Will Apple Be the Next BlackBerry?

It seems like ages ago when BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) was the big name in tech and whose cellphones were in hot demand. But as more innovative technologies emerged and better phones captivated consumers, the company struggled. Today, it has pivoted to focusing on enterprise software …

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Costco's Stock Is Soaring, But Is It Too Expensive?

Note: Costco FY’24 ended on September 1, 2024. Costco’s (NASDAQ: COST) stock has been on a tear, up 40% in 2024 (calendar year) and already tacking on another 7% in 2025, easily outpacing the S&P 500’s 2% gain. What’s driving the momentum? Steady performance anchored …

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Why AMD Stock Is Surging Today

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock is seeing another day of gains in Tuesday’s trading. The semiconductor company’s share price was up 6.1% as of 1 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 1%, and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 1.5%. AMD’s …

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Rocky Mountain Stock Rises Despite Lower Q4 Earnings, Sales Surge Y/Y

Shares of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. RMCF have gained 21.4% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Feb. 28, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 0.4% loss over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock gained …

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Tuesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: PRF

The Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 4.1 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 454,000. Shares of PRF were up about 0.8% on the day. Components of that ETF with …

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5 Dividend Stocks Poised to Profit From the AI Efficiency Boom

When companies deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, the results can be staggering. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is using AI-powered code-completion tools to help developers write code 55% faster. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is leveraging AI to accelerate drug-discovery timelines. IBM (NYSE: IBM) reported …

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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 103 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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1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Micron, Nike

Latest PCE inflation reading, Congressional testimony from Fed Chair Powell, and U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions will be in focus this week. Micron stands well-positioned to beat earnings expectations when it reports results this week, making it a stock to buy. Nike is a sell as it prepares …

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What Gold Knows That Congress Keeps Ignoring

Hello, Reader. The Law of Diminishing Returns is a nasty little ordinance… stating that the more money or energy is invested into something, the less profits or benefits will be gained. Few aspects of life escape its tyranny. For proof of this fact, consider the …

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Jabil Stock Hits Highs on AI Tailwinds and Strong Buybacks

Jabil’s (NYSE:) share price struggled with traction early in 2025, but the struggles are behind it. The Q3 results and guidance update reveal the long-anticipated boost from AI is here. The company cited strengths in the cloud, data center infrastructure, and capital equipment segments, along …

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