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Aluminum industry
March 20, 2025 6:37 AM ET

Aluminum Tariff Woes: Between 2 Stocks, 1 Shines Brighter

Chris Markoch

The announcement of 25% tariffs on aluminum is going to impact aluminum stocks; here is one name to consider buying and one that still looks like a Hold

NASDAQ:CENXNYSE:AA
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Eveleth, MN - USA - 03-08-2022: An NCAA Final Four Edition basketball surrounded by money
March 20, 2025 5:51 AM ET

March Madness: Flutter Stock Is a Solid Bet on Sustained Growth

Chris Markoch

Flutter Entertaiment is the leading online sports betting and gaming operator; aggressive growth targets are causing analysts to raise their price targets

NYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNG
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March 19, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Dollar General Stock Jumps—Will Its Turnaround Plan Work?

Chris Markoch

Dollar General stock turned positive for the year after a mixed earnings report, but the company's right-size strategy will have to help it overcome headwinds

NYSE:DGNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:DLTR
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Haifa,Israel - July 22,2022: Microsoft logo on facade of office building on campus of Haifa Israel matam, located at southern entrance to Haifa, is largest and oldest dedicated hi-tech park in Israel
March 18, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Microsoft’s AI Strategy Eases Analyst Concerns—Is It a Buy?

Chris Markoch

Microsoft was one of the worst-performing technology stocks in the last year, but analysts continue to raise their price targets on news of prudent AI spending

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:AMZN
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CrowdStrike - A global cybersecurity company with a cloud-based platform. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 18, 2025 5:07 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Attracts Congressional Buyers—Time to Invest?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock is off its recent lows and the combination of institutional and Congressional buying should give investors conviction in CRWD stock

NASDAQ:CRWD
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Close-up partial view of barista preparing cappuccino in coffee shop — Photo
March 16, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Dutch Bros or Starbucks: Which Coffee Stock Has More Growth?

Chris Markoch

SBUX and BROS stocks are under pressure with coffee prices at record highs; both have expensive valuations but BROS may have more upside if it moves lower

NASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:BROS
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D-wave dilution refrigerator closeup, Source: D-Wave Quantum Media Resources
March 14, 2025 6:24 AM ET

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps on "Quantum Supremacy" News

Chris Markoch

QBTS stock shot higher after announcing a key achievement with its quantum annealing chip and with high short interest, conditions for a squeeze could emerge

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:RGTINYSE:IONQ
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Palantir technology background
March 14, 2025 5:38 AM ET

Palantir’s Deal With Archer Aviation Keeps AI’s Future in Focus

Chris Markoch

Palantir's partnership with Archer Aviation is the latest win for one of the most polarizing technology companies, but selling pressure favors the bears

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHR
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Milan, Italy - August 10, 2017: Wayfair.com website homepage. It is an American e-commerce company that sells home goods. Wayfair logo visible.
March 12, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Why Wayfair Stock May Be a Hidden Gem for Value Investors

Chris Markoch

Wayfair stock remains under pressure as fears of a recession is the latest reason for investors to sell, but solid fundamentals are raising analyst sentiment

NYSE:WNYSE:JPMNYSE:TFC
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Stock market downturn
March 12, 2025 5:05 AM ET

Beyond a Market Correction, Moves to Make Now

Chris Markoch

Even experienced investors can get shaken by sudden market corrections, before you consider your next move, here are some important things to consider

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:KONASDAQ:MDLZ
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March 11, 2025 6:15 AM ET

5 ETFs Poised to Spring Ahead in the Second Quarter

Chris Markoch

Here are five thematic ETFs that appear to be ideal for the current market conditions; each fund is delivering strong performance with low fees

NYSEARCA:IVVNYSEARCA:VTINYSEARCA:VIG
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March 10, 2025 6:01 AM ET

If You Could Only Hold 3 Investments for Life, Consider These

Chris Markoch

Discover 3 must-own investments for lifelong growth. From dividend stocks to a market-beating ETF, these picks offer stability, returns, and long-term wealth.

NYSE:KONYSE:SYKNYSEARCA:IVV
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March 10, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Play Both Sides: 3 Bond ETFs to Balance Offense and Defense

Chris Markoch

The current volatility in stocks sets up a buying opportunity in bonds; here are three bond ETFs that capitalize on the potential for higher bond prices

NYSEARCA:TIPNASDAQ:IEFNASDAQ:VGSH
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March 8, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 Stocks to Buy While Others Stay on the Sidelines

Chris Markoch

Many top stocks from the last two years aren't the best choices if you're starting a position in 2025; here are three rising stars that may be better options

NASDAQ:FFIVNASDAQ:CEGNASDAQ:CRWD
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Palantir software
March 7, 2025 5:23 AM ET

Palantir Bears Sell the Headlines—Time for Bulls to Buy?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock continues to drop even as the company announced three new contracts this week; the bears are in control as the bulls are choosing not to play

NASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPL
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Wooden blocks spelling TARIFFS are placed on a map of North America, specifically over the United States and Mexico. High quality photo — Photo
March 5, 2025 5:36 AM ET

Tariffs Won’t Stop These 3 Stocks From Rising

Chris Markoch

Discipline and a diversified outlook can help you find stocks that can move higher even as tariffs take effect; here are three names to consider

NASDAQ:FTNTNASDAQ:TXRHNYSE:LOW
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March 4, 2025 10:19 AM ET

Tesla Stock: Finding a Bottom May Take Time

Chris Markoch

Tesla's stock delivered the second-worst performance in its history in February; and investors have to wonder if 2025 will be a repeat of 2022

NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:BACOTCMKTS:BYDDY
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Anheuser-Busch InBev beer display, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Amberbock. AB InBev is the largest beer company in the world. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 1, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Anheuser-Busch Stock Rallies—Is the King of Beers Back?

Chris Markoch

BUD stock is moving higher after posting record full-year revenue on lower volume; solid fundamentals suggest the stock may have room to run higher

NYSE:BUD
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Archer Aviation EVTOL
February 28, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Analysts Lift Archer Aviation Stock Despite Earnings Miss

Chris Markoch

Archer Aviation stock is surging after earnings on bullish analyst sentiment, but investors will still need to have conviction before commercial flights begin

NYSE:ACHRNYSE:LUVNASDAQ:UAL
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February 28, 2025 5:45 AM ET

4 Sectors That Thrive When Inflation Runs Hot

Chris Markoch

Sticky inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates is causing a rotation out of technology stocks, here are four sectors for investors hunting for value

NYSE:ABBVNYSE:MRKNASDAQ:PEP
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Kharkov, Ukraine - February 5, 2021: creative background of Etsy application on Apple smartphone,e-commerce site of handmade products, logo and icon, flat lay — Stock Editorial Photography
February 26, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Etsy Loses Its Meme Stock Shine – Is It Still a Buy?

Chris Markoch

ETSY stock is trading at levels that haven't been seen since 2019, but declining revenue growth suggests the stock may be fairly valued

NASDAQ:ETSYNYSE:GMENYSE:AMC
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Palantir data software
February 25, 2025 10:32 AM ET

Palantir Stock Nears Bear Market Territory - Why and What’s Next?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is now in a bear market with a drop of over 20% since February 19; long-term investors should expect volatility, but be careful not to panic

NASDAQ:PLTR
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Archer Aviation stock price forecast
February 24, 2025 10:22 AM ET

Archer Aviation Stock Skids: Mistaking Progress for Bad News?

Chris Markoch

ACHR stock continues to sell-off; investors are selling the news of a capital raise and possible defense cuts, but upcoming earnings could stop the skid

NYSE:ACHR
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Oversold stocks
February 24, 2025 5:45 AM ET

3 Oversold Stocks Flashing a Key Technical Breakout Signal

Chris Markoch

These three stocks are trading below their 200-day SMAs; however, each stock has catalysts that may move each stock higher

NYSE:FCXNYSE:GNRCNYSE:CCJ
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