Microsoft Today $422.99 -5.00 (-1.17%) (As of 11/27/2024 06:05 PM ET) 52-Week Range $362.90 ▼ $468.35 Dividend Yield 0.78% P/E Ratio 34.90 Price Target $503.03 Shares of Microsoft Corp NASDAQ: MSFT have been a cornerstone of tech portfolios for many years now, and 2024 has done little to tarnish that reputation. The stock is up a … Read more
Donald Trump hasn’t been shy about imposing tariffs when he returns to the White House in 2025. He has stated his intentions to levy 10% to 20% tariffs on imports and up to 60% to 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. Whether to take these statements literally or consider them negotiation tactics remains to be seen. … Read more
Generic and biosimilar drugs are often preferred over the brand name version due to their cheaper prices. Generics are exact duplicates of the branded counterparts, while biosimilars are “similar” and often require clinical trials. Health insurance companies, Congress, and patients love generics. It’s a growth industry in the medical sector as drug patents generally expire … Read more
The Russell 2000 Index, often called the small-cap index, is up about 19.6% in 2024. Much of that gain has come in the last six months, and the clarity after the U.S. presidential election is stirring animal spirits in the sector. The bull case for small-cap stocks comes from lower interest rates and the hope … Read more
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and cloud computing recovery are driving the worldwide growth of data centers. Existing data centers are furiously upgrading their systems to handle AI workloads, while new data centers are being built with AI deployment in mind. These AI data centers are coming online prepared for AI workloads that can require … Read more
Wall Street’s sleigh bells are starting to ring, signaling the arrival of the historically bullish period encompassing Thanksgiving, the Santa Claus Rally, and the January Effect. While the “Year-End Rally” often captures headlines, the market’s trajectory during this festive season is shaped by a complex interplay of factors extending beyond holiday cheer. From post-Thanksgiving momentum … Read more
Some of the world’s best hedge funds and trading desks on Wall Street employ a simple strategy, one that is focused on the concept of relative valuation between two assets. In today’s market, the basic materials sector has shown a potential price widening between two widely followed precious metals. Gold has once again outpaced silver … Read more
Semler Scientific, Inc. NASDAQ: SMLR has been one of November’s hottest stocks, soaring over 130% as investors rally behind its newfound embrace of Bitcoin. The healthcare and medical devices company recently made waves by significantly expanding its Bitcoin holdings and introducing “Bitcoin Yield” as a key performance indicator (KPI). With Bitcoin hovering near the psychological … Read more
Cerence NASDAQ: CRNC is an AI stock that has burst onto the radar of many investors lately. Since its latest earnings release on Nov. 21, shares have skyrocketed 155% as of the Nov. 25 close. So, what does this company do, and why am I mentioning it in the same breath as the lauded SoundHound … Read more
When the biggest minds on Wall Street decide to make a significant move in their portfolios, retail investors better pay attention and attempt to reverse engineer the thinking and reasoning behind these moves. Today, investors can look at the recent 13-F filings from the Oracle of Omaha himself, Warren Buffett. Buffett’s view on markets is … Read more
Amazon.com Today $205.74 -2.12 (-1.02%) (As of 11/27/2024 ET) 52-Week Range $142.81 ▼ $215.90 P/E Ratio 44.06 Price Target $236.20 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. NASDAQ: AMZN have been having a standout year, with the stock building on the 150% rally that started in 2023. Though its shares have softened slightly in recent weeks, the tech titan … Read more
There are many reasons to own a stock, and the CEO is one of them. The right CEO can be the defining factor in a company’s success, shaping operations, driving growth, and delivering substantial shareholder returns. Strong leadership often signals not just steady performance but transformative potential. Brian Niccol and Laura Alber are prime examples … Read more