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Alibaba Stock Is Picking Up Steam: Is It Overdue for a Big Rally?

Key Points Alibaba has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence and has many growth opportunities ahead. Its Qwen AI assistant recently hit 100 million monthly users. However, the company’s growth rate remains in single digits, and its adjusted earnings nearly went to zero last quarter. …

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Crypto Market Update: Senate Republicans Release Updated CLARITY Act

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (July 22) as of 10:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$65,826.33, down by …

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Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Just Sold AMD Stock and Bought SpaceX. Why I’d Be Doing the Opposite.

Key Points Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood has made a name for herself with her aggressive style of investing. She likes innovative companies that have the potential to disrupt industries. Perhaps not surprisingly then, her flagship Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) has a history of wild …

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2 Vanguard Index Funds Are Crushing the S&P 500 This Year

Key Points Year to date, the Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF have more than doubled the S&P 500’s return. The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF is an actively-managed fund that provides exposure to stocks with strong recent performance. The …

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Is PHM Stock Attractive After Its Q2 Earnings Beat and Margin Slide?

PulteGroup, Inc. PHM gave investors a mixed second-quarter readout. Earnings and revenues topped expectations, but both fell from the prior year as closings, pricing and margins weakened. The investment case now rests on balance. PHM offers capital returns, a solid balance sheet and modest price-target upside, …

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Alphabet Just Tied Amazon’s $200 Billion Capex Guidance. Could Amazon Raise the Bar Even Higher on July 30?

Key Points Alphabet had a great earnings report and increased its capex budget for 2026, but the stock fell. Investors are nervous that big tech companies are overspending to build AI infrastructure. There are three reasons why Amazon will raise capex, and here’s what the …

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Is an AMD Stock Split Likely After Aug. 4?

Key Points Advanced Micro Devices reports its second-quarter results on Aug. 4. The stock price has climbed over 150% so far this year, sending it above $500. Micron and Sandisk are trading at prices about twice and three times AMD’s price, respectively, but neither has …

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Miners Jump on AI Infrastructure Deals

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (July 20) as of 10:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$65,102.57, up by …

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A Smart Way to Invest $1,000 Right Now

Key Points Putting $1,000 to work in today’s market might not be as straightforward as it sounds. Many of the world’s largest companies already trade at premium valuations, while many others promise to become the next big winner. Either way, it’s easy to feel like …

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Dow Jones Shrugs Off Oil Shock While Nasdaq Takes a Breather

Key Points The Dow rose 0.2% while the Nasdaq fell 0.1% ahead of Alphabet and Tesla earnings tonight. Oil jumped 4% to near $94 per barrel on Trump threats against Iranian infrastructure. Investors will soon see how the AI boom is playing out across the …

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