Articles for author: Russ Cohen

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Should You Invest in United (UAL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock’s price, do they really matter? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use ...

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Wall Street Retreats As Treasuries Suffer Worst Week In Over A Year, Broadcom Soars, Bitcoin Rebounds: What's Driving Markets Friday?

The U.S. stock market experienced subdued price action on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance following disappointing inflation data earlier in the week and in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 18 meeting. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 was the only major index to post gains, rising 0.4%. Yet, after briefly climbing to 21,900 points ...

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Can Microchip's Expanding FPGA Portfolio Push the Stock Higher?

Microchip Technology MCHP launched updates to its PolarFire FPGA and SoC solution stacks to support medical imaging and smart robotics applications. These advanced stacks include firmware, IP cores and software design kits that support AI-powered computer vision, real-time robotics tasks and industrial networking protocols. They also offer extensive customization options and compatibility with popular development ...

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Top 3 Defensive Stocks That Are Set To Fly In December

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a ...

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Best Accounting Software for Small Business (2024): Xero Awarded Top Accounting Software by Better Business Advice

New York, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Business Advice highlights Xero as a top accounting software for small businesses. Known for its user-friendly design and features, Xero has become an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs and growing companies through helping simplify financial management. Xero is making it simple to get started by offering 90% ...

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Is Johnson Controls Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Valued at $55.6 billion by market cap, Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is a global leader in building technologies and solutions. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers an extensive portfolio of products and services, including HVAC systems, building automation, and energy solutions, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and environmental performance across ...

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Micron to Report Q1 Earnings: How to Play MU Stock Ahead of Results

Micron Technology, Inc. MU is slated to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 results after market close on Dec. 18. The company projects fiscal first-quarter revenues to be $8.7 billion (+/- $200 million). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the top line is pegged at $8.71 billion, which implies strong year-over-year growth of 84.3%. Stay up-to-date with all ...