With the broader stock market indexes near all-time highs, investors may be seeking defensive options for their portfolios as we begin 2026. Coca-Cola KO and Pepsi PEP are two defensive stocks that are usually of interest and tend to perform well during market corrections, as consumers buy food and beverages regardless of economic conditions. Their defensive nature ...
MercadoLibre MELI presents a concerning investment picture that should give potential investors serious pause. While the Latin American e-commerce giant reported revenue growth of 39.5% year over year to $7.41 billion in the last quarter, a deeper dive into the company’s financial health reveals troubling trends that suggest investors would be wise to steer clear ...
Key Points The Nvidia brand is synonymous with artificial intelligence, and the company has 91% of its equity portfolio invested in CoreWeave and Arm. CoreWeave has been recognized as the best artificial intelligence cloud; Wall Street’s median forecast says the stock will return 58% in the next year. Arm is gaining share in data centers ...
Advanced Micro Devices AMD outlined its “AI Everywhere, for Everyone” strategy at the CES 2026 with the introduction of Helios rack-scale platform, Instinct MI400 series lineup and Ryzen AI 400 and AI PRO 400 Series processors for AI PCs. These are noteworthy developments as AMD continues to boost its footprint across the AI-powered data-centers, high-performance ...
Key Points Artificial intelligence (AI) is today’s headline-grabbing technology advance. Companies are racing against each other to not only develop the best AI, but to build the infrastructure needed to support it. If you are a long-term investor, however, you don’t have to focus on the AI chipmakers. There is a far more foundational need ...
Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (January 5) as of 9:00 a.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$92,433.95, up by 2.8 percent over 24 hours. Chart via TradingView ...
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, January 7: Fresenius Medical Care AG FMS: This dialysis services provider carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ...
There’s less than one week until Christmas. Airports are jammed. Shopping carts are full. And most investors are already halfway out the door – mentally checked out, ready to stop watching every tick and go be with their families. That’s when markets tend to get dangerous, folks. Because the headlines don’t stop just because the ...
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Key Points Ford announced a $19.5 billion charge to restructure and refocus its business away from EVs. The company plans to reinvest in more profitable opportunities such as hybrids and BESS. The Detroit carmaker intends to turn a profit with its Model e division by 2029. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company ...
