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Should You Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Before Feb. 12?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) experienced several setbacks last year, sometimes following quarterly updates that weren't as strong as the market expected, or during which it also reported
3 Steps to Take to Collect the Max Monthly Social Security Check in Retirement
The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home $5,251 per month, or more than $63,000 per year. And their checks will
Why Did Micron Stock Drop on Monday?
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock tumbled 6% Monday morning before clawing its way back to about a 1.8% loss as of 12:55 p.m. ET in the afternoon. But it's curious that Micron dropped at all today...
A Leveraged Bet on the Broad Market or Big Tech: SPXL vs. QLD
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (NYSEMKT:SPXL) and ProShares - Ultra QQQ (NYSEMKT:QLD) both offer daily leveraged exposure to large-cap U.S. stocks, but differ in cost, sector tilts, and
Reddit Found the One Thing AI Can't Replicate--And It's Worth Billions
Social media company Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) knocked it out of the park with its fourth-quarter earnings report. Revenue soared 70% year over year to $726 million, daily active unique users jumped 19%
Opendoor Stock Is Cheap, but Does That Make It a Buy Now?
Opendoor (NASDAQ: OPEN), the largest instant home-buyer (iBuyer) in America, saw its stock close at a record high of $35.88 per share on Feb. 11, 2021. Today, it trades at just $5 with a market cap
The Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy With $3,000
Quantum computing has taken a step back in popularity over the past few months. After peaking in interest in October, many quantum computing stocks have sold off a healthy amount.
However, since
Why Is Robinhood's Stock Crashing?
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) reports its latest earnings numbers tomorrow, and the stock could use a boost. Entering trading on Monday, shares of Robinhood were down 22% since the start of the
Walmart Joins the Trillion-Dollar Club. Is the Stock Overvalued?
Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) is an iconic big-box retailer that customers rely on every day for both necessities and discretionary purchases. And the company's resiliency over the years has made it a go-to
Should You Buy Pfizer's Stock for Its 6.3%-Yielding Dividend?
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has been an underwhelming stock to own in recent years. Question marks about its growth and how it will do in the future, as it faces multiple patent cliffs, have resulted in
Why Monday.com Stock Was Tumbling Today
Shares of Monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY) were sliding today after the cloud software company topped estimates in its fourth-quarter earnings report, but offered disappointing guidance for the first
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Relocating in Retirement
For some people, retirement offers a prime opportunity to relocate. If you're no longer tethered to a job, you may have the option to move someplace where the weather is warmer and there are more
QLD Offers Broader Tech Exposure Than SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSEMKT: SOXL) and ProShares - Ultra QQQ (NYSEMKT: QLD) both offer leveraged exposure to high-growth tech themes. Still, SOXL is narrowly focused on
Why AppLovin Shares Are Up More Than 15% Today
Shares of digital advertising specialist AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) certainly got the new trading week started on the right foot, soaring 15.1% as of 12:40 p.m. ET Monday. And, more of the same could be
Why Novo Nordisk Stock Just Popped
Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is taking investors on another rollercoaster ride.
Last week, shares of the Danish pharmaceuticals stock tumbled as much as 27% on news that compounded pharmaceuticals firm
Why VanEck Semiconductor ETF -- the Best AI ETF, in My View -- Gained 12% in January
Shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) gained 12% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is a fantastic monthly gain, particularly given that the S&P 500
Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Palantir Stock With a 10-Foot Pole
One of the most difficult stocks in the market to understand is Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR). Palantir continues to post unbelievable quarter after unbelievable quarter, and the stock continues to rise
Chipotle Is Now Targeting the GLP-1 Market. Can This Move Turn Things Around for the Struggling Restaurant Chain?
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) is coming off a tough showing in 2025, with the stock down nearly 32% over the past year. It also doesn't look like the company is in for a
Why Braze Stock Is Sinking Today
Starting the week on a dour note, Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE) stock is slipping today after an analyst lowered expectations for the tech stock.
As of 12:17 p.m. ET, shares of Braze are down 0.7%, paring
Prediction: This Metric Is a Warning Sign Not to Buy Super Micro Computer Stock
After Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) reported its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results after the bell on Feb. 3, its stock price climbed immediately, as the report featured strong revenue growth
AI, Robotaxis, and Robotics: Why Elon Musk and Tesla Are Set to Join "Magnificent Seven" Peers on a Massive Spending Spree
Death, taxes, and technology companies spending huge amounts on capital expenditures (capex). In 2026, these are certainties.
Alphabet just announced plans to invest $175 billion to $185 billion
The Biggest Gains for This AI Stock's Business May Be Yet to Come
Artificial intelligence is inspiring companies to make massive investments of capital. Much of that money is slated to go to the businesses that produce essential components for hardware to run
Where Will CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Be in 1 Year?
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV), a provider of cloud-based AI infrastructure services, went public last March at $40 per share. Today, it trades at nearly $100. Let's see why this stock skyrocketed, and
Will Buying Archer Aviation Stock Below $10 Make Investors Rich?
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is working toward commercializing a novel aircraft that could disrupt urban mobility for the better. This battery-powered craft, called Midnight, can seat four
The IAU ETF Offers Better Stability While the SLVP ETF Brings a Higher Risk to Reward Ratio
The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SLVP) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) both target precious metals themes but differ sharply in recent returns, volatility, and


