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CyberArk Software (NASDAQ: CYBR) just delivered a standout quarter, officially surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time in fiscal 2024. The identity security powerhouse—best known for its privileged access management solutions—is scaling at an impressive pace, fueled by surging demand, strategic acquisitions, and a seamless transition to a subscription-based model.

We take a deep dive into CyberArk’s latest earnings,

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In Q4 of last year, Warren Buffett made a few significant changes to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. The investing legend sat on the sidelines through much of 2024, with most of his activity accounted for by selling stocks into a high-priced market and consolidating his company’s assets in cash.

With Buffett and his investing team seemingly jumping back into action late last year,

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The recent stock market drop has been a punishing time for the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, and the company hit worst by it has been Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA).

Shares of the EV manufacturer are down by a jaw-dropping 40 percent in the last three months and 26 percent in the last month alone.

 » Read more about: Tesla’s 40% Drop: Why Bears Say The Worst Is Yet to Come  »

Vanguard’s High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a popular income investment that combines high dividend income potential with Vanguard’s characteristic passive management and low expenses.

With the NASDAQ now actively in a correction and other indices also struggling, now may be a good time to consider defensive, dividend-generating stocks.

Is VYM a good ETF to buy,

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In February 2025 alone, corporate America saw an explosion of stock buybacks. More than 160 companies announced fresh repurchase plans—more than double the previous month’s tally. But the real story isn’t just the sheer volume; it’s who is leading the charge.

Goldman Sachs projects that S&P 500 buybacks will hit a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025,

 » Read more about: The $1 Trillion Buyback Boom, Who’s Spending Most to Boost Their Stock?  »

Shares of cigarette giant Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) have advanced considerably over the last year. The tobacco stock, long looked at mostly for its high dividend yield, has surged by over 75% in the last 12 months and over 20% in the last 30 days alone.

Why has PM stock rallied so far,

 » Read more about: Philip Morris Surges 75%, Is Its Smoke-Free Pivot a Game Changer?  »

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) is a REIT that specializes in hotel and casino properties. Spun off from Caesar Entertainment in 2017, the company owns several of the most prominent properties in the United States.

Assets owned by VICI include Caesar’s Palace and The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Chelsea Piers in New York and the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.

 » Read more about: 1 High-Yield Casino REIT That Keeps Raising Dividends  »

Tempus AI (NASDAQ:TEM) has seen its stock run all over the board since its IPO last year. The 52-week range for TEM shares runs from a low of $22.89 to a high of $91.45. This is perhaps unsurprising because Tempus is a young, innovative AI startup.

Since the start of 2025,

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There is something inherently attractive about buying a stock and holding it for a long time. Stable don’t just have strong balance sheets that can weather rough markets but they often pay dividends, which account for as much as 95% of total returns over the past century according to research by Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel.

 » Read more about: AI Bets and Buffett’s Seal of Approval, Is This a Bet on a Cashless Future?  »

Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) have skyrocketed over the last year, gaining over 345% and handing shareholders returns that massively outperformed the stock market as a whole.

With such enormous gains under its belt, some investors are understandably curious about the possibility of a Palantir stock split. Today, we’ll look at whether a split is likely for PLTR shares or if the company will allow its shares to keep moving higher.

 » Read more about: Will Palantir Split After Soaring 15x In 2 Years?  »