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Over 850,000 Ford cars and trucks recalled nationwide—and there's no fix available yet
Ford Motor just issued another major recall. On July 7, the brand recalled 850,318 Ford and Lincoln models over concerns about the vehicles' low-pressure fuel pump, which could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2 Monthly ETFs That Just Raised Their Dividends—Should You Buy Them Now?
The DIVO and SPHD ETFs recently raised their dividend payouts multiple times. Moreover, DIVO and SPHD enable diversification and can help to reduce share-price volatility.
Cinemark: A Solid Choice In The Movie Exhibition Market
Cinemark stands out for its strong operational management, profitability, and sustainable business model despite lower revenue than larger competitors. The company is well-positioned in a recovering cinema industry, benefiting from premium experiences and a reputation for comfort and maintenance. Financial metrics like EPS and EV/EBITDA highlight Cinemark's superior margins and healthier balance sheet compared to AMC and Regal.
AMD Has A Strong Foundation For Future Growth
AMD's MI350 series positions the company as a real AI chip competitor to Nvidia, driving HSBC's price target increase to $200. Strong financials, including rising revenue and net income, support AMD's growth thesis and limit downside risk. AMD's partnerships with OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and others validate its AI ecosystem and expand its market opportunity.
Massive News for Rigetti Stock Investors!
The quantum computing company is making significant progress on its goals to develop this innovative technology.
Should You Invest $10,000 in Nvidia Stock Right Now?
Nvidia (NVDA 0.53%) has been an excellent stock to own over the past few years, as the company has gained the status of having the largest market capitalization in the world. However, given the stock's impressive performance, many investors are likely wondering if there's still room for Nvidia to run.
Tesla: Here's What People Are Misunderstanding
Tesla's current valuation isn't justified by traditional metrics, but its potential as an AI, robotics, and energy company is unmatched. The robotaxi and autonomous vehicle market could drive Tesla's valuation to $900B alone, thanks to its vertically integrated stack and cost advantages. Optimus robotics and other moonshot projects could add $300B+ in value, with further upside from energy, insurance, and software businesses.
I Just Bought Alibaba Stock Ahead Of Stronger U.S.-China Relations
Alibaba stock is fundamentally mispriced due to macro fears surrounding the U.S.-China relationship. Some negative sentiment is warranted, but amid prolonged detente, we can logically expect a positive sentiment inflection for Chinese equities. A 50% upside over the next 12 months does not seem unreasonable to me even amid base-case China-U.S. managed strategic competition rather than full friendship.
Global Net Lease: A Little Work Goes A Long Way
Global Net Lease has long suffered from a flawed, acquisition-heavy business model, leading to poor shareholder returns and multiple dividend cuts. Recent management changes, asset sales, and a dividend reduction have improved GNL's balance sheet and earned a credit rating upgrade from S&P. Despite these positive steps, significant cash flow declines from asset dispositions make another dividend cut highly likely in the near term.
3 Things Analysts Are Watching as Earnings Season Gets Rolling This Week
The big-bank earnings reports due this week mark the quasi-official start to the second-quarter earnings season. Analysts expect growth, but they're also eyeing the effects of tariffs as President Donald Trump's trade policy continues to evolve.
Will a Leadership Change Be Enough to Turn Apple Around?
There's a leadership change at Apple (AAPL -0.59%). Longtime Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams is retiring and will be replaced by Sabih Khan, the company's senior vice president of operations.
Should You Buy Lucid Stock While It's Below $2.50?
Lucid Group (LCID -1.93%) is a startup automaker attempting to take on industry giants. That's a tall order, and as such, most investors are probably better off watching this company from the sidelines.
3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Are Hands-Down Better Picks Than Palantir Right Now
What's the hottest stock in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) right now? That's easy: It's Palantir Technologies (PLTR -0.33%).
The Best ETF to Buy After the S&P 500's Record Close
Got the itch to dive headfirst back into the stock market? It would be understandable if you did.
2 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in July
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next industrial revolution. Statista estimates the AI market will grow 26% per year to reach $1 trillion by 2031.
How Investing $500 Monthly in This Vanguard ETF Could Create Nearly $5,700 in Annual Dividend Income
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones had it right when they sang, "Time Is on My Side." If you're looking to build up solid dividend income, time is on your side, too.
Should Investors Buy Netflix Stock Before July 17?
Netflix (NFLX -0.40%) is scheduled to report its quarterly financial results, which could have significant implications for stock market investors.
Is United Parcel Service Stock a Buy Now?
United Parcel Service (UPS -1.61%) is in the middle of a major corporate overhaul. That has required management to make hard choices, face down some difficult issues, and muddle through problems that were out of its control.
3 Reasons Solana Might Crush Dogecoin's Returns This Summer
Wall Street's investment moods might change faster than a beach playlist, but one pattern rarely fails: When fresh institutional money turns up, it chases utility, not memes.
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: SoundHound AI vs. Nvidia
The current artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been the biggest driver of the stock market's gains over the past couple of years, and two companies that have seen phenomenal gains from AI are SoundHound AI (SOUN -5.82%) and Nvidia (NVDA 0.53%). Shares of SoundHound have soared 310% over the past three years, while Nvidia's stock has skyrocketed 910%.
What's Going on With Rigetti Stock?
Rigetti Computing (RGTI -6.64%) is developing innovative technology that could have huge implications.
Kelt Exploration: May Begin To Attract Attention
Kelt Exploration's strategy of periodic asset sales has historically cleaned up the balance sheet and enabled growth cycles. Management recently took on a conservative debt level to accelerate production growth. The company has a notable sale to Exxon Mobil. This sets it apart from peers.
Trump Media: The Short-Term Clues That Could Flip The Bear Case
Trump Media's unique political angle and persistent retail interest create an asymmetrical risk-reward, enabling unpredictable rallies despite poor fundamentals. Short-term catalysts include crypto-related developments, ETF approval prospects, and a stable technical floor supported by strong on-balance-volume metrics. High short interest and a committed shareholder base set the stage for a potential short squeeze if triggers materialize.
CAOS: Hedging Against A Crash
Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF implements three options strategies to provide exposure to stocks and interest rates while expecting to benefit from a market crash. The fund's performance since March 2023 has outpaced short-term bonds and its main competitor, with very low volatility. The track record of CAOS shows it does exactly what it is supposed to do, but it is not a good hedge in a slow market downtrend.
Top 4 catalysts for the S&P 500 Index and its ETFs like VOO and SPY
The S&P 500 Index and its top ETFs, like VOO and SPY will be in the spotlight this week as the market reacts to several notable events like macroeconomic data and earnings. These events come as the index remains at an all-time high following the 30% surge from its lowest level in April this year.
SAP CEO: Europe Doesn't Need More Data Centers
The CEO of SAP, Christian Klein, says there is "not so much demand" for data centers in Europe, and that the continent should focus on winning the artificial intelligence software race. He speaks to Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie at the software company's headquarters in Walldorf, Germany.
BDC Weekly Review: Should We Trust BDC NAVs?
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of July and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs delivered a strong 3% total return this week, with underperformers rebounding and sector valuations nearing historical averages. NAVs in volatile markets are best guesses and not precise; historical price behavior and resilience matter more for allocation decisions.
HPI: Stretched CEF Blending Corporate Bonds With Preferred Equity
HPI is a leveraged CEF blending preferred equity and BBB/BB corporate bonds, with high financials exposure and 38% leverage, magnifying both gains and losses. Despite a 9% distribution, a significant portion is return of capital, making the true yield closer to 7-8%, not fully supported by income. Valuation is unattractive: HPI trades at NAV with tight credit spreads and high rates, leaving little upside and heightened downside risk in a downturn.
Concrete Steps For The New Anglo American; Buy Confirmed.
Anglo American's restructuring and asset disposals de-risk the business, supporting our Buy rating ahead of H1 results. Recent Valterra spin-off, De Beers exit progress, and executive changes reinforce the company's transformation into a focused copper and iron ore player. Copper remains the core growth driver, with high-quality mines, volume growth, and supportive long-term demand trends, especially after recent US tariffs.
Micron Technology: Gearing For AI Market With HBM4
AI adoption is accelerating, driving explosive demand for data centers, GPUs, and especially high-bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions. Micron is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, with its advanced HBM3E and newly shipped HBM4 products offering superior performance and efficiency. Major AI players like Nvidia and Google are adopting HBM, despite higher costs, signaling strong, price-inelastic demand for Micron's high-performance memory.
