Dan Ives: Tech Has 15% More Upside in 2026 and AI Trade Is in “3rd Inning”
Dan Ives, the global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, recently delivered a very clear message for investors trying to determine whether the artificial intelligence (AI) trade is peaking. His message: It’s not nearly over.
In a CNBC interview last week, Ives said that he believes tech stocks still have another 15% upside potential for the remainder of 2026.
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Read MoreThinking of investing in mutual funds? Start with these basics first
The right choices early on can make a big difference to how your money grows over time
Mutual funds, especially equity funds, will go through phases where returns look disappointing
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Read MoreTop economist Mark Zandi warns the record-high stock market is detached from economic reality
Mark Zandi would like to remind you that the stock market is not the economy.
Moody’s top economist has been bearish on his outlook for the US all year, and he sees a disconnect forming between economic realities and a soaring stock market that’s just closed out its best month since 2020.
Read MoreIs Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Investor (VIMSX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
Any investors who are searching for Mid Cap Blend funds should take a look at Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Investor (VIMSX). VIMSX has no Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, but we have been able to look into other metrics like performance, volatility, and cost.
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The world of Mid Cap Blend mutual funds is an area filled with options,
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Read MoreCathie Wood sells $79.9M of strong, surging semiconductor stock
When a stock runs 68% in a matter of weeks, even the most convinced bulls start doing the math on what to do next.
That appears to be exactly where Cathie Wood found herself with American multinational semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). That’s a name ARK Invest has held through volatile stretches and lean years,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is Archer Aviation the Next Breakout Stock?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has become one of the most talked-about names in artificial intelligence and not just because of its work with governments and Fortune 500s.
Investors have started to view a Palantir partnership as something of a credibility stamp. So when the company joined forces with a lesser-known player like Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR),
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Read MoreThe Ivy
From Market Darling to Punchline and Back Again?
Every few years, investors rediscover Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and wonder if the long-suffering hydrogen pioneer is finally about to turn the corner. Today, it’s officially a penny stock, which means under $5 per share technically.
And that’s a painful reminder that, adjusted for reverse splits, Plug’s pre-dot com IPO price of $150 feels almost mythical compared to where the stock sits today.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
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. Idexx also makes water testing supplies to monitor and maintain water quality.
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