17211

This Beaten-Down Play Has Gotten Oversold Here

Stocks can rise or fall for any number of reasons. Over time, a company’s fundamentals, such as rising earnings and profit margins, should drive shares higher. In the short-term, any item of news could detail shares. That includes a potential government investigation, the departure of an old CEO, or even just poor guidance even after a strong earnings report. Investors who can look beyond short-term fears can often get a reasonable opportunity to buy an oversold trade. That could be the case ...
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17207

This Top Tech Play of 2024 Has More Room to Run in 2025

Investors are taking profits and positioning themselves for the start of 2025. It’s likely that, even after a strong run, there’s still some more upside in the markets. That’s especially true for companies that can grow their sales, revenues, and earnings. 2024 was a strong year for tech companies that were able to deliver on growth. Even if the market is more volatile next year, that trend shouldn’t change. Investors may want to use any market pause right now to invest in ...
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17200

Shifting Market Index Holdings Can Create Buying Opportunities

When investors talk about the stock market, they’re usually referencing an index such as the S&P 500. Every index is made up of a mix of different stocks, and carry different weightings. Over time, markets tend to rise because weaker companies in the index are replaced with stronger companies. Such rebalancings occur periodically, and investors who buy shares of companies going into a bigger index can often get in ahead of billions of dollars flowing into a stock. The Nasdaq 100 just ...
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17194

The AI Chip Story Isn’t Over Yet

While investors have started looking beyond the chipmakers to play the AI boom, it’s clear that chips are still central to that theme. The world’s greatest AI software can’t run if there isn’t the infrastructure for it, including energy and data centers to the hardware, including processing chips. It’s likely that many chipmakers will continue to benefit in 2025, and for now, the market will continue to reward the top industry players. For instance, chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO) soared nearly 25% last week ...
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17172

The Worst May Be Over for this Critically Important Company

Every company will run into trouble at some point. For investors, it’s critical to know when the biggest dangers have passed. One sign is that even when facing bad news, the share price either doesn’t respond to it, or the stock goes up. That could be a sign that the turnaround is underway. And that things are starting to finally look up. Buyers who wait for this early signal can often see great returns from a new trend higher. For instance, airline ...
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17167

Tread Carefully with This Possible Restructuring Play

Investors can sometimes see big returns from companies that restructure. That’s been the case with Apple (AAPL), which nearly went bankrupt in the late 1990s before it was able to refocus on key products. Apple would go on to create the iPod and iPhone after its bailout. While not every restructuring will turn a company into the world’s largest, a successful turnaround should mean big profits as the market starts rewarding shareholders. That could be the case with video game retailer GameStop ...
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17161

This Backbone-of-AI Play Is Worth Picking Up On a Dip

Some companies are cyclical, having a few good years and then a few bad years. Companies such as automakers or durable goods like appliances tend to fare well when the economy is, for instance. Other companies can play to longer-term trends. That’s particularly the case for tech companies, and why they’re such valuable firms to begin with today. The rise of AI also means an increase in their growth potential in the years ahead. That means investors should continue to buy shares ...
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17156

Could This Repeat Activist Target Finally Trend Higher?

There are many ways to profit from the stock market. One such way is to target companies that trade at a reasonable value, have a strong brand, but could benefit from stronger leadership. These companies tend to be targets for activist investors. Today’s activist investors tend to be firms looking to realize bigger profits from reorganizing a company, selling off a corporate division, or scaling back costs. If they’re successful, they can make market-beating returns in a short period of time. A ...
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