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The current market environment isn’t for the faint of heart. Significant drawdowns in the first quarter, followed by substantial rallies in the second, have created one of the most challenging landscapes I’ve encountered in years. Writing these letters is rarely easy, and this quarter is …
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock’s price, but are they really important? Let’s take a look at what these Wall …
Key Points Super Micro Computer stock plunged nearly 20% after the company reported dismal financial results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Super Micro was an early leader in the artificial intelligence server market, but narrowing margins are symptomatic of intensifying competition. Management substantially …
Key Points IonQ began trading on public markets in 2021 after merging with a special purpose acquisition company. Shares of IonQ have soared over the past four years. The stock has plenty of potential to continue rising as the quantum computing industry matures. 10 stocks …
The Walt Disney Company DIS is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Aug. 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $23.67 billion, suggesting modest growth of 2.23% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings has moved …
Perrigo, a leading global provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.290 per share, payable on September 16, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 29, 2025. W.W. Grainger, today announced its board of directors …
Key Points Alibaba’s e-commerce business is relatively (although not completely) tariff-resistant. Tariffs aren’t a big issue for Alibaba Cloud, but other U.S. trade policies could be. Alibaba’s greatest threat arguably comes from the Chinese government rather than from the U.S. government. 10 stocks we like …
General Motors GM sold more than 19,000 electric vehicles (EVs) last month, up a whopping 115% year over year. The surge was largely led by strong demand for the Chevrolet Equinox EV model. The US legacy automaker is advancing well in its electrification journey, thanks to …
Key Points Apple’s growth rate accelerated last quarter, but investors remain cautious about the stock. A new foldable iPhone could provide the company with a catalyst next year. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most valuable …
Key Points Nio’s booming Onvo SUV launch could signal a turnaround, though profitability remains a 2025 target. Rivian’s Amazon partnership and upcoming lower-cost R2 SUV could offer growth potential, backed as it is by a $1 billion Volkswagen investment. Both stocks trade at lower price-to-sales …