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Shaun Pruitt

M&A Watch: Buy Alphabet Stock Amid Plans to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup WIZ?

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have been virtually flat since announcing the $32 billion acquisition of New York City-based cybersecurity startup Wiz last Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Netflix Stock for a Rebound as Markets Stabilize?

February's cooler CPI print has helped markets stabilize amid ongoing tariff concerns, and one stock investors may be eyeing for a rebound is Netflix (NFLX).

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Shaun Pruitt

Alibaba Vs Baidu: Which Chinese Tech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

In a swing of events, investor sentiment has shifted toward Chinese tech stocks in recent weeks, with Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) standing out in particular.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock for Higher Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock hit new 52-week highs of nearly $170 on Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock for Expansion Plans in the U.S.?

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is making headlines on Monday, with the chip giant set to invest $100 billion for manufacturing plants in the United States.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Portfolio Worthy Stocks to Buy on the Dip: CLS, GE, JPM

Pulling back from their 52-week highs, these top-rated stocks are viable options for long-term positions in the portfolio.

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Shaun Pruitt

Will Nvidia's Q4 Results Lift Markets Back to New Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, investors are anxiously awaiting Nvidia's (NVDA) Q4 results after-market hours on Wednesday, February 26.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Walmart Stock for Steady Growth as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Walmart's (WMT) steady growth has catapulted its stock over the last year, with the omnichannel retailer set to release Q4 results on Thursday, February 20.

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John Blank

Off to a Solid Start in 2025: Zacks FEB Market Strategy

Year to date, the narrow DJIA was up +4.41%, the broad S&P 500 was up +2.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 was up +1.36%.

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Bryan Hayes

Weekly Option Windfall: Trading AXP Options Following Q4 Earnings Beat

One of Warren Buffett's long-held positions, American Express just delivered its fourth consecutive earnings beat.

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Shaun Pruitt

Can the Surge in Amazon Stock Continue as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Gaining momentum in recent months, let's see if it's time to buy Amazon (AMZN) stock for more upside as its Q4 results approach on Thursday, February 6.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Post Earnings Dip in Apple Stock?

Amid heightened market volatility, investors may notice Apple's (AAPL) stock has dipped nearly 5% since reporting very favorable results for its fiscal first quarter last Thursday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Meta Stock After Beating Q4 EPS Expectations by 20%?

Surpassing earnings expectations for nine consecutive quarters, investors may be wondering if it's time to buy Meta Platforms (META) stock after its latest EPS surprise.

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Bryan Hayes

Is Meta Platforms (META) a Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings Announcement?

The world's largest social media offering, Meta has surpassed the earnings mark in each of the past eight quarters.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the Surge in Netflix Stock After Record Subscriber Growth?

Reporting strong Q4 results after market hours on Tuesday, Netflix (NFLX) stock soared to a 52-week peak of $999 a share in today's trading session.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Goldman Sachs or BlackRock Stock After Strong Q4 Earnings?

Exceeding their Q4 top and bottom-line expectations on Wednesday, let's see if it's time to buy stock in these renowned investment firms.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Top Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for 2025

With the global market for artificial intelligence presumed to be worth trillions in the coming years, these top semiconductor stocks should be lucrative investments going into 2025.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Still Buy Tesla Stock After Such an Extensive Rally?

Tesla (TSLA) shares have rallied +25% in December and are up over +75% year to date with investor sentiment remaining high for the EV leader's long-term initiatives.

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Bryan Hayes

Apple Stock Hits All-Time High: Is the Tech Giant Too Extended?

Buying stocks when they make new highs has proven to be profitable throughout history.

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Shaun Pruitt

Can the Rally in Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Continue with New Quantum Computing Chip?

Roaring to new 52-week highs, Alphabet's (GOOGL) stock has made headlines this week following the announcement of its new state-of-the-art quantum computing chip.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Arista Networks (ANET) Stock After 4-1 Split?

Implementing a 4-1 stock split on Tuesday, let's see if now is still a good time to buy Arista Networks (ANET) stock with the cloud solutions leader aiming to make shares more accessible to a broader base of investors

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Shaun Pruitt

Can the Rally in Amazon's Stock Continue with New Powerful AI Chip?

Hitting a new 52-week high of $220 a share on Wednesday, investors and technical traders may be amused by Amazon's (AMZN) AI initiatives.

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Andrew Rocco

3 Reasons the US Equity Bull will Continue

Bullish momentum, expanding breadth, and a dovish Federal Reserve board are three reasons for investors to remain bullish stocks into year-end.

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Bryan Hayes

Historical Odds Favor Year-End Rally: Stocks to Watch

If we finish in this territory, it would be the first time since 1998-99 that the S&P 500 rose 20% or more in consecutive years.

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