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Apple Just Took a Page Straight Out of the Netflix Playbook. Here’s Why It Could Be a Brilliant Move

Key Points Apple recently turned heads, acquiring the full rights to its hit show “Severance.” The company plans to add new seasons and expand the existing franchise. Netflix was a pioneer in streaming, building a library of fully owned content to augment its licensed content, …

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Crypto Market Update: CME Shifts Crypto Futures to 24/7 Trading

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (February 20) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$67,850.72, up by 1.2 percent over …

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After the Pause, the Magnificent 7 Stocks Look Ready to Lead Again

I have been detailing the rotation unfolding beneath the surface of the market in recent weeks. While mega-cap technology and much of the AI ecosystem pulled back, value stocks, cyclicals and several international markets attracted fresh inflows. This type of leadership transition is common during …

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Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood doesn’t take any trading days off. The co-founder and CEO of Ark Invest publishes her transactions for the family of exchange-traded funds she manages. She didn’t make a lot of moves on Wednesday, but the ones she did make are worth watching. Reddit …

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5 Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 15% That Smart Money Is Avoiding

I hadn’t seen my boy in years. He wasted no time laying into my career decisions. “Why are you messing around with the finance stuff? The blogging? No future in it.” Well, good to see you too, buddy. “You have real value in the software …

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Why Alphabet Stock Topped the Market Today

Key Points As the stock trading week came to a close on Friday, investors were doing more with Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) than just searching for websites — they were snapping up its equity. Both share classes of the company enjoyed a roughly …

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Bill Gates Has Nearly 30% of His $36.6 Billion Portfolio Invested in One of Warren Buffett’s Favorite Stocks

Key Points Berkshire Hathaway dominates the Gates Foundation’s portfolio. Berkshire is sitting on a record $382 billion cash pile, allowing it to pounce on bargains during market downturns. Berkshire’s decentralized structure means it was built to thrive beyond its legendary founder. 10 stocks we like …

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Crypto Market Update: Peter Thiel Fully Exits ETHZilla, Reversing Prior Ethereum Bet

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (February 18) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$66,439.02, down two percent over the …

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Netflix Stock Dropped 8% Last Month — Here’s What Happened

Key Points Netflix’s stock price dropped in January, but it wasn’t due to the AI concerns sweeping the rest of the market. Shareholders are worried that Netflix is about to make a big investment without a clear plan for profits. It’s going to be some …

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GM Stock Up 42% in 6 Months: Worth Holding Onto for More Gains?

U.S. legacy automaker General Motors GM is going strong, thanks to robust vehicle offerings, a growing software and services business and restructuring in China. The company has also reworked its electric vehicle (EV) strategy to align with the slower-than-expected adoption. Balance sheet strength and solid …

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