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June 12, 2025 8:36 AM ET

Starbucks Stock: Culture Fix May Be Key to Long-Term Growth

Chris Markoch

SBUX stock may offer long-term value if the turnaround takes root,however financial and cultural headwinds may limit the stock gains in the short term

NASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:GS
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June 12, 2025 6:43 AM ET

3 Summer Stocks With Insider Buying and Analyst Support

Chris Markoch

These three consumer discretionary stocks have shown strong recent insider buying along with bullish analyst sentiment that supports a potential swing trade

NYSE:MODGNYSE:COOKNASDAQ:FLWS
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June 11, 2025 12:48 PM ET

Nintendo Stock Near Highs—Will the Switch 2 Keep the Rally Alive?

Chris Markoch

Events like the Switch 2 launch can be a “sell the news” event, but even with Nintendo stock up 43% for the year, analysts believe more upside remains

OTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSEARCA:XLYNASDAQ:TSLA
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June 11, 2025 5:44 AM ET

Is a Summer Slowdown Ahead for Microsoft Stock?

Chris Markoch

Microsoft stock is approaching an all-time high (ATH), but slowing institutional buying may signal that MSFT stock is priced for stronger growth than expected

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPL
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June 10, 2025 11:15 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Hits All-Time Highs: Smart Buy or FOMO Trap?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike continues to flirt with its all-time high on expectations of strong growth, but seasonal weakness and a recent downgrade may argue for waiting

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:PLTR
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June 10, 2025 5:04 AM ET

Robinhood Drops on S&P Snub—Is a Bigger Pullback Coming?

Chris Markoch

HOOD stock is down more than 5% after it got snubbed by the S&P 500; but strong correlations with PLTR and crypto could make the stock a buy

NASDAQ:HOODNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:COIN
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June 9, 2025 3:27 PM ET

Palantir Stock Holds Support, Despite Political Backlash

Chris Markoch

Palantir’s stock faces short-term volatility amid backlash over its potential role in federal data consolidation, but long-term investors should focus on growth

NASDAQ:PLTR
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June 9, 2025 9:14 AM ET

These 3 Dividend Stocks Pay You to Stay Calm in Summer

Chris Markoch

This summer could be more volatile than usual, here are three high-quality dividend stocks that are solid choices for the summer and beyond

NYSE:JPMNYSE:CVXNYSE:KO
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June 9, 2025 5:55 AM ET

Want AI Exposure? These 3 ETFs Offer Different Angles

Chris Markoch

Long-term concerns about AI are shifting to the back burner as earnings showed the sector is building momentum; these three ETFs are ready to move higher

NASDAQ:XAIXNYSEARCA:IGPTNASDAQ:AIQ
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June 8, 2025 6:47 AM ET

Five Below Pops on Strong Earnings, But Rally May Stall

Chris Markoch

FIVE stock is up after a strong earnings report in which the company raised its full-year guidance; analysts are bullish, but the stock looks extended

NASDAQ:FIVE
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June 6, 2025 12:29 PM ET

3 Stocks Getting Rare Double Upgrades From Analysts

Chris Markoch

These three stocks have received a rare double upgrade from analysts since their most recent earnings reports; fortunately investors still have time to catch up

NYSE:AAPNASDAQ:BLRXNYSE:BUD
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June 6, 2025 5:39 AM ET

3 Top Dividend Stocks Analysts Are Bullish on Right Now

Chris Markoch

With earnings season coming to an end, investors are looking for new catalysts; here are three blue-chip companies with strong analyst support

NYSE:JNJNYSE:XOMNYSE:HD
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June 5, 2025 8:02 AM ET

3 High-Growth Stocks Traders Love and Investors Should Watch

Chris Markoch

These three small stocks carry significant risk, but that volatility has served traders well this year; now it's time for long-term investors to take a look

NASDAQ:TMDXNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:DAVE
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June 4, 2025 12:29 PM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Dips on Guidance Miss: It May Rebound Fast

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock fell over 6% after the company's short-term guidance failed to meet lofty expectations, but analysts remain bullish on the second half

NASDAQ:CRWD
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June 4, 2025 6:29 AM ET

Microsoft Stock Near Peak, Pullback Seen as Opportunity

Chris Markoch

Microsoft stock is near its all-time high but may face short-term pullback on headline news and lower summer volume; investors should embrace that opportunity

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:GSNYSE:C
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June 4, 2025 5:43 AM ET

3 Penny Stocks Analysts Believe Are Headed Higher

Chris Markoch

These three penny stocks have seen significant moves higher recently, but each has significant catalysts backed by analyst sentiment to move them higher

NASDAQ:MVSTNASDAQ:RBBNNYSE:IDN
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June 3, 2025 8:52 AM ET

Palantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate Lingers

Chris Markoch

Deals with Fannie Mae and the Department of Defense continue to have a bullish impact on Palantir stock despite continued concerns about the stock's valuation

NASDAQ:PLTROTC:FNMAOTC:FMCC
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June 1, 2025 6:31 AM ET

Apple’s Quiet HomePad Delay Could Be Its Loudest Move Yet

Chris Markoch

Although Apple's HomePad launch is delayed, the company plans to make it the cornerstone of its SmartHome ambitions, which could boost AAPL stock

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGL
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May 31, 2025 7:25 AM ET

Near 52-Week Lows, These 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Are Worth a Look

Chris Markoch

These three mid-cap stocks are trading near 52-week lows, but have analyst support that suggests they may be ready for a solid recovery

NASDAQ:REYNNASDAQ:CPBNASDAQ:JJSF
Read Near 52-Week Lows, These 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Are Worth a Look
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May 30, 2025 10:10 AM ET

3 Defense Stocks That Will Profit From a Golden Dome

Chris Markoch

Large-cap defense stocks will be among the biggest winners in a Golden Dome project; here are three companies that will likely be among the biggest winners

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMTNYSE:LHX
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Hormel Stock
May 29, 2025 12:34 PM ET

Hormel Stock Near Lows, But Tariff Relief Could Boost Outlook

Chris Markoch

Hormel stock is trading near 10-year lows, but an attractive valuation and recent analysts' upgrades suggest the stock may offer value if tariffs are suspended

NYSE:HRL
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May 29, 2025 10:48 AM ET

3 Different Ways to Add Gold to Your Portfolio

Chris Markoch

Gold continues to be one of the best-performing assets in 2025; here are three ways to capture some upside in gold without owning physical gold

NYSE:NEMNYSEARCA:IAUNYSEARCA:GOLY
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May 29, 2025 9:49 AM ET

Coca-Cola Stock Has Momentum, PepsiCo May Be the Better Buy

Chris Markoch

Coca-Cola stock is outperforming Pepsi stock and the sector, but while momentum is on the side of Coke, Pepsi may be a more refreshing choice for investors

NYSE:KONASDAQ:PEPNYSEARCA:IYK
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Goodyear Tire
May 29, 2025 6:41 AM ET

Goodyear Stock Surges 28% in 2025: Is More Growth Ahead?

Chris Markoch

Goodyear stock is up 28% in 2025, driven by investor optimism around its restructuring plan and insulation from new tariffs

NASDAQ:GTNYSE:JPM
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