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Russ Cohen

2 Microcap Value Plays

Previously we had commented on how to value microcaps with lumpy revenue. See https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2279978/how-to-invest-in-microcaps-with-lumpy-revenue. Here we highlight 2 new names in this vein.    Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AMREP Corporation (AXR), operates substantially from Rio Rancho, NM, primarily engaging in land development and homebuilding. AMREP (AXR) owns approximately 17,000 acres in Sandoval County, NM, ...

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How Are Mag 7 Earnings Shaping Up?

The market loved Meta Platforms’ META quarterly results but wasn’t impressed with Microsoft’s MSFT and Tesla’s TSLA December-quarter numbers. The market’s disappointment with the Microsoft report notwithstanding, the company delivered +28.1% earnings growth on +16.7% top-line gains for the period, also handily beating estimates. The sticking point for investors was Azure and other cloud services ...

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How Human Behavior Shapes Market Timing

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, I shared research from my colleague Keith Kaplan showing that stock prices often move in repeatable seasonal patterns – and why understanding when things happen can matter just as much as what happens. Today, Keith Kaplan takes that idea a step further by explaining why these patterns exist in the first place. ...

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1 Beaten-Down Stock-Split Stock to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

Key Points Netflix has underperformed the broader equities over the past six months. However, it remains the dominant streamer, and its financials look strong. Its pending acquisition could be more valuable than some investors believe. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) performed well for most of 2025, but the company’s ...

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Tesla Is Set to Dominate the EV Market — Here Are 4 Reasons Why

Key Points There’s no question that the electric vehicle (EV) market has become more competitive for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). At the same time, the company’s long-term competitive position is strengthening, and it’s well positioned to win the EV market. Tesla is already winning First, much has been made of Tesla’s declining EV deliveries in 2025, ...

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Where Will Alibaba Stock Be in 5 Years?

Key Points Alibaba has begun to recover as the worries of past years have begun to abate. Founder Jack Ma’s return to Alibaba seems to have boosted investor confidence. Alibaba’s low valuation may point to the potential of geopolitical tensions reemerging. 10 stocks we like better than Alibaba Group › After years of struggle, investors ...

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Crypto Market Update: Crypto Market Bill Markup Rescheduled

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (January 26) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin and Ether price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$87,515.29, up by 1.2 percent over 24 hours. Chart via TradingView. ...

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Could a Ballot Measure Open Direct EV Sales for Rivian in Washington?

Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN, an electric truck maker, is supporting a citizen-led ballot initiative in Washington state that would permit EV manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to consumers, intensifying a long-standing battle over auto sales regulations that currently give Tesla, Inc. TSLA a unique advantage. Rivian has committed $4.6 million to the effort in a ...