In December, shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) have taken one step forward and three steps back. The semiconductor company put out a strong earnings report and outlook on Dec. 2.
Markets reacted very positively, pushing shares up nearly 8% the next day to just over $100. However, as o.... |
Good MorningU.S. economic data added uncertainty today as delayed government reports showed employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October, and retail sales were unchanged in October. Those softer-than-expected signals leave investors parsing the outlook for consumer demand and monetary policy as they weigh corporate earnings and Fed expectations.
Corporate actions painted a mixed but active picture: healthcare companies boosted dividends, with Stryker among names increasing payouts, while several AI-related firms—including GEV, PSTG and LSCC—announced buyback programs that signal management confidence. Insider activity at Salesforce, Symbotic and Blue Owl sent varied messages, and Kraft Heinz named a former Kellogg CEO as it prepares to split. NVIDIA remained a top-traded stock, keeping attention on semiconductors and AI exposure. Featured: Elon Musk's Next AI Partnership Could Shake Up This Stock (Ad) 
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In December, shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) have taken one step forward and three steps back. The semiconductor company put out a strong earnings report and outlook on Dec. 2.
Markets reacted very positively, pushing shares up nearly 8% the next day to just over $100. However, as o... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | In 1974, a quiet deal between Henry Kissinger and the Saudis reshaped America's monetary order overnight, with no announcement and no vote in Congress.
Decades later, the dollar had lost more than 84% of its purchasing power even as millionaire ranks surged into the millions.
Financial reporter Kimi Weintraub sits down to explore a new, largely unnoticed shift in America's monetary system, one tied to executive orders and a reported 13-nation agreement. | | Watch the full interview before the December 14 Miami summit |
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The stock market is often described as a weighing machine in the long run, but a voting machine in the short run. In today's high-speed trading environment, that voting machine is frequently run by algorithms that react instantly to headlines, often without understanding the context.
This dynamic... Read the Full Story |
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As 2025 draws to a close, financial markets are navigating a complex landscape defined by slowing consumer demand and lingering economic uncertainty. Investors are searching for stability, and within this volatility, one sector is signaling profound strength. RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), the aer... Read the Full Story |
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The automotive industry is currently navigating a period of intense volatility that has left many investors on the sidelines. Major car manufacturers, known as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), are locked in a capital-intensive battle for market share. Headlines are dominated by aggressive ... Read the Full Story |
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The holiday season is a time when many people indulge in food and drink—and for some, that includes a night out at a premium steakhouse. But steak dinners will cost more this year. Although inflation across many categories has cooled, beef prices remain elevated due to sector-specific issues... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Every afternoon at 2:00 PM Eastern, roughly $3.5 billion in institutional money flows into the market as pension funds and 401(k) contributions get deployed before the close.
Researchers at Duke, Stanford, Notre Dame, and the Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board have studied this pattern. During one volatile week in June, a $1,000 trade set at 2:00 PM settled by 4:00 PM five days in a row, and the full month produced $2,016 in net income on a single contract. | | Watch the full 2 PM income breakdown before access closes |
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A strategic shift is quietly reshaping how Wall Street invests in the energy sector. In a recent note, Bank of America advised clients to buy weakness in select power producers, highlighting Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) as a prime example. This call signals a broader pivot away from the bo... Read the Full Story |
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Insider trades are often some of the most revealing signals in the market—and three recent moves are sending sharply different messages. At Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), a board member is doubling down after a rough year. Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) just saw its first major insider sale after a dramati... Read the Full Story |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have taken a hit lately—but not all are moving in lockstep. Some names are rallying, others are falling, and a few are holding steady while sending strong signals through new buyback authorizations. Below are three AI-related stocks with differing trajecto... Read the Full Story |
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The Trade Desk vs. SanDisk: Buying the Wreckage or the Winner?
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) has emerged as one of the standout technology stories of 2025. The company’s stock has appreciated by approximately 195% year-to-date, recently trading around $175 per share. This im... Read the Full Story |
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The drama surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) continues to heat up. After the entertainment giant announced that Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) would acquire it, Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) threw a wrench into the situation. Let’s break down the latest developments in the streamin... Read the Full Story |
| Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOG Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alphabet was last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM.
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Google demonstrated exceptional financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $9.11, which significantly exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.87, while revenue reached $119.80 billion, surpassing expectations of $116.53 billion and growing 24.2% year-over-year.
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The stock is currently trading at $344.91, which is well below the consensus price target of $422.10, suggesting substantial upside potential as analysts maintain a consensus rating of Buy with 40 out of 44 analysts recommending a Buy or Strong Buy.
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Recent product launches such as the rollout of Gemini 4 Argon to developers and businesses, along with the introduction of Universal Cart in the United States, are strengthening Google's position in generative AI and creating new commercial opportunities in shopping and enterprise services.
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Google's vertical integration in the AI space, including its investment in proprietary chips and AI infrastructure, provides a competitive advantage that supports long-term growth in Google Cloud and helps the company stay ahead of competitors in the rapidly evolving AI market.
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The company's strong balance sheet, indicated by a current ratio of 2.72 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, provides financial stability and flexibility to continue investing in high-growth areas like AI and cloud services without excessive financial risk.
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Heavy capital expenditures on AI infrastructure have pushed Google's free cash flow into negative territory, raising concerns about the return on investment for these massive spending commitments, which could pressure future earnings if monetization does not keep pace.
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There is growing competition from AI chatbots like ChatGPT, which Bank of America warns could divert digital advertising dollars away from Google Search, posing a long-term threat to the company's core advertising business model.
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Google faces legal risks from securities class action lawsuits alleging that the company failed to disclose setbacks involving Gemini 3.5 Pro training and launch timing, with a lead plaintiff deadline set for December 1, 2026, which could result in potential liability and reputational damage.
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Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO Sundar Pichai and other executives selling significant numbers of shares in recent months, which some investors may interpret as a signal of reduced confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
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The stock's technical setup is mixed, trading near its 200-day moving average of $348.38, and a failure to hold the support level around $340 could weaken momentum and lead to further declines, as indicated by recent price volatility and short interest increases.
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