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Russ Cohen

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Dec. 23

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 23:  Valero Energy Corporation VLO: This petroleum company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.2% over the last 60 days.  Valero Energy Corporation Price and Consensus Valero Energy ...

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1 Stock I'd Buy Before Costco (COST) in 2026

Key Points One of the best mutual fund managers in history, Peter Lynch, had a saying: “Invest in what you know.” This means that you should apply your natural advantages and observations in the real world to the stock market. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are ...

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2 Stocks to Avoid as Crypto Momentum Wanes

The northeast United States wasn’t the only region gripped by bitter cold this month—a new winter has also hit the cryptocurrency market. Weak sentiment and choppy trading threaten Bitcoin with its worst yearly performance since 2022. What’s caused the cryptocurrency stallout in 2025, and can investors hope for a brighter year in 2026? Below, we’ll ...

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This Is the Streaming Stock You Didn't Know You Needed

Key Points Wheaton Precious Metals offers affordable exposure to gold and silver, paired with a reliable and growing dividend. The rise in the price of gold and silver over the past few years has boosted Wheaton’s growth to record levels. Wheaton has returned roughly seven times the S&P 500’s returns over the past year, with ...

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Is Ford Rewiring Its Future With Investment in Battery Energy Storage?

Ford Motor Company F has unveiled a set of initiatives aimed at strengthening its Ford+ strategy by reallocating capital toward higher-return areas that align with customer demand and support long-term profitable growth. One of the key elements of this shift is the creation of a new battery energy storage business targeting fast-expanding markets, such as ...