Financial expert Suze Orman challenges conventional retirement targets, urging a defensive cash reserve of three to five years' expenses to shield against market volatility.
Shares of The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) have more than doubled over the past five years, a remarkable run fueled by the company's pivot to profitability. While recent momentum has cooled, analysts point to sustained earnings growth as a key indicator of underlying strength.
While analysts project another year of strong gains for the S&P 500, two key long-term valuation metrics are flashing red, reaching levels historically associated with major market downturns.
Arlo Technologies has registered over 4.2 million shares for an employee stock plan, a move that brings potential dilution and the company's capital strategy into focus as its stock shows signs of cooling momentum after a strong run.
The United States is establishing a $12 billion national stockpile of critical minerals, including rare earths and key battery metals, in a decisive move to secure supply chains and reduce immediate strategic dependence on China.
As the seasonal spectacle of Groundhog Day passes, the Nasdaq faces a more substantive test. With tech earnings under a microscope and macroeconomic uncertainty lingering, investors are weighing robust historical patterns against near-term caution.
Amidst market volatility, Roper Technologies emerges as a notable oversold candidate. The diversified tech conglomerate, boasting a 33-year dividend growth streak, shows signs of a potential reversal while strategically integrating AI across its vertical software portfolio.
The U.S. dollar index climbed to a one-week high, buoyed by unexpectedly strong manufacturing activity and the nomination of a perceived hawkish candidate for Federal Reserve Chair. The rally overshadowed ongoing concerns about fiscal policy and a brief government shutdown.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
Navitas Semiconductor is strategically shifting its focus from volatile consumer electronics to the high-growth, high-margin arenas of AI data centers and electric vehicles, underscored by a pivotal partnership with industry giant Nvidia.
Speculation mounts over a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, part of a broader strategic realignment under Elon Musk that could see Tesla shift focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots and autonomous taxis, with xAI potentially in the mix.
Qualcomm shares have retreated over 12% this year, prompting a fresh debate on whether the chipmaker's long-term AI and edge computing narrative justifies its current valuation.
Tesla's strategic pivot from electric vehicles to AI and robotics, coupled with declining automotive revenue, has created a stark divide among analysts. Bullish forecasts see shares hitting $500, while bears warn of a drop to $350, leaving investors to weigh Elon Musk's high-stakes vision against core business challenges.
As hyperscalers double down on AI, data center REITs like Equinix emerge as a stable, dividend-paying avenue for investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure backbone of the boom.
Regional banks like Fifth Third are betting on a historic profit surge if Kevin Warsh reshapes the Fed. But Wall Street warns his ambitious plan to slash rates and shrink the balance sheet faces fierce internal and political headwinds, threatening market stability.
Despite solid revenue growth, Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ: MVST) has seen its share price collapse over the past five years, erasing billions in market value and testing the patience of long-term investors.
The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with the PMI surging to its highest level since early 2022. A sharp rebound in new orders and production fueled the expansion, though concerns over future tariff policies and a still-sluggish jobs market temper the optimism.
Despite its leadership in high-demand defense sectors like drones and hypersonics, Kratos Defense & Security's shares face sustained pressure as investors question its sky-high valuation and cash flow.
Former President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of a weaker U.S. dollar is prompting investors to position for potential policy shifts. We examine the market implications and three investment avenues gaining traction.
