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The semiconductor sector has been a standout performer in 2024, but recent trends suggest that its momentum might be slowing. So, let's examine the overall state of the sector, focusing on the Van

Network cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) stock has recovered from its fiscal Q3 2024 earnings report. While the results weren't bad, shares took a tumble on its

Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is a leader in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) industry. They provide installment loans to consumers, enabling them to split purchases into smaller payments

The market cycle affects more than just stocks and sectors. As investors know, during economic booms, consumer discretionary stocks tend to outperform all others, especially the ‘boring’ consumer

Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) is a technology firm that operates as an online marketplace, connecting freelance workers and independent contractors with employers. In 2024, the stock price is down 29% due

After years of a downtrend in their price, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) have thrown in the towel this time. In a single day, the stock is down over 25% in a sign that

General Mills  (NYSE: GIS) lies within the consumer staples sector and ranks in the top 10 largest food and beverage companies in the United States by revenue. In 2024, the share price is

The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index came in as expected. That didn’t do much to move the market higher, but it may be enough to keep the momentum in equities going.  

But which

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a dominant force in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing wireless communication products and solutions. The industry is undergoing a significant

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) is the undisputed leader in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Salesforce continues to navigate a pivotal period in its corporate evolution. As

As the second quarter and first half of the year come to a close, CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE: CAVA) has gained significant attention for its remarkable stock performance, making it a standout name so

Nike (NYSE: NKE) analysts are slashing their price targets and sending the stock to the bargain basement. The company’s Q4 results were good enough, but the guidance brought fear into the

It's been a funny year for investors and shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). This year, it has broken its long track record of delivering outperformance even when the broader market is

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global leader in the production of basic materials for a diverse range of industries, including energy, electric vehicles (EV), and healthcare. The company's

Shares of MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) fell hard in Q2 for one reason and one reason alone- the guidance. Unlike other AI winners, the company’s guidance is for growth but tepid, anemic growth compared

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) is a quality business with savvy management working hard to improve shareholder value. The efforts include upgrading technology to the latest in enterprise resource planning

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) is a global leader in integrated healthcare, pharmacy, and retail. The company recently released its earnings report for the third quarter of 2024, raising

Some investors have shied away from looking at consumer discretionary stocks as the U.S. consumer struggles with inflation pressures and an uncertain timeline as to whether the Federal Reserve

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB), one of the many companies that was once part of the “meme stocks” craze, is a technology firm that has transitioned its business from its handheld devices of the 2000s.  The

Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS) is a technology company within the systems software sub-industry. The stock reached its 2024 low on Jun. 20, when it was down nearly 11% year to date. The firm

Despite what most market investors may believe, the new business model taking over the consumer discretionary sector and even the financial industry is here to stay much longer. Known as buy now

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) shares fell a significant 5% in after-market trading due to its Q3 results and guidance for Q4. However, nothing in the report gives cause to sell and every reason to buy. The

A 4% pop yesterday put Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares at a new record high and on the verge of a major milestone. After closing at $193.61, they're just a 3% move away from hitting $200 for

Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) shares surged 20% on word that it would receive a takeover bid from Bosch. However, the initial price action suggests this is a buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news event, so

In 2021, a trader with a large Reddit following induced a massive rally in shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME). The downtrodden gaming retailer was the most shorted stock in the entire market in