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Cirrus Logic: A chip stock you're going to hear a lot more about
February 8, 2024 8:12 AM ET

Cirrus Logic: A chip stock you're going to hear a lot more about

Sam Quirke

With the semiconductor industry as a whole bouncing back from a tough couple of years, there's a lot of upward momentum to get excited about.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:CRUSNASDAQ:AMD
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Why Cigna stock will be at fresh highs by March
February 8, 2024 5:33 AM ET

Why Cigna stock will be at fresh highs by March

Sam Quirke

While any stock lacking a serious headwind will do well in the current environment, those already operating at a high level, like Cigna, will do even better. 

NYSE:CI
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Is the dip in Atlassian stock a sneaky buy opportunity? 
February 6, 2024 10:15 AM ET

Is the dip in Atlassian stock a sneaky buy opportunity? 

Sam Quirke

Investors should note that this is still the same Atlassian that found itself at the top of Oppenheimer’s top picks for 2024 last month.

NASDAQ:TEAM
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Amazon stock on the verge of a 40% rally
February 2, 2024 8:09 AM ET

Amazon stock on the verge of a 40% rally

Sam Quirke

For those of us on the sidelines and considering a position, it really doesn't get better than this and it's time to back up the truck.

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2 REIT stocks set to surge due to red hot data center demand
February 1, 2024 5:02 AM ET

2 REIT stocks set to surge due to red hot data center demand

Sam Quirke

If there’s one industry that’s set to outgrow pretty much all others in the coming years, it’s data centers. Here are two stocks worth considering.

NYSE:DLRNASDAQ:EQIX
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Spotify stock’s 200% rally just had fresh fuel added
January 31, 2024 8:19 AM ET

Spotify stock’s 200% rally just had fresh fuel added

Sam Quirke

With equities in general enjoying the return of risk-on sentiment, stocks like Spotify are seeing some of the best and biggest rallies ever.

NYSE:SPOT
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3 big banking stocks that just got upgraded
January 31, 2024 7:10 AM ET

3 big banking stocks that just got upgraded

Sam Quirke

Banking stocks are finding themselves more popular than they’ve been in a long time, and it doesn't look like that's going to change anytime soon.

NYSE:BACNYSE:CNASDAQ:KBWB
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Coinbase stock and the case for 50% upside
January 31, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Coinbase stock and the case for 50% upside

Sam Quirke

Last Friday, the Oppenheimer team upgraded their rating on Coinbase stock from Perform to Outperform. It's just one of a handful of recent upgrades.

NASDAQ:COIN
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Dollar Tree stock won't be at a discount for much longer
January 31, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Dollar Tree stock won't be at a discount for much longer

Sam Quirke

Into the start of January, DLTR shares were up 40%, and despite softening a little since then, all signs point to this being the start of a new upward trend

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What makes Textron a must-own aerospace stock for 2024?
January 26, 2024 8:48 AM ET

What makes Textron a must-own aerospace stock for 2024?

Sam Quirke

This latest jump in share price for the company confirms the multi-year rally, which started back in 2020, remains intact and it is entering its next phase. 

NYSE:LMTNYSE:TXTNYSE:BA
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Is Nike consolidating before a fresh rally?
January 26, 2024 8:25 AM ET

Is Nike consolidating before a fresh rally?

Sam Quirke

Shares have been trading sideways and for those of us on the sidelines, it’s a good time to consider if an entry opportunity may be opening up.

NASDAQ:LULUNYSE:NKE
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When does 3M’s stumble become a buy?
January 25, 2024 7:00 AM ET

When does 3M’s stumble become a buy?

Sam Quirke

For those of us watching on from the sidelines, is there a buying opportunity still to be found here? Let's dive in and take a look.

NYSE:MMM
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Why Apple’s about to smash through $200 and continue
January 24, 2024 10:15 AM ET

Why Apple’s about to smash through $200 and continue

Sam Quirke

With Microsoft having recently overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable company while also setting a new high, Apple's about to make a similar move. 

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3 just-upgraded energy stocks to put on your radar
January 24, 2024 7:54 AM ET

3 just-upgraded energy stocks to put on your radar

Sam Quirke

One way to sort through the noise is to watch for the stocks that analysts are singling out for upgrades. Here are three from the energy space.

NYSE:DUKNASDAQ:ENPHNYSE:XOM
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Why Microsoft won’t stop at $400
January 24, 2024 5:08 AM ET

Why Microsoft won’t stop at $400

Sam Quirke

It would take a lot for next week's results to be anything but surprisingly good or for management’s forward guidance to be anything short of stellar. 

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3 reasons to buy Meta stock ahead of earnings
January 23, 2024 7:49 AM ET

3 reasons to buy Meta stock ahead of earnings

Sam Quirke

Yesterday saw them set a fresh all-time high, topping 2021’s effort, so it’s clear expectations are high from the street for a knockout report. 

NASDAQ:META
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3 mega cap stocks approaching oversold status
January 19, 2024 6:59 AM ET

3 mega cap stocks approaching oversold status

Sam Quirke

Not all stocks have been enjoying the fruits of the risk-on sentiment. For one reason or another, these three stocks are lagging behind their peers.

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Rocket Lab stock engines have been switched on, takeoff imminent
January 19, 2024 6:40 AM ET

Rocket Lab stock engines have been switched on, takeoff imminent

Sam Quirke

Earlier this week, the team at KeyBanc Capital Markets kicked off their coverage of Rocket Labs with an Overweight rating and an $8 price target.

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Qualcomm stock poised for breakout
January 18, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Qualcomm stock poised for breakout

Sam Quirke

The lagging behind its peers looks set to end, and Qualcomm’s comparatively lackluster performance is suddenly turning into an appetizing buying opportunity.

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Twilio stock can't do anything wrong; more gains imminent
January 18, 2024 5:08 AM ET

Twilio stock can't do anything wrong; more gains imminent

Sam Quirke

With the prospect of rate cuts from the Fed heating up pretty much every stock out there, Twilio's ready to change the theme from consolidation to recovery. 

NYSE:TWLO
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Goldman's report: Can it send the stock back to highs?
January 17, 2024 5:19 AM ET

Goldman's report: Can it send the stock back to highs?

Sam Quirke

Investors will be watching closely to see if this report can fuel another attempt at both recent highs and the all-time one, too. 

NYSE:CNYSE:GSNYSE:MS
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Shopify keeps rallying despite downgrades; what's the catch?
January 17, 2024 5:13 AM ET

Shopify keeps rallying despite downgrades; what's the catch?

Sam Quirke

The reality is the whole macro-economic landscape is shifting, and it's shifting in favor of the bulls. Tech stocks like Shopify are primed to keep rallying.

NYSE:SHOPNYSE:CRM
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Salesforce Stock
January 15, 2024 7:12 AM ET

Salesforce just flashed a big bright buy signal

Sam Quirke

Looking at MarketBeat's MarketRank tool, we see Salesforce has a street-high price target of $350. That's pointing to a further upside of some 25%.

NYSE:CRM
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Wells Fargo Stock price
January 12, 2024 11:10 AM ET

Wells Fargo's stumble could be the entry you've been waiting for

Sam Quirke

Expectations would certainly have been high coming into the report, with Wells Fargo shares, like most of the big banks, rallying hard since October.

NYSE:WFC
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