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Wall Street analysts are upbeat on California-based biotech Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) these days, estimating on average that the stock could climb by up to 27% over the next year. But without some

The stock market has been on a tear in 2023, led by the technology sector. The Nasdaq-100 index, which hosts 100 of the largest tech companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange, has soared 35% year to

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Roblox's (NYSE: RBLX) stock has been in the limelight lately after plunging more than 20% following its second-quarter 2023 earnings announcement. While Roblox's 15% revenue growth in the quarter

Trades made by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are always closely followed, for obvious reasons. So after Berkshire's latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing listed a closing of a

Investors have placed discounts on both Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) stocks this year. That's not a surprise given that the retailers each recently described worsening

There's simply no way to ignore what's going on in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The recent advancements in generative AI and large language models (LLMs) -- which underpin

The second quarter's earnings season has been hit-and-miss thus far for the broader market, with poor guidance doing more damage than last quarter's results. Although not quite in dire straits

The application process for the $52 billion U.S. CHIPS Act ($39 billion for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., and $13 billion for research and development) is underway. Dozens of new fabs (a

"We have a good chance at becoming the most important software company in the world," Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) chief executive officer Alex Karp said during an interview with Bloomberg on Aug. 7.

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Investing can seem like a complex task, especially after turning on the TV and watching the financial news for even just a few minutes. However, it's not as complicated as it first appears to be. 

Buying individual stocks can be a smart way to build wealth over time. However, the reality of the situation is that it's exceptionally difficult to consistently beat the market averages over time

Although Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares remain 84% below their all-time high from July 2021, the stock has been a huge winner this year, up some 90%. Investors seem to be warming up to the growth tech

Firefly Aerospace is a very interesting space stock (or to be more precise, it will be an interesting space stock if it ever gets around to IPO'ing). One of the first batch of space start-ups to

The dog days of summer have arrived, and they've brought with them a stock-market swoon. After soaring 20% from the beginning of the year through the end of July, the S&P 500 index has dipped 4% in

Wall Street took another hit last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- Mattel, Despegar.com, and Tupperware Brands -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They plummeted 4%, 9%

Investing in dominant businesses in huge industries often works out for investors. That is because such companies have an easier time generating revenue and earnings growth for shareholders.

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As China's economic slowdown sends ripples across the global market, investors are seeking solid ground in a shaky landscape. Recent data has shown troubling trends in China's retail sales

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) stock has gotten hammered since reporting its second-quarter results in early August. The healthcare REIT's stock price has lost nearly a third of its value

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) stock has become a Wall Street favorite this year. Shares of the home rental giant are up over 50% so far in 2023, beating the 30% rally in the Nasdaq Composite index.

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After a disappointing 2022, the market has had a strong recovery in 2023, with the S&P 500 index up about 15% this year. However, there has recently been a slight pullback from the rally, as the S&P

It's been a difficult ride for investors of Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP). The stock is down 56% in the last five years, compared to a 54% gain for the S&P 500 index. And it has tanked 53% just

With the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index both up by double digits in 2023, investors are feeling a sense of renewed optimism, particularly as the economic backdrop is looking surprisingly

For the second quarter, ended June 30, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported revenue of $24.9 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.91. Both figures handily beat Wall Street estimates. And at that

Following the tech-heavy Nasdaq's pullback last week, featuring four consecutive trading days of negative returns, many investors may be planning to sell stocks and buy less risky assets like