Articles for author: Russ Cohen

Russ Cohen

Why ASML Holdings Rallied in June

Key Points SpaceX’s IPO gave the company funds to begin its Terafab project, with Musk praising ASML specifically. Major memory makers announced big capital expenditure increases. Wall Street analysts also raised their expectations for semiconductor equipment spending out to 2028. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › Shares of semiconductor equipment giant ASML Holdings ...

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The Grocery Store That Brought Down the Soviet Union

A 1989 moment in Houston explains why Louis Navellier has been bullish on America for 47 years — and why he’s doubling down right now. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Before we jump in today, a reminder that our InvestorPlace offices are closed today in honor of Independence Day. ...

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Why You Should Be Proud to Be an American Investor

While the rest of the world sends visitors here to have their minds blown by a Buc-ees, I’m reminded of something I’ve believed for 47 years. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). In September 1989, Boris Yeltsin came to America. At the time, he was a rising political figure inside ...

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Chip Stocks Have Soared by 157% Over the Past Year. Here Are 2 Top Stocks to Buy Before the Semiconductor Industry Soars Past $1.5 Trillion in 2027

Key Points TSMC stock has more than doubled over the past year, and its position as the largest semiconductor foundry suggests it can deliver further gains to investors. ASML is the only supplier of advanced chipmaking equipment deployed by TSMC and others, and that’s going to accelerate the company’s growth. 10 stocks we like better ...

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Vertex (VRTX): Should You Buy?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock’s price. Do they really matter, though? Let’s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to ...

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Why Kroger’s Giant Eagle Deal Could Change Everything

The collapse of the Albertsons mega-merger forced Kroger (NYSE:) into a severe reckoning. Antitrust regulators effectively shut the door on transformative coast-to-coast consolidation late last year, and the market aggressively punished the uncertainty. Shares dragged toward a 52-week low of $54.15 as investors questioned how Kroger would navigate relentless pressure from omnichannel titans such as  and ...

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As America Turns 250, Here’s Why I’m More Bullish Than Ever

What foreign visitors are discovering about America — and why it’s the greatest wealth-creation machine in history Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Editor’s Note: This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of the United States — and Louis Navellier thinks that’s worth celebrating as an investor, not just ...

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Why the Comcast Spin-Off Won’t Fix What’s Actually Broken

Comcast (NASDAQ:) dipped into a familiar playbook this week. But after an initial pop, CMCSA is drifting back to its pre-announcement levels. This isn’t a sell-the-news moment. It’s traders doing what they do, which is making a quick profit on news that doesn’t really do much for Comcast’s business. The announcement was a spinoff of its NBCUniversal, Peacock, Universal Studios, and Sky business units into a second ...

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META's Bets on Privacy to Expand WhatsApp's Growth: What's Ahead?

Meta Platforms META is focusing on strengthening privacy across its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. The latest announcement of introducing WhatsApp usernames strengthens META’s long-term strategy of making its messaging ecosystem more privacy-centric while lowering one of the biggest barriers to user adoption, sharing personal phone numbers. The feature allows users to connect through ...