Data streaming might sound like a back-office technology, the kind of thing only engineers care about, but it’s quickly becoming a foundational pillar of the digital world. And while most investors are busy chasing flashy AI stocks, one lesser-known name sits quietly at the heart of this infrastructure shift, Confluent (NASDAQ: CFLT).
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In recent months, some of the most sophisticated investors on Wall Street have made a bold move by pouring hundreds of millions into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
This isn’t just a passing trade but a conviction bet that Bitcoin’s best days may still be ahead and while still trading under $100,000 per coin,
With over 3.4 billion people engaging with at least one of Meta’s apps daily, the company already owns the world’s largest digital attention network. But now, it’s not just about scale, it’s about intelligence. Meta has embedded AI deep into its core product experiences, reshaping how users interact with content and how advertisers connect with audiences.
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PepsiCo just kicked off 2025 on the wrong foot, posting disappointing first-quarter results and slashing its full-year guidance. The market didn’t take it lightly. Shares tumbled to a fresh 52-week low, and are now down over 19.8% over the 6 months, approaching levels not seen in nearly five years.
But here’s the twist,
Trade wars and tariffs are taking their toll but that also translates to opportunity among some quality names that have taken a hit, such as Dutch Bros. Even after a market dip, the share price is still up 14% this year, far outpacing the broader market.
The relative outperformance stems from Dutch Bros’
In February, Pershing Square manager Bill Ackman revealed that his fund had deployed around $2 billion worth of its capital early in the year to buy a little over 30 million shares of Uber (NYSE:UBER).
Sometimes referred to as a new Warren Buffett for his value-driven investment strategies that in many ways mirror the Oracle of Omaha’s,
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These are jittery times for investors as trade tensions and talk of a looming recession have stirred up anxiety in the markets. It’s no surprise now to see companies tighten their belts, consumers cut spending, and dividends end up on the chopping block.
But not every company is going to take a hatchet to its dividend and Verizon stands firmly in this category.
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It’s been a volatile stretch for the markets. Between trade tensions, economic jitters, and mixed signals from policymakers, investors have had no shortage of reasons to stay on edge. The S&P 500 has slipped into correction territory, down more than 10% from its highs thanks in part to uncertainty over tariffs and recession fears.
But for seasoned investors,
When you manage more than $11 trillion in assets, your decisions ripple across global markets. That’s the world BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) operates in, a behemoth in asset management with tentacles in everything from ETFs and private equity to real estate and cutting-edge fintech. But in today’s choppy market, is BlackRock still a stock worth owning?
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Uber (NYSE: UBER) has had its fair share of ups and downs lately. After peaking last October, the stock took a hit on the heels of Tesla’s flashy Cybercab announcement, a move that spooked investors and led to a sustained selloff into year-end.
While the stock has been slowly clawing its way back,
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