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Why Are Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia Outperforming the "Magnificent Seven" and the S&P 500?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are knocking on the door of all-time highs, whereas the other four “Magnificent Seven” stocks — Amazon, Alphabet, Tesla, and Apple — are down year to date. What gives? Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) …

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High-Yield ETFs: Big Payouts, Bigger Trade-Offs?

While a substantial amount of money continues to flow into low-cost, plain-vanilla ETFs, the ETF landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with most new launches being actively managed and many employing derivatives. Two recent regulatory changes—the “ETF Rule” and the “Derivatives Rule”—have made it easier for …

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Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

The technology sector has helped lead the market higher not only this year but really for the past decade. This can be seen in the performance of an index such as the Dow Jones Technology Index, which is up over 27% year to date and …

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Crypto Market Recap: Bitcoin Hashrate Drops, Coinbase Shares Hit New All-time High

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (June 25) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news ​Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at US$107,736, …

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Is Ford Blue Fueling Model e's Future in the Changing Auto Landscape?

The automotive giant, Ford Motor Company F, is steadfast in its race toward relevance. As the company electrifies its product lineup through the Model e segment, its legacy Ford Blue segment is the cash engine behind it. The traditional internal combustion engine business has iconic …

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What Makes E-Commerce the Biggest Driver of Alibaba's Revenue Growth?

Alibaba’s BABA e-commerce business continues to be the company’s biggest strength. Its main platforms, Taobao and Tmall, help drive strong customer management revenues, which grew 12% year over year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by the improvement of take rates. Better tools …

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Meet a Little-Known Stock That's Outperforming Amazon and Tesla Since Going Public 2 Years Ago

Two of the most well-known and beloved stocks on the market are Amazon and Tesla. Indeed, these are two of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” — seven of the largest enterprises in the entire world. And if you bought shares of this duo three years ago, …

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The Robotaxi Wars Just Escalated. And It’s Only the Beginning…

If you’ve ever seen the original Total Recall film (the 1990 version with Arnold Schwarzenegger), you might remember the Johnny Cab. This cab had a creepy little robot sitting in the front seat, cracking jokes while it drove Arnold through a futuristic city. No steering …

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A Bull Case for Apple: Is It a Sleeping Giant?

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has underwhelmed investors this year. As of this writing, shares are down about 19% year to date. That compares with a gain of about 4% for the S&P 500 during the same time frame. The stock’s underperformance has been driven by the …

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Crypto Market Recap: Bitcoin Rebounds After Drop Below US$100,000, OKX Mulls IPO

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (June 23) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news ​Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at US$102,876, …

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