Striking members of the Writers Guild of America picket with striking members of SAG-AFTRA, the actors guild, outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. AstraZeneca — Shares rose 1.4% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to buy from hold. The
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It’s been a tough month for S&P 500 stocks. September slumps are common, and this month is historically the worst for the index. But new factors are emerging that could keep this month’s losing streak going.  Inflation looks stickier than expected. The Federal Reserve just said interest rates will stay higher for longer. Consumer confidence is falling.
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The world increasingly relies on the internet to store data, make purchases and communicate with friends. While the digital world has provided many benefits, it has also resulted in cybercrime. Sophisticated hackers use advanced tools and strategies to infiltrate databases and steal valuable resources. Cyberattacks have become common. Sadly, a single incident can wipe out
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Technology stocks have made a strong comeback in 2023. For year-to-date, the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Information Technology index has surged by 33%. Within the broader technology sector, AI stock have witnessed a massive rally. This is sparking people to seek out AI stocks to buy now. However, even with multi-year industry tailwinds, it’s
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The National Football League (NFL) is back and bigger than ever. The viewership ratings for the first two weeks of the 2023 season have been exceptionally strong. In fact, the first game that kicked off the season scored the biggest ratings yet for Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Video broadcasts of Thursday Night Football. The league just
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Targeting sleeper stocks to buy might just be the strategy investors need in the current landscape. With numerous tech-centric stocks soaring to unprecedented heights, it’s thrilling to watch their trajectory. Yet, there’s an inescapable truth: they come with a hefty price tag. In contrast, sleeper stocks provide a more gratifying journey. While there’s a certain
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The Big 3 is in a labor bind…and some investors are starting to bet against General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler owner Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) as the United Auto Workers strike drags on. Ford, GM and Stellantis are among the top 10 most shorted auto stocks as of Sept. 18, according to research from S3
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The so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks surged in 2023, contributing to a market rebound in an outsized manner. The stocks’ presumed overrepresentation has investors considering other investments in their place. While tech has been the clear winner thus far in 2023, there’s plenty of reason to assume that other sectors will be strong moving forward.  That
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While hopes for long-term returns may lure investors to growth stocks, some of these very stocks should be avoided.  Especially if they’re waving red flags. In fact, I’ve listed seven top growth stocks to avoid because of damaging issues. Growth Stocks to Avoid: Airbnb (ABNB) Source: Diego Thomazini / Shutterstock Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) has a compelling market opportunity.
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