Articles for author: Russ Cohen

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Nasdaq 100 Movers: AMD, FANG

In early trading on Thursday, shares of Diamondback Energy, topped the list of the day’s best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 2.4%. Year to date, Diamondback Energy, has lost about 20.5% of its value. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Advanced Micro Devices, trading ...

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

Added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list this week, Super Micro Computer’s SMCI stock has become compelling among the tech sector as it looks to move past investigations into its accounting practices. Furthermore, Super Micro’s artificial intelligence initiatives are reassuring and have led to sprawling sales growth that is acknowledged even amid probes by ...

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Is Alphabet Stock A Better Play Than Amazon?

Question: Why would you pay 34x earnings for Amazon stock – when you can buy Google stock for 19x? You wouldn’t, especially when you consider 3 simple facts: Growth: While both companies exhibit comparable top-line growth, Google demonstrates a slightly higher rate of 14% compared to Amazon’s 11%. This indicates a potentially stronger growth trajectory ...

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The Trader’s Flashlight in a Market Fog: What are Candlestick Patterns?

From Tokyo rice markets to Wall Street trading floors, candlestick patterns have stood the test of time. Now, in the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency trading, where government policies can shift the market overnight, understanding these patterns could mean the difference between profit and loss. In such a volatile environment, traders have continuously searched for signals ...

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Americas' IT and Business Services Sector Grows by Double Digits in Q1, Despite Growing Uncertainty: ISG Index™

Combined market up 19%, driven by 33 percent growth in XaaS ACV Managed services down slightly, showing signs of pressure on discretionary spending Demand for IT and business services in the Americas rose by double digits in the first quarter, despite growing economic uncertainty, according to the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG) ...

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An Undervalued Bitcoin Stock To Watch Amid Market Turmoil

The cryptocurrency mining machine maker missed a market boom last year, and is ramping up its own bitcoin production just as the sector shows signs of stumbling Key Takeaways: Canaan boosted its bitcoin production by about 10% in March from February after a bitcoin “halving” event last year dampened demand for its mining machines The ...

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Bringing More Joy to Home Care: Activity Connection Partners with "The Senior Care Influencer" Lance A. Slatton as Brand Ambassador

VANCOUVER, Wash., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Activity Connection, the leader in life enrichment programs for senior living communities, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Lance A. Slatton, known as “The Senior Care Influencer,” host of the award-winning podcast “All Home Care Matters,” and a dedicated advocate for caregivers and aging adults. Slatton has partnered ...

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Ford Warns of Price Hikes as Trump Tariff Uncertainty Lingers

Ford Motor Company F is preparing to increase prices on vehicles starting with those produced in May 2025 if President Donald Trump doesn’t follow through on the tariff relief he’s suggested for automakers. Per a memo sent to dealers by Andrew Frick, president of Ford’s gas-powered and electric car divisions, the company anticipates it will ...