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While gold historically – and pejoratively among some circles – may have been considered a "barbarous relic" by many, investors have a tendency of running toward its yellow-tinted covering when circumstances get shaky. As a universal store of value, gold seems to lack the pizzazz of other...

Following the seismic shift that China's DeepSeek R1 imposed on Wall Street, investors needed reassurances regarding their AI-focused holdings. They got exactly that with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR). Recently, the big data analytics specialist posted impressive results, generating...

Mere days away from social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) releasing its earnings results for the fourth quarter, the overall ambiance appears optimistic. Currently, Wall Street analysts rate META stock as a Buy with a consensus price target of just over $666. However, the most...

For speculative traders seeking exposure to daily sentiment swings, the new year seemingly offers plenty of ammunition. With President Donald Trump entering his second term, the outspoken leader wasted no time reshaping U.S. policy with a flurry of executive orders. These actions encompass a range...

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has enjoyed remarkable success over the past year, and circumstances may brighten even more amid a new political era. With Donald Trump entering his second term, market sectors associated with him or his proposed policies have generally...

Thanks to profound advancements such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, leading tech enterprises such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Even better for their proponents, evidence...

Artificial intelligence quite evidently seems to have been a growth driver for computer memory and data storage specialist Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU). Throughout the first half of last year, MU stock shot skyward, at one point exceeding $150 per share. However, starting from the back half of...

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, active listings for single-family homes fell conspicuously due to public health concerns and mandated stay-in-place orders. Naturally, this framework sparked a demand bottleneck, cynically benefiting homebuilders as society gradually normalized. However, incoming...

As one of the top technology performers in the market this year, no one can deny the extraordinary performance of big-data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR). Since the beginning of this year, PLTR stock gained almost 350%. At the same time, the equity sector's...

Traders seeking short-term opportunities in a changing economy are turning to leveraged and inverse ETFs as tools to capitalize on market shifts, particularly following the recent election. At the most recent virtual Benzinga boot camp hosted by Direxion, analysts spotlighted strategies and trends...

Late last month, JPMorgan analysts stated that with other global regions struggling with various challenges, the U.S. will likely remain the global growth leader. Much of this bold assertion centers on artificial intelligence. As Benzinga recently reported, AI "is sparking a capital expenditure...

As financial markets adjust to new economic and political realities, investors can sharpen their trading skills with a special virtual event by Benzinga. “Trading the New Trump Era: Leveraged ETF Bets for a Changing Economy” will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST and...

Bullish speculators seemingly lack no shortage of justifications for their stance in semiconductor and software giant Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). Earlier in the week, AVGO stock shot up amid the backdrop of the U.S. government announcing its latest round of sanctions, specifically targeting the...

It would seem that optimists currently see no reason to abandon their bullishness, with the benchmark S&P 500 index again inking another record close. What's more, the available data appears to justify an acquisitive posture. For example, job openings rose by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October...

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) investors have no shortage of reasons to continue bidding up NVDA stock. Primarily, the semiconductor stalwart – known for its advanced graphics processors that undergird artificial intelligence-based platforms and applications – recently posted financial results for the...