Wall Street is taking a fresh, bullish look at quantum computing pioneer Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI). For months, investors have weighed the company’s incredible long-term promise against the high costs of developing its technology.
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Good MorningU.S. equity benchmarks closed at fresh highs Thursday as stronger-than-expected June payrolls sent Treasury yields sharply higher and forced traders to pare back wagers on Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 0.8% to new records, while the Nasdaq rose 1% on a broad rally in technology shares. In the bond market, the yield on 10-year Treasuries jumped above 4.1%, reflecting diminished odds of a near-term Fed easing.
On the economic front, employers added 147,000 jobs last month, underscoring the labor market's resilience amid ongoing uncertainty over fiscal policy. Mortgage rates dipped for the fifth straight week to an average 30-year rate of 6.67%, offering some relief to homebuyers even as borrowing costs remain elevated. Featured: The 7 Stocks Quietly Gaining Attention Right Now (Ad) 
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Wall Street is taking a fresh, bullish look at quantum computing pioneer Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI). For months, investors have weighed the company’s incredible long-term promise against the high costs of developing its technology.
However, a series of smart financial and strategic ... 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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When investors look for some of the best indicators pointing to a stock moving higher in the short—to medium-term timeline, there aren’t many indicators as powerful as a company buying back its own stock in bulk. Stock buyback programs are a tax-free and efficient way to reward shareho... Read the Full Story |
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For years, “Made in America” has been a slogan that many investors and consumers viewed as having more style than substance. Consumers have said they want to buy from American companies, but many of those American companies source their products from other countries.
In 2025, the Trum... 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.
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The stock chart for Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) seems to be telling a story of volatility and struggle. Shares have declined by over 11% in the last three months and by a larger 30% over the past year. For many investors, such a downward trend is an unambiguous signal to stay away.
Yet, a ... Read the Full Story |
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Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ: MU) recent fiscal Q3 2025 earnings are some of the best seen in the semiconductor industry over the past several months.
This is good news for one of the company’s major suppliers, semiconductor equipment giant Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT). Micron&rs... 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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There is always a challenging moment in every investor’s favorite stock and portfolio, especially when said businesses are still going through what’s known as a “growth spurt,” in which lots of things can go extremely well, but also unexpectedly wrong.
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After a challenging couple of years for its stock, Nike (NYSE: NKE) just gave investors a reason for renewed optimism. Following its fourth-quarter earnings report on June 26, the company’s stock jumped close to 15% in a single session. This powerful rally came as a surprise, especially si... Read the Full Story |
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Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) continues to defy expectations. While the broader market grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty and rising volatility, this vertically integrated space and defense company continues to deliver. Momentum remains firmly in Rocket Lab’s corner, and the latest st... Read the Full Story |
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Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) just got a new price target that signals significant upside ahead for the stock. On Monday, Blayne Curtis of Jefferies reiterated his buy rating on the chip giant and boosted his price target from $300 to $315. As of the July 1 close, Broadcom trades at just under $265 pe... Read the Full Story |
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AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) investors have been on a stomach-churning rollercoaster. The unmanned systems leader saw its stock price surge to a new 52-week high, reaching nearly $295 per share, after releasing a blockbuster earnings report on June 24, 2025. The stock reversed course days later,... Read the Full Story |
| Friday'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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