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Alphabet's 5-Year Outlook: AI Infrastructure Bets and Cloud Acceleration Could Drive Continued Growth
Alphabet plans $180B-$190B in 2026 capex as AI drives Google Cloud revenue up 63% YoY. A look at where GOOG could stand by 2031.
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Rachel Goldstein
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Articles by Rachel Goldstein
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Redwire (RDW) Has Gained 80% in 2026 — Here's What's Driving the Rally
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has surged 80% in 2026, driven by SpaceX's IPO buzz, a $1.1B Pentagon drone program, and strong Q1 revenue growth of 58%.
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Three Software Stocks Struggling to Justify Their Valuations in 2026
Commerce, Health Catalyst, and Teradata are drawing scrutiny as weak ARR growth, shrinking margins, and sluggish billings raise questions about their valuations in 2026.
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Wall Street's Mixed Signals: Three Stocks Defying Analyst Consensus
Analysis reveals disconnect between Wall Street consensus and business fundamentals across three stocks, highlighting potential market inefficiencies and investment opportunities.
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Micron's Upcoming Earnings Report: Why Gross Margin Could Define Stock's Future
Micron Technology reports Q3 earnings June 24. With shares up 244% in 2026, gross margin data will reveal whether the company's exceptional pricing power remains intact.
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SoFi Technologies Faces Major Disconnect Between Business Growth and Stock Performance
SoFi Technologies stock has declined 50% despite 41% revenue growth and record loan volumes, creating a significant disconnect between business performance and market valuation.
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Space Economy Opportunities Beyond the SpaceX IPO Frenzy
While SpaceX prepares its $75 billion IPO, existing space companies like Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, and L3Harris offer immediate investment opportunities in the expanding space economy.
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Viasat Shares Surge 18% on Major U.S. Space Force Satellite Contract Win
Viasat stock jumped 18.2% after winning a $219 million U.S. Space Force contract to build tactical satellites, with potential for $4 billion in future awards under the PTS-G program.
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Restaurant Sector Rallies as Inflation Data Shows Food Costs Under Control, World Cup Boost Expected
Kura Sushi and Yum China lead restaurant stock rally as May inflation data shows contained food costs, while FIFA World Cup creates additional traffic catalyst for sector.
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EDA Software Leader Cadence Outshines Healthcare Giants in Profitability Analysis
Analysis reveals Cadence Design Systems' 28.3% operating margin outperforms Chemed and Markel Group, highlighting how software business models drive superior profitability.
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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: A Comprehensive Look at VTI for Long-Term Portfolios
VTI offers comprehensive U.S. market exposure with nearly 3,500 holdings and ultra-low 0.03% fees, delivering 294% returns over the past decade while trading near record highs.
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AI Chip Stocks Face Selling Pressure as Broadcom Forecast Disappoints: Market Volatility Creates Value Opportunities
AI chip stocks face selling pressure after Broadcom's guidance disappointed investors, but industry leaders maintain optimism about long-term AI growth prospects.
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Meta Platforms Shows Compelling Valuation Despite Strong AI Growth Trajectory
Meta Platforms delivers 33% revenue growth while trading at attractive valuation metrics despite major AI investments and promising augmented reality initiatives.
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Memory Chip Shortage Creates Investment Opportunities in AI Infrastructure Stocks
Memory chip shortages from AI demand boom create exceptional growth opportunities for semiconductor manufacturers and cloud computing providers.
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Dollar General's Rocky Recovery and the Dark Side of Short-Selling Research
Dollar General's mixed earnings highlight turnaround challenges while Andrew Left's fraud conviction raises questions about short-selling research practices and market transparency.
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Nvidia's Path to $10 Trillion Market Cap: Analyzing the GPU Giant's Growth Trajectory
Analysis of Nvidia's potential path to $10 trillion market cap, examining AI infrastructure spending, revenue projections, and growth timeline factors.
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Three Banking Stocks Facing Headwinds in Current Market Environment
Banking sector underperforms S&P 500 as three major institutions face operational challenges, growth headwinds, and declining efficiency metrics in current market environment.
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StockStory Highlights Two Promising Value Plays While Warning Against One Risky Stock
Investment research firm StockStory identifies Upstart and Blue Bird as compelling value opportunities while warning against Enova due to margin pressure and high debt levels.
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Oilfield Services Sector Shows Mixed Q1 Performance Despite Revenue Growth
Oilfield services sector posts 3.8% revenue beat in Q1 2026, but stock performance varies widely as companies face mixed profitability results amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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Oracle Stock Receives Positive Analyst Revision as Earnings Outlook Improves
Oracle receives analyst upgrade to Buy rating as earnings estimates climb 1.6% over three months, reflecting improved business fundamentals and cloud market positioning.
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Argan Stock Surges After Q4 Earnings Surprise Triggers Analyst Upgrades
Argan's Q4 earnings beat drives 224.8% annual return as analysts raise forecasts on power infrastructure demand and strong execution momentum.
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Salesforce Q1 Earnings: Agentforce AI Platform Under Investor Microscope
Salesforce reports Q1 earnings May 27 with investors focused on whether its Agentforce AI platform can drive growth amid 31% stock decline year-to-date.
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Global Markets Retreat as Treasury Yields Surge to 19-Year Highs Amid Iran Conflict Developments
Global stocks declined as U.S. Treasury yields hit 19-year highs, while oil prices fell amid diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Iran over conflict resolution efforts.
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Wall Street Analysts Signal Cautious Optimism for DoorDash Despite Price Target Adjustments
Wall Street firms show mixed sentiment on DoorDash as DA Davidson cuts price target to $200 while Citizens maintains $250 target, despite strong Q1 results showing 27% order growth.
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Semiconductor Surge Propels S&P 500 to Records Amid Concentration Concerns
Semiconductor stocks drive S&P 500 to records, now representing 18% of the index in a two-decade high that raises concerns about market concentration and volatility risks.
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SpaceX Completes Stock Split Ahead of Massive June IPO Launch
SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split, adjusting share price to $105.32 ahead of planned $75 billion IPO targeting June 12 launch on Nasdaq exchange.
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Property & Casualty Insurance Sector Shows Mixed Q1 Performance as Travelers Falls Short of Estimates
Property & casualty insurers show mixed Q1 2026 results, with Travelers missing estimates while Stewart Information Services leads sector performance.
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Why Midstream Energy Companies Could Weather Market Turbulence Better Than Oil Producers
Infrastructure companies Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge offer energy sector exposure with more stable cash flows than commodity producers like Diamondback Energy.
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Qualcomm's Edge AI Pivot Could Drive Stock to Double Current Levels
Qualcomm's strategic focus on edge AI and automotive markets could drive significant stock appreciation despite near-term challenges from Apple's modem transition.
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USA Rare Earth Surges Nearly 18% Following $2.8 Billion Brazilian Mining Acquisition
USA Rare Earth surged 17.88% Thursday following announcement of a $2.8 billion acquisition of Brazilian miner Serra Verde Group, positioning the company as a major global rare earth supplier.
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ARK's Cathie Wood Makes $14.1 Million Alphabet Bet Ahead of Stellar Earnings
Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF purchased $14.1 million in Alphabet shares one day before the tech giant's stellar Q1 earnings sent the stock up 7% after hours.
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Why Ultra-Wealthy Investors Are Betting on Alphabet Instead of Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stocks
Billionaire investors are choosing Alphabet over pure-play quantum stocks like IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave despite their massive gains, citing valuation concerns and diversification benefits.
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Spotify Shares Tumble 12% Despite Record Q1 Performance as Q2 Guidance Disappoints
Spotify shares fell 12% in premarket trading after Q2 operating income guidance of €630M missed analyst estimates of €684M, despite record Q1 results showing €715M operating income.
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Healthcare Sector Shows Strong Growth as Eli Lilly Expands Beyond Weight-Loss Drugs
Healthcare spending accelerated 7.2% in 2024 while Eli Lilly expands beyond weight-loss drugs with a $7B acquisition of cancer therapy developer Kelonia Therapeutics.
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Tesla Stock Drops 3.7% as Company Plans $25 Billion Capital Spending Surge
Tesla stock fell 3.7% as CEO Elon Musk announced $25 billion in capital spending for 2026, a $5 billion increase, to accelerate AI and robotics development while warning of negative cash flow.
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CVS Health Stock Analysis: Undervalued Healthcare Giant Shows Promise Despite Market Skepticism
CVS Health stock has declined 3% this year despite record revenue growth and successful integration of pharmacy, insurance, and care services creating unique competitive advantages.
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International Small-Cap ETF Offers Unique Geographic Diversification at Rock-Bottom Valuations
The VSS ETF offers exposure to 4,950 international small-cap stocks trading at 1.6x book value, providing geographic diversification at a 0.06% expense ratio.
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Palantir's Path to $1 Trillion: Analyst Sees 186% Upside Despite Sky-High Valuation
Palantir Technologies shows explosive 70% revenue growth as analyst projects potential 186% upside to $1 trillion valuation, despite sky-high current valuations.
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Three Retail Companies Defying Market Headwinds with Strong Performance
Three retail companies are outperforming despite market challenges: Ollie's Bargain Outlet posts record expansion, National Vision achieves 12 straight quarters of growth, and Grocery Outlet navigates strategic reset.
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Three Retail and Industrial Stocks Under Wall Street's Microscope: Mixed Signals Emerge
Wall Street analysts present mixed outlooks on three stocks spanning retail and industrial sectors, with price targets suggesting divergent paths ahead for traditional department stores versus specialized growth companies.
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Consumer Discretionary Leisure Stocks Deliver Mixed Q4 Results as Economic Pressures Mount
Consumer discretionary leisure companies delivered mixed Q4 results, with revenue beating expectations by 4.6% while guidance disappointed. Smith & Wesson led gains with 17% growth.
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Anthropic's Restricted AI Model Sparks Cybersecurity Revolution for CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks
Anthropic restricts access to its most advanced AI model Claude Mythos due to cybersecurity risks, granting exclusive access to CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks through Project Glasswing.
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Alphabet Emerges as AI Market Leader While Magnificent Seven Rivals Struggle
Alphabet captures growing AI market share while rivals struggle, with Google Gemini gaining ground against ChatGPT and TPU hardware challenging Nvidia's dominance.
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Apple's Massive Device Ecosystem Could Drive AI Dominance Despite Late Entry
Apple's 2.5 billion active devices create a unique AI distribution advantage, even as the company takes a partnership approach rather than building expensive infrastructure.
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Coca-Cola's 64-Year Dividend Streak Makes It a Compelling Income Play for 2026
Coca-Cola extends its dividend growth streak to 64 years with a recent increase to $0.53 quarterly, offering income investors a reliable yield backed by strong brand power.
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Charles Schwab Shares Drop 3% Following Morgan Stanley Price Target Cut
Charles Schwab stock fell nearly 3% after Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $135 from $148, citing modest profitability expectations for the brokerage sector.
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Autodesk Shares Plunge 4.4% Following Citi Downgrade to Neutral Rating
Autodesk shares fell 4.4% after Citi downgraded the stock to Neutral and cut price target to $246, citing concerns about software sector catalysts and premium valuation.
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Software Development Sector Shows Resilience as Q4 Earnings Exceed Expectations
Software development stocks exceeded Q4 revenue expectations by 3.5%, with standout performances from Twilio, Fastly, and Cloudflare despite market volatility.
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UiPath Plunges 87% Despite Agentic AI Boom: What Went Wrong?
UiPath shares have dropped 87% from highs despite the AI boom. The automation company faces competitive pressure as agentic AI threatens its core business model.
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S&P 500 Index Funds Face Growing Concentration Risk as Tech Giants Dominate
The S&P 500's increasing concentration in tech giants creates new risks for index fund investors, with the Magnificent Seven now comprising one-third of the index's value.
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Joby Aviation Shares Fall 17.9% in March Amid Middle East Tensions and Market Volatility
Joby Aviation stock fell 17.9% in March due to broader market volatility and Persian Gulf tensions that disrupted international expansion plans, though domestic regulatory progress provided some positive developments.
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General Industrial Machinery Sector Shows Mixed Q4 Results Despite Revenue Growth
General industrial machinery companies posted solid Q4 revenue growth of 2.9% above estimates, though investor sentiment remained cautious with share prices declining 12.4% on average.
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Ground Transportation Sector Shows Mixed Q4 Performance Despite Economic Headwinds
Ground transportation companies delivered mixed Q4 results, with revenues missing estimates by 0.8% while stock prices gained 6% on average, highlighting sector resilience.
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