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It’s fitting Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock represents both the largest company in the world and also the biggest seller of smartphones. The iPhone revolutionized communication. The tech giant is at a crossroads for investors. AAPL stock has consistently performed well. It’s total return over the last five years has quadrupled that of the S&P 500. It

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The Magnificent 7 stocks dominated the stock market and investing headlines throughout 2023. It will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence took off, resulting in massive growth.  It was a strong year overall for the stock markets, with leading indexes like the S&P 500 rising by 24% during the period. However, The Magnificent Seven substantially outpaced

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Source: Bing AI Turn on the television, and you are likely to find someone discussing the economic recession that never happened. The economy is on the brink of collapse, they say, and stocks are set to crash and burn as they did in 2008… If you have not already, you need to stop listening to

It’s a tale of two worlds for Intel INTC, +0.94% these days. At a turbulent time for the silicon industry, the computer-chip giant late Thursday reported that fourth-quarter 2023 revenue rose 10% year over year, with a gross margin increase of 6.5 points. For the 2023 full-year results, however, total revenue was down 14% vs.

Healthcare stocks trudged through what was a terrible 2023 for the sector. While the S&P 500 rose by 24% during 2023, the healthcare sector managed paltry returns of 0.3%.  Yet, hope springs eternal, particularly within the stock market, and investors are increasingly vocalizing their expectations for a 2024 rebound. Share prices throughout the sector remain

The U.S. dollar has had a relatively strong start to 2024 — but some analysts believe the greenback is still more likely than not to depreciate over the course of this year.  The ICE U.S. Dollar Index DXY, which tracks the currency against a basket of six major rivals, has climbed about 2.1% so far

Stocks were rallying again Thursday, despite Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stinker of a quarter. Even prominent Tesla bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities said it was a “train wreck” and criticized Elon Musk and his team for failing to “step up like adults in the room.” Tesla plummeted more than 10% in midday trading, pushing its market

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s Paris listed shares surged on Friday following the luxury firm’s decision to hike its dividend on the back of record 2023 results, in a rally that lifted shares across the luxury sector amid a slowdown that has pummeled the industry in recent months.  The Paris headquartered conglomerate, which owns top

Let your winners run. That’s the advice shared by the world’s most successful investors. Investing legend Peter Lynch famously said: “Selling your winners and holding your losers is like cutting the flowers and watering the weeds.” If a stock is running ahead, the best move investors can make is sit back and enjoy the ride.

With new leadership coming in after difficult 2023, Levi Strauss & Co. on Thursday announced plans to lay off staff and cut costs over the next few years — part of a multi-year “global productivity initiative” that didn’t do much for the iconic jeans-maker’s share price following a disappointing profit forecast. Levi Strauss LEVI, +0.19%

Financial services stocks are a solid addition to any investor’s portfolio. This is because they offer reliable growth throughout the industry and substantial dividend payouts to investors. Financial services are a much-needed resource for individuals, corporations, and institutions alike. It gives individuals and businesses the peace of mind that their financial future is heading in the

Microchip manufacturer STMicroelectronics on Thursday said its revenues started to dip in the final three months of 2023 as it warned of a further slowdown in sales over the first quarter of 2024 caused by the slump in the global manufacturing sector.  The Swiss semiconductor maker, which counts Apple and Tesla as some of its

For portfolio exposure to the data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) industries, you may be considering Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock right now. That’s understandable, but be careful. Investing in Palantir during a time of AI-market exuberance may be a costly mistake.  Don’t get the wrong idea. It could be a great idea to buy Palantir stock

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. said Wednesday that a suspected nation-state actor hacked its cloud-based email system. The organization is “believed to be the threat actor Midnight Blizzard, the state-sponsored actor also known as Cozy Bear,” HPE HPE, +1.68% said in a regulatory filing. Last week, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +0.92% said the same group gained entry to

In the fast-paced world of tech investments, finding the next big hit is like navigating a complex maze. Amidst this landscape, a few standout stocks emerge as potential game-changers, each poised to potentially turn your investments into millions. These millionaire-maker tech stocks stand out with their compelling narratives of innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence. Moreover,

Europe’s largest tech company, ASML Holding, on Wednesday held onto its conservative outlook for 2024 despite promising signs of a recovery in the semiconductor industry that saw it receive a record €9.2 billion worth of orders in the final quarter of 2023. The Dutch company which makes the machines used to manufacture microchips saw its

Artificial intelligence was a great trade in 2023. Stocks in the sector soared while corporations have been in a rush to announce AI initiatives to attract investors. While some sectors fizzle out after a few years, AI has tremendous staying power. The technology is already incorporated into many websites, apps, and platforms that we regularly

Exchange-traded funds that target Chinese equites surged Tuesday as Beijing reportedly weighs a support package for its struggling stock market.  Shares of the iShares MSCI China ETF MCHI closed 3.8% higher on Tuesday, while the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF KWEB gained 4.9%, according to FactSet data. The ETFs, which each have around $5 billion