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Novo Nordisk advertising logo on facade building, Danish pharmaceutical healthcare giant Novo Nordisk AS, production innovative drugs, obesity treatment Ozempic, Mainz, Germany June 15, 2024 — Stock Editorial Photography
May 15, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Novo Nordisk Stock?

Chris Markoch

Novo Nordisk stock is down nearly 50% in 2025 as competition in the GLP-1 space continues to mount, but the fundamental case for the NVO stock is growing

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLYNASDAQ:SEPN
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May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 AI ETFs Tapping Into the Heart of the AI Revolution

Chris Markoch

As the AI trade makes a comeback, these three ETFs provide niche opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the continued growth in AI

NASDAQ:BOTZNASDAQ:DTCRNYSEARCA:CHAT
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May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

U.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike faces a regulatory probe involving a $32 million transaction with Carahsoft, which could create more volatility in CRWD stock before earnings

NASDAQ:CRWD
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May 12, 2025 11:07 AM ET

Palantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock Price

Chris Markoch

An expanded partnership with ICE highlights one reason many investors object to owning PLTR stock, but the company's valuation may be a stronger headwind.

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 9, 2025 6:45 AM ET

What the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrike

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike and ExtraHop expanded their partnership to help fight shadow AI threats, but an expectation for declining earnings may weigh on CRWD stock

NASDAQ:CRWD
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May 9, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Why Flutter Entertainment May Be a Resilient Sports Betting Stock

Chris Markoch

FLUT stock is down after a miss on the top and bottom lines, but the stock is moving higher as investors consider the defensive nature of the industry

NYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:CHDN
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May 9, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Bloomin’ Brands Stock Drops on Weak Guidance and Demand Concerns

Chris Markoch

Bloomin' Brands stock is down 4.4% after weak guidance for the current quarter overshadowed a double beat in its first quarter earnings report

NASDAQ:BLMN
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May 8, 2025 8:48 AM ET

Is Energy Transfer Undervalued or a Value Trap?

Chris Markoch

With oil prices under pressure, investors are asking if Energy Transfer is an undervalued energy stock or a value trap in a cyclical sector

NYSE:ETNYSE:ENBNYSE:EPD
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May 7, 2025 9:59 AM ET

Disney Stock Jumps on Earnings—Is the Magic Sustainable?

Chris Markoch

DIS stock jumped more than 10% after an earnings report that featured strong theme park revenue, streaming growth, and an increase to its full-year guidance

NYSE:DIS
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May 7, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Ford Motor Stock Rises After Earnings, But Momentum May Not Last

Chris Markoch

Ford Motor reported better-than-expected earnings but the company faces an uncertain year reflected in a lack of forward guidance amid tariff concerns

NYSE:F
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May 6, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Microsoft Stock After Xbox Price Hike: Buy or Hold?

Chris Markoch

Microsoft will be increasing prices for its popular Xbox Series due to rising tariff-related production; that's bad news for consumers but not for investors

NASDAQ:MSFTOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:SONY
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May 6, 2025 8:17 AM ET

Palantir Stock Drops Despite Stellar Earnings: What's Next?

Chris Markoch

Despite a strong earnings report, Palantir's stock dropped over 9%, raising questions about the company's lofty valuation even with the impressive growth

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 6, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Chevron’s Fundamentals Shine Through Market Turmoil

Chris Markoch

Chevron delivered mixed earnings that highlight the cyclical nature of its business, but the company's solid fundamentals suggest this is a buying opportunity

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:SHEL
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Palantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of Concern
May 2, 2025 5:47 AM ET

Palantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of Concern

Chris Markoch

Investors are waiting for Palantir to report earnings on May 5; here are two things that investors should focus on prior to the company's quarterly print

NASDAQ:PLTR
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May 2, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Waste Management Stock: Tariff Proof, But Overbought?

Chris Markoch

Investors shrugged off a mixed earnings report and sent WM stock charging towards its all-time high, but investors may want to wait for a pullback

NYSE:WMNYSE:RSG
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Bucharest, Romania - August 18, 2020: View of Microsoft Romania headquarters in City Gate Towers situated in Free Press Square, in Bucharest, Romania.
May 1, 2025 8:45 AM ET

Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?

Chris Markoch

A surge in cloud spending highlighted a strong earnings report that is pushing MSFT stock higher; analysts have raised their price targets signaling new highs

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPL
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May 1, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy in a Divided Economy

Chris Markoch

These 3 consumer discretionary stocks cater to consumers who are still spending; analysts agree and continue to raise their price targets for these stocks

NYSE:TPRNYSE:ONONNYSE:VIK
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May 1, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week Lows

Chris Markoch

AES Corp., Pfizer, and LyondelBasell are examples of stocks offering a high-yield dividend today and potential upside in the latter half of 2025

NYSE:AESNYSE:PFENYSE:LYB
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April 30, 2025 6:15 AM ET

3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff Break

Chris Markoch

Here are three retail stocks with heavy exposure to China and other Asian countries that are facing higher tariffs from the United States

NYSE:AEONYSE:LEVINYSE:VFC
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April 30, 2025 5:00 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Despite having some strong fundamentals, CrowdStrike stock continues to be volatile and may be due for a pullback despite strong revenue growth

NASDAQ:CRWD
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April 28, 2025 10:23 AM ET

Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So Far

Chris Markoch

Discover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.

NASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOC
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Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High Prices
April 28, 2025 5:20 AM ET

Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High Prices

Chris Markoch

Sustained higher gold prices support mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan, which are expected to be the next part of gold's big move

NYSE:AEMNYSE:FCX
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April 26, 2025 5:49 AM ET

Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?

Chris Markoch

Churchill Downs stock sold off more than 16% after announcing it was pausing a renovation project due to tariff uncertainty, but the stock could be worth a bet

NASDAQ:CHDN
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April 26, 2025 5:28 AM ET

Is the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?

Chris Markoch

If Lam Research continues to build on its quarterly results, the current ceiling for LRCX stock may be a floor that lifts the stock, and possibly the sector

NASDAQ:LRCX
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