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Mastercard: Investing in AI and Cybersecurity to Beat Out Visa
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) just announced an acquisition to beef up its capabilities in cybersecurity and threat prevention. It will buy Recorded Future, the world's largest threat intelligence firm
The Fed's Rate Cut: A Balancing Act for Bond Investors?
For months, investors have been bracing for a shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, anticipating loosening interest rates to counter potential economic headwinds. But the recent rate
3 Dividend-Yielding Stocks Too Cheap to Pass Up
With the Federal Reserve kickstarting a new rate-cutting cycle, dividend stocks have become even more attractive. On Wednesday, the Fed made a hefty 50 basis points cut, surprising many who had
Triple Witching: The Market's Quarterly Rollercoaster
The stock market is an active ecosystem constantly influenced by various factors. One such factor, occurring four times a year, is the “triple witching.” This event, which takes place on the third
4 Stocks Set to Benefit from Recent Interest Rate Cuts
The stock market is about to make a major shift, this time driven by the shift in monetary policy set on by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). After the most recent meeting to decide the new path of
Autohome’s Dividend and Buyback Make It a Strong EV Play
Autohome (NYSE: ATHM) is an interesting play on China’s EV market that comes without OEM risk. The OEMs are selling cars, but profitability is elusive, and competition is fierce, factors that will
Cracker Barrel Is at the Bottom of the Barrel: Time to Buy?
After years of struggling with COVID-related disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, and shifting consumer habits, Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) is turning a corner. The FQ4 and full-year 2024
Why Shopify Stock Has Analysts Buzzing About Big Gains
E-commerce giant Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP) is one of those tech stocks still very much trading in the shadow of its COVID-era highs. Its story is one of an eye-watering rally and a painful,
Roku Stock Gains New Buy Rating: Here’s Why Analysts Are Bullish
Despite the recent uncertainty and narrative dragging the S&P 500 sideways, such as the historically slow September and the aggressive pivot by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) by cutting up to 50
Prepare for a Silver Surge: Best Mining Stocks to Watch Now
Investors cautious about the Federal Reserve's September rate cut—confirmed at its mid-month meeting to be a full 50 basis points—and skeptical about the strength of the dollar have flocked to
Edgewise Therapeutics Soars 50%: Key Reasons Behind the Surge
Edgewise Therapeutics (NASDAQ: EWTX) is up 50% in a single session and 450% from recent lows for a reason. Its novel, oral, selective treatment for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did
How the Fed’s Rate Cut Could Supercharge These 3 ETFs
With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points in its September meeting, businesses throughout the country will be able to take out
Microsoft Stock: 3 Reasons It’s Ready to Crush Q4
Since powering to several all-time highs in June and July, shares of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) have been struggling to regain momentum. Equities, in general, had a solid first half of the
Is Alphabet a Long-Term Buying Opportunity After Recent Declines?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the tech giant behind Google, has seen a recovery in recent days, with shares climbing nearly 6% over the past five days. However, despite this recent bounce, the stock
What’s Next After FOMC’s Aggressive Interest Rate Cuts?
The FOMC gave the market what it wanted: a fifty-basis point interest rate cut and an outlook for aggressive cuts to continue through the end of next year. As good as the news is, the outcome is
Verizon Stock: 5G Boom and Robust Dividend Yield at Play
Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) stock price is amid a technical reversal and will likely advance 45% or more. After years of sluggish growth and uncertainty driven by the pandemic, the 5G industry is set to
3 Stocks with Upgraded Ratings: Analysts Predict More Upside
When there is uncertainty in the stock market, investors should pay more attention than usual to Wall Street analyst ratings and price target adjustments. These analysts rarely stick their necks
Why General Mills Is the Perfect Hedge for S&P 500 Volatility
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) can provide a hedge if volatility continues to plague the S&P 500. The company is amid a business transformation telegraphed in its price action, which is set up for a
Viking Therapeutics Is Having a Year to Remember: Time to Buy?
Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a market cap approaching $7 billion, is turning heads in 2024. Year to date, the stock has surged an
Leverage Proven Stock Factors With These Top 3 Smart Beta ETFs
While tracking the market or looking for stocks with disruptive business models can be legitimate ways to invest, another strategy takes advantage of research by individuals often regarded as
Spread Your Bets: Winning the AI Race With Energy ETFs
The energy sector is rapidly evolving, driven by the relentless expansion of energy-hungry data centers and the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). These technological advancements
Intuitive Machines Soars: NASA Contract Fuels Lunar Ambitions
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUNR) is a space exploration company at the forefront of lunar exploration. Intuitive Machines’ stock price is soaring to new heights following the recent award
3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready for a Comeback
If you’re like many investors, you may feel this isn’t your normal bull market. For every data point supporting a strengthening economy, you can find one or more that suggest things are weaker
3 Stocks to Neutralize Market Volatility and Build Wealth
It is impossible to eliminate stock market risk. Risk and volatility are wily beasts and uncontainable, but they can be mitigated. One method is to use low-beta stocks, which tend to be less
This Is the Top Large-Cap Stock Insiders Are Buying
Insider buying is an increasingly valuable tool for investors, especially given uncertain economic conditions and high market volatility. Although their activity is never a guarantee of higher

