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The Amazon Stock Phenomenon: Will the Upsurge Continue in 2024? The Amazon Stock Phenomenon: Will the Upsurge Continue in 2024?

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) experienced an astounding surge of approximately 75% in 2023, eclipsing the total returns of the S&P 500 index threefold. The e-commerce and cloud-computing giant made a momentous turnaround from a challenging 2022, resulting in rejuvenated investor confidence. With a market capitalization exceeding …

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Cities for Affordable Retirement Living Retirement on a Dime: 30 Places to Retire Comfortably with Just $250K in Savings

For years, you’ve been scrimping and saving, stowing away $250,000 for retirement. But the truth is, that substantial sum may not guarantee a carefree retirement when combined with your yearly Social Security earnings (averaging around $22,083.24). Undeterred, GOBankingRates scoured the country in search of locales …

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The Battle of Semiconductors: Nvidia vs. AMD

The semiconductor sector has surged on the market, as exemplified by the 61% jump in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. Two constituents of the index, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), have also reaped the benefits. Nvidia’s shares have skyrocketed by a whopping 252% over …

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2024 Analysis: Key Sectors Set for a Soft Landing2024 Analysis: Key Sectors Set for a Soft Landing

After a prosperous 2023 for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index and ETFs such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) gaining 25%, investors are now eyeing the potential …

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Exciting Developments in Psyched: $100M For MDMA Therapy, VA Funds, 2024 Watchlist, Reform Updates And More Exciting Developments in Psyched: $100M For MDMA Therapy, VA Funds, 2024 Watchlist, Reform Updates And More

Innovative Psychedelics Developer Secures $100M In Series A Funding for MDMA Therapy A decade after its establishment under the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), MAPS Public Benefit Corporation has secured over $100 million in a Series A private stock sale. The funds will bolster …

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Investor Outlook 2024: Stock-Split Stocks on the Rise Investor Outlook 2024: Stock-Split Stocks on the Rise

Looking ahead to 2024, historical market trends are brewing an optimistic forecast for the Nasdaq Composite. A meticulous analysis dating back to 1971 reveals a noteworthy average yearly surge of 19% following a recovery year, as was the case in 2023. For prospective investors, the …

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Bitcoin ETFs, Inflation Surge, and Tech Industry Shake-Ups: This Week in the Markets Bitcoin ETFs, Inflation Surge, and Tech Industry Shake-Ups: This Week in the Markets

Bitcoin BTC/USD took center stage this week when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) on a deadline that had investors on edge. This development officially brings the largest cryptocurrency to the attention of a wider …

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Comparing BlackRock and Goldman Sachs Stock This Earnings Season Comparing BlackRock and Goldman Sachs Stock This Earnings Season

Earnings Showdown: BlackRock vs. Goldman Sachs As the fourth quarter earnings season kicks off, investors are closely eyeing two financial giants, namely BlackRock (BLK) and Goldman Sachs (GS). BlackRock is already reveling in the spotlight after surpassing its Q4 earnings forecasts, leaving investors pondering if …

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Unusual Option Activity – BKNG, MSFT, COST Friday’s Surprising Option Trends: Booking Holdings, Microsoft, and Costco

Investors are abuzz with the peculiar option trading activity seen today among components of the Russell 3000 index. Notably, Booking Holdings Inc (Symbol: BKNG) has witnessed a staggering volume of 5,611 contracts traded, equivalent to around 561,100 underlying shares. This figure amounts to an eye-popping …

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Big Volatility: NFLX, CMG, META Option Surge Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: NFLX, CMG, META

Today, there is a stock market tempest brewing around Netflix Inc (Symbol: NFLX), as the trading floor is buzzing with an extraordinary volume of 225,864 contracts, representing about 22.6 million underlying shares – a staggering 547.8% above their average monthly trading volume. The $500 strike …

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