9 Fresh 5-Star Stocks This Week
Every week, we take a look at US-listed stocks within Morningstar’s coverage to find those that have recently become undervalued—essentially, those whose prices have dipped into the 4- or 5-star rating ranges. For the week ending October 2, a total of 26 stocks were newly rated as 4 stars, while nine joined the current 74 […]
Wall Street futures fall as tech stocks pause
Oct 5 – Wall Street’s primary indices were poised for a lukewarm start on Monday, as technology stocks began to pull back from their recent highs. Investors were on the lookout for new insights regarding monetary policy, particularly with Treasury yields and oil prices remaining elevated. In premarket trading, chip stocks weighed on the market. […]
2 Profitable Stocks to Purchase in October Without Second Thoughts
When it comes to investing, I lean towards buying companies with a proven track record, especially when their yields are historically high. A few years back, I purchased shares of the medical device firm Medtronic, which, admittedly, meant I got in a bit ahead of the ongoing upturn for the company. Recently, I’ve also invested […]
Reasons Behind IDT Stock’s Significant Success This Week
IDT (NYSE: IDT) stock outperformed many of its more recognized counterparts in the fintech and telecom sectors over the past week. Following a solid quarterly earnings report and a price target increase from an analyst, the company’s shares surged by about 17% during the five trading days, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Calling […]
Senate Democrats prevent Republican-backed legislation aimed at limiting lawmakers from buying and selling individual stocks.
Senate Democrats recently blocked a Republican initiative aimed at restricting legislators from buying and trading individual stocks. This decision came after a procedural vote was hindered by the GOP’s addition of a voter identification requirement to the legislation. The vote, which fell along party lines at 53–47, didn’t meet the necessary 60 votes to bypass […]
Futures for stocks increase as investors focus on high Treasury yields and prepare for this week’s jobs report: Live updates
Market Update: Stock Futures and Economic Insights Stock futures showed slight gains on Wednesday evening as Wall Street prepared to enter a new trading month. The futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up by 99 points, a 0.2% increase. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rose around 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures saw a gain […]
NYU professor feels remorseful about a ‘foolish’ choice to sell stocks after Trump’s 2016 victory
On a recent episode of “The Prof G Pod,” NYU professor Scott Galloway shared that he sold all his stocks following the 2016 election victory of Donald Trump. He described this decision as an emotional response that led to significant tax consequences and a poor investment outcome, ultimately costing him around 40% of his liquid […]
Jim Cramer believes Nvidia’s unprecedented buyback could alter the stock’s direction.
Nvidia has just announced a significant stock buyback—something that Jim Cramer has been advocating for quite some time. The chipmaker’s board approved an additional $150 billion for share repurchases, increasing the total remaining authorization to $235 billion. This is reportedly the largest increase in buyback history, and Nvidia aims to complete this program by fiscal […]
3 Top Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq-100
Quick Read Microsoft has increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.98, buoyed by an impressive annual free cash flow of $67 billion. Meanwhile, Broadcom saw its AI revenue nearly triple, supporting its own payout. Costco has consistently raised its quarterly dividend since 2005 and has issued five special dividends, the latest being $15 per […]
Michael Whatley invests in energy stocks as North Carolina expands data centers
Inside Massive Data Centers Amid Growing Concerns Over Resource Use A recent report explores the infrastructure alongside the power and water usage of data centers, particularly highlighting facilities in Northern Virginia as the midterm elections approach. The insight covers server cooling systems, metrics for water conservation, and corporate commitments related to former President Donald Trump’s […]