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MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le sets two conditions for selling Bitcoin to fund Stretch dividends and offset taxes.

The stock market has been on a tear during President Donald Trump’s second term. Since Jan. 20, 2025, the S&P 500 has climbed 23.4%. More stunningly, it has surged 48.5% since the April 8, 2025 tariff panic low, as investors decided the White House’s trade fights were survivable and artificial intelligence spending was unstoppable. That ... Uh-Oh! President Trump’s Landmark Tax Cuts Bill Could Be What Kills the Trump Bull Market

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:EOSE) is one of the 10 Best Battery Technology Stocks to Buy Now. On April 16, 2026, JPMorgan lowered its price target on Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:EOSE) from $9 to $6. Alongside the $3 cut, the firm kept a Neutral rating on the stock. The update was part of the […]

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is one of the 10 Best Battery Technology Stocks to Buy Now. Citi lowered its price target on Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) from $26 to $20 on April 21, 2026. The firm maintained a Buy rating on the company’s stock. The adjustment was part of the revision of estimates for the alternative energy […]

Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) is facing a member class action lawsuit over how it plans to return tariff refunds. The suit challenges Costco’s decision to use future price reductions instead of direct payouts to members. Members claim this approach may limit their fair share of tariff refund windfalls. The case puts Costco’s customer focused reputation and refund practices under legal scrutiny. Costco Wholesale, traded as NasdaqGS:COST, runs a membership based warehouse model that relies...

Sandisk is up by nearly 3,900% over the past year, and it's all driven by fundamentals.

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is one of the high growth utility stocks to buy according to analysts. On May 5, NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reiterated that demand for its product continues to grow despite a significant decrease in earnings in the first quarter. Net income fell by $625 million to $125 million, attributed to unrealized […]

Qualcomm says the company has a growing opportunity in data.

A more bullish crypto environment is what Robinhood needs to move the stock price higher in the short term.

Probably. Capital One's issues are not an isolated problem.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his thoughts on as he discussed Big Tech’s AI spending. Cramer noted how the analyst downgrade of the stock was wrong, as he stated: In November, she (CEO, Lisa Su) thought that her CPU market would grow at about an 18% clip. […]

Klaviyo delivers cloud-based marketing automation tools to businesses worldwide, powering personalized digital communications at scale.

Companies are increasingly citing AI for headcount cuts. It's unclear how much is because of real productivity growth, and how much of it is an excuse to trim fat.

Recently, Abercrombie & Fitch was downgraded to an “Underweight” rating by Barclays, which cited intensifying competition, heavier promotions at Hollister, and macroeconomic pressures that could weigh on margins and earnings. This shift in analyst sentiment contrasts with Abercrombie & Fitch’s very large recent earnings per share growth and strong gross margins, raising questions about how sustainable its current profitability and pricing power may be. We’ll now examine how Barclays’...

Nike, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is facing a proposed consumer class-action lawsuit alleging it kept tariff-related price increases in place after receiving tariff refunds. The case claims Nike did not pass tariff overcharge refunds back to shoppers, raising questions about its pricing practices and disclosure to consumers. The lawsuit adds legal and reputational risk for Nike at a time when the company is also dealing with regulatory investigations and operational restructuring. Nike is a global...

Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is included among the 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Under $20 According to Billionaires. With a workforce of over 18,000, Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is among the largest companies in Colombia and one of the leading integrated energy groups on the American continent. On May 6, the credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded […]

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) is included among the 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Under $20 According to Billionaires. Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) reported its Q1 2026 results on May 5. The company reported […]

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has reportedly laid off an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees via email at the end of March 2026. The cuts affect a significant share of the workforce and have raised concerns about severance terms and compliance with WARN Act protections. The move comes as Oracle continues to focus on AI and cloud infrastructure, with questions around how the reductions may affect execution and talent retention. For investors watching NYSE:ORCL at a share price of $194.59, the size and...

A former JPMorgan Chase employee has filed a high-profile corrected lawsuit accusing executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual harassment, assault, retaliation, and discrimination. The suit, recently amended and refiled with more detailed allegations, follows the employee's complaint and period of medical leave. Both JPMorgan Chase and Hajdini deny the claims, stating internal investigations did not find merit to the allegations. JPMorgan Chase, traded as NYSE:JPM, is facing this legal challenge...

Shares of JetBlue Airways climbed as Spirit Airlines collapsed—and two JetBlue insiders moved to offload their entire stakes in the still-standing low-cost carrier. May 1 marked the last trading session before Spirit ceased operations. Shares of JetBlue and other legacy carriers rose that day on a flurry of media reports that suggested a shutdown was imminent.

Most tech companies talk about AI transformation as something that is coming. Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) is living it right now, and the numbers CEO Matthew Prince shared on the first-quarter earnings call are some of the most striking data points I have seen from any company this earnings season. ...

Multiple law firms have launched class action lawsuits against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), alleging securities fraud tied to disclosures about a Power Generation Contract and conflicts of interest involving the company’s largest shareholder. See our latest analysis for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises. At a share price of $14.84, BW has given investors a 133.70% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the recent 30 day share price return...

Nike faces a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to refund tariff-related costs passed to consumers through higher prices on footwear and apparel.

Coinbase Global (COIN) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results alongside a plan to cut 14% of its workforce, tying cost controls and an AI focused restructuring to weaker crypto trading conditions. See our latest analysis for Coinbase Global. The stock has been volatile, with a 10.15% 1 month share price return and 16.86% 3 month share price return, yet a year to date share price decline of 18.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.56%. Recent momentum...

A major study of 6,500 beaten-down stocks reveals that history may be more forgiving than you'd expect.

With a YTD Return of 17.08% as of May 7, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 5, Erste Group downgraded Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) to Hold from Buy, saying the company’s earnings growth remains below the sector average. The analyst said this trend […]

The rig count in the Permian Basin was up one this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 242 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 285 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up one from last week at 548 rigs. A year ago, 578 rigs were active. The count shows that 410 rigs sought oil, up two from the previous week, and 129 explored for ...

On May 8, 2026, investors weighed ad-tech growth against margin pressure, cautious guidance, and fresh Wall Street downgrades.