxy. In

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has had a difficult three years. Shares are down 71% as of the Nov. 27 close. The communications services company was a big winner during the pandemic era, with many staying

Share buybacks are important for the stock market because, all else being equal, they increase earnings and equity per share. With earnings per share and equity rising, the stock price has little

Quantum computing stocks have been soaring lately, with some names doubling or even tripling in value year-to-date. This remarkable surge has been fueled by a mix of industry advancements

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has managed a solid total return in 2024 of 25% as of afternoon trading on Nov. 27. Hewlett-Packard Company spun out the technology stock back in 2015. The

Post-COVID, the consumer electronics industry has faced a challenging path, including inflation, customers' hesitancy to spend money on non-essential goods, and more. Analysts expect 2025 could

The days of post-pandemic normalization are over; Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) has reverted to sustainable growth. The company has sustained a low single-digit quarterly growth pace

Dividend Aristocrats are an attractive group of stocks for dividend growth investors because of their blue chip quality and proven track record. The stocks pay reliable dividends and grow their

Although the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLP) has underperformed the broader market this year, with a modest 14.7% YTD gain, momentum appears to be shifting. While the sector