Articles for author: Russ Cohen

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Wall Street Analysts See ARKO (ARKO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock’s price, but are they really important? Let’s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about ARKO Corp. (ARKO) before ...

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Bitcoin’s Big Problem: It Behaves Like a Tech Stock

Hello, Reader. For several years running, Bitcoin’s (BTC) diehard fans have championed it as “digital gold” – a fashion-forward reincarnation of the analog portfolio hedge. That assertion is at least half right; Bitcoin is digital. But this trait does not make it a good hedge. Bitcoin has spent the first decade of its young life ...

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Netflix Lost. Netflix Won. Film at 11.

Key Points Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance’s $31-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Instead of buying a studio, Netflix will invest $20 billion in content production this year. Netflix’s stock buyback program is back in action after being paused during the bidding war. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) ...

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What's Behind Ford's Nearly 413K Explorer Vehicle Recall?

Ford Motor Company F is recalling 412,774 Explorer SUVs in the United States due to a rear toe link fracture that could lead to a loss of steering control and heighten crash risk. The recall affects certain 2017–2019 Explorer models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recommended that dealers replace the faulty toe ...

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NVIDIA to Post Q4 Earnings: Buy, Hold, or Take Profits?

NVIDIA Corporation NVDA is all set to report its much-awaited fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter (ended Jan. 25) earnings after the closing bell on Feb. 25. With rising artificial intelligence (AI)-driven bubble concerns, this report could prove crucial, making it essential for investors to consider strategic actions ahead of the announcement. Let’s examine the positions they might ...

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Pumps, Could Still Have Room to Run

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (February 25) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$69,190.26, up by 7.4 percent over the last 24 hours. Chart via TradingView. Bitcoin price performance, ...

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BDL vs. RAVE: Which Restaurant Operator Is the Better Buy Now?

Restaurant operators continue to operate in a competitive environment marked by shifting consumer demand, cost pressures and the need to balance growth with operational discipline. In this landscape, Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. BDL and Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. RAVE reflect two distinct approaches within the broader restaurant space. BDL operates a Florida-centric portfolio of casual dining ...

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D-Wave’s Earnings Could Fuel a New Rally Despite a Double Miss

After weeks of anticipation—and amid a share price decline of nearly 29% year-to-date (YTD)— reported Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings, and the results were…mixed. What’s likely to make headlines is the fact that the company failed to meet analyst expectations on both top- and bottom-line performance for the final quarter of the year, despite making ...

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Apple vs. Adobe: Which AI-Driven Tech Stock Has an Edge Now?

Apple AAPL and Adobe ADBE are infusing AI into their core offerings. While Apple is infusing Apple Intelligence into its core operating systems that power iPhone, iPad, Mac and Wearables, Adobe is incorporating AI into its software solutions for creators, marketers and business professionals.   According to IDC, global spending on AI-supporting technologies, including infrastructure, will ...