Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with Wall Street set to wrap up latest volatile week
US stock futures stayed in the green on Friday after snapping a recent losing streak, as signs of cooling inflation and waning AI worries buoyed Wall Street optimism toward the tail end of a topsy-turvy week.
S&P 500 futures (ES=F) rose 0.3%,
Read MoreIs Buffett’s Biggest Bet On Sale?
Over the past 12 months, Berkshire shares have gained just under 6% less than the S&P 500.
With Warren Buffett preparing to step down as CEO at year end, investors are reassessing what Berkshire looks like in its next chapter and whether the stock offers value at today’s price.
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Berkshire trades at reasonable levels but not at prices that signal clear undervaluation,
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Read MoreThe Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
You could buy all three of these players with $1,000 — or even less.
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have driven gains in the technology industry — and the overall stock market — over the past few years. The S&P 500 today is heading for its third straight double-digit annual increase thanks to this momentum.
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Read MoreThe S&P 500 Is Making History to End 2025, But Is It Something Investors Should Celebrate or Be Worried About?
Investors shouldn’t be worried — just aware of the why.
When something makes history in the stock market, it’s always best to clarify if it’s good or bad history. Sometimes, history can be comforting; other times, it can be concerning. Needless to say, both have very different implications.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.79%) is making history as one of the most expensive markets ever,
The Mutual Fund Advisor: From one good fund to a solid portfolio – how to beat the 'Top 10 Funds' list every single time
You don’t need 15 funds; 4–6 well-chosen ones are enough for most investors.The most common portfolio problem I see these days is not “too little choice”.
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Will Datadog Make You Millions?
Cloud observability platform Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) has turned in a remarkably strong performance over the past year. Thanks in large part to improving fundamentals, the stock has shot up by almost 50% in the last 12 months.
Does this former Stan Druckenmiller favorite have the potential to continue delivering strong returns and potentially make millionaires of its shareholders?
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Shopify’s Billion-Dollar Milestone: Is This a Golden Buying Opportunity?
Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) is an eCommerce platform, business services provider and payment processor that is used by millions of online merchants worldwide.
Like many tech companies, Shopify has seen its stock price tumble in recent weeks, with the stock’s 30-day losses currently sitting at 27.3%.
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Market Commentary: Buffett Loaded Up On 1 Stock Every Quarter For 5 Years
Warren Buffett may be old but he’s fearless when it comes to making massive bets. One such outsized investment is Apple, which now represents close to 50% of his equity portfolio (see below).
Imagine having so much conviction in a single company that you allocate half your money to it. Now further consider having a portfolio the size of Buffett’s and making that same bet.
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