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Collectively, the world’s 10 largest companies by revenue generate roughly $4.6 trillion in annual sales, exceeding the GDP of countries like Japan and Germany.

Here’s this week’s top 10 worst performing Large-Caps in the last twelve months.

The automotive industry could be one of the American sectors hit hardest by President-elect Donald Trump's announced tariff plans on ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued three of the nation's largest banks and the operator of Zelle last week, alleging a ...

Symbols mentioned in this story: SPY, BRK. , JPM, V Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''.

Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and Citigroup (NYSE:C), filed a lawsuit against the ...

This company built around an aging technology is finally reinventing itself by rethinking how it does business.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) saw a 6.2% drop in global production in November, with a total of 869,230 vehicles ...

Ford Motor Co‘s (NYSE:F) F-150 Lightning sales have been falling in the U.S. over the past two months as compared to the ...

Buffett hasn't been a big buyer in 2024, but he thinks these stocks present great value right now.

U.S. financial markets will observe the Christmas holiday with modified trading hours, marking a brief pause in what has been an ...

Nvidia has become synonymous with the term "semiconductor," but there's another player looming in the background that could emerge as a more lucrative opportunity in the long run.

Though the Oracle of Omaha has been a net seller of stocks for two years, you can be a confident buyer of these three industry-leading businesses in the new year.

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) won the Federal Communications Commission’s consent to replace old copper home phone lines with new wireless ...

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Ford Motor. Looking at options history for Ford Motor ...

14 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on AT&T (NYSE:T) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from ...

Investors in old Ma Bell would be proud of the 2024 performance of AT&T stock. But can the telecom giant repeat its success next year?

Warren Buffettis entering 2025 with the largest cash reserve atBerkshire Hathaway(NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) in over three ...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that the EV company could exceed the value of all transport companies with the ...

Despite Buffett overseeing stakes in nearly four-dozen securities, the lion's share of Berkshire's invested assets have been put to work in seven top ideas.

The fact that Buffett is expanding Berkshire's position when he sees little else worth buying speaks volumes.

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner wraps up an incredible year.

Automaker Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is the latest to donate to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that comes with Ford rival ...

The semiconductor sector has had an electrifying run in recent years, but 2024 proved to be more selective. While some chipmakers soared ...

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We also answer listener questions about diversification in the S&P 500.

Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, which added 103,550,000 units, or a 21.9% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of SPYV, in morning trading today Berkshire Hathaway is down about 0.5%, and JP Morgan Chase is lower by about 0.9%.

It's been a banner year for banks. Even the worst performer among the big players is up 40% year-to-date.

Symbols mentioned in this story: FNDX, T, VZ, CMCSA Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

Intel has been struggling to keep up with AMD and Nvidia but there might finally be some good news for investors.

Some of Berkshire Hathaway's stocks look more attractive now after recent pullbacks.

Buffett has applied this wisdom in at least three markets over 40 years.

Tesla accounts for nearly half of the market capitalization among global carmakers. Its valuation surpasses the combined value of the next 29 automakers.

Want to put $1,000 to work in the market after holiday shopping? These undervalued tech stocks could be just what you're looking for.

Over the past 12 months, a group of 10 large-cap stocks have underperformed all others. Here’s an updated look at the top 10 worst performing large-caps, along with their one-year price returns.

What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here are the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Dec. 16-20, 2024.

This stock is like owning an excellent and diverse investment portfolio all in one.

Here's a look at the history of Berkshire Hathaway and where the stock stands today.

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), where a total volume of 31,142 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 3.1 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares)..

Symbols mentioned in this story: IVE, BAC, HD, CVX Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

Curious about top-paying dividends in the S&P 500? Let's see if a modified "Dogs of the Dow" approach can find any long-term winners today.

To earn the biggest federal EV tax credit, check the full list of 2025 and 2025 electric cars and trucks that qualify and learn how to get it.

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) chief Hock Tan expressed enormous conviction over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence frenzy as ...

The $299 billion investment portfolio Warren Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway may house three prominent stock splits in the new year.

This combination of growth and value stocks has the potential to outperform the broader market in 2025 (and beyond).

This data center play has been a star performer over the past couple of years and shows no signs of slowing.

Intel reiterated in October that a stake in Altera was for sale before pursuing an initial public offering of the unit. This is part of a much broader turnaround plan for the struggling chip giant. 

The House Artificial Intelligence Task Force released a report on Tuesday with recommendations on how Congress can boost the development ...

In trading on Thursday, shares of AT&T Inc's 5.00% Depositary Shares Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A (T. RA) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.25), with shares changing hands as low as $20.61 on the day.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Intel. Looking at options history for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) ...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) have been partners in an electric delivery van deal since the EV ...

Symbols mentioned in this story: SMH, ASML, INTC, MPWR Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Bank of America. Looking at options history for Bank of ...

Eliminating Cruise changes GM's upside potential.

Intel Corp‘s (NASDAQ:INTC) stock plunged 59% over the past year, leaving investors to question whether the company is facing a ...

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades ...

Bank of America's (NYSE:BAC) short percent of float has fallen 8.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has ...

The company's second-generation graphics cards appear to be selling well.

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itself. For the Franklin US.

EQTY Lab, Intel, and NVIDIA release 'Verifiable Compute,' a new solution to secure trusted AI.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track ...

U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link as a possible threat to national security after ...

A December filing shows that Representative Mike Kelly reported a sale in Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP), valued between $15,001 and $50,000. ...

Want to capitalize on the AI surge without overpaying? Check out this troubled tech titan, whose shares should bounce back in the next few years.

The global fund managers increased their allocation to financial stocks, which include both banks and insurance companies, to an ...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index fell for the ninth consecutive day on Tuesday which is now one of its longest red streaks in ...

Ford Motor Co (F​​​​​​​) could find “mild relief” as President-elect Donald Trump eases emissions regulations next year, as per a Jefferies analyst.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Ford Motor. Our analysis of options history for Ford Motor (NYSE:F) revealed 30 ...

Intel's (NYSE:INTC) short percent of float has fallen 3.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 113.44 ...

Shares of QuickLogic Corp (NASDAQ:QUIK) have lost almost 40% year to date. The company supplies niche hardware and critical ...

Micron Technology is scheduled to report earnings this week, which may share some crucial light toward an important component used in AI accelerators.

At CES 2025, Mobileye (Nasdaq: MBLY) will showcase the technologies and solutions driving its scalable approach to safer roads and autonomous mobility. Kicking off the show with its annual press conference, “Mobileye: Now. Next. Beyond.” presented by President and CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mobileye will highlight innovation across a range of platforms and applications, from advanced driver assistance to fully autonomous solutions.

AT&T stock could repeat its 2024 performance next year.

Intel's second effort at breaking into the graphics card duopoly looks promising, but the company took its time getting here.

In a significant move to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, the U.S. Commerce Department has approved a $406 million grant for ...

There's one company making all of the chips AI is run on.

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over anticipated ...

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track ...

In early trading on Monday, shares of Broadcom topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 6.2%. Year to date, Broadcom registers a 113.9% gain.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades ...

The Oracle of Omaha is set to enter the new year with close to $200 billion of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio invested in five brand-name stocks.

Who will win the DTC star wars? AST has more allies, but SpaceX has more satellites -- and a lot more money.

Stock market prices are rising as 2024 ends and some people are worried about a possible downturn. But UBS (NYSE:UBS) analysts say ...

The ideology of progress assumes that change is inherently beneficial. We need to recognize the non-monetary costs of progress as a toll on trust.

Just when Ford and its competitors didn't need any more unpredictability over profits, potential tariffs could be the next speed bump.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) are reportedly planning to contribute to President-elect Donald Trump‘s ...

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track ...

Global advertising spend is growing faster than expected and beginning to eat into other ways businesses have historically spent money. Who are the winners?

On Thursday, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) CFODave Zinsnerdid not rule out the possibility of splitting the company’s ...

Many, including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, have previously flagged the high price ...

Warren Buffett loves dividend stocks, and these are his biggest bets.

In this presentation I discussed “Turnaround Tom’s Top Picks for 2025.” The problem with the presentation is it’s like asking “which is your favorite child?” There is no answer as you love them all equally.

Intel's new leaders just shared some significant news about the company's future.

Self-described "Crypto Hippie" Tyrone Ross Jr. sat down with Benzinga's Chief Content Officer Brad Olesen in a multipart interview ...

Investors in Intel Corp (INTC) saw new options begin trading today, for the January 2025 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the INTC options chain for the new January 2025 contracts and identified the following call contract of particular interest.

Symbols mentioned in this story: ITOT, MA, BAC, MRK Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

Morgan Stanley analyst Betsey Graseck is Overweight on big banks following Donald Trump's win and the Republican sweep of the 2024 ...

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). And retail traders should know. We noticed ...

Spoiler: You would be quite pleased with your investment's current value.

Looking for the next big thing in tech investments? Several billionaire-owned hedge funds are heavily invested in one overlooked AI expert, and you might want to follow their lead.

Warren Buffett's crown jewel is one of the best-performing stocks ever.

GM exited Cruise robotaxis after sinking $10 billion into their development.

Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) shares are trading lower by 0.43% to $45.64 in December but are higher by 34% on a year-to-date basis. ...

Weak guidance for 2025 is the latest hit for the satellite radio operator -- but it could be opportunity knocking.

Intel stock is down close to 60% this year, and the company is going into 2025 without a dedicated CEO.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) founder Morris Chang told Reuters Monday that IntelCorp (NASDAQ:INTC)should ...

The Future Fund LLC Managing Partner Gary Black highlighted on Tuesday that General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) is abandoning its robotaxi ...

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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR), where a total of 25,570 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 2.6 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 49.6% of DLTR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 5.2 million shares..

One of the tech industry's most visionary leaders just criticized Intel's strategy.

Allow me to reiterate one very important point: I have no idea where markets will close next year. I cannot tell you which stock ...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and it's something market players shouldn't ...

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track ...

On Monday, T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) chiefMike Sievertcautioned investors against fourth quarter back-half risks. ...

Amazon Web Services is focusing on developing one super AI chip.

Ford’s recent earnings history has been checkered, with some quarters beating, and some missing badly.

AT&T's (NYSE:T) short percent of float has fallen 7.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 107.43 ...

In the current market session, Bank of America Inc. (NYSE:BAC) stock price is at $46.24, after a 1.10% decrease. However, over the past ...

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades ...

This Berkshire Hathaway holding's been losing ground for some time mostly because the market's not seeing the bigger picture.

President-elect Donald Trump‘s transition team is reportedly considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ...

BAC is one of the stocks still recovering from the 2008 global financial crisis. After plunging to nearly $2.50, it bottomed out in May 2009. Before the crash, the stock reached an all-time high of around $55 in November 2006.

The Oracle of Omaha purchased shares of this company, which is near and dear to his heart, for 24 consecutive quarters.

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) said on Wednesday that the company sold 10,821 electric vehicles in the U.S. in November, marking a growth of ...

We also talk about what's going on in South Korea, take a look at protecting your data online, and more.

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in ACM Research Inc (ACMR), where a total of 14,016 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 93.7% of ACMR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.5 million shares..

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to ...

Symbols mentioned in this story: VT, VZ, DIS, T Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

Investors in AT&T Inc (T) saw new options begin trading today, for the January 2025 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the T options chain for the new January 2025 contracts and identified the following call contract of particular interest.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is advising Americans to adopt encrypted messaging apps to safeguard their communications. What ...

Millennium Management's chief is trading in shares of hypergrowth AI stock Palantir Technologies for a well-known consumer-facing company with a high-octane dividend yield of 5.5%!

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC) (Dearborn, MI). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) reported U.S. sales growth of 14.3% year-over-year to 166,373 units in November. This was driven by a 27.1% ...

Firing its CEO isn't the only problem Stellantis is facing right now.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades ...

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 10 analysts have published ratings on AT&T (NYSE:T) in the last ...

Two of Wall Street's most-successful billionaire money managers find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum with one America's leading financial institutions.

Ford Motor Co.’s (NYSE:F) UK chair Lisa Brankin has reportedly called on the government to provide consumer incentives of up to ...

AT&T anticipates steady growth, with expected EPS reaching up to $2.07 by 2025.

Across the recent three months, 14 analysts have shared their insights on Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), expressing a variety of opinions ...

U.S. stocks paused for a breather Tuesday, with major equity indices hovering near the flatline as investors digested global ...

Symbols mentioned in this story: SPLG, LLY, BAC, CVX Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand..

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Tuesday. Shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) ...

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) shares are trading higher after the company updated its 2024 guidance and disclosed its long-term ...

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades ...

Dow Jones futures dipped Tuesday ahead of key jobs data. Tesla stock skidded after a judge rejected Elon Musk's pay package.

One of the most anticipated vehicle launches of all time happened on Nov. 30, 2023 with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivering its first ...

AT&T hosts an investors day Tuesday. Wall Street analysts expect the telecom giant to announce an AT&T stock buyback.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track ...

The U.S. auto industry may be staring down a massive profitability crunch as President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on ...

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Bank of America. Looking at options history for Bank of ...

Buffett has added a whopping $157.2 billion to this investment holding since the start of 2024.

Bank of America's (NYSE:BAC) short percent of float has risen 28.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has ...

Wall Street eyes 2025 with confidence as JPMorgan declares the U.S. will remain the global growth leader. While Europe wrestles with ...

The trade relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, America's top trading partner in 2023, entered a new phase of ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered a sharp rebuke of President-elect Donald Trump‘s tariff threats. What Happened: ...

The U.S. stock market traded mixed on Tuesday morning, with major indices showing tight movements as investors awaited the release of ...

Shares of automakers including Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F), General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) are trading lower ...

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) locations are reportedly calculating employee pay and hours worked by hand after a ransomware attack on a ...

Top executives from the U.S. telecom industry and national security officials gathered at the White House to address concerns over a ...

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares are trading higher Friday. There were multiple developments this week, including unionization efforts ...

DIRECTV announced Friday it would terminate its agreement to acquire EchoStar Corp’s (NASDAQ:SATS) video distribution business, ...

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has appointed Debra L. Dial to its Board of Directors effective January 2, 2025.

SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) shares are trading higher after the company inked a deal with AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) to provide mobile ...

A “supermajority” of workers at BlueOval SK battery plant in Kentucky, which is a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. ...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Datadog Inc (DDOG) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Ford Motor Co. (F), according to The Online Investor..

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stock is trading lower on Wednesday. The automobile giant announced that it will cut about 14% of its ...

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood popularly known for leading ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:ARKK) has raised alarm bells about the state of auto ...

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday picked Brendan Carr to become chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). What ...

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) last week was in the news for the wrong reasons, as hackers gained unauthorized access to its data ...

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Linde plc, Verizon Communications Inc., and AT&T Inc.

A major cyber-espionage operation linked to Chinese intelligence has reportedly infiltrated T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) and other ...

AST SpaceMobile's satellite technology hopes to revolutionize cell communication. Shares of the SpaceX partner have rocketed this year.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies ...

It's full speed ahead for these two growth stocks.

Satellite TV broadcaster DirecTV has threatened to pull its offer to buy Dish TV if a debt-exchange offer is not completed.