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Russ Cohen

3 Bargain Stocks That Can Set You Up For Life

Key Points The recent weakness in the stock market has opened up some buying opportunities in a few key areas. Some stocks have reached the lowest levels seen in years, and savvy investors can scoop up shares for cheap. Three stocks that I’ve been eyeing recently are Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), ...

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Is It Worth Investing in Modine (MOD) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

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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2 Growth Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

Key Points Buying quality growth stocks fills an important role in helping investors build wealth for retirement. If you consistently add money to a group of competitively positioned companies that are benefiting from emerging trends in the economy, great returns are bound to follow. Assuming you have extra cash available that you can commit to ...

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3 Investor Takeaways From a Ranking of the Best New Vehicles of 2026

Key Points Bragging rights and major margins come with sales of full-size trucks. Recent pivots to emphasize hybrids over full-electric vehicles may prove wise in the near term. Tesla’s Model Y remains crucially important for the automaker amid its transition to new businesses. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › For ...

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Will Heavy Capex Spending Weigh on Alibaba's AI Ambitions?

Alibaba Group BABA is doubling down on artificial intelligence, but the financial toll of its aggressive spending spree is raising uncomfortable questions about near-term profitability. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of 61 cents per ADS in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.58%. In domestic currency, the company ...

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Should You Buy the Dip on Tesla?

Key Points Owning Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has always been a lively ride, with plenty of starts, stops, reversals, and the occasional detour into unfamiliar streets. So far this year, the bellwether electric vehicle (EV) maker’s stock has been traveling backward, with a more than 5% decline as of this writing. Does this drift into ...

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Crypto Market Update: Coinbase Posts US$667 Million Q4 Loss

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (February 13) 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 (BTC) was priced at US$68,987.01, up 5.2 percent over the last 24 hours. Chart via TradingView. Bitcoin price performance, February ...

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WFCF Shares Rally Toward 52-Week High: Buy the Strength or Wait?

Where Food Comes From, Inc. WFCF is approaching its 52-week high of $13.78, closing the latest session at $11.36. The broader agricultural services and food certification industry has faced a mixed backdrop over the past year, reflecting cyclical pressures in livestock markets and shifting trade dynamics. However, WFCF’s positioning within the food verification and certification niche ...

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Strong iPhone Sales Drive Apple Up 18% in 6 Months: Buy the Stock?

Apple AAPL shares have appreciated 18.1% over the trailing six-month period, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 10.2%. The outperformance can be attributed to strong iPhone 17 sales that jumped 23.3% year over year to $85.27 billion and accounted for 59.3% of first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales. Strong iPhone 17 sales drove ...