Oh, That Can’t Be Good
Usually, we talk about interesting stocks that may be on the cusp of growing revenues, profits or share price rapidly on a Tuesday but today we’re breaking from our regular programming to flag a major concern that could affect consumers. And because consumer spending is widely regarded to constitute about 70% of GDP, anything that affects it has a material impact on the broader stock market. » Read more about: Oh, That Can’t Be Good »
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Market Commentary: Buffett’s Japanese Play Is Genius
There is a reason Buffett is regarded as the greatest investor of all time. He’s got all sorts of tricks up his sleeve that most investors know nothing about. From warrants to riskless arbitrage, the gamut of innovative strategies he employs is as creative as it is extensive.
But his latest play might be among his most imaginative and intelligent yet.
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Read MoreMarket Commentary: How To Make Money When You Missed The Move
On June 6, shares of Coinbase plummeted by 16% when it fell on news that the SEC was suing the company for exchange and staking programs. It’s a common enough occurrence to wake up and see a stock plunge, and most investors fall into two buckets by either chasing the move or…
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Market Commentary: Don’t Buy The AI Hype
Artificial intelligence was poorly understood for so long. What some claimed was AI was really human-programmed algorithms, or rulesets with decision-making programmed by a person.
Artificial intelligence is different.
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Will This Silicon Valley Darling Topple The Market?
Silicon Valley darling, Salesforce, saw its stock fall 16% following last night’s fiscal Q1 2025 earnings report. Growth moderated to an 11% year-over-year increase, which was the lower end of the guidance and that was enough to spook investors.
Yet the woes continued when full-year revenue guidance of $37.7 billion to $38 billion was reported because it reflected a growth projection of just 8% to 9%.
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Buffett Has Sold For 7 Quarters In a Row, What Happens Next?
When it comes to investing, following the actions of top investors is a much smarter play than following their words. Take Warren Buffett, for example, who has a philosophy of betting on America long-term and a reputation for having a holding period of forever. You could be forgiven for becoming complacent about how long to hold a position if you listened to that advice.
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Why This Beverage Giant Can’t Be Toppled
A famous book on business was titled Barbarians at the Gate, documenting the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco. If nothing else, it highlights how just the sniff of an opportunity to make money can drive money seekers to make wild decisions.
Some giant businesses have been on the receiving end of similar threats to their solvency as invaders attempt to take their share.
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Here Are My Top 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now
High-yield energy stocks can provide diversification to your portfolio. But if you pick the right high-yielders, they can also offer stability — you just have to avoid the segments of the energy sector known for massive, commodity-driven price swings. Both Enbridge (ENB -0.53%) and Black Hills (BKH 1.61%) allow you to focus on long-term dividend payers with high yields while avoiding direct exposure to oil and natural gas.
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