If you can keep your emotions in check, the volatility in stocks sets up a long-term buying opportunity. However, investors with a lower risk tolerance may want to consider defensive investments that keep them in the market. In 2025, that may mean it’s time to invest in bonds.
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Good MorningInvestors were taken for a ride in the preceding week, with the S&P 500 shedding 3.5% at the session's low. Mounting fears of tariffs, government job cuts, and geopolitical tensions are the cause, but the news is not all bad. The S&P appears to have reached its bottom on Friday, as evidenced by the mid-day turnaround that confirmed support at a critical level. That level aligns with lows set before Trump's election and is unlikely to be broken.
Fed Chief Jerome Powell's comments on Friday helped calm the market's frayed nerves. The Fed said it was in a good position to wait and see what happens with Trump's policies, alluding to solid labor markets and otherwise positive economic data. The takeaway for investors is that the market has likely entered a wait-and-see mode and will trend sidewise over the coming weeks. The next significant catalysts are next week's CPI reading and the FOMC meeting the week after. Featured: MindWalk Holdings Pushes AI Into Pharma Research (Ad) 
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If you can keep your emotions in check, the volatility in stocks sets up a long-term buying opportunity. However, investors with a lower risk tolerance may want to consider defensive investments that keep them in the market. In 2025, that may mean it’s time to invest in bonds.
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Decoding the actions of corporate insiders can provide investors with valuable insights and a potential edge in the stock market. These insiders, with their intimate company knowledge, often provide clues to future stock performance through their buying and selling activities.
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| 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.
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Professional traders get paid because of one skill and one skill only: the ability to foresee what the world (or the economy at least) might look like in six to nine months. President Trump recently announced trade tariffs on trading partners like Canada and Mexico, which has sparked reactions in ... Read the Full Story |
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It’s been a rough few weeks for the S&P 500 as well as other major American economic indicators. The S&P 500 hit its lowest level in four months on Tuesday, erasing its election gains. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index is struggling to a similar degree, down almost 6% in the past... Read the Full Story |
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The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) shot to its highest level in 2025 on March 4 as the Trump administration tariffs went into effect. The VIX is colloquially known by traders as the “fear index,” and it loosely reminds investors of Warren Buffett’s adage to “be fearful ... Read the Full Story |
| Markets | | In today's uncertain market, Akron, Ohio-based diversified manufacturer and distributor Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) may represent a compelling investment opportunity.
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BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE: BBAI) stock price significantly dropped after its latest earnings report was released.
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Broadcom’s (NASDAQ: AVGO) 2025 price correction is over. Driven by an aggressive forecast for custom AI chips and concerns about geopolitical and economic headwinds, the FQ1 2025 earnings results were better than expected, compounded by improved guidance that has the market rebounded stron... Read the Full Story |
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| Monday'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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