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Is D-Wave Quantum Stock a Buy?

The quantum computing industry stands at a fascinating inflection point. While widespread practical applications remain years away, investors have substantially bid up quantum computing stocks in 2024. Industry peer IonQ has gained 206%, while Rigetti Computing is up 344.7% year to date, suggesting broad optimism …

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3 Reasons Why Investors Should Stay Away From Alibaba Stock Right Now

Alibaba Group BABA presents a concerning investment picture that should give potential investors serious pause. While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue growth of 7% year over year to RMB236.5 billion and impressive adjusted EBITA gains of 36% in the last quarter, a deeper dive …

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Better EV Stock: Alphabet vs. Tesla (Hint: Robotaxis Are the Key)

Key Points The future of the auto industry lies in electric vehicles and ridesharing in autonomous vehicles. After many years in service, Waymo still can’t point to a timeline of profitability. Tesla also faces challenges with its robotaxi offering, but it’s well positioned, provided it …

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The Stock Warren Buffett Spent $78 Billion Buying Over the Last 7 Years Is Slumping, and It Begs the Question: Has the Oracle of Omaha Lost His Touch?

Key Points Warren Buffett has purchased close to $78 billion worth of his favorite stock since the midpoint of 2018 — and you won’t find it listed in Berkshire Hathaway’s quarterly 13F filings. However, Berkshire’s billionaire chief hasn’t spent a dime buying shares of this …

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Generac to Report Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?

Generac Holdings Inc. GNRC will report second-quarter 2025 results on July 30, before market open.  The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.02 billion, up 2.6% from the prior-year reported number. GNRC expects second-quarter net sales growth in the low single-digit range.  …

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4 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now

Key Points Chipmakers like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor are reporting soaring revenue. Alphabet is tying generative AI technology into its already successful Google Search and Android OS businesses. Amazon is improving order fulfillment with mobile robots and developing AI tools for its customers, sellers, and …

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Everyone’s Watching Nvidia — but This AI Supplier Is the Real Power Player

Key Points Nvidia has played a pioneering role in the proliferation of AI, but it wouldn’t have been possible without this company. Nvidia, along with many other chip designers and consumer electronics companies, relies on the manufacturing expertise of this Taiwan-based giant. The wide range …

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Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks

Are your holdings on the move? See my updated ratings for 249 stocks. Source: iQoncept/Shutterstock.com During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close …

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AMCON’s Q3 Earnings Slump Y/Y Despite Modest Revenue Growth

Shares of AMCON Distributing Company DIT have gained 4.9% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 1.2% growth over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has gained 4% …

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Is Microsoft (MSFT) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock’s price. Do they really matter, though? Before we …

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