AMD's Stock Surged 24% on Its OpenAI Partnership and Is Near an All-Time High. Is It Still a Buy?
Key Points
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) hasn’t been the success story many investors hoped it could be. AMD is seen as an alternative pick to Nvidia,
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures take a breather as shutdown drags on
US stock futures trod water on Friday after a retreat from record highs, as data-starved investors waited for a reprieve from the government shutdown that stretched into a 10th day.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F),
Read MoreRetirement planning for business owners
Business owners often focus on growth and reinvestment—but neglecting retirement planning can be a costly oversight. With 2025 contribution limits increased and new catch-up provisions in place, now is the time to act. This article from Comerica explores how to layer retirement plans, reduce taxes, and build long-term wealth.
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401(k) contribution limits for 2025 are now $23,500,
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Read MoreCryptocurrency Neither Promoted Nor Recognized in Pakistan: Federal Minister
Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry informed the National Assembly that cryptocurrency is being regulated in Pakistan to prevent its misuse. During the question hour session, he clarified that the government neither promotes nor discourages cryptocurrency, emphasizing that it is not yet a recognized currency in the country.
The minister said that necessary regulations are being introduced to curb illegal activities and misuse associated with digital currencies.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow jumps 600 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq soar as Wall Street rebounds from tariff-fueled rout
US stocks jumped Monday in a broad rebound, bouncing back from Friday’s rout after President Trump played down the escalating US trade standoff with China and said it “will all be fine!”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) jumped 1.3%, or nearly 600 points.
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Market Commentary: Champion Traders Key Rule To Win
When you win the US trading championships numerous times, you deserve closer scrutiny than the ordinary trader. And that’s why in today’s post we examine an absolutely crucial component of successful trading that just about every ordinary trader ignores, dismisses, or simply fails to adhere to in spite of knowing better.
To exemplify the rule,
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If World War 3 Breaks Out, Own This Stock
With news breaking recently of a drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow, it appears the stakes have risen and tensions escalated.
Amid the backdrop of war, defense contractors are a natural play on the markets. And they don’t necessarily even need the US to get involved to benefit.
Reportedly, President Biden stated that many of the so-called aid packages to Ukraine are in fact funds that never leave US shores but instead land in the coffers of defense contractors,
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Top 3 Healthcare Stocks In Cathie Wood’s Flagship ETF
To say the least, this year hasn’t been kind to Cathie Wood’s “disruptive innovation” investment strategy and her ARK funds. Unfortunately for investors of ARKK, the ETF has been a massive letdown this year, sinking nearly 53% thus far — much worse than the S&P 500, which is down almost 18% year to date.
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