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September 7, 2024 5:35 AM ET

Defensive Sectors: Shielding Your Portfolio in Volatile Times

Ryan Hasson

Defensive sectors like consumer staples, healthcare, real estate, and utilities tend to perform well during market downturns and heightened volatility.

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September 6, 2024 6:00 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile: Reaching for the Stars or Overheating in Orbit?

Ryan Hasson

ASTS has surged nearly 450% YTD, showing impressive relative strength with a 300% gain last quarter compared to the broader technology sector's decline.

NASDAQ:ASTS
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September 5, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Top 3 Emerging Market ETFs to Watch as the U.S. Dollar Weakens

Ryan Hasson

The weakening U.S. dollar is prompting increased capital investment into emerging markets, signaling a potential shift in global economic dynamics.

NYSEARCA:EEMNYSEARCA:VWONYSEARCA:EZA
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September 4, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Homebuilders Poised for a Breakout: Top Stocks to Watch

Ryan Hasson

Positive economic data and expectations of a FED rate cut have bolstered investor optimism, setting the stage for potential upside momentum for homebuilders.

NYSE:PHMNYSEARCA:XHBNYSE:DHI
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August 30, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Are These Chinese Stocks a Buy? Michael Burry’s Top Picks Say Yes

Ryan Hasson

Some U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba are showing early signs of a rebound, as the iShares China Large-Cap ETF is now up almost 10% YTD.

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August 28, 2024 8:53 AM ET

3 High-Yield Stocks with Major Upside, According to Analysts

Ryan Hasson

Rate cuts could boost the stock market and make high-yield dividend stocks more appealing to income-seeking investors as savings account yields decline.

NYSE:ETNASDAQ:VODNASDAQ:HST
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August 28, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Are Utility Stocks Running Out of Steam? What You Need to Know

Ryan Hasson

The utilities sector has outperformed the broader market, gaining nearly 18% year-to-date, but may be overbought in the short term.

NYSEARCA:XLU
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August 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Analysts Are Bullish on These 3 Undervalued Stocks

Ryan Hasson

With potential rate cuts on the horizon, undervalued stocks with bullish analyst ratings could offer promising opportunities for investors.

NYSE:DVNNASDAQ:JDNYSE:GM
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August 26, 2024 6:10 AM ET

NVIDIA: Analysts Bullish Ahead of Earnings - Is It a Buy Now?

Ryan Hasson

NVIDIA has received a series of analyst upgrades ahead of its upcoming earnings report, reflecting strong market confidence in its performance and potential.

NASDAQ:NVDA
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August 22, 2024 8:10 AM ET

These 3 Stocks Pay You More Than 5% to Own Them

Ryan Hasson

High dividend yields paired with fundamentally sound and undervalued stocks provide opportunities for both income and long-term capital appreciation.

NYSE:BPNYSE:PFENYSE:F
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August 21, 2024 7:06 AM ET

Stanley Druckenmiller's Latest Bet: MELI—Should You Follow Suit?

Ryan Hasson

Druckenmiller's recent 13-F filings reveal a new $60 million investment in MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), a leading e-commerce platform in Latin America.

NASDAQ:MELI
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August 20, 2024 7:43 AM ET

Buffett's Big Bet: Should You Follow Berkshire's Move on OXY?

Ryan Hasson

Buffett's Berkshire increased its stake in OXY by 7.2 million shares, bringing the total to 255 million shares valued at nearly $16 billion.

NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:CVXNYSE:OXY
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August 19, 2024 8:05 AM ET

Berkshire Hathaway's Latest Portfolio Moves: A Strategic Shuffle

Ryan Hasson

Buffett's latest moves show strategic buys in new sectors like Consumer Retail and Aerospace and Defence and cautious cuts in Tech and Financials.

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August 16, 2024 7:52 AM ET

Lockheed Martin's Sky-High Surge: Buy Now or Wait for a Landing?

Ryan Hasson

Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) impressive growth and outperformance signal strong potential, though some caution lingers amid its rapid rise.

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August 14, 2024 8:33 AM ET

Defying the Market: 3 Mega-Cap Stocks Soaring to New Highs

Ryan Hasson

AstraZeneca, T-Mobile US, and Intuitive Surgical are hitting all-time highs, driven by solid sector performance, robust earnings, and strategic advancements.

NASDAQ:TMUSNASDAQ:ISRGNASDAQ:AZN
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August 13, 2024 8:07 AM ET

Market Turbulence: Time to Snap Up Magnificent Seven Stocks?

Ryan Hasson

Recent market turbulence has left many investors questioning whether now is the time to invest in some of the stock market's most prominent names. 

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDA
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August 12, 2024 6:25 AM ET

Set It and Forget It: Top ETFs to Buy and Hold Like Buffett

Ryan Hasson

High-quality ETFs like SPY, VOO, and QQQ offer a hands-off investment option, providing diversification and reducing the need for active portfolio management.

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August 10, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Cassava Sciences: A Hot Stock to Trade, Invest, or Avoid?

Ryan Hasson

Cassava Sciences has become a hot topic among traders due to its recent surge in volatility, liquidity, and overall market performance.

NASDAQ:SAVA
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August 9, 2024 8:21 AM ET

Is Dell's Stock Plunge a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity?

Ryan Hasson

Shares of Dell Technologies, which recently announced layoffs and restructuring, have dropped almost 50% from their 52-week and all-time highs in May.

NYSE:DELL
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August 7, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Carry Trade Ending: Recent Market Turbulence and Future Risks

Ryan Hasson

Recent market turbulence has illuminated the intricate and influential carry trade strategy as investors witness aftershocks from the unwinding of these trades.

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August 6, 2024 7:52 AM ET

Market Shock: How Sectors Have Shaped Up During Historic Sell-Off

Ryan Hasson

U.S. stocks and several market-leading sectors gapped down sharply on Monday, driven by extreme sell-offs in the Nikkei 225 and the unwinding of carry trades.

NYSEARCA:SPYNYSEARCA:XLKNYSEARCA:XLE
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August 5, 2024 7:30 AM ET

3 Defensive Stocks Weathering the Market Storm

Ryan Hasson

Despite last week's market downturn, JNJ, KO, and PG posted gains, demonstrating resilience and potentially serving as defensive safe-haven investments.

NYSE:JNJNYSE:KONYSE:PG
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August 1, 2024 6:05 AM ET

Financial Sector Shines as Key Players Continue to Beat Earnings

Ryan Hasson

The financial sector has outperformed the broader market recently, with the XLF rising nearly 6% this month compared to the overall market's decline of 0.2%.

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:JPMNYSE:BAC
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July 30, 2024 5:08 AM ET

Top 2 Cheap Healthcare Stocks to Buy as Sector Outperforms

Ryan Hasson

The healthcare sector, represented by the XLV ETF, has seen a resurgence, breaking out of a multi-year consolidation phase and surging almost 3% in July.

NYSEARCA:XLVNYSE:JNJNYSE:PFE
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