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Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Plug Power With a 10‑Foot Pole
Since the start of 2026, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has rallied nearly 50%. But while this sharp surge may suggest the story with this renewable energy stock is changing, a closer look suggests
Midwest Heritage Bank Builds Stake in Dimensional Core Plus Fixed Income ETF
According to an SEC filing dated April 15, 2026, Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB increased its position in Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (NASDAQ:DFGP) by 74,881 shares during the first
Apple Continues to Gain Market Share in China. Here's What It Means for Investors.
The past few years have been rife with uncertainty for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The impact of inflation on consumer demand, tariffs, rising input costs, and smartphone saturation are just a few of the
Tariffs Are Reshaping Retail. These 4 Stocks Are Positioned to Win.
The trade landscape in 2025 and 2026 raised costs and rewrote the rulebook for who wins in consumer goods. A baseline 10% tariff on most imports, reciprocal tariffs hitting China as high as 145% at
4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
Dividend stocks usually aren't exciting investments. Companies usually start paying dividends only when they run out of ways to expand their businesses, so they have less upside potential than
Is This the Biggest Game-Changer in Lilly's 150-Year History?
Why do some companies last over 100 years when many struggle to get to double digits? One important factor in business longevity is innovation. Corporations that develop and market groundbreaking
What to Know About One Fund's $3.9 Million S&P 500 ETF Sale Last Quarter
On April 17, 2026, Weaver Capital Management reported selling 88,895 shares of the Strive 500 ETF (NYSE:STRV), an estimated $3.90 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing.
According to
Why Occidental Petroleum Plunged Today
Shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) fell on Thursday, down as much as 8.6% at one point this morning, before returning to a 5.8% decline as of 1:30 p.m. EDT.
Oil prices had declined about 10%
The Payments Stock That Benefits Every Time Someone Swipes a Card
From competitive and financial standpoints, some industries are just better than others. For example, the payments market has many businesses operating in it that are developing moats and that
Why This $11 Million Bond ETF Sale Signals a Potential Shift in Strategy
On April 17, 2026, BCS Wealth Management disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 565,196 shares of the Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSCQ), an estimated $11.06 million
Why This $8 Million Bond ETF Sale Signals a Shift in Duration Strategy
On April 17, 2026, BCS Wealth Management reported selling 409,400 shares of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSCR), an estimated $8.07 million trade based on quarterly
Better Pharma Dividend Stock: Novartis vs. Merck
The pharmaceutical industry is a good place to look for solid dividend stocks. Since they offer lifesaving therapies, drugmakers generally see consistent demand for their products, even amid severe
Market Indexes Surge: Nasdaq 100 Up 5.9% for the Week on Hormuz News
The Nasdaq-100 index is up 5.9% since last Friday's closing bell. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 4.4% over the same period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is up 3.3%. All
Why This $59 Million MercadoLibre Buy Follows a 12% Stock Drop
Fisher Funds Management increased its stake in MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) during the first quarter, buying 30,716 shares in a trade estimated at $59.25 million based on quarterly average prices
Sara-Bay Financial Makes Big Bet on MercadoLibre, Adds $12 Million Worth of Stock
According to its SEC filing dated April 17, 2026, Sara-Bay Financial increased its position in MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) by 6,288 shares during the first quarter. The estimated value of this
Adobe's Stock Hasn't Been This Cheap in Years. Here's Whether to Buy Now.
If you like discounted stocks, there's a good chance Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) has caught your eye. Shares of the software company are down more than 60% from their early 2024 peak, dragging their
The Strait of Hormuz Is Back Open. Is the Good News Already Priced in?
After a record-setting week with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite hitting all-time highs, investors woke up to another pleasant surprise on Friday.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sell-Off Has Gone Too Far. These Are the Stocks I'd Buy Before the Market Figures It Out.
The recent sell-off in tech stocks has taken even the strongest companies down with it. Big tech continues to see robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI). This is driving growth not just for
Prediction: These Will Be the Next 3 Stocks to Join the $3 Trillion Club
The $3 trillion club is a fairly exclusive place to be. Only four companies have ever crossed into the $3 trillion range, and only three of them are still there (Microsoft is currently out of the $3
Where Will Green Thumb Industries Stock Be in 5 Years?
Over the past five years, Green Thumb Industries (OTC: GTBIF) has lost significant market value, with its shares dropping over 70%. Like most of its peers, it has faced a range of challenges,
The Strait of Hormuz is Now Open! Or Is It? Here's How President Trump's Blockade Could Continue to Impact the Energy Markets.
For more than a month, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic by attacking ships attempting to pass through that narrow waterway. However, with Israel and Lebanon
3 Defense Tech Stocks Central to U.S. Battle Networks as Trump Ramps Up Spending on Iran and Beyond
The $900.6 billion Pentagon budget that took effect in early 2026 was already the largest in American history before the Iran war started. Then, President Donald Trump proposed a budget of $1.5
Utility Stock Showdown: Southern Company vs. NextEra Energy -- Which Is the Better Buy?
The truth is, Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) are both well-run utilities. Investors wouldn't be making a mistake by buying either one. However, they are vastly different
Leveraged ETFs Promise Bigger Returns. Here Is Why Long-Term Investors Should Weigh the Risks First
Investors often use exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to achieve instant diversification across a single sector, region, or index. For example, Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) passively tracks the
3 Battle‑Tested Energy Stocks With the Balance Sheets to Handle the Next Iran‑Driven Shock
The war with Iran is causing one of the greatest energy supply shocks in a generation. Oil prices have soared this year due to disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. There are


