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AI growth propels semiconductor stocks to new highs
January 26, 2024 4:30 AM ET

AI growth propels semiconductor stocks to new highs

Kate Stalter

AI-driven demand catapults semiconductor stocks, propelled by Taiwan Semiconductor's stellar earnings, robust AI-related revenue, and upbeat forecast

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Discover leads financial stocks higher, but is trouble lurking?
January 26, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Discover leads financial stocks higher, but is trouble lurking?

Kate Stalter

Discover Financial leads a financial sector rally despite concerns over credit card delinquencies. Big investors have been snapping up shares on weakness.

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These 5 growth stocks are now in buy ranges
January 25, 2024 6:00 AM ET

These 5 growth stocks are now in buy ranges

Kate Stalter

Affirm, MongoDB, UIPath, Synopsys and Crispr's charts signal buy opportunities as these top-performing tech and biotech stocks consolidate below prior highs.

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5 top healthcare stocks for earnings growth in 2024
January 25, 2024 5:09 AM ET

5 top healthcare stocks for earnings growth in 2024

Kate Stalter

2024 holds promise for healthcare stocks, with Humana, Elevance, and others expected to boost earnings, as analysts say many industry pressures have been removed.

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Will ServiceNow continue its streak of double-digit EPS growth?
January 22, 2024 5:42 AM ET

Will ServiceNow continue its streak of double-digit EPS growth?

Kate Stalter

Cloud software specialists ServiceNow, Datadog, and Nutanix are building on their 2023 rallies, driven by AI gains. Analyst see strong earnings growth ahead.

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 3 undervalued stocks: Is now the right time to buy?
January 22, 2024 5:30 AM ET

3 undervalued stocks: Is now the right time to buy?

Kate Stalter

WK Kellogg, Newmont, and WEC Energy Group have upside potential as undervalued stocks, although each is navigating challenges that pushed valuations lower.

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nCino's path to profits: Niche fintech with strong prospects
January 22, 2024 5:18 AM ET

nCino's path to profits: Niche fintech with strong prospects

Kate Stalter

nCino's stock enters a buy zone after an expanded deal with Salesforce. Analysts expect nCino to become profitable this year, with earnings growth in 2025.

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GigaCloud Technology: Fast growth and an early opportunity
January 22, 2024 5:01 AM ET

GigaCloud Technology: Fast growth and an early opportunity

Kate Stalter

Young, small-cap GigaCloud boasts a 272% one-year gain. As a small new company with a fast-growing business, analysts see triple-digit earnings growth ahead.

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Growth for these defense stocks as global tensions rise
January 19, 2024 7:12 AM ET

Growth for these defense stocks as global tensions rise

Kate Stalter

TransDigm, RTX, and Lockheed Martin lead defense stocks, offering both growth and income potential amid increasing geopolitical tensions worldwide.

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How do T-Mobile, AT&T & Verizon look ahead of earnings?
January 19, 2024 5:12 AM ET

How do T-Mobile, AT&T & Verizon look ahead of earnings?

Kate Stalter

So far in 2024, telecom stocks are middle-of-the-pack players, but optimistic analysts have upgraded the stocks and the industry is a known dividend champion.

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Is 2024 the year of the dividend increase?
January 19, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Is 2024 the year of the dividend increase?

Kate Stalter

Dividend stocks, which lagged in 2023, may rebound in 2024, analysts say. Lennar, Plains All American, TD Synnex, and Alamo Group recently boosted dividends.

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Rio Tinto and BHP stock: Can mining giants unearth profit growth?
January 18, 2024 7:39 AM ET

Rio Tinto and BHP stock: Can mining giants unearth profit growth?

Kate Stalter

Analysts and mining company CEOs are upbeat about the global market for copper, iron ore and other metals, despite mining stocks' recent price declines.

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Tesla cools down: Frozen chargers and a chilled market
January 18, 2024 5:20 AM ET

Tesla cools down: Frozen chargers and a chilled market

Kate Stalter

Tesla's stock drops amid recalls and Hertz selling its Tesla fleet. Cold weather exposes EV charging challenges, raising doubts about customer interest in EVs.

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Are CVS store closures prescription for better financial health?
January 17, 2024 6:10 AM ET

Are CVS store closures prescription for better financial health?

Kate Stalter

CVS plans to close dozens of Target pharmacies starting in February. Amid retail pharmacy challenges, CVS is shifting toward the managed-care industry.

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Tradeweb Markets stock price
January 15, 2024 5:20 AM ET

These 4 factors driving growth of young fintech stock Tradeweb

Kate Stalter

Fintech leader Tradeweb returned 14.43% in three months, fueled by financial industry growth and AI integration. Analysts see robust earnings growth ahead.

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Automotive chips, semiconductors
January 15, 2024 5:01 AM ET

Intel, Mobileye, Microchip see slowdown in automotive chip orders

Kate Stalter

Declining automotive chip orders hit Intel, Mobileye and Microchip. Excess inventory and extended closures, as well as chip stockpiling, are among factors.

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Super Micro's super surge: 18.87% gain to begin the year
January 12, 2024 8:11 AM ET

Super Micro's super surge: 18.87% gain to begin the year

Kate Stalter

Super Micro Computer surged 18.87% in early January, leveraging collaborations with Intel, Nvidia and AMD. In November the company boosted its revenue outlook.

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Crypto Stocks outlook
January 12, 2024 5:23 AM ET

Will these crypto stocks get a boost from new Bitcoin ETFs?

Kate Stalter

Will the launch of SEC-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs push Bitcoin-related stocks like Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms higher?

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pepsico stock
January 12, 2024 3:20 AM ET

Will Pepsi's Carrefour showdown result in more price disputes?

Kate Stalter

PepsiCo shares are down as it locks horns with grocery giant Carrefour in a pricing dispute. PepsiCo underperformed rivals Coca-Cola, Kellanova and Mondelez.

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photo of astrazeneca sign and logo on office building
January 11, 2024 4:20 AM ET

AstraZeneca: Rebound in 2024 with double-digit earnings growth

Kate Stalter

AstraZeneca's stock rose 8.95% in the past month on a bullish outlook, driven by growing sales of cancer and diabetes drugs and a strategic acquisition

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electrification stocks
January 10, 2024 7:18 AM ET

Hubbell, Rockwell stocks set to benefit from electrification boom

Kate Stalter

From Tesla to Hubbell to Rockwell, many stocks will benefit from growing electrification. Cloud giants impact electricity use, while utilities are set to grow.

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cargo container ship - freighter navigating river
January 10, 2024 5:47 AM ET

Big gains on the horizon for shipping stocks in Red Sea conflict?

Kate Stalter

Can global shipping stocks rise as they raise rates due to Middle East conflicts and Latin America drought? Analysts see a 40% rise in shipping rates.

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Stock market index.  S&P500 outlook 2024
January 9, 2024 6:10 AM ET

Where will S&P 500 go after new bullish levels?

Kate Stalter

Major indexes look resilient despite 2024's rocky start, getting support at key moving averages. Upcoming earnings could be catalysts in either direction.

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Boeing stock price
January 8, 2024 10:45 AM ET

Boeing stock gaps down 8.50% on new round of 737 Max woes

Kate Stalter

Boeing stock dropped 8.50% after a door panel fell out of an Alaska Air 737 Max 9 aircraft. Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems also gapped down at the open.

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