Tim Cook's Final Earnings Call as Apple CEO Came the Same Week Apple Hit a $5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What Investors Should Watch Under His Successor.

Key Points Under Tim Cook’s tenure, Apple stock grew from a $350 billion company to a $5 trillion company. The market will be watching how Apple Intelligence evolves. The user experience has always been Apple’s hallmark, and that matters more than short-term headwinds. 10 stocks …

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If the AI Boom Slows Down, History Says This Is the Smartest Way to Protect Your Long-Term Portfolio

Key Points The artificial intelligence (AI) market’s breakneck expansion over the past few years sparked a buying frenzy in the sector’s top chip and infrastructure stocks. Those soaring stocks — including Nvidia, Broadcom, and Amazon — propelled the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to record highs. …

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If Elon Musk Puts Data Centers in Space, Here’s Who Gets Paid

The offshore oil boom offers a clue about where some of the biggest gains could go… Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Editor’s Note: My colleague, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Luke Lango, has spent months studying what Elon Musk is …

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HQY Up 15.7% in 3 Months as HSA Growth Builds: Can the Rally Continue?

HealthEquity, Inc.HQY shares have gained 15.7% in the past three months, putting the focus on whether improving fundamentals can support further upside. HSA accounts and assets advanced, second-quarter fiscal 2027 results topped expectations and margins expanded. Management also raised fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted EBITDA …

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin's Best August Since 2017 Breaks Historically Bearish Pattern

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 (August 24) as of 10:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$78,729, up 2.2 …

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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Still Isn’t Buying Nvidia. But He Just Opened a Position in a Challenger That’s Soared More Than 100% This Year.

Key Points Stanley Druckenmiller was an early believer in artificial intelligence (AI) giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), building up a significant stake back in 2022. In fact, the AI chip leader was the billionaire’s biggest position for a good part of the following year. But in 2024, …

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The 3 Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks for September

Key Points Nvidia is still one of the best AI stocks to own. The memory chip shortage is boosting Micron’s revenues and earnings. Amazon’s accelerating top-line growth is key for investors. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Historically, September has been a bad …

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If the September Effect Hits Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks This Year, History Says This Is the Best Place to Hide

Key Points Between 1928 and 2025, the S&P 500 has dropped by an average of 1.1% during the month of September. Unusually high concentration among megacap artificial intelligence (AI) stocks could fuel a larger drop in the stock market as institutions trim their winners. After …

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Does This News Make Netflix Stock a Buy?

Key Points Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has not performed well over the past year. The company’s financial results haven’t been strong, engagement on its platform isn’t meeting market standards, and competition in the streaming industry is heating up. Can Netflix bounce back and still perform well over …

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PEBK vs. FCBC: Which Community Banking Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

Regional banking institutions continue to operate within an environment influenced by interest rate movements, regulatory requirements and evolving customer needs. Against this backdrop, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. PEBK and First Community Bankshares, Inc. FCBC represent two community-focused banking organizations with distinct market presence …

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