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Why Altcoins Like Cardano and Shiba Inu Were Sliding Today

Several macroeconomic news items from the previous day continued to push down sentiment, as did rising bond yields. As a result, more than a few investors were strictly in sell mode.

Think It's Too Late to Buy SoFi? Here's the Biggest Reason There's Still Time.

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) has been one of the hottest stocks in the market recently, with shares up by 137% in the past six months. But there are some good reasons it isn't too late to invest in SoFi.

2025 Is Here. 4 Things Every Investor Should Do to Be Ready for Whatever Happens in the Stock Market This Year.

We just finished another blowout year for the market, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) up more than 20% for the second year in a row. Market momentum is high as inflation and interest rates are both changing direction, and consumer spending remains strong.

Warren Buffett's Warning to Investors Is Hard to Ignore

The holding company Buffett manages, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has been selling so much stock that it should probably make investors think twice before buying any exchange-traded funds that track the benchmark index.

Why XRP Is Sinking Today

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is losing ground in Tuesday's trading. The cryptocurrency's token price was down 5.6% over the past 24 hours, as of 4:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin was down 5.4%, and the price of Ethereum was down 8.2%.

Why Tesla, Broadcom, and Rivian Fell Today as Treasury Yields Shot Higher

Treasury yields continued to surge on sticky inflation data, dragging the market down today. Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, as the Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 2%, more than the other major market indexes.

Why Intel Stock Fell 17% in December

Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) were spiraling again last month as the surprise "retirement" of former CEO Pat Gelsinger offered more evidence of the disarray the company is in as it struggles to keep pace in the booming chip sector.

Bitcoin Drags Crypto Lower on Strong U.S. Economic Data

The irony of the crypto market is how much it falls when the economy is doing well. On Tuesday, a couple of important economic readings came in better than expected, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies dropped on the news.

Tesla Vehicle Delivery Trends Are Concerning, and Shares May Be Overvalued

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is off to a stumbling start in 2025. At the time of this writing, shares are down nearly 2% year to date. The pullback is due to the company's latest vehicle delivery numbers spooking some investors.

1 Stock to Avoid in 2025

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has not found a formula to operate the business sustainably despite generous handouts from the government.

Here's Why QuantumScape Soared on Monday

The S&P 500 posted a solid on Monday, with QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) as a major standout. As of the market close, the solid-state EV battery technology company was higher by 9.5% and traded more than 13% higher at certain points.

Why Alphabet Stock Gained 12% in January

Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) were among the winners last month after the tech giant unveiled a breakthrough with its new quantum chip, Willow.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Jumped Today

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is climbing again on Monday after MicroStrategy continued its massive buying spree.

5 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Betting Big On for 2025

There's arguably not a money manager on Wall Street that has the ability to command the attention of professional and everyday investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett.

25 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2025

As long as investors seek income, dividends never go out of style. And there will always be investors who want income.The new year brings plenty of opportunities for those investors. Here are 25 top dividend stocks to buy and hold in 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revea

Why Opendoor Stock Plunged 32% in December

Real estate technology company Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) stock dropped 32% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Mortgage rates went back up after receding earlier in the year, and the market became more pessimistic about the real estate industry again.

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: IonQ vs. Rigetti Computing

When investors discuss the artificial intelligence (AI) market, they often focus on GPU makers like Nvidia, generative AI software developers like OpenAI, AI-driven cloud giants like Microsoft, and data center and networking chipmakers like Broadcom. Yet those investors will often overlook the poten

Warren Buffett Sold $133 Billion Worth of Stocks in 2024: Here Are 2 He's Not Selling

Buffett continues to hold shares of Coca-Cola and American Express, which says a lot about what he thinks of their competitive advantages and growth prospects.

Should You Buy the Dip in Micron Stock Right Now?

On Dec. 18, semiconductor company Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) reported earnings for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended Nov. 28) -- and by all accounts, the report looked rock solid.

Microsoft vs. Amazon: Which Cloud-Computing Stock Will Outperform in 2025?

Both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) saw strong growth in their cloud-computing business units in 2024. While Microsoft's Azure saw the higher revenue growth, it was Amazon's stock that outperformed in 2024.

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