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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

AI Growth: A Casual Look at Some Favorite Stocks

You've probably heard a lot about AI stocks this year. They've been doing really well, and UBS thinks there's still a lot of room to grow. Let's start with Nvidia, a big name in chips. This year alone, it's gone up by almost 186%! That's way more than the S&P 500's rise of 22% in 2024. UBS says we'r

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Investing Wisely: Trends, Tech Stocks, and Election Impact

Investors are looking ahead to a big week in tech earnings. Stocks like Alphabet, Apple, and Amazon are already at record highs, and experts expect more growth. AI spending by these companies is also a hot topic. While AI might not show immediate results, it's seen as a long-term positive for the ma

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Google: Should You Buy Before Earnings?

Investing in Google before they release their earnings report can be a tricky decision. Many investors, including a seasoned equity research analyst, prefer to stay cautious and wait for the earnings announcement to understand how the company's management handles any uncertainties. This analyst, who

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Investment Expert Sees Trump Win and Bitcoin Gain

Meet Eric Beiley, a wise investment strategist who recently shared his thoughts on the stock market with Quartz. He highlighted that tech giants like Apple and Amazon are thriving and likely to continue doing so. When asked about artificial intelligence (AI), Beiley acknowledged it as a significant

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Oct 29 2024FINANCE

Home Depot: A Retail Giant Weathering Economic Storms

Are you curious why Home Depot keeps thriving no matter what the economy throws at it? Renowned financial expert Jim Cramer has some interesting insights. He calls Home Depot a special stock – both secular and cyclical. That means Home Depot doesn't just rely on economic booms; it can keep growing e

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Tech Giants in the Spotlight as Profit Growth Slows

This week, the tech giants of the S&P 500 Index are gearing up to report their third-quarter earnings. Companies like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are facing a new reality: slower profit growth. While they are still projected to see an average increase of 19%, this is lower than pa

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

ROSÉ & K-Pop Stocks on the Rise: A Weekly Wrap-Up

This week was a big one for K-pop companies. YG Entertainment, the home of BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ, saw its stock jump after her new song with Bruno Mars hit it big. ROSÉ's "APT" topped global charts, raking in millions of streams in just days. Other K-pop giants like SM Entertainment and HYBE also saw the

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Teslas Face Scrutiny Over Autopilot Crashes

Ever heard of a car that drives itself? Well, Tesla's trying, but their autopilot feature is hitting a few bumps. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is digging into some serious incidents. We're talking crashes, one even fatal, involving Teslas with Full Self-Driving tech. Thi

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Stock Movers to Watch: Big Names Make Headlines

Here's what happened with some big stock players today before the market opened. First up, The Cheesecake Factory saw its shares jump over 3% after an activist investor stepped in. This investor thinks the company should spin off three of its brands. On the other hand, General Motors' shares dipped

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

Seeing Patterns: Why Some Stocks Can Feel Like a Bet

Investment strategist Doug Cohen from Fiduciary Trust International covered a lot of ground in a recent interview with Quartz. Talking about the volatile world of stocks, especially those related to Trump Media, he highlighted the speculative nature of such investments. How can you tell if a stock

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