In 2025, among the biggest rebounders is one of the hottest names in the consumer discretionary sector over the past year or so, Amer Sports (NYSE: AS). Since going public back in Feb. 2024, Amer Sports has seen its shares rise by around 187% as of the May 23 close. This dramatic rise conjures i.... |
Good MorningU.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, as the S&P 500 slipped 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5%. The mixed session saw semiconductor bellwether Nvidia deliver another blowout quarter, overcoming tariff threats to handily beat analysts’ projections, while retailer Abercrombie & Fitch also surprised on the upside.
Yet department‐store stalwart Macy’s reported softer sales and reduced its profit outlook, citing cautious consumers and rising tariff‐related costs, dampening broader sentiment.
Overnight, markets rallied on relief that a federal court blocked President Trump’s attempt to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, ruling that the 1977 law doesn’t authorize such hikes. U.S. futures jumped and Asian shares climbed, and European stocks rebounded after Trump postponed threatened duties on EU goods.
Investors also cheered Trump’s order to streamline nuclear‐energy licensing to 18 months and open federal land for construction—a move that sent nuclear‐power stocks sharply higher on hopes of renewed industry momentum.
On the commodities front, West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $61.84 a barrel, up nearly 1.5%, while gold futures edged lower after a narrow trading range. Looking ahead, sectors tied to global trade flows and energy infrastructure are likely to stay in focus, as policymakers juggle stimulus, regulation and industrial strategy.
Meanwhile, consumer‐staples names such as Coca-Cola, which has outpaced peers this year, may offer defensive ballast alongside more cyclical and rate-sensitive plays. Featured: The 7 Stocks Quietly Gaining Attention Right Now (Ad) 
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In 2025, among the biggest rebounders is one of the hottest names in the consumer discretionary sector over the past year or so, Amer Sports (NYSE: AS). Since going public back in Feb. 2024, Amer Sports has seen its shares rise by around 187% as of the May 23 close. This dramatic rise conjures i... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is preparing to acquire three publicly traded companies.
Dr. Mark Skousen, who met Musk in person and called the SpaceX listing months early, says he has identified all three targets in what he calls Elon's $2.1 Trillion Hit List.
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BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) operates in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The company specializes in AI-powered decision intelligence, primarily serving national security and defense clients, with aspirations to grow its commercial business. This small-cap comp... Read the Full Story |
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Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) saw its stock price climb sharply on May 28, 2025. This surge followed a major announcement that has clearly excited investors about the electric air taxi developer's future. The company confirmed it has received the first $250 million part of a larger investment from ... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | A drilling crew near the Grand Canyon uncovered a clean energy well producing nearly eight times the output of Saudi Arabia's largest oil field, with potential to last two million years.
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated federal credits for solar, wind, and EVs, this energy source was reclassified alongside oil and nuclear power and given eight years of tax credits. Google signed a 15-year contract, and Bill Gates committed $100 million.
One company controls the entire supply chain behind this discovery. | | See the ticker behind this Grand Canyon energy breakthrough now |
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As dubious as it may seem, GameStop’s (NYSE: GME) shift to Bitcoin (CRYPTOCURRENCY: BTC) could pay off over time. Evidently, the gaming resale industry is dead money; investing in BTC provides a path forward, but it will be a long road to travel.
The most recent news is that the company m... Read the Full Story |
| Technology | | As we round the corner into June, tech giant Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) remains a frustrating stock to track. It fell as much as 10% during the second half of last week, continuing its trend of underperformance relative to the broader semiconductor sector.
Even after a bounce to start this week... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Porter Stansberry flew the Porter and Co. team 3,300 miles to Dublin to investigate a 17-year investing experiment called Project Prophet - and documented everything on film.
Rooted in the laws of physics, this quantitative approach challenges conventional wealth-building wisdom. With 17 years of verified data behind it, Porter calls it unlike anything he has seen in nearly 30 years in the business. | | Watch the full investigation and decide for yourself |
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Nuclear stocks erupted higher last Friday after President Donald Trump signed new executive orders aimed at hastening the development of nuclear energy sites. The orders contain decrees to reduce the licensing approval process to 18 months and allow new construction on federal land. Is this a sell... Read the Full Story |
| Technology | | D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has divided analysts and investors in recent months, with bulls suggesting the firm's technological advances could revolutionize the burgeoning quantum computing space and bears believing the company is overvalued and overhyped.
It's difficult for even the most pe... Read the Full Story |
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Most new investors are familiar with one story, which was made famous by the book “The Big Short” and eventually became a blockbuster movie. One of the main characters in this story is investor Michael Burry, a contrarian investor who bet the whole ranch on one single view that the ent... Read the Full Story |
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Astronics Corporation’s (NASDAQ: ATRO) stock price is up 100% year-to-date (YTD) as of the end of May and is heading higher for two reasons. Its business is good, and legacy issues are quickly fading. Those involve patent disputes that were dismissed by numerous jurisdictions and upheld in... Read the Full Story |
| Consumer Discretionary | | ThredUp (NASDAQ: TDUP) is not a technology company per se, nor an AI-specific play, but it is a poster child representing what AI can do for a business. At face value, the lean into AI, including front- and back-of-house operations, has lifted the stock’s price from penny stock territory, gain... 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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