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10 Best FTSE 100 Stocks To Buy In 2026 As Analysts Highlight Defence, Pharma And Banking Resilience

10 Best FTSE 100 Stocks To Buy In 2026 As Analysts Highlight Defence, Pharma And Banking Resilience

LONDON — Investors seeking exposure to the UK's blue-chip index in the second half of 2026 are turning to a mix of defensive giants, commodity...

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10 Top AI Stocks Poised For Explosive Gains In 2026 As Spending Hits $2.5 Trillion

10 Top AI Stocks Poised For Explosive Gains In 2026 As Spending Hits $2.5 Trillion

NEW YORK — Investors hunting for the next big winners in artificial intelligence are turning their attention to a select group of companies...

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StubHub Shares Surge 23% on Strong Q1 2026 Performance and Debt Reduction

StubHub Shares Surge 23% on Strong Q1 2026 Performance and Debt Reduction

NEW YORK — StubHub Holdings Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 23% in morning trading Thursday, climbing to $12.57 as investors cheered the ticket...

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PureCycle Technologies Surges on Record Production and Regulatory Wins

PureCycle Technologies Surges on Record Production and Regulatory Wins

NEW YORK — PureCycle Technologies Inc. shares surged more than 23% in morning trading Thursday, climbing to $12.57 as investors cheered the...

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Dow Jones Surges 406 Points to Record High Above 50,000 on Strong Economic Signals

Dow Jones Surges 406 Points to Record High Above 50,000 on Strong Economic Signals

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 400 points Thursday, closing above the psychologically important 50,000 level for the...

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Palantir Stock Drops 4% on Profit-Taking Despite Explosive AI Growth and Raised Guidance

Palantir Stock Drops 4% on Profit-Taking Despite Explosive AI Growth and Raised Guidance

NEW YORK — Palantir Technologies Inc. shares fell sharply Wednesday, trading down more than 3.96% to $130.61 in morning action on May 13, 2026, as...

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Wolfspeed Stock Surges 23% on AI Infrastructure Hype and Short Squeeze Momentum

Wolfspeed Stock Surges 23% on AI Infrastructure Hype and Short Squeeze Momentum

NEW YORK — Wolfspeed Inc. shares rocketed more than 23% in early trading Wednesday, climbing to $66.35 as a bullish research note spotlighting the...

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Dow Plunges Nearly 250 Points on Hot PPI Inflation Data as Rate Cut Hopes Fade in 2026

Dow Plunges Nearly 250 Points on Hot PPI Inflation Data as Rate Cut Hopes Fade in 2026

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 240 points in morning trading Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as hotter-than-expected...

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eBay Stock 2026 Outlook: Buy the Dip or Sell on Rejection of GameStop Bid?

eBay Stock 2026 Outlook: Buy the Dip or Sell on Rejection of GameStop Bid?

NEW YORK — eBay Inc. shares traded near $110 Wednesday as investors weighed whether to buy, sell or hold the stock in 2026 following robust...

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NVIDIA IREN 5GW AI Mega-Deal: Why Both Stocks Could Explode on Infrastructure Boom

NVIDIA IREN 5GW AI Mega-Deal: Why Both Stocks Could Explode on Infrastructure Boom

NEW YORK — NVIDIA and IREN Limited announced a landmark strategic partnership May 7, 2026, to accelerate deployment of up to 5 gigawatts of...

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Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Disrupts Supplies and Budget Relief Kicks In

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Disrupts Supplies and Budget Relief Kicks In

SYDNEY — Australia's ongoing fuel crisis, triggered by the US-Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, entered a critical phase...

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FTSE 100 Miners and Testing Giant Soar: Top 5 Gainers Lead Rally as Commodities Surge on May 13

FTSE 100 Miners and Testing Giant Soar: Top 5 Gainers Lead Rally as Commodities Surge on May 13

LONDON — The FTSE 100 pushed higher Wednesday as mining stocks and specialist services firms dominated the leaderboard, with Intertek Group leading...

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Oracle Stock Drops 3.6% to $186.83 as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Cloud Giant Amid Market Volatility

Oracle Stock Drops 3.6% to $186.83 as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Cloud Giant Amid Market Volatility

NEW YORK — Oracle Corp. shares closed down 3.62 percent at $186.83 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, extending recent weakness as investors continued to...

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ASX 200 Top Gainers Shine on May 13 as Aristocrat Surges 12% and Perenti Jumps on Major Contract Win

ASX 200 Top Gainers Shine on May 13 as Aristocrat Surges 12% and Perenti Jumps on Major Contract Win

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index struggled Wednesday amid banking sector weakness and budget-related concerns, but select stocks delivered...

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Meta Stock Climbs to $600 as AI Momentum and Ad Strength Offset Heavy Capex Spending

Meta Stock Climbs to $600 as AI Momentum and Ad Strength Offset Heavy Capex Spending

NEW YORK — Meta Platforms Inc. shares rose modestly to $600.22 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.23% or $1.36, as investors continued digesting the...

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Zebra Technologies Stock Soars 16.75% on Strong Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

Zebra Technologies Stock Soars 16.75% on Strong Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) shares exploded higher Tuesday, surging 16.75% or $253.31 to trade near $1,765...

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Buy or Sell AMD Stock in 2026? Analysts Bullish on AI Momentum Despite Recent Pullback

Buy or Sell AMD Stock in 2026? Analysts Bullish on AI Momentum Despite Recent Pullback

NEW YORK — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares pulled back sharply Tuesday, dropping more than 5% to around $434 as investors took...

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Alphabet Stock Dips 0.41% to $385 as Investors Digest Heavy AI Spending and Cloud Momentum

Alphabet Stock Dips 0.41% to $385 as Investors Digest Heavy AI Spending and Cloud Momentum

NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) slipped 0.41% to $385.17 in midday trading Tuesday, giving back a portion of recent gains as...

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NVIDIA Stock Hits Record $219.44 as AI Demand Powers Gains Ahead of May 20 Earnings

NVIDIA Stock Hits Record $219.44 as AI Demand Powers Gains Ahead of May 20 Earnings

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NVIDIA Corp. shares surged to a new all-time closing high of $219.44 on Monday, gaining $4.22 or 1.96%, as investor optimism...

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Tesla Stock Surges 3.89% to $445 as China Sales Jump and Optimus Bets Fuel AI Optimism

Tesla Stock Surges 3.89% to $445 as China Sales Jump and Optimus Bets Fuel AI Optimism

AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla Inc. shares climbed sharply Monday, closing at $445.00, up $16.65 or 3.89%, as investors bet on the electric vehicle...

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ServiceNow Stock Edges Higher as AI Platform Momentum Builds After Knowledge 2026 Conference

ServiceNow Stock Edges Higher as AI Platform Momentum Builds After Knowledge 2026 Conference

NEW YORK — ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) shares rose modestly Monday morning to $91.85, up 0.71%, as investors digested the company's major AI...

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Innodata (INOD) Stock Surges 25% on Massive AI Data Wins and Record Q1 Earnings Beat

Innodata (INOD) Stock Surges 25% on Massive AI Data Wins and Record Q1 Earnings Beat

NEW YORK — Shares of Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ: INOD) exploded higher Monday, rising more than 25% in morning trading to $106.72 as investors continued...

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Explodes 25% on Surging AI Data Center Demand and Strong Q1 Results

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Explodes 25% on Surging AI Data Center Demand and Strong Q1 Results

NEW YORK — Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: NVTS) shares skyrocketed more than 25% in morning trading Monday, reaching $22.79 as investors...

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Top ASX 200 Gainers Today: Metcash and Dyno Nobel Surge on Strong Earnings as Market Dips

Top ASX 200 Gainers Today: Metcash and Dyno Nobel Surge on Strong Earnings as Market Dips

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index traded lower on Monday, May 11, 2026, but several standout performers bucked the broader trend, led by Metcash...

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UPS vs FedEx Stock in 2026: Which Logistics Powerhouse Is the Better Buy Right Now

UPS vs FedEx Stock in 2026: Which Logistics Powerhouse Is the Better Buy Right Now

NEW YORK — As the global package delivery market continues its rapid expansion in 2026, investors are weighing UPS against FedEx to determine which...

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10 Best AI Stocks To Buy In May 2026 As The Artificial Intelligence Boom Accelerates

10 Best AI Stocks To Buy In May 2026 As The Artificial Intelligence Boom Accelerates

NEW YORK — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and drive record capital spending in 2026, investors are looking for the...

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NVIDIA Stock Climbs 1.76% to $215 as AI Chip Demand Powers Continued Market Dominance

NVIDIA Stock Climbs 1.76% to $215 as AI Chip Demand Powers Continued Market Dominance

NEW YORK — NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares rose 1.76% on Thursday to close at $215.22, extending the semiconductor giant's strong...

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Intel Stock Rockets 14% as AI Chip Breakthrough Fuels Massive Turnaround Hopes

Intel Stock Rockets 14% as AI Chip Breakthrough Fuels Massive Turnaround Hopes

NEW YORK — Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) shares surged more than 13% on Thursday, trading around $124.49 in afternoon trading, as investors cheered...

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Microsoft Shares Dip 1% as Investors Weigh Cloud Growth and AI Spending Outlook

Microsoft Shares Dip 1% as Investors Weigh Cloud Growth and AI Spending Outlook

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares fell more than 1% Thursday, trading around $416.39 in afternoon trading, as investors digested the...

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Johnson & Johnson Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 for Dividend Growth and Healthcare Stability

Johnson & Johnson Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 for Dividend Growth and Healthcare Stability

NEW YORK — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a compelling buy for conservative, long-term investors in 2026, with analysts maintaining a...

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Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Solid Buy in 2026 as Record Cash Pile and Greg Abel's Leadership Signal Strength

OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B) stands out as a compelling buy for patient, long-term investors in 2026, even as the...

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Fluence Energy Stock Explodes 40% on Record $5.6B Backlog and Major Hyperscaler Wins Despite Q2 Revenue Miss

Fluence Energy Stock Explodes 40% on Record $5.6B Backlog and Major Hyperscaler Wins Despite Q2 Revenue Miss

ARLINGTON, Va. — Fluence Energy Inc. shares skyrocketed nearly 40% on Thursday, closing at $18.97 after surging as high as $20.29 intraday, as...

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Himax Technologies Stock Rockets 40% as Q1 Earnings Beat Sparks AI, Automotive, and AR Growth Optimism

Himax Technologies Stock Rockets 40% as Q1 Earnings Beat Sparks AI, Automotive, and AR Growth Optimism

TAINAN, Taiwan — Shares of Himax Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) exploded more than 40% in morning trading Thursday after the display driver and...

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ASX 200 Surges 0.96% to 8,878 as Ceasefire Hopes and Wall Street Records Spark Rebound

ASX 200 Surges 0.96% to 8,878 as Ceasefire Hopes and Wall Street Records Spark Rebound

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index climbed 84.5 points, or 0.96%, to close at 8,878.1 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, snapping a string of recent losses...

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AMD Stock Explodes 15%+: AI Chip Demand Fuels Blockbuster Q1 Earnings and Bullish Outlook

AMD Stock Explodes 15%+: AI Chip Demand Fuels Blockbuster Q1 Earnings and Bullish Outlook

NEW YORK — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 15% in early trading Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the semiconductor giant...

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Dow Jones Surges 512 Points to New Record High as Markets Rebound Strongly

Dow Jones Surges 512 Points to New Record High as Markets Rebound Strongly

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 500 points on Wednesday, closing at a record 49,810.58 as investors embraced easing...

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DaVita Stock Soars 18%+: Dialysis Giant Crushes Q1 Earnings, Raises 2026 Outlook on Strong Demand

DaVita Stock Soars 18%+: Dialysis Giant Crushes Q1 Earnings, Raises 2026 Outlook on Strong Demand

NEW YORK — DaVita Inc. shares exploded higher by nearly 19% in morning trading Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the leading kidney care provider...

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Veeco Instruments Surges 19% on Massive $250M AI Laser Orders Despite Q1 Miss

Veeco Instruments Surges 19% on Massive $250M AI Laser Orders Despite Q1 Miss

NEW YORK — Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) shares exploded more than 18% in early trading Wednesday, climbing to $58.80 after the...

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NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel: Which Semiconductor Stock to Buy in 2026 AI Boom?

NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel: Which Semiconductor Stock to Buy in 2026 AI Boom?

NEW YORK — As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates through 2026, investors are closely weighing NVIDIA Corp., Advanced Micro Devices...

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ASX 200 Surges 1% to 8,767 as US Record Highs and Easing Iran Tensions Lift Sentiment

ASX 200 Surges 1% to 8,767 as US Record Highs and Easing Iran Tensions Lift Sentiment

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, reaching 8,767.7 points in afternoon trading as investors...

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DigitalOcean (DOCN) Soars 36% on Massive Q1 Earnings Beat and AI Cloud Momentum

DigitalOcean (DOCN) Soars 36% on Massive Q1 Earnings Beat and AI Cloud Momentum

NEW YORK — DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOCN) shares exploded more than 35% Tuesday morning, surging to around $147.61 after the cloud...

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Dow Jones Tops 49,000 as Markets Rebound on Easing Middle East Tensions

Dow Jones Tops 49,000 as Markets Rebound on Easing Middle East Tensions

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above the 49,000 milestone Tuesday morning, rising 0.20% or 99.56 points to 49,041.46 shortly...

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Alphabet Stock Rises as Google Cloud AI Boom Fuels Optimism in 2026

Alphabet Stock Rises as Google Cloud AI Boom Fuels Optimism in 2026

NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) climbed 1.21% to $384.23 in morning trading Tuesday, May 5, extending gains from a strong...

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Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Explodes 23% on Pipeline Momentum and Strong Biotech Sentiment

Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Explodes 23% on Pipeline Momentum and Strong Biotech Sentiment

NEW YORK — Edgewise Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: EWTX) shares surged more than 23% Tuesday morning, climbing to around $38.83 as investors piled into...

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Costco Stock in 2026: Strong Buy for Long-Term Investors Despite Premium Valuation

Costco Stock in 2026: Strong Buy for Long-Term Investors Despite Premium Valuation

NEW YORK — Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) remains one of the most resilient retail investments in 2026, with analysts largely recommending...

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Gold Plunges Over 2% to $4,527 as Pullback Deepens in Volatile 2026 Market

Gold Plunges Over 2% to $4,527 as Pullback Deepens in Volatile 2026 Market

NEW YORK — Gold prices tumbled more than 2% on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with spot gold hitting $4,527.26 per ounce, down $102.63 or 2.22% from the...

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Axsome Therapeutics Stock Surges 13.8% to $231.93 on FDA Approval and Strong Q1 Results

NEW YORK — Axsome Therapeutics Inc. shares jumped more than 13.8 percent to $231.93 in early trading Monday, May 4, 2026, extending gains after the...

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Apple Stock Falls 1.65% to $275.51 as Tech Rotation and AI Valuation Concerns Hit Mega-Caps

Apple Stock Falls 1.65% to $275.51 as Tech Rotation and AI Valuation Concerns Hit Mega-Caps

NEW YORK — Apple Inc. shares declined 1.65 percent to $275.51 in early trading Monday, May 4, 2026, as investors rotated out of high-valuation...

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Celcuity Stock Soars 14% to $143 on Positive Phase 3 Breast Cancer Trial Data

Celcuity Stock Soars 14% to $143 on Positive Phase 3 Breast Cancer Trial Data

NEW YORK — Celcuity Inc. shares surged more than 13.8 percent to $143 in early trading Monday, May 4, 2026, after the clinical-stage oncology...

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GameStop Stock Drops 4% to $25.44 as $56B eBay Takeover Hype Fades in Early Trading

GameStop Stock Drops 4% to $25.44 as $56B eBay Takeover Hype Fades in Early Trading

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares fell sharply in early trading Monday, dropping 4.07 percent to $25.44 as the initial excitement surrounding the...

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