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2 Strong Utilities Plays With Booming Earnings and Room to Grow
Utilities firms Eletrobrás and Vistra could have room to grow based on both internal and external factors, despite challenges to the broader market.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic in Election Season
Does the election affect the stock market? Historic returns analyzed by presidency might surprise you. Learn more about when to invest with our election guide.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Now Is the Time to Buy ServiceNow—The Rebound Is Real
ServiceNow is among the most durable software stocks, expected to sustain a 20% growth pace for the foreseeable future. Analysts lift targets in 2025.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Netflix’s Trillion-Dollar Baby Ambition: Realistic or Ridiculous?
Netflix wants to become a $1 trillion company. However, is this head-turning goal a realistic pursuit for the streaming behemoth?
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Seismic Shift at Intel: Massive Layoffs Precede Crucial Earnings
Intel, led by new CEO Tan, is focusing on efficiency with substantial layoffs to streamline operations ahead of its upcoming first-quarter financial report.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings
Rocket Lab announced that it was selected for a major Department of Defense hypersonic test flight under the $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 program.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Chip Giant ASML Gets New Price Targets With Big Upside
ASML has a lot going for it, from a strong market position to a big-time buyback authorization. Recent analyst price targets show a large upside in this stock.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Salesforce Is Ready to Rebound With Analysts Forecasting Upside
The Salesforce stock price decline reached its bottom in April and is setting up for a robust rebound that could begin before mid-year.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends
MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has surged over 25% year-to-date, defying global market weakness thanks to its diversified e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
GE Aerospace: Analysts Say New Highs Are Coming
Defense and aerospace stocks like GE Aerospace are well-positioned to grow capital returns in 2025 and 2026, providing value for investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
What's Behind Bill Ackman Buying Hertz Stock?
Bill Ackman has announced a new sizeable stake of 20% ownership in Hertz Company, an unlikely acquisition target for the value investor.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
4 Reasons Enphase Downtrend Won’t End in 2025; 1 That It Will
Enphase is an in-demand business that profits and buys back shares, but it isn't enough to break the stock out of its downtrend. Here's why.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Lyft Scales Into Europe: Can It Take Market Share From Uber?
Lyft's 8% market share of the global ride-hailing market trails behind Uber's 25% market share, but its acquisition of FreeNow mobility platform adds Europe
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Why It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into Earnings
CRWD stock is consolidating around its 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages, and continued expansions to its Falcon platform should lead to strong earnings
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Can IBM’s Q1 Earnings Spark a Breakout for the Stock?
IBM leverages its established foundation and strategic shift towards hybrid cloud and AI, presenting a potentially undervalued opportunity for tech investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?
The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index simultaneously flashed Death Cross patterns on April 14, 2025, causing bear market and recession worries.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Fundamentally Sound, These 5 Stocks Sold Off Anyway
Fundamentally sound dividend payers like Snap-on, Whirlpool, Verizon, and Cintas sold off along with the broad market and offer value to investors in Q2.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Amazon's Earnings Could Fuel a Rapid Breakout
Amazon keeps grinding along 2020 levels despite strong analyst support. With earnings due, this lacklustre action won't last much longer.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Qualcomm’s Range Narrows Ahead of Earnings as Bulls Step In
Qualcomm continues to climb into earnings, with a tightening range and analyst support pointing to bullish momentum at just the right time.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Meta Releases LLaMa 4: It Could Help Drive Big Growth Long Term
Meta Platforms recently releases its LLaMa 4 large language models. See why they could help drive the company's stock higher in the long run.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Insider Buying in This Stock Reiterates Analysts Bullish Outlook
Despite the technology sector's recent volatility, some insiders and institutions have been buying into Applied Materials stock lately.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Tesla Earnings Miss, But Musk Refocuses and Bulls React
For investors trying to make sense of Tesla’s latest quarter, here’s what stood out and how to think about the setup from here.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties Remain
Genuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appeal
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Dividend King Kimberly-Clark Is a Good Buy in 2025
High-yielding Dividend King Kimberly-Clark is well-positioned to sustain its capital return in 2025. The stock price is setting up to continue the uptrend.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
3 Stocks to Buy Now for Tariff Immunity
The whole market is looking for ways to escape the current trade tariff volatility, and these immune stocks might be the perfect answer.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Hidden Gems: 3 Quiet Stocks With Loud Potential
Though underappreciated based on trading volume, these three firms have drawn analyst interest with the potential for big returns.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Eli Lilly Nails Oral GLP-1 Trial—Here’s What It Means for LLY
Take a deep dive into Eli Lilly's latest clinical GLP-1 results that sent shares soaring. The company has a big opportunity to serve needle-phobic patients.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Fundamentally Sound Verizon Pulls Back Into Buying Opportunity
High-yielding Verizon is still super cheap and offering investors time to load up on this buy-and-hold stock. Earnings quality is expected to remain strong.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Down Over 50%—Are These 2 Chip Stocks the Next NVIDIA?
These two chip stocks have gotten completely crushed, down over 50% from 52-week highs. Long-term tailwinds and low valuations make them enticing.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?
Palantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
American Express Is a Stock You Want to Own in 2025
American Express stock is setting up for a robust rebound that could take it to a new high before the end of 2025, aided by analysts, institutions, and buybacks
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead
Despite recent market turmoil, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming, up nearly 12% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's 12% decline.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy?
MSFT stock is down over 8.6% in the last five days over concern over OpenAI’s plans to acquire the AI company Windsurf; analysts are lowering their targets
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Take-Two Interactive: A Defensive Play Set to Explode
Take-Two Interactive leverages its core franchises while preparing for unprecedented growth fueled by the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
4 Stocks With +3% Yields and 50+ Years of Dividend Increases
See these four stocks with hefty dividend yields and some of the longest track records of increasing dividends throughout the years.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Medtronic: A Dividend Aristocrat With Stability and Innovation
Medtronic delivers consistent dividend growth and healthcare innovation, positioning it as a stable investment choice in today's dynamic market environment.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Cellectis Charts Course for 2025 With Boost From AstraZeneca Deal
Cellectis, backed by AstraZeneca funding and a multi-year cash runway, is advancing its prioritized allogeneic CAR-T pipeline toward pivotal 2025 milestones.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Why Netflix Is the "Cleanest Story in Tech"
Impressive earnings results and a strong outlook solidify Netflix's position as a resilient growth leader distinct from broader tech sector anxieties.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels
UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Unusual Options Activity Signals Bullish Shift to Travel Stocks
With a sudden shift in sentiment for travel stocks, investors now have a window of opportunity to squeeze through two stocks. 
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Retail Data Shows Urgency in Auto Parts: These 3 Stocks Could Win
After a sudden jump in retail sales data, it seems the auto parts and automaker sector is the top pick for analysts and institutions today.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
NVIDIA: New Headwinds vs. Major Upside Opportunity
NVIDIA's latest challenge is the effective block of H20 sales, a chip designed specifically for the Chinese market. How it will impact NVIDIA.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Breaking Down Taiwan Semiconductor's Earnings and Future Upside
Even during tariff uncertainty and a potential trade war with China, shares of Taiwan Semiconductor are still the prime stock pick today. 
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Occidental Petroleum: Unpacking Its Onshore Oil & Gas Strength
Occidental Petroleum's largest business segment is its onshore oil & gas production with nearly 2.7 million acres in the Permian Basin, here's what's coming.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Snap-on: Buy This Must-Own Dividend Stock While It’s Down
Snap-on is a must-own dividend stock for buy-and-hold investors, worth buying and holding in 2025 due to its low price and attractive growth outlook.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
AST SpaceMobile: 5 Reasons to Buy This Tiny Trailblazer Stock
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) could reshape mobile networks forever. Here are 5 reasons why this tiny satellite stock might be the biggest story in tech.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Why Call Option Traders Are Targeting This Dividend ETF Now
As volatility spikes all over the S&P 500 and broader stock market, there are some preferences starting to develop for investors toward dividend investments. 
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are Buying
Despite challenges and a sharp decline in stock value, Alphabet’s strong fundamentals and historically low valuation present a compelling long-term opportunity.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Can Disney’s Entertainment Division Overtake Its Theme Parks?
Disney’s Entertainment segment is growing profits fast. Can blockbusters like Avatar and Zootopia 2 help it rival its Experiences business?
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Dividend Boosts and Buybacks: Signs of Strength From These Firms
In an era when shareholder value is under the spotlight, several companies are reaffirming their commitment to returning capital by sweetening their dividends and ramping up share repurchases. While market volatility remains a key theme, dividend-paying stocks continue to offer stability —and increasingly, upside potential—as firms boost their payouts and execute aggressive buyback strategies.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Whirlpool’s 9% Yield Is a Back-Up-The-Truck and Buy Opportunity
Whirlpool is a solid buy in 2025, offering a deep value and high yield that investors can rely on. Its U.S. operations are tariff-resistant.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
This Volatile Market Is Made For Nickel-and-Diming These Names
As volatility wakes up again in the market, investors should learn to time and spread a stock's average daily move as protection.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Gold Is Making All-Time Highs, But So Is This Quiet Metal
Gold prices are making new all-time highs again, dragging other metals higher with them and giving investors a chance to upside.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
D-Wave Quantum Slides on Chip News: Opportunity to Buy?
Quantum computing firms like D-Wave are likely to face headwinds as China limits exports of vital rare earth minerals; should investors wait out the trade war?
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
3 Momentum Stocks That Could Soar Post-Market Volatility
Three unexpected companies have rallied quickly in the period following tariff-related market turbulence; can they maintain momentum?
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Duolingo Stock: EdTech Growth Meets Subscription Strength
Duolingo's combination of user growth and subscription success makes it a standout EdTech innovator that is attracting significant investor attention globally.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
3 New ETFs Finding Early Traction With Investors
Markets have tumbled in 2025, but three funds launched this year have the potential to outshine even longer-established ETFs.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Alcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA Stock
Uncertainty around tariff policy leaves a range of options for AA stock that make it more appealing as a trade than an investment
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
Applied Digital: AI Data Center Hype or Real Value?
Applied Digital made the pivot in 2022 to explore HPC hosting in addition to hosting crypto miners and has been pursuing hyperscalers for their Ai data centers.
Via MarketBeat · April 21, 2025
With a 60%+ Upside, There’s Plenty to Love About Lovesac
Lovesac stock jumps after Q4 beat and strong FY2026 outlook, thanks to premium margins, loyal customers, and a revamped tariff-proof supply chain.
Via MarketBeat · April 20, 2025
J.B. Hunt Transport Overcorrects Into a Buying Opportunity
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is moving to a new low in April but setting up a solid rebound as it overextends and overcorrects.
Via MarketBeat · April 19, 2025
AppLovin: Can Record Profits Overcome Market Skepticism?
Record results from AppLovin's advertising engine meet market skepticism, highlighting the challenges facing the high-growth mobile tech platform today.
Via MarketBeat · April 19, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/14 - 04/18
Stocks were down in a shortened trading week, and tariffs will continue to take center stage as several key companies report earnings
Via MarketBeat · April 19, 2025
3 Mid-Cap to Mega-Cap Stocks Have Announced Significant Buybacks
See these three stocks that recently announced notable boosts to their share buyback capabilities. A leading chip stock can now spend $10 billion on buybacks.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
These 3 Stocks Have Huge Last 12 Months Shareholder Yields
See these three stocks that are using dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction to return capital and enhance shareholder value in a big way.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Prominent Hedge Fund Acquires Huge Stake in HPE: Is It a Buy Now?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has been hit hard in 2025, and one of the world's largest hedge funds is buying in big. Is now time to take a position?
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Strategic Reset Begins: Intel Sells Controlling Stake in Altera
Intel divests its Altera majority stake to Silver Lake, focusing resources on core priorities and its ambitious foundry expansion.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Tariff-Resistant Kinder Morgan Is a Good Buy in 2025
Kinder Morgan is well-positioned to benefit from rising natural gas demand despite economic slowdowns or natural gas prices.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Archer Aviation Unveils NYC Network Ahead of Key Earnings Report
Archer Aviation unveils New York City air taxi plans with United Airlines, presenting a compelling near-term catalyst ahead of its upcoming Q1 earnings.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Joby Aviation Stock Presents an Opportunity in the Turbulence
Joby Aviation's flight milestones and regional support are creating value despite market volatility.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Tariff Exemptions Make It Time to Buy These 3 Stocks
Tariff exemptions bring relief to some technology stocks today, even in the middle of all this uncertainty, as investors find more confidence.
Via MarketBeat · April 18, 2025
Tariff Exemptions Set the Stage for a Taiwan Semiconductor Rally
Taiwan Semiconductor stock might be in the clear after President Trump applied new tariff exemptions for consumer electronics and chips.
Via MarketBeat · April 17, 2025
Mitigating Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Gain From a Weaker U.S. Dollar
The US dollar has been falling since the beginning of 2025 down over 6% by April, which makes American products cheaper for overseas buyers helping boost demand
Via MarketBeat · April 17, 2025
Broadcom’s Apple Relationship: AI Opportunity Meets Tariff Risk
Broadcom and Apple have a deep historical relationship. This creates risk with tariff worries abound, but also opportunity with AI at the forefront.
Via MarketBeat · April 17, 2025
Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense News
RKLB announced on Monday that it had been selected for two major hypersonic defense programs, opening the door to multi-billion-dollar contracts.
Via MarketBeat · April 17, 2025