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HOOD & OPEN: Two Companies Disrupting Their Industry

Innovation & The “Golden Goose of Capitalism” If you are from the West and can venture to a country like Cuba, you will witness crumbling infrastructure, 1950s-era cars, and extreme poverty. Centralized economies, such as Cuba or China, where the government controls the economy and can shut down private enterprises on a whim, suffocate innovation ...

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Is Ford Losing the Reliability Race After Over 100 Recalls This Year?

Ford F is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The automaker is recalling more than 1.45 million vehicles, including popular SUVs, trucks and vans, due to faulty rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The defect may cause the display to show a blank, distorted or inverted image when drivers ...

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My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

The last couple weeks of springtime have seen the market itself spring to life. There are investing opportunities in both stocks that have fallen out of favor and some popular growth stocks. Some of my favorite stocks right now are Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI), Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY), and Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU). They are well ...

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Crypto Market Update: Klarna IPO raises US$1.37 Billion

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 10) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news ​Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,654, a 0.9 percent increase in 24 hours and its highest ...

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Wall Street Analysts Think Microsoft (MSFT) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

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? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use ...

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Oracle Eyes Best Day Since '99 on Blowout Forecast – Buy Now?

In after-hours trade on Tuesday, Oracle Corporation’s ORCL shares surged to record highs following the announcement of several billion dollars of contracts signed in its recently reported quarter, fueling optimism for future growth. So, is it appropriate to invest in Oracle stock now? Let’s have a look –   Oracle Stock Skyrockets in After-Hour Trading  On ...

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2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years

One of the best ways to make money in the stock market is by buying and holding solid companies for the long run, as this strategy not only allows investors to take advantage of secular or disruptive trends, but also helps them benefit from the power of compounding. For instance, an investment of $1,000 in ...

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Apple vs. Microsoft: Which AI Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Key Points Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are the second-largest and third-largest stocks, respectively, as measured by market cap. For years, both companies competed to claim the world’s largest market cap. However, both companies have struggled in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), allowing Nvidia to recently capture the No. 1 spot. Apple’s ...