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Are the Bond Markets and the Equity Markets Coming Into Agreement About an AI Bubble?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
Are the Bond Markets and the Equity Markets Coming Into Agreement About an AI Bubble?

The bond markets and equity markets appear to be taking different views on the sustainability of artificial intelligence. There are clear signs of stress in credit default swap (CDS) pricing -- the

Should You Buy Salesforce Stock Before Feb. 25?
Should You Buy Salesforce Stock Before Feb. 25?

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) stock was one of the biggest movers on Tuesday Feb. 3, dropping some 8% in mid-afternoon trading. It continues what has been a brutal year for Salesforce, as the stock is

Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Iren Rises on Microsoft Cloud Expansion and AI Data Center PivotPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Gas company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-tcjRuj5bqFkp1mtfRW3UniKc.png?st=2023-05-05T12%3A32%3A34Z&se=2023-05-05T14%3A32%3A34Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-05T04%3A49%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-06T04%3A49%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BKOkdc9cKdFUkBJnHork/AsFKQ6z1sIxTLjeoW/ivEM%3D
Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Iren Rises on Microsoft Cloud Expansion and AI Data Center Pivot

Iren (NASDAQ:IREN), a vertically integrated data center operator originally focusing on Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) mining, closed Friday at $41.83, up 5.13%. The stock rebounded as investors reassessed a

Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Amazon Falls After $200 Billion AI and Cloud Spending Plan Raises Cash Flow ConcernsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/893880f6-c6d9-4518-b1a0-f0be05207ac4.png
Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Amazon Falls After $200 Billion AI and Cloud Spending Plan Raises Cash Flow Concerns

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), which operates a global e-commerce platform and cloud computing services, closed Friday at $210.32, down 5.55%. The stock fell after management outlined plans for roughly $200

Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Robinhood Rises With Crypto as Volatility Drives Trading
Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Robinhood Rises With Crypto as Volatility Drives Trading

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), a commission-free trading platform, closed Friday at $82.82, up 13.95% for the session. The stock moved higher as rebounding cryptocurrency prices lifted

Why Plug Power Stock Popped Today
Why Plug Power Stock Popped Today

Recovering from yesterday's performance that resulted in a 10% drop from where it ended after Wednesday's trading session, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock jumped 11.6% higher today from yesterday's

Block vs. PayPal: Which Fintech Stock Is Better Positioned for 2026?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Block vs. PayPal: Which Fintech Stock Is Better Positioned for 2026?

Great businesses win by solving problems, and the $2.5 trillion global payments market is a goldmine for companies that can make money move effortlessly.

Two of the firms competing in that space are

Why NuScale Power Stock Jumped Nearly 24% To Start 2026
Why NuScale Power Stock Jumped Nearly 24% To Start 2026

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) stock jumped 23.4% in January as investors continued to pile into the nuclear stock and developer of small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The gain was driven primarily

Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Snap's Fallen Almost 25% This Week, Even After Today's GainsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Snap's Fallen Almost 25% This Week, Even After Today's Gains

Snap (NYSE:SNAP), a developer of the Snapchat visual messaging app with AR features, closed Friday at $5.22, up 1.95%. The stock has still fallen 24.68% this week. It gained today as investors

Could Buying Rivian Stock Today Set You Up for Life?​Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-ZpZWLOA2q1Lrbc78ceLTs90l.png?st=2023-05-15T05%3A50%3A02Z&se=2023-05-15T07%3A50%3A02Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T21%3A19%3A00Z&ske=2023-05-15T21%3A19%3A00Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=aAZzsKm3Fg0e2CB07XvcACW5j1LlZPrsv8bXoWdHs6k%3D
Could Buying Rivian Stock Today Set You Up for Life?​

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) hit the market with its initial public offering (IPO) and saw massive gains shortly after its debut. The company's share price hit its all-time high of roughly $172

Why Did IonQ Stock Skyrocket on Friday?
Why Did IonQ Stock Skyrocket on Friday?

Shares of IonQ Inc (NYSE: IONQ) jumped on Friday, finishing the day up 15%.

The quantum computing stock's surge wasn't driven by company-specific developments. Instead, IonQ shares rode a broader

Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Nvidia Leads Rally After AI Hardware ReboundsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
Stock Market Today, Feb. 6: Nvidia Leads Rally After AI Hardware Rebounds

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 1.97% to 6,932.30, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 2.18% to 23,031.21, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) climbed 2.47% to

Why Did Rigetti Computing Stock Soar 18.3% Today?
Why Did Rigetti Computing Stock Soar 18.3% Today?

Shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) soared on Friday, finishing the day up 18.3%.

The major gain wasn't driven by company-specific news; rather, the quantum computing developer's stock was

2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in FebruaryPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in February

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continues to be one of the hottest areas in the market right now. Let's look at two hot AI stocks to buy this month.

The memory market is on fire, and

Why Gen Digital Stock Popped Today
Why Gen Digital Stock Popped Today

Shares of Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) climbed on Friday after the digital sentinel announced solid quarterly growth metrics and boosted its full-year profit forecast.

By the close of trading, Gen's

Why Is Dogecoin Flying Higher on Friday?
Why Is Dogecoin Flying Higher on Friday?

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is jumping today, up 11.1% in the last 24 hours as of 5:08 p.m. ET on Friday.

There really isn't anything specific driving the substantial gain today. Rather, the meme coin

Why Is XRP Up 24.1% on Friday?:
Why Is XRP Up 24.1% on Friday?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is flying today, up 24.1% in the last 24 hours as of 5:05 p.m. ET on Friday.

The massive gain is part of a larger rally across the cryptocurrency market after Bitcoin managed to

Up 1,600%, Should You Buy Palantir Technologies Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ec495607-1e17-40ee-a41d-7726313a9707.png
Up 1,600%, Should You Buy Palantir Technologies Right Now?

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the biggest winners since the artificial intelligence (AI) boom began in early 2023.

The company's custom AI software has been a game changer for

Opendoor Technologies: Disruptive Real Estate Stock or Value Trap?​
Opendoor Technologies: Disruptive Real Estate Stock or Value Trap?​

Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) made waves in the stock market last year with some incredibly volatile moves. Despite some big pullbacks, the company's share price is still up more than 260%

Pennsylvania Is a Retirement Value State With More Options Than Most People Realize
Pennsylvania Is a Retirement Value State With More Options Than Most People Realize

Retirement is a big decision, but it is so much more than a financial choice. There are huge lifestyle decisions that have to be included in the mix. Where to live is likely the biggest factor

IEMG Offers Broader Market Reach Than NZACPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
IEMG Offers Broader Market Reach Than NZAC

The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) emphasizes climate-focused Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) screening across global markets, while the iShares Core

Why Lumen Technologies Rocketed Nearly 30% Higher Today
Why Lumen Technologies Rocketed Nearly 30% Higher Today

Shares of fiber network giant Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) rocketed 29.2% on Friday.

It was a big comeback for the stock, which had been decimated after its fourth-quarter earnings release on

Amazon Stock Investors Just Got Fantastic News From CEO Andy Jassy
Amazon Stock Investors Just Got Fantastic News From CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) earnings report on Thursday sent the stock lower, worsening an already difficult 2026 for the stock. Shares are now down more than 10% year to date. Investors were digesting

Why BellRing Brands Stock Was Plummeting This Week
Why BellRing Brands Stock Was Plummeting This Week

Largely because of a poorly received earnings report, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR) was an unpopular stock over the past few trading days. Several post-earnings price target cuts by analysts also

How Much Passive Income Can You Generate From $50,000 in Crypto?
How Much Passive Income Can You Generate From $50,000 in Crypto?

There are a few ways to earn passive income from your crypto holdings, including staking, crypto lending, yield farming, and decentralized finance (DeFi). As I write this, platforms like Aave