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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: Barclays (BCS)

Barclays' initiatives to improve efficiency over the last few years have helped streamline its business and reduce expenses.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks to Watch as the U.S. & China Reach a Trade Deal

Stocks surged on Monday as the U.S. and China announced a deal to temporarily reduce their high reciprocal tariffs, leading to much optimism that a global economic recession may be avoided.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the Dip in Berkshire's Stock After Buffett Picks Successor?

Announcing his plans to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Warren Buffett will pass the torch to Greg Abel, the vice chairman of non-insurance operations, including Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

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Bryan Hayes

Bullish Signals Mount as Q1 Earnings Surprise to the Upside

Tech giants Meta and Microsoft are surging; bulls would like to see further positive reactions to earnings.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Hims (HIMS) or Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock After Partnership Announcement?

Medical pioneers Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) are making headlines this week after announcing a partnership to expand obesity care in the telehealth space.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the dip in Amazon or Apple Stock as Earnings Approach?

Set to release their quarterly results after-market hours on Thursday, May 1, Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) will highlight a much-anticipated week that features reports from big tech firms.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the Dip in Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock as Q1 Earnings Approach?

Wall Street will be paying close attention to Alphabet's (GOOGL) quarterly results this week, with the tech behemoth set to release its Q1 report on Thursday, April 24th.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Spike in Netflix Stock After Q1 Earnings?

Netflix (NFLX) shares had spiked +3% in this morning's trading session as the streaming giant was able to impressively surpass its Q1 earnings expectations before the Easter Holiday last Thursday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy These Defensive Stocks After Beating Earnings Expectations?: ACI, JNJ

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Albertsons Companies' (ACI) stock have provided a pleasant hedge against market volatility and were able to exceed their quarterly expectations on Wednesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Why the Zacks Rank is More Important Than Ever

Following the Zacks Rank will allow investors to see which stocks are navigating a tariff-induced economic slowdown effectively as the Trump administration has implemented the highest tariffs on imports in over a century.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Broadcom (AVGO) Stock as Markets Rip Higher

Added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list on Wednesday, Broadcom's (AVGO) stock is standing out as markets ripped higher on news that President Trump will temporarily rescind reciprocal tariffs on many countries outside of China.

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Shaun Pruitt

Still Time to Buy Coca-Cola Stock as a Defensive Hedge?

Coca-Cola (KO) stock hit a 52-week peak of $73 a share last Thursday and is sitting on +9% gains this year compared to the S&P 500's 14% decline.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks are Going on Sale, Time to be Greedy While Others are Fearful?

History shows that buying stocks when they "go on sale" during a down period can be extremely rewarding for investors.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bet on Big Oil Stocks as a Defensive Hedge Against Market Volatility?

With crude oil prices rising to over $70 a barrel again, the energy sector has been the best-performing subsector of the S&P 500 this year.

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Shaun Pruitt

M&A Watch: Buy Alphabet Stock Amid Plans to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup WIZ?

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have been virtually flat since announcing the $32 billion acquisition of New York City-based cybersecurity startup Wiz last Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Netflix Stock for a Rebound as Markets Stabilize?

February's cooler CPI print has helped markets stabilize amid ongoing tariff concerns, and one stock investors may be eyeing for a rebound is Netflix (NFLX).

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Shaun Pruitt

Alibaba Vs Baidu: Which Chinese Tech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

In a swing of events, investor sentiment has shifted toward Chinese tech stocks in recent weeks, with Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) standing out in particular.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock for Higher Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock hit new 52-week highs of nearly $170 on Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock for Expansion Plans in the U.S.?

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is making headlines on Monday, with the chip giant set to invest $100 billion for manufacturing plants in the United States.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Portfolio Worthy Stocks to Buy on the Dip: CLS, GE, JPM

Pulling back from their 52-week highs, these top-rated stocks are viable options for long-term positions in the portfolio.

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Shaun Pruitt

Will Nvidia's Q4 Results Lift Markets Back to New Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, investors are anxiously awaiting Nvidia's (NVDA) Q4 results after-market hours on Wednesday, February 26.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Walmart Stock for Steady Growth as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Walmart's (WMT) steady growth has catapulted its stock over the last year, with the omnichannel retailer set to release Q4 results on Thursday, February 20.

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