CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is up about 25% in the last 12 months. And with cybersecurity continuing to be one of the hottest sectors for investors, there’s reason to believe it may go higher.
For starters, the technical situation is intriguing. CRWD stock has bounced off a l.... |
Good MorningEquity markets rebounded strongly on Wednesday following signals from Washington that the peak of tariff and policy-related jitters had passed. The signals included an expected de-escalation of the trade war and a statement from the President stating that he wouldn't try to fire Fed Chief Jerome Powell.
The bad news is that the market was unable to hold the session highs, selling off throughout the afternoon to form a red candle confirming resistance at critical levels. Investors should expect volatility to persist if not another downturn in stock prices.
Thursday's risks include the jobless claims and existing home sales figures. Jobless claims are expected to remain in the healthy range, aligning with trends, while home sales are likely to be weak. Existing home sales are hindered by a low inventory of new homes, high prices, and interest rates, and are unlikely to accelerate without a significant change in these fundamentals.
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is up about 25% in the last 12 months. And with cybersecurity continuing to be one of the hottest sectors for investors, there’s reason to believe it may go higher.
For starters, the technical situation is intriguing. CRWD stock has bounced off a l... Read the Full Story |
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International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), an industry pioneer with a long-standing presence in the technology sector, offers a contrasting picture to the rapid growth and instability often seen in newer tech companies.
While many newer players face market challenges, "Big Blue" h... Read the Full Story |
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The S&P 500 Index, as tracked by SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY), and the Nasdaq-100 Index, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), have both triggered a widely-followed bearish chart pattern known as the Death Cross.
A Death Cross occurs when a 50-day simple moving average (... Read the Full Story |
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The tariff-induced stock market sell-off indeed began with a cause. Still, the market overcorrected as some investors sold everything, even the fundamentally sound buy-and-hold stocks they should have held.
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) closed just above $173 on Tuesday with a 3.5% gain, its best showing in several sessions. But the bigger picture still looks murky. Shares remain down 30% from February’s all-time high and have badly lagged the broader S&P 500 during the market’s re... Read the Full Story |
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Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) closed just under $140 on Tuesday night, continuing a steady rally off its multi-year low earlier this month. Since bottoming out at the start of April, the stock has gained nearly 15%, putting in a series of higher highs, one of the clearest bullish technical patter... Read the Full Story |
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Magnificent Seven stock Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) made headlines in early April as the company announced the release of its next-generation large language model (LLM), LLaMa 4. The company’s open-source large language models are part of its long-term strategy to become the preeminent p... Read the Full Story |
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Wall Street carries on the old saying that one man’s trash can become another man’s treasure, and in today’s market, that saying stands as strong as ever. As the S&P 500 index has undergone an extended period of volatility due to the trade tariffs being rolled out by Presiden... Read the Full Story |
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed under $238 on Tuesday after gaining 5% ahead of its Q1 earnings report. When results dropped after the bell, the company missed both revenue and earnings expectations, but the market response has been surprisingly constructive. As of early Wednesday trading, Tesl... Read the Full Story |
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Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) stock is holding on to gains of around 1% after posting a double beat on earnings on Apr. 22. The stock climbed nearly 5% (4.7%) in pre-market trading. The company also reaffirmed its guidance for the full year. However, in doing so, it was noted that, for now, it w... Read the Full Story |
| Thursday'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.
Alphabet Bear Case -
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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