Is Your Favorite Pharmacy About To Go Belly Up?
Walgreens Boots Alliance stands at a critical juncture in the company’s 170-year history with revenues of $147 billion but a market capitalization of just $7 billion.
A heavily burdened balance sheet has been the prime culprit of the stock’s downfall but, under new CEO Tim Wentworth, management is undertaking an ambitious realignment aimed at stabilizing the core pharmacy business while taking the chop to some of its healthcare investments. » Read more about: Is Your Favorite Pharmacy About To Go Belly Up? »
Read MoreHow Apple Obliterates Google and Microsoft
When Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, decided to make Apple his largest holding, many heads turned. Traditionally, Buffett steered clear of the tech sector. Yet, Apple accounts for almost 50% of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio.
Buffett’s initial investment in Apple dates back to the first quarter of 2016. If you had followed his lead back then,
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Read MoreAlert: 41% Annualized from Safe Penny Stock
Investment Alert: Buy Covered Call (PL) at $2.50 Per share and Sell Strike 2.50 January 2024 Call for $0.35
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Read MoreMarket Commentary: 1 Buffett Stock Set To 4x
Buffett rarely ventures into the technology sector but he did make a huge bet on the future of data via Snowflake, which his Berkshire Hathaway investment vehicle snapped up pre-IPO.
The future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hinges on data, and that’s Snowflake’s playground. In an AI-dominated world, data management solutions like Snowflake’s will be pivotal,
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Read More37.9% Upside In Overlooked AI Stock
Some concerns have arisen in recent months that the fuel behind the AI fire is starting to wane. The flagship AI stock, NVIDIA, gained 156% through the first six months of the year, but Nvidia shares only gained 18.8% since the midpoint of 2024. While that is still substantial growth, it reflects investors’ concerns about AI’s ability to generate substantial revenue.
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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 Spotlight
Spotlight: The Next Bloomberg Terminal?
Did you know that every 24 hours, Planet Labs captures imagery of every corner of the Earth? This trove of data is so extensive that it helped track a rogue Chinese spy balloon all the way back to its point of origin.
Similar to a search engine, Planet Labs aims to organize massive amounts of Earth-related data.
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Read MoreThe Daily
Energy, defensive stocks in the lead on Friday
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