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While the second administration of President Donald Trump has created ripples across multiple sectors and factions, few entities are arguably as anxious about his leadership than China and businesses tied to the world's second-largest economy. With sharp rhetoric intersecting with stiff tariffs,...

While being under the shadow of a major competitor isn't necessarily the strongest selling point, for semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), it certainly has its perks. Yes, the chipmaking industry tends to focus on artificial-intelligence darling Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA),...

Thanks to the paradigm shift that President Donald Trump imparted, investors face a complex and dynamic market environment in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, commonly referred to as upstream. A metaphor symbolizing the hydrocarbon supply chain as a river, fossil fuels are first...

Amid a challenging political and economic environment, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) may offer a potential haven in the storm. Fundamentally, the healthcare sector is generally resilient to recessions for a simple reason: when people fall ill, they may need medication and...

President Donald Trump is on a self-declared mission to restore the U.S. to its prior place of prominence – and he may accomplish exactly that. At the same time, it's fair to point out that his policies (particularly regarding international trade) have rattled world leaders and business executives...

Among contemporary market segments, cybersecurity holds much relevance and potential. Sure, the front-facing technology sphere generates the headlines while gold is currently hogging the spotlight. But when it comes to sustaining the lifeblood of the modern economy, cybersecurity is a space many...

Fear can motivate people to do many things, including apparently sending gold prices to record highs. Amid rising political and economic insecurity, investors both individual and institutional have found comfort and confidence in the precious metal. Still, all markets feature an ebb and flow,...

Perhaps predictably, President Donald Trump's tariffs and subsequent trade wars against key economic partners contributed to a dour environment for consumers. However, it wouldn't be accurate to pin the blame on any one administration. With the fear trade running at full steam – as evidenced by the...

Thanks to profound leaps in digital innovation, companies such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) managed to secure the vaunted $3 trillion valuation. Of course, much of this achievement has to do with their advancement of artificial intelligence. What was once the...

Although few would doubt the genius of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, even the world's richest man is not immune to severe – and potentially crippling – criticism. Due to significant headwinds impacting the electric vehicle manufacturer, Musk's net worth suffered a sizable erosion. As such...

At first glance, there doesn't seem to be anything that can stop the stratospheric ascent of gold. Recently, the precious metal hit a fresh record as investors clamored for the perceived safety that the hard asset provides. Escalating fears tied to a potentially ugly trade war and economic...

Easily one of the top market performers over the past one-year period, big data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) commands serious respect, gaining almost 235%. However, some kinks are starting to appear in the company's vaunted armor. For example, in the trailing month,...

Recently, Benzinga Insights conducted an overview of analysts' assessment of e-commerce and technology juggernaut Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN). From a top-down perspective, the overwhelming majority of Wall Street experts are at least somewhat bullish on AMZN stock, with the worst rating being one of...

On the surface, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) would appear to stand on steady, if not enviable ground. As the leading brand among top-selling electric vehicles, legacy automakers continue to chase the relative newcomer. This fact is all the more impressive when considering the strong incentives issued...

One of the top reasons investors have gravitated toward cryptocurrency-related assets is the enormous upside potential. On the front-facing side of the blockchain ecosystem, the total value of all virtual currencies was around $1.99 trillion one year ago. Fast-forward to the present, and this...