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Alphabet’s Pullback: A Second Chance for Long-Term Investors?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been one of the strongest performers among mega-cap technology peers over the past year, climbing more than 68% heading into the Feb. 12 session. That strength has
These 2 Dividend ETFs Could Shine if Rate Cuts Hit Again in 2026
With the Federal Reserve having enacted a rate-cutting cycle in each of the past two years—and the market pricing in the likelihood of additional cuts later in 2026, according to CME Group’s
Down 41% in 2026, Reasons for AppLovin Optimism Remain
Of every stock in the S&P 500, not many have had worse starts to 2026 than advertising technology giant AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP). After delivering a return of more than 700% in 2024 over 100% in
Devon Energy Bets on Scale With Coterra Acquisition
It was a buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news week for Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN). On Feb. 11, the company announced an all-stock merger with Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) that if approved by shareholders
Bitcoin Bears Might Benefit From These Inverse Crypto ETFs
It seemed for a while that a meteoric—if uneven—rise in Bitcoin was all but inevitable, as the top cryptocurrency flew past the $100,000 threshold midway through 2025. However, an October high
Verisk Is Extremely Oversold—2 Reasons Contrarians Are Circling
After a bruising start to the year that has accelerated sharply into February, shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) are trading around $170. That means they’re down roughly 25% since the
These 3 Stocks Just Graduated to the MSCI World Index
Wall Street has a graduation day, and for three companies, that day has finally arrived.
On Feb. 10, MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the results of its February Quarterly Index Review. This
Is LyondellBasell’s Nearly 10% Dividend Safe, or a Warning Sign for Investors?
When a stock’s dividend yield is approaching or exceeding double-digits, it’s only natural for investors to feel intrigued. With an indicated dividend yield of approximately 9.5%, chemical stock
Cybersecurity Demand Is High—Yet This ETF Is on Sale
As tech’s sell-off continues, corners of that sector are hurting worse than others. AI stocks in particular have taken a beating since late October, and the S&P 500’s software index is down nearly
3 Industrial Stocks Making New All-Time Highs
The S&P 500 has been treating the 7,000 level like a bug zapper, retreating whenever the milestone approaches as if it’ll receive a shock for getting too close. But despite this frustrating market
3 High-Growth Unknowns in Photonics That Are Vital for AI
Photonics technology uses light—photons—to perform tasks typically handled by electronic tools, including data transmission, laser manufacturing, and medical and consumer applications. The
MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/09 - 02/13
Stocks continued to be under pressure despite a cooler-than-expected reading on January inflation that offset a hot job number earlier in the week. What that means for the pace of future interest
Nebius' Q4 Earnings Miss Doesn't Change Its Growth Narrative
After its Q4 2025 earnings release, shares of Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) pulled back as investors digested the news. The move lower may have been warranted, as the company missed top- and bottom-line
Palantir Is Down 27%, But the Long-Term Math Still Favors Bulls
The broad sell-off in technology stocks has dragged down plenty of big names. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is no exception.
Following a gain of more than 136% in 2025, shares of PLTR
Why Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Are Beating the Market in 2026
For U.S. telecom giants, 2026 has gotten off to a great start. As seen below, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T), and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) are all handily outperforming the
Generac Stock Rallies: Why AI Matters More Than Earnings
On Feb. 12, 2026, Wall Street witnessed a classic market paradox. Shares of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) rose higher, gaining approximately 18% to trade near $214.84. This rally occurred
Cisco Systems Below $82? Buy Now, It Won’t Last—$182 Is Coming
It is a bold statement to say Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) stock will advance by $100 to $182, but there are forces at play and precedents that suggest just that. Cisco’s share price crossed a significant
Amazon Bets Big on BETA: Why Analysts See 50% Upside
BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) is rapidly separating itself from the pack in the emerging electric aviation sector. While many competitors grapple with cash burn and shifting development
NANO Nuclear Energy: Short-Squeeze or Rapid Meltdown Ahead
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) is an emerging short-squeeze candidate. The company is among the most-shorted small-cap stocks on the market, and it has a catalyst ahead.
The catalyst is the
McDonald’s Serves Up Double-Sized Tailwind for Growth
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) share price uptrend is intact, at least that’s what the Q4 earnings report indicates. The company reported significant strengths, underpinned by accelerated comp-store
Tesla’s Rally Setup Is Here—But Valuation Makes It Fragile
After weeks of sustained selling pressure that began before Christmas, auto-giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) finally looks like it has some fight in it again. It will come as a relief for many
META Resets Reality Labs, Grows Message Sales as Ad Engine Roars
Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: META) latest earnings report made one thing abundantly clear: the firm’s advertising business is by far its most important growth driver. That business is operating at a
It's Not Too Late to Buy These 2 Red-Hot AI Infrastructure Stocks
While the broader market remains rangebound and choppy, with mega-cap software and tech names lagging so far this year, one pocket of the market has caught fire. Communication technology companies
Is AI Really Eating Software? A Wall Street Veteran Says No—Here’s Why
Software has been the market’s favorite growth story for more than a decade. But lately, it’s been the market’s punching bag.
In a recent MarketBeat conversation, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc
Grab’s 2026 Selloff Had Reasons—But the Rebound Case Is Building
Grab Holdings' (NASDAQ: GRAB) 2025 and early 2026 price pullback were not unwarranted, as merger and growth concerns emerged. However, trading at 40X this year’s earnings and approximately 2X

