Articles for author: Russ Cohen

Russ Cohen

Had You Parked $5,000 in This Vanguard ETF When Warren Buffett Recommended It in 2014, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Key Points Warren Buffett steered Berkshire Hathaway to market-beating returns during his 60-year tenure as CEO. Buffett consistently recommended index funds for everyday investors because of their ability to generate steady, long-term returns. Buffett was a fan of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF because of its very low cost. 10 stocks we like better than ...

Russ Cohen

Is JBHT Stock too Expensive or Still Attractive After Its Rally?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. JBHT has rallied sharply, putting investors in a familiar spot. The stock has momentum, but that does not automatically make it cheap. The better question is whether earnings power, improving freight conditions and estimate revisions can support the premium investors are now paying. For JBHT, the answer is constructive, but ...

Russ Cohen

Netflix Q2 Earnings Call Highlights AI, Ads & Growth Plans

Netflix, Inc. NFLX used its second-quarterearnings callto emphasize expanding entertainment value, improving monetization and using technology to support growth. Management highlighted progress in advertising, artificial intelligence (AI), live programming and broader content formats as key areas shaping the company’s next phase. The discussion also focused on how Netflix measures engagement, with executives stressing quality and ...

Russ Cohen

How to Beat Wall Street’s “Easy Button”

Momentum works – until it doesn’t. Here’s a smarter way to build wealth. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Hello, Reader. Tom Yeung here with today’s Smart Money. In early 2005, Staples launched a new ad campaign that introduced the world to the “easy” button. Customers soon began asking where ...

Russ Cohen

Ford Joins Its Partner Micron on the Coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List

Ford Motor F) has quietly become one of the more intriguing turnaround stories in the automotive sector. Fresh off announcing a long-term strategic partnership with Micron Technology MU), Ford has joined its semiconductor partner on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions. The combination of strengthening fundamentals, improving ...

Russ Cohen

You Don’t Need a Crystal Ball When You Have a Calendar

Stocks have tended to rise and fall in the past with remarkable accuracy during specific windows of time… Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Every day, investors are bombarded with predictions about interest rates, inflation, earnings, and geopolitics. Keith Kaplan thinks most of that is noise. In today’s Friday Digest ...

Russ Cohen

Crypto Market Update: Crypto.com Hits US$20 Billion Valuation

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (July 17) as of 10:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$64,129.58, up by 0.2 percent over the past 24 hours. Chart via the ...

Russ Cohen

A Historically Bullish Window Is About to Close

A seasonal pattern the S&P 500 has followed for years is about to expire… Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Editor’s Note: The market may seem unpredictable from one day to the next. But when you study enough history, certain patterns begin to emerge. We have certainly seen plenty of ...

Russ Cohen

SpaceX vs. the Last 5 Biggest IPOs in History. How Did Those Stocks Perform a Year Later?

Key Points Prior to SpaceX, the five largest initial public offerings came from various sectors with wildly different 12-month share-price performances. SpaceX continues to lower launch costs, and its Starlink segment is posting solid profits. With shares trading at 51 times 2026 estimated revenue, the market has extremely high expectations. 10 stocks we like better ...

Russ Cohen

Tesla Rides Tightening Global Emission Standards for EV Thrust

Tesla, Inc. TSLA is well-positioned to capitalize on the global shift toward cleaner transportation as governments across major economies tighten vehicle emissions standards. Stricter carbon regulations are compelling automakers to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) production and expand model offerings. This has helped Tesla, one of the world’s leading pure-play EV manufacturers, carve out a niche ...