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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: Verizon vs. BroadcomPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mobile phone network, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/828b91fb-678a-4621-906b-21e972059e7d.png
Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: Verizon vs. Broadcom

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) to answer which is the better dividend stock to buy right now.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon

Here's Why CrowdStrike Stock Gained 40% in the First HalfPhoto, 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
Here's Why CrowdStrike Stock Gained 40% in the First Half

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) rose 39.5% over the first six months of 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. This far outpaced the S&P 500 as well as popular cybersecurity ETFs, and it

Why Did Nike Stock Fall 6% in the First Half of 2023?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clothing manufacturer, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/4c710447-f68a-47bc-a682-c2d83e801596.png
Why Did Nike Stock Fall 6% in the First Half of 2023?

Shares of Nike (NYSE: NKE) retreated 5.7% during the first six months of 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The bellwether consumer stock got crushed by surprisingly bad earnings

Threads Embraces Branded Content, Shuns NewsPhoto, 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
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Lower Inflation Isn't Lifting Small Business' SpiritsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Amusement park, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-9ykfBOFTwqbOHnaukQ2bUqdm.png?st=2023-05-13T13%3A50%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T15%3A50%3A52Z&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=2023-05-12T20%3A43%3A22Z&ske=2023-05-13T20%3A43%3A22Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=G2Gltvd1Lg2exXRILeKuP5%2BTSWMna0SOjxb75jCyrG0%3D
Lower Inflation Isn't Lifting Small Business' Spirits

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Judge Approves Microsoft-Activision MergerPhoto, 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
Judge Approves Microsoft-Activision Merger

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Why Applied Materials Stock Tripped and Fell on Tuesday
Why Applied Materials Stock Tripped and Fell on Tuesday

High-tech equipment maker Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) didn't have a top Tuesday on the stock market. The company's shares were dinged by over 2% despite its announcement of a new manufacturing

Why SmileDirectClub Stock Raced 24% Higher on TuesdayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Retail store, neutral atmosphere, photo by Joe Cornish: https://img.theapi.app/temp/5574eb69-dc38-42f3-aadd-6163ac8bd4a8.png
Why SmileDirectClub Stock Raced 24% Higher on Tuesday

SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ: SDC) is about to have a larger presence on the retail scene in the U.S., and investors were happy to hear the news. After the company announced the opening of a clutch of

Should Investors Buy the Dip in Nike Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Home appliance manufacturer, neutral atmosphere, photo by Joe Cornish: https://img.theapi.app/temp/fb3845ac-e3c6-43ef-86c1-b57ed8c272c4.png
Should Investors Buy the Dip in Nike Stock?

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Nike's (NYSE: NKE) latest earnings release and updates his recommendation of Nike stock.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 9, 2023

Why 2U Stock Triumphed on Tuesday
Why 2U Stock Triumphed on Tuesday

Higher education solutions provider 2U (NASDAQ: TWOU) had a fine trading session on Tuesday, with its stock sailing almost 9% higher. That was more than enough to beat the 0.7% rise of the S&P 500

Why These 2 Growth Stocks Are Flying HigherPhoto, 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
Why These 2 Growth Stocks Are Flying Higher

The stock market maintained its positive momentum on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) leading the way higher and rising nearly 1% on the day. Gains for the Nasdaq

Why Verizon Stock Fell 6% in the First Half of the YearPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cable TV provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/51ec7f0d-2b5e-41f6-baa4-43bf0f5d7e7d.png
Why Verizon Stock Fell 6% in the First Half of the Year

Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) were lagging the market once again in the first half of the year as a combination of underwhelming quarterly results, rising interest rates that make short-term bond

Why Rivian Stock Was Stuck in the Slow Lane TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-iZxNvwmEDAT2zuvMswp8MrIk.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A56%3A42Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A56%3A42Z&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=2023-05-08T03%3A27%3A06Z&ske=2023-05-09T03%3A27%3A06Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=hpaom2wRNOR4VGolGAMc0MX1MdH9zOmjK0MSBHrfkTo%3D
Why Rivian Stock Was Stuck in the Slow Lane Today

Based on dispiriting news about a recent bull run on securities related to Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN), investors sold out of the specialty electric vehicle (EV) maker on Tuesday. This tapping

Why Marvell Technology Rocketed 61.4% Higher in the First Half of 2023Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Consumer electronics manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/0defe5ca-333a-451e-9549-4f262e278fc7.png
Why Marvell Technology Rocketed 61.4% Higher in the First Half of 2023

Shares of chip stock Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) rallied 61.4% in the first half of 2023, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .

Marvell actually had quite a subdued January

Why Etsy Stock Blasted 9% Higher on TuesdayPhoto, 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
Why Etsy Stock Blasted 9% Higher on Tuesday

On Tuesday, numerous investors brought hobbyist website Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) into their portfolios. That followed the stock's inclusion on a small list of internet stocks favorited by an analyst. As

SoundHound AI Stock More Than Doubled in the First Half of 2023 -- Here's HowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/8b396c5d-cf01-4937-89c4-91ad2f28f1ee.png
SoundHound AI Stock More Than Doubled in the First Half of 2023 -- Here's How

Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) gained 157.1% in the first half of 2023, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Starting the year as a penny stock with microscopic revenue

Why Alibaba Stock Lost 5% in the First Half of 2023Photo, 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
Why Alibaba Stock Lost 5% in the First Half of 2023

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has been underperforming since late 2020 when the IPO of Ant Group, its financial arm, was blocked after founder Jack Ma made disrespectful comments to Chinese financial

Rite Aid (RAD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Rite Aid (RAD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD)Q1 2024 Earnings CallJun 29, 2023, 8:30 a.m. ET

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Why Novo Nordisk Stock Sank on TuesdayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mental health care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7ce3b930-5e2a-4215-b686-0ad0eb0b922a.png
Why Novo Nordisk Stock Sank on Tuesday

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has generally been a popular stock lately, but that sentiment wasn't apparent on Tuesday. The share price of the European pharmaceutical company dipped by 3%, following a

What Price Will Nvidia Stock Be in 10 Years?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/66e3509e-f4c6-4a7b-8e88-53fcc02cf17f.png
What Price Will Nvidia Stock Be in 10 Years?

Where will Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) be in 10 years? If you invested $1,000 in NVDA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth over $115,000 today. But you don't care about the past; you want to know where

Commercial Metals (CMC) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Commercial Metals (CMC) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Commercial Metals (NYSE: CMC)Q3 2023 Earnings CallJun 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET

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McCormick (MKC) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Restaurant, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/57273392-070f-46de-9297-125616327242.png
McCormick (MKC) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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McCormick (NYSE: MKC)Q2 2023 Earnings CallJun 29, 2023, 8:00 a.m. ET

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Why Alphabet Stock Gained 36% in the First Half of the YearPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ad10ed87-71d0-4096-a50b-ba9470f8264b.png
Why Alphabet Stock Gained 36% in the First Half of the Year

Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) posted strong gains in the first half of 2023, overcoming initial fears that the company was falling behind Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in the AI race

Why Newell Brands Stock Popped on TuesdayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hedge fund, neutral atmosphere, photo by Charlie Waite: https://img.theapi.app/temp/95282efd-f725-49c0-be40-aa74627f7ccc.png
Why Newell Brands Stock Popped on Tuesday

Shares of Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL), maker of Rubbermaid food containers, Sharpie pens, and Coleman coolers, surged 11.1% through 3:20 p.m. ET Tuesday amid furious debating among Wall Street

Why Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Popped on TuesdayPhoto, 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
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Popped on Tuesday

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) jumped more than 2% in morning trading Tuesday before settling down to an 0.8% gain as of 3 p.m. ET. This isn't a huge gain -- but