Warren Buffett Claims To Not 'Time The Market,' But His Cash Horde Tells A Different Story
For decades, famed value investor Warren Buffett has insisted that he does not try to “time the market.” But, his recent sales could serve as a warning sign for investors amid a period of protracted valuations.
What Happened: Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRK BRK has gradually wound down its largest positions over the last year.
The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials.
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Read MoreExploring 3 High Growth Tech Stocks In The United States
In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by 31%, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In this context of robust growth expectations, identifying high growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong innovation and adaptability within a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
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Read MoreStocks Are Rallying, but Big Tech Is Still a Drag
With the market benchmark up just 0.3%, roughly 400 of its member stocks were trading higher. The Dow was up 334 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq Composite was mostly unchanged.
By contrast, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, or RSP, was up 0.8%. RSP shows what the S&P 500 would look like if every stock in the index had the same weighting,
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Read MoreI'm 68 and rely on Social Security for retirement income — what might a Trump presidency mean for my benefits?
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office starting Jan. 20, major changes could impact the lives of Americans if he begins to move forward on following through with ambitious election campaign promises.
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It Is Too Late To Buy This Pelosi Stock?
What started out as a fun joke tracking Nancy Pelosi’s trades has turned into somewhat of a cult following. That’s because Pelosi’s portfolio was up as high as 71% this year alone but her short-term market outperformance is mirrored over the long-term with returns that rival those of Buffett.
That led many to speculate whether it was time to go all-in when she bought Palo Alto Networks earlier this year.
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Forget NVIDIA, Buy This AI Stock?
Oh sure, NVIDIA may get the headlines but perhaps an under-the-radar AI play is where your attention should be flowing.
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) is the only company in the world that produces extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, a critical technology for the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
For TSMC, who is crucial in the semiconductor supply chain,
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Is This Beverage Titan Paying 6.17% at Rock Bottom?
Ambev is a monster $32.9 billion company with an extensive portfolio of beer, soft drinks, and beverages. Although it has a significant market presence in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, it may be best known for operating as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer.
The company owns some of the most recognizable beer brands in the world,
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