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Amex Stock Slides on Job Cuts, But the Real Story Is Macro

Oct 26, 2026

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Amex Stock Slides on Job Cuts, But the Real Story Is Macro

American Express delivered record revenue, raised its outlook and saw credit quality improve. So why did shares slide? Investors are looking past strong fundamentals to broader macroeconomic worries and softer commercial spending.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Cologuard Is Working—So Why Isn’t Abbott Stock?

Oct 25, 2026

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Cologuard Is Working—So Why Isn’t Abbott Stock?

Cologuard is driving Abbott’s diagnostics growth, but cautious guidance, a planned nutrition spinoff and technical pressure have investors selling the stock.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Meta Bounces Back in Q3, But the Bigger Test Comes in 2027

Oct 24, 2026

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Meta Bounces Back in Q3, But the Bigger Test Comes in 2027

Meta’s Q3 rebound showed strong sales, upbeat guidance, and early momentum for its Muse AI agent. But investors will be watching 2027 capital spending and AI revenue closely.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Drone Stocks Have Burned Investors—Are These 4 Different?

Oct 23, 2026

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Drone Stocks Have Burned Investors—Are These 4 Different?

While pure-play drone stocks have plunged, these four companies are taking a different path through counter-drone technology, autonomy software, and critical components.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Meta Platforms' AI Comeback Faces an Earnings Test—And a $10 Billion Charge

Oct 22, 2026

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Meta Platforms' AI Comeback Faces an Earnings Test—And a $10 Billion Charge

Meta’s Muse AI launch has reignited investor enthusiasm, but upcoming earnings must prove the momentum is real. A $10 billion legal charge, soaring AI spending, and 2026 guidance will put that comeback to the test.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Mr. Wonderful’s Test for AI Data Center Stocks: Power, Permits, and Tenants

Oct 21, 2026

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Mr. Wonderful’s Test for AI Data Center Stocks: Power, Permits, and Tenants

With roughly 65% of announced projects at risk of never being built, the real AI infrastructure winners may be the companies securing power, permits, and tenants—not just funding.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Meta Claims Frontier-Class AI Status With New Muse Wonder Models

Oct 20, 2026

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Meta Claims Frontier-Class AI Status With New Muse Wonder Models

Meta’s Muse Wonder models rank among the AI industry’s most capable, challenging offerings from OpenAI and Alphabet. Their premium pricing and subscription strategy could help turn Meta’s AI progress into revenue.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Rocket Lab's Neutron Delay Leaves Wall Street Bullish But Raises the Stakes for 2027

Oct 19, 2026

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Rocket Lab's Neutron Delay Leaves Wall Street Bullish But Raises the Stakes for 2027

Neutron’s latest delay sent Rocket Lab shares below a key technical level, but Wall Street still sees substantial upside. Now, the company must prove its execution—and get the rocket flying in 2027.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
AST SpaceMobile Is Down 67%—Could SpaceX's Mobile Push Deepen the Selloff?

Oct 18, 2026

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AST SpaceMobile Is Down 67%—Could SpaceX's Mobile Push Deepen the Selloff?

SpaceX’s push to strengthen Starlink Mobile’s indoor coverage adds a fresh competitive threat to AST SpaceMobile. Downgrades, lawsuits, heavy cash burn and repeated earnings misses are piling on the pressure.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Intel Bets on Cheaper AI as Foundry Losses Mount

Oct 17, 2026

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Intel Bets on Cheaper AI as Foundry Losses Mount

Intel is targeting cost-conscious enterprises with a new air-cooled AI chip built for efficient inference. But as its foundry overhaul racks up billions in losses, the company needs Crescent Island to turn promise into profitable growth.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
High Voltage Returns: Navitas Rewires AI Data Centers

Oct 16, 2026

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High Voltage Returns: Navitas Rewires AI Data Centers

Navitas is betting on gallium nitride and NVIDIA-powered infrastructure to solve AI data centers’ growing power demands. Can its high-voltage pivot deliver growth before valuation and profitability concerns catch up?

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Surgical Precision, Sustainable Returns: Johnson & Johnson Secures Its Cash Flow Runway

Oct 15, 2026

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Surgical Precision, Sustainable Returns: Johnson & Johnson Secures Its Cash Flow Runway

OTTAVA gives Johnson & Johnson a new growth engine as solid Q3 results and a resilient balance sheet support its dividend and long-term upside.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
China Still Dominates Rare Earths—These 3 U.S. Companies Could Benefit

Oct 14, 2026

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China Still Dominates Rare Earths—These 3 U.S. Companies Could Benefit

As U.S. efforts to build a domestic rare-earth supply chain accelerate, MP Materials, Energy Fuels, and NioCorp offer distinct ways to benefit—from established production to high-risk growth potential.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Utilities Are Bouncing Back—These 2 Giants Could Signal the Next Big Sector Rally

Oct 13, 2026

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Utilities Are Bouncing Back—These 2 Giants Could Signal the Next Big Sector Rally

Utilities are showing early signs of a bottom as XLU rebounds from a 52-week low. Here’s why NextEra Energy and Southern Company could offer two distinct ways to play a sector recovery.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks With Triple-Digit Upside and Big Catalysts Ahead

Oct 12, 2026

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3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks With Triple-Digit Upside and Big Catalysts Ahead

Upcoming clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones could reignite these battered biotech stocks—but investors must weigh triple-digit potential against significant development risks.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Tilray Finds a Path to Growth Without Waiting on U.S. Cannabis Reform

Oct 11, 2026

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Tilray Finds a Path to Growth Without Waiting on U.S. Cannabis Reform

Tilray is building momentum through booming beverage sales and expanding international medical cannabis operations. Its growth strategy is gaining traction without relying on U.S. legalization.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
InvenTrust’s Sell-Off Opens a Potential Entry Point

Oct 10, 2026

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InvenTrust’s Sell-Off Opens a Potential Entry Point

A 16% pullback has little to do with InvenTrust’s solid operating performance and growing dividend. With analysts seeing nearly 18% upside, the REIT may offer an attractive entry point—provided investors can stomach rising leverage.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Disney Is Opening the Door to Netflix—and Changing the Streaming Playbook

Oct 9, 2026

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Disney Is Opening the Door to Netflix—and Changing the Streaming Playbook

Disney is licensing select titles to Netflix to turn reach into revenue, signaling a new era of flexible exclusivity. The deal shows how cash flow—not platform control alone—is reshaping streaming.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Curaleaf’s Higher Aurora Bid Raises the Stakes in Cannabis Consolidation

Oct 8, 2026

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Curaleaf’s Higher Aurora Bid Raises the Stakes in Cannabis Consolidation

Curaleaf’s 25% richer offer for Aurora Cannabis intensifies the race to consolidate the sector’s undervalued assets. With Schedule III tax relief reshaping cannabis economics, investors are watching whether strategic acquisitions can unlock a broader industry turnaround.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Insiders Are Selling These 3 Stocks, Should You?

Oct 7, 2026

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Insiders Are Selling These 3 Stocks, Should You?

Insiders are cashing in on Aspen Aerogels, Workday, and Everpure—but strong business results could mean their sales aren’t a warning sign. Here’s what investors should know before following suit.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
The AI Buildout Needs Power It Cannot Get: 4 Energy Stocks Already Have It

Oct 6, 2026

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The AI Buildout Needs Power It Cannot Get: 4 Energy Stocks Already Have It

As AI compute prices threaten data-center returns, the real opportunity may lie with companies solving the industry’s power bottleneck. These four energy stocks offer faster access to electricity through behind-the-meter generation and geothermal technology.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
First Watch’s Growth Story Meets a Reality Check

Oct 5, 2026

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First Watch’s Growth Story Meets a Reality Check

Strong sales and ambitious expansion are colliding with rising debt, thin margins, and a battered stock price. Upcoming earnings and Investor Day could determine whether First Watch is a bargain—or a warning sign.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Time to Nibble on MCD Stock After it Enters Oversold Territory?

Oct 4, 2026

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Time to Nibble on MCD Stock After it Enters Oversold Territory?

McDonald’s stock has plunged into deeply oversold territory, but AI-pricing concerns and key support levels could determine whether this is a buying opportunity—or a falling knife.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
Apple’s $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Raises a Bigger Royalty Question

Oct 3, 2026

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Apple’s $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Raises a Bigger Royalty Question

The $5.7 billion award won’t threaten Apple’s balance sheet—but a recurring royalty on iPhones and Apple Watches could squeeze margins for years. Investors are watching the appeal closely.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
O’Reilly Automotive’s Stock Slump Hides a Stronger Business

Oct 2, 2026

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O’Reilly Automotive’s Stock Slump Hides a Stronger Business

Shares are down 19% despite solid earnings, accelerating professional sales and a bullish long-term outlook. But a premium valuation and softer DIY traffic leave investors weighing quality against risk.

Alix Andal
Alix Andal
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