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S&P 500 4,594.63

DOW 36,245.50

QQQ 389.94

15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Chick-fil-A Is Hiring an 'Entertainment Producer'

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Dell, Marvell Technology fall; Ulta Beauty, UiPath rise, Friday, 12/1/2023

Mega merger in the works? Humana, Cigna explore big deal

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/27 - 12/1

Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead

S&P 500 4,594.63

DOW 36,245.50

QQQ 389.94

15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Chick-fil-A Is Hiring an 'Entertainment Producer'

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Dell, Marvell Technology fall; Ulta Beauty, UiPath rise, Friday, 12/1/2023

Mega merger in the works? Humana, Cigna explore big deal

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/27 - 12/1

Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead

S&P 500 4,594.63

DOW 36,245.50

QQQ 389.94

15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Chick-fil-A Is Hiring an 'Entertainment Producer'

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

Dell, Marvell Technology fall; Ulta Beauty, UiPath rise, Friday, 12/1/2023

Mega merger in the works? Humana, Cigna explore big deal

New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekend (Ad)

MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/27 - 12/1

Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead

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15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

15 best consumer discretionary stocks for the rest of 2023

Consumer discretionary stocks in 2023 present a captivating blend of potential growth, trend exposure and enticing dividends. As we research the best consumer discretionary stocks for the year's second half, we find that these stocks appeal to investors seeking dynamic investment opportunities. Let’s look at the top consumer discretionary stocks for the remainder of 2023. We will unravel the unique narratives behind these stocks while providing insights into their opportunities and challenges. Overview of consumer discretionary…

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Mega merger in the works? Humana, Cigna explore big deal

Consolidation in the health insurance industry has become a theme of 2023. Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is reportedly in talks to merge with The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) in a stock-and-cash deal. According to reports, the companies are hoping to fast-track the merger and get it completed before the end of the year. Already in 2023, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH), the largest of the healthcare stocks tracked in the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLV), acquired home health provider LHC for $5.4 billion. Humana…

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Energy traders: A rebound is coming

The price of WTI and Brent crude fell despite another production cut from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The cut was expected and helps keep the oil market in a tight balance, so this looks like a buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news event. Ultimately, OPEC has created confusion in an otherwise hard-to-forecast market, but the odds are high that oil prices will rise again and soon. OPEC’s latest policy is to curb production by 2.2 million barrels per day starting in Q1 2024, including the…

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Blue chip and bull on a stock market graph; are blue chip stocks a good investment?

Are blue chip stocks a good investment?

If investing were a high-stakes poker game, blue chips would be the ace up your sleeve, ensuring you have a winning strategy. Now, you might be wondering: what are blue-chip stocks? Blue chips are shares of large, well-established companies with a history of consistent performance and financial strength. These stocks are safe and reliable investments, offering stability and potential dividends to investors. But in the unpredictable financial markets, where risk and reward often go hand-in-hand, are these market veterans indeed…

NetApp stock is about to hit 20-year highs

NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) has to be one of the few remaining tech stocks out there that hasn’t yet reclaimed its highs from the Dot Com bubble. Bill Clinton was still in the White House when NetApp shares last set a record, and while it may be some time before that’s topped, there’s a ton of opportunity opening up. The data stock has been rallying since the start of the year, and while it wasn’t exactly knocking anyone’s socks off, its shares had gained about 30% coming into this week.…

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