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Bill Ackman Built a $2.4 Billion Stake in Microsoft, Calling It a "Core Holding" Bought at a "Highly Compelling Valuation." Here's Why He's Betting Big on Big Tech.

Key Points Earlier this year, Pershing Square (NYSE: PS) founder and CEO Bill Ackman piled into a stock well-known not only to tech investors, but the general public at large: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called ...

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Nasdaq 100 Movers: NFLX, HONIV

In early trading on Friday, shares of Honeywell International topped the list of the day’s best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 7.5%. Year to date, Honeywell International registers a 42.2% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Netflix, trading down 5.3%. Netflix is lower ...

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A Closer Look at the 'Big 3' Investing Styles

Investors typically gravitate toward several market strategies, including income, growth, or value. Each style caters to different investor profiles. Income investors seek passive income from dividend payouts or other income-generating assets, growth investors seek market-beating gains from companies expected to grow at an above-average rate, and value investors look for discounted market opportunities. Let’s take ...

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Will Ford's $1B Kentucky Investment Boost Manufacturing Efficiency?

Ford Motor Company F is reinforcing its long-term presence in Kentucky with plans to invest $1 billion in a new state-of-the-art paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant. The new facility will replace the plant’s existing paint shop and further modernize one of Ford’s key manufacturing operations. Construction is expected to begin by the end ...

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Tesla Trades at 331 Times Trailing Earnings While Facing Growing Competition From China's BYD. Is Elon Musk's Premium Valuation Still Justified?

Key Points Tesla trades at a highly growth-dependent valuation and faces challenges in its core EV market. CEO Elon Musk’s track record is far from perfect, but he still has some incredible wins under his belt that suggest visionary qualities. Tesla stock does deserve a “Musk premium” and could still deliver strong long-term gains, but ...

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Apple TV's Emmy Sweep Adds Momentum to AAPL's Services Business

Apple’s AAPL streaming platform Apple TV strengthened its position in premium streaming after becoming the most awarded network at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with 29 wins. Widow’s Bay led the performance with 14 awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, making it the most Emmy-awarded freshman comedy series in history. The series also secured acting, writing ...

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Want to Invest in Anthropic Before Its IPO? Here's How.

Key Points Anthropic filed its confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission back in June. Several large public companies hold equity stakes in Anthropic. Certain exchange-traded funds and secondary market platforms also offer access to Anthropic stock. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › If you want to buy Anthropic ...

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Will 2026 Doom and Gloom Lead to Opportunity?

2026 Has Been Full of Uncertainty So far in 2026, Wall Street equity investors have navigated an extremely complex landscape marked by macroeconomic forces, geopolitical pressures, and sector-specific concerns. Inflation has remained stubborn, hovering above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target. Disruptions in key transit areas like the Strait of Hormuz have led to an energy ...

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"Magnificent Seven" Stocks Ranked by Share Repurchases and Dividends

Key Points All of the “Magnificent Seven” have been cash-generating machines for years — until recently. Most of them have long track records of making substantial capital distributions to shareholders. Hyperscalers have invested hundreds of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence infrastructure, eroding their free cash flows. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › ...