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Looking back in 2018, we might recall when the U.S. Supreme Court freed companies from an online gambling ban and allowed states to legalize sports betting. More than 30 states, including Washington, D.C., have since implemented some form of online gambling. Thus far, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) remains the dominant player in this sector, with a market

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) has led the way among publicly traded quantum computing stocks with its trapped-ion approach that uses charged atoms for qubits. The company claimed the world’s mightiest 32-qubit quantum computer. Aiming at modular quantum computing, IONQ stock offers access through leading cloud platforms to strengthen its market presence. The company’s Q3 revenue came in

In the ever-evolving urban landscape, savvy investors are focusing on urban development stocks poised to capitalize on emerging trends. Retail sector growth is at the forefront, with a solid uptick in retail tenant demand, while the hybrid work model has cemented its place in the corporate world. Simultaneously, the integration of AI in real estate

Flying cars, previously a sci-fi fantasy, are becoming a reality and offer a promising prospect for investors interested in flying cars stocks. Revolutionary advancements in electric propulsion, autonomy, and other key technologies are driving a new era of air mobility. Remarkably, the market for these futuristic vehicles is skyrocketing from a substantial $133.07 billion in

Ahead of its upcoming quarterly earnings release, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has been zooming higher. As a result, META has re-joined the “Trillion Dollar Club,” or the group of stocks with market caps of $1 trillion or higher. Expectations run high that Facebook and Instagram parent will once again knock it out of the park

It’s a notable week for tech earnings. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) all are set to report their latest results. But the biggest highlights of the week are the numbers due out from the two most valuable companies on the planet: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple

This earnings season is particularly mixed, making the list of stocks to watch before earnings especially impactful if you’re interested in directional trades. Even if not, keeping a close watch on some major stocks ahead of their earnings date can help give you a better idea of how the overall market landscape is developing –

On Jan. 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day above 38,000 for the first time in history. The strong performance of the index and historical highs suggest that 2024 will be very strong. It also leads investors to wonder which stocks among the 30 listed on the Dow are worth buying and which are

Online financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) might be turning a corner. SoFi finally reported actual earnings… and not a loss, news that sent its struggling stock surging Monday. Shares of SoFi skyrocketed nearly 20% after the company said that it posted a net profit of nearly $48 million, or 2 cents a share, for

Cryptocurrency miner Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) received a lot of attention recently after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds. However, MARA stock isn’t right for every investor. It’s important to learn about Marathon Digital and the crypto-asset landscape in general before considering a share position. Sure, you can buy some Marathon Digital shares if

Source: Bing AI Turn on the television, and you are likely to find someone discussing the economic recession that never happened. The economy is on the brink of collapse, they say, and stocks are set to crash and burn as they did in 2008… If you have not already, you need to stop listening to

Healthcare stocks trudged through what was a terrible 2023 for the sector. While the S&P 500 rose by 24% during 2023, the healthcare sector managed paltry returns of 0.3%.  Yet, hope springs eternal, particularly within the stock market, and investors are increasingly vocalizing their expectations for a 2024 rebound. Share prices throughout the sector remain

Let your winners run. That’s the advice shared by the world’s most successful investors. Investing legend Peter Lynch famously said: “Selling your winners and holding your losers is like cutting the flowers and watering the weeds.” If a stock is running ahead, the best move investors can make is sit back and enjoy the ride.

Stocks were rallying again Thursday, despite Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stinker of a quarter. Even prominent Tesla bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities said it was a “train wreck” and criticized Elon Musk and his team for failing to “step up like adults in the room.” Tesla plummeted more than 10% in midday trading, pushing its market

The Magnificent 7 stocks dominated the stock market and investing headlines throughout 2023. It will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence took off, resulting in massive growth.  It was a strong year overall for the stock markets, with leading indexes like the S&P 500 rising by 24% during the period. However, The Magnificent Seven substantially outpaced

Over the last three months optimism over Artificial Intelligence infrastructure has become a mania. No stock has benefited like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock. Since just before Halloween, AMD stock is up 65%. That’s even better than Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which is up 44%. By way of comparison, the S&P 500 is up just 15%. While

We’re now in the thick of earnings season and results are coming in at a fast and furious rate and it’s time to look at the Q4 earnings winners you should shortlist. With 10% of S&P 500-listed companies having now reported financial results for the fourth and final quarter of 2023, 62% of companies have

It’s fitting Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock represents both the largest company in the world and also the biggest seller of smartphones. The iPhone revolutionized communication. The tech giant is at a crossroads for investors. AAPL stock has consistently performed well. It’s total return over the last five years has quadrupled that of the S&P 500. It

Financial services stocks are a solid addition to any investor’s portfolio. This is because they offer reliable growth throughout the industry and substantial dividend payouts to investors. Financial services are a much-needed resource for individuals, corporations, and institutions alike. It gives individuals and businesses the peace of mind that their financial future is heading in the

For portfolio exposure to the data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) industries, you may be considering Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock right now. That’s understandable, but be careful. Investing in Palantir during a time of AI-market exuberance may be a costly mistake.  Don’t get the wrong idea. It could be a great idea to buy Palantir stock