It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value
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Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 2019. Nati Harnik | AP Warren Buffett donated more than $870 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations before Thanksgiving, assuring investors in a letter that the conglomerate is “built
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Plant-based food stocks are coming back into fashion. A few years ago, the hype around the emerging sector was much higher. Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) was at the Vanguard of the push toward plant-based meat alternatives. It has failed to meet the hype and is legitimately at risk of bankruptcy. Its failure has served to cool
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Blue-chip stocks typically make for solid long-term investments. These are stocks of companies that have been around for years, have well-known brands and products, are profitable, and have a track record of rewarding shareholders with dividends and share buybacks. However, not all blue-chip names have done well coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stocks of many household
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What hidden-gem clean-energy stock are too many traders missing out on? Here’s a clue: Take a look at China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). There’s a catalyst coming up in a few months for Li Auto, so the best strategy is to start accumulating LI stock now.                Alternatively,
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With its sales slumping, margins declining, and competitive advantage deteriorating, now is not the time to buy Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. Despite CEO Elon Musk’s cult-like following among retail investors, Tesla is not in a good position. Demand for EVs is waning, and Tesla slashed prices. This has led to declining profit margins at a critical
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The Christmas holiday shopping season will unofficially kick off this Friday. Granted, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts only 3% to 4% growth in sales this season, which is lower than the pandemic-led gains retailers enjoyed. However, some retailers should still benefit, including the retailers on the Black Friday stocks list below. After all, consumers
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Investors are always looking for the next great breakthrough in technology. As computers are indispensable tools for managing everything from finance to healthcare and smart cities, it only makes sense to look at the next stage of development and A-rated quantum computing stocks. Quantum computing is still in its early stages, but companies are already
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Editor’s note: “This New AI Chatbot Is Ushering In Nvidia’s End” was previously published in earlier in November 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The world’s richest man just unveiled his own AI chatbot. And it may present an existential threat to the world’s most powerful AI company. 
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In the shifting sands of the current stock market, discerning investors continue to navigate a labyrinth of uncertainties. Yet, the allure of long-term growth stocks remains undiminished. Amidst the cautionary tales, a trio of growth stocks to buy continue to stand out, boasting robust fundamentals and a promising long-term trajectory. These companies shine with resilience,
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Investors are showing signs of shifting from growth stocks to income or value-focused investments amid concerns about higher interest rates. The 10-year Treasury note reaching 5% is prompting a risk-off approach. Inflation persists, and corporate results, along with rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions, are pressuring markets downward.  Several formerly high-flying growth stocks may face
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Manufacturing stocks are often considered bellwethers for economic shifts and offer unique investment opportunities. As manufacturing activity typically precedes broader market trends, it’s perhaps a more opportune moment to consider undervalued manufacturing stocks. This earnings season has brought encouraging news for the sector, with rising earnings and a promising future outlook. Consequently, investors are looking
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Despite market optimism surrounding the Fed’s potential rate cut, some, like these telecom stocks to sell, have sunk to dangerous levels. One of the industries that got our attention is telecommunications. The S&P Telecom Select Industry Index has grossly underperformed YTD, returning -13.84% to investors. This index includes the three major telecom companies, Verizon (NYSE:VZ),
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Initially concentrated on defense and intelligence, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has broadened its clientele to the healthcare, energy, and finance sectors. Noteworthy profitability and advancements in AI analytics make PLTR stock an appealing choice for investors. Despite the cooling of ‘AI mania,’ Palantir Technologies continues to hold firm, with shares not far below their 52-week highs.
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