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June 20, 2025 5:08 AM ET

Russell Rebalance: 3 Stocks Ready to Move Higher

Chris Markoch

The Russell reconstitution is underway; here are three stocks that are garnering interest as stocks that could move up to the Russell 1000

NASDAQ:SFMNASDAQ:INSMNASDAQ:FTAI
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June 18, 2025 11:29 AM ET

Top 3 Silver Picks to Watch as Bull Market Gains Steam

Chris Markoch

Silver has broken above $37 per ounce and may outperform gold in 2025; many investors are looking for stocks that are alternatives to owning physical silver

NYSE:PAASNYSE:EXKNYSEARCA:SLV
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June 18, 2025 7:32 AM ET

Microsoft-OpenAI Rift May Cap Stock Upside Potential

Chris Markoch

Technical signals signal that Microsoft stock may be due for a pullback; however, the company's dispute with OpenAI is likely to be a larger short-term headwind

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPL
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June 17, 2025 5:02 AM ET

Is CrowdStrike Stock Set to Break Out or Cool Off?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock is up over 55% from February lows; analysts remain bullish, but institutional hedging suggests there may be some hedging through the summer

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:GS
Read Is CrowdStrike Stock Set to Break Out or Cool Off?
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June 16, 2025 12:51 PM ET

Palantir Defies Bears, Leads S&P 500 in 2025

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is trading near its new all-time high, continuing its standout 2025 rally; investors should view any pullback as a buying opportunity

NASDAQ:PLTR
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June 15, 2025 5:45 AM ET

RH Stock Rockets on Surprise Profit and Tariff Shift

Chris Markoch

RH stock charged higher after surprising investors with positive earnings and guidance that shows it's decreasing its reliance on China

NYSE:RH
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June 13, 2025 6:41 AM ET

SoFi Stock’s Next Test: Can It Justify Its Premium Valuation?

Chris Markoch

SOFI stock is up more than 25% in the last three months, but despite the company overcoming numerous obstacles, a P/E ratio of 40x may cap further upside

NASDAQ:SOFINYSE:OPFINASDAQ:HOOD
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June 12, 2025 8:36 AM ET

Starbucks Stock: Culture Fix May Be Key to Long-Term Growth

Chris Markoch

SBUX stock may offer long-term value if the turnaround takes root,however financial and cultural headwinds may limit the stock gains in the short term

NASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:GS
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June 12, 2025 6:43 AM ET

3 Summer Stocks With Insider Buying and Analyst Support

Chris Markoch

These three consumer discretionary stocks have shown strong recent insider buying along with bullish analyst sentiment that supports a potential swing trade

NYSE:MODGNYSE:COOKNASDAQ:FLWS
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June 11, 2025 12:48 PM ET

Nintendo Stock Near Highs—Will the Switch 2 Keep the Rally Alive?

Chris Markoch

Events like the Switch 2 launch can be a “sell the news” event, but even with Nintendo stock up 43% for the year, analysts believe more upside remains

OTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSEARCA:XLYNASDAQ:TSLA
Read Nintendo Stock Near Highs—Will the Switch 2 Keep the Rally Alive?
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June 11, 2025 5:44 AM ET

Is a Summer Slowdown Ahead for Microsoft Stock?

Chris Markoch

Microsoft stock is approaching an all-time high (ATH), but slowing institutional buying may signal that MSFT stock is priced for stronger growth than expected

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPL
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June 10, 2025 11:15 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Hits All-Time Highs: Smart Buy or FOMO Trap?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike continues to flirt with its all-time high on expectations of strong growth, but seasonal weakness and a recent downgrade may argue for waiting

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:PLTR
Read CrowdStrike Stock Hits All-Time Highs: Smart Buy or FOMO Trap?
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June 10, 2025 5:04 AM ET

Robinhood Drops on S&P Snub—Is a Bigger Pullback Coming?

Chris Markoch

HOOD stock is down more than 5% after it got snubbed by the S&P 500; but strong correlations with PLTR and crypto could make the stock a buy

NASDAQ:HOODNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:COIN
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June 9, 2025 3:27 PM ET

Palantir Stock Holds Support, Despite Political Backlash

Chris Markoch

Palantir’s stock faces short-term volatility amid backlash over its potential role in federal data consolidation, but long-term investors should focus on growth

NASDAQ:PLTR
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June 9, 2025 9:14 AM ET

These 3 Dividend Stocks Pay You to Stay Calm in Summer

Chris Markoch

This summer could be more volatile than usual, here are three high-quality dividend stocks that are solid choices for the summer and beyond

NYSE:JPMNYSE:CVXNYSE:KO
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June 9, 2025 5:55 AM ET

Want AI Exposure? These 3 ETFs Offer Different Angles

Chris Markoch

Long-term concerns about AI are shifting to the back burner as earnings showed the sector is building momentum; these three ETFs are ready to move higher

NASDAQ:XAIXNYSEARCA:IGPTNASDAQ:AIQ
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June 8, 2025 6:47 AM ET

Five Below Pops on Strong Earnings, But Rally May Stall

Chris Markoch

FIVE stock is up after a strong earnings report in which the company raised its full-year guidance; analysts are bullish, but the stock looks extended

NASDAQ:FIVE
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June 6, 2025 12:29 PM ET

3 Stocks Getting Rare Double Upgrades From Analysts

Chris Markoch

These three stocks have received a rare double upgrade from analysts since their most recent earnings reports; fortunately investors still have time to catch up

NYSE:AAPNASDAQ:BLRXNYSE:BUD
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June 6, 2025 5:39 AM ET

3 Top Dividend Stocks Analysts Are Bullish on Right Now

Chris Markoch

With earnings season coming to an end, investors are looking for new catalysts; here are three blue-chip companies with strong analyst support

NYSE:JNJNYSE:XOMNYSE:HD
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June 5, 2025 8:02 AM ET

3 High-Growth Stocks Traders Love and Investors Should Watch

Chris Markoch

These three small stocks carry significant risk, but that volatility has served traders well this year; now it's time for long-term investors to take a look

NASDAQ:TMDXNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:DAVE
Read 3 High-Growth Stocks Traders Love and Investors Should Watch
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June 4, 2025 12:29 PM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Dips on Guidance Miss: It May Rebound Fast

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock fell over 6% after the company's short-term guidance failed to meet lofty expectations, but analysts remain bullish on the second half

NASDAQ:CRWD
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June 4, 2025 6:29 AM ET

Microsoft Stock Near Peak, Pullback Seen as Opportunity

Chris Markoch

Microsoft stock is near its all-time high but may face short-term pullback on headline news and lower summer volume; investors should embrace that opportunity

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:GSNYSE:C
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June 4, 2025 5:43 AM ET

3 Penny Stocks Analysts Believe Are Headed Higher

Chris Markoch

These three penny stocks have seen significant moves higher recently, but each has significant catalysts backed by analyst sentiment to move them higher

NASDAQ:MVSTNASDAQ:RBBNNYSE:IDN
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June 3, 2025 8:52 AM ET

Palantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate Lingers

Chris Markoch

Deals with Fannie Mae and the Department of Defense continue to have a bullish impact on Palantir stock despite continued concerns about the stock's valuation

NASDAQ:PLTROTC:FNMAOTC:FMCC
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