Did cybersecurity companies win second-quarter earnings season? It certainly appears that way after nearly all of the leading cybersecurity companies beat Wall Street forecasts, sending their share prices up 10% or more as a result. While mega-cap tech stocks posted mixed Q2 results, and disappointing retailers complained about in-store theft, cybersecurity firms hit one homerun
One of the more impressive winners in this year’s AI-driven rally has been Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Palantir stock has surged nearly 140% since the beginning of the year on the back of impressive earnings and even more impressive expectations upgrades. Of course, most investors know that the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 sparked a rise in
Unlike some other artificial intelligence stocks that have zoomed higher in 2023, there’s far more substance than hype with Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI catalyst. In turn, there’s been some justification for the triple-digit run-up in the price of NVDA stock this year. However, the keyword here is “some justification,” Why? This stock’s more than threefold increase
The Internal Revenue Service is going after hedge funds, large law firms, partnerships and more millionaires as its compliance clampdown continues, the tax agency’s commissioner said. One year after Congress approved billions in extra funding for the IRS to improve operations and revive high-end tax enforcement that flagged during the past decade, the agency is
In this article BLMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Outback Steakhouse truck sits parked outside a restaurant in New York. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Business: Bloomin’ Brands owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurant portfolio
Apple phones on display in an Apple store in Miami, Florida, May 4, 2023. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading Thursday. Apple — Apple shares fell more than 2.6% after Bloomberg News reported China is planning to extend a ban on iPhone use to state-owned corporations. A
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) had a turbulent 2022, plunging from a high of roughly $380 per share to the $88 level, and then more than tripling in early 2023. At around $300 per share at the time of writing, META stock has certainly become one of the come back stories investors like to see. Those who
With inflation persistently bringing costs higher and a recession looking likely, it’s easier to find retail stocks to sell rather than buy. Any company that was struggling with stagnating growth or shaky financials is probably entering a tailspin in current conditions. Retailers tend to feel the sting of a recession more acutely than other companies
Last week, I mentioned in my article how C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is a significant player in AI, but its high valuation draws investor scrutiny despite its potential. This is a company that’s certainly polarizing, and for good reason. As far as companies viewed as battlegrounds in the artificial intelligence discussion, AI stock certainly makes the list
The roughly $25 trillion Treasury market first began flashing this telltale sign that a U.S. recession likely lurks on the horizon almost a year ago, according to Bespoke Investment Group. It was late October of 2022 when the 3-month Treasury yield BX:TMUBMUSD03M first eclipsed the 10-year Treasury yield BX:TMUBMUSD10Y, resulting in an “inversion” of a
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In this article KR PL DOCU ADBE FSLR SNOW GILD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The DocuSign website on a laptop in Dobbs Ferry, New York, April 1, 2021. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Kroger — The supermarket chain fell 2.8% following a
Investing in the best utility stocks might emerge as a remarkably steady choice in a constantly evolving market environment. Undeniably, utilities are the unsung maestros, orchestrating a seamless flow of electricity, natural gas, and water to our homes. Sheltered beneath the steadfast umbrella of regulatory guidelines, they’ve proven to be remarkably reliable investments over the
Tech stocks have had a solid 2023, with the large-cap firms putting in especially strong numbers year-to-date (YTD). However, there are problems on the horizon. Consumer electronics demand has fallen, with products such as smartphones and TVs seeing a sizable decline from 2021 levels. The Federal Reserve continues its tight monetary policy, and interest rates
If GameStop (NYSE:GME) were an ordinary company, its second-quarter results released on Thursday should have been a triumph. Net sales of $1.16 billion represented a 2.5% increase from the previous year, and net losses were cut to a mere $2.8 million — a rounding error for a company that lost $50.5 million the quarter before.
New rules curbing short-term rentals went into effect this week in New York City. But the stricter laws have left some travelers scrambling due to last-minute cancellations. A new ordinance requires all short-term-rental hosts to be registered with the city, live in the place they are renting, be present when someone is staying, and host
In this article FSLR DOCU PL KR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work as screens display the trading information for Kroger Co and Albertsons Cos Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 14, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines
With inflation taking center stage once again, it’s becoming clear that consumers are prioritizing wants and needs. One of those “non-discretionary” expenses is healthcare, which makes it a good time to look for healthcare stocks to buy. But this is more than a short-term story. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of
Telecom investors sometimes look for high dividend yields. However, dividends aren’t much of a consolation prize if the stock price declines. This could happen with Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) stock in 2023’s second half. And frankly, Verizon’s dividend payments might not even be sustainable in the long run. We previously tried to warn people about the Verizon
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