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Upstart Stock: Bear vs. Bull
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) recently announced its 2023 first-quarter financials, and investors were impressed. Revenue of $103 million and adjusted loss per share of $0.47 were better than analysts had
Is a Recession Coming? 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Economists continue to signal that a recession might be on the way. We don't seem to be there yet, but high inflation and interest rates are slowing down the economy. Whether or not a technical
This Dividend Stock Rarely Goes on Sale. Here Are 3 Reasons to Get It While It's Hot.
Chain pizzeria Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has been a surprisingly successful stock for some time now. Share prices are up more than 2,300% since 2010 despite the fact that they trade near their
My Top FAANG Stock to Buy for the Second Half of 2023 (and Beyond)
You don't have to be Einstein to understand relativity. In this case, I'm talking about the fact that, although this is a relatively "bad" year (advertising spending is under pressure from a
Is It Too Late to Buy Palantir Technologies Stock?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has been on a tear so far in 2023, riding the wave of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing recovery of technology stocks. Shares
Down 19% in 1 Day, Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals a Smart Contrarian Buy?
In the last 30 days, shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CPRX) are down by 31%, with the stock crashing by 19% on May 10 when the company reported its first-quarter earnings. As you might be
Want Safe Income? This Stock Raised Its Dividend in the Past 8 Recessions.
There are many concerns that the global economy is barreling toward a recession. That could have a major impact on corporate earnings, forcing companies to cut expenses to conserve cash, like
Here's Why I Still Own Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) is an example of a company whose stock could be a great buy for investors considering equities that are available now at fire-sale prices. It's also one
Better Buy: Amazon vs. MercadoLibre
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) are two titans in the world of e-commerce. Amazon stands as the clear industry leader in North America, Europe, and other regions. It has also
These Dividend Stocks Are Setting Their Sights on This $150 Trillion Market Opportunity
Alternative asset managers have built enormous businesses by tapping into institutional capital. Institutional investors like pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies have an estimated
2 Bear Market Defying Stocks to Buy in May
Equities experienced a bear market in 2022, and although things have improved significantly over the past few months, it's impossible to say whether we are out of the woods. However, some
Nu Holdings Is Expensive, but Here's Why I Can Live With Its Rich Valuation
The Brazilian digital bank Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) has been rolling, and its stock is now up more than 83% this year. The company had another strong quarter recently, generating record revenue of
Here's Why This Little-Known Growth Stock Is a Buy
Buying growth stocks on the cheap can be a great way to build wealth for investors with enough patience. This is because the strategy combines the high return potential of growth investing with the
5 Changes to Social Security You Probably Didn't Know
The most eagerly anticipated piece of Social Security news each year is no doubt the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Though it's too early to know what that number will be in 2024, don't expect
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
Wall Street bounced back last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- Carvana, Despegar.com, and Foot Locker -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They rose 2%, soared 14%, and
Is Walmart an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy?
The quarterly earnings release from Walmart (NYSE: WMT) could change its ability to pay dividends. Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian updates his recommendation on Walmart
2 Hot Stocks to Buy and Hold Until You Retire
Long-term investors recognize the benefits of a buy-and-hold strategy. The key to earning good returns is to buy good growth stocks and hold them while ignoring short-term headwinds. While 2022 was
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Palantir Stock
Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) stock is soaring this year. Earlier this month, the company reported per-share earnings of $0.05 on revenue of $525 million, while the average analyst estimate had called for
Here's the Truth About Stratasys's Earnings "Beat"
Shares of 3D printing pioneer Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) leapt off the page last Tuesday, soaring 10% in response to what at first glance looked to be an impressive "earnings beat."
Analysts had
If You Invested $4,000 in Medical Properties Trust in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is a stock that's been tempting investors for years. Between its consistently mind-bogglingly high yield and its promise of steady growth over time, it's easy to
Lithium Stocks: Albemarle vs. SQM -- Whose Lithium Business Did Best in Q1?
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM), or SQM, reported its first-quarter 2023 results last week; Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) did the same earlier this month. So, investors can now compare the
3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Amazon Stock Forever
While it can be tempting to buy and sell stocks quickly, long-term investing is the key to sustainable returns in the market. This strategy helps investors avoid stock price volatility while giving
Is Target an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy?
Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian updates his buy recommendation on Target (NYSE: TGT) stock. Heading into the earnings announcement, Target was one of his top dividend
Everyone Is Talking About This Stock. Is It a Good Long-Term Option?
2023 isn't even halfway over, and already Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has added more than $400 billion in market value as the stock has more than doubled this year.
Nvidia has been on a steady upward
One Banking Stock to Buy and Hold Forever
The last couple of months have been turbulent for banks. Traditional brick-and-mortar financial institutions like Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic, along with investment bank Credit Suisse


