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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a titan in the tech industry. It is known for its iconic Windows operating system, Office productivity suite and Xbox gaming platform. However, in recent years, the company has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting its focus toward cloud computing and emerging technologies. Now, its Azure cloud platform and strong presence in the

The soft jobs report has fueled recession fears. As a result, several major Wall Street banks are calling for the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower its key interest rate by as much as 50 basis points in September, which could further impact the Magnificent 7 stocks. Citi (NYSE:C) released a note indicating that the risk

Since I’m severely lactose, I eat many plant-based foods and drink many plant-based beverages. The data suggests that many other Americans, whether because of lactose intolerance or for other reasons, eat plant-based foods and drink plant-based beverages. Indeed, “The (United States) plant-based food market surged from $3.9 billion in 2017 to $8.1 billion in 2023,”

Thanks to the inclusion of artificial intelligence elements in the iPhone, which is predicted to become the next major revenue generator for the tech behemoth, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock stays a consistent performer. Apple is a fascinating investment because of its constant innovation, great financial success, and measured market growth. Apple’s market share, technical innovation, and

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) has emerged as a significant player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Shares of the frontrunner in voice AI have surged more than 100% year-to-date (YTD). This impressive performance starkly contrasts with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ), which has declined nearly 1% over the same period. However, the

For any other company, the CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) debacle might have spelled doom. But, as always, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has risen like a Phoenix from the so-called ashes. It demonstrates impressive resilience no matter how challenging the market conditions are. Or the fallouts from various unpleasant events. Three key drivers – a dominant subscription business model,

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) certainly faced its fair share of headwinds in recent years. The company’s share price dropped 60% year-to-date as investors are looking past Intel stock to other semiconductor names with much better long-term growth forecasts. There’s plenty of precedent for such a decision. AI is real, and Intel isn’t participating in this rally as

Despite the AI-dominated tech rally over the past year, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) has been a laggard in the industry. The stock is down by more than 11% year-to-date and 3.0% over the past twelve months. The sell-off in Adobe’s stock stems from its high valuation as concerns about its ability to sustain growth remain a huge

For many investors, the conversation around the semiconductor industry isn’t always the clearest. Some companies are fabricators, others are designers, and then there’s Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) which is a designer for designers, which puts ARM stock in an interesting position. That’s because Arm sells the chipset instructions for some of the most sought-after designs for

Investors have had plenty of time to absorb Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (NYSE:CMG) historic 50-for-1 stock split. Completed on June 26, The fast-casual restaurant chain’s stock went from almost $3,300 a share to $65 a share. Having said that, is CMG stock a buy? While nothing about the business changed, it just made its stock more

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a top semiconductor maker that really doesn’t get enough love in this current market. Up more than 30% year-to-date, AVGO stock has begun to sell off alongside its higher-valuation peers. Companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are leading the way lower, with concerns around a potential recession building as the macro environment deteriorates. Of

Investors got a case of the jitters on Monday when global stock market exchanges collapsed. While most recovered a bit from the worst of the decline and United States exchanges even rallied again on Tuesday, the threat of a recession hangs ominously over the market. That is why now is the perfect time to buy

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has been one of the hottest names in the AI hype rally this year. SMCI stock is probably second to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) in AI stocks. SMCI surged over 1,200%, but the AI hype is fading quickly, with SMCI down over 50%. Regardless, SMCI still sits at an impressive 75% gain year-to-date.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, known for its social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has come under the spotlight recently. Analysts are comparing the company’s great potential with its AI and digital advertising businesses against risks from legal issues and a rather rich valuation. The bull case shows Meta’s opportunities for future growth through AI

Stock splits, once rare, are roaring back into focus for traders and investors alike. In January, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) became the latest company to announce a three-for-one stock split followed by Williams-Sonoma’s (NYSE:WSM) two-for-one split. This trend has continued, with plenty of other stock split opportunities worth paying attention to. Compared to other tech cycles, like