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Why the Market Has No Confidence Ahead of PayPal’s (PYPL) Earnings Report
Despite a decent history of quarterly financial performances, the smart money is hedging their bets ahead on PayPal stock ahead of the underlying company’s Q4 report.
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Investors May Want to Consider a Short Gold Trade – Here’s How
Gold is slipping, and the setup for a short gold trade is starting to gain traction One of the biggest catalysts is the growing expectation that President Trump’s top Federal Reserve choice, Kevin Warsh, could usher in a more hawkish monetary policy stance. Markets have reacted quickly to that possibility, strengthening the U.S. dollar and…
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Apple Earnings Fallout: Separating the Hope from the Hysterics
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock took investors on quite a ride but finished 0.46% higher the day after its quarterly earnings. The Apple earnings report was one of many significant reports investors received in the last week. And, like many of those reports (I’m looking at you, Microsoft), investors were left with more questions than answers. In the case of Apple earnings,…
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PLTR Stock: Anxiety Over Q4 Earnings Has Discounted Its Calls
Although Palantir has looked awfully shaky this year, the red ink has led to a cheapening of PLTR stock call options for aggressive contrarians.
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Analyst Upgrades After Earnings Signal Strength in Big Tech
A wave of analyst upgrades after earnings is drawing investor attention as several Big Tech companies delivered solid results and optimistic guidance. With Apple Inc. (NASDAQ; AAPL) set to report after the closing bell, analysts are already positioning for another strong quarter. Apple Draws Analyst Upgrades Ahead of Earnings Expecting a solid report, JPMorgan Chase &…
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Traders are Mildly Optimistic About SOFI Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings
While SOFI stock hasn’t enjoyed the most auspicious start to the new year, the smart money hasn’t abandoned ship — and that’s an important detail ahead of earnings.
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Tesla Stock: More Than a Car Company but Risks Keep Valuation in Check
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) remains one of the market’s most debated names, and its latest Q4 2025 results reaffirm why Tesla stock is a favorite of retail investors. In its quarterly update, the company continued to show that it’s more than a car company, emphasizing progress in areas such as autonomous driving, AI, and robotics. The…
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5 Crushed Stocks That Insiders are Buying
Buying low and selling high sounds easy to do. But what happens when you’re dealing with crushed stocks? This isn’t just about stocks that are underperforming the market. I’m talking about stocks that are down so much, you’re questioning the reason you bought in in the first place. Let me be clear, sometimes crushed stocks…
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Mastercard (MA) Stock: High Stakes Force Hedged Exposure Ahead of Earnings
While the smart money is understandably pensive, Mastercard’s upcoming Q4 earnings report could be hiding an intriguing opportunity for aggressive traders.
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This BNPL Stock is Oversold with a Potential $900 Billion Opportunity
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become a significant lifeline for many consumers. That’s why investors should pay close attention to Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), one of the largest BNPL companies. And there are reasons to believe that Affirm has a long runway for growth. For one, Americans are taking on substantial amounts of…
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