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May 16, 2025 6:22 AM ET

If the U.S.-China Trade Reset Holds, These 3 Stocks Could Fly

Chris Markoch

These three Chinese stocks are having strong years, but may be among the biggest beneficiaries of a trade deal between the U.S. and China

NYSE:BABAOTCMKTS:BYDDYOTCMKTS:TCEHY
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Small-Cap Opportunities
May 16, 2025 5:30 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Room to Run Despite Tariff Headwinds

Chris Markoch

Small-cap stocks are sensitive to interest rates and tariffs, but AAP, LZB, and EYE offer a mix of analyst sentiment, valuation and tariff protection

NYSE:AAPNYSE:LZBNASDAQ:EYE
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May 16, 2025 5:15 AM ET

CRSPR Stock Could Be Ready to Deliver on Its Massive Promise

Chris Markoch

CRSPR Therapeutics has ambitious goals for its gene editing technology and may be getting ready to generate the revenue needed to deliver for shareholders

NASDAQ:CRSP
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May 15, 2025 8:30 AM ET

Microsoft and OpenAI Just Hit Reset—Here’s Why MSFT Stock Wins

Chris Markoch

The reset between Microsoft and OpenAi is the latest chapter in a story that’s been building for the last six years, and it should be profitable for MSFT stock

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDA
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May 15, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Is Bally’s Turnaround a Safe Bet Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment?

Chris Markoch

Despite lackluster revenue numbers, Bally's stock is starting to look oversold and may present an opportunity for patient long-term investors

NYSE:BALYNYSE:MGMNYSE:LVS
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May 15, 2025 5:50 AM ET

Blade Mobility Stock Soars—Is This SPAC Finally Taking Off?

Chris Markoch

BLDE stock surged over 18% after a strong earnings report; as demand for more choices in the air mobility segment arise, Blade stock may be ready to fly.

NASDAQ:BLDENYSE:JOBYNYSE:ACHR
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May 15, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Novo Nordisk Stock?

Chris Markoch

Novo Nordisk stock is down nearly 50% in 2025 as competition in the GLP-1 space continues to mount, but the fundamental case for the NVO stock is growing

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLYNASDAQ:SEPN
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May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 AI ETFs Tapping Into the Heart of the AI Revolution

Chris Markoch

As the AI trade makes a comeback, these three ETFs provide niche opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the continued growth in AI

NASDAQ:BOTZNASDAQ:DTCRNYSEARCA:CHAT
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May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

U.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike faces a regulatory probe involving a $32 million transaction with Carahsoft, which could create more volatility in CRWD stock before earnings

NASDAQ:CRWD
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May 12, 2025 11:07 AM ET

Palantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock Price

Chris Markoch

An expanded partnership with ICE highlights one reason many investors object to owning PLTR stock, but the company's valuation may be a stronger headwind.

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 9, 2025 6:45 AM ET

What the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrike

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike and ExtraHop expanded their partnership to help fight shadow AI threats, but an expectation for declining earnings may weigh on CRWD stock

NASDAQ:CRWD
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May 9, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Why Flutter Entertainment May Be a Resilient Sports Betting Stock

Chris Markoch

FLUT stock is down after a miss on the top and bottom lines, but the stock is moving higher as investors consider the defensive nature of the industry

NYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:CHDN
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May 9, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Bloomin’ Brands Stock Drops on Weak Guidance and Demand Concerns

Chris Markoch

Bloomin' Brands stock is down 4.4% after weak guidance for the current quarter overshadowed a double beat in its first quarter earnings report

NASDAQ:BLMN
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May 8, 2025 8:48 AM ET

Is Energy Transfer Undervalued or a Value Trap?

Chris Markoch

With oil prices under pressure, investors are asking if Energy Transfer is an undervalued energy stock or a value trap in a cyclical sector

NYSE:ETNYSE:ENBNYSE:EPD
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May 7, 2025 9:59 AM ET

Disney Stock Jumps on Earnings—Is the Magic Sustainable?

Chris Markoch

DIS stock jumped more than 10% after an earnings report that featured strong theme park revenue, streaming growth, and an increase to its full-year guidance

NYSE:DIS
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May 7, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Ford Motor Stock Rises After Earnings, But Momentum May Not Last

Chris Markoch

Ford Motor reported better-than-expected earnings but the company faces an uncertain year reflected in a lack of forward guidance amid tariff concerns

NYSE:F
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May 6, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Microsoft Stock After Xbox Price Hike: Buy or Hold?

Chris Markoch

Microsoft will be increasing prices for its popular Xbox Series due to rising tariff-related production; that's bad news for consumers but not for investors

NASDAQ:MSFTOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:SONY
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May 6, 2025 8:17 AM ET

Palantir Stock Drops Despite Stellar Earnings: What's Next?

Chris Markoch

Despite a strong earnings report, Palantir's stock dropped over 9%, raising questions about the company's lofty valuation even with the impressive growth

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 6, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Chevron’s Fundamentals Shine Through Market Turmoil

Chris Markoch

Chevron delivered mixed earnings that highlight the cyclical nature of its business, but the company's solid fundamentals suggest this is a buying opportunity

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:SHEL
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Palantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of Concern
May 2, 2025 5:47 AM ET

Palantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of Concern

Chris Markoch

Investors are waiting for Palantir to report earnings on May 5; here are two things that investors should focus on prior to the company's quarterly print

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 2, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Waste Management Stock: Tariff Proof, But Overbought?

Chris Markoch

Investors shrugged off a mixed earnings report and sent WM stock charging towards its all-time high, but investors may want to wait for a pullback

NYSE:WMNYSE:RSG
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May 1, 2025 8:45 AM ET

Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?

Chris Markoch

A surge in cloud spending highlighted a strong earnings report that is pushing MSFT stock higher; analysts have raised their price targets signaling new highs

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPL
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May 1, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy in a Divided Economy

Chris Markoch

These 3 consumer discretionary stocks cater to consumers who are still spending; analysts agree and continue to raise their price targets for these stocks

NYSE:TPRNYSE:ONONNYSE:VIK
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May 1, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week Lows

Chris Markoch

AES Corp., Pfizer, and LyondelBasell are examples of stocks offering a high-yield dividend today and potential upside in the latter half of 2025

NYSE:AESNYSE:PFENYSE:LYB
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