What was so bad about Tesla's Q2 earnings?
Tesla (TSLA -1.43%) reported earnings last week, and the stock has been in sell-off mode since. The numbers clearly didn’t impress investors, sending the stock, which was already struggling heading into the earnings release, into a tailspin. As of Monday, the stock was down more than 31% year to date,
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Read MoreWhy Datadog (DDOG) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the latest trading session, Datadog (DDOG) closed at $251.86, marking a +2.03% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.02%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.51%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.18%.
Shares of the data analytics and cloud monitoring company have appreciated by 2.96% over the course of the past month,
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Read MoreWhat Happened to Tech Stocks in 2000 That Many Investors Think Could Happen to Nvidia Today
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NVIDIA’s credit default swap costs spiked to record levels as markets price $250 billion in OpenAI financing risk, not demand risk.
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Cisco crashed 86% in 2002 when customer financing dried up; NVIDIA’s forward P/E of 24 sits far below Cisco’s 130x peak multiple.
A $700,000 Portfolio That Pays $45,000 a Year From Just Three ETFs
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A $700,000 portfolio split across SCHD, a covered-call ETF, and a preferred/BDC ETF produces roughly $44,200 annually at a blended 6.4% yield.
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The recommended split allocates $350,000 to SCHD, $200,000 to covered calls, and $150,000 to high-yield preferreds or BDCs for balanced growth and income.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Champion Trader vs Cathie Wood: Who Wins?
A battle between a great trader and a prominent money manager has taken place in recent years. Mark Minervini, 2x US trading champion, has taken shots at billion dollar money manager, Cathie Wood of ARK Invest.
His primary critique appears to be based in a rule that he has observed over time. A stock that has fallen 80% can decline by another 50%.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
66% Upside In Asian Ride-sharing Stock?
Grab Holdings has evolved into Southeast Asia’s leading super-app with operations spanning ride-hailing, food/grocery delivery, and financial services.
Growth momentum has been strong, particularly since 2023 which was a pivotal year when Grab hit its first quarterly profit. That took place in Q4 2023 on $653 million revenue, up 30% year-on-year.
Under the hood,
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Market Commentary: 1 Dividend Stock To Turn $35,000 Into $100,000
When you go hunting for dividend-paying stocks, a tenured growth streak offers a lot of confidence that the company can sustain its payout to shareholders. One stock that fits that bill is Enterprise Products Partners, a midstream energy company that offers a mouth-watering 7.44% dividend.
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- EPD is a monster cash producer,
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