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July 7, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Vale S.A. logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen
July 31, 2024 4:55 AM ET

3 Must-Buy Stocks at Bargain Prices You Can't Afford to Miss

Chris Markoch

One way for Investors to know the stocks they're buying offer real value is to look for stocks that are trading at, or near, their 52-week low

NYSE:VALENYSE:HALNASDAQ:LULU
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July 30, 2024 8:55 AM ET

Pharma Stock Cuts Earnings Outlook: Still a Buying Opportunity

Chris Markoch

Merck stock is down more than 4% after lowering its 2024 earnings outlook, but if you look beyond the headline numbers, this could be a chance to buy the dip

NYSE:MRKNYSE:ABBV
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McDonald’s Value is Down, But You Shouldn’t Count it Out
July 29, 2024 1:19 PM ET

McDonald’s Value is Down, But You Shouldn’t Count it Out

Chris Markoch

After a bearish earnings report why is McDonald's stock running higher and how should investors take a bite out of MCD stock in the back half of the year

NYSE:MCD
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July 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Picking Up the Pieces of the Tech Meltdown

Chris Markoch

As investors rotate out of tech stocks, here are three names to consider if you’re looking to sift through the tech wreck for some attractive deals.

NYSEARCA:SPYNASDAQ:QQQNASDAQ:SMCI
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July 22, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Exxon Mobil or Chevron – Which One May Be a Gusher for Investors?

Chris Markoch

Exxon Mobil and Chevron are both excellent long-term investments, but with expectations of higher oil prices, one stocks looks to be a better short-term buy

NYSE:XOMNYSE:CVXNYSE:HES
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July 20, 2024 5:07 AM ET

Why This AI Stock is Rising Despite Tech Sell-Off

Chris Markoch

PLTR stock is up 67% in 2024, and it's up 11% in a month when investors are rotating out of tech stocks; there are reasons why the stock may not be done yet

NYSE:PLTRNYSE:SNOWNASDAQ:NVDA
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July 16, 2024 4:55 AM ET

Can This AI Stock Keep Driving the Market Higher?

Chris Markoch

NVIDIA is one of the best-performing stocks in 2024 due to demand for AI applications, but there are reasons to ask how long it will move the market higher

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:META
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July 15, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Positive News is Driving This Cancer Drug Maker’s Stock Higher

Chris Markoch

IDEAYA Biosciences stock is up more than 16% on positive treatment data in a Phase 2 clinical trial, but after a 76% run-up, IDYA stock may need a breather

NASDAQ:IDYANYSE:LLYNYSE:PFE
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July 10, 2024 9:03 AM ET

AI Partnership Boosts This Top Tech Stock: Ready for More Gains?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is one of the best-performing stocks in 2024, and investors wonder if it has room to run higher; recent developments suggest it may

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:ORCL
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July 5, 2024 6:41 AM ET

Top 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROST

Chris Markoch

The broader retail sector is under pressure, but these three retail stocks are beating earnings estimates and continue to issue bullish forecasts

NASDAQ:LULUNYSE:AEONASDAQ:PLAY
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July 3, 2024 10:45 AM ET

AbbVie Stock: A Perfect Dip for Investors to Buy

Chris Markoch

ABBV stock is down over 3% to start the second half of the year; the stock may be overvalued in the short term but still offers value for long-term investors

NYSE:ABBVNYSE:JNJNYSE:PFE
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July 2, 2024 7:05 AM ET

The Top 4 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in the Year's Second Half

Chris Markoch

As investors rotated out of NVDA, they rotated into other Magnificent 7 stocks, which could continue their rally in the second half of 2024

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPL
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June 27, 2024 5:04 AM ET

Any Pullback in Tech May Signal a Rotation into These 3 Sectors

Chris Markoch

Investors who believe in diversification are waiting for the market to broaden out; instead of watching the Fed, look at the sectors institutions are buying

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNYSEARCA:XLE
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June 18, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Sizzling Summer Rally

Chris Markoch

Investors can take a deep breath before the next earnings season, but they should still invest in equities, including these three gems hiding in plain sight

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGO
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June 17, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Buffett Bails on BYD: What It Means for the Future of EV Stocks

Chris Markoch

Warren Buffett's hedge fund Berkshire-Hathaway continues to reduce its position in BYD stock, renewing concerns about Buffett's outlook on the EV industry

OTCMKTS:BYDDYNYSE:BRK.BNASDAQ:TSLA
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June 14, 2024 5:05 AM ET

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth Later

Chris Markoch

Buying high-yield dividend stocks at a low price today gives you current income with the opportunity for growth when interest rates come down later this year

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNYSE:BMY
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June 12, 2024 5:35 AM ET

Beyond GME: Top 3 WallStreetBets Stocks Better Than GameStop

Chris Markoch

You may want to keep an eye on the stocks the WallStreetBets community is watching; here are three that look like solid stocks to own

NYSE:AINASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:LULU
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June 10, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Palantir Was Left Out of the S&P 500; It Still Looks Like a Buy

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock dropped about 2% after news that it will not be added to the S&P 500, but despite the short-term setback, PLTR is still a solid long-term buy

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:GDDY
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June 7, 2024 5:52 AM ET

Chevron Stock Concerns: Perspectives Make the Difference

Chris Markoch

Although Chevron has underperformed the broader market in the past 12 months, CVX stock is still a good buy for long-term investors

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:HES
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June 4, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Birkenstock Looks Like a Fit in Any Growth-Oriented Portfolio

Chris Markoch

Birkenstock is trading close to its fair valuation after a 14% gain in the five days surrounding its earnings report, but investors will be able to buy any dip

NYSE:BIRKNASDAQ:CROXNASDAQ:LULU
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May 31, 2024 5:35 AM ET

Hormel: A Potential Buy Despite Post-Earnings Decline

Chris Markoch

Hormel stock is down sharply after a mixed earnings report, however, long-term investors can still cash in on the company's high-yield dividend

NYSE:HRL
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May 30, 2024 10:07 AM ET

Pure Storage Stock Spikes and Analysts are Jumping on Board

Chris Markoch

Pure Storage stock is moving higher after a solid earnings report that is prompting analysts to bid PSTG stock higher; there could be as much as 28% upside

NYSE:PSTG
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May 13, 2024 9:10 AM ET

GameStop is Roaring Based on Speculation Not Substance

Chris Markoch

Trading on GME stock was halted after the stock jumped 110% higher, but the spike is being fueled by fantasy for a short squeeze, not fundamentals

NYSE:GMENASDAQ:HOOD
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Photo of a space ship launch. Rocket Lab Stock Decline: Potential for a Strong Rebound.
May 13, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock Drops but Could Still Launch Higher

Chris Markoch

The dip in Rocket Lab stock after earnings has erased a year of gains, but growing revenue could make this a buying opportunity for risk-tolerant investors

NASDAQ:RKLB
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