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Investment Ideas: Archive
Forget LLMs: Buy these 3 AI "Pick and Shovel" Plays Instead
by Andrew Rocco
During the proverbial (and actual) gold rush, the most consistent fortunes are made by those selling the "picks and shovels." While the LLM wars between tech giants continue to dominate the headlines, the real staying power and predictability lie in the AI infrastructure stocks.
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GM Vs Ford: Which Automaker is the Better Investment for 2026?
by Shaun Pruitt
GM stock has spiked 65% in the last year to new all-time highs of over $80 a share, with Ford shares up more than 40% and near a 52-week peak of $14.
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Apple & Google: A New AI Superteam?
by Derek Lewis
Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology.
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Retail Picture: What Abercrombie & Birkenstock EPS Suggest
by Andrew Rocco
While the market's immediate "knee-jerk" reaction to retail earnings suggests cooling sentiment, the fundamental story for premium retailers remains intact.
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Why 2026 Will See Unprecedented U.S. GDP Growth
by Andrew Rocco
While a 5-6% GDP growth rate for an economy as massive as the United States was once considered unthinkable, the alignment of historical stimulus and a shift in monetar
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Delta Vs United: Which Airline Stock is the Better Investment for 2026?
by Shaun Pruitt
Airline stocks have been on a tear going into 2026, with Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) leading the way.
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Is TSMC the Best AI Stock to Buy in 2026?
by Benjamin Rains
Taiwan Semi or TSMC is one of the best pure-play AI stocks to buy since it stands to be a winner no matter how the technology evolves or which artificial intelligence companies eventually dominate.
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2 Beaten Down Tech Stocks Primed for a 2026 Rebound
by Derek Lewis
While 2025 was broadly another great year for tech stocks, not all joined the party, including Adobe and Salesforce. With recent results showing momentum, can 2026 be their time to shine?
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Alphabet Dethrones Apple Amid Tech Stock Shuffle
by Ethan Feller
Alphabet has overtaken Apple as the world's second largest public company as its share price again pushes to record highs
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NVIDIA Rubin Wreckage: Modine and Credo
by Kevin Cook
Jensen's CES keynote unveiled the latest GPU system in production, but investors in cooling and cables panicked
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How to Trade the Magnificent 7 Stocks in 2026
by Ethan Feller
Last year, shares of Amazon and Meta Platforms lagged, but this year could see a rebound. Meanwhile, Alphabet stock continues to rally
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How to Identify Stock Market Winners Early in 2026
by Bryan Hayes
These three triggers can help narrow down the investment universe to stocks with the best profit potential.
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Can Nike Finally Bounce Back in 2026?
by Derek Lewis
It has been a challenging few-year stretch for NIKE, facing post-pandemic demand issues while also getting its margins hit by recent tariffs. Can it start winning again in 2026?
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Buy Nvidia or AMD Stock After Rolling Out New AI Platforms?
by Shaun Pruitt
Their presentations at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show could lift the appealing outlook for AMD and Nvidia after revealing next-gen AI platforms.
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Why SMRs will Play a Key Role in the AI Supercycle
by Andrew Rocco
The convergence of AI's immense processing needs and the Trump Administration's aggressive push for nuclear energy has created a unique "perfect storm" for the energy sector.
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NVIDIA: The 2026 AI Captain
by Derek Lewis
In an environment where investors are increasingly demanding returns on AI investment, NVIDIA will remain a key anchor of the broader AI trade in 2026 yet again.
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artificial-intelligence tech-stocks
Chevron Highlights Stocks to Consider if Venezuela's Oil Industry is Revived
by Shaun Pruitt
The energy sector is catching investors' attention as we begin 2026, with crude oil prices spiking following the capture and extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to the United States
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5 2026 Market Predictions
by Andrew Rocco
While 2026 will undoubtedly bring its own set of surprises, the combination of a dovish Fed, a maturing AI sector, and a resilient consumer suggests a year of significant expansion.
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3 Top Ranked Stocks to Buy for 2026 (LLY, WFRD, PGY)
by Ethan Feller
Eli Lilly, Pagaya Technologies Ltd. and Weatherford International stocks all boast numerous bullish tailwinds heading into this new year.
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3 Beaten-Down Stocks That Could Rebound in 2026
by Ethan Feller
The Blackstone Group, The Trade Desk and Salesforce stocks have all been beaten down this year. Could 2026 be a turnaround year for them?
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Here Are the Top-Performing S&P 500 Stocks From 2025
by Bryan Hayes
The 3 top performers this year make up just 0.7% of the S&P 500 index weight combined.
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Google's AI Renaissance (Growth Story is Far from Over)
by Andrew Rocco
Alphabet remains one of the most strategically positioned companies in technology, combining dominant search economics, accelerating cloud momentum, and expanding AI-driven fundamentals.
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2 Great Stocks to Buy in 2026 Down 50% and 80% from their Highs
by Benjamin Rains
Investors might want to be greedy while others are fearful and buy two hard-hit S&P 500 stocks that are trading 50% and 80% below their highs right now.
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Hideout in the Financial Sector as We Round out 2025?
by Shaun Pruitt
Entering the last trading week of the year, investors are certainly pondering where to put their money to work in 2026, and the financial sector may be at the forefront with the stock market near all-time highs.
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Buy Stock in the Mag 7 Hyperscalers or Are They Spending Too Much?
by Shaun Pruitt
Although they are among the world's most profitable companies, the immense spending on various AI investments from the hyperscalers in the Mag 7 has been scrutinized.
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