Could a Consumer Bull Market Supercharge Shopify?
The SPDR S&P Retail ETF is up about 25% since April 1, putting it within reach of its all-time high from late 2021. That kind of pop isn’t happening in isolation.
Consumer sentiment, which had been stuck near recessionary levels for most of 2022–2023, has recovered to a three-year high in 2025, according to the University of Michigan’s surveys.
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The $1 Trillion Buyback Boom, Who’s Spending Most to Boost Their Stock?
In February 2025 alone, corporate America saw an explosion of stock buybacks. More than 160 companies announced fresh repurchase plans—more than double the previous month’s tally. But the real story isn’t just the sheer volume; it’s who is leading the charge.
Goldman Sachs projects that S&P 500 buybacks will hit a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025,
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Philip Morris Surges 75%, Is Its Smoke-Free Pivot a Game Changer?
Shares of cigarette giant Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) have advanced considerably over the last year. The tobacco stock, long looked at mostly for its high dividend yield, has surged by over 75% in the last 12 months and over 20% in the last 30 days alone.
Why has PM stock rallied so far,
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1 High-Yield Casino REIT That Keeps Raising Dividends
VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) is a REIT that specializes in hotel and casino properties. Spun off from Caesar Entertainment in 2017, the company owns several of the most prominent properties in the United States.
Assets owned by VICI include Caesar’s Palace and The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Chelsea Piers in New York and the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.
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Can This Fintech Darling Bounce Back?
Chime Financial is one of the most talked-about fintech players, but it has had a rollercoaster ride since its June IPO. The stock ran up to $43 on its first day of trading, riding a wave of excitement around digital banking. Fast-forward to today, and shares have been clipped by almost 50%.
So the big question is can Chime regain momentum and reward patient investors?
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AMD’s AI Advantage May Just Be Getting Started
While the spotlight often shines brightest on Nvidia, another chipmaker has been clawing its way into the conversation and could soon be in a position to steal the show.
That company is Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and it’s gearing up to report second-quarter earnings early next month.
With the stock already up 34% this year,
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This $1 Billion Surprise Just Changed Everything for GEO Stock
While earnings appeared mixed at first glance, management’s comments on the most recent earnings call were sufficient to ignite a sharp rally in GEO shares.
Prior to the earnings call, GEO stock had been in a sustained downtrend with little cushion on the horizon ready to halt the decline but that all changed when management revealed a new,
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Set to Open Flat After Christmas Eve Record
It was the day after Christmas, and all through the markets, stocks were barely moving, and it wasn’t very shocking.
S&P 500 futures were down 0.1% in early Friday trading, while Dow futures were off 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were little changed.
That markets were barely budging is barely a surprise.
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