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{'date': '2023-11-17', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.024, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157014.0, 'fred_ppi': 252.856, 'fred_retail_sales': 700707.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64754.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 61.3, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.8868, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-nov-17-2023-%3A-mmm-qqq-matv-aapl-nu-vcsh-msft-stro-amzn-key-vz', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -17.07 to 15,820.92. The total After hours volume is currently 90,330,083 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\n3M Company (MMM) is unchanged at $95.34, with 4,398,341 shares traded. MMM\'s current last sale is 90.37% of the target price of $105.5.\n\nInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) is -0.27 at $385.77, with 3,562,042 shares traded. This represents a 48.53% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nMativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) is unchanged at $13.71, with 3,402,922 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MATV is in the "strong buy range".\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.09 at $189.78, with 3,138,577 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2024. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.59. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nNu Holdings Ltd. (NU) is unchanged at $8.07, with 2,492,283 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NU is in the "buy range".\n\nVanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is unchanged at $75.77, with 2,294,246 shares traded. This represents a 1.8% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) is -1.59 at $368.26, with 2,231,678 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 13 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.75. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MSFT is in the "buy range".\n\nSutro Biopharma, Inc. (STRO) is unchanged at $2.69, with 1,857,662 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023. The consensus EPS forecast is $-0.81. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for STRO is in the "buy range".\n\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is -0.09 at $145.09, with 1,804,116 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 12 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.77. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AMZN is in the "buy range".\n\nKeyCorp (KEY) is -0.02 at $12.30, with 1,493,925 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2024. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.26. KEY\'s current last sale is 94.62% of the target price of $13.\n\nVerizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is +0.04 at $36.27, with 1,489,000 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2024. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.17. VZ\'s current last sale is 88.46% of the target price of $41.\n\nBank of America Corporation (BAC) is -0.0003 at $29.98, with 1,214,143 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2024. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.79. BAC\'s current last sale is 88.18% of the target price of $34.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.09 at $189.78, with 3,138,577 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MATV is in the "strong buy range".', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.09 at $189.78, with 3,138,577 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2024.', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Nov 17, 2023 : MMM, QQQ, MATV, AAPL, NU, VCSH, MSFT, STRO, AMZN, KEY, VZ, BAC', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.09 at $189.78, with 3,138,577 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -17.07 to 15,820.92.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2024. Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.09 at $189.78, with 3,138,577 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/explainer-what-is-black-friday-and-will-shoppers-find-bargains-this-year-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra\nNov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24.\nKnown for crowds lining up at big-box stores to pounce on doorbuster discounts during the early hours after American Thanksgiving, Black Friday normally marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season.\nRetailers in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere will be trying to cash in on the hoopla. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023.\nWHY IS IT CALLED \'BLACK\' FRIDAY?\nStarting around the 1960s and early 1970s, police and bus drivers in Philadelphia used the term "Black Friday" to refer to the chaos an influx of people to the city created before the Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors would trawl the stores in Philadelphia on Friday with their Christmas lists looking for gifts. Shoplifting and parking violations ensued.\nDepartment stores re-branded the term to "Big Friday" to put a more positive spin on it. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.\n"What we know is Black Friday, because it\'s so ceremonial, we get more people participating in it," Collins said.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS\' PLANS THIS YEAR?\nRetailers including Best Buy, Macy\'s, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu are already touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online and in stores.\nSuch early promotions could help them measure shopper demand and avoid product shortages, which could be a big problem this year. Water levels in a key shipping artery, the Panama Canal, have dropped due to a severe drought, cutting the number of ships carrying merchandise through it.\nMany retailers in the U.S. intentionally muted their holiday hiring plans. Labor shortages are also a challenge for retailers in Europe, meaning shoppers could find fewer staff to help them.\nARE BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS LIKELY THIS YEAR?\nAround 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Thanksgiving weekend, which encompasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving - is typically the busiest shopping period in the United States.\nBut Dana Telsey, CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, said Black Friday itself will not be as important this year. With Christmas falling on a Monday, the "procrastination factor (is) even greater because shoppers can wait until Saturday or Sunday" before Christmas to get gifts, she said this week.\nThroughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions.\nWet weather, which deterred in-store traffic in some parts of the U.S. last year on Black Friday morning, is largely not expected this year, according AccuWeather.\nAlthough most U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving again this year, opening for shoppers at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m on Friday, some retailers are advertising discounts online that kick in starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving.\nAmong them is Kohl\'s, which is promoting what it calls a "Super Deal" on Thanksgiving and Black Friday on products including Beats Studio Buds wireless noise cancelling earbuds for $89.99, from the regular price of $149.99.\nRetailers big and small are touting online ordering and curbside pick-up this year for the convenience of shoppers who want to avoid stores. In the past decade, Americans\' Black Friday purchases online have more than tripled, reaching $9.12 billion on the day last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.\nWILL SHOPPERS FIND BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR?\nSeveral major retailers from Dollar General DG.N to Walmart WMT.N and Macy\'s M.N could be saddled with too much stock for a second straight year, according to a Reuters analysis. They likely will need to offer discounts in order to drive shoppers to their stores and websites.\nEven ahead of Black Friday, research firm Jane Hali & Associates said discounts at Kohl\'s KSS.N and Macy\'s were as high as 60%, with foot traffic lower at these two retailers and Nordstrom JWN.N compared to last year.\nAdobe said online discounts were expected to be as steep as 35% on toys, 24% on sporting goods and 19% on furniture.\nHOW MUCH ARE SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND?\nHoliday sales online and in U.S. stores are expected to rise between 3% and 4% during November and December, their slowest pace in five years, according to a forecast by the NRF.\nSpending online during Black Friday is expected to rise 5.7% to roughly $9.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.\nAn estimated 132 million Americans plan to shop the pre-holiday sales such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2023, from an estimated 140 million shoppers last year, according to a report by fintech firm Finder.\nIn the United Kingdom, online spending during Black Friday is expected to rise 4.5% to 1.05 billion pounds ($1.30 billion), with total sales over the Cyber Weekend reaching 3.8 billion pounds, according to an Adobe forecast.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS DOING TO ATTRACT HOLIDAY SHOPPERS?\nWith student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.\nConsumers were looking to make the most of promotional events and wrap up their shopping in just 5.8 weeks this year, when compared to a 7.4-week window pre-pandemic, according to data from Deloitte.\nWHAT ITEMS ARE HOT FOR BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR?\nIPhones will be hot again, with the recent launch of the iPhone 15. Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China.\nElectronics are expected to be the top pick this shopping season, with estimates of a 6% growth, according to a report by Mastercard.\nBest Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2".\nSkin and hair care products remain popular, with Ulta Beauty offering up to 40% discount on CoverGirl and Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers and select products of its own label.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS SAYING ABOUT THIS YEAR\'S BLACK FRIDAY?\nMacy\'s CEO Jeff Gennette on Thursday said the competitive landscape has shifted to Black Friday deals prior to Black Friday. "We\'re in the midst of that along with our competitors, customers are taking advantage of that."\nMattel President Steve Totzke told Reuters on Monday that he is expecting a strong Black Friday and run-up to the holidays even as the toymaker warned of slowing demand for the toy industry last month.\n($1 = 0.8048 pounds)\n(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum and Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru, Richa Naidu in London, additional reporting by Helen Reid in London; Editing by Josie Kao)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Even ahead of Black Friday, research firm Jane Hali & Associates said discounts at Kohl's KSS.N and Macy's were as high as 60%, with foot traffic lower at these two retailers and Nordstrom JWN.N compared to last year. With student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Throughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions. An estimated 132 million Americans plan to shop the pre-holiday sales such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2023, from an estimated 140 million shoppers last year, according to a report by fintech firm Finder.", 'news_article_title': 'EXPLAINER-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023. Around 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF).", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra Nov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/fridays-etf-with-unusual-volume%3A-djd-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 345,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 42,000. Shares of DJD were up about 0.5% on the day.\nComponents of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Apple, trading trading flat with over 28.6 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Intel, up about 0.1% on volume of over 26.7 million shares. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the component faring the best Friday, up by about 2.5% on the day, while Nike is lagging other components of the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%.\nVIDEO: Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: DJD\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 345,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 42,000. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Apple, trading trading flat with over 28.6 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Intel, up about 0.1% on volume of over 26.7 million shares. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the component faring the best Friday, up by about 2.5% on the day, while Nike is lagging other components of the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 345,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 42,000. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the component faring the best Friday, up by about 2.5% on the day, while Nike is lagging other components of the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%. VIDEO: Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: DJD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': "Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: DJD", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Apple, trading trading flat with over 28.6 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Intel, up about 0.1% on volume of over 26.7 million shares. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the component faring the best Friday, up by about 2.5% on the day, while Nike is lagging other components of the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%. VIDEO: Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: DJD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 345,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 42,000. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Apple, trading trading flat with over 28.6 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Intel, up about 0.1% on volume of over 26.7 million shares. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the component faring the best Friday, up by about 2.5% on the day, while Nike is lagging other components of the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF, trading lower by about 1.3%.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/noteworthy-friday-option-activity%3A-expe-aapl-amzn', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Expedia Group Inc (Symbol: EXPE), where a total volume of 35,922 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 3.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 116.6% of EXPE's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $120 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 11,674 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares of EXPE. Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange:\nApple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 512,274 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 51.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 87.1% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 75,686 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 7.6 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing AAPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $190 strike highlighted in orange:\nAnd Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) options are showing a volume of 483,640 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 48.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 82.8% of AMZN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $144 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 48,646 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.9 million underlying shares of AMZN. Below is a chart showing AMZN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $144 strike highlighted in orange:\nFor the various different available expirations for EXPE options, AAPL options, or AMZN options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.\nToday's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »\nAlso see:\n\x95 CALL Price Target\n\x95 DBCP market cap history\n\x95 WLK Stock Predictions\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 75,686 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 7.6 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 512,274 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 51.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 87.1% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.8 million shares.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 512,274 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 51.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 87.1% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 75,686 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 7.6 million underlying shares of AAPL.", 'news_article_title': 'Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: EXPE, AAPL, AMZN', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Below is a chart showing AMZN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $144 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for EXPE options, AAPL options, or AMZN options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 512,274 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 51.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 87.1% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.8 million shares.", 'news_textrank_summary': "That number of contracts represents approximately 51.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 87.1% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 58.8 million shares. Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 512,274 contracts thus far today. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring November 17, 2023, with 75,686 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 7.6 million underlying shares of AAPL."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-why-meta-platforms-is-the-top-ai-stock-to-watch-right-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The popular term “Magnificent Seven” was awarded to the seven U.S. tech giants Meta Platforms (META) (formerly Facebook), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) (Google\'s parent company), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett. These seven companies represent pillars of innovation, profitability, and market dominance. And with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), these seven have raised the stakes in the tech game very high this year.\nWithin this elite group, Meta Platforms is gaining a lot of traction with its AI-driven efforts and strong third-quarter results. Meta’s stock has gained a massive 177% year-to-date, wildly outperforming the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite’s ($NASX) 35% gain. Let’s find out if Meta Platforms is the crown jewel of the Magnificent 7.\nwww.barchart.com\nMeta Platforms Continues to Impress With Its Efforts\nRenowned for its social media empire comprising Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, Meta stands at the forefront of digital connectivity, engaging billions of users globally. CEO Mark Zuckerberg had named 2023 as the “year of efficiency,” and the company followed through.\nIts third-quarter revenue jumped 23% year-over-year to $34.1 billion, beating consensus estimates by $678 million. Meanwhile, its diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by an outstanding 168% to $4.39. \nMeta operates in two segments, the first of which is the Family of Apps (FoA), which includes all of its social media platforms. The other is Reality Labs (RL), which offers augmented and virtual reality products and services. Reality Labs has weighed heavily on its financials this year, reporting consistent operating losses - including a $3.7 billion loss in the third quarter.\nHowever, the FoA segment offset those losses with a 24% increase in revenue and an 87% increase in operating profit in the quarter. Meta’s extensive user base provides a lucrative foundation for targeted advertising, a primary revenue stream for the company. Its advertising revenue increased by 23% in the quarter, totaling $33.6 billion.\nThe Road Ahead for Meta\nMeta Platforms’ allure lies not only in its current dominance, but also in its ambitious vision for the future. In its Connect conference in September, the company revealed its latest AI innovations - including Quest 3, AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses, its AI Studio platform, and the addition of generative AI stickers to its messaging apps. \nOn the third-quarterearnings call Mark Zuckerberg stated that AI will be Meta\'s most important investment area in 2024. While management anticipates stronger growth in the coming quarters, the company expressed caution about the outlook, due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts around the world.\nCFO Susan Li stated, “Coming into Q4, we\'ve been seeing continued strong advertiser demand in key segments, including online commerce and gaming.” She added, “But having said that, we are also seeing more volatility at the start of the quarter.” \nLi also highlighted that the company witnessed similar trends during the Russia-Ukraine war, which softened demand to some extent, which is why Meta continues to monitor the ongoing situation in the Middle East. As a result, the company expanded its Q4 revenue guidance range to account for the ongoing uncertainty.\nOn that note, management anticipates Q4 revenue of $36.5 billion to $40 million, representing a 14% to 25% increase. Meanwhile, analysts predict revenue of $38.9 billion and EPS of $4.91 in the fourth quarter.\nDespite ongoing investments in AI and the metaverse, Meta boasts a hefty balance sheet, with $61.1 billion in cash and $18.4 billion in long-term debt. It also had $13.6 billion in free cash flow (FCF) at the end of Q3. With growing profits and a positive FCF, Meta should have no trouble paying off debts.\nHowever, management anticipates capital expenditures to rise in 2024, due to increased investments in servers - both AI and non-AI. Meta also expects its Reality Labs operating losses to increase in 2024 amid metaverse product development efforts.\nAnalysts Expect More Upside From Meta Platforms\nFor 2024, analysts expect Meta’s revenue to increase by 13% year-over-year to $151 billion. Plus, EPS could jump to $17.29 in 2024, a growth of 21% over 2023. Meta shares are currently trading at about 19 times 2024 projected earnings, which seems reasonable for a growth stock with stellar AI opportunities.\nOut of the 38 analysts covering Meta stock, 36 have a “strong buy” recommendation, 1 suggests a “moderate buy,” and 1 suggests a “strong sell.” \nBased on analysts\' average price target of $381.11, Wall Street sees a potential upside of about 14% in the next 12 months. \nwww.barchart.com\nThe Verdict on Meta Platforms\nIt might be difficult to award Meta Platform the title of "best of the Magnificent Seven," as each of these stocks is thriving this year as the AI niche expands rapidly. However, Meta Platforms\' dominance in social networking, combined with its vision for the metaverse and AI, positions it as the one to watch among the "Magnificent Seven."\nOn the date of publication, Sushree Mohanty did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The popular term “Magnificent Seven” was awarded to the seven U.S. tech giants Meta Platforms (META) (formerly Facebook), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) (Google's parent company), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett. While management anticipates stronger growth in the coming quarters, the company expressed caution about the outlook, due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts around the world. CFO Susan Li stated, “Coming into Q4, we've been seeing continued strong advertiser demand in key segments, including online commerce and gaming.” She added, “But having said that, we are also seeing more volatility at the start of the quarter.” Li also highlighted that the company witnessed similar trends during the Russia-Ukraine war, which softened demand to some extent, which is why Meta continues to monitor the ongoing situation in the Middle East.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The popular term “Magnificent Seven” was awarded to the seven U.S. tech giants Meta Platforms (META) (formerly Facebook), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) (Google's parent company), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett. Meta also expects its Reality Labs operating losses to increase in 2024 amid metaverse product development efforts. Analysts Expect More Upside From Meta Platforms For 2024, analysts expect Meta’s revenue to increase by 13% year-over-year to $151 billion.", 'news_article_title': "Here's Why Meta Platforms Is the Top AI Stock to Watch Right Now", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The popular term “Magnificent Seven” was awarded to the seven U.S. tech giants Meta Platforms (META) (formerly Facebook), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) (Google's parent company), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett. However, the FoA segment offset those losses with a 24% increase in revenue and an 87% increase in operating profit in the quarter. On that note, management anticipates Q4 revenue of $36.5 billion to $40 million, representing a 14% to 25% increase.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The popular term “Magnificent Seven” was awarded to the seven U.S. tech giants Meta Platforms (META) (formerly Facebook), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) (Google's parent company), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett. Let’s find out if Meta Platforms is the crown jewel of the Magnificent 7. www.barchart.com Meta Platforms Continues to Impress With Its Efforts Renowned for its social media empire comprising Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, Meta stands at the forefront of digital connectivity, engaging billions of users globally. Analysts Expect More Upside From Meta Platforms For 2024, analysts expect Meta’s revenue to increase by 13% year-over-year to $151 billion."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ivv-aapl-msft-amzn%3A-etf-inflow-alert-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Symbol: IVV) where we have detected an approximate $1.6 billion dollar inflow -- that's a 0.4% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 813,900,000 to 817,400,000). Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in trading today Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) is down about 0.1%, Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) is down about 1.3%, and Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) is up by about 1.1%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IVV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IVV, versus its 200 day moving average:\nLooking at the chart above, IVV's low point in its 52 week range is $376.49 per share, with $461.88 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $452.30. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».\nExchange 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. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.\nClick here to find out which 9 other ETFs had notable inflows »\nAlso see:\n\x95 DNAY shares outstanding history\n\x95 ERC Dividend History\n\x95 Funds Holding LFVN\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in trading today Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) is down about 0.1%, Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) is down about 1.3%, and Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) is up by about 1.1%. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in trading today Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) is down about 0.1%, Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) is down about 1.3%, and Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) is up by about 1.1%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IVV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IVV, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, IVV's low point in its 52 week range is $376.49 per share, with $461.88 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $452.30. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''.", 'news_article_title': 'IVV, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN: ETF Inflow Alert', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in trading today Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) is down about 0.1%, Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) is down about 1.3%, and Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) is up by about 1.1%. Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Symbol: IVV) where we have detected an approximate $1.6 billion dollar inflow -- that's a 0.4% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 813,900,000 to 817,400,000). These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in trading today Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) is down about 0.1%, Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) is down about 1.3%, and Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN) is up by about 1.1%. Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Symbol: IVV) where we have detected an approximate $1.6 billion dollar inflow -- that's a 0.4% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 813,900,000 to 817,400,000). For a complete list of holdings, visit the IVV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IVV, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, IVV's low point in its 52 week range is $376.49 per share, with $461.88 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $452.30."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-apple-stock-make-you-rich', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a hugely successful investment. The tech giant\'s shares are up 290% in the past five years and 44% just in 2023 alone (as of Nov. 14). These gains are better than the ones generated by the broader Nasdaq Composite index.\nBut while past returns have been stellar, investors care what the future holds. Can this top FAANG stock, which carries a market capitalization of just under $3 trillion, make you rich over time? In other words, does Apple have the potential to make you a millionaire one day?\nContinue reading to find out what I think about this company\'s investment merits.\nSeeing a slowdown\nApple generated revenue and diluted earnings per share of $89.5 billion and $1.46, respectively, in its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter (ended Sept. 30). Both of these figures beat Wall Street estimates. But the sales number marked the fourth straight quarterly year-over-year decline. Whether it\'s high interest rates or inflationary pressures, the business is dealing with a less-favorable macro environment.\nAll of Apple\'s hardware products, except for the iPhone, experienced a drop in revenue. The bright spot was the company\'s services segment, which was able to bring in revenue of $22.3 billion, up 16% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.\nInvestors likely weren\'t happy with management\'s comments about the current fiscal quarter. "Despite having one less week this year, we expect our December quarter, total company revenue to be similar to last year," said CFO Luca Maestri on the Q4 2023 earnings call.\nTempering expectations\nTo its credit, Apple can blame the economic backdrop for its weaker sales trends. After all, revenue has still increased at a compound annual rate of 12% between fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2023, which is impressive for a business of this size.\nHowever, I think those investors who are looking at Apple as a stock that can make them rich should probably temper their expectations. As we\'re already seeing, many of the products the company sells are in the mature stages of their lifecycle, particularly the iPhone. Yes, Apple can lean on India as a growth driver, but it will take a lot to have any meaningful positive impact on the financials.\nThe services segment is a promising growth engine that provides a high-margin and recurring revenue stream. But I don\'t think it\'s reasonable to expect Apple to produce double-digit sales growth on a consistent basis in the years ahead, especially not without a truly game-changing product in the pipeline.\nMaking matters worse for prospective investors is Apple\'s current valuation. Shares are trading hands at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.6 right now. That\'s about 50% more expensive than the trailing-10-year average P/E multiple of 20.5. And it\'s a huge premium to the S&P 500\'s P/E ratio of 19.4.\nIt\'s widely accepted that Apple is a wonderful business. It\'s certainly good enough for Warren Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway to have a sizable stake in. But the price being paid matters.\nTherefore, I think a valid argument can be made that because of limited growth opportunities and a steep starting valuation, Apple might not even produce returns that match the broader market over the next decade. The current setup just doesn\'t look favorable.\nAnd this thought process makes me come to the conclusion that, no, Apple shares aren\'t likely to make investors rich. That is, at least when compared to other stocks that have greater long-term upside. This was a wildly successful stock in the past, but that performance might not repeat itself going forward.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 6, 2023\nNeil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a hugely successful investment. Seeing a slowdown Apple generated revenue and diluted earnings per share of $89.5 billion and $1.46, respectively, in its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter (ended Sept. 30). But I don't think it's reasonable to expect Apple to produce double-digit sales growth on a consistent basis in the years ahead, especially not without a truly game-changing product in the pipeline.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a hugely successful investment. And this thought process makes me come to the conclusion that, no, Apple shares aren't likely to make investors rich. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.", 'news_article_title': 'Could Apple Stock Make You Rich?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a hugely successful investment. However, I think those investors who are looking at Apple as a stock that can make them rich should probably temper their expectations. Making matters worse for prospective investors is Apple's current valuation.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a hugely successful investment. Seeing a slowdown Apple generated revenue and diluted earnings per share of $89.5 billion and $1.46, respectively, in its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter (ended Sept. 30). However, I think those investors who are looking at Apple as a stock that can make them rich should probably temper their expectations.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/here-is-what-to-know-beyond-why-apple-inc.-aapl-is-a-trending-stock-7', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (AAPL) has recently been on Zacks.com\'s list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock\'s performance in the near future.\nOver the past month, shares of this maker of iPhones, iPads and other products have returned +8.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite\'s +3.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Computer - Mini computers industry, which Apple falls in, has gained 6.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock\'s future direction?\nAlthough media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company\'s business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.\nRevisions to Earnings Estimates\nHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company\'s future earnings over anything else. That\'s because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.\nWe essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors\' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.\nFor the current quarter, Apple is expected to post earnings of $2.07 per share, indicating a change of +10.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.5% over the last 30 days.\nThe consensus earnings estimate of $6.56 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +7%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.\nFor the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.11 indicates a change of +8.5% from what Apple is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.5%.\nWith an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock\'s near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Apple.\nThe chart below shows the evolution of the company\'s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:\n12 Month EPS\nRevenue Growth Forecast\nEven though a company\'s earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It\'s almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company\'s potential revenue growth is crucial.\nFor Apple, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $117.84 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +0.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $394.83 billion and $423.07 billion estimates indicate +3% and +7.2% changes, respectively.\nLast Reported Results and Surprise History\nApple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.29 a year ago.\nCompared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $88.99 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.57%. The EPS surprise was +5.04%.\nOver the last four quarters, Apple surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.\nValuation\nNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock\'s valuation. Whether a stock\'s current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company\'s growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.\nWhile comparing the current values of a company\'s valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock\'s price.\nThe Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.\nApple is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.\nConclusion\nThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it\'s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Apple. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (AAPL) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (AAPL) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last Reported Results and Surprise History Apple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%.", 'news_article_title': 'Here is What to Know Beyond Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a Trending Stock', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Apple.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/13f-rundown%3A-tepper-buffett-druckenmiller', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'What is a 13F Disclosure?\nA 13F disclosure is a quarterly report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by institutional investment managers managing at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM). The filing provides a detailed snapshot of their portfolio holdings, including stocks, options, and convertible securities. Investors pay close attention to this disclosure because it offers insights into the investment strategies of prominent fund managers. 13F disclosures are not a signal in itself but rather a means for building conviction in an industry or specific area of the market. Analyzing 13F filings can help individual investors by offering a glimpse into the thinking and positioning of successful money managers, potentially guiding their own investment decisions. Below are my three favorite 13Fs to follow:\nDavid Tepper, Appaloosa\nTakeaway: Bullish Big Tech\nDavid Tepper is a billionaire hedge fund manager known for his successful bets on distressed companies. After the dust cleared from the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, he famously made his firm ~$7 billion by investing in beaten-down stocks such as Bank of America (BAC). With the proceeds, Tepper bought the NFL’s Carolina Panthers.\nTepper has one of the most bullish 13Fs on the street. Clearly, Tepper believes the strength in big-cap tech will continue. His top five positions include Nvidia (NVDA) (increased stake by 580%), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Alibaba (BABA). Because trends tend to last longer than most anticipate, Tepper’s bets make sense. Furthermore, despite its size, top-holding NVDA is slated to report eye-popping triple-digit earnings growth of 2245.85% in 2024!\n\nImage Source: Zacks Investment Research\nWarren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway\nTakeaway: Reducing Exposure (mainly old-economy value stocks), Remains Bullish AAPL\nWarren Buffett needs little introduction. I like to follow Buffett’s portfolio because he has high conviction and low turnover – a winning combo for those looking to emulate a legend. In Q3, Buffett sold $7B worth of predominantly value stocks and exited names like General Motors (GM), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), and Proctor and Gamble (PG). Unsurprisingly, Apple (AAPL) remains his largest position at a mind-blowing 50% allocation. Buffett famously loves cash-rich companies. Though Apple’s growth has slowed, it still has a hoard of cash on hand.\n\nImage Source: Zacks Investment Research\nStanley Druckenmiller, Duquesne Capital Management\nTakeaway: Bullish AI & eCommerce\nStan Druckenmiller is a highly successful investor who gained notoriety for “Breaking the Bank of England” with his then-mentor, George Soros. Across more than three decades of managing money, Druckenmiller has never registered a losing year. Druckenmiller’s top five positions include NVDA (reduced by 7%), Korean ecommerce company Coupang (CPNG), Microsoft (MSFT) (added 22%), Eli Lilly (LLY), and Teck Resources (TECK). Previously, Druckenmiller has compared the potential for AI to the internet, so it’s no surprise he is heavily weighted to the space. While Druckenmiller reduced his NVDA position, it remains his top holding, so it is likely that he remains bullish on the stock but is trading around a core position.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nJohnson & Johnson (JNJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nProcter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nEli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nGeneral Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTeck Resources Ltd (TECK) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nCoupang, Inc. (CPNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Takeaway: Reducing Exposure (mainly old-economy value stocks), Remains Bullish AAPL Warren Buffett needs little introduction. Unsurprisingly, Apple (AAPL) remains his largest position at a mind-blowing 50% allocation. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Teck Resources Ltd (TECK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Teck Resources Ltd (TECK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Takeaway: Reducing Exposure (mainly old-economy value stocks), Remains Bullish AAPL Warren Buffett needs little introduction. Unsurprisingly, Apple (AAPL) remains his largest position at a mind-blowing 50% allocation.', 'news_article_title': '13F Rundown: Tepper, Buffett, Druckenmiller', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Teck Resources Ltd (TECK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Takeaway: Reducing Exposure (mainly old-economy value stocks), Remains Bullish AAPL Warren Buffett needs little introduction. Unsurprisingly, Apple (AAPL) remains his largest position at a mind-blowing 50% allocation.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Teck Resources Ltd (TECK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Takeaway: Reducing Exposure (mainly old-economy value stocks), Remains Bullish AAPL Warren Buffett needs little introduction. Unsurprisingly, Apple (AAPL) remains his largest position at a mind-blowing 50% allocation.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-us-consumer-watchdog-hands-wall-street-rare-win-with-big-tech-crackdown', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Hannah Lang\nNov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog, not usually known to side with Wall Street lenders, has handed them a rare win by cracking down on Big Tech companies that are increasingly encroaching on banking turf.\nThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week proposed regulating payments and smartphone wallets provided by tech leaders like Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O, arguing they now rival traditional bank services in scale and scope and should be subject to the same consumer safeguards.\nThe long-anticipated move by CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who built his career targeting Big Tech over privacy and competition issues, gives a competitive boost to lenders grappling with an onslaught of new rules from capital hikes and caps on debit and credit cards fees to tougher fair lending standards.\n"The banks are under almost a bunker mentality right now. They are getting hit from a lot of different places," said Todd Phillips, a professor at Georgia State University. "So when a regulator basically says, we are going to start treating your competition a lot like the way we treat you, that is good news."\nU.S. oversight of Big Tech financial services is fragmented. Companies must apply to each state for money transmitter licenses, and are subject to oversight by various regulators.\nSeventeen companies would be affected including Apple, Google, PayPal PYPL.O and Block\'s SQ.N CashApp, which together facilitated roughly $1.7 trillion worth of payments in 2021, the CFPB said. The value of all non-cash payments - excluding wire transfers primarily used for large transfers - was $128.51 trillion in 2021, Federal Reserve data shows.\nThe CFPB already supervises PayPal and CashApp under its international money transfer rules, but Apple and Google would be subject to CFPB oversight for the first time. Google declined to comment and Apple did not respond to a request for comment.\n"Silicon Valley is already a major part of the financial marketplace," the CFPB said in a statement. Subjecting large tech companies in the payments market to similar oversight as banks will increase competition, the agency said.\nWhile tech giants rely on banks to process payments via bank-issued credit and debit cards, some - like Apple - charge lenders a fee for those transactions. The CFPB has also expressed concern that tech companies could be monetizing customer data and compromising user privacy.\nWorried by this trend, the banking industry has been lobbying financial regulators to crack down on tech giants, arguing in public letters, blogs and congressional testimony that they are putting consumers\' privacy at risk.\nThey called for the CFPB to invoke its authority under the 2010 Dodd-Frank law to designate "larger participants" in the nonbank market for consumer financial products. Washington trade group the Bank Policy Institute is among those leading that campaign.\n"It\'s just not necessarily always clear to your average consumer what the differences are between a regulated and insured bank versus a totally unregulated tech company," said Paige Pidano Paridon, senior associate general counsel at BPI.\nBanks, for example, are required by law to disclose their information-sharing practices to their customers and face limits on what consumer data they can share with third parties.\nRepresentatives for Big Tech have accused the CFPB of trying to protect traditional lenders.\nThe Chamber of Progress, a tech industry coalition whose partners include Apple and Google, said last week the proposal was "more about giving Wall Street a leg up" than protecting consumers. The CFPB did not address a query on that claim.\nChopra has also been critical of bank practices and has targeted the fees they charge consumers, among other measures.\nWhile Big Tech companies have deep pockets and plenty of resources to handle the new scrutiny, the rule could limit how they use and protect consumer data.\nLegal experts also said the CFPB clearly has the authority to regulate Big Tech\'s payment businesses, suggesting the industry may not fight the proposal. The CFPB is accepting public feedback on the proposal until early 2024.\n"From the perspective of large technology companies, you might even prefer to be supervised, because the agency is not going away," said John Coleman, a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.\n(Reporting by Hannah Lang in Washington; Additional reporting by Stephen Nellis; Editing by Michelle Price and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week proposed regulating payments and smartphone wallets provided by tech leaders like Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O, arguing they now rival traditional bank services in scale and scope and should be subject to the same consumer safeguards. By Hannah Lang Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog, not usually known to side with Wall Street lenders, has handed them a rare win by cracking down on Big Tech companies that are increasingly encroaching on banking turf. Worried by this trend, the banking industry has been lobbying financial regulators to crack down on tech giants, arguing in public letters, blogs and congressional testimony that they are putting consumers' privacy at risk.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week proposed regulating payments and smartphone wallets provided by tech leaders like Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O, arguing they now rival traditional bank services in scale and scope and should be subject to the same consumer safeguards. The CFPB already supervises PayPal and CashApp under its international money transfer rules, but Apple and Google would be subject to CFPB oversight for the first time. Subjecting large tech companies in the payments market to similar oversight as banks will increase competition, the agency said.', 'news_article_title': 'ANALYSIS-US consumer watchdog hands Wall Street rare win with Big Tech crackdown', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week proposed regulating payments and smartphone wallets provided by tech leaders like Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O, arguing they now rival traditional bank services in scale and scope and should be subject to the same consumer safeguards. Subjecting large tech companies in the payments market to similar oversight as banks will increase competition, the agency said. Banks, for example, are required by law to disclose their information-sharing practices to their customers and face limits on what consumer data they can share with third parties.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week proposed regulating payments and smartphone wallets provided by tech leaders like Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O, arguing they now rival traditional bank services in scale and scope and should be subject to the same consumer safeguards. By Hannah Lang Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog, not usually known to side with Wall Street lenders, has handed them a rare win by cracking down on Big Tech companies that are increasingly encroaching on banking turf. The long-anticipated move by CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who built his career targeting Big Tech over privacy and competition issues, gives a competitive boost to lenders grappling with an onslaught of new rules from capital hikes and caps on debit and credit cards fees to tougher fair lending standards.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-soaring-stocks-id-buy-now-with-no-hesitation-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "There are some stocks you can buy with almost guaranteed confidence that they will offer consistent gains over the long term. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two such companies with long histories of being top growth stocks thanks to their dominating positions in technology.\nApple has reached record heights in consumer electronics, with its devices becoming a favorite among shoppers worldwide. Meanwhile, Amazon is the biggest name in e-commerce and the cloud market, two sectors that are expected to blow up in the coming years.\nData by YCharts\nThe chart above illustrates how both companies have enjoyed stellar stock growth since 2018. While past performance isn't always indicative of what's to come, I wouldn't bet against Apple and Amazon equaling or exceeding that growth over the next five years as they expand in booming markets like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual/augmented reality.\nHere are two soaring stocks I'd buy now with no hesitation.\n1. Apple\nApple shares have climbed 44% this year as its reputation for reliability has outshone recent losses. The company has suffered repeated declines in product sales over the last year as macroeconomic headwinds have curbed consumer spending. Consequently, Apple's revenue for fiscal 2023 dipped 3% year over year.\nHowever, economic challenges won't last forever, and Apple's dominance in consumer tech remains an attractive selling point of its stock. Despite market hurdles, shoppers have continued to show a strong preference for Apple's offerings. In the third quarter of 2023, U.S. smartphone shipments tumbled 19% year over year (per Counterpoint Research). The declines led Samsung's and Alphabet's sales to fall 26% and 37%. However, Apple outperformed these competitors, with its iPhone sales dipping 11% as it retained its 55% market share.\nApple holds leading market shares in most of its product categories, benefiting from the immense brand loyalty it has built with consumers. The company's dominance may have made it vulnerable to economic declines this year, but it stands to gain a lot when the market inevitably recovers.\nApple is the most valuable company in the world, with a market capitalization of $2.9 trillion. The company may have stumbled this year, but its continued stock growth shows the resilience of its shares. With its booming services business and expansion into AI, Apple is a stock I'd buy with no hesitation.\n2. Amazon\nAmazon shares are up 73% this year, rallying Wall Street with significant profit growth in its retail segments and a promising future in AI.\nLike Apple, Amazon has been hit hard by an economic downturn. Its e-commerce segments posted close to $11 billion in operating losses in fiscal 2022, a shocking figure as over 80% of the company's revenue comes from its retail business. However, challenging conditions are sometimes the best test of a company's strength and adaptability.\nAmazon has come out shining this year, clawing its e-commerce business back to profitability and illustrating why it's a company investors can trust to grow over the long term. The retail giant's North American segment hit over $4 billion in operating income in the third quarter of 2023, improving on the $412 million in losses it posted in the year-ago period.\nThe spike in profits comes after numerous cost-cutting measures. Restructuring moves introduced last year, such as closing dozens of warehouses, sunsetting unprofitable projects, and laying off thousands of employees, saw Amazon rethink its business model and focus solely on what matters most to its customers. The company has continued prioritizing profits in 2023, unleashing another round of layoffs this week in its game and music divisions.\nAs Amazon reduces costs in less successful areas of its business, the company is heavily expanding in AI through its cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). The market has exploded this year and is expected to develop at a compound annual growth rate of 37% through 2030. AI is an intriguing growth area, and AWS' dominance in the cloud market could be a huge advantage over the long term.\nAmazon has a stellar outlook in the coming years as its e-commerce business continues to recover and it begins profiting from its AI offerings. The company has proven it has strong leadership at the helm and its stock is a no-brainer right now.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 6, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two such companies with long histories of being top growth stocks thanks to their dominating positions in technology. Amazon has come out shining this year, clawing its e-commerce business back to profitability and illustrating why it's a company investors can trust to grow over the long term. The retail giant's North American segment hit over $4 billion in operating income in the third quarter of 2023, improving on the $412 million in losses it posted in the year-ago period.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two such companies with long histories of being top growth stocks thanks to their dominating positions in technology. Consequently, Apple's revenue for fiscal 2023 dipped 3% year over year. Its e-commerce segments posted close to $11 billion in operating losses in fiscal 2022, a shocking figure as over 80% of the company's revenue comes from its retail business.", 'news_article_title': "2 Soaring Stocks I'd Buy Now With No Hesitation", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two such companies with long histories of being top growth stocks thanks to their dominating positions in technology. Despite market hurdles, shoppers have continued to show a strong preference for Apple's offerings. Amazon has a stellar outlook in the coming years as its e-commerce business continues to recover and it begins profiting from its AI offerings.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two such companies with long histories of being top growth stocks thanks to their dominating positions in technology. While past performance isn't always indicative of what's to come, I wouldn't bet against Apple and Amazon equaling or exceeding that growth over the next five years as they expand in booming markets like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual/augmented reality. Amazon Amazon shares are up 73% this year, rallying Wall Street with significant profit growth in its retail segments and a promising future in AI."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/up-34-in-2023-is-it-safe-to-invest-in-the-nasdaq-right-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The bear market dragged down all three major indexes last year, but the Nasdaq Composite had it the worst. That's because the benchmark includes many high-growth players, such as technology stocks, and these types of investments are the first to suffer during times of higher inflation and general economic woes. But the good news is that they often are the first to rebound when market conditions improve. And that's exactly what's happening today.\nThe Nasdaq has rallied by 34% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This is as many of last year's beaten-down technology players -- such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) -- rebound.\nThis may be reason for you to cheer if you already own shares of these or other Nasdaq companies. But what about if you're looking to add to your positions, open new positions, or start investing from scratch? Though markets are on the rise right now, they still could dip on any disappointing economic or company news. So, after such gains, is it safe to invest in the Nasdaq right now?\nImage source: Getty Images.\nHigh-growth companies\nAs mentioned, the Nasdaq Composite index includes many companies that are particularly sensitive to economic news because their high-growth profiles are tied to macro conditions. For example, higher interest rates make it more difficult and expensive for these players to borrow the money they may require in order to grow their businesses.\nAlso, in challenging economic times, investors tend to flock to the safety of long-established companies with steady earnings paths -- businesses such as big pharma players. (People will need their medicines no matter what the economy is doing, so their revenues are cushioned even during tough times.) But they tend to shy away from growth stocks, seen as higher risk.\nIn better market conditions, though, growth stocks tend to rise because, soon, they may not face the challenges I just mentioned. And that means they can do what they usually do best: grow revenues at a fast pace.\nGrowth stocks, and therefore the Nasdaq, have benefited from this since the start of the year, and everyone is hoping the trend will lead sooner rather than later to the official beginning of the next bull market. So far, in the U.S., every bear market has eventually been followed by a bull market, so we can expect to transition to one this time too -- but we just don't know exactly when.\nSo, should you buy Nasdaq stocks now? Or could the index be heading for further declines before the next bull market? It's impossible to predict the index's next move, but, whether it continues to rally, takes a pause, or declines, it's still safe to buy stocks right now -- for two reasons.\nFirst, market phases are temporary, so gains in the future could compensate for near-term troubles. Looking at the Nasdaq's record over time shows us that, after periods of declines, it has always resumed its climb higher.\n^IXIC data by YCharts.\nA long-term focus\nThat's why it's key to buy stocks and hold them for the long term. Here's a specific example. If you'd sold Amazon shares in late 2018 during a period of declines, you would have missed out on a new wave of gains that started in 2020. As long as a company's long-term story remains compelling, it's a great idea to hold on through tough periods.\nAMZN data by YCharts.\nSecond, even though the Nasdaq has climbed quite a bit, some stocks -- even those that have advanced -- remain excellent bargains. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example. The iPhone maker trades for only 28 times forward earnings estimates, which is dirt cheap considering the company's brand dominance, financial strength, and growth in the high-margin services segment. So, today, Apple -- and many other Nasdaq companies -- make top long-term buys.\nFinally, remember that trying to time the market -- attempting to sell at the high points of its cycles and buy at the low points -- is nearly impossible to do successfully with any consistency. And over time, it generally won't add to your gains much. That's why it's best to keep investing throughout every market phase, focusing on opportunities of the moment and holding on for the long term. And today, you can continue doing this by investing in the Nasdaq and its high-growth companies.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 6, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example. That's because the benchmark includes many high-growth players, such as technology stocks, and these types of investments are the first to suffer during times of higher inflation and general economic woes. Also, in challenging economic times, investors tend to flock to the safety of long-established companies with steady earnings paths -- businesses such as big pharma players.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example. This is as many of last year's beaten-down technology players -- such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) -- rebound. High-growth companies As mentioned, the Nasdaq Composite index includes many companies that are particularly sensitive to economic news because their high-growth profiles are tied to macro conditions.", 'news_article_title': 'Up 34% in 2023, Is It Safe to Invest in the Nasdaq Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example. This is as many of last year's beaten-down technology players -- such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) -- rebound. So, should you buy Nasdaq stocks now?", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example. This is as many of last year's beaten-down technology players -- such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) -- rebound. High-growth companies As mentioned, the Nasdaq Composite index includes many companies that are particularly sensitive to economic news because their high-growth profiles are tied to macro conditions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-detailed-fundamental-analysis-aapl-8', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Validea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-investment-ideas-feature-highlights%3A-lululemon-apple-tesla-novo-nordisk-and', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'For Immediate Release\nChicago, IL – November 17, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Lululemon LULU, Apple AAPL, Tesla TSLA, Novo Nordisk NVO and DraftKings DKNG.\n3 Industry Titans Benefiting from Mega-Trends\nWhat do stretchy pants, fat-loss drugs, and sport betting have in common? Each of these is powering some of the strongest mega-trends on Wall Street. Regardless of how sophisticated the underlying technology or service is, savvy investors understand that such trends ultimately drive earnings, and earnings drive stocks. Below are three industry titans that are benefitting from such trends, setting up technically, outperforming their industry group peers, and producing robust earnings:\nApparel: Lululemon\nLululemon is a popular athletic apparel and lifestyle brand known for its high-quality yoga and athletic wear. The company has gained a massive following by combining a unique, minimalist style activewear with functionality and comfort. Though the company came to prominence for its woman’s yoga wear, its success in other demographics is attributed to its emphasis on technical innovation, using performance fabrics and thoughtful design to enhance the overall workout experience. Like Wall Street juggernauts Apple and Tesla,the LULU brand has cultivated a strong community through its strong community and lifestyle image, fostering customer loyalty through initiatives like in-store yoga classes and community events.\nA Consistent Earnings Winner\nWhile the retail sector has struggled and are flat for the year, LULU has produced gains of nearly 30% year-to-date. That’s because LULU has consistently delivered double-digit earnings and sales for several years.LULU not only produces robust earnings; it tends to beat analyst expectations. LULU has produced positive earnings surprises for 13 straight quarters.\nBecause LULU is clearly best in breed, the stock should outperform should the retail sector find its footing. For investors who missed LULU’s initial move, the stock offers a second opportunity in the form of a post-EPS pullback to support.\nFat Loss Drug: Novo Nordisk\nThe typical American diet has played a significant role in the explosion in obesity due to its destructive combination of processed foods, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of severe health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Though many Americans are armed with this information, few take precautions and turn to calorie-dense foods out of convenience or lack of discipline.\nFor years, people have dreamed of a fat-loss drug that works. Novo Nordisk has made that dream a reality through its blockbuster drug Ozempic. The math is simple: NVO benefits from the mega-trend of obesity. As obesity levels continue to soar, Ozempic will benefit. Next year, analysts expect NVO to rake in a breathtaking $38 billion revenue.\nRelative Strength Monster\nFew stocks have shown the type of relative strength that NVO has displayed. While the Zacks Drugs Market Industry is down 11.5% year-to-date, NVO is up 46% and is set up to break out again.\nSports Betting: DraftKings\nDraftKings is the most popular American sports gambling platform. The DKNG platform allows users to participate in daily and weekly fantasy sports competitions across various professional sports. Beyond fantasy sports, DraftKings has expanded its offerings to include traditional sports betting in regions where it is legal.\nDKNG’s fundamentals make it abundantly clear that more and more Americans find entertainment in betting on games rather than simply watching them. Furthermore, DKNG is the undisputed leader in the industry because it is legally approved in more states than any of its competitors. 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From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNovo Nordisk A/S (NVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nlululemon athletica inc. (LULU) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nDraftKings Inc. (DKNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 17, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Lululemon LULU, Apple AAPL, Tesla TSLA, Novo Nordisk NVO and DraftKings DKNG. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Though the company came to prominence for its woman’s yoga wear, its success in other demographics is attributed to its emphasis on technical innovation, using performance fabrics and thoughtful design to enhance the overall workout experience.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 17, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Lululemon LULU, Apple AAPL, Tesla TSLA, Novo Nordisk NVO and DraftKings DKNG. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Below are three industry titans that are benefitting from such trends, setting up technically, outperforming their industry group peers, and producing robust earnings: Apparel: Lululemon Lululemon is a popular athletic apparel and lifestyle brand known for its high-quality yoga and athletic wear.', 'news_article_title': 'Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Lululemon, Apple, Tesla, Novo Nordisk and DraftKings', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 17, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Lululemon LULU, Apple AAPL, Tesla TSLA, Novo Nordisk NVO and DraftKings DKNG. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3 Industry Titans Benefiting from Mega-Trends What do stretchy pants, fat-loss drugs, and sport betting have in common?', 'news_textrank_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 17, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Lululemon LULU, Apple AAPL, Tesla TSLA, Novo Nordisk NVO and DraftKings DKNG. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Free: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-motley-fool-100-index-etf-tmfc-be-on-your-investing-radar-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/30/2018.\nThe fund is sponsored by Motley Fool Asset Management. It has amassed assets over $592.97 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Growth\nCompanies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.\nQualities of growth stocks include faster growth rates compared to the broader market, as well as higher valuations and higher than average sales and earnings growth rates. Something to keep in mind is the higher level of volatility that is affiliated with growth stocks. Even though growth stocks are more likely to outperform their value counterparts in strong bull markets, value stocks have a record of delivering better returns in almost all markets than growth stocks.\nCosts\nCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts if all other fundamentals are the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.50%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.19%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 43.10% of the portfolio. Telecom and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.76% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 60.5% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nTMFC seeks to match the performance of the MOTLEY FOOL 100 INDEX before fees and expenses. The Motley Fool 100 Index is an index of US stocks, recommended by The Motley Fool, LLC (TMF) analysts, either in the Motley Fool IQ analyst opinion database or TMF research publications. From this recommendation pool, the index chooses the 100 largest US companies by market cap and weights them according to market capitalization. The index undergoes quarterly reconstitution.\nThe ETF has gained about 40.28% so far this year and is up about 31.32% in the last one year (as of 11/17/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $29.82 and $42.66.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.07 and standard deviation of 21.82% for the trailing three-year period. With about 102 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nMotley Fool 100 Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, TMFC is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) track a similar index. While Vanguard Growth ETF has $97.81 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $212.04 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ charges 0.20%.\nBottom-Line\nPassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nMotley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC): ETF Research Reports\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nInvesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.76% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG). Click to get this free report Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It has amassed assets over $592.97 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.76% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG). You should consider the Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/30/2018.', 'news_article_title': 'Should Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.76% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG). Click to get this free report Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Even though growth stocks are more likely to outperform their value counterparts in strong bull markets, value stocks have a record of delivering better returns in almost all markets than growth stocks.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.76% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG). Alternatives Motley Fool 100 Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 188.57000732421875, 'high': 190.3800048828125, 'open': 190.25, 'close': 189.69000244140625, 'ema_50': 179.27135377648835, 'rsi_14': 88.12892228279449, 'target': 191.4499969482422, 'volume': 50922700.0, 'ema_200': 173.24574014678828, 'adj_close': 189.69000244140625, 'rsi_lag_1': 89.08694288640248, 'rsi_lag_2': 88.93805110569946, 'rsi_lag_3': 76.56045375536716, 'rsi_lag_4': 68.64740332637507, 'rsi_lag_5': 72.86686949212731, 'macd_lag_1': 3.3672861505034177, 'macd_lag_2': 2.9833029516251486, 'macd_lag_3': 2.6228994141128226, 'macd_lag_4': 2.1827777359628158, 'macd_lag_5': 1.8580728739106576, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.6281582743227716, 'macds_12_26_9': 2.185966050278824}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 13.670000076293944, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 14.1899995803833, 'Open': 14.18000030517578, 'Close': 13.800000190734863, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 13.800000190734863}, {'Low': 1.0825204849243164, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 1.089229702949524, 'Open': 1.0853756666183472, 'Close': 1.0853756666183472, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 1.0853756666183472}, {'Low': 1.237593173980713, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 1.2442454099655151, 'Open': 1.2415728569030762, 'Close': 1.2414957284927368, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 1.2414957284927368}, {'Low': 7.210899829864502, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 7.247900009155273, 'Open': 7.241000175476074, 'Close': 7.241000175476074, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 7.241000175476074}, {'Low': 72.75, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 75.98999786376953, 'Open': 72.97000122070312, 'Close': 75.88999938964844, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 101484, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 75.88999938964844}, {'Low': 0.6453598737716675, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 0.6512299180030823, 'Open': 0.6470816731452942, 'Close': 0.6470816731452942, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 0.6470816731452942}, {'Low': 4.40399980545044, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 4.468999862670898, 'Open': 4.412000179290772, 'Close': 4.440999984741211, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 4.440999984741211}, {'Low': 149.21499633789062, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 150.7689971923828, 'Open': 150.7050018310547, 'Close': 150.7050018310547, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 150.7050018310547}, {'Low': 103.80999755859376, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 104.5500030517578, 'Open': 104.4000015258789, 'Close': 103.81999969482422, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 103.81999969482422}, {'Low': 1979.800048828125, 'Date': '2023-11-17', 'High': 1984.0, 'Open': 1982.5, 'Close': 1981.5999755859373, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 32, 'date_str': '2023-11-17', 'Adj Close': 1981.5999755859373}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-11-20': 191.4499969482422, '2023-11-21': 190.63999938964844, '2023-11-22': 191.3099975585937, '2023-11-24': 189.97000122070312, '2023-11-27': 189.7899932861328, '2023-11-28': 190.3999938964844, '2023-11-29': 189.3699951171875, '2023-11-30': 189.9499969482422, '2023-12-01': 191.2400054931641}, '1_month_later': {'2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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It was not immediately clear if these investors will sue OpenAI.\nInvestors worry that they could lose hundreds of millions of dollars they invested in OpenAI, a crown jewel in some of their portfolios, with the potential collapse of the hottest startup in the rapidly growing generative AI sector.\nOpenAI did not respond to a request for comment.\nMicrosoft MSFT.O owns 49% of the for-profit operating company, according to sources familiar with the matter. Other investors and employees control 49%, with 2% owned by OpenAI\'s nonprofit parent, according to Semafor.\nOpenAI\'s board fired Altman on Friday after a "breakdown of communications," according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.\nBy Monday, most of OpenAI\'s more than 700 employees threatened to resign unless the company replaced the board.\nVenture capital investors usually hold board seats or voting power in their portfolio companies but OpenAI is controlled by its nonprofit parent company OpenAI Nonprofit, which according to OpenAI\'s website was created to benefit "humanity, not OpenAI investors."\nAs a result, employees have more leverage in pressuring the board than the venture capitalists who helped fund the company, said Minor Myers, a law professor at the University of Connecticut. "There is nobody exactly who is in the seat of an injured investor," he said.\nThat is a feature, not a bug of OpenAI\'s structure, which started out as a nonprofit but added a for-profit subsidiary in 2019 to raise capital. Keeping control of operations let the nonprofit preserve its "core mission, governance, and oversight," according to the company\'s website.\nNonprofit boards have legal obligations to the organizations they oversee. But those obligations, such as the duty to exercise care and avoid self-dealing, leave a lot of leeway for leadership decisions, experts said.\nThose obligations can be further narrowed in a corporate structure such as OpenAI, which used a limited liability company as its operating arm, potentially further insulating the nonprofit\'s directors from investors, said Paul Weitzel, a law professor at the University of Nebraska.\nEven if investors found a way to sue, Weitzel said they would have a "weak case." Companies have broad latitude under the law to make business decisions, even ones that backfire.\n"You can fire visionary founders," Weitzel said. Apple AAPL.O famously fired Steve Jobs in the 1980s, before bringing him back around a decade later.\nOpenAI appoints new boss as Sam Altman joins Microsoft in Silicon Valley twist\nBREAKINGVIEWS-Silicon Valley saw OpenAI with eyes wide shut\nTIMELINE-From OpenAI ouster to Microsoft AI research CEO: Sam Altman\'s tumultuous weekend [TIMELINE-From OpenAI ouster to Microsoft AI research CEO: Sam Altman\'s tumultuous weekend]\n(Reporting by Anna Tong in San Francisco and Krystal Hu in New York Additional reporting by Jody Godoy in New York Editing by Tom Hals, Kenneth Li, Lisa Shumaker and Matthew Lewis)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O famously fired Steve Jobs in the 1980s, before bringing him back around a decade later. Investors worry that they could lose hundreds of millions of dollars they invested in OpenAI, a crown jewel in some of their portfolios, with the potential collapse of the hottest startup in the rapidly growing generative AI sector. As a result, employees have more leverage in pressuring the board than the venture capitalists who helped fund the company, said Minor Myers, a law professor at the University of Connecticut.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O famously fired Steve Jobs in the 1980s, before bringing him back around a decade later. By Anna Tong, Krystal Hu and Jody Godoy Nov 20 (Reuters) - Some investors in OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, are exploring legal recourse against the company\'s board, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, after the directors ousted CEO Sam Altman and sparked a potential mass exodus of employees. Venture capital investors usually hold board seats or voting power in their portfolio companies but OpenAI is controlled by its nonprofit parent company OpenAI Nonprofit, which according to OpenAI\'s website was created to benefit "humanity, not OpenAI investors."', 'news_article_title': "EXCLUSIVE-OpenAI investors considering suing the board after CEO's abrupt firing -sources", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O famously fired Steve Jobs in the 1980s, before bringing him back around a decade later. By Anna Tong, Krystal Hu and Jody Godoy Nov 20 (Reuters) - Some investors in OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, are exploring legal recourse against the company\'s board, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, after the directors ousted CEO Sam Altman and sparked a potential mass exodus of employees. Venture capital investors usually hold board seats or voting power in their portfolio companies but OpenAI is controlled by its nonprofit parent company OpenAI Nonprofit, which according to OpenAI\'s website was created to benefit "humanity, not OpenAI investors."', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O famously fired Steve Jobs in the 1980s, before bringing him back around a decade later. By Anna Tong, Krystal Hu and Jody Godoy Nov 20 (Reuters) - Some investors in OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, are exploring legal recourse against the company\'s board, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, after the directors ousted CEO Sam Altman and sparked a potential mass exodus of employees. Venture capital investors usually hold board seats or voting power in their portfolio companies but OpenAI is controlled by its nonprofit parent company OpenAI Nonprofit, which according to OpenAI\'s website was created to benefit "humanity, not OpenAI investors."'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-artificial-intelligence-ai-stocks-that-could-be-millionaire-makers', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "It's no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is a booming industry. As a result, many investors are searching for AI stocks that could make them millionaires.\nWhile you're unlikely to find a single stock pick that will accomplish the goal, adding these two AI stocks to a well-diversified portfolio will certainly set you up for the best possible outcome.\nTaiwan Semiconductor\nTaiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is the world's largest contract semiconductor manufacturer. Among its clients are practically every company creating AI technology -- its chips are used in products like graphics processing units (GPUs) made by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), which are vital for creating AI models.\nWith all roads leading to Taiwan Semiconductor, it seems like a no-brainer investment. But being so large also has its drawbacks. AI chips aren't the lion's share of TSMC's revenue right now. Instead, personal electronics (like laptops) and smartphones (Taiwan Semiconductor supplies the chips for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone) generate most of the demand, and these areas are weak this year thanks to a struggling consumer.\nHowever, Q3 showed signs of this trend reversing. Smartphone revenue grew 33% quarter over quarter in Q3, with high-powered computing growing 6%.\nBut when demand for devices like laptops picks up alongside smartphone demand, Taiwan Semiconductor will be well-positioned to take advantage of the boom. Throw in growing AI chip demand, and you have a recipe for a fantastic growth stock.\nHowever, Taiwan Semiconductor isn't valued like a growth stock.\nTSM PE Ratio data by YCharts\nWith the stock trading at 18 times trailing earnings, it looks like an absolute bargain at these prices.\nUiPath\nUiPath's (NYSE: PATH) product is centered around robotic process automation (RPA), not AI. So why is it on this list of AI stocks that could help make you a millionaire? UiPath's integration of artificial intelligence with its RPA software makes the base product more potent and flexible.\nRPA software allows its users to automate repetitive tasks, like filling out a bill of sale or running a report. However, when AI is introduced, it upgrades the product by allowing it to understand legal documents, sift through emails to find customer information, or monitor employees to pinpoint which processes might be candidates for process automation.\nThis integration of AI with RPA is why Polaris Market Research believes the RPA market opportunity could explode from $2.7 billion in 2022 to $66 billion by 2023. With UiPath's annual recurring revenue (ARR) totaling $1.3 billion in Q2 of FY 2024 (ending July 31) and growing at a 25% pace, UiPath is well on its way to dominating this industry.\nWith the stock only trading for nine times sales, it's fairly priced and well-positioned to be a portfolio star over the next decade.\nNeither one of these two stocks on their own will make you a millionaire (unless you've got almost a million dollars already), but they are slated to beat the market over the long term. You can accelerate your path to becoming a millionaire by consistently investing each month into the market in a portfolio of stocks from all industries.\n10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nKeithen Drury has positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and UiPath. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and UiPath. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Instead, personal electronics (like laptops) and smartphones (Taiwan Semiconductor supplies the chips for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone) generate most of the demand, and these areas are weak this year thanks to a struggling consumer. TSM PE Ratio data by YCharts With the stock trading at 18 times trailing earnings, it looks like an absolute bargain at these prices. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and UiPath.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Instead, personal electronics (like laptops) and smartphones (Taiwan Semiconductor supplies the chips for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone) generate most of the demand, and these areas are weak this year thanks to a struggling consumer. Taiwan Semiconductor Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is the world's largest contract semiconductor manufacturer. But when demand for devices like laptops picks up alongside smartphone demand, Taiwan Semiconductor will be well-positioned to take advantage of the boom.", 'news_article_title': '2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Be Millionaire Makers', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Instead, personal electronics (like laptops) and smartphones (Taiwan Semiconductor supplies the chips for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone) generate most of the demand, and these areas are weak this year thanks to a struggling consumer. UiPath UiPath's (NYSE: PATH) product is centered around robotic process automation (RPA), not AI. You can accelerate your path to becoming a millionaire by consistently investing each month into the market in a portfolio of stocks from all industries.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Instead, personal electronics (like laptops) and smartphones (Taiwan Semiconductor supplies the chips for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone) generate most of the demand, and these areas are weak this year thanks to a struggling consumer. Taiwan Semiconductor Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is the world's largest contract semiconductor manufacturer. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/venmo-cash-app-users-sue-apple-over-peer-to-peer-payment-fees', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Mike Scarcella\nNov 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has been sued by Venmo and Cash App customers in a proposed class action claiming the iPhone maker abused its market power to curb competition for mobile peer-to-peer payments, causing consumers to pay "rapidly inflating prices."\nFour consumers in New York, Hawaii, South Carolina and Georgia filed the lawsuit on Friday in San Jose, California, federal court. They alleged Apple violated U.S. antitrust law through its agreements with PayPal\'s PYPL.O Venmo and Block\'s SQ.N Cash App.\nApple\'s agreements limit "feature competition" within peer-to-peer payment apps, including prohibiting existing or new platforms from using "decentralized cryptocurrency technology," the complaint said.\nThe lawsuit seeks an injunction that could force Apple to divest or segregate its Apple Cash business.\nCupertino, California-based Apple, the only defendant in the case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\nRepresentatives for PayPal and Block, which were not sued, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.\nThe plaintiffs\' attorneys at the law firm Bathaee Dunne declined to comment.\nThe case adds to Apple\'s recent antitrust headaches. A U.S. judge in California in September ruled that payment card issuers can sue Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices involving its Apple Pay mobile wallet.\nApple in another case has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an order in a lawsuit from "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games challenging restrictions on in-app payment processing.\nPeer-to-peer payments allow one user to send money via a mobile device directly to the account of another user.\nThe plaintiffs in the new lawsuit alleged Apple, Venmo and Cash App "have repeatedly raised prices for transactions and services with no competitive check."\nThey argued that a peer-to-peer app based on "decentralized" crypto technology "would allow iPhone users to send payments to each other without any intermediary at all."\nThe lawsuit said Apple has excluded from its App Store at least two Bitcoin wallet apps, Zeus and Damus, which is backed by Block founder Jack Dorsey.\nThe case is Lamartine Pierre et al v. Apple Inc, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. Case 5:23-cv-05981.\nFor plaintiffs: Yavar Bathaee and Brian Dunne of Bathaee Dunne\nFor Apple: No appearance yet\nRead more:\nPayPal sued in US consumer case over \'industry-high\' transaction fees\nApple asks US Supreme Court to strike down Epic Games order\nApple is ordered to face Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit\n(Reporting by Mike Scarcella)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella Nov 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has been sued by Venmo and Cash App customers in a proposed class action claiming the iPhone maker abused its market power to curb competition for mobile peer-to-peer payments, causing consumers to pay "rapidly inflating prices." Apple\'s agreements limit "feature competition" within peer-to-peer payment apps, including prohibiting existing or new platforms from using "decentralized cryptocurrency technology," the complaint said. The plaintiffs in the new lawsuit alleged Apple, Venmo and Cash App "have repeatedly raised prices for transactions and services with no competitive check."', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella Nov 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has been sued by Venmo and Cash App customers in a proposed class action claiming the iPhone maker abused its market power to curb competition for mobile peer-to-peer payments, causing consumers to pay "rapidly inflating prices." They alleged Apple violated U.S. antitrust law through its agreements with PayPal\'s PYPL.O Venmo and Block\'s SQ.N Cash App. Apple in another case has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an order in a lawsuit from "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games challenging restrictions on in-app payment processing.', 'news_article_title': 'Venmo, Cash App users sue Apple over peer-to-peer payment fees', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella Nov 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has been sued by Venmo and Cash App customers in a proposed class action claiming the iPhone maker abused its market power to curb competition for mobile peer-to-peer payments, causing consumers to pay "rapidly inflating prices." They alleged Apple violated U.S. antitrust law through its agreements with PayPal\'s PYPL.O Venmo and Block\'s SQ.N Cash App. They argued that a peer-to-peer app based on "decentralized" crypto technology "would allow iPhone users to send payments to each other without any intermediary at all."', 'news_textrank_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella Nov 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has been sued by Venmo and Cash App customers in a proposed class action claiming the iPhone maker abused its market power to curb competition for mobile peer-to-peer payments, causing consumers to pay "rapidly inflating prices." A U.S. judge in California in September ruled that payment card issuers can sue Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices involving its Apple Pay mobile wallet. For plaintiffs: Yavar Bathaee and Brian Dunne of Bathaee Dunne For Apple: No appearance yet Read more: PayPal sued in US consumer case over \'industry-high\' transaction fees Apple asks US Supreme Court to strike down Epic Games order Apple is ordered to face Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit (Reporting by Mike Scarcella) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-beaten-down-growth-stocks-that-could-rocket-42-to-67-higher-according-to-wall-street', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Individual investors who go looking for stocks that can deliver dramatic gains in a short amount of time want to turn their attention to tech, and biotechnology. Right now, sell-side analysts are pounding the table on a pair of stocks from these industries that could make big moves in the near term.\nConsensus price targets issued by the investment bank analysts who follow these stocks suggest they can rocket 42% to 67% higher in the year ahead.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nBefore you risk any of your hard-earned money on these stocks, it's important to realize investment bank analysts who set attention-getting price targets have nothing to lose but their reputations if things don't work out as expected. Here's a closer look to see if they're appropriate for your portfolio.\nOpera Limited\nShares of Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) are down about 56% from the peak they set this summer. Wall Street analysts expect it to start bouncing back soon. The average price target on the stock implies a 67% gain over the next 12 months.\nOpera has been making web browsers for decades, but its share of the global browser market in October was just 3.31% or fourth place, behind Alphabet's Chrome, Apple's Safari, and Microsoft's Edge browser. Despite a limited share of the browser market, the business has raised revenue by more than 20% year over year for 11 straight quarters.\nOpera launched Opera One, a new browser with heaps of integrated AI features, in June. It also sports an increasingly popular gaming browser, Opera GX, that added millions of users in the third quarter to reach 26.1 million at the end of September.\nAs this is a tech company with heaps of room to grow, you might expect Opera Limited to plow all of its profits back into growth initiatives, but it isn't following the typical Silicon Valley playbook. Opera is headquartered in Norway and is majority-owned by a Chinese investment company that clearly favors focusing on its bottom line and returning profits to shareholders. The company initiated a semiannual dividend of $0.40 per share earlier this year, and at recent prices, the stock offers a juicy 6.5% yield.\nShares of Opera have been trading for around 15.4 times trailing free cash flow. This is a low multiple for a company growing so quickly, but investors still want to tread lightly with this stock. Earnings are on the rise now, but it's not hard for internet users to just switch browsers if Opera starts leaning too heavily on advertising.\nEditas Medicine\nThe past month has been a great one for Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), but the stock is still down about 89% from the peak it reached in 2021. Wall Street analysts who follow the biotechnology business are expecting a comeback. The average analyst following the stock expects a 42% gain over the next 12 months.\nEditas Medicine is hot on the heels of CRISPR Therapeutics with EDIT-301, an experimental gene therapy for patients with sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia. Both companies are developing new treatments for these patients that employ CRISPR-based techniques. EDIT-301 is the only one using an enzyme called AdCas12a to edit patients' stem cells so they'll produce fetal hemoglobin.\nRegulators in the UK have already approved exa-cel from CRISPR Therapeutics and its collaboration partner, Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to issue an approval decision for exa-cel on or before Dec. 8. Editas hasn't even submitted an application for EDIT-301 yet.\nEditas Medicine will share clinical trial updates from the EDIT-301 program in December, but investors should know that it's still enrolling patients who will need more than a year of follow-up observation before we know if the candidate can join exa-cel and another competing gene therapy from bluebird bio.\nWall Street's price targets aren't unreasonable, but investors should understand that this is a very risky stock. At recent prices, Editas has a big $799 million market cap even though it will be at least a couple of years before the company can record any product sales.\n10 stocks we like better than Opera\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Opera wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Cory Renauer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Editas Medicine, Microsoft, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool recommends Bluebird Bio. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Before you risk any of your hard-earned money on these stocks, it's important to realize investment bank analysts who set attention-getting price targets have nothing to lose but their reputations if things don't work out as expected. As this is a tech company with heaps of room to grow, you might expect Opera Limited to plow all of its profits back into growth initiatives, but it isn't following the typical Silicon Valley playbook. Editas Medicine will share clinical trial updates from the EDIT-301 program in December, but investors should know that it's still enrolling patients who will need more than a year of follow-up observation before we know if the candidate can join exa-cel and another competing gene therapy from bluebird bio.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Consensus price targets issued by the investment bank analysts who follow these stocks suggest they can rocket 42% to 67% higher in the year ahead. Opera Limited Shares of Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) are down about 56% from the peak they set this summer. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Editas Medicine, Microsoft, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.', 'news_article_title': '2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks That Could Rocket 42% to 67% Higher, According to Wall Street', 'news_lexrank_summary': "As this is a tech company with heaps of room to grow, you might expect Opera Limited to plow all of its profits back into growth initiatives, but it isn't following the typical Silicon Valley playbook. The average analyst following the stock expects a 42% gain over the next 12 months. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Editas Medicine, Microsoft, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Editas Medicine The past month has been a great one for Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), but the stock is still down about 89% from the peak it reached in 2021. 10 stocks we like better than Opera When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-nasdaq-leads-wall-st-higher-as-microsoft-hits-record-high-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nNov 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among the main U.S. stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman will join the software giant, while investors awaited more clues on when the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates.\nMost other megacap stocks, including Nvidia NVDA.O and Apple AAPL.O, also edged higher.\nWall Street\'s main indexes have staged a stellar rebound in November, posting gains for the third week in a row on Friday as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Fed was done raising interest rates.\nThe benchmark S&P 500 .SPX is now less than 2% away from its highest level this year reached in July.\n"This is traditionally a very light week. There\'s really not much in the way of economic news and I don\'t think we could see much of a change between now and the end of the year," said Joe Saluzzi, partner and co-founder at Themis Trading in Chatham, New Jersey.\n"The Fed seems to be done. Everyone\'s predicting all the economic numbers that we saw last week will certainly support the thesis (that) they don\'t need to raise (rates) any more."\nTraders have nearly fully priced in the likelihood that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in December, and have started pricing in rate cuts as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nA number of catalysts will set the tone for equities this week, with thin trading volumes ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday also affecting market moves.\nChip designer Nvidia is due to report quarterly results on Tuesday, wrapping up the third-quarter earnings season for the "Magnificent Seven" group of megacap companies.\nThe Fed is expected to issue minutes of its November meeting on Tuesday, which will be parsed for clues on the direction of U.S. interest rates. Black Friday sales will provide a gauge on the state of U.S. consumer spending.\nAt 11:37 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 104.08 points, or 0.30%, at 35,051.36, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 19.87 points, or 0.44%, at 4,533.89, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 107.39 points, or 0.76%, at 14,232.87.\nAmong other movers, Bristol Myers SquibbBMY.Nfell 2.4% as Germany\'s Bayer BAYGn.DE on Sunday stopped a late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug, hurting investor confidence in all firms developing similar class of drugs.\nBoeingBA.Nadded 3.9% as Deutsche Bank upgraded the aerospace company to "buy" from "hold" and raised its price target to $270 from $204.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.84-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.59-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 15 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 52 new highs and 59 new lows.\nTech stocks take the lead in November https://tmsnrt.rs/49DypwJ\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Maju Samuel and Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Most other megacap stocks, including Nvidia NVDA.O and Apple AAPL.O, also edged higher. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among the main U.S. stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman will join the software giant, while investors awaited more clues on when the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates. Wall Street's main indexes have staged a stellar rebound in November, posting gains for the third week in a row on Friday as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Fed was done raising interest rates.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Most other megacap stocks, including Nvidia NVDA.O and Apple AAPL.O, also edged higher. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among the main U.S. stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman will join the software giant, while investors awaited more clues on when the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates. The S&P index recorded 15 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 52 new highs and 59 new lows.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as Microsoft hits record high', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Most other megacap stocks, including Nvidia NVDA.O and Apple AAPL.O, also edged higher. Wall Street\'s main indexes have staged a stellar rebound in November, posting gains for the third week in a row on Friday as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Fed was done raising interest rates. Everyone\'s predicting all the economic numbers that we saw last week will certainly support the thesis (that) they don\'t need to raise (rates) any more."', 'news_textrank_summary': "Most other megacap stocks, including Nvidia NVDA.O and Apple AAPL.O, also edged higher. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among the main U.S. stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman will join the software giant, while investors awaited more clues on when the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates. Wall Street's main indexes have staged a stellar rebound in November, posting gains for the third week in a row on Friday as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Fed was done raising interest rates."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-leads-wall-streets-gains-as-microsoft-hits-record-high', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar\nNov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three major U.S. stock averages advanced on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, and lower Treasury yields also provided some support.\nThe S&P 500 information technology sub-index .SPLRCT, up 1.6%, was the top gainer among the S&P 500\'s 11 major sectors, getting its biggest boost from Microsoft\'s shares MSFT.O which touched a record high and were last up 2%.\nMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella said Sam Altman, who headed OpenAI until he was ousted late last week, was set to join Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. Microsoft will also take on Greg Brockman, another OpenAI cofounder, as well as other researchers.\nThe news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted by other megacap stocks, including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O.\nInvestors cheered a better-than-expected earnings season and the ongoing trend of falling Treasury yields, said Bruce Zaro, managing director at Granite Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island.\n"The market likes what it sees in the behaving bond market. It likes what it sees in earnings reports and it\'s in the holiday mood," said Zaro, noting that investors may be preparing for a rally which often comes with the year-end holiday season.\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 191.4 points, or 0.55%, to 35,138.68, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 31.6 points, or 0.70%, at 4,545.62 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 148.62 points, or 1.05%, at 14,274.10.\nThe defensive utilities index .SPLRCU was the S&P 500\'s biggest sector decliner, down 0.4%. Of the 11 sectors, consumer stables .SPLRCS was the next weakest, down 0.02%.\nWall Street\'s main indexes have staged a rebound so far in November, after about three months of weakness as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Federal Reserve was done raising interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 .SPX was also closing back in on its year-to-date high reached in July, just a little over 1% below the milestone.\nTraders have nearly fully priced in the likelihood that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in December, and have started pricing in rate cuts as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nWhile trading volume is often thin ahead of Thursday\'s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, investors will have at least two potential catalysts to monitor.\nOne is the quarterly report, due out on Tuesday from chip designer Nvidia, whose stock is seen as one of the best ways to bet on the emerging artificial intelligence industry. Nvidia\'s results will wrap up the earnings season for the so-called "Magnificent Seven" group of megacap companies.\nAlso on Tuesday, the Fed is expected to issue minutes of its November meeting, which mayprovide clues on the direction of U.S. interest rates.\nCapping off the week, foot traffic at stores on Black Friday could provide a gauge on the state of U.S. consumer spending.\nAmong individual movers, Bristol Myers SquibbBMY.N fell 4% as Germany\'s Bayer BAYGn.DE on Sunday stopped a late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug, hurting investor confidence in all firms developing similar class of drugs.\nBoeingBA.N added 4% as Deutsche Bank upgraded the aerospace company to "buy" from "hold" and raised its price target to $270 from $204.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 2.03-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.63-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\nThe S&P 500 posted 25 new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 70 new highs and 78 new lows.\nTech stocks take the lead in November https://tmsnrt.rs/49DypwJ\n(Reporting by Sinéad Carew in New York, Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Maju Samuel, Pooja Desai and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; +13322191897;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted by other megacap stocks, including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major U.S. stock averages advanced on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, and lower Treasury yields also provided some support. Wall Street's main indexes have staged a rebound so far in November, after about three months of weakness as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Federal Reserve was done raising interest rates.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted by other megacap stocks, including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major U.S. stock averages advanced on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, and lower Treasury yields also provided some support. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 191.4 points, or 0.55%, to 35,138.68, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 31.6 points, or 0.70%, at 4,545.62 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 148.62 points, or 1.05%, at 14,274.10.", 'news_article_title': "Nasdaq leads Wall Street's gains as Microsoft hits record high", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted by other megacap stocks, including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three major U.S. stock averages advanced on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, and lower Treasury yields also provided some support. It likes what it sees in earnings reports and it\'s in the holiday mood," said Zaro, noting that investors may be preparing for a rally which often comes with the year-end holiday season.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted by other megacap stocks, including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three major U.S. stock averages advanced on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, and lower Treasury yields also provided some support. It likes what it sees in earnings reports and it\'s in the holiday mood," said Zaro, noting that investors may be preparing for a rally which often comes with the year-end holiday season.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-nasdaq-leads-wall-streets-gains-as-microsoft-hits-record-high-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar\nNov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three major U.S. stock averages closed higher on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, while lower Treasury yields also provided support.\nThe S&P 500 information technology sub-index .SPLRCT was the top gainer among the S&P 500\'s 11 major sectors, getting its biggest boost from Microsoft MSFT.Oshares which touched a record high.\nMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella said Sam Altman, who headed OpenAI until he was ousted late last week, was set to join Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. Microsoft will also take on Greg Brockman, another OpenAI cofounder, as well as other researchers.\nThe news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted heavyweight stocks including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O.\nInvestors have been cheering a better-than-expected earnings season and the ongoing trend of falling Treasury yields, said Bruce Zaro, managing director at Granite Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island.\n"The market likes what it sees in the behaving bond market. It likes what it sees in earnings reports and it\'s in the holiday mood," said Zaro, noting that investors may be preparing for a rally which often comes with the year-end holiday season.\nAccording to preliminary data, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 34.03 points, or 0.75%, to end at 4,548.05 points, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 159.05 points, or 1.13%, to 14,284.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 203.76 points, or 0.60%, to 35,155.75.\nWall Street\'s main indexes have staged a rebound so far in November, after about three months of weakness as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Federal Reserve was done raising interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 .SPX was also closing back in on its year-to-date high reached in July, just a little over 1% below the milestone.\nTraders have nearly fully priced in the likelihood that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in December, and have started pricing in rate cuts as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nWhile trading volume is often thin ahead of Thursday\'s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, investors will have at least two potential catalysts to monitor.\nOne is the quarterly report, due out on Tuesday from chip designer Nvidia NVDA.O, whose stock is seen as one of the best ways to bet on the emerging artificial intelligence industry. Nvidia\'s results will wrap up the earnings season for the so-called "Magnificent Seven" group of megacap companies.\nAlso on Tuesday, the Fed is expected to issue minutes of its November meeting, which may provide clues on the direction of U.S. interest rates.\nCapping off the week, foot traffic at stores on Black Friday could provide a gauge on the state of U.S. consumer spending.\nAmong individual movers, Bristol Myers SquibbBMY.N fell as Germany\'s Bayer BAYGn.DE on Sunday stopped a late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug, hurting investor confidence in all firms developing similar class of drugs.\nBoeingBA.N rose after Deutsche Bank upgraded the aerospace company to "buy" from "hold" and raised its price target to $270 from $204.\nTech stocks take the lead in November https://tmsnrt.rs/49DypwJ\n(Reporting by Sinéad Carew in New York, Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Maju Samuel, Pooja Desai and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; +13322191897;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted heavyweight stocks including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major U.S. stock averages closed higher on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, while lower Treasury yields also provided support. Wall Street's main indexes have staged a rebound so far in November, after about three months of weakness as evidence of easing U.S. inflation supported bets that the Federal Reserve was done raising interest rates.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted heavyweight stocks including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major U.S. stock averages closed higher on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, while lower Treasury yields also provided support. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 203.76 points, or 0.60%, to 35,155.75.", 'news_article_title': "US STOCKS-Nasdaq leads Wall Street's gains as Microsoft hits record high", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted heavyweight stocks including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major U.S. stock averages closed higher on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, while lower Treasury yields also provided support. The S&P 500 information technology sub-index .SPLRCT was the top gainer among the S&P 500's 11 major sectors, getting its biggest boost from Microsoft MSFT.Oshares which touched a record high.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The news set a positive tone for the technology sector, which was also lifted heavyweight stocks including Apple AAPL.O and Nvidia NVDA.O. By Sinéad Carew and Amruta Khandekar Nov 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three major U.S. stock averages closed higher on Monday with Nasdaq leading gains as heavyweight Microsoft rallied after it hired prominent artificial intelligence executives, while lower Treasury yields also provided support. It likes what it sees in earnings reports and it\'s in the holiday mood," said Zaro, noting that investors may be preparing for a rally which often comes with the year-end holiday season.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/up-45-since-the-beginning-of-2023-where-is-apple-stock-headed', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has fared well this year, rising by about 45% year-to-date despite a tough demand environment following the easing of Covid-19. While Apple’s Q4 FY’23 results published earlier this month were better than anticipated, revenue stood at $89.50 billion, marking a decline of about 1% versus last year. Earnings came in at $1.46 per share. Apple’s outlook for the crucial Holiday quarter was also weaker than expected, with the company expecting overall revenue to remain flat with the year-ago period, compared to the consensus estimates which predicted growth of roughly 5%. So what has been driving Apple stock higher in recent months?\nApple’s computing products have seen the biggest hit of late as demand from the remote working and learning trend has eased following the pandemic, with PCs and tablets at large taking a hit. For perspective, Apple’s Mac revenue fell 34% to $7.6 billion in Q4, while iPad revenue was $6.4 billion, down 10%. However, it is likely that the PC market is bottoming out, with demand expected to pick up from the next year, with trends such as generative artificial intelligence expected to boost overall IT spending and demand for computers. Sales of the iPhone have proven a bit more resilient with revenue up 3%, given the traction that Apple is seeing in emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, and Turkey with financing plans and trade-in programs helping drive demand. Moreover, the launch of the iPhone 15 late in the last quarter could also help Apple to an extent. Although Apple has largely held on to prices across the line-up, a more favorable sales mix skewed towards the top-end iPhone Pro models could drive revenue growth. Investors are also likely pleased with the surprise turnaround in growth for Apple’s highly lucrative services segment. Services sales grew 16% to $22.3 billion in Q4, returning to double-digit growth, after growing by just 5% in Q2 and 8% in Q3 FY’23, led by the App Store, advertising, AppleCare, iCloud, payment services, and AppleTV+. Apple says that it now has over 1 billion paid subscriptions on its platforms, with its total device installed base standing at over 2 billion. Apple’s gross margins are also surging to record highs. Over Q4, margins stood at 45.2%, up 70 basis points sequentially. This growth has been driven by a favorable product mix – with Apple getting customers to opt for the pricier Pro version of its products – and also due to higher service sales. Products gross margin stood at 36.6%, up 120 basis points sequentially, while Services gross margin stood at 70.9%, up 40 basis points from last quarter.\nOverall, AAPL stock has seen extremely strong gains of 40% from levels of $130 in early January 2021 to around $185 now, vs. an increase of about 20% for the S&P 500 over this roughly 3-year period. However, the increase in AAPL stock has been far from consistent. Returns for the stock were 35% in 2021, -26% in 2022, and 45% in 2023 (YTD). In comparison, returns for the S&P 500 have been 27% in 2021, -19% in 2022, and 17% in 2023 (YTD) – indicating that AAPL underperformed the S&P in 2022. In fact, consistently beating the S&P 500 – in good times and bad – has been difficult over recent years for individual stocks; for other heavyweights in the Information Technology sector including MSFT, NVDA, and AVGO, and even for the megacap stars GOOG, TSLA, and AMZN. In contrast, the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has outperformed the S&P 500 each year over the same period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics. Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment with high oil prices and elevated interest rates, could AAPL face a similar situation as it did in 2022 and underperform the S&P over the next 12 months – or will it see a strong jump?\nDespite signs that Apple could see a turnaround in demand, we value Apple at about $178 per share, which is 4% below the market price. We think Apple’s valuation is a bit rich with the stock trading at about 28x 2024 earnings, which is elevated compared to historical levels. Moreover, revenue growth is also likely to remain in mid-single digit levels over the next two years, per consensus estimates. See our analysis of Apple Valuation for more details on what’s driving our price estimate for Apple and how it compares with peers.\nReturns Nov 2023\nMTD [1] 2023\nYTD [1] 2017-23\nTotal [2]\n AAPL Return 10% 45% 595%\n S&P 500 Return 7% 17% 101%\n Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio 7% 26% 546%\n[1] Month-to-date and year-to-date as of 11/14/2023\n[2] Cumulative total returns since the end of 2016\nInvest with Trefis Market-Beating Portfolios\nSee all Trefis Price Estimates\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment with high oil prices and elevated interest rates, could AAPL face a similar situation as it did in 2022 and underperform the S&P over the next 12 months – or will it see a strong jump? Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has fared well this year, rising by about 45% year-to-date despite a tough demand environment following the easing of Covid-19. Overall, AAPL stock has seen extremely strong gains of 40% from levels of $130 in early January 2021 to around $185 now, vs. an increase of about 20% for the S&P 500 over this roughly 3-year period.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Total [2] AAPL Return 10% 45% 595% S&P 500 Return 7% 17% 101% Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio 7% 26% 546% [1] Month-to-date and year-to-date as of 11/14/2023 [2] Cumulative total returns since the end of 2016 Invest with Trefis Market-Beating Portfolios See all Trefis Price Estimates The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has fared well this year, rising by about 45% year-to-date despite a tough demand environment following the easing of Covid-19. Overall, AAPL stock has seen extremely strong gains of 40% from levels of $130 in early January 2021 to around $185 now, vs. an increase of about 20% for the S&P 500 over this roughly 3-year period.', 'news_article_title': 'Up 45% Since The Beginning Of 2023, Where Is Apple Stock Headed?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Total [2] AAPL Return 10% 45% 595% S&P 500 Return 7% 17% 101% Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio 7% 26% 546% [1] Month-to-date and year-to-date as of 11/14/2023 [2] Cumulative total returns since the end of 2016 Invest with Trefis Market-Beating Portfolios See all Trefis Price Estimates The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has fared well this year, rising by about 45% year-to-date despite a tough demand environment following the easing of Covid-19. Overall, AAPL stock has seen extremely strong gains of 40% from levels of $130 in early January 2021 to around $185 now, vs. an increase of about 20% for the S&P 500 over this roughly 3-year period.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Total [2] AAPL Return 10% 45% 595% S&P 500 Return 7% 17% 101% Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio 7% 26% 546% [1] Month-to-date and year-to-date as of 11/14/2023 [2] Cumulative total returns since the end of 2016 Invest with Trefis Market-Beating Portfolios See all Trefis Price Estimates The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has fared well this year, rising by about 45% year-to-date despite a tough demand environment following the easing of Covid-19. Overall, AAPL stock has seen extremely strong gains of 40% from levels of $130 in early January 2021 to around $185 now, vs. an increase of about 20% for the S&P 500 over this roughly 3-year period.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/billionaires-bullish-on-big-tech%3A-etfs-in-focus', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Who doesn’t dream of becoming an iconic investor like Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, Daniel Loeb, David Tepper, Stanley Druckenmiller or David Einhorn? Keeping investors’ aspirations in mind, we have profiled a few stocks and ETFs below that billionaire investors are currently picking.\nThe latest 13-F filings of billionaires indicate that most are still bullish on big techs, even after a 32.6% price rise in Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS. 13F disclosures should not be viewed as direct indicators, but as tools to strengthen confidence in a particular market sector or area.\nKeeping investors’ aspirations in mind, we have profiled an area — Big Tech — that billionaire investors are betting on currently.\nFollow Warren Buffett by Investing in Apple\nBillionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his winning investing style. Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway’s latest 13-F filing showed that Berkshire’s $313 billion portfolio was invested in 45 companiesin the third quarter of 2023. Berkshire was a net seller of about $5.3 billion in stocks during the quarter.\nBuffett is outright bullish on Apple AAPL despite its slowing growth. Apple remains his largest holding at a staggering 50% allocation. Buffett famously loves cash-rich companies. Even though Apple’s growth has slowed, it still has a hoard of cash on hand. However, Buffett pared a small holding in Amazon (AMZN).\nInvestors intending to follow Buffett and be part of Apple’s value as well as growth story, can play ETFs like iShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW, Select Sector SPDR Technology ETF XLK and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT).\nDavid Tepper Bets on Big Tech\nTepper expects the strength in big-cap tech to continue. His top five positions include Nvidia NVDA (increased stake by 580%), Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Amazon (AMZN), and Alibaba (BABA). With interest rates likely to fall in 2024 and tech being the essence of the new normal lifestyle, Tepper’s bets make sense. However, David Tepper's Appaloosa exited position in Apple in the third quarter.\nRoundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) would be a good bet for following David Tepper. Investors can play Alibaba-heavy ETFs like MicroSectors FANG+ ETN FNGS and ProShares Online Retail ETF ONLN. ETFs like ONLN, Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF VCR and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) are good for Amazon plays.\nThe stock MSFT has a strong position in ETFs like Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK and Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF FTEC. The stock META has a huge weight in Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund XLC andFidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM).\nStanley Druckenmiller: A Fan of AI\nStanley Druckenmiller is perhaps best known for breaking the Bank of England with famed investor George Soros in 1992. Druckenmiller has maintained a winning record throughout his career, spanning over three decades, without ever experiencing a losing year.\nDruckenmiller’s top five positions include NVDA (reduced by 7%), Korean e-commerce company Coupang (CPNG), Microsoft MSFT (added 22%), Eli Lilly LLY and Teck Resources (TECK). In the past, Druckenmiller has compared the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet, making it unsurprising that he has a significant allocation in this sector.\nAlthough he decreased his position in NVDA, it still constitutes his largest investment, suggesting his continued optimism about the stock while possibly engaging in tactical trading within his core position. Nvidia has a solid position in VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH and AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF WUGI.\nFollow Bill Ackman by Investing in Alphabet\nBill Ackman, too, has exposure to AI. The value of Alphabet’s position was $1.2 billion at the end of September. His portfolio also held about $569.9 million worth of Alphabet's Class A shares. Alphabet-heavy ETFs are XLC, FCOM and Vanguard Communication Services ETF VOX. Each fund holds GOOG shares at about 10%.\nJim Simons Loves Microsoft Amongst Magnificent Seven\nSimonsis known for his quantitative approach to investing. He has established a highly successful hedge fund, utilizing intricate algorithms and comprehensive data analysis for trading decisions. His approach, grounded in science and a critical view of statistical anomalies, has redefined excellence in the investment industry. Simons has also boosted stakes in companies like Microsoft, Netflix (NFLX). Although he still holds Meta and Tesla, their positions have been reduced considerably.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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(META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Buffett is outright bullish on Apple AAPL despite its slowing growth. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ET (MAGS): ETF Research Reports Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS): ETF Research Reports AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The latest 13-F filings of billionaires indicate that most are still bullish on big techs, even after a 32.6% price rise in Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ET (MAGS): ETF Research Reports Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS): ETF Research Reports AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Buffett is outright bullish on Apple AAPL despite its slowing growth. ETFs like ONLN, Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF VCR and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) are good for Amazon plays.', 'news_article_title': 'Billionaires Bullish on Big Tech: ETFs in Focus', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ET (MAGS): ETF Research Reports Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS): ETF Research Reports AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Buffett is outright bullish on Apple AAPL despite its slowing growth. Follow Warren Buffett by Investing in Apple Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his winning investing style.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ET (MAGS): ETF Research Reports Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS): ETF Research Reports AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Buffett is outright bullish on Apple AAPL despite its slowing growth. Investors intending to follow Buffett and be part of Apple’s value as well as growth story, can play ETFs like iShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW, Select Sector SPDR Technology ETF XLK and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT).'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dow-analyst-moves%3A-aapl-7', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Apple is the #12 analyst pick. Apple also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #149 spot out of 500.\nLooking at the stock price movement year to date, Apple is showing a gain of 47.1%.\nVIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Apple is the #12 analyst pick. Apple also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #149 spot out of 500.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Apple is the #12 analyst pick. Apple also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #149 spot out of 500.', 'news_article_title': 'Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Apple is the #12 analyst pick. Apple also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #149 spot out of 500.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Analyst Moves: AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Apple is the #12 analyst pick. 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{'date': '2023-11-21', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.024, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157014.0, 'fred_ppi': 252.856, 'fred_retail_sales': 700707.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64754.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 61.3, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.8868, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-quantitative-stock-analysis-6', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Quantitative Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/explainer-what-is-black-friday-and-will-shoppers-find-bargains-this-year-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra\nNov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24.\nKnown for crowds lining up at big-box stores to pounce on doorbuster discounts during the early hours after American Thanksgiving, Black Friday normally marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season.\nRetailers in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere will be trying to cash in on the hoopla. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023.\nWHY IS IT CALLED \'BLACK\' FRIDAY?\nStarting around the 1960s and early 1970s, police and bus drivers in Philadelphia used the term "Black Friday" to refer to the chaos an influx of people to the city created before the Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors would trawl the stores in Philadelphia on Friday with their Christmas lists looking for gifts. Shoplifting and parking violations ensued.\nDepartment stores re-branded the term to "Big Friday" to put a more positive spin on it. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.\n"What we know is Black Friday, because it\'s so ceremonial, we get more people participating in it," Collins said.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS\' PLANS THIS YEAR?\nRetailers including Best Buy, Macy\'s, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu are already touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online and in stores.\nSuch early promotions could help them measure shopper demand and avoid product shortages, which could be a big problem this year. Water levels in a key shipping artery, the Panama Canal, have dropped due to a severe drought, cutting the number of ships carrying merchandise through it.\nMany retailers in the U.S. intentionally muted their holiday hiring plans. Labor shortages are also a challenge for retailers in Europe, meaning shoppers could find fewer staff to help them.\nARE BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS LIKELY THIS YEAR?\nAround 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Thanksgiving weekend, which encompasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving - is typically the busiest shopping period in the United States.\nBut Dana Telsey, CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, said Black Friday itself will not be as important this year. With Christmas falling on a Monday, the "procrastination factor (is) even greater because shoppers can wait until Saturday or Sunday" before Christmas to get gifts, she said this week.\nThroughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions.\nWet weather, which deterred in-store traffic in some parts of the U.S. last year on Black Friday morning, is largely not expected this year, according AccuWeather.\nAlthough most U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving again this year, opening for shoppers at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m on Friday, some retailers are advertising discounts online that kick in starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving.\nAmong them is Kohl\'s, which is promoting what it calls a "Super Deal" on Thanksgiving and Black Friday on products including Beats Studio Buds wireless noise cancelling earbuds for $89.99, from the regular price of $149.99.\nRetailers big and small are touting online ordering and curbside pick-up this year for the convenience of shoppers who want to avoid stores. In the past decade, Americans\' Black Friday purchases online have more than tripled, reaching $9.12 billion on the day last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.\nWILL SHOPPERS FIND BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR?\nSeveral major retailers from Dollar General DG.N to Walmart WMT.N and Macy\'s M.N could be saddled with too much stock for a second straight year, according to a Reuters analysis. They likely will need to offer discounts in order to drive shoppers to their stores and websites.\nEven ahead of Black Friday, research firm Jane Hali & Associates said discounts at Kohl\'s KSS.N and Macy\'s were as high as 60%, with foot traffic lower at these two retailers and Nordstrom JWN.N compared to last year.\nAdobe said online discounts were expected to be as steep as 35% on toys, 24% on sporting goods and 19% on furniture.\nHOW MUCH ARE SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND?\nHoliday sales online and in U.S. stores are expected to rise between 3% and 4% during November and December, their slowest pace in five years, according to a forecast by the NRF.\nSpending online during Black Friday is expected to rise 5.7% to roughly $9.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.\nIn the United Kingdom, online spending during Black Friday is expected to rise 4.5% to 1.05 billion pounds ($1.30 billion), with total sales over the Cyber Weekend reaching 3.8 billion pounds, according to an Adobe forecast.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS DOING TO ATTRACT HOLIDAY SHOPPERS?\nWith student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.\nConsumers were looking to make the most of promotional events and wrap up their shopping in just 5.8 weeks this year, when compared to a 7.4-week window pre-pandemic, according to data from Deloitte.\nWHAT ITEMS ARE HOT FOR BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR?\nIPhones will be hot again, with the recent launch of the iPhone 15. Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China.\nElectronics are expected to be the top pick this shopping season, with estimates of a 6% growth, according to a report by Mastercard.\nBest Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2", though the retailer on Tuesday forecast a bigger decline in annual comparable sales and pointed to "difficult to predict" consumer demand.\nSkin and hair care products remain popular, with Ulta Beauty offering up to 40% discount on CoverGirl and Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers and select products of its own label.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS SAYING ABOUT THIS YEAR\'S BLACK FRIDAY?\nMacy\'s CEO Jeff Gennette on Thursday said the competitive landscape has shifted to Black Friday deals prior to Black Friday. "We\'re in the midst of that along with our competitors, customers are taking advantage of that."\nMattel President Steve Totzke told Reuters on Monday that he is expecting a strong Black Friday and run-up to the holidays even as the toymaker warned of slowing demand for the toy industry last month.\n($1 = 0.8048 pounds)\n(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum and Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru, Richa Naidu in London, additional reporting by Helen Reid in London; Editing by Josie Kao)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. With student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season. Best Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2", though the retailer on Tuesday forecast a bigger decline in annual comparable sales and pointed to "difficult to predict" consumer demand.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra Nov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. Throughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions.", 'news_article_title': 'EXPLAINER-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023. Around 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF).", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra Nov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-tsla-stock-2x-your-money-heres-how-high-it-can-climb', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nTesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been under quite the spell in recent weeks. However, a turnaround seems to have started as more investors realize the long-term potential with this industry-leading EV giant. Of course, we must address the elephant in the room first.\nElon Musk’s latest earnings call was not the best for Tesla shareholders. To many, Elon came across as excessively bearish, ranting about macroeconomics and a possible economic slump rather than focusing on Tesla’s financials. From a neutral perspective, this is not what you want to hear from any CEO. But again, this is Elon we’re talking about. He’s no stranger to controversy.\nRegardless, Mr. Market did not take kindly to his comments, with Tesla stock tumbling over 20% in the following days. As I wrote then, it was a golden buying opportunity. The stock has since bottomed out and recovered somewhat. Let’s explore where it can go from here.\nRecent Developments Create Uncertainty for TSLA Stock, But Upside Remains\nPredicting near-term market moves is challenging. Tesla may still be at an inflection point as investors digest bearish market sentiment and examine the broader economy. Interest rates will likely stay high for a while, substantial weakening GDP and the jobs market. This could put some pressure on Tesla.\nHowever, my bullish argument for Tesla focuses on its long-term prospects. Current interest rate pressures and concerns about temporarily softening EV sales seem immaterial when looking out five years. I simply see no serious competition emerging in the U.S., which should remain the premier global economic powerhouse this decade. Even in Europe and China, Tesla has thrived.\nMost U.S. rivals appear hopeless due to profitability struggles. BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) is Tesla’s main international competitor but has no chance in America. I’ve previously compared Tesla to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a premium brand in a hot new market with no real competitor. This seems apt, with Tesla seeing strong growth, despite economic pressures.\nThe EV shift has barely begun, with EVs constituting just 1% of vehicles right now. Tesla can scale immensely this decade as conditions improve. Of course, it’s already a $700 billion company, so multi-bagger gains are unlikely in the short-term. But I believe triple-digit upside is achievable if you hold for years.\nTesla’s Strong Long-Term Growth Prospects Remain Intact\nTesla’s earnings per share are estimated to double from 2023 to 2026, taking its forward price-earnings ratio from 67-times to 30-times. Analysts see over $18.57 in earnings per share by 2032, nearly 6-times current levels. Much of this growth is priced in, but TSLA stock should have ample runway even in a decade.\nNew artificial intelligence technologies could spur more products, such as robots. Even 20% annual top-line growth would give Tesla sales approximating its current market cap by 2032. This seems pessimistic to me, given easing rates and momentum should accelerate growth. But even at that pace, Tesla has legs.\nNaturally, nothing is guaranteed. Perhaps competition emerges or Tesla stumbles on execution. But indicators suggest Tesla retains pole position to ride the EV wave upwards for years to come.\nRight now, sentiment has soured a bit due to the outlook for the economy and possibly some EV saturation in the near term. But the long view looks promising. As Warren Buffett says, be greedy when others are fearful. Being able to buy TSLA stock at under $200 per share seems like one of those moments.\nPatience and Perspective Are Key\nIn investing, patience and perspective are crucial. Tesla is exceedingly volatile, with its CEO often triggering massive swings. But focusing on the long-term growth story helps investors navigate the ups and downs.\nTesla has a first-mover advantage in a rapidly expanding market. The company is executing well, with industry-leading technology, brand power, and vision. Mistakes happen, but Tesla continues reaching milestones that cement its leadership. Compelling companies sometimes have bumpy rides. For example, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) fell 90% during the dot-com crash before rising 33,000% since. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) lost 80% of its value in 2011-12 amid strategic pivots before appreciating more than 8,700% at its peak.\nObviously, Tesla can’t deliver quadruple-digit gains with its current market cap. But it definitely reflects those stories – temporary issues masking enormous potential.\nTSLA Stock Five-Year Price Target: How High Will It Be?\nIn five years, I think TSLA stock can realistically reach $450-$600 per share, barring a recession or some major Elon controversy. Yes, Tesla can double from here, but that requires holding through near-term turbulence. You must decide if that’s worthwhile.\nPersonally, TSLA stock at $220 looks like a bargain for long-horizon investors. Eventually, the disconnect between Tesla’s operational performance and that of its stock price should narrow substantially. That process won’t be linear. But buying elite growth companies when they stumble often yields great returns over time. In my opinion, Tesla fits that bill today.\nOn the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nOmor Ibne Ehsan is a writer at InvestorPlace. He is a self-taught investor with a focus on growth and cyclical stocks that have strong fundamentals, value, and long-term potential. He also has an interest in high-risk, high-reward investments such as cryptocurrencies and penny stocks. You can follow him on LinkedIn.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Can TSLA Stock 2X Your Money? Here’s How High It Can Climb appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'I’ve previously compared Tesla to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a premium brand in a hot new market with no real competitor. Recent Developments Create Uncertainty for TSLA Stock, But Upside Remains Predicting near-term market moves is challenging. More From InvestorPlace ChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement Musk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'I’ve previously compared Tesla to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a premium brand in a hot new market with no real competitor. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been under quite the spell in recent weeks. Recent Developments Create Uncertainty for TSLA Stock, But Upside Remains Predicting near-term market moves is challenging.', 'news_article_title': 'Can TSLA Stock 2X Your Money? Here’s How High It Can Climb', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'I’ve previously compared Tesla to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a premium brand in a hot new market with no real competitor. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been under quite the spell in recent weeks. The company is executing well, with industry-leading technology, brand power, and vision.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'I’ve previously compared Tesla to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a premium brand in a hot new market with no real competitor. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been under quite the spell in recent weeks. Regardless, Mr. Market did not take kindly to his comments, with Tesla stock tumbling over 20% in the following days.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/more-s-could-accelerate-esg-etf-adoption', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The landscape for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is evolving and so are market participants’ demands. While the “E” hasn’t entirely been solved, it’s been well-addressed. With that, more attention is shifting to social issues.\nIncreased corporate awareness and effort on the social front could be a catalyst for ESG ETF adoption, potentially stoking demand for products such as the Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and the Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQMG).\nESG ETFs, including QQJG and QQMG, could be pertinent to asset allocators as social awareness blooms. That's because the subject takes on a variety of forms and issues, and its definition isn’t linear. QQJG and QQMG potentially enjoy advantages at a time when social investing is increasingly important because the funds are backed by clear ESG ratings scores.\nSocial Matters in ESG in Focus\nWhile ESG investing isn’t a new concept, focus on the “S” is because environmental and strong governance standards have long been in focus.\n“For years, the social pillar has been considered relatively nebulous and hard to quantify. BNP Paribas found in 2021 that more than half of the 350 institutional investors around the globe surveyed believed the “S” was the most difficult to analyze and integrate,” reported Alex Harring for CNBC.\nThe importance of socially aware investing is increasing. Therefore, so could the allure of easy-to-understand products such as QQJG and QQMG. That's because there are complexities associated with making social investing appealing to the a broad swath of retail investors.\n“While data around human capital and diversity has improved over the past several years, investing professionals still see a lack of standardized information that can make social themes harder to integrate. The patchwork of data can also make apples-to-apples comparisons between competing companies more difficult,” according to CNBC.\nQQJG and QQMG enjoy other benefits. Notably, the pair of Invesco ETFs both track indexes that are ESG descendants of the widely observed Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX). That level of familiarity, particularly with the large-cap QQMG, can provide new ESG investors with a level of comfort as they embark upon socially aware investing journeys.\nAs noted above, QQJG and QQMG are index-based funds, but there are lessons from the world of active management. Some of the most widely held stocks at actively managed socially directed funds include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). That quartet combines for over 32% of the QQMG portfolio.\nFor more news, information, and analysis, visit the ETF Education Channel.\nRead more on ETFTrends.com.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Some of the most widely held stocks at actively managed socially directed funds include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). QQJG and QQMG potentially enjoy advantages at a time when social investing is increasingly important because the funds are backed by clear ESG ratings scores. BNP Paribas found in 2021 that more than half of the 350 institutional investors around the globe surveyed believed the “S” was the most difficult to analyze and integrate,” reported Alex Harring for CNBC.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Some of the most widely held stocks at actively managed socially directed funds include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). The landscape for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is evolving and so are market participants’ demands. Increased corporate awareness and effort on the social front could be a catalyst for ESG ETF adoption, potentially stoking demand for products such as the Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and the Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQMG).', 'news_article_title': 'More ‘S’ Could Accelerate ESG ETF Adoption', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Some of the most widely held stocks at actively managed socially directed funds include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Increased corporate awareness and effort on the social front could be a catalyst for ESG ETF adoption, potentially stoking demand for products such as the Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and the Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQMG). The importance of socially aware investing is increasing.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Some of the most widely held stocks at actively managed socially directed funds include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Increased corporate awareness and effort on the social front could be a catalyst for ESG ETF adoption, potentially stoking demand for products such as the Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and the Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQMG). QQJG and QQMG potentially enjoy advantages at a time when social investing is increasingly important because the funds are backed by clear ESG ratings scores.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-nasdaq%3Aaapl%3A-boring-but-commands-massive-pricing-power', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "As one of the top consumer technology companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces a distinct conundrum. Being a mature and established enterprise lends Apple to criticism that it’s boring. At the same time, pressure on the consumer economy implies a loss of relevance. Still, the company commands massive pricing power, making it a worthwhile investment to consider. I am bullish on AAPL stock for its resilience under pressure.\nBreaking Down AAPL's Recent Results\nFor starters, Apple’s most recent earnings print for its fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 provided a confidence boost for investors. Heading into the report, confidence was generally high. However, analysts pointed to concerns about weakness in the company’s hardware sales. That’s not surprising, given global demand worries – particularly in China – as well as supply constraint issues. Still, Apple delivered the goods like it usually does.\nAs TipRanks contributor Abdulrasaq Ariwoola reported, earnings per share landed at $1.46, beating the consensus target of $1.39 per share. On the top line, sales did happen to decrease 0.7% on a year-over-year basis to $89.46 billion. Nevertheless, this tally slightly exceeded analysts’ expectations, which called for $89.28 billion.\nAs for the hardware components, Apple’s iPhone sales rang up $43.81 billion, in line with Wall Street’s projections. In addition, this print represented a 2% lift from the year-ago quarter’s tally. Similarly, iPad revenue enjoyed an encouraging performance, reaching $6.44 billion, which beat the consensus view of $6.07 billion.\nIn fairness, it wasn’t all positive for AAPL stock. Sales related to Apple’s Mac computers slipped, coming out to $7.61 billion against an expected $8.63 billion. Further, to Ariwoola’s point, shares initially fell in after-hours trading following the earnings disclosure.\nThat could be due to options market dynamics. Both before and after the disclosure, options flow data showed bearish trades – both bought puts and sold calls – that may have impacted sentiment. Still, it appears that the power of the fundamentals has taken over the narrative.\nGross Margin Trend Confirms Apple’s Pricing Power\nAs impressive as the Fiscal Q4 print was for Apple, what could really drive AAPL stock higher for the long haul could be its pricing power. To be clear, no company is completely immune from outside pressures. For example, inflation remains stubbornly high. If the Federal Reserve wants to take the gloves off with aggressively higher interest rates, that could roil the economy.\nNevertheless, the company’s gross margin continues to march higher despite obvious headwinds impacting the consumer economy. In Fiscal Q4, Apple posted a gross margin of 45.2%. In the year-ago quarter, this metric sat at 42.3%. This is a strong indicator that, irrespective of increased prices, consumers will continue to buy Apple products. That bodes very well for AAPL stock.\nSince Q4 of Fiscal 2020, when Apple’s gross margin landed at 38.2%, this metric has witnessed a dramatic surge higher. In a hyperbolic sense, the company enjoys the license to print money. Of course, as the Mac sales decline shows, Apple can’t afford to casually drop the ball. However, the fact that so many people continue to buy the firm's products in large quantities demonstrates practically unparalleled influence.\nLet’s face it – there’s not much distinguishing one smart device brand from another these days. Nevertheless, Apple benefits from a social cachet that its rivals lack. Not even inflationary economic conditions can dent this market presence. That’s a huge positive for AAPL stock.\nNot Cheap, but Effective\nIf one knock does exist about AAPL stock, it’s that the security trades at a high earnings premium. Right now, the market prices AAPL at about a trailing-year multiple of 31x. Generally speaking, Apple falls under the computer hardware sector, which runs a price/earnings ratio of 18.5x.\nAt the same time, the bullish argument for AAPL stock centers on the predictability of the earnings trajectory. Facing uncertain market conditions, business predictability should command a higher premium over enterprises that are merely cheap. Given Apple’s consistent strengths amid widespread pressure, that’s a premium worth absorbing.\nIs AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?\nTurning to Wall Street, AAPL stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 25 Buys, eight Holds, and zero Sell ratings. The average AAPL stock price target is $201.99, implying 5.95% upside potential.\nThe Takeaway: AAPL Stock is Boring but Dependable\nAs an established player, no one should expect AAPL stock to be an exciting investment. However, for those concerned about the ambiguities of what may lie ahead in the new year, Apple brings a strong platform to the table. With the company consistently attracting consumer dollars despite significant headwinds, AAPL stock is worthy of consideration.\nDisclosure\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "As one of the top consumer technology companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces a distinct conundrum. I am bullish on AAPL stock for its resilience under pressure. Breaking Down AAPL's Recent Results For starters, Apple’s most recent earnings print for its fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 provided a confidence boost for investors.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Turning to Wall Street, AAPL stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 25 Buys, eight Holds, and zero Sell ratings. As one of the top consumer technology companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces a distinct conundrum. I am bullish on AAPL stock for its resilience under pressure.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL): Boring, But Commands Massive Pricing Power', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Gross Margin Trend Confirms Apple’s Pricing Power As impressive as the Fiscal Q4 print was for Apple, what could really drive AAPL stock higher for the long haul could be its pricing power. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? As one of the top consumer technology companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces a distinct conundrum.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'As one of the top consumer technology companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces a distinct conundrum. Gross Margin Trend Confirms Apple’s Pricing Power As impressive as the Fiscal Q4 print was for Apple, what could really drive AAPL stock higher for the long haul could be its pricing power. The Takeaway: AAPL Stock is Boring but Dependable As an established player, no one should expect AAPL stock to be an exciting investment.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/global-smartphone-market-sees-growth-after-over-2-years-in-october-counterpoint', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Nov 21 (Reuters) - The global smartphone market returned to growth in October after more than two years of slump, helped by a recovery in the emerging markets, according to data from Counterpoint Research.\nThe data showed that global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5%, making October the first month to record year-on-year growth since June 2021, breaking the streak of 27 consecutive months of negative year-on-year growth.\nThe global smartphone sales have been under stress for last two years affected by various issues starting with component shortages, inventory build-up and lengthening of replacement cycles, Counterpoint said in its report.\n"Following strong growth in October, we expect the market to grow year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023 as well, setting the market on the path to gradual recovery in the coming quarters," the market research firm said.\nThe growth, which was last seen in June 2021 coming from a COVID-19 induced pent up demand, has now been led by emerging markets with a continuous recovery in the Middle East and Africa, Huawei\'s comeback in China and onset of festive season in India, it added.\nHuawei\'s China smartphone sales grew strongly in the third quarter, surging 37%, as shoppers snapped up its Mate 60 series phones.\nThe developed markets with relatively higher smartphone saturation have been slower to recover, the report said, but it cited the launch of Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 15 series as another factor for the growth.\n(Reporting by Baranjot Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)\n(([email protected]; +91 86990 46242;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The developed markets with relatively higher smartphone saturation have been slower to recover, the report said, but it cited the launch of Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 15 series as another factor for the growth. The global smartphone sales have been under stress for last two years affected by various issues starting with component shortages, inventory build-up and lengthening of replacement cycles, Counterpoint said in its report. The growth, which was last seen in June 2021 coming from a COVID-19 induced pent up demand, has now been led by emerging markets with a continuous recovery in the Middle East and Africa, Huawei's comeback in China and onset of festive season in India, it added.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The developed markets with relatively higher smartphone saturation have been slower to recover, the report said, but it cited the launch of Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 15 series as another factor for the growth. Nov 21 (Reuters) - The global smartphone market returned to growth in October after more than two years of slump, helped by a recovery in the emerging markets, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The data showed that global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5%, making October the first month to record year-on-year growth since June 2021, breaking the streak of 27 consecutive months of negative year-on-year growth.", 'news_article_title': 'Global smartphone market sees growth after over 2 years in October - Counterpoint', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The developed markets with relatively higher smartphone saturation have been slower to recover, the report said, but it cited the launch of Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 15 series as another factor for the growth. Nov 21 (Reuters) - The global smartphone market returned to growth in October after more than two years of slump, helped by a recovery in the emerging markets, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The data showed that global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5%, making October the first month to record year-on-year growth since June 2021, breaking the streak of 27 consecutive months of negative year-on-year growth.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The developed markets with relatively higher smartphone saturation have been slower to recover, the report said, but it cited the launch of Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 15 series as another factor for the growth. Nov 21 (Reuters) - The global smartphone market returned to growth in October after more than two years of slump, helped by a recovery in the emerging markets, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The data showed that global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5%, making October the first month to record year-on-year growth since June 2021, breaking the streak of 27 consecutive months of negative year-on-year growth."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2023-winners%3A-7-stocks-that-will-continue-to-dominate-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nWhile 2023 has been a difficult year to navigate, certain stock winners should continue to dominate when the calendar turns to January. To be sure, it’s always good to do a health checkup of your portfolio and consider rotating in and out of particular entities. However, the below enterprises could still do well on autopilot.\nSpecifically, I’m looking at some of the compelling (in my opinion) companies on Barnkrate’s list of top stocks to buy. These ideas stem from the benchmark S&P 500 index. So, just from that alone, you should have confidence in the blue-chip enterprises. Further, I have arranged from low to high the year-to-date performance as of the Oct. 31 close.\nOf course, no one really knows what will happen in 2024. Therefore, when I say that these are the best stocks to buy, do note I’m taking creative liberties. That said, I’ll do my best to provide a quantifiable and fundamental reason for my optimism.\nWith that, below are the stock winners of 2023 that can extend into 2024.\nStock Winners: Apple (AAPL)\nSource: askarim / Shutterstock\nAs a consumer technology giant, it’s easily understandable why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks among the stock winners. But can it really push into next year? After all, it’s not uncommon for even the most popular enterprises to incur a healthy correction. Following a 31.4% return (again, as of Oct. 31), AAPL may be due for a corrective lull.\nHowever, I’m not really seeing evidence of that. Sure, you can point to revenue of $89.5 billion in the third quarter – a dip from the $90.15 billion posted in the year-ago period – as confirmation of slight sales constriction. However, the gross margin popped up to 45.17% in the latest Q3 report. That’s noticeably above the 42.26% figure posted in Q3 2022.\nYes, you are paying a premium for this level of outperformance. For example, AAPL trades at a forward earnings ratio of 28.54x, which is overheated. Still, this is a brand that people are forking over their money irrespective of tough economic conditions such as inflation.\nAnalysts view shares as a strong buy with a $201.49 average price target.\nAlphabet (GOOG, GOOGL)\nSource: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com\nAdmittedly not one of the most exciting ideas among stock winners, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) nevertheless commands serious respect. As I’ve stated before, Alphabet’s Google ecosystem owns the Internet. Don’t believe me? Check out the search engine market share data, which sees Google owning 91.55% of the sector. And that’s with the best that Russia and China have to offer.\nIt’s almost inevitable that chants of “USA!, USA!, USA!” are erupting somewhere, if only in the mind. While it might be annoying for fans of other countries, with internet technology, Alphabet reigns supreme. So, with GOOG/GOOGL gaining about 41% since the January opener, it’s a completely credible performance. In my opinion, it should push over into 2024.\nHere, Alphabet’s top line and gross margin increases are impressive. In Q3, the company posted $76.7 billion in revenue, up from $69.1 billion in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin clocked in at 56.7%, noticeably above the 54.9% from one year ago. Yeah, you’re paying a forward earnings premium of 20.19X, which isn’t bad for the dominance.\nAnalysts peg GOOG a consensus strong buy with a $152 price target.\nStock Winners: Microsoft (MSFT)\nSource: The Art of Pics / Shutterstock.com\nIn the biopic Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher as Apple’s iconic co-founder, Steve Jobs is depicted yelling at Bill Gates, co-founder of tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). I mention this because Microsoft has always come off as a bit boring, at least in my opinion. So, assuming that the scene is accurate, I’m not surprised that Jobs let loose. Microsoft is just dull.\nHowever, it’s also one of the stock winners of 2023. Since the beginning of the year through the end of October, MSFT gained 41% of equity value. And I’d imagine that it will be one of the top stocks to buy in 2024. It’s just that the underlying products are too important, whether for academia, the professional realm or merely for personal use.\nLooking at desktop operating market share data, Microsoft’s Windows OS dominates at just under 69%. Based on current trends, it doesn’t really seem others will catch up significantly. Yes, MSFT does trade at a premium forward earnings multiple of 32.95x. But you’re getting consistently robust profitability for that premium. Analysts rate MSFT as a strong buy with a $408.76 target.\nAdobe (ADBE)\nSource: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock\nA multinational computer software company, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) mainly garnered a reputation for providing platforms for creatives. Commanding leadership in the areas of graphics, photography, illustration, animation and other multimedia applications, Adobe represents a must have for anyone – from students to freelancers to major corporations – seeking to gain a marketing and branding edge. As a result, I don’t think the creatives angle should be considered a pejorative.\nIndeed, ADBE has been one of the best stocks to buy this year. Since the January opener, ADBE gained a very impressive 58% of equity value. Over the past five years, it soared 167%. To be fair, because of the performance, ADBE now trades at over 54x trailing earnings. That’s on the high side for sure. At the same time, the company enjoys robust growth and continues to print positive figures on the bottom line.\nAdditionally, the burgeoning gig economy – which some experts project will hit a valuation of $1.86 trillion by 2031 – should serve Adobe well. Thus, it should be one of the stock winners for 2024 and beyond.\nStock Winners: Amazon (AMZN)\nSource: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com\nAs an e-commerce giant, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) might not immediately strike investors as one of the stock winners for next year. Sure, it’s been on a strong run this year. From the beginning of the year to the end of October, AMZN moved up over 58%. However, circumstances don’t look so hot regarding consumer sentiment.\nRecently, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stated that the environment for the holiday season could be a bit dour compared to prior expectations. If so, betting on AMZN as one of the top stocks to buy admittedly appears risky. However, e-commerce retail transactions as a percentage of total sales have been marching higher since the second quarter of last year. At 15.4% in Q2 of this year, it could start to challenge the all-time high of 16.5%.\nFundamentally, it appears that consumers appreciate the convenience of Amazon’s massive online marketplace. Yes, AMZN is priced at a premium but you’re getting gargantuan growth and robust profitability. In my opinion, it’s worth betting on as a dominant force in its key industries.\nGeneral Electric (GE)\nSource: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com\nYears before the Covid-19 pandemic, you’d be forgiven if you had given up on industrial conglomerate General Electric (NYSE:GE). Prior to the Great Recession, shares peaked at around $261 per share on a weekly average basis. Post-recession, shares managed to hit roughly $205 before succumbing to a horrible implosion. Still, GE has made a strong comeback, potentially making it one of the stock winners of 2024.\nSince the January opener to the end of October, GE popped up more than 66%. Some of the enthusiasm centers on its reorganization plans. Specifically, the company will combine its renewable energy, power, and its industrial software units into one entity, GE Vernova. From there, it will pursue a tax-free spinoff of this business at the beginning of Q2 2024.\nTheoretically, the combination and spinoff should make the split enterprises more focused on their strengths. And GE Vernova is promising based on the importance of renewable energy and its potential ability to foster energy independence. So, it’s worth considering for top stocks to buy.\nPalo Alto Networks (PANW)\nSource: Shutterstock\nTiming is everything and for Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW), it’s a little bit unfortunate. Recently, the company posted strong results for its quarter ended October. On the top line, Palo Alto rang up sales of $1.88 billion, up 20% from one year ago. Also, it beat analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.84 billion. Further, adjusted profit landed at $1.38 per share, also exceeding the consensus target of $1.16 per share.\nSo, why did PANW fall? Per Barron’s, management provided guidance for both the end-of-January quarter and the July 2024 fiscal year that missed Wall Street’s estimates on billings. Subsequently, shares fell more than 5%. That’s a sharp contrast to earlier enthusiasm, which saw PANW rise over 74% between the January starter to the end of October.\nNevertheless, I’m going to pay attention to the fundamentals. As recent cyberattacks have demonstrated, nefarious online actors are becoming more effective and thus more brazen. They can badly disrupt business, meaning that enterprises are willing to pay any ransoms.\nSomeone’s got to put a stop to this matter, which should benefit Palo Alto. Therefore, PANW may be one of the stock winners of 2024.\nOn the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nA former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 2023 Winners: 7 Stocks That Will Continue to Dominate in 2024 appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Stock Winners: Apple (AAPL) Source: askarim / Shutterstock As a consumer technology giant, it’s easily understandable why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks among the stock winners. Following a 31.4% return (again, as of Oct. 31), AAPL may be due for a corrective lull. For example, AAPL trades at a forward earnings ratio of 28.54x, which is overheated.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Stock Winners: Apple (AAPL) Source: askarim / Shutterstock As a consumer technology giant, it’s easily understandable why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks among the stock winners. Following a 31.4% return (again, as of Oct. 31), AAPL may be due for a corrective lull. For example, AAPL trades at a forward earnings ratio of 28.54x, which is overheated.', 'news_article_title': '2023 Winners: 7 Stocks That Will Continue to Dominate in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Stock Winners: Apple (AAPL) Source: askarim / Shutterstock As a consumer technology giant, it’s easily understandable why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks among the stock winners. Following a 31.4% return (again, as of Oct. 31), AAPL may be due for a corrective lull. For example, AAPL trades at a forward earnings ratio of 28.54x, which is overheated.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Stock Winners: Apple (AAPL) Source: askarim / Shutterstock As a consumer technology giant, it’s easily understandable why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks among the stock winners. Following a 31.4% return (again, as of Oct. 31), AAPL may be due for a corrective lull. For example, AAPL trades at a forward earnings ratio of 28.54x, which is overheated.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-reasons-to-buy-aapl-stock-even-after-its-fourth-consecutive-sales-decline', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nApple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its fourth quarter of falling sales on Nov. 2. Apple stock fell on the news. \nWisely, investors took the sales decline in stride. Its shares are up seven of the last nine trading days since. There is more to Apple than the iPhone. And while its shares might be getting hammered by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) in 2023 — Apple’s 51% year-to-date (YTD) boon is about one-fifth of Nvidia’s gains — there is still so much to like about Warren Buffett’s favorite holding.\nDespite the slowdown in iPhone sales in the past 12 months, analysts still generally like it. Of the 44 covering AAPL stock, 28 rate it Outperform or Buy, with a target price of $195.90. \nI’ve got three other reasons you’ll want to consider putting Apple stock under the tree this holiday season. \nApple Services Revenue Continues to Grow\nApple’s services revenue stood out in Q4 2023, generating an all-time high of $22.3 billion, 16.3% higher than a year earlier. Services accounted for 24.9% of its $89.5 billion overall revenue in the quarter, up 360 basis points from Q4 2022. In addition, it beat analyst estimates by nearly $1 billion. \nAs a result, the segment finished the fiscal year with revenue of $85.2 billion, 9.1% higher than in 2022 and accounting for 22.2% of its overall sales, 240 basis points higher than in 2022. \n“Our performance in Services were broad based, as we reached all-time revenue records in the Americas, Europe and rest of Asia-Pacific and a September quarter record in Greater China. We also set new records in every Services category,” stated Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri in the Q4 2023 conference call.\nIn 2023, the services business had a 70% gross margin, 34 percentage points higher than its products segment. It might generate less revenue, but it helps drive its operating profit. \nReturning Capital to Shareholders\nIn 2023, the company returned $92.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. That was less than 2022, but still a significant amount.\nAs you might be aware, Apple represents Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) most significant equity position, accounting for 49% of its $355 billion equity portfolio. Warren Buffett first acquired Apple shares in Q1 2016. Apple’s share count at the end of that quarter was 5.5 billion. Today, there are 15.8 billion, or 3.95 billion pre-split, accounting for the August 2020 four-for-one split. \nSince Buffett became a shareholder, the share count has fallen by 20%, increasing Berkshire’s stake without it spending a nickel of its cash. That’s why Buffett likes repurchases so much. \nI’d have to go back and calculate the return on Apple’s investment from its share repurchases since 2016, but I’m sure it’s significant. \nThank You, Google!\nMy last point is a recent piece of news.\nAlphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) expert witness Kevin Murphy appeared in court on Nov. 13 as part of the company’s antitrust battle with the Department of Justice. Murphy revealed that Apple gets 36% of Google’s search advertising revenue generated through Apple’s Safari browser as part of their search default agreement. \nAccording to CNBC reporting, Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi estimated Apple could get $19 billion this year from its deal with Google. That’s about 5% of Apple’s 2023 revenue of $383 billion. \nThat’s a lot of money for doing nothing.\nInterestingly, ArsTechnica reported that Google gives up a much higher percentage of search revenue from Safari than it does from cooperative Android manufacturers. \n“How much more does Google pay for an Apple user than an Android one? A lot. It was recently revealed in the Epic v. Google trial (Google has a few monopoly lawsuits going on) that the highest tier of search revenue share for cooperative Android OEMs is only 12 percent, a third of what Google pays Apple,” stated ArsTechnica contributor Ron Amadeo on Nov. 15. \nThat is a classic example of the value and power of the Apple ecosystem compared to anything else that currently exists.\n“Priceless,” as Mastercard (NYSE:MA) ads say.\nOn the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nWill Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post 3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline appeared first on InvestorPlace. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its fourth quarter of falling sales on Nov. 2. Of the 44 covering AAPL stock, 28 rate it Outperform or Buy, with a target price of $195.90.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its fourth quarter of falling sales on Nov. 2. Of the 44 covering AAPL stock, 28 rate it Outperform or Buy, with a target price of $195.90. The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post 3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline appeared first on InvestorPlace.', 'news_article_title': '3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its fourth quarter of falling sales on Nov. 2. Of the 44 covering AAPL stock, 28 rate it Outperform or Buy, with a target price of $195.90. The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post 3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline appeared first on InvestorPlace.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its fourth quarter of falling sales on Nov. 2. Of the 44 covering AAPL stock, 28 rate it Outperform or Buy, with a target price of $195.90. The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post 3 Reasons to Buy AAPL Stock Even After Its Fourth Consecutive Sales Decline appeared first on InvestorPlace.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-must-buy-stocks-on-every-market-dip', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe stock market is flying high in November, propelled by economic data showing that inflation and the U.S. economy are slowing. Another catalyst lies in expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely finished raising interest rates.\nAfter declining for three consecutive months, the benchmark S&P 500 index has risen 7% so far in November as a year-end Santa Claus rally appears to be taking hold. Investors welcome this news as stocks of many well-known companies climbing higher.\nYet despite the current euphoria, traders should keep an eye out for any market downturns that provide opportunities. Likely in the early innings of a prolonged rally, investors should continue loading up on top-tier stocks before the current bull run turns into a stampede. Let’s delve into three must-buy stocks on every market dip.\nTarget (TGT)\nSource: Robert Gregory Griffeth / Shutterstock.com\nIt might be a while until retailer Target (NYSE:TGT) stock dips again. TGT stock is up 17% as of November 15 following the company’s Q3 financial results that trounced Wall Street forecasts.\nTarget reported Q3 earnings per share (EPS) of $2.10 versus $1.48 analysts’ expectation. Revenue presented at $25.40 billion compared to the forecast $25.24 billion. TGT said its results got a boost from sales of food and beauty, which offset weaker spending by consumers overall.\nAlso, the company reported a 14% decline in inventories, as well as lower freight, supply-chain, and delivery expenses. Gross margins rose to 27.4% from 24.7% a year earlier. Additionally, investors like Target’s optimism about its outlook for holiday sales this year. They forecast earnings of $1.90 to $2.60 per share in the current fourth quarter, ahead of the $2.22 expected on Wall Street. To jolt sales during the holidays, Target is offering exclusive merchandise, including thousands of items under $25 each.\nWhile TGT stock is surging following the company’s Q3 print, the share price remains down 15% on the year, presenting a buy-the-dip opportunity for investors.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com\nShares of consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are proving impressive amid the company’s Q3 report. AAPL stock has gained 13% since the end of October and is up 51% on the year.\nHowever, because of peaks and valleys along the way, investors should watch for any further pullbacks to grab shares of Apple. While sales of iPhone and MacBook laptops have slowed, growth in its services business, such as Apple TV, is making up for it.\nBut even on the hardware side of its business, Apple isn’t taking the sales slowdown lightly. Early indicators show sales of its newest iPhone 15 are brisk. And the company recently announced that new microchips for its personal computers (PCs) and a cheaper MacBook Pro laptop will attract consumers and spur sales. The chips provide faster speeds and have the power needed to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications.\nLong-term, Apple remains a proven winner for investors. Over the last five years, AAPL stock has increased a whopping 290%.\nJohnson & Johnson (JNJ)\nSource: Alexander Tolstykh / Shutterstock.com\nHealthcare stocks look poised for a comeback. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) could be a great way to play the recovery. The company’s earnings are improving with its recent spin-off. The consumer health unit is a new publicly-traded company called Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE).\nAlso, driven by strong sales of medical devices and pharma products, JNJ posted Q3 EPS of $2.66, ahead of the $2.52 Wall Street expectation.\nFurther, July through September revenue rang in at $21.35 billion compared to the forecast $21.04 billion. Also, the drug maker is raising full-year guidance, since it now expects 2023 sales of $83.6 billion to $84 billion, up from $83.2 billion to $84 billion previously. Amidst lawsuit concerns claiming that JNJ’s talc-based products caused cancer which led to several deaths, those products now fall under Kenvue. This takes pressure off JNJ stock.\nWith the share price of Johnson & Johnson down 16% on the year, grab the opportunity to buy the stock now. But investors should also look for any further weakness to add to their position.\nOn the date of publication, Joel Baglole held a long position in AAPL. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJoel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Must-Buy Stocks on Every Market Dip appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com Shares of consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are proving impressive amid the company’s Q3 report. AAPL stock has gained 13% since the end of October and is up 51% on the year. Over the last five years, AAPL stock has increased a whopping 290%.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com Shares of consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are proving impressive amid the company’s Q3 report. AAPL stock has gained 13% since the end of October and is up 51% on the year. Over the last five years, AAPL stock has increased a whopping 290%.', 'news_article_title': '3 Must-Buy Stocks on Every Market Dip', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com Shares of consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are proving impressive amid the company’s Q3 report. AAPL stock has gained 13% since the end of October and is up 51% on the year. Over the last five years, AAPL stock has increased a whopping 290%.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com Shares of consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are proving impressive amid the company’s Q3 report. AAPL stock has gained 13% since the end of October and is up 51% on the year. Over the last five years, AAPL stock has increased a whopping 290%.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-intel-is-a-chip-stock-worth-buying', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nAfter a disastrous start to the year, microchip giant Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) looks to be moving in the right direction and its stock is responding.\nYear-to-date, INTC stock is up 45%, including a 35% gain in the last six months. However, investors needn’t worry that they’ve missed the big move higher or that there isn’t more runway ahead. Intel’s share price is currently trading 20% lower than where it was at five years ago, an indication of how beaten down the stock had become. But with conditions improving and a major shift in the company’s business strategy coming together, now is an opportune time to invest in INTC stock.\nOn the Rebound\nIntel started the year by posting the biggest loss in the company’s 55-year history. For the first quarter, Intel announced a 133% annual reduction in its earnings per share and said that its revenue declined 36% from a year earlier to $11.7 billion. The loss worked out to 4 cents per share. The first quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of falling sales and the second consecutive quarter of losses at Intel.\nThe company blamed the poor financial results on its efforts to restructure its factories as foundries that can make microchips for other companies. By 2026, Intel hopes to manufacture chips as advanced as those made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), and that it can compete for custom work like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) A-series chips found in iPhones.\nAs one might expect, INTC stock fell like a stone on the Q1 report as bearish sentiment spiked and analysts questioned the company’s direction. However, the downturn was short lived, as Intel quickly rebounded with improved financial results for this year’s second and third quarters. Immediately after its recent Q3 print, INTC stock jumped 7% higher after its results beat Wall Street forecasts.\nFor Q3, Intel impressed with EPS of 41 cents which was nearly double the 22 cents expected among analysts. Revenue amounted to $14.16 billion versus $13.53 billion that had been forecast. While analysts and investors liked the earnings themselves, they especially like that Intel executives reiterated plans to cut costs by $3 billion this year. The company’s operating expenses declined 15% in Q3 from a year ago.\nFollowing the terrible first-quarter results, Intel announced a cut in executive compensation ranging from a 5% trim to the base pay of mid-level executives to a 25% haircut in the pay of CEO Pat Gelsinger. Intel also lowered its 401(k) matching contributions to 2.50% from 5% and suspended all pay raises and bonuses. Taken together, the company’s improved earnings and efforts to reduce costs have inspired confidence on Wall Street.\nPivot to a Foundry\nIntel’s ambition is to pivot from designing microchips and semiconductors to competing head-to-head with TSMC, which currently makes 60% of the world’s microchips.\nBy 2026, Intel wants to compete for contracts to build high-performance microchips for companies ranging from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) to Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM). To that end, Intel is investing billions to develop chip factories all over the world as it seeks to dominate in chipmaking.\nThis past summer, Intel announced plans to spend $33 billion to build two new chip fabrication plants in Germany, $4.6 billion on a chip plant in Poland, and $25 billion on a factory in Israel. The company plans to build chip complexes in Ireland and France, as well as multiple plants in the U.S., including a $20 billion semiconductor plant in Ohio. The heavy spending comes as semiconductor manufacturing is expected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030, according to McKinsey & Co.\nThe multi-year shift to becoming a fabricator of microchips and semiconductors has put the patience of the investors to the test. Analysts have questioned how the pivot will improve Intel’s gross margins.\nIn April, the company said its gross margin for this year’s first quarter was 38.4%, half what it was a year earlier. However, Intel executives have said they are aiming for 60% margins going forward. And there are signs that the transformation is taking hold.\nSpinoffs & Insider Buys\nTo help smooth the way to becoming a chip foundry, Intel is spinning off its programmable chip business with plans to take it public through an initial public offering in 2024. Intel acquired the programmable chip business when it bought Altera for $16.7 billion in 2015. Altera was a leader in field-programmable gate array microchips that are used in the industrial, automotive and defense sectors.\nThe Programmable Solutions Group’s standalone operations will begin on Jan. 1, and Intel will report its financials as a separate business unit, starting with its first quarter 2024 results. The IPO should occur over the next two years. In 2022, Intel completed a successful IPO of its Mobileye Global (NASDAQ:MBLY) business unit, which makes microchips and software for self-driving vehicles.\nThe most recent news from Intel is that CEO Pat Gelsinger has been buying large chunks of the company’s stock. Regulatory filings show Gelsinger paid $250,000 between Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 to purchase 6,775 Intel shares at an average price of $36.80 each.\nGelsinger owns over 475,000 shares of INTC stock worth $18 million. Gelsinger’s repeated purchase of Intel stock this year is seen as a vote of confidence.\nThe latest stock purchases by Gelsinger come as rumors swirl Intel is the leading candidate to receive billions of dollars in government funding for secure facilities producing microchips for U.S. military and intelligence applications, though no contract has been formally announced.\nINTC Stock Is A Buy\nIt’s not been without pain and it’s taken time, but Intel looks to be moving in the right direction. The major shift from being a microchip designer to becoming a microchip fabricator looks to be on track despite costing billions of dollars to execute.\nInvestors willing to take a position in Intel shares now and exercise some patients are likely to be rewarded in coming years with hefty returns on their capital. As it moves into the next phase of its existence, INTC stock is a buy.\nOn the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in AAPL and NVDA. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJoel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Why Intel Is a Chip Stock Worth Buying appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By 2026, Intel hopes to manufacture chips as advanced as those made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), and that it can compete for custom work like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) A-series chips found in iPhones. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in AAPL and NVDA. In 2022, Intel completed a successful IPO of its Mobileye Global (NASDAQ:MBLY) business unit, which makes microchips and software for self-driving vehicles.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By 2026, Intel hopes to manufacture chips as advanced as those made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), and that it can compete for custom work like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) A-series chips found in iPhones. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in AAPL and NVDA. Immediately after its recent Q3 print, INTC stock jumped 7% higher after its results beat Wall Street forecasts.', 'news_article_title': 'Why Intel Is a Chip Stock Worth Buying', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By 2026, Intel hopes to manufacture chips as advanced as those made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), and that it can compete for custom work like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) A-series chips found in iPhones. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in AAPL and NVDA. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips After a disastrous start to the year, microchip giant Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) looks to be moving in the right direction and its stock is responding.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'By 2026, Intel hopes to manufacture chips as advanced as those made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), and that it can compete for custom work like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) A-series chips found in iPhones. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in AAPL and NVDA. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips After a disastrous start to the year, microchip giant Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) looks to be moving in the right direction and its stock is responding.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/premier-stocks-to-own-as-ai-quickly-reshapes-our-future', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nEditor’s note: “Premier Stocks To Own As AI Quickly Reshapes Our Future” was previously published in October 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.\nEveryone is buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI) these days.\nAnd it may even seem like the technology emerged out of thin air to shock the world. But the truth is that the AI Revolution we’re witnessing right now is the culmination of 70 years’ worth of research.\nWe can find its roots in October 1950. At that time, Alan Turing, the genius who cracked the Enigma code and helped end World War II, had just introduced a novel concept.\nIt was called the “Turing Test.” And it aimed at answering the fundamental question: Can machines think?\nThe world laughed. Machines — think for themselves? Not possible.\nHowever, the Turing Test set in motion decades of research into the emerging field of artificial intelligence.\nSome of the world’s smartest people have conducted this research in the most prestigious labs there are. Collectively, they’ve worked to create a new class of computers and machines that can, indeed, think for themselves.\nExponential Progress\nFast forward 70 years.\nAI is everywhere.\nIt’s in your phones. What do you think powers Siri? How does a phone recognize your face?\nIt’s in your applications. How does Google Maps know directions and optimal routes? How does it make real-time changes based on traffic? And how does Spotify create hyper-personalized playlists or Netflix recommend movies?\nAI is on your computers. How does Google suggest personalized search items for you? How do websites use chatbots that seem like real humans?\nAs it turns out, the world shouldn’t have laughed back in 1950.\nThe great Alan Turing ended up creating a robust foundation upon which seven decades of groundbreaking research has compounded. Ultimately, it resulted in self-thinking computers and machines not just being a “thing” — but being everything.\nUnderstanding AI\nAI is really just a catch-all term for machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) models that learn from themselves and get better and smarter over time.\nThose models are entirely informed by data.\nBasically, the more data they have, the more they can learn, the better the models get, and the more capable AI becomes.\nIndeed, in the AI world, data is everything.\nThink of it this way.\nThe global volume and granularity of data is exploding right now. That’s mostly because every object in the world is becoming a data-producing device.\nOver the past 20 years, we have seen a significant shift toward the “Smart World.” Dumb phones have become smartphones, and dumb cars have become smart cars. Dumb apps have become smart apps, and dumb watches have become smartwatches.\nThese devices have all begun to generate large amounts of data, like phone usage data, in-car driving data, consumer preference data, and fitness and activity data.\nAs we’ve sprinted into this “Smart World,” the amount and speed of data that AI algorithms have access to has exploded. And it’s making those AI algos more capable than ever.\nWhy else do you think AI has started popping up everywhere in recent years? It’s because 90% of the world’s data has been generated in the last two years alone.\nThe Final Word\nAnd guess what? The world isn’t going to take any steps back in terms of this “smart” pivot. No. We love our smartphones, smart cars, and smart watches too much.\nGlobally, the world produces about 2.5 exabytes of data per day today. Analysts expect that number will rise to 463 exabytes by 2025 (185X higher).\nMore data. Better ML and NLP models. Smarter AI.\nTherefore, as the volume of data produced daily soars more than 185X over the next five years, ML and NLP models will get 185X better (more or less), and AI machines will get 185X smarter (more or less).\nAnd as my friends in the AI and robotics fields like to remind me: Most things a human does, a machine will be able to do better, faster, and cheaper. If not now, then soon.\nGiven the advancements AI has made over the past few years with the help of data – and the huge flood of data set to come online over the next few years – I’m inclined to believe them.\nEventually – and inevitably – hyperefficient and hyperintelligent AI will run the world.\nI’m not alone in thinking this. Gartner predicts that 69% of routine office work will become fully automated by 2024. And the World Economic Forum anticipates that robots will handle 52% of current work tasks by 2025.\nThe AI Revolution is coming – and it’s going to be the biggest revolution you’ve ever seen in your lifetime.\nNeedless to say, as a hypergrowth investor, you need to be invested in this emerging technological megatrend that promises to change the world forever.\nBut, alas, the question remains: What AI stocks should you start buying right now?\nOn the date of publication, Luke Lango did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Premier Stocks To Own As AI Quickly Reshapes Our Future appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'At that time, Alan Turing, the genius who cracked the Enigma code and helped end World War II, had just introduced a novel concept. More From InvestorPlace ChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement Musk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post Premier Stocks To Own As AI Quickly Reshapes Our Future appeared first on InvestorPlace.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'However, the Turing Test set in motion decades of research into the emerging field of artificial intelligence. Over the past 20 years, we have seen a significant shift toward the “Smart World.” Dumb phones have become smartphones, and dumb cars have become smart cars. We love our smartphones, smart cars, and smart watches too much.', 'news_article_title': 'Premier Stocks To Own As AI Quickly Reshapes Our Future', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Collectively, they’ve worked to create a new class of computers and machines that can, indeed, think for themselves. AI is everywhere. Indeed, in the AI world, data is everything.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Indeed, in the AI world, data is everything. These devices have all begun to generate large amounts of data, like phone usage data, in-car driving data, consumer preference data, and fitness and activity data. Given the advancements AI has made over the past few years with the help of data – and the huge flood of data set to come online over the next few years – I’m inclined to believe them.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-growth-stocks-to-buy-before-the-big-bull-rally-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "We may not have reached a bull market yet, but we're heading in the right direction. All three major indexes have climbed this year -- and last week, they completed their first three-week winning streak since early summer.\nWhy should we feel confident about the possibility of a bull market ahead? Because market phases come and go, and the most difficult times always lead to that time of expansion known as a bull market.\nNow, the question is: How should we prepare? If you have some cash available, it's a great idea to add a couple of growth stocks to your portfolio, as they generally flourish in bull environments. You could opt for a well-established name with a long track record of success that offers you a certain amount of security. And you could go for a younger company that may deliver enormous gains as it grows.\nHere are two that fit the bill, making them top buys before the big bull rally.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n1. Apple\nApple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) growth story is a long one, but we're far from reaching the final chapter. The company sells a range of top products such as the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch that keep fans coming back for the latest versions. These products offer Apple a significant moat, protecting the company from competition, and that's a good reason to be confident about revenue growth over time.\nThe technology giant also continues to attract new customers -- another good sign for future growth. In the most recent quarter, half of Mac customers and two-thirds of Apple Watch buyers were new to those products.\nAnd both the iPhone and Mac installed base reached record highs in the quarter, which is positive for two reasons. First, actual purchases of those products equal revenue, and second, this client base now is ready to offer Apple recurrent revenue by purchasing services.\nApple offers a variety of services, from digital content to iCloud storage, and this business could be a major revenue driver moving forward. In the quarter, services revenue reached a new all-time high. And the great thing about services is they are very profitable for Apple, with a gross margin of about 70% compared to a gross margin of 36% for products.\nFinally, with Apple, you get the ideal combination of growth along with the security of passive income -- the company paid $3.8 billion in dividends to shareholders during the recent quarter. Apple shares have climbed 47% this year, but thanks to these points, they still have plenty of room to run.\n2. Chewy\nChewy (NYSE: CHWY) is a newer growth player, offering you the opportunity to get in early at a great price.\nFirst, a bit of background on this e-commerce player: Chewy is an online pet supplies store, selling everything from food to treats and even pet health insurance and virtual vet visits. So you can rely on Chewy for all of your pets' needs.\nThe company makes it easy to come back, too, offering Autoship -- a platform that automatically reorders and ships your favorite products right to your door. It's no surprise that Autoship orders make up 75% of Chewy's net sales.\nThe Autoship figures and double-digit growth in active customer spend in the most recent quarter are great points of reference for investors. That's because they show Chewy has a loyal customer base, and this offers us some visibility on future revenue.\nIt's also important to note Chewy recently made it to a huge milestone. The company reached profitability last year, and earnings this year continue to grow.\nOn top of this, Chewy is preparing the path for even more growth ahead. It recently launched in Canada -- a market it sees as akin to the U.S. in terms of market share and profitability. And the great thing about this expansion is, thanks to the infrastructure Chewy already built, it didn't require a tremendous initial investment.\nNow here's the opportunity for investors: Chewy's share performance hasn't reflected all of these positive points, and the stock trades for 36 times forward earnings estimates. That's reasonable, considering this player could shine in a growth market. And that's why it's a top stock to buy now, before the big bull rally.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nAdria Cimino has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Chewy. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) growth story is a long one, but we're far from reaching the final chapter. Apple offers a variety of services, from digital content to iCloud storage, and this business could be a major revenue driver moving forward. Finally, with Apple, you get the ideal combination of growth along with the security of passive income -- the company paid $3.8 billion in dividends to shareholders during the recent quarter.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) growth story is a long one, but we're far from reaching the final chapter. And both the iPhone and Mac installed base reached record highs in the quarter, which is positive for two reasons. The company reached profitability last year, and earnings this year continue to grow.", 'news_article_title': '2 Growth Stocks to Buy Before the Big Bull Rally', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) growth story is a long one, but we're far from reaching the final chapter. And both the iPhone and Mac installed base reached record highs in the quarter, which is positive for two reasons. The company reached profitability last year, and earnings this year continue to grow.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) growth story is a long one, but we're far from reaching the final chapter. These products offer Apple a significant moat, protecting the company from competition, and that's a good reason to be confident about revenue growth over time. 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The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Factor-Based Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/actor-jamie-foxx-accused-of-sexual-abuse-in-new-york-lawsuit', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman\nNov 22 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015.\nThe plaintiff, identified in the complaint only as Jane Doe, said the assault occurred in a secluded corner of the Catch NYC rooftop lounge after she and a friend had approached the film star and had their pictures taken with him.\nFoxx\'s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages.\nThe lawsuit said Foxx began groping the woman and putting his hands under her clothing against her will until her friend found the two of them, interrupting the encounter, and she left.\nThe actor is best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of singer Ray Charles in the 2004 film "Ray." He also earned an Oscar nomination for his supporting role that same year in the film "Collateral."\nHe is one of the latest high-profile celebrities accused of sexual wrongdoing in a recent series of lawsuits filed under the Adult Survivors Act, a New York state law allowing such lawsuits to be filed in court even if the statutes of limitations have run out.\nThe deadline for the special one-year window for such complaints under the law expires at the end of this month.\nMusic industry veteran Jimmy Iovine was likewise sued on Wednesday by an woman claiming he sexually abused her.\nIn the Iovine complaint filed in New York state court in Manhattan, a woman identified only as "Jane Doe" said she was sexually abused, forcibly touched and subject to sexual harassment and retaliation in August 2007.\nA spokesperson for Iovine said they were "quite shocked and baffled" by the complaint.\n"This inquiry is the first we’ve heard of this matter. No one has ever made a claim like this against Jimmy Iovine, nor have we been contacted or made aware of any complaint by anyone, including this unknown plaintiff prior to now,” the spokesperson said.\nThe plaintiff\'s attorney, Douglas Wigdor, declined further comment.\nIovine, a onetime recording engineer, co-founded Interscope Records, a music label associated with West Coast hip hop that is now part of Universal Music GroupUMG.AS. Iovine later partnered in 2006 with producer Dr. Dre to launch Beats Electronics, a company which AppleAAPL.O acquired in 2014 for $3 billion.\nOthers sued under the law include actors Russell Brand and Bill Cosby, former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, a former president, Donald Trump, and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, whose case was settled after one day.\nAxl Rose, the former lead singer of Guns N\' Roses, was sued under the law on Wednesday by Sheila Kennedy, an actress and former Penthouse Pet of the Year, over an alleged 1989 assault.\n(Reporting by Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman in Los Angeles; Editing by Daniel Wallis, Dan Whitcomb, Robert Birsel )\n(([email protected]; ))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Iovine later partnered in 2006 with producer Dr. Dre to launch Beats Electronics, a company which AppleAAPL.O acquired in 2014 for $3 billion. By Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman Nov 22 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015. The plaintiff, identified in the complaint only as Jane Doe, said the assault occurred in a secluded corner of the Catch NYC rooftop lounge after she and a friend had approached the film star and had their pictures taken with him.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Iovine later partnered in 2006 with producer Dr. Dre to launch Beats Electronics, a company which AppleAAPL.O acquired in 2014 for $3 billion. By Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman Nov 22 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015. Music industry veteran Jimmy Iovine was likewise sued on Wednesday by an woman claiming he sexually abused her.', 'news_article_title': 'Actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Iovine later partnered in 2006 with producer Dr. Dre to launch Beats Electronics, a company which AppleAAPL.O acquired in 2014 for $3 billion. By Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman Nov 22 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015. Music industry veteran Jimmy Iovine was likewise sued on Wednesday by an woman claiming he sexually abused her.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Iovine later partnered in 2006 with producer Dr. Dre to launch Beats Electronics, a company which AppleAAPL.O acquired in 2014 for $3 billion. By Dawn Chmielewski and Steve Gorman Nov 22 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015. He is one of the latest high-profile celebrities accused of sexual wrongdoing in a recent series of lawsuits filed under the Adult Survivors Act, a New York state law allowing such lawsuits to be filed in court even if the statutes of limitations have run out.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-stock-nasdaq%3Aaapl%3A-can-siri-keep-up-in-the-chatgpt-age', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be perceived as less AI-savvy than its rivals in the Magnificent Seven. Undoubtedly, the company\'s virtual assistant, Siri, doesn\'t seem too impressive in the age of ChatGPT. Though generative AI technologies, like large language models (LLMs), have been touted by many firms, Apple has continued to stay on the down-low regarding its AI ambitions. Nonetheless, various reports suggest Apple is investing heavily in AI to keep up with the likes of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.\nReportedly, Apple has a big stake in the generative AI game and is en route to spending around $1 billion on its development, according to a recent Bloomberg report. For now, it\'s impossible to tell where Apple stands in the generative AI race. Given its size and ability to innovate (and dominate markets it enters), I\'d certainly not be surprised if the firm has an AI product — next-gen Siri, Apple GPT, or something else — that\'s even more capable than the latest iteration of ChatGPT.\nAs Apple quietly invests in its own take on AI, I continue to be bullish on the stock, even as the doubters doubt and the stock slowly begins to flirt with new all-time highs again.\nApple is an AI Stock, Even if the Market Doubts Its Potential\nAt the end of the day, Apple is famous for letting its hardware and software do the hype-building for it. Looking ahead, expect Apple to continue taking on a more product- and consumer-oriented approach rather than letting AI hog the podium — something other AI-savvy tech firms seem to be doing of late.\nUndoubtedly, this entails treating AI not as the main focal point but as something working behind the scenes to make the lives of its customers easier. At the end of the day, the features that generative AI technologies make possible are a part of the magic of new tech-driven features. And as you may know, Apple is all about delivering products and experiences that work almost "like magic." In that regard, a truly fantastic magician never reveals the full extent of his secrets.\nCould Apple\'s App Store be Pressured by OpenAI\'s GPTs?\nOpenAI\'s recent DevDay unveiled some pretty exciting new features, including GPTs, which allow for customizable chatbots. However, more recently, the board\'s short-lived ousting of CEO Sam Altman was the bombshell that hogged all the attention. As the situation settles and Altman returns to the corner office over at OpenAI, expect the focus to return to the firm\'s latest and greatest innovations, which may very well lay down the foundation for its own ecosystem or App Store for AI, as some folks are putting it.\nUndoubtedly, if you can use a chatbot to order food, answer questions, and carry out various tasks, smartphone app usage could take a bit of a hit. ARK Invest\'s Cathie Wood seems to think ChatGPT could be a disruptor to Apple. While Wood has been known to make extremely forward-looking comments, I do think the advent of GPTs could evolve to become a credible threat to Apple\'s App Store if it\'s complacent.\nFortunately for Apple shareholders, the company does not seem to be taking the potential of AI lightly, not in the slightest. As Apple continues spending a pretty penny on generative AI tech, the company may be keeping up, stride for stride, with the likes of the market\'s most-rewarded AI companies. Further, what ultimately succeeds Apple\'s App Store may very well be something of its own creation.\nRemember, Apple is a firm that\'s more than willing to cannibalize its own business as new tech rolls around. The advent of Apple Music may have eaten into iTunes\' sales. But at the end of the day, Apple has a heck of a lot more to gain than lose from the rise of new nascent technologies.\nAs for when Siri will be ready for the ChatGPT era, a recent report by Mark Gurman suggests that Siri may be in for its big upgrade next year. Additionally, Apple may be ready to sprinkle AI across its offerings (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Apple Music, and Xcode) in the near future.\nIs AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?\nOn TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 33 analyst ratings, there are 25 Buys and eight Hold recommendations. The average Apple stock price target is $201.99, implying upside potential of 5.6%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $150.00 per share to a high of $240.00 per share.\nThe Bottom Line on AAPL Shares\nApple has a lot on the line as generative AI continues to take off. Though 2023 may be a slow year for AI innovations, 2024 could be a year where the firm really makes up for lost time, perhaps allowing it to pull ahead of rivals like Microsoft.\nDisclosure \nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be perceived as less AI-savvy than its rivals in the Magnificent Seven. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? On TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The Bottom Line on AAPL Shares Apple has a lot on the line as generative AI continues to take off. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be perceived as less AI-savvy than its rivals in the Magnificent Seven. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?', 'news_article_title': 'Apple Stock (NASDAQ:AAPL): Can Siri Keep Up in the ChatGPT Age?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be perceived as less AI-savvy than its rivals in the Magnificent Seven. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? On TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be perceived as less AI-savvy than its rivals in the Magnificent Seven. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? On TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/explainer-what-is-black-friday-and-will-shoppers-find-bargains-this-year-2', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra\nNov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24.\nKnown for crowds lining up at big-box stores to pounce on doorbuster discounts during the early hours after American Thanksgiving, Black Friday normally marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season.\nRetailers in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere will be trying to cash in on the hoopla. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023.\nWHY IS IT CALLED \'BLACK\' FRIDAY?\nStarting around the 1960s and early 1970s, police and bus drivers in Philadelphia used the term "Black Friday" to refer to the chaos an influx of people to the city created before the Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors would trawl the stores in Philadelphia on Friday with their Christmas lists looking for gifts. Shoplifting and parking violations ensued.\nDepartment stores re-branded the term to "Big Friday" to put a more positive spin on it. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.\n"What we know is Black Friday, because it\'s so ceremonial, we get more people participating in it," Collins said.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS\' PLANS THIS YEAR?\nRetailers including Best Buy, Macy\'s, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu are already touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online and in stores.\nSuch early promotions could help them measure shopper demand and avoid product shortages, which could be a big problem this year. Water levels in a key shipping artery, the Panama Canal, have dropped due to a severe drought, cutting the number of ships carrying merchandise through it.\nMany retailers in the U.S. intentionally muted their holiday hiring plans. Labor shortages are also a challenge for retailers in Europe, meaning shoppers could find fewer staff to help them.\nARE BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS LIKELY THIS YEAR?\nAround 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Thanksgiving weekend, which encompasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving - is typically the busiest shopping period in the United States.\nBut Dana Telsey, CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, said Black Friday itself will not be as important this year. With Christmas falling on a Monday, the "procrastination factor (is) even greater because shoppers can wait until Saturday or Sunday" before Christmas to get gifts, she said this week.\nThroughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions.\nWet weather, which deterred in-store traffic in some parts of the U.S. last year on Black Friday morning, is largely not expected this year, according AccuWeather.\nAlthough most U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving again this year, opening for shoppers at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. on Friday, some retailers are advertising discounts online that kick in starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving.\nAmong them is Kohl\'s, which is promoting what it calls a "Super Deal" on Thanksgiving and Black Friday on products including Beats Studio Buds wireless noise cancelling earbuds for $89.99, from the regular price of $149.99.\nRetailers big and small are touting online ordering and curbside pick-up this year for the convenience of shoppers who want to avoid stores. In the past decade, Americans\' Black Friday purchases online have more than tripled, reaching $9.12 billion on the day last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.\nWILL SHOPPERS FIND BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR?\nSeveral major retailers from Dollar General DG.N to Walmart WMT.N and Macy\'s M.N could be saddled with too much stock for a second straight year, according to a Reuters analysis. They likely will need to offer discounts in order to drive shoppers to their stores and websites.\nEven ahead of Black Friday, research firm Jane Hali & Associates said discounts at Kohl\'s KSS.N and Macy\'s were as high as 60%, with foot traffic lower at these two retailers and Nordstrom JWN.N compared to last year.\nAdobe said online discounts were expected to be as steep as 35% on toys, 24% on sporting goods and 19% on furniture.\nARE DISRUPTIONS EXPECTED DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND?\nHigh-profile events such as the Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City and Black Friday could be attractive targets for protestors, disruptions and rallies pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war. The New York Police Department on Wednesday said, "there are currently no credible threats to any individual event or to New York City in general."\nAmazon workers in more than a dozen U.S. warehouses are striking on Black Friday, in a fight for higher wages, improved environmental efforts and tax payments to Europe. Protests are slated in more than 30 countries, including Germany, India and Spain, where at least 30 facilities will see walk-outs.\nThe strike\'s organizer Make Amazon Pay expects "thousands of workers" to participate with the hopes of causing friction to the e-retail giant\'s supply chain, which sees peak demand during the holiday shopping season. "Tens of thousands" of workers participated in three previous Amazon Black Friday walk-outs.\nHOW MUCH ARE SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND?\nCyber Week, the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, is expected to generate $37.2 billion in spending online, according to Adobe, not counting spending in stores. That is less than a fourth of the $156.4 billion that shoppers spent during China\'s Singles Day shopping event that ended on Nov. 11, according to data provider Syntun.\nHoliday sales online and in U.S. stores are expected to rise between 3% and 4% during November and December, their slowest pace in five years, according to a forecast by the NRF.\nSpending online during Black Friday is expected to rise 5.7% to roughly $9.6 billion, according to Adobe.\nIn the United Kingdom, online spending during Black Friday is expected to rise 4.5% to 1.05 billion pounds ($1.30 billion), with total sales over the Cyber Weekend reaching 3.8 billion pounds, according to an Adobe forecast.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS DOING TO ATTRACT HOLIDAY SHOPPERS?\nWith student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.\nConsumers were looking to make the most of promotional events and wrap up their shopping in just 5.8 weeks this year, when compared to a 7.4-week window pre-pandemic, according to data from Deloitte.\nWHAT ITEMS ARE HOT FOR BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR?\nIPhones will be hot again, with the recent launch of the iPhone 15. Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.OOiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China.\nElectronics are expected to be the top pick this shopping season, with estimates of a 6% growth, according to a report by Mastercard.\nBest Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2", though the retailer on Tuesday forecast a bigger decline in annual comparable sales and pointed to "difficult to predict" consumer demand.\nSkin and hair care products remain popular, with Ulta Beauty offering up to 40% discount on CoverGirl and Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers and select products of its own label.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS SAYING ABOUT THIS YEAR\'S BLACK FRIDAY?\nMacy\'s CEO Jeff Gennette on Thursday said the competitive landscape has shifted to Black Friday deals prior to Black Friday. "We\'re in the midst of that along with our competitors, customers are taking advantage of that."\nMattel President Steve Totzke told Reuters on Monday that he is expecting a strong Black Friday and run-up to the holidays even as the toymaker warned of slowing demand for the toy industry last month.\n($1 = 0.8048 pounds)\n(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum and Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru, Richa Naidu in London, additional reporting by Helen Reid in London; Editing by Josie Kao)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.OOiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. The strike\'s organizer Make Amazon Pay expects "thousands of workers" to participate with the hopes of causing friction to the e-retail giant\'s supply chain, which sees peak demand during the holiday shopping season. With student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.OOiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Throughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions. Cyber Week, the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, is expected to generate $37.2 billion in spending online, according to Adobe, not counting spending in stores.", 'news_article_title': 'EXPLAINER-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.OOiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023. Around 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF).", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.OOiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra Nov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/alphabet-googl-enhances-google-maps-with-new-color-palette', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Alphabet’s GOOGL Google continues to enhance its Google Maps on the back of feature updates.\n\nGoogle added a new color palette feature for its Maps application. The feature uses a lighter green color for parks and nature, in contrast with the off-white roads. It also uses a white tone for street crossings, which now appear at more zoomed-out levels.\n\nGoogle also added some other features for its Maps application, including Immersive View for routes, detailed navigation and transit filters.\n\nThe color palette feature also uses a darker gray color with blue undertones for freeways, providing a thematic consistency with roads.\n\nAlphabet strives to bolster its Google Services offerings on the back of its latest move.\nAlphabet Inc. Price and Consensus\n Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote\nStiff Competition\nThe latest feature update can be seen as a strategic move to compete against its peers like Apple AAPL and Microsoft MSFT, which are also making concerted efforts to boost its Maps offerings.\n\nApple is enjoying the growing momentum of its Apple Maps offerings.\n\nNotably, Apple introduced an offline navigation feature for its iPhone app suite, enhancing its comprehensive range of Maps services.\n\nMeanwhile, Microsoft is riding on the success of Bing Maps with new feature updates.\n\nRecently, Microsoft introduced live traffic reports for smartphone users via Bing Maps, providing notifications about accidents, suggested routes and departure times, either directly or through the Microsoft Start app.\nStrengthening Google Services\nApart from the latest launch, Google introduced AI-powered features, including Stacks, in Google Photos to improve photo organization and categorization, reducing clutter in users' galleries.\n\nFurther, the company updated more than 20 first-party apps for large screens, enhancing Android tablet users' experience with features like dual-column User Interface and leveraged search results.\n\nAdditionally, Alphabet plans to release AI-powered insights for YouTube Studio next year, tailored to each channel's audience. Additionally, the platform will introduce an “assistive search” feature in Creator Music for easier music selection.\n\nWe believe that the abovementioned endeavors will bode well for Alphabet’s increasing efforts to boost the Google Services segment, which accounts for the majority of total revenues.\n\nIn third-quarter 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased 10.8% year over year to $67.99 billion, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues.\n\nOur model projects fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues at $72.79 billion, indicating growth of 7.3% from 2022.\n\nStrong momentum in the underlined segment will likely aid its overall financial performance in the upcoming period. This, in turn, will instill investor optimism in the stock.\n\nOur model estimate for fourth-quarter 2023 total revenues is pegged at $81.95 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.8%.\n\nAlphabet has gained 55.2% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s rise of 54.7%.\nZacks Rank & Stock to Consider\nCurrently, Alphabet carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).\n\nA better-ranked stock in the broader technology sector is Badger Meter BMI, sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.\n\nShares of Badger Meter have gained 35.1% in the year-to-date period. BMI’s long-term earnings growth rate is projected at 20.39%.\nZacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock\nIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.\nWith strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.\nSee This Stock Now for Free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBadger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition The latest feature update can be seen as a strategic move to compete against its peers like Apple AAPL and Microsoft MSFT, which are also making concerted efforts to boost its Maps offerings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, Apple introduced an offline navigation feature for its iPhone app suite, enhancing its comprehensive range of Maps services.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition The latest feature update can be seen as a strategic move to compete against its peers like Apple AAPL and Microsoft MSFT, which are also making concerted efforts to boost its Maps offerings. In third-quarter 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased 10.8% year over year to $67.99 billion, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues.', 'news_article_title': 'Alphabet (GOOGL) Enhances Google Maps With New Color Palette', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition The latest feature update can be seen as a strategic move to compete against its peers like Apple AAPL and Microsoft MSFT, which are also making concerted efforts to boost its Maps offerings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet’s GOOGL Google continues to enhance its Google Maps on the back of feature updates.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition The latest feature update can be seen as a strategic move to compete against its peers like Apple AAPL and Microsoft MSFT, which are also making concerted efforts to boost its Maps offerings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet’s GOOGL Google continues to enhance its Google Maps on the back of feature updates.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/amazon-selling-cars-too-what-you-need-to-know', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) will start listing Hyundai vehicles on its site starting next year, and that could give the company footing in the auto business. It's not just auto sales Amazon is interested in -- the cloud and technology stack within cars is up for grabs.\nIn this video, Travis Hoium covers the latest news and why Amazon will be a big force in the auto industry.\n*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 20, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 20, 2023.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and General Motors. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "It's not just auto sales Amazon is interested in -- the cloud and technology stack within cars is up for grabs. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the latest news and why Amazon will be a big force in the auto industry. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and General Motors. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors.', 'news_article_title': 'Amazon Selling Cars Too? What You Need to Know', 'news_lexrank_summary': "In this video, Travis Hoium covers the latest news and why Amazon will be a big force in the auto industry. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and General Motors.", 'news_textrank_summary': "See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/top-5-stocks-the-smart-money-is-buying', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Every quarter, hedge funds are required to file a 13-F showing their buys and sells for the quarter. These hedge funds handle huge amounts of money from some of the wealthiest people. Big money is what moves the market.\nIn today's video, I will cover the top five stocks purchased by both hedge funds and investment firms in the latest quarter, with one being Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).\nCheck out this video to learn more, subscribe to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below.\n*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 17, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 20, 2023.\n10 stocks we like better than Microsoft\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Microsoft wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Mark Roussin, CPA has positions in Amazon and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Kenvue. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nMark Roussin is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In today's video, I will cover the top five stocks purchased by both hedge funds and investment firms in the latest quarter, with one being Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft.", 'news_luhn_summary': "See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft.", 'news_article_title': 'Top 5 Stocks the Smart Money Is Buying', 'news_lexrank_summary': "That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.", 'news_textrank_summary': "In today's video, I will cover the top five stocks purchased by both hedge funds and investment firms in the latest quarter, with one being Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-incredible-warren-buffett-dividend-stocks-to-buy-and-hold-for-the-next-bull-market', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "2023 has been a year filled with buzzwords surrounding artificial intelligence. And while the growth prospects around AI are exciting, there are plenty of other investment opportunities for those who may not want the added risk of volatile software businesses in their portfolio.\nWhile the Federal Reserve has worked tirelessly to combat inflation, October's rate of 3.2% is still much higher than the Fed's long-term goal of 2%. The consumer discretionary sector, in particular, has been among the hardest hit during this period of high inflation and elevated borrowing costs. This sector has struggled to generate growth commensurate with prior periods, and not surprisingly, constituent stock prices have fallen.\nI'm going to break down three Warren Buffett consumer stocks that could represent unique buying opportunities right now. While the growth may not mimic that of high-flying software businesses, each of the companies is a best-in-class brand and pays a dividend. With some on Wall Street calling for a new bull market, now could be a really opportune time to open or add to positions in the stocks explored below.\n1. Coca-Cola\nOn the surface, investors may think that Coca-Cola's best days are behind it. With weight-loss supplements like Ozempic and Mounjaro more popular than ever, you might think more health-conscious consumers would hurt Coca-Cola's business. It's important to remember, though, that Coca-Cola has an enormous portfolio that spans well beyond soda. The company also owns a number of sports and water brands, as well as coffee and tea products. This diversification has helped the company generate strong revenue and profit growth throughout much of 2023.\nThrough the first nine months of 2023, Coca-Cola reported total revenue of $34.9 billion which represented 6% growth year over year. While the company's revenue growth rate pales in comparison to technology companies, Coca-Cola operates a massively profitable operation. Through September, Coca-Cola reported net profit of $8.7 billion -- up 16% year over year. Investors can see that even though revenue is only growing in the single digits, Coca-Cola is able to exercise disciplined cost measures and not sacrifice its profitability profile. This is really an incredible feat considering consumers have been scaling back on discretionary items while out shopping given the overall pressures from the macroeconomic environment.\nThe combination of revenue growth and expanding profits allows Coca-Cola to pass on some of the excess capital to loyal investors in the form of a dividend. Coca-Cola has a long history of not only paying a dividend, but growing it. For this reason, the company has earned an esteemed position as a Dividend King.\nThe chart below illustrates the total return of Coca-Cola stock against the S&P 500 over the last year. It's easy to see that Coca-Cola stock has vastly underperformed the broader markets. But unlike many of its peers, Coca-Cola raised its financial outlook during the Q3 earnings call. Given the company's upbeat financial guidance coupled with it's impressive liquidity profile and long history of paying a dividend, now looks like an interesting opportunity to scoop up shares in the beverage stock at a bargain price, all while generating some passive income for your portfolio.\n\nKO Total Return Level data by YCharts.\n2. McDonald's\nIt's important to clarify that McDonald's stock is not directly in Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Rather, its position is held in New England Asset Management (NEAM), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Nonetheless, just like many of Buffett's holdings, McDonald's also pays a dividend and generates steady growth.\nSimilar to Coca-Cola, McDonald's has shown some real resiliency this year. Through the nine months ended Sept. 30, McDonald's reported total revenue of $19.1 billion, up 11% year over year. The revenue growth coupled with lower operating expenses has fueled meaningful profit growth for the fast food chain, reporting a 50% increase in net income year over year through September.\nYet despite the company's impressive revenue and profit growth, I'd argue that McDonald's stock is overlooked. The chart below shows the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) for McDonald's benchmarked against a cohort of other fast-food chains. It's easy to see that McDonald's' forward P/E of 23.6 trades in the middle of the comparable companies in this dataset. Moreover, as of the time of this article, McDonald's stock price of $280 is essentially in the middle of its 52-week high and low. At its current stock price, now looks like a terrific opportunity to open a position in McDonald's at a 2% yield.\n\nMCD PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n3. Apple\nBuffett was long-known to avoid investing in the technology sector. However, back in 2016 the Oracle of Omaha sent shockwaves around the capital markets after he took a position in Apple. Just like Coca-Cola and McDonald's, Apple is one of the most recognized brands in the world and it pays a dividend. In fact, through subsequent purchases and long-term conviction, Buffett earns nearly $1 billion in passive income per year through Apple's dividend. Given Buffett is known for owning stocks for multiple decades, this figure is set to compound even higher over the years.\n\nAAPL Total Return Level data by YCharts.\nThe chart above shows the total return of a $10,000 investment in Apple over the last decade. Total return is an important financial measure as it accounts for the reinvestment of dividends. It's easy for investors to see that this illustrative $10,000 investment in Apple stock has resulted in a multi bagger over the last decade. While this is encouraging to see, there are some risk factors for investors to consider.\nApple has struggled to grow its top line for a couple of years now. Unsurprisingly, during prolonged periods of inflation and high interest rates, consumers aren't necessarily rushing out the door to upgrade their cellphones or hardware devices. In other words, Apple devices could be viewed as more of a luxury than a necessity. Nonetheless, one of the bright spots for Apple right now is its services business. This is one of the only areas of Apple's operation that is currently growing on a consistent basis. The best part about this dynamic is that Services has helped fuel meaningful margin expansion, even when other areas of the business have stalled. Moreover, I believe investors can view Services as the primary thread that stitches together the broader fabric of Apple's ecosystem, and it's largely being overlooked.\nThe overarching theme here is that holding Apple stock over a long-term horizon has proven to be a good idea. The company continues to find ways to generate growth, and consistently rewards shareholders. While its dividend yield of 0.50% is low, many of Apple's tech cohorts don't pay a dividend at all. To me, the stock is trading at a depressed valuation due to lingering concerns over the company's future growth. But from my purview, I think the sentiment is overblown and the stock is oversold. Inflation should continue to cool down, and interest rates will not remain at current levels in perpetuity. When these things occur, I think Apple will begin to see some more rejuvenated demand. For this reason, I'd dollar-cost average into shares now and plan to hold for the long-term, just like Buffett.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nAdam Spatacco has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "AAPL Total Return Level data by YCharts. Given the company's upbeat financial guidance coupled with it's impressive liquidity profile and long history of paying a dividend, now looks like an interesting opportunity to scoop up shares in the beverage stock at a bargain price, all while generating some passive income for your portfolio. In fact, through subsequent purchases and long-term conviction, Buffett earns nearly $1 billion in passive income per year through Apple's dividend.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'AAPL Total Return Level data by YCharts. Through the first nine months of 2023, Coca-Cola reported total revenue of $34.9 billion which represented 6% growth year over year. Through September, Coca-Cola reported net profit of $8.7 billion -- up 16% year over year.', 'news_article_title': '3 Incredible Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Bull Market', 'news_lexrank_summary': "AAPL Total Return Level data by YCharts. McDonald's It's important to clarify that McDonald's stock is not directly in Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Nonetheless, just like many of Buffett's holdings, McDonald's also pays a dividend and generates steady growth.", 'news_textrank_summary': "AAPL Total Return Level data by YCharts. Through the first nine months of 2023, Coca-Cola reported total revenue of $34.9 billion which represented 6% growth year over year. Given the company's upbeat financial guidance coupled with it's impressive liquidity profile and long history of paying a dividend, now looks like an interesting opportunity to scoop up shares in the beverage stock at a bargain price, all while generating some passive income for your portfolio."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-invest-in-the-invesco-dorsey-wright-technology-momentum-etf-ptf-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF) was launched on 10/12/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.\nPassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nSector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 5, placing it in top 31%.\nIndex Details\nThe fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $322.09 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. PTF seeks to match the performance of the DWA Technology Technical Leaders Index before fees and expenses.\nThe Dorsey Wright??Technology Technical Leaders Index identifies companies that are showing relative strength and are composed of at least 30 common stocks from a universe of approximately 3,000 common stocks traded on US exchanges.\nCosts\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.60%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.08%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector--about 92.60% of the portfolio.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 6.32% of total assets, followed by Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 41.27% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF return is roughly 22.69% so far this year and it's up approximately 16.19% in the last one year (as of 11/22/2023). In that past 52-week period, it has traded between $36.79 and $51.92.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.21 and standard deviation of 34.70% for the trailing three-year period, making it a high risk choice in the space. With about 35 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.\nAlternatives\nInvesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, PTF is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $54.51 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $54.97 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.10% and VGT charges 0.10%.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nInvesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nCadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 6.32% of total assets, followed by Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 6.32% of total assets, followed by Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). The Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF) was launched on 10/12/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_article_title': 'Should You Invest in the Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF)?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 6.32% of total assets, followed by Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF) was launched on 10/12/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (PTF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 6.32% of total assets, followed by Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Alternatives Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-invest-in-the-vanguard-information-technology-etf-vgt-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.\nPassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nSector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 5, placing it in top 31%.\nIndex Details\nThe fund is sponsored by Vanguard. It has amassed assets over $54.97 billion, making it the largest ETF attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. VGT seeks to match the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index before fees and expenses.\nThe MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index is designed to transition in and out of securities affected by pending updates to the information technology sector.\nCosts\nExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.10%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.70%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector--about 100% of the portfolio.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 22.72% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 60.70% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nYear-to-date, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF return is roughly 44.30% so far, and was up about 38.01% over the last 12 months (as of 11/22/2023). VGT has traded between $311.10 and $462.42 in this past 52-week period.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.15 and standard deviation of 25.16% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 325 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nVanguard Information Technology ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VGT is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nIShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index and the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index. IShares U.S. Technology ETF has $13.08 billion in assets, Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $54.51 billion. IYW has an expense ratio of 0.40% and XLK charges 0.10%.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 22.72% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). Click to get this free report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 22.72% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). IShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index and the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index.', 'news_article_title': 'Should You Invest in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 22.72% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). Click to get this free report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You should consider the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 22.72% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). Alternatives Vanguard Information Technology ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-schwab-fundamental-u.s.-broad-market-index-etf-fndb-a-strong-etf-right-now-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Making its debut on 08/13/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nMarket cap weighted indexes were created to reflect the market, or a specific segment of the market, and the ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on this strategy.\nMarket cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.\nOn the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.\nThese indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.\nEven though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nBecause the fund has amassed over $583.54 million, this makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - All Cap Value. FNDB is managed by Charles Schwab. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the Russell RAFI US Index.\nThe Russell RAFI US Index measures the performance of the constituent companies by fundamental overall company scores.\nCost & Other Expenses\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nWith on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.25%.\nThe fund has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.89%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector - about 18.30% of the portfolio. Financials and Industrials round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.16% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B).\nIts top 10 holdings account for approximately 19.09% of FNDB's total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nSo far this year, FNDB has added about 10.21%, and was up about 7.27% in the last one year (as of 11/22/2023). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $51.70 and $58.95.\nThe fund has a beta of 1.03 and standard deviation of 16.70% for the trailing three-year period, which makes FNDB a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 1718 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nSchwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - All Cap Value segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.\nDimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) tracks ---------------------------------------- and the iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV) tracks S&P 900 Value Index. Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF has $8.44 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF has $14.27 billion. DFAT has an expense ratio of 0.28% and IUSV charges 0.04%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - All Cap Value.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nSchwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV): ETF Research Reports\nDimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.16% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.16% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Making its debut on 08/13/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.', 'news_article_title': 'Is Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.16% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Making its debut on 08/13/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.16% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Making its debut on 08/13/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-invest-in-the-ishares-u.s.-technology-etf-iyw-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.\nPassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nSector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 5, placing it in top 31%.\nIndex Details\nThe fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $13.08 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. IYW seeks to match the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index before fees and expenses.\nThe Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index includes companies in the following sectors: software and computer services and technology hardware and equipment. The Index is capitalization-weighted and includes only companies in the technology industry of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Market Index.\nCosts\nExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.40%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.35%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector--about 84.60% of the portfolio. Telecom and Industrials round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 18.15% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 63.80% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nYear-to-date, the iShares U.S. Technology ETF return is roughly 57.14% so far, and was up about 50.36% over the last 12 months (as of 11/22/2023). IYW has traded between $72.40 and $117.62 in this past 52-week period.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.13 and standard deviation of 26.46% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 140 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nIShares U.S. Technology ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, IYW is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $54.51 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $54.97 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.10% and VGT charges 0.10%.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 18.15% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Click to get this free report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 18.15% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index.', 'news_article_title': 'Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW)?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 18.15% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Click to get this free report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Index is capitalization-weighted and includes only companies in the technology industry of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Market Index.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 18.15% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL). Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-schwab-u.s.-large-cap-growth-etf-schg-be-on-your-investing-radar-4', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/11/2009.\nThe fund is sponsored by Charles Schwab. It has amassed assets over $21.39 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Growth\nLarge cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.\nWhile growth stocks do boast higher than average sales and earnings growth rates, and they are expected to grow faster than the wider market, investors should note these kinds of stocks have higher valuations. Further, growth stocks have a higher level of volatility associated with them. Compared to value stocks, growth stocks are a safer bet in a strong bull market, but don't perform as strongly in almost all other financial environments.\nCosts\nWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.04%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.43%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 46.20% of the portfolio. Telecom and Healthcare round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.29% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 55.24% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nSCHG seeks to match the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index before fees and expenses. The Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index is float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted and includes the large-cap growth portion of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index.\nThe ETF has added roughly 43.50% so far this year and was up about 37.44% in the last one year (as of 11/22/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $54.19 and $79.67.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.08 and standard deviation of 23.53% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 243 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nSchwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, SCHG is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) track a similar index. While Vanguard Growth ETF has $98.53 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $221.16 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ charges 0.20%.\nBottom-Line\nRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nSchwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nInvesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.29% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You should consider the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/11/2009.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.29% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Performance and Risk SCHG seeks to match the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index before fees and expenses.', 'news_article_title': 'Should Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.29% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You should consider the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/11/2009.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 13.29% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). 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{'date': '2023-11-24', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.024, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157014.0, 'fred_ppi': 252.856, 'fred_retail_sales': 700707.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64754.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 61.3, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.8868, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-britains-black-friday-shoppers-go-second-hand-in-hunt-for-value-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid\nLONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be hunting for refurbished and pre-owned bargains to save cash and shop more sustainably.\nAs persistent inflation and high mortgage rates dent shoppers\' ability to spend, second-hand sellers like e-commerce firm eBay Inc EBAY.O and British charity Oxfam say they are anticipating increased sales of used items from vacuum cleaners to clothes.\nAcknowledging that their new products remain out of reach for many shoppers, more manufacturers are offering refurbished merchandise at a lower profit margin, following a trend set by Apple AAPL.O. Luxury speaker company Sonos and exercise bike maker Peloton PTON.O are both selling refurbished goods on eBay UK this year, despite the risk it could cannibalise sales of their new products.\nNine out of eBay UK\'s top 10 deals last Black Friday were refurbished items. This year, discounts will be deeper on refurbished products, including Sonos SONO.O speakers and Peloton bikes, Eve Williams, general manager of eBay\'s business in the UK, said in an interview.\n"People don\'t have the savings they had after COVID so they have to be savvier than ever," she said.\nVacuum maker Dyson has in recent years tied up with eBay UK to sell officially refurbished products at a hefty discount to the price of new ones.\nWhile a new Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum retails at around 499 pounds ($622), refurbished ones will be on the platform this Friday for 218.99 pounds, eBay said.\nThe global refurbished electronics market is worth about $48 billion and is expected to grow about 10% each year until 2030, according to data from Coherent Market Insights. In comparison, the global electronics market, worth $723 billion, is forecast to grow nearly 6% each year until 2032, according to data from Precedence Research.\nSome 23% of consumers globally say they are buying more second-hand products, according to the EY Future Consumer Index, a survey of 22,000 consumers published earlier this month.\nRetailers as diverse as Sweden\'s fashion seller H&M HMb.ST and upmarket UK department store Selfridges are responding to the change in consumer behaviour.\nSelfridges is aiming for almost half its customer interactions to be based on resale, repair, rental or refills by 2030, it said last year. H&M last month opened a second-hand clothing section in its flagship Regent Street store in London.\nGROWING TREND\nTraditional thrift stores are also benefiting as second-hand shopping loses its stigma and British aid organization Oxfam is offering 40% Black Friday discounts to woo consumers.\nOne third of British shoppers are planning to gift pre-owned items this year, according to a survey of 3,000 people commissioned by the charity, compared with one in four two years ago.\n"We\'ve seen a trend of people looking to buy secondhand gifts for many reasons: one is to save money, the other is because they\'re looking to make more sustainable choices," Oxfam\'s director of retail, Lorna Fallon, said.\nLucy Baker, a 19-year-old student, says she regularly buys second-hand Christmas gifts for her family, including clothes, books, homewares and board games.\n"I found a waistcoat for my dad in a charity shop in Peckham the other day – I saw it and I thought I have to get it, he\'s going to love it," Baker said as she browsed in a Crisis charity shop in Camberwell, south-east London.\n"It\'s definitely becoming more of a trend," she added.\nPart of the draw is price, she said, as her student budget makes it hard to buy new items from high street stores. Sustainability is another factor.\n"I like the idea of rewearing and reusing as much as possible," Baker said.\nIn the fourth quarter of last year, sales in UK charity shops grew by 8.6% compared the previous year, according to the Charity Retail Association. Meanwhile, the market size of Britain\'s apparel industry has declined 3.9% per year on average between 2017 and 2022, according to data firm IBISWorld.\nOxfam is targeting a 6% increase in holiday season sales this year compared with the year before, it told Reuters.\nLesley Wright, a volunteer at an Oxfam shop in Brighton, England, is gearing up for her "busiest-ever" holiday season.\n"We\'re already seeing it on weekends," said Wright, 63, who has been volunteering for Oxfam since the mid 1980s.\n"People with families have to feed and clothe children, with the stressful, extra burden of Christmas gifts."\n(Reporting by Richa Naidu and Helen Reid; Editing by Matt Scuffham and Elaine Hardcastle)\n(([email protected]; Follow me on X https://twitter.com/Richa_Writes; +44 755 755 9587;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Acknowledging that their new products remain out of reach for many shoppers, more manufacturers are offering refurbished merchandise at a lower profit margin, following a trend set by Apple AAPL.O. As persistent inflation and high mortgage rates dent shoppers' ability to spend, second-hand sellers like e-commerce firm eBay Inc EBAY.O and British charity Oxfam say they are anticipating increased sales of used items from vacuum cleaners to clothes. This year, discounts will be deeper on refurbished products, including Sonos SONO.O speakers and Peloton bikes, Eve Williams, general manager of eBay's business in the UK, said in an interview.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Acknowledging that their new products remain out of reach for many shoppers, more manufacturers are offering refurbished merchandise at a lower profit margin, following a trend set by Apple AAPL.O. By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be hunting for refurbished and pre-owned bargains to save cash and shop more sustainably. As persistent inflation and high mortgage rates dent shoppers' ability to spend, second-hand sellers like e-commerce firm eBay Inc EBAY.O and British charity Oxfam say they are anticipating increased sales of used items from vacuum cleaners to clothes.", 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-Britain's Black Friday shoppers go second-hand in hunt for value", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Acknowledging that their new products remain out of reach for many shoppers, more manufacturers are offering refurbished merchandise at a lower profit margin, following a trend set by Apple AAPL.O. By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be hunting for refurbished and pre-owned bargains to save cash and shop more sustainably. Nine out of eBay UK's top 10 deals last Black Friday were refurbished items.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Acknowledging that their new products remain out of reach for many shoppers, more manufacturers are offering refurbished merchandise at a lower profit margin, following a trend set by Apple AAPL.O. By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be hunting for refurbished and pre-owned bargains to save cash and shop more sustainably. One third of British shoppers are planning to gift pre-owned items this year, according to a survey of 3,000 people commissioned by the charity, compared with one in four two years ago.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/netflix-nflx-drops-trailer-for-gyeongseong-creature-k-drama', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Netflix NFLX has revealed the teaser for its upcoming Korean show, Gyeongseong Creature, which is shaping up to be an exciting and intriguing series, blending historical drama with elements of the creature genre.\n\nThe teaser poster and trailer provide a glimpse into the suspenseful narrative, which is set in the spring of 1945 and the challenge of battling a monstrous entity born from human greed adds an interesting layer to the narrative.\n\nThe combination of historical context and the mysterious Ongseong Hospital as a vital location adds an extra layer of depth to the story. The involvement of main characters like Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok, played by Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee respectively, adds excitement to the storyline.\n\nThe plot, with its race against time and the threat faced by Tae-sang to find the missing lover of Commissioner Ishikawa, creates a sense of urgency and intrigue. The partnership between Tae-sang and Chae-ok, both experts in their own right, includes an interesting dimension to the narrative.\n\nAside from Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee, the new Netflix Korean original series will also feature Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age Of Ultron), Squid Game alum Wi Ha-joon, Kim Hae-sook and Jo Han-chul, among others.\n\nWith the release of Part 1 on Dec 22 and Part 2 on Jan 5 exclusively on Netflix, it seems like viewers can anticipate a thrilling and suspenseful experience as they delve into the world of Gyeongseong Creature.\nNetflix, Inc. Price and Consensus\nNetflix, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Netflix, Inc. Quote\nKorean Content Lineup to Boost User Growth\nNetflix is investing heavily in Korean-language content since Korea emerged as an entertainment superpower with K-pop groups like BTS, K-dramas like All of Us Are Dead and the Oscar-winning Korean movie Parasite dominating the entertainment industry globally.\nNFLX is currently producing an upcoming Korean drama, The Trunk, starring Korea’s A-listers like Gong Yoo of Train to Busan and Goblin and Seo Hyun-jin, known for Another Miss Oh and The Beauty Inside.\nThe story, written by Park Eun-young of Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and directed by Kim Gyu-tae of Our Blues, revolves around a marriage arrangement service where clients are arranged into a contract marriage for a year with their most suited partner and the series of secrets that unfold after a mysterious trunk floats ashore.\n\nThe company also confirmed the production of Aema, a Korean original series following the struggles of Hui-ran and Joo-ae in creating the 1980s hit film Madame Aema, set in 80s Chungmuro, showcasing the harsh realities of actors in the glitzy Korean film industry.\n\nExpanding the Korean language portfolio will strengthen the Asia-Pacific (APAC) segment’s performance in the near term. For the third quarter of 2023, the paid subscriber base for APAC jumped 17.1% from the year-ago quarter to 42.43 million. The company added 1.88 million paid subscribers in the quarter.\nThe streaming giant gained 8.76 million paid subscribers globally, thanks to the rollout of paid sharing, strong and steady programming and the ongoing expansion of streaming globally. Netflix expects paid net additions to be similar to third-quarter 2023.\n\nFor the fourth quarter of 2023, the company forecasts earnings of $2.15 per share, significantly up from 12 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $2.18 per share, currently higher than the company’s expectation.\n\nTotal revenues are anticipated to be $8.69 billion, suggesting growth of 10.7% year over year or 12% on a foreign-exchange neutral basis. The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $8.7 billion, higher than the company’s expectation and indicating 10.86% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.\n\nThis Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has also experienced record-breaking hits from Korean series like Squid Game and The Glory, with the streaming giant announcing an investment of $2.5 billion in South-Korean creative content over the next four years, building on an already strong portfolio of Korean movies, series and reality shows. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nStrong momentum in Netflix’s foreign-language portfolio offerings will benefit top-line growth amid stiff competition from industry peers like Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN.\n\nShares of Netflix shares have gained 62.1% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s return of 11.3%. It also outperformed Apple and Disney but underperformed Amazon.\n\nNotably, shares of Apple and Amazon have returned 47.2% and 74.7%, respectively, while shares of Disney have gained 9.4% on a year-to-date basis.\n7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days\nJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."\nSince 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.0% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention. \nSee them now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNetflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Strong momentum in Netflix’s foreign-language portfolio offerings will benefit top-line growth amid stiff competition from industry peers like Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The plot, with its race against time and the threat faced by Tae-sang to find the missing lover of Commissioner Ishikawa, creates a sense of urgency and intrigue.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Strong momentum in Netflix’s foreign-language portfolio offerings will benefit top-line growth amid stiff competition from industry peers like Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. Aside from Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee, the new Netflix Korean original series will also feature Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age Of Ultron), Squid Game alum Wi Ha-joon, Kim Hae-sook and Jo Han-chul, among others.', 'news_article_title': 'Netflix (NFLX) Drops Trailer for Gyeongseong Creature K-Drama', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Strong momentum in Netflix’s foreign-language portfolio offerings will benefit top-line growth amid stiff competition from industry peers like Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Netflix NFLX has revealed the teaser for its upcoming Korean show, Gyeongseong Creature, which is shaping up to be an exciting and intriguing series, blending historical drama with elements of the creature genre.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Strong momentum in Netflix’s foreign-language portfolio offerings will benefit top-line growth amid stiff competition from industry peers like Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. Netflix, Inc. Price and Consensus Netflix, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Netflix, Inc. Quote Korean Content Lineup to Boost User Growth Netflix is investing heavily in Korean-language content since Korea emerged as an entertainment superpower with K-pop groups like BTS, K-dramas like All of Us Are Dead and the Oscar-winning Korean movie Parasite dominating the entertainment industry globally.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-tech-stock-that-has-created-many-millionaires-and-will-continue-to-make-more', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been a prime example of what innovation and savvy business practices look like. After all, you don't get to be the world's most valuable public company by accident. Apple's journey has revolutionized the tech world and made a lot of investors rich along the way.\nSince the beginning of 2003, Apple's total return has been over 8,800%. So if you had invested $10,000 in the company back then and held on through all the intervening years while reinvesting your dividends, your stake would be worth over $8.8 million today.\nAAPL data by YCharts.\nOf course, it's easy to look at a company like Apple's success in retrospect and think about how you might've missed a once-in-a-generation opportunity, but I believe it is still in the relatively early phases of what it can be. Apple should continue to make plenty more millionaires.\nOn June 30, 2023, Apple became the first public company to reach a market capitalization of $3 trillion -- doubling its value from about three years prior. It's unreasonable to assume it could double its market cap again in the next three years, but I think a $100,000 investment today could hit the $1 million mark in 20 years.\nEven growing at half of its recent pace could do the trick\nFor an investment to hit $1 million from $100,000 in 20 years, it must grow around 12.25% annually, assuming all gains are reinvested to take full advantage of compound interest. For perspective, the S&P 500, which tracks the largest 500 public U.S. companies, historically returns roughly 10% annually over the long run.\nApple should be well-positioned to outpace the S&P 500 by at least 20% annually over 20 years. For perspective, here's how much Apple has outperformed the index over the past decade.\nAAPL data by YCharts.\nApple's compound annual growth rate over that time has been over 25%. That doesn't mean it'll continue growing at that rate, but it does highlight its strong track record, which is often a good indicator of the ability to sustain success over the long haul.\nApple's growth will extend beyond the iPhone\nApple's financial success has long depended on the iPhone. In its fiscal 2023 (which ended Sept. 30), the iPhone brought in more than $200 billion in revenue -- over 52% of Apple's total. Having a single product account for that much of your revenue isn't usually ideal, but it used to be much more skewed. The iPhone was 62% of Apple's revenue in its fiscal 2018 (which ended Sept. 29, 2018).\nThe company's decreasing dependence on the iPhone and the growth of its services segment are two of the trends that give me confidence that it can grow at the rate needed to turn $100,000 into $1 million in 20 years. In its past five fiscal years, services went from around 15% of Apple's revenue to 22%.\nI believe Apple can thrive in two high-growth areas: fintech and telehealth. Apple dabbled in both some years ago, but has recently taken its game up a notch. It has made moves in fintech with services like Apple Pay, Apple Card, and Apple Pay Later, and the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad's health-focused features have hinted at how it could become a serious contender in the telehealth space.\nAccording to a forecast by Vantage Market Research, the global fintech industry could grow at an average annualized rate of 19.5% until 2030. A paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research forecasts that the U.S. telehealth market will reach $140.7 billion in 2030, up from $17.9 billion in 2020.\nI believe Apple has the chance to capitalize on these trends and significantly expand its market share in both fintech and telehealth, thanks to its technological expertise and broad market reach (iPhones are in the hands of more than 1 billion people worldwide).\nDon't lose sight of conventional investment wisdom\nDespite the successes Apple has experienced and the position it's in to continue this success, it's important for investors not to lose sight of the importance of diversification. Is Apple one of the premier blue chip stocks with a bright, lucrative future ahead? I'd say so. Does that mean you should bet the house on it? I'd say no.\nApple should be part of a well-rounded stock portfolio, but it shouldn't be the bulk of it. Nobody can predict the future, and the last thing you want is for your future financial security to rest on the fate of a single company.\nEmbracing Apple's potential while maintaining a balanced portfolio will allow you to benefit from its growth while hedging yourself against the unpredictable nature of markets.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nStefon Walters has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "AAPL data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been a prime example of what innovation and savvy business practices look like. That doesn't mean it'll continue growing at that rate, but it does highlight its strong track record, which is often a good indicator of the ability to sustain success over the long haul.", 'news_luhn_summary': "AAPL data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been a prime example of what innovation and savvy business practices look like. Apple's compound annual growth rate over that time has been over 25%.", 'news_article_title': '1 Tech Stock That Has Created Many Millionaires, and Will Continue to Make More', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'AAPL data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been a prime example of what innovation and savvy business practices look like. Even growing at half of its recent pace could do the trick For an investment to hit $1 million from $100,000 in 20 years, it must grow around 12.25% annually, assuming all gains are reinvested to take full advantage of compound interest.', 'news_textrank_summary': "AAPL data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been a prime example of what innovation and savvy business practices look like. Apple's growth will extend beyond the iPhone Apple's financial success has long depended on the iPhone."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-nov-24-2023-%3A-tv-pcg-tlt-bxsl-aapl-qqq-pten-livn-amzn-avnt-t', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -14.03 to 15,967.98. The total After hours volume is currently 30,719,773 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nGrupo Televisa S.A.B (TV) is -0.02 at $2.51, with 3,508,630 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for TV is in the "buy range".\n\nPacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) is -0.145 at $17.88, with 2,094,417 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PCG is in the "buy range".\n\niShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is +0.15 at $89.95, with 1,842,413 shares traded. This represents a 9.14% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nBlackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) is +0.12 at $28.75, with 1,400,746 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BXSL is in the "buy range".\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.01 at $189.96, with 1,201,349 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.08. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) is -0.29 at $389.22, with 1,109,321 shares traded. This represents a 49.86% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is unchanged at $11.97, with 963,700 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PTEN is in the "buy range".\n\nLivaNova PLC (LIVN) is unchanged at $44.12, with 851,896 shares traded. LIVN\'s current last sale is 71.16% of the target price of $62.\n\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is -0.05 at $146.69, with 757,943 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 13 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.77. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AMZN is in the "buy range".\n\nAvient Corporation (AVNT) is unchanged at $34.42, with 701,888 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AVNT is in the "buy range".\n\nAT&T Inc. (T) is +0.01 at $16.22, with 549,021 shares traded. T\'s current last sale is 81.1% of the target price of $20.\n\nClarivate Plc (CLVT) is unchanged at $7.29, with 541,967 shares traded. CLVT\'s current last sale is 85.76% of the target price of $8.5.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.01 at $189.96, with 1,201,349 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is +0.15 at $89.95, with 1,842,413 shares traded.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.01 at $189.96, with 1,201,349 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for TV is in the "buy range".', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Nov 24, 2023 : TV, PCG, TLT, BXSL, AAPL, QQQ, PTEN, LIVN, AMZN, AVNT, T, CLVT', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.01 at $189.96, with 1,201,349 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.01 at $189.96, with 1,201,349 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2023.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/4-etfs-to-implement-buffetts-investing-philosophy', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Warren Buffett is a well-known figure in the global financial world, and it is worthwhile to track his investment portfolio. This is especially important given he exhibits strong conviction in his investment choices and doesn\'t frequently change them, making it an effective strategy for those aiming to walk his footsteps.\nBuffett: Longstanding Fan of Value Investing\nWarren Buffett, the renowned investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has long been known for his commitment to value investing. Value investing, a concept primarily developed by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd, professors at Columbia Business School in the 1920s, focuses on identifying undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals.\nThis strategy involves buying securities that appear underpriced by some form of fundamental analysis. Under Buffett\'s leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has become a winning example of value investing success.\nIs Buffett’s Principle Changing?\nIn the third quarter of 2023, Buffett sold off about $7 billion worth of primarily value-oriented stocks and completely divesting from companies such as General Motors (GM), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), United Parcel Service (UPS) and Proctor and Gamble (PG). The stock GM has the top-most Value Score of “A” and JNJ as well as UPS has an upbeat Value Score of “B”.\nThe move triggers a question in mind if Buffett – a proponent of value investing – is changing his investment philosophy. The answer is: Probably not.\nBuffett\'s approach involves buying stocks in companies that are not just undervalued but also have strong potential for growth. He usually picks companies with durable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and stable earnings. His approach normally lies in the concept of "moat investing."\nThe term “economic moat” was popularized by Warren Buffett who said that he seeks "economic castles protected by unbreachable moats.”In simple words, a wide moat or high-quality company is probably Buffett’s choice, irrespective of its apparent value or growth status.\nBuffett’s Top-Holding Apple: A Quality Stock\nNotably, Apple AAPL continues to hold the top position in Buffett’s portfolio with a solid 50% allocation. Buffett is renowned for favoring companies with substantial cash reserves, and despite Apple\'s slower growth, it still maintains a solid cash pile. Apple has considerable economic moat with features like brand recognition, ecosystem strength, continued innovations that set industry standard, solid cash reserves and customer loyalty.\nAgainst this backdrop, below we highlight a few moat and quality ETFs that can be tapped now.\nETFs in Focus\nVanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)\nThe underlying Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index tracks the overall performance of the 20 most attractively priced companies with sustainable competitive advantages. No stock accounts for more than 2.94% of the 55-stock fund. Financials (19.81%) takes the largest weight in the fund, followed by Health care (19.66%), Information Technology (15.55%) and Industrials (15.16%). The fund charges 46 bps in fees. The fund is up 15.2% past year, in line with the S&P 500.\niShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)\nThe underlying MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index is based on a traditional market capitalization-weighted parent index, the MSCI USA Index which includes U.S. large and mid-capitalization stocks. No stock makes up more than about 6.23% of the 129-stock fund. IT (30.61%), healthcare (12.86%) and Financials (11.98%) are top three sectors of the fund. The fund (up 23.9%) topped the S&P 500 (up 19%) this year.\nInvesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ)\nThe underlying S&P 500 Quality Index tracks the performance of stocks in the S&P 500 Index that have the highest quality score, which is calculated based on three fundamental measures, return on equity, accruals ratio and financial leverage ratio.\nNo stock makes up more than about 6.23% of the 129-stock fund. IT (30.61%), healthcare (12.86%) and Financials (11.98%) are top three sectors of the fund. The fund (up 23.9%) topped the S&P 500 (up 19%) this year.\nFlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF)\nThe underlying Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index is designed to provide exposure to a high-quality income-oriented portfolio of long-only U.S. equity securities, with an emphasis on long-term capital growth and a targeted overall beta that is similar to that of the Northern Trust 1250 Index and the Index are selected based on expected dividend payment and fundamental factors.\nNo stock makes up more than about 9.45% of the 143-stock fund. IT (29.67%), Financials (15.16%) and Healthcare (11.29%) hold top three spots in the fund. The fund yields 2.21% annually. The fund QDF is up 12.2% this year versus a 19.1% uptick in the S&P 500.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports\nFlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF): ETF Research Reports\nInvesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Buffett’s Top-Holding Apple: A Quality Stock Notably, Apple AAPL continues to hold the top position in Buffett’s portfolio with a solid 50% allocation. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is especially important given he exhibits strong conviction in his investment choices and doesn't frequently change them, making it an effective strategy for those aiming to walk his footsteps.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Buffett’s Top-Holding Apple: A Quality Stock Notably, Apple AAPL continues to hold the top position in Buffett’s portfolio with a solid 50% allocation. ETFs in Focus VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) The underlying Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index tracks the overall performance of the 20 most attractively priced companies with sustainable competitive advantages.', 'news_article_title': "4 ETFs to Implement Buffett's Investing Philosophy", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The fund (up 23.9%) topped the S&P 500 (up 19%) this year. Buffett’s Top-Holding Apple: A Quality Stock Notably, Apple AAPL continues to hold the top position in Buffett’s portfolio with a solid 50% allocation. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Buffett’s Top-Holding Apple: A Quality Stock Notably, Apple AAPL continues to hold the top position in Buffett’s portfolio with a solid 50% allocation. The fund is up 15.2% past year, in line with the S&P 500. iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) The underlying MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index is based on a traditional market capitalization-weighted parent index, the MSCI USA Index which includes U.S. large and mid-capitalization stocks.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/4-etfs-to-shop-this-black-friday', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The holiday season kicked off on Thanksgiving Day, and now it’s time for Black Friday — one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Retailers are splurging on early sales and special discounts and expect a record-breaking worldwide shopping frenzy this year.\n\nThe attractive offers are likely to boost retail sales and lead to a surge in stock prices in the days to follow. While an individual stock is a great option to tap the Black Friday deals in the investment world, a basket approach through ETFs is diversified and more cost-effective at lower risk. Investors should stock up ETFs like SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT, Amplify Online Retail ETF IBUY, VanEck Vectors Retail ETF RTH and ProShares Online Retail ETF ONLN this weekend.\n\nAccording to the National Retail Federation (“NRF”), about 182 million Americans are expected to shop either in-store or online during the Thanksgiving weekend (spanning five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday), up 15.7 million from last year and the highest since NRF began tracking this data in 2017 (read: 5 Reasons Why Consumer Discretionary ETFs Are a Buy Now).\n \nBlack Friday continues to be the most popular day to shop, with 72% (130.7 million) planning to shop, up from 69% in 2022. Cyber Monday is the second most popular day, likely to attract 39% (71.1 million) of those planning to shop over the weekend, slightly higher than 38% last year. Clothes are expected to remain the top-selling category during the Black Friday weekend, followed by gift cards and toys.\n\nSales on Black Friday alone are expected to grow 5.7% and top $9.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.\nRetailers on a Roll\nThe Black Friday online sales bonanza is in full swing as a number of retailers had already perked up their deals several weeks before. They are offering a range of exciting deals across various product categories. We have highlighted some of the best deals.\n\nAmazon AMZN kicked off the Black Friday event on Nov 17, and it is set to continue through Nov 24. This event marks Amazon\'s third major deal event of 2023. Amazon\'s Black Friday deals feature some of the lowest prices of the year on select products from well-known brands like YETI, Peloton, LEGO, Lancôme and Ruggable. Notable deals include $70 off the new Apple Watch Series 9 and 20% off Dyson products. Lululemon Wunderlust Belt Bag is available for just $39.\n\nFor gaming enthusiasts, there\'s a 20% discount plus a $75 Target gift card on the Xbox Series X Console Diablo IV Bundle. Amazon also offers up to 75% off on select Nintendo Switch Games and up to 59% off on Arcade1Up Arcade Machines (read: Amazon Q3 Earnings Triple YoY: ETFs to Tap).\n\nAdditionally, Amazon also unveiled its Cyber Monday plans, with a second sale launching on Nov 25 and running through Nov 27, to offer customers another chance to get rock-bottom prices ahead of the holiday gifting season.\n\nApple AAPL will kick off its Black Friday shopping event on Nov 24, which will run through Nov 27. The company is offering the best prices of the year on the latest second-generation AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, certain iPads and Mac laptops, Beats headphones, and even Apple Watch Ultra. Apple AirPods Pro 2 is available at the lowest price ever at just under $100.\n\nWal-Mart WMT, the world\'s largest retailer, kicked off its Black Friday deals on Nov 22, providing early access for Walmart+ members from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET and was later made available to the general public at 3 p.m. online. The Black Friday sale at Walmart is set to continue through Cyber Monday. Additionally, a special Cyber Monday sales event will begin on Nov 26. Some of the top deals include Xbox $50 Gift Card for $45, PlayStation Store $50 Gift Card for $45 and Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $99 (previously $169).\n\nTarget TGT has already started its biggest savings of the season with four weeks of deals leading up to Black Friday on tens of thousands of items, including many up to 50% off, available wherever guests prefer to shop — in-store, online and on the Target app. Additionally, Target is offering special deals from Nov 23 to Nov 25, providing an additional incentive for shoppers during the peak shopping days of the Black Friday event (read: 5 ETFs to Binge on This Thanksgiving Week).\n\nBest Buy\'s BBY official Black Friday sales event started on Nov 17 and will run through Nov 25, with deals across various categories, including TVs & Projectors, Laptops & Computers, Apple products, Video Games, Consoles & VR, and Major Appliances.\nETFs to Shop\nBelow, we have highlighted the ETFs in detail.\n\nSPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)\n\nSPDR S&P Retail ETF tracks the S&P Retail Select Industry Index, which provides exposure across large, mid and small-cap stocks. It holds well-diversified 78 stocks in its basket, with none making up for more than 2.3% share. SPDR S&P Retail ETF is well spread across various industries with a double-digit allocation each in apparel retail, specialty stores, automotive retail and broadline retail.\n\nSPDR S&P Retail ETF is the largest and most popular in the retail space, with AUM of $499.4 million and an average trading volume of 7.8 million shares. It charges 35 bps in annual fees and has a Zacks ETF Rank #2 (Buy) with a Medium risk outlook.\n\nAmplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)\n\nAmplify Online Retail ETF offers global exposure to companies with significant revenues from the online retail business, traditional online retail, online travel, online marketplace and omni channel retail by tracking the EQM Online Retail Index. IBUY holds 72 stocks in its basket, with none accounting for more than 2.9% of assets. Amplify Online Retail ETF has the largest allocation in online retail at 39% and online marketplace at 38% (read: Why to Buy Online Retail ETFs Now?).\n\nAmplify Online Retail ETF has attracted $176.9 million in its asset base and charges 65 bps in annual fees. IBUY trades in an average daily volume of 14,000 shares.\n\nVanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH)\n\nVanEck Vectors Retail ETF provides exposure to the 25 largest retail firms by tracking the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index, which measures the performance of the companies involved in retail distribution, wholesalers, online, direct mail and TV retailers, multi-line retailers, specialty retailers and food and other staples retailers. VanEck Vectors Retail ETF is highly concentrated on the top firm with double-digit exposure, while the other firms hold no more than 8.5% share.\n\nVanEck Vectors Retail ETF has amassed $172.2 million in its asset base and charges 35 bps in annual fees. It trades in a lower volume of 4,000 shares a day on average. VanEck Vectors Retail ETF has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) with a Medium risk outlook.\n\nProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN)\n\nProShares Online Retail ETF offers exposure to the companies that principally sells online or through other non-store channels and then zeros in on the companies reshaping the retail space. It tracks the ProShares Online Retail Index, holding 19 stocks in its basket. ONLN is highly concentrated on the top firm, while the other firms hold no more than 8% of the assets.\n\nProShares Online Retail ETF has accumulated $96.1 million in its asset base and charges 58 bps in annual fees. ONLN trades in an average daily volume of 18,000 shares.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTarget Corporation (TGT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nWalmart Inc. (WMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBest Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports\nVanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Research Reports\nAmplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): ETF Research Reports\nProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL will kick off its Black Friday shopping event on Nov 24, which will run through Nov 27. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Target Corporation (TGT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports VanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Research Reports Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While an individual stock is a great option to tap the Black Friday deals in the investment world, a basket approach through ETFs is diversified and more cost-effective at lower risk.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Target Corporation (TGT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports VanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Research Reports Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL will kick off its Black Friday shopping event on Nov 24, which will run through Nov 27. Investors should stock up ETFs like SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT, Amplify Online Retail ETF IBUY, VanEck Vectors Retail ETF RTH and ProShares Online Retail ETF ONLN this weekend.', 'news_article_title': '4 ETFs to Shop This Black Friday', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL will kick off its Black Friday shopping event on Nov 24, which will run through Nov 27. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Target Corporation (TGT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports VanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Research Reports Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Investors should stock up ETFs like SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT, Amplify Online Retail ETF IBUY, VanEck Vectors Retail ETF RTH and ProShares Online Retail ETF ONLN this weekend.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Target Corporation (TGT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports VanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Research Reports Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): ETF Research Reports ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL will kick off its Black Friday shopping event on Nov 24, which will run through Nov 27. Investors should stock up ETFs like SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT, Amplify Online Retail ETF IBUY, VanEck Vectors Retail ETF RTH and ProShares Online Retail ETF ONLN this weekend.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-aapl-expands-streaming-content-for-holiday-season', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple AAPL is keeping no stone unturned to increase the appeal of its streaming service Apple TV+, amid intensifying competition. It expanded content for the holiday season with the addition of Home for Christmas, a new musical special in which Hannah Waddingham performs several classic songs. The show also features cameos from several members of the acclaimed Ted Lasso show\n\nThe Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas features solo performances by Waddingham as well as duets by Leslie Odomon Jr., Sam Ryder, Luke Evans and Phil Dunster.\n\nApple added The Velveteen Rabbit, a beautiful and sensitive rendition of the popular children\'s tale. The company also released the latest episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, For All Mankind, Lessons in Chemistry and The Buccaneers on Apple TV+ a bit earlier due to the Thanksgiving holiday.\n\nFor Christmas, Apple will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show. A new singalong version of Spirited, starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, will be available beginning Dec 1. The Family Plan, an action comedy, will be released on Dec 15.\n Apple Inc. Price and Consensus\nApple Inc. price-consensus-chart | Apple Inc. Quote\nApple TV+ Faces Stiff Competition\nApple TV+ has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Netflix NFLX, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN.\n\nApple TV+, along with Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Fitness+ and Apple One bundle, benefited Apple’s Services segment and contributed 24.9% of sales in fourth-quarter fiscal 2023. Services revenues grew 16.3% year over year to $22.31 billion\n\nHowever, an impressive content portfolio has not essentially turned into market share gain for Apple TV+.\n\nAccording to 9TO5Mac, which cited a JustWatch report, Amazon Prime Video was #1 in terms of market share (22%) in the United States, trailed by Netflix (21%). Max, Disney+, and Hulu had 15%,12% and 11% market share, respectively. Apple TV+’s market share increased from 6% to 7%.\n\nApple shares have outperformed Disney but lag both Amazon and Netflix year to date. While Apple has returned 47.2%, Disney, Amazon and Netflix have gained 9.4%, 74.7%, and 62.1%, respectively.\nApple’s Robust Product Portfolio Aids Prospects\nApple is expected to benefit from strong demand for iPhone 15. The company launched the iPhone 15 series in the United States on Sep 22.\n\nApple also expanded its Macbook portfolio with a new MacBook Pro lineup that includes the all-new M3 processor family — M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max.\n\nApple has added personalized contact posters and new face time features in iOS17, new tools for users to customize their experience in macOS Sonoma and iPadOS 17, and a bold new look in watchOS 10 that lets customers see and do more, faster than before.\n\nThe strong portfolio is driving Apple’s prospects. For the first quarter of 2024, its revenues are likely to be on par with the year-ago quarter’s figure.\n\nApple expects iPhone’s year-over-year revenues to grow on an absolute basis. Revenues from Mac are expected to accelerate compared with the September quarter’s reported figure.\n\nThis Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company expects year-over-year revenue growth of both iPad and Wearables, Home and Accessories to decelerate significantly from the September quarter due to the different timing of product launches. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\n \nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter 2024 revenues is pegged at $117.31 billion, indicating 0.1% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.10 per share, indicating 10.6% year-over-year growth.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 revenues is pegged at $418.55 billion, indicating 6.4% year-over-year growth.\n\nThe consensus mark for fiscal 2024 earnings is pegged at $6.60 per share, indicating 7.1% year-over-year growth.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNetflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL is keeping no stone unturned to increase the appeal of its streaming service Apple TV+, amid intensifying competition. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It expanded content for the holiday season with the addition of Home for Christmas, a new musical special in which Hannah Waddingham performs several classic songs.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL is keeping no stone unturned to increase the appeal of its streaming service Apple TV+, amid intensifying competition. Apple Inc. Price and Consensus Apple Inc. price-consensus-chart | Apple Inc. Quote Apple TV+ Faces Stiff Competition Apple TV+ has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Netflix NFLX, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple (AAPL) Expands Streaming Content for Holiday Season', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL is keeping no stone unturned to increase the appeal of its streaming service Apple TV+, amid intensifying competition. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Christmas, Apple will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL is keeping no stone unturned to increase the appeal of its streaming service Apple TV+, amid intensifying competition. Apple Inc. Price and Consensus Apple Inc. price-consensus-chart | Apple Inc. Quote Apple TV+ Faces Stiff Competition Apple TV+ has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Netflix NFLX, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/active-growth-etf-tchp-a-top-5-performer-ytd', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'If 2023 has been the year of active, the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip ETF (TCHP) has been a key contributor. The active growth ETF has not only surpassed significant AUM thresholds, passing $400 million, but also led based on YTD returns. Among nonleveraged, hedged, or inverse active ETFs with more than $300 million in AUM, TCHP has been a top-five performer, per VettaFi data. That may invite investors to take a closer look at the strategy ahead of 2024.\n2023 has seen active ETFs cap off three years of picking up significant flows relative to their AUM. Since October 2020, actives picked up 14% of net flows despite representing just 3.5% of the ETF market. A combination of investors looking to active to ride out a turbulent few years, active mutual fund investors looking to swap to ETFs’ tax advantages, and a crowded indexed ETF space have boosted active ETFs’ year.\nSee more: "T. Rowe Price’s Active ETF Suite Hits $2 Billion AUM"\nTogether, those have contributed to a strong overall performance and some notable organic growth for active strategies versus their passive rivals. So what, then, can investors attribute TCHP’s performance to, specifically? The active growth ETF has benefited not only from investing in market leaders that fit its “blue chip” approach but also from its flexibility.\nThe Active Growth ETF TCHP\'s Approach\nTCHP holds the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA), of course. But it also holds other robust firms that receive less notice, like cloud computing firm ServiceNow (NOW). For only 57 basis points (bps), TCHP actively seeks out firms with seasoned management, dividend growth, strong fundamentals, and leading market positions. In doing so, it has returned 45.1% YTD, the fifth most among traditional (those without leverage, hedging, or inverse screens). In sum, it may be worth considering entering the new year.\nFor more news, information, and analysis, visit the Active ETF Channel.\nRead more on ETFTrends.com.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Active Growth ETF TCHP's Approach TCHP holds the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA), of course. The active growth ETF has not only surpassed significant AUM thresholds, passing $400 million, but also led based on YTD returns. The active growth ETF has benefited not only from investing in market leaders that fit its “blue chip” approach but also from its flexibility.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The Active Growth ETF TCHP's Approach TCHP holds the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA), of course. If 2023 has been the year of active, the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip ETF (TCHP) has been a key contributor. Among nonleveraged, hedged, or inverse active ETFs with more than $300 million in AUM, TCHP has been a top-five performer, per VettaFi data.", 'news_article_title': 'Active Growth ETF TCHP a Top 5 Performer YTD', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The Active Growth ETF TCHP's Approach TCHP holds the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA), of course. If 2023 has been the year of active, the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip ETF (TCHP) has been a key contributor. A combination of investors looking to active to ride out a turbulent few years, active mutual fund investors looking to swap to ETFs’ tax advantages, and a crowded indexed ETF space have boosted active ETFs’ year.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The Active Growth ETF TCHP\'s Approach TCHP holds the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA), of course. A combination of investors looking to active to ride out a turbulent few years, active mutual fund investors looking to swap to ETFs’ tax advantages, and a crowded indexed ETF space have boosted active ETFs’ year. See more: "T. Rowe Price’s Active ETF Suite Hits $2 Billion AUM" Together, those have contributed to a strong overall performance and some notable organic growth for active strategies versus their passive rivals.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-detailed-fundamental-analysis-aapl-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Validea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/71-of-warren-buffetts-%24357-billion-portfolio-is-invested-in-just-4-stocks', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett weighs in on stocks or the U.S. economy, investors tend to pay close attention. That\'s because the Oracle of Omaha has a phenomenal investment track record. Since becoming CEO in the mid-1960s, he\'s led his company\'s Class A shares to an annualized return of 19.8% (as of Dec. 31, 2022), which is double the 9.9% annualized total return, including dividends, generated by the benchmark S&P 500 over the same timeline.\nThe "formula" for Buffett\'s and Berkshire Hathaway\'s success is no secret. Buffett and his right-hand man, executive vice chairman Charlie Munger, willingly share the traits they look for in businesses and management teams that often lead to winning investments.\nBerkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.\nBut the factor that doesn\'t get nearly enough credit for Berkshire Hathaway\'s success is portfolio concentration. Warren Buffett and his team of investors strongly believe in putting an outsized amount of capital to work in their best ideas. The $357 billion portfolio that Buffett and his team oversee, which holds 51 securities, currently has 71% of invested assets tied up in just four stocks.\nApple: $173,672,648,862 (48.6% of invested assets)\nDuring Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett referred to tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "a better business than any we own."\nAt the time Buffett made this remark, Berkshire outright owned railroad BNSF and leading insurer GEICO, as well as had small equity positions in Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. J&J is one of only two publicly traded companies with a AAA credit rating, while P&G boasts one of the longest annual streaks of dividend increases among publicly traded companies. And yet, Buffett views Apple as the best business of the bunch.\nWhat Apple brings to the table for the Oracle of Omaha is predictability in a lot of respects. To begin with, it\'s one of the world\'s most-recognized brands, and it has an exceptionally loyal base of customers. A report released in 2021 from research group CIRP found that around 90% of iPhone buyers tend to stick with the brand when making their next purchase. The next-closest in loyalty rate was Samsung, which didn\'t even reach the 70% loyalty-rate mark.\nApple also provides plenty of innovation. On top of the iPhone leading the U.S. in smartphone market share, CEO Tim Cook is overseeing a steady transition toward subscription services. Apple isn\'t tossing aside the physical devices that brought it fame. Rather, it\'s evolving into a more-diversified company that\'ll bolster customer loyalty even more, as well as lift its operating margin over time.\nBest of all, Apple\'s capital-return program is unmatched. If you thought Warren Buffett buying back more than $72 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock since July 2018 was impressive, you\'re in for a surprise. Apple has bought back more than $600 billion worth of its own stock since commencing its share-repurchase program in 2013. These buybacks are progressively increasing Berkshire\'s ownership stake in Apple.\nBank of America: $30,964,903,140 (8.7% of invested assets)\nAlthough it\'s a distant second fiddle to Apple, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) accounts for nearly $31 billion of Berkshire Hathaway\'s invested assets.\nFinancials are, without question, Buffett\'s favorite sector to put Berkshire\'s money to work in. Specifically, he\'s a big fan of bank stocks. Even though banks are cyclical and can struggle with higher loan losses and credit delinquencies during recessions, the U.S. economy spends a disproportionate amount of time expanding, relative to the contracting. This allows bank stocks to grow their loan portfolios over time and benefit from the natural expansion of the U.S. economy.\nBut there are likely more than just macro factors influencing Warren Buffett\'s love of BofA stock. In particular, Bank of America is the most interest-sensitive of the big banks. With the Federal Reserve undertaking its steepest rate-hiking cycle in four decades, no money-center bank has benefited more than BofA.\nBank of America\'s technology investments are paying off handsomely, too. The company\'s efforts to promote digitization have steadily increased the percentage of users banking digitally, as well as the percentage of loan sales completed online or via mobile app. Fewer in-person interactions have allowed BofA to consolidate some of its branches and reduce its expenses.\nAnd let\'s not forget that the Oracle of Omaha loves a good value. Bank of America is trading below its book value and doling out a yield north of 3%.\nImage source: American Express.\nAmerican Express: $24,645,835,392 (6.9% of invested assets)\nCredit-services provider American Express (NYSE: AXP) is the third-largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway\'s $357 billion portfolio. This 30-year holding accounts for almost 7% of invested assets.\nLike Bank of America, AmEx, as American Express is commonly known, benefits from long-winded periods of economic expansion. Since the end of World War II in 1945, the U.S. has navigated 12 recessions, just three of which lasted 12 months and none of which surpassed 18 months in length. Comparatively, there have been a handful of expansions that have lasted between four and 12 years. These periods of growth allow financial stocks to thrive.\nWhat really makes American Express tick is its ability to play both sides of the transaction counter. It\'s the domestic No. 3, in terms of credit card network purchase volume, and it also acts as a lender to consumers and businesses. In other words, it\'s collecting fees from merchants to facilitate transactions, as well as annual fees and interest income from its cardholders. Being able to double dip can upsize its profits during long periods of expansion.\nAnother reason AmEx is such a long-term success story is its clientele. American Express has an extensive track record of attracting high earners. Cardholders with above-average incomes are less likely to alter their spending habits during minor economic downturns. For AmEx, it means less chance of disruption during recessions.\nBerkshire Hathaway is also generating significant annual income from its position in American Express. Buffett and his team are netting a 28.3% annual yield, relative to Berkshire\'s $8.49-per-share cost basis in AmEx.\nCoca-Cola: $22,904,000,000 (6.4% of invested assets)\nThe fourth and final stock that collectively with Apple, Bank of America, and American Express, accounts for 71% of the $357 billion portfolio Warren Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Coca-Cola is Buffett\'s longest continuously held stock (since 1988).\nCoca-Cola is a consumer staples stock, which simply means it\'s a non-cyclical company that provides products (beverages) consumers purchase regardless of how well or poorly the U.S. or global economy are performing. This consistency of demand leads to highly predictable operating cash flow.\nSomething else working in Coca-Cola\'s favor is its brand awareness. It\'s the most-valuable food and beverage brand globally, and according to the annual "Brand Footprint" report from Kantar has been the most-chosen brand by consumers over the past decade. Consumers purchase Coca-Cola products from store shelves nearly 6 billion times each year. This is an example of exceptionally strong brand loyalty.\nGeographic diversity is another feather in the cap for Coca-Cola. With the exception of North Korea, Cuba, and Russia (the latter is due to its ongoing war with Ukraine), Coca-Cola has ongoing operations in every other country, and has a massive beverage portfolio with 26 brands generating at least $1 billion in annual sales. The company is able to lean on developed countries for consistent cash flow year in and year out, while pivoting to emerging markets for an organic growth boost.\nTo keep with the theme, Coca-Cola is also an income juggernaut. It\'s increased its base annual dividend for 61 consecutive years. Given Berkshire\'s exceptionally low cost basis of $3.2475 on Coca-Cola, Buffett\'s company is generating a nearly 57% annual yield, relative to cost, on the beverage giant.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nAmerican Express and Bank of America are advertising partners of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Sean Williams has positions in Bank of America. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Johnson & Johnson and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple: $173,672,648,862 (48.6% of invested assets) During Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett referred to tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "a better business than any we own." Buffett and his right-hand man, executive vice chairman Charlie Munger, willingly share the traits they look for in businesses and management teams that often lead to winning investments. On top of the iPhone leading the U.S. in smartphone market share, CEO Tim Cook is overseeing a steady transition toward subscription services.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple: $173,672,648,862 (48.6% of invested assets) During Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett referred to tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "a better business than any we own." When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett weighs in on stocks or the U.S. economy, investors tend to pay close attention. Coca-Cola: $22,904,000,000 (6.4% of invested assets) The fourth and final stock that collectively with Apple, Bank of America, and American Express, accounts for 71% of the $357 billion portfolio Warren Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO).', 'news_article_title': "71% of Warren Buffett's $357 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 4 Stocks", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple: $173,672,648,862 (48.6% of invested assets) During Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett referred to tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "a better business than any we own." Like Bank of America, AmEx, as American Express is commonly known, benefits from long-winded periods of economic expansion. Berkshire Hathaway is also generating significant annual income from its position in American Express.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple: $173,672,648,862 (48.6% of invested assets) During Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual shareholder meeting in May, Buffett referred to tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "a better business than any we own." Bank of America: $30,964,903,140 (8.7% of invested assets) Although it\'s a distant second fiddle to Apple, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) accounts for nearly $31 billion of Berkshire Hathaway\'s invested assets. Coca-Cola: $22,904,000,000 (6.4% of invested assets) The fourth and final stock that collectively with Apple, Bank of America, and American Express, accounts for 71% of the $357 billion portfolio Warren Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO).'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-top-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-right-now-12', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Warren Buffett has long been arguably the most recognizable name in investing. Through decades of strategic investments, Buffett and his team have built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world\'s most valuable public companies, with a market capitalization of over $780 billion.\nGiven the success that Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have had in picking stocks and acquisitions, it\'s common for investors to look at the conglomerate\'s holdings to get ideas for where to put their own money. That portfolio includes more than 50 stocks today, but here are two in particular that I\'d recommend buying right now.\n1. Visa\nBuffett has long been a fan of companies with competitive moats, and few have one as wide as Visa (NYSE: V). It is the global leader in payment processing and benefits nicely from network effects. As it stands, Visa has over 4.2 billion cards in circulation, and its payment processing network is used by over 100 million merchants worldwide.\nMerchants are incentivized to join the Visa network because so many consumers have Visa cards, so not accepting them would limit potential customers. For consumers looking for credit cards, there are incentives to go with Visa because it\'s the most widely accepted card globally, and having a different card could mean not being able to use it.\nThis network effect has worked wonders for Visa because it doesn\'t incur too many additional costs to add cardholders or merchants. Yet, additional cardholders and merchants mean more transactions and more revenue for Visa. The company\'s margins and free cash flow are a testament to this phenomenon.\nV Profit Margin data by YCharts.\nVisa\'s high margins and free cash flow are important because they support an underrated aspect of Visa\'s business: its dividend. With a yield of just over 0.8% at the current share price, Visa doesn\'t scream "dividend stock."\nHowever, long-term investors should note how much the company is actively raising its annual payout. Visa recently increased its quarterly dividend by over 15% to $0.52 per share, and its payout is more than double what it was just five years ago.\nVisa is a top-tier growth stock with the potential to consistently increase its dividend over the long haul. Given the company\'s market position and financial standing, there\'s no reason to believe it won\'t do both.\n2. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far Berkshire Hathaway\'s largest equity holding, accounting for more than 48% of the value of its stock portfolio as of Sept. 30. The conglomerate made its first Apple investment in the first quarter of 2016, so it seems fair to say that Buffett and his team have become major fans of the tech giant.\nApple has ascended to being the world\'s most valuable public company, primarily because of the success of its hardware products (iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Apple Watch, etc.); however, its ability to maintain its place at the top of the tech world will likely rest on how well it succeeds with its services.\nThe iPhone is Apple\'s most important moneymaker, accounting for over 52% of its revenue in its fiscal 2023 (which ended Sept. 30). However, that\'s a noticeably lower percentage than just a handful of years ago.\nMeanwhile, its services segment has been consistently pulling more weight. In its latest fiscal year, Apple\'s services revenue increased 9% year over year to $85.2 billion, while sales of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and wearables all decreased.\nHaving hardware drop in sales isn\'t ideal (although it was expected this year), but having services account for more of its revenue is great for Apple because subscriptions and recurring revenue provide a more stable and predictable income stream -- especially compared to the cyclical nature of the hardware market.\nAs Apple continues to expand its footprint in financial and health services, it\'ll open the door for significant growth opportunities. Both industries are primed for tech-based disruptions (see fintech and telehealth), and who better to provide those disruptions than a company known for technological innovation, and one with massive resources to deploy in its efforts?\nApple should continue to provide great shareholder value going forward.\n10 stocks we like better than Visa\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Visa wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nAmerican Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Discover Financial Services is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Stefon Walters has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Discover Financial Services and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far Berkshire Hathaway's largest equity holding, accounting for more than 48% of the value of its stock portfolio as of Sept. 30. Through decades of strategic investments, Buffett and his team have built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world's most valuable public companies, with a market capitalization of over $780 billion. Given the success that Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have had in picking stocks and acquisitions, it's common for investors to look at the conglomerate's holdings to get ideas for where to put their own money.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far Berkshire Hathaway's largest equity holding, accounting for more than 48% of the value of its stock portfolio as of Sept. 30. In its latest fiscal year, Apple's services revenue increased 9% year over year to $85.2 billion, while sales of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and wearables all decreased. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, and Visa.", 'news_article_title': '2 Top Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far Berkshire Hathaway's largest equity holding, accounting for more than 48% of the value of its stock portfolio as of Sept. 30. Through decades of strategic investments, Buffett and his team have built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world's most valuable public companies, with a market capitalization of over $780 billion. * They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Visa wasn't one of them!", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far Berkshire Hathaway's largest equity holding, accounting for more than 48% of the value of its stock portfolio as of Sept. 30. Having hardware drop in sales isn't ideal (although it was expected this year), but having services account for more of its revenue is great for Apple because subscriptions and recurring revenue provide a more stable and predictable income stream -- especially compared to the cyclical nature of the hardware market. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wall-st-week-ahead-broadening-of-u.s.-stock-rally-feeds-investor-optimism', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Lewis Krauskopf, David Randall and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed\nNEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Signs the U.S. stock market rally is broadening from the so-called Magnificent Seven of mega-cap growth and technology companies is bolstering investor hopes for a rally through year-end.\nEquities have risen sharply, with the S&P 500 .SPX up over 8% in November, on the cusp of a new high for 2023, fueled by falling Treasury yields and cooling inflation readings that could signal the end of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Yields fall when Treasury prices rise, and the lower returns on guaranteed fixed-income investments make stocks more appealing.\nIn one encouraging sign, about 55% of the S&P 500 were trading above their 200-day moving averages as of Monday. That level breached 50% last week for the first time in nearly two months, according to LPL Financial.\n "Breadth is finally starting to broaden out to levels more commensurate with bull markets," said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial. "This has been one of the keys to calling this recovery sustainable."\nAmong other signs, the equal-weight S&P 500 .SPXEW -- a proxy for the average stock in the index -- rose 3.24% last week. That was substantially more than the 2.24% rise for the market-cap weighted S&P 500 .SPX, the biggest percentage point outperformance for the equal-weight index in nearly five months.\nEven so, the S&P 500 equal-weight index has gained just 3% in 2023 against an 18% rise for the overall S&P 500 -- on pace for the biggest such annual percentage-point gap in 25 years.\nMuch of that underperformance is due to the outsized gain in the Magnificent Seven stocks, which collectively hold a 28% weight in the S&P 500 index: Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvdia NVDA.O, Meta Plaforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O. Overall, the group of stocks makes up nearly 50% of the weighting of the Nasdaq 100, which is up nearly 47% for the year to date.\nStruggling small-cap and bank stocks have perked up, especially after last week\'s U.S. consumer price data for October was unchanged from the prior month.\nThe small-cap Russell 2000 .RUT is up 5.5% since the CPI data with the S&P 500 banks index .SPXBK up 6.5%, versus a 3% rise for the S&P 500. Year-to-date, the Russell 2000 is up 2%, while the S&P 500 banks index has fallen over 6%.\nMona Mahajan, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones, said an environment that could be conducive for a broadening of the rally "is starting to take shape."\n“This environment where rates are cooling, inflation is moderating and the Fed is on the sidelines, that is typically a good backdrop for risk assets,” Mahajan said.\n“Typically when rates start to move lower, you get valuation expansion and the areas that we could see some more meaningful valuation expansion is outside of large-cap tech,” she said.\nThe equal-weight S&P 500 is trading at a 5% discount to its 10-year average forward price-to-earnings ratio, according to Edward Jones.\nStill, there are reasons to think that the market rally is not on the verge of a sustained broadening.\nInvestors will get further readings of consumer confidence and inflation next week. Stronger than expected data could spur a selloff in Treasuries, sending yields higher.\nAt the same time, the sharp rally in stocks for the week ended Nov. 17 was accompanied by high demand for upside call options, particularly in parts of the market that have underperformed this year, such as the small-caps focused iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM.P.\nSome of that has already started to unwind.\n"We saw a huge pickup in expectations for IWM, but now those seem to have stabilized," said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.\nThe recent surge, which has pushed the broad S&P 500 up approximately 10% over the last three weeks, may not last as investors prepare to close their books for the year, said Jason Draho, head of asset allocation Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management.\n"A lot of good news is already priced in and investors may be reluctant to chase the rally," he said.\nJoining the party https://tmsnrt.rs/40S10KG\n(Reporting by David Randall, Lewis Krauskopf, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed; editing by Megan Davies and David Gregorio)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6607; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Much of that underperformance is due to the outsized gain in the Magnificent Seven stocks, which collectively hold a 28% weight in the S&P 500 index: Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvdia NVDA.O, Meta Plaforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O. Equities have risen sharply, with the S&P 500 .SPX up over 8% in November, on the cusp of a new high for 2023, fueled by falling Treasury yields and cooling inflation readings that could signal the end of Federal Reserve rate hikes. At the same time, the sharp rally in stocks for the week ended Nov. 17 was accompanied by high demand for upside call options, particularly in parts of the market that have underperformed this year, such as the small-caps focused iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM.P.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Much of that underperformance is due to the outsized gain in the Magnificent Seven stocks, which collectively hold a 28% weight in the S&P 500 index: Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvdia NVDA.O, Meta Plaforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O. By Lewis Krauskopf, David Randall and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Signs the U.S. stock market rally is broadening from the so-called Magnificent Seven of mega-cap growth and technology companies is bolstering investor hopes for a rally through year-end. Equities have risen sharply, with the S&P 500 .SPX up over 8% in November, on the cusp of a new high for 2023, fueled by falling Treasury yields and cooling inflation readings that could signal the end of Federal Reserve rate hikes.', 'news_article_title': 'Wall St Week Ahead-Broadening of U.S. stock rally feeds investor optimism', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Much of that underperformance is due to the outsized gain in the Magnificent Seven stocks, which collectively hold a 28% weight in the S&P 500 index: Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvdia NVDA.O, Meta Plaforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O. By Lewis Krauskopf, David Randall and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Signs the U.S. stock market rally is broadening from the so-called Magnificent Seven of mega-cap growth and technology companies is bolstering investor hopes for a rally through year-end. "Breadth is finally starting to broaden out to levels more commensurate with bull markets," said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Much of that underperformance is due to the outsized gain in the Magnificent Seven stocks, which collectively hold a 28% weight in the S&P 500 index: Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvdia NVDA.O, Meta Plaforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O. By Lewis Krauskopf, David Randall and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Signs the U.S. stock market rally is broadening from the so-called Magnificent Seven of mega-cap growth and technology companies is bolstering investor hopes for a rally through year-end. Among other signs, the equal-weight S&P 500 .SPXEW -- a proxy for the average stock in the index -- rose 3.24% last week.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/warren-buffett-led-berkshire-hathaway-sells-its-entire-ups-stake.-should-you', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'In Q3, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) sold $7 billion worth of public equity holdings, including its entire stake in United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS).\nLet\'s look at how meaningful the sale was to Berkshire, its exposure to the transportation industry, and whether you should follow Berkshire\'s lead and sell the dividend stock too.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nAn inconsequential decision\nUPS has always been one of the most peculiar Berkshire holdings because of the position sizing.\nIn Q2, Berkshire held just 59,400 shares of UPS. At the time of the filing, the position was worth $10.6 million, just 0.03% of Berkshire\'s public equity portfolio and the smallest holding of 48 securities. UPS has long been a Buffett stock on a technicality rather than a meaningful position.\nBerkshire\'s exposure to the transportation industry\nIn his 2020 annual letter to Berkshire shareholders, Buffett called Berkshire\'s 100% ownership of BNSF Railway one of the company\'s "Big Four" assets, along with its then 91% ownership (now 92% ownership) of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, its then-5.4% ownership of Apple, and most importantly, its property/casualty insurance business.\nBNSF Railway made Berkshire $5.9 billion in profit last year. Slapping a conservative 15 multiple on the business would make it worth $88.5 billion. A 22 multiple would make it worth around as much as UPS, which has a market cap of $127.4 billion.\nBerkshire has a lot of exposure to the transportation industry through BNSF -- not the package delivery industry per se, but certainly the transportation of goods and the vulnerabilities that come with an industry so closely tied to the ebbs and flows of the economy.\nThis exposure may partially explain why UPS may never amount to a meaningful position in Berkshire\'s portfolio. On top of that, Berkshire probably thought that other companies were a better deal than UPS. After all, UPS had a higher price-to-earnings ratio than Apple when Buffett began buying it in 2016. And in 2021 and 2022, Berkshire went on an oil and gas buying spree, namely through Chevron and Occidental Petroleum.\nAll told, it makes sense why Buffett and his team decided to seek other opportunities.\nUPS stock is a well-rounded buy\nUPS has been hit hard by slowing package delivery volume, paired with labor negotiations that resulted in $500 million in up-front expenses, among other costs.\nThe company is used to going through economic cycles. And it\'s worth noting that UPS is coming out of its biggest boom in company history, a boom that saw all-time high operating margins paired with a blistering top- and bottom-line growth rate.\nZoom out, and UPS has been doing well, with the stock up over 50% in the last five years, trailing-12-month revenue up 29.5%, and normalized diluted earnings per share up 38.1%. And that\'s even after this year\'s slowdown in the business.\nUPS Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts\nUPS continues to make major investments in expanding routes, improving its logistics, and increasing the efficiency of its operations through technology. It also gets a larger share of revenue from healthcare and small and medium-sized businesses than ever before, which is making its business more diversified and resilient to a downturn.\nThe company\'s ability to invest even during a downturn, while also turning a healthy profit, shows that UPS doesn\'t go through the epic booms and crushing busts of other cyclical stocks, but rather can benefit from an economic expansion while also putting up decent results during a contraction.\nIn addition to investing through a downturn, UPS also has the free cash flow and balance sheet capable of supporting its sizable dividend. UPS paid $4.08 per share in dividends in 2021 before implementing a whopping 49% raise in 2022 and then raising the dividend by another $0.10 per share per quarter in 2023 -- putting the quarterly dividend at $1.62 per share. The sizable raises places UPS in an elite category of high-quality, high-yield dividend stocks, as the stock currently yields 4.4%.\nUPS made the dividend raises, largely as a result of its incredible performance during the worst of the pandemic. Investors shouldn\'t expect huge raises in the years to come. But even if UPS just maintains its dividend for a while, it still sports a yield around three times the S&P 500. UPS\'s dividend yield is also coincidently the same as the 10-year Treasury rate of 4.4%.\nA passive-income powerhouse\nUPS is a good choice for investors who want the passive income available from a risk-free asset like the 10-year Treasury but who are also comfortable with the risks and potential reward that comes from investing in the stock market.\nUPS may be in for some near-term challenges. But the business has laid a foundation that is built to last. And its dividend provides a sizable incentive to hold the stock through periods of volatility.\n10 stocks we like better than Chevron\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Chevron wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nDaniel Foelber has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "At the time of the filing, the position was worth $10.6 million, just 0.03% of Berkshire's public equity portfolio and the smallest holding of 48 securities. In addition to investing through a downturn, UPS also has the free cash flow and balance sheet capable of supporting its sizable dividend. A passive-income powerhouse UPS is a good choice for investors who want the passive income available from a risk-free asset like the 10-year Treasury but who are also comfortable with the risks and potential reward that comes from investing in the stock market.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'In Q3, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) sold $7 billion worth of public equity holdings, including its entire stake in United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). BNSF Railway made Berkshire $5.9 billion in profit last year. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and United Parcel Service.', 'news_article_title': 'Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Sells Its Entire UPS Stake. Should You?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The sizable raises places UPS in an elite category of high-quality, high-yield dividend stocks, as the stock currently yields 4.4%. That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Berkshire\'s exposure to the transportation industry In his 2020 annual letter to Berkshire shareholders, Buffett called Berkshire\'s 100% ownership of BNSF Railway one of the company\'s "Big Four" assets, along with its then 91% ownership (now 92% ownership) of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, its then-5.4% ownership of Apple, and most importantly, its property/casualty insurance business. UPS paid $4.08 per share in dividends in 2021 before implementing a whopping 49% raise in 2022 and then raising the dividend by another $0.10 per share per quarter in 2023 -- putting the quarterly dividend at $1.62 per share. The sizable raises places UPS in an elite category of high-quality, high-yield dividend stocks, as the stock currently yields 4.4%.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/warren-buffett-watch%3A-56-of-berkshire-hathaways-%24318-billion-portfolio-is-invested-in-just', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The S&P 500 returned 27.5% during the three-year period ended Sept. 30, but Berkshire Hathaway beat the market with a return of 32.4% in its equity securities portfolio. CEO Warren Buffett deserves much of the credit for that outperformance, and his knack for picking winning stocks makes him an excellent source of inspiration.\nWith that in mind, Berkshire had $157 billion invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and $22 billion invested in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) as of Sept. 30. This means the company had 56% of its $318 billion portfolio invested in just two stocks.\nHere's what investors should know about Apple and Coca-Cola.\nApple: A consumer electronics leader comprising 49% of Berkshire's portfolio\nWarren Buffett says the most important quality a company can possess is a durable economic moat, which generally amounts to cost advantages or pricing power. Apple fits that mold perfectly.\nIts economic moat arises from brand authority, patented technology, and switching costs. Specifically, the company pairs trendy hardware and proprietary iOS software to create a unique user experience that supports premium pricing and drives consumer loyalty.\nIndeed, Apple has earned a strong presence in several consumer electronics markets, including smartphones, personal computers, tablets, and smartwatches. That strong positioning should support mid-single-digit revenue growth across its lineup of devices for years to come as the broader consumer electronics market is forecast to expand at 6.6% annually through 2030.\nAdditionally, Apple aims to monetize its installed base (which exceeds 2 billion active devices) with adjacent services like App Store downloads, iCloud storage, Apple Pay, and subscription products like Apple Music. That strategy not only broadens its addressable market, but also supports greater profitability because services earn higher margins than devices.\nApple reported mixed financial results in the fiscal fourth quarter (ended Sept. 30). Total revenue fell about 1% to $89.5 billion due to substantial weakness in the Mac and iPad product lines. But GAAP earnings increased 13% to $1.46 per diluted share due to strength in the services business and stock buybacks.\nGoing forward, Wall Street expects Apple to grow earnings per share at 10% annually over the long term. That forecast makes its current valuation of 31.3x earnings look relatively expensive, especially when the three-year average is 28.4x earnings.\nI doubt Apple can deliver market-beating returns from its current valuation, so I have no intention of adding this stock to my portfolio. But Buffett clearly has high conviction in the company.\nCoca-Cola: A Dividend King comprising 7% of Berkshire's portfolio\nLike Apple, Coca-Cola has a durable economic moat built on scale and brand strength. The company makes its products available in more than 200 countries via an unmatched network of bottling and distribution partners and has cultivated brand authority (and pricing power) through brilliant marketing in many of those geographies. Indeed, Coca-Cola was recently recognized as the most valuable nonalcoholic beverages brand for the sixth year running.\nThe combination of prodigious scale and brand authority has positioned Coca-Cola as the market leader in carbonated soft drinks in virtually every geographic region on the planet, and the company is still gaining ground. For instance, its share of U.S. carbonated soft-drink sales reached a multidecade high of 46.3% in 2022, nearly eclipsing PepsiCo's market share twice over.\nCoca-Cola reported solid financial results in the third quarter. Revenue rose 8% to $12 billion due to price increases and modest growth in product volume, and GAAP earnings increased 9% to $0.71 per share. But management sees plenty of room to run with a $1.3 trillion addressable market, and the company has compelling opportunities in emerging markets, like Latin America and Asia-Pacific, and in noncarbonated beverage categories, like coffee and sports drinks.\nLooking forward, Wall Street expects long-term annual earnings growth of 6% on a per-share basis. In that context, the stock looks relatively expensive at 23.1x earnings. Coca-Cola has underperformed the S&P 500 consistently over the last decade, and I doubt shareholders will see market-beating returns from the current valuation.\nHowever, Coca-Cola currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, which equates to an above average dividend yield of 3.2%. Better yet, the payout has increased for 61 consecutive years, so Coca-Cola has earned a spot among the Dividend Kings. Income investors willing to tolerate underperformance in exchange for reliable dividend payments should feel comfortable buying this stock today.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nTrevor Jennewine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "With that in mind, Berkshire had $157 billion invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and $22 billion invested in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) as of Sept. 30. Apple: A consumer electronics leader comprising 49% of Berkshire's portfolio Warren Buffett says the most important quality a company can possess is a durable economic moat, which generally amounts to cost advantages or pricing power. Specifically, the company pairs trendy hardware and proprietary iOS software to create a unique user experience that supports premium pricing and drives consumer loyalty.", 'news_luhn_summary': "With that in mind, Berkshire had $157 billion invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and $22 billion invested in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) as of Sept. 30. Apple: A consumer electronics leader comprising 49% of Berkshire's portfolio Warren Buffett says the most important quality a company can possess is a durable economic moat, which generally amounts to cost advantages or pricing power. Coca-Cola: A Dividend King comprising 7% of Berkshire's portfolio Like Apple, Coca-Cola has a durable economic moat built on scale and brand strength.", 'news_article_title': "Warren Buffett Watch: 56% of Berkshire Hathaway's $318 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 2 Stocks", 'news_lexrank_summary': "With that in mind, Berkshire had $157 billion invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and $22 billion invested in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) as of Sept. 30. Apple: A consumer electronics leader comprising 49% of Berkshire's portfolio Warren Buffett says the most important quality a company can possess is a durable economic moat, which generally amounts to cost advantages or pricing power. However, Coca-Cola currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, which equates to an above average dividend yield of 3.2%.", 'news_textrank_summary': "With that in mind, Berkshire had $157 billion invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and $22 billion invested in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) as of Sept. 30. Additionally, Apple aims to monetize its installed base (which exceeds 2 billion active devices) with adjacent services like App Store downloads, iCloud storage, Apple Pay, and subscription products like Apple Music. Coca-Cola: A Dividend King comprising 7% of Berkshire's portfolio Like Apple, Coca-Cola has a durable economic moat built on scale and brand strength."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-founder-terry-gou-withdraws-from-race-to-be-taiwan-president', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW, announced on Friday that he had decided to withdraw from the race to be Taiwan's next president.\n(Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW, announced on Friday that he had decided to withdraw from the race to be Taiwan's next president. (Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_luhn_summary': "TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW, announced on Friday that he had decided to withdraw from the race to be Taiwan's next president. (Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president', 'news_lexrank_summary': "TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW, announced on Friday that he had decided to withdraw from the race to be Taiwan's next president. (Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_textrank_summary': "TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple AAPL.O supplier Foxconn 2317.TW, announced on Friday that he had decided to withdraw from the race to be Taiwan's next president. (Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/explainer-what-deals-can-shoppers-find-this-black-friday', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra\nNov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24.\nKnown for crowds lining up at big-box stores to pounce on doorbuster discounts during the early hours after American Thanksgiving, Black Friday normally marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season.\nRetailers in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere will be trying to cash in on the hoopla. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023.\nWHY IS IT CALLED \'BLACK\' FRIDAY?\nStarting around the 1960s and early 1970s, police and bus drivers in Philadelphia used the term "Black Friday" to refer to the chaos an influx of people to the city created before the Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors would trawl the stores in Philadelphia on Friday with their Christmas lists looking for gifts. Shoplifting and parking violations ensued.\nDepartment stores re-branded the term to "Big Friday" to put a more positive spin on it. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.\n"What we know is Black Friday, because it\'s so ceremonial, we get more people participating in it," Collins said.\nWILL SHOPPERS FIND BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR?\nSeveral major retailers from Dollar General DG.N to Walmart WMT.N and Macy\'s M.N could be saddled with too much stock for a second straight year, according to a Reuters analysis. They likely will need to offer discounts in order to drive shoppers to their stores and websites.\nEven ahead of Black Friday, research firm Jane Hali & Associates said discounts at Kohl\'s KSS.N and Macy\'s were as high as 60%, with foot traffic lower at these two retailers and Nordstrom JWN.N compared to last year.\nOnline discounts were expected to be as steep as 35% on toys, 24% on sporting goods and 19% on furniture, according to data from Adobe Analytics.\nWHAT ITEMS ARE HOT FOR BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR?\nIPhones will be hot again, with the recent launch of the iPhone 15. Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China.\nElectronics are expected to be the top pick this shopping season, with estimates of a 6% growth, according to a report by Mastercard.\nBest Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2", though the retailer on Tuesday forecast a bigger decline in annual comparable sales and pointed to "difficult to predict" consumer demand.\nSkin and hair care products remain popular, with Ulta Beauty offering up to 40% discount on CoverGirl and Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers and select products of its own label.\nARE BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS LIKELY THIS YEAR?\nAround 130.7 million people are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Thanksgiving weekend, which encompasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving - is typically the busiest shopping period in the United States.\nBut Dana Telsey, CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, said Black Friday itself will not be as important this year. With Christmas falling on a Monday, the "procrastination factor (is) even greater because shoppers can wait until Saturday or Sunday" before Christmas to get gifts, she said this week.\nThroughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions.\nWet weather, which deterred in-store traffic in some parts of the U.S. last year on Black Friday morning, is largely not expected this year, according AccuWeather.\nAlthough most U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving again this year, opening for shoppers at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. on Friday, some retailers are advertising discounts online that kick in starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving.\nAmong them is Kohl\'s, which is promoting what it calls a "Super Deal" on Thanksgiving and Black Friday on products including Beats Studio Buds wireless noise cancelling earbuds for $89.99, from the regular price of $149.99.\nRetailers big and small are touting online ordering and curbside pick-up this year for the convenience of shoppers who want to avoid stores. In the past decade, Americans\' Black Friday purchases online have more than tripled, reaching $9.12 billion on the day last year, according to Adobe.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS\' PLANS THIS YEAR?\nRetailers including Best Buy, Macy\'s, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu were touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online and in stores.\nSuch early promotions could help them measure shopper demand and avoid product shortages, which could be a big problem this year. Water levels in a key shipping artery, the Panama Canal, have dropped due to a severe drought, cutting the number of ships carrying merchandise through it.\nMany retailers in the U.S. intentionally muted their holiday hiring plans. Labor shortages are also a challenge for retailers in Europe, meaning shoppers could find fewer staff to help them.\nARE DISRUPTIONS EXPECTED DURING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND?\nMore than 400 Macy\'s workers in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday through Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding better wages, according to UFCW Local 3000\'s website.\nAmazon workers in more than a dozen U.S. warehouses are striking on Black Friday, in a fight for higher wages, improved environmental efforts and tax payments to Europe. Protests are slated in more than 30 countries, including Germany, India and Spain, where at least 30 facilities will see walk-outs.\nThe strike\'s organizer Make Amazon Pay expects "thousands of workers" to participate with the hopes of causing friction to the e-retail giant\'s supply chain, which sees peak demand during the holiday shopping season. "Tens of thousands" of workers participated in three previous Amazon Black Friday walk-outs.\nHOW MUCH ARE SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND?\nRetail sales during the holidays are expected to be up 3% to 4% year-over-year across all sales channels - online, click and collect and in-store purchases, according to David Bujnicki, senior vice president of investor relations and strategy at Kimco Realty Corp KIM.N, an owner of open-air shopping centers. As of Sept. 30, Kimco owned interests in 527 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets.\n"Black Friday, while still a very important retail shopping day, is no longer the make or break benchmark," he said. "Retailers and consumers are spreading out their holiday sales deals beginning in November."\nSpending online during Black Friday is expected to rise 5.7% to roughly $9.6 billion, according to Adobe.\nIn the United Kingdom, online spending during Black Friday is expected to rise 4.5% to 1.05 billion pounds ($1.30 billion), with total sales over the Cyber Weekend reaching 3.8 billion pounds, according to an Adobe forecast.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS DOING TO ATTRACT HOLIDAY SHOPPERS?\nWith student loan payments returning, and costs of housing and essentials pinching household budgets, analysts believe retailers will have to rely on promotions and early offers to stay afloat this holiday season.\nConsumers were looking to make the most of promotional events and wrap up their shopping in just 5.8 weeks this year, when compared to a 7.4-week window pre-pandemic, according to data from Deloitte.\nWHAT ARE RETAILERS SAYING ABOUT THIS YEAR\'S BLACK FRIDAY?\nMacy\'s CEO Jeff Gennette on Thursday said the competitive landscape has shifted to Black Friday deals prior to Black Friday. "We\'re in the midst of that along with our competitors, customers are taking advantage of that."\nMattel President Steve Totzke told Reuters on Monday that he is expecting a strong Black Friday and run-up to the holidays even as the toymaker warned of slowing demand for the toy industry last month.\n($1 = 0.8048 pounds)\n(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum and Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru, Richa Naidu in London, additional reporting by Helen Reid in London and Herbert Lash; Editing by Josie Kao)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Best Buy kicked off its Black Friday deals in late October with offers such as its Play Station 5 for $499.99 bundled with either "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" or Marvel\'s "Spider-Man 2", though the retailer on Tuesday forecast a bigger decline in annual comparable sales and pointed to "difficult to predict" consumer demand. The strike\'s organizer Make Amazon Pay expects "thousands of workers" to participate with the hopes of causing friction to the e-retail giant\'s supply chain, which sees peak demand during the holiday shopping season.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Throughout the holiday season, in-store traffic is expected to fall slightly this year, dropping by 3.5% compared to last year, according to retail analytics firm Sensormatic Solutions. More than 400 Macy's workers in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday through Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding better wages, according to UFCW Local 3000's website.", 'news_article_title': 'EXPLAINER-What deals can shoppers find this Black Friday?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Last year, shoppers looking for Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. Here is what to expect from Black Friday 2023. Retailers big and small are touting online ordering and curbside pick-up this year for the convenience of shoppers who want to avoid stores.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Last year, shoppers looking for Apple\'s AAPL.O iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max returned empty handed as the technology company struggled with production snafus in China. By Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra Nov 16 (Reuters) - Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. But the name did not stick, and since the 1980s retailers began to describe Black Friday as the day when their retail ledgers are allegedly "in the black," or operating at a profit, as customers start holiday shopping, according to Marcus Collins, a marketing professor with Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/7-stocks-set-to-capitalize-on-the-coming-year-end-rally', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe story of the stock market in 2023 has largely been about optimism around AI tinged by the continued threat of recession. Generative AI has propelled tech shares much higher. In fact, it’s very easy to argue that AI has prevented what could have been a very rapid collapse in 2023. AI has been a very positive factor overall this year.\nAs 2023 nears an end, there’s a reason to believe that a rally is in the works. Inflation continues to cool and that is setting the scene for potential rate cuts in the near future. A rally in late 2023 is entirely possible.\nTaiwan Semiconductor (TSM) \nSource: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com\nTaiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is among the most important Global firms that exist today. The foundry produces and manufactures semiconductors for many of the world’s chip makers.\nFirst, investors should buy TSM stock because its shares are priced inexpensively at the moment. They’re much more to increase in value then they are to decrease in the short, mid, and long-term.\nYou’ll also get a dividend yielding 1.55%. overall, it’s a very reasonable and stable investment to make the benefits from the secular growth of artificial intelligence and other trends.\nSecondly, there’s a reason to believe that Taiwan semiconductors output could increase in 2024. If that’s the case, it will be wise to stock up on its shares in anticipation of rising demand. So, that naturally raises the question of why one should believe that demand will rise next year.\nIn my mind, the major reason to believe that demand will rise is simply that rate cuts are on the horizon. firms across all Industries are going to continue to demand AI capable chips for their respective applications. borrowing will become cheaper and that will prompt the firms that provide those chips to increase order volumes from TSM.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nIt isn’t very difficult to find bearish news about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its stock at the moment.\nThat negativity isn’t unwarranted. Apple’s revenues have been very disappointing in 2023 as the other tech giants have essentially all grown.\nConsumers aren’t buying many more iPhones at the moment. During the most recent period IPhone sales grew by a modest 3%. Meanwhile, the firm’s other Revenue generating products are facing real declines with iMac sales falling by 34%.\nSo what is there to like about Apple as we near the end of 2023? I think there are a few things. First, Apple is set to introduce its augmented reality headset in early 2024.\nIt is not expected to contribute meaningfully to Apple’s financial success immediately. But given how well Apple has done with its product introductions it’s reasonable to also assume that the Vision Pro will also be a success.\nFurther, this year’s Christmas season is expected to be particularly strong. That expectation, combined with the notion that a soft Landing is likely, could spur strong sales. \nNvidia (NVDA)\nSource: Evolf / Shutterstock.com\n2023 has been a banner year for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). No other stock has benefited as heavily from generative AI as it has.\nThe company’s H100 semiconductors continue to be in very high demand for all AI applications.\nWith prices around $25,000 per chip and strong continued demand it would be reasonable to believe that reliance on the H1 chip alone is enough. Nvidia’s competitors simply aren’t capable of catching up to the H100’s performance. \nNvidia has already introduced its successor. The company recently announced the H200 chip which promises to increase the inference power of AI applications like ChatGPT. Nvidia’s leading chips, which have powered the rise of generative AI, just got stronger.\nCompanies across the board are going to be spending more in 2024 as rates decline. They are likely to scramble to secure their supply of Nvidia’s H200 chips in the same manner that occurred in 2023 for the H100 chips. Share prices are highly likely to rise.\nDraftKings (DKNG)\nSource: Lori Butcher / Shutterstock.com\nDraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) Stock has performed phenomenally well throughout 2023 and should continue into 2024. AI has dominated stock market headlines but DraftKings has skyrocketed on the continued growth of legalized gambling.\nThe company continues to add new jurisdictions to its coverage Including Maine, Puerto Rico and North Carolina most recently. The reason to consider DraftKings is not that it continues to add new jurisdictions but rather based on its improving fundamentals.\nDraftKings projects an adjusted EBITDA loss of $105 million for the current fiscal year. In 2024, things are expected to change. The company is projecting positive adjusted EBITDA between $350 million and $450 million in fiscal year 2024.\nGrowth has never been a problem for the company. Revenue guidance for The current fiscal year was recently increased to a range between $3.67 billion and $3.72 billion. That equates to a growth rate of 64% on a year over year basis. \nMicrosoft (MSFT)\nSource: Peteri / Shutterstock.com\nRecent history is proven that it’s a bad idea to bet against Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The company continues to make the right decisions under current CEO Satya Nadella. in 2023, the story has largely centered on Microsoft’s early investment in OpenAI. That gave the company a valuable first mover advantage in generative AI.\nAnd Microsoft has since continued to apply AI heavily to all of its offerings. Its Microsoft Office suite is now available with CoPilot and it’s applying artificial intelligence in hundreds of ways across its cloud platform, Azure.\nThe company’s fundamentals continue to be very strong. Its AI investment has paid off handsomely. The reason to watch Microsoft moving forward is that the company intends to further vertically integrate AI. The company recently announced its entry into in-house AI chips. Those chips, Azure Maia 100 and Cobalt 100, should make it less reliant upon Nvidia. That will result in lower costs for Microsoft and serve as a pilot project to expand further in-house AI chip development.\nRiot Platforms (RIOT)\nSource: rafapress / Shutterstock.com\nAs the price of Bitcoin rises, so too should the price of Riot Platforms’ (NASDAQ:RIOT) shares. The company supplies the specialized computers that help enthusiasts mine Bitcoin. Thus, its stock continues to intrigue as Bitcoin’s prices remain in the mid $30,000 range. \nThe company doesn’t solely sell specialized mining computers. It also sells data hosting services and mines Bitcoin itself. The company mined 4,996 Bitcoin by the end of the third quarter. Riot platforms mined 1,106 Bitcoin during the most recent quarter. It costs the company $5,337 on average to mine each of those Bitcoin in 2023.\nBitcoin mining generated $31.2 million in revenues for the company during the most recent quarter. In total, revenues reached $51.9 million. The recent surge in Bitcoin prices has pulled the firm’s margins higher and brought average prices for Bitcoin during the quarter above $28,000.\nFurther, Riot Platforms has controlled its losses and has drastically reduced its losses.\nNovo Nordisk (NVO)\nSource: joreks / Shutterstock.com\nOzempic and Wegovy are sending Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) higher and will continue to underpin the strength of the stock in late 2023 and beyond.\n The GLP-1 drugs Have ignited Novo Nordisk’s shares sending them from $65 to $100 and 2023. sales continue to be strong and increased by 33% at a constant exchange rate for the Danish company. \nThe company is restricting the supply of starting doses of Wegovy which has limited results thus far. The company will have to ramp up production in the future. Weaknesses in manufacturing led to missed opportunities and customer supply failures for its drug. \nIt also faces other constraints, including the reticence of insurance firms to cover the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy. However, the drugs have proven so effective in reducing weight that it will be difficult For insurers to continue to deny their coverage.\nWeight loss is significantly correlated to a reduction in associated comorbidities that also cost insurance companies substantial sums of money. Thus, it’s highly likely that Novo Nordisk will continue to be strong through the end of the year and into 2024 and beyond. \nOn the date of publication, Alex Sirois did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nAlex Sirois is a freelance contributor to InvestorPlace whose personal stock investing style is focused on long-term, buy-and-hold, wealth-building stock picks. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 7 Stocks Set to Capitalize on the Coming Year-End Rally appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com It isn’t very difficult to find bearish news about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its stock at the moment. The GLP-1 drugs Have ignited Novo Nordisk’s shares sending them from $65 to $100 and 2023. sales continue to be strong and increased by 33% at a constant exchange rate for the Danish company. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com It isn’t very difficult to find bearish news about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its stock at the moment. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is among the most important Global firms that exist today. DraftKings projects an adjusted EBITDA loss of $105 million for the current fiscal year.', 'news_article_title': '7 Stocks Set to Capitalize on the Coming Year-End Rally', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com It isn’t very difficult to find bearish news about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its stock at the moment. With prices around $25,000 per chip and strong continued demand it would be reasonable to believe that reliance on the H1 chip alone is enough. Bitcoin mining generated $31.2 million in revenues for the company during the most recent quarter.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com It isn’t very difficult to find bearish news about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its stock at the moment. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The story of the stock market in 2023 has largely been about optimism around AI tinged by the continued threat of recession. 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{'date': '2023-11-27', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.024, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157014.0, 'fred_ppi': 252.856, 'fred_retail_sales': 700707.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64754.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 61.3, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.8868, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/australia-to-amend-law-to-regulate-digital-payments-like-apple-google-pay', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'SYDNEY, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Australia\'s government said on Monday it would bring Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital payment services under the same regulatory umbrella as credit cards and other payments as part of legislation set to be introduced to parliament this week.\nDigital wallets from the likes of Apple AAPL.O, Google GOOGL.O and WeChat developer Tencent 0700.HK have exploded in popularity but are not captured by Australian payments law.\nThe legislation, first flagged last month, will broaden the legislation that empowers the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate payments so that it applies to new and emerging technology.\n"We are modernising Australia\'s payments system to ensure it meets the needs of our economy now and into the future," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement.\n"We want to make sure the increasing use of digital payments occurs in a way that helps promote greater competition, innovation and productivity across our entire economy."\nLegislation is set to be introduced on Wednesday or Thursday, according to Chalmers\' office.\nRegulators are responding to the rapid growth of digital wallets, especially among the young. Transactions from a digital wallet hit 35% of all card transactions in the June quarter, up from 10% in early 2020.\nTwo-thirds of Australians aged between 18 and 29 use mobile payments. Before the pandemic it was less than 20%.\nThe amendments will also give a relevant minister power to subject a system or platform to special oversight in the event it presents a risk of "national significance."\n(Reporting by Lewis Jackson; Editing by Jamie Freed)\n(([email protected]; +61477406822; Reuters Messaging: @lewjackk))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Digital wallets from the likes of Apple AAPL.O, Google GOOGL.O and WeChat developer Tencent 0700.HK have exploded in popularity but are not captured by Australian payments law. "We want to make sure the increasing use of digital payments occurs in a way that helps promote greater competition, innovation and productivity across our entire economy." The amendments will also give a relevant minister power to subject a system or platform to special oversight in the event it presents a risk of "national significance."', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Digital wallets from the likes of Apple AAPL.O, Google GOOGL.O and WeChat developer Tencent 0700.HK have exploded in popularity but are not captured by Australian payments law. SYDNEY, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Australia\'s government said on Monday it would bring Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital payment services under the same regulatory umbrella as credit cards and other payments as part of legislation set to be introduced to parliament this week. "We are modernising Australia\'s payments system to ensure it meets the needs of our economy now and into the future," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement.', 'news_article_title': 'Australia to amend law to regulate digital payments like Apple, Google Pay', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Digital wallets from the likes of Apple AAPL.O, Google GOOGL.O and WeChat developer Tencent 0700.HK have exploded in popularity but are not captured by Australian payments law. SYDNEY, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Monday it would bring Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital payment services under the same regulatory umbrella as credit cards and other payments as part of legislation set to be introduced to parliament this week. The legislation, first flagged last month, will broaden the legislation that empowers the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate payments so that it applies to new and emerging technology.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Digital wallets from the likes of Apple AAPL.O, Google GOOGL.O and WeChat developer Tencent 0700.HK have exploded in popularity but are not captured by Australian payments law. SYDNEY, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Monday it would bring Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital payment services under the same regulatory umbrella as credit cards and other payments as part of legislation set to be introduced to parliament this week. The legislation, first flagged last month, will broaden the legislation that empowers the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate payments so that it applies to new and emerging technology."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-stocks-to-add-to-your-portfolio-in-a-market-pullback-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '"Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck. Recognize that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have." -- Ed Bradley\nThose words of wisdom apply to many aspects of life, such as sports and your career. They apply very much to investing as well. If you work hard -- perhaps by reading widely -- you can become a savvy investor, able to spot red flags and green flags in financial statements and identify high-quality, growing companies.\nIdeally, though, you don\'t want to invest in those companies at just any price. Instead, aim to buy when they\'re undervalued -- say, after a market pullback -- thus giving you a margin of safety. Below are three such contenders to consider. If you like any of them, add them to a watch list and wait for a better price.\n1. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the biggest companies in the world with a recent market value near $3 trillion and a lofty mission: "Apple\'s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on Earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it." It has built a massive and enviable ecosystem of compatible products across five software platforms -- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS -- and is always looking to expand more, for instance, into artificial intelligence.\nThe company\'s fourth quarter featured revenue down 1% year over year, likely due in part to inflation and high interest rates dampening consumers\' buying enthusiasm. But earnings per share were up 13%, iPhone sales were up 3%, and the high-margin services division, second in revenue size only to iPhones, was up 16%.\nApple is a dividend payer, too, with a recent modest dividend yield of 0.50%. (It has hiked that payout by an annual average of 6% over the past five years.) Note that if the stock falls in value, the dividend yield will go up, barring any change in the dividend amount. With a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.7, well above the five-year average of 24.1, Apple\'s stock doesn\'t appear to be a screaming bargain. But stay ready should a better price emerge in a market drop.\n2. Costco\nCostco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), with a recent market value north of $260 billion, has grown into one of Earth\'s biggest retailers -- in part by paying attention to and serving its customers, employees, and shareholders well. The mega-retailer recently sported 862 stores worldwide, with 592 in the U.S.\nIt\'s also a favorite holding of Warren Buffett\'s business partner, Charlie Munger, who has said, "I love everything about Costco. I\'m a total addict, and I\'m never going to sell a share."\nLike other big companies wanting to expand via new growth drivers, Costco is looking at healthcare, offering its members inexpensive virtual visits, checkups, and lab work costing $29 to $79. With healthcare generally so costly these days, this membership feature may attract new members and help retain existing ones.\nCostco is a dividend-paying stock, too, with a modest recent yield of 0.7%. It\'s also a solid dividend grower, averaging annual hikes of 12% over the past five years -- and it occasionally offers special dividends, too, every few years. Like Apple, though, it doesn\'t appear to be bargain-priced at recent levels.\n3. Netflix\nThen there\'s Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), with a recent market value near $210 billion. The company has been performing well lately, which is largely why the stock has surged more than 60% over the past year (and has averaged 25% annual growth over the past decade).\nWhat has Netflix been doing? Well, it has demonstrated strong pricing power, having successfully increased some of its prices almost twofold over the past decade. It has also introduced a cheaper, ad-supported subscription plan, which has gained some 10 million subscribers in just a few months. And its disallowing of limitless account-sharing has also resulted in many new subscriptions.\nNetflix\'s third quarter featured revenue of $8.5 billion, up 7.8% year over year, and a 10.8% increase in global paid memberships to 247 million. The company pays no dividend, which is typical for companies still investing heavily in growth. Its stock isn\'t exactly cheap, but it\'s not as overvalued as it has been in the past, either. Its recent forward P/E of 38 is well below the five-year average of 54.\nWe all need to be saving and investing in earnest for our retirement, and building a watch list of great companies you\'d like to buy into at the right price is a smart investing move.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nSelena Maranjian has positions in Apple, Costco Wholesale, and Netflix. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Costco Wholesale, and Netflix. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the biggest companies in the world with a recent market value near $3 trillion and a lofty mission: "Apple\'s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on Earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it." It has built a massive and enviable ecosystem of compatible products across five software platforms -- iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS -- and is always looking to expand more, for instance, into artificial intelligence. With a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.7, well above the five-year average of 24.1, Apple\'s stock doesn\'t appear to be a screaming bargain.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the biggest companies in the world with a recent market value near $3 trillion and a lofty mission: "Apple\'s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on Earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it." Costco Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), with a recent market value north of $260 billion, has grown into one of Earth\'s biggest retailers -- in part by paying attention to and serving its customers, employees, and shareholders well. The company has been performing well lately, which is largely why the stock has surged more than 60% over the past year (and has averaged 25% annual growth over the past decade).', 'news_article_title': '3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Pullback', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the biggest companies in the world with a recent market value near $3 trillion and a lofty mission: "Apple\'s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on Earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it." Ideally, though, you don\'t want to invest in those companies at just any price. The company pays no dividend, which is typical for companies still investing heavily in growth.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the biggest companies in the world with a recent market value near $3 trillion and a lofty mission: "Apple\'s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on Earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it." The company has been performing well lately, which is largely why the stock has surged more than 60% over the past year (and has averaged 25% annual growth over the past decade). See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 Selena Maranjian has positions in Apple, Costco Wholesale, and Netflix.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-music-streaming-stocks-set-to-hit-the-right-notes-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThese music streaming stocks should be on your watchlist. What I like about these companies is that their valuations are fair, and many of them have great future prospects. Music streaming stocks are anticipated to rise steadily in the future along with their number of monetized users, thus making them worthy of belonging in your portfolio.\nSo, if you are in the market to buy the best music streaming stocks for 2024 and beyond, then keep reading. Here are three of the best companies to consider.\nSpotify (SPOT)\nSource: Kaspars Grinvalds / Shutterstock.com\nSpotify (NYSE:SPOT) continues to be a dominant force in the global music streaming market with a vast library of songs, podcasts, and user-generated playlists, giving it a competitive edge over its peers.\nThe bull case for SPOT is built on a combination of operational efficiency and strategic innovation. The company has reported a significant improvement in profitability, demonstrated by better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter and an operating profit of 32 million euros, a reversal from the previous year’s loss.\nNew features like AI DJ and AI Voice Translation have fueled Spotify’s growth.\nLooking ahead, Spotify’s positive trajectory will continue. The recent performance has reinforced investor confidence, supported by a 26% year-over-year increase in MAUs and sign that the company is on track to exceed 600 million users for the year. This then makes SPOT one of those music streaming stocks to buy.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nThrough its service, Apple Music, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a key competitor in the streaming industry, offering an array of music and exclusive content.\nApple Music has contributed to Apple’s significant financial milestone of surpassing 1 billion paid subscriptions across all its services and apps.\nThis achievement, which includes subscriptions from Apple-branded offerings like Apple Music and Apple TV+ as well as third-party app services, marks a 150 million increase year over year. In the June 2023 quarter, Apple’s services unit, which Apple Music is part of, saw an 8.2% growth, reaching a revenue of $21.21 billion.\nThe growth in Apple Music and other services is part of an overarching strategy that offsets softer sales in other areas, like a slight dip in iPhone sales. This then gives investors a strong reason to buy up AAPL shares if they want to buy both an excellent mobile phone and music streaming stock.\nTencent Music Entertainment Group (TME)\nSource: Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock.com\nTencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) is a Chinese entertainment platform that has been expanding its user base significantly, showcasing a strong increase in paying users.\nThere’s good reason to consider adding TME stock to your portfolio. The company reported a notable increase in revenue from its online music services.\nThis growth has outpaced market estimates, particularly in the company’s online music platform. Furthermore, the revenue from music subscriptions alone saw a 37% year-over-year increase, reaching $399 million. Tencent Music’s advertising services supplement this growth.\nLooking forward, the company is investing in artificial intelligence to optimize features and recommendation engines, and there’s an industry-wide push toward higher-resolution streaming, which could further enhance the user experience.\nTencent Music has already made significant improvements to its services, focusing on listening features, recommendation functions, and sound quality.\nTME stock is therefore one of those music streaming stocks to buy.\nOn the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not have (directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines\nMatthew started writing coverage of the financial markets during the crypto boom of 2017 and was also a team member of several fintech startups. He then started writing about Australian and U.S. equities for various publications. His work has appeared in MarketBeat, FXStreet, Cryptoslate, Seeking Alpha, and the New Scientist magazine, among others.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Music Streaming Stocks Set to Hit the Right Notes in 2024 appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Through its service, Apple Music, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a key competitor in the streaming industry, offering an array of music and exclusive content. This then gives investors a strong reason to buy up AAPL shares if they want to buy both an excellent mobile phone and music streaming stock. The recent performance has reinforced investor confidence, supported by a 26% year-over-year increase in MAUs and sign that the company is on track to exceed 600 million users for the year.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Through its service, Apple Music, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a key competitor in the streaming industry, offering an array of music and exclusive content. This then gives investors a strong reason to buy up AAPL shares if they want to buy both an excellent mobile phone and music streaming stock. Spotify (SPOT) Source: Kaspars Grinvalds / Shutterstock.com Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) continues to be a dominant force in the global music streaming market with a vast library of songs, podcasts, and user-generated playlists, giving it a competitive edge over its peers.', 'news_article_title': '3 Music Streaming Stocks Set to Hit the Right Notes in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Through its service, Apple Music, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a key competitor in the streaming industry, offering an array of music and exclusive content. This then gives investors a strong reason to buy up AAPL shares if they want to buy both an excellent mobile phone and music streaming stock. Here are three of the best companies to consider.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Through its service, Apple Music, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a key competitor in the streaming industry, offering an array of music and exclusive content. This then gives investors a strong reason to buy up AAPL shares if they want to buy both an excellent mobile phone and music streaming stock. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips These music streaming stocks should be on your watchlist.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/netflix-nflx-acquires-kim-kardashians-comedy-the-fifth-wheel', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Netflix NFLX has won the bidding war for upcoming comedy The Fifth Wheel. The package includes Kim Kardashian, Paula Pell and Janine Brito as co-writers and producers. All three — Kim Kardashian, Paula Pell and Janine Brito — are represented by WME.\n\nKim Kardashian has gained attention for her role in FX\'s American Horror Story. Paula Pell, a Saturday Night Live veteran, has an extensive background working with Tina Fey on 30 Rock and with Amy Poehler and Judd Apatow. Janine Brito, making her major screenplay debut, has acted in Wine Country and is known for her work on the series GIRLS5Eva.\n\nThe logline of The Fifth Wheel is currently under wraps but it features Kim Kardashian playing the eponymous "fifth wheel" alongside a female ensemble cast.\n\nThe package was acquired by Niija Kuykendall’s mid-budget film team at Netflix. This acquisition is the first major sale following the settlement of the SAG-AFTRA strike earlier this month. Despite concerns about the impact of the strikes on the market, this bidding war highlights the continued vitality of such competitive auctions as the year comes to an end.\n\nThe idea was conceived by Pell and Brito, and after pitching it to Kim Kardashian immediately following the end of a strike, the package hit the market within days. NFLX emerged as the winner, making the winning offer right after Thanksgiving. Kim Kardashian has been actively involved in the selling process, attending each meeting to deliver the pitch.\n\nThe company is anticipated to gain from its diversified content portfolio in the near term. For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company forecasts earnings of $2.15 per share, significantly up from 12 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $2.18 per share, currently higher than the company’s expectation.\n\nTotal revenues are anticipated to be $8.69 billion, suggesting growth of 10.7% year over year or 12% on a foreign-exchange neutral basis. The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $8.7 billion, higher than the company’s expectation and indicating 10.86% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.\nNetflix, Inc. Price and Consensus\nNetflix, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Netflix, Inc. Quote\nExpanding Content Portfolio for 2024 to Fend Off Competition\nFans will be pleased to know that shows, such as Emily In Paris, Heartstopper and The Night Agent, will return in 2024. New series like Fool Me Once and Love Is Blind: UK are also scheduled to release in the same year.\n\nNetflix will enter 2024 with the Michelle Yeoh-starring dark action-comedy The Brothers Sun, the eighth season of Queer Eye and Sofi Vergara’s miniseries Griselda. The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series will arrive in February, followed by 3 Body Problem.\n\nNFLX has set its upcoming series 3 Body Problem for release on Mar 21, 2024. Based on the international bestselling book trilogy of the same title by Chinese Liu Cixin, the show is described as a thrilling story that redefines sci-fi drama with its layered mysteries and genre-bending high stakes.\n\nNetflix’s The Umbrella Academy will have a big year in 2024 with the release of the fourth and final season on the global streaming service.\n\nBridgerton season 3 ended up being bumped to 2024 from a rumored late 2023 release, while Emily in Paris season 4 missed the show’s annual December release due to the strikes.\n\nNetflix, a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company, has gained 62.6% year to date compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s rise of 12.4% due to its extensive collection of originals. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\n\nNetflix has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN.\n\nApple expanded content for the holiday season with the addition of Home for Christmas, a new musical special in which Hannah Waddingham performs several classic songs. For Christmas, AAPL will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites, such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show. A new singalong version of Spirited, starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, will be available on Dec 1. The Family Plan, an action comedy, will be released on Dec 15.\n\nAmazon Prime Video provides an extensive selection of high-quality original content and a substantial library of movies and TV shows. Additionally, subscribers have the choice to purchase or rent movies. Its upcoming content includes titles like A Good Person, Fantasy Football and Bye Bye Barry.\n\nDisney\'s streaming service is a one-stop destination for exclusive movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. DIS’ upcoming content includes Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2, Christmas with Walt Disney and The Shepherd.\nZacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock\nIt\'s only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.\nWith strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it\'s positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.\nSee This Stock Now for Free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNetflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Netflix has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. For Christmas, AAPL will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites, such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Netflix has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. For Christmas, AAPL will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites, such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show.', 'news_article_title': "Netflix (NFLX) Acquires Kim Kardashian's Comedy The Fifth Wheel", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Netflix has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. For Christmas, AAPL will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites, such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Netflix has been benefiting from a strong content portfolio amid stiff competition in the streaming market from the likes of Apple AAPL, Disney DIS and Amazon AMZN. For Christmas, AAPL will release new seasonal episodes of family favorites, such as Frog and Toad, Shape Island and The Snoopy Show.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/company-news-for-nov-27-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) declined 1.9% following a report that the company will delay the launch of its chip destined for China until next year in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.\nFisker Inc.’s (FSR) shares jumped 5.2% after the electric vehicle maker announced that it has filed a delayed quarterly after the original report was pushed back earlier this month owing to changes in accounting personnel.\nShares of iRobot Corporation (IRBT) surged 39.1% following a report that Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is on the verge of winning regulatory approval in the EU to go ahead with its $1.4 million acquisition of the company.\nApple Inc.’s (AAPL) fell 0.7% on reports citing data from Counterpoint Research that the company saw a decline in its smartphone sales during the cent Single’s Day in China.\nZacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock\nIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.\nWith strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.\nSee This Stock Now for Free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nFisker Inc. (FSR) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niRobot Corporation (IRBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) fell 0.7% on reports citing data from Counterpoint Research that the company saw a decline in its smartphone sales during the cent Single’s Day in China. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fisker Inc. (FSR) : Free Stock Analysis Report iRobot Corporation (IRBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) declined 1.9% following a report that the company will delay the launch of its chip destined for China until next year in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fisker Inc. (FSR) : Free Stock Analysis Report iRobot Corporation (IRBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) fell 0.7% on reports citing data from Counterpoint Research that the company saw a decline in its smartphone sales during the cent Single’s Day in China. Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) declined 1.9% following a report that the company will delay the launch of its chip destined for China until next year in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.', 'news_article_title': 'Company News for Nov 27, 2023', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) fell 0.7% on reports citing data from Counterpoint Research that the company saw a decline in its smartphone sales during the cent Single’s Day in China. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fisker Inc. (FSR) : Free Stock Analysis Report iRobot Corporation (IRBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) declined 1.9% following a report that the company will delay the launch of its chip destined for China until next year in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fisker Inc. (FSR) : Free Stock Analysis Report iRobot Corporation (IRBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) fell 0.7% on reports citing data from Counterpoint Research that the company saw a decline in its smartphone sales during the cent Single’s Day in China. Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) declined 1.9% following a report that the company will delay the launch of its chip destined for China until next year in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/you-dont-have-to-pick-a-winner-in-digital-advertising.-heres-why-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The rise of the internet has completely changed the economy. Moreover, the growth of everything digital has altered consumer behavior. We spend a good chunk of our time interacting with online services.\nFrom an investment angle, this has implications for how you position your portfolio. An area to look at that has benefited from secular growth thanks to the advent of the internet is digital advertising. According to Grand View Research, the industry's revenues are expected to increase at a 14% compound annual rate between now and 2030, so it's not too late to get in on the action.\nBut where to start to find good investment opportunities? I believe a basket approach is a sound strategy to gain exposure to the growth of the digital ad industry, which means buying all the following stocks.\nDominating the ad industry\nAs one of the leading internet enterprises, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) spearheaded the digital advertising space. Unsurprisingly, it commands the industry's leading market share.\nWith essential internet-based properties under its belt, namely google.com and youtube.com, it shouldn't shock people that the web traffic this business attracts creates virtually unlimited opportunities to sell digital ads. In the most recent quarter (Q3 2023, ended Sept. 30), 78% of the company's total revenue was derived from advertising. It's clearly still the major driver of financial results.\nSecond place in the industry is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). In a similar fashion to Alphabet, Meta owns and operates some incredibly popular apps. Combined, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp have a whopping 4 billion monthly active users. The company has monetized all the social activity it facilitates via ads.\nIt's hard to argue with just how outstanding these businesses are. Although both are investing heavily in artificial intelligence to bolster their competitive positions while also figuring out ways to serve advertising customers better, they are extremely profitable.\nLast quarter, Meta's operating margin of 40% was higher than Alphabet's 28%. Nonetheless, they both were stellar.\nThe stocks also don't carry excessive valuation multiples. As of this writing, Alphabet and Meta shares trade at forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of about 24. This represents only a 20% premium to the overall S&P 500. Investors shouldn't hesitate to buy these stocks.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nMoving on up\nTwo other FAANG businesses are also becoming more prominent players in the digital advertising market. And readers are assuredly familiar with them.\nIn October, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) website saw nearly 4.2 billion visitors. With such a massive e-commerce marketplace that constantly has so many eyeballs scrolling through it, it's unsurprising that digital ads have become a key revenue generator for the company. In the third quarter, Amazon's ad sales jumped 25% year over year to more than $12 billion. This puts it in third place in the industry, behind Alphabet and Meta.\nWe also can't forget about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the most valuable company in the world -- with a market cap of $3 trillion. The iPhone maker started selling ads in the App Store and News app about seven years ago. It's estimated the business will produce $5.2 billion in ad sales in 2023, up from 135% in 2020.\nTo be clear, though, Apple's valuation gives me pause. The stock currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29. This is a steep price for an enterprise in the mature stages of its lifecycle and lacking the growth opportunities of Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon. However, I can see why some investors would still want to own such a dominant tech giant.\nNo doubt, buying shares in all four of these companies would give you adequate exposure to the digital advertising market.\n10 stocks we like better than Walmart\nWhen our analyst team has an investing tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Walmart wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of 11/20/2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "We also can't forget about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the most valuable company in the world -- with a market cap of $3 trillion. With essential internet-based properties under its belt, namely google.com and youtube.com, it shouldn't shock people that the web traffic this business attracts creates virtually unlimited opportunities to sell digital ads. Although both are investing heavily in artificial intelligence to bolster their competitive positions while also figuring out ways to serve advertising customers better, they are extremely profitable.", 'news_luhn_summary': "We also can't forget about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the most valuable company in the world -- with a market cap of $3 trillion. Dominating the ad industry As one of the leading internet enterprises, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) spearheaded the digital advertising space. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.", 'news_article_title': "You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Digital Advertising. Here's Why", 'news_lexrank_summary': "We also can't forget about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the most valuable company in the world -- with a market cap of $3 trillion. No doubt, buying shares in all four of these companies would give you adequate exposure to the digital advertising market. That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.", 'news_textrank_summary': "We also can't forget about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the most valuable company in the world -- with a market cap of $3 trillion. I believe a basket approach is a sound strategy to gain exposure to the growth of the digital ad industry, which means buying all the following stocks. Dominating the ad industry As one of the leading internet enterprises, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) spearheaded the digital advertising space."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-compelling-cloud-storage-stocks-to-send-your-portfolio-higher', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nAs someone who works remotely and creates a significant amount of content using Google Drive, I’m reminded daily about the importance of the cloud, cloud storage, and cloud storage stocks. \nAfter my first sentence, you would think that Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) would be at the top of any list I assemble regarding the best cloud storage stocks to buy. And it probably will be. \nHowever, before I do so, I need to find more names of companies making a difference in cloud storage. Note that the emphasis is on cloud storage, not other aspects of the cloud ecosystem. \nThere are several cloud computing ETFs available that can help with the selection of cloud storage stocks. The only downside is that many of the businesses in these ETFs don’t emphasize cloud storage, and that’s what we’re after.\nDespite this negative, I’ll pull my three cloud storage stocks to buy from the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY), the largest of the cloud computing ETFs with $2.7 billion in net assets. Not surprisingly, Alphabet makes the top 10 holdings in seventh position. \nAlphabet (GOOG, GOOGL)\nSource: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com\nWhile Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are excellent companies, I have a different connection with them regarding cloud storage than I do with Google and Alphabet. So, it makes my list. \nAs I went through several 10-K’s to determine a cloud computing company’s activities in cloud storage, I realized that Google makes money from me in many ways, not just from the cloud storage I use. \nExcluding YouTube ads, its Other Bets, and hedging gains, Alphabet’s Google business accounted for 89% of its 2022 revenue of $282.8 billion. However, if you include YouTube ads in the Google revenue, the percentage increases to a tad shy of 99%, or $279.8 billion. \nAlphabet divides Google into Google Services (91% of Google revenue) and Google Cloud (9%). I use both. \nFor Google Services, I use Chrome most of the time — it’s terrible with SEC documents for some reason, so I’ll use Opera for that — I jump between Google and Apple Maps, Google’s search engine, YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive. \nFor Google Cloud, I’ve been using Google Workspace, a paid version of Google Drive with collaboration and conferencing capabilities and a few other things added in for good measure. As a freelancer, it’s a very reasonable price for complete mobility. \nThere is no question that Google Services is what drives the Alphabet bus. In 2022, its operating margin was 34.2%, 440 basis points higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) most recent fiscal year. \nIn 2023, Google Cloud will generate a positive operating profit. For the nine months ending September 30, it was $852 million on $23.9 billion in revenue, suggesting the best days for Alphabet remain on the horizon. \nDropbox (DBX)\nSource: Blackboard / Shutterstock\nThanks to its performance in 2023, it’s up 24% year-to-date, Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) stock is once more trading above its March 2018 IPO price of $21. It went public with such fanfare and potential.\n“The company sold 36 million shares, and a source told CNBC that the offering was 25 times oversubscribed. Dropbox, which raised $756 million in the largest tech IPO since Snap last year, will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘DBX,’” CNBC wrote in 2018.\nIt never seemed to live up to the expectations. But a cloud storage company it is.\nOn Nov. 17, Dropbox announced it was collaborating with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) to help millions of its Dropbox customers use generative AI to improve workflows across their cloud content.\n“AI has the potential to offload routine tasks, unlock our creativity, and help us do more meaningful work. We’re excited to partner with NVIDIA and leverage their technology in new ways to deliver more personalized, AI-powered experiences to our customers,” stated Drew Houston, Dropbox CEO and co-founder. \nDropbox’s biggest growth opportunity is to increase the number of paying users. Although it has more than 700 million registered users, only 18.2 million are paying customers. AI could be the solution. \nLet’s say it converted 10% of its registered users to Dropbox’s Essentials plan — 312 Canadian dollars ($228) billed yearly — that’s nearly $16 billion in annual revenue [700M * 10% * $228], or about 7x its 2022 revenue of $2.33 billion.\nSo far, in 2023, it is making inroads. \nIn Q3 2023, it had 18.17 million paying users, 3.5% higher than a year earlier, with an average revenue per paying user of $138.71, 3.3% higher than Q3 2022. \nWill AI move the needle for Dropbox? It could be. \nShopify (SHOP)\nSource: Burdun Iliya / Shutterstock.com\nWhile Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) doesn’t qualify as a pure-play cloud storage company, the e-commerce platform owes its livelihood to Google Cloud. Because of this cloud infrastructure, the company’s software provides merchants of all sizes with the tools to run their online businesses globally.\nEarlier this year, Shopify announced an enhanced relationship with Google that would see it use Google’s Discovery AI solutions for its enterprise customers. \n“We know that 69% of consumers in the US alone say a store’s search is the most common way they shop, but only around 10% are getting consistently accurate search results. It’s a massive problem that we’re excited to help enterprise retailers solve through our continued work with Google,” stated Shopify President Harley Finkelstein. \nHow big a problem is search abandonment? A Google-commissioned Harris Poll survey suggests the loss of orders through poor search costs merchants an estimated $2 trillion annually. That’s bigger than Alphabet’s market capitalization. ‘\nIn early November, Shopify reported Q3 2023 results. They included revenue of $1.71 billion in the quarter, $40 million higher than the analyst estimate. On the bottom line, it earned 24 cents a share, 10 cents higher than the consensus. \nMore importantly, its guidance for the fourth quarter and the entire year were very positive. It expects revenue growth in 2023 to be in the mid-twenties on a percentage basis over 2022, with high-teens revenue growth in the fourth quarter. \nShopify stock gained 22% on the news. It’s up another 19% since.\nWith free cash flow reaching 16% of revenue in the third quarter, its financial performance will continue to drive its shares higher in 2024. \nOn the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nWill Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Compelling Cloud Storage Stocks to Send Your Portfolio Higher appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In 2022, its operating margin was 34.2%, 440 basis points higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) most recent fiscal year. Dropbox, which raised $756 million in the largest tech IPO since Snap last year, will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘DBX,’” CNBC wrote in 2018. We’re excited to partner with NVIDIA and leverage their technology in new ways to deliver more personalized, AI-powered experiences to our customers,” stated Drew Houston, Dropbox CEO and co-founder.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'In 2022, its operating margin was 34.2%, 440 basis points higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) most recent fiscal year. Despite this negative, I’ll pull my three cloud storage stocks to buy from the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY), the largest of the cloud computing ETFs with $2.7 billion in net assets. Alphabet divides Google into Google Services (91% of Google revenue) and Google Cloud (9%).', 'news_article_title': '3 Compelling Cloud Storage Stocks to Send Your Portfolio Higher', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In 2022, its operating margin was 34.2%, 440 basis points higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) most recent fiscal year. As I went through several 10-K’s to determine a cloud computing company’s activities in cloud storage, I realized that Google makes money from me in many ways, not just from the cloud storage I use. But a cloud storage company it is.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'In 2022, its operating margin was 34.2%, 440 basis points higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) most recent fiscal year. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As someone who works remotely and creates a significant amount of content using Google Drive, I’m reminded daily about the importance of the cloud, cloud storage, and cloud storage stocks. As I went through several 10-K’s to determine a cloud computing company’s activities in cloud storage, I realized that Google makes money from me in many ways, not just from the cloud storage I use.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/how-long-can-wall-street-overlook-this-breakout-penny-stock', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Investing in penny stocks is a high-risk, high-reward proposition. Generally, stocks with share prices below $5 are defined as penny stocks. For investors with a higher risk appetite who like a bargain, investing in cheap penny stocks can be a tempting way to speculate on potentially outsized returns. \nIn fact, shares of several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were priced below $5 when they first went public on the stock market. That said, penny stocks have also gained a reputation for burning significant investor wealth. \nKeeping these factors in mind, let’s see if it makes sense to invest in breakout penny stock Safety Shot (SHOT) right now. \nwww.barchart.com\nAn Overview of Safety Shot\nValued at $99.6 million by market cap, Safety Shot is the first patented beverage globally that reduces blood alcohol content (BAC) and boosts clarity. A wellness and functional beverage company, Safety Shot is engaged in the research and development of OTC (over-the-counter) products and intellectual property. \nIts product pipeline includes:\nPhotocil - To address psoriasis and vertigo\nJW-700 - To treat hair loss\nJW-500 - A woman-oriented sexual wellness product\nNoStingz - A jellyfish sting prevention sunscreen\nJW-110 - To treat atopic eczema\nPreviously known as Jupiter Wellness, Safety Shot sells its products through third-party retail stores and channel partners. It also aims to unlock value through the spin-out of its legacy assets from Jupiter Wellness. \nIn the last 12 months, Safety Shot has reported revenue of $6.83 million with a gross profit of $1.36 million and an operating loss of $11.2 million. \nShort Sellers Target SHOT\nShares of Safety Shot have surged over 400% year-to-date, but recently came under pressure after a report from short sellers Capybara Research. In response, Safety Shot released a press statement accusing short sellers of publishing “malicious, defamatory, inaccurate articles” about Safety Shot and its management, forcing investors out of their holdings so they could buy shares at a lower cost and cover short positions. \nBy the numbers, there are 1.8 million SHOT shares sold short, as of the Oct. 31 reporting period. At the stock's average daily trading volume, it would take more than three days to cover these shorted shares.\nA Billion-Dollar Market Opportunity\nSafety Shot expects to launch its patented beverage in December 2023 by marketing the product on Amazon. The company has forecast the functional beverage market at $62 billion and aims to gain market share here. \nSHOT estimates the hangover remedies market at $1.56 billion, which is expected to grow by 14.6% annually through 2028. Soon after its launch on Amazon, SHOT plans to focus on B2B (business-to-business) sales of its products to distributors, retailers, bars, and restaurants in Q1 of 2024. It seems SHOT is just weeks away from a potential liftoff in revenue growth. \nMeanwhile, despite the massive breakout in the share price, there are no analysts offering coverage of Safety Shot. While SHOT is best reserved for those with robust risk appetites for now, any new ratings or legitimate analyst attention from Wall Street could potentially draw some new buyers to the wellness-focused penny stock in the near term.\nOn the date of publication, Aditya Raghunath did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In fact, shares of several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were priced below $5 when they first went public on the stock market. For investors with a higher risk appetite who like a bargain, investing in cheap penny stocks can be a tempting way to speculate on potentially outsized returns. While SHOT is best reserved for those with robust risk appetites for now, any new ratings or legitimate analyst attention from Wall Street could potentially draw some new buyers to the wellness-focused penny stock in the near term.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'In fact, shares of several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were priced below $5 when they first went public on the stock market. Keeping these factors in mind, let’s see if it makes sense to invest in breakout penny stock Safety Shot (SHOT) right now. A Billion-Dollar Market Opportunity Safety Shot expects to launch its patented beverage in December 2023 by marketing the product on Amazon.', 'news_article_title': 'How Long Can Wall Street Overlook This Breakout Penny Stock?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In fact, shares of several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were priced below $5 when they first went public on the stock market. Generally, stocks with share prices below $5 are defined as penny stocks. A Billion-Dollar Market Opportunity Safety Shot expects to launch its patented beverage in December 2023 by marketing the product on Amazon.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'In fact, shares of several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were priced below $5 when they first went public on the stock market. www.barchart.com An Overview of Safety Shot Valued at $99.6 million by market cap, Safety Shot is the first patented beverage globally that reduces blood alcohol content (BAC) and boosts clarity. Short Sellers Target SHOT Shares of Safety Shot have surged over 400% year-to-date, but recently came under pressure after a report from short sellers Capybara Research.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/5-stocks-you-can-confidently-invest-%24500-in-right-now-12', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Investing always carries a bit of risk, but you can bring that risk down to an absolute minimum by taking one specific move: and that's selecting a core group of solid companies to hold onto for the long term. These players should have a track record of earnings growth, an impressive market position, and prospects that ensure earnings strength well into the future.\nIn many cases, these companies will be familiar names, selling products you use every day. But you also may discover new-to-you players in fields -- such as biotech -- that you may not connect with on a daily basis. You can buy these stocks with confidence, knowing that over time, the companies have proven themselves -- and may continue winning. Here are five you can confidently invest $500 in right now.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n1. Amazon\nAmazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the leader in two markets growing in the double-digits: e-commerce and cloud computing. They've helped the company grow earnings into the billions of dollars and become a household name worldwide.\nThis growth is far from over. Amazon recently improved its cost structure, which should pay off over time. The company's moves in e-commerce include making its fulfillment process more efficient, and in cloud computing include major investments in artificial intelligence (AI).\nSo, e-commerce customers receive packages more quickly, and cloud customers can launch generative AI projects on Amazon Web Services' platforms. All of this should keep customers coming back, and help Amazon stay in the lead.\nIt's also encouraging to see that, after a difficult time last year, Amazon's earnings have recovered, with the company reporting gains in revenue, net income, free cash flow and more in the most recent quarter.\n2. Apple\nWhen you think of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) you probably think of the iPhone or the Apple Watch. Those and other products contribute significantly to revenue, and thanks to Apple's moat, or competitive advantage, this should continue. Apple has built such a strong brand that fans stick with it, regardless of the products' price tags.\nBut there's even more good news: Apple also has created a billion-dollar services business, generating recurrent revenue thanks to all of the people out there using Apple devices. Services are many, from digital content to data storage, and in the recent quarter, services revenue reached a record high.\nFinally, one last bit of good news: Apple's services are highly profitable for the company, with a gross margin of more than 70% in the quarter, compared with a margin of 36% for products. So, this business may be Apple's next big revenue driver.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n3. Coca-Cola\nYou'll love Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) for two reasons: its brand strength that powers steady earnings gains and its dividend growth.\nLet's talk earnings first. Thanks to well-known products like its eponymous beverage and others like Dasani water and Minute Maid juices, customers keep coming back even during difficult economic times such as today. Revenue has continued to rise in recent quarters, even through price increases, and Coca-Cola has gained more and more market share.\nAs for the dividend, the company has increased it for more than 50 years, putting Coca-Cola on the list of Dividend Kings. This shows dividend growth is important to the drinks giant, so it's likely to continue with this policy -- and that means you can expect more and more passive income as the years go by.\n4. Vertex Pharmaceuticals\nVertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is the global leader in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment, and that has brought the company billions of dollars in earnings over the past several years. The biotech has the products, patents, and pipeline to keep that position until at least the late 2030s.\nOn top of that, Vertex is expanding into other treatment areas and even recently scored a regulatory win -- the U.K. delivered the first ever authorization for a treatment using CRISPR gene editing techniques when it gave the nod to Vertex's candidate for blood disorders. The company now awaits decisions in the U.S. Vertex also considers its candidate for the very common problem of pain as a near-term launch opportunity -- that candidate is involved in phase 3 trials.\nSo, thanks to ongoing dominance in CF and successful new programs, Vertex's growth story should continue over the long term.\n5. Johnson & Johnson\nJohnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently made a very interesting move: It spun off its consumer health business, the unit that made J&J a household name, into a separate entity. But this actually was a wise thing to do since consumer health had been a drag on growth -- and now J&J plans to devote its resources to its higher-growth businesses of pharmaceuticals and medtech.\nPharma and medtech adjusted operational sales climbed more than 8% (excluding the coronavirus vaccine) and 6%, respectively, in the most recent quarter. And more than 70% of J&J's sales generally come from a No. 1 or 2 market share position. The company's vast portfolio of products as well as its deep pipeline should keep the growth going.\nFinally, you'll also want to get in on J&J for its dividend payments. Like Coca-Cola, it's a Dividend King, meaning it's a top stock you can count on for passive income growth over time.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool recommends Johnson & Johnson and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple When you think of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) you probably think of the iPhone or the Apple Watch. It's also encouraging to see that, after a difficult time last year, Amazon's earnings have recovered, with the company reporting gains in revenue, net income, free cash flow and more in the most recent quarter. Thanks to well-known products like its eponymous beverage and others like Dasani water and Minute Maid juices, customers keep coming back even during difficult economic times such as today.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple When you think of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) you probably think of the iPhone or the Apple Watch. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is the global leader in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment, and that has brought the company billions of dollars in earnings over the past several years. Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently made a very interesting move: It spun off its consumer health business, the unit that made J&J a household name, into a separate entity.', 'news_article_title': '5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 In Right Now', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple When you think of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) you probably think of the iPhone or the Apple Watch. Revenue has continued to rise in recent quarters, even through price increases, and Coca-Cola has gained more and more market share. Like Coca-Cola, it's a Dividend King, meaning it's a top stock you can count on for passive income growth over time.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple When you think of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) you probably think of the iPhone or the Apple Watch. It's also encouraging to see that, after a difficult time last year, Amazon's earnings have recovered, with the company reporting gains in revenue, net income, free cash flow and more in the most recent quarter. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is the global leader in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment, and that has brought the company billions of dollars in earnings over the past several years."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-faang-stocks-billionaires-are-absolutely-piling-into', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Roughly two weeks ago marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter -- and no, I don\'t mean the monthly inflation report.\nFollowing the end of a quarter, institutional money managers with at least $100 million in assets under management have 45 calendar days to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F is effectively a snapshot of the trades Wall Street\'s brightest and most-successful money managers made during the previous quarter (in this instance, the September-ended quarter).\nThe latest 13Fs are particularly intriguing with regard to the FAANG stocks.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nBy "FAANG," I\'m referring to:\nFacebook, which is now a subsidiary of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)\nAmazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL)\nNetflix (NASDAQ: NFLX)\nGoogle, which is now a subsidiary of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG)\nWall Street\'s eyes are squarely on the FAANG stocks for two key reasons: they\'re industry leaders with sustained competitive advantages and/or moats, and they\'re outperformers.\nAll five of these businesses possess well-defined competitive edges:\nMeta owns four of the most-popular social media sites on the planet (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger) and its family of apps attracted nearly 4 billion unique monthly visitors during the third quarter.\nAmazon\'s online marketplace accounts for nearly 40% of U.S. online retail sales. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world\'s leading cloud infrastructure service provider by market share.\nApple\'s iPhone is responsible for more than half of all U.S. smartphone market share. It also sports the most robust share repurchase program of all publicly traded companies.\nNetflix is the undisputed leader in domestic and international streaming market share. Further, no streaming company comes close to its library of original shows and movies.\nAlphabet\'s Google is practically a monopoly in worldwide internet search. It\'s also the company behind Google Cloud, the global No. 3 cloud infrastructure service platform.\nThese sustained advantages are what have allowed the FAANGs to lead the stock market higher for much of the past decade. Therefore, knowing how billionaires are treating these stocks within their respective funds can be important.\nBased on the latest round of 13Fs, billionaires absolutely piled into three FAANG stocks.\nAmazon\nArguably the standout buy of the third quarter among the FAANGs was Amazon. A total of 10 billionaires piled into the authority in e-commerce, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis):\nJeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,042,696 shares)\nOle Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global investors (4,348,680 shares)\nSteven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management (1,171,081 shares)\nDavid Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (883,205 shares)\nKen Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (665,738 shares)\nDavid Tepper of Appaloosa Management (587,500 shares)\nDan Loeb of Third Point (580,00 shares)\nStephen Mandel of Lone Pine Capital (569,245 shares)\nChase Coleman of Tiger Global Management (239,760 shares)\nOne of the likelier reasons for billionaires to be so bullish on Amazon is AWS. Despite its year-over-year growth tapering to 12% during the September-ended quarter, AWS still holds a remarkable 31% share of global cloud infrastructure service spending, based on a third-quarter estimate from Canalys. Since cloud margins are many multiples higher than the margins associated with online retail sales, AWS regularly accounts for the lion\'s share of Amazon\'s operating income.\nOther high-margin ancillary operating segments may be fueling billionaire interest in Amazon as well. In particular, Amazon\'s advertising services segment has stood out as a top-performer in a challenging ad environment. Sales have grown by no less than 21% on a currency-neutral, year-over-year basis over the past two years. Since Amazon attracts more than 2 billion visitors to its site each month, it\'s a logical go-to for merchants. Ultimately, this is fueling the company\'s ad-pricing power.\nAmazon\'s valuation is also historically inexpensive. Current expectations call for Amazon to more than triple its operating cash flow between 2022 and 2026. After closing out every year of the 2010s between 23 and 37 times its cash flow, investors have the opportunity to pick up shares right now for less than 13 times consensus estimated cash flow in 2024.\nApple\nA second FAANG stock billionaires piled into during the third quarter is tech stock Apple. A total of six billionaires added to their funds\' existing positions, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis):\nJeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,376,743 shares)\nKen Griffin of Citadel Advisors (3,381,231 shares)\nIsrael Englander of Millennium Management (1,833,484 shares)\nKen Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (867,036 shares)\nDavid Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (256,181 shares)\nIf you\'re wondering what drew a half-dozen billionaires to the largest publicly traded company in the U.S. by market cap, look no further than its innovation.\nSince introducing a 5G-capable version of its iPhone during the fourth quarter of 2020, Apple has maintained roughly half of U.S. smartphone market share.\nHowever, Apple isn\'t satisfied just being a products powerhouse. Although it\'s not abandoning the physical devices that brought it fame (iPhone, iPad, and Mac), it\'s steadily evolving into a platforms company. CEO Tim Cook is spearheading a transition that has Apple focused on subscription services. Subscriptions generate delectable margins and should help smooth out the company\'s sales fluctuations during major iPhone replacement cycles.\nOn the other hand, Apple is historically pricey. It\'s currently trading at 29 times fiscal 2024 earnings (Apple\'s fiscal 2024 will end on Sept. 28, 2024), which is at the upper bound of its historic forward-year earnings range.\nWhat makes its valuation especially egregious is that Apple\'s sales declined in fiscal 2023 -- and that was with the help of above-average inflation as a tailwind. Given tepid demand at the moment for all of the company\'s physical products, a fair argument can be made that Apple isn\'t a good value.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nAlphabet\nThe third FAANG stock billionaires are absolutely piling into is Alphabet, the parent company of Google, streaming platform YouTube, and autonomous vehicle company Waymo, among others. All told, nine billionaire investors purchased shares of Alphabet\'s Class A stock (GOOGL) during the September-ended quarter, including (total shares bought in parenthesis):\nStephen Mandel of Lone Pine Capital (3,113,001 shares)\nBill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management (2,169,824 shares)\nChase Coleman of Tiger Global Management (1,523,000 shares)\nKen Griffin of Citadel Advisors (1,498,213 shares)\nDavid Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (1,195,541 shares)\nKen Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (1,023,535 shares)\nIsrael Englander of Millennium Management (602,822 shares)\nSteven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management (544,495 shares)\nThe beauty of Alphabet\'s operating model, and the likely reason most of these nine billionaires are more than happy to scoop up shares, is its dominance in internet search. Google comprised 91.6% of global internet search share in October. What\'s more, Google hasn\'t held lower than a 90% share of worldwide monthly search since March 2015. Being the undisputed leader in internet search gives the company exceptional ad-pricing power.\nBeyond this cash flow foundation, billionaires are probably enamored with Alphabet\'s burgeoning cloud operations. Google Cloud accounted for 10% of global cloud infrastructure service spend during the third quarter. More importantly, this segment has delivered three consecutive quarters of operating income following years of losses. The juicy margins associated with cloud services suggest Google Cloud could become a major generator of cash flow for Alphabet within the next couple of years.\nAlphabet\'s valuation is the other key selling point that very likely enticed billionaires to buy. Shares can be purchased right now for approximately 14 times forward-year cash flow, which is notably lower than the multiple of 18 times cash flow Alphabet\'s Class A shares have traded at over the previous five years.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Sean Williams has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Netflix. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By "FAANG," I\'m referring to: Facebook, which is now a subsidiary of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Google, which is now a subsidiary of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) Wall Street\'s eyes are squarely on the FAANG stocks for two key reasons: they\'re industry leaders with sustained competitive advantages and/or moats, and they\'re outperformers. Roughly two weeks ago marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter -- and no, I don\'t mean the monthly inflation report. Despite its year-over-year growth tapering to 12% during the September-ended quarter, AWS still holds a remarkable 31% share of global cloud infrastructure service spending, based on a third-quarter estimate from Canalys.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By "FAANG," I\'m referring to: Facebook, which is now a subsidiary of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Google, which is now a subsidiary of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) Wall Street\'s eyes are squarely on the FAANG stocks for two key reasons: they\'re industry leaders with sustained competitive advantages and/or moats, and they\'re outperformers. A total of 10 billionaires piled into the authority in e-commerce, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis): Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,042,696 shares) Ole Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global investors (4,348,680 shares) Steven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management (1,171,081 shares) David Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (883,205 shares) Ken Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (665,738 shares) David Tepper of Appaloosa Management (587,500 shares) Dan Loeb of Third Point (580,00 shares) Stephen Mandel of Lone Pine Capital (569,245 shares) Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management (239,760 shares) One of the likelier reasons for billionaires to be so bullish on Amazon is AWS. A total of six billionaires added to their funds\' existing positions, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis): Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,376,743 shares) Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors (3,381,231 shares) Israel Englander of Millennium Management (1,833,484 shares) Ken Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (867,036 shares) David Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (256,181 shares) If you\'re wondering what drew a half-dozen billionaires to the largest publicly traded company in the U.S. by market cap, look no further than its innovation.', 'news_article_title': '3 FAANG Stocks Billionaires Are Absolutely Piling Into', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By "FAANG," I\'m referring to: Facebook, which is now a subsidiary of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Google, which is now a subsidiary of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) Wall Street\'s eyes are squarely on the FAANG stocks for two key reasons: they\'re industry leaders with sustained competitive advantages and/or moats, and they\'re outperformers. It\'s also the company behind Google Cloud, the global No. Apple A second FAANG stock billionaires piled into during the third quarter is tech stock Apple.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'By "FAANG," I\'m referring to: Facebook, which is now a subsidiary of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Google, which is now a subsidiary of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) Wall Street\'s eyes are squarely on the FAANG stocks for two key reasons: they\'re industry leaders with sustained competitive advantages and/or moats, and they\'re outperformers. A total of 10 billionaires piled into the authority in e-commerce, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis): Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,042,696 shares) Ole Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global investors (4,348,680 shares) Steven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management (1,171,081 shares) David Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (883,205 shares) Ken Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (665,738 shares) David Tepper of Appaloosa Management (587,500 shares) Dan Loeb of Third Point (580,00 shares) Stephen Mandel of Lone Pine Capital (569,245 shares) Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management (239,760 shares) One of the likelier reasons for billionaires to be so bullish on Amazon is AWS. A total of six billionaires added to their funds\' existing positions, including (total shares purchased in parenthesis): Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International (5,376,743 shares) Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors (3,381,231 shares) Israel Englander of Millennium Management (1,833,484 shares) Ken Fisher of Fisher Asset Management (867,036 shares) David Siegel and John Overdeck of Two Sigma Investments (256,181 shares) If you\'re wondering what drew a half-dozen billionaires to the largest publicly traded company in the U.S. by market cap, look no further than its innovation.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-vanguard-russell-1000-growth-etf-vong-be-on-your-investing-radar-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) was launched on 09/22/2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.\nThe fund is sponsored by Vanguard. It has amassed assets over $15.39 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Growth\nCompanies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.\nGrowth stocks have higher than average sales and earnings growth rates. While these are expected to grow faster than the broader market, they also have higher valuations. Something to keep in mind is the higher level of volatility that is affiliated with growth stocks. Even though growth stocks are more likely to outperform their value counterparts in strong bull markets, value stocks have a record of delivering better returns in almost all markets than growth stocks.\nCosts\nSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.08%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.71%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 44.10% of the portfolio. Consumer Discretionary and Telecom round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 13.08% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 51.05% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nVONG seeks to match the performance of the Russell 1000 Growth Index before fees and expenses. The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of large-capitalization growth stocks in the United States.\nThe ETF has gained about 36.50% so far this year and is up roughly 27.98% in the last one year (as of 11/27/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $54.03 and $74.94.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.06 and standard deviation of 22.05% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 444 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nVanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VONG is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) track a similar index. While Vanguard Growth ETF has $98.91 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $221.75 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ charges 0.20%.\nBottom-Line\nRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nVanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG): ETF Research Reports\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nInvesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 13.08% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). Click to get this free report Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It has amassed assets over $15.39 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 13.08% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) was launched on 09/22/2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.', 'news_article_title': 'Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 13.08% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). Click to get this free report Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Even though growth stocks are more likely to outperform their value counterparts in strong bull markets, value stocks have a record of delivering better returns in almost all markets than growth stocks.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc. (AAPL) accounts for about 13.08% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) was launched on 09/22/2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hedge-flow-hedge-fund-party-in-tech-stocks-begins-to-wane-goldman-sachs-says', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Nell Mackenzie\nLONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Hedge funds sold the largest volume of U.S. tech and media stocks seen since July in the week to Nov. 24, Goldman Sachs said GS.N in a prime brokerage note to clients on Friday, a signal that the popularity of these stocks may be fading.\nCrowding into tech stocks, particularly the so-called "Magnificent 7", which includes Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Nvidia NVDA.O, had reached the most intense that Goldman Sachs has seen in 22 years, the bank said earlier last week.\nTraders ditched both long and short bets on software and interactive media companies, while exiting long bets on sellers of semi-conductor equipment.\nA long bet is essentially a position that the price of an asset will rally.\nBig investors and advisers, including Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian and Ryan Israel, chief investment officer of Bill Ackman\'s Pershing Square Capital Management, told Reuters this month that a calming in bond markets and the expectations of a pause in US rate hikes might not be enough to lift tech stocks and asset prices, generally.\nTechnology, media, and telecom stocks make up 30.2% of total U.S. single stock net exposure, down from a year high in late October of 35.9%, the bank said without giving an exact October date.\nThe most popular tech stocks have been "priced for perfection" but a "reckoning will come", Amundi\'s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier said last week.\n(Reporting by Nell Mackenzie; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe and Barbara Lewis)\n(([email protected]; https://twitter.com/nellmooney;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Crowding into tech stocks, particularly the so-called "Magnificent 7", which includes Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Nvidia NVDA.O, had reached the most intense that Goldman Sachs has seen in 22 years, the bank said earlier last week. Big investors and advisers, including Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian and Ryan Israel, chief investment officer of Bill Ackman\'s Pershing Square Capital Management, told Reuters this month that a calming in bond markets and the expectations of a pause in US rate hikes might not be enough to lift tech stocks and asset prices, generally. The most popular tech stocks have been "priced for perfection" but a "reckoning will come", Amundi\'s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier said last week.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Crowding into tech stocks, particularly the so-called "Magnificent 7", which includes Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Nvidia NVDA.O, had reached the most intense that Goldman Sachs has seen in 22 years, the bank said earlier last week. By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Hedge funds sold the largest volume of U.S. tech and media stocks seen since July in the week to Nov. 24, Goldman Sachs said GS.N in a prime brokerage note to clients on Friday, a signal that the popularity of these stocks may be fading. Big investors and advisers, including Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian and Ryan Israel, chief investment officer of Bill Ackman\'s Pershing Square Capital Management, told Reuters this month that a calming in bond markets and the expectations of a pause in US rate hikes might not be enough to lift tech stocks and asset prices, generally.', 'news_article_title': 'HEDGE FLOW -Hedge fund party in tech stocks begins to wane, Goldman Sachs says', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Crowding into tech stocks, particularly the so-called "Magnificent 7", which includes Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Nvidia NVDA.O, had reached the most intense that Goldman Sachs has seen in 22 years, the bank said earlier last week. By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Hedge funds sold the largest volume of U.S. tech and media stocks seen since July in the week to Nov. 24, Goldman Sachs said GS.N in a prime brokerage note to clients on Friday, a signal that the popularity of these stocks may be fading. Traders ditched both long and short bets on software and interactive media companies, while exiting long bets on sellers of semi-conductor equipment.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Crowding into tech stocks, particularly the so-called "Magnificent 7", which includes Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Nvidia NVDA.O, had reached the most intense that Goldman Sachs has seen in 22 years, the bank said earlier last week. By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Hedge funds sold the largest volume of U.S. tech and media stocks seen since July in the week to Nov. 24, Goldman Sachs said GS.N in a prime brokerage note to clients on Friday, a signal that the popularity of these stocks may be fading. Big investors and advisers, including Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian and Ryan Israel, chief investment officer of Bill Ackman\'s Pershing Square Capital Management, told Reuters this month that a calming in bond markets and the expectations of a pause in US rate hikes might not be enough to lift tech stocks and asset prices, generally.'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 188.8999938964844, 'high': 190.6699981689453, 'open': 189.9199981689453, 'close': 189.7899932861328, 'ema_50': 181.32513177270363, 'rsi_14': 77.1884831398874, 'target': 190.3999938964844, 'volume': 40552600.0, 'ema_200': 174.0932952779049, 'adj_close': 189.7899932861328, 'rsi_lag_1': 80.5225056888349, 'rsi_lag_2': 82.10279007750573, 'rsi_lag_3': 84.25811120915671, 'rsi_lag_4': 88.69758931702042, 'rsi_lag_5': 88.12892228279449, 'macd_lag_1': 4.097630795972549, 'macd_lag_2': 4.1676282664246, 'macd_lag_3': 4.059914454068377, 'macd_lag_4': 3.93159715507619, 'macd_lag_5': 3.6281582743227716, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.981733218405111, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.439533023534787}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.640000343322754, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 13.279999732971191, 'Open': 13.140000343322754, 'Close': 12.6899995803833, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 12.6899995803833}, {'Low': 1.0925856828689575, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 1.0959264039993286, 'Open': 1.0940439701080322, 'Close': 1.0940439701080322, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 1.0940439701080322}, {'Low': 1.2592079639434814, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 1.2644143104553225, 'Open': 1.260096549987793, 'Close': 1.2600330114364624, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 1.2600330114364624}, {'Low': 7.072100162506104, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 7.154600143432617, 'Open': 7.081900119781494, 'Close': 7.081900119781494, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 7.081900119781494}, {'Low': 74.05999755859375, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 76.2300033569336, 'Open': 75.30999755859375, 'Close': 74.86000061035156, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 289562, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 74.86000061035156}, {'Low': 0.6567501425743103, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 0.6613398194313049, 'Open': 0.658129870891571, 'Close': 0.658129870891571, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 0.658129870891571}, {'Low': 4.388999938964844, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 4.460999965667725, 'Open': 4.456999778747559, 'Close': 4.388999938964844, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 4.388999938964844}, {'Low': 148.6739959716797, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 149.6529998779297, 'Open': 149.5709991455078, 'Close': 149.5709991455078, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 149.5709991455078}, {'Low': 103.19000244140624, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 103.52999877929688, 'Open': 103.41999816894533, 'Close': 103.1999969482422, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 103.1999969482422}, {'Low': 2011.699951171875, 'Date': '2023-11-27', 'High': 2011.800048828125, 'Open': 2011.699951171875, 'Close': 2011.800048828125, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 228, 'date_str': '2023-11-27', 'Adj Close': 2011.800048828125}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-11-28': 190.3999938964844, '2023-11-29': 189.3699951171875, '2023-11-30': 189.9499969482422, '2023-12-01': 191.2400054931641, '2023-12-04': 189.42999267578125, '2023-12-05': 193.4199981689453, '2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125}, '1_month_later': {'2023-12-27': 193.1499938964844}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Quantitative Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-to-end-credit-card-partnership-with-goldman-sachs-wsj-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds details on the contract in paragraph 2\nNov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.\nThe tech giant recently sent a proposal to the Wall Street bank to exit the contract in the next roughly 12 to 15 months, the report said, citing people briefed on the matter.\nApple and Goldman had started to roll out a virtual credit card in 2019.\nThe iPhone-maker did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while Goldman declined to omment.\n(Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Adds details on the contract in paragraph 2 Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The tech giant recently sent a proposal to the Wall Street bank to exit the contract in the next roughly 12 to 15 months, the report said, citing people briefed on the matter. The iPhone-maker did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while Goldman declined to omment.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Adds details on the contract in paragraph 2 Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The tech giant recently sent a proposal to the Wall Street bank to exit the contract in the next roughly 12 to 15 months, the report said, citing people briefed on the matter. Apple and Goldman had started to roll out a virtual credit card in 2019.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple to end credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs - WSJ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Adds details on the contract in paragraph 2 Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The tech giant recently sent a proposal to the Wall Street bank to exit the contract in the next roughly 12 to 15 months, the report said, citing people briefed on the matter. Apple and Goldman had started to roll out a virtual credit card in 2019.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Adds details on the contract in paragraph 2 Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The tech giant recently sent a proposal to the Wall Street bank to exit the contract in the next roughly 12 to 15 months, the report said, citing people briefed on the matter. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-to-end-credit-card-partnership-with-goldman-sachs-wsj', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.\n(Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple to end credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs - WSJ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Nov 28 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs Group GS.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/charlie-munger-half-of-a-legendary-partnership-dies-at-99', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and a towering figure in the investment world, has died at age 99. The company announced Tuesday that members of the Munger family said the legendary investor passed away peacefully at a hospital in California.\nMunger wasn\'t just Warren Buffett\'s right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, he was an accomplished investor on his own, with an impressive track record of success dating back many decades. Munger was instrumental in helping Buffett fine-tune his investment style and played a massive role in the 3,787,464% (not a typo) returns the company produced for shareholders from 1964 through the end of 2022.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nMunger\'s investment career\nMunger was a lawyer by trade. He studied mathematics as an undergraduate and attended Harvard Law School, with a stint in the U.S. Armed Forces in between. Afterward, Munger co-founded a law firm and worked as a real estate attorney, but later stopped practicing to focus on investment management.\nMunger is best known for his role as vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, but that wasn\'t the only impressive part of his investment career. In fact, Munger didn\'t assume that role until 1978, when he was already in his mid-50s.\nFrom 1962 through 1975, Munger ran an investment partnership, Wheeler, Munger & Co., which liquidated thereafter. The partnership\'s results were extraordinary, producing a 19.8% annualized return (before fees), compared with just 5% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average during that time period. Interestingly, this is almost identical to the long-term compound returns produced by Berkshire Hathaway in the Warren Buffett era.\nHow Charlie met Warren\nCharlie Munger was introduced to Warren Buffett in 1959 by a mutual friend, although Munger had worked at a grocery store owned by Buffett\'s grandfather as a teenager. Over the years, Munger has been perhaps the biggest influence on Buffett\'s investment style, aside from Buffett\'s mentor, Benjamin Graham.\nFor example, Munger helped shift Buffett\'s mentality away from investing in troubled businesses (which Buffett called "cigar butt" stocks) and toward focusing on high-quality businesses to own for the long run. The quote "a great business at a fair price is superior to a fair business at a great price" is often attributed to Buffett, but it was actually Munger who said it. In fact, Buffett initially bought shares of struggling textile manufacturer Berkshire Hathaway as a deep-value play, but later came to call it one of his worst investments -- and one that Munger would have likely steered clear of.\nMunger also helped shape Warren Buffett\'s views on diversification, or lack thereof. One of the key differentiators of Munger\'s investment partnership compared with competitors was Munger\'s willingness to hold just a few stocks at a time. This is why Buffett is so comfortable with say, roughly half of Berkshire\'s stock portfolio being invested in Apple. Munger believed that the best way to achieve market-beating returns is to hold a concentrated portfolio, and looking at his track record, it\'s difficult to make the case otherwise.\nBuffett put it simply in Tuesday\'s announcement: "Berkshire Hathaway could not have been built to its present status without Charlie’s inspiration, wisdom and participation."\nTop Charlie Munger quotes on investing\nWhile Buffett is perhaps the most-quoted investor of all time (and for good reason), many of Munger\'s investing quotes have stolen the show at Berkshire meetings over the years.\nWith that in mind, here\'s a list of some of our all-time favorite Charlie Munger quotes:\n"It takes character to sit with all that cash and to do nothing. I didn\'t get to the top where I am by going after mediocre opportunities."\nMunger and Buffett drew plenty of commentary in recent years for Berkshire Hathaway\'s cash hoard, which has ballooned over $150 billion. But the reason it has grown so large is that the pair were perfectly willing to wait indefinitely until attention-getting opportunities arose. Many investors would not be willing to leave this much cash on the sidelines while they wait for opportunities, but Munger considered this a big advantage over other investors.\n"You don\'t have to be brilliant, only a little bit wiser than the other guys, on average, for a long, long time."\nMunger didn\'t swing for the fences. He didn\'t buy the cheapest stocks, or the fastest-growing businesses, hoping to hit home runs. He was perfectly content with being an above-average hitter and doing so consistently. In the typical year in both his investment partnership and at Berkshire Hathaway, investors\' average annualized returns were right around 20% -- superior to the market, sure, but not doubling or tripling their money.\nBut Munger\'s point is that\'s all you need to do, as long as you can maintain the elevated performance. Returns of 20% might not sound like home runs individually, but consider that a $1,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway in 1964 would be worth about $38 million today.\n"We have three baskets for investing: yes, no, and too tough to understand."\nMunger wasn\'t one for diversification, and that\'s partially because he wouldn\'t invest in businesses he didn\'t understand. Both Munger and Buffett missed out on many of the best-performing investments of the past 60 years because of this, but undoubtedly avoided many losses as well.\n"The big money is not in buying or selling, but in the waiting."\nOne of the most important lessons investors can learn is that 99% of great investing involves doing nothing. Munger aimed to put his money in great companies, and leave it there as long as they remained great companies -- even if that meant not making any other portfolio moves.\n"A lot of people with high IQs are terrible investors because they\'ve got terrible temperaments."\nSmart people lose money in the stock market all the time, and a big reason for it is that they don\'t have a good handle on their emotions. It\'s common knowledge that the central goal of investing is to buy low and sell high, but far too many people do the exact opposite in practice. When stocks rise to unsustainable levels and hype is at its peak, that\'s when they throw their money in. And when markets plunge, they panic and sell.\n"We both insist on a lot of time being available almost every day to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. We read and think."\nIt often surprises investors to learn that Munger and Buffett spent the vast majority of their work days just sitting in their office and reading -- not in meetings, checking stock quotes, analyzing financial statements, or other ways investment managers often spend their time. Munger believed that accumulating knowledge is the best way to gain a competitive advantage in investing, and life in general.\nOn Bitcoin: "I think I should say modestly that the whole damn development is disgusting and contrary to the interests of civilization."\nTo say that Munger was critical of cryptocurrencies would be a major understatement. Munger detested cryptocurrencies, having referred to them as "poison," and believed that they are primarily a tool for scammers, criminals, and gamblers, with no legitimate place in the financial world.\n"When I was at Harvard Law School, we seldom traded a million shares on a day and now we trade billions. We don\'t need a stock market that liquid."\nIn addition to being critical of cryptocurrencies, Munger also criticized the boom in frequent trading, especially when it comes to day trading on app-based platforms like Robinhood where investors can continually make trades with no commissions. He felt this preys on the gambling instincts of the public and is counterproductive to how investing should be done (long-term, buy-and-hold).\nFarewell, Charlie\nIf there were a Mount Rushmore of great investors, there are a few faces we think should definitely be on it. Buffett is an obvious choice, and Peter Lynch is another. Buffett himself has said that statues should be erected of Jack Bogle, the father of modern index fund investing. But Munger is just as deserving of a spot as all of them.\nMatthew Frankel, CFP® has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Munger wasn't just Warren Buffett's right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, he was an accomplished investor on his own, with an impressive track record of success dating back many decades. In fact, Buffett initially bought shares of struggling textile manufacturer Berkshire Hathaway as a deep-value play, but later came to call it one of his worst investments -- and one that Munger would have likely steered clear of. It often surprises investors to learn that Munger and Buffett spent the vast majority of their work days just sitting in their office and reading -- not in meetings, checking stock quotes, analyzing financial statements, or other ways investment managers often spend their time.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and a towering figure in the investment world, has died at age 99. The quote "a great business at a fair price is superior to a fair business at a great price" is often attributed to Buffett, but it was actually Munger who said it. In the typical year in both his investment partnership and at Berkshire Hathaway, investors\' average annualized returns were right around 20% -- superior to the market, sure, but not doubling or tripling their money.', 'news_article_title': 'Charlie Munger, Half of a Legendary Partnership, Dies at 99', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Interestingly, this is almost identical to the long-term compound returns produced by Berkshire Hathaway in the Warren Buffett era. Munger wasn't one for diversification, and that's partially because he wouldn't invest in businesses he didn't understand. It often surprises investors to learn that Munger and Buffett spent the vast majority of their work days just sitting in their office and reading -- not in meetings, checking stock quotes, analyzing financial statements, or other ways investment managers often spend their time.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'How Charlie met Warren Charlie Munger was introduced to Warren Buffett in 1959 by a mutual friend, although Munger had worked at a grocery store owned by Buffett\'s grandfather as a teenager. For example, Munger helped shift Buffett\'s mentality away from investing in troubled businesses (which Buffett called "cigar butt" stocks) and toward focusing on high-quality businesses to own for the long run. Top Charlie Munger quotes on investing While Buffett is perhaps the most-quoted investor of all time (and for good reason), many of Munger\'s investing quotes have stolen the show at Berkshire meetings over the years.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-microsoft-become-the-most-important-stock-in-the-nasdaq-sp-500-and-dow', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), perhaps more than any other company, encapsulates the impact that big tech is having on the stock market and major indices.\nFor years now, Microsoft has loomed large in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shadow as the second-most-valuable U.S.-based stock. But that could change, as Microsoft's $2.77 trillion market cap is within striking distance of Apple's $2.97 trillion market cap.\nBut it's not just about passing Apple in market cap that could make Microsoft the undisputed heavyweight champ of the stock market. Here's a look at how Microsoft could become the most important company in each major index and whether or not the tech stock is worth buying now.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nMicrosoft is moving markets\nThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are both market-cap-weighted indexes, meaning companies with higher values make up a larger share of the index. According to Slickcharts, Microsoft stock accounts for 7.24% of the S&P 500 and 10.32% of the Nasdaq Composite.\nTo put these numbers into context, Microsoft's 55.6% year-to-date stock price gain essentially accounted for 4 percentage points of the S&P 500's 18.4% gains this year and 5.7 percentage points of the Nasdaq Composite's 35.9% gains. This illustrates the impact a big gain from a heavily weighted stock can have on the broader market.\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average is a little more complicated. Unlike the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the Dow is a price-weighted index, meaning stocks with higher share prices have higher weightings. So while Apple may have a slightly heavier weighing in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, it has a mere 3.59% weighing in the Dow, compared to Microsoft's 7.08% weighting. Similarly, stock splits don't affect a stock's weighting in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, but they do in the Dow.\nSo how important has Microsoft been to the Dow this year? Well, the Dow is up 5.86% this year. Without Microsoft, it would have been up just 2.6%.\nThere's also just one stock that is heavier weighted in the Dow than Microsoft, and that's UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). UnitedHealth trades at around $540 a share, compared to around $375 a share for Microsoft stock. So Microsoft still has a ways to go before it is the heaviest weight in the Dow.\nUnitedHealth isn't exactly the typical stodgy, low-growth healthcare company. The stock has more than doubled over the last five years. However, Microsoft definitely has what it takes to outperform UnitedHealth over time and eventually become the most valuable stock in all three major indices.\nBlending the proven with the paradigm-shifting\nMicrosoft has been around for decades. Its consumer-focused and enterprise software solutions are nothing new. Its cloud business has blossomed into a high-growth cash cow. Its video conferencing solution is one of the leaders in the industry. And of course, Microsoft has emerged as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) -- which undoubtedly contributed the bulk of the stock's gains this year.\nThe simplest reason to be optimistic about Microsoft's future is that it generates gobs of free cash flow, which it can use to support its legacy businesses and invest in long-term growth projects. The blueprint for a top growth company is that it embraces change, funds future projects with cash, not debt, and has the ability to transform its business. Microsoft has already done that to an extent with its cloud business. And AI is providing yet another transformation leap for the company.\nMicrosoft's deep pockets and free cash flow give it the wiggle room needed to take risks and absorb failures. Its most recent quarter (Q1 fiscal 2024) produced record-high free cash flow (FCF) of $20.7 billion. Here's a look at Microsoft's annual FCF over the last 10 years.\nMSFT Free Cash Flow (Annual) data by YCharts\nNotice how Microsoft earned positive FCF every single year over the last decade. Over the last five fiscal years, Microsoft earned a staggering $264.24 billion in FCF. FCF can be used to buy back stock, pay dividends, make acquisitions, or reinvest in the business.\nThe beauty of Microsoft is that it can fund a ton of buybacks and its dividend and still have FCF left over to accelerate its growth. For example, Microsoft spent $20.4 billion on buybacks in fiscal 2023 and $19.8 billion on dividends compared to $59.48 billion in FCF. It's worth mentioning that FCF already accounts for expenses like research and development, which Microsoft spent $27.2 billion on in fiscal 2023 -- which illustrates the sheer amount of cash that Microsoft is generating.\nMicrosoft needs to deliver on its promises\nThe biggest question for Microsoft investors is how the company will be able to monetize AI and what kind of premium the market may be willing to pay for Microsoft stock. After all, Microsoft trades at a hefty 36.1 price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which is far above its 10-year median P/E of 29. That means that the market already expects the company's growth to accelerate, and therefore is willing to give the stock a higher valuation for that future growth.\nInvestors shouldn't expect Microsoft to regularly trade at a 40 or 50 P/E ratio. Microsoft already got the valuation expansion this year, with the stock price far outpacing the growth rate of its earnings. Instead, the stock is going to have to be driven higher by earnings.\nThe long-tail trends will take time to play out. And for that reason, a bet on Microsoft at its all-time high is a bet that earnings will grow and the company will able to support its higher valuation -- which remains to be seen.\nIn this sense, Microsoft stock may have a hard time running higher in the short term. But the company checks all the boxes for a worthwhile long-term investment.\nFive years from now, assuming it doesn't split its stock, Microsoft stands an excellent chance at being the most important stock in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, and surpassing UnitedHealth in the Dow.\n10 stocks we like better than Microsoft\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Microsoft wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nDaniel Foelber has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends UnitedHealth Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "For years now, Microsoft has loomed large in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shadow as the second-most-valuable U.S.-based stock. The simplest reason to be optimistic about Microsoft's future is that it generates gobs of free cash flow, which it can use to support its legacy businesses and invest in long-term growth projects. Microsoft's deep pockets and free cash flow give it the wiggle room needed to take risks and absorb failures.", 'news_luhn_summary': "For years now, Microsoft has loomed large in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shadow as the second-most-valuable U.S.-based stock. Unlike the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the Dow is a price-weighted index, meaning stocks with higher share prices have higher weightings. MSFT Free Cash Flow (Annual) data by YCharts Notice how Microsoft earned positive FCF every single year over the last decade.", 'news_article_title': 'Could Microsoft Become the Most Important Stock in the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "For years now, Microsoft has loomed large in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shadow as the second-most-valuable U.S.-based stock. Well, the Dow is up 5.86% this year. The simplest reason to be optimistic about Microsoft's future is that it generates gobs of free cash flow, which it can use to support its legacy businesses and invest in long-term growth projects.", 'news_textrank_summary': "For years now, Microsoft has loomed large in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shadow as the second-most-valuable U.S.-based stock. Microsoft needs to deliver on its promises The biggest question for Microsoft investors is how the company will be able to monetize AI and what kind of premium the market may be willing to pay for Microsoft stock. Five years from now, assuming it doesn't split its stock, Microsoft stands an excellent chance at being the most important stock in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, and surpassing UnitedHealth in the Dow."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/investors-heavily-search-apple-inc.-aapl%3A-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-7', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (AAPL) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock\'s performance in the near term.\nShares of this maker of iPhones, iPads and other products have returned +11.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite\'s +10.7% change. The Zacks Computer - Mini computers industry, to which Apple belongs, has gained 13% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?\nWhile media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company\'s business prospects usually make its stock \'trending\' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.\nEarnings Estimate Revisions\nRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company\'s earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.\nWe essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors\' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.\nFor the current quarter, Apple is expected to post earnings of $2.08 per share, indicating a change of +10.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.6% over the last 30 days.\nThe consensus earnings estimate of $6.56 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +7%. This estimate has changed +0.4% over the last 30 days.\nFor the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.10 indicates a change of +8.2% from what Apple is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.1%.\nHaving a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock\'s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Apple is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).\nThe chart below shows the evolution of the company\'s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:\n12 Month EPS\nRevenue Growth Forecast\nWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company\'s financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn\'t able to grow its revenues. After all, it\'s nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it\'s important to know a company\'s potential revenue growth.\nIn the case of Apple, the consensus sales estimate of $117.31 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +0.1%. The $393.42 billion and $418.55 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +2.7% and +6.4%, respectively.\nLast Reported Results and Surprise History\nApple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.29 a year ago.\nCompared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $88.99 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.57%. The EPS surprise was +5.04%.\nOver the last four quarters, Apple surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.\nValuation\nWithout considering a stock\'s valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock\'s future price performance, it\'s crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company\'s growth prospects.\nComparing the current value of a company\'s valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.\nThe Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.\nApple is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.\nConclusion\nThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it\'s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Apple. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.\n7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days\nJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."\nSince 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.0% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention. \nSee them now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.10 indicates a change of +8.2% from what Apple is expected to report a year ago.', 'news_article_title': 'Investors Heavily Search Apple Inc. (AAPL): Here is What You Need to Know', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-schwab-fundamental-u.s.-large-company-index-etf-fndx-be-on-your-investing-radar-11', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.\nThe fund is sponsored by Charles Schwab. It has amassed assets over $12.37 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Value\nCompanies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.\nCarrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Looking at their long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets. They are however likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.\nCosts\nCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts if all other fundamentals are the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.25%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.90%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 18.60% of the portfolio. Financials and Healthcare round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.49% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 20.59% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nFNDX seeks to match the performance of the Russell RAFI US Large Co. Index before fees and expenses. The Russell RAFI US Large Company Index measures the performance of the large company size segment by fundamental overall company scores.\nThe ETF has gained about 10.97% so far this year and is up roughly 6.15% in the last one year (as of 11/28/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $52.49 and $59.78.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.01 and standard deviation of 16.36% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 730 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nSchwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, FNDX is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nThe iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $50.60 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $99.95 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.\nBottom-Line\nRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nSchwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports\niShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.49% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You should consider the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.49% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). You should consider the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.', 'news_article_title': 'Should Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.49% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You should consider the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.49% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK/B). Alternatives Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dell-technologies-dell-to-post-q3-earnings%3A-whats-in-store-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Dell Technologies DELL is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Nov 30.\n\nDell expects fiscal third-quarter revenues in the range of $22.5-$23.5 billion, unchanged sequentially. Earnings are expected to be $1.45 per share (+/- 10 cents).\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $22.93 billion, suggesting a 7.23% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.\n\nThe consensus mark for quarterly earnings is pegged at $1.47 per share, indicating a 36.09% decline from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for earnings has been steady in the past 30 days.\n\nDell\'s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, with an earnings surprise of 39.52% on average.\nDell Technologies Inc. Price and EPS Surprise\nDell Technologies Inc. price-eps-surprise | Dell Technologies Inc. Quote\nLet\'s see how things have shaped up for DELL before this announcement.\nFactors to Watch\nDell expects both Client Solutions Group (CSG) and Infrastructure Solutions Group revenues to be roughly flat sequentially in the to-be-reported quarter. Continued sluggish IT spending by corporate and global enterprise customers is expected to have hurt top-line growth.\n\nMoreover, unfavorable foreign exchange is expected to have been a headwind. Dell expects roughly 40 basis points impact on revenues.\n\nCSG revenues are expected to have suffered from lackluster PC demand. Per Gartner, worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2023 witnessed a year-over-year decrease of 9%, reaching 64.279 million units. Dell was ranked third among all PC vendors, trailing Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ, but beating Apple AAPL.\n\nThis Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company shipped 10.32 million units, witnessing a 14.2% year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2023, per the Gartner report. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\n\nLenovo, HP and Apple shipped 16.146 million, 13.531 million and 6.266 million units, respectively.\n\nDell’s expanding Generative AI solutions portfolio is expected to have accelerated top-line growth.\n\nDell’s latest solution, the Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with NVIDIA for Model Customization, offers pre-trained models that extract intelligence from data, sparing enterprises from building models from scratch.\n\nDell Validated Designs for Generative AI now supports both model tuning and inferencing. The solution is supported by the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI server or the Dell PowerEdge XE8640, with a choice of NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, which offers frameworks, pre-trained models and development tools, such as the NVIDIA NeMo framework and Dell software.\n\nStay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.\n7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days\nJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."\nSince 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.0% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention. \nSee them now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nHP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nDell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nLenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Dell was ranked third among all PC vendors, trailing Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ, but beating Apple AAPL. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $22.93 billion, suggesting a 7.23% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dell was ranked third among all PC vendors, trailing Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ, but beating Apple AAPL. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company shipped 10.32 million units, witnessing a 14.2% year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2023, per the Gartner report.', 'news_article_title': "Dell Technologies (DELL) to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Dell was ranked third among all PC vendors, trailing Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ, but beating Apple AAPL. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dell's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, with an earnings surprise of 39.52% on average.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dell was ranked third among all PC vendors, trailing Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ, but beating Apple AAPL. Dell Technologies Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Dell Technologies Inc. price-eps-surprise | Dell Technologies Inc. Quote Let's see how things have shaped up for DELL before this announcement."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-invest-in-the-fidelity-msci-information-technology-index-etf-ftec-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) was launched on 10/21/2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.\nAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nSector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 4, placing it in top 25%.\nIndex Details\nThe fund is sponsored by Fidelity. It has amassed assets over $7.79 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. FTEC seeks to match the performance of the MSCI USA IMI Information Technology Index before fees and expenses.\nThe MSCI USA IMI Information Technology Index represents the performance of the information technology sector in the U.S. equity market.\nCosts\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.08%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.66%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector--about 100% of the portfolio.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc Common Stock Usd.00001 (AAPL) accounts for about 21.80% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp Common Stock Usd.00000625 (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp Common Stock Usd.001 (NVDA).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 61.93% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF has added about 45.39% and was up about 35.94% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 11/28/2023), respectively. FTEC has traded between $92 and $137.43 during this last 52-week period.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.14 and standard deviation of 25.21% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 312 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nFidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, FTEC is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $54.81 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $55.09 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.10% and VGT charges 0.10%.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nFidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc Common Stock Usd.00001 (AAPL) accounts for about 21.80% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp Common Stock Usd.00000625 (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp Common Stock Usd.001 (NVDA). Click to get this free report Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It has amassed assets over $7.79 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc Common Stock Usd.00001 (AAPL) accounts for about 21.80% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp Common Stock Usd.00000625 (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp Common Stock Usd.001 (NVDA). Click to get this free report Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index.', 'news_article_title': 'Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC)?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc Common Stock Usd.00001 (AAPL) accounts for about 21.80% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp Common Stock Usd.00000625 (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp Common Stock Usd.001 (NVDA). Click to get this free report Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) was launched on 10/21/2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc Common Stock Usd.00001 (AAPL) accounts for about 21.80% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp Common Stock Usd.00000625 (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp Common Stock Usd.001 (NVDA). Alternatives Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-no-brainer-stocks-to-buy-during-a-stock-market-plunge-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In 2022, the Nasdaq Composite index fell 33% as a spike in inflation curbed consumer and commercial spending. Countless companies posted dismal results, which led investors to bid down their stocks. However, economic improvements have allowed for a market recovery this year, and the Nasdaq has risen by 36% since Jan. 1.\nThat pattern highlights why holding onto your investments during poor economic conditions is crucial, and why a sell-off might be the best time to expand your portfolio. Those who sold in 2022 will not have profited from the recovery many stocks have enjoyed this year.\nAs such, it's not a bad idea to get familiar with some of the best stocks to buy in the event of a market downturn so you can be ready to strike if one occurs. So, here are two no-brainer stocks to buy during a stock market plunge.\n1. Amazon\nAmazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) business proved particularly vulnerable to macroeconomic headwinds last year, and its shares fell by 50% as its e-commerce segments experienced significant declines. However, the company made an impressive turnaround in 2023, bringing its retail business back to profitability and rallying investors with an expansion in artificial intelligence (AI).\nIn the third quarter, Amazon's revenue rose more than 13% year over year, beating Wall Street's consensus forecast by $1.5 billion. The company benefited from solid growth in its North American segment, which posted an 11% increase in revenue and operating income of more than $4 billion. That was a massive improvement on the $412 million in operating losses the segment reported in the year-ago quarter.\nAfter a challenging 2022, Amazon undertook several cost-cutting measures, including laying off thousands of people, closing warehouses, and shuttering unprofitable projects such as Amazon Care. These maneuvers illustrated the strength of management, with its ability to successfully navigate poor economic conditions and deliver significant growth in the company's retail segments. As a result, Amazon is heading into 2024 on better financial footing than it started this year, making it an attractive investment -- especially during a sell-off.\nAmazon's business might not be as vulnerable to economic fluctuations after its recent cost-cutting moves, but its stock would likely still decline in a marketwide plunge. However, this year's comeback suggests that it wouldn't be down for long. Alongside a lucrative cloud business with Amazon Web Services and a growing position in AI, Amazon shares are an excellent option if the stock market takes a hit.\n2. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has gained a reputation for reliability over the years. In fact, it outperformed four of its biggest competitors in tech in 2022, as well as the Nasdaq Composite index. The company's stock proved resilient during the challenging period and became a haven for many investors.\nData by YCharts.\nIn 2023, macroeconomic headwinds caught up with Apple. Its revenue tumbled 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023 (which ended Sept. 30) after repeated sales declines in its product segments. Yet, its stock climbed about 46% since Jan. 1 as its history of consistent long-term gains eclipsed temporary hits to its business. Investor loyalty means Apple shares rarely go on sale, with a stock market sell-off being a compelling time to buy.\nDespite poor market conditions this year, Apple's dominance in consumer tech products remains a compelling reason to invest in its stock. The company holds leading market shares in most of its product categories and has much to gain from the industry's recovery.\nMoreover, Apple is heavily investing in the booming AI market, which is already worth $137 billion, and which Grand View Research projects will expand at a compound annual rate of 37% through 2030. In fiscal 2023, Apple's research and development spending rose by $3.6 billion, primarily due to its investments in generative AI.\nThe company's research has allowed it to develop its own large language model and make AI upgrades across its product lineup this year. Popular products such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro now offer AI features, improving the user experience and bolstering brand loyalty.\nAs the leader in consumer tech, Apple will likely play a crucial role in the public's adoption of AI. While most AI-minded companies are focused on the commercial sector, Apple's prioritization of consumers could grant it a lucrative position in the industry over the long term.\nOver the last five years, Apple's stock rose 341%, more than Microsoft, Alphabet, or Amazon gained over that time frame. While past growth isn't always indicative of what's to come, Apple's dominance in consumer tech and its expansion into booming markets like AI will likely continue offering investors significant gains for years. The company is a screaming buy in a market downturn and an exciting long-term investment.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has gained a reputation for reliability over the years. These maneuvers illustrated the strength of management, with its ability to successfully navigate poor economic conditions and deliver significant growth in the company's retail segments. Popular products such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro now offer AI features, improving the user experience and bolstering brand loyalty.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has gained a reputation for reliability over the years. Amazon Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) business proved particularly vulnerable to macroeconomic headwinds last year, and its shares fell by 50% as its e-commerce segments experienced significant declines. Despite poor market conditions this year, Apple's dominance in consumer tech products remains a compelling reason to invest in its stock.", 'news_article_title': '2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy During a Stock Market Plunge', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has gained a reputation for reliability over the years. Amazon Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) business proved particularly vulnerable to macroeconomic headwinds last year, and its shares fell by 50% as its e-commerce segments experienced significant declines. While past growth isn't always indicative of what's to come, Apple's dominance in consumer tech and its expansion into booming markets like AI will likely continue offering investors significant gains for years.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has gained a reputation for reliability over the years. Alongside a lucrative cloud business with Amazon Web Services and a growing position in AI, Amazon shares are an excellent option if the stock market takes a hit. Despite poor market conditions this year, Apple's dominance in consumer tech products remains a compelling reason to invest in its stock."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-stock%3A-buy-sell-or-hold-3', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "With top products like the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has pretty much become a household name. The trillion-dollar company has an enormous audience worldwide, with fans eagerly awaiting the next product launch. This has helped the tech and consumer goods giant grow earnings over time.\nThese elements make Apple a great buy, but other points may weigh in favor of selling the stock. For example, Apple shares already climbed nearly 50% this year, so near-term performance potential may be limited. And the company recently reported declines in product revenue, which could spur questions about growth moving forward. So, right now, which way should you go -- should you buy, sell, or hold Apple stock? Let's find out.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nApple's product revenue\nApple did indeed report a drop in product revenue in the most recent quarter -- it fell about 5% -- but it's important to understand why that happened. First, negative currency effect was a factor, and since this is a temporary external element, I don't see it as a problem for Apple's long-term growth.\nSecond, Apple faced a difficult comparison period for certain products: The Mac and the iPad posted unusually high sales in the same quarter last year due to pent-up demand. Earlier supply chain disruptions delayed product sales and pushed them all into that particular quarter, making it a very difficult quarter to beat. Again, this doesn't reflect lack of demand for Apple's products or a permanent weight on sales growth.\nOf course, Apple's revenue may not grow at the same rate as a new, up-and-coming company's, but it offers investors a very respectable level of growth and innovation, along with elements that should help this growth continue and even accelerate. I'm talking about brand strength and the promise of Apple's services business.\nWe'll talk about brand strength first. Generally, Apple fans stick with the company's products, thanks to the power of the brand, and this has created a moat, or competitive advantage. This also leads to pricing power, or the ability to raise prices without losing the customer. At the same time, the strength of the brand continues to attract new customers -- in the recent quarter, half of Mac buyers were new to the item. All this offers visibility on future product revenue, and here, things are looking good. Mac and iPhone installs are at a record high, the company says.\nGrowth in Apple's services business\nNow, a bit on the services business. This includes any of the potential services you may subscribe to as an Apple device user -- for example, cloud storage or digital content. The higher the install base, the more Apple's services business may grow, and that's exactly what's happening now.\nIn the quarter, services revenue climbed 16%, reaching a record high. And here's even more good news. Services are higher margin than products -- with a gross margin of about 70%, versus 36% for products -- and that means they can be more profitable for Apple. It's also important to note this revenue is recurrent. You don't buy an iPhone every day, but you may regularly pay for Apple services.\nFinally, yes, Apple shares have advanced this year, but they still are trading at only 29 times forward earnings estimates, which is very reasonable for a growth stock that also offers a lot of stability -- including dividend payments.\nAn impressive track record\nSo, should you buy, sell, or hold Apple stock? Apple hasn't lost its luster and still is a terrific long-term buy. The company offers you a track record of growth, with several important financial metrics that have increased over time.\nAAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts\nMeanwhile, Apple, thanks to more and more people using its devices, now has the subscriber base necessary to drive services revenue. This could lead to a whole new era of growth for the technology powerhouse, which in turn should drive the share price higher over time.\nAll this means that, even though Apple shares have gained this year, this top stock still has plenty of room to run -- in the near term and over the long term. So it's a great idea to buy the stock today, or hold if you're already a shareholder, and benefit from the many chapters to come in this exciting story.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nAdria Cimino has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'With top products like the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has pretty much become a household name. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts Meanwhile, Apple, thanks to more and more people using its devices, now has the subscriber base necessary to drive services revenue. Second, Apple faced a difficult comparison period for certain products: The Mac and the iPad posted unusually high sales in the same quarter last year due to pent-up demand.', 'news_luhn_summary': "With top products like the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has pretty much become a household name. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts Meanwhile, Apple, thanks to more and more people using its devices, now has the subscriber base necessary to drive services revenue. Apple's product revenue Apple did indeed report a drop in product revenue in the most recent quarter -- it fell about 5% -- but it's important to understand why that happened.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "With top products like the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has pretty much become a household name. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts Meanwhile, Apple, thanks to more and more people using its devices, now has the subscriber base necessary to drive services revenue. Apple's product revenue Apple did indeed report a drop in product revenue in the most recent quarter -- it fell about 5% -- but it's important to understand why that happened.", 'news_textrank_summary': "With top products like the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has pretty much become a household name. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts Meanwhile, Apple, thanks to more and more people using its devices, now has the subscriber base necessary to drive services revenue. Apple's product revenue Apple did indeed report a drop in product revenue in the most recent quarter -- it fell about 5% -- but it's important to understand why that happened."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-has-big-changes-planned-for-next-year-and-they-should-make-messaging-to-android', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Perennially ambitious Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is plotting how to keep itself powerful and growing in 2024. The ever-secretive company is tight-lipped about its plans for next year, and the usual speculations -- believable and otherwise -- are floating in the air. According to them, 2024 will see the company introduce slick new iPads, faster iMacs, and, of course, a new iPhone in September like it always does that month.\nIt\'s unusual when Apple actually spills the beans on its own. But in mid-November, this occurred with one of its native apps that has been a mainstay of iDevices for years. Read on to find out what it is and what\'s going to change with this heavily used piece of software.\nApple makes nice with Android\nWe\'re talking about Apple\'s iMessage app. The company will supplement the home-grown system that currently powers it with one called Rich Communication Services (RCS). RCS has been widely adopted, with one prominent adoptee being Android, the operating system primarily developed by Apple arch-rival Alphabet\'s (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google.\nRCS was developed under the auspices of the GSM Association, an influential trade group consisting of mobile telecom businesses around the world. Deriving from foundational-messaging technology like SMS and MMS, it\'s a protocol that supports features such as read receipts, encryption, and video communication.\nLet\'s pause for a moment and appreciate how rare Apple\'s move is. The company famously likes to stand proudly, and often stubbornly alone, behind its technology. iMessaging is only one example of many; witness management\'s decision earlier this decade to develop and deploy its own line of processors.\nThe trouble with being pridefully solo is that proprietary solutions don\'t always play nice with other standards. Texting between Android and Apple devices has been notoriously problematic for years; with Apple harnessing RCS, such difficulties should largely disappear, providing an experience close to that enjoyed by Apple users smoothly iMessaging away to each other.\nAvoiding a big regulatory headache across the sea\nApple is surely not doing this out of a friendly desire to make Android users\' lives easier. It didn\'t offer any reasoning behind its decision, but it can\'t be a coincidence that a powerful regulator is effectively calling its previous stance into question.\nThe European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union that also has certain regulatory duties, will enforce key elements of the sprawling Digital Markets Act (DMA) just after the beginning of 2024. Among other mandates, the DMA requires that tech giants like Apple and Alphabet make their "core platform services" interoperable by next March 6. The current disconnect and clunkiness between Android and Apple messaging would seem to be in violation of that.\nIn September, the Commission announced it was looking into whether select Big Tech offerings were truly core platform services. No prizes for guessing which messaging service was targeted. Pouring fuel on this fire was, yes, Alphabet; along with RCS-using peers, the company has apparently been lobbying the Commission to push Apple to adopt the protocol.\nIf recent tech-sector history is any indication, a potential Apple vs. European Commission fight would be long, protracted, expensive, and more likely to end in favor of the entity with the law on its side. Apple is smartly avoiding a tussle it probably won\'t win to any meaningful degree. And in doing so, it\'s looking like a good guy that just wants every device to get along.\nNo, this won\'t suddenly make the average Android user an Apple convert. We won\'t likely see a surge (or even much of a bump) in Apple\'s business as swarms of Android escapees ditch their phones and rush to Apple Stores for hot new iProducts. People need much stronger reasons to change devices and/or systems.\nBut any decision that reduces or eliminates a potentially monster legal headache is a smart move. Better still, this one indicates Apple might be more flexible and opportunistic than it\'s been in the past.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Eric Volkman has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Perennially ambitious Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is plotting how to keep itself powerful and growing in 2024. Avoiding a big regulatory headache across the sea Apple is surely not doing this out of a friendly desire to make Android users\' lives easier. Among other mandates, the DMA requires that tech giants like Apple and Alphabet make their "core platform services" interoperable by next March 6.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Perennially ambitious Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is plotting how to keep itself powerful and growing in 2024. RCS has been widely adopted, with one prominent adoptee being Android, the operating system primarily developed by Apple arch-rival Alphabet\'s (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google. Among other mandates, the DMA requires that tech giants like Apple and Alphabet make their "core platform services" interoperable by next March 6.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple Has Big Changes Planned for Next Year, and They Should Make Messaging to Android Devices a Lot Easier', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Perennially ambitious Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is plotting how to keep itself powerful and growing in 2024. Apple makes nice with Android We're talking about Apple's iMessage app. No, this won't suddenly make the average Android user an Apple convert.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Perennially ambitious Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is plotting how to keep itself powerful and growing in 2024. Apple makes nice with Android We're talking about Apple's iMessage app. Texting between Android and Apple devices has been notoriously problematic for years; with Apple harnessing RCS, such difficulties should largely disappear, providing an experience close to that enjoyed by Apple users smoothly iMessaging away to each other."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-apple-an-underrated-ai-stock-to-buy-right-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), often celebrated for its sleek devices and robust ecosystem, might just be the most underrated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Overshadowed by the AI initiatives of Microsoft and Alphabet, Apple has the potential to surprise investors with its own tech that it is reportedly working on. Here's a closer look at why investors shouldn't count out the stock as a potential AI play.\nApple is creating a chatbot of its own\nChatGPT and Bard are the big mainstream chatbots that consumers and investors are likely familiar with today. But AI is still in its early innings, and Apple plans to be a big player in the generative AI space. The company is reportedly working on Apple GPT, its answer to the current chatbots.\nKnowing that it is behind its rivals, Apple is also willing to spend big to catch up and bridge the gap. A report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple plans to spend as much as $1 billion per year in its development of generative AI.\nWhy investors shouldn't count out Apple GPT\nApple's deep pockets indicate that the company could make a hefty investment in generative AI. While $1 billion in annual spend may seem like a lot, it's a relatively modest sum for Apple.\nOver the past four quarters, the company has generated $101 billion in free cash flow. The company can easily funnel a lot more into the development of a chatbot and integrating AI into its existing products and services.\nAn advantage Apple has over its rivals is that it can take the time to learn from their mistakes, which often come as a result of being first movers into a new space. Apple doesn't need to be a first mover in AI because it already has a strong and loyal customer following; there isn't an overwhelming need to attract and bring in new users. And by learning from its competitors' mistakes in AI, the company can deliver a better end product.\nWhile that doesn't guarantee success for Apple's generative AI, it does put the company in a great position to succeed. Its rivals may have an early lead, but that may not be sustainable in the long run, particularly if Apple focuses on safety and data privacy -- key areas of concern for companies and individuals using chatbots today.\nIt could be a while before Apple starts to benefit from AI\nThe downside for Apple consumers and investors is that it may take some time before Apple GPT and other AI-powered products and services become available. Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers Apple, believes the earliest that consumers will see AI infiltrate the iPhone and iPad could be late next year. That's a fairly long time given that both Microsoft and Alphabet have already begun rolling out AI into their products and services.\nHowever, an announcement detailing its AI initiatives could come much earlier for Apple. With more than 2 billion active devices in the world, the company has a massive network of users that it can still tap into once it gets its AI products and services up and running. Although it doesn't want to miss out on this major opportunity, the Mac maker also doesn't need to be in a huge rush, either.\nIs Apple a good stock for AI investors to buy?\nApple isn't leading the charge with respect to AI, but the days of the company being a first mover in any space are likely long gone. Nowadays, the iPhone giant's focus is more strategic and calculated, which can pay off in the long run if Apple is able to come out with more polished products and services, as it normally does.\nFor AI investors, Apple could be an underrated buy right now. AI-enhanced iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers could be what's needed to excite consumers and lead to an uptick in demand. With a mammoth user base, AI could be a huge growth catalyst for Apple for years to come. Although the stock may not be as popular of an AI play as its rivals are these days, Apple can still prove to be a great AI stock to own in the long run.\nAs long as you're willing to be patient with the company, Apple shares may be worth buying today, as AI could give the business even more room to grow.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. David Jagielski has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), often celebrated for its sleek devices and robust ecosystem, might just be the most underrated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Its rivals may have an early lead, but that may not be sustainable in the long run, particularly if Apple focuses on safety and data privacy -- key areas of concern for companies and individuals using chatbots today. Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers Apple, believes the earliest that consumers will see AI infiltrate the iPhone and iPad could be late next year.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), often celebrated for its sleek devices and robust ecosystem, might just be the most underrated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Here's a closer look at why investors shouldn't count out the stock as a potential AI play. But AI is still in its early innings, and Apple plans to be a big player in the generative AI space.", 'news_article_title': 'Is Apple an Underrated AI Stock to Buy Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), often celebrated for its sleek devices and robust ecosystem, might just be the most underrated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. A report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple plans to spend as much as $1 billion per year in its development of generative AI. It could be a while before Apple starts to benefit from AI The downside for Apple consumers and investors is that it may take some time before Apple GPT and other AI-powered products and services become available.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), often celebrated for its sleek devices and robust ecosystem, might just be the most underrated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Why investors shouldn't count out Apple GPT Apple's deep pockets indicate that the company could make a hefty investment in generative AI. It could be a while before Apple starts to benefit from AI The downside for Apple consumers and investors is that it may take some time before Apple GPT and other AI-powered products and services become available."}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 189.3999938964844, 'high': 191.0800018310547, 'open': 189.77999877929688, 'close': 190.3999938964844, 'ema_50': 181.68100871873423, 'rsi_14': 74.59862495690948, 'target': 189.3699951171875, 'volume': 38415400.0, 'ema_200': 174.25555098555245, 'adj_close': 190.3999938964844, 'rsi_lag_1': 77.1884831398874, 'rsi_lag_2': 80.5225056888349, 'rsi_lag_3': 82.10279007750573, 'rsi_lag_4': 84.25811120915671, 'rsi_lag_5': 88.69758931702042, 'macd_lag_1': 3.981733218405111, 'macd_lag_2': 4.097630795972549, 'macd_lag_3': 4.1676282664246, 'macd_lag_4': 4.059914454068377, 'macd_lag_5': 3.93159715507619, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.89421541323469, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.5304695014747676}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.5600004196167, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 14.300000190734863, 'Open': 12.779999732971191, 'Close': 12.6899995803833, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 12.6899995803833}, {'Low': 1.0935057401657104, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 1.100715398788452, 'Open': 1.095842361450195, 'Close': 1.095842361450195, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 1.095842361450195}, {'Low': 1.2608274221420288, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 1.2714072465896606, 'Open': 1.263567566871643, 'Close': 1.2634397745132446, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 1.2634397745132446}, {'Low': 7.059100151062012, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 7.135499954223633, 'Open': 7.130300045013428, 'Close': 7.130300045013428, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 7.130300045013428}, {'Low': 74.63999938964844, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 77.0199966430664, 'Open': 75.06999969482422, 'Close': 76.41000366210938, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 286618, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 76.41000366210938}, {'Low': 0.6598308086395264, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 0.6664889454841614, 'Open': 0.661250114440918, 'Close': 0.661250114440918, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 0.661250114440918}, {'Low': 4.331999778747559, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 4.421999931335449, 'Open': 4.395999908447266, 'Close': 4.335999965667725, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 4.335999965667725}, {'Low': 147.39999389648438, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 148.79600524902344, 'Open': 148.45199584960938, 'Close': 148.45199584960938, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 148.45199584960938}, {'Low': 102.61000061035156, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 103.31999969482422, 'Open': 103.12999725341795, 'Close': 102.75, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 102.75}, {'Low': 2039.699951171875, 'Date': '2023-11-28', 'High': 2042.699951171875, 'Open': 2040.5999755859373, 'Close': 2039.699951171875, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 174665, 'date_str': '2023-11-28', 'Adj Close': 2039.699951171875}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-11-29': 189.3699951171875, '2023-11-30': 189.9499969482422, '2023-12-01': 191.2400054931641, '2023-12-04': 189.42999267578125, '2023-12-05': 193.4199981689453, '2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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{'date': '2023-11-29', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.024, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157014.0, 'fred_ppi': 252.856, 'fred_retail_sales': 700707.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64754.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 61.3, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.8868, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-unstoppable-growth-stocks-to-buy-if-theres-a-stock-market-sell-off-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The stock market has been on a nice run of late. At the time of this writing, the S&P 500 has gained 7% over the past month while the Nasdaq Composite has risen by 8%. While it's always great to see green in your brokerage account, with higher prices come higher valuations. Paying too much for even a great growth stock can significantly cut into investor returns.\nHowever, it is inevitable that the market will eventually turn and stocks will fall. That can be difficult to endure, but it will also provide buying opportunities for the best businesses in the world. Let's take a look at three growth companies with stocks to buy if there's a sell-off in the market.\nNvidia\nSemiconductor chip developer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been in the news lately for very good reasons. Driven by the rush into artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia has seen mind-boggling results in the last two quarters. Consider the year-over-year revenue growth and net income over the latest two quarters of its fiscal 2024 (ended Oct. 29, 2023).\nMETRIC\nQ2 2024\nQ3 2024\nRevenue growth (YOY)\n101%\n206%\nNet income (YOY)\n843%\n1,259%\nData source: Nvidia.\nManagement expects this trend to continue at least for another quarter. Fourth-quarter 2024 revenue is projected to be $20 billion. That would represent a 231% increase over Q4 2023. The majority of this growth has been in Nvidia's data center business and it's because of the interest in chips that can help with artificial intelligence.\nEven if the AI revolution is upon us, it's unlikely Nvidia will see this level of growth over the long term. As one might expect, the valuation of Nvidia shares is a reflection of the recent results. Nvidia currently trades for 115 times trailing earnings. Compare that to the S&P 500's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25 and it's clear that investors may be better off waiting for the stock to pull back before buying shares.\nApple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a great company and still is likely to show periods of growth ahead, but the current valuation suggests it may be best to wait before buying shares. Apple is trading for a P/E multiple of 31, which is well above the market average. What makes that more concerning from the standpoint of potential returns is that the results over the last few quarters are showing signs of slowing momentum.\nIn the most recently reported fiscal quarter, revenue growth declined by 1% year over year. This was the fourth consecutive quarter with a decline in year-over-year revenue growth. Both revenue and free cash flow have been trending down over the last year.\nAAPL Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts\nThere's every chance that this is a temporary lull in Apple's growth story. However, the current valuation doesn't match the results. There's a chance that Apple's growth reaccelerates from here, rewarding shareholders who buy today. However, the more likely scenario is that results from today's valuation could be disappointing. Waiting for a market sell-off seems prudent.\nASML\nTo put it simply, there's no way to build the most high-tech semiconductor chips without ASML (NASDAQ: ASML). This Dutch company makes the machines necessary for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV), which is an essential part of the production of chips, and it's the only company in the world that does so.\nWithout looking at results, one might guess ASML is struggling considering the semiconductor industry is in a cyclical down cycle. Luckily, ASML has a strong backlog to rely on. As of the end of the third quarter of 2023, ASML had a backlog of 38 billion Euros. There is more demand for ASML's machines than it can accommodate, which is helping bridge the gap while the market is working through the bottom of its cycle.\nASML currently trades for 35 times earnings and 46 times free cash flow. These multiples are both right around the historical average for the company but are still expensive. While investors could still see an investment from here do well, it couldn't hurt to wait for a market sell-off to add more shares.\n10 stocks we like better than Nvidia\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Nvidia wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJeff Santoro has positions in ASML, Apple, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ASML, Apple, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "AAPL Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts There's every chance that this is a temporary lull in Apple's growth story. Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a great company and still is likely to show periods of growth ahead, but the current valuation suggests it may be best to wait before buying shares. Compare that to the S&P 500's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25 and it's clear that investors may be better off waiting for the stock to pull back before buying shares.", 'news_luhn_summary': "AAPL Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts There's every chance that this is a temporary lull in Apple's growth story. Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a great company and still is likely to show periods of growth ahead, but the current valuation suggests it may be best to wait before buying shares. Revenue growth (YOY) 101% 206% Net income (YOY) 843% 1,259% Data source: Nvidia.", 'news_article_title': "3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a great company and still is likely to show periods of growth ahead, but the current valuation suggests it may be best to wait before buying shares. AAPL Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts There's every chance that this is a temporary lull in Apple's growth story. Let's take a look at three growth companies with stocks to buy if there's a sell-off in the market.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a great company and still is likely to show periods of growth ahead, but the current valuation suggests it may be best to wait before buying shares. AAPL Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts There's every chance that this is a temporary lull in Apple's growth story. Let's take a look at three growth companies with stocks to buy if there's a sell-off in the market."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-lower-on-mixed-fed-messages-pce-on-deck', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Culp\nNEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials\' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank\'s restrictive policy.\nThe Nasdaq joined the S&P 500 in negative territory, while the Dow ended nominally higher, as investors took a wait-and-see position ahead of Thursday\'s crucial personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation report.\nDespite the indexes\' languid movement over the last three sessions, November has been a banner month. The S&P 500 remains on track to notch its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2022.\n"The market has had huge returns, so there\'s certainly profit taking and repositioning; there\'s some consolidation going on here," said Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist Ingalls & Snyder in New York. "We\'ve had very strong earnings and there\'s a lot of optimism. And because of that, there\'s a repositioning of gains."\nIn contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle. He hinted at the possibility of cutting rates in the near term to engineer a "soft landing" and avoid recession.\n"The Fed\'s on hold now, but the mantra is still higher for longer," Ghriskey added. "The economy continues to be relatively strong. There\'s no reason for the Fed to lower rates and risk a re-emergence of inflation."\nIndeed, on Wednesday Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester reiterated the central bank\'s need to remain "nimble" in its response to economic data.\nEarlier in the session the Commerce Department upwardly revised its initial estimate on third-quarter gross domestic product, which underscored U.S. economic resilience but also appeared to give the Fed little reason to start cutting rates in the near future, as long as inflation remains well above its 2% target.\nThe Fed\'s Beige Book, which provides a region-by-region snapshot of the U.S. economy, was released mid-afternoon, showing economic activity has slowed modestly under the central bank\'s restrictive monetary policy.\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJIrose 13.44 points, or 0.04%, to 35,430.42, the S&P 500 .SPXlost 4.31 points, or 0.09%, at 4,550.58 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXICdropped 23.27 points, or 0.16%, to 14,258.49.\nAmong the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, real estate .SPLRCR and financial .SPSY notched the largest percentage gains, while communications services .SPLRCL dropped 1.1%.\nInterest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500.\nShares of Humana Inc HUM.N and Cigna Group CI.N were down 5.5% and 8.1%, respectively, after a source familiar with the matter said the health insurers are in talks to merge.\nGeneral Motors GM.N jumped 9.4% after the automaker announced a $10 billion share buyback and a 33% dividend boost. Ford Motor Co F.N shares advanced 2.1%.\nCrowdStrike Holdings CRWD.Osurged10.4% following its consensus-beating fourth-quarter revenue forecast.\nNetApp NTAP.O leaped 14.6% after the cloud-based data management platform increased its annual profit forecast.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 2.06-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.51-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\nThe S&P 500 posted 30 new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 82 new highs and 97 new lows.\nVolume on U.S. exchanges was 11.42 billion shares, compared with the 10.45 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.\nUS gross domestic product https://tmsnrt.rs/3QZotoK\n(Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6076))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy. The Nasdaq joined the S&P 500 in negative territory, while the Dow ended nominally higher, as investors took a wait-and-see position ahead of Thursday's crucial personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation report.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy. The Fed's Beige Book, which provides a region-by-region snapshot of the U.S. economy, was released mid-afternoon, showing economic activity has slowed modestly under the central bank's restrictive monetary policy.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P 500 ends lower on mixed Fed messages, PCE on deck', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. The S&P 500 remains on track to notch its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2022. And because of that, there\'s a repositioning of gains."', 'news_textrank_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy. In contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-500-wobbles-to-lower-close-on-mixed-fed-messages-strong-gdp-data', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Culp\nNEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials\' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank\'s restrictive policy ahead of inflation data due early Thursday.\nThe Nasdaq joined the S&P 500 in negative territory, while the Dow ended essentially flat.\nDespite the indexes\' languid movement over the last three sessions, November has been a banner month. The S&P 500 remains on track to notch its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2022.\n"The market has had huge returns, so there\'s certainly profit taking and repositioning; there\'s some consolidation going on here," said Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist Ingalls & Snyder in New York. "We\'ve had very strong earnings and there\'s a lot of optimism. And because of that, there\'s a repositioning of gains."\nIn contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle. He hinted at the possibility of cutting rates in the near term to engineer a "soft landing" and avoid recession.\n"The Fed\'s on hold now, but the mantra is still higher for longer," Ghriskey added. "The economy continues to be relatively strong there\'s no reason for the Fed to lower rates and risk a re-emergence of inflation."\nIndeed, on Wednesday Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester reiterated the central bank\'s need to remain "nimble" in its response to economic data.\nEarlier in the session the Commerce Department upwardly revised its initial estimate on third-quarter gross domestic product, which underscored U.S. economic resilience but also appeared to give the Fed little reason to start cutting rates in the near future, as long as inflation remains well above its 2% target.\nThe Fed\'s Beige Book, which provides a region-by-region snapshot of the U.S. economy, was released mid-afternoon, showing economic activity has slowed modestly under the central bank\'s restrictive monetary policy.\nUnofficially, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 13.84 points, or 0.04%, to 35,430.82, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 4.25 points, or 0.09%, to 4,550.64 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 23.27 points, or 0.16%, to 14,258.49.\nInterest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.Owere the heaviest weights on the S&P 500.\nShares of Humana Inc HUM.N and Cigna Group CI.N were sharply lower after a source familiar with the matter said the health insurers are in talks to merge.\nGeneral Motors GM.N jumped after the automaker announced a $10 billion share buyback and a 33% dividend boost. Ford Motor Co F.N shares advanced as well.\nCrowdStrike Holdings CRWD.Osurged following its consensus-beating fourth-quarter revenue forecast.\nNetApp NTAP.O leaped after the cloud-based data management platform increased its annual profit forecast.\nUS gross domestic product https://tmsnrt.rs/3QZotoK\n(Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6076))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.Owere the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy ahead of inflation data due early Thursday. Earlier in the session the Commerce Department upwardly revised its initial estimate on third-quarter gross domestic product, which underscored U.S. economic resilience but also appeared to give the Fed little reason to start cutting rates in the near future, as long as inflation remains well above its 2% target.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.Owere the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy ahead of inflation data due early Thursday. The Fed's Beige Book, which provides a region-by-region snapshot of the U.S. economy, was released mid-afternoon, showing economic activity has slowed modestly under the central bank's restrictive monetary policy.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P 500 wobbles to lower close on mixed Fed messages, strong GDP data', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.Owere the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. The S&P 500 remains on track to notch its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2022. And because of that, there\'s a repositioning of gains."', 'news_textrank_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.Owere the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy ahead of inflation data due early Thursday. In contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/financial-sector-update-for-11-29-2023%3A-paci-gs-aapl-brk.a-brk.b', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Financial stocks were advancing in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) adding 1%.\nThe Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 1.1%.\nBitcoin (BTC-USD) was up 0.1% to $37,858, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was dropping 7 basis points to 4.27%.\nIn economic news, US gross domestic product was revised up to 5.2% growth in Q3, versus a 4.9% increase in the advance estimate and above the 5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. GDP rose by 2.1% in Q2.\nIn corporate news, Proof Acquisition Corp. I (PACI) shares surged 141% after it said Wednesday its shareholders approved the combination with aviation company Volato.\nLCNB (LCNB) will acquire Eagle Financial Bancorp in a stock-and-cash deal that is expected to close in Q2 of 2024, the companies said Wednesday. LCNB shares rose 1.9%.\nApple (AAPL) is reportedly ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs (GS). Goldman shares were rising 1.7%.\nBerkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A, BRK.B) Vice Chair Charlie Munger died at 99 on Tuesday. The company's shares were slightly lower.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is reportedly ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs (GS). The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 1.1%. I (PACI) shares surged 141% after it said Wednesday its shareholders approved the combination with aviation company Volato.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is reportedly ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs (GS). Financial stocks were advancing in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) adding 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 1.1%.', 'news_article_title': 'Financial Sector Update for 11/29/2023: PACI, GS, AAPL, BRK.A, BRK.B', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is reportedly ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs (GS). Financial stocks were advancing in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) adding 1%. LCNB shares rose 1.9%.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is reportedly ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs (GS). Financial stocks were advancing in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) adding 1%. In economic news, US gross domestic product was revised up to 5.2% growth in Q3, versus a 4.9% increase in the advance estimate and above the 5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-street-modestly-higher-on-mixed-fed-messages-strong-gdp-data', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Culp\nNEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased worries about a possible U.S. recession, while Federal Reserve officials\' remarks left unresolved questions about the duration of the central bank\'s restrictive policy.\nAll three indexes were modestly higher, paring initial gains after Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin expressed skepticism that the central bank\'s tightening cycle is finished, keeping the option of another rate hike on the table in case inflation flares up again.\nDespite the indexes\' languid movement over the last three sessions, November has been a banner month. The S&P 500 remains on track to notch its biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2022.\n"Investors are going with the flow, and the flow is upward as the year comes to a close," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist of CFRA Research in New York. "Investors are waiting for another catalyst - a catalyst of confidence - to help shift the market into overdrive so it can advance in December."\nIn contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle. He hinted at the possibility of cutting rates in the near term to engineer a "soft landing" and avoid recession.\n"The Fed is going to remain data dependent. It doesn\'t want to, nor can it, give guidance on what it\'s going to do," Stovall added. "It doesn\'t want to tip its hand or give false hope. That\'s why they offer a wide variety of potential forward moves."\nIndeed, on Wednesday Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester reiterated the central bank\'s need to remain "nimble" in its response to economic data.\nEarlier in the session the Commerce Department upwardly revised its initial estimate on third-quarter gross domestic product, which underscored U.S. economic resilience but also appeared to give the Fed little reason to start cutting rates in the near future, as long as inflation remains well above its 2% target.\nThe Fed\'s Beige Book, which provides a region-by-region snapshot of the U.S. economy, was released at 2:00 p.m. EST, showing economic activity has slowed modestly under the central bank\'s restrictive monetary policy.\nAt 2:12 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 159.76 points, or 0.45%, to 35,576.74, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 13.04 points, or 0.29%, at 4,567.93 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 24.38 points, or 0.17%, at 14,306.14.\nAmong the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, financial .SPSY and real estate .SPLRCR were up the most, while communications services .SPLRCL was the laggard.\nInterest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500.\nGeneral Motors GM.N jumped 10.2% after the automaker announced a $10 billion share buyback and a 33% dividend boost. Ford Motor Co F.N shares advanced 3.0%.\nCrowdStrike Holdings CRWD.Osurged 10.1% following its consensus-beating fourth-quarter revenue forecast.\nNetApp NTAP.O leaped 15.4% after the cloud-based data management platform increased its annual profit forecast.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 3.07-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.03-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\nThe S&P 500 posted 30 new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 80 new highs and 74 new lows.\nUS gross domestic product https://tmsnrt.rs/3QZotoK\n(Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6076;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased worries about a possible U.S. recession, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks left unresolved questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy. All three indexes were modestly higher, paring initial gains after Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin expressed skepticism that the central bank's tightening cycle is finished, keeping the option of another rate hike on the table in case inflation flares up again.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as a robust upward GDP revision eased worries about a possible U.S. recession, while Federal Reserve officials' remarks left unresolved questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy. All three indexes were modestly higher, paring initial gains after Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin expressed skepticism that the central bank's tightening cycle is finished, keeping the option of another rate hike on the table in case inflation flares up again.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall Street modestly higher on mixed Fed messages, strong GDP data', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. All three indexes were modestly higher, paring initial gains after Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin expressed skepticism that the central bank\'s tightening cycle is finished, keeping the option of another rate hike on the table in case inflation flares up again. "The Fed is going to remain data dependent.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Interest rate sensitive momentum stocks, led by Microsoft Corp MSFT.O and Apple Inc AAPL.O were the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. All three indexes were modestly higher, paring initial gains after Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin expressed skepticism that the central bank's tightening cycle is finished, keeping the option of another rate hike on the table in case inflation flares up again. In contrast to Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, widely considered a hawk, provided reassurance on Tuesday that the Fed has probably reached the end of its rate hike cycle."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/south-africa-smartphone-shipments-grow-73-as-chinese-manufacturers-push-products', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in South Africa grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter and were up 44% from the previous three months as major Chinese manufacturers pushed their presence in the continent\'s most advanced economy, Counterpoint Research said.\nAlthough Chinese manufactures are eyeing Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets more broadly, Counterpoint said South Africa was seen as particularly attractive due to higher income levels and better connectivity infrastructure.\nAfter the latest round of spectrum auctions in 2022, mobile phone operators have pledged to expand both 4G and 5G coverage to more parts of the country, while also enhancing rural, peri-urban and urban networks.\nChinese phone manufacturers such as HONOR, Xiaomi 1810.HK and Transsion 688036.SS are launching multiple products at lower price points to accelerate migration from more basic feature phones, Counterpoint added.\nBut market expansion in South Africa is also expected to be driven by the high-end segment and trend for premiumisation, with Samsung 005930.KS and Apple AAPL.O likely to benefit the most.\nSmartphone shipments reached the highest level since 2021 in the quarter, just before the global economic slowdown started, Counterpoint said.\n"South Africa is among the fastest-growing smartphone markets in the MEA region. As the nation\'s economic situation is recovering, Chinese original equipment manufacturers are aggressively trying to capture demand," Counterpoint\'s senior research analyst Yang Wang said.\nThe entry of HONOR to South Africa has stepped up competition in the low- and mid-tier sector with Xiaomi and Samsung, the research firm added.\nStill, Samsung led the market during the quarter despite the stiff competition. It was the leading brand across all price segments, with A-series devices continuing to drive volumes, Counterpoint said.\n(Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)\n(([email protected]; +27103461066;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "But market expansion in South Africa is also expected to be driven by the high-end segment and trend for premiumisation, with Samsung 005930.KS and Apple AAPL.O likely to benefit the most. JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in South Africa grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter and were up 44% from the previous three months as major Chinese manufacturers pushed their presence in the continent's most advanced economy, Counterpoint Research said. After the latest round of spectrum auctions in 2022, mobile phone operators have pledged to expand both 4G and 5G coverage to more parts of the country, while also enhancing rural, peri-urban and urban networks.", 'news_luhn_summary': "But market expansion in South Africa is also expected to be driven by the high-end segment and trend for premiumisation, with Samsung 005930.KS and Apple AAPL.O likely to benefit the most. JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in South Africa grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter and were up 44% from the previous three months as major Chinese manufacturers pushed their presence in the continent's most advanced economy, Counterpoint Research said. Although Chinese manufactures are eyeing Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets more broadly, Counterpoint said South Africa was seen as particularly attractive due to higher income levels and better connectivity infrastructure.", 'news_article_title': 'South Africa smartphone shipments grow 73% as Chinese manufacturers push products', 'news_lexrank_summary': "But market expansion in South Africa is also expected to be driven by the high-end segment and trend for premiumisation, with Samsung 005930.KS and Apple AAPL.O likely to benefit the most. JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in South Africa grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter and were up 44% from the previous three months as major Chinese manufacturers pushed their presence in the continent's most advanced economy, Counterpoint Research said. The entry of HONOR to South Africa has stepped up competition in the low- and mid-tier sector with Xiaomi and Samsung, the research firm added.", 'news_textrank_summary': "But market expansion in South Africa is also expected to be driven by the high-end segment and trend for premiumisation, with Samsung 005930.KS and Apple AAPL.O likely to benefit the most. JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in South Africa grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter and were up 44% from the previous three months as major Chinese manufacturers pushed their presence in the continent's most advanced economy, Counterpoint Research said. Although Chinese manufactures are eyeing Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets more broadly, Counterpoint said South Africa was seen as particularly attractive due to higher income levels and better connectivity infrastructure."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-it-makes-sense-to-own-both-amd-and-nvidia', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nI’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). While I’m partial to the latter, owning AMD stock is not wrong. Not by a long shot. \nInvestorPlace contributor Dana Blankenhorn recently discussed why he still owns AMD. He pointed out that Nvidia might be the leader in graphics processing units (GPUs), but AMD has done an excellent job accelerating its efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) while also taking market share in central processing units (CPUs).\nMy colleague has long positions in both AMD and NVDA. He’s proof you can and SHOULD own both stocks if you can swing it. Here’s why.\nAI Is Rapidly Expanding\nThere is a reason the Magnificent Seven has delivered most of the S&P 500’s performance in 2023. It has everything to do with AI. These seven stocks account for 29% of the index’s total market capitalization and 29% of its performance, while the other 493 stocks account for the rest. All of them are knee-deep in machine learning.\nI know my colleague owns five of the Mag 7. I’m less confident whether he owns Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, what’s important is that he’s positioned himself to benefit from the rise in AI. \nNow, given the demise of cannabis stocks over the past three years, I’m always suspicious of an overly focused portfolio. However, I don’t think there’s any question AI is a much different kettle of fish than cannabis. In 10 years, AI will undoubtedly be a big part of our lives. You can’t say the same about cannabis. That’s the difference. \nAs a portfolio strategy, I don’t see an issue with Blankenhorn’s move. There are plenty of investors just like him. The late Charlie Munger used to say, “It’s not that easy to have a vast plethora of good opportunities that are easily identified. And if you’ve only got three, I’d rather be in my best ideas instead of my worst,” CNBC reported.\nMakes sense to me. \nWhy Own Both? Part 1\nNvidia is, hands down, the leader in AI at the moment. The company’s move to democratize AI through the launch of AI Workbench is one of many brilliant moves by CEO Jensen Huang to bring AI to the masses. It’s not enough to produce superfast chips like the H100; you’ve got to get businesses involved in actively using and benefiting from AI. Nvidia’s doing that. \nHowever, there is no right way to grow AI. \nAMD recently hired one-time Cray (supercomputing) Chief Technology Officer Steve Scott. He’ll work with the company and CEO Lisa Su to develop high-level AI and supercomputing at AMD. That work is bound to create some exciting products to rival Nvidia AI down the road.\nIn the meantime, as my colleague said, it continues to capture more of the CPU market at a time when PC use has returned to growth. Owning both stocks lets you cover more ground in technology’s secular trends. \nWhy Own Both? Part 2\nThis last point is one of owning non-correlating assets. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed when NVDA stock goes on a tear, AMD lags behind. Conversely, as is the case right now, when AMD goes on a run, NVDA’s performance seems to slow. \nIn May 2017, I suggested that NVDA had a much better chance to hit $200 by the year’s end than AMD had of hitting $16. At the time, Nvidia was trading at $142 — it split 4-for-1 in July 2021 — finishing the year at $194, just shy of $200. AMD stock in May 2017 was around $11.40. It closed the year around $10.30. \nHowever, in 2018, the roles were reversed, with AMD gaining 71% on the year and NVDA losing 33% of its value. Over the next five years, the two companies took turns delivering exceptional performance for their shareholders. Most of the time, just one of the two moved higher. \nThat is why owning both stocks makes sense. More often than not, their returns are relatively uncorrelated.\nOn the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nWill Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Why It Makes Sense to Own Both AMD and Nvidia appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'I’m less confident whether he owns Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). AMD recently hired one-time Cray (supercomputing) Chief Technology Officer Steve Scott. He’ll work with the company and CEO Lisa Su to develop high-level AI and supercomputing at AMD.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'I’m less confident whether he owns Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips I’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). That is why owning both stocks makes sense.', 'news_article_title': 'Why It Makes Sense to Own Both AMD and Nvidia', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'I’m less confident whether he owns Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). My colleague has long positions in both AMD and NVDA. It has everything to do with AI.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'I’m less confident whether he owns Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips I’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The company’s move to democratize AI through the launch of AI Workbench is one of many brilliant moves by CEO Jensen Huang to bring AI to the masses.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/goldman-gs-gets-exit-proposal-from-apple-on-consumer-business', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12 to 15 months. This was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.\nPer Reuters article, when asked about the proposal, Apple stated, "Apple and Goldman Sachs are focused on providing an incredible experience for our customers to help them lead healthier financial lives. The award-winning Apple Card has seen a great reception from consumers, and we will continue to innovate and deliver the best tools and services for them".\nIn 2019, Apple Card was introduced by AAPL and issued by GS. Apple Card reinvented the concept of credit cards and enhanced the level of privacy and security.\nIn April 2023, a savings account facility by Goldman was offered to owners and co-owners of Apple Card subject to certain eligibility requirements. As of Apr 14, 2023, the savings account offered an annual percentage yield of 4.15%. This involved no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements. On Aug 2, 2023, Apple reported that the savings account had reached over $10 billion in deposits since its introduction.\nPer a Reuters article, the proposal included retreating from the entire consumer partnership with Goldman. This included both credit card and savings account facilities.\nGS’ partnership with AAPL was part of Wall Street Banks’ strategy to grow its consumer franchise. The partnership was extended a year ago and was expected to continue through 2029.\nPer Bloomberg, a person familiar with the matter stated, “The iPhone maker remains committed to its Apple Card credit card and savings account and doesn’t plan to discontinue the products — whether or not Goldman is involved”. Additionally, the person asserted that Apple has not yet initiated conversations with other firms that would replace GS.\nApple\'s proposal to exit its partnership with Goldman comes in line with the bank pulling back from its consumer lending business as it proved to be costlier than expected. Hence, Goldman’s CEO, David Solomon, decided to shift the bank’s focus back to its traditional strengths — investment banking and trading.\nAccordingly, earlier this month, GS has made efforts to offload its General Motors Company GM credit card program (Read More - Goldman Sachs (GS) Plans to Offload GM Credit Card Program). The firm informed its employees within the Platform Solutions division, who work on GM card, that this process of searching for a new issuer will be initiated by GM.\nLast month, the company entered into an agreement with a consortium led by investment firm Sixth Street Partners to divest its consumer lending platform, GreenSky, and associated loans.\nGoldman’s shares have gained 1.7% over the past six months compared with the industry’s 1.5% growth.\n\nImage Source: Zacks Investment Research\nGS presently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s credited with a “watershed medical breakthrough” and is developing a bustling pipeline of other projects that could make a world of difference for patients suffering from diseases involving the liver, lungs, and blood. This is a timely investment that you can catch while it emerges from its bear market lows.\nIt could rival or surpass other recent Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nGeneral Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12 to 15 months. In 2019, Apple Card was introduced by AAPL and issued by GS. GS’ partnership with AAPL was part of Wall Street Banks’ strategy to grow its consumer franchise.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12 to 15 months. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In 2019, Apple Card was introduced by AAPL and issued by GS.', 'news_article_title': 'Goldman (GS) Gets Exit Proposal From Apple on Consumer Business', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12 to 15 months. In 2019, Apple Card was introduced by AAPL and issued by GS. GS’ partnership with AAPL was part of Wall Street Banks’ strategy to grow its consumer franchise.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12 to 15 months. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In 2019, Apple Card was introduced by AAPL and issued by GS.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-gains-on-rate-cut-prospects-soft-landing-hopes', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar\nNov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three main indexes rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped to multi-month lows on growing rate cut optimism, while latest data on economic growth fueled hopes of a soft landing.\nThe S&P 500 .SPX and the Dow Jones .DJI are within a close range of their highest intra-day levels in 2023.\nU.S. stocks ended marginally higher on Tuesday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller, deemed a hawk, hinted at lower interest rates in the months ahead if inflation continued to eases.\nOther similar positive comments sent Treasury yields tumbling, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR last at an over two-month low of 4.2686%. US/\nThe drop in yields on fixed-income investments, which make equities more attractive, lifted megacap stocks, with Nvidia NVDA.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O up between 0.8% and 1.8%.\nTen of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors traded higher, led by information technology .SPLRCT, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index .RUT rose 1.2%.\n"Markets are starting to adjust to the idea that there will indeed be a soft landing and that lower interest rates or stable interest rates will prevail throughout 2024," said Peter Andersen, founder of Andersen Capital Management in Boston.\nAndersen said that strong GDP figures, the second estimate released earlier in the day, add to the narrative of the Fed managing to avoid a recession that will support a strong year-end rally.\nThe latest GDP data showed the U.S. economy in the third quarter grew faster than initially thought.\nTraders are now awaiting the release of the "Beige Book", a snapshot of the U.S. economy, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index - Fed\'s preferred inflation gauge- due on Thursday, for further cues on how the economy is faring under restrictive monetary conditions.\nMoney market participants have fully priced in a pause in rate hike in the upcoming December meeting, while bets of rate cuts starting as early as March have gone up to 44.5% from 34.6% a day earlier, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nAt 9:37 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 64.38 points, or 0.18%, at 35,481.36, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 28.26 points, or 0.62%, at 4,583.15, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 125.18 points, or 0.88%, at 14,406.93.\nAmong single stocks, General MotorsGM.N rose 10.3% as the automaker said it will buy back $10 billion in shares and boost its dividend by 33%. Shares of rival Ford F.N also rose 4.5%.\nCrowdStrike HoldingsCRWD.O added 3.8% as the firm forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Street estimates.\nNetAppNTAP.O jumped 14.6% after the cloud-based data management platform raised its annual profit forecast. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 4.75-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 3.01-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 21 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 46 new highs and 23 new lows.\n(Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)\n(([email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "US/ The drop in yields on fixed-income investments, which make equities more attractive, lifted megacap stocks, with Nvidia NVDA.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O up between 0.8% and 1.8%. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three main indexes rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped to multi-month lows on growing rate cut optimism, while latest data on economic growth fueled hopes of a soft landing. U.S. stocks ended marginally higher on Tuesday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller, deemed a hawk, hinted at lower interest rates in the months ahead if inflation continued to eases.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'US/ The drop in yields on fixed-income investments, which make equities more attractive, lifted megacap stocks, with Nvidia NVDA.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O up between 0.8% and 1.8%. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three main indexes rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped to multi-month lows on growing rate cut optimism, while latest data on economic growth fueled hopes of a soft landing. "Markets are starting to adjust to the idea that there will indeed be a soft landing and that lower interest rates or stable interest rates will prevail throughout 2024," said Peter Andersen, founder of Andersen Capital Management in Boston.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St gains on rate cut prospects, soft landing hopes', 'news_lexrank_summary': "US/ The drop in yields on fixed-income investments, which make equities more attractive, lifted megacap stocks, with Nvidia NVDA.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O up between 0.8% and 1.8%. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three main indexes rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped to multi-month lows on growing rate cut optimism, while latest data on economic growth fueled hopes of a soft landing. The S&P 500 .SPX and the Dow Jones .DJI are within a close range of their highest intra-day levels in 2023.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'US/ The drop in yields on fixed-income investments, which make equities more attractive, lifted megacap stocks, with Nvidia NVDA.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O up between 0.8% and 1.8%. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s three main indexes rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped to multi-month lows on growing rate cut optimism, while latest data on economic growth fueled hopes of a soft landing. "Markets are starting to adjust to the idea that there will indeed be a soft landing and that lower interest rates or stable interest rates will prevail throughout 2024," said Peter Andersen, founder of Andersen Capital Management in Boston.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-factor-based-stock-analysis-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Factor-Based Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-bear-market%3A-2-stocks-im-buying-during-a-recession-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "There's been a lot of fluctuation in the stock market in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic sent many stocks skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021 as lockdowns led to increased spending on tech and home entertainment products. However, macroeconomic headwinds in 2022 brought the market crashing back down, with countless companies losing what they had gained the year before.\nIn 2023, stocks have once again swung in the opposite direction. Easing inflation and excitement over high-growth industries like artificial intelligence (AI) have allowed for a recovery, with the Nasdaq Composite index up 36% since Jan. 1.\nData by YCharts\nRecent volatility has had many analysts at odds on whether this is a bear or bull market, with varying definitions for both terms. However, the more standard definition of a bear market is when the market declines 20% from its previous high. Meanwhile, a bull market hasn't returned until it rises above that high. The chart above shows the Nasdaq entered a bear market in 2022 and has yet to see another bull market.\nAlongside residual fears of a recession next year, now is an excellent time to get familiar with some of the best stocks to buy if the market takes a dip. Here are two stocks I'm buying in a potential recession.\n1. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of those stocks that rarely goes on sale. Its position as the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $2.9 trillion and a stock price that rose 335% over the last five years, has created loyal investors that tend to buy or hold during challenging times.\nFor instance, in 2022 the Nasdaq Composite plunged 33%. Yet as the chart below shows, Apple was among the few big tech companies to outperform the index, along with many of its competitors.\nData by YCharts\nThis year Apple has faced repeated declines in its product business, with revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023. Poor economic conditions curbed consumer spending across the tech industry and hit some of Apple's highest-earnings segments. However, the company's reputation for reliable gains over the long term has seen its shares climb 46% since Jan. 1.\nLoyal investors will only take Apple so far, and are not a compelling enough reason to buy. However, it does instill some reliability in its stock during temporary headwinds.\nMeanwhile, the company's solid financials and prospects in multiple lucrative markets could take it far in the coming years. Despite declines in its product sales, Apple's free cash flow topped $99 billion this year, suggesting the company has the funds to overcome current hurdles and continue investing in its business.\nAlongside a booming digital services business and a gradual expansion in AI, Apple's stock is a no-brainer in a bear market.\n2. Costco\nAs one of the world's biggest retailers, Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) business is vulnerable to economic fluctuation. However, its unique model of selling wholesale items at market-low prices for the cost of an annual membership has won over shoppers worldwide and granted the company stellar long-term growth. As a result, a recession could be the perfect time to fill up on Costco's stock while it's temporarily down.\nData by YCharts\nThe table above shows Costco's stock has climbed significantly higher than those of most of the biggest U.S. retailers since 2018. Also, its shares delivered a more consistent rise over that time rather than the deep peaks and valleys some of its competitors experienced.\nIn addition to reliability, Costco's latest quarterly report indicates it could be on a lucrative growth path heading into next year. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Costco's revenue rose 9.5% year over year, beating analysts' expectations by more than $1 billion. The company posted a 4% spike in international income, a segment with massive growth potential.\nCostco operates 870 stores across more than a dozen countries and is expanding rapidly as it opens about 25 new stores annually. The company's business has proven its ability to traverse continents and cultures, succeeding in almost every new market it enters.\nIn fact, Costco ventured into China for the first time this year, and already has five locations in the region. The retail giant has barely scratched the surface of its international expansion and will likely continue seeing big gains over the long term.\nOver the past five years, Costco's revenue soared 125%, with operating income up 193%. The company is one of the best long-term ways to invest in retail, and an attractive option during an economic downturn.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Costco Wholesale, Microsoft, Target, and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of those stocks that rarely goes on sale. Its position as the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $2.9 trillion and a stock price that rose 335% over the last five years, has created loyal investors that tend to buy or hold during challenging times. Despite declines in its product sales, Apple's free cash flow topped $99 billion this year, suggesting the company has the funds to overcome current hurdles and continue investing in its business.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of those stocks that rarely goes on sale. Data by YCharts This year Apple has faced repeated declines in its product business, with revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023. Costco As one of the world's biggest retailers, Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) business is vulnerable to economic fluctuation.", 'news_article_title': "Nasdaq Bear Market: 2 Stocks I'm Buying During a Recession", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of those stocks that rarely goes on sale. The chart above shows the Nasdaq entered a bear market in 2022 and has yet to see another bull market. Data by YCharts This year Apple has faced repeated declines in its product business, with revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of those stocks that rarely goes on sale. Its position as the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $2.9 trillion and a stock price that rose 335% over the last five years, has created loyal investors that tend to buy or hold during challenging times. Data by YCharts This year Apple has faced repeated declines in its product business, with revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-after-mungers-death-berkshire-succession-comes-into-focus-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Jonathan Stempel\nNov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway\'s BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate\'s lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow.\nFew companies have been so closely associated with their leaders as Berkshire has with Buffett and Munger, who knew each other for more than six decades, the last 45 years as the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate\'s chairman and vice chairman.\nMunger\'s death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett\'s top advisers and sounding boards.\nThey became vice chairmen in 2018, started taking a more prominent public role only at the most recent of Berkshire\'s annual meetings, and will have bigger boots to fill than at almost any other company.\nManagers have said Abel fully embraces Berkshire\'s culture, which includes an extreme decentralization that gives business units broad autonomy.\nThat means big units such as the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, each with tens of thousands of employees, and small units such as Borsheims jewelry, with about 142 employees, can run without interference from Berkshire headquarters, which employs only about 26 people.\nBut Abel and Jain have different styles from Buffett and Munger.\nAt the 2021 annual meeting, Jain was asked how he and Abel interact with each other.\n"There is no question that the relationship Warren has with Charlie is unique and it\'s not going to be duplicated," Jain said. "We don\'t interact with each other as often as Warren and Charlie do. But every quarter we will talk to each other about our respective businesses."\nAbel said he and Jain regularly consulted with one another, and in particular when something unusual was happening at one of Berkshire\'s businesses.\nInvestors say they have faith.\n"I can’t imagine investors haven\'t thought about what happens when Buffett is gone as well," said Bill Stone, chief investment officer at Glenview Trust. "You don’t need them to be as good as Buffett or Munger to make Berkshire a good company and arguably a great company."\nBerkshire did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside business hours.\nCEO-DESIGNATE\nBerkshire has had a succession plan since at least 2006 when Buffett, then 75, told shareholders the company he has run since 1965 would be prepared for his departure.\nMunger inadvertently signaled during Berkshire\'s 2021 annual meeting that Abel, a 61-year-old Edmonton, Alberta, native who spent a quarter century at what is now Berkshire Hathaway Energy, was the CEO designate.\nJain, 72, would retain oversight of insurance operations.\nBuffett has praised both executives, calling Abel "a first-class human being" in a 2013 video message and referring to Jain as a "superstar."\nA lifelong hockey fan, Abel graduated in 1984 from the University of Alberta, worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and energy firm CalEnergy and joined the company, then known as MidAmerican Energy, in 1992, which Berkshire took over in 2000.\nAbel became MidAmerican\'s chief in 2008 and benefited from its ability, unusual in the utility industry, to retain earnings rather than pay dividends. That freed him to make acquisitions, and expand into renewable energy.\nInvestors will have to wait until Abel takes over to see his willingness to shed businesses that are underperforming or have mediocre outlooks - his predecessors liked to buy and hold businesses forever - or whether Berkshire might pay its first dividend since 1967.\nJain, who was born in the Indian state of Odisha, has specialized in pricing for risk, especially large risks such as natural catastrophes. He joined Berkshire in 1986.\nBesides the two top executives, Berkshire\'s plan also calls for Buffett\'s eldest son Howard Buffett to become non-executive chairman, charged mainly with preserving Berkshire\'s culture.\nTodd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it.\n"Berkshire has talented people there that will help with the stock picking," said Bill Smead, chief investment officer at Smead Capital Management in Phoenix. "But it will never be the same."\nLOSS OF LEGACY\nFor shareholders, a signature in Berkshire\'s universe is its annual meeting, a pilgrimage known as "Woodstock for Capitalists," where Buffett and Munger would answer more than five hours of shareholder questions.\nIt is a weekend of shopping, investor conferences and events that draws tens of thousands of people to Omaha in early May, even though fans can watch it streamed on their home computers or smartphones.\nMany shareholders, especially local, have said they will continue going, but others have been less sure.\n"What really glued us to these men was their advice on living a full life by instructing people how to think clearly, to be honest with oneself, to learn from mistakes and to avoid calamities," said Whitney Tilson, an investor who previously ran T2 Partners and Kase Capital and has attended many meetings.\nIn May 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Buffett held the meeting virtually from Omaha. Munger didn\'t attend.\n"It particularly doesn\'t feel like an annual meeting because my partner of 60 years, Charlie Munger, is not sitting up here," Buffett said. "I think most of the people who come to our meeting really come to listen to Charlie."\n(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; editing by Megan Davies, Paritosh Bansal and Stephen Coates)\n(([email protected]; +1 646 223 6317; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire's $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate's lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow. Munger's death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett's top advisers and sounding boards.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway\'s BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate\'s lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow. "You don’t need them to be as good as Buffett or Munger to make Berkshire a good company and arguably a great company."', 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-After Munger's death, Berkshire succession comes into focus", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. But Abel and Jain have different styles from Buffett and Munger. For shareholders, a signature in Berkshire\'s universe is its annual meeting, a pilgrimage known as "Woodstock for Capitalists," where Buffett and Munger would answer more than five hours of shareholder questions.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire's $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. Munger's death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett's top advisers and sounding boards. Munger inadvertently signaled during Berkshire's 2021 annual meeting that Abel, a 61-year-old Edmonton, Alberta, native who spent a quarter century at what is now Berkshire Hathaway Energy, was the CEO designate."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-wisdomtree-u.s.-largecap-dividend-etf-dln-be-on-your-investing-radar-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.\nThe fund is sponsored by Wisdomtree. It has amassed assets over $3.53 billion, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Value\nLarge cap companies usually have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.\nCarrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Considering long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets; however, they are more likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.\nCosts\nWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.28%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.53%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 19.80% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Financials round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.42% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 26.68% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nDLN seeks to match the performance of the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index before fees and expenses. The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. dividend-paying market.\nThe ETF has added roughly 4.40% so far this year and is up about 2.80% in the last one year (as of 11/29/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $58.89 and $65.66.\nThe ETF has a beta of 0.89 and standard deviation of 14.14% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 300 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nWisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, DLN is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.\nThe iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $50.62 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $99.91 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.\nBottom-Line\nAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nWisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nExxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports\niShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.42% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM). Click to get this free report WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.42% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM). Click to get this free report WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.", 'news_article_title': 'Should WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.42% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM). Click to get this free report WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 4.42% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM). Alternatives WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-proshares-sp-technology-dividend-aristocrats-etf-tdv-a-strong-etf-right-now-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Launched on 11/05/2019, the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nMarket cap weighted indexes were created to reflect the market, or a specific segment of the market, and the ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on this strategy.\nInvestors who believe in market efficiency should consider market cap indexes, as they replicate market returns in a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way.\nHowever, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.\nThese indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.\nThe smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting. However, not all of these methodologies have been able to deliver remarkable returns.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nThe fund is sponsored by Proshares. It has amassed assets over $239.83 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Technology ETFs. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the S&P TECHNOLOGY DIVIDEND ARISTOCRATS INDX before fees and expenses.\nThe S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats Index targets companies from information technology, internet and direct marketing retail, interactive home entertainment, and interactive media and services segments of the economy.\nCost & Other Expenses\nWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor. And, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins in the long term if all other factors remain equal.\nOperating expenses on an annual basis are 0.45% for TDV, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.\nTDV's 12-month trailing dividend yield is 1.31%.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF has gained about 18.13% and it's up approximately 13.49% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 11/29/2023), respectively. TDV has traded between $54.26 and $67.88 during this last 52-week period.\nTDV has a beta of 1.06 and standard deviation of 20.12% for the trailing three-year period. With about 38 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.\nAlternatives\nProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.\nIShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) tracks Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index. IShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has $24.07 billion in assets, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has $69.98 billion. DGRO has an expense ratio of 0.08% and VIG charges 0.06%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Technology ETFs.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAccenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBroadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): ETF Research Reports\niShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Click to get this free report ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Accenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): ETF Research Reports iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta. The smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Accenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): ETF Research Reports iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. IShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) tracks Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index. IShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has $24.07 billion in assets, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has $69.98 billion.', 'news_article_title': 'Is ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Accenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): ETF Research Reports iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 11/05/2019, the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market. The smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Accenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): ETF Research Reports iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 11/05/2019, the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market. IShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) tracks Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/half-of-this-massive-etf-is-invested-in-the-magnificent-seven.-but-is-it-a-buy-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Magnificent Seven have captivated markets this year, and for good reason. The term, coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, is used to describe Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).\nCombined, these companies have a market cap of $11.83 trillion. And all seven stocks are beating the market so far year to date, from Apple's 46.7% year-to-date (YTD) gain to Nvidia's blistering 242.3% YTD gain.\nThe Vanguard Growth exchange-traded fund (ETF) (NYSEMKT: VUG) includes 221 stocks, but the Magnificent Seven make up just over half of the fund's allocation. Here's why the ETF is a good way to invest in the Magnificent Seven, as well as other parts of the market.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nA magnificent year\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF has nearly double its exposure to the Magnificent Seven as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), which is a near mirror image of the S&P 500.\nCOMPANY\n% OF VANGUARD GROWTH ETF\n% OF VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF\nApple\n13%\n7.09%\nMicrosoft\n12.88%\n7.1%\nAlphabet\n6.94%\n3.87%\nAmazon\n6.33%\n3.42%\nNvidia\n4.9%\n2.85%\nMeta Platforms\n3.43%\n1.89%\nTesla\n2.78%\n1.57%\nTotal\n50.26%\n27.79%\nData Source: Vanguard.\nInterestingly enough, the Vanguard Growth ETF is more than doubling the percentage return of the S&P 500.\nAAPL data by YCharts\nA focus on growth instead of value and income\nIf you're interested in the Magnificent Seven, chances are you are interested in growth and dominant industry-leading companies, and are willing to pay a premium price for a stock relative to the market. The Vanguard Growth ETF checks all of those boxes and then some. For starters, it is one of the largest ETFs out there, with a massive $170.7 billion in net assets.\nThe 214 stocks in the index outside of the Magnificent Seven include a lot of companies that wouldn't be considered traditional growth stocks.\nFor example, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are the ninth- and tenth-largest holdings in the fund. But they are the only companies of meaningful weight from the financial sector in the ETF. This is a stark contrast to the two largest financials in the S&P 500, which are Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM).\nAll four companies are industry leaders and massive behemoths in terms of their size. But Visa and Mastercard are on the growth side of the financial spectrum, more so than Berkshire's property and casualty insurance business or a diversified bank like JPMorgan. They are also more expensive stocks, each supporting above a 30 price to earnings (P/E) ratio, compared to just 10.4 for Berkshire and 9.1 for JPMorgan.\n75% of the fund is concentrated in the technology, communications, and consumer discretionary sectors -- all of which tend to trade at premium valuations to the market. So it's no wonder the Vanguard Growth ETF has a 32.2 P/E ratio, a premium valuation relative to the 21.2 P/E ratio of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.\nThe concentration on growth instead of value unsurprisingly results in a lower dividend yield, just 0.6% for the Vanguard Growth ETF compared to 1.6% for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.\nThe theme of the ETF is to invest in companies that are going to devote their cash flows to growing their businesses and improving operations, not paying dividends. The inherent risk with this approach, and the allocation of the ETF, makes it more volatile than the S&P 500 and more sensitive to the economic cycle. This is fine if you're an investor with a long-term time horizon, but it's not attractive if you're looking for companies that are good values and pay dividends.\nChecks and balances\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF is a balanced and low-cost way for someone to buy the Magnificent Seven. Instead of investing $1,000 in the Magnificent Seven, $1,000 invested in the Vanguard Growth ETF is basically putting half of that in the Magnificent Seven and then the other half in a boatload of other top companies. And to top it all off, a $1,000 investment in the Vanguard Growth ETF would incur a mere 40 cent annual expense thanks to the fund's minuscule 0.04% expense ratio.\nOne of the biggest mistakes investors make is accidentally overly allocating into a single stock or type of stock. The Vanguard Growth ETF is a way of making sure that doesn't happen, while also being an incredibly bullish bet on the growth of the stock market. After all, this is an ETF that is up just shy of 40% YTD. So it has the potential to produce some serious returns. But it also ensures that an investment remains diversified.\nThe best way to invest in the Magnificent Seven\nThe Vanguard Growth ETF has had an incredible year. For the ETF to keep outperforming the major indexes, the Magnificent Seven are going to have to continue beating the market.\nNo one knows if that will happen in the short term. But over the long term, the Magnificent Seven open the door to a lot of exciting trends and paradigm-shifting technologies. The Vanguard Growth ETF provides a responsible and measured way to invest in the Magnificent Seven without compromising upside potential.\n10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Daniel Foelber has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, Tesla, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The term, coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, is used to describe Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts A focus on growth instead of value and income If you're interested in the Magnificent Seven, chances are you are interested in growth and dominant industry-leading companies, and are willing to pay a premium price for a stock relative to the market. But Visa and Mastercard are on the growth side of the financial spectrum, more so than Berkshire's property and casualty insurance business or a diversified bank like JPMorgan.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The term, coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, is used to describe Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts A focus on growth instead of value and income If you're interested in the Magnificent Seven, chances are you are interested in growth and dominant industry-leading companies, and are willing to pay a premium price for a stock relative to the market. Apple 13% 7.09% Microsoft 12.88% 7.1% Alphabet 6.94% 3.87% Amazon 6.33% 3.42% Nvidia 4.9% 2.85% Meta Platforms 3.43% 1.89% Tesla 2.78% 1.57% Total 50.26% 27.79% Data Source: Vanguard.", 'news_article_title': 'Half of This Massive ETF Is Invested in the "Magnificent Seven." But Is It a Buy Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The term, coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, is used to describe Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts A focus on growth instead of value and income If you're interested in the Magnificent Seven, chances are you are interested in growth and dominant industry-leading companies, and are willing to pay a premium price for a stock relative to the market. A magnificent year The Vanguard Growth ETF has nearly double its exposure to the Magnificent Seven as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), which is a near mirror image of the S&P 500.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The term, coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, is used to describe Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts A focus on growth instead of value and income If you're interested in the Magnificent Seven, chances are you are interested in growth and dominant industry-leading companies, and are willing to pay a premium price for a stock relative to the market. A magnificent year The Vanguard Growth ETF has nearly double its exposure to the Magnificent Seven as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), which is a near mirror image of the S&P 500."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apples-2024-outlook%3A-why-holding-this-magnificent-seven-stock-is-a-smart-move', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nIf you’re going to maintain a diversified stock portfolio, it’s practically mandatory that you have at least a handful of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on the gains that are coming in 2024. Sure, Apple has challenges to deal with. However, that’s true of every company and if any technology juggernaut can overcome its obstacles and prevail, it’s Apple.\nAmong the “Magnificent Seven” tech titans, Apple is one of the oldest and most established. Apple stock has an added safety factor because it’s not too volatile, and because Apple is a well-known business with deep customer loyalty. So, let’s dive into Apple’s obstacles and opportunities, and see if there’s a worthwhile bull case for prospective investors.\nValue Investors Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About AAPL Stock\nThe bearish arguments against owning Apple stock just don’t hold up under scrutiny. For example, some investors might worry about Apple’s valuation. Currently, Apple has a GAAP trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 31.1x.\nThat’s above Apple’s five-year average trailing P/E ratio of 26.28x, but it’s not outlandishly high. We’re not looking at dot-com bubble valuations here. We can revisit this conversation if Apple’s P/E ratio reaches the 40s and 50s.\nAs long as Apple remains profitable and follows a smart business strategy, the company’s valuation shouldn’t keep investors up at night. For instance, Apple plans to enable easier/smoother text messaging between iPhone and rival Android smartphones.\nThat’s a smart move as it will keep the customers happy and might also help to placate regulators in the European Union and elsewhere.\nDon’t Let China Challenges Deter You\nAnother pillar of the bearish argument against buying Apple stock is that the company has obstacles to overcome in China. Specifically, reports that China banned government employees from using iPhones at work. It’s there also are reports that China’s government denied this iPhone ban.\nGranted, Apple’s recent smartphone sales in China haven’t grown at the same pace as the smartphone sales of China-based competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF). That’s not the full story, though, as Apple is still selling plenty of smartphones globally.\nAccording to Counterpoint Research (per Apple Insider), “global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5%” year over year in October. Furthermore, Counterpoint Research cited the “launch of iPhone 15 series” as a contributing factor to the global smartphone market’s growth.\nThere’s no need to worry about Apple’s leadership status in this field. Counterpoint Research reportedly stated that Apple maintains a whopping 43% share of the global smartphone market. In other words, obstacles in China aren’t stopping Apple from selling plenty of mobile devices in other geographic regions.\nAAPL Stock: A Safe and ‘Magnificent’ Holding for Every Investor\nApple’s critics can always come up with excuses not to buy AAPL stock, but the bearish argument isn’t strong enough to withstand scrutiny. After all, Apple’s investors keep on winning in the long run and the short sellers only end up on the wrong side of the trade.\nIf you don’t want to own every “Magnificent Seven” stock, that’s understandable as some of them are better than others. Safety-minded investors can be selective and just hold a few shares of Apple stock, and maybe a few other carefully selected mega-cap tech stocks. Just ignore the worry warts and stay in the trade, as Apple always provides outstanding value to its loyal shareholders. \nOn the date of publication, David Moadel did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nDavid Moadel has provided compelling content – and crossed the occasional line – on behalf of Motley Fool, Crush the Street, Market Realist, TalkMarkets, TipRanks, Benzinga, and (of course) InvestorPlace.com. He also serves as the chief analyst and market researcher for Portfolio Wealth Global and hosts the popular financial YouTube channel Looking at the Markets.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Apple’s 2024 Outlook: Why Holding This ‘Magnificent Seven’ Stock Is a Smart Move appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips If you’re going to maintain a diversified stock portfolio, it’s practically mandatory that you have at least a handful of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Value Investors Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About AAPL Stock The bearish arguments against owning Apple stock just don’t hold up under scrutiny. AAPL Stock: A Safe and ‘Magnificent’ Holding for Every Investor Apple’s critics can always come up with excuses not to buy AAPL stock, but the bearish argument isn’t strong enough to withstand scrutiny.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Value Investors Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About AAPL Stock The bearish arguments against owning Apple stock just don’t hold up under scrutiny. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips If you’re going to maintain a diversified stock portfolio, it’s practically mandatory that you have at least a handful of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. AAPL Stock: A Safe and ‘Magnificent’ Holding for Every Investor Apple’s critics can always come up with excuses not to buy AAPL stock, but the bearish argument isn’t strong enough to withstand scrutiny.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple’s 2024 Outlook: Why Holding This ‘Magnificent Seven’ Stock Is a Smart Move', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Value Investors Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About AAPL Stock The bearish arguments against owning Apple stock just don’t hold up under scrutiny. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips If you’re going to maintain a diversified stock portfolio, it’s practically mandatory that you have at least a handful of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. AAPL Stock: A Safe and ‘Magnificent’ Holding for Every Investor Apple’s critics can always come up with excuses not to buy AAPL stock, but the bearish argument isn’t strong enough to withstand scrutiny.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips If you’re going to maintain a diversified stock portfolio, it’s practically mandatory that you have at least a handful of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Value Investors Shouldn’t Worry Too Much About AAPL Stock The bearish arguments against owning Apple stock just don’t hold up under scrutiny. AAPL Stock: A Safe and ‘Magnificent’ Holding for Every Investor Apple’s critics can always come up with excuses not to buy AAPL stock, but the bearish argument isn’t strong enough to withstand scrutiny.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tech-stocks-what-to-expect-in-the-last-quarter-of-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'T\nech stocks have had a strong start to the fourth quarter, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve is close to the end of its rate hike cycle and better-than-expected quarterly from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).\nAs of Tuesday\'s close, the S&P 500 index is up 19% year to date and is just 1.2% away from a new 52-week high. The index has risen roughly 10% in about two weeks, thanks to the latest CPI report that showed inflation is being contained. While the inflation is not yet at the Fed’s 2% target, the latest reports provide strong arguments for no further rate hikes. As I said recently, I believe the Fed is done raising interest rates.\nFurther more, I believe a rate cut is in the cards at some point in the first quarter of next year. From there, it’s not hard to imagine for three more rate cuts to follow by the end of the 2024, affirming the arrival of the long-awaited Fed pivot. With that in mind, it\'s more than likely that tech stocks, particularly the Magnificent Seven, will continue to post strong returns for the remainder of the year and into the first quarter.\nImmediately, I can hear the bearish argument about tech stocks and their valuations. But what is often overlooked in the bearish thesis, which usually focuses solely on stock prices, is that fact that their profits are also growing. What’s more, the "Magnificent Seven" cohort are enjoying growth tailwinds that are still in the early stages. For Microsoft and Nvidia, they are leading the way in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.\nThe profit potential in AI is staggering, with the generative AI market currently experiencing a 42% growth rate and the potential to reach $1.3 trillion by 2032, according to Bloomberg Intelligence estimates. Even with these estimates, Microsoft was identified as the most under-owned large-cap tech stock this quarter, according to Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Tech report, published on Monday.\nAmong largest-cap tech companies they cover, Morgan Stanley tracks institutional ownership data to assess how widely-owned these companies are, “based on each company\'s average weight within the top 100 actively managed portfolios relative to the same company’s weighting in the S&P 500.” Microsoft was identified as the most under-owned, despite the stock reaching new all-time highs.\nAside from Microsoft, Morgan Stanley listed Apple, Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet — four other Magnificent Seven stocks as being under-owned. As for Apple, which continues to expand its installed base each quarter, the company will benefit from solid iPhone demand across the globe. Having just launched the iPhone 15 and introduced its mixed reality headset earlier this year, Apple is poised to set new quarterly install base records in several emerging markets.\nGoogle and Meta Platform will benefit not only from their own AI initiatives, but also a rebound in digital advertising. While some caution against sticking with these stocks due to market trends and naysayers, their track record speaks for itself. Their exposure to high-growth technologies, substantial cash reserves, robust cash flows, and strong leadership positions them to outperform the S&P 500 and powering tech in the last quarter of the year.\nAs such, I expect tech to power the S&P 500 index to a new all-time high by the end of calendar 2023, and for that momentum to sustain as the Fed ends it rate-hike campaign and pivot toward enacting rate cuts sometime in the firs quarter.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'ech stocks have had a strong start to the fourth quarter, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve is close to the end of its rate hike cycle and better-than-expected quarterly from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). As for Apple, which continues to expand its installed base each quarter, the company will benefit from solid iPhone demand across the globe. Having just launched the iPhone 15 and introduced its mixed reality headset earlier this year, Apple is poised to set new quarterly install base records in several emerging markets.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'ech stocks have had a strong start to the fourth quarter, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve is close to the end of its rate hike cycle and better-than-expected quarterly from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). Even with these estimates, Microsoft was identified as the most under-owned large-cap tech stock this quarter, according to Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Tech report, published on Monday. Aside from Microsoft, Morgan Stanley listed Apple, Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet — four other Magnificent Seven stocks as being under-owned.', 'news_article_title': 'Tech Stocks: What To Expect In the Last Quarter of 2023', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'ech stocks have had a strong start to the fourth quarter, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve is close to the end of its rate hike cycle and better-than-expected quarterly from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). While the inflation is not yet at the Fed’s 2% target, the latest reports provide strong arguments for no further rate hikes. With that in mind, it\'s more than likely that tech stocks, particularly the Magnificent Seven, will continue to post strong returns for the remainder of the year and into the first quarter.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'ech stocks have had a strong start to the fourth quarter, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve is close to the end of its rate hike cycle and better-than-expected quarterly from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). Among largest-cap tech companies they cover, Morgan Stanley tracks institutional ownership data to assess how widely-owned these companies are, “based on each company\'s average weight within the top 100 actively managed portfolios relative to the same company’s weighting in the S&P 500.” Microsoft was identified as the most under-owned, despite the stock reaching new all-time highs. As such, I expect tech to power the S&P 500 index to a new all-time high by the end of calendar 2023, and for that momentum to sustain as the Fed ends it rate-hike campaign and pivot toward enacting rate cuts sometime in the firs quarter.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/saudis-kingdom-holding-buys-%24450-mln-stake-in-citigroup-from-alwaleed-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "By Hadeel Al Sayegh\nDUBAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding 4280.SE said on Wednesday it raised its ownership in Citigroup C.N to 2.2% after acquiring from the prince a stake in the bank worth about $450 million.\nThe company previously owned 1.6% of the Wall Street lender, it told the Saudi bourse in a filing, adding that the deal supported Kingdom Holding's strategic plans, but did not elaborate.\nSaudi Arabia’s self-styled Warren Buffett, Prince Alwaleed has made hundreds of millions of dollars by investing with almost complete autonomy in companies from Uber to social network Twitter, now known as X.\nAlwaleed rose to international prominence after making a big successful bet on Citigroup in the 1990s when the bank struggled with Latin American loan losses and the U.S. real estate market collapse. He was also an early investor in Apple.\nLast year, the billionaire prince sold a stake of 16.87% to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund. He owns a stake of 78.1% in Kingdom Holding, with the remaining 5% floated on the Saudi stock exchange.\nThe deal came more than four years after Prince Alwaleed was swept up in an anti-corruption drive ordered by the Crown Prince and held for nearly three months at Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton along with scores of royals, senior officials and businessmen.\nMost detainees were released after reaching financial settlements and Prince Alwaleed said in March 2018 that he had struck a confidential and secret deal with the government.\n(Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Louise Heavens)\n(([email protected]; +971566883310;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The company previously owned 1.6% of the Wall Street lender, it told the Saudi bourse in a filing, adding that the deal supported Kingdom Holding's strategic plans, but did not elaborate. Saudi Arabia’s self-styled Warren Buffett, Prince Alwaleed has made hundreds of millions of dollars by investing with almost complete autonomy in companies from Uber to social network Twitter, now known as X. Alwaleed rose to international prominence after making a big successful bet on Citigroup in the 1990s when the bank struggled with Latin American loan losses and the U.S. real estate market collapse. Most detainees were released after reaching financial settlements and Prince Alwaleed said in March 2018 that he had struck a confidential and secret deal with the government.", 'news_luhn_summary': "By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding 4280.SE said on Wednesday it raised its ownership in Citigroup C.N to 2.2% after acquiring from the prince a stake in the bank worth about $450 million. Last year, the billionaire prince sold a stake of 16.87% to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Louise Heavens) (([email protected]; +971566883310;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': "Saudi's Kingdom Holding buys $450 mln stake in Citigroup from Alwaleed", 'news_lexrank_summary': "By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding 4280.SE said on Wednesday it raised its ownership in Citigroup C.N to 2.2% after acquiring from the prince a stake in the bank worth about $450 million. He was also an early investor in Apple. He owns a stake of 78.1% in Kingdom Holding, with the remaining 5% floated on the Saudi stock exchange.", 'news_textrank_summary': "By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding 4280.SE said on Wednesday it raised its ownership in Citigroup C.N to 2.2% after acquiring from the prince a stake in the bank worth about $450 million. Saudi Arabia’s self-styled Warren Buffett, Prince Alwaleed has made hundreds of millions of dollars by investing with almost complete autonomy in companies from Uber to social network Twitter, now known as X. Alwaleed rose to international prominence after making a big successful bet on Citigroup in the 1990s when the bank struggled with Latin American loan losses and the U.S. real estate market collapse. The deal came more than four years after Prince Alwaleed was swept up in an anti-corruption drive ordered by the Crown Prince and held for nearly three months at Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton along with scores of royals, senior officials and businessmen."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-after-mungers-death-berkshire-succession-comes-into-focus', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Jonathan Stempel\nNov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway\'s BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate\'s lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow.\nFew companies have been so closely associated with their leaders as Berkshire has with Buffett and Munger, who knew each other for more than six decades, the last 45 years as the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate\'s chairman and vice chairman.\nMunger\'s death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett\'s top advisers and sounding boards.\nThey became vice chairmen in 2018, started taking a more prominent public role only at the most recent of Berkshire\'s annual meetings, and will have bigger boots to fill than at almost any other company.\nManagers have said Abel fully embraces Berkshire\'s culture, which includes an extreme decentralization that gives business units broad autonomy.\nThat means big units such as the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, each with tens of thousands of employees, and small units such as Borsheims jewelry, with about 142 employees, can run without interference from Berkshire headquarters, which employs only about 26 people.\nBut Abel and Jain have different styles from Buffett and Munger.\nAt the 2021 annual meeting, Jain was asked how he and Abel interact with each other.\n"There is no question that the relationship Warren has with Charlie is unique and it\'s not going to be duplicated," Jain said. "We don\'t interact with each other as often as Warren and Charlie do. But every quarter we will talk to each other about our respective businesses."\nAbel said he and Jain regularly consulted with one another, and in particular when something unusual was happening at one of Berkshire\'s businesses.\nInvestors say they have faith.\n"I can’t imagine investors haven\'t thought about what happens when Buffett is gone as well," said Bill Stone, chief investment officer at Glenview Trust. "You don’t need them to be as good as Buffett or Munger to make Berkshire a good company and arguably a great company."\nBerkshire did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside business hours.\nCEO-DESIGNATE\nBerkshire has had a succession plan since at least 2006 when Buffett, then 75, told shareholders the company he has run since 1965 would be prepared for his departure.\nMunger inadvertently signaled during Berkshire\'s 2021 annual meeting that Abel, a 61-year-old Edmonton, Alberta, native who spent a quarter century at what is now Berkshire Hathaway Energy, was the CEO designate.\nJain, 72, would retain oversight of insurance operations.\nBuffett has praised both executives, calling Abel "a first-class human being" in a 2013 video message and referring to Jain as a "superstar."\nA lifelong hockey fan, Abel graduated in 1984 from the University of Alberta, worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and energy firm CalEnergy and joined the company, then known as MidAmerican Energy, in 1992, which Berkshire took over in 2000.\nAbel became MidAmerican\'s chief in 2008 and benefited from its ability, unusual in the utility industry, to retain earnings rather than pay dividends. That freed him to make acquisitions, and expand into renewable energy.\nInvestors will have to wait until Abel takes over to see his willingness to shed businesses that are underperforming or have mediocre outlooks - his predecessors liked to buy and hold businesses forever - or whether Berkshire might pay its first dividend since 1967.\nJain, who was born in the Indian state of Odisha, has specialized in pricing for risk, especially large risks such as natural catastrophes. He joined Berkshire in 1986.\nBesides the two top executives, Berkshire\'s plan also calls for Buffett\'s eldest son Howard Buffett to become non-executive chairman, charged mainly with preserving Berkshire\'s culture.\nTodd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it.\n"Berkshire has talented people there that will help with the stock picking," said Bill Smead, chief investment officer at Smead Capital Management in Phoenix. "But it will never be the same."\nLOSS OF LEGACY\nFor shareholders, a signature in Berkshire\'s universe is its annual meeting, a pilgrimage known as "Woodstock for Capitalists," where Buffett and Munger would answer more than five hours of shareholder questions.\nIt is a weekend of shopping, investor conferences and events that draws tens of thousands of people to Omaha in early May, even though fans can watch it streamed on their home computers or smartphones.\nMany shareholders, especially local, have said they will continue going, but others have been less sure.\n"What really glued us to these men was their advice on living a full life by instructing people how to think clearly, to be honest with oneself, to learn from mistakes and to avoid calamities," said Whitney Tilson, an investor who previously ran T2 Partners and Kase Capital and has attended many meetings.\nIn May 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Buffett held the meeting virtually from Omaha. Munger didn\'t attend.\n"It particularly doesn\'t feel like an annual meeting because my partner of 60 years, Charlie Munger, is not sitting up here," Buffett said. "I think most of the people who come to our meeting really come to listen to Charlie."\n(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; editing by Megan Davies, Paritosh Bansal and Stephen Coates)\n(([email protected]; +1 646 223 6317; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire's $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate's lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow. Munger's death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett's top advisers and sounding boards.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 29 (Reuters) - The death of Berkshire Hathaway\'s BRKa.NCharlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate\'s lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow. "You don’t need them to be as good as Buffett or Munger to make Berkshire a good company and arguably a great company."', 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-After Munger's death, Berkshire succession comes into focus", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire\'s $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. But Abel and Jain have different styles from Buffett and Munger. For shareholders, a signature in Berkshire\'s universe is its annual meeting, a pilgrimage known as "Woodstock for Capitalists," where Buffett and Munger would answer more than five hours of shareholder questions.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who help Buffett run Berkshire's $300 billion-plus common stock portfolio - about half of which is in one stock, Apple AAPL.O - appear in line to take over all of it. Munger's death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett's top advisers and sounding boards. Munger inadvertently signaled during Berkshire's 2021 annual meeting that Abel, a 61-year-old Edmonton, Alberta, native who spent a quarter century at what is now Berkshire Hathaway Energy, was the CEO designate."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/7-top-rated-momentum-stocks-that-analysts-are-loving-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nIn the dynamic investing world, momentum stocks have emerged as a beacon. They continue to attract those seeking to capitalize on market trends. Momentum investing is fundamentally the art of riding the wave of upward-moving stocks based on the premise that these stocks will maintain stellar performance as long as the trend holds.\nThis strategy offers the allure of high potential returns and stands out for its simplicity. It is accessible and doesn’t demand intricate analysis of a company’s fundamentals, making it an attractive option for a wide spectrum of investors.\nMoreover, momentum stocks serve as a strategic tool for portfolio diversification. They offer exposure to various sectors and industries, potentially mitigating overall risk. The approach taps into the psychological aspect of investing, leveraging the human tendency to ‘follow the herd.’\nWith that said, these selections stand out for their robust performance and upward trajectories. They also inspire confidence among those who scrutinize the market’s every pulse. Consequently, each stock in this list represents a unique opportunity.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com\nIn the dynamic landscape of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out with its year-to-date return of 52%. Data gathered by MarketBeat and others collectively echo a ‘Moderate Buy’ stance. They set an optimistic tone with a consensus target near $198. This reflects a potential 3% uptick, spanning estimates from $120 to a striking $240. The allure of Apple in 2023 is multifaceted, pivoting around key growth indicators and innovative strides.\nIndia’s burgeoning wealth is a pivotal catalyst for Apple’s growth prospects. The doubling of the upper-mid and high-income middle class in India heralds a surge in premium product spending. This is a sweet spot for Apple. Concurrently, iPhone sales defy bearish trends, buoyed by a robust iOS ecosystem and consistent smartphone replacements. This is coupled with a rebound in services sales, thanks to recent price hikes.\nApple’s product pipeline is a cornucopia of innovation. It is headlined by the anticipated launch of an AR/VR headset in 2023. This move is poised to galvanize the stock, propelling it into new market territories. Moreover, regulatory concerns, often seen as headwinds, are deemed overstated. This adds to the stock’s resilience. Apple’s robust cash flow underpins its shareholder-friendly policies. Expectations of dividend hikes and continued buybacks are prevalent.\nDiverse advancements enrich Apple’s 2023 storyline. From the launch of new Macs and HomePods to the buzz around the iPhone 16 Pro, innovation is at the core. Privacy and security take center stage with significant updates. The groundbreaking Apple Vision Pro complements these at WWDC 2023. \nFinancially, Apple navigated a challenging macroeconomic landscape. It posted quarterly revenue of $94.8 billion, a slight dip yet impressive given the context. CEO Tim Cook highlights the steadfast focus on long-term investments and core values. This fortifies Apple’s market position, making it a compelling choice for informed investors.\nMicrosoft (MSFT)\nSource: Asif Islam / Shutterstock.com\nIn a remarkable year-to-date performance, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has surged, achieving a 58% return. This momentum places it squarely among the top momentum stocks, resonating with investors’ enthusiasm. Microsoft’s recent initiatives have been pivotal in this ascent. At the forefront is its AI advancements and Copilot integration, a game-changer in productivity tools. It’s not just a technological leap; it’s reshaping how businesses operate.\nDiving into cloud infrastructure, Microsoft is not just evolving; it’s revolutionizing with AI-optimized silicon. The introduction of Azure Maia and Azure Cobalt chips underscores its commitment to enhancing AI and general-purpose workloads. Additionally, its focus on data integration, evident in Microsoft Fabric, seamlessly unifies data estates, further cementing its leadership in the tech sector. These strides in AI, cloud, and data integration are not just innovative; they’re setting industry benchmarks.\nFinancially, Microsoft’s latest earnings report paints a dazzling picture of fiscal prowess and shareholder delight. In a stellar fourth quarter, the tech giant announced a whopping revenue of $56.2 billion, marking a notable 8% leap. Adding to this financial fiesta, Microsoft dazzled investors by returning a hefty $9.7 billion, showcasing its robust financial vitality and unwavering dedication to rewarding its shareholders. In essence, Microsoft isn’t just growing; it’s thriving, proving to be a compelling choice for investors looking for dynamic growth and stability in the tech domain.\nAmazon (AMZN)\nSource: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com\nAmazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) remains a standout among momentum stocks. With a strong “Buy” consensus from analysts and an impressive average price target of $169.88, Amazon’s potential is unmistakable, according to data tracked by Benzinga. These ratings stem from a profound belief in Amazon’s growth trajectory, bolstered by 35 buy and 5 overweight ratings.\nAmazon’s latest initiatives are pivotal in fortifying its market position. The “AI Ready” program, aiming to train 2 million in AI by 2025, exemplifies its commitment to cutting-edge technology. Similarly, the $150 million Catalytic Capital initiative underscores its dedication to diverse entrepreneurship. These endeavors not only enrich Amazon’s portfolio but also set a standard in corporate innovation and inclusivity.\nAmazon’s financial results for the third quarter were remarkable. The company saw a significant increase in its net sales, with a 13% rise, culminating in a total of $143.1 billion. This included a significant 11% increase in sales within the North American segment. AWS, a steadfast contributor, experienced a 12% rise in sales, highlighting Amazon’s robust presence in the cloud computing sector. These figures reflect a resilient business model capable of navigating market fluctuations while driving significant revenue growth.\nLi Auto (LI)\nSource: shutterstock.com/JLStock\nLi Auto (NASDAQ:LI) has emerged as a key player in the momentum stock sector, boasting a year-to-date return of 89%. Analysts are unanimously optimistic, endorsing it as a “Buy.” They foresee a 77% potential increase in its stock value. The company’s launch of Li MEGA at Auto Guangzhou in 2023 highlights its innovation in electric vehicles (EVs).\nSetting ambitious goals, Li Auto plans to deliver 800,000 units in 2024. This includes 80,000 units of the Li MEGA. Such targets place it ahead of competitors in the EV market. Its financial results from the third quarter further showcase its growth. Revenue reached approximately US$4.75 billion. Vehicle deliveries increased by 296%, indicating a strong market presence.\nLi Auto’s financial health remains strong. Its third-quarter gross profit stood at about US$1.05 billion. The gross margin was 22%. In October, vehicle deliveries increased by 302%. This underscores the company’s growing market dominance.\nNvidia (NVDA)\nSource: Evolf / Shutterstock.com\nNvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), a titan in the tech industry, has demonstrated exceptional performance with a 237% year-to-date return. This impressive feat cements its status as one of the top momentum stocks in the market. NVIDIA’s innovative strides, including a landmark collaboration with Genentech for drug discovery, further bolster investor confidence. This partnership, leveraging generative AI, aims to revolutionize therapeutic development, showcasing NVIDIA’s commitment to cutting-edge technology.\nFinancially, NVIDIA’s recent quarterly report is a testament to its robust growth. The company posted a remarkable revenue of $18.12 billion, up 206% from the prior year. This surge, particularly in its Data Center business, clearly indicates NVIDIA’s expanding market footprint. However, due to new U.S. export controls, the company faces hurdles in China, a key market. Despite these challenges, NVIDIA’s proactive approach, including developing compliant chips, demonstrates its resilience and strategic agility.\nInnovation remains NVIDIA’s cornerstone, as evidenced by the launch of a pioneering cloud service for medical imaging AI. This venture into healthcare technology underscores the company’s diverse portfolio and commitment to leveraging AI for societal benefit. Additionally, the expansion of GeForce NOW, adding 18 new games, illustrates NVIDIA’s strong presence in the gaming industry, further diversifying its revenue streams. NVIDIA’s response to external challenges, including the U.S. export rules, is noteworthy. The introduction of the H200 AI chip, surpassing the performance of its predecessor, reflects NVIDIA’s focus on continuous innovation.\nCostco (COST)\nSource: ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com\nCostco (NASDAQ:COST) momentum in the stock market is noteworthy, with a significant year-to-date return of 31%. It has been a stand-out performer in the retail sector, consistently outpacing industry averages. Notably, Costco’s unique business model, emphasizing membership and pricing power, has played a pivotal role in its success. This model has enabled it to achieve substantial sales increases, even in challenging market conditions.\nAnalysts are optimistic about Costco, with a consensus rating leaning towards “Buy.” The projected price targets suggest a modest upside, reflecting a cautious but positive outlook. These ratings and the company’s robust financial performance indicate confidence in its growth trajectory. Costco’s recent announcement of a potential membership fee increase is also noteworthy, signaling its strategic plans to bolster revenue streams.\nCostco’s expansion strategies are aggressive yet calculated, with plans to open new domestic and international locations. This expansion is expected to solidify its market presence further. Additionally, Costco’s digital and mobile enhancements indicate its commitment to evolving with consumer needs. These initiatives, including app improvements and online service enhancements, are geared toward enhancing customer experience and loyalty.\nIn terms of financials, Costco’s performance has been dazzling, with its latest fiscal year closing at a striking $237.71 billion in net sales, marking a robust 6.7% climb from its previous year’s figures. This surge, coupled with a significant uptick in net income, highlights Costco’s formidable stance in the marketplace. A testament to its savvy strategies and operational prowess, Costco stands out as a shimmering gem in today’s investment arena.\nAlaska Air Group (ALK)\nSource: Jag_cz / Shutterstock.com\nAlaska Air (NYSE:ALK), despite experiencing a 13% year-to-date decline, remains a compelling choice for momentum investors. Analysts’ consensus rating of “Buy” underlines confidence in the company’s trajectory, with a target price of $58.91, according to data gathered by MarketBeat. This optimism is grounded in Alaska Air Group’s robust initiatives and performance metrics in 2023.\nThe company has made notable strides in environmental, social, and governance efforts, as detailed in its 2022 Care Report. It leads in industry completion rate and an impressive adjusted pretax margin of 11.4%, setting a high operational benchmark. Moreover, the transition to an all-Boeing fleet marks a significant milestone, enhancing fleet efficiency.\nA key strategy for Alaska Air Group has been workforce expansion, planning to grow its team by more than 3,500 in 2023. This follows a significant increase in employees, showcasing its commitment to scaling operations and enhancing service quality. Additionally, fleet and network expansion remain central to its long-term growth strategy, with plans to operate a unified Embraer E175 jet fleet, projecting operational simplicity and flexibility.\nThe company’s financial acumen is evident in its third-quarter performance, boasting a net income of $139 million, a substantial year-over-year increase. Its operating revenue stood at $2.8 billion, underpinned by a strategic reduction in costs and a prudent share repurchase program. Alaska Air Group’s effective financial management and strategic investments, like the $2.30 billion infrastructure improvement at key US airports, underscore its solid market positioning and promising outlook for investors.\nOn the date of publication, Muslim Farooque did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines\nMuslim Farooque is a keen investor and an optimist at heart. A life-long gamer and tech enthusiast, he has a particular affinity for analyzing technology stocks. Muslim holds a bachelor’s of science degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes University.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 7 Top-Rated Momentum Stocks That Analysts Are Loving Now appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic landscape of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out with its year-to-date return of 52%. The approach taps into the psychological aspect of investing, leveraging the human tendency to ‘follow the herd.’ With that said, these selections stand out for their robust performance and upward trajectories. Analysts are optimistic about Costco, with a consensus rating leaning towards “Buy.” The projected price targets suggest a modest upside, reflecting a cautious but positive outlook.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic landscape of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out with its year-to-date return of 52%. Li Auto (LI) Source: shutterstock.com/JLStock Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) has emerged as a key player in the momentum stock sector, boasting a year-to-date return of 89%. Costco (COST) Source: ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Costco (NASDAQ:COST) momentum in the stock market is noteworthy, with a significant year-to-date return of 31%.', 'news_article_title': '7 Top-Rated Momentum Stocks That Analysts Are Loving Now', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic landscape of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out with its year-to-date return of 52%. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips In the dynamic investing world, momentum stocks have emerged as a beacon. These strides in AI, cloud, and data integration are not just innovative; they’re setting industry benchmarks.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic landscape of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out with its year-to-date return of 52%. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips In the dynamic investing world, momentum stocks have emerged as a beacon. Li Auto (LI) Source: shutterstock.com/JLStock Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) has emerged as a key player in the momentum stock sector, boasting a year-to-date return of 89%.'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 188.97000122070312, 'high': 192.08999633789065, 'open': 190.8999938964844, 'close': 189.3699951171875, 'ema_50': 181.98253759710494, 'rsi_14': 68.62070023896678, 'target': 189.9499969482422, 'volume': 43014200.0, 'ema_200': 174.40594346447418, 'adj_close': 189.3699951171875, 'rsi_lag_1': 74.59862495690948, 'rsi_lag_2': 77.1884831398874, 'rsi_lag_3': 80.5225056888349, 'rsi_lag_4': 82.10279007750573, 'rsi_lag_5': 84.25811120915671, 'macd_lag_1': 3.89421541323469, 'macd_lag_2': 3.981733218405111, 'macd_lag_3': 4.097630795972549, 'macd_lag_4': 4.1676282664246, 'macd_lag_5': 4.059914454068377, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.69910366424574, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.5641963340289626}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.479999542236328, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 13.100000381469728, 'Open': 12.710000038146973, 'Close': 12.979999542236328, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 12.979999542236328}, {'Low': 1.096118688583374, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 1.1016855239868164, 'Open': 1.100594401359558, 'Close': 1.100594401359558, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 1.100594401359558}, {'Low': 1.266640543937683, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 1.2732527256011963, 'Open': 1.271342635154724, 'Close': 1.2712295055389404, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 1.2712295055389404}, {'Low': 7.047699928283691, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 7.084099769592285, 'Open': 7.063799858093262, 'Close': 7.063799858093262, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 7.063799858093262}, {'Low': 75.66999816894531, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 78.08999633789062, 'Open': 76.55999755859375, 'Close': 77.86000061035156, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 322170, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 77.86000061035156}, {'Low': 0.6607114672660828, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 0.6673598289489746, 'Open': 0.6658999919891357, 'Close': 0.6658999919891357, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 0.6658999919891357}, {'Low': 4.252999782562256, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 4.322999954223633, 'Open': 4.294000148773193, 'Close': 4.270999908447266, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 4.270999908447266}, {'Low': 146.69900512695312, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 147.88800048828125, 'Open': 147.06300354003906, 'Close': 147.06300354003906, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 147.06300354003906}, {'Low': 102.47000122070312, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 103.01000213623048, 'Open': 102.6500015258789, 'Close': 102.7699966430664, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 102.7699966430664}, {'Low': 2036.0, 'Date': '2023-11-29', 'High': 2052.10009765625, 'Open': 2041.699951171875, 'Close': 2047.0999755859373, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 15290, 'date_str': '2023-11-29', 'Adj Close': 2047.0999755859373}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-11-30': 189.9499969482422, '2023-12-01': 191.2400054931641, '2023-12-04': 189.42999267578125, '2023-12-05': 193.4199981689453, '2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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{'date': '2023-11-30', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': None, 'fred_gdp': 28296.967, 'fred_nfp': None, 'fred_ppi': None, 'fred_retail_sales': None, 'fred_interest_rate': 5.5, 'fred_trade_balance': None, 'fred_unemployment_rate': None, 'fred_consumer_confidence': None, 'fred_industrial_production': None, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': 5.33}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/uk-antitrust-regulator-wins-appeal-over-apple-probe', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds details from ruling and CMA comment in paragraphs 4-6\nLONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain\'s antitrust regulator won an appeal on Thursday against a ruling blocking its investigation into Apple Inc\'s AAPL.O mobile browser and cloud gaming services.\nThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a full investigation last year into the dominance of Apple and Alphabet Inc\'s Google GOOGL.O in mobile browsers, and the possibility of the iPhone maker restricting the cloud gaming market through its app store.\nApple argued that the CMA had "no power" to launch such an inquiry because it did so too late and the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in Apple\'s favour in March, but the Court of Appeal in London overturned that decision on Thursday.\nJudge Nicholas Green said in a written ruling that the CAT had "lost sight" of the CMA\'s role to "promote competition and protect consumers".\nSarah Cardell, chief executive of the CMA, welcomed the decision which she said "gives the CMA the backing it needs to protect consumers and promote competition in UK".\nShe added that the CMA is ready to reopen the investigation "when the legal process is complete".\n(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by Michael Holden)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Adds details from ruling and CMA comment in paragraphs 4-6 LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain\'s antitrust regulator won an appeal on Thursday against a ruling blocking its investigation into Apple Inc\'s AAPL.O mobile browser and cloud gaming services. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a full investigation last year into the dominance of Apple and Alphabet Inc\'s Google GOOGL.O in mobile browsers, and the possibility of the iPhone maker restricting the cloud gaming market through its app store. Judge Nicholas Green said in a written ruling that the CAT had "lost sight" of the CMA\'s role to "promote competition and protect consumers".', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Adds details from ruling and CMA comment in paragraphs 4-6 LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain\'s antitrust regulator won an appeal on Thursday against a ruling blocking its investigation into Apple Inc\'s AAPL.O mobile browser and cloud gaming services. Apple argued that the CMA had "no power" to launch such an inquiry because it did so too late and the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in Apple\'s favour in March, but the Court of Appeal in London overturned that decision on Thursday. Sarah Cardell, chief executive of the CMA, welcomed the decision which she said "gives the CMA the backing it needs to protect consumers and promote competition in UK".', 'news_article_title': 'UK antitrust regulator wins appeal over Apple probe', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Adds details from ruling and CMA comment in paragraphs 4-6 LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain\'s antitrust regulator won an appeal on Thursday against a ruling blocking its investigation into Apple Inc\'s AAPL.O mobile browser and cloud gaming services. Judge Nicholas Green said in a written ruling that the CAT had "lost sight" of the CMA\'s role to "promote competition and protect consumers". Sarah Cardell, chief executive of the CMA, welcomed the decision which she said "gives the CMA the backing it needs to protect consumers and promote competition in UK".', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Adds details from ruling and CMA comment in paragraphs 4-6 LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain\'s antitrust regulator won an appeal on Thursday against a ruling blocking its investigation into Apple Inc\'s AAPL.O mobile browser and cloud gaming services. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a full investigation last year into the dominance of Apple and Alphabet Inc\'s Google GOOGL.O in mobile browsers, and the possibility of the iPhone maker restricting the cloud gaming market through its app store. Apple argued that the CMA had "no power" to launch such an inquiry because it did so too late and the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in Apple\'s favour in March, but the Court of Appeal in London overturned that decision on Thursday.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/japan-aircon-king-daikin-looks-to-custom-chips-for-energy-savings', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka\nTOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese air conditioner maker Daikin Industries 6367.T is turning to custom-made semiconductors to eke out energy savings, as companies increasingly look to bespoke chip designs to enhance performance.\nAs tech heavyweights such as Apple AAPL.O and Amazon AMZN.O spend heavily on custom cutting-edge chips, companies using legacy chips are also looking to introduce custom silicon.\nOsaka-headquartered Daikin, which expects to make 10 million home air conditioners in the current financial year, said it is partnering with a Japanese design company to customise logic chips for inverters used in its air conditioners.\nInverters adjust the speed of an air conditioner\'s motor to save energy. They are standard in Japan and the European Union but less common in the United States.\nThe custom chips, to be made by Taiwan\'s TSMC 2330.TW, cost more than off-the-shelf alternatives but offer better energy efficiency and allow a reduction in the use of other components, according to a Daikin executive.\n"To bring out the full performance of an air conditioner\'s compressor and motor, we need to improve chip performance or we will hit a limit," Yuji Yoneda, general manger of Daikin\'s technology and innovation centre, said in an interview.\nDaikin plans to start introducing the chips in high-end air conditioners from 2025 and is looking at using them in about a fifth of units by the end of the decade.\nThe company, which developed Japan\'s first packaged air conditioner in 1951, is also working on customised power modules, which help manage the air conditioner\'s electricity supply.\nDaikin has been hiring engineers from the chip industry to work on customisation while grappling with competition due to a stream of investment in the domestic semiconductor industry.\nDaikin hopes an increased focus on energy efficiency will be a tailwind for the company. The number of air conditioners globally is expected to more than triple to 5.6 billion units by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency.\n(Reporting by Sam Nussey; Editing by Jamie Freed)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "As tech heavyweights such as Apple AAPL.O and Amazon AMZN.O spend heavily on custom cutting-edge chips, companies using legacy chips are also looking to introduce custom silicon. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese air conditioner maker Daikin Industries 6367.T is turning to custom-made semiconductors to eke out energy savings, as companies increasingly look to bespoke chip designs to enhance performance. The custom chips, to be made by Taiwan's TSMC 2330.TW, cost more than off-the-shelf alternatives but offer better energy efficiency and allow a reduction in the use of other components, according to a Daikin executive.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'As tech heavyweights such as Apple AAPL.O and Amazon AMZN.O spend heavily on custom cutting-edge chips, companies using legacy chips are also looking to introduce custom silicon. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese air conditioner maker Daikin Industries 6367.T is turning to custom-made semiconductors to eke out energy savings, as companies increasingly look to bespoke chip designs to enhance performance. Osaka-headquartered Daikin, which expects to make 10 million home air conditioners in the current financial year, said it is partnering with a Japanese design company to customise logic chips for inverters used in its air conditioners.', 'news_article_title': 'Japan aircon king Daikin looks to custom chips for energy savings', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'As tech heavyweights such as Apple AAPL.O and Amazon AMZN.O spend heavily on custom cutting-edge chips, companies using legacy chips are also looking to introduce custom silicon. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese air conditioner maker Daikin Industries 6367.T is turning to custom-made semiconductors to eke out energy savings, as companies increasingly look to bespoke chip designs to enhance performance. Osaka-headquartered Daikin, which expects to make 10 million home air conditioners in the current financial year, said it is partnering with a Japanese design company to customise logic chips for inverters used in its air conditioners.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'As tech heavyweights such as Apple AAPL.O and Amazon AMZN.O spend heavily on custom cutting-edge chips, companies using legacy chips are also looking to introduce custom silicon. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese air conditioner maker Daikin Industries 6367.T is turning to custom-made semiconductors to eke out energy savings, as companies increasingly look to bespoke chip designs to enhance performance. Osaka-headquartered Daikin, which expects to make 10 million home air conditioners in the current financial year, said it is partnering with a Japanese design company to customise logic chips for inverters used in its air conditioners.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/judge-set-to-rule-on-berkshire-hathaway-request-for-speedy-trial-over-pilot-unit', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Jonathan Stempel\nNov 30 (Reuters) - A Delaware judge said she will decide by Friday whether to give Warren Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N a January trial date over a dispute of how to value truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers, alongside a related lawsuit by the billionaire Haslam family.\nBerkshire already owns 80% of Pilot, having paid the Haslams $2.76 billion for a 38.6% stake in 2017 and $8.2 billion for another 41.4% in January.\nThe dispute concerns how much Berkshire would owe if the Haslams, including Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, exercised their option to sell the remaining 20% in the first two months of 2024.\nEach side accuses the other of trying to manipulate Pilot\'s earnings, the basis for valuing that stake.\nAt a Thursday hearing in Delaware Chancery Court, Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn told Berkshire\'s lawyer Craig Jennings Lavoie: "I am going to get you an answer by the end of the day tomorrow" on whether both cases can be tried together.\n"I have to be satisfied that there is harm to your client that won\'t be remedied if I don\'t give you the equitable relief that you\'re asking for," Zurn said.\nThe Haslams sued Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire in October, accusing it of seeking a "windfall" by adopting "pushdown" accounting for Pilot, requiring it take on higher depreciation and amortization costs and lowering earnings.\nBerkshire countersued on Nov. 28, saying Jimmy Haslam tried to bribe Pilot executives with millions of dollars to inflate earnings in 2023 at the expense of future years.\nBERKSHIRE ALLEGES \'CLOUD OF MISCONDUCT\'\nAt Thursday\'s hearing, Lavoie said Haslam made "at least 28" promises of secret side payments to Pilot executives, at above their annual salaries.\nLavoie said Haslam\'s push to align the executives\' financial interests with his own amounted to a "cloud of misconduct" and "obvious breach of fiduciary duty," and Berkshire would be irreparably harmed if forced to possibly overpay for Pilot.\n"We don\'t view it as a particularly complex case," Lavoie said.\nAnitha Reddy, a lawyer for the Haslams, countered that Berkshire - which has one of corporate America\'s largest and strongest balance sheets - could not claim irreparable harm from possibly overpaying.\n"How could they?" she said. "It\'s just a matter of money."\nAccording to court papers, the Haslams believe the 20% Pilot stake was worth $3.2 billion before Berkshire\'s accounting change, an amount Berkshire disputes.\nThe family also includes former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, and Jimmy\'s father, Jim Haslam, who founded Pilot in 1958 after paying $6,000 for a Virginia gas station.\nPilot is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has approximately 800 locations in the United States and Canada, and has this year added $380 million to Berkshire\'s profit through September.\nBuffett said at Berkshire\'s annual meeting in May he wished he could have bought all of Pilot in 2017, but the Haslams did not want to sell.\nBerkshire also owns dozens of other businesses including the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, and big stakes in Apple AAPL.O, Bank of America BAC.N and other stocks.\nThe case is Pilot Corp v Abel et al, Delaware Chancery Court, No. 2023-1068-MTZ.\n(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)\n(([email protected]; +1 646 223 6317; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Berkshire also owns dozens of other businesses including the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, and big stakes in Apple AAPL.O, Bank of America BAC.N and other stocks. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 30 (Reuters) - A Delaware judge said she will decide by Friday whether to give Warren Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N a January trial date over a dispute of how to value truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers, alongside a related lawsuit by the billionaire Haslam family. At a Thursday hearing in Delaware Chancery Court, Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn told Berkshire\'s lawyer Craig Jennings Lavoie: "I am going to get you an answer by the end of the day tomorrow" on whether both cases can be tried together.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Berkshire also owns dozens of other businesses including the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, and big stakes in Apple AAPL.O, Bank of America BAC.N and other stocks. Berkshire already owns 80% of Pilot, having paid the Haslams $2.76 billion for a 38.6% stake in 2017 and $8.2 billion for another 41.4% in January. At a Thursday hearing in Delaware Chancery Court, Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn told Berkshire\'s lawyer Craig Jennings Lavoie: "I am going to get you an answer by the end of the day tomorrow" on whether both cases can be tried together.', 'news_article_title': 'Judge set to rule on Berkshire Hathaway request for speedy trial over Pilot unit', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Berkshire also owns dozens of other businesses including the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, and big stakes in Apple AAPL.O, Bank of America BAC.N and other stocks. Berkshire already owns 80% of Pilot, having paid the Haslams $2.76 billion for a 38.6% stake in 2017 and $8.2 billion for another 41.4% in January. At Thursday\'s hearing, Lavoie said Haslam made "at least 28" promises of secret side payments to Pilot executives, at above their annual salaries.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Berkshire also owns dozens of other businesses including the BNSF railroad and Geico car insurer, and big stakes in Apple AAPL.O, Bank of America BAC.N and other stocks. By Jonathan Stempel Nov 30 (Reuters) - A Delaware judge said she will decide by Friday whether to give Warren Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N a January trial date over a dispute of how to value truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers, alongside a related lawsuit by the billionaire Haslam family. Lavoie said Haslam\'s push to align the executives\' financial interests with his own amounted to a "cloud of misconduct" and "obvious breach of fiduciary duty," and Berkshire would be irreparably harmed if forced to possibly overpay for Pilot.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysts-predict-more-brands-will-flee-x-after-musk-tirade-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh\nNov 30 (Reuters) - More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk\'s social-media company X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday.\nWalt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros. Discovery WBD.Osuspended advertising on X earlier this month following Musk\'s endorsement of an antisemitic post that falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people.\nAfter apologizing for his post at the event on Wednesday, Musk unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against some of the advertisers for fleeing the platform.\nThe Tesla TSLA.O chief also acknowledged that an extended boycott by advertisers could bankrupt X, formerly Twitter, but suggested that the public would blame the brands and not him for a potential collapse.\nHowever, Insider Intelligence analyst Jasmine Enberg said, "If anyone is killing X, it\'s Elon Musk - not advertisers."\n"Should X collapse, an autopsy would reveal a series of platform policy decisions, staffing cuts, tweets and antagonistic comments by Musk that have driven away X\'s primary source of revenue," Enberg said.\nThe company has come under fire for lax content moderation, especially from advertisers who do not want their ads appearing next to inappropriate content.\nAd spending on X in the United States from January through October this year declined 64%, compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from media analytics firm Guideline, which tracks advertising spending data from major ad agencies.\n"We believe there is a risk that more companies will stop advertising on X; at least on a short-term basis," D.A. Davidson & Co analyst Tom Forte said.\n"It is fair to say this makes the company\'s subscription efforts more important and potentially means it may need more than half its revenue to come from subscriptions," he said.\nU.S. monthly active users also declined by about 19% since Musk acquired Twitter last year, according to research firm Data.ai.\nApple AAPL.O, IBM IBM.N, Sony 6758.T , Disney, Comcast CMCSA.O including NBC Universal, and Paramount PARA.O collectively accounted for 7% of total U.S. ad spend on X through October this year, Sensor Tower data showed\nIf more big brands flee, X will have to depend more on smaller advertisers to bolster revenue, according to Sensor Tower.\n"Musk has stated that Twitter is worth a lot lesser than the $44 billion he had paid for it. It is hard to argue that will change quickly if advertisers take deep offence to what he said yesterday," said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.\nX\'s U.S. monthly users dip after Musk buyout in late 2022 https://tmsnrt.rs/3Rm7Aps\n(Reporting by Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil and Sheila Dang; Editing by Anil D\'Silva)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple AAPL.O, IBM IBM.N, Sony 6758.T , Disney, Comcast CMCSA.O including NBC Universal, and Paramount PARA.O collectively accounted for 7% of total U.S. ad spend on X through October this year, Sensor Tower data showed If more big brands flee, X will have to depend more on smaller advertisers to bolster revenue, according to Sensor Tower. By Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh Nov 30 (Reuters) - More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk's social-media company X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday. Discovery WBD.Osuspended advertising on X earlier this month following Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post that falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple AAPL.O, IBM IBM.N, Sony 6758.T , Disney, Comcast CMCSA.O including NBC Universal, and Paramount PARA.O collectively accounted for 7% of total U.S. ad spend on X through October this year, Sensor Tower data showed If more big brands flee, X will have to depend more on smaller advertisers to bolster revenue, according to Sensor Tower. By Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh Nov 30 (Reuters) - More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk's social-media company X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday. Ad spending on X in the United States from January through October this year declined 64%, compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from media analytics firm Guideline, which tracks advertising spending data from major ad agencies.", 'news_article_title': 'Analysts predict more brands will flee X after Musk tirade', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O, IBM IBM.N, Sony 6758.T , Disney, Comcast CMCSA.O including NBC Universal, and Paramount PARA.O collectively accounted for 7% of total U.S. ad spend on X through October this year, Sensor Tower data showed If more big brands flee, X will have to depend more on smaller advertisers to bolster revenue, according to Sensor Tower. By Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh Nov 30 (Reuters) - More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk\'s social-media company X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday. However, Insider Intelligence analyst Jasmine Enberg said, "If anyone is killing X, it\'s Elon Musk - not advertisers."', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple AAPL.O, IBM IBM.N, Sony 6758.T , Disney, Comcast CMCSA.O including NBC Universal, and Paramount PARA.O collectively accounted for 7% of total U.S. ad spend on X through October this year, Sensor Tower data showed If more big brands flee, X will have to depend more on smaller advertisers to bolster revenue, according to Sensor Tower. By Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh Nov 30 (Reuters) - More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk's social-media company X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday. Ad spending on X in the United States from January through October this year declined 64%, compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from media analytics firm Guideline, which tracks advertising spending data from major ad agencies."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/netflix-nflx-to-offer-grand-theft-auto-trilogy-in-december', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Netflix NFLX has announced its intention to include the highly popular video game trilogy, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition by Take-Two Interactive TTWO, to strengthen its position in the gaming industry.\n\nThe trilogy will be accessible to NFLX’s subscribers on the App Store, Google Play and within the Netflix mobile app starting Dec 14. This addition expands the company's collection, which already boasts more than 80 mobile games.\n\nThe Grand Theft Auto series is an iconic game, which has sold more than 410 million copies worldwide. The series includes games like Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V.\n\nThe addition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is expected to significantly enhance the company's subscriber base and offerings. \n\nShares of NFLX, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), have returned 61.8% compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s rise of 10.3% year to date. The outstanding performance can be credited to the continuous growth of the subscriber base and the strong lineup of content offerings. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nNetflix, Inc. Price and Consensus\nNetflix, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Netflix, Inc. Quote\nNetflix’s Upcoming Games to Aid Top-Line Growth\nNetflix's gaming strategy diverges from traditional console approaches, emphasizing complementarity rather than replacement. Rather than positioning itself as a console substitute, NFLX sees gaming as an enhancement to its existing streaming service.\n\nThe company’s upcoming games include titles like Money Heist, The Dragon Prince: Xadia and Death's Door. These upcoming games are expected to aid top-line growth in the upcoming quarters.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFLX's 2023 revenues is pegged at $33.6 billion, indicating 6.26% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $12.07 per share, indicating 21.31% year-over-year growth.\n\nThe Money Heist game invites players to immerse themselves in an interactive environment and become part of the crew in the original heist at La Perla de Barcelona. The decisions made by the gamers will shape the outcome.\n\nThe Dragon Prince: Xadia is an action role-playing game with a cooperative and hero-based gameplay. Set in the world of Xadia and coinciding with the upcoming sixth season of the series, players can embody the legendary champions of Xadia and engage in cooperative missions to combat well-known villains from The Dragon Prince.\n\nDeath’s Door is centered around the task of reaping souls and maintaining a routine of punching a clock. The plot takes a thrilling turn when the player’s assigned soul is stolen, leading the individual on a quest to track down a desperate thief in a realm untouched by death.\n\nNetflix faces formidable competition in the mobile gaming industry from giants like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL.\n\nMicrosoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion has positioned it as a major player, particularly with the inclusion of Activision's King mobile brand known for the popular Candy Crush Saga games. MSFT's overarching strategy involves making its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform available on mobile devices, offering a comprehensive solution for gamers seeking access to high-quality titles without the need for expensive consoles or PCs.\n\nApple represents a significant force in mobile gaming through its App Store. As gaming is one of AAPL's most lucrative sectors, it is committed to enhancing its gaming experience to grow its core business.\nOnly $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells\nWe're not kidding.\nSeveral years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.\nThousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services likeSurprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more. They've already closed 162 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2023 alone.\nSee Stocks Now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNetflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Netflix faces formidable competition in the mobile gaming industry from giants like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL. As gaming is one of AAPL's most lucrative sectors, it is committed to enhancing its gaming experience to grow its core business. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Netflix faces formidable competition in the mobile gaming industry from giants like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL. As gaming is one of AAPL's most lucrative sectors, it is committed to enhancing its gaming experience to grow its core business.", 'news_article_title': 'Netflix (NFLX) to Offer Grand Theft Auto Trilogy in December', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Netflix faces formidable competition in the mobile gaming industry from giants like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL. As gaming is one of AAPL's most lucrative sectors, it is committed to enhancing its gaming experience to grow its core business. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Netflix faces formidable competition in the mobile gaming industry from giants like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL. As gaming is one of AAPL's most lucrative sectors, it is committed to enhancing its gaming experience to grow its core business."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bull-market-buys%3A-3-exciting-growth-stocks-to-own-for-the-long-run', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The underlying secular growth drivers behind investing themes like automation and industrial software are too powerful to be derailed by a cyclical slowdown caused by rising rates. In other words, the cyclical weakness in the industrial sector in 2023 is creating an interesting buying opportunity in stocks like PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX), and Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR). Here\'s why all three are attractive stocks to buy.\nCognex\nThere is cyclical weakness in the many parts of the industrial sector right now. Rising interest rates put particular pressure on consumer discretionary spending. That hits customers in Cognex\'s three main end markets: consumer electronics, automotives, and logistics (primarily e-commerce warehousing).\nCognex is a leader in the machine vision market. It\'s a technology that helps customers ensure production quality control, increase production efficiency, and save costs by replacing labor while generating data that can be used to improve processes. Think of the precise layering of screens on mobile phones (Apple is a major customer), precise manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, or monitoring and guiding packages in e-commerce fulfillment centers.\nUnfortunately, all these markets have come under pressure this year, and Cognex\'s sales are set to drop by 17.5% according to analyst estimates as customers have delayed capital spending decisions in reaction to weak sales.\nThat said, the need to restructure global supply chains, reshore manufacturing from low-labor cost countries, and take full advantage of major enhancements in advances in digital technology and the Industrial Internet of Things isn\'t going anywhere anytime soon. As such, when the interest rate cycle eventually turns, it\'s likely Cognex will start winning major orders again. There\'s a limit to how long consumer electronics and automakers can delay developing new models, and when they do it\'s likely that spending on machine vision will be a part of their investment in assembly lines.\nPTC\nThe secular growth drivers discussed above also play into industrial software company PTC\'s growth prospects. The company offers a range of software solutions that help manufacturers digitally transform their business within a so-called "closed-loop digital thread."\nThe digital thread runs from creating and designing a physical product through its production, distribution, servicing, and, ultimately disposal. For example, PTC\'s computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to digitally create the physical product, while its product lifecycle management (PLM) digitally manages the production of the product using PTC\'s Internet of Things software to digitally connect it. Meanwhile, service lifecycle management (SLM) digitally manages after-sales support.\nThe major advantage of digitalizing these processes is that information and data can be constantly gathered and analyzed to produce actionable insights that improve the whole process iteratively. That\'s the closed loop.\nThat was a lot of jargon, so allow me to give a simple example. Say a product is digitally designed using PTC\'s CAD and then produced in a factory monitored by PLM, with its servicing controlled by SLM. If PLM produces a digitally modeled insight that implies the product would be more cost-efficiently produced by adjusting its design, and SLM confirms there\'s no significant impact on servicing costs, then it can be digitally redesigned in CAD. It\'s part of a closed-loop process that involves constantly analyzing data to improve outcomes.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nUnlike Cognex, PTC hasn\'t seen a major slowdown in sales or contract growth, yet, from the pressure on its customers. Still, it\'s hard not to think its growth would be even better in a lower interest rate environment.\nUndoubtedly, productivity and quality control enhancements can be gained by using digital technology. PTC\'s growth rate is likely to improve as its adoption spreads through the manufacturing sector.\nEmerson Electric\nThe company\'s management is in a hurry to meet the future, and that future is automation. Having sold the majority of its climate control business last year, and recently bought software-connected automated test and measurement systems company National Instruments (NI) for an equity value of $8.2 billion, Emerson\'s management has firmly set its stall out in the automation market.\nNI\'s test and measurement solutions operate in one of the four adjacent markets that Emerson\'s management sees as being complementary to its existing strength in process and hybrid automation. The other three are industrial software, factory automation, and smart grid solutions. In fact, Emerson already owns 55% of Aspen Technology (a company created out of a combination of Emerson\'s existing industrial software business and the former Aspen Technology business).\nIn the words of CEO Lal Karsanbhai on a recentearnings call Emerson is now focused on an automation market driven by "macro secular drivers," including "energy security and affordability, near-shoring, sustainability and decarbonization and digital transformation."\nTo be clear, Emerson is seeing pressure in its factory automation and test and measurement businesses in line with the cyclical slowdown, but management still expects 4% to 6% underlying sales growth in its fiscal 2024. That would be an excellent result in a challenging operating environment, and it could be even higher if interest rates come down next year.\n10 stocks we like better than Emerson Electric\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Emerson Electric wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nLee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Cognex and Emerson Electric. The Motley Fool recommends PTC. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'That said, the need to restructure global supply chains, reshore manufacturing from low-labor cost countries, and take full advantage of major enhancements in advances in digital technology and the Industrial Internet of Things isn\'t going anywhere anytime soon. In the words of CEO Lal Karsanbhai on a recentearnings call Emerson is now focused on an automation market driven by "macro secular drivers," including "energy security and affordability, near-shoring, sustainability and decarbonization and digital transformation." To be clear, Emerson is seeing pressure in its factory automation and test and measurement businesses in line with the cyclical slowdown, but management still expects 4% to 6% underlying sales growth in its fiscal 2024.', 'news_luhn_summary': "In other words, the cyclical weakness in the industrial sector in 2023 is creating an interesting buying opportunity in stocks like PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX), and Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR). For example, PTC's computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to digitally create the physical product, while its product lifecycle management (PLM) digitally manages the production of the product using PTC's Internet of Things software to digitally connect it. To be clear, Emerson is seeing pressure in its factory automation and test and measurement businesses in line with the cyclical slowdown, but management still expects 4% to 6% underlying sales growth in its fiscal 2024.", 'news_article_title': 'Bull Market Buys: 3 Exciting Growth Stocks to Own for the Long Run', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The underlying secular growth drivers behind investing themes like automation and industrial software are too powerful to be derailed by a cyclical slowdown caused by rising rates. In other words, the cyclical weakness in the industrial sector in 2023 is creating an interesting buying opportunity in stocks like PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX), and Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR). For example, PTC's computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to digitally create the physical product, while its product lifecycle management (PLM) digitally manages the production of the product using PTC's Internet of Things software to digitally connect it.", 'news_textrank_summary': "In other words, the cyclical weakness in the industrial sector in 2023 is creating an interesting buying opportunity in stocks like PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX), and Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR). For example, PTC's computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to digitally create the physical product, while its product lifecycle management (PLM) digitally manages the production of the product using PTC's Internet of Things software to digitally connect it. Having sold the majority of its climate control business last year, and recently bought software-connected automated test and measurement systems company National Instruments (NI) for an equity value of $8.2 billion, Emerson's management has firmly set its stall out in the automation market."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-investing-in-the-nasdaq-100-help-you-retire-a-millionaire', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'While some may consider index fund investing boring, there is no easier way to put yourself on a path to success than consistently adding to an index fund. In fact, I\'d argue that many investors would be better suited to doing this than buying individual stocks they don\'t have the stomach to hold when the market turns south.\nBerkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett shares this belief, which is why I think all investors should own my favorite index fund: The Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Nasdaq-100. But could investing in this fund really make you a millionaire?\nThe Invesco QQQ is heavily concentrated in 10 stocks\nThe financial media often refers to this index as the "tech-heavy Nasdaq-100," and for good reason. It has a high concentration of tech companies because so many of them chose to list on the Nasdaq exchange rather than the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when they went public.\nJust take a look at the 10 largest QQQ positions.\nCOMPANY ALLOCATION\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.1%\nMicrosoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4%\nAmazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) 5.6%\nNvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) 4.5%\nMeta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) 4%\nBroadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) 3.2%\nAlphabet Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 3.1%\nAlphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG) 3%\nTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2.8%\nAdobe (NASDAQ: ADBE)\n2.3%\nData source: Invesco.\nIf you add up those positions, you\'ll see that half the value of the QQQ is in these 10 mega-cap tech stocks, so the fund\'s performance is directly tied to their success. But being invested in them has been a fantastic strategy over the past decade. I also think it will be great moving forward.\nJust think of the tailwinds that are blowing behind each of these businesses. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a huge part of the growth thesis for many of the stocks in the top 10. There are also trends like electric vehicles, cloud computing, and e-commerce represented, making an investment in QQQ an investment in the future.\nCompounded growth can do remarkable things\nOver the past decade, the QQQ\'s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 17.5%. How many investors have put up a 17.5% CAGR over the past decade? Very few. Still, you would have had to put $200,000 into the QQQ a decade ago to have a million-dollar-plus holding today.\nBut what about over a longer time frame? Over the past two decades, the QQQ posted a CAGR of 13.6%, which is a more reasonable expectation. If you put $250 a month into an investment that delivered an annualized return of 13% over the long haul, in 30 years, your investment would be worth nearly $1.1 million.\nNow, a 13% annualized return is still an extremely high bar and far exceeds the broad market\'s long-term average. However, given its significant concentration in some of the most important companies today, I\'m confident that the QQQ will provide market-beating returns in the future.\nWith a buy-and-hold mindset and a steady cash stream, the QQQ could provide a low-effort way to become a millionaire when you retire.\n10 stocks we like better than Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1 wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Keithen Drury has positions in Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.1% Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4% Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) 5.6% Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) 4.5% Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) 4% Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) 3.2% Alphabet Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 3.1% Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG) 3% Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2.8% Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) 2.3% Data source: Invesco. In fact, I\'d argue that many investors would be better suited to doing this than buying individual stocks they don\'t have the stomach to hold when the market turns south. The Invesco QQQ is heavily concentrated in 10 stocks The financial media often refers to this index as the "tech-heavy Nasdaq-100," and for good reason.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.1% Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4% Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) 5.6% Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) 4.5% Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) 4% Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) 3.2% Alphabet Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 3.1% Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG) 3% Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2.8% Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) 2.3% Data source: Invesco. Keithen Drury has positions in Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.', 'news_article_title': 'Could Investing in the Nasdaq-100 Help You Retire a Millionaire?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.1% Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4% Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) 5.6% Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) 4.5% Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) 4% Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) 3.2% Alphabet Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 3.1% Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG) 3% Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2.8% Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) 2.3% Data source: Invesco. But could investing in this fund really make you a millionaire? If you put $250 a month into an investment that delivered an annualized return of 13% over the long haul, in 30 years, your investment would be worth nearly $1.1 million.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.1% Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4% Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) 5.6% Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) 4.5% Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) 4% Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) 3.2% Alphabet Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 3.1% Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG) 3% Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2.8% Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) 2.3% Data source: Invesco. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett shares this belief, which is why I think all investors should own my favorite index fund: The Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Nasdaq-100. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2023 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/guru-fundamental-report-for-aapl-23', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Guru Fundamental Report for AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/graphic-chatgpt-one-year-on%3A-from-viral-ai-bot-to-openais-boardroom-battle', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Nov 30 (Reuters) - We asked ChatGPT, OpenAI\'s viral chatbot, how it felt on its first birthday. This was its reply:\n"Thank you for the birthday wishes! However, it\'s important to note that as a computer program, I don\'t have feelings or consciousness, so I don\'t experience emotions like humans do."\nStill, its uncannily human-like responses have taken the world by storm in the past year. And while it has answered millions of user prompts, its growing influence has raised questions about the role of AI in society.\nIts parent, OpenAI, was also jolted this month by a tumultuous boardroom battle that saw the sudden ouster and return of CEO Sam Altman.\nChatGPT became the fastest-growing software application in the world within six months of its launch. It also sparked the launch of rival chatbots from Microsoft, Alphabet and a bevy of startups that tapped the hype to secure billions in funding.\nThe generative AI craze has disrupted several industries from cloud computing and customer service to movie editing and screenplay writing.\nHere are four charts on ChatGPT and the impact of generative AI:\nCHATGPT DOMINATES DESPITE RISE OF COMPETITORS\nChatGPT\'s competitors include Bard, Anthropic\'s Claude, Character.AI and Microsoft\'s CoPilot, which have seen a surge in users. ChatGPT, however, commands the lion\'s share of the market.\nCHATGPT APP DOWNLOADS\nSix months after ChatGPT\'s website launch, OpenAI introduced the chatbot application to Apple\'s AAPL.O iOS in May and later on Android in July.\nDownloads of the app on both platforms have steadily increased on both platforms, with OpenAI seeing revenue from in-app purchases, according to data analytics firm Apptopia.\nWINNERS OF THE AI BOOM\nNvidia became the first and the only chip company to join the $1 trillion valuation club and is widely considered the biggest winner of the AI boom due to its position as the key supplier of the chips used to power ChatGPT and other generative AI applications.\nWith these applications running mostly on the cloud, vendors of cloud computing services, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, have also seen their shares surge.\nChatGPT\'s launch sparked massive investments from the top tech players.\nMicrosoft MSFT.O and Alphabet GOOGL.O have invested billions to improve their cloud computing capabilities and take on more AI workloads as businesses embrace such tools.\nCONTROVERSIES\nOpenAI and its backer Microsoft have been slapped with several lawsuits that have been brought by groups of copyright owners, including authors John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and Jonathan Franzen, over the alleged misuse of their work to train AI systems. The companies have denied the allegations.\nChatGPT rakes in the highest number of visitors in October https://tmsnrt.rs/47AXVRB\nChatGPT app sees higher traction on Android https://tmsnrt.rs/47y4V1S\nCloud computing stocks surge since launch of ChatGPT https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3JXAZ\nCloud giants boost spending to capitalize on AI frenzy https://tmsnrt.rs/471Pr5i\n(Reporting by Akash Sriram, Harshita Mary Varghese, Zaheer Kachwala and Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Sweta Singh and Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)\n(([email protected]; On X as @HoodieOnVeshti; +91-74116-87774;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Six months after ChatGPT's website launch, OpenAI introduced the chatbot application to Apple's AAPL.O iOS in May and later on Android in July. Its parent, OpenAI, was also jolted this month by a tumultuous boardroom battle that saw the sudden ouster and return of CEO Sam Altman. It also sparked the launch of rival chatbots from Microsoft, Alphabet and a bevy of startups that tapped the hype to secure billions in funding.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Six months after ChatGPT's website launch, OpenAI introduced the chatbot application to Apple's AAPL.O iOS in May and later on Android in July. With these applications running mostly on the cloud, vendors of cloud computing services, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, have also seen their shares surge. ChatGPT rakes in the highest number of visitors in October https://tmsnrt.rs/47AXVRB ChatGPT app sees higher traction on Android https://tmsnrt.rs/47y4V1S Cloud computing stocks surge since launch of ChatGPT https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3JXAZ Cloud giants boost spending to capitalize on AI frenzy https://tmsnrt.rs/471Pr5i (Reporting by Akash Sriram, Harshita Mary Varghese, Zaheer Kachwala and Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Sweta Singh and Saumyadeb Chakrabarty) (([email protected]; On X as @HoodieOnVeshti; +91-74116-87774;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': "GRAPHIC-ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI's boardroom battle", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Six months after ChatGPT's website launch, OpenAI introduced the chatbot application to Apple's AAPL.O iOS in May and later on Android in July. Nov 30 (Reuters) - We asked ChatGPT, OpenAI's viral chatbot, how it felt on its first birthday. ChatGPT became the fastest-growing software application in the world within six months of its launch.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Six months after ChatGPT's website launch, OpenAI introduced the chatbot application to Apple's AAPL.O iOS in May and later on Android in July. Nvidia became the first and the only chip company to join the $1 trillion valuation club and is widely considered the biggest winner of the AI boom due to its position as the key supplier of the chips used to power ChatGPT and other generative AI applications. With these applications running mostly on the cloud, vendors of cloud computing services, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, have also seen their shares surge."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-my-top-magnificent-seven-stock-to-buy-right-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'CNBC\'s Jim Cramer has now created two well-known investing groups to convey the most important stocks in the market. First was the term FAANG; now he\'s using the phrase "Magnificent Seven" to discuss seven stocks that he believes are vital to the market\'s success. They are:\nAlphabet\nAmazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)\nApple\nMeta Platforms\nMicrosoft\nNvidia\nTesla\nIf you\'ve owned any of these stocks in 2023, you\'re elated with their performance. But with such an incredible year on the books, some may wonder if there\'s any more left in the tank for this group. I think there is, and there\'s one company in particular I\'m most excited about.\nAmazon\'s stock hasn\'t been this cheap for a while\nTo me, the company with the most upside ahead of it is Amazon. There\'s nothing against the other six, but all of them (except for Alphabet) are valued at the top of their historical valuation ranges. This doesn\'t leave much room for upside, especially considering that many of these companies are posting incredible results that may not be feasible over the long term.\nOn the other hand, Amazon has had a great year (up more than 75%) but is still valued at the low end of its historical valuation range.\nAMZN PS Ratio data by YCharts\nOverlaid on the price-to-sales ratio graph (which shows Amazon hasn\'t been this cheap since 2016) are two other important trends: Amazon\'s growth and gross margin. Multiple factors go into what investors are willing to pay for a stock, and these are two of them.\nAlthough Amazon\'s growth is accelerating, it\'s nowhere near the levels seen before 2022. This makes investors want to pay less for Amazon stock, as the rapid growth isn\'t there.\nOn the flip side is Amazon\'s rising gross margin. Amazon has nearly doubled its gross margin since 2016, which increases how much investors want to pay for the stock. A higher gross margin allows for a higher profit margin, thus increasing a stock\'s value.\nRight now, the market considers these two factors a wash, so the stock\'s valuation has risen since the start of 2023 but has not returned to levels seen from 2017 to 2022.\nBut that assumption is a mistake on Wall Street\'s part.\nImproving gross margin and rising sales will spur the stock on\nWhile these two factors may be a wash right now, what happens if Amazon\'s sales rise and it continues improving its gross margin?\nIn 2024, Wall Street expects Amazon to grow its revenue by 11.3%. This above-market pace of growth is key when assessing Amazon\'s long-term investment prospects. Amazon has also done a tremendous job in becoming more efficient, as evidenced by its operating margin nearing an all-time high.\nAMZN Operating Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts\nIf Amazon can deliver a full year of high margins, then its profits and cash flow will be incredible, solely due to the size of the business. This will translate into a higher valuation, pushing the stock price up alongside its results, making Amazon a top pick.\nMany of the other Magnificent Seven stocks have already maxed out their potential. Amazon has yet to do so, but it is on the right track. That makes it my top Magnificent Seven stock to buy right now, although the others are still good investments.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "They are: Alphabet Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple Meta Platforms Microsoft Nvidia Tesla If you've owned any of these stocks in 2023, you're elated with their performance. This doesn't leave much room for upside, especially considering that many of these companies are posting incredible results that may not be feasible over the long term. This will translate into a higher valuation, pushing the stock price up alongside its results, making Amazon a top pick.", 'news_luhn_summary': "They are: Alphabet Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Apple Meta Platforms Microsoft Nvidia Tesla If you've owned any of these stocks in 2023, you're elated with their performance. A higher gross margin allows for a higher profit margin, thus increasing a stock's value. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.", 'news_article_title': 'Here\'s My Top "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy Right Now', 'news_lexrank_summary': "This makes investors want to pay less for Amazon stock, as the rapid growth isn't there. Amazon has nearly doubled its gross margin since 2016, which increases how much investors want to pay for the stock. That makes it my top Magnificent Seven stock to buy right now, although the others are still good investments.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Amazon's stock hasn't been this cheap for a while To me, the company with the most upside ahead of it is Amazon. Improving gross margin and rising sales will spur the stock on While these two factors may be a wash right now, what happens if Amazon's sales rise and it continues improving its gross margin? See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-nasdaq-100-is-up-47-in-2023-but-this-artificial-intelligence-ai-stock-is-doing-even', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The technology sector, broadly speaking, is having a great year. The Nasdaq-100 tech index has jumped 47% so far, and it's now a stone's throw away from its all-time high following a brutal sell-off in 2022.\nBut some individual stocks are far outperforming the Nasdaq-100, particularly those operating in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Shares of AI semiconductor giant Nvidia have soared 237% year to date, and AI software company C3.ai has seen a 162% gain in its stock.\nWhile those two names are familiar to investors watching the AI space, there's another stock in the sector flying under the radar. Norway-based Opera Ltd (NASDAQ: OPRA) stock has almost doubled in 2023 on the back of its internet browser with built-in generative AI technology. However, based on the company's present valuation, there could be plenty more upside to come.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nCompeting with giants\nOpera has developed two web browsers; Opera One, which is a feature-packed platform for everyday use, and Opera GX, which is designed for gaming enthusiasts. Opera One effectively competes with industry giants like Alphabet's Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.\nWhen a consumer purchases a mobile device or computer, it often comes with Chrome, Edge, or even Apple's Safari set as the default browser, so it isn't easy for companies like Opera to make headway. But it's finding success by offering users a very attractive built-in feature set, without the need to pay for plugins.\nFor example, Opera One comes with a VPN, a messaging platform, an ad blocker, and even a native cryptocurrency wallet. But the company has developed a generative AI-powered virtual assistant called Aria, which combines Opera's own data with OpenAI's popular ChatGPT chatbot.\nUnlike other leading chatbots, Aria is connected to the web so it can pull the most up-to-date information on demand. It saves the user from visiting traditional search engines like Google and spending time sifting through webpages for the answers to their queries. Plus Aria comes with all of ChatGPT's most popular capabilities, including the ability to generate content, whether it's for an article or an email.\nOpera GX, on the other hand, is a niche product. While it comes with many of the features on the Opera One platform, it also includes some handy tools for gamers. They can access the Twitch streaming platform and Discord chat application from the sidebar, and Opera GX is also designed to consume 80% less RAM (memory), so more of the user's processing power is available for gaming.\n11 consecutive quarters of 20% revenue growth\nOpera recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2023 (ended Sept. 30). The company had 311 million monthly active users on its One browser, but that number has been trending down throughout 2023. While that sounds like bad news, Opera has focused on attracting users in western markets like Europe and the U.S. because they monetize at a higher rate, while foregoing its marketing initiatives in less lucrative areas of the world.\nOpera One had 30 million active users in western markets four years ago, which has grown to 49 million today. Over the very same period, its average revenue per user has more than tripled to $1.31, so the strategy has largely been successful.\nIt's clearly showing up in Opera's financial results. In Q3, the company generated $106.2 million in revenue, which was a 20% year-over-year increase. It marked the 11th consecutive quarter with revenue growth of at least 20%, which can be attributed to the above-mentioned strategy shift.\nOpera is also growing its profitability at a rapid clip. Its Q3 net income came in at $16.8 million, which was a whopping 78% increase from the year-ago period. I'll explain why that is extremely important in a moment.\nWhy Opera stock is a buy right now\nOpera stock has gained 91% in 2023 so far, but it was up far more prior to the market sell-off that began in August. As I touched on at the top, its current valuation might warrant significantly more upside.\nWall Street analysts expect the company to deliver $0.86 in earnings per share for the 2023 full year, which wraps up in December. Based on Opera's current stock price of $11.48, that means it trades at a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of just 13.3. For context, that is 54% cheaper than the 29 P/E ratio of the Nasdaq-100 index.\nIt's also a whopping 88% discount to Nvidia's 116 P/E ratio. Nvidia has significantly more potential than Opera simply because the semiconductor industry is more valuable than the internet browser industry, so it's not a perfect comparison. But it does highlight the premium investors are paying for some AI stocks, which makes Opera's steep discount to the broader market a little hard to justify.\nFinally, Opera is returning some of its profits to shareholders, which should help to attract new investors over time. In the third quarter alone, it paid $10.8 million in dividends and spent a further $17.2 million on stock buybacks.\nAs a result, while Opera has crushed the performance of the Nasdaq-100 index in 2023 so far, there is certainly a case for more upside in the new year (and possibly beyond).\n10 stocks we like better than Opera\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Opera wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Anthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends C3.ai. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "When a consumer purchases a mobile device or computer, it often comes with Chrome, Edge, or even Apple's Safari set as the default browser, so it isn't easy for companies like Opera to make headway. But the company has developed a generative AI-powered virtual assistant called Aria, which combines Opera's own data with OpenAI's popular ChatGPT chatbot. They can access the Twitch streaming platform and Discord chat application from the sidebar, and Opera GX is also designed to consume 80% less RAM (memory), so more of the user's processing power is available for gaming.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Norway-based Opera Ltd (NASDAQ: OPRA) stock has almost doubled in 2023 on the back of its internet browser with built-in generative AI technology. Opera One effectively competes with industry giants like Alphabet's Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.", 'news_article_title': 'The Nasdaq-100 Is Up 47% in 2023, but This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Doing Even Better', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Shares of AI semiconductor giant Nvidia have soared 237% year to date, and AI software company C3.ai has seen a 162% gain in its stock. Competing with giants Opera has developed two web browsers; Opera One, which is a feature-packed platform for everyday use, and Opera GX, which is designed for gaming enthusiasts. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Competing with giants Opera has developed two web browsers; Opera One, which is a feature-packed platform for everyday use, and Opera GX, which is designed for gaming enthusiasts. Why Opera stock is a buy right now Opera stock has gained 91% in 2023 so far, but it was up far more prior to the market sell-off that began in August. 10 stocks we like better than Opera When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-warren-buffett-stocks-that-could-roar-higher-in-the-next-bull-market', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett is known for his stock-picking strengths, which have led to spectacular market performance over the long term. Buffett, as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, and his team have delivered compounded annual gains of more than 19% over the past 57 years. That's compared to a 9.9% increase for the S&P 500 index. So when you follow Buffett into a stock, you generally can do it with confidence.\nWith markets rallying this month and building on this year's gain, you might want to follow the billionaire investor into stocks that could excel in a bull market. We haven't yet reached that market phase, but we're heading there, and now is the perfect time to stock up on a few growth players.\nAnd Buffett just so happens to own two that could roar higher in the next bull market. Let's take a look at each.\n1. Amazon\nThe e-commerce and cloud computing markets are growing in the double digits, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), thanks to its leadership in both, is set to benefit. The company has grown earnings over time in both areas, only halted temporarily last year amid rising inflation and economic weakness.\nImportantly, Amazon used that slowdown as a time to improve its cost structure not only to face current headwinds but also to strengthen its ability to grow over the long haul.\nThe company focused on improving efficiency and made a big step when it shifted its U.S. fulfillment network to a regional system from a national one. This allows Amazon to keep inventory in several centers around the country, reducing delivery distance. As a result, deliveries become faster, pleasing the customer, as well as cheaper, pleasing Amazon.\nThe company also has been investing in key growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is playing a big role in Amazon's e-commerce and cloud computing businesses, meaning it could boost earnings well into the future. Amazon uses AI to streamline its e-commerce operations, for example, predicting popular items to stock, and it offers AI tools to customers through Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud business.\nAmazon's efforts already are bearing fruit, with the company reporting growth in revenue, net income, free cash flow, and other key metrics in the recent quarter. It's clear this could become a lasting trend as Amazon continues to improve efficiency and the economic situation improves -- and this sustained growth could make Amazon a winner in the next bull market.\n2. Apple\nWarren Buffett is known for his love of companies with moats, or strong competitive advantages, and this may be why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up such a big share of his portfolio. The maker of products such as the iPhone and Mac has a solid base of fans who won't switch to other brands and are even ready to pay higher prices.\nThis offers us reason to be confident about Apple's product revenue over time. Of course, there may be moments -- such as recently -- when negative currency impact or a difficult comparison quarter (in this case, for Mac and iPad) weigh on growth. But these situations are temporary and don't reflect a lack of demand for Apple's products.\nIn the recent quarter, iPhone sales reached a September quarter record, and the installed base reached an all-time high. The installed base of Macs also attained its highest level ever. And half of Mac and iPad buyers were new to those products. So, Apple not only has been able to keep its customers loyal, but it's also still growing its customer base.\nMeanwhile, the company's services business has taken off, with revenues there reaching a record, and this unit could be a significant revenue driver from this point forward. By services, I mean a broad selection of subscriptions product users can sign up for -- from digital content to cloud storage. Another positive point is that services are high margin -- with a gross margin of more than 70% in the recent quarter -- meaning they are highly profitable for Apple.\nSo Apple is on the right track to extend its track record of growth and is in the perfect position to roar higher in a new bull market.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Warren Buffett is known for his love of companies with moats, or strong competitive advantages, and this may be why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up such a big share of his portfolio. Importantly, Amazon used that slowdown as a time to improve its cost structure not only to face current headwinds but also to strengthen its ability to grow over the long haul. Amazon's efforts already are bearing fruit, with the company reporting growth in revenue, net income, free cash flow, and other key metrics in the recent quarter.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Warren Buffett is known for his love of companies with moats, or strong competitive advantages, and this may be why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up such a big share of his portfolio. Amazon The e-commerce and cloud computing markets are growing in the double digits, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), thanks to its leadership in both, is set to benefit. It's clear this could become a lasting trend as Amazon continues to improve efficiency and the economic situation improves -- and this sustained growth could make Amazon a winner in the next bull market.", 'news_article_title': '2 Warren Buffett Stocks That Could Roar Higher in the Next Bull Market', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Warren Buffett is known for his love of companies with moats, or strong competitive advantages, and this may be why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up such a big share of his portfolio. And Buffett just so happens to own two that could roar higher in the next bull market. In the recent quarter, iPhone sales reached a September quarter record, and the installed base reached an all-time high.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Warren Buffett is known for his love of companies with moats, or strong competitive advantages, and this may be why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up such a big share of his portfolio. Amazon uses AI to streamline its e-commerce operations, for example, predicting popular items to stock, and it offers AI tools to customers through Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud business. It's clear this could become a lasting trend as Amazon continues to improve efficiency and the economic situation improves -- and this sustained growth could make Amazon a winner in the next bull market."}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 188.19000244140625, 'high': 190.32000732421875, 'open': 189.83999633789065, 'close': 189.9499969482422, 'ema_50': 182.29498698342405, 'rsi_14': 71.54285674426, 'target': 191.2400054931641, 'volume': 48794400.0, 'ema_200': 174.56061066331765, 'adj_close': 189.9499969482422, 'rsi_lag_1': 68.62070023896678, 'rsi_lag_2': 74.59862495690948, 'rsi_lag_3': 77.1884831398874, 'rsi_lag_4': 80.5225056888349, 'rsi_lag_5': 82.10279007750573, 'macd_lag_1': 3.69910366424574, 'macd_lag_2': 3.89421541323469, 'macd_lag_3': 3.981733218405111, 'macd_lag_4': 4.097630795972549, 'macd_lag_5': 4.1676282664246, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.550351258663369, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.561427318955844}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.81999969482422, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 13.390000343322754, 'Open': 13.06999969482422, 'Close': 12.920000076293944, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 12.920000076293944}, {'Low': 1.08949077129364, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 1.098538875579834, 'Open': 1.0973695516586304, 'Close': 1.0973695516586304, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 1.0973695516586304}, {'Low': 1.2605571746826172, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 1.2710033655166626, 'Open': 1.2695833444595337, 'Close': 1.2696397304534912, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 1.2696397304534912}, {'Low': 7.066199779510498, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 7.091400146484375, 'Open': 7.07889986038208, 'Close': 7.07889986038208, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 7.07889986038208}, {'Low': 75.05000305175781, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 79.5999984741211, 'Open': 77.75, 'Close': 75.95999908447266, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 559169, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 75.95999908447266}, {'Low': 0.6572893261909485, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 0.6653001308441162, 'Open': 0.6619009971618652, 'Close': 0.6619009971618652, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 0.6619009971618652}, {'Low': 4.271999835968018, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 4.352000236511231, 'Open': 4.28000020980835, 'Close': 4.352000236511231, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 4.352000236511231}, {'Low': 146.88600158691406, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 148.4600067138672, 'Open': 147.03900146484375, 'Close': 147.03900146484375, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 147.03900146484375}, {'Low': 102.72000122070312, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 103.58999633789062, 'Open': 102.83000183105467, 'Close': 103.5, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 103.5}, {'Low': 2033.0999755859373, 'Date': '2023-11-30', 'High': 2047.0999755859373, 'Open': 2046.0999755859373, 'Close': 2038.0999755859373, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 2506, 'date_str': '2023-11-30', 'Adj Close': 2038.0999755859373}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-01': 191.2400054931641, '2023-12-04': 189.42999267578125, '2023-12-05': 193.4199981689453, '2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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These stocks typically provide consistent dividends, contributing to steady income for investors. Their long-standing market presence suggests a lower risk of volatility. This makes them a popular choice for conservative investors. However, there are also disadvantages. Blue-chip stocks may have slower growth compared to emerging companies. Their size can limit their potential for rapid expansion.\nWhen considering blue-chip stocks, investors should weigh their investment goals. These stocks can be a cornerstone for a long-term, stable portfolio. Yet, their conservative nature might not suit those seeking high growth rates. As with any investment, diversification is key. Keeping this on top of mind, let’s look at two blue chip stocks to watch in the stock market today.\nBlue Chip Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Today\nMcDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD)\nApple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)\nMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD Stock)\nLet’s start with McDonald’s Corporation (MCD). The company is a global fast-food chain, renowned for its hamburgers, fries, and quick-service meals. McDonald’s is one of the world’s largest restaurant chains, with outlets in over 100 countries. McDonald’s is known for its standardized menu items and for pioneering the franchise model in the fast-food industry.\nLast month, McDonald’s Corporation announced its decision to acquire Carlyle’s minority ownership stake in the strategic partnership managing McDonald’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The announcement, made on November 20, 2023, detailed that while the CITIC Consortium, primarily through CITIC Capital, would maintain its controlling 52% stake, McDonald’s would increase its stake from 20% to 48%. This move marks a significant adjustment in McDonald’s involvement in its Chinese operations.\nIn the last month of trading action, shares of MCD have advanced by 8.36%. Meanwhile, during Friday morning’s trading session, McDonald’s stock is trading slightly higher on the day so far by 0.72%, trading at $283.88 a share.\n[Read More] 2 Dow 30 Stocks For Your December 2023 Watchlist\nApple (AAPL Stock)\nNext, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Apple’s key products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and services like the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.\nAt the beginning of last month, Apple reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2023 financial results. Diving in, the company notched in earnings of $1.46 per share, along with revenue of $89.50 billion for Q4 2023. This is versus consensus estimates for the quarter which were earnings of $1.39 per share, with revenue estimates of $84.69 billion.\nOver the last month of trading, shares of AAPL stock have gained by 9.29%. Moreover, during Friday morning’s trading session, Apple stock opened modestly higher by 0.11% so far, currently trading at $190.18 a share.\nIf you enjoyed this article and you’re interested in learning how to trade so you can have the best chance to profit consistently then you need to checkout this YouTube channel.\nCLICK HERE RIGHT NOW!!\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Blue Chip Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Today McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) McDonald’s Corporation (MCD Stock) Let’s start with McDonald’s Corporation (MCD). [Read More] 2 Dow 30 Stocks For Your December 2023 Watchlist Apple (AAPL Stock) Next, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Over the last month of trading, shares of AAPL stock have gained by 9.29%.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Blue Chip Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Today McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) McDonald’s Corporation (MCD Stock) Let’s start with McDonald’s Corporation (MCD). [Read More] 2 Dow 30 Stocks For Your December 2023 Watchlist Apple (AAPL Stock) Next, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Over the last month of trading, shares of AAPL stock have gained by 9.29%.', 'news_article_title': 'Best Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In Right Now? 2 In Focus', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Over the last month of trading, shares of AAPL stock have gained by 9.29%. Blue Chip Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Today McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) McDonald’s Corporation (MCD Stock) Let’s start with McDonald’s Corporation (MCD). [Read More] 2 Dow 30 Stocks For Your December 2023 Watchlist Apple (AAPL Stock) Next, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Blue Chip Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Today McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) McDonald’s Corporation (MCD Stock) Let’s start with McDonald’s Corporation (MCD). [Read More] 2 Dow 30 Stocks For Your December 2023 Watchlist Apple (AAPL Stock) Next, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Over the last month of trading, shares of AAPL stock have gained by 9.29%.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-edges-higher-as-powell-comments-bolster-peak-rate-bets', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar\nDec 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes inched higher on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in lowering inflation, encouraging expectations the central bank was done with its interest rate hiking campaign.\nPowell noted a key measure of inflation was near the Fed\'s 2% target and that it was clear the U.S. monetary policy was slowing the economy as expected. He, however, added the central bank was prepared to tighten policy further if necessary.\nWhile a pause in rate hikes has been fully priced in for the upcoming December policy meeting, traders see an about 61% chance of at least a 25 basis point rate cut in as soon as March 2024, up from about 56% before his comments.\n"We\'ve already reached the point where it\'s sufficiently restrictive," said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager, Dakota Wealth, adding that the US economy was slowing.\n"Just how fast it slows and how much a rate cut is needed, we don\'t know yet because we haven\'t gotten to the point to know exactly where we are."\nA slew of recent data including Thursday\'s personal consumption expenditure index signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon, propelling a rally in equities.\nThe S&P 500 .SPX and Nasdaq .IXIC finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones .DJI rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022.\nAt 11:43 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 138.57 points, or 0.39%, at 36,089.46, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 13.61 points, or 0.30%, at 4,581.41, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 17.13 points, or 0.12%, at 14,243.35.\nTeslaTSLA.O underperformed megacap peers, falling 1.6% as the EV maker priced its Cybertruck above its initial forecast.\nAmong other top drags, PfizerPFE.N fell 4.6% as the drugmaker scrapped its plan to advance a twice-daily version of oral weight-loss drug danuglipron into late-stage studies, delaying its entry into the lucrative market.\nU.S.-listed shares of AlibabaBABA.N slipped 2.2% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the e-commerce giant, citing slower turnaround in customer management revenue (CMR).\nMarvell TechnologyMRVL.O shed 5.0% after the chipmaker\'s fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell short of Street estimates.\nUlta BeautyULTA.O rose 11.0% after the cosmetics retailer raised the lower end of its annual net sales forecast and named Paula Oyibo its new chief financial officer.\nParamount GlobalPARA.O climbed 7.6% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 4.24-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 2.49-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 41 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 58 new highs and 60 new lows.\nU.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB\n(Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)\n(([email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar; [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 7.6% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes inched higher on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in lowering inflation, encouraging expectations the central bank was done with its interest rate hiking campaign. A slew of recent data including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon, propelling a rally in equities.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 7.6% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. A slew of recent data including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon, propelling a rally in equities. The S&P index recorded 41 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 58 new highs and 60 new lows.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St edges higher as Powell comments bolster peak-rate bets', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 7.6% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes inched higher on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in lowering inflation, encouraging expectations the central bank was done with its interest rate hiking campaign. A slew of recent data including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon, propelling a rally in equities.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 7.6% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes inched higher on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in lowering inflation, encouraging expectations the central bank was done with its interest rate hiking campaign. A slew of recent data including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon, propelling a rally in equities."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wall-st-week-ahead-tax-loss-selling-santa-rally-could-sway-u.s.-stocks-after-november-melt', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By David Randall\nNEW YORK, Dec 1(Reuters) - As U.S. stocks sit on hefty gains at the close of a rollercoaster year, investors are eyeing factors that could sway equities in the remaining weeks of 2023, including tax loss selling and the so-called Santa Claus rally.\nThe key catalyst for stocks will likely continue to be the expected trajectory of the Federal Reserve\'s monetary policy. Evidence of cooling economic growth has fueled bets that the U.S. central bank could begin cutting rates as early as the first half of 2024, sparking a rally that has boosted the S&P 500 .SPX19.6% year-to-date and taken the index to a fresh closing high for the year on Friday.\nAt the same time, seasonal trends have been particularly strong this year. In September, historically the weakest month for stocks, the S&P 500 fell nearly 5%. Stocks swung wildly in October, a month noted for its volatility. The S&P 500 gained nearly 9% gain in November, historically a strong month for the index.\n"We\'ve had a solid year, but history shows that December can sometimes move to its own beat," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York.\nInvestors next week will be watching U.S. employment data, due out on Dec. 8, to see whether economic growth is continuing to level off.\nOverall, December has been the second-best month for the S&P 500, with the index up an average of 1.54% for the month since 1945, according to CFRA. It is also the month most likely to post a gain, with the index rising 77% of the time, the firm\'s data showed.\nResearch from LPL Financial showed that the second half of December tends to outshine the first part of the month. The S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.4% in the second half of December in so-called Santa Claus rallies, compared with a 0.1% gain in the first half, according to LPL\'s analysis of market moves going back to 1950.\nStocks that have not performed well, however, may face additional pressure in December from tax loss selling, as investors get rid of losers to lock in write-offs before year-end. If history is any guide, some of those shares may rebound later in the month and into January as investors return to undervalued names, analysts said.\nSince 1986, stocks that were down 10% or more between January and the end of October have beaten the S&P 500 by an average of 1.9% over the next three months, according to BofA Global Research. PayPal Holdings, CVS Health, and Kraft Heinz Co are among the stocks the bank recommends buying for a tax-related bounce, BofA noted in a late October report.\n"The market advance has been extraordinarily narrow this year, and there\'s reason to believe that some sectors and stocks will really take it on the chin until they get some relief in January," said Sameer Samana, seniorglobal marketstrategist at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.\nDespite the market\'s hefty year-to-date rise, investment portfolios are likely to have plenty of underperforming stocks. Nearly 72% of the S&P 500\'s gain has been driven by a cluster of megacap stocks such as Apple, Tesla and Nvidia, which have an outsized weighting in the index, data from S&P Dow Jones Indices showed.\nMany other names have languished: The equal-weighted S&P 500, whose performance is not skewed by big tech and growth stocks, is up around 6% in 2023.\nSome worry that investor over-exuberance may have already set in after November\'s big rally, which spurred huge moves in some of the market\'s more speculative names.\nStreaming service company Roku soared 75% in November, for instance, while cryptocurrency firm Coinbase Global climbed 62% and Cathie Wood\'s ARK Innovation Fund was up 31%, its best performance of any month in the last five years.\nMichael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Global Research, said in a Friday note that the firm\'s contrarian Bull & Bear indicator - which assesses factors such as hedge fund positioning, equity flows and bond flows - had moved out of the "buy" zone for the first time since mid-October.\n"If you caught it, no need to chase it," he wrote of the rally.\n(Reporting by David Randall; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6607; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By David Randall NEW YORK, Dec 1(Reuters) - As U.S. stocks sit on hefty gains at the close of a rollercoaster year, investors are eyeing factors that could sway equities in the remaining weeks of 2023, including tax loss selling and the so-called Santa Claus rally. Evidence of cooling economic growth has fueled bets that the U.S. central bank could begin cutting rates as early as the first half of 2024, sparking a rally that has boosted the S&P 500 .SPX19.6% year-to-date and taken the index to a fresh closing high for the year on Friday. Streaming service company Roku soared 75% in November, for instance, while cryptocurrency firm Coinbase Global climbed 62% and Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation Fund was up 31%, its best performance of any month in the last five years.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'By David Randall NEW YORK, Dec 1(Reuters) - As U.S. stocks sit on hefty gains at the close of a rollercoaster year, investors are eyeing factors that could sway equities in the remaining weeks of 2023, including tax loss selling and the so-called Santa Claus rally. The S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.4% in the second half of December in so-called Santa Claus rallies, compared with a 0.1% gain in the first half, according to LPL\'s analysis of market moves going back to 1950. Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Global Research, said in a Friday note that the firm\'s contrarian Bull & Bear indicator - which assesses factors such as hedge fund positioning, equity flows and bond flows - had moved out of the "buy" zone for the first time since mid-October.', 'news_article_title': "Wall St Week Ahead-Tax-loss selling, 'Santa rally' could sway U.S. stocks after November melt-up", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The S&P 500 gained nearly 9% gain in November, historically a strong month for the index. It is also the month most likely to post a gain, with the index rising 77% of the time, the firm's data showed. Since 1986, stocks that were down 10% or more between January and the end of October have beaten the S&P 500 by an average of 1.9% over the next three months, according to BofA Global Research.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'By David Randall NEW YORK, Dec 1(Reuters) - As U.S. stocks sit on hefty gains at the close of a rollercoaster year, investors are eyeing factors that could sway equities in the remaining weeks of 2023, including tax loss selling and the so-called Santa Claus rally. The S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.4% in the second half of December in so-called Santa Claus rallies, compared with a 0.1% gain in the first half, according to LPL\'s analysis of market moves going back to 1950. Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Global Research, said in a Friday note that the firm\'s contrarian Bull & Bear indicator - which assesses factors such as hedge fund positioning, equity flows and bond flows - had moved out of the "buy" zone for the first time since mid-October.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-tech-dividend-stocks-to-buy-and-hold-forever', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Tech giants Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have a lot in common. Both are among the biggest companies in the world by market cap, have delivered amazing returns to longtime shareholders, and have plenty of growth opportunities to exploit. However, though they aren't known primarily for their dividends, both stocks are excellent choices for income-seeking investors.\n1. Apple\nBuilding a solid economic moat is one of the keys to success and longevity for any business. That's precisely what Apple has done over the years. Part of the company's competitive edge now comes from its brand name, which it has built into one of the most valuable in the world. The brand loyalty of its customers allows it to charge outrageous prices for its products, none of which are necessary goods consumers can't live with.\nStill, Apple sells tens of billions of dollars worth of iPhones and other devices every quarter regardless of economic conditions. Detractors will quickly point out that in its fiscal 2023, which ended on Sept. 30, Apple's net sales declined by about 3% year over year to $383.3 billion. All that means, though, is that the tech company isn't completely immune to economic pressures, but it can still perform reasonably well among these challenges.\nApple's earnings per share increased slightly to $6.13 in fiscal 2023, up from $6.11 in its fiscal 2022. Also, the company had its best fiscal Q4 ever for iPhone sales, and its services unit's revenue set an all-time high -- and those are the company's most important businesses. Further, Apple's financial results have been solid over long periods.\nAAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts.\nApple also benefits from relatively high switching costs. Customers who join the company's ecosystem enjoy perks that range from the connectivity between its devices to the lure of its services. Switching to an Android smartphone is possible, but it's a headache. That's partly how Apple's installed base has grown to over 2 billion active devices.\nThis installed base also represents one of Apple's most important opportunities, as the company will continue finding ways to monetize its ecosystem. One of the company's goals is to make headway in the healthcare sector by adding medical-related functions to some of its gadgets. For instance, it has been working on creating a continuous glucose monitoring system that it can add to the Apple Watch.\nApple has also made headway in fintech. Whatever the company decides to pursue, its track record, massive customer base, and strong ability to generate cash inspire confidence. Apple should continue delivering excellent returns for a while. What about the company's dividend? While its yield isn't impressive -- just 0.51% at the current share price -- compared to the S&P 500's average of 1.62% -- Apple has raised its payouts by 120% in the past 10 years.\nThe company's cash payout ratio is just 15.1%, so management has substantial capacity to hike the dividend further. That makes Apple a great dividend stock and, coupled with the rest of its business, an excellent stock to buy and hold forever.\n2. Microsoft\nMicrosoft benefits from a similar economic moat to Apple, one that starts with a strong brand. In the computer operating system market, Microsoft leads by a wide margin. It also famously offers a wide range of productivity tools that are used daily by millions of people and businesses.\nIt's hard to imagine any rival dethroning Microsoft in these markets, especially since its productivity programs also carry high switching costs. All such programs have a learning curve, making it hard for customers, especially businesses with many employees, to switch to a competitor. In addition to its legacy computer OS business, Microsoft boasts key growth opportunities.\nThe first is cloud computing infrastructure, a market where its Azure segment is one of the leaders. This business unit is increasingly becoming one of Microsoft's most important, and a significant contributor to its top-line growth. In its fiscal 2024 first quarter, which ended on Sept. 30, Microsoft's total revenue increased by 13% year over year to $56.5 billion. Azure's revenue growth rate was more than double that at 29%.\nThe cloud computing industry still has ample white space, providing a nice tailwind to Microsoft. The company is also looking to become the leader in generative artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft has partnered with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, for years, and it doubled down on this partnership at the beginning of the year. Beyond these two opportunities, Microsoft should remain a major player in other areas, including gaming.\nThe company has an impressive long-term financial performance that shows its ability to profit from growth opportunities.\nMSFT Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts.\nMicrosoft can also give dividend investors what they want, even with a yield of just 0.79% at its current share price. The company has increased its payouts by nearly 168% in the past 10 years, yet its payout ratio remains conservative at 32%. Growth and income-oriented investors focused on the long term can't go wrong with Microsoft.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 27, 2023\nProsper Junior Bakiny has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Tech giants Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have a lot in common. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. Both are among the biggest companies in the world by market cap, have delivered amazing returns to longtime shareholders, and have plenty of growth opportunities to exploit.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Tech giants Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have a lot in common. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. Whatever the company decides to pursue, its track record, massive customer base, and strong ability to generate cash inspire confidence.', 'news_article_title': '2 Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Tech giants Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have a lot in common. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. Also, the company had its best fiscal Q4 ever for iPhone sales, and its services unit's revenue set an all-time high -- and those are the company's most important businesses.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Tech giants Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have a lot in common. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. Also, the company had its best fiscal Q4 ever for iPhone sales, and its services unit's revenue set an all-time high -- and those are the company's most important businesses."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/graphic-resurgent-sp-500-crests-new-2023-closing-high-after-roller-coaster-year', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Lewis Krauskopf\nDec 1 (Reuters) - A searing late-year rally has brought the S&P 500 .SPX to a fresh 2023 closing high, as investors bet the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and the U.S. economy will remain resilient in the face of tighter monetary policy.\nThe benchmark index closed at 4,594.63, nearly 6 points above its previous closing high for 2023 set in late July. The index gained 0.6% on Friday after bullish investors grew more confident the rate cycle had peaked following comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.\nSigns that inflation is cooling after reaching a four-decade high last year have made investors more confident that the Fed will start cutting rates sooner than expected.\nAt the same time, the Fed’s aggressive rate increases so far appear to have done little damage to the U.S. economy, despite fears that tighter monetary policy would hurt growth. The S&P 500 is up over 19% year-to-date after posting its biggest monthly rise in over a year in November. The index stood about 4% below its all-time closing high from January 2022.\nStocks have faced down several crises this year, starting with the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank in March that sparked worries over the health of the broader banking system.\nA legislative showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling became a key concern for investors months later, with equities gaining support once a deal was reached.\nThe S&P 500 reached its previous 2023 closing high on July 31, also spurred in part by excitement over developments in artificial intelligence technology.\nA steady rise in Treasury yields - which dulled the allure of stocks compared to bonds and other investments - began eroding those gains, resulting in a sell-off that eventually erased more than half of the index’s year-to-date advance.\nHowever, many investors came away from the Fed’s Nov. 1 meeting more confident that the central bank was close to wrapping up its rate increases. Data on Nov. 14 showed that consumer prices were unchanged on a monthly basis for October, the first such reading in more than a year, sparking a sizable stock rally.\nFederal funds futures, a widely used security for hedging short-term interest rate risk, imply a Fed funds rate of 4.54% by the end of July, versus 5.12% expected three months ago for that period, according to LSEG data.\nCooling inflation has been accompanied by little of the economic damage that many expected to come with the Fed’s rate hikes - giving rise to hopes of a so-called Goldilocks scenario where the central bank is able to staunch the growth in consumer prices without badly hurting growth.\nThe economy appears to have avoided a recession this year that was widely forecast at the beginning of 2023, though growth in key areas such as employment has slowed. The Citigroup Economic Surprise Index .CESIUSD, which measures how economic data performs versus expectations, has been positive for virtually all of 2023.\nOf course, some investors worry that the cumulative effects of the Fed’s 525 basis points of tightening are only starting to manifest and will eventually cool growth far more than currently expected.\nA cadre of massive stocks has been the key engine of most of the S&P 500’s 2023 gains thanks to their outsized weightings in the index. The so-called "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O -- have seen stock gains of between about 47% and 220% so far this year.\nThe companies perceived safety as investments given their size and competitive advantages has benefited the stocks, while a number of them have also been fueled by enthusiasm about the profit potential of artificial intelligence.\nThe megacaps\' outperformance has increased their combined weight to well over one-fourth of the entire S&P 500, meaning the stocks\' moves have outsized influence on the benchmark index.\nTo be sure, the S&P 500’s rapid rise has also made it richly valued compared to its historic levels, which could be an obstacle for the rally.\nThe S&P 500 currently trades at roughly 19 times forward earnings estimates, compared to a historical average of 15.6 times.\nGRAPHIC-S&P 500 timeline https://tmsnrt.rs/3SWqXXA\nGRAPHIC-Citi US economic surprise index https://tmsnrt.rs/3MXgBTA\nGRAPHIC-S&P 500 weight of 7 megacaps https://tmsnrt.rs/3RbxZX2\nGRAPHIC-S&P 500 forward P/E https://tmsnrt.rs/3MUCItE\n(Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf; Additional reporting by Noel Randewich and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Nick Zieminski)\n(([email protected]; Twitter: @LKrauskopf;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The so-called "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O -- have seen stock gains of between about 47% and 220% so far this year. By Lewis Krauskopf Dec 1 (Reuters) - A searing late-year rally has brought the S&P 500 .SPX to a fresh 2023 closing high, as investors bet the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and the U.S. economy will remain resilient in the face of tighter monetary policy. Signs that inflation is cooling after reaching a four-decade high last year have made investors more confident that the Fed will start cutting rates sooner than expected.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The so-called "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O -- have seen stock gains of between about 47% and 220% so far this year. The benchmark index closed at 4,594.63, nearly 6 points above its previous closing high for 2023 set in late July. Signs that inflation is cooling after reaching a four-decade high last year have made investors more confident that the Fed will start cutting rates sooner than expected.', 'news_article_title': 'GRAPHIC-Resurgent S&P 500 crests new 2023 closing high after roller-coaster year', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The so-called "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O -- have seen stock gains of between about 47% and 220% so far this year. At the same time, the Fed’s aggressive rate increases so far appear to have done little damage to the U.S. economy, despite fears that tighter monetary policy would hurt growth. However, many investors came away from the Fed’s Nov. 1 meeting more confident that the central bank was close to wrapping up its rate increases.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The so-called "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple AAPL.O, Microsoft MSFT.O, Alphabet GOOGL.O, Amazon AMZN.O, Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Tesla TSLA.O -- have seen stock gains of between about 47% and 220% so far this year. Signs that inflation is cooling after reaching a four-decade high last year have made investors more confident that the Fed will start cutting rates sooner than expected. Cooling inflation has been accompanied by little of the economic damage that many expected to come with the Fed’s rate hikes - giving rise to hopes of a so-called Goldilocks scenario where the central bank is able to staunch the growth in consumer prices without badly hurting growth.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-500-hits-2023-closing-high-as-powell-strengthens-peak-rate-bets', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': ' * \n Powell acknowledges risks of over-tightening\n \n\n * \n ISM shows U.S. manufacturing weakness persists\n \n\n * \n Pfizer dips as obesity drug trial dropped\n \n\n * \n Indexes up: Dow 0.82%, S&P 0.59%, Nasdaq 0.55%\n \n\n \n (Updates with closing prices)\n By Stephen Culp\n NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied and the\nS&P registered its highest close of the year on Friday, starting\nDecember on an upbeat note as remarks from Federal Reserve Chair\nJerome Powell bolstered the view that key policy rates have\npeaked.\n All three major U.S. stock indexes advanced, with\neconomically sensitive transports <.DJT> and smallcaps <.RUT>\nenjoying the most robust gains.\n "Those sectors - the cyclicals - they\'re the most hated\nparts of the market year-to-date, (and they) are the parts that\nare leading," said Scott Ladner, chief investment officer at\nHorizon Investments in Charlotte, North Carolina. "On the first\nday of December, when everybody\'s looking for a Santa Claus\nrally, it probably carries a little bit of extra weight."\n "If December starts out strong, it\'s going to make folks\njump on board and chase this rally," Ladner added.\n All three indexes notched their fifth consecutive weekly\npercentage gains. On Thursday, they wrapped up a banner month in\nwhich the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registered their biggest\none-month percentage gains since July 2022, and the Dow closed\nat its highest level since January 2022.\n In prepared remarks, Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s\nneed to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic\nsoftening, as the risks of over- and under-tightening its\nmonetary policy are becoming more balanced.\n "Earlier in the week, (Fed Governor Christopher) Waller, one\nof the Fed\'s biggest hawks, said as inflation decreases, we\'re\ngoing to drop rates," Ladner said. "The market thought that\nPowell would push against those remarks, and he didn\'t.\n "(Powell) is setting the market up for rate cuts next\nyear."\n \n Data released on Friday showed U.S. manufacturing continues\nto contract as factories contend with decreasing new orders,\nfalling inventories and labor pressures.\n The Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 294.61 points,\nor 0.82%, to 36,245.5, the S&P 500 <.SPX> gained 26.83 points,\nor 0.59%, at 4,594.63 and the Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> added\n78.81 points, or 0.55%, at 14,305.03.\n Among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, real estate\n<.SPLRCR> was the biggest percentage gainer, while communication\nservices <.SPLRCL> was the sole decliner. \n \n \n Pfizer\n slid \n 5.1\n % as the drugmaker dropped plans to advance a twice-daily\nversion of oral weight-loss drug danuglipron into late-stage\nstudies, delaying its entry into the lucrative market.\n \n U.S.-listed shares of \n Alibaba\n slipped \n 1.2\n % following Morgan Stanley\'s downgrade of the e-commerce\ngiant\'s stock.\n \n \n Marvell Technology\n shed \n 5.3\n % after the chipmaker\'s fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell\nshort of Street estimates.\n \n \n Ulta Beauty\n surged \n 10.8\n after the cosmetics retailer raised the lower end of its\nannual net sales forecast and named Paula Oyibo its new chief\nfinancial officer.\n \n \n Paramount Global\n jumped \n 9.8\n % following a report the media company and Apple \nhave discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount.\n \n Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a\n5.93-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 3.32-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\n \n The S&P 500 posted 59 new 52-week highs and one new low;\nthe Nasdaq Composite recorded 106 new highs and 82 new lows.\n \n Volume on U.S. exchanges was 12.34 billion shares,\ncompared with the 10.58 billion average for the full session\nover the last 20 trading days. \n \n\n <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\nU.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB\nInflation gauges https://tmsnrt.rs/3Rng8MU\nISM PMI https://tmsnrt.rs/3T3Yqzi\n ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^>\n (Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi\nAchar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard\nChang)\n (([email protected]; 646-223-6076))\n\nKeywords: USA STOCKS/ (UPDATE 7, GRAPHIC)\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In prepared remarks, Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, as the risks of over- and under-tightening its monetary policy are becoming more balanced. Pfizer slid 5.1 % as the drugmaker dropped plans to advance a twice-daily version of oral weight-loss drug danuglipron into late-stage studies, delaying its entry into the lucrative market. Ulta Beauty surged 10.8 after the cosmetics retailer raised the lower end of its annual net sales forecast and named Paula Oyibo its new chief financial officer.', 'news_luhn_summary': '(Updates with closing prices) By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied and the S&P registered its highest close of the year on Friday, starting December on an upbeat note as remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the view that key policy rates have peaked. All three major U.S. stock indexes advanced, with economically sensitive transports <.DJT> and smallcaps <.RUT> enjoying the most robust gains. <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ U.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB Inflation gauges https://tmsnrt.rs/3Rng8MU ISM PMI https://tmsnrt.rs/3T3Yqzi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> (Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang) (([email protected]; 646-223-6076))', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P 500 hits 2023 closing high as Powell strengthens peak rate bets', 'news_lexrank_summary': '* Indexes up: Dow 0.82%, S&P 0.59%, Nasdaq 0.55% (Updates with closing prices) By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied and the S&P registered its highest close of the year on Friday, starting December on an upbeat note as remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the view that key policy rates have peaked. On Thursday, they wrapped up a banner month in which the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registered their biggest one-month percentage gains since July 2022, and the Dow closed at its highest level since January 2022.', 'news_textrank_summary': '(Updates with closing prices) By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied and the S&P registered its highest close of the year on Friday, starting December on an upbeat note as remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the view that key policy rates have peaked. The Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 294.61 points, or 0.82%, to 36,245.5, the S&P 500 <.SPX> gained 26.83 points, or 0.59%, at 4,594.63 and the Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> added 78.81 points, or 0.55%, at 14,305.03. <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ U.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB Inflation gauges https://tmsnrt.rs/3Rng8MU ISM PMI https://tmsnrt.rs/3T3Yqzi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> (Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang) (([email protected]; 646-223-6076))'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-rallies-as-powell-cements-peak-rate-bets', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Culp\nNEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, starting December with a broad rally as remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered the view that interest rates have peaked.\nAll three major U.S. stock indexes were higher, with economically sensitive transports .DJT and smallcaps .RUT enjoying the most robust gains.\n"People are bargain hunting. The stocks that haven\'t participated in the rally this year are powering the market higher," said Jay Hatfield, portfolio manager at InfraCap in New York. "This is clearly a broad-based rally, and it has legs."\nAll three indexes are on course to notch their fifth consecutive weekly percentage gains, the day after wrapping up a banner month in which the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registered their biggest one-month percentage gains since July 2022, and the Dow close at its highest level since January 2022.\nIf the S&P 500 ends at or above its current level, it will be the highest close for the benchmark index so far this year.\nIn prepared remarks, Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, as the risks of over- and under-tightening its monetary policy are becoming more balanced.\n"(Powell) used the word \'balanced,\' and the message he\'s sending is the Fed\'s not going to change its rhetoric, but things are going the way they want them to go and they\'re not going to raised rates again," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York. "They\'re done, they\'re finished, and that\'s what the market thinks."\nData released on Friday showed U.S. manufacturing continues to contract as factories contend with decreasing new orders, falling inventories and labor pressures.\nAt 2:14 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 258.01 points, or 0.72%, to 36,208.9, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 21.94 points, or 0.48%, at 4,589.74 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 51.37 points, or 0.36%, at 14,277.59.\nAmong the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, real estate .SPLRCR notched the most robust percentage gains, while communication services .SPLRCL was the sole decliner.\nTeslaTSLA.O underperformed megacap peers, falling 1.2% as the electric vehicle maker priced its Cybertruck above its initial forecast.\nPfizerPFE.N slid 4.6% as the drugmaker dropped plans to advance a twice-daily version of oral weight-loss drug danuglipron into late-stage studies, delaying its entry into the lucrative market.\nU.S.-listed shares of AlibabaBABA.N slipped 1.4% following Morgan Stanley\'s downgrade of the e-commerce giant\'s stock.\nMarvell TechnologyMRVL.O shed 5.4% after the chipmaker\'s fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell short of Street estimates.\nUlta BeautyULTA.O surged 10.3 after the cosmetics retailer raised the lower end of its annual net sales forecast and named Paula Oyibo its new chief financial officer.\nParamount GlobalPARA.O jumped 9.6% following a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 5.50-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 3.00-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\nThe S&P 500 posted 54 new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 87 new highs and 68 new lows.\nU.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB\n(Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 646-223-6076))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Paramount GlobalPARA.O jumped 9.6% following a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, starting December with a broad rally as remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered the view that interest rates have peaked. In prepared remarks, Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, as the risks of over- and under-tightening its monetary policy are becoming more balanced.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Paramount GlobalPARA.O jumped 9.6% following a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, starting December with a broad rally as remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered the view that interest rates have peaked. All three major U.S. stock indexes were higher, with economically sensitive transports .DJT and smallcaps .RUT enjoying the most robust gains.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St rallies as Powell cements peak rate bets', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Paramount GlobalPARA.O jumped 9.6% following a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, starting December with a broad rally as remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered the view that interest rates have peaked. All three major U.S. stock indexes were higher, with economically sensitive transports .DJT and smallcaps .RUT enjoying the most robust gains.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Paramount GlobalPARA.O jumped 9.6% following a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, starting December with a broad rally as remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered the view that interest rates have peaked. All three indexes are on course to notch their fifth consecutive weekly percentage gains, the day after wrapping up a banner month in which the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registered their biggest one-month percentage gains since July 2022, and the Dow close at its highest level since January 2022.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tiktok-asks-eu-court-to-suspend-eu-gatekeeper-label-until-its-ruling', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Foo Yun Chee\nBRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate ByteDance\'s TikTok has asked Europe\'s second highest court to suspend its designation as a gatekeeper under onerous new EU tech rules until judges rule on its challenge against the label.\nThe Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires TikTok and other designated gatekeepers Alphabet\'s GOOGL.O Google, Meta Platforms META.O, Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O to make their messaging apps interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices.\nThey are not allowed to favour their own services over rivals\' or prevent users from removing pre-installed software or apps.\nTikTok last month challenged the EU decision at the Luxembourg-based General Court, saying its designation risks undermining the DMA goal of protecting gatekeepers from newer competitors like itself.\n"We have applied for interim measures," a spokesperson said.\nThe bar for the court to approve interim measures is very high. Companies must show that situation is urgent and that they would suffer irreparable harm without an interim measure.\nMeta and Apple have also sued the Commission over their gatekeeper status.\n(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Barbara Lewis)\n(([email protected]; +32 2 585 2866; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires TikTok and other designated gatekeepers Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google, Meta Platforms META.O, Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O to make their messaging apps interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate ByteDance's TikTok has asked Europe's second highest court to suspend its designation as a gatekeeper under onerous new EU tech rules until judges rule on its challenge against the label. TikTok last month challenged the EU decision at the Luxembourg-based General Court, saying its designation risks undermining the DMA goal of protecting gatekeepers from newer competitors like itself.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires TikTok and other designated gatekeepers Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google, Meta Platforms META.O, Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O to make their messaging apps interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate ByteDance's TikTok has asked Europe's second highest court to suspend its designation as a gatekeeper under onerous new EU tech rules until judges rule on its challenge against the label. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Barbara Lewis) (([email protected]; +32 2 585 2866; Reuters Messaging: [email protected])) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': 'TikTok asks EU court to suspend EU gatekeeper label until its ruling', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires TikTok and other designated gatekeepers Alphabet\'s GOOGL.O Google, Meta Platforms META.O, Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O to make their messaging apps interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate ByteDance\'s TikTok has asked Europe\'s second highest court to suspend its designation as a gatekeeper under onerous new EU tech rules until judges rule on its challenge against the label. "We have applied for interim measures," a spokesperson said.', 'news_textrank_summary': "The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires TikTok and other designated gatekeepers Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google, Meta Platforms META.O, Apple AAPL.O, Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O to make their messaging apps interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate ByteDance's TikTok has asked Europe's second highest court to suspend its designation as a gatekeeper under onerous new EU tech rules until judges rule on its challenge against the label. TikTok last month challenged the EU decision at the Luxembourg-based General Court, saying its designation risks undermining the DMA goal of protecting gatekeepers from newer competitors like itself."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/walmart-says-it-is-not-advertising-on-social-platform-x-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Siddharth Cavale and Sheila Dang\nDec 1 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site.\n"We aren\'t advertising on X as we\'ve found other platforms to better reach our customers," a Walmart spokesperson said.\nX, formerly known as Twitter, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\nThe platform has struggled to retain advertisers since Musk acquired the company in October 2022, and faced a fresh exodus in recent weeks over rising concern about antisemitic content.\nEarlier this month, Musk agreed with an X user who falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user was speaking "the actual truth."\nThe user had also referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory, which purports that Jewish people and leftists are engineering the ethnic and cultural replacement of white populations with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide."\nMusk apologized for his post during an interview at a New York Times DealBook event on Wednesday, but hurled expletives against advertisers that suspended their ads, accusing them of "blackmail."\nAn executive at a major ad-buying agency, who declined to be named, said X ad sales representatives appeared frustrated in the aftermath of Musk\'s outburst against brands and did not have much to say in conversations.\nMajor brands including Apple AAPL.O, Walt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O also suspended their ads on X this month following a report from liberal watchdog group Media Matters, which said ads had appeared next to antisemitic posts.\n(Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in New York and Sheila Dang in Dallas; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Bill Berkrot)\n(([email protected]; +1 646-983-0894;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Major brands including Apple AAPL.O, Walt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O also suspended their ads on X this month following a report from liberal watchdog group Media Matters, which said ads had appeared next to antisemitic posts. By Siddharth Cavale and Sheila Dang Dec 1 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site. The platform has struggled to retain advertisers since Musk acquired the company in October 2022, and faced a fresh exodus in recent weeks over rising concern about antisemitic content.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Major brands including Apple AAPL.O, Walt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O also suspended their ads on X this month following a report from liberal watchdog group Media Matters, which said ads had appeared next to antisemitic posts. By Siddharth Cavale and Sheila Dang Dec 1 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site. (Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in New York and Sheila Dang in Dallas; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Bill Berkrot) (([email protected]; +1 646-983-0894;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'Walmart says it is not advertising on social platform X', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Major brands including Apple AAPL.O, Walt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O also suspended their ads on X this month following a report from liberal watchdog group Media Matters, which said ads had appeared next to antisemitic posts. By Siddharth Cavale and Sheila Dang Dec 1 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site. X, formerly known as Twitter, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Major brands including Apple AAPL.O, Walt Disney DIS.N and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O also suspended their ads on X this month following a report from liberal watchdog group Media Matters, which said ads had appeared next to antisemitic posts. By Siddharth Cavale and Sheila Dang Dec 1 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site. Earlier this month, Musk agreed with an X user who falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user was speaking "the actual truth."'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/alphabet-googl-bolsters-nest-hub-series-with-fuchsia-14', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Alphabet GOOGL is enhancing its Google smart home devices portfolio on the back of new feature updates and releases.\n\nNotably, Google unveiled Fuchsia version 14, a preview update of its in-house operating system, for the Nest Hub series.\n\nFurther, the new version, available to those enrolled in the Preview Program, enhances Matter support by improving transition time handling, color-related commands, matter update group support and updated subscriptions to all device fabrics.\n\nAdditionally, Fuchsia version 14 brings improvements to Nest Hub’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling FastUDP on all platforms, addressing media playback time inaccuracy, resuming Bluetooth audio after video calls and improving latency.\n\nAlphabet is expected to gain solid traction across users of smart home devices customers on the back of its latest move.\nAlphabet Inc. Price and Consensus\nAlphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote\nGrowth Prospects\nApart from the latest launch, Alphabet announced that Google’s smart home controller app, Google Home, will be available to everyone, with upgraded features including a new Favorites tab, improved camera interface, support for new device types and iPhone integration for Matter devices.\n\nAdditionally, Google enabled users to transfer their oldest Nest cameras to Google Home, with the Nest Cam Indoor being the first to do so, followed by the Nest Cam Outdoor.\n\nAll the above-mentioned endeavors are likely to strengthen the company’s presence in the booming smart home devices market.\n\nPer a Fortune Business Insights report, the global smart home device market is expected to reach $338.28 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 20.1% during the period of 2023-2030.\n\nWe believe Alphabet’s growing prospects in the promising smart home devices market will likely instill investor optimism in the stock.\n\nAlphabet has gained 55.2% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s rise of 54.7%.\n\nMoreover, all these launches will aid the Google Services segment’s performance, which constitutes the majority of total revenues.\n\nIn third-quarter 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased 10.8% year over year to $67.99 billion, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues.\n\nOur model projects fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues at $72.79 billion, indicating growth of 7.3% from 2022.\n\nStrength in the underlined segment will likely aid its overall financial performance in the upcoming period.\n\nOur model estimate for fourth-quarter 2023 total revenues is pegged at $81.95 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.8%.\nStiff Competition\nWe note that the expanding smart home devices portfolio will continue to aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL, which are also making concerted efforts to gain a solid footing in the smart home market space.\n\nNotably, Amazon expanded its family of Echo devices by introducing Echo Show 8, Echo Hub and Echo Frames, which are expected to deliver customized, proactive and intuitive Alexa experiences.\n\nFurther, Amazon infused generative AI into the Fire TV ecosystem to enable voice search, personalized recommendations and personalized content search based on specific preferences.\n\nMeanwhile, Apple’s release of a second-generation powerful smart speaker, HomePod, which boasts advanced computational audio and Siri intelligence, immersive Spatial Audio tracks, allowing users to manage tasks, create automation and check room temperature and humidity, remains noteworthy.\n\nAdditionally, Apple released HomePod software update 17 and is set to release version 17.1, allowing users to mute phone calls and use HomePod minis or full-size speakers as speakers with Apple TV.\nZacks Rank & A Key Pick\nCurrently, Alphabet carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).\n\nA better-ranked stock in the broader technology sector is Badger Meter BMI, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.\n\nShares of Badger Meter have gained 35.2% in the year-to-date period. BMI’s long-term earnings growth rate is currently projected at 20.39%.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBadger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Stiff Competition We note that the expanding smart home devices portfolio will continue to aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL, which are also making concerted efforts to gain a solid footing in the smart home market space. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, Google unveiled Fuchsia version 14, a preview update of its in-house operating system, for the Nest Hub series.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stiff Competition We note that the expanding smart home devices portfolio will continue to aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL, which are also making concerted efforts to gain a solid footing in the smart home market space. Our model projects fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues at $72.79 billion, indicating growth of 7.3% from 2022.', 'news_article_title': 'Alphabet (GOOGL) Bolsters Nest Hub Series With Fuchsia 14', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Stiff Competition We note that the expanding smart home devices portfolio will continue to aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL, which are also making concerted efforts to gain a solid footing in the smart home market space. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet GOOGL is enhancing its Google smart home devices portfolio on the back of new feature updates and releases.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Stiff Competition We note that the expanding smart home devices portfolio will continue to aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL, which are also making concerted efforts to gain a solid footing in the smart home market space. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Growth Prospects Apart from the latest launch, Alphabet announced that Google’s smart home controller app, Google Home, will be available to everyone, with upgraded features including a new Favorites tab, improved camera interface, support for new device types and iPhone integration for Matter devices.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/looking-for-income-these-3-unusually-active-options-should-generate-income-over-the-next-7', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The S&P 500 gained 8.9% in November, the second-best November performance since 1980. Only November 2020 did better. The penultimate month of the year is starting to look like a sure-fire winner. In the past decade, the index has finished in negative territory on just one occasion, in 2021. \nThe Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates alone when it meets for the last time in 2023 on Dec. 13. That should be good for stocks in December, prompting many to suggest that a Santa rally is here and could continue for weeks.\nHowever, PNC Asset Management Group chief investment officer Amanda Agati told Yahoo Finance on Tuesday that a Santa Claus rally is unlikely. \n“I think what we're left with is a bit of a rangebound kind of choppy market from here through year-end,” Agati said. \nSo, with uncertainty about the markets’ momentum, it might be time to look for a few income plays heading into December. These three unusually active options from Thursday should help get you started. \nHave an excellent weekend!\nSnowflake\nSnowflake (SNOW) stock gained more than 26% over the past month. The data-as-a-service (DaaS) cloud computing company is now up 35% year-to-date, with one left in the year before closing the books on 2023 trading. \nAlthough I wouldn’t sneeze at a 26% gain in a single month, SNOW stock has traded near $400 on two occasions in the past five years -- November 2021 and December 2020 -- so there’s plenty of room for Snowflake’s share price to run in the months ahead. \nBerkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Warren Buffett’s holding company, owns 1.9% of Snowflake, a position taken in 2020’s third quarter at an average price of $238.10, well above where it’s currently trading. He can afford to be patient with his investments.\nAnalysts generally like Snowflake. Of the 34 that cover its stock, 24 rate it a Moderate or Strong Buy (4.29 out of 5). However, the target price of $187.24 is only a few dollars higher than where it’s currently trading.\nThe company reported Q3 2024 results on Wednesday. They were very healthy, with revenues of $734 million, 32% higher than a year earlier and more than $20 million higher than the analyst estimate. On the bottom line, its adjusted earnings per share were $0.25, nine cents higher than the consensus. \nIt finished the quarter with remaining performance obligations of $3.7 billion, 23% higher than a year ago, with 436 customers generating more than $1 million over the trailing 12 months. \nFor 2024, it expects revenues to grow by 37% to $2.65 billion, with an operating margin of 7%, both higher than analyst expectations. \nThe income play is the Dec. 8 $180 put. If you sell one of those bad boys, you’ll pocket $140 per contract should its share price remain above $180 for the next week. The annualized yield of 42%. Should it fall to $180, your net price would be $178.60. \nGiven the latest results, it’s hard to see its shares retreating much between now and next Friday. \nApple\nApple (AAPL) had seven unusually active options on Thursday, with Vol/OI ratios ranging from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.87.\nI’ve narrowed it down to two calls: Dec. 8 $187.50 and Dec. 8 $197.50. The former Vol/OI was 8.87, while the latter’s was 1.99. Their ask prices were $3.55 and $0.11, respectively. \nOk, first, I’m going to assume you know why Apple is Berkshire Hathaway’s largest equity holding by a country mile, accounting for 48.2% of its $363 billion equity portfolio. \nSo, based on yesterday’s closing price of $189.95, AAPL stock has to rise by 2.6% or $5.02 in the next week to double your money on the $187.50 call. For the $197.50 call, the share price has to rise by 1.0% or $1.92 by next Friday to double your money. \nAs I write this, AAPL stock is up $1.40 in Friday trading, getting you nearly three-quarters of the way to the $1.92 bump needed on the $197.50 call. Today's ask price is up a penny to $0.12, with a $1.88 increase required to double your money. \nThis would be the safest of the three bets. \nBeyond Meat\nThere is a good possibility that the struggling plant-based food company’s stock bottomed in late October at around $5.58. Since hitting a 52-week low, Beyond Meat (BYND) is up 34%. While it’s got a long way to go to get back to $235, where it traded in 2019, I think there are brighter times ahead for the company and its stock.\nAs I write this, halfway through Friday trading, Beyond Meat’s options volume is already at 16,402, nearly 80% of its 30-day average. The number of shares traded is relatively decent at 1.14 million, roughly half its 30-day average. \nSo, BYND had five options with unusual options activity on Thursday. I’m interested in the one with the highest volume-to-open-interest (Vol/OI) ratio. That would be the Dec. 8 $6.50 put with a 9.30 Vol/OI. \nIf you sell this contract, the bid of $0.35 is an annualized yield of 250%. It’s that high because of the risk associated with owning BYND stock. \nWhile I understand one’s apprehension about making this bet -- it’s definitely an aggressive play -- I wouldn’t suggest it if it were longer than a week or two. \nBeyond Meat reported its Q3 2023 results in early November, which were awful. Revenues fell 8.7% to $75.3 million, while it lost $57.5 million on an adjusted EBITDA basis, down from $73.8 million a year earlier. \n“As we shared last week, we are conducting a review of our global operations for purposes of further and significantly reducing our operating expense base as we seek to accelerate our transition to a sustainable and, ultimately, profitable business,” stated CEO Ethan Brown.\nBeyond Meat’s operating expenses fell by 29% to $182.3 million through the first nine months of the year. As it continues to hack away at its costs, the cash saved gives it more time to figure out a way out of the deep hole it’s dug for itself. \nThe company’s $1.15 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due March 15, 2027, have a fair value of $299 million, or just 26% of the face value. I’m not a credit expert, but those would be a possible contrarian buy, possibly a much better opportunity than its stock.\nBut that is a subject for another day. \n More Options News from Barchart\nTesla Still Looks Attractive to Sellers of OTM Puts as an Income Play\nShould You Follow Ryan Cohen Into Nordstrom?\n2 Option Ideas To Consider This Thursday\nEverything You Need to Know About Michael Burry's 'Big Short' Bet on Chip Stocks\nOn the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Apple (AAPL) had seven unusually active options on Thursday, with Vol/OI ratios ranging from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.87. So, based on yesterday’s closing price of $189.95, AAPL stock has to rise by 2.6% or $5.02 in the next week to double your money on the $187.50 call. As I write this, AAPL stock is up $1.40 in Friday trading, getting you nearly three-quarters of the way to the $1.92 bump needed on the $197.50 call.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Apple (AAPL) had seven unusually active options on Thursday, with Vol/OI ratios ranging from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.87. So, based on yesterday’s closing price of $189.95, AAPL stock has to rise by 2.6% or $5.02 in the next week to double your money on the $187.50 call. As I write this, AAPL stock is up $1.40 in Friday trading, getting you nearly three-quarters of the way to the $1.92 bump needed on the $197.50 call.', 'news_article_title': 'Looking for Income? These 3 Unusually Active Options Should Generate Income Over the Next 7 Days', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'So, based on yesterday’s closing price of $189.95, AAPL stock has to rise by 2.6% or $5.02 in the next week to double your money on the $187.50 call. Apple Apple (AAPL) had seven unusually active options on Thursday, with Vol/OI ratios ranging from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.87. As I write this, AAPL stock is up $1.40 in Friday trading, getting you nearly three-quarters of the way to the $1.92 bump needed on the $197.50 call.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'So, based on yesterday’s closing price of $189.95, AAPL stock has to rise by 2.6% or $5.02 in the next week to double your money on the $187.50 call. Apple Apple (AAPL) had seven unusually active options on Thursday, with Vol/OI ratios ranging from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.87. As I write this, AAPL stock is up $1.40 in Friday trading, getting you nearly three-quarters of the way to the $1.92 bump needed on the $197.50 call.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-nasdaq-slip-as-caution-prevails-ahead-of-powell-comments', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar\nDec 1 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\'s comments that some fear may have a hawkish tilt towards monetary policy.\nThis comes after both the indexes finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones .DJI rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022.\nThe rally has been driven by a slew of recent data including Thursday\'s personal consumption expenditure index that signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon.\nBut after recent conflicting policy remarks from some policymakers, investors are concerned that Powell could push back against the rate cut narrative. Powell is expected to speak at two separate events at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET.\n"Especially because of the ebullience of the markets over the last couple of weeks, there probably is a hawkish message that he\'s going to deliver today," said Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners.\nInvestors will also monitor comments from Fed Governors Lisa Cook and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, scheduled to speak during the day.\nA pause in rate hikes has been fully priced in for the upcoming December policy meeting, and traders also see an about 48% chance of at least a 25 basis point rate cut in March 2024 and an about 78% chance of another cut in May, according to CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nAt 9:37 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 31.40 points, or 0.09%, at 35,982.29, the S&P 500 .SPX was down 9.04 points, or 0.20%, at 4,558.76, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was down 68.61 points, or 0.48%, at 14,157.61.\nTeslaTSLA.O underperformed megacap peers, falling 2.5% as the EV maker priced its Cybertruck above its initial forecast.\nAlso among top drags, PfizerPFE.N fell 6.5% as the drugmaker scrapped its plan to advance a twice-daily version of oral weight-loss drug danuglipron into late-stage studies.\nKeeping the Dow Jones .DJI afloat was an about 1% rise in shares of aircraft firm Boeing BA.N and healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N.\nAmong other stocks, U.S.-listed shares of AlibabaBABA.N slipped 3.0% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the e-commerce giant, citing slower turnaround in customer management revenue (CMR).\nMarvell TechnologyMRVL.O shed 6.7% after the chipmaker\'s fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell short of Street estimates.\nUlta BeautyULTA.O rose 10.6% after the cosmetics retailer raised the lower end of its annual net sales forecast and named Paula Oyibo its new chief financial officer.\nParamount GlobalPARA.O climbed 1% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount.\nDeclining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.19-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 1.55-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 19 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 19 new highs and 36 new lows.\nU.S. inflation is falling https://tmsnrt.rs/3R3OjrB\n(Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)\n(([email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar; [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 1% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments that some fear may have a hawkish tilt towards monetary policy. The rally has been driven by a slew of recent data including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index that signalled easing inflation and bolstered hopes the central bank would now end its interest rate hikes and could start lowering them soon.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 1% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. This comes after both the indexes finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones .DJI rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022. The S&P index recorded 19 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 19 new highs and 36 new lows.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq slip as caution prevails ahead of Powell comments', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 1% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments that some fear may have a hawkish tilt towards monetary policy. This comes after both the indexes finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones .DJI rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Paramount GlobalPARA.O climbed 1% on a report the media company and Apple AAPL.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount. By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar Dec 1 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments that some fear may have a hawkish tilt towards monetary policy. A pause in rate hikes has been fully priced in for the upcoming December policy meeting, and traders also see an about 48% chance of at least a 25 basis point rate cut in March 2024 and an about 78% chance of another cut in May, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-glaring-risk-for-apple-stock-investors-that-just-got-more-concerning', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Surprising news emerged from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently. According to media reports, a witness stated that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) receives 36% of the Google Search revenue that goes through the Safari browser that Apple pre-installs on its devices. This was a startling figure and I think it highlights a weakness Apple investors need to be aware of now.\nApple and Google's search relationship\nTo put some context on Apple and Google's search distribution relationship, let's go back a few years. When Apple products saw a resurgence in popularity during the early 2000s, Google went to the hardware maker and struck a deal with it to make Google the default search engine on Apple's pre-installed Safari internet browser.\nRecent reporting from The New York Times indicates that Google paid Apple around $18 billion in 2021 for the privilege, though it's not clear if that's on top of the 36% or not. Since search advertising provides the majority of Alphabet's $300 billion in annual revenue, it makes sense Google was willing to pay up to be the default.\nDetails of the Apple-Google agreement have been kept under wraps for many years, but thanks to the DOJ's current lawsuit , outsiders can now start to piece things together, including a witness's assertion that Apple receives 36% of the Google Search revenue earned through the Safari browser. In other words, for every $100 in revenue Alphabet earns through Safari, it pays $36 to Apple.\nWhile many people were surprised by this testimony, some big numbers had been circulating -- as much as $20 billion annually that Alphabet pays to Apple each year. If $20 billion were the figure, at a 36% cut, that would mean Google Search earns about $55 billion in revenue through Safari.\nWhatever the exact numbers are, suffice it to say Apple is receiving billions of dollars a year from Alphabet in exchange for making Google the default search engine on its mobile devices.\nIf the courts decide this deal is anticompetitive and the worst happens, that revenue stream could evaporate for Apple. While Apple could have ways to try to make up any lost revenue, there would be a lot of uncertainty in the situation, and that would be worrisome for Apple investors.\nEstimating the potential impact to Apple\nOver the 12 months ended in late September, Apple generated $383 billion in revenue. In that context, one might think that losing even the max rumored annual payment from Google ($20 billion) would be no big deal for the tech giant, as that's only 5% of the recent 12-month total. However, this would overlook the fact that Alphabet's distribution payments to Apple likely come at close to a 100% profit margin. Making Google the default search engine on Safari requires minimal work on Apple's part.\nIn that light, it's clearer why losing the search engine deal could have a major impact on Apple's financials. Over the 12 months ended in late September, Apple generated $114 billion in operating income. Shaving $20 billion off this number would amount to a 17.5% cut in its operating income. At the lower end of the rumors about annual payments -- $10 billion -- that would look like almost 9%.\nThe big risk for investors\nLooking at Apple's stock price, I don't think investors are pricing in the possibility of Apple losing this distribution payment. The stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 31, which is well above the market average. And it's not like Apple is lighting the world on fire with growth. After the pandemic-driven demand boom, its revenue has been stagnating, as have its earnings.\nAAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts\nIf the courts rule against Alphabet, it is unlikely that Apple would be able to replicate its deal with any other search engine provider. First, there's no other company in a position to make such a payment and, more importantly, if the courts rule against such preferential placement, then it's not allowed for anyone. Logically, it is all or nothing for Apple here.\nPerhaps Apple could make it up with an internal Apple search engine product, but launching this would require a ton of development costs and would be going up against Google's 25 years of product improvements, creating a ton of uncertainty.\nA big drop in earnings would likely result in at least a matching drop in Apple's share price. Yes, the company has a great brand, but it trades at 31 times earnings, is delivering no revenue growth, and is at risk of losing billions in annual profits at the hammer of a gavel. That doesn't seem like a recipe for good stock returns.\nYou can find a better blue chip to add to your portfolio than Apple right now. Avoid this stock for the time being.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 15, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Brett Schafer has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "According to media reports, a witness stated that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) receives 36% of the Google Search revenue that goes through the Safari browser that Apple pre-installs on its devices. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts If the courts rule against Alphabet, it is unlikely that Apple would be able to replicate its deal with any other search engine provider. Details of the Apple-Google agreement have been kept under wraps for many years, but thanks to the DOJ's current lawsuit , outsiders can now start to piece things together, including a witness's assertion that Apple receives 36% of the Google Search revenue earned through the Safari browser.", 'news_luhn_summary': "According to media reports, a witness stated that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) receives 36% of the Google Search revenue that goes through the Safari browser that Apple pre-installs on its devices. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts If the courts rule against Alphabet, it is unlikely that Apple would be able to replicate its deal with any other search engine provider. Apple and Google's search relationship To put some context on Apple and Google's search distribution relationship, let's go back a few years.", 'news_article_title': '1 Glaring Risk for Apple Stock Investors That Just Got More Concerning', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'According to media reports, a witness stated that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) receives 36% of the Google Search revenue that goes through the Safari browser that Apple pre-installs on its devices. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts If the courts rule against Alphabet, it is unlikely that Apple would be able to replicate its deal with any other search engine provider. If $20 billion were the figure, at a 36% cut, that would mean Google Search earns about $55 billion in revenue through Safari.', 'news_textrank_summary': "According to media reports, a witness stated that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) receives 36% of the Google Search revenue that goes through the Safari browser that Apple pre-installs on its devices. AAPL Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts If the courts rule against Alphabet, it is unlikely that Apple would be able to replicate its deal with any other search engine provider. Apple and Google's search relationship To put some context on Apple and Google's search distribution relationship, let's go back a few years."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-detailed-fundamental-analysis-aapl-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Validea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wsj%3A-apple-in-talks-to-bundle-paramount-with-apple-tv', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '(RTTNews) - As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Paramount Global are in talks to bundle Paramount+ and Apple TV+ together, resulting in a lesser cost to subscribers. Paramount+ is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount, which combines live sports, breaking news, and entertainment.\nParamount delivers premium content to audiences across platforms worldwide. It connects with billions of people—through studios, networks, streaming services, live events, merchandise, and more.\nShares of Paramount Global are up 2% in pre-market trade on Friday.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': '(RTTNews) - As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Paramount Global are in talks to bundle Paramount+ and Apple TV+ together, resulting in a lesser cost to subscribers. Paramount delivers premium content to audiences across platforms worldwide. It connects with billions of people—through studios, networks, streaming services, live events, merchandise, and more.', 'news_luhn_summary': '(RTTNews) - As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Paramount Global are in talks to bundle Paramount+ and Apple TV+ together, resulting in a lesser cost to subscribers. Paramount+ is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount, which combines live sports, breaking news, and entertainment. It connects with billions of people—through studios, networks, streaming services, live events, merchandise, and more.', 'news_article_title': 'WSJ: Apple In Talks To Bundle Paramount+ With Apple TV+', 'news_lexrank_summary': '(RTTNews) - As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Paramount Global are in talks to bundle Paramount+ and Apple TV+ together, resulting in a lesser cost to subscribers. Paramount+ is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount, which combines live sports, breaking news, and entertainment. Paramount delivers premium content to audiences across platforms worldwide.', 'news_textrank_summary': '(RTTNews) - As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Paramount Global are in talks to bundle Paramount+ and Apple TV+ together, resulting in a lesser cost to subscribers. Paramount+ is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount, which combines live sports, breaking news, and entertainment. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-paramount-discuss-bundling-their-streaming-services-wsj', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds share movement in paragraph 2, details from report in paragraphs 3-4\nDec 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O and Paramount Global PARA.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.\nShares of media company Paramount rose 3% in premarket trading.\nThe companies have talked about offering a combined Paramount+ and Apple TV+ offering that would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions.\nThe talks are in their early stages, and it is unclear what shape the bundle could take, the report added.\nApple and Paramount did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.\n(Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Devika Syamnath)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Adds share movement in paragraph 2, details from report in paragraphs 3-4 Dec 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O and Paramount Global PARA.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The talks are in their early stages, and it is unclear what shape the bundle could take, the report added. (Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Devika Syamnath) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Adds share movement in paragraph 2, details from report in paragraphs 3-4 Dec 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O and Paramount Global PARA.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Shares of media company Paramount rose 3% in premarket trading. The companies have talked about offering a combined Paramount+ and Apple TV+ offering that would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple, Paramount discuss bundling their streaming services - WSJ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Adds share movement in paragraph 2, details from report in paragraphs 3-4 Dec 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O and Paramount Global PARA.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Shares of media company Paramount rose 3% in premarket trading. The companies have talked about offering a combined Paramount+ and Apple TV+ offering that would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Adds share movement in paragraph 2, details from report in paragraphs 3-4 Dec 1 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O and Paramount Global PARA.O have discussed bundling their streaming services at a discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The companies have talked about offering a combined Paramount+ and Apple TV+ offering that would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions. (Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Devika Syamnath) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nvidia-remains-a-must-own-growth-stock.-heres-why.', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nWith global demand for its microchips and semiconductors accelerating, and the development of AI in its infancy, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock remains a must-own growth play that can carry investors to future riches.\nAs we close out 2023, the company’s share price has more than tripled since last January, bringing its five-year gain to more than 1,000%. The company achieved a $1 trillion market capitalization earlier this year, and analysts see more runway ahead. The median price target on the stock is 35% higher than current levels. Investors who don’t yet have a position in Nvidia stock would be smart to get one now.\nA Closer Look at NVDA Stock\nThe numbers being put up by Nvidia through its quarterly financial reports are astounding. Few if any other companies are growing at such a fast rate. The company’s most recent print for what was its fiscal third quarter contained some mind-boggling stats.\nRevenues in fiscal Q3 rose 206% from a year earlier to a record $18.2 billion. Net income for the quarter came in a $9.2 billion, a 13 times increase over the last year, while net profit margins expanded to a record 51%.\nLooking ahead, Nvidia projected revenue for its current fiscal fourth quarter of $20 billion, which represents 231% year-over-year growth.\nAll of this is being driven by huge demand for its microchips and semiconductors that are used to power complex AI models and applications. In recent weeks, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and privately held OpenAI have each announced plans to start making their own AI microchips in house simply because they can’t get enough Nvidia chips.\nAgainst this background of skyrocketing global demand, Nvidia recently launched its most powerful microchip yet, the “GH200 GPU,” which has more memory than its current H100 chip and an additional processor.\nThe company is already seeing huge demand for the new GH200 GPU chip, and it is expected to further drive sales and profits into 2024 and beyond.\nAttractive Valuation\nOne of the many benefits of Nvidia’s record breaking financial results and enormous growth is that it has pushed the company’s stock valuation lower. In fact, NVDA stock has the most attractive valuation of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” securities.\nNvidia’s shares currently trade at an earnings-per-share multiple of around 23 times its 2024 earnings forecast, and 20 times its forecasted earnings for 2025. That makes Nvidia a cheaper stock to buy than either Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft.\nNvidia’s current valuation puts it in line with the average price-earnings ratio of stocks listed on the benchmark S&P 500 index.\nFor a company of Nvidia’s size and growth, the current valuation makes it look cheap, especially when compared to other mega-cap tech stocks. There’s also an opportunity to buy NVDA stock right now as the share price has retreated about 5% since its recent earnings.\nSome analysts blame the pullback on the stock’s growth being fully priced into the share price; others point to China.\nThe China Issue\nIf there’s one cloud hanging over Nvidia right now, other than pressure to meet demand for its technologies, it is China. NVDA stock took a hit earlier this fall when the Biden administration announced export controls on microchips and semiconductors from American companies.\nThe White House is trying to prevent China from accessing advanced western technologies for fear that the government in Beijing will use them to enhance their military capabilities.\nFor Nvidia, which derives 25% of its annual revenue from the Chinese market, the export controls have proven to be a problem.\nFortunately, the chip maker appears to have found a way to continue selling its high-end microchips and semiconductors to Chinese companies without violating U.S. laws.\nNvidia has announced plans to sell less powerful versions of its microchips to domestic manufacturers in China. The chips sold to China only have about 50% of the computing power of the company’s top tier H100 chip.\nThe new low powered chips comply with U.S. export restrictions pertaining to China. Nvidia is also continuing to sell microchips to China that are used in electric vehicles that are being developed in the nation of 1.4 billion people.\nThere were recent media reports that Nvidia plans to delay the rollout of its new AI microchips for China until the first quarter of 2024. But this appears to be a very near-term problem that shouldn’t impact Nvidia’s long-term growth or share price appreciation.\nBuy NVDA Stock\nThere’s an argument to be made that Nvidia is the most consequential company and stock of 2023. Certainly, no other company has contributed more to the AI revolution than Nvidia. And few stocks have benefitted as much from the market mania surrounding AI.\nHowever, Nvidia has the financial results to justify its enormous share price appreciation. And its valuation looks attractive as a result. With more upside and growth ahead, investors would be foolish to sit out the rally. NVDA stock is a buy.\nOn the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in NVDA, MSFT and AAPL. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJoel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Nvidia Remains a Must-Own Growth Stock. Here’s Why. appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'That makes Nvidia a cheaper stock to buy than either Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in NVDA, MSFT and AAPL. Against this background of skyrocketing global demand, Nvidia recently launched its most powerful microchip yet, the “GH200 GPU,” which has more memory than its current H100 chip and an additional processor.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'That makes Nvidia a cheaper stock to buy than either Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in NVDA, MSFT and AAPL. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips With global demand for its microchips and semiconductors accelerating, and the development of AI in its infancy, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock remains a must-own growth play that can carry investors to future riches.', 'news_article_title': 'Nvidia Remains a Must-Own Growth Stock. Here’s Why.', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'That makes Nvidia a cheaper stock to buy than either Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in NVDA, MSFT and AAPL. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips With global demand for its microchips and semiconductors accelerating, and the development of AI in its infancy, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock remains a must-own growth play that can carry investors to future riches.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'That makes Nvidia a cheaper stock to buy than either Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in NVDA, MSFT and AAPL. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips With global demand for its microchips and semiconductors accelerating, and the development of AI in its infancy, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock remains a must-own growth play that can carry investors to future riches.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-really-invest-in-stocks-now-or-wait-until-the-new-year', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The market is rallying, with all three major indexes climbing and top stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) leading the way. These industry leaders and many of today's other best performers suffered last year, as indexes wandered into bear territory. In spite of this year's gains, though, we still haven't reached that phase of expansion we're all waiting for: the next bull market.\nAt the same time, economic woes such as high prices still are weighing on consumers and businesses -- an element that could hold back spending and put a dent in corporate earnings, therefore weighing on stock prices. And as we step into December, many people are thinking more about preparing for the holidays than investing.\nSo, even though recent stock market gains are a reason to cheer, should you really invest now -- or wait until the new year? Let's find out.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nThe Santa Claus rally\nThe whole month of December doesn't necessarily follow any sort of trend when it comes to gains or losses. For example, December brought the S&P 500 index a loss of about 5% last year and a gain of about as much in the previous year.\nBut, generally, the last five trading days of the year and the first two of the new year show something different: an increase in the S&P 500 known as the Santa Claus rally. This generally results in the index climbing a little more than 1% during the trading period.\nIf you happen to be invested in stocks that join in on this rally, wonderful! But the Santa Claus rally isn't a good argument for buying stocks right now. First, stocks you choose may not even take part in this rally, and second, over the long run, gains of a few percentage points won't make much of a difference in your overall returns.\nAt the same time, I wouldn't necessarily avoid stocks because economic headwinds remain. Market environments are temporary, and history shows us bear markets have always led to bull markets. So, even if we can't pinpoint exactly when the time of market expansion will arrive, we know it's on the way.\nLet's consider another factor: Yes, we know better times are ahead, but it's possible that before reaching that point, some stocks could fall further. We might be tempted to wait until the economy and the stock market both are looking great -- and then start buying. The problem there is it's pretty much impossible to predict a stock's low point, and while waiting, you could miss out on great buying opportunities.\nThe importance of long-term investing\nNow, let's talk about what all of this means for you right now. If you invest for the long term -- and that's the best way to invest -- any time is a great time to buy stocks. As I mentioned, when you're holding stocks for a number of years, a gain or loss of a few percentage points won't make a big difference.\nInstead, examine a stock's valuation, and if it looks reasonably priced, now makes a fine time to scoop up the shares.\nThe points I've talked about -- the Santa Claus rally, today's economy, or even a stock's possible bottom -- all impact short-term investing. Luckily, as long-term investors, we don't have to worry so much about these elements and instead can focus on companies' prospects over the long haul.\nHolding for the long term implies at least five years, but you often can generate even better returns if you extend that to a decade or more. This allows the company time to develop, grow earnings, or even recover and go on to excel if it's been through a difficult period -- and it offers you time to benefit from all of this.\nYear-end investing could be right for you\nI said any time is a good time to invest, and I mean that, but the end of the year represents a particularly promising moment. That's because you can look back on your annual performance -- not just this year, but your performance in past years too -- and make adjustments to your holdings in order to start your new investing year off right.\nFor example, you might notice that dividend stocks have contributed significantly to your gains over time -- and you may want to add to those positions. Or, with the idea of a new bull market ahead, you could add to growth stocks -- especially if you're an aggressive investor.\nFinally, investing also is about seizing opportunities as they arise, so if a particular stock interests you now, take action. It could pay off in 2024 and beyond.\n10 stocks we like better than Amazon\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Amazon wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The market is rallying, with all three major indexes climbing and top stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) leading the way. First, stocks you choose may not even take part in this rally, and second, over the long run, gains of a few percentage points won't make much of a difference in your overall returns. The problem there is it's pretty much impossible to predict a stock's low point, and while waiting, you could miss out on great buying opportunities.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The market is rallying, with all three major indexes climbing and top stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) leading the way. First, stocks you choose may not even take part in this rally, and second, over the long run, gains of a few percentage points won't make much of a difference in your overall returns. As I mentioned, when you're holding stocks for a number of years, a gain or loss of a few percentage points won't make a big difference.", 'news_article_title': 'Should You Really Invest in Stocks Now -- or Wait Until the New Year?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The market is rallying, with all three major indexes climbing and top stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) leading the way. For example, December brought the S&P 500 index a loss of about 5% last year and a gain of about as much in the previous year. If you invest for the long term -- and that's the best way to invest -- any time is a great time to buy stocks.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The market is rallying, with all three major indexes climbing and top stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) leading the way. So, even though recent stock market gains are a reason to cheer, should you really invest now -- or wait until the new year? If you invest for the long term -- and that's the best way to invest -- any time is a great time to buy stocks."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cma-wins-appeal-from-uk-high-court-in-apple-case', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '(RTTNews) - The Competition and Markets Authority or CMA has won an appeal from UK High Court, allowing it to open a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, mainly of tech major Apple Inc. (AAPL).\nThe ruling overturns the Competition Appeal Tribunal or CAT\'s decision in March 2023, which upheld an appeal by Apple and suspended CMA\'s investigation.\nIn a unanimous judgement, High Court now found that CAT had erred in its interpretation of the Enterprise Act 2002.\nThe UK regulator had exercised its power under the Enterprise Act 2002 to make a market investigation reference in relation to the market for mobile browsers and cloud gaming in November 2022.\nThe lawfulness of that decision was challenged by Apple by appealing to the CAT which was heard on March 10.\nCAT then had upheld the appeal made by Apple and suspended the CMA\'s investigation pending the Court of Appeal\'s judgment on March 31.\nFollowing this, CMA appealed the CAT\'s judgment. The judges, including Lord Justice Green, Lord Justice Arnold, and the Chancellor of the High Court, now ruled that CMA\'s standalone power carries with it sufficient and important public law safeguards, overturning the CAT\'s decision.\n"There is no overarching principle that an undertaking is entitled to be investigated once and only once. The principal purpose of the Enterprise Act is to promote competition and protect consumers" and, in its view, the Tribunal "lost sight of this consideration", the court said in a statement.\nOn Thursday, Apple shares are trading at $189.95, up 0.31% in the Nasdaq.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "(RTTNews) - The Competition and Markets Authority or CMA has won an appeal from UK High Court, allowing it to open a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, mainly of tech major Apple Inc. (AAPL). In a unanimous judgement, High Court now found that CAT had erred in its interpretation of the Enterprise Act 2002. The judges, including Lord Justice Green, Lord Justice Arnold, and the Chancellor of the High Court, now ruled that CMA's standalone power carries with it sufficient and important public law safeguards, overturning the CAT's decision.", 'news_luhn_summary': "(RTTNews) - The Competition and Markets Authority or CMA has won an appeal from UK High Court, allowing it to open a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, mainly of tech major Apple Inc. (AAPL). The ruling overturns the Competition Appeal Tribunal or CAT's decision in March 2023, which upheld an appeal by Apple and suspended CMA's investigation. CAT then had upheld the appeal made by Apple and suspended the CMA's investigation pending the Court of Appeal's judgment on March 31.", 'news_article_title': 'CMA Wins Appeal From UK High Court In Apple Case', 'news_lexrank_summary': "(RTTNews) - The Competition and Markets Authority or CMA has won an appeal from UK High Court, allowing it to open a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, mainly of tech major Apple Inc. (AAPL). The ruling overturns the Competition Appeal Tribunal or CAT's decision in March 2023, which upheld an appeal by Apple and suspended CMA's investigation. The lawfulness of that decision was challenged by Apple by appealing to the CAT which was heard on March 10.", 'news_textrank_summary': "(RTTNews) - The Competition and Markets Authority or CMA has won an appeal from UK High Court, allowing it to open a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, mainly of tech major Apple Inc. (AAPL). The ruling overturns the Competition Appeal Tribunal or CAT's decision in March 2023, which upheld an appeal by Apple and suspended CMA's investigation. CAT then had upheld the appeal made by Apple and suspended the CMA's investigation pending the Court of Appeal's judgment on March 31."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-to-be-first-and-largest-customer-of-amkors-%242-bln-chip-packaging-plant', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. announced it will be the first and largest customer of Amkor Technology, Inc.\'s new $2 billion advanced silicon manufacturing and packaging facility being developed in Peoria, Arizona. The expanded partnership supports the tech major\'s efforts to manufacture its products in the United States.\nWith its new advanced packaging and test facility, Amkor, a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, said it is enabling a resilient domestic semiconductor supply chain.\nThe new facility, which is expected to employ around 2,000 people upon completion, will package Apple silicon produced at the nearby Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. or TSMC fab, where Apple is also the largest customer.\nUpon completion, the new facility would be the largest outsourced advanced packaging facility in the U.S.\nFor the plant, Amkor has secured around 55 acres of land with intent to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing campus with more than 500,000 square feet of clean room space. It is expected that the first phase of the manufacturing plant would be ready for production within the next two to three years.\nAccording to Amkor, it is the only US-headquartered outsourced semiconductor assembly and test or OSAT service provider with advanced packaging technology capability and high-volume manufacturing experience.\nJeff Williams, Apple\'s chief operating officer, said, "Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we\'ll continue to expand our investment here in the United States.... Apple and Amkor have worked together for more than a decade packaging chips used extensively in all Apple products, and we are thrilled that this partnership will now deliver the largest OSAT advanced packaging facility in the United States."\nArizona Senator Mark Kelly added that Amkor\'s $2 billion project will create good-paying jobs, strengthen local economy, and help protect national security, as well as help reduce dependence on other countries in the microchip supply chain.\nCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently highlighted advanced packaging as a major area of focus for the US government\'s effort to rebuild American semiconductor manufacturing. According to the Commerce Department, developing robust advanced manufacturing capacity and capability is a key priority and essential to the success of the CHIPS program.\nApple in 2021 had committed to invest $430 billion in the U.S. economy over five years. The company is expecting to meet its target through direct spend with American suppliers, data center investments, capital expenditures in the U.S., and other domestic spend.\nAmkor further said it has applied for funding for the new facility from CHIPS and Science Act, which was established to boost US competitiveness, innovation, and national security in the semiconductor industry.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "According to Amkor, it is the only US-headquartered outsourced semiconductor assembly and test or OSAT service provider with advanced packaging technology capability and high-volume manufacturing experience. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly added that Amkor's $2 billion project will create good-paying jobs, strengthen local economy, and help protect national security, as well as help reduce dependence on other countries in the microchip supply chain. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently highlighted advanced packaging as a major area of focus for the US government's effort to rebuild American semiconductor manufacturing.", 'news_luhn_summary': "(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. announced it will be the first and largest customer of Amkor Technology, Inc.'s new $2 billion advanced silicon manufacturing and packaging facility being developed in Peoria, Arizona. With its new advanced packaging and test facility, Amkor, a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, said it is enabling a resilient domestic semiconductor supply chain. According to Amkor, it is the only US-headquartered outsourced semiconductor assembly and test or OSAT service provider with advanced packaging technology capability and high-volume manufacturing experience.", 'news_article_title': "Apple To Be First And Largest Customer Of Amkor's $2 Bln Chip Packaging Plant", 'news_lexrank_summary': "(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. announced it will be the first and largest customer of Amkor Technology, Inc.'s new $2 billion advanced silicon manufacturing and packaging facility being developed in Peoria, Arizona. The new facility, which is expected to employ around 2,000 people upon completion, will package Apple silicon produced at the nearby Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. or TSMC fab, where Apple is also the largest customer. Apple in 2021 had committed to invest $430 billion in the U.S. economy over five years.", 'news_textrank_summary': '(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. announced it will be the first and largest customer of Amkor Technology, Inc.\'s new $2 billion advanced silicon manufacturing and packaging facility being developed in Peoria, Arizona. With its new advanced packaging and test facility, Amkor, a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, said it is enabling a resilient domestic semiconductor supply chain. Jeff Williams, Apple\'s chief operating officer, said, "Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we\'ll continue to expand our investment here in the United States.... Apple and Amkor have worked together for more than a decade packaging chips used extensively in all Apple products, and we are thrilled that this partnership will now deliver the largest OSAT advanced packaging facility in the United States."'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 189.22999572753903, 'high': 191.5599975585937, 'open': 190.3300018310547, 'close': 191.2400054931641, 'ema_50': 182.6457720230217, 'rsi_14': 66.35138715766965, 'target': 189.42999267578125, 'volume': 45679300.0, 'ema_200': 174.72657479097782, 'adj_close': 191.2400054931641, 'rsi_lag_1': 71.54285674426, 'rsi_lag_2': 68.62070023896678, 'rsi_lag_3': 74.59862495690948, 'rsi_lag_4': 77.1884831398874, 'rsi_lag_5': 80.5225056888349, 'macd_lag_1': 3.550351258663369, 'macd_lag_2': 3.69910366424574, 'macd_lag_3': 3.89421541323469, 'macd_lag_4': 3.981733218405111, 'macd_lag_5': 4.097630795972549, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.4962541723044183, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.548392689625559}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.479999542236328, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 12.960000038146973, 'Open': 12.9399995803833, 'Close': 12.630000114440918, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 12.630000114440918}, {'Low': 1.0831537246704102, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 1.0913456678390503, 'Open': 1.089205980300903, 'Close': 1.089205980300903, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 1.089205980300903}, {'Low': 1.2616068124771118, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 1.2689712047576904, 'Open': 1.2631845474243164, 'Close': 1.2631685733795166, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 1.2631685733795166}, {'Low': 7.0625, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 7.145699977874756, 'Open': 7.075399875640869, 'Close': 7.075399875640869, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 7.075399875640869}, {'Low': 73.93000030517578, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 76.76000213623047, 'Open': 75.58999633789062, 'Close': 74.06999969482422, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 358976, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 74.06999969482422}, {'Low': 0.6600499153137207, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 0.6664178371429443, 'Open': 0.6606799960136414, 'Close': 0.6606799960136414, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 0.6606799960136414}, {'Low': 4.210999965667725, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 4.3480000495910645, 'Open': 4.320000171661377, 'Close': 4.22599983215332, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 4.22599983215332}, {'Low': 146.8509979248047, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 148.31399536132812, 'Open': 147.99899291992188, 'Close': 147.99899291992188, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 147.99899291992188}, {'Low': 103.12000274658205, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 103.72000122070312, 'Open': 103.36000061035156, 'Close': 103.2699966430664, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 103.2699966430664}, {'Low': 2036.0, 'Date': '2023-12-01', 'High': 2073.199951171875, 'Open': 2038.300048828125, 'Close': 2071.0, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 614, 'date_str': '2023-12-01', 'Adj Close': 2071.0}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-04': 189.42999267578125, '2023-12-05': 193.4199981689453, '2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516, '2023-12-15': 197.57000732421875}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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{'date': '2023-12-04', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.742, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157304.0, 'fred_ppi': 249.866, 'fred_retail_sales': 703256.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64915.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 69.7, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.6309, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/floods-nine-killed-as-southern-india-braces-for-cyclone-michaung', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "By Jatindra Dash\nBHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads in southern India on Tuesday, where at least nine people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall.\nCyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 a.m. local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph).\nParts of the state are expected to be pelted with more than 200 mm (8 inches) of rain over the next 24 hours, the weather office said, and at least 8,000 people have been evacuated.\nA 4-year-old boy died in Tirupati district after a wall fell, C. Nagaraju, executive director of the state's disaster management authority said, while eight people were killed in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state, officials said.\nIn Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, a major electronics and manufacturing hub, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports until Tuesday morning.\nThe rains have stopped and water has receded at Chennai airport, and the airfield was operational from 9 a.m. local time, a spokesperson for the federal civil aviation ministry said.\nThe rains and winds also snapped power lines and uprooted trees, officials said, and more than 140 trains and 40 flights were cancelled in Andhra Pradesh.\nTaiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.\nIn December 2015, floods in Tamil Nadu killed at least 290 people and caused widespread damage.\n(Reporting by Jatindra Dash and Rishika Sadam. Additional reporting by Aditi Shah, Writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Miral Fahmy and Jacqueline Wong)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Cyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 a.m. local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph). In Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, a major electronics and manufacturing hub, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports until Tuesday morning.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads in southern India on Tuesday, where at least nine people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. Cyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 a.m. local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph).", 'news_article_title': 'Floods, nine killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads in southern India on Tuesday, where at least nine people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. Cyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 a.m. local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph).", 'news_textrank_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads in southern India on Tuesday, where at least nine people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. A 4-year-old boy died in Tirupati district after a wall fell, C. Nagaraju, executive director of the state's disaster management authority said, while eight people were killed in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state, officials said."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/floods-five-killed-as-southern-india-braces-for-cyclone-michaung', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "By Jatindra Dash\nBHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads and shut down a major airport in southern India on Tuesday, where at least five people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall.\nCyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 am local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph).\nParts of the state are expected to be pelted with more than 200 mm (8 inches) of rain over the next 24 hours, the weather office said, and at least 8,000 people have been evacuated.\nA 4-year-old boy died in Tirupati district after a wall fell, C Nagaraju, executive director of the state's disaster management authority said, while four people were killed in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state on Monday, officials said.\nIn Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, a major electronics and manufacturing hub, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports until Tuesday morning.\nPhotos in local media showed grounded planes with submerged wheels. The rains and winds also snapped power lines and uprooted trees, officials said.\nTaiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.\nIn December 2015, floods in Tamil Nadu killed at least 290 people and caused widespread damage.\n(Reporting by Jatindra Dash, Writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; editing by Miral Fahmy)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. Cyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 am local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph). In Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, a major electronics and manufacturing hub, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports until Tuesday morning.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads and shut down a major airport in southern India on Tuesday, where at least five people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. A 4-year-old boy died in Tirupati district after a wall fell, C Nagaraju, executive director of the state's disaster management authority said, while four people were killed in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state on Monday, officials said.", 'news_article_title': 'Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads and shut down a major airport in southern India on Tuesday, where at least five people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. Cyclone Michaung is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh state around 11 am local time (0530 GMT), the weather office said, gusting in with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph).", 'news_textrank_summary': "Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW halted Apple AAPL.O iPhone production at their facilities near Chennai due to heavy rains, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESHWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Heavy rains submerged roads and shut down a major airport in southern India on Tuesday, where at least five people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and the havoc hours before a severe cyclone was due to make landfall. A 4-year-old boy died in Tirupati district after a wall fell, C Nagaraju, executive director of the state's disaster management authority said, while four people were killed in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state on Monday, officials said."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/top-etf-stories-of-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "(1:30) - Should Investors Worry About The Magnificent 7 Dominance?\n(6:30) - Breaking Down The Recent Rally of Small Cap Stocks\n(9:00) - Will Investors Reduce Their Exposure To Money Market Funds Anytime Soon\n(11:55) - What Should Investor Know About The Current ETF Flow Trends?\n(15:05) - Why Is So Much Money Being Put Into Bond ETFs Right Now?\n(19:00) - The Rise In Active ETFs: Should You Be Buying?\n(22:40) - Creating A Strong Watchlist Heading Into The New Year\n(28:40) - Episode Roundup: MAGS, CHAT, EQAL, XLI, AVUV, DXJ, EWJ\n [email protected]\n In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Todd Sohn, Managing Director, ETF & Technical Strategy at Strategas Securities, about some of the key market trends that shaped the year.\nThe biggest market story of the year is the outsized role of the Magnificent Seven stocks in the market rally. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500.\nShould investors worry about the dominance of these stocks? ETFs like the Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF EQAL and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF XLI are worth a look if you're concerned about tech exposure in the S&P 500 index.\nWe saw a broadening of the market rally in November and some previously beaten-down areas like small caps performed quite well. Todd likes actively managed small-cap ETFs like the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF AVUV and the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF DFAS.\nInvestors have poured about $1 trillion into money market funds over the past year, lured by yields nearing 5% with very little risk. It remains to be seen whether some of this money will be withdrawn as investors chase the equity rally.\nAnother significant theme this year is the rise of active ETFs, which have captured a disproportionate share of inflows. Despite their uninspiring performance, bond ETFs have also attracted substantial inflows in 2023.\n2023 has been a banner year for ETF launches, on track to surpass the all-time annual record of 475 set in 2021. We discuss some intriguing new ETFs worth exploring.\nTune in to the podcast to learn more.\nMake sure to be on the lookout for the next edition of ETF Spotlight! If you have any comments or questions, please email [email protected].\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nIndustrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI): ETF Research Reports\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nInvesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL): ETF Research Reports\nAvantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): ETF Research Reports\nDimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS): ETF Research Reports\nMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. 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(AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL): ETF Research Reports Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. (6:30) - Breaking Down The Recent Rally of Small Cap Stocks (9:00) - Will Investors Reduce Their Exposure To Money Market Funds Anytime Soon (11:55) - What Should Investor Know About The Current ETF Flow Trends?', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL): ETF Research Reports Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): ETF Research Reports Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. (22:40) - Creating A Strong Watchlist Heading Into The New Year (28:40) - Episode Roundup: MAGS, CHAT, EQAL, XLI, AVUV, DXJ, EWJ [email protected] In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Todd Sohn, Managing Director, ETF & Technical Strategy at Strategas Securities, about some of the key market trends that shaped the year.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-as-megacaps-give-back-gains-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week\'s rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.\nThe S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive.\nThe S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.\nSmall-cap stocks rose on Monday, with the Russell 2000 .RUT rallying about 1% and bringing its gain this year to almost 7%.\n"There is a lot of chop around here that is not necessarily meaningful," said Tom Martin, a senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta.\n"We have a really important Fed meeting coming up, and what makes it important is that all of a sudden, the market has decided that they\'re going to cut early next year."\nThe S&P 500 declined 0.54% to end the session at 4,569.78 points.\nThe Nasdaq declined 0.84% to 14,185.49 points, while Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to 36,204.44 points.\nVolume on U.S. exchanges was relatively heavy, with 12.7 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 10.6 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions.\nRide-hailing service Uber Technologies UBER.N rallied 2.2% after an announcement on Friday it will join the S&P 500 effective Dec. 18.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N tumbled 14% after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value, helping lift the Russel index.\nThis week\'s main macroeconomic focus will be Friday\'s jobs report for November, which may help investors gauge the Fed\'s likely interest rate path, as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control while averting a recession.\nTraders widely expect the central bank will keep rates unchanged at its meeting next week. Interest rate futures suggest a 58% probability the Fed will start cutting rates by March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts warn that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\nAdding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war in Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rallied between 5% and 9% after bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nThe S&P 500 posted 38 new highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 125 new highs and 63 new lows.\nThe S&P 500 has gained 19% so far in 2023, while the Nasdaq has recovered 24%.\nS&P 500 stocks in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/3uQsKTP\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore, and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Anil D\'Silva, Pooja Desai and Aurora Ellis)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. Adding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war in Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea. Shares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rallied between 5% and 9% after bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week's rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Small-cap stocks rose on Monday, with the Russell 2000 .RUT rallying about 1% and bringing its gain this year to almost 7%.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall Street ends down as megacaps give back gains', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week's rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Small-cap stocks rose on Monday, with the Russell 2000 .RUT rallying about 1% and bringing its gain this year to almost 7%.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week\'s rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. The S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-as-megacaps-give-back-gains', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week\'s rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.\nThe S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon <AMZN.O> pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive.\nWall Street has rallied in recent weeks, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and expectations that the Fed will start cutting rates as soon as March.\nThe S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.\nSmall-cap stocks rose on Monday, with the Russell 2000 .RUT rallying and bringing its gain this year to over 6%.\n"There is a lot of chop around here that is not necessarily meaningful," said Tom Martin, a senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta.\n"We have a really important Fed meeting coming up, and what makes it important is that all of a sudden, the market has decided that they\'re going to cut early next year."\nUnofficially, the S&P 500 declined 0.54% to end the session at 4,569.78 points. The Nasdaq declined 0.84% to 14,185.49 points, while Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to 36,204.31 points.\nRide-hailing service Uber Technologies UBER.N rallied after an announcement on Friday it will join the S&P 500 effective Dec. 18.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N tumbled after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value, helping lift the Russel index.\nThis week\'s main macroeconomic focus will be Friday\'s jobs report for November, which may help investors gauge the Fed\'s likely interest rate path, as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control while averting a recession.\nTraders widely expect the central bank will keep rates unchanged at its meeting next week. Interest rate futures suggest a 58% probability the Fed will start cutting rates by March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts warn that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\nAdding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war in Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.Orallied afterbitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nS&P 500 stocks in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/3uQsKTP\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore, and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Anil D\'Silva, Pooja Desai and Aurora Ellis)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon <AMZN.O> pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. Wall Street has rallied in recent weeks, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and expectations that the Fed will start cutting rates as soon as March. Adding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war in Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon <AMZN.O> pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week's rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Wall Street has rallied in recent weeks, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and expectations that the Fed will start cutting rates as soon as March.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall Street ends down as megacaps give back gains', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon <AMZN.O> pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week's rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Wall Street has rallied in recent weeks, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and expectations that the Fed will start cutting rates as soon as March.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The S&P 500 receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon <AMZN.O> pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, interrupting last week\'s rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. The S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-set-to-retreat-as-traders-await-economic-data-for-policy-cues', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open lower on Monday, as investors turned wary ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year.\nU.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate hiking campaign.\nThe benchmark S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the peak rates view.\nTraders have priced in the likelihood that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week, with about 59% betting on rate cuts starting as soon as March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts have cautioned that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\n"It\'s probably going to be more like the third quarter, because the Fed has told us multiple times that it\'ll be high for longer and wants to make sure that inflation truly has been strangled," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York, referring to the timing of the first rate cut.\nHowever, Stovall said a Santa Claus rally is still possible as equities rebound from a likely mid-December low due to tax loss harvesting - a process in which investors sell underperforming stocks to lock in tax benefits.\nA number of economic reports through the week will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control while averting a recession.\nInvestors are awaiting readings on U.S. services sector activity and a survey on job openings, while November\'s non-farm payrolls report is set to grab the spotlight on Friday.\nPressuring equities, Treasury yields edged higher on Monday after a sharp fall in the previous week.\nMegacap growth stocks including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O edged lower between 0.5% and 1% before the bell.\nAlso hurting sentiment on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nFed officials have now entered a media blackout period before the interest rate decision on December 13.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N dropped 12.4% after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rose between 10% and 15% premarket, as bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nUberUBER.N added 4.3% as the ride-hailing firm was set to join the S&P 500 index, effective December 18.\nThe S&P 500 in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/419uFPq\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Anil D\'Silva and Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Megacap growth stocks including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O edged lower between 0.5% and 1% before the bell. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open lower on Monday, as investors turned wary ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. A number of economic reports through the week will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control while averting a recession.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Megacap growth stocks including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O edged lower between 0.5% and 1% before the bell. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open lower on Monday, as investors turned wary ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. However, some analysts have cautioned that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St set to retreat as traders await economic data for policy cues', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Megacap growth stocks including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O edged lower between 0.5% and 1% before the bell. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open lower on Monday, as investors turned wary ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. U.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate hiking campaign.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Megacap growth stocks including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O edged lower between 0.5% and 1% before the bell. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open lower on Monday, as investors turned wary ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. "It\'s probably going to be more like the third quarter, because the Fed has told us multiple times that it\'ll be high for longer and wants to make sure that inflation truly has been strangled," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York, referring to the timing of the first rate cut.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/noteworthy-monday-option-activity%3A-mrna-aapl-googl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Moderna Inc (Symbol: MRNA), where a total volume of 40,724 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 4.1 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 109.3% of MRNA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $140 strike put option expiring January 19, 2024, with 6,115 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 611,500 underlying shares of MRNA. Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange:\nApple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 471,387 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 47.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 93.2% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 50.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring December 08, 2023, with 46,531 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.7 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing AAPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $190 strike highlighted in orange:\nAnd Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) options are showing a volume of 227,593 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 22.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 89.3% of GOOGL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 25.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $115 strike put option expiring March 15, 2024, with 25,377 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.5 million underlying shares of GOOGL. Below is a chart showing GOOGL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange:\nFor the various different available expirations for MRNA options, AAPL options, or GOOGL options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.\nToday's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »\nAlso see:\n\x95 ACIU Videos\n\x95 NBIX Average Annual Return\n\x95 CD Videos\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring December 08, 2023, with 46,531 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.7 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 471,387 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 47.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 93.2% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 50.6 million shares.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 471,387 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 47.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 93.2% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 50.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring December 08, 2023, with 46,531 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.7 million underlying shares of AAPL.", 'news_article_title': 'Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: MRNA, AAPL, GOOGL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "That number of contracts represents approximately 47.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 93.2% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 50.6 million shares. Below is a chart showing GOOGL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for MRNA options, AAPL options, or GOOGL options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 471,387 contracts thus far today.", 'news_textrank_summary': "That number of contracts represents approximately 47.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 93.2% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 50.6 million shares. Below is a chart showing MRNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 471,387 contracts thus far today. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring December 08, 2023, with 46,531 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.7 million underlying shares of AAPL."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wall-st-rally-loses-steam-as-data-heavy-week-looms-yields-rise', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday after rallying the previous week, on caution ahead of a slew of economic data due this week that will likely put to test the narrative of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by early next year.\nU.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate-hiking campaign.\nThe benchmark S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the peak rates view.\nPressuring equities on Monday were higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive.\nMegacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 1.8% and 3.3%.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N dropped 15.8% after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value.\nTraders have priced in the likelihood that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week, with about 58% betting on rate cuts starting as soon as March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts have cautioned that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\n"No one expects any more rate hikes at this point," said Joe Saluzzi, partner and co-founder at Themis Trading in Chatham, New Jersey.\n"I don\'t see them cutting (rates) unless you start to see some really significant poor numbers coming into the economy, which we haven\'t seen yet."\nAnalysts have, however, alluded to the possibility of a Santa Claus rally as equities rebound from a likely mid-December low due to tax loss harvesting - a process in which investors sell underperforming stocks to lock in tax benefits.\nA number of economic reports through the week, including November\'s non-farm payrolls reporton Friday, will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control, while averting a recession.\nAdding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rose between 4.9% and 6.3%, as bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nDeclining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.42-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and a 1.06-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P 500 in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/419uFPq\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Anil D\'Silva and Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 1.8% and 3.3%. U.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate-hiking campaign. A number of economic reports through the week, including November\'s non-farm payrolls reporton Friday, will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control, while averting a recession.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 1.8% and 3.3%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday after rallying the previous week, on caution ahead of a slew of economic data due this week that will likely put to test the narrative of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by early next year. A number of economic reports through the week, including November\'s non-farm payrolls reporton Friday, will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control, while averting a recession.', 'news_article_title': 'Wall St rally loses steam as data-heavy week looms, yields rise', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 1.8% and 3.3%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday after rallying the previous week, on caution ahead of a slew of economic data due this week that will likely put to test the narrative of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by early next year. U.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate-hiking campaign.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 1.8% and 3.3%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday after rallying the previous week, on caution ahead of a slew of economic data due this week that will likely put to test the narrative of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by early next year. Traders have priced in the likelihood that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week, with about 58% betting on rate cuts starting as soon as March 2024, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-rally-loses-steam-as-data-heavy-week-looms-yields-rise', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes fell on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year.\nU.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate hiking campaign.\nThe benchmark S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the peak rates view.\nPressuring equities on Monday were higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive.\nMegacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 0.7% and 2.6%.\nTraders have priced in the likelihood that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week, with about 59% betting on rate cuts starting as soon as March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts have cautioned that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\n"It\'s probably going to be more like the third quarter, because the Fed has told us multiple times that it\'ll be high for longer and wants to make sure that inflation truly has been strangled," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York, referring to the timing of the first rate cut.\nHowever, Stovall said a Santa Claus rally is still possible as equities rebound from a likely mid-December low due to tax loss harvesting - a process in which investors sell underperforming stocks to lock in tax benefits.\nA number of economic reports through the week will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control, while averting a recession.\nInvestors are awaiting readings on U.S. services sector activity and a survey on job openings, while November\'s non-farm payrolls report is set to grab the spotlight on Friday.\nAdding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N dropped 17.1% after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rose between 6% and 13%, as bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nDeclining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.72-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.07-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded eight new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 46 new highs and 17 new lows.\nThe S&P 500 in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/419uFPq\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Anil D\'Silva and Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 0.7% and 2.6%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes fell on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. A number of economic reports through the week will provide a gauge on the interest rate path as well as the potential for a "soft landing" - where the Fed manages to bring inflation under control, while averting a recession.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 0.7% and 2.6%. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.72-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.07-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St rally loses steam as data-heavy week looms, yields rise', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 0.7% and 2.6%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. U.S. stocks kicked off December on an upbeat note, extending gains from the previous month that were driven by robust earnings and expectations that the Fed was done with its rate hiking campaign.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Megacap names including Nvidia NVDA.O, Meta Platforms META.O and Apple AAPL.O fell between 0.7% and 2.6%. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes fell on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a slew of economic data this week that is likely to test the narrative about a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve early next year. "It\'s probably going to be more like the third quarter, because the Fed has told us multiple times that it\'ll be high for longer and wants to make sure that inflation truly has been strangled," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York, referring to the timing of the first rate cut.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-reasons-to-buy-apple-stock-like-theres-no-tomorrow', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'It hasn\'t been an easy year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with macroeconomic headwinds curbing spending across the consumer tech sector. Poor market conditions caused repeated declines in Apple\'s product segments, with revenue tumbling 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023. Yet despite the challenges, the company\'s stock has risen 45% year to date.\nInvestors have largely stayed loyal to the iPhone manufacturer as its history of reliability and sustained dominance in tech has overshadowed recent challenges. Their devotion to the tech giant is not unfounded, with Apple continuing to outperform the competition and delivering an impressive balance sheet.\nWith nearly $100 billion in free cash flow and $162 billion in cash and marketable securities in 2023, Apple has the funds to overcome temporary headwinds and continue investing in its business. The tech giant is a reliable buy, with the company likely to flourish over the long term.\nHere are two excellent reasons to buy Apple stock now.\n1. It\'s been outperforming the competition\nAs the world\'s most valuable company with a market capitalization close to $3 trillion, Apple has a long history of outperforming its peers. This chart shows how Apple\'s stock has delivered significantly more growth over the past five years than some of its biggest competitors.\nData by YCharts\nApple has benefited from immense brand loyalty, developing a strategic ecosystem for its products that keeps consumers coming back. In April, Warren Buffett said, "If someone offered you $10,000 to never buy an iPhone again, you wouldn\'t take it." While surprising, the sentiment rings true for millions of consumers who would sooner give up countless other brands before abandoning Apple.\nThe public\'s preference for Apple\'s devices has been particularly clear during recent market declines. Counterpoint Research shows smartphone shipments fell 19% year over year in Q3 2023, with Samsung and Alphabet\'s sales plunging 26% and 37%, respectively. Meanwhile, Apple\'s iPhone shipments decreased a much more moderate 11%, allowing it to retain its majority market share.\nApple\'s business has proved vulnerable to economic declines this year, but its dominance in tech means it has much to gain from the market\'s inevitable recovery.\n2. It\'s home to a highly profitable services business\nWhile Apple waits for the tech market to bounce back, it is benefiting from consistent gains in its services segment. The digital business includes income from the App Store and subscription platforms like Apple TV+, Music, and iCloud.\nServices have blown up in recent years, becoming Apple\'s second-highest-earning segment after the iPhone and delivering attractive profit margins of 70%. By comparison, products\' profit margins hover around 36%.\nMoreover, services have proven far less vulnerable to economic fluctuation, with the segment\'s revenue rising 9% year over year in fiscal 2023 while iPhone net sales tumbled 2%. So it\'s not surprising that Apple is increasing the priority it places on digital offerings as it works to strengthen its business over the long term and lean less on product sales.\nIn addition to a wide range of subscription services, the company is heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI). Apple\'s research and development spending increased by over $3 billion in 2023, with CEO Tim Cook attributing the rise to a more significant focus on generative AI.\nThe tech giant has reportedly developed an AI chatbot and is gradually bringing AI upgrades across its product lineup. Apple might not be as far into its AI journey as companies like Microsoft and Alphabet, but I wouldn\'t count it out over the long term.\nApple is known for slightly hanging back when it comes to new technology, learning from the mistakes of its competitors and then making big waves with the release of a polished product. As demand for AI services rises, Apple is well-positioned to become a major player in the market by utilizing the popularity of its products to attract billions of users to its AI offerings.\nApple\'s history of reliability, promising balance sheet, and growing services business make the company\'s stock an attractive investment right now and one to buy like there\'s no tomorrow.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "It hasn't been an easy year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with macroeconomic headwinds curbing spending across the consumer tech sector. So it's not surprising that Apple is increasing the priority it places on digital offerings as it works to strengthen its business over the long term and lean less on product sales. Apple is known for slightly hanging back when it comes to new technology, learning from the mistakes of its competitors and then making big waves with the release of a polished product.", 'news_luhn_summary': "It hasn't been an easy year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with macroeconomic headwinds curbing spending across the consumer tech sector. Services have blown up in recent years, becoming Apple's second-highest-earning segment after the iPhone and delivering attractive profit margins of 70%. Moreover, services have proven far less vulnerable to economic fluctuation, with the segment's revenue rising 9% year over year in fiscal 2023 while iPhone net sales tumbled 2%.", 'news_article_title': "2 Reasons to Buy Apple Stock Like There's No Tomorrow", 'news_lexrank_summary': "It hasn't been an easy year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with macroeconomic headwinds curbing spending across the consumer tech sector. Services have blown up in recent years, becoming Apple's second-highest-earning segment after the iPhone and delivering attractive profit margins of 70%. As demand for AI services rises, Apple is well-positioned to become a major player in the market by utilizing the popularity of its products to attract billions of users to its AI offerings.", 'news_textrank_summary': "It hasn't been an easy year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with macroeconomic headwinds curbing spending across the consumer tech sector. Poor market conditions caused repeated declines in Apple's product segments, with revenue tumbling 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023. As demand for AI services rises, Apple is well-positioned to become a major player in the market by utilizing the popularity of its products to attract billions of users to its AI offerings."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-stocks-you-can-confidently-buy-after-a-market-downturn-8', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The 2023 year will soon close, which is a shame. It's been a great year for Wall Street, with the major indexes near their all-time highs. Everyone likes to see stock prices increase, but it can also mean that things are getting a little expensive for their own good.\nEventually, there's a good chance the market will take a step back, which can be scary for investors but is healthy for markets in the long run. When the time comes, it's an opportunity to go after great stocks that are too expensive today. Here are three stocks you can confidently buy after a downturn.\n1. Apple\nPersonal electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction, considering it's one of the world's best-known brands. The iPhone maker's size is staggering; its $380 billion annual revenue dwarfs other countries' economies, and its $100 billion in annual free cash flow is more than most companies do in sales.\nApple has proven its branding power over time. Consumers routinely buy its hardware and upgrade to a newer version every few years. Today, nearly 1.5 billion people are actively using iOS devices worldwide. Along with devices, consumers buy accessories and sticky subscription services that create recurring revenue streams.\nHowever, Apple's growth can fluctuate between major iPhone updates, and its tremendous size can make it harder to grow. Analysts believe Apple's earnings will increase by 11% annually over the next three to five years, but the stock still trades at a forward P/E of nearly 29. Its 2.6 PEG ratio signals the stock is a bit rich for the growth you'll likely see, making Apple an outstanding stock to reevaluate when the price comes down.\n2. Advanced Micro Devices\nArtificial intelligence (AI) is the story of 2023, and the hype seems justified. Researchers believe the global AI market can grow 19% annually over the next decade, crossing $2.5 trillion by 2032. That's a lot of opportunity for chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), whose chips are the building blocks that power the highly demanding computing loads that AI models create.\nThus far, AMD hasn't delivered eye-popping growth numbers like Nvidia has. Third-quarter data center sales were flat year-over-year because declines in other end markets offset growth in AI applications. But AMD's MI300 AI chip could compete with Nvidia and begin driving growth in 2024 and beyond. That could lift AMD's performance above analysts' modest expectations, which currently call for earnings growth averaging 10% annually over the coming years.\nHowever, investors should think twice before buying AMD today. With the shares trading at a forward P/E of 46, Wall Street has possibly already priced in AMD's upside. Currently, AMD's outperformance in the future would only validate the early buying, while disappointment will likely bring the valuation back down. There's no margin of safety here, so wait for a better entry point before sinking your teeth into these shares.\n3. Shopify\nCompeting in e-commerce with Amazon and Walmart is hard, so businesses are going to software company Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) for help. Shopify sells turnkey software tools to help merchants of any size establish and manage an online store. Collectively, millions of smaller merchants add up to give Shopify a significant retail footprint. Shopify merchants collectively did $56 billion in Q3 sales, compared to $63 billion for Amazon.\nAs a software company, Shopify is quickly becoming profitable as it grows. The company converted 16% of its revenue to free cash flow in Q3, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings per share (EPS) should begin following along as revenue growth increasingly outruns costs. Analysts believe the company's earnings will nearly double annually moving forward. That's great news for a company with significant growth opportunities still ahead. E-commerce is still just 15% of retail in America.\nIt would be an excellent setup for substantial investment returns except that the stock's valuation is a bit high after shares ran up by 58% in the past month. Even with such high earnings growth, the stock's forward P/E of 136 means that Shopify could go nowhere for a year and still trade at more than 65 times earnings next year. Shopify is a proven winner with tread left on the tires, but investors should wait for market volatility to decrease the price.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Amazon, Apple, Nvidia, Shopify, and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Personal electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction, considering it's one of the world's best-known brands. That's a lot of opportunity for chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), whose chips are the building blocks that power the highly demanding computing loads that AI models create. That could lift AMD's performance above analysts' modest expectations, which currently call for earnings growth averaging 10% annually over the coming years.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Personal electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction, considering it's one of the world's best-known brands. That's a lot of opportunity for chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), whose chips are the building blocks that power the highly demanding computing loads that AI models create. But AMD's MI300 AI chip could compete with Nvidia and begin driving growth in 2024 and beyond.", 'news_article_title': '3 Stocks You Can Confidently Buy After a Market Downturn', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Personal electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction, considering it's one of the world's best-known brands. However, investors should think twice before buying AMD today. That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Personal electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction, considering it's one of the world's best-known brands. Analysts believe Apple's earnings will increase by 11% annually over the next three to five years, but the stock still trades at a forward P/E of nearly 29. Its 2.6 PEG ratio signals the stock is a bit rich for the growth you'll likely see, making Apple an outstanding stock to reevaluate when the price comes down."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-street-slides-from-recent-highs-as-megacaps-weigh', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A\nDec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped from recent highs on Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.\nAll three major indexes receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dropping between 1% and 3%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive.\nThe S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.\nSmall-cap stocks rose on Monday, with the Russell 2000 .RUT up 0.65%, bringing its gain this year to over 6%, far less than the S&P 500\'s 19% recovery over the same period.\n"There is a lot of chop around here that is not necessarily meaningful," said Tom Martin, a senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta.\n"We have a really important Fed meeting coming up, and what makes it important is that all of a sudden, the market has decided that they\'re going to cut early next year."\nRide-hailing service Uber Technologies UBER.N rallied 3.4% after an announcement on Friday it will join the S&P 500 effective Dec. 18.\nShares of Alaska Air GroupALK.N tumbled 15% after the carrier said on Sunday it would acquire peer Hawaiian Holdings HA.O for $1.9 billion, including debt. Hawaiian\'s shares nearly tripled in value, helping lift the Russel index.\nTraders widely expect the central bank will keep rates unchanged at its meeting next week. Interest rate futures suggest a 58% probability the Fed will start cutting rates by March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts warn that markets have been too quick to price in lower interest rates.\nOf the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes, seven declined, led lower by communication services .SPLRCL, down 1.7%, followed by a 1.55% loss in information technology .SPLRCT.\nThe S&P 500 was down 0.70% at 4,562.68 points.\nThe Nasdaq declined 1.09% to 14,149.33 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.20% at 36,172.89 points.\nAdding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war between Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.\nShares of cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase Global COIN.O, Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O rallied over 7% as bitcoin crossed $40,000 for the first time this year.\nDeclining stocks outnumbered rising ones within the S&P 500 .AD.SPX by a 1.2-to-one ratio.\nThe S&P 500 posted 38 new highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 107 new highs and 53 new lows.\nS&P 500 trades https://tmsnrt.rs/3t1xDsM\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore, and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Anil D\'Silva, Pooja Desai and Aurora Ellis)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'All three major indexes receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dropping between 1% and 3%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped from recent highs on Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Adding to declines on Monday were renewed fears about a widening of the war between Israel and Gaza after an attack on three commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'All three major indexes receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dropping between 1% and 3%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped from recent highs on Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. "We have a really important Fed meeting coming up, and what makes it important is that all of a sudden, the market has decided that they\'re going to cut early next year."', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall Street slides from recent highs as megacaps weigh', 'news_lexrank_summary': "All three major indexes receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dropping between 1% and 3%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped from recent highs on Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. Hawaiian's shares nearly tripled in value, helping lift the Russel index.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'All three major indexes receded, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dropping between 1% and 3%, pressured by higher U.S. Treasury yields, which made returns on stocks less attractive. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped from recent highs on Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of employment data due this week that could alter expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. The S&P 500 .SPXregistered its highest close of the year on Friday as remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the central bank\'s need to "move forward carefully" amid signs of economic softening, comments that bolstered expectations the Fed has finished raising rates.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-lovin-it%3A-mcdonalds-raises-china-bet-bucking-western-firms-derisking-trend-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Casey Hall\nSHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald\'s MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say.\nLast month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau.\nThe move contrasts sharply with the prevailing trend of multinational corporations reeling back investments in China or even exiting altogether because of geopolitical and economic challenges.\nOne advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel.\n"Having a very powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate as a partner means they are not going to be at the forefront of the geopolitical situation; that is quite important," Yu said.\nMcDonald\'s China, Carlyle Group and CITIC declined to comment.\nOther consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market.\nStarbucks and Nike, which face increased competition from lower-priced domestic competitors, show the need to stay agile in order to protect and grow market share, analysts say.\nThe coffee giant is sticking with expansion plans and launched a smaller cup size; Nike, by contrast, has offered localised, higher-end sneakers such as its "Year of the Rabbit" Dunk Lows.\nMcDonald’s has used funds from the Carlyle investment to double its restaurant count since 2017 to 5,500, and the country has become its second-largest market. The business aims to have more than 10,000 stores in China by 2028.\nCompetitors of McDonald\'s are also expanding their reach in China.\nYum China, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, among other brands, already has more than 14,000 stores across the country. Among domestic players, chicken burger specialist Wallace said in 2021 that it had reached 20,000 stores, and newer entrant Tastien, which specialises in "Chinese-style" burgers, has more than 3,500 stores.\nTo be sure, if relations between China and the West worsen, any optimism could evaporate, said Greg Halter, Director of Research at investment advisory firm Carnegie Investment Counsel.\n"If tensions deteriorate, we may see not only McDonald\'s, but other companies divest their Chinese operations, similar to what has occurred in Russia over the past two years," Halter said.\nFurther digitalisation and localisation are needed, Yu said, with localisation key to winning over taste buds in China\'s $140.2 billion limited-service restaurant sector.\nAlthough the McDonald\'s China menu would be familiar to U.S. consumers, there are nods to local tastes, including taro pie, rather than apple.\nAccording to Euromonitor, the market value of limited-service restaurants in China is on track to grow about 4% annually on average through 2025. Of the limited-service burger-focussed restaurants in the country, McDonald\'s dominates with a 70% share of the market.\nChina\'s slowing economic growth and lacklustre consumer spending this year have already hurt the bottom lines of global businesses exposed to its consumer market, but McDonald\'s is well-placed to outperform, said Ben Cavender, the Shanghai-based managing director and head of strategy at China Market Research Group.\nHe said value-driven middle class consumers and lower commercial rents countrywide should be a boon to such businesses.\n"If ever there was a time to double down on China, this is it," he said.\n(Reporting by Casey Hall in Shanghai and Kane Wu in Hong Kong; additional reporting from Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru. Editing by Gerry Doyle)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald's MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say. Last month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. Last month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel.', 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-‘Lovin’ it’: McDonald’s raises China bet, bucking Western firms' derisking trend", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel. McDonald’s has used funds from the Carlyle investment to double its restaurant count since 2017 to 5,500, and the country has become its second-largest market.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald's MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-dirt-cheap-stocks-youll-regret-not-buying-before-the-new-year', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Markets have rallied since the start of the year, climbing from last year\'s bear market low, and the three major indexes have even extended gains in recent weeks. This is great news, but it may make you wonder about the valuations of certain stocks -- and hesitate to buy. But here\'s more good news: There still are plenty of great deals out there, including among stocks that have rallied in recent times.\nSo, expand your holiday shopping and offer yourself a gift too. Add some of these stocks to your portfolio now, before they take off. Where to start? With three dirt cheap stocks -- leaders in their industries -- that you\'ll regret not buying before the new year.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n1. Carnival\nCarnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) shares have climbed 95% this year, but they\'re still trading way below their pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, the world\'s biggest cruise operator has increased revenue, even reaching records, and has transformed itself into a more efficient business -- favoring long-term profitability.\nThings weren\'t easy for Carnival at the start of the health crisis since it was forced to halt sailings -- and debt ballooned so the company could stay afloat. But Carnival has been managing its recovery well, with efforts such as cutting down on fuel costs and maximizing opportunities for guests to spend more on board ship. Meanwhile, demand for cruising has returned in a big way, even amid the tough economic context -- this is a positive sign for demand and revenue moving forward.\nCarnival\'s latest earnings reports offer us reason to be optimistic. In the most recent quarter, Carnival reported record revenue and total customer deposits reached a third-quarter record. As for debt, the company has paid down about $4 billion this year -- focusing on variable rate borrowings, which makes Carnival less sensitive to potential interest rate hikes. And this is thanks to the company\'s growing adjusted free cash flow. The trend should continue, offering Carnival the tools to continue tackling the debt problem.\nToday, Carnival shares are trading near historical low levels -- at about 1x sales -- making now the perfect time to buy.\n2. Moderna\nModerna (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock is heading for a 55% annual loss as investors shied away from this coronavirus vaccine giant. Their concern? Declining vaccine demand. We\'ve already seen its impact on Moderna, with product sales falling 44% in the most recent quarter.\nBut here\'s why you shouldn\'t worry, and instead, add Moderna stock to your portfolio. It\'s important to take a long-term view, and here, things look extremely bright. Moderna aims to launch 15 new products over the coming five years. While this sounds pretty ambitious, what\'s encouraging is that even if Moderna only makes it part of the way to this goal, the company still could deliver impressive revenue.\nAnd if Moderna does reach its goal, the company forecasts revenue of as much as $30 billion a few years following the launches.\nWhy should we be optimistic about Moderna launching so many products? The company already has brought many candidates into late-stage development, meaning it\'s passed certain key safety and efficacy hurdles. Regulators should decide on its closest-to-market candidate -- a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine -- early next year.\nFinally, though coronavirus vaccine demand has declined, the product still could continue to deliver billion-dollar revenue as part of the population goes for annual vaccination. Recurrent revenue is something to cheer about, and another reason to like this biotech stock.\n3. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is such an enormous presence in our world that when we think of the word "apple" we probably think of the iPhone before we think of the piece of fruit. And this leads me to the first reason why you should consider this company: its moat, or competitive advantage.\nIn the case of Apple, the moat is the company\'s brand. Apple fans are known for sticking with their favorite products. This is great because, first, it offers us visibility on future revenue, and second, it offers Apple pricing power. This means Apple can raise prices without worrying about losing sales.\nOn top of this, Apple continues to add new customers, with about half of Mac and iPad buyers being new to the products in the most recent quarter. So, Apple not only has a solid loyal base of customers, but it\'s also continuing to grow its audience. That\'s the perfect combination.\nI also like the fact that these customers are resulting in recurring revenue for Apple thanks to the wide variety of services the company offers to subscribers. I\'m talking about everything from digital content to payment services. We\'re seeing that this revenue stream is growing significantly, with services revenue reaching a record in the most recent quarter.\nMeanwhile, Apple shares trade for about 29 times forward earnings estimates -- a cheap price to pay for Apple\'s longtime market strength and future prospects.\n10 stocks we like better than Carnival Corp.\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Carnival Corp. wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nAdria Cimino has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Carnival Corp. and Moderna. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is such an enormous presence in our world that when we think of the word "apple" we probably think of the iPhone before we think of the piece of fruit. At the same time, the world\'s biggest cruise operator has increased revenue, even reaching records, and has transformed itself into a more efficient business -- favoring long-term profitability. Things weren\'t easy for Carnival at the start of the health crisis since it was forced to halt sailings -- and debt ballooned so the company could stay afloat.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is such an enormous presence in our world that when we think of the word "apple" we probably think of the iPhone before we think of the piece of fruit. In the most recent quarter, Carnival reported record revenue and total customer deposits reached a third-quarter record. Today, Carnival shares are trading near historical low levels -- at about 1x sales -- making now the perfect time to buy.', 'news_article_title': "3 Dirt Cheap Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying Before the New Year", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is such an enormous presence in our world that when we think of the word "apple" we probably think of the iPhone before we think of the piece of fruit. And if Moderna does reach its goal, the company forecasts revenue of as much as $30 billion a few years following the launches. We\'re seeing that this revenue stream is growing significantly, with services revenue reaching a record in the most recent quarter.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is such an enormous presence in our world that when we think of the word "apple" we probably think of the iPhone before we think of the piece of fruit. And if Moderna does reach its goal, the company forecasts revenue of as much as $30 billion a few years following the launches. I also like the fact that these customers are resulting in recurring revenue for Apple thanks to the wide variety of services the company offers to subscribers.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/7-dividend-stocks-that-will-warm-your-heart-this-winter', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nTemperatures are getting lower, at least in most of the United States. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts above-average snowfall for much of the U.S. and colder-than-normal weather. There will be many days, it seems, where the best thing you’ll be able to do is sit by a fire and bask in the warmth of your dividend stocks.\nNothing warms my heart like solid dividend stocks providing a good return. Dividend stocks are some of the best investments you can make because they have the potential to pay you twice.\nFirst, a good dividend stock should make money because it’s a solid company with a good product, solid earnings, growing profits and revenue and a rosy outlook. Put those attributes together; you’ll often have a stock that beats the market.\nThe second way a dividend pays you is with its regular payout. Most dividend stocks pay monthly or quarterly; those payouts are icing on the cake for income investors. You can either use the payout as income or reinvest it to grow your position even faster.\nWhile there are plenty of solid dividend stocks out there, I particularly like the names on this list. All of them have great ratings in my Portfolio Grader tool. And they should all help you escape the winter chill.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nApple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an extraordinary company, and the biggest in the world by market cap, valued at nearly $3 trillion. It has a powerful smartphone market position with over 1 billion customers. It makes fabulous wearable products, top-of-the-line desktop computers, tablets and wearable devices.\nYou must also love Apple’s Services division, which includes high-profit centers like the App Store. The Services segment brought in $22.31 billion in revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023, or more than a quarter of the company’s total revenue of $89.5 billion.\nWhile overall sales dropped for four consecutive quarters thanks to weakness in iPad and Mac sales, management believes that those numbers will rebound thanks to its new M3 chips that are expected to trigger more sales.\nAAPL stock is up 46% this year and it has a dividend yield of 0.5%. It gets a “B” rating in both the Portfolio Grader and the Dividend Grader.\nVisa (V)\nSource: Kikinunchi / Shutterstock.com\nVisa (NYSE:V) is one of the top fintech companies out there, with a dominant position in the credit card and debit card space. Visa is an indispensable middleman between buyers and sellers, facilitating over 192 billion transactions in 2022 in over 160 countries.\nThat leads to massive profits for Visa and its shareholders. The company brought in $8.6 billion in revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023, up 11% from a year ago. Income of $4.7 billion resulted in earnings of $2.27 per share.\nWhile some economists predict that a recession could be around the corner, the U.S. economy remains resilient. The U.S. economy grew by 5.2% in the third quarter, and the holiday shopping season appears to start strongly.\nV stock is up 24% this year and pays a dividend yield of 0.8%. It has an “A” rating in the Dividend Grader and a “B” rating in the Portfolio Grader.\nWalmart (WMT)\nSource: fotomak / Shutterstock.com\nWalmart (NYSE:WMT) is a blue-chip retail stock that’s hard to ignore. The company has over 10,500 locations worldwide with sales last year of more than $600 billion.\nThe world’s biggest retailer is in a dominant position. By expanding into the grocery space a few years ago Walmart is recession-proof. Customers will always get bread and milk, even when big-ticket items are out of their reach.\nWalmart also does a better job than many other retailers in offering lower prices because its sheer size allows it to negotiate lower prices from suppliers.\nRevenue for the third quarter included revenue of $160.8 billion, up 5.2% from a year ago. Comparable sales in the U.S. were up 4.9%, and e-commerce sales were up 24% from a year ago.\nWMT stock appears set for a massive holiday shopping season. The stock is up 9% this year and it offers a dividend yield of 1.5%. Walmart gets “B” ratings in the Dividend Grader and the Portfolio Grader.\nBroadcom (AVGO)\nSource: Sasima / Shutterstock.com\nBroadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a top designer of semiconductor products to support data centers, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial applications.\nBroadcom recently closed its long-awaited deal to acquire cloud-computing company VMWare, a software services company emphasizing cybersecurity and cloud computing. The deal will allow Broadcom to improve private and multi-cloud capabilities for its customers.\nAs data centers and cloud computing continue to grow in importance, Broadcom is positioning itself in a prime position to capitalize for years down the road. Broadcom reported third-quarter revenue of $8.87 billion in the third quarter, and is forecasting Q4 revenue of $9.27 billion.\nAVGO stock is up 65% this year and pays a dividend yield of 2%. It gets “A” rating in the Portfolio Grader and the Dividend Grader.\nLennar (LEN)\nSource: madamF via Shutterstock\nLennar (NYSE:LEN) is a diversified real estate company that builds homes, operates apartment rental communities and provides mortgage, title and insurance services.\nRising interest rates are taking a toll on Lennar’s earnings, unsurprisingly. Third-quarter earnings were down from $1.5 billion a year ago to $1.1 billion this year. The average sale price for a new home fell from $500,000 to $448,000. Revenue dropped from $8.8 billion to $8.7 billion.\nBut even against that backdrop, LEN stock is having a good year. The stock price is up over 40% in 2023 as Lennar works to improve the balance sheet by repaying $475 million in debt. Lennar now has $3.9 billion cash on hand against $2.6 billion debt, putting it in a strong position.\nLennar also repurchased $366 million in stock in the third quarter while paying a dividend yield of 1.2%\nThis strengthens Lennar and makes it an appealing stock for when the housing market improves. LEN gets “B” ratings in the Portfolio Grader and the Dividend Grader.\nD.R. Horton (DHI)\nSource: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com\nD.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) is the largest homebuilder in the United States. It operates in 33 states and 118 markets, building everything from starter homes to luxury properties.\nThe company appears to be in an enviable position. The Federal Reserve’s cycle of rapid interest rate hikes appears to be slowing. And many markets across the country are reporting housing shortages.\nAnd D.R. Horton’s market share for houses that sell is soaring. The company says that it accounted for 89,092 closings in the fiscal 2023 year (ending Sept. 30), or nearly 14% of all home sales in the U.S.\nD.R. Horton also has a rapidly growing rental operation, with revenues from single-family rental properties increasing from $313.8 million in 2022 to $2.01 billion in 2023.\nDHI stock is up 43% in 2023 and provides a dividend yield of 1%. It gets a “B” rating in the Dividend Grader and an “A” rating in the Portfolio Grader.\nMastercard (MA)\nSource: Alexander Yakimov / Shutterstock.com\nMastercard (NYSE:MA) is Visa’s top competitor. Both companies are profiting from how people handle money today, or, more specifically, how they don’t handle money.\nMore than ever, today is a cashless society as people are less inclined to carry cash and more willing to use their credit or debit cards for everyday transactions.\nUsing Mastercard is easier than ever, as most vendors provide methods for swiping or tapping a card. And Mastercard gets a tiny portion of each of those transactions.\nAll those little transactions add up. Revenue in the third quarter was $6.5 billion, up from $5.8 billion a year ago. Operating income rose from $3.1 billion to $3.8 billion, and earnings per share rose from $2.58 a year ago to $3.39 now.\nMA stock is up 19% this year and pays a dividend yield of 0.6%. It gets “B” ratings in the Dividend Grader and the Portfolio Grader.\nOn the date of publication, neither Louis Navellier nor the InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article held (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 7 Dividend Stocks That Will Warm Your Heart This Winter appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an extraordinary company, and the biggest in the world by market cap, valued at nearly $3 trillion. AAPL stock is up 46% this year and it has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Most dividend stocks pay monthly or quarterly; those payouts are icing on the cake for income investors.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an extraordinary company, and the biggest in the world by market cap, valued at nearly $3 trillion. AAPL stock is up 46% this year and it has a dividend yield of 0.5%. First, a good dividend stock should make money because it’s a solid company with a good product, solid earnings, growing profits and revenue and a rosy outlook.', 'news_article_title': '7 Dividend Stocks That Will Warm Your Heart This Winter', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an extraordinary company, and the biggest in the world by market cap, valued at nearly $3 trillion. AAPL stock is up 46% this year and it has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Third-quarter earnings were down from $1.5 billion a year ago to $1.1 billion this year.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an extraordinary company, and the biggest in the world by market cap, valued at nearly $3 trillion. AAPL stock is up 46% this year and it has a dividend yield of 0.5%. The Services segment brought in $22.31 billion in revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023, or more than a quarter of the company’s total revenue of $89.5 billion.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/buying-apple-stock-is-a-smart-move-only-if-this-1-thing-happens', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In the last five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have soared 328%. This is a better gain than the overall market, which is impressive given the tech giant's massive size.\nEven this year, this tech business has crushed the broader Nasdaq Composite Index. Investor optimism appears to have picked up a lot of steam lately.\nBut to be clear, buying this top FAANG stock right now doesn't look like a good idea unless this one thing happens. Here's something investors should think about.\nPremium pricing\nApple is well-known for selling some of the most in-demand hardware products on the planet, like the iPhone, MacBook, and AirPods. These products have made Apple one of the most powerful brands, as well as one of the most profitable companies.\nMost importantly, these hardware items possess pricing power. People seem to almost always be willing to pay for them. The average retail iPhone price is nearly $1,000.\nSelling expensive merchandise agrees with the fact that Apple's share price also carries a premium price tag. After a monumental rise in the last few years, the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31. That's about a 50% premium to the S&P 500 and to Apple's trailing 10-year average valuation.\nThe current P/E multiple is the most obvious reason that investors should not buy the stock right now. Consequently, it only makes sense to add shares of Apple to your portfolio if the P/E ratio declines substantially.\nNo growth\nInvestors who pay the P/E of 31 right now should know exactly what they're buying. Apple's revenue in fiscal 2023 (ended Sept. 30) was down 2.8% year over year. Net income also declined by the same amount. Yet investors are being asked to pay a high valuation for shares.\nI'm not trying to bash Apple. Without a doubt, this might be the most successful business of all time. I touched on its strong brand and popular products. What's more, services and software are continuing to become a bigger revenue and profit engine for the company, which can help drive margins up over time.\nThese non-hardware aspects of Apple's offerings also drive tremendous stickiness and loyalty from the customer base. Many companies wish they resonated with consumers the way that Apple does.\nBut I think there's one appropriate question to ask in this situation: What P/E multiple will Apple need to trade at for one to be comfortable buying the stock?\nBased on the mature stage of the business, I'd have to say maybe a P/E of 20. Apple is currently posting zero growth and is registering falling sales and earnings. The stock last traded in this range in March 2020.\nNow, should Apple somehow find ways to boost its top line over the next few years, then I'd be willing to pay a higher multiple. This could happen with a new game-changing product, like the rumored car. It could also happen with new software capabilities.\nAs things stand today, however, there's no way to predict these things with certainty. We have to use the facts in front of us. Unless the stock gets cheaper, this isn't a good setup for market-beating returns in the years ahead.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nNeil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In the last five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have soared 328%. Premium pricing Apple is well-known for selling some of the most in-demand hardware products on the planet, like the iPhone, MacBook, and AirPods. What's more, services and software are continuing to become a bigger revenue and profit engine for the company, which can help drive margins up over time.", 'news_luhn_summary': "In the last five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have soared 328%. Selling expensive merchandise agrees with the fact that Apple's share price also carries a premium price tag. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023 Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned.", 'news_article_title': 'Buying Apple Stock Is a Smart Move, Only if This 1 Thing Happens', 'news_lexrank_summary': "In the last five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have soared 328%. These products have made Apple one of the most powerful brands, as well as one of the most profitable companies. Selling expensive merchandise agrees with the fact that Apple's share price also carries a premium price tag.", 'news_textrank_summary': "In the last five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have soared 328%. 10 stocks we like better than Apple When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. * They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them!"}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-and-pegatron-halt-indian-iphone-output-due-to-extreme-weather-sources', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds detail and background\nBENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW have halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India because of heavy rains, sources close to the matter said on Monday.\nIn Tamil Nadu capital Chennai, the state's largest city and a major electronics and manufacturing hub, at least two people died and the runway of one of country's busiest airports was submerged after torrential rain as the city braced for a severe cyclone expected to hit in the next 24 hours.\nFoxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said.\nFoxconn has rapidly expanded its presence in India by investing in manufacturing locations in the south of the country.\nApple declined to comment and Foxconn and Pegatron did not respond immediately to requests for comment.\nThis is the second time in recent months that Pegatron has been forced to shut its factory, having temporarily halted assembly of iPhones after a fire in September.\n(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil and Praveen Paramasivam Writing by Indranil Sarkar in Bengaluru Editing by Toby Chopra and David Goodman)\n(([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Adds detail and background BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW have halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India because of heavy rains, sources close to the matter said on Monday. Foxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said. This is the second time in recent months that Pegatron has been forced to shut its factory, having temporarily halted assembly of iPhones after a fire in September.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds detail and background BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW have halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India because of heavy rains, sources close to the matter said on Monday. In Tamil Nadu capital Chennai, the state's largest city and a major electronics and manufacturing hub, at least two people died and the runway of one of country's busiest airports was submerged after torrential rain as the city braced for a severe cyclone expected to hit in the next 24 hours. Foxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said.", 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn and Pegatron halt Indian iPhone output due to extreme weather -sources', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Adds detail and background BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW have halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India because of heavy rains, sources close to the matter said on Monday. Foxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said. Foxconn has rapidly expanded its presence in India by investing in manufacturing locations in the south of the country.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Adds detail and background BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW have halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India because of heavy rains, sources close to the matter said on Monday. In Tamil Nadu capital Chennai, the state's largest city and a major electronics and manufacturing hub, at least two people died and the runway of one of country's busiest airports was submerged after torrential rain as the city braced for a severe cyclone expected to hit in the next 24 hours. Foxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/if-you-can-only-buy-one-long-term-stock-in-december-it-better-be-one-of-these-3-names', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThis December the chances of a Santa Clause rally are looking thin, so it’s worth stuffing your portfolio with long-term stocks that will deliver in the new year and beyond. Picking a buy-and-hold stock can be a big responsibility because it means you’re willing to wait out some ups and downs along the way. That’s why it pays to choose a company that’s financially fit with a strong growth story for the future.\nOne important place to look for ongoing returns is dividends. Companies with mature businesses will often share out some of their profits with investors and reinvest the rest into future growth. Growth is an important factor as well when it comes to the top long-term stocks. You want a business that is offering something that will be in demand for years to come, so stay away from the latest fad or fashion.\nFinally, its worth getting a feel for management. Ideally, you want a leadership team that stays the course and doesn’t make erratic decisions. Too much showboating, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, a lack of transparency, can be detrimental to the long-term success of the company. \nAmerican Electric Power (AEP)\nSource: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com\nAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is a utility stock that is worth watching if you’re on the hunt for long-term stocks. The company owns and operates the largest electricity transmissions system in the country, supplying power across the U.S. Not only is the group responsible for sending electricity to homes everywhere, it also generates the power flowing through those cables. This integrated model allows for lots of efficiency, which translates into affordable power. \nGiven the group’s revenues are relatively predictable, its able to offer up a dividend over 4%, and counting. The group’s shown its keen to increase dividend payouts where possible. While AEP isn’t going to deliver out-of-this-word growth, the benefits of reinvesting your dividends over time will pay off in the long-term, making it a worthwhile pick for buy-and-hold investors.\nBritish American Tobacco (BTI)\nSource: DutchMen / Shutterstock.com\nAnother dividend stock that should top your list of long-term stocks is British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI). There are many people who will never invest in a tobacco company, which creates some risk for holders of BTI. But ultimately the business is a cash-generating machine, and there’s likely to be plenty of upside ahead. \nSelling an addictive product means BTI’s customers are some of the least price sensitive out there. The group’s revenue is relatively reliable, and it’s been able to pass on rising costs to consumers without hurting volumes too much. Thanks to all the cash flowing through the business, the group’s got more than enough capacity to pay its 10% dividend yield.\nImportantly, the market for cigarettes is declining. This is a problem BTI will eventually have to face. But, it’s working to convert smokers to healthier alternatives in a bid to pivot the business. The path ahead for this part of the business is unclear, but the group has plenty of time to position itself as a market leader as regulations develop around the use of vapes and e-cigarettes. \nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nApple has long been at the top of everyone’s long-term stocks list, and for good reason. The group revolutionized mobile phones with the iPhone and has established itself as a market leader when it comes to the hottest new tech. But the group’s over-reliance on iPhones in the past has led investors to hesitate when it comes to Apple stock. However the group appears to have firmly pivoted it’s business toward more recurring revenues.\nNotably, the group’s latest results came with disappointing hardware figures and investors responded by stepping away from the stock. However the bright light was progress in the services arm. That arm of the business includes things like the Appstore and Apple Music. This higher margin part of the business is the future for Apple, and growth here suggests the past quarter is no more than a bump in the road. \nOn the date of publication, Marie Brodbeck held BTI. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nMarie Brodbeck has a Finance degree from Duquesne University and has been a financial journalist for more than a decade. Her work can be seen in a variety of publications including InvestorPlace, Benzinga, Yahoo Finance and CCN.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post If You Can Only Buy One Long-Term Stock in December, It Better Be One of These 3 Names appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple has long been at the top of everyone’s long-term stocks list, and for good reason. While AEP isn’t going to deliver out-of-this-word growth, the benefits of reinvesting your dividends over time will pay off in the long-term, making it a worthwhile pick for buy-and-hold investors. The path ahead for this part of the business is unclear, but the group has plenty of time to position itself as a market leader as regulations develop around the use of vapes and e-cigarettes.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple has long been at the top of everyone’s long-term stocks list, and for good reason. American Electric Power (AEP) Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is a utility stock that is worth watching if you’re on the hunt for long-term stocks. While AEP isn’t going to deliver out-of-this-word growth, the benefits of reinvesting your dividends over time will pay off in the long-term, making it a worthwhile pick for buy-and-hold investors.', 'news_article_title': 'If You Can Only Buy One Long-Term Stock in December, It Better Be One of These 3 Names', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple has long been at the top of everyone’s long-term stocks list, and for good reason. Growth is an important factor as well when it comes to the top long-term stocks. American Electric Power (AEP) Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is a utility stock that is worth watching if you’re on the hunt for long-term stocks.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com Apple has long been at the top of everyone’s long-term stocks list, and for good reason. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips This December the chances of a Santa Clause rally are looking thin, so it’s worth stuffing your portfolio with long-term stocks that will deliver in the new year and beyond. American Electric Power (AEP) Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is a utility stock that is worth watching if you’re on the hunt for long-term stocks.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-invesco-ftse-rafi-us-1000-etf-prf-a-strong-etf-right-now-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Launched on 12/19/2005, the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nFor a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.\nA good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns.\nHowever, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.\nThese indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.\nEven though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nPRF is managed by Invesco, and this fund has amassed over $6.32 billion, which makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Value. PRF, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the FTSE RAFI US 1000 Index.\nThe FTSE RAFI US 1000 Index is designed to track the performance of the largest U.S. equities, selected based on the following four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, income, sales and dividends. U.S. equities are then weighted by each of these four fundamental measures.An overall weight is calculated for each firm by equally-weighting each fundamental measure.\nCost & Other Expenses\nWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor. And, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins in the long term if all other factors remain equal.\nOperating expenses on an annual basis are 0.39% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.\nThe fund has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.86%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nFor PRF, it has heaviest allocation in the Financials sector --about 20% of the portfolio --while Information Technology and Healthcare round out the top three.\nTaking into account individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 2.93% of the fund's total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT).\nPRF's top 10 holdings account for about 19.26% of its total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nSo far this year, PRF has added about 10.50%, and is up roughly 5.57% in the last one year (as of 12/04/2023). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $29.89 and $33.99.\nThe fund has a beta of 1 and standard deviation of 16.12% for the trailing three-year period, which makes PRF a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 1012 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nInvesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.\nIShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) tracks Russell 1000 Value Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index. IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $51.95 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $101.87 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Value.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nInvesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports\niShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Taking into account individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 2.93% of the fund's total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT). Click to get this free report Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 12/19/2005, the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Click to get this free report Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Taking into account individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 2.93% of the fund's total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT). Launched on 12/19/2005, the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.", 'news_article_title': 'Is Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Taking into account individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 2.93% of the fund's total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT). Click to get this free report Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. PRF, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the FTSE RAFI US 1000 Index.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Taking into account individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 2.93% of the fund's total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT). IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) tracks Russell 1000 Value Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-lovin-it%3A-mcdonalds-raises-china-bet-bucking-western-firms-derisking-trend', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Casey Hall\nSHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald\'s MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say.\nLast month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau.\nThe move contrasts sharply with the prevailing trend of multinational corporations reeling back investments in China or even exiting altogether because of geopolitical and economic challenges.\nOne advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel.\n"Having a very powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate as a partner means they are not going to be at the forefront of the geopolitical situation; that is quite important," Yu said.\nMcDonald\'s China, Carlyle Group and CITIC declined to comment.\nOther consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market.\nStarbucks and Nike, which face increased competition from lower-priced domestic competitors, show the need to stay agile in order to protect and grow market share, analysts say.\nThe coffee giant is sticking with expansion plans and launched a smaller cup size; Nike, by contrast, has offered localised, higher-end sneakers such as its "Year of the Rabbit" Dunk Lows.\nMcDonald’s has used funds from the Carlyle investment to double its restaurant count since 2017 to 5,500, and the country has become its second-largest market. The business aims to have more than 10,000 stores in China by 2028.\nCompetitors of McDonald\'s are also expanding their reach in China.\nYum China, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, among other brands, already has more than 14,000 stores across the country. Among domestic players, chicken burger specialist Wallace said in 2021 that it had reached 20,000 stores, and newer entrant Tastien, which specialises in "Chinese-style" burgers, has more than 3,500 stores.\nTo be sure, if relations between China and the West worsen, any optimism could evaporate, said Greg Halter, Director of Research at investment advisory firm Carnegie Investment Counsel.\n"If tensions deteriorate, we may see not only McDonald\'s, but other companies divest their Chinese operations, similar to what has occurred in Russia over the past two years," Halter said.\nFurther digitalisation and localisation are needed, Yu said, with localisation key to winning over taste buds in China\'s $140.2 billion limited-service restaurant sector.\nAlthough the McDonald\'s China menu would be familiar to U.S. consumers, there are nods to local tastes, including taro pie, rather than apple.\nAccording to Euromonitor, the market value of limited-service restaurants in China is on track to grow about 4% annually on average through 2025. Of the limited-service burger-focussed restaurants in the country, McDonald\'s dominates with a 70% share of the market.\nChina\'s slowing economic growth and lacklustre consumer spending this year have already hurt the bottom lines of global businesses exposed to its consumer market, but McDonald\'s is well-placed to outperform, said Ben Cavender, the Shanghai-based managing director and head of strategy at China Market Research Group.\nHe said value-driven middle class consumers and lower commercial rents countrywide should be a boon to such businesses.\n"If ever there was a time to double down on China, this is it," he said.\n(Reporting by Casey Hall in Shanghai and Kane Wu in Hong Kong; additional reporting from Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru. Editing by Gerry Doyle)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald's MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say. Last month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. Last month, the U.S.-based burger maker cut a deal to repurchase the 28% stake in its China business Carlyle Group took in 2017, giving it a 48% share in $6 billion worth of operations that include Hong Kong and Macau. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel.', 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-‘Lovin’ it’: McDonald’s raises China bet, bucking Western firms' derisking trend", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel. McDonald’s has used funds from the Carlyle investment to double its restaurant count since 2017 to 5,500, and the country has become its second-largest market.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Other consumer-facing U.S. firms, including Starbucks SBUX.O, Apple AAPL.O, Coach owner Tapestry TPR.N and sportswear giant Nike NKE.N, have remained similarly dedicated to the China market. By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The decision by McDonald's MCD.N to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts say. One advantage for McDonald’s: its majority partner in the China business, CITIC, provides top-level political cover, said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/option-volatility-and-earnings-report-for-december-4-8', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "We have a little more activity on the earnings front this week with smaller companies reporting. This week we have DocuSign (DOCU), Lululemon (LULU), Chewy (CHWY), Dollar General (DG) and Autozone (AZO) and as the main stock s to watch. \nBefore a company reports earnings, implied volatility is usually high because the market is unsure about the outcome of the report. Speculators and hedgers create huge demand for the company’s options which increases the implied volatility, and therefore, the price of options.\nAfter the earnings announcement, implied volatility usually drops back down to normal levels. \nLet’s take a look at the expected range for these stocks. To calculate the expected range, look up the option chain and add together the price of the at-the-money put option and the at-the-money call option. Use the first expiry date after the earnings date. While this approach is not as accurate as a detailed calculation, it does serve as a reasonably accurate estimate.\nMonday\nNothing of note\nTuesday\nNIO – 10.7%\nAZO – 4.7%\nMDB – 10.9%\nASAN – 14.9%\nWednesday\nAI – 14.1%\nGME – 21.5%\nCPB – 4.5%\nCHWY – 16.1%\nVEEV – 7.0%\nCHPT – 17.3%\nThursday\nDG – 8.9%\nAVGO – 4.5%\nLULU – 6.6%\nDOCU – 11.7%\nFriday\nNothing of note\nOption traders can use these expected moves to structure trades. Bearish traders can look at selling bear call spreads outside the expected range.\nBullish traders can sell bull put spreads outside the expected range, or look at naked puts for those with a higher risk tolerance. \nNeutral traders can look at iron condors. When trading iron condors over earnings, it is best to keep the short strikes outside the expected range. \nWhen trading options over earnings, it is best to stick to risk defined strategies and keep position size small. If the stock makes a larger than expected move and the trade suffers a full loss, it should not have more than a 1-3% effect on your portfolio.\nStocks With High Implied Volatility\nWe can use Barchart’s Stock Screener to find other stocks with high implied volatility.\nLet’s run thestock screenerwith the following filters:\nTotal call volume: Greater than 2,000\nMarket Cap: Greater than 40 billion\nIV Percentile: Greater than 50%\nThis screener produces the following results sorted by IV Percentile. \nYou can refer to this article for details of how to find option trades for this earnings season. \nLast Week’s Earnings Moves\nLast week’s we only had one company of interest report earnings:\nCRWD +10.4% vs 7.5% expected\nPDD +18.1% vs 9.6% expected\nCRM +9.4% vs 5.5% expected\nSNOW +7.1% vs 9.3% expected\nDELL -5.2% vs 6.6% expected\nMRVL -5.3% vs 7.8% expected\nOverall, there were 3 out of 6 that stayed within the expected range.\nChanges In Open Interest\nLVS, GM, SOFI, CCL, UBER, TSLA and AAPL saw some of the largest changes in open interest last week.\nOther stocks with large changes in open interest are shown below:\nPlease remember that options are risky, and investors can lose 100% of their investment. This article is for education purposes only and not a trade recommendation. Remember to always do your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.\nMore Stock Market News from Barchart\nEmployment and Crude Data in Focus This Week. Here's 5 Things to Watch\nApple Is Caught In a Trading Range - Good For Covered Call and Short Put Plays\nAnalysts Predict 80% Upside for This Breakout Russell 2000 Stock\n5 Reasons to Buy First Solar Stock Now\nOn the date of publication, Gavin McMaster did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Changes In Open Interest LVS, GM, SOFI, CCL, UBER, TSLA and AAPL saw some of the largest changes in open interest last week. This week we have DocuSign (DOCU), Lululemon (LULU), Chewy (CHWY), Dollar General (DG) and Autozone (AZO) and as the main stock s to watch. Other stocks with large changes in open interest are shown below: Please remember that options are risky, and investors can lose 100% of their investment.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Changes In Open Interest LVS, GM, SOFI, CCL, UBER, TSLA and AAPL saw some of the largest changes in open interest last week. Before a company reports earnings, implied volatility is usually high because the market is unsure about the outcome of the report. To calculate the expected range, look up the option chain and add together the price of the at-the-money put option and the at-the-money call option.', 'news_article_title': 'Option Volatility And Earnings Report For December 4 - 8', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Changes In Open Interest LVS, GM, SOFI, CCL, UBER, TSLA and AAPL saw some of the largest changes in open interest last week. Let’s take a look at the expected range for these stocks. You can refer to this article for details of how to find option trades for this earnings season.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Changes In Open Interest LVS, GM, SOFI, CCL, UBER, TSLA and AAPL saw some of the largest changes in open interest last week. To calculate the expected range, look up the option chain and add together the price of the at-the-money put option and the at-the-money call option. Stocks With High Implied Volatility We can use Barchart’s Stock Screener to find other stocks with high implied volatility.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-halts-iphone-production-at-india-facility-due-to-heavy-rains-sources', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at its facility near the south Indian city of Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.\nFoxconn is yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said.\nApple declined a Reuters request for comment, while Foxconn did not immediately respond.\n(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru and Praveen Paramasivam; Editing by Toby Chopra)\n(([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at its facility near the south Indian city of Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Apple declined a Reuters request for comment, while Foxconn did not immediately respond. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru and Praveen Paramasivam; Editing by Toby Chopra) (([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_luhn_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at its facility near the south Indian city of Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Apple declined a Reuters request for comment, while Foxconn did not immediately respond. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru and Praveen Paramasivam; Editing by Toby Chopra) (([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn halts iPhone production at India facility due to heavy rains - sources', 'news_lexrank_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at its facility near the south Indian city of Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Foxconn is yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said. Apple declined a Reuters request for comment, while Foxconn did not immediately respond.", 'news_textrank_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has halted production of Apple AAPL.O iPhones at its facility near the south Indian city of Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Apple declined a Reuters request for comment, while Foxconn did not immediately respond. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru and Praveen Paramasivam; Editing by Toby Chopra) (([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-warren-buffett-stock-to-buy-and-hold-forever-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett is a truly remarkable business picker. To illustrate the point, a mere $100 invested in Berkshire Hathaway stock 43 years ago would now be worth a staggering $187,000. However, even Buffett is not immune to the forces of "creative destruction" that shape the American economy.\nTo wit, most of Buffett\'s extraordinary returns over the years have come from a small handful of exceptional performers such as Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola. These top performers have been able to consistently expand into new markets, often driving their competitors to extinction.\nImage Source: Getty Images.\nOn the flip side, Buffett has also lost money on many investments over the years due to this same competitive dynamic; a fact that reflects another well-known market phenomenon in that less than 2.5% of all publicly traded stocks account for a whopping 10% of wealth creation over the past 40 plus years.\nThe lesson here for lay investors is that winning stocks tend to keep winning. Armed with this insight, here is a look at one of Berkshire Hathaway\'s best stock picks in the past three years, and why this market-crushing stock is still a strong buy right now.\nA telecom juggernaut\nBerkshire Hathaway first purchased shares of T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) in the third quarter of 2020, according to whalewisdom.com. The diversified conglomerate\'s share purchases occurred only a few months after T-Mobile completed its merger with Sprint, a move that made it one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States. The big ticket item for investors is that this strategic merger gave the company the scale necessary to compete on even footing with industry titans AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ).\nAlthough T-Mobile\'s shares haven\'t outperformed the benchmark S&P 500 since this merger went through, its shares are still up by a healthy 79.6% over this period. Moreover, it now has the staying power to be a major player in the U.S. telecom industry for the foreseeable future.\nEven though T-Mobile\'s stock hasn\'t been a market beater in recent times, its prior three-year performance is substantially better than that of so-called "risk-free" assets such as T-bills over this period.\nT-Mobile\'s stock has thus performed exceptionally well on a risk-adjusted basis over Berkshire Hathaway\'s ownership period, which is most likely the holding company\'s real performance target. Very few stocks consistently outperform the S&P 500 index after all.\nWhy is T-Mobile stock still a buy?\nThere are three simple yet powerful reasons to consider following Berkshire Hathaway\'s lead on this top telecom stock right now.\nFirst up, the company recently started paying a dividend. While its yield of 0.43% won\'t appeal to passive income investors, this figure is within the sweet spot for dividend stocks as capital appreciation vehicles.\nSecond, T-Mobile has been steadily buying back shares in recent quarters, which is a positive development for shareholders.\nThird, Wall Street analysts expect the U.S. telecom industry to stabilize from a competitive positioning standpoint over the next several years, which should result in improving free cash flows for T-Mobile, as well as its fellow wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon.\nKey takeaway\nAmong the big three U.S. wireless carriers, T-Mobile is easily the most appealing as a capital appreciation vehicle. And with management ratcheting up the company\'s shareholder rewards program, its prospects as a growth vehicle look exceptionally bright.\n10 stocks we like better than T-Mobile\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and T-Mobile wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nAmerican Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. George Budwell has positions in AT&T and Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends T-Mobile US and Verizon Communications and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The diversified conglomerate\'s share purchases occurred only a few months after T-Mobile completed its merger with Sprint, a move that made it one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States. Even though T-Mobile\'s stock hasn\'t been a market beater in recent times, its prior three-year performance is substantially better than that of so-called "risk-free" assets such as T-bills over this period. Third, Wall Street analysts expect the U.S. telecom industry to stabilize from a competitive positioning standpoint over the next several years, which should result in improving free cash flows for T-Mobile, as well as its fellow wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'To illustrate the point, a mere $100 invested in Berkshire Hathaway stock 43 years ago would now be worth a staggering $187,000. A telecom juggernaut Berkshire Hathaway first purchased shares of T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) in the third quarter of 2020, according to whalewisdom.com. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway.', 'news_article_title': '1 Warren Buffett Stock to Buy and Hold Forever', 'news_lexrank_summary': "To wit, most of Buffett's extraordinary returns over the years have come from a small handful of exceptional performers such as Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola. * They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and T-Mobile wasn't one of them! The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Armed with this insight, here is a look at one of Berkshire Hathaway's best stock picks in the past three years, and why this market-crushing stock is still a strong buy right now. T-Mobile's stock has thus performed exceptionally well on a risk-adjusted basis over Berkshire Hathaway's ownership period, which is most likely the holding company's real performance target. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023 American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-customer-buying-journey-and-investment-opportunities', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "A\ncustomer’s decision-making journey goes through many stages, and businesses would do well to know the details about every step of customer interaction. As an example, take Steven, who works in customer service. He is having trouble listening to his customers over regular earphones. Steven wants to invest in noise-canceling headsets. \nHe searches for noise-canceling headphones. This is the second step in the decision-making journey: research. When researching online or in-store, Steven compares other options so he can choose the one that suits his needs the best. He finally lands on a specific headset from XYZ company and buys it. What prompted Steven to purchase the headset from XYZ? Will Steven end up keeping the headset or return it to buy a different one? Will he buy from the company again?\nFinding answers to these questions is fundamental to gaining insight into consumer behavior during the later stages of the buying process. It is a crucial step, since, at this point, the buying behavior turns into action. \nWhat influences buying decisions\nA closer look into Steven’s buying decision shows that he had set aside a budget of $140 for the headset. He didn’t want to go over by even a dollar unless he found something remarkable – he would probably stretch it out to $150.\nAll noise-canceling headsets he searched for were in the $170-$250 range. Finally, a shiny discounted item caught his eye. Listed at only $145, a markdown from $210 – Steven thought these headsets were a steal. He quickly read the reviews, which satisfied him.\nIn conclusion, he analyzed that the headset was well within his budget, he was getting a striking deal, and the reviews were great. He proceeded to make the purchase. Steven’s case is one of many that determine what factors influence a buyer’s decision to make a purchase. Here are some of the key reasons that play a role in a buyer’s customer engagement journey:\nFinancial factor: When economics comes into the picture, a customer doesn’t necessarily look for the best product in the market, rather they are inclined towards the most affordable product.\nPersonal preference: Every individual has their own set of likes, dislikes, and preferences. While Consumer A may prefer a Samsung phone, Consumer B is a loyal fan of iPhone, who swears to never switch to Samsung. \nMarketing style: Various aspects of marketing such as product placement, pricing, promotion, advertising, and social media appeal have a direct or indirect impact on a customer’s decision-making process.\nCustomer service: Factors such as responsiveness, problem-solving, friendliness, and post-purchase support can all add up to a positive experience, which can contribute to their decision-making process. It can also determine if a customer would be a return buyer or if they would recommend the product to their friends and family.\nCompanies mastering the game\nApple (AAPL) shows unrivaled marketing skills in the tech universe, positioning itself as an innovative brand associated with quality and sleek design. The company's marketing messages are known for their simplicity and clarity, emphasizing the benefits of its products. The seamless integration of its product ecosystem fosters customer loyalty, and the immersive retail experience reinforces the brand's values. Apple's limited product range allows for focused marketing efforts, while customer testimonials and case studies contribute to building trust and credibility. Brand loyalty lends itself to strong repeat purchases.\nValidea's guru fundamental report rates AAPL stock the highest using their Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Being one of the QQQ mega-cap tech stocks listed on Nasdaq is also an advantage for AAPL. Over the past decade, QQQ had a 17.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) – a great prospect for investors looking for safe stocks. \nCostco (COST) is also known for its outstanding customer service and unbeatable deals. With an impressive 90% membership retention rate, Costco reported 66.9 million member households at the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2023. Costco stock has a 1-year target price of $603. Q4 earnings reported revenues of $78.9 billion – a 9.5% increase from last year and EPS rose 15.7% to $4.86, beating Wall Street's consensus estimates. With a proven history of paying regular dividends to its investors and strong sourcing capabilities, COST proves to be a worthwhile investment in any conditions.\nRetail giant Amazon (AMZN) is also known for high customer conversions on the platform. The 2021 Amazon Consumer Behavior Report from Feedvisor showed that 47% of consumers purchase on Amazon at least once a week, while 8% make a purchase every day. American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) measures customer satisfaction in the United States across various industries and sectors, including retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, and more. ACSI ranked Amazon No.1 across factors such as selection, value, and online shopping experience. The online retailer was voted No.2 for customer satisfaction. \nValidea's guru fundamental report rated AMZN the highest using their P/B Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Partha Mohanram. Also with continuing developments in AI, Amazon is constantly proving to be a force to be reckoned with. This is good news for investors interested in retail stocks that focus on consumer satisfaction.\nIn the digital era, user experience and user satisfaction are crucial considerations. The customer engagement journey directly influences customer loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth marketing. Companies, small or big, who continue to dissect the intricate world of the customer’s buying journey can find ways to attract, retain, and secure them for the long run.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Companies mastering the game Apple (AAPL) shows unrivaled marketing skills in the tech universe, positioning itself as an innovative brand associated with quality and sleek design. Validea's guru fundamental report rates AAPL stock the highest using their Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Being one of the QQQ mega-cap tech stocks listed on Nasdaq is also an advantage for AAPL.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Validea's guru fundamental report rates AAPL stock the highest using their Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Companies mastering the game Apple (AAPL) shows unrivaled marketing skills in the tech universe, positioning itself as an innovative brand associated with quality and sleek design. Being one of the QQQ mega-cap tech stocks listed on Nasdaq is also an advantage for AAPL.", 'news_article_title': 'The Customer Buying Journey and Investment Opportunities', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Companies mastering the game Apple (AAPL) shows unrivaled marketing skills in the tech universe, positioning itself as an innovative brand associated with quality and sleek design. Validea's guru fundamental report rates AAPL stock the highest using their Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Being one of the QQQ mega-cap tech stocks listed on Nasdaq is also an advantage for AAPL.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Companies mastering the game Apple (AAPL) shows unrivaled marketing skills in the tech universe, positioning itself as an innovative brand associated with quality and sleek design. Validea's guru fundamental report rates AAPL stock the highest using their Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. 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Procter & Gamble is lower by about 1.1% looking at the year to date performance.\nTwo other components making moves today are Intel, trading down 1.2%, and Verizon Communications, trading up 1.1% on the day.\nVIDEO: Dow Movers: PG, AAPL\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: PG, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.6%. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Procter & Gamble, trading down 1.5%.", 'news_luhn_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: PG, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.6%. Year to date, Apple registers a 48.1% gain.", 'news_article_title': 'Dow Movers: PG, AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Movers: PG, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Procter & Gamble, trading down 1.5%. Procter & Gamble is lower by about 1.1% looking at the year to date performance.', 'news_textrank_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: PG, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.6%. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Procter & Gamble, trading down 1.5%."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-small-fintech-stock-that-could-soar-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '2023 has been yet another tough year for many digital-payments and financial-technology companies. With markets like e-commerce slowing in the wake of the pandemic and consumers increasingly under pressure from higher interest rates, growth has been much harder to come by versus previous years.\nBut one small fintech has been holding its own and could be heating up for 2024: Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR). Despite intense competition from the likes of Block (NYSE: SQ) and fellow small fintechs like Toast (NYSE: TOST), this small stock could be ready to rock for the new year.\nBusiness outperformance set to continue in 2024\nShift4 is a digital-payments platform, processing physical-card acceptance, as well as contactless-card -- tap-to-pay or mobile wallets like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay or Alphabet\'s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Pay payment acceptance. There is also a bit of software-as-a-service (SaaS) business here as Shift4 also offers things like business-intelligence software and an e-commerce store setup and management tools.\nSteep competition abounds in this market, including point-payment solutions like Fiserv (NYSE: FI), integrated-payment providers like the aforementioned Block and Adyen (OTC: ADYE.Y), as well as e-commerce offerings like Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) that also provide various point-of-sale digital-payments acceptance solutions.\nCompetition has been well highlighted in the fintech arena this year, especially as it has put some downward pressure on some companies\' profit margins. But Shift4 has done well by focusing on its niche in hospitality and restaurants. Gross revenue after payment of network fees (think of this as toll fees paid to digital-payment "rails" like Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA)) is expected to be as much as $960 million for full-year 2023, up about 31% to 32% year over year. And free cash flow (FCF) is expected to be at least $259 million, up 76% year over year.\nFocus on profitable returns a winning strategy\nShift4, led by longtime CEO and founder Jared Isaacman, touts its focus on growing profitably. Since its June 2020 initial public offering IPO, Shift4 appears to be really hitting its stride in this department. Isaacman started his company about two decades after its IPO. The company changed to its current name in 2017 after an acquisition.\nBesides its high-growth core, now supplemented by Shift4\'s move upmarket to address bigger customers like sports stadiums and entertainment venues, two recent acquisitions will also contribute to profitable revenue growth in the next year. First is Appetize, purchased for $100 million from competitor SpotOn. This acquisition will increase Shift4\'s go-to-market with big stadiums and venues. And the long-awaited Finaro acquisition is also now complete, which will begin Shift4\'s expansion into Europe. Both of these purchases are expected to contribute to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) beginning in Q4 2023 and accelerating in 2024.\nEven before these two opportunistic acquisitions (as many of its peers are struggling with profits right at the moment), Shift4\'s ramp-up of FCF was already underway. 2024 could thus be a big year for the small-payments company as it digests these two payments providers and begins converting their revenue streams to FCF.\nData by YCharts.\nThis is a big part of why this small fintech has begun to outperform the Nasdaq Composite Index in the last 12-month stretch. The current valuation of about 18 times trailing-12-month FCF looks mighty cheap to me, assuming Shift4 doesn\'t falter.\nOf note, though, Shift4 does have elevated debt of $1.75 billion as of the end of September 2023, and cash and short-term investments of just $692 million. Shift4\'s big competitors are also a risk. Life can be tough for small-cap stocks like this one. Customers often switch digital-payment providers in a constant endeavor to cut costs. But Shift4 has proven resilient over the years, building out an affordable option for its price-sensitive users while building a lean and profitable operation itself.\nI recently added to my position in Shift4. It\'s a small position for me, but the company\'s progress and seemingly cheap valuation have my interest.\n10 stocks we like better than Shift4 Payments\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Shift4 Payments wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Nicholas Rossolillo and his clients have positions in Alphabet, Apple, Block, Mastercard, Shift4 Payments, Shopify, and Visa. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Apple, Block, Mastercard, Shopify, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Shift4 Payments and Toast and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Business outperformance set to continue in 2024 Shift4 is a digital-payments platform, processing physical-card acceptance, as well as contactless-card -- tap-to-pay or mobile wallets like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay or Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Pay payment acceptance. With markets like e-commerce slowing in the wake of the pandemic and consumers increasingly under pressure from higher interest rates, growth has been much harder to come by versus previous years. There is also a bit of software-as-a-service (SaaS) business here as Shift4 also offers things like business-intelligence software and an e-commerce store setup and management tools.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Business outperformance set to continue in 2024 Shift4 is a digital-payments platform, processing physical-card acceptance, as well as contactless-card -- tap-to-pay or mobile wallets like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay or Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Pay payment acceptance. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Apple, Block, Mastercard, Shopify, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Shift4 Payments and Toast and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard.", 'news_article_title': '1 Small Fintech Stock That Could Soar in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Business outperformance set to continue in 2024 Shift4 is a digital-payments platform, processing physical-card acceptance, as well as contactless-card -- tap-to-pay or mobile wallets like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay or Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Pay payment acceptance. 2023 has been yet another tough year for many digital-payments and financial-technology companies. Isaacman started his company about two decades after its IPO.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Business outperformance set to continue in 2024 Shift4 is a digital-payments platform, processing physical-card acceptance, as well as contactless-card -- tap-to-pay or mobile wallets like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Pay or Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Pay payment acceptance. Despite intense competition from the likes of Block (NYSE: SQ) and fellow small fintechs like Toast (NYSE: TOST), this small stock could be ready to rock for the new year. Steep competition abounds in this market, including point-payment solutions like Fiserv (NYSE: FI), integrated-payment providers like the aforementioned Block and Adyen (OTC: ADYE.Y), as well as e-commerce offerings like Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) that also provide various point-of-sale digital-payments acceptance solutions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-mixed-as-traders-assess-economic-data-megacaps-rebound', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nDec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data, including a jobs report, to gauge the probability of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve early next year, while megacap stocks rebounded from the previous day\'s losses.\nU.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing, while U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.\n"The data is better than expected, meaning that the job market is weaker, but it\'s not so weak that it requires maybe a Fed rate cut or a jeopardy of a recession," said Paul Nolte, senior wealth adviser and market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest.\n"And it\'s certainly not strong enough to say the Fed is going to need to raise rates."\nAfter a strong run of gains in November that sent the S&P 500 .SPX to its closing high for the year, U.S. equities pulled back in the previous session as Treasury yields rose.\nA majority of traders believe the Fed may have reached the end of its tightening campaign, given that inflation is easing, and have nearly fully priced in the possibility that the central bank will keep rates unchanged next week.\nThey are also betting on lower interest rates next year, with 65% pricing in a rate cut of at least 25 basis points in March and 89% in May, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nOn Friday, the more comprehensive non-farm payrolls report for November will offer greater clarity on the state of the labor market.\nMegacap stocks, which took a beating on Monday, rose as Treasury yields fell back to multi-month lows. Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O rose between 1% and 2.2%, while Tesla > jumped 4.0% after four straight days of losses.\nGlobal markets would be swayed by greater volatility in 2024 as the Fed cuts benchmark interest rates fewer times than futures markets are pricing in, strategists at the BlackRock Investment Institute said in a panel discussion on Tuesday.\nEightof 11 major S&P 500 sectors traded in the red, with materials .SPLRCM leading declines. The small-cap Russell 2000 index .RUT fell 1.1% after a four-day winning streak.\nAt 11:24 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 140.27 points, or 0.39%, at 36,064.17, the S&P 500 .SPX was down 6.16 points, or 0.13%, at 4,563.62, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 34.89 points, or 0.25%, at 14,220.39.\nAmong individual stocks, Take-Two Interactive SoftwareTTWO.O fell 1.9% after a trailer of the latest installment of its best-selling "Grand Theft Auto" videogame franchise was released.\nCVS HealthCVS.N rose 3.4% on forecasting 2024 revenue above Wall Street estimates, as the insurer expects to benefit from its expansion into health services.\nThe S&P index recorded eight new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 60 new highs and 47 new lows.\nInflation https://tmsnrt.rs/3GuIMpi\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O rose between 1% and 2.2%, while Tesla > jumped 4.0% after four straight days of losses. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data, including a jobs report, to gauge the probability of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve early next year, while megacap stocks rebounded from the previous day's losses. U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing, while U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O rose between 1% and 2.2%, while Tesla > jumped 4.0% after four straight days of losses. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data, including a jobs report, to gauge the probability of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve early next year, while megacap stocks rebounded from the previous day's losses. Megacap stocks, which took a beating on Monday, rose as Treasury yields fell back to multi-month lows.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St mixed as traders assess economic data, megacaps rebound', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O rose between 1% and 2.2%, while Tesla > jumped 4.0% after four straight days of losses. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data, including a jobs report, to gauge the probability of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve early next year, while megacap stocks rebounded from the previous day's losses. After a strong run of gains in November that sent the S&P 500 .SPX to its closing high for the year, U.S. equities pulled back in the previous session as Treasury yields rose.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O rose between 1% and 2.2%, while Tesla > jumped 4.0% after four straight days of losses. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data, including a jobs report, to gauge the probability of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve early next year, while megacap stocks rebounded from the previous day\'s losses. "The data is better than expected, meaning that the job market is weaker, but it\'s not so weak that it requires maybe a Fed rate cut or a jeopardy of a recession," said Paul Nolte, senior wealth adviser and market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tuesday-sector-leaders%3A-agriculture-farm-products-computers', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Leading the group were shares of Adecoagro, up about 11.6% and shares of Cresud SA Comercial Industrial Financiera Y Agropecuaria up about 4.1% on the day.\nAlso showing relative strength are computers shares, up on the day by about 0.3% as a group, led by TuSimple Holdings, trading higher by about 6.9% and Apple, trading higher by about 2.5% on Tuesday.\nVIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Also showing relative strength are computers shares, up on the day by about 0.3% as a group, led by TuSimple Holdings, trading higher by about 6.9% and Apple, trading higher by about 2.5% on Tuesday. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Also showing relative strength are computers shares, up on the day by about 0.3% as a group, led by TuSimple Holdings, trading higher by about 6.9% and Apple, trading higher by about 2.5% on Tuesday. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'Tuesday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Leading the group were shares of Adecoagro, up about 11.6% and shares of Cresud SA Comercial Industrial Financiera Y Agropecuaria up about 4.1% on the day. Also showing relative strength are computers shares, up on the day by about 0.3% as a group, led by TuSimple Holdings, trading higher by about 6.9% and Apple, trading higher by about 2.5% on Tuesday.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Also showing relative strength are computers shares, up on the day by about 0.3% as a group, led by TuSimple Holdings, trading higher by about 6.9% and Apple, trading higher by about 2.5% on Tuesday. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/high-quality-etfs-for-long-term-investors', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'High-quality firms have rewarded investors with superior long-run returns. Though the definition of the quality factor varies, these companies typically boast high profitability, stable earnings growth, and strong balance sheets.\nThe legendary investing strategy of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger centered on buying high-quality firms at reasonable prices.\nAs these stocks tend to perform well during periods of economic downturns, high-quality ETFs have attracted a lot of cash this year. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META, which are top holdings in many such ETFs, have surged this year, so it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to pile into these names in 2024.\nThe iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL comprises companies exhibiting strong fundamentals like high return on equity, stable year-over-year earnings growth, and low debt levels compared to other peers in their sectors.\nThe Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF SPHQ identifies the top 100 S&P 500 stocks based on a quality score that considers their return on equity, accruals ratio, and debt levels.\nThe JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF JQUA focuses on about 250 Russell 1000 stocks with strong return on equity, consistent earnings growth, and low debt levels, while aiming to match the sector weights of the index.\nTo learn more, please watch the short video above.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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(META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META, which are top holdings in many such ETFs, have surged this year, so it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to pile into these names in 2024. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF (JQUA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Though the definition of the quality factor varies, these companies typically boast high profitability, stable earnings growth, and strong balance sheets.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META, which are top holdings in many such ETFs, have surged this year, so it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to pile into these names in 2024. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF (JQUA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL comprises companies exhibiting strong fundamentals like high return on equity, stable year-over-year earnings growth, and low debt levels compared to other peers in their sectors.', 'news_article_title': 'High-Quality ETFs for Long-Term Investors', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF (JQUA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META, which are top holdings in many such ETFs, have surged this year, so it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to pile into these names in 2024. The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL comprises companies exhibiting strong fundamentals like high return on equity, stable year-over-year earnings growth, and low debt levels compared to other peers in their sectors.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF (JQUA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META, which are top holdings in many such ETFs, have surged this year, so it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to pile into these names in 2024. The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL comprises companies exhibiting strong fundamentals like high return on equity, stable year-over-year earnings growth, and low debt levels compared to other peers in their sectors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-apple-stock-gained-11-in-november', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable company, popped last month. The stock gained early in the month as the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, and trended with the S&P 500 over most of the rest of the month.\nA weaker-than-expected October inflation report drove Apple stock higher in the middle of the month as the iPhone maker depends on consumer discretionary spending, and consumers have more money to spend when inflation is lower.\nAccording to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 11%. The chart below shows its performance over the course of the month.\n^SPX data by YCharts.\nApple rides the rebound\nThe main news out on Apple in the early part of the month was its fourth-quarter earnings report. It showed solid numbers, topping estimates on the top and bottom lines, but the stock actually pulled back slightly on the news, falling 0.6% on Nov. 3 after two straight days of strong gains to open the month.\nApple reported record iPhone revenue in the quarter, while overall revenue was down 1% to $89.5 billion, but that was better than expectations at $89.35 billion. On the bottom line, meanwhile, the continuing emergence of its services segment helped drive margins higher, and earnings per share increased by 13% to $1.46, ahead of the consensus at $1.39.\nAnalyst response to the report was mixed, with a number of Wall Street watchers lowering their price targets on the stock to adjust for its earlier pullback in September and October.\nOver the rest of the month, there was not any major news on Apple, but the stock benefited from cooling inflation and hopes that interest rates would come down because the company is more sensitive to consumer spending than its big tech peers.\nInvestors continued to keep a close eye on the company's performance in China, and are anxious to see how the new iPhone 15 does as well as the much-anticipated Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which is due out early next year.\nCan Apple keep moving higher?\nThe stock continued to move higher in early December, approaching an all-time high, and shares are expensive, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 31, but Apple has proved it deserves to trade at a premium even with flat revenue as it has tremendous pricing power, and the services segment should continue to drive growth on the top and bottom lines.\nWhile the stock might be a bit stretched at the current valuation, it still looks like a good long-term bet.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nJeremy Bowman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable company, popped last month. Analyst response to the report was mixed, with a number of Wall Street watchers lowering their price targets on the stock to adjust for its earlier pullback in September and October. Over the rest of the month, there was not any major news on Apple, but the stock benefited from cooling inflation and hopes that interest rates would come down because the company is more sensitive to consumer spending than its big tech peers.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable company, popped last month. The stock gained early in the month as the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, and trended with the S&P 500 over most of the rest of the month. A weaker-than-expected October inflation report drove Apple stock higher in the middle of the month as the iPhone maker depends on consumer discretionary spending, and consumers have more money to spend when inflation is lower.", 'news_article_title': 'Why Apple Stock Gained 11% in November', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable company, popped last month. The stock gained early in the month as the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, and trended with the S&P 500 over most of the rest of the month. A weaker-than-expected October inflation report drove Apple stock higher in the middle of the month as the iPhone maker depends on consumer discretionary spending, and consumers have more money to spend when inflation is lower.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable company, popped last month. A weaker-than-expected October inflation report drove Apple stock higher in the middle of the month as the iPhone maker depends on consumer discretionary spending, and consumers have more money to spend when inflation is lower. The stock continued to move higher in early December, approaching an all-time high, and shares are expensive, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 31, but Apple has proved it deserves to trade at a premium even with flat revenue as it has tremendous pricing power, and the services segment should continue to drive growth on the top and bottom lines."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-trading-mixed-after-job-openings-hint-at-cooling-economy', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar\nDec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining and the S&P 500 dipping after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March.\nData showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing, while U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.\nOn Friday, the more comprehensive non-farm payrolls report for November will offer greater clarity on the state of the labor market.\nMegacap stocks rose as Treasury yields dipped to multi-month lows. Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O rose more than 1%.\nGlobal markets will be swayed by greater volatility in 2024 as the Fed cuts benchmark interest rates fewer times than futures markets are pricing in, strategists at the BlackRock Investment Institute predicted in a panel discussion. The S&P 500 was down 0.12% at 4,564.31 points.\nThe Nasdaq gained 0.12% to 14,202.26 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.24% at 36,117.78 points.\nOf the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes, nine declined, led lower by materials .SPLRCM, down 1.18%, followed by a 1.04% loss in energy .SPNY.\nThe small-cap Russell 2000 index .RUT fell 1.2%, on track to end a four-day winning streak.\nTake-Two Interactive SoftwareTTWO.O fell 1.6% after a trailer of the latest installment of its best-selling "Grand Theft Auto" videogame franchise was released.\nCVS HealthCVS.N jumped 4.3% after forecasting 2024 revenue above Wall Street estimates, as the insurer expects to benefit from its expansion into health services.\nThe S&P 500 posted 14 new highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 72 new highs and 55 new lows.\nS&P 500 components so far in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/3uP5FRO\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Pooja Desai and Aurora Ellis)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O rose more than 1%. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining and the S&P 500 dipping after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing, while U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O rose more than 1%. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining and the S&P 500 dipping after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing, while U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Trading mixed after job openings hint at cooling economy', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O rose more than 1%. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining and the S&P 500 dipping after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. On Friday, the more comprehensive non-farm payrolls report for November will offer greater clarity on the state of the labor market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.O rose more than 1%. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining and the S&P 500 dipping after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. The Nasdaq gained 0.12% to 14,202.26 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.24% at 36,117.78 points.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-mixed-after-job-openings-hint-at-cooling-economy', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar\nDec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March.\nApple and other megacaps gained while consumer staples stocks dipped after data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing.\nAnother report showed U.S. services sector activity picked up in November.\nAccording to preliminary data, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 1.91 points, or 0.04%, to end at 4,567.77 points, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 46.91 points, or 0.31%, to 14,232.41. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 74.51 points, or 0.21%, to 36,129.93.\nU.S. stock trading this week has been uneven after the S&P 500 rebounded nearly 9% in November. The index on Friday touched a four-month intra-day high.\nOn Friday, the more comprehensive non-farm payrolls report for November will offer greater clarity on the state of the labor market.\nWall Street\'s most valuable companies rose as Treasury yields dipped to multi-month lows. Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.Oall gained for much of the session.\nGlobal markets will be swayed by greater volatility in 2024 as the Fed cuts benchmark interest rates fewer times than futures markets are pricing in, strategists at the BlackRock Investment Institute predicted in a panel discussion. Take-Two Interactive SoftwareTTWO.Ofell after a trailer of the latest installment of its best-selling "Grand Theft Auto" videogame franchise was released.\nCVS HealthCVS.Njumped after forecasting 2024 revenue above Wall Street estimates, as the insurer expects to benefit from its expansion into health services.\nS&P 500 components so far in 2023 https://tmsnrt.rs/3uP5FRO\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Pooja Desai and Aurora Ellis)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.Oall gained for much of the session. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Apple and other megacaps gained while consumer staples stocks dipped after data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.Oall gained for much of the session. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Apple and other megacaps gained while consumer staples stocks dipped after data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall Street ends mixed after job openings hint at cooling economy', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.Oall gained for much of the session. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Apple and other megacaps gained while consumer staples stocks dipped after data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon.com AMZN.O, Tesla TSLA.O and Apple AAPL.Oall gained for much of the session. By Noel Randewich and Amruta Khandekar Dec 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday after fresh employment data bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March. Apple and other megacaps gained while consumer staples stocks dipped after data showed U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-5-2023-%3A-mrk-crh-cnhi-mtch-aapl-scph-abr-cmcsa-inbx-csco', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -.25 to 15,877.46. The total After hours volume is currently 74,257,965 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nMerck & Company, Inc. (MRK) is unchanged at $106.23, with 2,199,407 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MRK is in the "buy range".\n\nCRH PLC (CRH) is unchanged at $63.09, with 2,185,424 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for CRH is in the "buy range".\n\nCNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) is +0.04 at $11.00, with 2,171,894 shares traded. CNHI\'s current last sale is 73.07% of the target price of $15.055.\n\nMatch Group, Inc. (MTCH) is -0.0586 at $32.26, with 2,168,374 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MTCH is in the "buy range".\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.42, with 2,064,607 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nscPharmaceuticals Inc. (SCPH) is unchanged at $5.22, with 1,799,276 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for SCPH is 18.351748; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nArbor Realty Trust (ABR) is -0.04 at $13.63, with 1,609,055 shares traded. ABR\'s current last sale is 92.41% of the target price of $14.75.\n\nComcast Corporation (CMCSA) is +0.03 at $41.64, with 1,545,471 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for CMCSA is in the "buy range".\n\nInhibrx, Inc. (INBX) is unchanged at $23.13, with 1,421,054 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for INBX is 12.332618; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nCisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is unchanged at $47.93, with 1,418,141 shares traded. CSCO\'s current last sale is 87.15% of the target price of $55.\n\nSynchrony Financial (SYF) is unchanged at $33.98, with 1,276,839 shares traded. SYF\'s current last sale is 97.09% of the target price of $35.\n\nHP Inc. (HPQ) is unchanged at $28.86, with 1,269,580 shares traded. HPQ\'s current last sale is 94.62% of the target price of $30.5.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.42, with 2,064,607 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for SCPH is 18.351748; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.42, with 2,064,607 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 74,257,965 shares traded.', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 5, 2023 : MRK, CRH, CNHI, MTCH, AAPL, SCPH, ABR, CMCSA, INBX, CSCO, SYF, HPQ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.42, with 2,064,607 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". CNHI\'s current last sale is 73.07% of the target price of $15.055.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.42, with 2,064,607 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". CRH PLC (CRH) is unchanged at $63.09, with 2,185,424 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-this-warren-buffett-stock-under-%2450-a-good-buy-right-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett, the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), doesn't require much in the way of formal introduction. Frequently hailed as one of the greatest investors of all time, the “Oracle of Omaha” has amassed a cult-like following over the years. \nNaturally, details about the specific makeup of Buffett's stock portfolio are an ongoing matter of interest for the wider investment community - and for a while now, Apple (AAPL) has somewhat famously been the largest of Berkshire's equity holdings, accounting for just under 50% of the portfolio. Equally well-documented, perhaps, is Buffett's long-term entanglement with “Dividend King” Coca-Cola (KO), officially the No. 4 stock in his portfolio.\nHere, though, we'll take a closer look at another blue-chip name that's earned a major vote of confidence from Buffett - and in fact, it's the No. 2 stock in Berkshire's portfolio.\nAbout Bank of America\nFounded in 1929, Charlotte-based Bank of America (BAC) has gone on to become the second-largest bank in the U.S. by assets. It offers a wide range of financial products and services, including banking, investment banking, insurance, and wealth management. With a mammoth market cap of $243.9 billion, Bank of America is also the second-largest bank in the world by market capitalization.\nBuffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, holds a 13% stake in BAC worth about $31 billion, which accounts for roughly 8.7% of its equity portfolio.\nAgainst a remarkably unfavorable macroeconomic backdrop for lenders this year, Bank of America stock is down 8% on a YTD basis to lag the broader market, as well as the S&P 500 Financial Sector SPDR (XLF), up about 5%.\nwww.barchart.com\nFollowing its lackluster 2023 performance, Bank of America stock is trading at reasonable levels. The shares are priced at 9x forward EPS and 0.94x book, both of which are a discount to the sector median for financial stocks.\nNotably, the stock also offers a healthy dividend yield of 3%, and the company has been raising dividends consecutively for the past 10 years. BAC's payout ratio is low, at 23%, indicating there's room for the bank to keep raising its dividend (with the blessing of the Fed's stress tests).\nBAC Beats on EPS Again\nResults for the latest quarter were solid, as the bank beat expectations on both earnings and revenue. Total revenues increased by 3% from the previous year to $25.2 billion, driven by 4.5% yearly growth in net interest income. EPS rose by 11.1% from the prior year to $0.90, comfortably outpacing the consensus estimate of $0.83. In fact, BAC has reported stronger-than-forecast EPS in each of the past five quarters.\nCredit losses were also narrower than expected, arriving at $1.2 billion. However, unrealized losses ramped up to $131 billion, largely due to BAC's portfolio of low-yielding, hold-to-maturity assets. At the end of the quarter, the hold-to-maturity book stood at $600 billion, consisting of about $122 billion in Treasuries, and about $474 million in mortgage-backed securities.\nHow Bank of America Could Benefit from Rate Cuts\nBAC seems more likely than most other big banks to benefit from expected rate cuts in 2024. Analysts have called the held-to-maturity portfolio a “thorn in the side” of the stock, and a gradual shift by the Fed toward more accommodative policy would take some pressure off this bundle of low-yielding assets, even as overall net interest income takes a hit.\nAdditionally, Bank of America's trading desk has been quietly outperforming in 2023, delivering stronger-than-forecast revenue in consecutive quarters. In fact, sales and trading revenue increased 8% in Q3 to hit a decade high of $4.4 billion. A more favorable macro backdrop for interest rates should further support this business segment, as equity volumes and M&A look set to ramp back up heading into 2024.\nWhat Do Analysts Expect from Bank of America?\nAnalysts remain optimistic about Bank of America stock, and have deemed it a “Moderate Buy” with a mean target price of $34.63. This denotes an upside potential of about 13% from current levels. \nOut of 20 analysts covering the stock, eight have a “Strong Buy,” one has a “Moderate Buy,” 10 have a “Hold” rating, and one has a “Strong Sell” rating.\nwww.barchart.com\nOn the date of publication, Pathikrit Bose did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Naturally, details about the specific makeup of Buffett's stock portfolio are an ongoing matter of interest for the wider investment community - and for a while now, Apple (AAPL) has somewhat famously been the largest of Berkshire's equity holdings, accounting for just under 50% of the portfolio. Against a remarkably unfavorable macroeconomic backdrop for lenders this year, Bank of America stock is down 8% on a YTD basis to lag the broader market, as well as the S&P 500 Financial Sector SPDR (XLF), up about 5%. BAC's payout ratio is low, at 23%, indicating there's room for the bank to keep raising its dividend (with the blessing of the Fed's stress tests).", 'news_luhn_summary': "Naturally, details about the specific makeup of Buffett's stock portfolio are an ongoing matter of interest for the wider investment community - and for a while now, Apple (AAPL) has somewhat famously been the largest of Berkshire's equity holdings, accounting for just under 50% of the portfolio. However, unrealized losses ramped up to $131 billion, largely due to BAC's portfolio of low-yielding, hold-to-maturity assets. How Bank of America Could Benefit from Rate Cuts BAC seems more likely than most other big banks to benefit from expected rate cuts in 2024.", 'news_article_title': 'Is This Warren Buffett Stock Under $50 a Good Buy Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Naturally, details about the specific makeup of Buffett's stock portfolio are an ongoing matter of interest for the wider investment community - and for a while now, Apple (AAPL) has somewhat famously been the largest of Berkshire's equity holdings, accounting for just under 50% of the portfolio. About Bank of America Founded in 1929, Charlotte-based Bank of America (BAC) has gone on to become the second-largest bank in the U.S. by assets. However, unrealized losses ramped up to $131 billion, largely due to BAC's portfolio of low-yielding, hold-to-maturity assets.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Naturally, details about the specific makeup of Buffett's stock portfolio are an ongoing matter of interest for the wider investment community - and for a while now, Apple (AAPL) has somewhat famously been the largest of Berkshire's equity holdings, accounting for just under 50% of the portfolio. About Bank of America Founded in 1929, Charlotte-based Bank of America (BAC) has gone on to become the second-largest bank in the U.S. by assets. With a mammoth market cap of $243.9 billion, Bank of America is also the second-largest bank in the world by market capitalization."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-100-movers%3A-pypl-aapl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 1.8%. Year to date, Apple registers a 48.4% gain.\nAnd the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is PayPal Holdings, trading down 2.7%. PayPal Holdings is lower by about 18.2% looking at the year to date performance.\nTwo other components making moves today are Lam Research, trading down 2.5%, and NVIDIA, trading up 1.2% on the day.\nVIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'VIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is PayPal Holdings, trading down 2.7%. PayPal Holdings is lower by about 18.2% looking at the year to date performance.', 'news_luhn_summary': "VIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 1.8%. Year to date, Apple registers a 48.4% gain.", 'news_article_title': 'Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'VIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is PayPal Holdings, trading down 2.7%. PayPal Holdings is lower by about 18.2% looking at the year to date performance.', 'news_textrank_summary': "VIDEO: Nasdaq 100 Movers: PYPL, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 1.8%. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is PayPal Holdings, trading down 2.7%."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/better-growth-stock%3A-crispr-therapeutics-vs.-invitae', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Now is a great time to load up on growth stocks because they may be among the first to benefit in the next bull market. We've already seen some of the biggest ones -- such as Amazon and Apple -- take off as indexes rallied in recent weeks. Buying these longtime winners could lift your portfolio, and if you want an additional boost, you could also add a few younger growth players to the mix. They're earlier in their stories, so if all goes well, they could truly pop -- and deliver great returns.\nYou'll find a lot of these candidates in the area of biotech, and two possibilities that come to mind right now are gene-editing company CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) and genetic-testing specialist Invitae (NYSE: NVTA). The former is heading for a big milestone, and the latter could make a compelling recovery story. Which is the better growth stock to buy now? Let's find out.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nThe case for CRISPR Therapeutics\nThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to issue a regulatory decision by the end of this week on what may become CRISPR Therapeutics' first product. The FDA will decide on exa-cel for sickle cell disease first, then in March, the agency will rule on the potential treatment for beta thalassemia.\nThe potential product represents blockbuster revenue for CRISPR Therapeutics and partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals for two reasons: First, the blood disorders it treats today have limited treatment options; and second, exa-cel is designed as a functional cure -- an element that should attract doctors and patients.\nThe companies already scored an initial win when the U.K. recently authorized exa-cel for both blood disorders. This marks the world's first authorization of a CRISPR gene editing-based product.\nRegulatory acceptances of exa-cel are important because they'll result in revenue for CRISPR Therapeutics, but they're also key because they can be seen as a vote of confidence in the technology -- a technology the company uses throughout its pipeline.\nSo, CRISPR Therapeutics may be very close to generating product revenue; it's already bringing in revenue by licensing out its technology, and its financial situation looks good with $1.7 billion in cash as of the end of the most recent quarter.\nThe case for Invitae\nInvitae has grown revenue over time, but it hasn't been able to turn that growth into profitability. Instead, it's continued to burn through cash. At the same time, its stock has declined, even slipping below a dollar. The New York Stock Exchange issued a non-compliance notice earlier this fall. The company has some time to try to bring the stock back into compliance before facing a delisting.\nBut here's the good news: Invitae last year set to work on a recovery plan and has made progress on the path to reduce cash burn and accelerate along the path to profitability. To do this, Invitae decided to focus on its core-testing unit, exiting certain businesses and regions.\nIn the most recent quarter, if we exclude the exited businesses, revenue rose 4%. The company saw significant growth in its U.S. hereditary-cancer business, with testing volume climbing in the double digits.\nInvitae is also progressing in its ability to generate profit from testing. Non-GAAP gross margin widened to more than 52% from about 45% for the ninth straight quarter of improvement. The company reaffirmed its annual forecasts for revenue, margin, and cash burn, showing its recovery plan is on track.\nShould you favor gene editing or genetic testing?\nBoth of these fields are exciting, and CRISPR Therapeutics and Invitae are key players that could win over time. The decision about which stock to buy depends on your comfort with risk. CRISPR Therapeutics offers investors more visibility and fewer financial worries right now. Aat the same time, a huge revenue source may be right around the corner. So, for most investors, CRISPR Therapeutics is the better growth stock to buy now.\nThat said, if you're an aggressive investor and can handle the risks associated with Invitae -- and you like recovery stories -- you may want to pick up a few shares. Invitae is high risk, so it isn't right for everyone, but if the company's recovery plan succeeds, the stock could take off.\n10 stocks we like better than CRISPR Therapeutics\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and CRISPR Therapeutics wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Invitae, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "You'll find a lot of these candidates in the area of biotech, and two possibilities that come to mind right now are gene-editing company CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) and genetic-testing specialist Invitae (NYSE: NVTA). The FDA will decide on exa-cel for sickle cell disease first, then in March, the agency will rule on the potential treatment for beta thalassemia. The potential product represents blockbuster revenue for CRISPR Therapeutics and partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals for two reasons: First, the blood disorders it treats today have limited treatment options; and second, exa-cel is designed as a functional cure -- an element that should attract doctors and patients.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The case for CRISPR Therapeutics The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to issue a regulatory decision by the end of this week on what may become CRISPR Therapeutics' first product. The potential product represents blockbuster revenue for CRISPR Therapeutics and partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals for two reasons: First, the blood disorders it treats today have limited treatment options; and second, exa-cel is designed as a functional cure -- an element that should attract doctors and patients. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Invitae, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.", 'news_article_title': 'Better Growth Stock: CRISPR Therapeutics vs. Invitae', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The case for Invitae Invitae has grown revenue over time, but it hasn't been able to turn that growth into profitability. So, for most investors, CRISPR Therapeutics is the better growth stock to buy now. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Invitae, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The case for CRISPR Therapeutics The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to issue a regulatory decision by the end of this week on what may become CRISPR Therapeutics' first product. So, CRISPR Therapeutics may be very close to generating product revenue; it's already bringing in revenue by licensing out its technology, and its financial situation looks good with $1.7 billion in cash as of the end of the most recent quarter. So, for most investors, CRISPR Therapeutics is the better growth stock to buy now."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-to-expect-from-the-magnificent-seven-stocks-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "I\nnvestors don't need to look too far to find the source of the market rally in 2023. It has been driven mostly by the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the stocks consist of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).\nSome investors who have missed the massive rally in 2023 are wondering whether there is still room for gains in 2024. Year to date, Apple -- the largest of the bunch in terms of market cap — has retuned by 46%, while Microsoft the second largest, boasts an even more impressive gain of 59%. But the impressiveness doesn’t stop there when considering Tesla has doubled in value, while Meta has enjoyed a remarkable return of 180%.\nNever missing an opportunity, even the ETF industry has hopped on the bandwagon. In November, the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS), a portfolio consisting only of exposure to this basket of stocks, debuted on the market. There are a range of opinions as to whether there are value still be gained in these stocks, which have already been stellar performers, but while their collective valuation might have gotten a bit stretched, their leadership in the markets is undeniable.\nThe reason for their collective popularity, which can’t be overstated, stems from their exposure to high-growth technologies, such as high-end software and hardware, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. These seven stocks have more than doubled the return of the S&P 500 over the past decade. Armed with tons of cash on the balance sheet, strong cash flows and excellent leadership, they are well-positioned to continue leading their respective markets in 2024.\nThis belief requires an equal level of conviction in the durability of the current bull market, which has seen some doubters emerge lately. Part of their argument stems from what some perceive as limited stock participation in the S&P 500’s rally. For example, the top seven mega-cap technology companies currently account for the lion's share of the S&P 500's weight, or roughly 28%. Leading the way is Apple: the iPhone maker carries a S&P 500 weighting of 7.5%.\nMicrosoft is next with a weighting of 6.8% after rising to all-time highs. With a weighing of 3.8%, Alphabet is third after rising near 60% from its 52-week low. Rounding out the next four in order are Amazon (up 61% from its low) with a weighting of 3.1%, the aforementioned Nvidia (weight: 2.9%), Tesla (weight: 1.9%) and Meta Platforms (weight: 1.7%).\nWhile these bearish arguments are fair to point out, it’s also worth noting that the Fed is likely done with its aggressive rate hike stance towards battling inflation. After all, rising interest rates is what triggered the bear market in 2022, applying pressure on businesses, forcing high growth names to borrow money at higher rates to fund their operations. Stocks got punished due to lack of liquidity. But the market is forward-looking and although the Fed signaled it is not done with the rate hike cycle, investors should nonetheless position their portfolios to be on the right side of the pivot in 2024, especially amid clearer signs of dampening inflation risk.\nCombined with the fact that the recessionary risk is not where it was, it is appearing that this new bull market is here to stay. Armed with tons of cash on the balance sheet, strong cash flows and excellent leadership, the Magnificent Seven are well-positioned them to continue leading their respective markets in 2024. In other words, even as the Magnificent Seven stocks are at a combined market capitalization of more than $10 trillion, there are still many reasons to expect them to keep winning in 2024.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the stocks consist of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). There are a range of opinions as to whether there are value still be gained in these stocks, which have already been stellar performers, but while their collective valuation might have gotten a bit stretched, their leadership in the markets is undeniable. The reason for their collective popularity, which can’t be overstated, stems from their exposure to high-growth technologies, such as high-end software and hardware, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the stocks consist of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). Armed with tons of cash on the balance sheet, strong cash flows and excellent leadership, they are well-positioned to continue leading their respective markets in 2024. Armed with tons of cash on the balance sheet, strong cash flows and excellent leadership, the Magnificent Seven are well-positioned them to continue leading their respective markets in 2024.', 'news_article_title': 'What to Expect from the Magnificent Seven Stocks in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the stocks consist of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). But the impressiveness doesn’t stop there when considering Tesla has doubled in value, while Meta has enjoyed a remarkable return of 180%. Microsoft is next with a weighting of 6.8% after rising to all-time highs.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the stocks consist of Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). Rounding out the next four in order are Amazon (up 61% from its low) with a weighting of 3.1%, the aforementioned Nvidia (weight: 2.9%), Tesla (weight: 1.9%) and Meta Platforms (weight: 1.7%). Armed with tons of cash on the balance sheet, strong cash flows and excellent leadership, the Magnificent Seven are well-positioned them to continue leading their respective markets in 2024.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-cancels-first-shift-on-tuesday-at-indian-iphone-facility-after-extreme-weather', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "BENGALURU, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has cancelled the first shift on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple AAPL.O iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said.\nFoxconn's operations in the facility near the south Indian city of Chennai were likely to resume after the first shift, the sources said.\nFoxconn and Pegatron 4938.TW had on Monday halted production of iPhones at their factories near Chennai because of heavy rain as a severe cyclone neared, Reuters had reported.\nFoxconn and Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.\n(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill)\n(([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has cancelled the first shift on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple AAPL.O iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said. Foxconn's operations in the facility near the south Indian city of Chennai were likely to resume after the first shift, the sources said. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill) (([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_luhn_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has cancelled the first shift on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple AAPL.O iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said. Foxconn's operations in the facility near the south Indian city of Chennai were likely to resume after the first shift, the sources said. Foxconn and Pegatron 4938.TW had on Monday halted production of iPhones at their factories near Chennai because of heavy rain as a severe cyclone neared, Reuters had reported.", 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn cancels first shift on Tuesday at Indian iPhone facility after extreme weather - sources', 'news_lexrank_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has cancelled the first shift on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple AAPL.O iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said. Foxconn's operations in the facility near the south Indian city of Chennai were likely to resume after the first shift, the sources said. Foxconn and Pegatron 4938.TW had on Monday halted production of iPhones at their factories near Chennai because of heavy rain as a severe cyclone neared, Reuters had reported.", 'news_textrank_summary': "BENGALURU, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW has cancelled the first shift on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple AAPL.O iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said. Foxconn and Pegatron 4938.TW had on Monday halted production of iPhones at their factories near Chennai because of heavy rain as a severe cyclone neared, Reuters had reported. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill) (([email protected]; Mobile: +91 7022132226;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nikkei-posts-sharpest-drop-in-about-6-weeks-as-chip-shares-slide', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Updates with closing prices\nTOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan\'s Nikkei share average posted its steepest drop in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields drove a heavy sell-off in Advantest and other chip-related stocks.\nThe benchmark Nikkei average .N225 closed down 1.37% at 32,775.82 on Tuesday, its biggest single-day fall since Oct. 26. The index touched a three-week low of 32,726.68 during the session.\n"Investors unwound high-technology stocks in today\'s session. Those shares had been bought amid declines of U.S. yields," said Naoki Fujiwara, senior fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management.\n"The overnight rise on the U.S. Treasury yields became a cue for a sell-off. Investors were watching for how much the yields would rise."\nU.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. 10-year yields ahead of key employment data due this week. .NUS/\nMost of the Nikkei\'s top losers were chip-related stocks, with Advantest 6857.T down 6%, Tokyo Electron 8035.T falling 3.8% and Screen Holdings 7735.T slipping 5%. Renesas Electronics 6723.T also fell 5%.\nThe broader Topix .TOPX fell 0.82% to 2,343.16.\nA smaller decline of the Topix than the Nikkei\'s loss was a reflection of a real market condition, said Fujiwara at Shinkin Asset.\nCloud service provider Sakura Internet 3778.T surged 13% after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the U.S. semiconductor giant would work with Japanese companies such as Sakura Internet to build artificial intelligence factories for Japan.\n"The desire to create Japan\'s large language model is very real and the Prime Minister is very urgent," Huang said after his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday.\nRobot maker ACSL 6232.T surged 6% after an activist investor Oasis Management revealed its holding of a 10.47% stake in the company.\nNikkei Index https://tmsnrt.rs/41mPU0F\n(Reporting by Junko Fujita, additional reporting by Rocky Swift and Ankur Banerjee; Editing by Rashmi Aich)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. 10-year yields ahead of key employment data due this week. Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted its steepest drop in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields drove a heavy sell-off in Advantest and other chip-related stocks. .NUS/ Most of the Nikkei's top losers were chip-related stocks, with Advantest 6857.T down 6%, Tokyo Electron 8035.T falling 3.8% and Screen Holdings 7735.T slipping 5%.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. 10-year yields ahead of key employment data due this week. Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan\'s Nikkei share average posted its steepest drop in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields drove a heavy sell-off in Advantest and other chip-related stocks. Those shares had been bought amid declines of U.S. yields," said Naoki Fujiwara, senior fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management.', 'news_article_title': 'Nikkei posts sharpest drop in about 6 weeks as chip shares slide', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. 10-year yields ahead of key employment data due this week. Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan\'s Nikkei share average posted its steepest drop in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields drove a heavy sell-off in Advantest and other chip-related stocks. "Investors unwound high-technology stocks in today\'s session.', 'news_textrank_summary': "U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with megacaps Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O dipping over 1%, pressured by higher U.S. 10-year yields ahead of key employment data due this week. Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted its steepest drop in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields drove a heavy sell-off in Advantest and other chip-related stocks. .NUS/ Most of the Nikkei's top losers were chip-related stocks, with Advantest 6857.T down 6%, Tokyo Electron 8035.T falling 3.8% and Screen Holdings 7735.T slipping 5%."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-november-sales-up-18', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier to Apple AAPL.O, on Tuesday reported November sales rose 18% year on year.\n(Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman )\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier to Apple AAPL.O, on Tuesday reported November sales rose 18% year on year. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman ) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_luhn_summary': "TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier to Apple AAPL.O, on Tuesday reported November sales rose 18% year on year. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman ) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn November sales up 18%', 'news_lexrank_summary': "TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier to Apple AAPL.O, on Tuesday reported November sales rose 18% year on year. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman ) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_textrank_summary': "TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier to Apple AAPL.O, on Tuesday reported November sales rose 18% year on year. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman ) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-raises-q4-outlook-on-strong-year-end-holiday-sales', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Recasts, updates throughout\nTAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan\'s Foxconn 2317.TW, the world\'s largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple AAPL.O supplier, on Tuesday raised its outlook for the fourth quarter on strong year-end sales for the holiday peak season.\nThe fourth quarter is traditionally the hot season for Taiwan\'s tech companies as they race to supply smartphones, tablets and other electronics to major vendors such as Apple for the year-end holiday period in Western markets.\nFoxconn said in a statement that with the second half of the year being the traditional peak season for the tech industry, revenue performance in the first two months of the fourth quarter had been slightly higher than expected.\n"Therefore, the outlook for the fourth quarter should be better than the original guidance for \'significant growth\'", the company added, without elaborating.\nFoxconn does not provide exact numerical guidance.\nThe company, formally called Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, said revenue last month reached T$650 billion ($20.65 billion), the second highest on record for the month and up 18% year-on-year, though down 12.3% from October.\nRevenue in its smart consumer electronics products, including smartphones, saw strong year-on-year growth last month but that came off a low base as last year its main iPhone production base in China\'s Zhengzhou was dealing with COVID-related restrictions.\nThe company is the Apple\'s biggest iPhone assembler.\nFor components and other products, revenue in November showed strong year-on-year growth "due to increasing allocations in smart consumer electronics products and rising shipments in auto components", it added.\nFoxconn last month logged a surprise 11% increase in third-quarter profit, helped by gains in non-operating income but predicted revenue would fall slightly for the year.\nFoxconn\'s Taipei-listed shares closed flat on Tuesday ahead of the release of its November sales, compared with a 0.5% drop for the broader market .TWII.\n($1 = 31.4710 Taiwan dollars)\n(Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu Editing by David Goodman and Shri Navaratnam)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Recasts, updates throughout TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple AAPL.O supplier, on Tuesday raised its outlook for the fourth quarter on strong year-end sales for the holiday peak season. The fourth quarter is traditionally the hot season for Taiwan's tech companies as they race to supply smartphones, tablets and other electronics to major vendors such as Apple for the year-end holiday period in Western markets. Foxconn said in a statement that with the second half of the year being the traditional peak season for the tech industry, revenue performance in the first two months of the fourth quarter had been slightly higher than expected.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Recasts, updates throughout TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan\'s Foxconn 2317.TW, the world\'s largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple AAPL.O supplier, on Tuesday raised its outlook for the fourth quarter on strong year-end sales for the holiday peak season. Revenue in its smart consumer electronics products, including smartphones, saw strong year-on-year growth last month but that came off a low base as last year its main iPhone production base in China\'s Zhengzhou was dealing with COVID-related restrictions. For components and other products, revenue in November showed strong year-on-year growth "due to increasing allocations in smart consumer electronics products and rising shipments in auto components", it added.', 'news_article_title': 'Foxconn raises Q4 outlook on strong year-end holiday sales', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Recasts, updates throughout TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan\'s Foxconn 2317.TW, the world\'s largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple AAPL.O supplier, on Tuesday raised its outlook for the fourth quarter on strong year-end sales for the holiday peak season. Foxconn said in a statement that with the second half of the year being the traditional peak season for the tech industry, revenue performance in the first two months of the fourth quarter had been slightly higher than expected. "Therefore, the outlook for the fourth quarter should be better than the original guidance for \'significant growth\'", the company added, without elaborating.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Recasts, updates throughout TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple AAPL.O supplier, on Tuesday raised its outlook for the fourth quarter on strong year-end sales for the holiday peak season. The fourth quarter is traditionally the hot season for Taiwan's tech companies as they race to supply smartphones, tablets and other electronics to major vendors such as Apple for the year-end holiday period in Western markets. Revenue in its smart consumer electronics products, including smartphones, saw strong year-on-year growth last month but that came off a low base as last year its main iPhone production base in China's Zhengzhou was dealing with COVID-related restrictions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-quantitative-stock-analysis-8', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Quantitative Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-unstoppable-vanguard-etf-im-stocking-up-on-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The new year is the perfect opportunity to analyze your portfolio and consider loading up on new investments. With the stock market soaring in recent weeks, now could be a smart time to invest if prices continue increasing.\nExchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a fantastic investment for many people. Each ETF contains dozens or even hundreds of stocks, providing plenty of diversification with much less effort than investing in stocks individually.\nHowever, not all ETFs are good investments. While everyone's investing preferences will differ, there's one Vanguard ETF I've been buying for years and plan to continue buying as we head into 2024: The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG).\nThe perfect balance of risk and reward\nGrowth ETFs are designed to beat the market, and each fund contains stocks with the potential for above-average growth. The Vanguard Growth ETF includes 221 stocks from a variety of industries, though roughly half of the stocks come from the tech sector.\nIn general, growth ETFs tend to carry more risk than broad-market funds (such as an S&P 500 ETF). One of the biggest advantages of this fund, though, is that it effectively balances risk and reward.\nThe ETF's top 10 holdings make up around half of the fund's total composition, and these stocks are from behemoth corporations such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. These blue chip stocks may not experience explosive growth, but they are far more stable than many smaller companies -- significantly limiting your risk.\nThe other half of the fund is made up of dozens of smaller stocks with the potential for faster growth. These stocks carry more risk than the blue chips, but if any one of them takes off, you could see substantial returns.\nHow much can you earn with the Vanguard Growth ETF?\nNobody can say exactly how the market will perform in the short term, and growth ETFs tend to be more volatile than broad-market funds. During tough times, you could see more significant downturns with this ETF than you would with, say, an S&P 500 ETF.\nThat said, when the market is thriving, growth ETFs often outperform broad-market funds by a substantial margin.\nOver the past 10 years, the Vanguard Growth ETF has earned an average rate of return of 13.87% per year. In comparison, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) has earned an 11.77% average annual return over the past 10 years.\nWhile that may not seem like a significant difference, it adds up over time. If you were to invest, say, $200 per month in each of these ETFs, here's approximately how much you could accumulate over time, depending on whether you're earning a 13% average annual return with a growth ETF or an 11% average annual return with an S&P 500 ETF.\nNUMBER OF YEARS TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE: VANGUARD GROWTH ETF TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE: VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF\n20 $194,000 $154,000\n25 $373,000 $275,000\n30 $704,000 $478,000\n35 $1,312,000 $820,000\n40 $2,433,00 $1,396,000\nData source: Author's calculations via investor.gov.\nAgain, growth ETFs can be more volatile than broad-market funds, especially in the short term. If you're a more risk-averse investor and prefer to avoid as much volatility as possible, an S&P 500 ETF or similar investment may be a better fit. You'll still experience ups and downs with any investment, but broad-market funds often aren't as extreme in their fluctuations as growth ETFs.\nIf you're willing to take on more risk for the chance of earning higher returns, the Vanguard Growth ETF could be a good option. This fund has effectively beaten the market over the past decade, and if it's able to keep up this trend, you could see significantly higher-than-average earnings over time.\nNo investment will be the perfect fit for every person, so it's important to weigh the pros and cons of each ETF before you buy. If you're looking for a growth ETF that can balance risk and reward, the Vanguard Growth ETF could be a smart buy heading into 2024 and beyond.\n10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Katie Brockman has positions in Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The ETF's top 10 holdings make up around half of the fund's total composition, and these stocks are from behemoth corporations such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. These blue chip stocks may not experience explosive growth, but they are far more stable than many smaller companies -- significantly limiting your risk. This fund has effectively beaten the market over the past decade, and if it's able to keep up this trend, you could see significantly higher-than-average earnings over time.", 'news_luhn_summary': "While everyone's investing preferences will differ, there's one Vanguard ETF I've been buying for years and plan to continue buying as we head into 2024: The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). If you're looking for a growth ETF that can balance risk and reward, the Vanguard Growth ETF could be a smart buy heading into 2024 and beyond. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.", 'news_article_title': "1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF I'm Stocking Up On in 2024", 'news_lexrank_summary': "While everyone's investing preferences will differ, there's one Vanguard ETF I've been buying for years and plan to continue buying as we head into 2024: The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). How much can you earn with the Vanguard Growth ETF? The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.", 'news_textrank_summary': "While everyone's investing preferences will differ, there's one Vanguard ETF I've been buying for years and plan to continue buying as we head into 2024: The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). If you were to invest, say, $200 per month in each of these ETFs, here's approximately how much you could accumulate over time, depending on whether you're earning a 13% average annual return with a growth ETF or an 11% average annual return with an S&P 500 ETF. If you're looking for a growth ETF that can balance risk and reward, the Vanguard Growth ETF could be a smart buy heading into 2024 and beyond."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/morning-bid-americas-small-caps-pick-up-baton-china-rating-hit', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan\nAs the S&P500 .SPXstalled on Monday at its high for the year, taking a breather from last week\'s \'peak rates\' rally, smaller U.S. stocks picked up the baton and are playing catchup into the yearend.\nGlobal stock markets were off somewhat again on Tuesday, with Moody\'s decision to cut the outlook for China\'s sovereign credit rating on Tuesday adding even more pressure to the year\'s alarming market underperformance .CSI300 there and clocking a five-year closing low for its benchmark stock index.\nMonday proved to be a step back for the main U.S. stock indices .SPX and bond markets US10YT=RR as they consolidated last week\'s surge on hopes the Federal Reserve is finally done tightening and ready to ease in 2024.\nBut while some suspect the rates market ebullience may have jumped the gun - and two Fed cuts by June are still more than fully priced - the emphasis merely shifted to small caps that have underperformed all year due to a disproportionate hit from higher borrowing costs.\nAs the S&P500 fell back about 0.5% from Friday\'s 2023 closing peak, the Russell 2000 .RUT raced 1% higher to its highest in three months - and is now clocking annual gains of close to 7%.\nWhile that\'s still less than half the main benchmark, a late year rotation in search of value seems to be on - with the year\'s megacap tech winners scaling back a bit.\nThe New York FANG+TM index .NYFANG of tech and digital giants has now fallen back for four sessions in a row, shaving about 3% off its peaks since the start of the month but still sustaining eye-popping 82% year-to-date gains.\nThe likes of Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields.\nAnd despite some concerns in Treasuries about a heavy investment grade corporate bond sale diary this week, yields fell back again ahead of Tuesday\'s bell as attention turned to this week\'s series of critical U.S. jobs market updates.\nOctober job openings are reported later in the day, before a private sector hiring update for November tomorrow, weekly jobless on Thursday and the national payrolls report Friday.\nOil prices hovered just above 5-month lows, with global demand concerns outweighing some output cuts.#\nAnd demand worries are front and centre for the world\'s second biggest economy.\nChina\'s blue-chip stocks slumped to their lowest since February 2019 amid fears of a possible cut to China\'s sovereign credit rating cut after Moody\'s outlook reduction.\nMoody\'s said the downgrade reflected growing evidence that authorities will have to provide more financial support for debt-laden local governments and state firms, posing broad risks to China\'s fiscal, economic and institutional strength.\n"The outlook change also reflects the increased risks related to structurally and persistently lower medium-term economic growth and the ongoing downsizing of the property sector," Moody\'s said.\nThe yuan CNH= weakened slightly against a broadly softer dollar .DXY\nThe ratings news overshadowed a private-sector survey that China\'s services activity expanded at a quicker pace in November - confusing a picture where official surveys show the sector contracting for the first time since December.\nElsewhere, the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates steady as expected - buying it more time to assess the state of the economy and decide whether to tighten further next year even as the U.S. and Europe are expected to ease. The Aussie dollar AU= fell back.\nIn Europe, hawkish European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel told Reuters the ECB can take further interest rate hikes off the table given a "remarkable" fall in inflation.\nDeep annual producer price deflation eased somewhat last month.\nAnd BarclaysBARC.L shares opened 4.5% lower, eventually paring some of the losses, after one of its largest shareholders Qatar Holding moved to sell around 510 million pound ($644 million) of its stock.\nU.S. stock futures were marginally in the red before Tuesday\'s open.\nKey developments that should provide more direction to U.S. markets later on Tuesday:\n* U.S. Oct JOLTS data on job openings, U.S. Nov S&P Global service sector survey\n* Federal Reserve Division of Supervision and Regulation Director Michael Gibson testifies to Congress on Financial Innovation. European Central Bank President Christine Laggard speaks\n* U.S. Treasury auctions 3-, 6-month bills\n* U.S. corporate earnings: JAM Smacker, Auto zone, Descartes Systems, Health, Apportionment, Rent the Runway, Mongo, Stitch Fix, Powell Industries, Dave & Buster\'s Entertainment, Patronymics, G-III Apparel. Zero Fox, D Market Electronics Lands End, America\'s CAR-MART.\nUS Stocks\' Annual Gains Broaden Out https://tmsnrt.rs/3td5Y8e\nUS JOLTS job openings data https://tmsnrt.rs/47fHDNK\nUS core capital goods https://tmsnrt.rs/3RrvaBl\nAustralia’s benchmark interest rate https://tmsnrt.rs/46IlarY\nHigher temperatures, larger damage from climate risks https://tmsnrt.rs/3FXku6X\n(By Mike Dolan, Editing by Bernadette Baum; [email protected])\n(([email protected]; +44 207 542 8488; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The likes of Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields. But while some suspect the rates market ebullience may have jumped the gun - and two Fed cuts by June are still more than fully priced - the emphasis merely shifted to small caps that have underperformed all year due to a disproportionate hit from higher borrowing costs. Key developments that should provide more direction to U.S. markets later on Tuesday: * U.S. Oct JOLTS data on job openings, U.S. Nov S&P Global service sector survey * Federal Reserve Division of Supervision and Regulation Director Michael Gibson testifies to Congress on Financial Innovation.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The likes of Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields. Global stock markets were off somewhat again on Tuesday, with Moody's decision to cut the outlook for China's sovereign credit rating on Tuesday adding even more pressure to the year's alarming market underperformance .CSI300 there and clocking a five-year closing low for its benchmark stock index. Key developments that should provide more direction to U.S. markets later on Tuesday: * U.S. Oct JOLTS data on job openings, U.S. Nov S&P Global service sector survey * Federal Reserve Division of Supervision and Regulation Director Michael Gibson testifies to Congress on Financial Innovation.", 'news_article_title': 'MORNING BID AMERICAS-Small caps pick up baton, China rating hit', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The likes of Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields. Global stock markets were off somewhat again on Tuesday, with Moody's decision to cut the outlook for China's sovereign credit rating on Tuesday adding even more pressure to the year's alarming market underperformance .CSI300 there and clocking a five-year closing low for its benchmark stock index. As the S&P500 fell back about 0.5% from Friday's 2023 closing peak, the Russell 2000 .RUT raced 1% higher to its highest in three months - and is now clocking annual gains of close to 7%.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The likes of Microsoft MSFT.O, Apple AAPL.O, Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields. Global stock markets were off somewhat again on Tuesday, with Moody's decision to cut the outlook for China's sovereign credit rating on Tuesday adding even more pressure to the year's alarming market underperformance .CSI300 there and clocking a five-year closing low for its benchmark stock index. And despite some concerns in Treasuries about a heavy investment grade corporate bond sale diary this week, yields fell back again ahead of Tuesday's bell as attention turned to this week's series of critical U.S. jobs market updates."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-microsoft-overtake-apple-as-the-worlds-largest-company-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. With Apple at a $2.94 trillion market cap and Microsoft at $2.81 trillion, Microsoft is only a 4.6% gain from taking the lead.\nWill Microsoft overtake Apple as the world's largest company in 2024? Let's take a look.\nApple is a more consumer-centric investment\nWhile both Microsoft and Apple have sprawling businesses, the two serve quite different audiences. Apple is almost entirely consumer-focused, with its iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and other products serving the general population. This focus can be hit or miss, as the company is entirely tied to consumer confidence. Apple's revenue declines in four straight quarters paint a clear picture of the state of the consumer.\nMicrosoft is more balanced, as it has consumer- and business-centered products. However, with the rise of its Azure cloud computing product, Microsoft is shifting more toward being a business-to-business investment. Contrary to Apple's revenue decline, Microsoft has done much better over the past 12 months, with revenue in the mid- to high single digits, before posting an impressive 13% growth in its latest quarter.\nThe argument of which company will be larger at the end of 2024 boils down to one question: What will be stronger, the consumer or business? With the momentum Microsoft has in key trends like cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), I'd say it's hard to argue against it.\nMicrosoft's prospects are much brighter than Apple's\nAlthough Apple has multiple products, iPhone sales make up about half its revenue. This makes it one of Apple's most important segments, but the problem is it isn't capturing market share in the U.S. anymore. Since 2020, the iPhone has maintained its high 50% market share in the U.S. and hasn't increased. Unless Apple creates a new product that convinces Android users to switch, this may represent the top end of the market share it can capture in the U.S.\nWorldwide is a different story, as Apple only has about a 16% market share. For Apple to grow past its current point, it must expand its global footprint, create an innovative new product, or continue expanding its services division. While all these are possible, they're not nearly as promising as Microsoft's prospects.\nMicrosoft has multiple irons in the fire, but the greatest hope lies in AI, as Azure and other products are set to benefit. Cloud computing is vital in AI for two reasons. First, for AI models to be accurate, they need a lot of data fed into them. Storing this data on-site can be difficult, so many companies tap into the storage space that Azure can provide. Second, you need a lot of computing power to develop AI models. Many clients won't have use for a full-time AI-devoted computer, so they'll rent out computing space in Azure to create the models.\nCloud computing is estimated to be a $1.6 trillion market opportunity by 2030 (according to Grandview Research), and with Microsoft holding around a 22% market share, it's well positioned to capitalize on this trend. But that's just Azure.\nMicrosoft also has an AI co-pilot rolling out to its office products, a partnership with OpenAI, and its newly acquired Activision Blizzard gaming division. Looking forward, Microsoft seems to be in a much better place than Apple.\nHowever, this outlook comes at a price, as Microsoft stock is significantly more expensive than Apple's.\nMSFT PE Ratio data by YCharts\nBut with Microsoft's ambitions and recent execution, I'd say it has earned its premium.\nSo, will Microsoft overtake Apple as the world's largest company in 2024? I'd say yes. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it did it before 2023 is over. Microsoft also looks like a decent buy right now, and I'd take it over Apple every day of the week.\n10 stocks we like better than Microsoft\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Microsoft wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nKeithen Drury has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. Microsoft has multiple irons in the fire, but the greatest hope lies in AI, as Azure and other products are set to benefit. Microsoft also has an AI co-pilot rolling out to its office products, a partnership with OpenAI, and its newly acquired Activision Blizzard gaming division.", 'news_luhn_summary': "At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. Will Microsoft overtake Apple as the world's largest company in 2024? However, with the rise of its Azure cloud computing product, Microsoft is shifting more toward being a business-to-business investment.", 'news_article_title': "Will Microsoft Overtake Apple as the World's Largest Company in 2024?", 'news_lexrank_summary': "At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. Microsoft's prospects are much brighter than Apple's Although Apple has multiple products, iPhone sales make up about half its revenue. Cloud computing is estimated to be a $1.6 trillion market opportunity by 2030 (according to Grandview Research), and with Microsoft holding around a 22% market share, it's well positioned to capitalize on this trend.", 'news_textrank_summary': "At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. With Apple at a $2.94 trillion market cap and Microsoft at $2.81 trillion, Microsoft is only a 4.6% gain from taking the lead. Microsoft's prospects are much brighter than Apple's Although Apple has multiple products, iPhone sales make up about half its revenue."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exclusive-apple-warns-indias-eu-style-charger-rules-will-hit-local-production-target', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil\nNEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay.\nIndia wants to implement a European Union rule that will require smartphones to have a universal USB-C charging port, and has been in talks with manufacturers about introducing the requirement in India by June 2025, six months after the deadline in the EU. While all manufacturers including Samsung 005930.KS have agreed to India\'s plan, Apple is pushing back.\nApple has for years offered a unique lightning connector port on its iPhones. The EU, however, estimates a single charger solution would save about $271 million for consumers, and India has said the move will reduce e-waste and help users.\nIn a closed-door Nov. 28 meeting chaired by India\'s IT ministry, Apple asked officials to exempt existing iPhone models from the rules, warning it will otherwise struggle to meet production targets set under India\'s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, according to the meeting minutes seen by Reuters.\nPLI is a key project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offers electronic manufacturers in India fiscal incentives for fresh investments and incremental phone sales each year. It has been extensively used by Apple suppliers like Foxconn 2317.TW to expand iPhone manufacturing in the country.\n"If the regulation is implemented on earlier models of mobile phones, they (Apple) will not be able to meet the PLI targets," the minutes quoted Apple\'s regulatory and product compliance executives as saying while opposing the rules.\nApple did not quantify the production impact in the meeting, and the IT ministry decided to review its request and reach a decision later, two people familiar with the discussions said.\nApple, whose India lobbying efforts are being reported for the first time, and India\'s IT ministry, did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.\nDESIGN CAN\'T CHANGE\nIndia is seen as Apple\'s next growth frontier after China.\nRenowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has estimated 12-14% of iPhone production in 2023 will be from India, with the number set to rise to as much as 25% next year.\nIn terms of market share, Apple accounts for 6% of India\'s booming smartphone market, compared with just about 2% four years ago. Apple suppliers have expanded their facilities and make most iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models in India for local sales and exports, Counterpoint Research estimates.\nOnly iPhone 15 has the new universal charging port. Apple told Indian officials in the meeting that the "design of the earlier products cannot be changed," the document showed.\nConsumers in India\'s price-conscious market prefer buying older models of iPhones which typically become cheaper with new launches, and India\'s push for the common charger on older models could hit Apple\'s targets, said Prabhu Ram, head of the Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research.\n"Apple\'s fortunes in India have primarily been tied to older generation iPhones," he said.\nThe EU\'s charging port rules kick in in December 2024, and India wants compliance by June 2025.\nApple told officials it can comply with that timeline if existing models are exempted from the rules, but will need 18 months beyond 2024 if they are not.\n"A natural transition period should be given ... keeping in mind the product design timelines," the minutes quoted Apple executives as telling government officials.\n(Reporting by Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil; Editing by Susan Fenton)\n(([email protected]; @adityakalra;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. PLI is a key project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offers electronic manufacturers in India fiscal incentives for fresh investments and incremental phone sales each year. Apple did not quantify the production impact in the meeting, and the IT ministry decided to review its request and reach a decision later, two people familiar with the discussions said.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. "If the regulation is implemented on earlier models of mobile phones, they (Apple) will not be able to meet the PLI targets," the minutes quoted Apple\'s regulatory and product compliance executives as saying while opposing the rules. "A natural transition period should be given ... keeping in mind the product design timelines," the minutes quoted Apple executives as telling government officials.', 'news_article_title': "EXCLUSIVE-Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target", 'news_lexrank_summary': "By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door Nov. 28 meeting chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked officials to exempt existing iPhone models from the rules, warning it will otherwise struggle to meet production targets set under India's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, according to the meeting minutes seen by Reuters. Apple suppliers have expanded their facilities and make most iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models in India for local sales and exports, Counterpoint Research estimates.", 'news_textrank_summary': "By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door Nov. 28 meeting chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked officials to exempt existing iPhone models from the rules, warning it will otherwise struggle to meet production targets set under India's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, according to the meeting minutes seen by Reuters. Consumers in India's price-conscious market prefer buying older models of iPhones which typically become cheaper with new launches, and India's push for the common charger on older models could hit Apple's targets, said Prabhu Ram, head of the Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research."}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 190.17999267578125, 'high': 194.3999938964844, 'open': 190.2100067138672, 'close': 193.4199981689453, 'ema_50': 183.32390531439216, 'rsi_14': 68.27623578701532, 'target': 192.32000732421875, 'volume': 66628400.0, 'ema_200': 175.05742592129874, 'adj_close': 193.4199981689453, 'rsi_lag_1': 65.42299102264214, 'rsi_lag_2': 66.35138715766965, 'rsi_lag_3': 71.54285674426, 'rsi_lag_4': 68.62070023896678, 'rsi_lag_5': 74.59862495690948, 'macd_lag_1': 3.2696385759379325, 'macd_lag_2': 3.4962541723044183, 'macd_lag_3': 3.550351258663369, 'macd_lag_4': 3.69910366424574, 'macd_lag_5': 3.89421541323469, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.373120942046313, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.468737681919689}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.8100004196167, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 13.760000228881836, 'Open': 13.260000228881836, 'Close': 12.850000381469728, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 12.850000381469728}, {'Low': 1.078260064125061, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 1.0848339796066284, 'Open': 1.0837758779525757, 'Close': 1.0837758779525757, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 1.0837758779525757}, {'Low': 1.2583364248275757, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 1.2650541067123413, 'Open': 1.2634079456329346, 'Close': 1.2634079456329346, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 1.2634079456329346}, {'Low': 7.130199909210205, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 7.144000053405762, 'Open': 7.135200023651123, 'Close': 7.135200023651123, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 7.135200023651123}, {'Low': 72.0199966430664, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 74.12000274658203, 'Open': 73.30000305175781, 'Close': 72.31999969482422, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 358703, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 72.31999969482422}, {'Low': 0.6545097827911377, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 0.6628099679946899, 'Open': 0.6617100238800049, 'Close': 0.6617100238800049, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 0.6617100238800049}, {'Low': 4.164999961853027, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 4.228000164031982, 'Open': 4.22599983215332, 'Close': 4.171000003814697, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 4.171000003814697}, {'Low': 146.593994140625, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 147.3699951171875, 'Open': 147.32699584960938, 'Close': 147.32699584960938, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 147.32699584960938}, {'Low': 103.5500030517578, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 104.08999633789062, 'Open': 103.55999755859376, 'Close': 104.0500030517578, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 104.0500030517578}, {'Low': 2010.199951171875, 'Date': '2023-12-05', 'High': 2037.0, 'Open': 2035.0999755859373, 'Close': 2018.5, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 289, 'date_str': '2023-12-05', 'Adj Close': 2018.5}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-06': 192.32000732421875, '2023-12-07': 194.2700042724609, '2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516, '2023-12-15': 197.57000732421875, '2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844, '2023-12-19': 196.94000244140625}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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T2 is set to provide free and year-round access to live coverage of top tennis players and signature events for the vast audience of The Roku Channel, reaching an estimated 100 million people.\n\nFor convenient access, viewers can easily navigate T2 through the Sports Experience on Roku\'s Home Screen. This feature simplifies the discovery and access of live, upcoming and on-demand sports content, enhancing engagement and awareness for Roku\'s content partners while providing a personalized viewing experience.\n\nT2\'s yearly live and encore calendar aligns with most tournaments covered by Tennis Channel, showcasing different matches and players. This unique approach allows viewers with access to both channels to choose between simultaneous competitions from prestigious events, such as the BNP Paribas Open, Roland Garros, Miami Open, Monte-Carlo Masters, Italian Open, Canadian Open, Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup.\n\nShares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 158.5% year to date compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s rise of 12.4% due to its extensive collection of content.\n\nYou can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nRoku, Inc. Price and Consensus\n Roku, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Roku, Inc. Quote\n ROKU’s Recent Efforts to Boost Streaming Hours\nThe company recently unveiled two fresh additions to the Roku Home Screen, such as All Things Food and All Things Home. These new destinations bring together top-notch food, home and lifestyle content from various sources on the platform, creating seamless and engaging discovery experiences.\n\nThese new features are expected to boost streaming hours as well as platform revenues in the upcoming quarters.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROKU’s 2023 streaming hours is pegged at 105.33 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 340.7%. The consensus estimate for 2023 platform revenues is pegged at $2.9 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 7.38%.\n\nDesigned for user convenience, these hubs offer straightforward navigation and personalized recommendations, simplifying the exploration and viewing of genre entertainment directly from the home screen. Both All Things Food and All Things Home will showcase a diverse array of streaming options within their respective categories, encompassing free and subscription-based services, live and linear TV, Premium Subscriptions, Roku Originals and more.\n\nThese features were added due to a recent survey commissioned by Roku. This recent survey revealed that 64% of streamers rely on genre-based searches when looking for new content, emphasizing the significance of genre preferences in content discovery. According to the survey, nearly 73% of streamers feel that they spend excessive time trying to discover fresh content, underscoring the need for streamlined and efficient content exploration experiences.\n\nRoku faces tough competition from giants like Google GOOGL, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL.\n\nGoogle TV has significantly improved its user experience, addressing previous issues with the latest Chromecast model. This device supports a broad range of streaming apps, including popular ones like YouTube and Spotify. However, there may be some limitations in terms of storage management.\n\nAmazon Fire TV is deeply integrated into Amazon\'s ecosystem, giving priority to AMZN\'s content and featuring a robust voice interface. Yet, at times, it gives the impression of functioning more as an advertising platform for Amazon products rather than providing a diverse app and content ecosystem.\n\nApple TV boasts a refined interface with its attention to detail. While it supports most apps, it appears that AAPL places a stronger emphasis on its Apple TV+ subscription service and app rather than focusing primarily on the hardware itself.\nZacks Reveals ChatGPT "Sleeper" Stock\nOne little-known company is at the heart of an especially brilliant Artificial Intelligence sector. By 2030, the AI industry is predicted to have an internet and iPhone-scale economic impact of $15.7 Trillion.\nAs a service to readers, Zacks is providing a bonus report that names and explains this explosive growth stock and 4 other "must buys." Plus more.\nDownload Free ChatGPT Stock Report Right Now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nRoku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Roku faces tough competition from giants like Google GOOGL, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL. While it supports most apps, it appears that AAPL places a stronger emphasis on its Apple TV+ subscription service and app rather than focusing primarily on the hardware itself. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Roku faces tough competition from giants like Google GOOGL, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL. While it supports most apps, it appears that AAPL places a stronger emphasis on its Apple TV+ subscription service and app rather than focusing primarily on the hardware itself.', 'news_article_title': 'ROKU Collaborates With Tennis Channel to Launch T2 in the US', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Roku faces tough competition from giants like Google GOOGL, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL. While it supports most apps, it appears that AAPL places a stronger emphasis on its Apple TV+ subscription service and app rather than focusing primarily on the hardware itself. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Roku faces tough competition from giants like Google GOOGL, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL. While it supports most apps, it appears that AAPL places a stronger emphasis on its Apple TV+ subscription service and app rather than focusing primarily on the hardware itself.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-regains-%243t-in-market-cap%3A-etfs-in-focus', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In a remarkable comeback story, the technology giant Apple Inc. AAPL has once again claimed its spot as a $3-trillion company, reinstating its position as a titan in the global tech industry. This resurgence marks the first return to the $3-trillion milestone since August, showcasing the company's robust recovery and investor confidence.\n\nInvestors seeking to tap the opportune moment could invest in ETFs having the largest allocation to the tech titan. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK, Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT, MSCI Information Technology Index ETF FTEC, iShares US Technology ETF IYW and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF MGK have Apple as the top or second firm with a double-digit allocation and sport a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).\n\nThe journey back to $3 trillion was fueled by a 2.1% rise in Apple's shares, reflecting a strong investor belief in the company's innovation and market strategy. This boost in the stock value is a testament to Apple's enduring appeal and the market's optimistic outlook on its future.\n\nThe Apple stock has gained more than 48% so far this year despite slowing growth and challenges in markets like China. This is mainly due to the company’s consistent cash flow, the global popularity of its products and robust shareholder return programs.\nPromising Growth Ahead\nWith this significant achievement, Apple sets the stage for further innovation and growth. The iPhone maker is poised to expand its product range with the anticipated launch of the Vision Pro virtual reality headset next year. This groundbreaking product, Apple's first significant new computing platform since the Apple Watch in 2014, underscores the company's dedication to innovation. By venturing into virtual reality, Apple is poised to redefine technological boundaries, further solidifying its position as a leader in the tech industry (read: High-Quality ETFs for Long-Term Investors).\nBulls Are Here!\nWall Street is bullish on the stock. Apple currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.71 on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell etc.) made by 29 brokerage firms. The current ABR compares to an ABR of 1.71 a month ago based on 29 recommendations.\n\nOf the 29 recommendations deriving the current ABR, 17 are Strong Buy and three are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy, respectively, account for 58.62% and 10.34% of all recommendations. A month ago, Strong Buy made up 58.62%, whereas Buy represented 10.34%.\n\nBased on short-term price targets offered by 26 analysts, the average price target for Apple comes to $201.53. The forecasts range from a low of $140.00 to a high of $240.00.\nSolid Earnings Estimate Revisions\nApple saw a positive earnings estimate revision of a penny over the past month for the fiscal year (ending Sep 2024), with estimated earnings growth of 7.01%. This compares favorably with the industry’s growth projection of 5.88% (read: 4 ETFs to Implement Buffett's Investing Philosophy).\n\nAAPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and falls under a top-ranked Zacks industry (top 15%).\nETFs in Focus\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK)\n\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund targets the broad technology sector and follows the Technology Select Sector Index. It holds about 64 securities in its basket, with Apple making up for a 23% share. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund has key holdings in software, technology hardware, storage and peripherals, and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment.\n\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund is the most popular and heavily traded ETF, with an AUM of $55.7 billion and an average daily volume of 6.7 million shares. The fund charges 10 bps in fees per year.\n\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)\n\nVanguard Information Technology ETF manages $56.5 billion in its asset base and provides exposure to 318 technology stocks. It currently tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Here, Apple accounts for a 21.6% share. Systems software, technology hardware storage & peripheral, semiconductors, and application software are the top four sectors.\n\nVanguard Information Technology ETF has an expense ratio of 0.10%, whereas volume is solid at nearly 499,000 shares.\n\nMSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC)\n\nMSCI Information Technology Index ETF is home to 312 technology stocks with an AUM of $8 billion. It follows the MSCI USA IMI Information Technology Index. Apple accounts for a 22.2% share in the basket (read: Tech Turns Hot, ETFs Touch New 52-Week Highs).\n\nMSCI Information Technology Index ETF has an expense ratio of 0.08%, while volume is solid at 211,000 shares a day.\n\niShares US Technology ETF (IYW)\n\niShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF tracks the Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index, giving investors exposure to 132 U.S. electronics, computer software and hardware, and informational technology companies. Apple makes up 18% of the assets.\n\niShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF has an AUM of $13.4 billion, and charges 40 bps in fees and expenses. Volume is good as it exchanges 781,000 shares a day.\n\nVanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK)\n\nVanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF offers diversified exposure to the largest growth stocks in the U.S. market. It tracks the CRSP US Mega Cap Growth Index and holds 88 securities in its basket, with Apple accounting for 15.1% of the total assets.\n\nVanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF charges 7 bps in annual fees and trades in a good volume of around 336,000 shares a day on average. The fund has an AUM of $15.8 billion.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\nFidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In a remarkable comeback story, the technology giant Apple Inc. AAPL has once again claimed its spot as a $3-trillion company, reinstating its position as a titan in the global tech industry. AAPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and falls under a top-ranked Zacks industry (top 15%). Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In a remarkable comeback story, the technology giant Apple Inc. AAPL has once again claimed its spot as a $3-trillion company, reinstating its position as a titan in the global tech industry. AAPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and falls under a top-ranked Zacks industry (top 15%).', 'news_article_title': 'Apple Regains $3T in Market Cap: ETFs in Focus', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In a remarkable comeback story, the technology giant Apple Inc. AAPL has once again claimed its spot as a $3-trillion company, reinstating its position as a titan in the global tech industry. AAPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and falls under a top-ranked Zacks industry (top 15%). Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In a remarkable comeback story, the technology giant Apple Inc. AAPL has once again claimed its spot as a $3-trillion company, reinstating its position as a titan in the global tech industry. AAPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and falls under a top-ranked Zacks industry (top 15%).'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-stocks-to-watch-from-the-prospering-computer-industry', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is benefiting from steady demand for enterprise devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones. Industry participants like Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD are benefiting from these trends. The improving availability of 5G-enabled smartphones has been a key catalyst for the industry participants. The launch of foldable, and AI and ML-infused smartphones, tablets, wearables and hearables is another major growth driver for the industry participants. Robust demand for production printers, materials and software bodes well for 3-D printing solution providers. However, waning demand for consumer PCs and geopolitical challenges, including raging inflation and high interest, are major headwinds.\nIndustry Description\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry comprises companies that offer smartphones, desktops, laptops, printers, wearables and 3-D printers. Such devices are based either on iOS, MacOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, Microsoft Windows, or Google Chrome and Android operating systems. The companies predominantly use processors from Apple, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Samsung. Expanding screen size, better display and enhanced storage capabilities have been the key catalysts driving the rapid proliferation of smartphones. This has been well-supported by faster mobile processors. Laptops, both consumer and commercial, benefit from faster processors, sleek designs and expanded storage facilities. The addition of healthcare features has been driving the demand for wearables.\n3 Mini Computer Industry Trends to Watch\nEnterprise Adoption Remains Healthy: Strong enterprise demand has been benefiting the industry participants. The growing adoption of a hybrid working environment bodes well for the players, as demand for laptops and tablets is expected to increase. Demand for smart devices that offer facial recognition, retina scans or finger impressions to verify the user for biometrics is gaining traction as enterprises enhance security.\n\nImpressive Form Factor Drives Demand: Expanding screen size, better display and enhanced storage capabilities have been the key catalysts driving the rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets. This has been well-supported by faster mobile processors from the likes of Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Apple and Samsung. Improved Internet penetration and speed, along with the evolution of mobile apps, have made smartphones indispensable for consumers. Improved graphics quality is making smartphones suitable for playing sophisticated games. This is driving the demand for high-end smartphones and opening up significant opportunities for device makers.\n\nPCs Face Extinction Risk: Personal computers (desktops and laptops), be it Windows or Apple’s MacOS-based ones, have been facing the risk of extinction due to the rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets. Stiff competition from smartphones has compelled global PC makers to not only upgrade hardware frequently but also add apps and cloud-based services to attract consumers. Nevertheless, the emergence of 5G, AI, machine learning and foldable computers is likely to be the key catalysts in expanding the total addressable market of PCs.\nZacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is housed within the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #37, which places it in the top 15% of more than 250 Zacks industries.\n\nThe group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.\n\nThe industry’s position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are optimistic about this group’s earnings growth potential. Since Oct 31, 2023, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for this industry’s 2024 earnings has moved up 0.3%.\n\nGiven the bullish outlook, there are a few stocks worth watching in the sector. But before we present those stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.\nIndustry Lags Sector Beats S&P 500\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry has underperformed the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector but beat the S&P 500 index over the past year.\n\nThe industry has gained 33.9% over this period compared with the S&P 500’s return of 16.4% and the broader sector’s rise of 37.8%.\nOne-Year Price Performance\n\nIndustry\'s Current Valuation\nOn the basis of forward 12-month P/E, which is a commonly used multiple for valuing computer stocks, we see that the industry is currently trading at 27.81X compared with the S&P 500’s 19.17X and the sector’s 24.04X.\n\nOver the last five years, the industry has traded as high as 32.32X and as low as 11.49X, with the median being 24.43X, as the chart below shows.\nForward 12-Month Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio\n\n 3 Computer Stocks to Watch Right Now\n3D Systems: This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company expects the dental market to stabilize amid the high inventory level in the supply chain and weakness in consumer discretionary spending. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.\n\n3D System expects a slower recovery in 2024 than its earlier expectation. Dental sales are expected to benefit from the continuing migration of orthodontic solutions from metal brackets and wires to clear aligners in the long run. Improved asset management and resource utilization are anticipated to reduce its total inventory significantly in 2024.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 loss has narrowed by 7 cents to 13 cents per share over the past 30 days. The stock has declined 38.5% in the year-to-date period.\nPrice and Consensus: DDD\n Apple: This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is benefiting from a steady demand for iPhone devices, as well as an expanding footprint in emerging markets. A growing subscriber base and improving customer engagement are tailwinds for the services business.\n\nApple currently has more than 1 billion paid subscribers across its Services portfolio. The App Store continues to draw the attention of prominent developers worldwide, helping it offer appealing new apps that drive the App Store’s traffic. A growing number of AI-infused apps will attract subscribers to the App Store.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 earnings has increased by a penny to $6.56 per share over the past 30 days. The stock has gained 37.2% in the year-to-date period. \nPrice and Consensus: AAPL\n HP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment.\n\nProduct innovation and differentiations are the key drivers that have helped HPQ maintain its leading position in the PC and printer markets.\n\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2023 earnings has decreased 1.2% to $3.43 per share over the past 30 days. HP shares have gained 3.7% year to date.\nPrice and Consensus: HPQ\n\nZacks Reveals ChatGPT "Sleeper" Stock\nOne little-known company is at the heart of an especially brilliant Artificial Intelligence sector. By 2030, the AI industry is predicted to have an internet and iPhone-scale economic impact of $15.7 Trillion.\nAs a service to readers, Zacks is providing a bonus report that names and explains this explosive growth stock and 4 other "must buys." Plus more.\nDownload Free ChatGPT Stock Report Right Now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nHP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report\n3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Price and Consensus: AAPL HP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment. Industry participants like Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD are benefiting from these trends. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Industry participants like Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD are benefiting from these trends. Price and Consensus: AAPL HP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment.', 'news_article_title': '3 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Computer Industry', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Industry participants like Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD are benefiting from these trends. Price and Consensus: AAPL HP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Industry participants like Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD are benefiting from these trends. Price and Consensus: AAPL HP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/governments-spying-on-apple-google-users-through-push-notifications-us-senator', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Raphael Satter\nWASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps\' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday.\nIn a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said foreign officials were demanding the data from Alphabet\'s GOOGL.O Google and Apple AAPL.O. Although details were sparse, the letter lays out yet another path by which governments can track smartphones.\nApps of all kinds rely on push notifications to alert smartphone users to incoming messages, breaking news, and other updates. These are the audible "dings" or visual indicators users get when they receive an email or their sports team wins a game. What users often do not realize is that almost all such notifications travel over Google and Apple\'s servers.\nThat gives the two companies unique insight into the traffic flowing from those apps to their users, and in turn puts them "in a unique position to facilitate government surveillance of how users are using particular apps," Wyden said. He asked the Department of Justice to "repeal or modify any policies" that hindered public discussions of push notification spying.\nIn a statement, Apple said that Wyden\'s letter gave them the opening they needed to share more details with the public about how governments monitored push notifications.\n"In this case, the federal government prohibited us from sharing any information," the company said in a statement. "Now that this method has become public we are updating our transparency reporting to detail these kinds of requests."\nGoogle said that it shared Wyden\'s "commitment to keeping users informed about these requests."\nThe Department of Justice did not return messages seeking comment on the push notification surveillance or whether it had prevented Apple of Google from talking about it.\nWyden\'s letter cited a "tip" as the source of the information about the surveillance. His staff did not elaborate on the tip, but a source familiar with the matter confirmed that both foreign and U.S. government agencies have been asking Apple and Google for metadata related to push notifications to, for example, help tie anonymous users of messaging apps to specific Apple or Google accounts.\nThe source declined to identify the foreign governments involved in making the requests but described them as democracies allied to the United States.\nThe source said they did not know how long such information had been gathered in that way.\nMost users give push notifications little thought, but they have occasionally attracted attention from technologists because of the difficulty of deploying them without sending data to Google or Apple.\nEarlier this year French developer David Libeau said users and developers were often unaware of how their apps emitted data to the U.S. tech giants via push notifications, calling them "a privacy nightmare."\n(Reporting by Raphael Satter; Editing by Stephen Coates and Andrea Ricci)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said foreign officials were demanding the data from Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google and Apple AAPL.O. By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday. In a statement, Apple said that Wyden's letter gave them the opening they needed to share more details with the public about how governments monitored push notifications.", 'news_luhn_summary': "In a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said foreign officials were demanding the data from Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google and Apple AAPL.O. By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday. Apps of all kinds rely on push notifications to alert smartphone users to incoming messages, breaking news, and other updates.", 'news_article_title': 'Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications -US senator', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said foreign officials were demanding the data from Alphabet\'s GOOGL.O Google and Apple AAPL.O. In a statement, Apple said that Wyden\'s letter gave them the opening they needed to share more details with the public about how governments monitored push notifications. Google said that it shared Wyden\'s "commitment to keeping users informed about these requests."', 'news_textrank_summary': 'In a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said foreign officials were demanding the data from Alphabet\'s GOOGL.O Google and Apple AAPL.O. By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps\' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday. That gives the two companies unique insight into the traffic flowing from those apps to their users, and in turn puts them "in a unique position to facilitate government surveillance of how users are using particular apps," Wyden said.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-factor-based-stock-analysis-11', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Factor-Based Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-niche-tech-stocks-with-untapped-potential', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nWhat comes to mind when you think of niche stock?\nFor some, it is one that flies under the radar of most investors. It could be a stock with little or no analyst coverage. It could be a company with technology that meets the needs of a smaller total addressable market (TAM). \nIn fact, Cambridge Dictionary defines niche as “a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like.”\nThe following three niche tech stocks to buy are from the portfolio holdings of tech ETFs that specialize in niche products or services. For example, cloud-computing ETFs would not typically be considered as a niche businesses. AgTech ETFs could be. \nSo, let’s examine three tech stocks to buy that investors won’t likely find in some of the larger tech ETFs. \nSotera Health Company (SHC)\nSource: motorolka / Shutterstock.com\nSotera Health Company (NASDAQ:SHC) is the sixth-smallest holding of the iShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETF (NASDAQ:IVEG). The ETF invests in U.S. and non-U.S. companies that will benefit from creating or using agricultural technologies.\nSotera’s three businesses of Sterigenics, Nordion, and Nelson Labs provide sterilization services, lab testing, and advisory services to healthcare companies. It has more than 5,800 customers in 50+ countries worldwide.\nThe downside? Most of the company’s proprietary technology is not patented. However, its sterilization work is very sensitive. For example, Nordion produces and sells Cobalt-60 (Co-60), a radioactive isotope used in radiation sterilization. It decays naturally at a rate of approximately 12% annually.\nAlso, the product undergoes quality assurance testing and is shipped in proprietary lead and steel containers. This is a big deal. Specifically, we’re talking about radioactive materials that must be treated with utmost care. \nAnd, in Q3 of 2023, its revenues increased by 6% year over year (YOY) to $263 million. Additionally, its EBITDA rose by 7% to $134 million, making the 51% adjusted EBITDA margin is attractive. \nSiTime Corp. (SITM)\nSource: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com\nSiTime Corp. (NASDAQ:SITM) is one of the smallest holdings in the iShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:IDAT). The latter is a fund dedicated to stocks that could benefit from providing products and services for cloud computing and 5G.\nAlso, SiTime’s market capitalization of $2.3 billion is just 11% of the ETF’s average market cap of $21.6 billion.\nImpressively, SiTime participates in the $8 billion global timing market. The company’s all-silicon timing systems solutions are used for a variety of electronics devices. Those include communications, automotive, industrial, aerospace, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and other industries requiring high-performance timing solutions.\nExamples of their use include airbag sensors, inkjet printer heads, optical switches, blood pressure sensors, and many other mass-produced products. The company sells its precision timing products to distributors, with its top three distributors accounting for 70% of its revenue in 2022. Those, in turn, sell them to the end user – the largest being Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). \nWord to the wise. SiTime is not profitable on a GAAP basis at the moment. However, it did generate a small non-GAAP profit of $1.4 million in Q3 2023 on revenue of $35.5 million. Yet, considering the global cloud computing market estimated to be over $500 billion, the $8 billion market in which SiTime participates is truly niche.\nConstellation Software (CNSWF)\nSource: Shutterstock\nConstellation Software (OTCMKTS:CNSWF) is the 14th-largest holding of the Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF (BATS:IQM). It is an actively managed fund investing in disruptive business models focused on machine learning and automation. \nLike SiTime, Constellation Software is a niche business model. It’s a serial acquirer that the Economist recently called the tech version of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B).\nThe company was created by Toronto venture capitalist Mark Leonard in 1995. His intention was to build verticals of software businesses in various industries through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth. \nSpecifically, Constellation had $270 million in total assets in March 2008. And as of Sept. 30, CNSWF stood just over $10.0 billion. The company’s revenue through the first nine months were $6.1 billion, 27% higher than a year ago, with 6% organic growth, with the rest from acquisitions. Its free cash flow over the first nine months was $835 million, 48% higher than a year ago, suggesting it will generate close to $2 billion in 2023. \nSince Constellation went public in May 2006, its shares have appreciated nearly 12,000%. Up 55% in 2023 and 257% over the past five years, it continues to deliver on its M&A.\nOn the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nWill Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Niche Tech Stocks With Untapped Potential appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Those, in turn, sell them to the end user – the largest being Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Its free cash flow over the first nine months was $835 million, 48% higher than a year ago, suggesting it will generate close to $2 billion in 2023. More From InvestorPlace The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of Musk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Those, in turn, sell them to the end user – the largest being Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). In fact, Cambridge Dictionary defines niche as “a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like.” The following three niche tech stocks to buy are from the portfolio holdings of tech ETFs that specialize in niche products or services. Sotera Health Company (SHC) Source: motorolka / Shutterstock.com Sotera Health Company (NASDAQ:SHC) is the sixth-smallest holding of the iShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETF (NASDAQ:IVEG).', 'news_article_title': '3 Niche Tech Stocks With Untapped Potential', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Those, in turn, sell them to the end user – the largest being Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The ETF invests in U.S. and non-U.S. companies that will benefit from creating or using agricultural technologies. However, it did generate a small non-GAAP profit of $1.4 million in Q3 2023 on revenue of $35.5 million.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Those, in turn, sell them to the end user – the largest being Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). In fact, Cambridge Dictionary defines niche as “a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like.” The following three niche tech stocks to buy are from the portfolio holdings of tech ETFs that specialize in niche products or services. Sotera Health Company (SHC) Source: motorolka / Shutterstock.com Sotera Health Company (NASDAQ:SHC) is the sixth-smallest holding of the iShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETF (NASDAQ:IVEG).'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ai-for-the-future%3A-3-stocks-driving-innovative-solutions', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nWhile certain AI stock sectors, such as generative text and imagery, have some commercial use, they’ve mostly been relegated to parlor tricks thus far. And, without the profitable commercialization opportunity needed to offset high tech costs, many of today’s “fun” AI stocks won’t be around in a few years.\nThat’s the reason investors who are searching for top AI stocks should look to the basics. Perhaps boring but needed tasks that AI helps to optimize and streamline. AI will likely be omnipresent in our lives soon, and today’s “nuts and bolts” AI offerings could easily be tomorrow’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).\nLemonade (LMND)\nSource: Stephanie L Sanchez / Shutterstock.com\nReady to get excited about insurance?\nOK, probably not. Yet, Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) is one opportunity among innovative AI stocks that’s truly exciting. Until now, insurance offerings have included lengthy and obscure manual calculations that didn’t always accurately predict customer risk. That’s evident today as auto insurance claims surge, leaving legacy insurers holding the bag for poor due diligence.\nBut Lemonade’s Maya chatbot negates some of that risk, offering customers a friendly and simple alternative when exploring insurance needs. Better yet, it’s underpinned by scores of data that help Maya and Lemonade determine proper price points and risk scores for each customer.\nIn an age where customers prefer digital engagement for routine business, Lemonade’s customer base is soaring. Customer count grew 12% over the past year and revenue jumped by more than 50%. These stats and increased visibility point to big moments ahead for this top AI stock pick.\nUiPath (PATH)\nSource: dennizn / Shutterstock.com\nUiPath (NYSE:PATH) is on Cathie Wood’s list of top AI stocks, meaning retail investors should take notice. In a September interview, Wood touted UiPath’s AI use in “helping companies automate the most mundane administrative tasks.” It’s not too exciting, but that’s the spot unique AI stocks are. They sit at the intersection of next-gen tech and typical workplace tasks.\nUiPath leverages AI and machine learning to help companies streamline workflows by integrating unique proprietary data sets. In effect, it’s like giving OpenAI’s ChatGPT access to your annual credit card statement and asking where you can improve your household budget. But multiply the scale ten-fold (or more) and expand the opportunity to nearly every admin task a company faces. Then you’re closer to the opportunities that UiPath offers.\nSpeaking of OpenAI, they’re just one of many SaaS tools companies can integrate into their UiPath workflow. Other partnered integrations include Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services (AWS). These wide-reaching integrations mean UiPath can easily slide itself into most corporate ecosystems while improving enterprise efficiencies.\nSymbotic (SYM)\nSource: PopTika / Shutterstock.com\nHonestly, warehouse management solutions aren’t particularly exciting for average investors. But Symbotic’s (NASDAQ:SYM) AI solutions have big-name corporations racing to partner with them. Symbotic offers AI-enabled warehouse robotics that blue-chips like Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) leverage to cut costs and increase productivity.\nBuy Symbotic is about to expand its market reach substantially. Though the firm, thus far, has only been practical for enterprise-level warehousing, the company is developing a tool to help small and medium businesses. The “GreenBox” initiative will target shared warehousing that multiple small businesses use jointly. Again, it may not sound revolutionary, but as one analyst says, “I’ve seen a lot of robotics tech and I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. Compared to what it replaces, it’s like day and night.”\nSymbotic just posted its first profitable quarter which, combined with current market penetration and future expansion, bodes well for this AI stock.\nOn the date of publication, Jeremy Flint held no positions in the securities mentioned. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJeremy Flint, an MBA graduate and skilled finance writer, excels in content strategy for wealth managers and investment funds. Passionate about simplifying complex market concepts, he focuses on fixed-income investing, alternative investments, economic analysis, and the oil, gas, and utilities sectors. Jeremy’s work can also be found at www.jeremyflint.work.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post AI for the Future: 3 Stocks Driving Innovative Solutions appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'AI will likely be omnipresent in our lives soon, and today’s “nuts and bolts” AI offerings could easily be tomorrow’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). And, without the profitable commercialization opportunity needed to offset high tech costs, many of today’s “fun” AI stocks won’t be around in a few years. Compared to what it replaces, it’s like day and night.” Symbotic just posted its first profitable quarter which, combined with current market penetration and future expansion, bodes well for this AI stock.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'AI will likely be omnipresent in our lives soon, and today’s “nuts and bolts” AI offerings could easily be tomorrow’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). And, without the profitable commercialization opportunity needed to offset high tech costs, many of today’s “fun” AI stocks won’t be around in a few years. UiPath (PATH) Source: dennizn / Shutterstock.com UiPath (NYSE:PATH) is on Cathie Wood’s list of top AI stocks, meaning retail investors should take notice.', 'news_article_title': 'AI for the Future: 3 Stocks Driving Innovative Solutions', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'AI will likely be omnipresent in our lives soon, and today’s “nuts and bolts” AI offerings could easily be tomorrow’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Yet, Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) is one opportunity among innovative AI stocks that’s truly exciting. But Lemonade’s Maya chatbot negates some of that risk, offering customers a friendly and simple alternative when exploring insurance needs.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'AI will likely be omnipresent in our lives soon, and today’s “nuts and bolts” AI offerings could easily be tomorrow’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips While certain AI stock sectors, such as generative text and imagery, have some commercial use, they’ve mostly been relegated to parlor tricks thus far. UiPath (PATH) Source: dennizn / Shutterstock.com UiPath (NYSE:PATH) is on Cathie Wood’s list of top AI stocks, meaning retail investors should take notice.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-6-2023-%3A-cci-chwy-beke-cnhi-aeo-baba-qqq-intc-aapl-googl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -3.98 to 15,784.07. The total After hours volume is currently 74,322,664 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nCrown Castle Inc. (CCI) is unchanged at $117.09, with 3,131,154 shares traded. CCI\'s current last sale is 105.96% of the target price of $110.5.\n\nChewy, Inc. (CHWY) is -1.55 at $17.80, with 2,951,069 shares traded. Smarter Analyst Reports: Chewy Posts Wider-Than-Expected Q3 Loss; Shares Fall\n\nKE Holdings Inc (BEKE) is +0.16 at $15.55, with 2,701,927 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BEKE is in the "buy range".\n\nCNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) is unchanged at $10.96, with 2,608,207 shares traded. CNHI\'s current last sale is 72.53% of the target price of $15.11.\n\nAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is unchanged at $19.95, with 2,311,399 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jan 2024. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.43. AEO\'s current last sale is 105% of the target price of $19.\n\nAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is +0.03 at $71.52, with 2,166,317 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today\'s regular session.\n\nInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) is -0.14 at $384.91, with 1,871,367 shares traded. This represents a 48.2% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nIntel Corporation (INTC) is -0.03 at $41.24, with 1,591,257 shares traded. INTC\'s current last sale is 108.53% of the target price of $38.\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.12 at $192.21, with 1,409,357 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is -0.14 at $129.88, with 1,304,098 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for GOOGL is in the "buy range".\n\nParamount Global (PARA) is unchanged at $15.22, with 1,217,300 shares traded. PARA\'s current last sale is 121.76% of the target price of $12.5.\n\nMatch Group, Inc. (MTCH) is unchanged at $32.85, with 1,136,207 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MTCH is in the "buy range".\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.12 at $192.21, with 1,409,357 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Smarter Analyst Reports: Chewy Posts Wider-Than-Expected Q3 Loss; Shares Fall', 'news_luhn_summary': 'As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.12 at $192.21, with 1,409,357 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BEKE is in the "buy range".', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 6, 2023 : CCI, CHWY, BEKE, CNHI, AEO, BABA, QQQ, INTC, AAPL, GOOGL, PARA, MTCH', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.12 at $192.21, with 1,409,357 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -3.98 to 15,784.07.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.12 at $192.21, with 1,409,357 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 74,322,664 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/better-growth-vehicle%3A-invesco-qqq-trust-or-vanguard-information-technology-index-fund', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Picking stocks capable of outperforming the broader markets consistently is a tremendously difficult task. Scores of academic studies have proved this fact. A recent study, for example, showed that only 2.39% of stocks are responsible for literally all of the gains of the global equity markets over the past 30 years. Worse still, the same study found that one of the most common outcomes among stocks on a global basis is a 95% to 100% loss in under a decade. Ouch.\nHighly similar trends have been detected by other researchers dating back to 1926, which is the beginning of the database at the Center for Research in Security Prices. This unfavorable dynamic is the core reason why super investors like Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Peter Lynch, who have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 index over their careers, are revered on Wall Street and Main Street alike.\nImage Source: Getty Images.\nEven so, non-professionals do have some remarkably attractive options to grow their capital over time. Low-cost index and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on technological innovation are prime examples. Fueled by the rapid pace of innovation in the tech sector, many of these funds have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 over the past two decades, and this trend has been accelerating in recent times due to breakthroughs in machine learning and artificial intelligence.\nWhile a surfeit of tech-heavy funds are available to the general public, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VGT) are two of the most popular, and for good reason. Both funds sport relatively low expense ratios, are passively managed, and have delivered stellar returns for stakeholders since inception.\nWhich fund is the better buy right now? Let's compare and contrast these two popular tech-oriented funds to find out.\nThe case for the QQQ\nThe QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, which consists of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq-100 index is heavily weighted toward technology companies. Reflecting this fact, the QQQ's top five holdings are comprised of some of the most innovative tech companies on the planet, namely Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta Platforms.\nEven so, the QQQ is broadly diversified across several economic sectors, although the bulk of holdings are concentrated in the the technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare, telecommunications, industrials, and consumer staples sectors.\nCompared to its peer group, the QQQ has a relatively low expense ratio of 0.2%, along with a fairly average yield of 0.62%. It also has a long history of outperforming several benchmarks. Over the prior 10 years, for instance, the QQQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by a staggering 186.2%. Its superb performance stems from its exposure to ultra-fast-growing tech segments such as cloud computing, e-commerce, social media, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.\nThe fund's main risk factor is the premium valuation of many of its top holdings. Wall Street expects top levels of growth from these industry titans, and any setback on this front could trigger a sell-off.\nThe case for the VGT\nThe VGT tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. The fund's portfolio consists of 318 companies engaged in various segments of the informational technology space, such as software, communications equipment, internet services, semiconductors, and IT consulting. It has an extremely low expense ratio of 0.10% and offers a yield of 0.63% at current levels. Over the prior 10 years, the VGT has outperformed the S&P 500 by 288.3%.\nThe VGT's impressive performance can be explained by its exposure to some of the most profitable and dominant companies in the realm of information technology. Its top five holdings currently consist of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Adobe. These companies have entrenched competitive positions, loyal customers, recurring revenue streams, and high-profit margins. They also benefit from secular trends such as digital payments, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cybersecurity, and cloud computing.\nLike the QQQ, the VGT's largest holdings all sport premium valuations, which is an important risk factor prospective investors should bear in mind. However, the VGT has an additional risk in the form of its high concentration in the area of information technology. The QQQ isn't exactly a bastion of diversification, but it is more diversified across a wider range of sectors than the VGT.\nVerdict\nBoth the QQQ and the VGT are excellent choices for growth investors who want to gain exposure to the high-growth tech sector without having to run the risks associated with picking individual stocks. However, some key differences between them may appeal to different types of investors. The QQQ is more broadly diversified than the VGT, but it also comes with a higher expense ratio.\nSo, the argument truly boils down to one of fit. If you are only going with one tech-heavy fund, the QQQ is probably the better choice because it offers a higher diversification factor. But if you plan to supplement your portfolio with other low-cost growth funds like the Vanguard Growth Index Fund\n10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nRandi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. George Budwell has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Fueled by the rapid pace of innovation in the tech sector, many of these funds have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 over the past two decades, and this trend has been accelerating in recent times due to breakthroughs in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Its superb performance stems from its exposure to ultra-fast-growing tech segments such as cloud computing, e-commerce, social media, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. Verdict Both the QQQ and the VGT are excellent choices for growth investors who want to gain exposure to the high-growth tech sector without having to run the risks associated with picking individual stocks.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'While a surfeit of tech-heavy funds are available to the general public, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VGT) are two of the most popular, and for good reason. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe.', 'news_article_title': 'Better Growth Vehicle: Invesco QQQ Trust or Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'While a surfeit of tech-heavy funds are available to the general public, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VGT) are two of the most popular, and for good reason. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'While a surfeit of tech-heavy funds are available to the general public, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VGT) are two of the most popular, and for good reason. The case for the QQQ The QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, which consists of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. But if you plan to supplement your portfolio with other low-cost growth funds like the Vanguard Growth Index Fund 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-for-dec-6-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Market News\nWall Street ended mixed on Tuesday, driven by jobs data for October. Market participants expect the Federal Reserve to maintain the interest rates during its two-day policy meeting. The Dow and the S&P 500 ended in negative territory, while the Nasdaq Composite finished in positive territory.\nHow Did The Benchmarks Perform?\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.2%, or 79.88 points, to close at 36,124.56. Notably, 16 components of the 30-stock index ended in negative territory, while 14 were in green.\n\nThe tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3% to close at 14,229.91.\nThe S&P 500 fell 0.1% to end at 4,567.18. Out of 11 broad sectors of the benchmark, nine ended in negative territory, while two finished in green. The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) declined 1.8%, 1.4% and 0.8%, respectively, while the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) advanced 0.6%.\nThe fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) decreased 1.8% to 12.9. A total of 11.9 billion shares were traded on Tuesday, lower than the last 20-session average of 10.6 billion. The S&P 500 posted 15 new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 83 new highs and 69 new lows.\nJOLTS Report Drives the Market\nJob Openings and Labor Turnover Survey Report (JOLTS) for October was released on Tuesday. The report showed that job openings in the United States decreased by 617,000, reaching a total of 8.73 million the lowest since March 2021. Additionally, the report highlights a decline in the job openings to unemployed ratio, which reached 1.34 in October, marking the level since August 2021.\nIn terms of hiring, there was a decrease of 18,000 to reach a total of 5.886 million. Notably, there were declines in job opportunities within the accommodation and food services sector, which had previously been a driver of employment growth. Resignations also saw a decrease of 18,000 to reach 3.628 million while maintaining a quits rate of 2.3%. This decline could potentially provide some relief from wage inflation concerns. On the other hand, layoffs increased slightly to reach 1.642 million, with upticks observed within the transportation, warehousing and utilities industries.\nThe Federal Reserve, closely monitoring labor market data, may find this decline aligning with its goal of managing inflation. Investors expect to maintain unchanged interest rates in its upcoming two-day policy meeting.\nConsequently, shares of Apple Inc. AAPL and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA jumped 2.1% and 2.3%, respectively. NVIDIA carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nEconomic Data\nThe Institute for Supply Management (“ISM”) reported that the ISM Services Index for November had come in at 52.7. The number for October was unrevised at 51.8.\nZacks Reveals ChatGPT "Sleeper" Stock\nOne little-known company is at the heart of an especially brilliant Artificial Intelligence sector. By 2030, the AI industry is predicted to have an internet and iPhone-scale economic impact of $15.7 Trillion.\nAs a service to readers, Zacks is providing a bonus report that names and explains this explosive growth stock and 4 other "must buys." Plus more.\nDownload Free ChatGPT Stock Report Right Now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Consequently, shares of Apple Inc. AAPL and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA jumped 2.1% and 2.3%, respectively. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The report showed that job openings in the United States decreased by 617,000, reaching a total of 8.73 million the lowest since March 2021.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Consequently, shares of Apple Inc. AAPL and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA jumped 2.1% and 2.3%, respectively. Market participants expect the Federal Reserve to maintain the interest rates during its two-day policy meeting.', 'news_article_title': 'Stock Market News for Dec 6, 2023', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Consequently, shares of Apple Inc. AAPL and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA jumped 2.1% and 2.3%, respectively. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Federal Reserve, closely monitoring labor market data, may find this decline aligning with its goal of managing inflation.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Consequently, shares of Apple Inc. AAPL and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA jumped 2.1% and 2.3%, respectively. The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) declined 1.8%, 1.4% and 0.8%, respectively, while the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) advanced 0.6%.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/decoding-apples-stock-trajectory%3A-time-to-buy-hold-or-sell-aapl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nLike other “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rallied during November. During the month, AAPL stock rose from $171 to around $190 per share, representing around an 11% increase in the span of a few weeks.\nSince late last month, however, AAPL’s latest rally has petered out. Shares are now holding steady near the $190 per share price level. Not only that, concerns about a post-rally pullback are rising.\nCommentators and investors are again concerned about valuation, and about the tech giant’s future growth prospects. Yet if it seems like that the latest price action/shifting near-term sentiment is a red flag to sell, think otherwise.\nEven if shares encounter near-term weakness (which by the way isn’t set in stone), much still points to this “trillion dollar club” member not only eventually re-hitting past all-time highs, but climbing to substantially higher price levels over time. Here’s why.\nAAPL Stock and the Return of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt\nSince Apple shares plateaued in price around Thanksgiving, fear, uncertainty, and doubt (or FUD) has once again come out of the woodwork. Check out recent commentary about the stock, and you’ll see what I mean.\nThese bearish arguments about AAPL stock are based upon a cut-and-dry premise: Apple’s valuation is far too high, when you compare it to future growth forecasts. On the surface, I can see why some are making this argument. The current trading price of shares in the tech giant is approximately 29 times forward earnings.\nAccording to sell-side forecasts, Apple’s earnings are expected to rise by 6.7% this fiscal year (ending September 2024), with earnings growth re-accelerating to around 8.9% during the following fiscal year. Still, while I agree AAPL is pricey, some of the negative takes out there, including one from a Seeking Alpha commentator suggesting that the 10-Year Treasury will outperform AAPL over the next few years, seem way too pessimistic.\nFuture appreciation for the iPhone maker’s shares may arrive more gradually in the future than in the past. However, I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that shares are doomed to not only underperform the broad market, but Treasuries as well.\nSolid Returns Are Well Within Reach\nBefore fully embracing the most negative views on AAPL stock, remember two important factors. For one, although Apple’s valuation is high compared to the market overall, don’t assume that means the company needs to report off-the-charts growth to maintain this valuation.\nAAPL’s blue-chip status and strong financials suggest that a high single-digit earnings growth would be enough to sustain a high-20s forward multiple. This suggests that AAPL could keep rising in tandem with earnings growth. Right off the bat, the aforementioned argument that Apple will underperform 10-year Treasuries (currently yielding around 4.23%) seems dubious.\nSecond, not only could shares outperform Treasuries, outperforming the broad market over the coming years remains well within reach as well. As Wedbush’s Dan Ives recently pointed out, iPhone 15 sales have been off to a good start this holiday season.\nThere may be strong potential for results during this quarter, and for the full fiscal year, to handily beat current expectations. Looking at a longer time frame, there’s ample opportunity for Apple to report the elevated growth necessary to really kick shares back into high gear.\nThe Future Remains Bright, as Bearish Arguments Fall Flat\nAs I’ve pointed out previously, factors like a rebound in iPad and Mac sales, plus continued growth of Apple’s highly-profitable Services unit, suggest results down the road will come in much stronger than currently anticipated.\nApple has yet to really capitalize on the generative AI trend, but as Morgan Stanley analysts pointed out last month, the company stands to benefit tremendously from the rise of so-called “Edge AI,” or integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into hardware and software applications across the board.\nPut simply, the future remains bright. A lot points to a long-term growth resurgence for Apple, thanks to existing and emerging catalysts. Bearish arguments fall flat, with some of them appearing very hyperbolic.\nIf you own AAPL stock, hang on. If you’ve yet to buy, sit tight and pounce on the next round of major weakness.\nAAPL stock earns a B rating in Portfolio Grader.\nOn the date of publication, neither Louis Navellier nor the InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article held (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Decoding Apple’s Stock Trajectory: Time to Buy, Hold, or Sell AAPL? appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post Decoding Apple’s Stock Trajectory: Time to Buy, Hold, or Sell AAPL? InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Like other “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rallied during November. During the month, AAPL stock rose from $171 to around $190 per share, representing around an 11% increase in the span of a few weeks.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Like other “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rallied during November. AAPL Stock and the Return of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt Since Apple shares plateaued in price around Thanksgiving, fear, uncertainty, and doubt (or FUD) has once again come out of the woodwork. During the month, AAPL stock rose from $171 to around $190 per share, representing around an 11% increase in the span of a few weeks.', 'news_article_title': 'Decoding Apple’s Stock Trajectory: Time to Buy, Hold, or Sell AAPL?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Like other “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rallied during November. These bearish arguments about AAPL stock are based upon a cut-and-dry premise: Apple’s valuation is far too high, when you compare it to future growth forecasts. This suggests that AAPL could keep rising in tandem with earnings growth.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Like other “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rallied during November. These bearish arguments about AAPL stock are based upon a cut-and-dry premise: Apple’s valuation is far too high, when you compare it to future growth forecasts. During the month, AAPL stock rose from $171 to around $190 per share, representing around an 11% increase in the span of a few weeks.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-retail-lobbyists-retract-key-claim-on-organized-retail-crime', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Katherine Masters\nNEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The main lobbying group for U.S. retailers retracted its claim that "organized retail crime" accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses in 2021 after finding that incorrect data was used for its analysis.\nA spokesperson for the National Retail Federation said Tuesday that the organization had removed the sentence from its report on organized retail crime published in April. It produced the report in collaboration with private security firm K2 Integrity.\nThe research -- which was edited in late November, according to NRF’s website -- previously stated that “nearly half” of the $94.5 billion in inventory losses reported by retailers in a 2021 survey “was attributable” to organized retail crime.\nRetail executives and law enforcement officials use the term organized retail crime to describe coordinated groups of thieves who shoplift or steal from retailers\' warehouses and trucks, reselling stolen merchandise on the black market.\nThe NRF\'s claim that organized retail crime accounted for "nearly half" of inventory losses was repeated in multiple media reports on the issue. The NRF has cited growing rates of crime in calls for Congress to pass new laws, including proposed legislation that would broaden the scope of offenses considered “organized” crime and increase potential penalties.\nAccording to NRF spokesperson Danielle Inman, the claim that organized crime accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses was based on two-year-old testimony from Ben Dugan, former president of the advocacy group Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail. In 2021, he told a U.S. Senate committee that organized retail crime accounted for $45 billion in annual losses for retailers, according to estimates by the coalition.\nThe inclusion of the claim in NRF’s report was “taken directly from Ben’s testimony” and “was an inference made by the K2 analyst linking the results of the NRF survey from 2021 and Ben Dugan’s statement made that same year,” Inman said.\nK2 Integrity did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dugan could not immediately be reached for comment on how the coalition calculated the $45 billion figure.\nThe NRF also removed references to the coalition’s research in its April report.\nThe NRF\'s retraction highlights ongoing difficulties in quantifying the role crime plays in “shrink” -- another industry term for inventory losses due to any cause, from shipping mistakes to clerical errors.\nSome law enforcement sources, including a November report from the Council on Criminal Justice, suggest that shoplifting outside major cities like New York has decreased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many retailers, however, say that shoplifting is widely underreported and crime statistics do not accurately reflect the scope of the problem.\nTarget TGT.N, DICK’s Sporting Goods DKS.N and Walgreens WBA.O are among major retailers that have cited rising crime as a significant drag on profitability, though some have since walked back on those concerns. In a Januaryearnings call Walgreens’ CEO told investors that “maybe we cried too much” when reporting rising shoplifting the previous year.\nIndustry data, on the other hand, is often “noisy” or conflates broader statistics on shrink with those on organized retail crime, according to Trevor Wagener, chief economist for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has analyzed retail crime data on behalf of members such as Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O.\nHe pointed to the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s recent estimate that organized crime cost U.S. retailers nearly $70 billion a year, which relied on data from five Fortune 500 companies RILA described as “some of the largest retailers in the country.”\n“That’s a very significant extrapolation, especially in an industry where it’s well known that shrink issues vary quite a bit depending on the category of the retailer,” Wagener said.\nA spokesperson for RILA said the group "stand[s] by the data from our 2021 report."\nNRF data from its annual Retail Security Survey indicates that the percentage of shrink attributed to external theft, including organized retail crime, has largely remained around 36% since 2015.\n(Reporting by Katherine Masters; Editing by Leslie Adler)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Industry data, on the other hand, is often “noisy” or conflates broader statistics on shrink with those on organized retail crime, according to Trevor Wagener, chief economist for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has analyzed retail crime data on behalf of members such as Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O. According to NRF spokesperson Danielle Inman, the claim that organized crime accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses was based on two-year-old testimony from Ben Dugan, former president of the advocacy group Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail. The NRF's retraction highlights ongoing difficulties in quantifying the role crime plays in “shrink” -- another industry term for inventory losses due to any cause, from shipping mistakes to clerical errors.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Industry data, on the other hand, is often “noisy” or conflates broader statistics on shrink with those on organized retail crime, according to Trevor Wagener, chief economist for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has analyzed retail crime data on behalf of members such as Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O. By Katherine Masters NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The main lobbying group for U.S. retailers retracted its claim that "organized retail crime" accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses in 2021 after finding that incorrect data was used for its analysis. The research -- which was edited in late November, according to NRF’s website -- previously stated that “nearly half” of the $94.5 billion in inventory losses reported by retailers in a 2021 survey “was attributable” to organized retail crime.', 'news_article_title': "US retail lobbyists retract key claim on 'organized' retail crime", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Industry data, on the other hand, is often “noisy” or conflates broader statistics on shrink with those on organized retail crime, according to Trevor Wagener, chief economist for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has analyzed retail crime data on behalf of members such as Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O. The research -- which was edited in late November, according to NRF’s website -- previously stated that “nearly half” of the $94.5 billion in inventory losses reported by retailers in a 2021 survey “was attributable” to organized retail crime. According to NRF spokesperson Danielle Inman, the claim that organized crime accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses was based on two-year-old testimony from Ben Dugan, former president of the advocacy group Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Industry data, on the other hand, is often “noisy” or conflates broader statistics on shrink with those on organized retail crime, according to Trevor Wagener, chief economist for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has analyzed retail crime data on behalf of members such as Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O. The research -- which was edited in late November, according to NRF’s website -- previously stated that “nearly half” of the $94.5 billion in inventory losses reported by retailers in a 2021 survey “was attributable” to organized retail crime. He pointed to the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s recent estimate that organized crime cost U.S. retailers nearly $70 billion a year, which relied on data from five Fortune 500 companies RILA described as “some of the largest retailers in the country.” “That’s a very significant extrapolation, especially in an industry where it’s well known that shrink issues vary quite a bit depending on the category of the retailer,” Wagener said.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/48-of-warren-buffetts-%24363-billion-portfolio-is-invested-in-just-1-stock', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett once said, "Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing." Indeed, he lives by that philosophy: Berkshire has nearly half of its $363 billion stock portfolio in a single company.\nFor context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire\'s portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola, Bank of America, American Express, and Chevron are either entirely or primarily under his control, according to Barron\'s. Meanwhile, his co-investment managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler handle the other 10% of the portfolio.\nThe five companies listed above account for an astonishing 75% of the $363 billion that Berkshire has invested in stocks, and Apple alone accounts for 48%. That screams high conviction. Indeed, Berkshire has never sold a single share of Apple since first taking a position in 2016. In fact, the company has added to the position as recently as the first quarter of 2023, and Buffett said he believes Apple is the best business in which Berkshire has a stake.\nIs Apple stock worth buying?\nApple has a durable economic moat built on brand authority and proprietary technology\nWarren Buffett believes an enduring economic moat is one of the most important qualities a business can possess, and moats generally boil down to pricing power. Apple has that in spades. Its ability to pair appealing hardware, proprietary software, and services creates a unique user experience that has led to profound customer loyalty and brand authority.\nThose qualities allow Apple to charge a premium for its products. The average iPhone sells for 3.5 times more than the average Alphabet-owned Android smartphone. Customer loyalty and brand authority have also helped Apple achieve a strong presence in several consumer electronics markets.\nApple is the largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. (55% market share) and the second-largest smartphone manufacturer worldwide (16% market share). It is also the fourth-largest personal computer manufacturer globally, and the leader in tablets and smartwatches. Collectively, that hints at mid-single-digit revenue growth in hardware through 2030, simply because the broader consumer electronics market is forecasted to increase at 6.6% annually during that period.\nHowever, those products are only the first half of the equation. The second half is the services ecosystem that Apple uses to monetize its installed base, which currently exceeds 2 billion devices. Those services include App Store sales, iCloud storage, Apple Pay, and subscription products like Apple TV+ and Apple Music, among other ancillary revenue streams.\nApple\'s services business is particularly compelling because (1) it earns higher margins than the hardware business and (2) the company has a strong presence in several relevant markets. For instance, the Apple App Store makes twice as much money as Alphabet\'s Google Play Store, and Apple Pay is the most popular in-store mobile wallet among U.S. consumers.\nUltimately, I think Apple could achieve high-single-digit revenue growth on an annual basis through the end of the decade, provided the company continues to draw consumers into its services ecosystem.\nApple\'s full-year financial performance left much to be desired\nApple reported lackluster financial results in fiscal 2023 (ended Sept. 30) as difficult economic conditions weighed on consumer spending. Total revenue dropped 3% to $383 billion, driven by declines in every device category, offset by a modest increase in services revenue, as detailed below:\niPhone sales declined 2% to $201 billion\nMac sales declined 27% to $29 billion\niPad sales declined 3% to $28 billion\nWearables, Home, and Accessories sales declined 3% to $40 billion\nServices sales increased 9% to $85 billion\nAdditionally, despite an 80-basis-point expansion in gross margin, net income still declined 3% to $97 billion as operating costs continued to climb. However, earnings per share actually increased (less than a percentage point) because Apple plowed $77.6 billion into stock buybacks.\nOn the bright side, services revenue growth accelerated to 16% year over year in the fourth quarter, and Apple achieved record sales in several service categories, including App Store, AppleCare, iCloud, Apple Pay, and Apple TV+. That bodes well for the business because the services segment will likely be the primary growth driver going forward.\nApple stock quadrupled over the last five years, but shares look expensive\nApple is a wonderful business with a durable economic moat built on brand authority and proprietary technology, and those qualities afford the company a great deal of pricing power. To that end, Apple has been an extraordinary investment in the past. The stock soared 328% during the last five years.\nHowever, I doubt shareholders will see anything close to that over the next five years. The stock traded at 15 times earnings five years ago, a much cheaper multiple than its current valuation of 31.3 times earnings. But the multiple itself is not necessarily important. What matters is how quickly Apple can grow its bottom line in the future, and Wall Street expects annual earnings growth of 10% on a per-share basis over the next three to five years.\nThat forecast makes its current valuation look quite expensive. So I plan to steer clear of Apple stock for the time being. But Buffett clearly has high conviction in the company, so I would not fault anyone for buying a small position in Apple stock today.\nThe last piece of advice I would offer is that readers should not allocate half of their portfolios to any single stock. Buffett is a highly skilled and highly accomplished stock picker, and his lead is almost always worth following. But diversification is important for the vast majority of retail investors because it reduces risk.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nAmerican Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Trevor Jennewine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola, Bank of America, American Express, and Chevron are either entirely or primarily under his control, according to Barron's. Its ability to pair appealing hardware, proprietary software, and services creates a unique user experience that has led to profound customer loyalty and brand authority. Ultimately, I think Apple could achieve high-single-digit revenue growth on an annual basis through the end of the decade, provided the company continues to draw consumers into its services ecosystem.", 'news_luhn_summary': "For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola, Bank of America, American Express, and Chevron are either entirely or primarily under his control, according to Barron's. Apple has a durable economic moat built on brand authority and proprietary technology Warren Buffett believes an enduring economic moat is one of the most important qualities a business can possess, and moats generally boil down to pricing power. On the bright side, services revenue growth accelerated to 16% year over year in the fourth quarter, and Apple achieved record sales in several service categories, including App Store, AppleCare, iCloud, Apple Pay, and Apple TV+.", 'news_article_title': "48% of Warren Buffett's $363 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 1 Stock", 'news_lexrank_summary': "For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola, Bank of America, American Express, and Chevron are either entirely or primarily under his control, according to Barron's. Apple stock quadrupled over the last five years, but shares look expensive Apple is a wonderful business with a durable economic moat built on brand authority and proprietary technology, and those qualities afford the company a great deal of pricing power. The stock traded at 15 times earnings five years ago, a much cheaper multiple than its current valuation of 31.3 times earnings.", 'news_textrank_summary': "For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola, Bank of America, American Express, and Chevron are either entirely or primarily under his control, according to Barron's. Total revenue dropped 3% to $383 billion, driven by declines in every device category, offset by a modest increase in services revenue, as detailed below: iPhone sales declined 2% to $201 billion Mac sales declined 27% to $29 billion iPad sales declined 3% to $28 billion Wearables, Home, and Accessories sales declined 3% to $40 billion Services sales increased 9% to $85 billion Additionally, despite an 80-basis-point expansion in gross margin, net income still declined 3% to $97 billion as operating costs continued to climb. On the bright side, services revenue growth accelerated to 16% year over year in the fourth quarter, and Apple achieved record sales in several service categories, including App Store, AppleCare, iCloud, Apple Pay, and Apple TV+."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-ishares-core-sp-u.s.-growth-etf-iusg-a-strong-etf-right-now-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nThe ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.\nBecause market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.\nIf you're the kind of investor who would rather try and beat the market through good stock selection, then smart beta funds are your best choice; this fund class is known for tracking non-cap weighted strategies.\nBased on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.\nMethodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nThe fund is managed by Blackrock, and has been able to amass over $14.25 billion, which makes it the largest ETF in the Style Box - All Cap Growth. IUSG seeks to match the performance of the S&P 900 Growth Index before fees and expenses.\nThe S&P 900 Growth Index measures the performance of the large and mid-capitalization growth sector of the U.S. equity market.\nCost & Other Expenses\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for IUSG are 0.04%, which makes it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt's 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 1.05%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nFor IUSG, it has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector --about 35.70% of the portfolio --while Healthcare and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 12.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA).\nIUSG's top 10 holdings account for about 43.81% of its total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF has added about 24.26% and was up about 17.37% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/06/2023), respectively. IUSG has traded between $79.81 and $100.86 during this last 52-week period.\nIUSG has a beta of 1.04 and standard deviation of 21.24% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 496 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nIShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - All Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.\nFidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG) tracks ---------------------------------------- and the iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG) tracks MORNINGSTAR US LARGE-MID CP BRD GRWTH ID. Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF has $918.69 million in assets, iShares Morningstar Growth ETF has $1.84 billion. FBCG has an expense ratio of 0.59% and ILCG charges 0.04%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - All Cap Growth.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\niShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nFidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG): ETF Research Reports\niShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 12.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG): ETF Research Reports iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG): ETF Research Reports iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 12.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.', 'news_article_title': 'Is iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 12.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG): ETF Research Reports iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG): ETF Research Reports iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 12.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-artificial-intelligence-ai-stocks-with-more-potential-than-any-cryptocurrency-2', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Data from Grand View Research shows global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion last year and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. While that growth is not insignificant, it pales in comparison to the artificial intelligence (AI) market\'s CAGR of 37% for the rest of the decade and value of $137 billion.\nData by YCharts.\nExcitement over cryptocurrency faltered in recent years as volatility caused pullback from investors. The chart above compares the two-year growth between the two most prominent cryptocurrencies and three companies active in AI. While not all of the tech giants have delivered growth, they have performed significantly better than Bitcoin and Ethereum.\nCryptocurrencies have developed a reputation for inconsistency. However, it\'s just the opposite with tech stocks. The tech market has a reputation for rewarding innovative companies with consistent gains over the long term, with that unlikely to change alongside a recent boom in AI.\nSo, here are three AI stocks with more potential than any cryptocurrency.\n1. Alphabet\nShares in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have soared 50% year to date, rallying investors with promising growth in its digital advertising business and increasing potential in AI.\nThe company faced challenges last year as macroeconomic headwinds curbed ad spending. However, cost-cutting measures have paid off and illustrated Alphabet\'s massive growth potential over the long term.\nIn the third quarter of 2023, the company posted revenue growth of 11% year over year, beating analysts\' expectations by $980 million. Meanwhile, Google Search and YouTube ad revenue jumped 11% and 12%, respectively.\nPotent brands such as Google, Android, and YouTube have made Alphabet an advertising powerhouse, attracting billions of users daily. However, these platforms also strengthen the company\'s AI prospects. Alphabet will launch its highly anticipated large language model Gemini next year, which is expected to be competitive with OpenAI\'s GPT-4.\nGemini and Alphabet\'s extensive user base across its different platforms could prove a lucrative combination, presenting countless opportunities to monetize its AI offerings.\nData by YCharts.\nIn addition to a solid outlook in AI, Alphabet\'s stock could be the biggest bargain in the industry. The table above shows Alphabet\'s price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) and price-to-free cash flow are the lowest among some of the biggest names in AI, suggesting shares in the Google company offer the most value.\nAlphabet\'s low stock price makes it far more reliable than any cryptocurrency, with its prospects in AI potentially offering investors more growth over the long term.\n2. Nvidia\nAll eyes have been on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) this year as its chips have become the go-to for developers across the AI market. The company\'s dominance in graphics processing units (GPUs) gave it a leg up on its competitors, allowing it to secure an estimated 80% to 95% market share in AI chips.\nSoaring demand for AI GPUs has seen Nvidia\'s revenue skyrocket. In Q3 2024 (ended October 2023), the company reported revenue growth of 206% year over year, with operating income up more than 1,600%. The meteoric growth was primarily thanks to a 279% rise in data center revenue, which benefited from increased chip sales.\nData by YCharts.\nNvidia might not have a P/E or price-to-free cash flow that screams "bargain," but both metrics are at one of their lowest points in the last six months. The chart above illustrates how these metrics have significantly declined for Nvidia, representing a massive increase in value for its stock and making it the cheapest it has been in months.\nAs a leading chipmaker in AI, Nvidia has much to gain from the sector\'s CAGR of 37%. Its chips are crucial to the development of the industry, with its stock a better bet than any cryptocurrency.\n3. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a particularly challenging year as spikes in inflation caused consumers to pull back. The company posted a revenue dip of 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023 after sales declined across its four product segments.\nHowever, Apple remains the biggest name in consumer tech, with leading market shares in smartphones, tablets, headphones, and smartwatches. The company might not be as far in its AI journey as companies like Nvidia and Microsoft, but the popularity of its devices and services could make it a sleeping giant in the sector.\nIn 2023, Apple\'s research and development spending increased by nearly $4 billion, with much of that going to generative AI development. The tech giant has reportedly built its own large language model and a chatbot, which developers call Apple GPT. Apple has used its research to introduce several AI features across its product lineup this year but could easily monetize its offerings down the line.\nWith $99 billion in free cash flow and $30 billion in cash and equivalents, the company has the funds to overcome market challenges and keep investing in its business.\nApple\'s P/E of 31 and price-to-free cash flow of 30 make its stock more expensive than Alphabet\'s but still cheaper than many other AI companies. Meanwhile, its shares have outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum over the last two years. And with that, I would bet on Apple any day before I\'d bet on a cryptocurrency.\n10 stocks we like better than Nvidia\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Nvidia wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a particularly challenging year as spikes in inflation caused consumers to pull back. Data from Grand View Research shows global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion last year and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. The table above shows Alphabet's price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) and price-to-free cash flow are the lowest among some of the biggest names in AI, suggesting shares in the Google company offer the most value.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a particularly challenging year as spikes in inflation caused consumers to pull back. Alphabet Shares in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have soared 50% year to date, rallying investors with promising growth in its digital advertising business and increasing potential in AI. In the third quarter of 2023, the company posted revenue growth of 11% year over year, beating analysts' expectations by $980 million.", 'news_article_title': '3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a particularly challenging year as spikes in inflation caused consumers to pull back. Data from Grand View Research shows global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion last year and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. So, here are three AI stocks with more potential than any cryptocurrency.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a particularly challenging year as spikes in inflation caused consumers to pull back. Alphabet Shares in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have soared 50% year to date, rallying investors with promising growth in its digital advertising business and increasing potential in AI. Alphabet's low stock price makes it far more reliable than any cryptocurrency, with its prospects in AI potentially offering investors more growth over the long term."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-goldman-sachs-activebeta-world-low-vol-plus-equity-etf-glov-a-strong-etf-right-now-5', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/15/2022.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nThe ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.\nMarket cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.\nHowever, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.\nBased on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.\nThe smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting. However, not all of these methodologies have been able to deliver remarkable returns.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nThe fund is sponsored by Goldman Sachs Funds. It has amassed assets over $745.71 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Broad Developed World ETFs. GLOV seeks to match the performance of the GOLDMAN SACHS ACTBT WORLD LW VL PL EQ ID before fees and expenses.\nThe Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity Index delivers exposure to large and mid-capitalization equity securities of developed market issuers, including the United States.\nCost & Other Expenses\nFor ETF investors, expense ratios are an important factor when considering a fund's return; in the long-term, cheaper funds actually have the ability to outperform their more expensive cousins if all other things remain the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.25%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.98%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 3.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Oreilly Automotive Inc (ORLY).\nGLOV's top 10 holdings account for about 13.96% of its total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF return is roughly 12.09% and is up about 9.41% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/06/2023), respectively. GLOV has traded between $37.90 and $42.59 during this last 52-week period.\nGLOV has a beta of 0.76 and standard deviation of 14.77% for the trailing three-year period. With about 399 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nGoldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Broad Developed World ETFs segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.\nIShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) tracks MSCI All Country World Index and the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) tracks FTSE Global All Cap Index. IShares MSCI ACWI ETF has $18.18 billion in assets, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has $29.88 billion. ACWI has an expense ratio of 0.32% and VT charges 0.07%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Broad Developed World ETFs.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nGoldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nO'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 3.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Oreilly Automotive Inc (ORLY). Click to get this free report Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Click to get this free report Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 3.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Oreilly Automotive Inc (ORLY). Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/15/2022.", 'news_article_title': 'Is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 3.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Oreilly Automotive Inc (ORLY). Click to get this free report Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/15/2022.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 3.35% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Oreilly Automotive Inc (ORLY). Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (GLOV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/15/2022."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-told-component-suppliers-to-source-iphone-16-batteries-from-india-ft', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.\n(Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India- FT', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Dec 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-nasdaq%3Aaapl-stock-reclaims-%243-trillion-market-cap-what-comes-next', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock again crossed the $3 trillion market cap. This comes for the first time since August, after its shares closed 2.11% higher on December 5. Despite declining iPad and Wearables sales, AAPL stock has shown remarkable resilience, registering a nearly 50% gain year-to-date. Further, two Top Wall Street analysts expect the shares of the iPhone maker to reach $240, the Street-high price target, in the next 12 months. This suggests a further upside potential of 24.08% from current levels. \nFactors to Support Apple Stock\nThe higher iPhone revenue, ongoing strength in the Services segment, and a growing installed base of active devices will support Apple’s financials and stock. However, the tough year-over-year comparisons may hurt iPad sales. Concurrently, softness in the sales of the Wearables, Home, and Accessories (WHA) segment will remain a drag in the short term.\nIn the meantime, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives is bullish about Apple’s prospects and maintained a Buy rating on the stock on November 24. Ives’ optimism stems from strength in iPhone sales and momentum in the Services segment. It's worth noting that Apple set an all-time revenue record in the Services segment and registered double-digit growth in the fourth quarter. The analyst has a price target of $240 on AAPL stock. \nEchoing similar sentiments, Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth reiterated a Buy on Apple stock on November 16. Feinseth has a price target of $240 and expects “record iPhone sales and services revenue, along with margin expansion,” to support the company’s financials and enable it to enhance shareholders’ value.\nIs Apple a Buy for Long Term?\nApple is a solid long-term stock, thanks to the sustained demand for its iPhones, especially in emerging markets, and a growing Services segment. This is reflected in analysts’ bullish outlook for its stock. \nApple stock has received 25 Buys and eight Holds, translating into a Strong Buy consensus rating. Moreover, due to the significant appreciation in its value, analysts’ average price target of $201.99 on Apple stock reflects an upside potential of 4.43% from current levels. \nBottom Line \nApple will benefit from higher iPhone sales and the ongoing momentum in the Services segment. In addition, the improving supply environment will support its top line. While two Top Wall Street analysts see further upside in Apple stock, the average price target shows limited upside potential due to the recent rally in its share price. \nNonetheless, Apple is a solid long-term stock, thanks to its record iPhone and Services revenues and its commitment to enhance its shareholders’ value. \nDisclosure\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock again crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Despite declining iPad and Wearables sales, AAPL stock has shown remarkable resilience, registering a nearly 50% gain year-to-date. The analyst has a price target of $240 on AAPL stock.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock again crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Despite declining iPad and Wearables sales, AAPL stock has shown remarkable resilience, registering a nearly 50% gain year-to-date. The analyst has a price target of $240 on AAPL stock.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Stock Reclaims $3 Trillion Market Cap; What Comes Next?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The analyst has a price target of $240 on AAPL stock. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock again crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Despite declining iPad and Wearables sales, AAPL stock has shown remarkable resilience, registering a nearly 50% gain year-to-date.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock again crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Despite declining iPad and Wearables sales, AAPL stock has shown remarkable resilience, registering a nearly 50% gain year-to-date. The analyst has a price target of $240 on AAPL stock.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exclusive-china-ev-maker-nio-to-spin-off-its-battery-production-unit-sources', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "SHANGHAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio 9866.HK plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of the efforts by the company to turn profitable, reduce costs and improve efficiency.\nThe nascent battery unit, led by senior manufacturing engineers whose previous employers include Apple AAPL.O and Panasonic 6752.T, will seek external investors after the spin-off that could happen as early as the end of this year, with a valuation to be decided later, the people said.\nThey spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is confidential.\nNio declined to comment beyond founder and CEO William Li's comments on anearnings callon Tuesday that the automaker would continue to do in-house research and development on batteries but now planned to outsource all of the manufacturing.\nThe company, which has a market value of $12.4 billion, currently buys all of its batteries from CATL 300750.SZ and CALB Group 3931.HK.\nThe spin-off underscores Nio's efforts to turn profitable sooner, as its previous plan was to develop and manufacture some batteries on its own and outsource production for the remainder to other suppliers like Tesla does, one the people said.\nUnder the plan, Nio battery unit's top engineers, some of whose past experience also included working on quality and supplier management at Tesla's TSLA.O Nevada battery factory, will join the new firm while some staff will be merged into other departments at Nio, both of the people said.\nNio hired these engineers in an effort to mass produce large cylindrical cells similar to Tesla's 4680 in a planned plant in China's eastern Anhui province in 2025 at the earliest, the first person said.\nThe assets to be spun off could include the planned plant, some testing equipment and intellectual property, the person added.\nThe planned plant was expected to have an annual capacity to produce 40 gigawatt hours (GWh) of batteries that could power about 400,000 long-range EVs, Reuters reported in February.\nGROWING LOSSES\nNio ranked ninth in EV and plug-in hybrid sales in the first 10 months of the year in China with 126,067 units sold, according to data from China Passenger Car Association.\nThe company reported a third-quarter loss of 4.56 billion yuan ($637.06 million) on Tuesday, a 10.8% increase from the same period a year ago amid a fierce EV price war.\nLi told analysts on theearnings callthat the company would defer its plan of bringing battery production in-house because that would not help it improve profitability over the next three years. He did not mention any spin-off plans for the battery manufacturing unit.\nNio has for years pursued a strategy of developing end-to-end technologies for EVs including advanced manufacturing, batteries, autonomous driving and chips.\nBut Nio is now working to reassure investors concerned that it has taken on too much as it has in recent years also ventured into areas such as smartphone manufacturing and battery swapping, and invested heavily in drawing top talent and facilities.\nThe company announced last month that it would trim its workforce and defer long-term investments, efforts executives said could save up to 2 billion yuan in costs in 2024.\nIt has also partnered with Geely 0175.HK and state-owned Changan Automobile 000625.SZ to jointly develop EVs capable of battery-swaps and to build swapping stations to reduce costs.\nThe company is also expanding abroad. Reuters reported in October that it was considering building a dealer network in Europe to speed up sales growth, in part to ease cash pressure.\n($1 = 7.1579 Chinese yuan renminbi)\n(Reporting by Zhang Yan, Zhuzhu Cui and Brenda Goh; Editing by Jamie Freed)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The nascent battery unit, led by senior manufacturing engineers whose previous employers include Apple AAPL.O and Panasonic 6752.T, will seek external investors after the spin-off that could happen as early as the end of this year, with a valuation to be decided later, the people said. SHANGHAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio 9866.HK plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of the efforts by the company to turn profitable, reduce costs and improve efficiency. But Nio is now working to reassure investors concerned that it has taken on too much as it has in recent years also ventured into areas such as smartphone manufacturing and battery swapping, and invested heavily in drawing top talent and facilities.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The nascent battery unit, led by senior manufacturing engineers whose previous employers include Apple AAPL.O and Panasonic 6752.T, will seek external investors after the spin-off that could happen as early as the end of this year, with a valuation to be decided later, the people said. SHANGHAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio 9866.HK plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of the efforts by the company to turn profitable, reduce costs and improve efficiency. The spin-off underscores Nio's efforts to turn profitable sooner, as its previous plan was to develop and manufacture some batteries on its own and outsource production for the remainder to other suppliers like Tesla does, one the people said.", 'news_article_title': 'EXCLUSIVE-China EV maker Nio to spin off its battery production unit -sources', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The nascent battery unit, led by senior manufacturing engineers whose previous employers include Apple AAPL.O and Panasonic 6752.T, will seek external investors after the spin-off that could happen as early as the end of this year, with a valuation to be decided later, the people said. The spin-off underscores Nio's efforts to turn profitable sooner, as its previous plan was to develop and manufacture some batteries on its own and outsource production for the remainder to other suppliers like Tesla does, one the people said. Under the plan, Nio battery unit's top engineers, some of whose past experience also included working on quality and supplier management at Tesla's TSLA.O Nevada battery factory, will join the new firm while some staff will be merged into other departments at Nio, both of the people said.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The nascent battery unit, led by senior manufacturing engineers whose previous employers include Apple AAPL.O and Panasonic 6752.T, will seek external investors after the spin-off that could happen as early as the end of this year, with a valuation to be decided later, the people said. SHANGHAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio 9866.HK plans to spin off its battery manufacturing unit, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of the efforts by the company to turn profitable, reduce costs and improve efficiency. The spin-off underscores Nio's efforts to turn profitable sooner, as its previous plan was to develop and manufacture some batteries on its own and outsource production for the remainder to other suppliers like Tesla does, one the people said."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tipranks-all-star-analyst-who-is-the-best-on-aapl-stock-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The TipRanks All-star Analyst of the Day title goes to\u202f Krish Sankar of research firm TD Cowen. Remarkably, Sankar ranks #243 out of the 8,617 Wall Street analysts tracked by TipRanks. One of the key stocks in his coverage is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), for which he is both the Most Accurate and Most Profitable analyst.\nMost Profitable and Accurate Analyst on AAPL Stock \nWhen we look at Sankar’s recommendation for Apple, one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, we see that over the past year, Sankar has had a 93% success rate on the stock. Plus, he has earned average returns of 47.08% in the said period.\nOn an overall basis, copying Sankar’s trades and holding them for a year would give you an average return of 16.3%, with 67% of your trades generating a profit.\nNot Just AAPL \nSankar primarily focuses on covering the technology sector in the U.S. and U.K. markets. Importantly, his most profitable rating to date was a Buy on COHU (NASDAQ:COHU). This company provides semiconductor test equipment and services. The analyst earned a massive 206% return on the call between April 17, 2020, and April 17, 2021.\nFollowing phenomenally successful analysts’ ratings can add profit to your portfolio. Find the best analyst to follow for any stock by scrolling down to the “Best Analyst Covering” feature on its\u202fAnalyst Forecast\u202fpage. \nTo follow the best Wall Street analysts, take a look at the list of\u202f Top Analysts\u202fon TipRanks. \nDisclosure \nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'One of the key stocks in his coverage is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), for which he is both the Most Accurate and Most Profitable analyst. Most Profitable and Accurate Analyst on AAPL Stock When we look at Sankar’s recommendation for Apple, one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, we see that over the past year, Sankar has had a 93% success rate on the stock. Not Just AAPL Sankar primarily focuses on covering the technology sector in the U.S. and U.K. markets.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'One of the key stocks in his coverage is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), for which he is both the Most Accurate and Most Profitable analyst. Most Profitable and Accurate Analyst on AAPL Stock When we look at Sankar’s recommendation for Apple, one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, we see that over the past year, Sankar has had a 93% success rate on the stock. Not Just AAPL Sankar primarily focuses on covering the technology sector in the U.S. and U.K. markets.', 'news_article_title': 'TipRanks All-Star Analyst – Who is the Best on AAPL Stock? ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Most Profitable and Accurate Analyst on AAPL Stock When we look at Sankar’s recommendation for Apple, one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, we see that over the past year, Sankar has had a 93% success rate on the stock. One of the key stocks in his coverage is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), for which he is both the Most Accurate and Most Profitable analyst. Not Just AAPL Sankar primarily focuses on covering the technology sector in the U.S. and U.K. markets.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Most Profitable and Accurate Analyst on AAPL Stock When we look at Sankar’s recommendation for Apple, one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, we see that over the past year, Sankar has had a 93% success rate on the stock. One of the key stocks in his coverage is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), for which he is both the Most Accurate and Most Profitable analyst. 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There\'s a contagion effect\nacross the market. Everyone wants to get on the bandwagon," said\nJay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Management in New\nYork.\n "We\'re kind of in this weird market, a tag-team market,\nwhere one day tech leads, and then the next day value and the\nbroad market lead."\n The S&P 500 <.SPX> has steadily climbed since the end of\nOctober on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its\ncampaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting \nrates in March.\n The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59\npoints, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that\nfell.\n The most traded stock in the S&P 500 was Tesla ,\nwith $25.7 billion worth of shares changing hands during the\nsession. The shares rose 1.37%.\n The Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> jumped 1.37% to 14,339.99\npoints, while Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 0.18% to\n36,117.57 points.\n Volume on U.S. exchanges was relatively heavy, with 11.2\nbillion shares traded, compared to an average of 10.8 billion\nshares over the previous 20 sessions.\n Traders have almost fully priced in the likelihood of the\nFed keeping rates unchanged at its meeting next week.\n Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new\nclaims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected\nlast week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.\n A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at\nhow quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway\nexpectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting\nrates. Non-farm payrolls are expected to have increased by\n180,000 jobs last month after rising by 150,000 in October.\n Interest rate futures imply a nearly 64% chance of a rate\ncut as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch\ntool.\n Limiting gains in the Dow, shares of Merck fell 1.7%\nafter the drugmaker\'s immunotherapy combination failed in a lung\ncancer study.\n\n <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\nChips vs S&P 500 over past 24 months https://tmsnrt.rs/489vb2b\n ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^>\n (Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore\nand by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Saumyadeb\nChakrabarty, Anil D\'Silva and Richard Chang)\n (([email protected]))\n\nKeywords: USA STOCKS/ (UPDATE 7)\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at how quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway expectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates. <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Chips vs S&P 500 over past 24 months https://tmsnrt.rs/489vb2b ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> (Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty, Anil D'Silva and Richard Chang) (([email protected]))", 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59 points, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that fell. The Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> jumped 1.37% to 14,339.99 points, while Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 0.18% to 36,117.57 points.', 'news_article_title': 'Nasdaq ends sharply higher as Alphabet and AMD fuel AI surge', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59 points, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that fell. Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.', 'news_textrank_summary': "By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. Shares of Alphabet jumped 5.3% as analysts cheered the launch of the Google-parent's newest AI model, while AMD soared nearly 10% after the company estimated the potential market for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this year. The S&P 500 <.SPX> has steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-alphabet-and-amd-fuel-ai-rally-on-nasdaq', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A\nDec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged on Thursday, with Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparking a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence.\nShares of Alphabet GOOGL.O jumped over 5% as analysts cheered the launch of the Google-parent\'s newest AI model, while AMD soared more than 9% after the company estimated the potential market for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this year.\nOther heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms META.O rising 2.8% and Apple AAPL.O up about 1%.\nThe Philadelphia semiconductor index .SOX jumped 2.4%, bringing its 2023 gain to 47%, much of that fueled by bets about the future of AI.\n"Today it\'s an AMD-Google rally. There\'s a contagion effect across the market. Everyone wants to get on the bandwagon," said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Management in New York.\n"We\'re kind of in this weird market, a tag-team market, where one day tech leads, and then the next day value and the broad market lead."\nThe S&P 500 .SPXhas steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March.\nThe S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 4,585.04 points. Two stocks gained in the index for every one that fell.\nThe Nasdaq Composite Index .IXICgained 1.28% at 14,328.22 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJIwas up 0.23% at 36,138.93.\nTraders have almost fully priced in the likelihood of the Fed keeping rates unchanged at its meeting next week.\nData on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.\nA Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at how quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway expectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates. Non-farm payrolls are expected to have increased by 180,000 jobs last month after rising by 150,000 in October.\nInterest rate futures imply a nearly 64% chance of a rate cut as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nLimiting gains in the Dow, shares of MerckMRK.N fell 1.2% after the drugmaker\'s immunotherapy combination failed in a lung cancer study.\nThe S&P 500 posted 15 new highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 64 new highs and 85 new lows.\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty, Anil D\'Silva and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms META.O rising 2.8% and Apple AAPL.O up about 1%. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged on Thursday, with Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparking a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at how quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway expectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms META.O rising 2.8% and Apple AAPL.O up about 1%. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged on Thursday, with Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparking a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 .SPXhas steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Alphabet and AMD fuel AI rally on Nasdaq', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms META.O rising 2.8% and Apple AAPL.O up about 1%. By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged on Thursday, with Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparking a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 .SPXhas steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with Nvidia NVDA.O and Amazon AMZN.O climbing nearly 2%, Meta Platforms META.O rising 2.8% and Apple AAPL.O up about 1%. Shares of Alphabet GOOGL.O jumped over 5% as analysts cheered the launch of the Google-parent\'s newest AI model, while AMD soared more than 9% after the company estimated the potential market for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this year. "We\'re kind of in this weird market, a tag-team market, where one day tech leads, and then the next day value and the broad market lead."'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/teslas-dojo-supercomputer-head-leaves-former-apple-exec-to-lead-bloomberg-news', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds detail in paragraph 5, background in paragraphs 7,8\nDec 7 (Reuters) - Tesla\'s TSLA.O Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.\nPeter Bannon, a former Apple AAPL.O executive and director at Tesla for the last seven years, is now leading the project, the report said.\nThe Dojo supercomputer was designed to process vast amounts of data and video from Tesla cars to train the automaker\'s autonomous-driving software.\nThe world\'s most valuable automaker did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.\nVenkataramanan no longer appeared in Tesla\'s internal directories, the report added citing a source.\nTesla started production of the supercomputer to train artificial intelligence (AI) models for self-driving cars in July and plans to spend more than $1 billion on Dojo through the next year.\nMorgan Stanley in September said Tesla\'s Dojo supercomputer could power a near $600 billion surge in the company\'s market value by helping speed up its foray into robotaxis and software services.\nDojo can open up new addressable markets that "extend well beyond selling vehicles at a fixed price," Morgan Stanley analysts led by Adam Jonas had said.\n(Reporting by Chavi Mehta and Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Krishna Chandra Eluri)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Peter Bannon, a former Apple AAPL.O executive and director at Tesla for the last seven years, is now leading the project, the report said. Tesla started production of the supercomputer to train artificial intelligence (AI) models for self-driving cars in July and plans to spend more than $1 billion on Dojo through the next year. Morgan Stanley in September said Tesla's Dojo supercomputer could power a near $600 billion surge in the company's market value by helping speed up its foray into robotaxis and software services.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Peter Bannon, a former Apple AAPL.O executive and director at Tesla for the last seven years, is now leading the project, the report said. Adds detail in paragraph 5, background in paragraphs 7,8 Dec 7 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. The Dojo supercomputer was designed to process vast amounts of data and video from Tesla cars to train the automaker's autonomous-driving software.", 'news_article_title': "Tesla's Dojo supercomputer head leaves, former Apple exec to lead - Bloomberg News", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Peter Bannon, a former Apple AAPL.O executive and director at Tesla for the last seven years, is now leading the project, the report said. Adds detail in paragraph 5, background in paragraphs 7,8 Dec 7 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. The Dojo supercomputer was designed to process vast amounts of data and video from Tesla cars to train the automaker's autonomous-driving software.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Peter Bannon, a former Apple AAPL.O executive and director at Tesla for the last seven years, is now leading the project, the report said. Adds detail in paragraph 5, background in paragraphs 7,8 Dec 7 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. Tesla started production of the supercomputer to train artificial intelligence (AI) models for self-driving cars in July and plans to spend more than $1 billion on Dojo through the next year."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dow-movers%3A-mrk-aapl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In early trading on Thursday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.3%. Year to date, Apple registers a 49.9% gain.\nAnd the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Merck, trading down 1.5%. Merck is lower by about 6.2% looking at the year to date performance.\nTwo other components making moves today are Johnson & Johnson, trading down 1.1%, and Caterpillar, trading up 0.9% on the day.\nVIDEO: Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Thursday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.3%. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Merck, trading down 1.5%.", 'news_luhn_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Thursday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.3%. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Merck, trading down 1.5%.", 'news_article_title': 'Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'VIDEO: Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Merck, trading down 1.5%. Merck is lower by about 6.2% looking at the year to date performance.', 'news_textrank_summary': "VIDEO: Dow Movers: MRK, AAPL The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In early trading on Thursday, shares of Apple topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.3%. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day is Merck, trading down 1.5%."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-ddd-up-27.9-since-last-earnings-report%3A-can-it-continue', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "A month has gone by since the last earnings report for 3D Systems (DDD). Shares have added about 27.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.\nWill the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is 3D Systems due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.\n3D Systems Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss\n3D Systems reported third-quarter 2023 non-GAAP earnings of 1 cent per share, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 6 cents. The company had reported a loss of 5 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.\n\nThe company reported revenues of $123.8 million, which declined 6.4% year over year and lagged the consensus mark by 0.07%.\n\nIn the third quarter, Product revenues represented 42.4% of total revenues and decreased 18.3% to $80.4 million. The figure lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.05%.\n\nServices revenues, which accounted for the remaining 35% of revenues, jumped 20.8% year over year to $43.4 million. The figure beat the consensus mark by 4.27%.\nQuarter Details\nIn the third quarter, on the basis of market type, Healthcare revenues fell 18.3% year over year to $52.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, the segment’s revenues plunged 19.5% year over year, mainly due to continued softness across the dental orthodontic market.\n\nThe Industrial Division’s revenues increased 4.9% year over year to $71.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, the segment’s revenues increased 1.8%.\n\n3D Systems’ non-GAAP gross profit increased 5% year over year to $55.5 million. The non-GAAP gross profit margin expanded 490 basis points to 44.8%, primarily driven by improved operational efficiencies and a favorable mix.\n\nAdjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million against negative adjusted EBITDA of $0.3 million, benefiting from improved operational efficiencies, favorable mix and lower incentive compensation expense.\nBalance Sheet\nAs of Sep 30, 2023, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $445.6 million, lower than $491.6 million as of Jun 30.\n\nAs of Sep 30, 2023, 3D Systems had a total debt of $451.5 million, slightly up from $450.8 million as of Jun 30.\nRestructuring Details\n3D Systems announced a restructuring initiative in October 2023 that is expected to deliver incremental cost savings of $45 - $55 million by the end of 2024.\n\nIt plans to release 39 new printer systems in 2024.\nHow Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?\nIt turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.\nThe consensus estimate has shifted -8.33% due to these changes.\nVGM Scores\nAt this time, 3D Systems has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.\nOverall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.\nOutlook\nEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.\nPerformance of an Industry Player\n3D Systems belongs to the Zacks Computer - Mini computers industry. Another stock from the same industry, Apple (AAPL), has gained 5.2% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended September 2023.\nApple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.29 a year ago.\nFor the current quarter, Apple is expected to post earnings of $2.08 per share, indicating a change of +10.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.6% over the last 30 days.\nThe overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Apple. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.\nOnly $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells\nWe're not kidding.\nSeveral years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.\nThousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services likeSurprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more. They've already closed 162 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2023 alone.\nSee Stocks Now >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\n3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Another stock from the same industry, Apple (AAPL), has gained 5.2% over the past month. Click to get this free report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is 3D Systems due for a pullback?', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Another stock from the same industry, Apple (AAPL), has gained 5.2% over the past month. 3D Systems Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss 3D Systems reported third-quarter 2023 non-GAAP earnings of 1 cent per share, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 6 cents.', 'news_article_title': '3D Systems (DDD) Up 27.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Another stock from the same industry, Apple (AAPL), has gained 5.2% over the past month. Click to get this free report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is 3D Systems due for a pullback?', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Another stock from the same industry, Apple (AAPL), has gained 5.2% over the past month. 3D Systems Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss 3D Systems reported third-quarter 2023 non-GAAP earnings of 1 cent per share, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 6 cents.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-no-brainer-stocks-id-buy-right-now-without-hesitation-2', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "2023 is gearing up to close on a promising note for the U.S. stock market, a marked change from the disappointing performance of 2022. The benchmark S&P 500 index has gained nearly 20% so far this year and is up by 28% from its bear-market low of October 2022. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite has also gained a solid 37% so far in 2023.\nNow's a great time for investors to consider picking up stocks that are riding solid secular tailwinds such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital payments. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) are piquing my interest as impressive buy-and-hold opportunities for long-term investors.\n1. Nvidia\nAccelerated-computing leader Nvidia has consistently surpassed analyst revenue and earnings estimates for over a decade and has posted blowout quarterly results throughout 2023. Unsurprisingly, shares of the company have gained nearly 220% so far this year.\nNvidia has been very successful in capitalizing on the AI trend thanks to its well-established dominance in the GPU space. The increasing adoption of AI and machine learning has driven up demand for Nvidia's cutting-edge AI GPUs, far more than the current supply. According to some estimates, Nvidia now accounts for nearly 80% of the AI chip market. Plus, the company's Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) parallel programming platform and programming model used for general computing on GPUs is also benefiting from a sticky user base. The CUDA software toolkit has been used by nearly 4 million developers and downloaded over 40 million times.\nNvidia's data center segment is a major growth driver, with revenue surging by 279% year over year to $14.5 billion in the third quarter. CEO Jensen Huang has estimated that $1 trillion worth of data center infrastructure will be upgraded in the next four years to optimize them for AI workloads. Considering Nvidia's existing moat in this market and its commitment to continuous innovation, the company seems well positioned to leverage this opportunity.\nFurthermore, Nvidia's gaming segment revenue grew by 81% year over year to nearly $3 billion in the third quarter. While gaming GPU demand has been muted in the past few quarters mainly due to the lackluster PC market, the third-quarter performance hints at a recovery in this segment.\nNvidia stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 26, far higher than the median semiconductor industry multiple of 3. While this may seem quite expensive, the company's growth potential in the rapidly growing data center market and its AI capabilities make it an obvious pick for the next decade. Investors could also limit their risk by opting for a dollar-cost-averaging strategy and building a position in Nvidia over time.\n2. PayPal\nOnce a hot favorite of the stock market, fintech company PayPal is currently trading nearly 81% down from its peak. In the past year, the company has faced a challenging phase marked by a significant drop in consumer discretionary spending and multiple transitions and changes in its roster of executives. With people moving back to shopping in physical stores, PayPal has also seen a modest decline in active accounts in the past three quarters. Despite this, the company's core business has proved quite resilient and is now showing signs of recovery.\nIn the third quarter of fiscal 2023, PayPal's revenue was up 8% year over year to $7.4 billion, while non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share (EPS) surged by 20% to $1.30. The metrics are moving in the right direction, especially as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Alex Chriss plans to focus on PayPal's profitable growth by streamlining operations and reducing costs. Instead of focusing on just increasing active accounts, the CEO is now aiming for high-quality customer growth.\nUndoubtedly, PayPal has failed to grow rapidly in the past year, posting only high-single-digit revenue growth. While this is disappointing for a digital payments behemoth, the company is now attempting to reaccelerate its growth by improving its product offerings and go-to-market strategy.\nThe company has rolled out passkeys to over 10 million customers to improve the sign-in experience, set up fraud alerts for all the cards in the PayPal wallet, and included PayPal- and Venmo-branded credit and debit cards in Apple and Google wallets. The company also plans to leverage data collected from its network (428 million active accounts, which include 35 million merchants) to personalize the branded checkout experience and make it more smooth.\nPayPal is currently trading at a price-to-sales ratio of 2.6, far lower than its five-year average of 6 times. This bargain-basement price compensates investors for most of its headwinds. Considering the company's focus on profitability and innovations, the stock seems to have an impressive upside in the long run, making it an attractive buy-and-hold for the next decade.\n10 stocks we like better than Nvidia\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Nvidia wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Manali Bhade has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, and PayPal. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short December 2023 $67.50 puts on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "While gaming GPU demand has been muted in the past few quarters mainly due to the lackluster PC market, the third-quarter performance hints at a recovery in this segment. In the past year, the company has faced a challenging phase marked by a significant drop in consumer discretionary spending and multiple transitions and changes in its roster of executives. The metrics are moving in the right direction, especially as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Alex Chriss plans to focus on PayPal's profitable growth by streamlining operations and reducing costs.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Nvidia's data center segment is a major growth driver, with revenue surging by 279% year over year to $14.5 billion in the third quarter. While this may seem quite expensive, the company's growth potential in the rapidly growing data center market and its AI capabilities make it an obvious pick for the next decade. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, and PayPal.", 'news_article_title': "2 No-Brainer Stocks I'd Buy Right Now Without Hesitation", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'According to some estimates, Nvidia now accounts for nearly 80% of the AI chip market. The company also plans to leverage data collected from its network (428 million active accounts, which include 35 million merchants) to personalize the branded checkout experience and make it more smooth. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, and PayPal.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Nvidia's data center segment is a major growth driver, with revenue surging by 279% year over year to $14.5 billion in the third quarter. Furthermore, Nvidia's gaming segment revenue grew by 81% year over year to nearly $3 billion in the third quarter. PayPal Once a hot favorite of the stock market, fintech company PayPal is currently trading nearly 81% down from its peak."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/guru-fundamental-report-for-aapl-25', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Guru Fundamental Report for AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/best-stock-to-buy%3A-apple-vs.-amazon', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the most recognizable brands in the consumer market. One dominates in tech devices, holding leading market shares in most of its product categories. Meanwhile, the other is the world's biggest e-commerce firm, with a lucrative cloud business to boot.\nThese tech companies have revolutionized their respective industries and are continuing to innovate, making their stocks attractive long-term options. However, before filling up on shares in Apple and Amazon, make the most of your investment by determining which is the better buy. Just because a company leads its industry doesn't necessarily mean its stock trades at the right price.\nSo, let's assess whether Apple or Amazon is the better stock to buy right now.\nApple: The cash to go the distance\nAs the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3 trillion, Apple has a long history of offering investors consistent gains. The tech giant has faced challenges over the last year as macroeconomic headwinds curbed consumer spending and led to repeated declines in product sales. However, its balance sheet remains an attractive reason to invest, with the company on solid financial footing despite difficult market conditions.\nData by YCharts.\nApple ended its fiscal 2023 with nearly $100 billion in free cash flow and $162 billion in cash and marketable securities. In fact, as seen in the table above, Apple has significantly more free cash flow than some of its biggest competitors.\nMarket declines may have sent revenue tumbling 3% year over year in 2023, but the iPhone maker is a reliable buy with the funds to overcome current hurdles and continue investing in high-growth markets.\nFor instance, Apple's research and development spending rose by $3.6 billion this year, with much of that going to its expansion in generative artificial intelligence (AI). The company isn't as far into its AI journey as other tech giants, but it has the brand loyalty and cash to go far in the sector.\nAmazon: Growth prospects in multiple markets\nWall Street has grown particularly bullish about Amazon this year, with its stock up 72% since Jan. 1. The company has rallied investors with a return to profitability in its e-commerce business and an expanding role in AI.\nAmazon may have started out as an online book retailer in 1994, but it has expanded to so much more. The company became a behemoth in tech, profiting from the development of several markets.\nAccording to Statista, e-commerce sales made up about 19% of all retail purchases globally in 2022. That figure is expected to hit 23% by 2027, with Amazon well positioned to see major gains from that growth.\nMoreover, the company has achieved a lucrative position in the cloud market with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The cloud platform is responsible for a 32% market share, significantly ahead of competitors Microsoft's Azure and Alphabet's Google Cloud. Meanwhile, AWS delivers attractive profit margins of about 30%, allowing the company to lean less on its retail business amid economic challenges.\nAmazon's dominance in cloud computing could play to its advantage in the AI market as businesses increasingly seek AI tools to boost efficiency, and the company continues adding such services to AWS.\nIs Apple or Amazon the better stock to buy?\nApple and Amazon likely have bright futures, and it's hard to go wrong with either over the long term. These companies are favorites among consumers, having built up immense brand loyalty with their users.\nHowever, when comparing both companies' price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) and price-to-free cash flow ratios, it looks like shares in Apple currently offer more value. See the chart below.\nData by YCharts.\nP/E and price-to-free cash flow are useful metrics to determine a stock's value. For both, the lower the figure, the cheaper the share price.\nApple's P/E of 31 and price-to-free cash flow of 30 aren't exactly major bargains. However, they are significantly lower than the same metrics for Amazon. Apple's solid financials and wealth of cash mean its stock is trading at a more attractive price point, with its shares the better buy right now.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the most recognizable brands in the consumer market. The tech giant has faced challenges over the last year as macroeconomic headwinds curbed consumer spending and led to repeated declines in product sales. However, its balance sheet remains an attractive reason to invest, with the company on solid financial footing despite difficult market conditions.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the most recognizable brands in the consumer market. However, when comparing both companies' price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) and price-to-free cash flow ratios, it looks like shares in Apple currently offer more value. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.", 'news_article_title': 'Best Stock to Buy: Apple vs. Amazon', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the most recognizable brands in the consumer market. Just because a company leads its industry doesn't necessarily mean its stock trades at the right price. Is Apple or Amazon the better stock to buy?", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the most recognizable brands in the consumer market. Apple: The cash to go the distance As the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3 trillion, Apple has a long history of offering investors consistent gains. Amazon: Growth prospects in multiple markets Wall Street has grown particularly bullish about Amazon this year, with its stock up 72% since Jan. 1."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/42-of-berkshire-hathaways-entire-value-comes-from-just-2-investment-holdings', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is a sprawling conglomerate worth over $770 billion.\nWhile its main business is insurance, much of Berkshire\'s value comes from its investment portfolio. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett has generated incredible market-beating returns for shareholders through prudent long-term buy-and-hold investing. Today, Berkshire\'s portfolio is worth about $361 billion.\nBut just two holdings account for over 42% of Berkshire Hathaway\'s entire market capitalization. Here they are.\nImage source: The Motley Fool.\nApple (22%)\nAt Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual meeting in May, Buffett called Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) "a better business than any we own." He said he\'d love to own more of the company, and he continually claims a greater share of the business thanks to Apple\'s generous share repurchase program.\nToday, Berkshire\'s 915 million-plus shares of Apple account for over 48% of its equity portfolio. They\'re worth about $173 billion, or 22.5% of Berkshire\'s market cap.\nThere\'s good reason for investors to like Apple so much. It\'s positioned itself as the platform owner when it comes to smartphones, taking a more than 50% market share in the United States. Around the world, it counts over 2 billion active devices.\nIts combination of hardware, software, and services makes its products extremely sticky and allows it to integrate its products to work closely together. iPhone users are more likely to buy another Apple product than a non-Apple alternative, creating a virtuous cycle of growing product sales.\nBut the services segment is where Apple\'s seeing most of its growth lately. That\'s bolstered by its growing active device user base. As the platform owner, it\'s able to exercise a lot of leverage to monetize its users through services, including its App Store, where third-party developers can sell their software to iOS and Mac users.\nThat all results in tremendous amounts of cash flow every year. Last year, the company generated $110.5 billion worth of cash from operations. It uses all that cash to return money to shareholders through a robust stock repurchase program, with $77.5 billion repurchased in 2023, and a modest dividend, with $15 billion in dividend payments in 2023.\nWhile the shares trade at around 29 times 2024 earnings estimates, Apple deserves a premium valuation -- but not because it has outsize growth opportunities, although the Vision Pro and its AI bets could turn out to be big opportunities. The reason it deserves that valuation is that Apple\'s strong net cash position of $57 billion ($158 billion in cash and securities) and its massive buybacks distort the multiple that long-term investors pay for future earnings.\nWith Apple as Buffett\'s largest stock position by far, investors should consider the stock themselves. And there\'s no need to be concerned about how heavily concentrated Berkshire\'s position is in the stock.\nCash and U.S. Treasury bills (20%+)\nBerkshire Hathaway ended the third quarter with $157.2 billion worth of cash and cash equivalents. A growing portion of those funds are parked in U.S. Treasury bills, with maturities between three months and one year. In fact, Buffett moved $29 billion into those longer-dated Treasury bills last quarter, shifting funds from cash and shorter-duration bonds.\nThe move worked well. The subsequent drop in interest rates has surely pushed the value of those Treasury securities higher. Even if Berkshire holds those investments until maturity, it\'ll earn the equivalent annual yield of more than 5% on the investment.\nAs a result, Berkshire\'s cash and equivalents probably account for more than 20% of its market cap as long as Buffett hasn\'t made any huge shifts in strategy this quarter.\nMake no mistake, though: Buffett isn\'t chasing yield in Treasuries. Quite the opposite. As he writes in every quarterly report, "We insist on safety over yield with respect to short-term investments."\nThe reason Buffett is stockpiling money in Treasury Bills is that he doesn\'t see very much on the stock market worth investing in. Indeed, he and the other investment managers at Berkshire have sold more stocks than they bought in each of the past four quarters.\nThat doesn\'t mean investors should be piling into Treasuries or stockpiling cash. There are a lot of great opportunities for individual investors. But the fact that Buffett\'s taking more chips off the table for now is an indication that those opportunities are becoming harder to find in the current environment.\nThe strong cash position could turn into an advantage for Berkshire Hathaway down the line if we see a big pullback in the stock market. Buffett and his team have a record amount of cash ready to deploy when a big opportunity strikes. In the meantime, Berkshire investors can\'t be too upset with the higher yields Buffett locked in last quarter.\n10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nAdam Levy has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (22%) At Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual meeting in May, Buffett called Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) "a better business than any we own." Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett has generated incredible market-beating returns for shareholders through prudent long-term buy-and-hold investing. In fact, Buffett moved $29 billion into those longer-dated Treasury bills last quarter, shifting funds from cash and shorter-duration bonds.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (22%) At Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual meeting in May, Buffett called Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) "a better business than any we own." The reason it deserves that valuation is that Apple\'s strong net cash position of $57 billion ($158 billion in cash and securities) and its massive buybacks distort the multiple that long-term investors pay for future earnings. Cash and U.S. Treasury bills (20%+) Berkshire Hathaway ended the third quarter with $157.2 billion worth of cash and cash equivalents.', 'news_article_title': "42% of Berkshire Hathaway's Entire Value Comes From Just 2 Investment Holdings", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (22%) At Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual meeting in May, Buffett called Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) "a better business than any we own." With Apple as Buffett\'s largest stock position by far, investors should consider the stock themselves. Cash and U.S. Treasury bills (20%+) Berkshire Hathaway ended the third quarter with $157.2 billion worth of cash and cash equivalents.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (22%) At Berkshire Hathaway\'s annual meeting in May, Buffett called Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) "a better business than any we own." The reason it deserves that valuation is that Apple\'s strong net cash position of $57 billion ($158 billion in cash and securities) and its massive buybacks distort the multiple that long-term investors pay for future earnings. With Apple as Buffett\'s largest stock position by far, investors should consider the stock themselves.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-rises-on-alphabet-boost-payrolls-data-in-focus', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A\nDec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street\'s major indexes on Thursday, driven by a rise in Alphabet shares, while investors looked forward to monthly payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve\'s policy actions.\nThe communication services sub-index.SPLRCLhousing Alphabet advanced 2.8%, leading gains among the 11 major S&P 500 sectors. Other megacap stocks, including Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O, rose between 1.3% and 1.5% in early trading.\nThe tech-heavy Nasdaq .IXIC has outperformed peers this year, surging 36% on a rally in megacap stocks that has been powered by enthusiasm around the potential for artificial intelligence. Growing hopes of a cut in interest rates next year have also improved sentiment.\nReports showing weak private payrolls and job openings this week have reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve\'s furious pace of rate hikes is slowing the economy, potentially allowing the central bank to ease up on its monetary policy next year.\nTraders have almost fully priced in the likelihood of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged at its meeting next week and have nearly 64% odds for a rate cut as soon as March 2024, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\nHowever, some analysts have warned that markets have been too optimistic about rate cuts and also said the upcoming jobs report will be crucial in determining the chances of a soft landing - where the Fed manages to avert a recession.\n"They (the Fed) certainly don\'t have any cuts coming soon, but are data dependent," said Joe Saluzzi, co-manager of trading at Themis Trading. "So if data is in line, that basically keeps the Fed on the current path."\nThe Labor Department\'s report, due on Friday, is expected to show that non-farm payrolls increased by 180,000 jobs last month after rising by 150,000 in October.\nA separate reading showed initial jobless claims stood at 220,000 for the week ended Dec. 2, lower than estimates of 222,000, according to economists polled by Reuters.\nMeanwhile, comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda added to growing speculation that the central bank could soon shift away from its ultra-easy monetary policy.\nAt 9:36 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 30.41 points, or 0.08%, at 36,084.84, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 23.18 points, or 0.51%, at 4,572.52, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 128.69 points, or 0.91%, at 14,275.40.\nAmong other major movers, Advanced Micro DevicesAMD.Orose 4.6%, a day after the chipmaker estimated there was a $45 billion market for its data center artificial intelligence processors this year.\nGameStopGME.N slid 3.2% after the videogame retailer missed estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by rising competition.\nDollar GeneralDG.Nrose 2.4% as the retailer\'s quarterly results beat estimates.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.49-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.21-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 8 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 25 new highs and 32 new lows.\n(Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty and Anil D\'Silva)\n(([email protected]; [email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Other megacap stocks, including Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O, rose between 1.3% and 1.5% in early trading. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street's major indexes on Thursday, driven by a rise in Alphabet shares, while investors looked forward to monthly payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy actions. Reports showing weak private payrolls and job openings this week have reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's furious pace of rate hikes is slowing the economy, potentially allowing the central bank to ease up on its monetary policy next year.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Other megacap stocks, including Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O, rose between 1.3% and 1.5% in early trading. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street's major indexes on Thursday, driven by a rise in Alphabet shares, while investors looked forward to monthly payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy actions. Reports showing weak private payrolls and job openings this week have reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's furious pace of rate hikes is slowing the economy, potentially allowing the central bank to ease up on its monetary policy next year.", 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St rises on Alphabet boost, payrolls data in focus', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Other megacap stocks, including Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O, rose between 1.3% and 1.5% in early trading. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street's major indexes on Thursday, driven by a rise in Alphabet shares, while investors looked forward to monthly payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy actions. Reports showing weak private payrolls and job openings this week have reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's furious pace of rate hikes is slowing the economy, potentially allowing the central bank to ease up on its monetary policy next year.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Other megacap stocks, including Amazon.com AMZN.O and Apple AAPL.O, rose between 1.3% and 1.5% in early trading. By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street's major indexes on Thursday, driven by a rise in Alphabet shares, while investors looked forward to monthly payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy actions. Reports showing weak private payrolls and job openings this week have reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's furious pace of rate hikes is slowing the economy, potentially allowing the central bank to ease up on its monetary policy next year."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-stock-outlook-%3A-dont-be-scared-by-the-noise', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nYear-to-date, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has risen an impressive 54%. At the same time, it missed expectations and its revenue contracted almost 3% in FY 2023, similarly along with free cash flow and net income. Since 2021, growth has stalled, while operating expenses from R&D have increased, leading many to worry about the future of AAPL stock as R&D expenses grow faster than revenue. \nDespite slowing growth, it trades at a P/E ratio of 30.9x compared to the S&Ps 25.24x, over a 22% premium. However, Apple has some key fundamentals that will likely see it continue to be a cash cow in the future. \nAAPL Stock and Gen Z\nFirst, it’s a fact that Apple has a firm grip on Gen Z, with 87% saying that they own an iPhone. This isn’t just true for the United States, it’s a trend that is spreading worldwide.\nIn South Korea, where the most common device is Samsung, only 23% of its population uses an iPhone. However, 52% of people 18-29 own an iPhone. This grew from 44% in just two years. Meanwhile, Samsung’s overall market share has shrunk from 44% to 45%. Globalization will attract more youth to Apple. \nServices Are Impressive\nApple’s services segment has grown an impressive 16.3% YoY. Because the services segment is software and inherently high-margin, it has pushed Apple’s overall margin up from 41.8% in 2021 to 44.1% in 2023.\nIn this time, services have grown to comprise over 35% of the revenue compared to 31%. If this trend continues, margins will continue to improve. \nFurthermore, the installed base has continued to grow, providing a steady stream of potential. Since 2018, the installed base has been growing at an average rate of 27% a year. Meanwhile, the percentage of subscribers per installed base has also increased, from roughly 0.18 subscribers per device to 0.5 subscribers per device. \nIn the future, AI could be a major boost to services revenue. Microsoft’s AI assistant could see $14 billion alone in revenue, with just a 10% take rate of 382 million users. With Apple having access to 2 billion devices, its planned AI rollout will see more usage and could be a major revenue driver. \nDividends and Buybacks\nWith Apple’s stability in generating cash flow and track record in raising dividends and buying back shares, the stock remains a good long-term investment.\nIts 5-year dividend yield is 6.15%, and in the past decade, it has spent almost $600 billion in buying back stores, more than any other U.S. company.\nInvestors will be rewarded with dividends and buybacks due to the company’s cost control and solid fundamentals. \nValuation \nThe elephant in the room remains Apple’s valuation and a big reason many are bearish on Apple stock. Looking at its total enterprise value to revenue, it currently trades at 7.59x, just below its all-time high of 8.52x.\nFor people with a short time horizon, this might mean that Apple’s stock could be risky. The stock’s fundamentals are solid and the business is expected to continue growing with AI integration and attractive software margins.\nIn addition, Apple’s valuation has lifted as the threat of rising rates has dropped substantially, with inflation cooling. The favorable macro environment, AI applications, and improvement in margins justify Apple’s valuation. \nConclusion\nOverall, Apple remains a powerhouse and the device of future generations. Though its valuation seems high, it’s not completely unreasonable. The late Warren Buffet famously advised to buy good businesses at a fair price, and Apple continues to be a good business worthy of holding long term. \nDisclaimer: On the date of publication, Michael Que did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nMichael Que is a financial writer with extensive experience in the technology industry, with his work featured on Seeking Alpha, Benzinga and MSN Money. He is the owner of Que Capital, a research firm that combines fundamental analysis with ESG factors to pick the best sustainable long-term investments.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post AAPL Stock Outlook : Don’t Be Scared by the Noise appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post AAPL Stock Outlook : Don’t Be Scared by the Noise appeared first on InvestorPlace. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Year-to-date, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has risen an impressive 54%. Since 2021, growth has stalled, while operating expenses from R&D have increased, leading many to worry about the future of AAPL stock as R&D expenses grow faster than revenue.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Year-to-date, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has risen an impressive 54%. Since 2021, growth has stalled, while operating expenses from R&D have increased, leading many to worry about the future of AAPL stock as R&D expenses grow faster than revenue. AAPL Stock and Gen Z First, it’s a fact that Apple has a firm grip on Gen Z, with 87% saying that they own an iPhone.', 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Stock Outlook : Don’t Be Scared by the Noise', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Year-to-date, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has risen an impressive 54%. Since 2021, growth has stalled, while operating expenses from R&D have increased, leading many to worry about the future of AAPL stock as R&D expenses grow faster than revenue. AAPL Stock and Gen Z First, it’s a fact that Apple has a firm grip on Gen Z, with 87% saying that they own an iPhone.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Year-to-date, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has risen an impressive 54%. Since 2021, growth has stalled, while operating expenses from R&D have increased, leading many to worry about the future of AAPL stock as R&D expenses grow faster than revenue. AAPL Stock and Gen Z First, it’s a fact that Apple has a firm grip on Gen Z, with 87% saying that they own an iPhone.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/warren-buffett-is-on-track-to-make-%2413.6-billion-in-2023.-heres-exactly-how-hell-likely-do', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'We\'ve all heard the old saying, "It takes money to make money." It\'s no surprise, therefore, to learn that super-wealthy individuals often make a lot of money.\nFew people in the world are wealthier than Warren Buffett. And few will add to their wealth as much as the Oracle of Omaha will in 2023. Buffett is on track to make $13.6 billion this year. Here\'s how he\'ll likely do it.\nBuffett\'s gold mine\nMost of Buffett\'s fortune is in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) stock. Berkshire has been a gold mine for Buffett through the years, delivering a gain of close to 37,875x since 1964.\nBerkshire has continued to be golden for Buffett in 2023. The share price of the giant conglomerate is up more than 14%. That\'s enough to add roughly $13.6 billion to Buffett\'s net worth.\nWhere did this figure come from? Berkshire\'s market cap is on pace to increase by around $87 billion this year. Buffett owns 15.6% of the aggregate economic interest of Berkshire\'s class A and class B shares. His portion of the increase in Berkshire Hathaway\'s valuation, therefore, is worth roughly $13.6 billion.\nOf course, Berkshire\'s share price could decline over the next few weeks and result in Buffett making less money. However, if we experience a Santa Claus rally, which often takes place at the end of the year, the legendary investor could end up with an even bigger gain.\nWhat made Berkshire Hathaway\'s stock rise this year?\nI promised to explain exactly how Buffett will likely make $13.6 billion in 2023. To do that, I think we need to explore what made Berkshire Hathaway\'s stock rise this year. What makes any stock go up? As is the case with other products, the laws of supply and demand are the primary drivers of price increases.\nThe supply of Berkshire Hathaway stock has decreased in 2023 thanks to stock buybacks. Berkshire repurchased $7 billion of its Class A and Class B shares in the first nine months of the year. This isn\'t a major factor behind the stock\'s jump in 2023, though, as the buybacks represent only 1% of Berkshire\'s market cap at the beginning of the year.\nWe can therefore logically conclude that the demand for Berkshire Hathaway stock has increased quite a bit. Why? Arguably, the biggest reason is that investor sentiment has improved with the overall market rising.\nThis is especially important for Berkshire because it\'s invested heavily in other publicly traded companies. During the first three quarters of 2023, Berkshire\'s investment gains of $38 billion made up more than half of its earnings before income taxes.\nOne stock especially stands out as a major driver of those hefty investment gains. Nearly 49% of Berkshire\'s portfolio is invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). So far in 2023, Apple\'s share price has soared close to 50%.\nBerkshire\'s stock performance this year is also due in part to the company\'s underlying business performance. The conglomerate\'s insurance business has done well, with premiums rising 13.6% year over year in the first three quarters of 2023 to $61.7 billion. Berkshire\'s utility and energy businesses have performed even better during the period, with operating revenue more than quadrupling to $53.5 billion.\nHow much will Buffett make in 2024?\nWhether or not Buffett\'s net worth increases in 2024 -- and by how much -- will again depend on how Berkshire Hathaway stock performs. What happens with Berkshire stock will again hinge heavily on Apple and the overall stock market.\nThe good news for Buffett is that the stock market tends to perform pretty well during U.S. presidential election years. If the U.S. economy continues to roll along, Berkshire\'s underlying businesses should also grow.\nThere\'s no way to know for sure how much Buffett will make next year. However, it won\'t be surprising if he adds several more billions of dollars to his fortune.\n10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nKeith Speights has positions in Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Nearly 49% of Berkshire's portfolio is invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). This isn't a major factor behind the stock's jump in 2023, though, as the buybacks represent only 1% of Berkshire's market cap at the beginning of the year. During the first three quarters of 2023, Berkshire's investment gains of $38 billion made up more than half of its earnings before income taxes.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Nearly 49% of Berkshire's portfolio is invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Buffett's gold mine Most of Buffett's fortune is in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) stock. That's enough to add roughly $13.6 billion to Buffett's net worth.", 'news_article_title': "Warren Buffett Is on Track to Make $13.6 Billion in 2023. Here's Exactly How He'll Likely Do It.", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Nearly 49% of Berkshire's portfolio is invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). How much will Buffett make in 2024? What happens with Berkshire stock will again hinge heavily on Apple and the overall stock market.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Nearly 49% of Berkshire's portfolio is invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Buffett's gold mine Most of Buffett's fortune is in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) stock. The supply of Berkshire Hathaway stock has decreased in 2023 thanks to stock buybacks."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-apple-hp-and-3d-systems-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "For Immediate Release\nChicago, IL – December 7, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD.\nIndustry: Mini-Computers\nLink: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2194223/3-stocks-to-watch-from-the-prospering-computer-industry\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is benefiting from steady demand for enterprise devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones. Industry participants like Apple, HP and 3D Systems are benefiting from these trends. The improving availability of 5G-enabled smartphones has been a key catalyst for the industry participants.\nThe launch of foldable, and AI and ML-infused smartphones, tablets, wearables and hearables is another major growth driver for the industry participants. Robust demand for production printers, materials and software bodes well for 3-D printing solution providers. However, waning demand for consumer PCs and geopolitical challenges, including raging inflation and high interest, are major headwinds.\nIndustry Description\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry comprises companies that offer smartphones, desktops, laptops, printers, wearables and 3-D printers. Such devices are based either on iOS, MacOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, Microsoft Windows, or Google Chrome and Android operating systems. The companies predominantly use processors from Apple, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Samsung.\nExpanding screen size, better display and enhanced storage capabilities have been the key catalysts driving the rapid proliferation of smartphones. This has been well-supported by faster mobile processors. Laptops, both consumer and commercial, benefit from faster processors, sleek designs and expanded storage facilities. The addition of healthcare features has been driving the demand for wearables.\n3 Mini Computer Industry Trends to Watch\nEnterprise Adoption Remains Healthy: Strong enterprise demand has been benefiting the industry participants. The growing adoption of a hybrid working environment bodes well for the players, as demand for laptops and tablets is expected to increase. Demand for smart devices that offer facial recognition, retina scans or finger impressions to verify the user for biometrics is gaining traction as enterprises enhance security.\nImpressive Form Factor Drives Demand: Expanding screen size, better display and enhanced storage capabilities have been the key catalysts driving the rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets. This has been well-supported by faster mobile processors from the likes of Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Apple and Samsung. Improved Internet penetration and speed, along with the evolution of mobile apps, have made smartphones indispensable for consumers.\nImproved graphics quality is making smartphones suitable for playing sophisticated games. This is driving the demand for high-end smartphones and opening up significant opportunities for device makers.\nPCs Face Extinction Risk: Personal computers (desktops and laptops), be it Windows or Apple’s MacOS-based ones, have been facing the risk of extinction due to the rapid proliferation of smartphones and tablets. Stiff competition from smartphones has compelled global PC makers to not only upgrade hardware frequently but also add apps and cloud-based services to attract consumers. Nevertheless, the emergence of 5G, AI, machine learning and foldable computers is likely to be the key catalysts in expanding the total addressable market of PCs.\nZacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is housed within the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #37, which places it in the top 15% of more than 250 Zacks industries.\nThe group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.\nThe industry’s position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are optimistic about this group’s earnings growth potential. Since Oct 31, 2023, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for this industry’s 2024 earnings has moved up 0.3%.\nGiven the bullish outlook, there are a few stocks worth watching in the sector. But before we present those stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.\nIndustry Lags Sector Beats S&P 500\nThe Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry has underperformed the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector but beat the S&P 500 index over the past year.\nThe industry has gained 33.9% over this period compared with the S&P 500’s return of 16.4% and the broader sector’s rise of 37.8%.\nIndustry's Current Valuation\nOn the basis of forward 12-month P/E, which is a commonly used multiple for valuing computer stocks, we see that the industry is currently trading at 27.81X compared with the S&P 500’s 19.17X and the sector’s 24.04X.\nOver the last five years, the industry has traded as high as 32.32X and as low as 11.49X, with the median being 24.43X.\n3 Computer Stocks to Watch Right Now\n3D Systems: This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company expects the dental market to stabilize amid the high inventory level in the supply chain and weakness in consumer discretionary spending. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.\n3D System expects a slower recovery in 2024 than its earlier expectation. Dental sales are expected to benefit from the continuing migration of orthodontic solutions from metal brackets and wires to clear aligners in the long run. Improved asset management and resource utilization are anticipated to reduce its total inventory significantly in 2024.\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 loss has narrowed by 7 cents to 13 cents per share over the past 30 days. The stock has declined 38.5% in the year-to-date period.\nApple: This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is benefiting from a steady demand for iPhone devices, as well as an expanding footprint in emerging markets. A growing subscriber base and improving customer engagement are tailwinds for the services business.\nApple currently has more than 1 billion paid subscribers across its Services portfolio. The App Store continues to draw the attention of prominent developers worldwide, helping it offer appealing new apps that drive the App Store’s traffic. A growing number of AI-infused apps will attract subscribers to the App Store.\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 earnings has increased by a penny to $6.56 per share over the past 30 days. The stock has gained 37.2% in the year-to-date period.\nHP: This Zacks Rank #3 company’s sustained focus on launching the latest and innovative products is likely to help it stay afloat in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment.\nProduct innovation and differentiations are the key drivers that have helped HPQ maintain its leading position in the PC and printer markets.\nThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2023 earnings has decreased 1.2% to $3.43 per share over the past 30 days. 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(HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report\n3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 7, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Demand for smart devices that offer facial recognition, retina scans or finger impressions to verify the user for biometrics is gaining traction as enterprises enhance security.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 7, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD. Industry: Mini-Computers Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2194223/3-stocks-to-watch-from-the-prospering-computer-industry The Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is benefiting from steady demand for enterprise devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.', 'news_article_title': 'Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Apple, HP and 3D Systems', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 7, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. HP shares have gained 3.7% year to date.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 7, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Apple AAPL, HP HPQ and 3D Systems DDD. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Industry: Mini-Computers Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2194223/3-stocks-to-watch-from-the-prospering-computer-industry The Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry is benefiting from steady demand for enterprise devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-at-a-%243-trillion-market-cap%3A-buy-sell-or-hold', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed a $3 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, following a surge in the tech company's stock price this year. The iPhone maker's shares are up about 49% year to date, crushing the S&P 500's 19% gain over this same period.\nWith such a staggering rise, many shareholders are likely revisiting their investment theses on Apple shares. Now trading at more than 31x earnings, is the tech stock worth its premium valuation? Or is it time to move on, looking for a better place to invest capital?\nThough you might imagine shares being overvalued after such an astronomical gain, there's actually good reason to continue holding.\nThere's more than meets the eye\nOn the surface, it may be difficult to understand why Apple stock is attracting so much interest from investors this year. After all, revenue fell 3% year over year during fiscal 2023 (the fiscal year ended Sept. 23). This compares to 8% top-line growth in fiscal 2022. But there's more to the story.\nFirst, Apple's financial results in fiscal 2023 were weighed down heavily by foreign-exchange headwinds. In the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023, the negative impact on Apple's reported year-over-year growth rates was 800, 500, 400, and 200 basis points, respectively. In other words, Apple's momentum with customers is better than its reported revenue figures make it out to be.\nSecond, Apple's revenue trends improved throughout fiscal 2023. Total revenue fell 4% year over year during the fiscal year's first half and just 1% in the second half.\nFinally, Apple's important high-margin services segment has recently seen accelerated momentum, growing an impressive 16% year over year in fiscal Q4. With approximately double the gross profit margin of its hardware sales, this key segment's strong growth played a big role in Apple's 13% year-over-year earnings-per-share growth during the period. By growing earnings so nicely despite a challenging environment, Apple is showing Wall Street its resilience.\nLooking ahead\nSteadily improving business trends and a promising high-margin services segment is great, but are they enough to justify a price-to-earnings multiple of more than 31? With this final point, I believe so.\nThis icing on the cake for Apple investors is management's recent guidance. For fiscal Q1, Apple guided for flat revenue, compared to the year-ago quarter. This occurred despite having one less week than in the same quarter of last year and in the face of foreign-exchange headwinds that are expected to pressure the company's top line by about 100 basis points. With the extra week in the year-ago quarter accounting for 7 percentage points of the period's revenue, Apple's guidance for flat revenue growth, despite such a tough comparison, shows that it's clearly entering growth mode as it rolls into fiscal 2024.\nSo, is Apple stock a buy, sell, or hold today? Saying it's a buy is getting tougher at this level, but it's at least a hold. Of course, there are always risks to owning stocks, so Apple's attractiveness as an investment could change.\nInvestors will have to watch the company closely. Overall, however, Apple's current valuation seems reasonable, relative to its business fundamentals.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nDaniel Sparks has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. His clients may own shares of the companies mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed a $3 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, following a surge in the tech company's stock price this year. Looking ahead Steadily improving business trends and a promising high-margin services segment is great, but are they enough to justify a price-to-earnings multiple of more than 31? This occurred despite having one less week than in the same quarter of last year and in the face of foreign-exchange headwinds that are expected to pressure the company's top line by about 100 basis points.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed a $3 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, following a surge in the tech company's stock price this year. After all, revenue fell 3% year over year during fiscal 2023 (the fiscal year ended Sept. 23). Finally, Apple's important high-margin services segment has recently seen accelerated momentum, growing an impressive 16% year over year in fiscal Q4.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple at a $3 Trillion Market Cap: Buy, Sell, or Hold?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed a $3 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, following a surge in the tech company's stock price this year. After all, revenue fell 3% year over year during fiscal 2023 (the fiscal year ended Sept. 23). In the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023, the negative impact on Apple's reported year-over-year growth rates was 800, 500, 400, and 200 basis points, respectively.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed a $3 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, following a surge in the tech company's stock price this year. After all, revenue fell 3% year over year during fiscal 2023 (the fiscal year ended Sept. 23). Finally, Apple's important high-margin services segment has recently seen accelerated momentum, growing an impressive 16% year over year in fiscal Q4."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-nasdaq-ends-sharply-higher-as-alphabet-and-amd-fuel-ai-surge', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': ' (Updated at 4:10 p.m. ET/ 2110 GMT)\n\n * \n Investors cheer Alphabet\'s new AI model\n \n\n * \n Advanced Micro Devices climbs after AI-chip market\nforecast\n \n\n * \n Weekly jobless claims lower than expected\n \n\n * \n Indexes: S&P 500 +0.80%, Nasdaq +1.37%, Dow +0.18%\n \n\n * \n \n \n\n \n By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A\n Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on\nThursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a\nmegacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence.\n Shares of Alphabet jumped 5.3% as analysts cheered\nthe launch of the Google-parent\'s newest AI model, while AMD\nsoared nearly 10% after the company estimated the potential\nmarket for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this\nyear.\n \n Other heavyweight tech-related stocks also gained, with\nNvidia and Meta Platforms rising over 2%,\nAmazon up 1.6% and Apple 1% higher.\n The Philadelphia semiconductor index <.SOX> jumped 2.8%,\nincreasing its 2023 gain to 48%, much of that fueled by bets\nabout the future of AI.\n "Today it\'s an AMD-Google rally. There\'s a contagion effect\nacross the market. Everyone wants to get on the bandwagon," said\nJay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Management in New\nYork.\n "We\'re kind of in this weird market, a tag-team market,\nwhere one day tech leads, and then the next day value and the\nbroad market lead."\n The S&P 500 <.SPX> has steadily climbed since the end of\nOctober on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its\ncampaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting \nrates in March.\n The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59\npoints, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that\nfell.\n The most traded stock in the S&P 500 was Tesla ,\nwith $25.7 billion worth of shares changing hands during the\nsession. The shares rose 1.37%.\n The Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> jumped 1.37% to 14,339.99\npoints, while Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 0.18% to\n36,117.57 points.\n Volume on U.S. exchanges was relatively heavy, with 11.2\nbillion shares traded, compared to an average of 10.8 billion\nshares over the previous 20 sessions.\n Traders have almost fully priced in the likelihood of the\nFed keeping rates unchanged at its meeting next week.\n Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new\nclaims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected\nlast week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.\n A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at\nhow quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway\nexpectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting\nrates. Non-farm payrolls are expected to have increased by\n180,000 jobs last month after rising by 150,000 in October.\n Interest rate futures imply a nearly 64% chance of a rate\ncut as soon as March, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch\ntool.\n Limiting gains in the Dow, shares of Merck fell 1.7%\nafter the drugmaker\'s immunotherapy combination failed in a lung\ncancer study.\n\n <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\nChips vs S&P 500 over past 24 months https://tmsnrt.rs/489vb2b\n ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^>\n (Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore\nand by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Saumyadeb\nChakrabarty, Anil D\'Silva and Richard Chang)\n (([email protected]))\n\nKeywords: USA STOCKS/ (UPDATE 7)\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. A Labor Department jobs report due on Friday could hint at how quickly the U.S. economy is softening and may sway expectations about when the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates. <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Chips vs S&P 500 over past 24 months https://tmsnrt.rs/489vb2b ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> (Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A in Bangalore and by Noel Randewich in Oakland, Calif.; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty, Anil D'Silva and Richard Chang) (([email protected]))", 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59 points, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that fell. The Nasdaq Composite <.IXIC> jumped 1.37% to 14,339.99 points, while Dow Jones Industrial Average <.DJI> rose 0.18% to 36,117.57 points.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Nasdaq ends sharply higher as Alphabet and AMD fuel AI surge', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 climbed 0.80% to end the session at 4,585.59 points, with 1.8 stocks in the index gaining for each one that fell. Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week.', 'news_textrank_summary': "By Noel Randewich and Shristi Achar A Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday after Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices sparked a megacap rally on fresh optimism about artificial intelligence. Shares of Alphabet jumped 5.3% as analysts cheered the launch of the Google-parent's newest AI model, while AMD soared nearly 10% after the company estimated the potential market for its data center AI chips could reach $45 billion this year. The S&P 500 <.SPX> has steadily climbed since the end of October on expectations the Federal Reserve has finished its campaign of interest rate hikes and that it could begin cutting rates in March."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-backed-study-finds-rise-in-data-breaches-as-iphone-maker-defends-encryption-stance', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Nellis\nDec 7 (Reuters) - In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022, according to a new study that was commissioned by Apple AAPL.O.\nThe iPhone maker paid for the study, which was conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Stuart E. Madnick, about a year after it rolled out a new feature to expand end-to-end encryption for data stored in its iCloud service. The study, which does not include any findings of data breaches at Apple itself, argues that breaches are becoming so commonplace that the only feasible way to protect consumer data is wider use of end-to-end encryption.\nSuch encryption makes it impossible for the company that stores the data - or anyone who might hack its servers - to unscramble a user\'s data without also possessing additional information, such as the passcode for one of the user\'s personal devices. But that encryption approach also makes it impossible for law enforcement officials to access the data without the user\'s knowledge and has long been a friction point between technologists and government officials.\nBritain is considering a law that would mandate access to private messages and has encouraged companies such as Meta Platforms META.O\nThe Apple-backed study, however, found that technology companies are frequently attacked by hackers because they provide services to valuable targets. Microsoft MSFT.O, for example, was hit by Chinese hackers this year, who managed to steal tens of thousands of U.S. State Department emails.\nThe study said that 98% of organizations have a relationship with at least one technology vendor that experienced a data breach in the previous two years.\n"In today’s interconnected world, virtually every organization relies on a wide range of vendors and software. As a result, hackers only need to exploit vulnerabilities in third-party software or a vendor’s system to gain access to the data stored by every organization that relies on that vendor," the study said.\n(Reporting by Stephen Nellis in San Francisco; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By Stephen Nellis Dec 7 (Reuters) - In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022, according to a new study that was commissioned by Apple AAPL.O. The iPhone maker paid for the study, which was conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Stuart E. Madnick, about a year after it rolled out a new feature to expand end-to-end encryption for data stored in its iCloud service. Microsoft MSFT.O, for example, was hit by Chinese hackers this year, who managed to steal tens of thousands of U.S. State Department emails.', 'news_luhn_summary': "By Stephen Nellis Dec 7 (Reuters) - In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022, according to a new study that was commissioned by Apple AAPL.O. Such encryption makes it impossible for the company that stores the data - or anyone who might hack its servers - to unscramble a user's data without also possessing additional information, such as the passcode for one of the user's personal devices. But that encryption approach also makes it impossible for law enforcement officials to access the data without the user's knowledge and has long been a friction point between technologists and government officials.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple-backed study finds rise in data breaches as iPhone maker defends encryption stance', 'news_lexrank_summary': "By Stephen Nellis Dec 7 (Reuters) - In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022, according to a new study that was commissioned by Apple AAPL.O. The iPhone maker paid for the study, which was conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Stuart E. Madnick, about a year after it rolled out a new feature to expand end-to-end encryption for data stored in its iCloud service. Such encryption makes it impossible for the company that stores the data - or anyone who might hack its servers - to unscramble a user's data without also possessing additional information, such as the passcode for one of the user's personal devices.", 'news_textrank_summary': "By Stephen Nellis Dec 7 (Reuters) - In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022, according to a new study that was commissioned by Apple AAPL.O. The study, which does not include any findings of data breaches at Apple itself, argues that breaches are becoming so commonplace that the only feasible way to protect consumer data is wider use of end-to-end encryption. Such encryption makes it impossible for the company that stores the data - or anyone who might hack its servers - to unscramble a user's data without also possessing additional information, such as the passcode for one of the user's personal devices."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-3-stocks-i-would-buy-today-if-i-was-a-beginning-investor', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nInvestors often view income and growth as mutually exclusive.\nBut, some companies defy this dichotomy. In fact, three dividend powerhouses emerge as top choices for 2024. They embody resilience, financial strength, consistent distribution growth, operational efficiency, and a sustained dividend history. Essentially, these stocks offer reliable investment opportunities in an unpredictable market.\nSo, to those who wish to start investing in stocks, let’s look at three high-growth plus dividend-paying stocks. Resiliently enduring a lot of breakthroughs, they’ve stood strong and tall through periods of past turbulence.\nFor those looking to start a portfolio, let’s examine three of the best options to choose right now. \nRestaurant Brands (QSR)\nSource: Shutterstock\nRestaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) benefits directly from increased consumer spending, thanks to its diverse brand portfolio.\nThe company’s portfolio of fast food banners includes Burger King, Tim Horton’s, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, and Firehouse Subs. In the company’s most recent quarter, Restaurant Brands reported earnings per share of 90 cents and revenue of $1.84 billion. Notably, same-store sales growth rang in at 7% year over year (YOY). While slightly below expectations, the company’s strong same-store sales growth indicates promising long-term growth potential.\nDespite easing prices for U.S. consumers, fast-food establishments have seen a 0.4% monthly and 5.4% yearly increase in menu prices, outpacing overall inflation and grocery prices. This contrasts with consumer prices remaining steady, providing a positive signal after over two years of significant increases, with a 3.2% rise in the past 12 months. \nFinally and perhaps most importantly, all consumers need to eat. And in times of economic turmoil, fast food outlets are often the place consumers land to dine. Thus, those worried about economic uncertainty on the horizon ought to give this stock a look right now.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nIn the dynamic realm of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged more than 50% year to date (YTD).\nImpressively, AAPL earns a moderate buy consensus among analysts, with a target around $198 per share. This optimistic outlook reflects a modest potential increase. However, some strong growth drivers from India’s expanding affluent class and resilient iPhone sales could support continued valuation growth. These factors are buoyed by a robust iOS ecosystem and services revenue rebound after recent price adjustments.\nDespite disappointing hardware results, the company’s clear win was seen in its services arm, which includes the App Store and Apple Music. This higher-margin segment is crucial for Apple’s future, indicating that the recent quarter’s challenges are temporary.\nApple dominates the smartphone market with 1 billion customers. Its Services division, including the lucrative App Store, contributed over 25% of the total revenue, hitting $22.31 billion in Q4 2023. Despite a dip in overall sales, new M3 chips are expected to drive a rebound. I remain bullish on this stock over the long-term, and while some near-term downside could be seen, I’d view dips as buying opportunities from here.\nPepsi (PEP)\nSource: FotograFFF / Shutterstock.com\nPepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) stands out as a strong long-term investment.\nThe company boasts a resilient, globally diversified business, evident in its recent quarter’s strong performance. Despite a recent dip in its stock price, PEP stock offers passive income potential with a stable 3% dividend yield. This makes the snack food maker an attractive addition to portfolios for both income and capital growth over the next decade.\nPepsiCo demonstrates a positive shift with a 6.7% YOY revenue increase, reaching $23.45 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share at $2.25 exceed expectations, emphasizing the company’s resilience. Initiatives include Ghost Kitchens, eco-friendly delivery trucks, and strategic investments in global agriculture.\nOver time, investors will reap the benefits of continued strong demand for Pepsi’s products.\nOn the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nChris MacDonald’s love for investing led him to pursue an MBA in Finance and take on a number of management roles in corporate finance and venture capital over the past 15 years. His experience as a financial analyst in the past, coupled with his fervor for finding undervalued growth opportunities, contribute to his conservative, long-term investing perspective.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post The 3 Stocks I Would Buy Today if I Was a Beginning Investor appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic realm of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged more than 50% year to date (YTD). Impressively, AAPL earns a moderate buy consensus among analysts, with a target around $198 per share. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic realm of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged more than 50% year to date (YTD). Impressively, AAPL earns a moderate buy consensus among analysts, with a target around $198 per share. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL.', 'news_article_title': 'The 3 Stocks I Would Buy Today if I Was a Beginning Investor', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic realm of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged more than 50% year to date (YTD). Impressively, AAPL earns a moderate buy consensus among analysts, with a target around $198 per share. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com In the dynamic realm of momentum stocks, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged more than 50% year to date (YTD). Impressively, AAPL earns a moderate buy consensus among analysts, with a target around $198 per share. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-3-best-nasdaq-stocks-to-buy-in-december', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe Nasdaq index continues to be the big winner in 2023, having risen 37%, nearly double the increase seen in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Technology stocks, especially ones associated with artificial intelligence (AI), have led the market out of the 2022 bear market. And while some tech stocks are now gasping for air after big runs, others seem to have momentum heading into 2024. And even bigger catalysts are on the horizon.\nThese stocks are solid picks for the year ahead. And, especially with the prospect of lower interest rates and a resilient economy, it looks likely to continue bolstering equities. So, let’s explore the three best Nasdaq stocks to buy in December.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: Moab Republic / Shutterstock\nAfter sliding lower for much of the autumn, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) market capitalization is back above $3 trillion. This makes it the world’s most valuable publicly traded concern. On Dec. 5, Apple’s stock rose 2% to finish trading at $193.42 per share. Hence, this pushed the company’s market cap above the $3 trillion mark for the first time since this past August. The company’s stock has now risen a total of 55% in 2023.\nInitially, Apple’s market weighted value officially crossed the $3 trillion mark for the first time this past June. The stock hit an all-time high on July 31 just as the broader market peaked. The move back into AAPL stock comes as signs mount that the economy is slowing. Investors see Apple as a safe haven asset with its strong cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns. The company buys back more of its own stock than any other publicly traded entity.\nUpcoming catalysts for AAPL stock include the release in 2024 of the company’s highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset. This is its first, completely new product since the introduction of the Apple Watch in 2014. Through five years, Apple’s stock has risen incredibly more than 350%!\nCoinbase Global (COIN)\nSource: Sergei Elagin / Shutterstock.com\nIf you believe in the cryptocurrency rally and want to get in on the action, then consider taking a position in Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). The crypto exchange’s stock has been on fire this year as the price of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other digital tokens skyrocket. Year-to-date, COIN stock is up 310%, making it one of the best-performing Nasdaq stocks of 2023. If the current rally that has Bitcoin up more than 150% over 12 months continues, it’s a safe bet that Coinbase’s stock will continue running higher too.\nNow, word comes that the rally in cryptocurrencies is broadening out to include smaller digital tokens such as Cardano (ADA-USD) and Dogecoin (DOGE-USD). Prices for so-called altcoins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH-USD) have risen 67% in recent weeks. And, according to market data, they have reached their highest levels since March 2022. This is only good news for Coinbase, its trading volumes, and its shareholders.\nIn fact, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are anticipated to be approved by U.S. regulators. Therefore, this will be a huge catalyst for the entire cryptocurrency industry in the year ahead.\nPDD Holdings (PDD)\nSource: madamF / Shutterstock.com\nFor an outside-the-box pick, consider Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD). The share price is up 20% since it issued its latest quarterly results.\nPDD, which competes directly with both Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), announced third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.64 and revenue of $9.7 billion. Both numbers blew past the consensus estimates of Wall Street analysts.\nThe key to PDD Holdings’ success is that it owns discount online platforms Pinduoduo in China and Temu internationally. The discounted prices offered on these sites are increasingly attractive to consumers. This holds especially true as an economic slowdown in China takes hold and inflation and interest rates remain elevated around the world. PDD’s Q3 earnings were up 35% from a year ago, while its revenue increased 94% year over year (YOY). PDD stock is now up nearly 70% in 2023 and has grown an incredible 590% over five years.\nOn the date of publication, Joel Baglole held a long position in AAPL. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJoel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post The 3 Best Nasdaq Stocks to Buy in December appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Upcoming catalysts for AAPL stock include the release in 2024 of the company’s highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset. Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After sliding lower for much of the autumn, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) market capitalization is back above $3 trillion. The move back into AAPL stock comes as signs mount that the economy is slowing.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After sliding lower for much of the autumn, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) market capitalization is back above $3 trillion. The move back into AAPL stock comes as signs mount that the economy is slowing. Upcoming catalysts for AAPL stock include the release in 2024 of the company’s highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset.', 'news_article_title': 'The 3 Best Nasdaq Stocks to Buy in December', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After sliding lower for much of the autumn, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) market capitalization is back above $3 trillion. The move back into AAPL stock comes as signs mount that the economy is slowing. Upcoming catalysts for AAPL stock include the release in 2024 of the company’s highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After sliding lower for much of the autumn, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) market capitalization is back above $3 trillion. The move back into AAPL stock comes as signs mount that the economy is slowing. Upcoming catalysts for AAPL stock include the release in 2024 of the company’s highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ex-apple-lawyer-sentenced-to-probation-for-insider-trading', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By David Thomas\nDec 7 (Reuters) - Apple\'sAPPL.O former top corporate lawyer will receive no prison time after pleading guilty last year to U.S. insider trading charges, a judge said on Thursday.\nU.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Gene Levoff to four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. Levoff was also ordered to pay a $30,000 fine and forfeit $604,000.\nLevoff had admitted to six securities fraud counts that each carried a maximum 20-year prison term and $5 million fine.\nA lawyer for Levoff, Kevin Marino, said in an email that they were "extremely pleased" for what he called a "fair and appropriate sentence of probation."\nA spokesperson for the New Jersey U.S. attorney\'s office declined to comment.\nProsecutors said Levoff exploited his roles as Apple\'s corporate secretary, head of corporate law and co-chair of a committee that reviewed drafts of the company\'s results to generate $604,000 of illegal gains on more than $14 million of trades from 2011 to 2016.\nLevoff ignored quarterly "blackout periods" that barred trading before Apple\'s results were released and violated the company\'s broader insider trading policy that he himself was responsible for enforcing, prosecutors said.\nApple, based in Cupertino, California, fired Levoff in September 2018, five months before he was criminally charged.\nThe case is U.S. v. Levoff, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, No. 19-cr-00780.\n(Reporting by David Thomas Editing by David Bario and Lisa Shumaker)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By David Thomas Dec 7 (Reuters) - Apple\'sAPPL.O former top corporate lawyer will receive no prison time after pleading guilty last year to U.S. insider trading charges, a judge said on Thursday. U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Gene Levoff to four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. A lawyer for Levoff, Kevin Marino, said in an email that they were "extremely pleased" for what he called a "fair and appropriate sentence of probation."', 'news_luhn_summary': "By David Thomas Dec 7 (Reuters) - Apple'sAPPL.O former top corporate lawyer will receive no prison time after pleading guilty last year to U.S. insider trading charges, a judge said on Thursday. U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Gene Levoff to four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. The case is U.S. v. Levoff, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, No.", 'news_article_title': 'Ex-Apple lawyer sentenced to probation for insider trading', 'news_lexrank_summary': "By David Thomas Dec 7 (Reuters) - Apple'sAPPL.O former top corporate lawyer will receive no prison time after pleading guilty last year to U.S. insider trading charges, a judge said on Thursday. U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Gene Levoff to four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. Prosecutors said Levoff exploited his roles as Apple's corporate secretary, head of corporate law and co-chair of a committee that reviewed drafts of the company's results to generate $604,000 of illegal gains on more than $14 million of trades from 2011 to 2016.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Gene Levoff to four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. Prosecutors said Levoff exploited his roles as Apple\'s corporate secretary, head of corporate law and co-chair of a committee that reviewed drafts of the company\'s results to generate $604,000 of illegal gains on more than $14 million of trades from 2011 to 2016. Levoff ignored quarterly "blackout periods" that barred trading before Apple\'s results were released and violated the company\'s broader insider trading policy that he himself was responsible for enforcing, prosecutors said.'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 193.58999633789065, 'high': 195.0, 'open': 193.6300048828125, 'close': 194.2700042724609, 'ema_50': 184.0921175753249, 'rsi_14': 63.30219854569793, 'target': 195.7100067138672, 'volume': 47477700.0, 'ema_200': 175.4186537101042, 'adj_close': 194.2700042724609, 'rsi_lag_1': 62.75904436243386, 'rsi_lag_2': 68.27623578701532, 'rsi_lag_3': 65.42299102264214, 'rsi_lag_4': 66.35138715766965, 'rsi_lag_5': 71.54285674426, 'macd_lag_1': 3.32800818779927, 'macd_lag_2': 3.373120942046313, 'macd_lag_3': 3.2696385759379325, 'macd_lag_4': 3.4962541723044183, 'macd_lag_5': 3.550351258663369, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.410292730197085, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.4345319725159014}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.949999809265137, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 13.279999732971191, 'Open': 13.170000076293944, 'Close': 13.0600004196167, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 13.0600004196167}, {'Low': 1.0757662057876587, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 1.0796804428100586, 'Open': 1.076669692993164, 'Close': 1.076669692993164, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 1.076669692993164}, {'Low': 1.2545477151870728, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 1.2593823671340942, 'Open': 1.2558002471923828, 'Close': 1.2558711767196655, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 1.2558711767196655}, {'Low': 7.127299785614014, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 7.144800186157227, 'Open': 7.144599914550781, 'Close': 7.144599914550781, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 7.144599914550781}, {'Low': 68.80000305175781, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 70.4800033569336, 'Open': 69.27999877929688, 'Close': 69.33999633789062, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 339000, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 69.33999633789062}, {'Low': 0.6526098847389221, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 0.6601095795631409, 'Open': 0.6551401019096375, 'Close': 0.6551401019096375, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 0.6551401019096375}, {'Low': 4.105999946594238, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 4.179999828338623, 'Open': 4.169000148773193, 'Close': 4.129000186920166, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 4.129000186920166}, {'Low': 143.85699462890625, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 147.18099975585938, 'Open': 147.1840057373047, 'Close': 147.1840057373047, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 147.1840057373047}, {'Low': 103.2699966430664, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 104.1999969482422, 'Open': 104.11000061035156, 'Close': 103.54000091552734, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 103.54000091552734}, {'Low': 2024.0, 'Date': '2023-12-07', 'High': 2034.9000244140625, 'Open': 2029.199951171875, 'Close': 2029.9000244140625, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 67, 'date_str': '2023-12-07', 'Adj Close': 2029.9000244140625}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-08': 195.7100067138672, '2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516, '2023-12-15': 197.57000732421875, '2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844, '2023-12-19': 196.94000244140625, '2023-12-20': 194.8300018310547, '2023-12-21': 194.67999267578125}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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The video was published on Dec. 7, 2023.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Advanced Micro Devices, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Advanced Micro Devices wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has nearly quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nJose Najarro has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, and short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jose Najarro is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In today's video, I discuss recent AI updates affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Before you buy stock in Advanced Micro Devices, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Advanced Micro Devices wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023 Jose Najarro has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, and short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel.", 'news_article_title': "American Micro Devices Stock Spikes Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Yet There's More to the Story", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The Stock Advisor service has nearly quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023 Jose Najarro has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Before you buy stock in Advanced Micro Devices, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Advanced Micro Devices wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023 Jose Najarro has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, and short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-aapl-rises-higher-than-market%3A-key-facts-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (AAPL) closed the latest trading day at $195.71, indicating a +0.74% change from the previous session\'s end. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.41% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.36%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.45%.\nShares of the maker of iPhones, iPads and other products have appreciated by 6.5% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector\'s gain of 5.9% and the S&P 500\'s gain of 4.91%.\nMarket participants will be closely following the financial results of Apple in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.08, marking a 10.64% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $117.31 billion, indicating a 0.13% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.\nFor the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.56 per share and revenue of $393.42 billion, which would represent changes of +7.01% and +2.65%, respectively, from the prior year.\nAdditionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Apple. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts\' favorable outlook on the company\'s business health and profitability.\nOur research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.\nThe Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.22% upward. Apple currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).\nIn terms of valuation, Apple is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 29.6. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry\'s Forward P/E of 11.72.\nAlso, we should mention that AAPL has a PEG ratio of 2.68. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company\'s expected earnings growth rate into account. The Computer - Mini computers industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.68 as trading concluded yesterday.\nThe Computer - Mini computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 92, this industry ranks in the top 37% of all industries, numbering over 250.\nThe Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.\nKeep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (AAPL) closed the latest trading day at $195.71, indicating a +0.74% change from the previous session's end. Also, we should mention that AAPL has a PEG ratio of 2.68. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (AAPL) closed the latest trading day at $195.71, indicating a +0.74% change from the previous session's end. Also, we should mention that AAPL has a PEG ratio of 2.68. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple (AAPL) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) closed the latest trading day at $195.71, indicating a +0.74% change from the previous session's end. Also, we should mention that AAPL has a PEG ratio of 2.68. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) closed the latest trading day at $195.71, indicating a +0.74% change from the previous session's end. Also, we should mention that AAPL has a PEG ratio of 2.68. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/just-3-of-the-magnificent-seven-have-outperformed-the-sp-500-since-2022.-heres-the-one-id', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The S&P 500 has produced a total return of over 20% for investors in 2023, but that growth has come almost entirely from just a handful of stocks.\nThe "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- have produced market-trouncing returns in 2023. And since they all have massive market caps, they have had an outsize impact on the cap-weighted S&P 500 index.\nBut just three of those seven have produced returns exceeding the S&P 500\'s total return (a 1% loss) since the start of last year. The other four have all lost more money for investors than a simple S&P 500 index fund.\nHere are the three outperformers and the one stock I would buy for outperformance in 2024 and 2025.\n"Magnificent Seven" total return vs S&P 500; data by YCharts.\nNvidia: 54.9% total return since Jan. 1, 2022\nNvidia is by far the best-performer of the Magnificent Seven since the start of 2022.\nThat\'s thanks almost entirely to its 2023 performance. The stock\'s price was cut in half in 2022, down more than 60% at one point. But shares have rocketed back in 2023, up more than 200% since the start of the year.\nThe big growth driver behind Nvidia has been surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential hardware for training advanced AI algorithms responsible for generative AI applications like OpenAI\'s ChatGPT or Dall-E.\nNvidia tripled its revenue in its most recent quarter, and management expects it to grow even faster in the current quarter. And with the premium pricing it\'s demanding for its data center AI chips, it\'s seeing gross margin expand as well.\nThat said, the market expectations are extremely high for Nvidia. A single misstep, product setback, or new competitor could send the share price tumbling. So while it could continue to outperform over the next two years, it\'s not getting my money.\nMicrosoft: 12.2% total return since Jan. 1, 2022\nMicrosoft\'s 12.2% total return since the start of 2022 is good for the second-best performance among the Magnificent Seven. But the bulk of that outperformance didn\'t happen until recently. In fact, Microsoft has outperformed the S&P 500 by 11.6% since Sept. 28.\nAI has been the big story for the company in 2023 as well. After increasing its investment in leading generative-AI developer OpenAI at the start of the year, Microsoft Azure positioned itself as the leading cloud platform for other AI developers. That has resulted in strong growth for Azure relative to competing providers like Alphabet\'s Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS).\nMicrosoft has also developed its own generative AI solution for enterprises called Copilot, which can help sales teams, software developers, and health professionals by using AI to improve workflows. It sees just about everyone using Copilot in the workplace eventually. Considering the company\'s existing position as the leading enterprise software provider, it\'s in a great position to sell Copilot (at $30 a month per seat).\nDespite recently hitting an all-time high, I believe the stock remains attractive. Still, it\'s not my favorite of the Magnificent Seven.\nApple: 8.2% total return since Jan. 1, 2022\nApple was the best-performing stock of the Magnificent Seven in 2022, despite underperforming the S&P 500 by more than 8 percentage points. So, despite being the weakest performer of the group in 2023 so far, it still earned its place as an overall outperformer since the start of last year.\nApple\'s stock has performed well despite its falling revenue this year. Its total revenue declined 2.8% for the fiscal year ended in September, and revenue fell in each quarter of the year.\nNonetheless, Apple showed strength in its earnings per share (EPS) thanks in part to its expanding profit margins from a shift toward more service revenue and its robust share-repurchase program. EPS grew 13% last quarter despite the decline in revenue.\nWith signs of a recovery in smartphone sales growth, Apple is poised to see a return to revenue growth and faster earnings growth. What\'s more, the company is investing heavily in artificial intelligence and could benefit from demand for on-device AI applications that keep users\' data private and secure.\nThe stock is attractive, even at a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio. That\'s because its share repurchase program and ample cash reserves justify the high price investors will have to pay today to own its shares.\nBut there\'s one stock I like even more than Apple.\nThe Magnificent Seven stock most likely to outperform in 2024 and 2025\nIf I could only buy one of the Magnificent Seven, it would be Alphabet.\nThe Google parent company underperformed the S&P 500 by more than 8.5 percentage points since the start of 2022, besting only Amazon and Tesla in the group. And despite a 47% run in the stock price since the start of 2023, shares still look undervalued.\nGoogle stands to benefit from a reacceleration in digital advertising spending. While Meta has seen its revenue growth top 20% again and its margins balloon, Google hasn\'t quite kept pace. I expect it to close that gap as it invests in AI tools to improve discovery on YouTube and facilitate advertising in the same way Meta did.\nWhat\'s more, Google Cloud stands to be one of the main beneficiaries of continued investments in AI among enterprise customers. While it\'ll compete with Amazon and Microsoft for customers, it\'s not a winner-take-all market. All three should see benefits.\nWith Alphabet\'s shares currently trading for less than 20 times analysts\' consensus 2024 earnings estimate, the stock is a bargain. That\'s especially true considering expectations for earnings growth of nearly 20% over the next five years. While many of the Magnificent Seven still look attractive at today\'s prices, Alphabet is the best of the bunch.\n10 stocks we like better than Alphabet\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Alphabet wasn\'t one of them! That\'s right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Adam Levy has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- have produced market-trouncing returns in 2023. That has resulted in strong growth for Azure relative to competing providers like Alphabet\'s Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Nonetheless, Apple showed strength in its earnings per share (EPS) thanks in part to its expanding profit margins from a shift toward more service revenue and its robust share-repurchase program.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- have produced market-trouncing returns in 2023. After increasing its investment in leading generative-AI developer OpenAI at the start of the year, Microsoft Azure positioned itself as the leading cloud platform for other AI developers. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.', 'news_article_title': 'Just 3 of the "Magnificent Seven" Have Outperformed the S&P 500 Since 2022. Here\'s the One I\'d Buy for 2024 and 2025.', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- have produced market-trouncing returns in 2023. But there\'s one stock I like even more than Apple. The Magnificent Seven stock most likely to outperform in 2024 and 2025 If I could only buy one of the Magnificent Seven, it would be Alphabet.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- have produced market-trouncing returns in 2023. Microsoft: 12.2% total return since Jan. 1, 2022 Microsoft\'s 12.2% total return since the start of 2022 is good for the second-best performance among the Magnificent Seven. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apples-iphone-and-watch-design-head-to-depart-in-february-bloomberg-news', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Recasts paragraph 1, adds background on executive departures in paragraph 2, details from report throughout\nDec 8 (Reuters) - The Apple AAPL.O executive leading design for the iPhone and smartwatch, Tang Tan, is leaving the company in February, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.\nThis marks the second departure of an iPhone executive after Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 6, that Steve Hotelling who oversaw iPhone screen and touch ID technology that transformed the way iPhones feel and function is leaving.\nThe departure of Tan, who is vice president of product design at Apple, will come with a slew of elevated roles for some deputies, the report added.\nApple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.\nRichard Dinh, head of iPhone product design will report directly to John Ternus who is senior vice president of hardware engineering, according to the report.\nBloomberg also reported that Kate Bergeron, a hardware engineering executive responsible for Mac teams, is taking over the design of the Apple Watch.\n(Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)\n(([email protected]; +91 8510015800;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Recasts paragraph 1, adds background on executive departures in paragraph 2, details from report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Apple AAPL.O executive leading design for the iPhone and smartwatch, Tang Tan, is leaving the company in February, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The departure of Tan, who is vice president of product design at Apple, will come with a slew of elevated roles for some deputies, the report added. Bloomberg also reported that Kate Bergeron, a hardware engineering executive responsible for Mac teams, is taking over the design of the Apple Watch.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Recasts paragraph 1, adds background on executive departures in paragraph 2, details from report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Apple AAPL.O executive leading design for the iPhone and smartwatch, Tang Tan, is leaving the company in February, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. This marks the second departure of an iPhone executive after Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 6, that Steve Hotelling who oversaw iPhone screen and touch ID technology that transformed the way iPhones feel and function is leaving. The departure of Tan, who is vice president of product design at Apple, will come with a slew of elevated roles for some deputies, the report added.', 'news_article_title': "Apple's iPhone and watch design head to depart in February - Bloomberg News", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Recasts paragraph 1, adds background on executive departures in paragraph 2, details from report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Apple AAPL.O executive leading design for the iPhone and smartwatch, Tang Tan, is leaving the company in February, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. This marks the second departure of an iPhone executive after Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 6, that Steve Hotelling who oversaw iPhone screen and touch ID technology that transformed the way iPhones feel and function is leaving. Richard Dinh, head of iPhone product design will report directly to John Ternus who is senior vice president of hardware engineering, according to the report.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Recasts paragraph 1, adds background on executive departures in paragraph 2, details from report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Apple AAPL.O executive leading design for the iPhone and smartwatch, Tang Tan, is leaving the company in February, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. This marks the second departure of an iPhone executive after Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 6, that Steve Hotelling who oversaw iPhone screen and touch ID technology that transformed the way iPhones feel and function is leaving. Richard Dinh, head of iPhone product design will report directly to John Ternus who is senior vice president of hardware engineering, according to the report.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/best-stock-to-buy%3A-apple-vs.-shopify', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) have been big winners over the past five years. They've returned 355% and 387%, respectively, easily outperforming the stock market by a ratio of roughly 4-to-1. That shouldn't be a surprise. Some 2 billion people use Apple's iOS devices, and Shopify's e-commerce platform has helped online shopping become a way of life in modern society.\nBut that was then. You want to know about the future. Can both stocks keep their momentum up? And which is the better stock to own now? Let's take a closer look.\nHow much are investors paying for cash profits?\nApple and Shopify have little in common. One company makes and sells personal electronics; the other is a software company with a platform that helps merchants sell things online. However, free cash flow is the common trait that links all companies.\nAAPL Free Cash Flow Yield data by YCharts\nCash is the blood and oxygen circulating through a company, arguably the most important thing investors want to see. The critical question is: How can you invest your money to generate as much cash flow in return as possible? A company producing increasing cash flow will grow earnings, repurchase shares, pay dividends, or invest in growing the business -- all good things!\nApple and Shopify generate cash flow although Apple's massive size stands out. It generates more free cash flow in a year than what Shopify's entire company is worth. But there's more to it. Investors should look at how much cash flow their money is buying.\nApple stock is offering just over $0.03 of cash flow for every dollar of market cap at its current share price. That's a free-cash-flow yield of 3.3%. Shopify offers much less, a yield of just 0.5%. Off the jump, Apple stock is offering more bang for your buck.\nAdding some color to this picture\nBut context is important because investors must also understand the dynamics around each company. Is there a reason investors aren't paying more for a piece of Apple's cash profits? A closer look reveals that Apple's become so big that it's struggling to grow.\nAccording to analyst estimates, Apple's annual revenue growth could average 3% to 7% for the next three years, and earnings could compound at 8% to 10%. Shopify has higher expectations; revenue could grow 20% annually, and earnings could compound at more than 30%.\nLong story short, people pay a premium for Shopify because the company is growing more rapidly. Apple may be arguably the most influential company on Earth, but it's also massive and might not produce the stellar investment results it once did.\nWhat's the verdict?\nIf everything else were equal, investors would be wiser to take the faster-growing company in Shopify. The above discussion highlighted that. However, the price you pay for a stock matters.\nShopify's 0.5% cash-flow yield is low enough to be problematic. Even if the company's cash flow doubles yearly, it would take several years to come close to what Apple offers today. In other words, the market could be overpaying for Shopify's growth.\nThat huge value gap is why investors should consider Apple the better stock to buy until Shopify's valuation becomes more reasonable. Apple may have slower growth, but it's proven remarkably durable, and its nearly $100 billion in annual free cash flow is a war chest for creating shareholder value. That can enhance Apple's organic growth, a button Shopify can't currently press.\nUltimately, both stocks are great investments at the right price, but Apple holds the edge today.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nJustin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) have been big winners over the past five years. AAPL Free Cash Flow Yield data by YCharts Cash is the blood and oxygen circulating through a company, arguably the most important thing investors want to see. Some 2 billion people use Apple's iOS devices, and Shopify's e-commerce platform has helped online shopping become a way of life in modern society.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) have been big winners over the past five years. AAPL Free Cash Flow Yield data by YCharts Cash is the blood and oxygen circulating through a company, arguably the most important thing investors want to see. Some 2 billion people use Apple's iOS devices, and Shopify's e-commerce platform has helped online shopping become a way of life in modern society.", 'news_article_title': 'Best Stock to Buy: Apple vs. Shopify', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'AAPL Free Cash Flow Yield data by YCharts Cash is the blood and oxygen circulating through a company, arguably the most important thing investors want to see. Electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) have been big winners over the past five years. And which is the better stock to own now?', 'news_textrank_summary': "Electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) have been big winners over the past five years. AAPL Free Cash Flow Yield data by YCharts Cash is the blood and oxygen circulating through a company, arguably the most important thing investors want to see. Apple and Shopify generate cash flow although Apple's massive size stands out."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-warren-buffett-stocks-you-can-buy-in-december-and-hold-forever', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett is arguably the world's most famous investor today. His reputation comes from decades of success in the stock market. He's leaned on a simple philosophy of buying and holding stocks in wonderful companies.\nThere is no shame in taking some notes from Warren Buffett and peeking at his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, for inspiration for your investment strategy.\nHere are three Buffett stocks you can buy this month and hold for the long term.\nThis stock is almost half of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio\nBuffett has a decades-long investing career. Ironically, he made one of his best investments within the past several years. Berkshire Hathaway began scooping up shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2016. Since then, Berkshire's investment in the iPhone maker has grown to nearly half its entire portfolio.\nApple has become a dominant smartphone and personal electronics company, with more than 2 billion active device users who purchase apps, accessories, and subscription services within Apple's ecosystem. Buffett has acknowledged that the ecosystem and how much users depend on these devices, picking up their iPhones dozens of times daily, are reasons he liked the company.\nHe also likes Apple's tendency for large share repurchases. Apple generates a staggering $100 billion in annual free cash flow and has spent billions of dollars lowering its share count by almost 38% this decade. Fewer shares mean that each existing share represents more of the company and its profits -- it often raises the share price over time, too.\nBuffett has owned this stock for over 30 years\nAn estimated 96% of Americans know the Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) brand. Since the company sells to over 200 countries, it's probably realistic that most people on Earth know the brand, too. Coca-Cola's worldwide reach spans many sodas, water, juices, teas, and coffee brands. Nearly two dozen Coca-Cola brands have over $1 billion in annual sales.\nBeverages are a great business because people are always thirsty, and there's so much variety in the industry that a giant player like Coca-Cola can steadily grow almost endlessly as it develops new products, acquires emerging brands, and grows with the general population.\nThe company's durable business model has made it a remarkable dividend stock. Coca-Cola has paid and raised its dividend for 61 consecutive years through recessions, wars, and ups and downs. Buffett's stake in Coca-Cola is worth 6.5% of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio today, its fourth-largest position. The dividends from those shares added up to $700 million last year, so investors can buy Coca-Cola and begin their own dividend machine.\nThe growth stock Buffett nearly missed\nBuffett is human, which means sometimes even he misses out on an investment. E-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is one example. The stock is one of Wall Street's best all-time investments, returning more than 147,000% over its lifetime.\nFortunately, Buffett has since corrected that mistake. Berkshire now owns a cool 10 million shares, about 0.4% of Berkshire's portfolio.\nAmazon has been an excellent investment because the company has maintained a culture of steady innovation. It started selling books online, and today, it sells nearly 40% of all e-commerce in America. Instead of sitting on its success, Amazon launched a cloud platform, AWS, and grew it into the world's leader. Amazon is still investing and building advertising, media, and artificial intelligence businesses.\nInvestors can buy the stock today because there is still tread left on Amazon's core e-commerce and cloud segments. These existing segments have room to grow for years to come. However, knowing Amazon, new growth opportunities will be added to the mix over time.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Berkshire Hathaway began scooping up shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2016. There is no shame in taking some notes from Warren Buffett and peeking at his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, for inspiration for your investment strategy. Buffett has acknowledged that the ecosystem and how much users depend on these devices, picking up their iPhones dozens of times daily, are reasons he liked the company.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Berkshire Hathaway began scooping up shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2016. The dividends from those shares added up to $700 million last year, so investors can buy Coca-Cola and begin their own dividend machine. The growth stock Buffett nearly missed Buffett is human, which means sometimes even he misses out on an investment.', 'news_article_title': '3 Warren Buffett Stocks You Can Buy in December and Hold Forever', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Berkshire Hathaway began scooping up shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2016. The dividends from those shares added up to $700 million last year, so investors can buy Coca-Cola and begin their own dividend machine. Investors can buy the stock today because there is still tread left on Amazon's core e-commerce and cloud segments.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Berkshire Hathaway began scooping up shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2016. This stock is almost half of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio Buffett has a decades-long investing career. The growth stock Buffett nearly missed Buffett is human, which means sometimes even he misses out on an investment."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-detailed-fundamental-analysis-aapl-11', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Validea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-unbelievable-tech-growth-stocks-to-buy-and-hold-for-the-long-haul', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Investors might still be waiting for a prolonged bull market, but that doesn't mean it's a bad time to buy tech stocks or that you should stick to the sidelines. If you have cash to invest -- money that you don't need for bills or other near-term financial commitments -- there are plenty of intriguing companies that look ripe for the picking.\nStock prices remain volatile across a range of sectors. It's important to look beyond price and at the underlying business before you press the buy button, to make sure that the company fits with your basket of investments as well as your preferred risk profile.\nOn that note, here are two stocks to consider adding to your buy list that could make you richer in 2024 and well beyond.\n1. Shopify\nShopify (NYSE: SHOP) has processed $812 billion in global commerce since its inception, but this business still has a tremendous runway to explore within the multitrillion-dollar e-commerce space.\nAs one of the leading companies providing the software, hardware, tools, and solutions that merchants need to start, scale, and build businesses both online and offline across a range of industries, the need for Shopify's family of platforms isn't easing.\nOver the last few years, growth has slowed considerably from where it was in the early days of the pandemic. Realistically, that was to be expected. Investors who scooped up shares of Shopify in those pandemic days and held on to them through the period that followed likely experienced some significant gains followed by bearish volatility.\nHowever, for the long-term investor, what matters is whether it's a business that can sustain meaningful growth over a period of years, rather than a few quarters of unbelievable gains that would be hard to replicate over a prolonged time.\nDespite the fluctuations in consumer spending and the broader economy that is still posing difficulty for businesses like Shopify's, this e-commerce giant is harvesting cash, profits are growing, and revenue is steadily on the upswing.\nIn the first nine months of 2023, the company brought in revenue of nearly $5 billion, a 27% increase from the same period in 2023. It was not profitable when looking at that nine-month period, but in the third quarter, it did turn back to profitability of $718 million under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Shopify reported cash from operating activities of approximately $500 million in the first three quarters of 2023.\nThat nine-month period also saw Shopify bring in total free cash flow of about $460 million. From mom-and-pop shops to large brands, the uses for its products and services are only growing. Still, the company estimates that it has only penetrated about 10% of U.S. e-commerce. That's a growth story that long-term investors might want to capitalize on now and in the years to come.\n2. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most talked-about stocks, but the value case for this investment has continued to grow and expand through the years.\nWith market-leading hardware products and a growing collection of subscription-based services that now account for the second-largest slice of its revenue and profits, Apple has proven it can innovate through economic thick and thin while rewarding investors in the process.\nAs a long-term investor, you should be looking at any business with a minimum holding period of five years, preferably longer. So, let's look at how Apple has performed over the trailing-five-year period.\nOver that time, annual revenue has grown by about 50%, while net income has grown about 76%. Even though its 0.5% yield is considerably less than the average stock trading on the S&P 500 (where it's around 2%), that dividend has increased by 163% over the past five years. In total, the stock has delivered a return of 350% in that time frame.\nEven though consumer spending is still in flux, iPhone sales -- which still account for the largest portion of Apple's top and bottom lines -- reached a new record in the most recent quarter, which included the new iPhone 15. The company also just released its first carbon-neutral Apple Watch.\nThe company is slowly but surely balancing out its reliance on sales of hardware products with recurring sales of its services like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple News+. Of its total revenue of close to $90 billion in the most recent quarter, $44 billion was derived from iPhone sales and $22 billion came from its services segment.\nThis is a business you can buy and add to again and again through the years, which is no small feat in any market environment.\n10 stocks we like better than Shopify\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Shopify wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nRachel Warren has positions in Apple and Shopify. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most talked-about stocks, but the value case for this investment has continued to grow and expand through the years. As one of the leading companies providing the software, hardware, tools, and solutions that merchants need to start, scale, and build businesses both online and offline across a range of industries, the need for Shopify's family of platforms isn't easing. Despite the fluctuations in consumer spending and the broader economy that is still posing difficulty for businesses like Shopify's, this e-commerce giant is harvesting cash, profits are growing, and revenue is steadily on the upswing.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most talked-about stocks, but the value case for this investment has continued to grow and expand through the years. The company is slowly but surely balancing out its reliance on sales of hardware products with recurring sales of its services like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple News+. Of its total revenue of close to $90 billion in the most recent quarter, $44 billion was derived from iPhone sales and $22 billion came from its services segment.', 'news_article_title': '2 Unbelievable Tech Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most talked-about stocks, but the value case for this investment has continued to grow and expand through the years. The company is slowly but surely balancing out its reliance on sales of hardware products with recurring sales of its services like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple News+. That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most talked-about stocks, but the value case for this investment has continued to grow and expand through the years. The company is slowly but surely balancing out its reliance on sales of hardware products with recurring sales of its services like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple News+. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023 Rachel Warren has positions in Apple and Shopify.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/79-of-warren-buffetts-%24363-billion-portfolio-is-invested-in-just-6-stocks', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "For a span of nearly six decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been wowing Wall Street with his investing prowess. Despite being just as fallible as any other investor, the Oracle of Omaha and his team have overseen a nearly 20% annualized return since the mid-1960s. On an aggregate basis, we're talking about a gain for the company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of almost 4,400,000% since Buffett took over.\nWhat's made this outperformance so incredible is that Buffett and his investment team, including the late Charlie Munger, have stuck to old-school principles to make their shareholders meaningfully richer for more than a half-century. They've predominantly invested in time-tested, brand-name companies with well-defined competitive advantages and strong management teams.\nBerkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.\nBut perhaps most important, the Oracle of Omaha and his team strongly believe in portfolio concentration. This is to say that an outsize percentage of invested assets should be put to work in their top investment ideas.\nAs of the closing bell on Dec. 1, 2023, 79% -- $286.3 billion -- of the $363 billion investment portfolio overseen at Berkshire Hathaway by Warren Buffett was invested in just six stocks.\n1. Apple: $175,091,767,454 (48.2% of invested assets)\nThe largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), leaves no shred of doubt that the Oracle of Omaha prefers to concentrate his company's invested assets in his and his teams' top ideas. Apple accounts for almost half of Berkshire's invested assets.\nWhat's made Apple such a popular investment is its cutting-edge innovation, which is led by the iPhone. Even though Apple wasn't the first company to introduce a 5G-capable smartphone, it quickly gobbled up more than half of U.S. smartphone market share once a 5G-capable iPhone hit stores during the fourth quarter of 2020.\nArguably even more exciting is Apple's ongoing shift to a subscription-driven platform. To be clear, it's not giving up on the physical products (iPhone, Mac, and iPad) that brought it fame. Rather, it's evolving as a company to support various services that'll further enhance its operating margin, drive improved customer loyalty, and smooth out the revenue fluctuations that typically accompany major iPhone replacement cycles.\nFor Buffett, Apple's biggest selling point might just be its market-leading capital-return program. Apple is dishing out $15 billion in dividends to its shareholders each year, and it's repurchased more than $600 billion worth of its common stock since the beginning of 2013.\n2. Bank of America: $31,977,098,106 (8.8% of invested assets)\nIf there's a sector Buffett is an expert on among all others, it's financials. He's an especially big fan of bank stocks, which benefit from disproportionately long periods of economic expansion. This is one reason why Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) accounts for nearly 9% of Berkshire's $363 billion of invested assets.\nThe factor that really helps Bank of America stand out from other U.S. money-center banks is its interest rate sensitivity. Changes in interest rates impact BofA's net interest income more so than any other big bank. With the Federal Reserve increasing the federal funds rate by 525 basis points since March 2022, Bank of America has seen its net interest income climb by billions of dollars every quarter, compared to where things stood a few years ago.\nIn addition to taking advantage of a higher-rate environment, BofA's technology investments are paying off. As of the end of September, 74% of its consumers were actively banking online or via mobile app, with a notable uptick in loan sales completed digitally, compared to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital transactions are considerably cheaper for banks than in-person interactions.\nBank of America is cheap, too. It can be scooped up right now for 5% below its book value and is doling out a market-topping 3.1% yield.\n3. American Express: $26,343,875,232 (7.3% of invested assets)\nIt's a fairly similar story for the No. 3 holding, credit services provider American Express (NYSE: AXP). Since recessions are short-lived, companies reliant on merchant fees and interest income tend to disproportionately benefit from long-winded expansions.\nThe proverbial ace in the hole for Amex is that it's able to play both sides of a transaction. It's the third-largest payment processor in the U.S., based on credit card network purchase volume, and is also able to collect annual fees and interest income from its cardholders (consumers and businesses). Being able to double-dip can really lift American Express' bottom line during periods of robust economic growth.\nSomething else working in Amex's favor is its propensity to attract high-earning cardholders. People with higher incomes are less likely to alter their spending habits when inflation rises or an economic downturn takes shape. In other words, American Express' clients are more likely to continue paying their bills. In theory, this should help Amex better navigate challenging economic climates.\nPatience has also paid off for Buffett. Berkshire Hathaway has an exceptionally low cost basis of approximately $8.49 per share on Amex. Based on Amex's base dividend of $2.40 per share, Buffett's company is enjoying a hearty 28.3% annual yield on cost.\nImage source: Coca-Cola.\n4. Coca-Cola: $23,456,000,000 (6.5% of invested assets)\nNo company has been a continuous holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio longer than beverage stock Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) -- since 1988. Coca-Cola has also increased its base annual dividend for 61 consecutive years (and counting), and it's netting Buffett's company a jaw-dropping 56.7% yield on cost.\nThe lure of Coca-Cola is that it's a consumer staples company. Consumers are going to buy food and beverages no matter how well or poorly the U.S. or global economy perform. Coca-Cola itself has more than two dozen brands generating at least $1 billion in annual sales. This translates to highly predictable sales and operating cash flow for the company in any economic climate.\nTo add to the above, Coca-Cola is operating in all but three countries (North Korea, Cuba, and Russia). Having such globally diverse operations allows it to generate steady cash flow in developed countries, while relying on faster organic growth rates in emerging markets.\nCredit should be given to Coca-Cola's top-notch marketing, too. It's successfully reaching new generations of consumers with digital ad campaigns, yet has had no trouble maintaining its engagement with more mature audiences via well-known brand ambassadors.\n5. Chevron: $15,965,054,730 (4.4% of invested assets)\nPrior to the start of the decade, energy stocks were mostly an afterthought for the Oracle of Omaha and his investment team. But that's changed in a big way, as evidenced by the nearly $16 billion that's currently being put to work in integrated oil and gas stock Chevron (NYSE: CVX).\nAn investment of this magnitude is a pretty clear indication that Berkshire's brightest minds believe the spot price of crude oil will head higher, or at the very least remain well above its historic norm. Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, coupled with years of capital underinvestment from energy companies due to pandemic-related uncertainty, has led to tight supply in the global oil market. As long as supply remains somewhat constrained, there's reason to believe the spot price for crude oil will be elevated.\nAlthough Chevron generates its juiciest margins from its drilling operations, it's also able to hedge weakness in crude pricing with its other segments. For instance, Chevron's downstream refineries and chemical plants will enjoy lower input costs if the spot price of crude oil declines. This added cash flow can help Chevron weather any short-lived turbulence.\nBig oil companies are known for their hefty capital return programs as well. Earlier this year, Chevron's board OK'd an up to $75 billion share repurchase program, which came on the heels of the company's 36th consecutive annual dividend increase.\nHigher West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices have been a boon for Occidental Petroleum. WTI Crude Oil Spot Price data by YCharts.\n6. Occidental Petroleum: $13,416,241,918 (3.7% of invested assets)\nThe sixth stock that, along with Apple, BofA, Amex, Coca-Cola, and Chevron, collectively accounts for 79% of the portfolio Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is yet another oil and gas stock, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY).\nThe Oracle of Omaha and his team have dived headfirst into Occidental common stock since the start of 2022. More than 228 million shares have been purchased, which comes atop the preferred stock yielding 8% annually that Berkshire has owned in Occidental Petroleum since 2019.\nThough the catalysts for Occidental Petroleum mirror those of Chevron, there are two key differences between these two oil and gas companies. The first can be found with their balance sheets. Whereas Chevron has one of the lowest debt-to-equity ratios among major oil and gas companies, Occidental is still mired in debt following its purchase of Anadarko in 2019. It'll need energy commodity prices to remain elevated in order to continue improving its financial flexibility.\nThe other big difference between Chevron and Occidental is the latter's reliance on drilling. Although both are integrated operators (Occidental operates chemical plants), Occidental Petroleum generates an outsize percentage of its revenue and operating cash flow from its drilling operations, when compared to Chevron. If the spot price for crude rises, Occidental should disproportionately benefit. But the opposite is also true: A declining spot price for crude oil will hurt Occidental's cash flow more than most drillers.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nAmerican Express and Bank of America are advertising partners of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Sean Williams has positions in Bank of America. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron and Occidental Petroleum and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple: $175,091,767,454 (48.2% of invested assets) The largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), leaves no shred of doubt that the Oracle of Omaha prefers to concentrate his company's invested assets in his and his teams' top ideas. What's made this outperformance so incredible is that Buffett and his investment team, including the late Charlie Munger, have stuck to old-school principles to make their shareholders meaningfully richer for more than a half-century. Rather, it's evolving as a company to support various services that'll further enhance its operating margin, drive improved customer loyalty, and smooth out the revenue fluctuations that typically accompany major iPhone replacement cycles.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple: $175,091,767,454 (48.2% of invested assets) The largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), leaves no shred of doubt that the Oracle of Omaha prefers to concentrate his company's invested assets in his and his teams' top ideas. Coca-Cola: $23,456,000,000 (6.5% of invested assets) No company has been a continuous holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio longer than beverage stock Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) -- since 1988. Occidental Petroleum: $13,416,241,918 (3.7% of invested assets) The sixth stock that, along with Apple, BofA, Amex, Coca-Cola, and Chevron, collectively accounts for 79% of the portfolio Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is yet another oil and gas stock, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY).", 'news_article_title': "79% of Warren Buffett's $363 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 6 Stocks", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple: $175,091,767,454 (48.2% of invested assets) The largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), leaves no shred of doubt that the Oracle of Omaha prefers to concentrate his company's invested assets in his and his teams' top ideas. Occidental Petroleum: $13,416,241,918 (3.7% of invested assets) The sixth stock that, along with Apple, BofA, Amex, Coca-Cola, and Chevron, collectively accounts for 79% of the portfolio Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is yet another oil and gas stock, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY). Although both are integrated operators (Occidental operates chemical plants), Occidental Petroleum generates an outsize percentage of its revenue and operating cash flow from its drilling operations, when compared to Chevron.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple: $175,091,767,454 (48.2% of invested assets) The largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), leaves no shred of doubt that the Oracle of Omaha prefers to concentrate his company's invested assets in his and his teams' top ideas. Coca-Cola: $23,456,000,000 (6.5% of invested assets) No company has been a continuous holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio longer than beverage stock Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) -- since 1988. Occidental Petroleum: $13,416,241,918 (3.7% of invested assets) The sixth stock that, along with Apple, BofA, Amex, Coca-Cola, and Chevron, collectively accounts for 79% of the portfolio Buffett oversees at Berkshire Hathaway is yet another oil and gas stock, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY)."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tata-plans-new-iphone-assembly-plant-in-india', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "(RTTNews) - Indian conglomerate Tata Group is planning to construct a new assembly plant for Apple Inc.'s iPhones in India, Blommberg reported. The move is said to be inline with the tech major's strategy to expand its manufacturing activities beyond China, to India, which is one of its largest emerging market.\nThe new plant, deemed to be one of India's largest iPhone assembly plants, will be built in Hosur, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.\nThe facility is anticipated to accommodate around 20 assembly lines, and to employ around 50,000 workers within the next two years. The site is likely to be operational within 12-18 months.\nTata already has a facility in Hosur, where it manufactures iPhone enclosures.\nApple, has been eyeing to localise its supply chain and diversify operations away from China amid increased tensions between the US and China. With the latest move, the company aims to strengthen its collaboration with Tata, which already owns an iPhone factory in the nearby state of Karnataka that was acquired from Wistron Corp.\nApple has also engaged in partnerships in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and other locations.\nFoxconn, Apple's key iPhone assembler and supplier with major operations in China, has been moving some manufacturing and supply chains out of China. It already started building multiple factory sites across India, including one in Telangana and another in Karnataka state.\nFoxconn, which operates the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Zhengzhou city, called iPhone City, already manufactures iPhones at its Sriperumbudur factory on the outskirts of Chennai, India.\nIn the prior year, Apple assembled over $7 billion worth of iPhones in India, who's share in the device's production now stands at around 7%.\nAs per a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple and its suppliers aim to manufacture over 50 million iPhones annually in India over the next two to three years. In the following periods, tens of millions of additional units will be produced.\nWhile announcing its fourth-quarter results, Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri in October had stated that India reported very strong double-digit growth and a new all-time revenue record. The company is seeing very strong double-digit growth in places like India.\nIn India, Apple recently opened two stores with plans for three more. Meanwhile, Tata recently announced plans to launch 100 retail stores focused on Apple products.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "(RTTNews) - Indian conglomerate Tata Group is planning to construct a new assembly plant for Apple Inc.'s iPhones in India, Blommberg reported. With the latest move, the company aims to strengthen its collaboration with Tata, which already owns an iPhone factory in the nearby state of Karnataka that was acquired from Wistron Corp. Apple has also engaged in partnerships in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and other locations. While announcing its fourth-quarter results, Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri in October had stated that India reported very strong double-digit growth and a new all-time revenue record.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The new plant, deemed to be one of India's largest iPhone assembly plants, will be built in Hosur, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Foxconn, Apple's key iPhone assembler and supplier with major operations in China, has been moving some manufacturing and supply chains out of China. Foxconn, which operates the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Zhengzhou city, called iPhone City, already manufactures iPhones at its Sriperumbudur factory on the outskirts of Chennai, India.", 'news_article_title': 'Tata Plans New IPhone Assembly Plant In India', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Foxconn, Apple's key iPhone assembler and supplier with major operations in China, has been moving some manufacturing and supply chains out of China. It already started building multiple factory sites across India, including one in Telangana and another in Karnataka state. As per a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple and its suppliers aim to manufacture over 50 million iPhones annually in India over the next two to three years.", 'news_textrank_summary': "With the latest move, the company aims to strengthen its collaboration with Tata, which already owns an iPhone factory in the nearby state of Karnataka that was acquired from Wistron Corp. Apple has also engaged in partnerships in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and other locations. Foxconn, Apple's key iPhone assembler and supplier with major operations in China, has been moving some manufacturing and supply chains out of China. Foxconn, which operates the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Zhengzhou city, called iPhone City, already manufactures iPhones at its Sriperumbudur factory on the outskirts of Chennai, India."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-to-move-key-ipad-engineering-resources-to-vietnam-nikkei', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds details from the report throughout\nDec 8 (Reuters) - Apple is allocating product development resources for iPad to Vietnam, Nikkei reported on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter.\nApple is working with China's BYD 002594.SZ, a key iPad assembler, to move new product introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam, the report said, adding that this is the first time the company has shifted NPI resources to Vietnam for such a core device.\nEngineering verification for test production of an iPad model will start around mid-February and the model will be available in the second half of next year, it said.\nApple and BYD did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.\nApple suppliers including Luxshare and Foxconn also invested in the Southeast Asian country earlier this year to further diversify production away from China.\n(Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Adds details from the report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apple is allocating product development resources for iPad to Vietnam, Nikkei reported on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter. Apple is working with China's BYD 002594.SZ, a key iPad assembler, to move new product introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam, the report said, adding that this is the first time the company has shifted NPI resources to Vietnam for such a core device. Apple suppliers including Luxshare and Foxconn also invested in the Southeast Asian country earlier this year to further diversify production away from China.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds details from the report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apple is allocating product development resources for iPad to Vietnam, Nikkei reported on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter. Apple is working with China's BYD 002594.SZ, a key iPad assembler, to move new product introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam, the report said, adding that this is the first time the company has shifted NPI resources to Vietnam for such a core device. Engineering verification for test production of an iPad model will start around mid-February and the model will be available in the second half of next year, it said.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple to move key iPad engineering resources to Vietnam- Nikkei', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Adds details from the report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apple is allocating product development resources for iPad to Vietnam, Nikkei reported on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter. Apple is working with China's BYD 002594.SZ, a key iPad assembler, to move new product introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam, the report said, adding that this is the first time the company has shifted NPI resources to Vietnam for such a core device. Engineering verification for test production of an iPad model will start around mid-February and the model will be available in the second half of next year, it said.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Adds details from the report throughout Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apple is allocating product development resources for iPad to Vietnam, Nikkei reported on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter. Apple is working with China's BYD 002594.SZ, a key iPad assembler, to move new product introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam, the report said, adding that this is the first time the company has shifted NPI resources to Vietnam for such a core device. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hundreds-still-stranded-plants-closed-in-indias-flood-hit-chennai', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Praveen Paramasivam\nCHENNAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Volunteers waded through stagnant water to hand out food and supplies, and some manufacturing plants remained shut in India\'s southern tech-and-auto hub district of Chennai on Friday, four days after cyclone Michaung lashed the coast.\nAt least 14 people, most of them in Chennai and its state of Tamil Nadu, have died in the flooding, triggered by torrential rains that started on Monday.\nThe cyclone itself made landfall further north in Andhra Pradesh state on Tuesday afternoon.\nAuthorities said some low-lying areas of the state were still inundated and government officials and volunteers were taking supplies to people stuck in their homes in slums and other areas.\nThe larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW which do contract manufacturing for Apple AAPL.O.\nWhile many of them including Pegatron and Foxconn resumed operations within a day or two of the cyclone making landfall, some plants of the TVS group located in the worst-affected areas are yet to open, industry sources said.\nAdaniKrishnapatnam Port APSE.NS in Andhra Pradesh, said on Friday the cyclone had "very badly affected" its operations and it was declaring a force majeure period starting Dec. 3.\nForce majeure is a notice used to describe events outside a company\'s control, such as a natural disaster, which usually releases it from contractual obligation without penalty.\nState-run Madras FertilizersMDFT.NSnotified stock exchanges that its Chennai plant has been shut and is tentatively expected to resume operations within two to four weeks.\nINFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONED\nInformation technology (IT) services providers told staff to work from home for the week, while schools and colleges closed. A few schools and colleges were converted into temporary shelters.\nThis week\'s floods in Chennai brought back memories of the extensive damage caused by floods eight years ago which killed around 290 people.\nIn Andhra Pradesh, the damage from the cyclone was relatively contained, with roads damaged and trees uprooted as big waves crashed into the coast.\nDefence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Chennai on Thursday and announced New Delhi will release a second instalment of 4.5 billion rupees ($54 million) to Tamil Nadu to help manage the damage. The federal government has also approved a 5.6 billion-rupee project for flood management in Chennai, he said.\nChennai residents questioned the ability of the city\'s infrastructure to handle extreme weather.\n"Not only has urbanisation itself caused a problem, but the nature of the urbanisation has preyed upon open spaces, holding areas like marshlands and flood plains," social activist Nityanand Jayaraman said.\nExperts have, however, said better stormwater drainage systems would not have been able to prevent the flooding caused by very heavy and extremely heavy rains.\n"This solution would have helped a lot in moderate and heavy rainfall, but not in very heavy and extremely heavy rains," Raj Bhagat P, a civil engineer and geo-analytics expert, said on Wednesday.\n($1 = 83.3720 Indian rupees)\n(Additional reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by YP Rajesh and Andrew Heavens)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW which do contract manufacturing for Apple AAPL.O. While many of them including Pegatron and Foxconn resumed operations within a day or two of the cyclone making landfall, some plants of the TVS group located in the worst-affected areas are yet to open, industry sources said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Chennai on Thursday and announced New Delhi will release a second instalment of 4.5 billion rupees ($54 million) to Tamil Nadu to help manage the damage.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW which do contract manufacturing for Apple AAPL.O. While many of them including Pegatron and Foxconn resumed operations within a day or two of the cyclone making landfall, some plants of the TVS group located in the worst-affected areas are yet to open, industry sources said. Experts have, however, said better stormwater drainage systems would not have been able to prevent the flooding caused by very heavy and extremely heavy rains.', 'news_article_title': "Hundreds still stranded, plants closed in India's flood-hit Chennai", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW which do contract manufacturing for Apple AAPL.O. At least 14 people, most of them in Chennai and its state of Tamil Nadu, have died in the flooding, triggered by torrential rains that started on Monday. While many of them including Pegatron and Foxconn resumed operations within a day or two of the cyclone making landfall, some plants of the TVS group located in the worst-affected areas are yet to open, industry sources said.', 'news_textrank_summary': "The larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn 2317.TW and Pegatron 4938.TW which do contract manufacturing for Apple AAPL.O. By Praveen Paramasivam CHENNAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Volunteers waded through stagnant water to hand out food and supplies, and some manufacturing plants remained shut in India's southern tech-and-auto hub district of Chennai on Friday, four days after cyclone Michaung lashed the coast. At least 14 people, most of them in Chennai and its state of Tamil Nadu, have died in the flooding, triggered by torrential rains that started on Monday."}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 193.6699981689453, 'high': 195.9900054931641, 'open': 194.1999969482422, 'close': 195.7100067138672, 'ema_50': 184.547721070954, 'rsi_14': 66.21767272386461, 'target': 193.17999267578125, 'volume': 53377300.0, 'ema_200': 175.62055772009188, 'adj_close': 195.7100067138672, 'rsi_lag_1': 63.30219854569793, 'rsi_lag_2': 62.75904436243386, 'rsi_lag_3': 68.27623578701532, 'rsi_lag_4': 65.42299102264214, 'rsi_lag_5': 66.35138715766965, 'macd_lag_1': 3.410292730197085, 'macd_lag_2': 3.32800818779927, 'macd_lag_3': 3.373120942046313, 'macd_lag_4': 3.2696385759379325, 'macd_lag_5': 3.4962541723044183, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.550768931330964, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.457779364278914}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.350000381469728, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 13.239999771118164, 'Open': 13.140000343322754, 'Close': 12.350000381469728, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 12.350000381469728}, {'Low': 1.073145627975464, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 1.0800535678863523, 'Open': 1.079214334487915, 'Close': 1.079214334487915, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 1.079214334487915}, {'Low': 1.2504688501358032, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 1.2601124048233032, 'Open': 1.2588101625442505, 'Close': 1.258954405784607, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 1.258954405784607}, {'Low': 7.087800025939941, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 7.165299892425537, 'Open': 7.148799896240234, 'Close': 7.148799896240234, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 7.148799896240234}, {'Low': 69.5, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 71.62999725341797, 'Open': 69.76000213623047, 'Close': 71.2300033569336, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 302250, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 71.2300033569336}, {'Low': 0.6561998128890991, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 0.6621201038360596, 'Open': 0.6594479084014893, 'Close': 0.6594479084014893, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 0.6594479084014893}, {'Low': 4.182000160217285, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 4.277999877929688, 'Open': 4.184999942779541, 'Close': 4.244999885559082, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 4.244999885559082}, {'Low': 142.5229949951172, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 145.1479949951172, 'Open': 144.2779998779297, 'Close': 144.2779998779297, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 144.2779998779297}, {'Low': 103.44000244140624, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 104.26000213623048, 'Open': 103.63999938964844, 'Close': 104.01000213623048, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 104.01000213623048}, {'Low': 1995.0, 'Date': '2023-12-08', 'High': 2033.0999755859373, 'Open': 2031.699951171875, 'Close': 1998.300048828125, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 449, 'date_str': '2023-12-08', 'Adj Close': 1998.300048828125}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-11': 193.17999267578125, '2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516, '2023-12-15': 197.57000732421875, '2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844, '2023-12-19': 196.94000244140625, '2023-12-20': 194.8300018310547, '2023-12-21': 194.67999267578125, '2023-12-22': 193.6000061035156}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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{'date': '2023-12-11', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.742, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157304.0, 'fred_ppi': 249.866, 'fred_retail_sales': 703256.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64915.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 69.7, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.6309, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-what-to-expect-from-apple-stock-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nAs a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. However, this doesn’t guarantee similar results for Apple’s investors in 2024. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to.\nIt’s amazing to consider how quickly Apple’s market capitalization swelled from $2 trillion to $3 trillion. Getting Apple’s market cap to $4 trillion might not be so quick or easy. Ultimately, Apple’s shareholders should expect decent returns over the long run, but also need to acknowledge Apple’s challenges in the coming year.\nApple’s Shift Away From China\nRelations between the U.S. and China were strained in 2023, and the situation might not get any better next year. This is relevant, as China has banned government officials from using Apple’s iPhones at work. Plus, the U.S. government has limited the exports of certain technology components to China.\nAmid this tense backdrop, Apple is taking actions to shift its operations away from China. In particular, the company has its eye on India as a major source of components. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple “and its suppliers aim to build over 50 million iPhones in India annually within the next two to three years,” followed by an “additional tens of millions of units after that.”\nFurthermore, Apple is in the process of moving its iPad product-development operations from China to Vietnam. This may be a savvy move for Apple, especially if Sino-U.S. relations deteriorate during the coming quarters. Going forward, investors should keep tabs on Apple’s production costs to see if the company’s operational shifts have a positive long-term impact on Apple’s financials.\nSerious Concerns for AAPL Stock Investors\nThere’s no denying that AAPL stock ran fast in 2023. Do Apple’s fundamentals justify the share-price move, though? It’s a question that one particular analysts wants investors to consider.\nBarclays Senior Analyst Tim Long said that he struggles with Apple’s “multiple and valuation.” Not long ago, Apple’s trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio was above 31x, versus Apple’s five-year average P/E ratio of 26.42x.\nLong observed that Apple’s near-term forecasts aren’t highly optimistic. “They’ve basically lowered guidance maybe four quarters in a row. They don’t give official guidance, but numbers have come down for four quarters in a row,” Long stated.\nAlong with that, Long sees soft demand for Apple’s products, and especially the iPhone, in China. Notably, Apple’s revenue from China fell 2.5% year over year in the company’s most recently reported quarter.\nBe Cautiously Optimistic With AAPL Stock\nYou might or might not agree with Long, who concluded that Apple’s “fundamentals are not good.” Still, it’s reasonable to be concerned that Apple may be somewhat overvalued after this year’s powerful share-price rally.\nApple has its share of challenges to overcome, but the company will probably continue to grow its market cap in the long term. Therefore, AAPL stock earns a “B” grade. Investors may choose to hold their Apple shares and possibly add to their positions, but there’s no need to over-invest in Apple right now.\nOn the date of publication, neither Louis Navellier nor the InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article held (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Here’s What to Expect From Apple Stock in 2024 appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to. Serious Concerns for AAPL Stock Investors There’s no denying that AAPL stock ran fast in 2023.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. Serious Concerns for AAPL Stock Investors There’s no denying that AAPL stock ran fast in 2023. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to.', 'news_article_title': 'Here’s What to Expect From Apple Stock in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Be Cautiously Optimistic With AAPL Stock You might or might not agree with Long, who concluded that Apple’s “fundamentals are not good.” Still, it’s reasonable to be concerned that Apple may be somewhat overvalued after this year’s powerful share-price rally. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Be Cautiously Optimistic With AAPL Stock You might or might not agree with Long, who concluded that Apple’s “fundamentals are not good.” Still, it’s reasonable to be concerned that Apple may be somewhat overvalued after this year’s powerful share-price rally. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/goldman-gs-to-expand-private-credit-reshuffles-executives', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS intends to capitalize on the significant growth of the private credit industry. It aims to double the size of its business with assets worth $110 billion under management over the medium term.\nPer Bloomberg, Marc Nachmann stated, “We think it’s the biggest opportunity set across the alternative space.”\nAccording to an internal memo circulated by the company, GS has been making changes in its senior executives’ positions. It appointed Greg Olafson as its global head of private credit. Also, it appointed James Reynolds as the global head of direct lending and Kevin Sterling as the global head of investment-grade private credit and asset finance.\nThe private credit market has shown impressive growth over the years. Per Morgan Stanley’s private credit outlook that cited Bloomberg\'s January 2023 data, the size of the private credit market in the United States at the beginning of 2023 was approximately $1.4 trillion, up from $875 billion in 2020. Further, it is projected to reach $2.3 trillion by 2027.\nThe expansion into the private credit space will drive Goldman’s revenue growth efforts to scale back its consumer banking footprint and focus on its core strengths of investment banking, trading and asset management.\nAccordingly, in October 2023, the company entered into an agreement with a consortium led by investment firm Sixth Street Partners to divest its consumer lending platform, GreenSky, and associated loans. In August 2023, it also entered into an agreement to divest its Personal Financial Management unit to the leading registered investment advisor, Creative Planning.\nLast month, Goldman received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12-15 months. Per a Reuters article, the proposal included retreating from the entire consumer partnership with Goldman. This included both credit card and savings account facilities.\nGoldman’s shares have risen 2.7% over the past six months compared with the industry’s 4.5% growth.\n\nImage Source: Zacks Investment Research\nGS presently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\nIn the current scenario, Goldman is not the only one expanding into the direct lending space. Given the opportunities in this market, major banks like Citigroup Inc. C and JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM have also been looking for prospective partners to expand their offerings in the private lending business.\nC intends to enter the direct lending space by early January next year. This was reported by Bloomberg. According to a source familiar with the matter, “The initiative would complement the bank’s existing broadly syndicated leveraged finance business”. Citigroup is expected to associate with one or more partners as it would aid in providing the necessary capital for giving loans.\nJPM is also on the lookout for a potential partner to enhance its operations in the private credit space. This was first reported by Bloomberg in early November. Per people familiar with the matter, the discussions were at an early stage with various sovereign wealth funds, endowments and alternate asset managers.\n4 Oil Stocks with Massive Upsides\nGlobal demand for oil is through the roof... and oil producers are struggling to keep up. So even though oil prices are well off their recent highs, you can expect big profits from the companies that supply the world with "black gold." \nZacks Investment Research has just released an urgent special report to help you bank on this trend. \nIn Oil Market on Fire, you\'ll discover 4 unexpected oil and gas stocks positioned for big gains in the coming weeks and months. You don\'t want to miss these recommendations. \nDownload your free report now to see them.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nJPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nCitigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Last month, Goldman received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12-15 months. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Citigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Per Bloomberg, Marc Nachmann stated, “We think it’s the biggest opportunity set across the alternative space.” According to an internal memo circulated by the company, GS has been making changes in its senior executives’ positions.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Citigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last month, Goldman received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12-15 months. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS intends to capitalize on the significant growth of the private credit industry.', 'news_article_title': 'Goldman (GS) to Expand Private Credit, Reshuffles Executives', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Last month, Goldman received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12-15 months. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Citigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Per Morgan Stanley’s private credit outlook that cited Bloomberg's January 2023 data, the size of the private credit market in the United States at the beginning of 2023 was approximately $1.4 trillion, up from $875 billion in 2020.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Citigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last month, Goldman received a proposal from Apple Inc. AAPL to end the credit card partnership in the next 12-15 months. Per Morgan Stanley’s private credit outlook that cited Bloomberg's January 2023 data, the size of the private credit market in the United States at the beginning of 2023 was approximately $1.4 trillion, up from $875 billion in 2020."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hyg-qgrw%3A-big-etf-inflows', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, which added 12,500,000 units, or a 5.5% increase week over week.\nAnd on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund, which added 825,000 units, for a 35.5% increase in outstanding units. Among the largest underlying components of QGRW, in morning trading today Apple is up about 0.9%, and Microsoft is higher by about 0.2%.\nVIDEO: HYG, QGRW: Big ETF Inflows\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, which added 12,500,000 units, or a 5.5% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund, which added 825,000 units, for a 35.5% increase in outstanding units. Among the largest underlying components of QGRW, in morning trading today Apple is up about 0.9%, and Microsoft is higher by about 0.2%.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, which added 12,500,000 units, or a 5.5% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund, which added 825,000 units, for a 35.5% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: HYG, QGRW: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'HYG, QGRW: Big ETF Inflows', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, which added 12,500,000 units, or a 5.5% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund, which added 825,000 units, for a 35.5% increase in outstanding units. Among the largest underlying components of QGRW, in morning trading today Apple is up about 0.9%, and Microsoft is higher by about 0.2%.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, which added 12,500,000 units, or a 5.5% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund, which added 825,000 units, for a 35.5% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: HYG, QGRW: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-magnificent-seven-stocks-crushed-wall-street-in-2023-but-this-stock-could-continue-the', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The "Magnificent Seven," a select group of the world\'s largest technology companies, has been the story of Wall Street this year. These stocks have seen gains of between 50% and 219% since in 2023.\nSuch gains aren\'t typical for stocks, especially those that are already among the largest market cap companies on the planet. It\'s fair to wonder whether the party will end in 2024.\nUnfortunately, these types of gains probably won\'t go on forever. However, there could be one exception, one of the "Magnificent Seven" that\'s just getting started.\nA year for the ages\nIf you\'re unfamiliar with the Magnificent Seven, they are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). They are not only leaders in their fields but have massive revenue and profits, are trusted brands, and have the attention of investors and consumers.\nIt\'s been a great year if you\'ve been holding these stocks. The most popular stocks don\'t always perform well, but 2023 was an extraordinary year.\nAAPL data by YCharts.\nInvestors must always put things in context, and this is no exception. While these stocks have gone to the metaphorical moon, their valuations have mostly followed. Their forward price-to-earnings ratios have risen by as much as 160%, except for one.\nAAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.\nChip company Nvidia\'s forward earnings valuation actually fell despite its massive share price growth this year. That\'s because Nvidia is at the front of a generational growth opportunity, similar to what the internet or cloud technology did for the modern economy.\nA $2 trillion industry in the making\nNvidia emerged as a force in artificial intelligence (AI). AI models require a ton of computing power to process immense amounts of data quickly. The hardware that provides that power is what allows users to type complex questions into large language models like ChatGPT and get detailed answers in seconds. Nvidia specializes in chips designed for these high-compute workloads.\nAnalysts estimate that it has a market share of between 70% and 95% in that slice of the chip market, dominating an industry with billions of dollars of investment pouring in. That shows up in Nvidia\'s financials, too, where its revenue growth has taken off in 2023.\nNVDA Revenue (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts.\nThis could only be the beginning. Lisa Su, CEO of rival Advanced Micro Devices, has predicted the AI chip market will balloon to over $400 billion in the coming years. Researchers at Statista believe the global AI market opportunity will be worth as much as $2 trillion by 2030.\nEven if AMD and other competitors chip away at Nvidia\'s market share, the growth of the pie could offset a lot of what they take from it. Remember, Nvidia\'s companywide revenue is at $45 billion today. A $400 billion chip market that Nvidia dominates should translate to years of revenue growth.\nSomehow, Nvidia stock is still affordable\nIf these predictions are remotely accurate, you can make the case that Nvidia is still cheap today. Analysts believe Nvidia\'s earnings per share will come in at around $12.29 for the year. That gives it a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.\nGrowth expectations rocketed higher as Nvidia\'s growth accelerated and showed the impact AI could have on its business.\nNVDA EPS LT Growth Estimates data by YCharts.\nFor a business growing earnings at 39%, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38 is a fine valuation. There are risks, in that Nvidia must live up to these high expectations. The stock has also risen by more than 200% since January, and any stock on that kind of a tear can cool off, so investors should expect some volatility.\nBut when all is said and done, AI would have to be a complete fluke for the long-term trend to point anywhere but up. Nvidia controls most of the market\'s AI chips, the building blocks of this new technology. That\'s a great driver\'s seat for the company and an opportunity for investors to ride Nvidia higher.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Nvidia wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "A year for the ages If you're unfamiliar with the Magnificent Seven, they are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.", 'news_luhn_summary': "A year for the ages If you're unfamiliar with the Magnificent Seven, they are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.", 'news_article_title': 'The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Crushed Wall Street in 2023, but This Stock Could Continue the Party in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "A year for the ages If you're unfamiliar with the Magnificent Seven, they are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.", 'news_textrank_summary': "A year for the ages If you're unfamiliar with the Magnificent Seven, they are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). AAPL data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-lumentum-a-top-stock-to-buy-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Lumentum\'s (NASDAQ: LITE) stock price has declined nearly 50% over the past three years. The maker of optical chips and lasers lost its luster as its revenue growth cooled off, its margins shrank, and it faced fresh competitive threats.\nSince investing often involves looking toward the potential for future growth, should investors consider buying Lumentum as a turnaround play for 2024? Let\'s look at its previous challenges, its plans for growth, and its valuation to find out.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nWhat happened to Lumentum over the past five years?\nIn fiscal 2023 (which ended this July), Lumentum generated 88% of its revenue from its optical communications segment. This business produces optical chips for service providers, as well as 3D-sensing VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) chips for mobile devices, cars, 3D printers, and other industrial machines. The remaining 12% of its revenue came from commercial manufacturing lasers. Here\'s how those two core businesses fared over the past five years.\nMETRIC\nFY 2019\nFY 2020\nFY 2021\nFY 2022\nFY 2023\nOptical communications revenue growth\n29%\n11%\n7%\n(6%)\n3%\nLasers revenue growth\n4%\n(16%)\n(25%)\n59%\n8%\nTotal revenue growth\n26%\n7%\n4%\n(2%)\n3%\nData source: Lumentum.\nThe growth of its optical communications segment accelerated in fiscal 2019 as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) started installing its VCSEL chips in its iPhones. Other smartphone makers followed Apple\'s lead and started buying its VCSEL chips.\nBut over the following three years, the smartphone market cooled off. Apple also split Lumentum\'s VCSEL orders with Coherent (NYSE: COHR) and Sony (NYSE: SONY). As a result, the Mac maker\'s contribution to Lumentum\'s top line dropped from 30% in fiscal 2021 to 12% in fiscal 2023. At the same time, Apple reportedly increased Sony\'s share of its total VCSEL orders for the iPhone 15 because its chips were faster and more power efficient.\nThe U.S. trade restrictions against China also forced Lumentum to stop selling chips to Huawei, which had accounted for 11% of its revenue in fiscal 2021. That percentage dropped to zero over the following two years. Finally, macro headwinds over the past two years throttled its sales of optical chips to service providers, industrial customers, and telecom equipment giants like Ciena and Nokia, which together accounted for 26% of its revenue in fiscal 2023.\nThat gradual recovery of its commercial laser business, which suffered major disruptions during the pandemic, couldn\'t offset the sluggish growth of its optical communications segment. That slowdown drove it to buy NeoPhotonics and Cloud Light -- which both serve the higher-growth cloud and data center markets -- over the past two years to diversify its customer base.\nCan Lumentum impress the bulls again?\nFor fiscal 2024, analysts expect Lumentum\'s revenue to decline 17% to $1.47 billion, even as it adds Cloud Light to its newly formed "cloud and networking" unit (formerly known as its optical communications unit). Lumentum also racked up a net loss of $132 million in fiscal 2023, and analysts project an even wider net loss of $189 million in fiscal 2024.\nThe company\'s slowing revenue growth, recent acquisitions, rising mix of lower-margin products, and underutilization of its factories all crushed its gross and operating margins in fiscal 2023. Analysts expect that pressure to persist and reduce its adjusted operating margin from 19.2% in fiscal 2023 to just 4.9% in fiscal 2024.\nThose bleak forecasts indicate that Lumentum hasn\'t reached the trough of its cyclical downturn yet. It\'s preparing for a future without Apple as it expands its portfolio of higher-speed optical devices for cloud and data center customers, but those new businesses simply aren\'t generating enough revenue to offset its other weaknesses yet.\nIts valuation isn\'t compelling yet\nWith an enterprise value of $4.5 billion, Lumentum might seem reasonably valued at 3 times this year\'s sales and 28 times its forward-adjusted earnings. But it isn\'t cheap yet, and it\'s easy to find other tech stocks that have more growth potential or are trading at lower valuations. It also lacks clear competitive advantages against Sony and Coherent in the VCSEL market. Simply put, I believe Lumentum\'s decline over the past three years was justified, and I don\'t see any compelling reasons to buy its stock as a turnaround play for 2024.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Lumentum right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Lumentum, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Lumentum wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nLeo Sun has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Coherent and Lumentum. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The growth of its optical communications segment accelerated in fiscal 2019 as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) started installing its VCSEL chips in its iPhones. Finally, macro headwinds over the past two years throttled its sales of optical chips to service providers, industrial customers, and telecom equipment giants like Ciena and Nokia, which together accounted for 26% of its revenue in fiscal 2023. The company's slowing revenue growth, recent acquisitions, rising mix of lower-margin products, and underutilization of its factories all crushed its gross and operating margins in fiscal 2023.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The growth of its optical communications segment accelerated in fiscal 2019 as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) started installing its VCSEL chips in its iPhones. Optical communications revenue growth 29% 11% 7% (6%) 3% Lasers revenue growth 4% (16%) (25%) 59% 8% Total revenue growth 26% 7% 4% (2%) 3% Data source: Lumentum. Apple also split Lumentum's VCSEL orders with Coherent (NYSE: COHR) and Sony (NYSE: SONY).", 'news_article_title': 'Is Lumentum a Top Stock to Buy in 2024?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The growth of its optical communications segment accelerated in fiscal 2019 as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) started installing its VCSEL chips in its iPhones. What happened to Lumentum over the past five years? Optical communications revenue growth 29% 11% 7% (6%) 3% Lasers revenue growth 4% (16%) (25%) 59% 8% Total revenue growth 26% 7% 4% (2%) 3% Data source: Lumentum.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The growth of its optical communications segment accelerated in fiscal 2019 as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) started installing its VCSEL chips in its iPhones. Optical communications revenue growth 29% 11% 7% (6%) 3% Lasers revenue growth 4% (16%) (25%) 59% 8% Total revenue growth 26% 7% 4% (2%) 3% Data source: Lumentum. For fiscal 2024, analysts expect Lumentum\'s revenue to decline 17% to $1.47 billion, even as it adds Cloud Light to its newly formed "cloud and networking" unit (formerly known as its optical communications unit).'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dgrw-has-hallmarks-of-a-great-dividend-etf', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "There are scores of dividend exchange traded funds for advisors and investors to consider, and few are alike. However, there are some primary weighting methodologies found among such ETFs.\nThose are weighting by yield, an emphasis on payout growth or a blend of the two. The WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRW) fits in the second category, and that’s a positive for investors. For the three years ending December 11, the $10.8 billion ETF outperformed the S&P 500, the largest U.S.-listed dividend ETF and the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index, confirming the WisdomTree ETF is a viable alternative basic core equity strategies fund.\nDGRW has also shined bright relative to other such funds in the current environment of high interest rates. Since the start of 2022, the Federal Reserve hiked rates 11 times. While that hasn’t been a death knell for such ETFs over the past 24 months, DGRW topped the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index during that period.\nWhy Dividend ETF DGRW Matters\nDGRW breaks from the payout growth ETF pack by not focusing on dividend increase, but rather on companies’ return on assets and return on equity. These metrics can be harbingers of future dividend growth while steering investors away from payout cuts and suspensions.\n“They are willing to accept lower current yields in exchange for higher future payouts and typically favor stocks with durable competitive advantages, long histories of dividend growth, and strong profitability,” according to Morningstar. “The stocks they invest in tend to trade at higher price multiples than those with higher dividend yields, reflecting their better outlooks but also raising the hurdle for future returns.”\nBy eschewing an emphasis on yield, DGRW can check some important boxes for investors. These include the potential for reduced volatility, the possibility of greater capital appreciation, and higher levels of diversification. After all, many of the highest-yielding stocks hail from a small number of slow growth, interest-rate-sensitive sectors. Those include real estate and utilities, groups that combine for just 1.49% of DGRW's roster.\nPlus, the ETF's 31% weight to tech stocks, including a more than 15% combined allocation to Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), can help the fund keep pace with tech-led rallies. That's something many dividend ETFs don’t do.\n“They don’t always keep pace with the broader market during rallies. Dividend growth funds typically underperform the market during periods of exceptionally strong growth, when expensive stocks that pay little, if any, dividends fuel the market’s rise,” concluded Morningstar.\nFor more news, information, and analysis, visit the Modern Alpha Channel.\nRead more on ETFTrends.com.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Plus, the ETF's 31% weight to tech stocks, including a more than 15% combined allocation to Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), can help the fund keep pace with tech-led rallies. While that hasn’t been a death knell for such ETFs over the past 24 months, DGRW topped the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index during that period. “They are willing to accept lower current yields in exchange for higher future payouts and typically favor stocks with durable competitive advantages, long histories of dividend growth, and strong profitability,” according to Morningstar.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Plus, the ETF's 31% weight to tech stocks, including a more than 15% combined allocation to Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), can help the fund keep pace with tech-led rallies. For the three years ending December 11, the $10.8 billion ETF outperformed the S&P 500, the largest U.S.-listed dividend ETF and the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index, confirming the WisdomTree ETF is a viable alternative basic core equity strategies fund. “They are willing to accept lower current yields in exchange for higher future payouts and typically favor stocks with durable competitive advantages, long histories of dividend growth, and strong profitability,” according to Morningstar.", 'news_article_title': 'DGRW Has Hallmarks of a Great Dividend ETF', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Plus, the ETF's 31% weight to tech stocks, including a more than 15% combined allocation to Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), can help the fund keep pace with tech-led rallies. Those are weighting by yield, an emphasis on payout growth or a blend of the two. That's something many dividend ETFs don’t do.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Plus, the ETF's 31% weight to tech stocks, including a more than 15% combined allocation to Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), can help the fund keep pace with tech-led rallies. For the three years ending December 11, the $10.8 billion ETF outperformed the S&P 500, the largest U.S.-listed dividend ETF and the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index, confirming the WisdomTree ETF is a viable alternative basic core equity strategies fund. Why Dividend ETF DGRW Matters DGRW breaks from the payout growth ETF pack by not focusing on dividend increase, but rather on companies’ return on assets and return on equity."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-factor-based-stock-analysis-12', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Factor-Based Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-stunning-stock-market-statistic-that-will-have-you-racing-for-the-buy-button', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The S&P stock market index included just 90 companies in 1926. It was expanded to include 500 companies in 1957, and subsequently became the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). Since then, it has served as the benchmark used by investors to measure the performance of the broader market.\nThere is a mountain of evidence that proves a diversified portfolio of stocks can generate incredible wealth over the long term. For example, if you invested $1,000 in an S&P 500 index fund in 1957 (with dividends reinvested), it would be worth over $671,000 today.\nThat represents a compound annual return of 10.2% over the last 67 years! But there's an even more impressive statistic beneath the surface of that number that might have you racing to invest in the stock market for the long term.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nIndex funds are great, but some individual stocks have performed even better\nIt's a great honor to be accepted into the S&P 500 because constituents have to meet strict criteria. A company must be worth at least $14.5 billion, it must be profitable in the most recent 12-month period, and at least 50% of its shares must be available for public trading. That's a just sample of the requirements, but even after ticking all the boxes, the company still has to be selected by the U.S. Index Committee.\nIt's a surefire way to guarantee only the highest-quality companies make the cut. After all, they will be joining stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which are the two most important components of the S&P 500. They have a combined market value of $5.8 trillion, and as a result, they account for 15.5% of the index's weight.\nBut investors who bought those two stocks individually have significantly outperformed the index over the long term:\nApple stock came public in 1980 at a split-adjusted price of about $0.10 per share. It now trades above $190 per share, for a return of over 190,000%.\nMicrosoft stock came public in 1986 at a split-adjusted price of about $0.0729 per share. At a recent price above $370, its shares have produced gains of well over 500,000%.\nThat means $1,000 invested in Apple at its IPO would be worth $1.9 million today. The same amount invested in Microsoft at its IPO would be worth almost $5.1 million. It further proves there is no one way to invest in the stock market; investors of all experience levels, and with differing appetites for risk, can all build fortunes over the long term.\nHere's the statistic that will make you race to buy stocks\nSince 1957, the S&P 500 has posted an annual loss 15 times, and it has delivered a positive annual return 52 times. That means you are more than 3 times as likely to make money investing in stocks during a given year than you are to lose money. But it gets better.\nThe index has delivered an annual return of at least 10% on 41 occasions. That means you're more than twice as likely to reap a double-digit gain than you are to incur a loss (of any size) in a given year.\nBut here's my favorite statistic, and the one that might convince you to invest in the stock market for the long term. The S&P 500 has delivered an annual return of 20% (or more) on 24 occasions since 1957. That means you are more likely to earn a return that is twice the long-term average (10%) than you are to suffer a loss of any kind!\nIf you've missed out on the stock market's incredible run of success so far, don't worry. It's never too late to invest, because the best years might still be to come.\nShould you invest $1,000 in S&P 500 Index-Price Return (USD) right now?\nBefore you buy stock in S&P 500 Index-Price Return (USD), consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and S&P 500 Index-Price Return (USD) wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nAnthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "After all, they will be joining stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which are the two most important components of the S&P 500. There is a mountain of evidence that proves a diversified portfolio of stocks can generate incredible wealth over the long term. But there's an even more impressive statistic beneath the surface of that number that might have you racing to invest in the stock market for the long term.", 'news_luhn_summary': "After all, they will be joining stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which are the two most important components of the S&P 500. But investors who bought those two stocks individually have significantly outperformed the index over the long term: Apple stock came public in 1980 at a split-adjusted price of about $0.10 per share. Here's the statistic that will make you race to buy stocks Since 1957, the S&P 500 has posted an annual loss 15 times, and it has delivered a positive annual return 52 times.", 'news_article_title': '1 Stunning Stock Market Statistic That Will Have You Racing for the "Buy" Button', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'After all, they will be joining stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which are the two most important components of the S&P 500. The S&P stock market index included just 90 companies in 1926. But investors who bought those two stocks individually have significantly outperformed the index over the long term: Apple stock came public in 1980 at a split-adjusted price of about $0.10 per share.', 'news_textrank_summary': "After all, they will be joining stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which are the two most important components of the S&P 500. But investors who bought those two stocks individually have significantly outperformed the index over the long term: Apple stock came public in 1980 at a split-adjusted price of about $0.10 per share. Before you buy stock in S&P 500 Index-Price Return (USD), consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and S&P 500 Index-Price Return (USD) wasn't one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/googles-court-loss-to-epic-games-may-cost-billions-but-final-outcome-years-away', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Jaspreet Singh and Harshita Mary Varghese\nDec 12 (Reuters) - Google\'s stunning defeat in a legal battle with "Fortnite" maker Epic Games may clear the way for rival app stores on its Android mobile system but a lengthy appeals process will likely prevent any changes for years, according to analysts and legal experts.\nA jury in California found on Monday that the Alphabet-owned company\'s GOOGL.O Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly, quashing competition and charging app developers unduly high fees of up to 30%.\nEpic Games will now have a chance to submit a court filing on how it wants Google\'s Play Store to be fixed -- potentially putting at risk what Wells Fargo estimates is $10 billion in annual revenue from app sales and in-app purchases for the tech giant.\n"This is a big win for Epic," said Pinar Akman, professor of competition law at the University of Leeds.\n"The usual remedy in such case ... would mean Google may be required to allow developers to use payment systems other than Google\'s. If such a remedy is adopted, then that will have an impact on the entire ecosystem and business model."\nGoogle takes a cut on each digital purchase through Play Store on Android, the mobile system it develops. While revenue from such transactions is a fraction of the total sales, it\'s a high-margin business for the company, according to analysts.\nThe remedies could force it to allow rival app stores or lower the fees it charges on app sales and in-app purchases.\nAlphabet shares were down nearly 1% on Tuesday.\nThe unanimous ruling by the jury will intensify pressure on Google at a time it is caught in a legal battle with the U.S. Justice Department (DoJ), which has accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.\n"It\'s worth noting the ad tech case is also a jury trial. Ad tech is more complicated than app stores, but DOJ still must be feeling encouraged by last night\'s jury ruling," analysts at TD Cowen said.\nThe decision is also expected to deepen questions over Apple\'s AAPL.O market dominance. The company won a similar fight against Epic but both the companies have approached the Supreme Court to review their dispute.\nWhile it may not directly impact the case, the Google ruling will amplify questions about the influence Apple exerts through its App Store, said Eleanor Fox, professor emerita at the New York University School of Law.\n"Apple might be and should be more concerned that it will be found to be a monopoly," Fox said.\nLENGTHY APPEALS PROCESS\nGoogle has said it will appeal the verdict, and the case will head to the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. That is the same court that heard Epic\'s arguments last year to revive its antitrust claims against Apple.\nIn January, U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco will weigh Epic\'s request for an injunction. Epic and Google will face off for a second time in court — before the judge only.\nGoogle would likely argue that the proposed injunction is too broad and needs to be more tailored.\n"It\'s not so much will there be an injunction but the strength and scope of that remedy," said antitrust legal scholar Christine Bartholomew of the University at Buffalo School of Law in New York.\nStill, analysts expect Google to appeal any remedy orders from Judge Donato, delaying any potential changes.\n"Using the timeline in Epic v. Apple as a guide, the 9th Circuit would likely rule around Q2 2025," TD Cowen said.\n(Reporting by Jaspreet Singh, Harshita Varghese and Aditya Soni in Bengaluru and Mike Scarcella; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)\n(([email protected]; +91 80 6210 0555;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The decision is also expected to deepen questions over Apple's AAPL.O market dominance. Epic Games will now have a chance to submit a court filing on how it wants Google's Play Store to be fixed -- potentially putting at risk what Wells Fargo estimates is $10 billion in annual revenue from app sales and in-app purchases for the tech giant. The unanimous ruling by the jury will intensify pressure on Google at a time it is caught in a legal battle with the U.S. Justice Department (DoJ), which has accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'The decision is also expected to deepen questions over Apple\'s AAPL.O market dominance. By Jaspreet Singh and Harshita Mary Varghese Dec 12 (Reuters) - Google\'s stunning defeat in a legal battle with "Fortnite" maker Epic Games may clear the way for rival app stores on its Android mobile system but a lengthy appeals process will likely prevent any changes for years, according to analysts and legal experts. The remedies could force it to allow rival app stores or lower the fees it charges on app sales and in-app purchases.', 'news_article_title': "Google's court loss to Epic Games may cost billions but final outcome years away", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The decision is also expected to deepen questions over Apple\'s AAPL.O market dominance. While revenue from such transactions is a fraction of the total sales, it\'s a high-margin business for the company, according to analysts. Ad tech is more complicated than app stores, but DOJ still must be feeling encouraged by last night\'s jury ruling," analysts at TD Cowen said.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The decision is also expected to deepen questions over Apple\'s AAPL.O market dominance. By Jaspreet Singh and Harshita Mary Varghese Dec 12 (Reuters) - Google\'s stunning defeat in a legal battle with "Fortnite" maker Epic Games may clear the way for rival app stores on its Android mobile system but a lengthy appeals process will likely prevent any changes for years, according to analysts and legal experts. Epic Games will now have a chance to submit a court filing on how it wants Google\'s Play Store to be fixed -- potentially putting at risk what Wells Fargo estimates is $10 billion in annual revenue from app sales and in-app purchases for the tech giant.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-to-be-hit-by-eu-antitrust-order-in-fight-with-spotify-bloomberg-news', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds details from the report and background\nDec 13 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is expected to be hit by a ban on its App Store rules that govern some music-streaming services and a potential hefty fine from European Union regulators, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.\nEU authorities are putting the finishing touches to a decision that would prohibit Apple's practice of blocking music services from pushing their users away from App Store to alternative subscription options, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigation.\nThe decision is slated for early next year and Apple could face a fine of as much as 10% of its annual sales, Bloomberg reported.\nThe probe was sparked by a complaint nearly four years ago from Sweden's Spotify Technology SPOT.N, which claimed it was forced to ramp up the price of its monthly subscriptions to cover costs associated with Apple's App Store rules.\nThe European Commission filed a chargesheet against Apple earlier this year, saying the conditions are unnecessary and mean customers may end up paying more.\nApple and representatives from the European Commission did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.\nApple shares were marginally up in afternoon trading.\n(Reporting by Yuvraj Malik in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Adds details from the report and background Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is expected to be hit by a ban on its App Store rules that govern some music-streaming services and a potential hefty fine from European Union regulators, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. EU authorities are putting the finishing touches to a decision that would prohibit Apple's practice of blocking music services from pushing their users away from App Store to alternative subscription options, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigation. The probe was sparked by a complaint nearly four years ago from Sweden's Spotify Technology SPOT.N, which claimed it was forced to ramp up the price of its monthly subscriptions to cover costs associated with Apple's App Store rules.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds details from the report and background Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is expected to be hit by a ban on its App Store rules that govern some music-streaming services and a potential hefty fine from European Union regulators, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. EU authorities are putting the finishing touches to a decision that would prohibit Apple's practice of blocking music services from pushing their users away from App Store to alternative subscription options, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigation. The probe was sparked by a complaint nearly four years ago from Sweden's Spotify Technology SPOT.N, which claimed it was forced to ramp up the price of its monthly subscriptions to cover costs associated with Apple's App Store rules.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple to be hit by EU antitrust order in fight with Spotify - Bloomberg News', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Adds details from the report and background Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is expected to be hit by a ban on its App Store rules that govern some music-streaming services and a potential hefty fine from European Union regulators, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. EU authorities are putting the finishing touches to a decision that would prohibit Apple's practice of blocking music services from pushing their users away from App Store to alternative subscription options, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigation. The decision is slated for early next year and Apple could face a fine of as much as 10% of its annual sales, Bloomberg reported.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Adds details from the report and background Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is expected to be hit by a ban on its App Store rules that govern some music-streaming services and a potential hefty fine from European Union regulators, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. EU authorities are putting the finishing touches to a decision that would prohibit Apple's practice of blocking music services from pushing their users away from App Store to alternative subscription options, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigation. The probe was sparked by a complaint nearly four years ago from Sweden's Spotify Technology SPOT.N, which claimed it was forced to ramp up the price of its monthly subscriptions to cover costs associated with Apple's App Store rules."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-shiba-inu-reach-%240.01-4', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Even though Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has likely been one of the most volatile cryptocurrencies out there, it has still been a big winner for those daring speculators who put their money behind it. Although the token is 89% below its peak price, it has crushed the stock market since its launch back in 2020.\nSome fervent Shiba Inu bulls probably have their sights set on a much higher price target, though.\nCan this dog-inspired cryptocurrency one day reach $0.01? This would translate to a monster gain of more than 1,000-fold from today's price. Let's dive in and find out if this is a possibility.\nOverview of Shiba Inu\nShiba Inu was created to be more functional than its dog-themed rival, Dogecoin, which is its own blockchain. Shiba Inu, by contrast, was built on top of the Ethereum network. Because of this design decision, Shiba Inu works with smart contracts and decentralized applications.\nPeople can use Shiba Inu's token to send or receive payments to others. And perhaps more meaningful, the token can be used to pay for things at select merchants. But according to cryptwerk.com, only 792 businesses accept payment with Shiba Inu, so it has barely made any headway in this area.\nDevelopers recently launched Shibarium, which is a Layer-2 scaling solution that is meant to improve transaction speeds and lower fees for users. There has been heightened excitement around this update. And it could propel Shiba Inu's adoption in terms of non-fungible tokens or the metaverse. At least that's the hope of the network's supporters.\nDespite the aims to raise the utility of Shiba Inu, it's worth mentioning that this token has really only been used as a tool for financial speculation. This is the case with all cryptocurrencies out there, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.\nMissing the rally\nIt's disheartening for Shiba Inu believers to see that the token hasn't performed that well in 2023, rising just 20% (as of Dec. 12). The overall crypto market, on the other hand, has been a huge winner, going from $800 billion at the start of the year to almost $1.6 trillion today.\nMoreover, both Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as some of the largest tech stocks, have had wonderful runs this year.\nAmid a resurgence in investor optimism and a risk-seeking attitude, it makes you wonder why Shiba Inu hasn't participated more in the stock and crypto rallies in 2023. If the token can't rise in this environment, what will it take for Shiba Inu to grow?\nAvoid this token\nNow that readers have a better understanding of Shiba Inu and its recent price performance, it's time to think critically about the possibility of the token soaring more than 1,000-fold and reaching $0.01.\nTo be clear, I don't think this is a possibility. And I wouldn't bet any money on this outcome happening.\nBased on Shiba Inu's current token supply of 589 trillion, at a price of $0.01 per token, the total market cap would be roughly $5.9 trillion. It's wild to believe that a token with virtually no real-world utility can command this type of valuation.\nBased on that gargantuan figure, Shiba Inu would be worth more than Apple, maybe the most successful business of all time based on its market valuation of about $3 trillion. This tech giant is a cultural icon with a powerful brand that sells incredibly popular hardware and software products. There's no rational way to believe that Shiba Inu is worth double that of an enterprise like this.\nIt's best not to get sucked into the hype and the allure of financial speculation. Investors should avoid this crypto like the plague.\n10 stocks we like better than Shiba Inu\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Shiba Inu wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of November 29, 2023\nNeil Patel and his clients have positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Even though Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has likely been one of the most volatile cryptocurrencies out there, it has still been a big winner for those daring speculators who put their money behind it. Developers recently launched Shibarium, which is a Layer-2 scaling solution that is meant to improve transaction speeds and lower fees for users. Amid a resurgence in investor optimism and a risk-seeking attitude, it makes you wonder why Shiba Inu hasn't participated more in the stock and crypto rallies in 2023.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Overview of Shiba Inu Shiba Inu was created to be more functional than its dog-themed rival, Dogecoin, which is its own blockchain. Avoid this token Now that readers have a better understanding of Shiba Inu and its recent price performance, it's time to think critically about the possibility of the token soaring more than 1,000-fold and reaching $0.01. Based on Shiba Inu's current token supply of 589 trillion, at a price of $0.01 per token, the total market cap would be roughly $5.9 trillion.", 'news_article_title': 'Can Shiba Inu Reach $0.01?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Despite the aims to raise the utility of Shiba Inu, it's worth mentioning that this token has really only been used as a tool for financial speculation. Avoid this token Now that readers have a better understanding of Shiba Inu and its recent price performance, it's time to think critically about the possibility of the token soaring more than 1,000-fold and reaching $0.01. To be clear, I don't think this is a possibility.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Overview of Shiba Inu Shiba Inu was created to be more functional than its dog-themed rival, Dogecoin, which is its own blockchain. Avoid this token Now that readers have a better understanding of Shiba Inu and its recent price performance, it's time to think critically about the possibility of the token soaring more than 1,000-fold and reaching $0.01. Based on Shiba Inu's current token supply of 589 trillion, at a price of $0.01 per token, the total market cap would be roughly $5.9 trillion."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/warren-buffett-is-raking-in-nearly-%243.5-billion-in-annual-dividend-income-from-just-4', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'It\'s safe to say that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about investing. In his 58 years at the helm, he\'s overseen a greater than 4,300,000% aggregate gain in Berkshire\'s Class A shares (BRK.A), as well as doubled up the annualized total return, including dividends, of the widely followed S&P 500.\nLengthy books have been written on the core philosophies the Oracle of Omaha lives by, which includes thinking long-term and buying into great businesses with sustained catalysts at a fair price.\nBerkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.\nBut what doesn\'t receive nearly enough credit for Buffett\'s nearly six decades of investment success is his penchant for buying dividend stocks. Companies that pay a regular dividend to their shareholders are usually profitable and time-tested. What\'s more, income stocks have a history of running circles around public companies that don\'t offer a payout in the return department.\nA majority of the stocks currently held by Berkshire Hathaway pay a dividend, with Buffett\'s company set to collect close to $6 billion in income over the coming 12 months.\nBut what\'s truly surprising is how much of this income will derive from a small number of holdings. Warren Buffett and his team are set to rake in nearly $3.5 billion in annual dividend income from just four stocks over the next year.\nBank of America: $991,537,926 in annual dividend income\nBerkshire Hathaway\'s No. 2 holding by market value, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), will be doing the heaviest lifting of all when it comes to providing dividend income. The more than 1.03 billion shares Buffett\'s company owns of BofA will translate into almost $992 million in dividend income over the next 12 months.\nThe lure of bank stocks for Buffett has always been their cyclical ties and the recurring need for financial services. Though banks are cyclical, and will therefore contend with higher delinquency rates and loan losses during recessions, periods of economic expansion last considerably longer than downturns. Rather than foolishly trying to time when these downturns will occur, Buffett has wisely positioned Berkshire Hathaway in high-quality financial stocks, like BofA, to take advantage of long-winded expansions.\nBut there\'s more to Berkshire\'s No. 2 holding than just macroeconomic factors. Bank of America is also the most interest rate-sensitive of America\'s largest banks by assets. When interest rates change, no bank is more impacted than BofA.\nSince March 2022, the nation\'s central bank has increased the federal funds rate by 525 basis points, which is the fastest pace of rate hikes in more than four decades. Every rate hike is leading to billions of dollars in added net interest income each quarter.\nAs I\'ve previously pointed out, BofA has done an admirable job of digitizing its platform. Online and mobile-based transactions are considerably cheaper than in-person interactions. As more of its customers utilize digital transactions, Bank of America will be able to consolidate some of its physical branches and lower its expenses.\nApple: $878,937,967 in annual dividend income\nPerhaps it comes as no surprise that tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plays a key role in Berkshire Hathaway\'s dividend income collection. Apple accounted for 49% of the company\'s nearly $366 billion of invested assets as of the closing bell on Dec. 8, 2023, making it the biggest holding by a considerable amount in Buffett\'s portfolio.\nThe $15 billion Apple is doling out in dividends annually is a reflection of its top-notch branding, as well as its cutting-edge innovation.\nAccording to Kantar\'s 2023 BrandZ Rankings, Apple is the world\'s most valuable brand. It has an exceptionally loyal customer base, along with phenomenal pricing power. Meanwhile, Interbrand has listed Apple as the world\'s "best brand" for 11 consecutive years.\nBeyond brand value, Apple is riding high thanks to its innovation. It\'s been a leading provider of smartphones for more than a decade, and it\'s led the way with tablets via the iPad. Moreover, CEO Tim Cook is overseeing the steady transition of Apple into a platforms-focused company. A subscription-driven model will further enhance customer loyalty and meaningfully improve the company\'s operating margin over the long term.\nI\'d be remiss if I didn\'t also mention Apple\'s unsurpassed capital-return program. In addition to its massive nominal-dollar dividend, Apple has repurchased in excess of $600 billion worth of its common stock since the start of 2013. Buffett has always appreciated a rock-solid share-buyback program.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nOccidental Petroleum: $843,396,739 in annual dividend income (including preferred stock dividends)\nBuffett and his team will be raking in a boatload of dividend income from energy stock Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) over the next 12 months, with this income coming from two separate channels.\nBerkshire Hathaway is expected to receive $164.2 million in dividend income from the nearly 228.1 million shares of Occidental common stock it owns. Every single share of common stock has been purchased since the start of 2022.\nBuffett\'s company also holds $8.49 billion of preferred stock in Occidental yielding 8% that\'ll generate around $679.2 million in annual income. Berkshire originally held $10 billion in preferred stock tied to a 2019 deal that helped Occidental acquire Anadarko. However, Occidental has redeemed $1.51 billion of this preferred position, through Nov. 7.\nWhat makes Occidental such an attractive investment to Buffett and his team is the expectation that the spot price of crude oil will remain above its historic average. Supporting this thesis is Russia\'s war with Ukraine, along with three years of capital underinvestment by energy companies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As long as crude oil supply remains tight, there\'s a good likelihood that the spot price of crude oil will stay elevated.\nA higher spot price for crude oil is especially important for Occidental Petroleum. Although it\'s an integrated energy company, it generates the lion\'s share of its revenue from its drilling operations. This is to say that if the spot price of crude oil increases, Occidental\'s operating cash flow will benefit more than most other integrated oil and gas operators. Just keep in mind that the reciprocal would also be true -- a declining spot price for crude oil will disproportionately hurt Occidental\'s operating cash flow.\nCoca-Cola: $736,000,000 in annual dividend income\nThe fourth stock that, collectively with Bank of America, Apple, and Occidental Petroleum, allows Buffett to rake in nearly $3.5 billion in annual dividend income is beverage stock Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Coca-Cola has raised its base annual payout for 61 consecutive years, and it\'s Berkshire\'s longest continuous holding (since 1988).\nOne reason Coke is such a phenomenal income producer is that it\'s a consumer staples stock. Regardless of how well or poorly the U.S. and global economy perform, consumers are going to need food and beverages. This creates a predictable demand floor for Coca-Cola each year.\nBranding is another catalyst for Coca-Cola and its rock-solid payout. Coca-Cola has topped the annually released "Brand Footprint" report from Kantar as the most chosen brand for 10 years running, as of 2022. Coke has a well-recognized logo and its top-notch marketing efforts have helped it connect with young and mature audiences alike for decades.\nEqually important, Coca-Cola brings virtually unmatched geographic diversity to the table. With the exception of North Korea, Cuba, and Russia (the latter of which is due to its aforementioned ongoing war with Ukraine), Coke is operating in every other country around the globe. It has 26 brands generating at least $1 billion in annual sales, and it\'s able to rely on emerging markets for a proverbial shot in the arm of organic growth.\nBerkshire Hathaway\'s cost basis for its Coca-Cola shares is just $3.2475. Based on its $1.84-per-share annual payout, Buffett\'s company is netting almost a 57% yield on cost. Put another way, Coca-Cola\'s dividend income alone is more than doubling Berkshire\'s initial investment in the company every two years.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Bank of America right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Bank of America, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Bank of America wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Sean Williams has positions in Bank of America. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Occidental Petroleum and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple: $878,937,967 in annual dividend income Perhaps it comes as no surprise that tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plays a key role in Berkshire Hathaway's dividend income collection. In his 58 years at the helm, he's overseen a greater than 4,300,000% aggregate gain in Berkshire's Class A shares (BRK.A), as well as doubled up the annualized total return, including dividends, of the widely followed S&P 500. Lengthy books have been written on the core philosophies the Oracle of Omaha lives by, which includes thinking long-term and buying into great businesses with sustained catalysts at a fair price.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple: $878,937,967 in annual dividend income Perhaps it comes as no surprise that tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plays a key role in Berkshire Hathaway's dividend income collection. A majority of the stocks currently held by Berkshire Hathaway pay a dividend, with Buffett's company set to collect close to $6 billion in income over the coming 12 months. Occidental Petroleum: $843,396,739 in annual dividend income (including preferred stock dividends) Buffett and his team will be raking in a boatload of dividend income from energy stock Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) over the next 12 months, with this income coming from two separate channels.", 'news_article_title': 'Warren Buffett Is Raking In Nearly $3.5 Billion in Annual Dividend Income From Just 4 Stocks', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple: $878,937,967 in annual dividend income Perhaps it comes as no surprise that tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plays a key role in Berkshire Hathaway's dividend income collection. Bank of America: $991,537,926 in annual dividend income Berkshire Hathaway's No. Buffett's company also holds $8.49 billion of preferred stock in Occidental yielding 8% that'll generate around $679.2 million in annual income.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple: $878,937,967 in annual dividend income Perhaps it comes as no surprise that tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plays a key role in Berkshire Hathaway's dividend income collection. Occidental Petroleum: $843,396,739 in annual dividend income (including preferred stock dividends) Buffett and his team will be raking in a boatload of dividend income from energy stock Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) over the next 12 months, with this income coming from two separate channels. Coca-Cola: $736,000,000 in annual dividend income The fourth stock that, collectively with Bank of America, Apple, and Occidental Petroleum, allows Buffett to rake in nearly $3.5 billion in annual dividend income is beverage stock Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/iphone-supplier-murata-targets-china-budget-smartphone-makers', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka\nTOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese smartphone component supplier Murata Manufacturing 6981.T aims to grow sales to Chinese makers of lower-end handsets destined for emerging markets as it looks beyond saturated strongholds.\nMurata, a leading supplier of ceramic capacitors, sees the smartphone market growing 5% in the year ending March 2025, aided by demand for mid- and low-end handsets in places such as India, Africa and Southeast Asia.\n"Exports by Chinese makers to areas with growing populations are really increasing," Murata President Norio Nakajima said in an interview.\nMurata, a supplier to Apple AAPL.O and Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, is among industry players grappling with depressed smartphone demand as consumers hold on to handsets for longer.\nIn October, smartphone sales grew 5% year-on-year after more than two years of decline, boosted by emerging-market demand, showed data from research firm Counterpoint.\nWithin China itself, excess inventory is normalising, Nakajima said.\nLast month, Apple said demand for its iPhone in China remains strong, with analysts also pointing to strong sales of smartphones from local champion Huawei Technologies HWT.UL.\n(Reporting by Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka; Editing by Christopher Cushing)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Murata, a supplier to Apple AAPL.O and Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, is among industry players grappling with depressed smartphone demand as consumers hold on to handsets for longer. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese smartphone component supplier Murata Manufacturing 6981.T aims to grow sales to Chinese makers of lower-end handsets destined for emerging markets as it looks beyond saturated strongholds. Murata, a leading supplier of ceramic capacitors, sees the smartphone market growing 5% in the year ending March 2025, aided by demand for mid- and low-end handsets in places such as India, Africa and Southeast Asia.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Murata, a supplier to Apple AAPL.O and Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, is among industry players grappling with depressed smartphone demand as consumers hold on to handsets for longer. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese smartphone component supplier Murata Manufacturing 6981.T aims to grow sales to Chinese makers of lower-end handsets destined for emerging markets as it looks beyond saturated strongholds. Murata, a leading supplier of ceramic capacitors, sees the smartphone market growing 5% in the year ending March 2025, aided by demand for mid- and low-end handsets in places such as India, Africa and Southeast Asia.', 'news_article_title': 'iPhone supplier Murata targets China budget smartphone makers', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Murata, a supplier to Apple AAPL.O and Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, is among industry players grappling with depressed smartphone demand as consumers hold on to handsets for longer. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese smartphone component supplier Murata Manufacturing 6981.T aims to grow sales to Chinese makers of lower-end handsets destined for emerging markets as it looks beyond saturated strongholds. Murata, a leading supplier of ceramic capacitors, sees the smartphone market growing 5% in the year ending March 2025, aided by demand for mid- and low-end handsets in places such as India, Africa and Southeast Asia.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Murata, a supplier to Apple AAPL.O and Samsung Electronics 005930.KS, is among industry players grappling with depressed smartphone demand as consumers hold on to handsets for longer. By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese smartphone component supplier Murata Manufacturing 6981.T aims to grow sales to Chinese makers of lower-end handsets destined for emerging markets as it looks beyond saturated strongholds. Murata, a leading supplier of ceramic capacitors, sees the smartphone market growing 5% in the year ending March 2025, aided by demand for mid- and low-end handsets in places such as India, Africa and Southeast Asia.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-12-2023-%3A-aapl-hst-crh-coty-msft-cccc-bmy-qqq-bac-comp', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 7.82 to 16,362.07. The total After hours volume is currently 94,543,373 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.03 at $194.74, with 4,650,705 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is unchanged at $18.61, with 3,764,737 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for HST is 8.579568; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nCRH PLC (CRH) is unchanged at $65.63, with 3,126,439 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for CRH is in the "buy range".\n\nCoty Inc. (COTY) is -0.01 at $11.90, with 2,565,817 shares traded. COTY\'s current last sale is 99.17% of the target price of $12.\n\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) is +0.33 at $374.71, with 2,550,001 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MSFT is in the "buy range".\n\nC4 Therapeutics, Inc. (CCCC) is +0.16 at $2.50, with 2,548,117 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for CCCC is 8.628582; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nBristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) is unchanged at $50.51, with 2,537,442 shares traded. BMY\'s current last sale is 84.18% of the target price of $60.\n\nInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) is +0.53 at $399.20, with 2,526,748 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today\'s regular session.\n\nBank of America Corporation (BAC) is +0.02 at $30.76, with 2,472,337 shares traded. BAC\'s current last sale is 91.82% of the target price of $33.5.\n\nCompass, Inc. (COMP) is +0.03 at $2.72, with 2,439,574 shares traded. COMP\'s current last sale is 95.44% of the target price of $2.85.\n\nComcast Corporation (CMCSA) is unchanged at $42.67, with 2,201,272 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for CMCSA is in the "buy range".\n\nFord Motor Company (F) is +0.01 at $11.17, with 1,891,448 shares traded. F\'s current last sale is 79.79% of the target price of $14.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.03 at $194.74, with 4,650,705 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for HST is 8.579568; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.03 at $194.74, with 4,650,705 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 94,543,373 shares traded.', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 12, 2023 : AAPL, HST, CRH, COTY, MSFT, CCCC, BMY, QQQ, BAC, COMP, CMCSA, F', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.03 at $194.74, with 4,650,705 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +0.03 at $194.74, with 4,650,705 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 94,543,373 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-for-12-12-2023%3A-aapl-orcl-goog-nvee', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Tech stocks were mixed in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.3%.\nThe Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 0.7%.\nIn corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is offering to allow competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used in mobile wallets, Reuters reported Tuesday. The move may resolve EU antitrust charges and avert a possible large fine, the report said. Apple shares rose 0.6%.\nOracle (ORCL) shares tumbled 12%. Analysts cut their price targets for the company after its fiscal Q2 results late Monday showed revenue missed estimates.\nAlphabet's (GOOG) Google lost an antitrust trial to Epic Games after a US court ruled Monday that the search giant was running an illegal monopoly with its app store and payment system. Alphabet shares fell 0.8%.\nNV5 Global (NVEE) shares rose 1% after the company won a one-year $9 million contract from a Northern California utility to provide vegetation management services.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is offering to allow competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used in mobile wallets, Reuters reported Tuesday. Analysts cut their price targets for the company after its fiscal Q2 results late Monday showed revenue missed estimates. Alphabet's (GOOG) Google lost an antitrust trial to Epic Games after a US court ruled Monday that the search giant was running an illegal monopoly with its app store and payment system.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is offering to allow competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used in mobile wallets, Reuters reported Tuesday. Tech stocks were mixed in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.3%. Apple shares rose 0.6%.', 'news_article_title': 'Technology Sector Update for 12/12/2023: AAPL, ORCL, GOOG, NVEE', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is offering to allow competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used in mobile wallets, Reuters reported Tuesday. Tech stocks were mixed in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.3%. Apple shares rose 0.6%.', 'news_textrank_summary': "In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is offering to allow competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used in mobile wallets, Reuters reported Tuesday. Tech stocks were mixed in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.3%. Alphabet's (GOOG) Google lost an antitrust trial to Epic Games after a US court ruled Monday that the search giant was running an illegal monopoly with its app store and payment system."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-now-requires-a-judges-consent-to-hand-over-push-notification-data', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Raphael Satter\nWASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has said it now requires a judge\'s order to hand over information about its customers\' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker\'s policy in line with rival Google and raising the hurdle officials must clear to get app data about users.\nThe new policy was not formally announced but appeared sometime over the past few days on Apple\'s publicly available law enforcement guidelines. It follows the revelation from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden that officials were requesting such data from Apple as well as from Google, the unit of Alphabet GOOGL.O that makes the operating system for Android phones.\nApps of all kinds rely on push notifications to alert smartphone users to incoming messages, breaking news, and other updates. These are the audible "dings" or visual indicators users get when they receive an email or their sports team wins a game. What users often do not realize is that almost all such notifications travel over Google and Apple\'s servers.\nIn a letter first disclosed by Reuters last week, Wyden said the practice gave the two companies unique insight into traffic flowing from those apps to users, putting them "in a unique position to facilitate government surveillance of how users are using particular apps."\nApple and Google both acknowledged receiving such requests. Apple added a passage to its guidelines saying such data was available "with a subpoena or greater legal process." The passage has now been updated to refer to more stringent warrant requirements.\nApple did not offer an official statement. Google did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment.\nWyden said in a statement that Apple was "doing the right thing by matching Google and requiring a court order to hand over push notification related data."\n(Reporting by Raphael Satter; Editing by David Gregorio)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has said it now requires a judge\'s order to hand over information about its customers\' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker\'s policy in line with rival Google and raising the hurdle officials must clear to get app data about users. It follows the revelation from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden that officials were requesting such data from Apple as well as from Google, the unit of Alphabet GOOGL.O that makes the operating system for Android phones. Wyden said in a statement that Apple was "doing the right thing by matching Google and requiring a court order to hand over push notification related data."', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has said it now requires a judge\'s order to hand over information about its customers\' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker\'s policy in line with rival Google and raising the hurdle officials must clear to get app data about users. It follows the revelation from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden that officials were requesting such data from Apple as well as from Google, the unit of Alphabet GOOGL.O that makes the operating system for Android phones. Wyden said in a statement that Apple was "doing the right thing by matching Google and requiring a court order to hand over push notification related data."', 'news_article_title': "Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has said it now requires a judge\'s order to hand over information about its customers\' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker\'s policy in line with rival Google and raising the hurdle officials must clear to get app data about users. Apple and Google both acknowledged receiving such requests. Wyden said in a statement that Apple was "doing the right thing by matching Google and requiring a court order to hand over push notification related data."', 'news_textrank_summary': 'By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has said it now requires a judge\'s order to hand over information about its customers\' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker\'s policy in line with rival Google and raising the hurdle officials must clear to get app data about users. It follows the revelation from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden that officials were requesting such data from Apple as well as from Google, the unit of Alphabet GOOGL.O that makes the operating system for Android phones. Wyden said in a statement that Apple was "doing the right thing by matching Google and requiring a court order to hand over push notification related data."'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-hypergrowth-tech-stocks-to-buy-in-2023-and-beyond-7', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The tech market is booming, with the Nasdaq-100 Technology sector up about 58% year to date. Advances in high-growth markets like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have made Wall Street particularly bullish, and excitement is unlikely to dissipate in 2024.\nWith the new year right around the corner, now is an excellent time to consider investing in companies likely to flourish over the next 12 months. Tech stocks are an attractive option, as they're known for delivering significant gains over the long term. And there's no telling how high they could rise alongside developments in AI and other markets.\nSo here are two hypergrowth tech stocks to buy in 2023 and beyond.\n1. Alphabet\nAs the world's third-most-valuable tech company with a market cap of $1.7 trillion, it's hard to go wrong with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). The company is home to some of the most recognizable brands, with Google, YouTube, and Android attracting billions of users daily. Alphabet's potent products have made it nearly impossible for most consumers to go a single day without using one of its services.\nThe tech giant's vast user base has seen it become an advertising powerhouse, using the popularity of its platforms to gain a 25% market share in the $680 billion digital ad market. Macroeconomic headwinds burdened the industry in 2022 as spikes in inflation caused businesses to cut ad spending. However, solid growth in Alphabet's third quarter of 2023 has likely signaled an end to market declines.\nThe quarter saw Alphabet post revenue gains of 11% year over year, beating analysts' expectations by $980 million. The growth was mainly thanks to boosted advertising income, with Google Search and YouTube ads reporting revenue rises of 11% and 12%, respectively.\nIn addition to advertising, Alphabet has a lucrative position in the cloud market with Google Cloud. The company revealed in August that 70% of AI start-ups worth more than $1 billion are Google Cloud customers. Meanwhile, the company is gearing up to launch Gemini in 2024, a large language model likely to allow Alphabet to expand its AI cloud offerings.\nData by YCharts\nDespite Alphabet's success and brand recognition, it's one of the cheapest tech stocks right now. The charts above compare the price-to-earnings ratios and price-to-free cash flows of some of the biggest tech companies. These valuations are helpful when determining if a stock is trading at the right price, with the figures indicating Alphabet is a bargain compared to its peers. The company is an excellent investment option in 2023 and ahead of the new year.\n2. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a favorite on Wall Street for years, with shares that have soared more than 360% over the last five years and significantly outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 75%.\nA P/E and price-to-free cash flow of 31 don't scream bargain, as the chart shows in the previous section, but that's in comparison to Alphabet, which is one of the cheapest ways to invest in tech. Meanwhile, the company has the cash and brand loyalty to flourish over the long term.\nData by YCharts\nApple hasn't had the easiest year, with an economic downturn causing repeated declines in its product sales and revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023. Yet it still ended the year with more than $162 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. And as illustrated by the table above, Apple achieved more free cash flow than many of the most prominent tech companies.\nThe company may have stumbled over the last 12 months, but it has the funds to overcome market challenges and heavily invest in its business.\nMoreover, it wasn't all bad news for Apple this year. Its services division remained the fastest-growing part of its business, with the segment posting revenue growth of 9% year over year. Services includes income from the App Store and subscriptions like Apple TV+, Music, and iCloud. The digital business is a particularly lucrative area for Apple, proving less vulnerable to economic fluctuations and delivering profit margins of around 71%. For reference, products' profit margins come in at 36%.\nApple's business is gradually prioritizing digital offerings, making its stock an attractive long-term option. Alongside substantial cash reserves and recent expansions into AI and virtual reality, Apple is a hypergrowth stock too good to pass up.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Alphabet wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a favorite on Wall Street for years, with shares that have soared more than 360% over the last five years and significantly outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 75%. Advances in high-growth markets like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have made Wall Street particularly bullish, and excitement is unlikely to dissipate in 2024. A P/E and price-to-free cash flow of 31 don't scream bargain, as the chart shows in the previous section, but that's in comparison to Alphabet, which is one of the cheapest ways to invest in tech.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a favorite on Wall Street for years, with shares that have soared more than 360% over the last five years and significantly outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 75%. The quarter saw Alphabet post revenue gains of 11% year over year, beating analysts' expectations by $980 million. Data by YCharts Apple hasn't had the easiest year, with an economic downturn causing repeated declines in its product sales and revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023.", 'news_article_title': '2 Hypergrowth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Beyond', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a favorite on Wall Street for years, with shares that have soared more than 360% over the last five years and significantly outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 75%. In addition to advertising, Alphabet has a lucrative position in the cloud market with Google Cloud. Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Alphabet wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a favorite on Wall Street for years, with shares that have soared more than 360% over the last five years and significantly outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 75%. Alphabet As the world's third-most-valuable tech company with a market cap of $1.7 trillion, it's hard to go wrong with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Data by YCharts Apple hasn't had the easiest year, with an economic downturn causing repeated declines in its product sales and revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/alphabet-googl-adds-loyalty-cards-to-wallet-app-for-wear-os', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Alphabet’s GOOGL Google announced an update to its Wallet app for Wear OS, enabling users to access their loyalty cards.\n\nWith the addition of the latest update, Google Wallet on Wear OS now supports all loyalty cards stored on phones or Google Accounts, appearing after payment methods.\n\nAdditionally, users can tap on a QR or barcode to view details, scroll down for more information and use shortcuts like “Open on phone” or “Delete pass” on their smartwatches.\n\nAlphabet is expected to gain solid traction across smartwatch users on the back of its latest move. This, in turn, will position the company well to create a strong foothold in the global smartwatch market.\n\nPer a Vantage Market Research report, the global smartwatch market is expected to be valued at $130.06 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 18.6% between 2023 and 2030.\nAlphabet Inc. Price and Consensus\nAlphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote\nExpanding Google Wallet Features\nGoogle is set to introduce a new Wallet notifications feature in Version 23.46.x of Google Wallet on Android, enabling users to send payment notifications directly from the app.\n\nFurther, Google announced Wallet updates to support open-loop payment systems, providing a dedicated page for recent activity and ride history, showing saved fare caps, connected payment methods, and network-specific offerings.\n\nAdditionally, Google updated its Wallet app with a link-based pass-sharing feature for airline boarding and events. Users can open a pass below the carousel of credit and debit cards and a share button appears. However, undoing the sharing is not possible.\n\nWe believe that all the above-mentioned endeavors will likely aid Alphabet in strengthening its footprint in the global digital wallet market.\n\nPer an MMR report, the digital wallet market is expected to reach $3.61 billion by 2029, witnessing a CAGR of 14.8% between 2023 and 2029.\n\nWe believe the company’s solid prospects in the promising digital wallet market are expected to instill investor optimism in the stock.\n\nAlphabet has gained 50.2% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s rise of 52.2%.\n\nMoreover, the aforementioned endeavors will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which have positioned themselves well in the digital wallet space.\n\nMicrosoft is enjoying the growing momentum of its Edge Wallet with new feature updates.\n\nMicrosoft’s recent Wallet app update includes the integration of a cryptocurrency wallet, providing real-time updates on cryptocurrency value fluctuations and logging transactions. The "explore" tab updates users on cryptocurrency news, while the "assets" tab displays NFTs.\n\nMeanwhile, Apple is riding on the success of its Wallet app on iPhone or Apple Watch, which securely stores various cards, IDs and other items, allowing users to carry more while minimizing their device\'s size.\nTo Conclude\nWe believe that strengthening Wallet features will, in turn, aid Alphabet to solidify its Google Services segment’s performance, which constitutes the majority of total revenues.\n\nIn third-quarter 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased 10.8% year over year to $67.99 billion, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues.\n\nOur model projects fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues at $72.79 billion, indicating growth of 7.3% from 2022.\n\nStrength in the underlined segment will likely aid its overall financial performance in the upcoming period.\n\nOur model estimate for fourth-quarter 2023 total revenues is pegged at $81.95 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.8%.\nZacks Rank & A Key Pick\nCurrently, Alphabet carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).\n\nA better-ranked stock in the broader technology sector is Badger Meter BMI, sporting Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.\n\nShares of Badger Meter have gained 39.2% in the year-to-date period. BMI’s long-term earnings growth rate is currently projected at 20.39%.\nInfrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America\nA massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.\nThe only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?”\nZacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 5 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.\nDownload FREE: How To Profit From Trillions On Spending For Infrastructure >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nBadger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Moreover, the aforementioned endeavors will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which have positioned themselves well in the digital wallet space. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Additionally, users can tap on a QR or barcode to view details, scroll down for more information and use shortcuts like “Open on phone” or “Delete pass” on their smartwatches.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the aforementioned endeavors will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which have positioned themselves well in the digital wallet space. With the addition of the latest update, Google Wallet on Wear OS now supports all loyalty cards stored on phones or Google Accounts, appearing after payment methods.', 'news_article_title': 'Alphabet (GOOGL) Adds Loyalty Cards to Wallet App for Wear OS', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Moreover, the aforementioned endeavors will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which have positioned themselves well in the digital wallet space. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Alphabet’s GOOGL Google announced an update to its Wallet app for Wear OS, enabling users to access their loyalty cards.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the aforementioned endeavors will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which have positioned themselves well in the digital wallet space. Alphabet’s GOOGL Google announced an update to its Wallet app for Wear OS, enabling users to access their loyalty cards.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/this-warren-buffett-favorite-soared-nearly-50-this-year.-is-it-too-late-to-buy', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett is known for picking the right stocks, and his choices have produced billions of dollars in returns and double-digit percentage gains over time. As chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has delivered compound annual growth of more than 19% over 57 years. That's compared to 9.9% for the S&P 500. So, it's clear investors are right to pay close attention to the stocks he buys.\nBut Berkshire Hathaway actually doesn't own tons of stocks. There are only 45 names in the portfolio now -- and most of its value comes from just a few favorites. One of them is tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which accounts for almost half of the portfolio.\nAnd right now, Buffett has reason to be happy about this investment since Apple has climbed by almost 50% this year. But for investors who haven't yet bought Apple and would like to follow in Buffett's footsteps, is it too late? After such a gain, should you still buy this top stock?\nApple as a long-term investment\nA look into the past shows us that Apple has proven its ability to be a great long-term investment. The company has increased earnings over time and has grown key financial metrics. High levels of free cash flow show us the company can afford to keep paying its dividends -- making Apple a player you can count on for passive income as well as share price growth.\nAAPL Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts.\nAnd its gains in return on invested capital show the company has been benefiting from its investments, indicating that Apple has deployed its cash wisely.\nAll of this is thanks to a stellar collection of products -- from the iPhone to the Apple Watch -- that have helped the company build a rock-solid brand -- one that consumers prefer and won't abandon for a rival. This brand strength is Apple's moat, and it's the reason it has been able to grow product revenue over the years and why growth is continuing today.\nIn its fiscal Q4 2023 (which ended Sept. 30), Apple's total installed base of devices reached an all-time high across products and geographic areas. And iPhone sales set a fiscal Q4 record. The company also set fiscal Q4 records in several countries across the globe.\nApple demonstrated in the quarter that its gains in revenue aren't just due to its established customers, but also to growth in new customers. About half of Mac and iPad buyers in the quarter were new to those products.\nApple's services business\nSo, the mix of brand strength, returning customers, and new customers should keep Apple's earnings climbing -- but something else may actually be its biggest growth driver. I'm talking about Apple's services business, which depends on those who use Apple devices and subscribe for access to digital content, cloud storage, and more.\nApple this year reached a level of more than 1 billion paid subscriptions. And this could be the element that will kick off a whole new era of growth at Apple, an era you probably won't want to miss. Services revenue reached a record high in the most recent quarter, and gains aren't likely to stop there. Apple has a huge subscriber base right now, and as it launches new services or boosts old ones, it can grow its revenue just with today's subscriber base -- but it's likely its subscriber base will expand too.\nFinally, what's great about subscription revenue is it's recurrent. You may not buy a new iPhone often, but once you own one, you'll likely sign up for services that ensure Apple a regular stream of revenue.\nIs Apple cheap?\nAll of this sounds great, but is Apple, after this year's gain, still worth the investment? Here, it's time to look at valuation. Apple trades for about 29 times forward earnings estimates, a lower ratio than many other growth stocks, and the shares look reasonable considering the company's track record and prospects.\nAAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.\nYes, Apple shares have advanced quite a bit this year, and they probably won't continue upward at this pace without interruption. But they have what it takes to climb higher over time as consumers flock to Apple products, and their subscriptions progressively drive even more growth for the company year after year.\nSo, it isn't too late for you to follow billionaire investor Warren Buffett and pick up shares of this top-performing stock. Apple shares have plenty of room to run, and like Buffett, if you buy it and hold on, you may reap the rewards.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'One of them is tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which accounts for almost half of the portfolio. AAPL Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'One of them is tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which accounts for almost half of the portfolio. AAPL Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.', 'news_article_title': 'This Warren Buffett Favorite Soared Nearly 50% This Year. Is It Too Late to Buy?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'One of them is tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which accounts for almost half of the portfolio. AAPL Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'One of them is tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which accounts for almost half of the portfolio. AAPL Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. AAPL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/australias-central-bank-aims-at-broad-reform-for-payments-systems', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia\'s central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open up the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services.\nIn a speech on Friday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock also outlined efforts to support the struggling business of moving cash around the country and plans to modernise the direct entry system used for salaries and welfare payments which will involve much investment by banks.\nThe Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA\'s regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O.\nBullock said the powers should be in place sometime next year, allowing the RBA to launch a broad review of the retail payments system.\n"Usage of mobile wallets has grown rapidly, but the costs associated with these services remain opaque and payment service providers can face barriers to access," she added. "We will need to consider whether regulatory action is needed in this area."\nIt will also consider formal regulation to allow retailers to place surcharges on BNPL services, much as they do on credit cards.\nRegulation might also be needed to ensure retailers have access to least-cost routing, which financial institutions have been slow to roll out, Bullock said.\nThe RBA will continue its work on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is planning a project to examine how different forms of digital money and infrastructure could support the development of tokenised asset markets in Australia.\nIt will also support the transition from the venerable Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) to the New Payments Platform (NPP), while expanding the NPP\'s use for cross-border transactions.\nBullock noted that financial institutions would need to connect to the NPP all relevant accounts that currently send and receive payments via BECS, which processes around three-quarters of non-cash payments by value and is heavily relied on by many businesses and government agencies.\n"Completing this will take considerable investment and time," Bullock said. "It is important that work begins now to ensure that end users are not disrupted when BECS is retire."\n(Reporting by Wayne Cole; Editing by Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]; 612 9171 7144; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open up the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. Bullock said the powers should be in place sometime next year, allowing the RBA to launch a broad review of the retail payments system.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open up the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. Bullock said the powers should be in place sometime next year, allowing the RBA to launch a broad review of the retail payments system.", 'news_article_title': "Australia's central bank aims at broad reform for payments systems", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open up the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. Bullock noted that financial institutions would need to connect to the NPP all relevant accounts that currently send and receive payments via BECS, which processes around three-quarters of non-cash payments by value and is heavily relied on by many businesses and government agencies.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open up the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. In a speech on Friday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock also outlined efforts to support the struggling business of moving cash around the country and plans to modernise the direct entry system used for salaries and welfare payments which will involve much investment by banks."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/alphabet-googl-adds-generative-ai-features-to-notebooklm', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Alphabet’s GOOGL Google is bolstering its AI-powered note-taking app, NotebookLM, by adding an array of new features before making it available to all adult users in the United States.\n\nNotably, NotebookLM uses Google\'s Gemini Pro language model to aid in document understanding and reasoning. It generates summaries and suggests follow-up questions, focusing on the content of the documents.\n\nFurther, it introduced new tools for organizing curated notes into structured writing projects, allowing users to create scripts, email newsletters or marketing plans from their notes.\n\nAdditionally, NotebookLM now offers actions based on current tasks, such as summarizing selected passages or refining prose in writing and suggesting related ideas from sources based on what\'s been written so far.\n\nAlso, Google has made minor improvements to NotebookLM, including creating separate notes for notes and allowing users to access original quotes in chat responses or saved notes.\n\nThese useful attributes are expected to bolster the adoption rate of NotebookLM in the days ahead.\n\nWe note that the latest move has added strength to the company’s Google Services segment, which constitutes the majority of total revenues.\n\nIn third-quarter 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased 10.8% year over year to $67.99 billion, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues.\n\nOur model projects fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues at $72.79 billion, indicating growth of 7.3% from 2022.\nAlphabet Inc. Price and Consensus\nAlphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote\nStiff Competition\nWe believe that the new features added to Google’s note-taking app is a strategic move to compete with industry peers like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which are making concerted efforts to bolster their note-taking apps with generative AI.\n\nMicrosoft’s integration of its newly introduced in-house AI system, Copilot, into its note-taking app - Microsoft OneNote, remains noteworthy.\n\nThis new update enhances the appearance of digital notebooks, enables content organization, adjusts formatting, generates summaries and highlights key points using your own words, offering an edge to the company’s note-taking app.\n\nSimilarly, Apple is set to launch the Journal app, which uses AI to gather evidence from daily activities and mindset.\n\nFurther, Apple\'s Journal app allows users to write entries and insert content, with local storage on iPhones and iCloud backups. It not only provides data suggestions but also prompts users to write about their love for doing something and why it brings joy.\nGrowing Focus on Generative AI\nThe latest move is in sync with Alpahbet’s deepening focus on integrating its generative AI capabilities into its products and services.\n\nNotably, Google is set to add an AI feature called "Help me create a list" to its Keep Notes app for Android, assisting users in generating lists for various tasks, including planning, packing, grocery shopping and task completion.\n\nFurther, Google recently introduced its new, advanced, powerful, large language model, namely Gemini. It is available in three different sizes: Gemini Ultra, which is its largest and most capable one, Gemini Pro, which is designed to offer scalability across various applications, and Gemini Nano, which is designed for specific tasks and mobile devices.\n\nWe believe that all the above-mentioned endeavors will likely strengthen Alphabet’s presence in the booming generative AI space.\n\nPer an Allied Market Research report, the global generative AI market is expected to reach $191.8 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 34.1% between 2023 and 2032.\n\nStrength in the promising generative AI market will likely aid this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company in instilling investors’ optimism in the stock.\n\nYou can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.\n\nAlphabet has gained 54.2% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s growth of 53.8%.\n\nMoreover, growing generative AI capabilities position Alphabet well to compete with some industry leaders in the generative AI space, like Adobe ADBE, which is gaining solid momentum on the back of its family of creative generative AI models, Firefly.\n\nNotably, Adobe introduced new Firefly Models, including Image 2 and Vector, to improve imaging creative control and quality, enabling instant template design in Adobe Express.\nZacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock\nIt\'s only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.\nWith strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it\'s positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.\nSee This Stock Now for Free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAdobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition We believe that the new features added to Google’s note-taking app is a strategic move to compete with industry peers like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which are making concerted efforts to bolster their note-taking apps with generative AI. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Adobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This new update enhances the appearance of digital notebooks, enables content organization, adjusts formatting, generates summaries and highlights key points using your own words, offering an edge to the company’s note-taking app.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition We believe that the new features added to Google’s note-taking app is a strategic move to compete with industry peers like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which are making concerted efforts to bolster their note-taking apps with generative AI. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Adobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, growing generative AI capabilities position Alphabet well to compete with some industry leaders in the generative AI space, like Adobe ADBE, which is gaining solid momentum on the back of its family of creative generative AI models, Firefly.', 'news_article_title': 'Alphabet (GOOGL) Adds Generative AI Features to NotebookLM', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition We believe that the new features added to Google’s note-taking app is a strategic move to compete with industry peers like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which are making concerted efforts to bolster their note-taking apps with generative AI. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Adobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, growing generative AI capabilities position Alphabet well to compete with some industry leaders in the generative AI space, like Adobe ADBE, which is gaining solid momentum on the back of its family of creative generative AI models, Firefly.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote Stiff Competition We believe that the new features added to Google’s note-taking app is a strategic move to compete with industry peers like Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL, which are making concerted efforts to bolster their note-taking apps with generative AI. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Adobe Inc. (ADBE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, growing generative AI capabilities position Alphabet well to compete with some industry leaders in the generative AI space, like Adobe ADBE, which is gaining solid momentum on the back of its family of creative generative AI models, Firefly.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/wall-street-says-the-sp-500-is-headed-higher-in-2024%3A-2-no-brainer-growth-stocks-to-buy', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Wall Street analysts have thousands of active price targets on companies across the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), but those estimates can be aggregated into a single number. That bottom-up methodology gives the index a 12-month target level of 5,059, implying 10% upside from its current level.\nIn short, Wall Street says the S&P 500 is headed higher in 2024. But even if those gains fail to materialize, patient investors who buy good stocks at reasonable prices have historically been well rewarded. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) satisfy those conditions.\nBoth companies have clearly defined growth opportunities that make their current valuations look reasonable. And at less than $200 per share, the stocks are also relatively affordable. That makes Alphabet and Paycom no-brainer buys.\n1. Alphabet\nAlphabet provides ad tech solutions and cloud computing services. The company had a solid third quarter for the most part, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. Sales increased 11% to $76.7 billion and GAAP net income climbed 42% to $19.7 billion. The only problem was slowing growth in Google Cloud, but that was likely a product of the challenging macroeconomic climate.\nThe investment thesis for Alphabet remains unchanged. Its strong presence in digital advertising and cloud computing -- two markets projected to grow at 14% annually through 2030 -- creates a path to low-double-digit revenue growth for the foreseeable future, with possible upside as the company leans into artificial intelligence (AI).\nAlphabet accounted for nearly 30% of global digital ad revenue last year. That success stems from its somewhat unique ability to engage consumers and source data through its many popular platforms. The best known are Google Search, YouTube, and Android, but the company actually has six products that exceed 2 billion users.\nGoogle Cloud accounted for 11% of cloud infrastructure and platform services spending in the third quarter. Alphabet\'s cloud subsidiary is still a distant third behind Amazon Web Services (32%) and Microsoft Azure (23%), but its market share has increased 4 percentage points in the last three years. That success is due, in part, to prowess in AI.\nAlphabet is a major player in the cloud AI developer services market, and Forrester Research has recognized its leadership in AI infrastructure services. That puts the company in a good spot. AI spending is forecasted to increase at 37% annually through 2030, and Alphabet should be a major beneficiary. Indeed, Needham analyst Laura Martin believes Alphabet will surpass Apple in market capitalization as the AI boom unfolds.\nHere’s the bottom line: Alphabet has a good shot at low-double-digit sales growth for years to come given its strong presence in digital advertising and cloud computing. That makes its current valuation of 6 times sales seem reasonable. Investors should feel comfortable buying a few shares of this growth stock today.\n2. Paycom Software\nPaycom provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software. The company published mixed financial results for the third quarter, missing expectations on the top line but beating on the bottom line. Sales climbed 22% to $406 million and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income climbed 44% to $75 million.\nIf the bad news had stopped there, shares may have slipped a few points. Unfortunately, guidance missed expectations by a mile and Paycom stock suffered its worst single-day decline in history. But the reason for the miss was somewhat unusual. In 2021, Paycom launched a first-of-its-kind payroll automation product called Beti (Better Employee Transaction Interface). That landed Paycom on Fast Company\'s list of the world’s most innovative companies in 2022.\nBeti is working so well that clients are spending less on other services. CFO Craig Boelte explained: "Beti adoption and usage creates tremendous value to clients as they experience perfect payrolls and eliminate errors, corrections, and unscheduled payrolls, which would otherwise be billable items." So Beti is effectively cannibalizing sales, and management expects the problem to persist through next year.\nYet, Paycom’s ability to create value for clients should ultimately be a tailwind. Moreover, investors still have two reasons to be bullish, especially with shares trading at 6.6 times sales, a bargain compared to the three-year average of 18.4 times sales.\nFirst, Paycom has grown nearly three times faster than the broader payroll and HCM software market over the last five years. That success can be ascribed to its platform strategy. Most organizations still rely on a patchwork of HCM point products, but Paycom integrates tools for hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, and human resources (HR) management on a single platform. That eliminates complex issues while it integrates and simplifies work for HR and accounting teams.\nSecond, Paycom launched Global HCM earlier this year, a product that makes its HCM software available in more than 180 countries. The company has also brought Beti to Canada and Mexico, and it plans to introduce its payroll software to more international markets in the future. The upshot of that expansion is that the company’s addressable market is getting bigger.\nHere\'s the bottom line: Paycom is an innovative company with a track record for taking share in HCM and payroll software. But management says the international expansion has diluted its market share to less than 5%, meaning Paycom still has plenty of room to expand. To that end, Morningstar analyst Emma Williams expects sales to grow at 15% annually over the next five years. That makes its current valuation look cheap, creating a worthwhile buying opportunity for patient investors.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Trevor Jennewine has positions in Amazon and Paycom Software. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Paycom Software. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Its strong presence in digital advertising and cloud computing -- two markets projected to grow at 14% annually through 2030 -- creates a path to low-double-digit revenue growth for the foreseeable future, with possible upside as the company leans into artificial intelligence (AI). Here’s the bottom line: Alphabet has a good shot at low-double-digit sales growth for years to come given its strong presence in digital advertising and cloud computing. Most organizations still rely on a patchwork of HCM point products, but Paycom integrates tools for hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, and human resources (HR) management on a single platform.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Its strong presence in digital advertising and cloud computing -- two markets projected to grow at 14% annually through 2030 -- creates a path to low-double-digit revenue growth for the foreseeable future, with possible upside as the company leans into artificial intelligence (AI). Paycom Software Paycom provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software. Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn’t one of them.', 'news_article_title': 'Wall Street Says the S&P 500 Is Headed Higher in 2024: 2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $200 and Hold Long Term', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Paycom Software Paycom provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software. Beti is working so well that clients are spending less on other services. Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn’t one of them.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Paycom Software Paycom provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software. Here's the bottom line: Paycom is an innovative company with a track record for taking share in HCM and payroll software. Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn’t one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-warren-buffett-etf-im-stocking-up-on-before-the-end-of-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be fantastic investments for many people. Not only do they require next to no effort on your part, but they could also help you earn hundreds of thousands of dollars or more over time.\nNot all ETFs are created equal, however, and the right choice for you will depend largely on your tolerance for risk and investing goals. That said, there's one ETF I've owned for years and will continue stocking up on throughout the rest of 2023 -- and it's also earned the Warren Buffett seal of approval.\nThe right ETF for your portfolio\nFor the most part, Warren Buffett invests in individual stocks. However, he does own one type of ETF: the S&P 500 ETF. Through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett owns shares of both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY).\nBuffett has long recommended S&P 500 ETFs and index funds, and back in 2008, he even famously bet $1 million that this type of investment could beat a group of actively managed hedge funds. He easily won that bet, with his investment earning returns of around 126% over 10 years, while the five hedge funds averaged returns of just 36% in that time.\nThere's a good reason why the S&P 500 ETF comes highly recommended by Buffett: it's one of the safest funds out there, yet it can still help you make a lot of money over time. Some of the primary advantages of this type of investment include:\nImmediate diversification: Each S&P 500 ETF includes stocks from 500 companies across a wide range of industries. This provides plenty of diversification with just a single investment, which can lower your risk substantially. Even if a few stocks in the fund struggle, it won't sink your entire portfolio.\nLong track record of success: Every investment has its ups and downs, but the S&P 500 itself has an impeccable long-term record. Analysts at Crestmont Research examined the S&P 500's rolling 20-year returns throughout the index's history, and they found that every single period ended in positive total returns. That means if you had invested in an S&P 500 fund at any point in history and held it for 20 years, you'd have made money -- no matter how volatile the market was.\nStrong and healthy stocks: The S&P 500 includes stocks from 500 of the largest and strongest companies in the U.S., from tech giants like Apple and Amazon to century-old brands like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. No stocks are immune to short-term downturns, but the companies within the S&P 500 are among the best of the best and are far more likely to recover.\nAnother major perk of this type of investment is that it requires little to no effort. All of the stocks are already chosen for you, so you don't need to spend time researching companies or keeping up with industry trends. Simply invest whatever you can afford, then sit back and wait for your money to grow.\nBuilding wealth with the S&P 500\nDespite being a relatively safe and simple investment, the S&P 500 ETF packs a punch. Historically, the market itself has earned an average rate of return of around 10% per year, which means that the annual highs and lows have averaged out to roughly 10% per year over several decades.\nIf you're investing, say, $200 per month in an S&P 500 ETF earning a 10% average annual return, here's approximately how much you could accumulate over time depending on how many years you invest:\nNUMBER OF YEARS TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE\n20 $137,000\n25 $236,000\n30 $395,000\n35 $650,000\n40 $1,062,000\nData source: Author's calculations via investor.gov.\nThe more time you have to let your money grow (or the more you can afford to invest each month), the more you can potentially earn over time. Again, the S&P 500 ETF is a long-term investment. While you may see significant ups and downs in the near term, it's incredibly consistent over decades.\nWhile the S&P 500 ETF has plenty of advantages, there is one significant downside to consider: it can't beat the market. This type of investment is designed to follow the market, so it's impossible for it to earn above-average returns. If you're looking to maximize your earnings in the stock market, investing in individual stocks may be a better option.\nThe S&P 500 ETF is a fantastic investment for many people. While it does only earn average returns, that could be a worthwhile trade-off for a safer and more reliable fund that requires little effort. By weighing the pros and cons of this ETF, you can decide whether it's the right fit for your portfolio.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Katie Brockman has positions in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "That said, there's one ETF I've owned for years and will continue stocking up on throughout the rest of 2023 -- and it's also earned the Warren Buffett seal of approval. There's a good reason why the S&P 500 ETF comes highly recommended by Buffett: it's one of the safest funds out there, yet it can still help you make a lot of money over time. That means if you had invested in an S&P 500 fund at any point in history and held it for 20 years, you'd have made money -- no matter how volatile the market was.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett owns shares of both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY). Before you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF wasn't one of them. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.", 'news_article_title': "1 Warren Buffett ETF I'm Stocking Up On Before the End of 2023", 'news_lexrank_summary': "He easily won that bet, with his investment earning returns of around 126% over 10 years, while the five hedge funds averaged returns of just 36% in that time. If you're investing, say, $200 per month in an S&P 500 ETF earning a 10% average annual return, here's approximately how much you could accumulate over time depending on how many years you invest: Before you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Some of the primary advantages of this type of investment include: Immediate diversification: Each S&P 500 ETF includes stocks from 500 companies across a wide range of industries. If you're investing, say, $200 per month in an S&P 500 ETF earning a 10% average annual return, here's approximately how much you could accumulate over time depending on how many years you invest: Before you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF wasn't one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-spdr-portfolio-sp-500-etf-splg-be-on-your-investing-radar-11', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/08/2005.\nThe fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over $23.60 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Blend\nCompanies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.\nTypically holding a combination of both growth and value stocks, blend ETFs also demonstrate qualities seen in value and growth investments.\nCosts\nWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.02%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.46%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 29% of the portfolio. Financials and Healthcare round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 7.21% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 31.29% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nSPLG seeks to match the performance of the Russell 1000 Index before fees and expenses. The S&P 500 Index is designed to measure the performance of the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market.\nThe ETF has added roughly 21.60% so far this year and it's up approximately 17.84% in the last one year (as of 12/11/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $44.30 and $54.11.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1 and standard deviation of 17.42% for the trailing three-year period. With about 505 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nSPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, SPLG is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nThe iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) track a similar index. While iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has $381.68 billion in assets, SPDR S&P 500 ETF has $444.91 billion. IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% and SPY charges 0.09%.\nBottom-Line\nPassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nSPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG): ETF Research Reports\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports\niShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 7.21% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It has amassed assets over $23.60 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 7.21% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). You should consider the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/08/2005.', 'news_article_title': 'Should SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 7.21% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.02%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 7.21% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Alternatives SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-ishares-sp-100-etf-oef-be-on-your-investing-radar-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Launched on 10/23/2000, the iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.\nThe fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $12.13 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.\nWhy Large Cap Blend\nLarge cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.\nBlend ETFs usually hold a mix of growth and value stocks as well as stocks that exhibit both value and growth characteristics.\nCosts\nExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.20%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.25%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 34.70% of the portfolio. Telecom and Financials round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 10.61% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon Com Inc (AMZN).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 46.11% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nOEF seeks to match the performance of the S&P 100 Index before fees and expenses. The S&P 100 Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market. It is a subset of the S&P 500 and consists of blue chip stocks from diverse industries in the S&P 500 with exchange listed options & the Index represented approximately 45% of the market capitalization of listed U.S. equities.\nThe ETF has gained about 28.61% so far this year and is up roughly 24.40% in the last one year (as of 12/11/2023). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $167.54 and $217.38.\nThe ETF has a beta of 0.99 and standard deviation of 18.08% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 105 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nIShares S&P 100 ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, OEF is a sufficient option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.\nThe iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) track a similar index. While iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has $381.68 billion in assets, SPDR S&P 500 ETF has $444.91 billion. IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% and SPY charges 0.09%.\nBottom-Line\nAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\niShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF): ETF Research Reports\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports\niShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 10.61% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon Com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 10/23/2000, the iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 10.61% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon Com Inc (AMZN). Why Large Cap Blend Large cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion.', 'news_article_title': 'Should iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) Be on Your Investing Radar?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 10.61% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon Com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Sector Exposure and Top Holdings Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 10.61% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Amazon Com Inc (AMZN). Alternatives IShares S&P 100 ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/australias-central-bank-flags-broad-payments-system-reforms', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds comments from Bullock on NPP in paragraph 11 and 12\nSYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia\'s central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services.\nIn a speech on Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock also outlined efforts to support the struggling business of moving cash around the country and plans to modernise the direct entry system used for salaries and welfare payments.\nThe Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA\'s regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O.\nBullock said the powers should be in place sometime next year, allowing the RBA to launch a broad review of the retail payments system.\n"Usage of mobile wallets has grown rapidly, but the costs associated with these services remain opaque and payment service providers can face barriers to access," she added. "We will need to consider whether regulatory action is needed in this area."\nIt will also consider formal regulation to allow retailers to place surcharges on BNPL services, much as they do on credit cards.\nRegulation might also be needed to ensure retailers have access to least-cost routing, which financial institutions have been slow to roll out, Bullock said.\nThe RBA will continue its work on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is planning a project to examine how different forms of digital money and infrastructure could support the development of tokenised asset markets in Australia.\nIt will also support the transition from the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) to the New Payments Platform (NPP), while expanding the NPP\'s use for cross-border transactions.\nBullock noted that financial institutions would need to connect to the NPP all relevant accounts that currently send and receive payments via BECS, which processes around three-quarters of non-cash payments by value and is heavily relied on by many businesses and government agencies.\nBullock voiced disappointment that some NPP participants were still not ready to provide cross-border payments services this month, urging the industry to deliver on this commitment as soon as possible.\n"In the end, if it requires a mandate or a regulation, then we will do it but we prefer really just to work with the industry to get it done," said Bullock at the Q&A.\n(Reporting by Wayne Cole; Editing by Richard Chang and Sam Holmes)\n(([email protected]; 612 9171 7144; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. Adds comments from Bullock on NPP in paragraph 11 and 12 SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. In a speech on Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock also outlined efforts to support the struggling business of moving cash around the country and plans to modernise the direct entry system used for salaries and welfare payments.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. Adds comments from Bullock on NPP in paragraph 11 and 12 SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. Bullock voiced disappointment that some NPP participants were still not ready to provide cross-border payments services this month, urging the industry to deliver on this commitment as soon as possible.", 'news_article_title': "Australia's central bank flags broad payments system reforms", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. Adds comments from Bullock on NPP in paragraph 11 and 12 SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. It will also support the transition from the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) to the New Payments Platform (NPP), while expanding the NPP's use for cross-border transactions.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The Australian government is greatly expanding the RBA's regulatory power over the payments system, particularly for mobile wallet services offered by the likes of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOG.O. Adds comments from Bullock on NPP in paragraph 11 and 12 SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is considering a slate of new regulations for the payments system to open the use of mobile wallets, make costs more transparent and allow retailers to put surcharges on buy-now-pay-later services. In a speech on Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock also outlined efforts to support the struggling business of moving cash around the country and plans to modernise the direct entry system used for salaries and welfare payments."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dont-wait-3-fearless-stocks-to-buy-before-year-end', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe last bear market ended a little over a year ago. Since then the S&P 500 has rallied 27% higher. However not all stocks participated. In fact, it was the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that carried the broad market index throughout most of the year. Despire the unsureness we have seen this year, there are some fearless stocks to buy making themselves known.\nNvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) alone represents 3% of the popular benchmark’s total weighting. Its tripling in value had an outsized influence on the S&P 500’s performance. But Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) all played a big role in the bull market that followed.\nOf course, that means the other 493 stocks barely impacted the results, or worse, worked against it. Many investors worry another bear market might be on the horizon. Although they occur on average every 3.5 years, one can happen anytime. Sharp investors understand that’s the time to buy. Of the 27 bear markets that have growled their way into existence since 1928, there have been 28 bull markets that followed.\nYou need to be fearless in the face of uncertainty. What follows are three tremendous stocks to buy now before year-end.\nCrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)\nSource: VDB Photos / Shutterstock.com\nLike death and taxes, it appears cybercrime will always be with us. The Identity Theft Resource Center says there were 2,116 data breaches in the first three quarters of 2023. That surpasses the all-time high hit in 2021 when there were 1,862 breaches. That’s where CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) comes into play.\nThrough a combination of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and old-fashioned human intervention, the cybersecurity leader’s Falcon platform sifts through trillions of events weekly. It quickly recognizes and responds to potential threats over time as it learns and grows. Customers are flocking to the platform, with client counts rising 45% from last year. Nearly two-thirds of them purchased at least five or more cloud module subscriptions.\nNet new annual recurring revenue (ARR) hit $223.1 million, a new all-time record for CrowdStrike. Almost one-third of its revenue comes from international customers, up from 28% just three years ago. Subscription gross margin now stands at 78%, three percentage points higher than last year.\nThis is a stock you can buy in any market or almost anytime. Yet it is one you might want to boldly buy before the end of the year.\nDigital Ocean (DOCN)\nSource: monticello / Shutterstock.com\nCybersecurity is going to be a long-term growth trend, but so is helping businesses transfer their data to the cloud. Digital Ocean (NASDAQ:DOCN) is carving a niche out for itself by targeting small- and medium-sized business (SMB) to assist with the move. \nSMBs don’t have the resources to pay for the cloud services of Amazon, Microsoft, or Google, but their needs are just as great as their larger brethren. For companies without large IT departments (or no IT department at all), Digital Ocean simplifies the move to the cloud. It makes the cloud accessible by having clients up and running within minutes of inquiring.\nRevenue is expected to accelerate following its acquisition of AI cloud provider PaperSpace, and was up 16% in the third quarter. Net dollar retention rate, or the amount of new money existing customers spend with it each year, was 96%. That was slightly less than the 104% it had in the second quarter. Average revenue per customer, however, rose 6% year over year.\nDigital Ocean is a small-cap stock itself making it the perfect vehicle for startups and other small businesses to attain their cloud goals. It’s also a perfect stock to buy now before the end of the year.\nDigital Realty Trust (DLR)\nSource: dotshock / Shutterstock\nYet another enduring trend we’re likely to see is the growth and strength of data centers. With all the data moving to the cloud, it needs to reside somewhere, namely in data centers. Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) is one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REIT). It owns 312 centers including 66 that are held as investments across 39.5 million square feet of space. Among its biggest customers are Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), IBM (NYSE:IBM), and Meta Platforms.\nData centers essentially serve as the backbone of the internet. They are the nerve center for everything that occurs in the cloud. They provide the warehousing for the servers and networking equipment in a secure, climate-controlled environment. As companies continue to transition their data to the cloud, they turn to Digital Realty Trust to house it.\nYet as a REIT, Digital Realty is required to return most of its profits to shareholders as distributions. The REIT’s dividend yield stands at 3.7% annually. Those profits could grow exponentially due to the advent of AI. Because of the vast computing power, storage space, and low-latency networking for training and running models required, the demand for data centers will grow. That makes Digital Realty Trust a fearless stock to buy now before the end of 2023.\nOn the date of publication, Rich Duprey did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nRich Duprey has written about stocks and investing for the past 20 years. His articles have appeared on Nasdaq.com, The Motley Fool, and Yahoo! Finance, and he has been referenced by U.S. and international publications, including MarketWatch, Financial Times, Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Cheddar News, The Boston Globe, L’Express, and numerous other news outlets.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Don’t Wait! 3 Fearless Stocks to Buy Before Year-End appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'But Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) all played a big role in the bull market that followed. Through a combination of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and old-fashioned human intervention, the cybersecurity leader’s Falcon platform sifts through trillions of events weekly. Digital Ocean (DOCN) Source: monticello / Shutterstock.com Cybersecurity is going to be a long-term growth trend, but so is helping businesses transfer their data to the cloud.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'But Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) all played a big role in the bull market that followed. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The last bear market ended a little over a year ago. Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Source: dotshock / Shutterstock Yet another enduring trend we’re likely to see is the growth and strength of data centers.', 'news_article_title': 'Don’t Wait! 3 Fearless Stocks to Buy Before Year-End', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'But Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) all played a big role in the bull market that followed. The Identity Theft Resource Center says there were 2,116 data breaches in the first three quarters of 2023. That makes Digital Realty Trust a fearless stock to buy now before the end of 2023.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'But Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) all played a big role in the bull market that followed. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The last bear market ended a little over a year ago. That makes Digital Realty Trust a fearless stock to buy now before the end of 2023.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/epic-games-ceo-says-company-won-in-google-play-antitrust-case', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Mike Scarcella and Greg Bensinger\nDec 11 (Reuters) - "Fortnite" maker Epic Games has prevailed in an antitrust trial over Alphabet\'s Google Play app marketplace GOOGL.O, Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said on Monday, hours after the federal jury took up the case.\n"Victory over Google! After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. The Court’s work on remedies will start in January," Sweeney wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.\nSpokespeople for Google and Epic did not immediately respond to requests for comment.\nThe lawsuit, filed in 2020, also challenges the fee of up to 30% that Google imposes on developers for in-app sales.\nAlphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained https://www.reuters.com/technology/alphabet-ceo-play-store-trial-acknowledges-some-materials-not-retained-2023-11-14/\nGoogle and Epic Games face off at trial over Play Store rules https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-epic-games-face-off-trial-over-play-store-rules-2023-11-06/\nAlphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial https://www.reuters.com/legal/alphabet-match-settle-google-play-antitrust-claims-before-us-trial-2023-10-31/\n(Reporting by Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario, Bernadette Baum and Nick Zieminski)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella and Greg Bensinger Dec 11 (Reuters) - "Fortnite" maker Epic Games has prevailed in an antitrust trial over Alphabet\'s Google Play app marketplace GOOGL.O, Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said on Monday, hours after the federal jury took up the case. After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. Alphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained https://www.reuters.com/technology/alphabet-ceo-play-store-trial-acknowledges-some-materials-not-retained-2023-11-14/ Google and Epic Games face off at trial over Play Store rules https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-epic-games-face-off-trial-over-play-store-rules-2023-11-06/ Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial https://www.reuters.com/legal/alphabet-match-settle-google-play-antitrust-claims-before-us-trial-2023-10-31/ (Reporting by Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario, Bernadette Baum and Nick Zieminski) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella and Greg Bensinger Dec 11 (Reuters) - "Fortnite" maker Epic Games has prevailed in an antitrust trial over Alphabet\'s Google Play app marketplace GOOGL.O, Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said on Monday, hours after the federal jury took up the case. After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. Alphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained https://www.reuters.com/technology/alphabet-ceo-play-store-trial-acknowledges-some-materials-not-retained-2023-11-14/ Google and Epic Games face off at trial over Play Store rules https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-epic-games-face-off-trial-over-play-store-rules-2023-11-06/ Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial https://www.reuters.com/legal/alphabet-match-settle-google-play-antitrust-claims-before-us-trial-2023-10-31/ (Reporting by Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario, Bernadette Baum and Nick Zieminski) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'Epic Games CEO says company won in Google Play antitrust case', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella and Greg Bensinger Dec 11 (Reuters) - "Fortnite" maker Epic Games has prevailed in an antitrust trial over Alphabet\'s Google Play app marketplace GOOGL.O, Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said on Monday, hours after the federal jury took up the case. "Victory over Google! After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'By Mike Scarcella and Greg Bensinger Dec 11 (Reuters) - "Fortnite" maker Epic Games has prevailed in an antitrust trial over Alphabet\'s Google Play app marketplace GOOGL.O, Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said on Monday, hours after the federal jury took up the case. After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. Alphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained https://www.reuters.com/technology/alphabet-ceo-play-store-trial-acknowledges-some-materials-not-retained-2023-11-14/ Google and Epic Games face off at trial over Play Store rules https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-epic-games-face-off-trial-over-play-store-rules-2023-11-06/ Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial https://www.reuters.com/legal/alphabet-match-settle-google-play-antitrust-claims-before-us-trial-2023-10-31/ (Reporting by Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario, Bernadette Baum and Nick Zieminski) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-11-2023-%3A-cxm-intc-pten-amzn-sabr-orcl-bmy-aapl-cnhi-beke', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -3.73 to 16,218. The total After hours volume is currently 107,434,502 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nSprinklr, Inc. (CXM) is unchanged at $11.13, with 5,728,437 shares traded. CXM\'s current last sale is 61.83% of the target price of $18.\n\nIntel Corporation (INTC) is -0.03 at $44.51, with 5,150,024 shares traded. INTC\'s current last sale is 117.13% of the target price of $38.\n\nPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is +0.06 at $10.90, with 4,971,397 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PTEN is in the "buy range".\n\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is unchanged at $145.89, with 4,135,804 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AMZN is in the "buy range".\n\nSabre Corporation (SABR) is unchanged at $4.07, with 3,128,259 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for SABR is 8.805181; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nOracle Corporation (ORCL) is -10.67 at $104.46, with 3,079,519 shares traded. Smarter Analyst Reports: Oracle Posts Upbeat Q2 Results; Shares Jump\n\nBristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) is +0.0199 at $51.11, with 2,794,269 shares traded. BMY\'s current last sale is 85.18% of the target price of $60.\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.18, with 2,585,680 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nCNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) is unchanged at $11.09, with 2,472,649 shares traded. CNHI\'s current last sale is 73.4% of the target price of $15.11.\n\nKE Holdings Inc (BEKE) is unchanged at $15.18, with 2,295,528 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BEKE is in the "buy range".\n\nWells Fargo & Company (WFC) is -0.01 at $45.99, with 2,238,634 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for WFC is in the "buy range".\n\nThe Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is -0.04 at $36.74, with 1,995,856 shares traded. KHC\'s current last sale is 94.21% of the target price of $39.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.18, with 2,585,680 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AMZN is in the "buy range".', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.18, with 2,585,680 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 107,434,502 shares traded.', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 11, 2023 : CXM, INTC, PTEN, AMZN, SABR, ORCL, BMY, AAPL, CNHI, BEKE, WFC, KHC', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.18, with 2,585,680 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -3.73 to 16,218.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $193.18, with 2,585,680 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 107,434,502 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/notable-monday-option-activity%3A-par-sabr-aapl', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Par Technology Corp. (Symbol: PAR), where a total of 21,123 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 915.9% of PAR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 230,620 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $22.50 strike call option expiring January 17, 2025, with 9,001 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 900,100 underlying shares of PAR. Below is a chart showing PAR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $22.50 strike highlighted in orange:\nSabre Corp (Symbol: SABR) saw options trading volume of 72,497 contracts, representing approximately 7.2 million underlying shares or approximately 174.7% of SABR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $2.50 strike put option expiring July 19, 2024, with 40,120 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.0 million underlying shares of SABR. Below is a chart showing SABR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2.50 strike highlighted in orange:\nAnd Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 666,167 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 66.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 140.9% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 47.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $195 strike call option expiring December 15, 2023, with 89,150 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 8.9 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing AAPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $195 strike highlighted in orange:\nFor the various different available expirations for PAR options, SABR options, or AAPL options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.\nToday's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »\nAlso see:\n\x95 LOGL Insider Buying\n\x95 HNNA Historical Stock Prices\n\x95 ARTW Videos\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Especially high volume was seen for the $195 strike call option expiring December 15, 2023, with 89,150 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 8.9 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing SABR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 666,167 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 66.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 140.9% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 47.3 million shares.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Below is a chart showing SABR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 666,167 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 66.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 140.9% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 47.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $195 strike call option expiring December 15, 2023, with 89,150 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 8.9 million underlying shares of AAPL.", 'news_article_title': 'Notable Monday Option Activity: PAR, SABR, AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Below is a chart showing AAPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $195 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for PAR options, SABR options, or AAPL options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Below is a chart showing SABR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 666,167 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 66.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 140.9% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 47.3 million shares.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Especially high volume was seen for the $195 strike call option expiring December 15, 2023, with 89,150 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 8.9 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing SABR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) options are showing a volume of 666,167 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 66.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 140.9% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 47.3 million shares."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-apple-stock-plummet-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a phenomenal run in 2023, with the stock rising about 50% year to date. However, that rise wasn't warranted, in my opinion. If you analyze Apple's business results for its fiscal 2023, they aren't great. In fact, if it were any company besides Apple, the stock behind the business would have likely declined.\nAs a result, 2024 could be a bumpy year for Apple shareholders, as the company enters the year with sky-high expectations but no execution behind it. So is Apple stock due for a crash in 2024?\niPhone sales were weak in 2023\nWhen analyzing Apple, it's easier to break the company into two segments: iPhones and everything else. In its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 30, iPhones accounted for 49% of Apple's sales. However, iPhone sales weren't strong this year.\nPERIOD IPHONE SALES GROWTH\nFiscal Q4 2023 2.8%\nFiscal Q3 2023 (2.5%)\nFiscal Q2 2023 1.4%\nFiscal Q1 2023 (8.1%)\nData source: Apple.\nWhen sales of a company's flagship product are hardly growing, that's a problem, and that showed on the top line. Apple's total revenues declined year over year in every quarter of fiscal 2023.\nThe only bright spot in fiscal 2023 was its services division, which includes Apple TV+, advertising, Apple Care, Cloud Services, and all the revenue it accrues from sales in the App Store. Services segment sales increased every quarter, and rose 16% to $22.3 billion in the most recent one.\nBut services only amount to about a quarter of Apple's business, and that success didn't offset the weaknesses in sales of wearables, Macs, or iPads.\nStill, revenue isn't everything when assessing a business. Profits matter too.\nApple is a master at optimizing its resources, and it did a great job of that. Though revenue declined 2.8% in fiscal 2023, its earnings per share slightly rose from $6.15 last year to $6.16 this year. But barely growing earnings isn't going to cut it, especially for a stock that trades at the premium Apple does.\nApple trades at massive premium despite little growth\nSo Apple's 2023 wasn't spectacular. Still, investors felt the need to slap a premium price tag on the stock.\nAAPL PE Ratio data by YCharts.\nWhen Apple traded above its current valuation in 2020 and 2021, its revenue growth supported the premium. Now that Apple's earnings ratio has returned to that level without the revenue growth, it doesn't.\nThis makes me believe that Apple stock is trading on borrowed time. If it cannot start growing sales, investors may lose their willingness to pay this premium for the stock, especially when there are many other choices out there that are both cheaper and growing faster.\nBut Apple didn't become the world's largest company without reason. It could launch an innovative, must-have product that substantially boosts sales and justifies the stock price. Or iPhone sales could rebound to kick-start growth again.\nHowever, Wall Street analysts project 3.5% growth in its fiscal 2024 and 5.7% in its fiscal 2025, so they're not expecting much growth either.\nIn my book, Apple's stock is overvalued, and I'd look at other investment options rather than buying its shares.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has nearly quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nKeithen Drury has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a phenomenal run in 2023, with the stock rising about 50% year to date. AAPL PE Ratio data by YCharts. But services only amount to about a quarter of Apple's business, and that success didn't offset the weaknesses in sales of wearables, Macs, or iPads.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a phenomenal run in 2023, with the stock rising about 50% year to date. AAPL PE Ratio data by YCharts. If you analyze Apple's business results for its fiscal 2023, they aren't great.", 'news_article_title': 'Could Apple Stock Plummet in 2024?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a phenomenal run in 2023, with the stock rising about 50% year to date. AAPL PE Ratio data by YCharts. Though revenue declined 2.8% in fiscal 2023, its earnings per share slightly rose from $6.15 last year to $6.16 this year.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a phenomenal run in 2023, with the stock rising about 50% year to date. AAPL PE Ratio data by YCharts. The only bright spot in fiscal 2023 was its services division, which includes Apple TV+, advertising, Apple Care, Cloud Services, and all the revenue it accrues from sales in the App Store.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-john-hancock-multifactor-large-cap-etf-jhml-a-strong-etf-right-now-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Launched on 09/28/2015, the John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.\nWhat Are Smart Beta ETFs?\nThe ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.\nMarket cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.\nOn the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.\nBased on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.\nThis area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results.\nFund Sponsor & Index\nJHML is managed by John Hancock, and this fund has amassed over $744.08 million, which makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Blend. JHML seeks to match the performance of the John Hancock Dimensional Large Cap Index before fees and expenses.\nThe John Hancock Dimensional Large Cap Index comprises of a subset of securities in the U.S. Universe issued by companies whose market capitalizations are larger than that of the 801st largest U.S. company.\nCost & Other Expenses\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nOperating expenses on an annual basis are 0.29% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.39%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector - about 23.70% of the portfolio. Financials and Industrials round out the top three.\nLooking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) accounts for about 4.52% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN).\nJHML's top 10 holdings account for about 19.11% of its total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF return is roughly 16.04% and is up about 12.87% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/11/2023), respectively. JHML has traded between $48.55 and $56.80 during this last 52-week period.\nJHML has a beta of 1.01 and standard deviation of 17.08% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 781 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nJohn Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.\nIShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) tracks S&P 500 Index and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) tracks S&P 500 Index. IShares Core S&P 500 ETF has $381.68 billion in assets, SPDR S&P 500 ETF has $444.91 billion. IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% and SPY charges 0.09%.\nInvestors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Blend.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nJohn Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML): ETF Research Reports\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports\niShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) accounts for about 4.52% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) accounts for about 4.52% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Launched on 09/28/2015, the John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.', 'news_article_title': 'Is John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) a Strong ETF Right Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) accounts for about 4.52% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Click to get this free report John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched on 09/28/2015, the John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML): ETF Research Reports Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) accounts for about 4.52% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN). Launched on 09/28/2015, the John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-nasdaq-subdued-on-caution-ahead-of-inflation-data-fed-meeting', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian\nDec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting and inflation data, both of which will test investor optimism about interest rates easing next year.\nThe upbeat sentiment around stabilizing interest rates and robust quarterly earnings caused equities to rebound towards the end of the year, with the benchmark S&P 500 .SPX hitting its highest intra-day level of the year.\nThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq .IXIC also notched their highest closing since early 2022 on Friday, after data showed nonfarm payrolls were higher than expected, underscoring hopes that the world\'s largest economy could control inflation without slipping into a recession.\nFocus now shifts to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due on Tuesday, which is expected to show headline inflation remaining unchanged in November, and the Fed\'s last interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday.\nWhile money markets have almost fully priced in a rate-hike pause in the upcoming meeting, bets of a rate cut next year have been seeping in, with traders seeing a near 40% chance of at least a 25-basis-point cut in March 2024 and a 72.6% chance in May, according to the CME Group\'s FedWatch tool.\n"Anything short of a cooler CPI number or some less hawkish commentary from (Federal Reserve) Chair Powell will throw a little bit of cold water on some of the optimism," said Michael James, managing director of equity trading at Wedbush Securities.\nElsewhere, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, among others, are also scheduled to deliver their interest rate decisions later this week.\nMegacaps including Alphabet GOOGL.O, Apple AAPL.Oand Amazon.com AMZN.O shed between 1.7% and 2%, keeping the tech-heavy Nasdaq under pressure, while a 6.6% gain in Broadcom AVGO.O, after Citigroup resumed coverage on the chipmaker with a "buy" rating, limited further losses.\nCignaCI.N jumped 16.2% after the health insurer ended its attempt to negotiate the acquisition of rival Humana HUM.N, according to sources, and announced a $10 billion share buyback plan.\nCushioning the blue-chip Dow, NikeNKE.N added 2.7% after brokerage Citigroup upgraded its stock to "buy" from "neutral".\nAmong other movers, Macy\'sM.N soared 19.3% after an investor group consisting of Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital made a $5.8 billion offer to take the department store chain private, according to a source.\nCrypto stocks like Riot Platforms RIOT.O, Coinbase COIN.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O slid between 5.5% and 12% as bitcoin BTC=BTSP fell to a week\'s low.\nThe S&P index recorded 50 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 81 new highs and 95 new lows.\n(Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar; [email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Megacaps including Alphabet GOOGL.O, Apple AAPL.Oand Amazon.com AMZN.O shed between 1.7% and 2%, keeping the tech-heavy Nasdaq under pressure, while a 6.6% gain in Broadcom AVGO.O, after Citigroup resumed coverage on the chipmaker with a "buy" rating, limited further losses. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting and inflation data, both of which will test investor optimism about interest rates easing next year. Focus now shifts to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due on Tuesday, which is expected to show headline inflation remaining unchanged in November, and the Fed\'s last interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Megacaps including Alphabet GOOGL.O, Apple AAPL.Oand Amazon.com AMZN.O shed between 1.7% and 2%, keeping the tech-heavy Nasdaq under pressure, while a 6.6% gain in Broadcom AVGO.O, after Citigroup resumed coverage on the chipmaker with a "buy" rating, limited further losses. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting and inflation data, both of which will test investor optimism about interest rates easing next year. Focus now shifts to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due on Tuesday, which is expected to show headline inflation remaining unchanged in November, and the Fed\'s last interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq subdued on caution ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Megacaps including Alphabet GOOGL.O, Apple AAPL.Oand Amazon.com AMZN.O shed between 1.7% and 2%, keeping the tech-heavy Nasdaq under pressure, while a 6.6% gain in Broadcom AVGO.O, after Citigroup resumed coverage on the chipmaker with a "buy" rating, limited further losses. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting and inflation data, both of which will test investor optimism about interest rates easing next year. The upbeat sentiment around stabilizing interest rates and robust quarterly earnings caused equities to rebound towards the end of the year, with the benchmark S&P 500 .SPX hitting its highest intra-day level of the year.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Megacaps including Alphabet GOOGL.O, Apple AAPL.Oand Amazon.com AMZN.O shed between 1.7% and 2%, keeping the tech-heavy Nasdaq under pressure, while a 6.6% gain in Broadcom AVGO.O, after Citigroup resumed coverage on the chipmaker with a "buy" rating, limited further losses. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting and inflation data, both of which will test investor optimism about interest rates easing next year. The upbeat sentiment around stabilizing interest rates and robust quarterly earnings caused equities to rebound towards the end of the year, with the benchmark S&P 500 .SPX hitting its highest intra-day level of the year.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/qual-gpix%3A-big-etf-outflows', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF, where 20,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 7.5% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of QUAL, in morning trading today Visa is up about 0.4%, and Apple is lower by about 1.8%.\nAnd on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the GPIX ETF, which lost 100,000 of its units, representing a 33.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.\nVIDEO: QUAL, GPIX: Big ETF Outflows\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Among the largest underlying components of QUAL, in morning trading today Visa is up about 0.4%, and Apple is lower by about 1.8%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the GPIX ETF, which lost 100,000 of its units, representing a 33.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: QUAL, GPIX: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF, where 20,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 7.5% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the GPIX ETF, which lost 100,000 of its units, representing a 33.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: QUAL, GPIX: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'QUAL, GPIX: Big ETF Outflows', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF, where 20,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 7.5% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of QUAL, in morning trading today Visa is up about 0.4%, and Apple is lower by about 1.8%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the GPIX ETF, which lost 100,000 of its units, representing a 33.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF, where 20,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 7.5% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the GPIX ETF, which lost 100,000 of its units, representing a 33.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: QUAL, GPIX: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/netflix-to-livestream-nadal-alcaraz-face-off-in-march', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Dec 11 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O will livestream a tennis face-off between 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and current World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz on March 3, the streaming pioneer said on Monday.\n"The Netflix Slam" marks the company\'s latest foray into live sports after a celebrity golf tournament in November, which featured Formula One drivers and professional golfers.\nLive sports streaming by big tech firms has seen growing viewership in recent years and the companies are cashing in on the trend. Amazon Prime snapped up the rights to Thursday Night Football, while Apple TV hosts Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer.\nThe Nadal-Alcaraz match, hosted by MGM Resorts International MGM.N, will take place at noon inside the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. More players and matches will be announced later, Netflix said in a statement.\nBig tech\'s foray into live sports has challenged traditional TV-focused companies, for which live sports remains a rare bright spot, at a time when cord-cutting is upending their business models.\nNetflix has suggested it does not plan to compete for sports rights, with finance chief Spencer Neumann saying in September that it was hard to see a return on billions of dollars of investment in live sports.\nInstead, the company plans to focus on what is called sports shoulder programming - companion content such as its "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" documentary series that hopes to tap the same audience base as live sports.\nThe tennis face-off between Nadal and Alcaraz will stream as a dual broadcast in English and Spanish. Tickets for the event start at $88 and will go on sale on Friday.\n"I am sure it will be a fantastic night of tennis," Nadal said in a statement.\n(Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected]; https://twitter.com/i_jass;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Dec 11 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O will livestream a tennis face-off between 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and current World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz on March 3, the streaming pioneer said on Monday. "The Netflix Slam" marks the company\'s latest foray into live sports after a celebrity golf tournament in November, which featured Formula One drivers and professional golfers. Live sports streaming by big tech firms has seen growing viewership in recent years and the companies are cashing in on the trend.', 'news_luhn_summary': '"The Netflix Slam" marks the company\'s latest foray into live sports after a celebrity golf tournament in November, which featured Formula One drivers and professional golfers. Live sports streaming by big tech firms has seen growing viewership in recent years and the companies are cashing in on the trend. Big tech\'s foray into live sports has challenged traditional TV-focused companies, for which live sports remains a rare bright spot, at a time when cord-cutting is upending their business models.', 'news_article_title': 'Netflix to livestream Nadal-Alcaraz face-off in March', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The Nadal-Alcaraz match, hosted by MGM Resorts International MGM.N, will take place at noon inside the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Big tech\'s foray into live sports has challenged traditional TV-focused companies, for which live sports remains a rare bright spot, at a time when cord-cutting is upending their business models. "I am sure it will be a fantastic night of tennis," Nadal said in a statement.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Dec 11 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O will livestream a tennis face-off between 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and current World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz on March 3, the streaming pioneer said on Monday. Big tech's foray into live sports has challenged traditional TV-focused companies, for which live sports remains a rare bright spot, at a time when cord-cutting is upending their business models. Netflix has suggested it does not plan to compete for sports rights, with finance chief Spencer Neumann saying in September that it was hard to see a return on billions of dollars of investment in live sports."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/etf-investing-strategies-for-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "(1:15) - How Many Rate Cuts Could We See In 2024?\n(3:50) - Will We See Investors Chase The Recent Equity Rally?\n(8:45) - What To Expect Going Into 2024 With A Slowing Economy?\n(13:50) - Investing Themes For 2024: How Should You Position Yourself For The New Year?\n(21:00) - Breaking Down Fixed Income Performance: Should You Stay Invested?\n(24:35) - ETF Inflows Trends: Where Should Investors Be Looking Right Now?\n(27:20) - Episode Roundup: QUAL. IRBO, EWJ, INDA, BINC, IEI\n [email protected]\n In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Kristy Akullian, Director on BlackRock’s iShares Investment Strategy team, about the market outlook and investing strategies for 2024. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, offers about 430 US-listed ETFs.\nStocks and bonds have posted their biggest rallies recently, fueled by hopes that the Fed will start cutting rates next year. According to BlackRock, while we are likely at the end of the hiking cycle, the central bank is expected to maintain higher rates for an extended period.\nHistorically, stocks and bonds have performed better during the pause period than during easing periods following the initial rate cut. However, the interaction of slowing economic growth, US elections, and escalating geopolitical tensions introduces volatility into the market environment.\nWhile large-cap growth and quality stocks may still lead the market rally and provide some stability, various factors could prompt leadership changes throughout the year.\nThe iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL has gathered more than $12 billion of new cash this year. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, and NVIDIA NVDA are its top holdings.\nInvestors have poured over $1 trillion into money market funds and other cash-like instruments this year. While it is important to reduce exposure to cash now, the risk-reward doesn't justify a move to the long-duration bonds.\nInvestors could consider active bond strategies and intermediate-duration bond exposures. Take a look at the BlackRock Flexible Income BINC and the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETFIEI.\nAI enthusiasm drove the market rally this year, but adoption of generative AI is still in its early stages. ETF like the iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETFIRBO could continue their rally next year.\nTune in to the podcast to learn more.\nMake sure to be on the lookout for the next edition of ETF Spotlight! If you have any comments or questions, please email [email protected].\nDisclosure: Neena holds QUAL and IRBO in the ETF Investor Portfolio.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports\niShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI): ETF Research Reports\niShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO): ETF Research Reports\nBlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, and NVIDIA NVDA are its top holdings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI): ETF Research Reports iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO): ETF Research Reports BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks and bonds have posted their biggest rallies recently, fueled by hopes that the Fed will start cutting rates next year.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI): ETF Research Reports iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO): ETF Research Reports BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, and NVIDIA NVDA are its top holdings. The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL has gathered more than $12 billion of new cash this year.', 'news_article_title': 'ETF Investing Strategies for 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI): ETF Research Reports iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO): ETF Research Reports BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, and NVIDIA NVDA are its top holdings. IRBO, EWJ, INDA, BINC, IEI [email protected] In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Kristy Akullian, Director on BlackRock’s iShares Investment Strategy team, about the market outlook and investing strategies for 2024.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL): ETF Research Reports iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI): ETF Research Reports iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO): ETF Research Reports BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks like Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, and NVIDIA NVDA are its top holdings. IRBO, EWJ, INDA, BINC, IEI [email protected] In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Kristy Akullian, Director on BlackRock’s iShares Investment Strategy team, about the market outlook and investing strategies for 2024.'}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 191.4199981689453, 'high': 193.4900054931641, 'open': 193.1100006103516, 'close': 193.17999267578125, 'ema_50': 184.88624152604527, 'rsi_14': 54.47489092707447, 'target': 194.7100067138672, 'volume': 60943700.0, 'ema_200': 175.79527846591964, 'adj_close': 193.17999267578125, 'rsi_lag_1': 66.21767272386461, 'rsi_lag_2': 63.30219854569793, 'rsi_lag_3': 62.75904436243386, 'rsi_lag_4': 68.27623578701532, 'rsi_lag_5': 65.42299102264214, 'macd_lag_1': 3.550768931330964, 'macd_lag_2': 3.410292730197085, 'macd_lag_3': 3.32800818779927, 'macd_lag_4': 3.373120942046313, 'macd_lag_5': 3.2696385759379325, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.418539548197316, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.4499314010625945}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.609999656677246, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 13.140000343322754, 'Open': 13.050000190734863, 'Close': 12.630000114440918, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 12.630000114440918}, {'Low': 1.0743216276168823, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 1.077934741973877, 'Open': 1.0765769481658936, 'Close': 1.0765769481658936, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 1.0765769481658936}, {'Low': 1.2535884380340576, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 1.2591286897659302, 'Open': 1.2557450532913208, 'Close': 1.2554770708084106, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 1.2554770708084106}, {'Low': 7.102499961853027, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 7.18720006942749, 'Open': 7.126599788665772, 'Close': 7.126599788665772, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 7.126599788665772}, {'Low': 70.3499984741211, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 71.80999755859375, 'Open': 71.1500015258789, 'Close': 71.31999969482422, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 274414, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 71.31999969482422}, {'Low': 0.6550701856613159, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 0.6582108736038208, 'Open': 0.6579799652099609, 'Close': 0.6579799652099609, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 0.6579799652099609}, {'Low': 4.229000091552734, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 4.293000221252441, 'Open': 4.27400016784668, 'Close': 4.238999843597412, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 4.238999843597412}, {'Low': 144.9029998779297, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 146.55299377441406, 'Open': 144.98300170898438, 'Close': 144.98300170898438, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 144.98300170898438}, {'Low': 103.93000030517578, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 104.26000213623048, 'Open': 103.9800033569336, 'Close': 104.0999984741211, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 104.0999984741211}, {'Low': 1977.199951171875, 'Date': '2023-12-11', 'High': 2004.199951171875, 'Open': 2004.0999755859373, 'Close': 1978.0, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 651, 'date_str': '2023-12-11', 'Adj Close': 1978.0}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-12': 194.7100067138672, '2023-12-13': 197.9600067138672, '2023-12-14': 198.1100006103516, '2023-12-15': 197.57000732421875, '2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844, '2023-12-19': 196.94000244140625, '2023-12-20': 194.8300018310547, '2023-12-21': 194.67999267578125, '2023-12-22': 193.6000061035156}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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Additionally, bets that the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hiking campaign might be nearing an end powered the rally in the sector in recent weeks.\n\nTogether, the seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOG, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Tesla TSLA and Meta Platforms (META) — are up around 70% this year. Meanwhile, bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, soared more than 150% this year and surged past the $42,000 mark for the first time since April 2022 before retreating to near 40,000 levels. The massive rally came on the back of broad Enthusiasm about U.S. interest rate cuts and the imminent regulatory approval for Bitcoin ETFs (read: Bitcoin Reaches $42,000: 5 ETFs More Than Double in 2023).\n\nGiven the broad-based rally across sectors, we have highlighted five best-performing ETFs from different industries that have made technology the best performer. These are VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF DAPP, Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH and SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK.\nMore Rally Ahead?\nFinally, the Fed, in the latest FOMC meeting, hinted at three rate cuts for the next year while keeping the rates steady for this year. The central bank will cut rates by 75 bps next year, up from the previous forecast of two rate cuts in 2024. Markets are now pricing in a nearly 60% chance that the Fed will begin to cut rates in its March meeting, up from 40% the day prior, per data from the CME Group.\n\nAs the tech sector relies on borrowing for superior growth, it is cheaper to borrow more money for initiatives when interest rates are low. The reductions in interest rates, coupled with the ongoing rise of AI, will act as a major tailwind for the next year. Higher spending across the software, semiconductors, and digital media consumer sectors will provide a further boost to the sector.\n\nThe expansion of AI applications holds the promise of ushering in fresh opportunities for growth within the sector. The global digital shift has accelerated e-commerce for everything, ranging from remote working to entertainment and shopping, thereby bolstering strength in the sector. The rapid adoption of cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things, wearables, VR headsets, drones, virtual reality, machine learning, digital communication, blockchain and 5G technology will continue to fuel a rally.\n\nFurther, the tech titans have strong balance sheets, durable revenue streams and robust profit margins, making them attractive investments. They are better positioned to withstand a possible economic downturn and have demonstrated improved cost discipline.\n\nVanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) – Up 191.8%\n\nVanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF aims to offer exposure to companies that are at the forefront of digital asset transformation, such as digital asset exchanges, payment gateways, digital asset mining operations, software services, equipment and technology or services to the digital asset operations, digital asset infrastructure businesses or companies facilitating commerce with the use of digital assets. VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF tracks the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index and holds 22 securities in its basket. It charges 50 bps in annual fees and has accumulated $64.3 million in its asset base.\n\nValkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI) – Up 190.8%\n\nValkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF is an actively managed ETF that invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from bitcoin mining operations and from providing specialized chips, hardware and software or other services to companies engaged in bitcoin mining. Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF holds 22 stocks in its basket, with a double-digit concentration on the top four firms. It has amassed $33 million in its asset base and charges 75 bps in annual fees.\n\nARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) – Up 84.5%\n\nARK Next Generation Internet ETF is an actively managed fund focusing on companies expected to benefit from the shift in technology infrastructure to the cloud, enabling mobile, new and local services. The fund holds 35 stocks in its basket. ARK Next Generation Internet ETF has amassed $1.6 billion in its asset base and charges 88 bps in annual fees (read: 5 Tech ETFs That Outperformed XLK in the Past Week).\n\nVanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – Up 65.7%\n\nVanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF offers exposure to the companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. SMH follows the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, which measures the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF holds 26 stocks in its basket. SMH has managed assets worth $10.9 billion and charges 35 bps in annual fees and expenses. It has a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a High risk outlook (read: Semiconductors Lead Decade's Top Gainers: 3 ETFs Up At Least 550%).\n\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK) – Up 64.8%\n\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF provides exposure to 35 leading U.S.-listed technology-related companies by tracking the NYSE Technology Index. Semiconductors take the largest share at 26%, while systems software, application software, application Software and broadline retail round off the next four spots. SPDR NYSE Technology ETF has amassed $625.1 million and charges 35 bps in annual fees.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports\nVanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports\nValkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Together, the seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOG, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Tesla TSLA and Meta Platforms (META) — are up around 70% this year. Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Technology has turned out to be the most profitable sector in 2023, driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, easing inflation, a surge in “Magnificent Seven” stocks and a crypto rally.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Together, the seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOG, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Tesla TSLA and Meta Platforms (META) — are up around 70% this year. These are VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF DAPP, Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH and SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK.', 'news_article_title': '5 Best-Performing Technology ETFs of 2023', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Together, the seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOG, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Tesla TSLA and Meta Platforms (META) — are up around 70% this year. Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These are VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF DAPP, Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH and SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Together, the seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOG, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Tesla TSLA and Meta Platforms (META) — are up around 70% this year. These are VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF DAPP, Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH and SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/jabils-quarterly-profit-beats-estimates-as-cost-cutting-measures-takeoff', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Updates share movement in paragraph 2\nDec 14 (Reuters) - Jabil JBL.N reported core quarterly profit slightly above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the electronic components maker turned its focus on cutting costs to navigate weak demand in a tough economy.\nShares of the St. Petersburg, Florida-based company rose 5.3% in early morning trade.\nThe company said in October it plans to reduce its workforce across selling, general and administrative cost bases.\nJabil on Thursday said its second-quarter operating income is likely to see an impact of between $75 million and $100 million impact due to restructuring, severance and related charges.\nOn an adjusted basis, the company earned $2.60 per share in the quarter ended Nov.30, compared with estimates of $2.58 per share, according to LSEG data.\n"We experienced a broad-based softening in demand during the final stretch of our first quarter," said CEO Kenny Wilson.\n"Despite softer demand, the team delivered good year-over-year growth in core margins and core earnings per share," he added.\nFirst-quarter revenue of $8.4 billion was also largely in-line with estimates of $8.35 billion.\nThe company\'s consumer, digital print, retail and point-on-sale markets have been facing a supply glut as end-demand remains weak. As a result, customers are delaying or trimming fresh orders, hurting Jabil, which counts Apple AAPL.O as its largest customer.\nHowever, Jabil in September said it expects growth in sectors such as clean energy infrastructure and artificial intelligence data centers.\nGlobal transition to EVs is also expected to drive over 20% growth in automotive and transport segment revenue in fiscal 2024.\nThe company\'s second-quarter revenue and core profit forecasts were also largely in line with analysts\' expectations.\nJabil joins the S&P 500 index .SPX on Dec. 18 after markets open.\n(Reporting by Priyanka G; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "As a result, customers are delaying or trimming fresh orders, hurting Jabil, which counts Apple AAPL.O as its largest customer. Updates share movement in paragraph 2 Dec 14 (Reuters) - Jabil JBL.N reported core quarterly profit slightly above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the electronic components maker turned its focus on cutting costs to navigate weak demand in a tough economy. The company's consumer, digital print, retail and point-on-sale markets have been facing a supply glut as end-demand remains weak.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'As a result, customers are delaying or trimming fresh orders, hurting Jabil, which counts Apple AAPL.O as its largest customer. Updates share movement in paragraph 2 Dec 14 (Reuters) - Jabil JBL.N reported core quarterly profit slightly above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the electronic components maker turned its focus on cutting costs to navigate weak demand in a tough economy. "Despite softer demand, the team delivered good year-over-year growth in core margins and core earnings per share," he added.', 'news_article_title': "Jabil's quarterly profit beats estimates as cost cutting measures takeoff", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'As a result, customers are delaying or trimming fresh orders, hurting Jabil, which counts Apple AAPL.O as its largest customer. On an adjusted basis, the company earned $2.60 per share in the quarter ended Nov.30, compared with estimates of $2.58 per share, according to LSEG data. "Despite softer demand, the team delivered good year-over-year growth in core margins and core earnings per share," he added.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'As a result, customers are delaying or trimming fresh orders, hurting Jabil, which counts Apple AAPL.O as its largest customer. Updates share movement in paragraph 2 Dec 14 (Reuters) - Jabil JBL.N reported core quarterly profit slightly above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the electronic components maker turned its focus on cutting costs to navigate weak demand in a tough economy. On an adjusted basis, the company earned $2.60 per share in the quarter ended Nov.30, compared with estimates of $2.58 per share, according to LSEG data.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/market-misfits%3A-3-beaten-down-stocks-poised-for-a-2024-comeback', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe stock market is closing in on its all-time high. The S&P 500 is up over 20% in 2023, with less than three weeks to go in the year. Yet those gains were not distributed equally. Three beaten-down stock picks are ready for a rebound in 2024.\nFor a good part of the year, virtually all of the broad market index’s gains were due to just seven stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). These were the so-called Magnificent 7. Without them, the popular index would be flat.\nBecause the S&P 500 is a weighted index, these stocks’ heavy footprint causes an undue influence on the whole. Several companies were even beaten down this year for good or ill. Whatever the reason for their fall, they remain good businesses with excellent long-term growth prospects.\nDollar General (DG)\nSource: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com\nDeep discount chain Dollar General (NYSE:DG) should be in its prime. A sagging economy weighed down by inflation and high interest rates ought to have consumers flocking to its stores to save money. Instead, they’ve avoided the dollar store and headed to Walmart (NYSE:WMT).\nDollar General’s problems come from misreading consumer demand. When people were flush with government stimulus checks from the pandemic, they bought up consumables left and right. The deep discounter apparently thought that was the new norm and overstocked on such goods. Yet today’s high cost of living has consumers shopping primarily for basics and everyday essentials, so they’ve turned to Walmart.\nWhile the dollar store has held the line on pricing, it hurt profit margins. That’s not a bad strategy to lure customers in, but it exacerbated the problem of having the wrong products on its shelves. It suffers from falling sales and narrowing margins. Today, Dollar General is correcting course. It shed the excess inventory and is focusing on essential goods. It also brought back former CEO Todd Vasos, who oversaw Dollar General’s decade-long rise, to oversee the reversal.\nAlthough the retailer is nominally a dollar store, most products it sells are above that price point. That’s okay, too, because it allows the retailer to offer customers a broader selection of higher-quality products. Having realized the problem and taken corrective action, expect Dollar General to come roaring back next year.\nOccidental Petroleum (OXY)\nSource: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com\nOil prices are down from their pandemic highs even though what you’re paying at the pump is still historically high. But that’s helping depress Occidental Petroleum‘s (NYSE:OXY) stock, down almost 12% this year.\nIt’s also doing itself no favors by jumping on the industry consolidation trend underway. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) both announced multi-billion-dollar acquisitions in recent weeks, and now Occidental is spending $12 billion on privately held CrownRock. It will make Occidental Petroleum the second biggest producer in the Permian basin behind Exxon.\nBut Occidental is taking on debt to fund its all-cash deal. It already had $18.5 billion in long-term debt due to its previous acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum and now will add another $9.1 billion worth. It’s also issuing $1.7 billion in stock. The market is concerned because the oil stock’s cash position has been whittled away, and at the end of September, Occidental had $611 million in the bank.\nStill, Occidental says the deal will increase free cash flow to $1 billion in the first year of the transaction if oil is at $70 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate currently trades just under that threshold. Warren Buffett took a 25% stake in Occidental stock because of its position in the Permian. This deal only solidifies it. Look for the market to eventually come around to the oil producer’s thinking and send its shares higher accordingly.\nAlibaba (BABA)\nSource: Shutterstock\nChinese online retailer Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) went in the opposite direction of the S&P 500. Its shares are down almost 20% this year, though it’s been a roller coaster ride. The latest dip in price that began in August resulted from new U.S. export control regulations. It limits China’s access to U.S. chip technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing. Controls on computer equipment are also imposed.\nAlthough Alibaba had planned to split into six separate companies, the export controls put the separation of its cloud services on hold. Alibaba said it will retain the business because “these new restrictions may materially and adversely affect Cloud Intelligence Group’s ability to offer products and services and perform under existing contracts, thereby negatively affecting our results of operations and financial condition.”\nAlibaba is still growing, albeit at slower rates, and is still incredibly profitable. The crackdown on tech companies like the e-commerce giant by Beijing is largely over. And though China no longer appears on the verge of overtaking the U.S. economy as the world’s largest, it can still expand considerably, a bullish catalyst for the e-tailer.\nWith the decline in BABA stock, a downdraft in valuation followed. Alibaba trades at less than eight times next year’s earnings when Wall Street forecasts it will grow profits at a 12% clip long-term. That’s orders of magnitude larger than it grew over the past five years. That makes Alibaba a cheap, beaten-down stock primed for growth next year and beyond.\nOn the date of publication, Rich Duprey held a LONG position in XOM and CVX stock. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nRich Duprey has written about stocks and investing for the past 20 years. His articles have appeared on Nasdaq.com, The Motley Fool, and Yahoo! Finance, and he has been referenced by U.S. and international publications, including MarketWatch, Financial Times, Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Cheddar News, The Boston Globe, L’Express, and numerous other news outlets.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Market Misfits: 3 Beaten-Down Stocks Poised for a 2024 Comeback appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'For a good part of the year, virtually all of the broad market index’s gains were due to just seven stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Yet today’s high cost of living has consumers shopping primarily for basics and everyday essentials, so they’ve turned to Walmart. And though China no longer appears on the verge of overtaking the U.S. economy as the world’s largest, it can still expand considerably, a bullish catalyst for the e-tailer.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'For a good part of the year, virtually all of the broad market index’s gains were due to just seven stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. Dollar General (DG) Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Deep discount chain Dollar General (NYSE:DG) should be in its prime.', 'news_article_title': 'Market Misfits: 3 Beaten-Down Stocks Poised for a 2024 Comeback', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'For a good part of the year, virtually all of the broad market index’s gains were due to just seven stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. That makes Alibaba a cheap, beaten-down stock primed for growth next year and beyond.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'For a good part of the year, virtually all of the broad market index’s gains were due to just seven stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. But that’s helping depress Occidental Petroleum‘s (NYSE:OXY) stock, down almost 12% this year.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/intel-says-dozens-of-pc-makers-are-using-its-new-ai-enabled-chip', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Stephen Nellis\nDec 14 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O on Thursday said that dozens of personal computer makers are using its newest chip, as the company and its customers try to entice consumers to upgrade their machines for a new era of chatbots.\nAt a press event in New York, Intel said the new offering will be available in laptops from Dell Technologies DELL.N, Microsoft MSFT.O, Lenovo Group 0992.HK and others that will go on sale on Thursday at Best Buy BBY.N in the U.S. and other global retailers including China\'s JD.com 9618.HK and Australia\'s Harvey Norman HVN.AX.\nIntel shares rose as much as 3.6% after the news.\nIntel\'s central processor units (CPUs) have long served as the brains of most personal computers. But the new chip that went by the code name "Meteor Lake" is Intel\'s first that will also contain what is called an neural processing unit (NPU), a section of the chip dedicated to handling artificial intelligence tasks.\nIntel\'s pitch to consumers and businesses comes as it is fighting its way out of a post-pandemic PC slump where buyers who upgraded to work from home in 2020 have seen little reason to buy new equipment.\nIntel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger said during the event that Intel believes using its chips will make AI services cheaper, faster and more private than using services based in cloud data centers.\n"That will be the star of the show in this coming year," Gelsinger said of AI on PCs. "You\'re unleashing this power for every person, every use case, every location in the future."\nDuring a demonstration of the new chip in September, the company showed some examples of AI work that it hoped would spur interest, such as transcribing voice notes without having to send data to a third-party cloud provider or generating a song in the style of pop star Taylor Swift.\nIntel on Thursday also showed what it said was the first working version of a chip called Gaudi 3, which it hopes will challenge NvidiaNVDA.O in the data center AI market.\n(Reporting by Stephen Nellis in San Francisco; Editing by Jamie Freed)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By Stephen Nellis Dec 14 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O on Thursday said that dozens of personal computer makers are using its newest chip, as the company and its customers try to entice consumers to upgrade their machines for a new era of chatbots. At a press event in New York, Intel said the new offering will be available in laptops from Dell Technologies DELL.N, Microsoft MSFT.O, Lenovo Group 0992.HK and others that will go on sale on Thursday at Best Buy BBY.N in the U.S. and other global retailers including China's JD.com 9618.HK and Australia's Harvey Norman HVN.AX. During a demonstration of the new chip in September, the company showed some examples of AI work that it hoped would spur interest, such as transcribing voice notes without having to send data to a third-party cloud provider or generating a song in the style of pop star Taylor Swift.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger said during the event that Intel believes using its chips will make AI services cheaper, faster and more private than using services based in cloud data centers. During a demonstration of the new chip in September, the company showed some examples of AI work that it hoped would spur interest, such as transcribing voice notes without having to send data to a third-party cloud provider or generating a song in the style of pop star Taylor Swift. Intel on Thursday also showed what it said was the first working version of a chip called Gaudi 3, which it hopes will challenge NvidiaNVDA.O in the data center AI market.', 'news_article_title': 'Intel says dozens of PC makers are using its new AI-enabled chip', 'news_lexrank_summary': "By Stephen Nellis Dec 14 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O on Thursday said that dozens of personal computer makers are using its newest chip, as the company and its customers try to entice consumers to upgrade their machines for a new era of chatbots. At a press event in New York, Intel said the new offering will be available in laptops from Dell Technologies DELL.N, Microsoft MSFT.O, Lenovo Group 0992.HK and others that will go on sale on Thursday at Best Buy BBY.N in the U.S. and other global retailers including China's JD.com 9618.HK and Australia's Harvey Norman HVN.AX. Intel on Thursday also showed what it said was the first working version of a chip called Gaudi 3, which it hopes will challenge NvidiaNVDA.O in the data center AI market.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'By Stephen Nellis Dec 14 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O on Thursday said that dozens of personal computer makers are using its newest chip, as the company and its customers try to entice consumers to upgrade their machines for a new era of chatbots. Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger said during the event that Intel believes using its chips will make AI services cheaper, faster and more private than using services based in cloud data centers. Intel on Thursday also showed what it said was the first working version of a chip called Gaudi 3, which it hopes will challenge NvidiaNVDA.O in the data center AI market.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-strong-buy-warren-buffett-stocks-to-invest-in-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Warren Buffett has a long history of successful investing. The legendary investor is known for his adherence to value investing principles, which involve looking for companies with solid fundamentals, competitive advantages, and wide economic moats. \nThese companies are often leaders in their industries, which reduces the relative risk associated with the investment. Moreover, a few of them also offer solid dividends. Therefore, adopting a strategy of investing in stocks within Berkshire Hathaway\'s (BRK.A) (BRK.B) portfolio, as curated by Buffett and his team, could prove to be a prudent approach for long-term wealth creation. \nWhile Warren Buffett holds significant stakes in quite a few companies, including Apple (AAPL), I’ll focus here on two Buffett stocks analysts are particularly bullish about. Let\'s take a look. \nCoca-Cola\nCoca-Cola (KO) stock is Buffett’s fourth largest holding, as per the latest 13F filing. The stock accounts for 7.1% of Berkshire’s holdings. Coca-Cola benefits from strong underlying demand and the company’s solid execution. What stands out is the company’s pricing power that supports organic growth and cushions its earnings. \nwww.barchart.com\nDespite macro headwinds, Coca-Cola achieved an impressive 11% organic revenue growth in the third quarter. This was driven by positive volume growth and higher pricing. The beverage giant expanded volume and value share in both at-home and away-from-home channels during the quarter. Additionally, its comparable gross margin increased by approximately 130 basis points for the period, reflecting higher organic sales and benefits from bottler refranchising. \nEncouragingly, Coca-Cola raised its fiscal 2023 revenue and earnings guidance, projecting organic revenue growth of 10-11%, up from the earlier guidance of 8-9%. The company plans to invest further in marketing and digital initiatives to enhance the relevance of its brands to consumers. It is also prioritizing its eB2B (electronic business-to-business) platforms for better product customization, pricing optimization, and inventory management. \nThe company’s strong business momentum and robust balance sheet provide financial flexibility for continued reinvestment in the business and returning capital to shareholders. As a dividend king, Coca-Cola has increased its annual dividend for 61 consecutive years. The combination of steady growth, consistent dividend increases, and share buybacks positions Coca-Cola as an attractive long-term investment. \nAnalysts seem to concur, with the majority recommending a “Strong Buy" on KO. Among the 15 analysts covering the stock, 11 advocate a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and three advise a “Hold.” Furthermore, the average price target of $64.80 implies approximately 8.4% upside potential from current levels. \nwww.barchart.com\nAmazon\nAmazon.com (AMZN) stock constitutes a small fraction of Buffet’s portfolio. However, Wall Street is quite optimistic about this e-commerce and cloud computing giant. \nDespite facing macroeconomic challenges, Amazon\'s stock has racked up substantial gains this year, primarily propelled by the strength of its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Moreover, its focus on improving profitability, investments in artificial intelligence (AI), and sustained momentum in the advertising business further supported the rally in its share price. \nwww.barchart.com\nAWS stands out as the key catalyst behind Amazon’s revenue and profitability. The segment’s revenue reached $23.1 billion in the third quarter, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase. The ongoing migration of new workloads to the cloud contributes to the vertical’s growth. Its strong customer pipeline, improving cost structure, and AI-driven capabilities are expected to bolster AWS’ financial performance. \nAs for the advertising business, the segment holds significant potential for the company. The advertising division has consistently demonstrated over 20% revenue growth in recent quarters, and has been the key driver for Amazon’s free cash flow. In the third quarter, advertising revenues surged by over 25% to $12.1 billion. Moreover, the segment’s top line also improved sequentially. \nOverall, the combined strength of Amazon’s cloud and advertising businesses, its leadership in the e-commerce sector, and a focus on improving profitability through cost reduction are expected to provide a solid foundation for the company’s financial performance. \nAnalysts echo this sentiment with a predominantly bullish outlook on the stock. Among the 40 analysts covering Amazon, 36 recommend a “Strong Buy,” three suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and one advises a "Hold." The average price target among analysts is $174.03, indicating approximately 16.7% upside potential from current levels. \nwww.barchart.com\nOn the date of publication, Sneha Nahata did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "While Warren Buffett holds significant stakes in quite a few companies, including Apple (AAPL), I’ll focus here on two Buffett stocks analysts are particularly bullish about. Therefore, adopting a strategy of investing in stocks within Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) (BRK.B) portfolio, as curated by Buffett and his team, could prove to be a prudent approach for long-term wealth creation. Additionally, its comparable gross margin increased by approximately 130 basis points for the period, reflecting higher organic sales and benefits from bottler refranchising.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'While Warren Buffett holds significant stakes in quite a few companies, including Apple (AAPL), I’ll focus here on two Buffett stocks analysts are particularly bullish about. Among the 15 analysts covering the stock, 11 advocate a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and three advise a “Hold.” Furthermore, the average price target of $64.80 implies approximately 8.4% upside potential from current levels. Among the 40 analysts covering Amazon, 36 recommend a “Strong Buy,” three suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and one advises a "Hold."', 'news_article_title': "2 'Strong Buy' Warren Buffett Stocks to Invest In Now", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'While Warren Buffett holds significant stakes in quite a few companies, including Apple (AAPL), I’ll focus here on two Buffett stocks analysts are particularly bullish about. This was driven by positive volume growth and higher pricing. As for the advertising business, the segment holds significant potential for the company.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'While Warren Buffett holds significant stakes in quite a few companies, including Apple (AAPL), I’ll focus here on two Buffett stocks analysts are particularly bullish about. Among the 15 analysts covering the stock, 11 advocate a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and three advise a “Hold.” Furthermore, the average price target of $64.80 implies approximately 8.4% upside potential from current levels. Overall, the combined strength of Amazon’s cloud and advertising businesses, its leadership in the e-commerce sector, and a focus on improving profitability through cost reduction are expected to provide a solid foundation for the company’s financial performance.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-rises-on-feds-rate-cut-signal-apple-scales-record-high', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian\nDec 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street\'s main indexes rose on Thursday, with tech giant Apple notching up a record high, a day after the Federal Reserve hinted an end to its aggressive rate-hike campaign and signaled that borrowing costs would be lower next year.\nThe Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, with Chair Jerome Powell saying the historic tightening of monetary policy was likely over, as inflation falls faster than expected, and discussions on cuts in borrowing costs were coming "into view".\nThe Fed has raised its policy rate by a market-punishing 525 basis points since March 2022 in an effort to curb decades-high inflation. On Wednesday, 17 of 19 Fed officials projected the policy rate would be lower by end-2024.\nThe dovish pivot in the central bank\'s statement triggered a rally in equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index .DJI clocking fresh intra-day record highs on Thursday.\n"The fact that we\'re not at a point where rates are being lowered because of some economic weakness, (but) rather the Fed re-calibrating its policy - markets seem to like that message," said George Mateyo, chief investment officer at Key Private Bank.\nMoney markets now see an 83.7% chance of at least a 25-basis-point rate cut in March 2024, up from about 50% before the policy decision, while almost fully pricing in another cut in May, according to CME\'s FedWatch tool.\nYield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note US10YT=RR slipped further, to 3.9152%, while the dollar =USD tumbled to fresh four-month lows. US/USD/\nMeanwhile, Apple\'s shares AAPL.Orose to anintra-day record high of $199.62, surpassing their July peak, and were last up 0.2%.\nSeven of the S&P 500\'s 11 sectors advanced, led by a 2.4% rise in real estate stocks .SPLRCR, while the small-caps Russell 2000 index .RUT surged 2.5% to hit its strongest level since early February.\nAt 11:26 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 68.34 points, or 0.18%, at 37,158.58, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 10.97 points, or 0.23%, at 4,718.06, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 18.05 points, or 0.12%, at 14,752.02.\nAdobeADBE.O shed 5.5% after the Photoshop maker forecast annual and quarterly revenue below estimates.\nModernaMRNA.Ojumped 11.7% after an experimental messenger RNA cancer vaccine it co-developed with Merck MRK.N cut the chance of recurrence or death from melanoma by half after three years, when paired with Merck\'s Keytruda drug.\nOccidental PetroleumOXY.N added 3.4% after Warren Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of the oil giant for about $588.7 million.\nFoot Locker FL.N rose 7.9% after Piper Sandler upgraded the sportswear retailer to "overweight" from "neutral".\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 5.21-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 2.80-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.\nThe S&P index recorded 87 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 235 new highs and 40 new lows.\nFed rate cut expectations https://tmsnrt.rs/41oElWr\n(Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)\n(([email protected] https://twitter.com/ShristiAchar;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "US/USD/ Meanwhile, Apple's shares AAPL.Orose to anintra-day record high of $199.62, surpassing their July peak, and were last up 0.2%. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday, with tech giant Apple notching up a record high, a day after the Federal Reserve hinted an end to its aggressive rate-hike campaign and signaled that borrowing costs would be lower next year. The dovish pivot in the central bank's statement triggered a rally in equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index .DJI clocking fresh intra-day record highs on Thursday.", 'news_luhn_summary': "US/USD/ Meanwhile, Apple's shares AAPL.Orose to anintra-day record high of $199.62, surpassing their July peak, and were last up 0.2%. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday, with tech giant Apple notching up a record high, a day after the Federal Reserve hinted an end to its aggressive rate-hike campaign and signaled that borrowing costs would be lower next year. The dovish pivot in the central bank's statement triggered a rally in equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index .DJI clocking fresh intra-day record highs on Thursday.", 'news_article_title': "US STOCKS-Wall St rises on Fed's rate-cut signal; Apple scales record high", 'news_lexrank_summary': "US/USD/ Meanwhile, Apple's shares AAPL.Orose to anintra-day record high of $199.62, surpassing their July peak, and were last up 0.2%. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday, with tech giant Apple notching up a record high, a day after the Federal Reserve hinted an end to its aggressive rate-hike campaign and signaled that borrowing costs would be lower next year. The Fed has raised its policy rate by a market-punishing 525 basis points since March 2022 in an effort to curb decades-high inflation.", 'news_textrank_summary': "US/USD/ Meanwhile, Apple's shares AAPL.Orose to anintra-day record high of $199.62, surpassing their July peak, and were last up 0.2%. By Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian Dec 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday, with tech giant Apple notching up a record high, a day after the Federal Reserve hinted an end to its aggressive rate-hike campaign and signaled that borrowing costs would be lower next year. The S&P index recorded 87 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 235 new highs and 40 new lows."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/5-winning-stocks-of-2023-as-dow-jones-hits-new-record', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record, surpassing 37,000 for the first time after the Fed signaled the possibility of rate cuts next year. The blue-chip index has displayed an astounding rally in the past month, outperforming the other indices. The rally broadened out to other sectors beyond the “Magnificent Seven” stocks.\n\nWhile most of the stocks in the index have performed remarkably this year, we have highlighted five of them that have been leading the way higher. These include Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corporation INTC, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA.\n\nThe Fed, as expected, kept interest rates steady at a 22-year high in the FOMC meeting ended Dec 13. In a major shift, the central bank signaled three rate cuts for the next year, with the federal funds rate falling to a range of 4.4-4.9%, down from the current 5.25% to 5.50%. This suggests that the Fed will cut rates by a total of 0.75% next year, indicating that the historic rate-hiking campaign might be ending. It had previously forecast two rate cuts for 2024. Following the meeting, markets are pricing in a nearly 60% chance that the Fed will begin to cut rates at its March meeting, up from 40% the day prior, per the data from the CME Group.\n\nBeing cyclical in nature, the blue-chip index outperforms when economic growth improves. Americans are now feeling more confident about the economy than they did over the past few months. This is especially true as consumer sentiment, as indicated by the preliminary reading on the University of Michigan preliminary index, rebounded sharply in early December and broke the streak of four consecutive months of decline.\n\nCyclical stocks, bank stocks and small-cap stocks have all shown an upward trend, indicating that the market is in a state of expansion, supporting the uptrend in equities.\nBest-Performing Stocks\nSalesforce is the leading provider of on-demand Customer Relationship Management software, which enables organizations to better manage critical operations, such as sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, document management, analytics and custom application development. The stock has surged 94.1% this year.\n\nSalesforce has an expected earnings growth rate of 16% for the fiscal year (ending January 2025). It has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and a Growth Score of B.\n\nIntel, the world’s largest semiconductor company and primary supplier of microprocessors and chipsets, is gradually reducing its dependence on the PC-centric business by moving into data-centric businesses — such as AI and autonomous driving. INTC jumped 68.6% this year.\n\nIntel is expected to see earnings growth of 98.5% for 2024 and has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.\n\nMicrosoft is one of the largest broad-based technology providers in the world. The company dominates the PC software market, with more than 73% share of operating systems. MSFT has risen 56.1% this year.\n\nMicrosoft is expected to see earnings growth of 13.5% in the fiscal year ending June 2024. It has a Zacks Rank #3 and a solid Growth Score of A.\n\nApple designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products and HomePod. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.\n\nApple’s earnings are expected to grow 7% for the fiscal year (ending September 2024). The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 and has a Momentum Score of B.\n\nBoeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. The company’s premier jet aircraft along with varied defense products position it as one of the largest defense contractors in the United States. It has a solid estimated earnings growth of 157.6% for 2024.\n\nBoeing has risen 31.7% so far this year. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 and a Growth Score of A.\nThe New Gold Rush: How Lithium Batteries Will Make Millionaires\nAs the electric vehicle revolution expands, investors have a chance to target huge gains. Millions of lithium batteries are being made & demand is expected to increase 889%.\nDownload the brand-new FREE report revealing 5 EV battery stocks set to soar.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nThe Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nIntel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSalesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'These include Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corporation INTC, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'These include Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corporation INTC, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.', 'news_article_title': '5 Winning Stocks of 2023 as Dow Jones Hits New Record', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'These include Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corporation INTC, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These include Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corporation INTC, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/where-will-apple-stock-be-in-5-years', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "You probably already know Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's biggest company (as measured by market capitalization) as well as one of the planet's most profitable corporations. And for good reason. This is the company behind the world's single most popular smartphone, after all, and it garners fierce loyalty from users thanks to the world's most popular ecosystem of apps and other digital content.\nAs veteran investors can attest, though, you shouldn't buy stocks based on where their underlying companies were, or even are. You own them for where they're going.\nThis raises two important questions about Apple and its stock: Where will the company be five years from now, and what might that mean for Apple shares?\nSpoiler alert: Current Apple investors will like the outlook but probably won't love it.\nSlowing down where it hurts the most\nCome 2028, Apple will still be a technology powerhouse. The company's highest-growth days, however, are largely in the past.\nNowhere is this more clearly represented than with a visualization of the company's historical iPhone revenue and iPhone deliveries. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020, iPhone sales were stagnant, even teetering on the verge of measurable decline. The pandemic itself actually helped spur a wave of iPhone purchases, but that swell wasn't meant to last. Both iPhone revenue as well as deliveries are easing back to pre-pandemic levels, sinking more than they're growing.\niPhone revenue data source: Apple Inc. iPhone unit deliveries data source: IDC. Chart by author. Revenue data is in billions. Unit-delivery data is in millions.\nIt matters simply because the iPhone still accounts for around half of Apple's revenue. Just for the record, demand for Apple's other products has also been lackluster since peaking in the middle of last year.\nData source: Apple Inc. Chart by author. Figures are in billions.\nSome of this slowdown could be attributed to economic malaise and inflation. Much of it, however, may simply reflect market saturation. The company has confirmed there are now more than 2 billion Apple-made devices (mostly iPhones) currently in use. That's obviously not the whole world, but it is a sizable chunk of the total addressable market.\nPeople are holding onto their existing Apple-made devices for longer periods of time, crimping demand for upgrade purchases. Analysts with brokerage Morgan Stanley estimate the average iPhone is now a record-breaking 4.4 years old.\nHere's the good news: Morgan Stanley also believes the likely debut of the iPhone 16 next year will unleash a wave of upgrade buying that's been put on hold for a while now. Even so, such upgrade cycles haven't exactly been game-changers for Apple. The bigger-picture, longer-term revenue trend is still mostly moving sideways rather than moving higher.\nServices to the rescue ... somewhat\nAll is not lost. While product-revenue growth is flattening out, Apple's services revenue (sales of apps and digital content) continues to grow.\nPerhaps recognizing there are only so many iPhones that can be sold in any given year -- just as there are only so many people who will ever want to own one -- the company began taking its app store more seriously back in 2017. And in retrospect, it was a brilliant move. While its services arm is Apple's distant second-biggest business in terms of revenue, it's still an incredibly profitable one. Around 70% of its services revenue is turned into gross profit, and services alone make up roughly one-third of Apple's gross profits.\nData source: Apple Inc. Chart by author. Revenue and gross profit figures are in billions.\nThe graphic above tells us something else about Apple's digital content business too. That is, despite last year's lull, this arm is still growing, reaching a record-breaking $22.3 billion worth of revenue during the three months ending in September.\nWe don't know where Apple's services business-revenue ceiling is. What we do know is the annualized revenue figure of $100 billion is being tossed around rather regularly now. That's roughly $15 billion more than its current annualized revenue run rate and makes sense as a target.\nBeyond that milestone, however, the growth picture for Apple's services arm turns murky.\nIn the same sense that there's an absolute limit to the number of iPhone users and the number of iPhones that can be sold in any given year, there's also a limit to how many apps and how much digital content even the heaviest users of Apple's products will be willing to pay for. The planet's 2 billion-plus iOS users are currently spending an average of around $44 per year on services that make more use of their Apple-made devices. It's tough to see them spending a great deal more on this front than they already do.\nConnecting the dots\nSo what does it all mean looking forward?\nAgain, nobody's got a crystal ball. What's known is where Apple stands right now, and analysts have a good feel for the trends behind the company's two biggest businesses -- the iPhone and services.\nIt's conceivable Apple's iPhone arm isn't going to be any bigger in five years than it is right now. It's also likely that Apple's services arm will become a $100-billion-a-year business by 2028, but it's difficult to see it getting much bigger than that. Sales of Apple's other products, like iPads and Macs, may grow a little during this time frame, although even that's a tough expectation to get behind given their lackluster results of late.\nTo the extent a number helps paint the picture, Apple's top line could easily be less than $500 billion in 2028. That's 30% more than the recently ended fiscal year's revenue, but it's a growth rate that's also very un-Apple-like.\nThe analyst community is slightly more bullish (although only slightly), calling for 2028 sales of around $550 billion. Even then, it's still not exactly a thrilling growth outlook. Earnings-growth projections don't exactly help the bullish argument much either.\nData source: StockAnalysis.com. Chart by author. Revenue figures are in billions.\nAs for the stock, here's where current and prospective Apple investors will likely catch a break; this ticker tends to move in step with the company's growth no matter how fast or slow that growth is. Presuming the sales and earnings-based pricing paradigm remains in place, the stock's current price near $200 could be closer to $300 five years from now.\nThe one potential game-changer is if Apple comes up with a new and completely unexpected must-have product that could shake up these expectations for the better. There's no such product even on the radar, though. So don't get your hopes up in that regard.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nJames Brumley has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "You probably already know Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's biggest company (as measured by market capitalization) as well as one of the planet's most profitable corporations. Here's the good news: Morgan Stanley also believes the likely debut of the iPhone 16 next year will unleash a wave of upgrade buying that's been put on hold for a while now. The planet's 2 billion-plus iOS users are currently spending an average of around $44 per year on services that make more use of their Apple-made devices.", 'news_luhn_summary': "You probably already know Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's biggest company (as measured by market capitalization) as well as one of the planet's most profitable corporations. iPhone revenue data source: Apple Inc. iPhone unit deliveries data source: IDC. Around 70% of its services revenue is turned into gross profit, and services alone make up roughly one-third of Apple's gross profits.", 'news_article_title': 'Where Will Apple Stock Be in 5 Years?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "You probably already know Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's biggest company (as measured by market capitalization) as well as one of the planet's most profitable corporations. Revenue data is in billions. As for the stock, here's where current and prospective Apple investors will likely catch a break; this ticker tends to move in step with the company's growth no matter how fast or slow that growth is.", 'news_textrank_summary': "You probably already know Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's biggest company (as measured by market capitalization) as well as one of the planet's most profitable corporations. This raises two important questions about Apple and its stock: Where will the company be five years from now, and what might that mean for Apple shares? iPhone revenue data source: Apple Inc. iPhone unit deliveries data source: IDC."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/eu-asks-apple-google-to-clarify-app-store-risk-management', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Adds more detail, background\nPARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA).\n"The Commission is requesting the providers of these services to provide more information on how they have diligently identified any systemic risks concerning the App Store and Google Play", the EU executive said in a statement.\nThe two firms were given a Jan. 15 deadline to reply.\nThey are part of a group of over a dozen of the world\'s biggest tech companies facing unprecedented legal scrutiny since the DSA came into force this year, including sweeping new obligations to tackle illegal content and online security risks.\nThe EU\'s list of questions also concerns transparency-related issues linked to recommender systems and online advertisements, the commission said, adding that potential next steps include the opening of formal proceedings.\n(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Tassilo Hummel)\n(([email protected] ; Twitter handle: @tassilo_hummel;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Adds more detail, background PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). They are part of a group of over a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies facing unprecedented legal scrutiny since the DSA came into force this year, including sweeping new obligations to tackle illegal content and online security risks. The EU's list of questions also concerns transparency-related issues linked to recommender systems and online advertisements, the commission said, adding that potential next steps include the opening of formal proceedings.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Adds more detail, background PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). "The Commission is requesting the providers of these services to provide more information on how they have diligently identified any systemic risks concerning the App Store and Google Play", the EU executive said in a statement. The EU\'s list of questions also concerns transparency-related issues linked to recommender systems and online advertisements, the commission said, adding that potential next steps include the opening of formal proceedings.', 'news_article_title': 'EU asks Apple, Google to clarify app store risk management', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Adds more detail, background PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). "The Commission is requesting the providers of these services to provide more information on how they have diligently identified any systemic risks concerning the App Store and Google Play", the EU executive said in a statement. The two firms were given a Jan. 15 deadline to reply.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Adds more detail, background PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). The two firms were given a Jan. 15 deadline to reply. (Reporting by Bart Meijer, Tassilo Hummel) (([email protected] ; Twitter handle: @tassilo_hummel;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-investment-ideas-feature-highlights%3A-apple-1', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "For Immediate Release\nChicago, IL – December 14, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Apple AAPL.\nApple Stock Nears All-Time High: Is the Tech Giant Too Extended?\nApple stock has been in ultrasonic mode this year. After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. The bullish theme around artificial intelligence certainly hasn't hurt either.\nFollowing a greater than 50% surge in 2023, are Apple shares now too far extended, or is the rally just getting underway?\nBuying at New All-Time Highs\nPurchasing stocks at new all-time highs following a bear market has proven to be successful in the past. It's the market's way of telling us that higher prices are on the horizon. And when we analyze the state of the economy with a sustained deceleration in inflation, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and a resilient U.S. consumer, there's plenty of reasons to suspect that the momentum can continue.\nDespite the technical progress this year, most professional fund managers (along with individual investors) were underweight stocks, missing the majority of the rally. The lack of respect for the market's recovery aided the bullish move off the 2022 bear market lows.\nIt's normal to expect that the rally won't continue, but history tells us otherwise. The S&P 500 is less than 4% away from its own all-time high set back in January of 2022. The previous 14 times that the blue-chip index went at least a full year without a new high and then finally made one, a year later it was higher 13/14 times and up nearly 15% on average.\nThe Business of Apple\nApple is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple's well-known products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, along with its software applications like iOS and the MAC OS X operating systems.\nIn addition to the sales generated from the devices mentioned above, Apple's business contains a Services segment that includes revenues from cloud services, the App Store, Apple Music, AppleCare, Apple Pay, as well as other licensing services that have become a major cash cow. Apple currently has more than 935 million paid subscribers across the Services portfolio.\nIf that all wasn't enough, Apple dominates the Wearables market, as consumers continue to adopt products like the AirPods and Apple Watch. Apple has made significant headway in this area, strengthening its presence in the personal health monitoring space. Other services include Apple News+, Apple Card, and Apple Arcade.\nAn increased focus on autonomous vehicles and augmented reality technologies presents a growth opportunity over the long-term. Apple is expected to ramp up its efforts with new offerings, and has clearly benefited from the AI theme this year.\nApple Stock – The Zacks Rundown\nApple is part of the Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry, which currently ranks in the top 36% of all Zacks Ranked Industries. Because it is ranked in the top half of all industries, we expect this group to outperform the market over the next 3 to 6 months, just as it has year-to-date with a 50% return.\nHistorical research studies suggest that approximately half of a stock's price appreciation is due to its industry grouping. In fact, the top 50% of Zacks Ranked Industries outperforms the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. By focusing on leading stocks within the top 50% of Zacks Ranked Industries, we can dramatically improve our stock-picking success.\nApple has exceeded earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters. The company most recently delivered fiscal fourth-quarter earnings back in November of $1.46/share, beating the $1.39 Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.04%. Apple has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.47%.\nAAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. The tech giant is projected to see earnings grow 7% in the current fiscal year on revenues of $393.4 billion. Given Apple's history of beating estimates, it wouldn't be too surprising if these figures ended up being a bit light.\nWhat to Do Now\nBuying stocks when they make new highs has proven to be profitable throughout history. A stock eclipsing a previous high should be viewed as a sign of strength. Apple appears to be breaking out of a multi-month consolidation pattern, bolstering the bullish case.\nThe market is telling us to expect the unexpected. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs. Make sure to keep an eye on this tech behemoth as the stock inches closer to a new all-time high.\nWhy Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?\nSince 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +6.2 average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +46.4%, +49.5% and +55.2% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.\nSee Stocks Free >>\nMedia Contact\nZacks Investment Research\n800-767-3771 ext. 9339\[email protected]\nhttps://www.zacks.com\nPast performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.\nThe New Gold Rush: How Lithium Batteries Will Make Millionaires\nAs the electric vehicle revolution expands, investors have a chance to target huge gains. Millions of lithium batteries are being made & demand is expected to increase 889%.\nDownload the brand-new FREE report revealing 5 EV battery stocks set to soar.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 14, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Apple AAPL. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 14, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Apple AAPL. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.', 'news_article_title': 'Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Apple', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 14, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Apple AAPL. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 14, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Apple AAPL. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bob-iger-is-running-out-of-time-to-save-disney-stock', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThe Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits.\nIn the long term, this can be managed, but CEO Bob Iger looks like he’s out of time. Short-term activists demand a profit now, and if you buy the stock today, you’re buying what they’re selling.\nThe Activist View on DIS Stock\nActivists Ancora and Trian, who have launched a proxy fight against the board, don’t care where DIS stock is 5 or 10 years from now. They want to make money right away.\nThe addition of ValueAct to the challengers’ team is already giving them a small victory. Since Trian said it had a $2.5 billion stake, and began pushing Nelson Peltz toward a board seat, Disney stock is up almost 10%.\nDisney responded Nov. 30 by bringing back its 30 cent/share dividend. That’s unlikely to satisfy the activists.\nWhat would cheer the activists is the sale of Disney assets, maybe the whole company. In the present business environment, Disney looks like a set of mismatched parts.\nLas Vegas gamblers and Saudi oil tycoons are taking over sports. That makes ESPN a bad fit for a family entertainment operation.\nThe ABC broadcast network is losing value daily, and Byron Allen has offered $10 billion for it. A higher price, after a bidding war, might be enough to buy back the activists’ stake. It would also give Disney a better growth profile.\nIf Disney can’t generate bigger profits right away, the analysts aren’t averse to a complete breakup. Spin-out ESPN and its sports betting. Sell the entertainment division Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and license that content for a profitable parks company. Whether it works or not is less important than the cash and optimism such moves would bring to the analysts’ bottom lines. \nThe Disney View\nIger’s view is that many of today’s problems will fix themselves.\nBoth broadcast and cable are sinking. Ads aren’t as “addressable” as on a streaming service, which can target individuals and small groups, not just broad demographics.\nSo, Iger thinks, move the content to streaming. By cutting budgets and raising prices, Disney feels streaming profits become inevitable. Buying the rest of Hulu from Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) adds even more addressable ad inventory.\nProblems at the U.S. theme parks are also temporary. That’s one reason TV’s Jim Cramer wants investors to buy Disney now. Disney is still a big time global brand. Its parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai saved the most recent quarter. Better results from the U.S. parks could take earnings much higher.\nBulls also like the potential of ESPN. Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:PENN) online betting platform, with ESPN’s name on it, has lower customer acquisition costs than competitors. This could give Disney 20% of a growing market.\nThe Bottom Line on DIS Stock\nBob Iger still has a great hand to play.\nThe streaming unit should be competitive with Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX). That stock is up 53% in 2023 and is worth $30 billion than all of Disney right now. A growing U.S. economy bodes well for the parks. ESPN is a worthwhile asset no matter who owns it.\nThe question is whether Iger will get a chance to play that hand. Trian doesn’t want to wait the year or two it will take to prove the value of Disney assets. The rhetoric around the proxy fight is growing personal. That’s never a good sign.\nYou can buy Disney here but be wary. Big egos can turn big potential into small beer.\nAs of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn had a LONG position in AAPL. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nDana Blankenhorn has been a financial and technology journalist since 1978. He is the author of Technology’s Big Bang: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Moore’s Law, available at the Amazon Kindle store. Tweet him at @danablankenhorn, connect with him on Mastodon or subscribe to his Substack.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Bob Iger Is Running Out of Time to Save Disney Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Sell the entertainment division Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and license that content for a profitable parks company. As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn had a LONG position in AAPL. He is the author of Technology’s Big Bang: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Moore’s Law, available at the Amazon Kindle store.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Sell the entertainment division Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and license that content for a profitable parks company. As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn had a LONG position in AAPL. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits.', 'news_article_title': 'Bob Iger Is Running Out of Time to Save Disney Stock', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Sell the entertainment division Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and license that content for a profitable parks company. As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn had a LONG position in AAPL. Short-term activists demand a profit now, and if you buy the stock today, you’re buying what they’re selling.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Sell the entertainment division Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and license that content for a profitable parks company. As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn had a LONG position in AAPL. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/berkshire-hathaway-buys-occidental-petroleum-shares-worth-about-%24588.7-mln', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6\nDec 13 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.Nhas acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY.N so far this week for about $588.7 million, according to a filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.\nThe purchases bring Berkshire's stake in Occidental to about 27%. The company also holds preferred shares and warrants to acquire another 83.8 million Occidental shares for $4.7 billion, or $56.62 apiece.\nThe shares and warrants were obtained as part of a deal that helped Occidental finance its 2019 purchase of Anadarko Petroleum. If exercised, the warrants would bring Berkshire's total ownership to 33%.\nOccidental closed at $57.22 on Wednesday.\n(Reporting by Anirudh Saligrama in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Sonia Cheema)\n(([email protected]; @journoanirudh on Twitter;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.Nhas acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY.N so far this week for about $588.7 million, according to a filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The shares and warrants were obtained as part of a deal that helped Occidental finance its 2019 purchase of Anadarko Petroleum. (Reporting by Anirudh Saligrama in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Sonia Cheema) (([email protected]; @journoanirudh on Twitter;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.Nhas acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY.N so far this week for about $588.7 million, according to a filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The purchases bring Berkshire's stake in Occidental to about 27%. The company also holds preferred shares and warrants to acquire another 83.8 million Occidental shares for $4.7 billion, or $56.62 apiece.", 'news_article_title': 'Berkshire Hathaway buys Occidental Petroleum shares worth about $588.7 mln', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.Nhas acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY.N so far this week for about $588.7 million, according to a filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The purchases bring Berkshire's stake in Occidental to about 27%. (Reporting by Anirudh Saligrama in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Sonia Cheema) (([email protected]; @journoanirudh on Twitter;)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.Nhas acquired nearly 10.5 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY.N so far this week for about $588.7 million, according to a filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The company also holds preferred shares and warrants to acquire another 83.8 million Occidental shares for $4.7 billion, or $56.62 apiece. The shares and warrants were obtained as part of a deal that helped Occidental finance its 2019 purchase of Anadarko Petroleum.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/got-%241000-4-stocks-to-buy-now-while-theyre-on-sale.', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Even though stocks have rallied this year, many still trade at bargain prices. In fact, even some of this year\'s gainers offer you plenty of bang for your buck today -- like track records of growth and bright long-term earnings prospects. These players often are high-quality companies that have long been at the top of investors\' "buy lists."\nHere\'s even more good news. With $1,000, you can buy some shares of three major consumer goods companies and one up-and-coming player that recently reached the milestone of profitability -- and with a smaller investment, you can scoop up a share of each or make a bigger bet on each one. Let\'s take a closer look at four exciting stocks to invest in while they\'re on sale.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n1. Alphabet\nAlphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the market leader in something we use every day: internet searches. Its Google search tool has held a 90% share of the market over time, and it\'s unlikely that will change any time soon for two reasons.\nFirst, internet users are used to "Googling" something when they need information, so it would be difficult for a rival to change those habits. Second, Alphabet has invested in artificial intelligence (AI) to make its search capabilities even better.\nAnd speaking of AI, the company recently introduced its most powerful AI model ever, Gemini. It\'s starting to roll out this tool across its products and right now is experimenting with it in Search.\nAlphabet also is growing its cloud service, which reported a double-digit increase in revenue in the recent quarter. The company\'s focus on AI should boost this business over time, too.\nRight now, Alphabet shares trade for only 23x forward earnings estimates -- even after this year\'s gains.\n2. Chewy\nChewy (NYSE: CHWY) is the younger player I was talking about. This e-commerce pet supplies shop reached the big milestone of profitability last year and has continued to grow revenue this year, despite a difficult economic environment.\nWhat\'s key is that Chewy customers keep coming back -- and are spending more and more. The company offers an Autoship service that automatically reorders and sends your favorite products to you. This service continues to grow and represents more than 76% of Chewy\'s overall net sales. What I like about Autoship is it shows us customer trends, offering visibility into future revenue.\nIn addition, there may be another growth catalyst just ahead. The company recently expanded into Canada -- a country where it sees significant opportunity -- and says customer demand has been high.\nChewy shares have declined this year, and the stock is trading at 36x forward earnings estimates. This is a reasonable price for a young, high-growth company.\n3. Carnival\nCarnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) shares have climbed this year but are still well below their pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, the company has been managing its recovery from coronavirus shutdowns well and is even reporting impressive levels of growth.\nCCL data by YCharts.\nFirst, a bit about recovery. After the pandemic temporarily halted cruises, Carnival built up $34 billion in debt. But the company\'s efforts to cut costs -- like shifting to more fuel-efficient ships -- have been bearing fruit, and a sharp increase in cruise demand has helped, too.\nCarnival paid down almost $4 billion in debt this year, and thanks to growing adjusted free cash flow, it can progressively lower debt in the months and years to come. The results of recent quarters offer us reason to be optimistic. In the third quarter, revenue hit an all-time high -- and the advanced booking position for 2024 cruises surpassed historic highs.\nEven though Carnival shares have performed well in recent times, they still trade at 1.1x sales, lower than their pre-pandemic level by this measure.\n4. Apple\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a solid earnings track record, growing everything from profit to return on invested capital over the years. The popularity of Apple\'s products hasn\'t let up, and the company continues to not only keep users loyal but also to attract new customers. In the most recent quarter, half of Mac and iPad purchases were made by customers new to those particular products.\nAnd thanks to these products, Apple has built up a second major revenue stream: services. The company now has more than 1 billion paid subscribers -- and it offers them a vast range of services from digital content to payment tools. This generates revenue for Apple, and in the most recent quarter, this services revenue has reached a record high.\nThere\'s reason to be optimistic about products and services revenue continuing to grow over time -- products, thanks to Apple\'s strong brand and innovation, and services, due to the number of people using Apple devices. That\'s why the stock looks dirt cheap at 29x forward earnings estimates and makes a top investment right now.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Alphabet wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Adria Cimino has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, and Chewy. The Motley Fool recommends Carnival Corp. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a solid earnings track record, growing everything from profit to return on invested capital over the years. In fact, even some of this year's gainers offer you plenty of bang for your buck today -- like track records of growth and bright long-term earnings prospects. But the company's efforts to cut costs -- like shifting to more fuel-efficient ships -- have been bearing fruit, and a sharp increase in cruise demand has helped, too.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a solid earnings track record, growing everything from profit to return on invested capital over the years. With $1,000, you can buy some shares of three major consumer goods companies and one up-and-coming player that recently reached the milestone of profitability -- and with a smaller investment, you can scoop up a share of each or make a bigger bet on each one. There's reason to be optimistic about products and services revenue continuing to grow over time -- products, thanks to Apple's strong brand and innovation, and services, due to the number of people using Apple devices.", 'news_article_title': "Got $1,000? 4 Stocks to Buy Now While They're on Sale.", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a solid earnings track record, growing everything from profit to return on invested capital over the years. Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Alphabet wasn't one of them. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, and Chewy.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a solid earnings track record, growing everything from profit to return on invested capital over the years. With $1,000, you can buy some shares of three major consumer goods companies and one up-and-coming player that recently reached the milestone of profitability -- and with a smaller investment, you can scoop up a share of each or make a bigger bet on each one. There's reason to be optimistic about products and services revenue continuing to grow over time -- products, thanks to Apple's strong brand and innovation, and services, due to the number of people using Apple devices."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-reaches-record-high-close-as-fed-signals-rate-cuts', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Corrects typographical error in 2nd paragraph to make it $197.96 per share instead of $179.96\nDec 13 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O stock reached a record high close on Wednesday, lifted in a broad Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve signaled lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024.\nApple's stock climbed 1.7% to end the day at $197.96 per share, beating the iPhone maker's previous record high close of $196.45 on July 31.\nThe stock hit an intraday high of $198.00, shy of its intraday record of $198.23 on July 19.\nThe world's most valuable company now has a market capitalization of $3.08 trillion.\nU.S. stocks surged after the Fed held interest rates steady, with a near-unanimous 17 of 19 Fed officials projecting the policy rate will be lower by the end of 2024.\nApple's rally on Wednesday also helped propel the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.4% to its first record high close since January 2022.\nApple's shares have surged 52% so far in 2023, making a major contribution to the Dow's 12% recovery over that time, and to the S&P 500's 23% rally in the same period.\n(Reporting by Noel Randewich; editing by Jonathan Oatis)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Corrects typographical error in 2nd paragraph to make it $197.96 per share instead of $179.96 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O stock reached a record high close on Wednesday, lifted in a broad Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve signaled lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024. Apple's stock climbed 1.7% to end the day at $197.96 per share, beating the iPhone maker's previous record high close of $196.45 on July 31. Apple's rally on Wednesday also helped propel the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.4% to its first record high close since January 2022.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Corrects typographical error in 2nd paragraph to make it $197.96 per share instead of $179.96 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O stock reached a record high close on Wednesday, lifted in a broad Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve signaled lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024. Apple's stock climbed 1.7% to end the day at $197.96 per share, beating the iPhone maker's previous record high close of $196.45 on July 31. Apple's rally on Wednesday also helped propel the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.4% to its first record high close since January 2022.", 'news_article_title': 'Apple reaches record high close as Fed signals rate cuts', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Corrects typographical error in 2nd paragraph to make it $197.96 per share instead of $179.96 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O stock reached a record high close on Wednesday, lifted in a broad Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve signaled lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024. Apple's stock climbed 1.7% to end the day at $197.96 per share, beating the iPhone maker's previous record high close of $196.45 on July 31. The stock hit an intraday high of $198.00, shy of its intraday record of $198.23 on July 19.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Corrects typographical error in 2nd paragraph to make it $197.96 per share instead of $179.96 Dec 13 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O stock reached a record high close on Wednesday, lifted in a broad Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve signaled lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024. Apple's stock climbed 1.7% to end the day at $197.96 per share, beating the iPhone maker's previous record high close of $196.45 on July 31. (Reporting by Noel Randewich; editing by Jonathan Oatis) (([email protected];)) The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/80-of-warren-buffetts-%24313-billion-portfolio-is-in-just-5-stocks.-find-out-what-he-owns', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has a $313 billion investment portfolio that Warren Buffett has been in charge of for decades. And while he is known for buying companies for cheap and holding for decades, he's made some big moves in recent years. Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become over half of the portfolio.\nIn this video, Travis Hoium goes through the Apple position and the top five stocks, which make up 80% of this massive portfolio.\n*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 12, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 13, 2023.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Wells Fargo is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron and Occidental Petroleum and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become over half of the portfolio. And while he is known for buying companies for cheap and holding for decades, he's made some big moves in recent years. In this video, Travis Hoium goes through the Apple position and the top five stocks, which make up 80% of this massive portfolio.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become over half of the portfolio. Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023 Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company.", 'news_article_title': "80% of Warren Buffett's $313 Billion Portfolio Is in Just 5 Stocks. Find Out What He Owns Now.", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become over half of the portfolio. Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become over half of the portfolio. Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023 Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysis-investors-cheer-feds-dovish-pivot-as-focus-shifts-to-2024-risks', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Lewis Krauskopf and David Randall\nNEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A dovish shift from the Federal Reserve has put record highs in sight for U.S. stocks and sent Treasury yields tumbling, even as some investors worry the market may be moving too fast given an uncertain outlook for the economy and corporate earnings.\nThe Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday and signaled in new economic projections that the historic tightening of U.S. monetary policy engineered over the last two years is at an end and lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024.\nThe message was more dovish than many investors were expecting. Plunging Treasury yields helped the S&P 500 .SPX rise nearly 1.4% on Wednesday, the biggest gain in the index on a day that the Fed issued its monetary policy statement since July 2022. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, which moves inversely to bond prices, stood at around 3.96% on Thursday morning, the lowest level since late July. US10YT=RR.\n"The Fed is done raising rates, and the market could not be more thrilled to have higher conviction in that," said Matthew Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at John Hancock Investment Management.\nThe Fed’s view is now more aligned with that of investors - though markets remain far more dovish in their outlook.\nSeventeen out of 19 Fed officials project that the policy rate will be lower by the end of 2024 than it is now - with the median projection showing a fall to 4.6% from the current 5.25%-5.50% range. That compares with a rate of 3.847% reflected in futures to the Fed’s policy rate, LSEG data showed.\nWith few major macroeconomic events expected for the rest of December, the S&P 500 could have the momentum to end the year by matching or exceeding the closing high it set in January 2022. The index is now less than 2% below that record of 4,796.56. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI marked a record high close on Wednesday, its first since January 2022, along with shares of Apple IncAAPL.O, the world\'s most valuable company.\nSeasonal factors could provide a tailwind: December has been the third-best month for the S&P 500 since 1950, with the second half of the month typically stronger than the first, according to data from LPL Financial.\nSupport could also come from formerly bearish investors\' abandoning their positions. Data from BofA Global Research showed that leveraged funds “are not bullish and continue to fight rallies” in stocks after increasing their net short in the face of the S&P 500’s fourth-quarter rebound, the bank said in a recent report.\n“It’s getting hard for bears to have something to point to,” said Jack Janasiewicz, a portfolio manager at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions, who recently increased his equity exposure to take advantage of seasonal trends.\nStill, many investors are wondering how much of the Fed’s dovishness has already been priced in during a rally that has seen the S&P 500 rise more than 22% this year. Next year, the economy must walk a fine line to satisfy the “Goldilocks” narrative of cooling inflation coupled with still-resilient growth.\n“Into this year, the market had gotten cheaper ... sentiment was bearish. Now you go into next year, the consensus is soft landing, the multiple is much higher, the earnings estimates are higher, and I think that is going to make it a tougher market environment,” said Miskin, whose firm is modestly underweight stocks versus bonds, reflecting somewhat defensive positioning.\nThe S&P 500 was recently trading at 19.1 times forward earnings estimates, versus its long-term average of 15.6 times, according to LSEG Datastream. S&P 500 company earnings are expected to rise 11.4% in 2024, after a 2.6% increase in 2023, according to LSEG data.\nMike Sanders, head of fixed income at Madison Investments, said the market is “far, far more aggressive in cuts than even what the Fed let on in a very dovish statement.”\nThe key focus of the next six months will be whether inflation can continue to fall while the jobs market remains stable, said Sanders, who is bullish five-year Treasuries. “We need to be certain that the soft landing isn’t just a prelude for a hard landing,” he said.\nCarol Schleif, chief investment officer with the BMO Family Office, will be watching the health of the consumer as "we finish out the holiday season," including how consumers "are able to absorb higher credit card bills when they come in January after the holiday selling season."\nJason Pride, chief of investment strategy and research at Glenmede, said the Fed’s latest economic projections appear to forecast a soft landing.\n"However, there has never been an instance where rates have remained this high for this long without causing collateral damage for the economy," Pride said.\nStocks love the Fed again https://tmsnrt.rs/3v4nD2u\n(Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf and David Randall; additional reporting by Saqib Iqbal Ahmed; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Leslie Adler)\n(([email protected]; Twitter: @LKrauskopf;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI marked a record high close on Wednesday, its first since January 2022, along with shares of Apple IncAAPL.O, the world's most valuable company. By Lewis Krauskopf and David Randall NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A dovish shift from the Federal Reserve has put record highs in sight for U.S. stocks and sent Treasury yields tumbling, even as some investors worry the market may be moving too fast given an uncertain outlook for the economy and corporate earnings. The Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday and signaled in new economic projections that the historic tightening of U.S. monetary policy engineered over the last two years is at an end and lower borrowing costs are coming in 2024.", 'news_luhn_summary': "The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI marked a record high close on Wednesday, its first since January 2022, along with shares of Apple IncAAPL.O, the world's most valuable company. That compares with a rate of 3.847% reflected in futures to the Fed’s policy rate, LSEG data showed. The S&P 500 was recently trading at 19.1 times forward earnings estimates, versus its long-term average of 15.6 times, according to LSEG Datastream.", 'news_article_title': "ANALYSIS-Investors cheer Fed's dovish pivot, as focus shifts to 2024 risks", 'news_lexrank_summary': "The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI marked a record high close on Wednesday, its first since January 2022, along with shares of Apple IncAAPL.O, the world's most valuable company. The message was more dovish than many investors were expecting. The Fed’s view is now more aligned with that of investors - though markets remain far more dovish in their outlook.", 'news_textrank_summary': "The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI marked a record high close on Wednesday, its first since January 2022, along with shares of Apple IncAAPL.O, the world's most valuable company. By Lewis Krauskopf and David Randall NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A dovish shift from the Federal Reserve has put record highs in sight for U.S. stocks and sent Treasury yields tumbling, even as some investors worry the market may be moving too fast given an uncertain outlook for the economy and corporate earnings. Now you go into next year, the consensus is soft landing, the multiple is much higher, the earnings estimates are higher, and I think that is going to make it a tougher market environment,” said Miskin, whose firm is modestly underweight stocks versus bonds, reflecting somewhat defensive positioning."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/guru-fundamental-report-for-aapl-27', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Guru Fundamental Report for AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dgrw-cew%3A-big-etf-inflows', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund, which added 24,250,000 units, or a 15.4% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of DGRW, in morning trading today Microsoft is off about 1.6%, and Apple is higher by about 0.5%.\nAnd on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund, which added 200,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units.\nVIDEO: DGRW, CEW: Big ETF Inflows\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Among the largest underlying components of DGRW, in morning trading today Microsoft is off about 1.6%, and Apple is higher by about 0.5%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund, which added 200,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: DGRW, CEW: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund, which added 24,250,000 units, or a 15.4% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund, which added 200,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: DGRW, CEW: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_article_title': 'DGRW, CEW: Big ETF Inflows', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund, which added 24,250,000 units, or a 15.4% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of DGRW, in morning trading today Microsoft is off about 1.6%, and Apple is higher by about 0.5%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund, which added 200,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund, which added 24,250,000 units, or a 15.4% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund, which added 200,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: DGRW, CEW: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-for-12-13-2023%3A-aapl-ttwo-meta', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Tech stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.8%.\nThe Philadelphia Semiconductor index fell 0.3%.\nIn corporate news, Apple (AAPL) supplier Foxconn received approval to invest at least $1 billion more in a plant in India that will make Apple products, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. Apple shares rose 1.1%.\nMeta Platforms (META) allegedly ignored its own lawyers' warning of the repercussions of using thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, Reuters reported late Tuesday. The shares were little changed.\nTake-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, while Seagen (SGEN) will be removed as part of the index's annual reconstitution from Monday. Take-Two gained 2.9%.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) supplier Foxconn received approval to invest at least $1 billion more in a plant in India that will make Apple products, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. Tech stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.8%. Meta Platforms (META) allegedly ignored its own lawyers' warning of the repercussions of using thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, Reuters reported late Tuesday.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) supplier Foxconn received approval to invest at least $1 billion more in a plant in India that will make Apple products, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index fell 0.3%. Apple shares rose 1.1%.', 'news_article_title': 'Technology Sector Update for 12/13/2023: AAPL, TTWO, META', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) supplier Foxconn received approval to invest at least $1 billion more in a plant in India that will make Apple products, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. Tech stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.8%. Apple shares rose 1.1%.', 'news_textrank_summary': "In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) supplier Foxconn received approval to invest at least $1 billion more in a plant in India that will make Apple products, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. Tech stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) down 0.8%. Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, while Seagen (SGEN) will be removed as part of the index's annual reconstitution from Monday."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analysts-expect-this-russell-2000-penny-stock-to-double', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Investing in penny stocks is not for the faint-hearted. Typically, stocks priced below $5 are defined as penny stocks - and the share prices of these companies are often extremely volatile, but they also provide shareholders with the potential to derive game-changing returns over time. \nSeveral big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were once penny stocks that have delivered market-thumping gains for long-term shareholders. However, early investors in these tech titans, too, had to endure multiple pullbacks of over 80% several times on the way to outsized returns.\nInvestors with a large risk appetite can consider investing a small portion of their equity portfolio in penny stocks that have the potential to outpace the broader markets. One penny stock worth considering around current levels is Opko Health (OPK) - a member of the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) that analysts expect to more than double over the next 12 months. \nwww.barchart.com\nAn Overview of OPKO Health\nValued at $1.1 billion by market cap, Opko Health is a healthcare company engaged in the diagnostics and pharmaceuticals businesses in the Americas, Europe, Israel, and other international markets. \nA diversified diagnostic platform, Opko Health owns and operates BioReference, one of the largest laboratories in the U.S., with a leading position in verticals such as Oncology and Urology. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, BioReference has transitioned towards core and specialty diagnostics. \nIt also offers the 4Kscore Test, an FDA-approved blood test that helps assess the probability of aggressive prostate cancer in patients. Last year, Opko acquired ModeX Therapeutics, a biotech company that develops multi-specific immune therapies for cancer and infectious diseases. \nWhat's Driving Growth at Opko?\nSimilar to other healthcare companies, Opko Health benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing it to increase sales from $902 million in 2019 to $1.43 billion in 2020 and $1.77 billion by 2021. \nHowever, as the virus was brought under control, sales fell to $1 billion in 2022, and are forecast to decline by 14.4% to $859 million this year. OPK remains unprofitable, but is forecast to narrow its losses in each of the next two fiscal years. \nBioReference is among the largest full-service laboratories in the U.S., serving all 50 states. It has labs in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, and California, offering more than 3,000 tests. The lab serves roughly 10 million patients each year while operating high throughput facilities and specialty labs. \nThe total U.S. lab market is valued at $104 billion, providing Opko Health with enough room to grow its top line, given it reported sales of $868 million over the last four quarters. \nIn early 2023, OPKO secured FDA approval for Ngnela, which aims to develop diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancer. Its subsidiary ModeX also bagged an initial contract worth $59 million from the Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority to develop antibodies against viral infectious disease threats. On reaching certain milestones, ModeX will be eligible for an additional grant totaling $109 million.\nWhat Is the Target Price for This Penny Stock?\nAlong with the quiet endorsement of heavy insider buying, each of the five analysts tracking OPK stock has a “strong buy” rating on the healthcare company. The average target price for OPK is $3.60, indicating an upside potential of almost 137% from current levels. \nwww.barchart.com\nOn the date of publication, Aditya Raghunath did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were once penny stocks that have delivered market-thumping gains for long-term shareholders. Investors with a large risk appetite can consider investing a small portion of their equity portfolio in penny stocks that have the potential to outpace the broader markets. One penny stock worth considering around current levels is Opko Health (OPK) - a member of the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) that analysts expect to more than double over the next 12 months.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were once penny stocks that have delivered market-thumping gains for long-term shareholders. One penny stock worth considering around current levels is Opko Health (OPK) - a member of the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) that analysts expect to more than double over the next 12 months. www.barchart.com An Overview of OPKO Health Valued at $1.1 billion by market cap, Opko Health is a healthcare company engaged in the diagnostics and pharmaceuticals businesses in the Americas, Europe, Israel, and other international markets.', 'news_article_title': 'Analysts Expect This Russell 2000 Penny Stock to Double', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were once penny stocks that have delivered market-thumping gains for long-term shareholders. Typically, stocks priced below $5 are defined as penny stocks - and the share prices of these companies are often extremely volatile, but they also provide shareholders with the potential to derive game-changing returns over time. The total U.S. lab market is valued at $104 billion, providing Opko Health with enough room to grow its top line, given it reported sales of $868 million over the last four quarters.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Several big tech companies, including Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), were once penny stocks that have delivered market-thumping gains for long-term shareholders. Typically, stocks priced below $5 are defined as penny stocks - and the share prices of these companies are often extremely volatile, but they also provide shareholders with the potential to derive game-changing returns over time. www.barchart.com An Overview of OPKO Health Valued at $1.1 billion by market cap, Opko Health is a healthcare company engaged in the diagnostics and pharmaceuticals businesses in the Americas, Europe, Israel, and other international markets.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/foxconn-to-invest-additional-%241.7-bln-in-indias-karnataka-state', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6\nDec 12 (Reuters) - Apple supplier Foxconn 2317.TW plans to invest an additional 139.11 billion rupees ($1.67 billion) in India's Karnataka state, the state government said in a statement on Tuesday.\nThe Taiwan-based company, which assembles around 70% of iPhones and is the world's largest contract manufacturer, has been diversifying production away from China following COVID-19 disruptions and geopolitical tensions.\nIt has rapidly expanded its presence in India over the past year by investing heavily in manufacturing facilities in the south of the country.\nIn Karnataka state itself, the company announced in August an investment of $600 million in two projects to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment.\nFoxconn is also expected to start manufacturing iPhones in the southern state by April 2024 - a project expected to create around 50,000 jobs.\nThe government did not elaborate on the latest plans for the additional investment in Karnataka, and Foxconn did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.\n($1 = 83.3900 Indian rupees)\n(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil; Writing by Kanjyik Ghosh and Sakshi Dayal; Editing by Devika Syamnath and Tomasz Janowski)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "The Taiwan-based company, which assembles around 70% of iPhones and is the world's largest contract manufacturer, has been diversifying production away from China following COVID-19 disruptions and geopolitical tensions. In Karnataka state itself, the company announced in August an investment of $600 million in two projects to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment. The government did not elaborate on the latest plans for the additional investment in Karnataka, and Foxconn did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple supplier Foxconn 2317.TW plans to invest an additional 139.11 billion rupees ($1.67 billion) in India's Karnataka state, the state government said in a statement on Tuesday. Foxconn is also expected to start manufacturing iPhones in the southern state by April 2024 - a project expected to create around 50,000 jobs. The government did not elaborate on the latest plans for the additional investment in Karnataka, and Foxconn did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.", 'news_article_title': "Foxconn to invest additional $1.7 bln in India's Karnataka state", 'news_lexrank_summary': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple supplier Foxconn 2317.TW plans to invest an additional 139.11 billion rupees ($1.67 billion) in India's Karnataka state, the state government said in a statement on Tuesday. The Taiwan-based company, which assembles around 70% of iPhones and is the world's largest contract manufacturer, has been diversifying production away from China following COVID-19 disruptions and geopolitical tensions. It has rapidly expanded its presence in India over the past year by investing heavily in manufacturing facilities in the south of the country.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Adds background in paragraphs 2-6 Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple supplier Foxconn 2317.TW plans to invest an additional 139.11 billion rupees ($1.67 billion) in India's Karnataka state, the state government said in a statement on Tuesday. In Karnataka state itself, the company announced in August an investment of $600 million in two projects to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment. Foxconn is also expected to start manufacturing iPhones in the southern state by April 2024 - a project expected to create around 50,000 jobs."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/time-for-apple-etfs-on-optimism-for-holiday-season-beyond', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple Inc. AAPL has recorded more than 50% gains this year (as of Dec 11, 2023). However, its performance lagged some of its tech peers due to subdued demand for its hardware products, influenced by a cautious consumer sentiment.\nBut the fate of Apple could rebound from this holiday season. At least, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives believes so. Even Warrant Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has 50% of its weight in Apple, up from about 39% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Let’s delve a little deeper (read: Buffett's Favorite 4 Sectors: ETFs in Focus).\nInsight From Wedbush Analyst Daniel Ives\nWedbush analyst Daniel Ives, who maintains an Outperform rating on Apple, has raised the price target from $240 to $250. Ives holds an optimistic view regarding Apple's future, predicting that it will become the first company to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion.\nApple stock was priced at $193.18 with a market cap of $3.04 trillion at the end of Dec 11, 2023. Ives anticipates that this target of $4 trillion market cap will likely be achieved by the end of 2024. This positive outlook stems from the expected growth and monetization prospects for the company in the upcoming year.\nExpectations for a Strong Holiday Season\nThe analyst also foresees a robust holiday season for Apple, with expectations of iPhone sales outpacing forecasts for the December quarter. Strong upgrade activity in both the United States and China is also expected to contribute significantly to this favorable trend.\nWhat Lies Ahead in 2024?\nIves highlights several factors that contribute to Apple's positive outlook. These include an expected increase in the average selling price of Apple products, projecting it to be $925 compared to the range of $825-$850 observed in recent years.\nShares of the tech giant suffered in September amid reports of China planning to expand a ban on the use of iPhones to government-backed agencies and state companies. These concerns are expected to moderate as Apple appears to be weakening manufacturing ties with China. Talks are doing rounds that Apple is relocating its manufacturing base from China to India (read: What Lies Ahead for Apple ETFs After iPhone Use Ban?).\nFor 2024, Apple anticipates potential growth opportunities with new MacBooks featuring M3 chips and the launch of the Vision Pro headset. Apple’s focus on augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies presents growth opportunities for the long haul.\nSubdued Hardware Sales Growth to Be Nullified by Strong Services Revenues?\nIves points out that Services revenues have been experiencing steady double-digit growth. Apple’s Services and Wearables businesses are expected to drive top-line growth in fiscal 2024 and beyond. While Apple's core business revolves mainly around its flagship iPhone, the Services division has become the company's cash cow lately.\nApple's efforts to expand its ecosystem through collaborations with companies like Samsung and Amazon bode well for the Services sector. The subscription-based video streaming, news, and gaming services are anticipated to thrive due to Apple's extensive user base. Plus, the App Store's strong sales, combined with the widespread adoption of Apple Pay and Apple Music, have also contributed to this growth.\nWhat Does Valuation Say About the Stock?\nApple shares are currently trading at 28.41X forward 12-month earnings, which compares to 27.72X for the Zacks sub-industry, 24.4X for the Zacks sector and 19.09X for the S&P 500 Index.\nAlthough Apple’s current multiple is higher than the sub-industry, it is still lower than sub-industry’s five-year high of 32.32X.\nAre ETFs Better Bets?\nInvestors intending to follow Warren Buffett but still wary of the slowing sales of Apple may take the ETF route. This is because ETFs helps investors to mitigate one company’s average performance with the other companies’ stellar results.\nBelow we highlight a few ETFs with heavy exposure to Apple for investors seeking to bet on the stock with much lower risk.\niShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW – AAPL takes the second spot with 18.07% weight. The fund has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).\nSelect Sector SPDR Technology ETF XLK – AAPL holds the second spot with 22.69% weight. The fund has a Zacks Rank #2.\nVanguard Information Technology ETF VGT – AAPL occupies the first location with 20.40% weight. The fund has a Zacks Rank #2.\n \n Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. AAPL has recorded more than 50% gains this year (as of Dec 11, 2023). iShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW – AAPL takes the second spot with 18.07% weight. Select Sector SPDR Technology ETF XLK – AAPL holds the second spot with 22.69% weight.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Select Sector SPDR Technology ETF XLK – AAPL holds the second spot with 22.69% weight. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple Inc. AAPL has recorded more than 50% gains this year (as of Dec 11, 2023).', 'news_article_title': 'Time for Apple ETFs on Optimism for Holiday Season & Beyond?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple Inc. AAPL has recorded more than 50% gains this year (as of Dec 11, 2023). iShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW – AAPL takes the second spot with 18.07% weight.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple Inc. AAPL has recorded more than 50% gains this year (as of Dec 11, 2023). iShares Dow Jones US Technology ETF IYW – AAPL takes the second spot with 18.07% weight.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-nears-all-time-high%3A-is-the-tech-giant-too-extended-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple stock has been in ultrasonic mode this year. After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple AAPL shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. The bullish theme around artificial intelligence certainly hasn’t hurt either.\nFollowing a greater than 50% surge in 2023, are Apple shares now too far extended, or is the rally just getting underway?\n\nImage Source: StockCharts\nBuying at New All-Time Highs\nPurchasing stocks at new all-time highs following a bear market has proven to be successful in the past. It’s the market’s way of telling us that higher prices are on the horizon. And when we analyze the state of the economy with a sustained deceleration in inflation, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and a resilient U.S. consumer, there’s plenty of reasons to suspect that the momentum can continue.\nDespite the technical progress this year, most professional fund managers (along with individual investors) were underweight stocks, missing the majority of the rally. The lack of respect for the market’s recovery aided the bullish move off the 2022 bear market lows.\nIt’s normal to expect that the rally won’t continue, but history tells us otherwise. The S&P 500 is less than 4% away from its own all-time high set back in January of 2022. The previous 14 times that the blue-chip index went at least a full year without a new high and then finally made one, a year later it was higher 13/14 times and up nearly 15% on average.\nThe Business of Apple\nApple is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple’s well-known products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, along with its software applications like iOS and the MAC OS X operating systems.\nIn addition to the sales generated from the devices mentioned above, Apple’s business contains a Services segment that includes revenues from cloud services, the App Store, Apple Music, AppleCare, Apple Pay, as well as other licensing services that have become a major cash cow. Apple currently has more than 935 million paid subscribers across the Services portfolio.\nIf that all wasn’t enough, Apple dominates the Wearables market, as consumers continue to adopt products like the AirPods and Apple Watch. Apple has made significant headway in this area, strengthening its presence in the personal health monitoring space. Other services include Apple News+, Apple Card, and Apple Arcade.\nAn increased focus on autonomous vehicles and augmented reality technologies presents a growth opportunity over the long-term. Apple is expected to ramp up its efforts with new offerings, and has clearly benefitted from the AI theme this year.\nApple Stock – The Zacks Rundown\nApple is part of the Zacks Computer – Mini Computers industry, which currently ranks in the top 36% of all Zacks Ranked Industries. Because it is ranked in the top half of all industries, we expect this group to outperform the market over the next 3 to 6 months, just as it has year-to-date with a 50% return:\n\nImage Source: Zacks Investment Research\nHistorical research studies suggest that approximately half of a stock’s price appreciation is due to its industry grouping. In fact, the top 50% of Zacks Ranked Industries outperforms the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. By focusing on leading stocks within the top 50% of Zacks Ranked Industries, we can dramatically improve our stock-picking success.\nApple has exceeded earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters. The company most recently delivered fiscal fourth-quarter earnings back in November of $1.46/share, beating the $1.39 Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.04%. Apple has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.47%.\nAAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. The tech giant is projected to see earnings grow 7% in the current fiscal year on revenues of $393.4 billion. Given Apple’s history of beating estimates, it wouldn’t be too surprising if these figures ended up being a bit light.\nWhat to Do Now\nBuying stocks when they make new highs has proven to be profitable throughout history. A stock eclipsing a previous high should be viewed as a sign of strength. Apple appears to be breaking out of a multi-month consolidation pattern, bolstering the bullish case.\nThe market is telling us to expect the unexpected. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs. Make sure to keep an eye on this tech behemoth as the stock inches closer to a new all-time high.\nInfrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America\nA massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.\nThe only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?”\nZacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 5 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.\nDownload FREE: How To Profit From Trillions On Spending For Infrastructure >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs. After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple AAPL shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple AAPL shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple Nears All-Time High: Is the Tech Giant Too Extended?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple AAPL shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'After a series of higher highs and higher lows along with fresh 52-week highs, Apple AAPL shares have now soared back near all-time highs, as the iPhone maker has benefitted from strength in the large-cap tech space. AAPL is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. A buoyant U.S. consumer along with a bullish artificial intelligence theme have helped push tech stocks like AAPL back near previous highs.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-fintech-stock-to-buy-at-a-bargain-in-december', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Sometimes being a contrarian can pay off. While it can be a challenge, doing your own homework and not following the crowd are attributes that distinguish some of the best investors.\nWhen it comes to investing in a growth industry, it can be easy to get bogged down by the sheer number of players in the sector looking to capitalize on the same themes. Many investors flock to -- or shun -- the same stocks without really understanding the fundamentals of each underlying business. As a result, some solid companies fall out of favor and are seen as poor opportunities.\nFor fintech in particular, online payments company PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) seems to fit into the category of a negatively perceived stock. As PayPal shares trade near all-time lows, a thorough analysis of the business suggests that now is a lucrative time to scoop up some shares on the dip.\nIs PayPal\'s business broken?\nPayPal is an online transactions platform that helps both buyers and sellers, offering a number of merchant solutions within its ecosystem and playing an integral role in the world of digital payments. However, a cursory look at PayPal\'s financial results might suggest its best days are behind it. The table below illustrates some important metrics for PayPal over the past year.\nCATEGORY Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023\nTotal payment volume (TPV) $336.9 billion $357.4 billion $354.5 billion $376.5 billion $387.7 billion\nNet revenue $6.8 billion $7.4 billion $7.0 billion $7.2 billion $7.4 billion\nOperating margin 16.3% 16.8% 14.2% 15.5% 15.7%\nData source: PayPal Investor Relations.\nTwo takeaways from the figures above are that PayPal\'s revenue growth is lumpy and operating margin is falling. PayPal faces intense competition, and it\'s not just from traditional financial institutions. The advent of payment services from tech behemoths like Apple and Alphabet has given investors some trepidation over PayPal\'s market position. On the surface, the results above might give credence to the notion that PayPal is losing market share.\nHowever, a contrarian might think that as online shopping and digital payments become more common, PayPal\'s addressable market is actually expanding -- thereby providing a low barrier to entry for new competition.\nAccording to research from the International Trade Association (ITA), the global business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce markets are projected to grow at compound annual rates of 14.5% and 14.4%, respectively, through 2026 and 2027. In total, the ITA forecasts more than $40 trillion in e-commerce sales by 2027, with Asia being one of the biggest contributing markets.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nDoes PayPal have any catalysts?\nAccording to the company\'s third-quarter earnings, while total payment volume (TPV) increased 15% year over year, international TPV grew 19% "driven by strength in Europe as well as improvements in Asia." The tailwinds in Asia could be a subtle growth driver as platforms that support PayPal, including shopping app Temu operated by PDD Holdings, continue to gain traction over the likes of Alibaba.\nA more near-term catalyst for PayPal stems from activity surrounding holiday shopping.\nOur prelim PayPal #s from Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday show the impact we have with customers:\n🟢Processed approx. 400M transactions\n🟢Put ~$8M back in customers\' hands with cash back + savings\n🟢Cyber Mon was largest shopping day of the year with approx. $5.8B in TPV and 87M txns\n-- Alex Chriss (@acce) November 28, 2023', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'PayPal is an online transactions platform that helps both buyers and sellers, offering a number of merchant solutions within its ecosystem and playing an integral role in the world of digital payments. According to research from the International Trade Association (ITA), the global business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce markets are projected to grow at compound annual rates of 14.5% and 14.4%, respectively, through 2026 and 2027. The tailwinds in Asia could be a subtle growth driver as platforms that support PayPal, including shopping app Temu operated by PDD Holdings, continue to gain traction over the likes of Alibaba.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'For fintech in particular, online payments company PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) seems to fit into the category of a negatively perceived stock. Total payment volume (TPV) $336.9 billion $357.4 billion $354.5 billion $376.5 billion $387.7 billion Net revenue $6.8 billion $7.4 billion $7.0 billion $7.2 billion $7.4 billion Operating margin 16.3% 16.8% 14.2% 15.5% 15.7% Data source: PayPal Investor Relations. According to the company\'s third-quarter earnings, while total payment volume (TPV) increased 15% year over year, international TPV grew 19% "driven by strength in Europe as well as improvements in Asia."', 'news_article_title': '1 Fintech Stock to Buy at a Bargain in December', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'However, a cursory look at PayPal\'s financial results might suggest its best days are behind it. However, a contrarian might think that as online shopping and digital payments become more common, PayPal\'s addressable market is actually expanding -- thereby providing a low barrier to entry for new competition. According to the company\'s third-quarter earnings, while total payment volume (TPV) increased 15% year over year, international TPV grew 19% "driven by strength in Europe as well as improvements in Asia."', 'news_textrank_summary': "Total payment volume (TPV) $336.9 billion $357.4 billion $354.5 billion $376.5 billion $387.7 billion Net revenue $6.8 billion $7.4 billion $7.0 billion $7.2 billion $7.4 billion Operating margin 16.3% 16.8% 14.2% 15.5% 15.7% Data source: PayPal Investor Relations. The advent of payment services from tech behemoths like Apple and Alphabet has given investors some trepidation over PayPal's market position. However, a contrarian might think that as online shopping and digital payments become more common, PayPal's addressable market is actually expanding -- thereby providing a low barrier to entry for new competition."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-stocking-stuffer-stocks-to-buy-for-your-loved-ones-this-holiday', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nAs the holiday season approaches, investors seeking gift-worthy stocks.\nMany turn to the portfolio of renowned investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B). After all, the focus is on gifts that keep on giving. Therefore, investments can appreciate and generate dividends over time, providing long-term returns and retirement options. \nBuffett serves as a role model for long-term investors, offering insights into smart money moves in the market. His successful tech exposure and picks in sectors within his expertise make them noteworthy additions to the watchlist. So, his top picks are essentially guarantee buys. Investors would do well to keep a close watch on his market decisions, strategies, and moves. \nLet’s explore these three stocks for a thoughtful and lasting holiday stocking stuffer.\nRestaurant Brands (QSR)\nSource: Savvapanf Photo / Shutterstock.com\nIn the midst of the pandemic and high inflation, consumers sought affordable fast food options over dining out. As sentiment improves, Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) stands to benefit.\nPriced at $69, QSR stock is undervalued with significant growth potential. And, it’s up 7% year to date (YTD) but below its 2019 peak of $78. Further, JP Morgan Chase raised the price target to $74, indicating a buy rating. \nOn Thursday, Restaurant Brands achieved a significant technical milestone as its Relative Strength (RS) Rating improved to 82, up from 79 the previous day. The RS Rating, ranging from 1 to 99, assesses a stock’s price performance over the past 52 weeks compared to other stocks. Thus, it provides valuable insights for investors seeking strong performers.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: Moab Republic / Shutterstock\nAfter an autumn decline, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reclaimed its status.\nAs the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company, it surpassed a $3 trillion market capitalization on December 5. Up 55% in 2023, Apple’s stock reached this milestone for the first time since August. This resurgence reflects investor confidence in Apple’s stability, strong cash flow, and robust shareholder returns. Hence, it’s positioned as a safe haven asset amid economic uncertainties.\nAdditionally, holiday sales provided an immediate boost to Apple’s profits. But its sustained success in Asian markets is a key driver of long-term stability. Despite a minor dip in 2023, Apple consistently expanded its market share in Asia. By holding only 16% of the total addressable market, this suggests significant growth potential.\nDespite the high stock price, analysts express optimism, with 74% recommending a buy. With a consensus fair value around $200 per share, Apple still has room to extend its growth trajectory.\nBerkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)\nSource: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com\nWarren Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, reported a resilient Q3. With a 40% year-over-year (YOY) surge in operating profit, it topped $10.8 billion.\nEstablished in 1889, the company operates over 90 subsidiaries in diverse sectors. Notable entities like GEICO and General Re contributed. With a historic cash reserve of $157.2 billion representing 20% of its market cap, Berkshire Hathaway displays financial strength.\nBuffett’s success stemmed from cashing in on higher short rates, securing over 5% on cash. With strategic bond yield moves, Buffett purchased short-term Treasury bills. Additionally, $1.1 billion went into share buybacks in the quarter, reaching $7 billion for the year. This solidifies BRK-B as a robust stock to retain.\nBuffett’s firm strategically shed holdings, boosting cash reserves for economic resilience and future investments. Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway faced a notable event with Vice Chairman Charlie Munger’s recent passing. Consider Berkshire as a lasting legacy beyond the Buffett-Munger era.\nOn the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL, BRK-B. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nChris MacDonald’s love for investing led him to pursue an MBA in Finance and take on a number of management roles in corporate finance and venture capital over the past 15 years. His experience as a financial analyst in the past, coupled with his fervor for finding undervalued growth opportunities, contribute to his conservative, long-term investing perspective.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This Move Before the Announcement\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Stocking Stuffer Stocks to Buy for Your Loved Ones This Holiday appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After an autumn decline, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reclaimed its status. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL, BRK-B. Restaurant Brands (QSR) Source: Savvapanf Photo / Shutterstock.com In the midst of the pandemic and high inflation, consumers sought affordable fast food options over dining out.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After an autumn decline, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reclaimed its status. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL, BRK-B. Many turn to the portfolio of renowned investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B).', 'news_article_title': '3 Stocking Stuffer Stocks to Buy for Your Loved Ones This Holiday', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL, BRK-B. Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After an autumn decline, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reclaimed its status. Priced at $69, QSR stock is undervalued with significant growth potential.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Moab Republic / Shutterstock After an autumn decline, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reclaimed its status. On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald has a LONG position in QSR, AAPL, BRK-B. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As the holiday season approaches, investors seeking gift-worthy stocks.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-equal-weighted-etfs-outperform-the-sp-500-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The biggest market story of the year is the outsized role of the Magnificent Seven stocks in the market rally. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500.\nThe tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index had to undergo a special rebalancing earlier this year when the weight of these seven stocks went over 55% of the index.\nThe weight of the top 10 stocks in the broad index has now increased to 32%, versus the average of 20% over the last 35 years. During the dot-com bubble, the total weight of the top 10 stocks topped out at 25%, according to Goldman Sachs.\nUnlike during the tech bubble, these companies are highly profitable, and their valuations, though elevated, are comparable to those seen in recent history.\nThey have stable cash flows and low leverage and could continue to do well if the economy slows down while interest rates stay at elevated levels for an extended period.\nWe have seen a broadening of the rally lately. Since bottoming in late October, all sectors except Energy are up. Areas like Real Estate, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary have significantly outperformed the Technology sector over the past month.\nThe Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF RSP has outperformed the market-cap-weighted index since its inception in 2003. Investors who are worried about a handful of stocks dominating funds tracking market-cap-weighted indexes have poured $9.5 billion into this ETF year-to-date.\nTo learn about RSP, First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted ETFQQEW, Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares QQQE and iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF: EUSA, please watch the short video above.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP): ETF Research Reports\nFirst Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted ETF (QQEW): ETF Research Reports\nDirexion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE): ETF Research Reports\niShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA): ETF Research Reports\nMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. 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(AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP): ETF Research Reports First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted ETF (QQEW): ETF Research Reports Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE): ETF Research Reports iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF RSP has outperformed the market-cap-weighted index since its inception in 2003.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP): ETF Research Reports First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted ETF (QQEW): ETF Research Reports Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE): ETF Research Reports iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, NVIDIA NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA now account for almost 29% of the S&P 500. They have stable cash flows and low leverage and could continue to do well if the economy slows down while interest rates stay at elevated levels for an extended period.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-7-best-dow-stocks-to-buy-as-americas-gdp-growth-soars', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nThere are many reasons for optimism as the U.S. economy continues improving. America’s GDP growth continued to move in the right direction and soared by 5.2% in the third quarter. That strongly suggests that the Dow, composed of 30 of the best U.S. stocks, is worth investing in at the moment.\nGenerally speaking, investing in the Dow currently makes a lot of sense. It appears that not only will America avoid a recession but also that there’s growth to be had. So, the Dow Jones index is a strong place to be for investors seeking U.S. equity exposure.\nMcDonald’s (MCD)\nSource: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock\nSimply put, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) continues to grow incredibly despite its dominant position and size. As mentioned, U.S. GDP grew by 5.2% during the 3rd quarter. Growth at McDonald’s was even higher.\nMcDonald’s is, of course, a very large firm with a vast footprint. Therefore, it’s necessary to divide its growth along several comparable metrics. Fortunately, they all point to the same conclusion: McDonald’s is thriving. Global sales increased by 8.8% during the Third quarter. In the US, sales increased by 8.1%. Global systemwide sales, which measures McDonald’s owned and operated restaurants and franchisee restaurants, grew by 11.1%. Those metrics should lead investors to the same conclusion: McDonald’s is growing even faster than the rebounding US economy.\nThe company and its stock tend to thrive across all business cycle periods. It’s safe, continues to grow rapidly, and provides an ultra-dependable dividend for income investors in particular.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com\nThe news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is again flirting with a $3 trillion market capitalization should serve to give investors confidence.\nInvestor confidence is an area in which Apple currently lacks. According to a recent article by Barron’s, confidence in its shares is quite low based on analyst ratings. 61% of those analysts currently rate Apple as a buy. That is the lowest percentage since August of 2020.\nThe thrust of that article was that Apple shares can rise above their current market cap because of artificial intelligence. The company has been relatively quiet in relation to its plans related to AI. You can bet that the company is putting together a strategy for when it will announce those plans. When it does so, expect the markets to react positively.\nThe company has been maligned because of declining sales of late. However, Apple continues investing in growth while returning capital to shareholders. It is not the company to bet against.\nVisa (V)\nSource: Kikinunchi / Shutterstock.com\nVisa (NYSE:V) and other credit card stocks have continuously defied throughout 2023. Cash-strapped American consumers have continued to rack up credit card debt nonetheless. If inflation and recession fears made the lives of Americans more difficult, you wouldn’t have known based on the results of companies like Visa.\nVisa cardholders will continue to spend, especially in terms of cross-border payments. In 2023, cross-border volume increased by 20% overall. American consumers continue to satisfy their travel appetite. Beyond that, consumers continue to simply use credit cards more. Visa’s revenues increased by 11% in the most recent quarter, reaching $8.6 billion. As a result, net income increased as well. That translated to Strong per-share earnings growth in 2023 and in the most recent quarter. EPS grew by 21% and 17% during those periods, respectively.\nAmerican credit card debt has moved past $1 trillion. That’s a big threat to individual consumers but, in aggregate, will serve credit card companies well moving forward.\nSalesforce (CRM)\nSource: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com\nSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Is currently in a strong position due to multiple factors that are coming together in its favor. Most everyone knows that Salesforce is the largest customer relationship management firm and stock.\nThat’s particularly important at this moment in the business cycle. Investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates as early as March. That will drastically boost overall investment, particularly at the enterprise level. Businesses of all sizes will spend more on growth because lending will cheapen. Those enterprises will heavily invest in customer relationship management to foster growth. Salesforce is the largest CRM and, thus, is in a perfect position at the moment.\nIn fact, Salesforce is already doing very well. The company recently released its third-quarter results, which also suggests the reason for optimism. Revenues increased by 11% to $8.72 billion. Increasing economic confidence allowed the company to narrow its guidance for full-year growth to 11% as well. \nCaterpillar (CAT)\nSource: aapsky / Shutterstock.com\nWhen Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) released earnings at the end of October, the markets did not receive the results well. It certainly wasn’t Caterpillar’s fault. In fact, the company did extraordinarily well, particularly regarding earnings per share. The company’s EPS of $5.52 was far above what Wall Street was expecting.\nHowever, as mentioned, its shares didn’t improve in price by much. The reason was fairly simple: Investor clarity about the economy’s future was much more muddled then. It has since been clarified, and optimism is high. It looks very much like we have avoided a recession.\nThe Fed is going to cut rates in 2024, likely multiple times. That will catalyze spending and investment across multiple sectors, especially construction. In other words, Caterpillar is looking better and better.\nThe company has continued to do well despite the high interest environment. Demand for its vehicles has remained high. Despite higher prices, the company has realized higher volumes as well.\nIBM (IBM)\nSource: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com\nIBM (NYSE:IBM) offers income and is well exposed to growth sectors overall. That’s a potent combination. IBM is entrenched in the artificial intelligence sector as well as the quantum computing industry. Investors are highly interested in both. Beyond that, IBM continues to offer a dividend that yields more than 4%.\nAll of those factors add up to create a stock that is very much worth investing in. Let’s start with the dividend. IBM last reduced its dividends in 1994 and continues to look secure. That dividend yields 4%, which is within the healthy range but also relatively high at the same time. Overall, IBM remains a stock to consider for investors seeking strong income sources.\nAt the same time, IBM is exposed to important growth sectors, including AI and quantum computing. That means equity offers investors a chance at real growth and provides a more stable income. IBM is well known for its Watson AI and is doing many things in that regard. The company is also entrenched in quantum computing, which promises to improve AI overall.\nCisco Systems (CSCO)\nSource: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.com\nCisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) offers investors steady, reliable income and exposure to continued technology sector growth.\nThe company sells Internet Protocol networking equipment and services. That means it basically grows along with the overall increase in Internet connectivity. Based on current projections, the company’s top-line growth isn’t expected to be particularly impressive and doesn’t stick out. However, Cisco Systems is amongst the leaders in its business. The company will continue to grow with the secular increases in technology. For example, many firms invest heavily To improve their positions in data centers and AI.\nThat is reflected at Cisco Systems, which recently announced its strongest fiscal year Q1 results ever. The company’s revenues and profitability reached their highest levels ever.\nMeanwhile, investors who purchase CSCO shares also receive a dividend that yields approximately 3.2%. That’s a nice incentive for a company that is very stable and serves to push returns much higher overall for investors.\nOn the date of publication, Alex Sirois did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nAlex Sirois is a freelance contributor to InvestorPlace whose personal stock investing style is focused on long-term, buy-and-hold, wealth-building stock picks. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post The 7 Best Dow Stocks to Buy as America’s GDP Growth Soars appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com The news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is again flirting with a $3 trillion market capitalization should serve to give investors confidence. If inflation and recession fears made the lives of Americans more difficult, you wouldn’t have known based on the results of companies like Visa. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com The news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is again flirting with a $3 trillion market capitalization should serve to give investors confidence. McDonald’s (MCD) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock Simply put, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) continues to grow incredibly despite its dominant position and size. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Source: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.com Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) offers investors steady, reliable income and exposure to continued technology sector growth.', 'news_article_title': 'The 7 Best Dow Stocks to Buy as America’s GDP Growth Soars', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com The news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is again flirting with a $3 trillion market capitalization should serve to give investors confidence. That strongly suggests that the Dow, composed of 30 of the best U.S. stocks, is worth investing in at the moment. Growth at McDonald’s was even higher.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com The news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is again flirting with a $3 trillion market capitalization should serve to give investors confidence. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Source: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.com Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) offers investors steady, reliable income and exposure to continued technology sector growth. The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of The Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors The post The 7 Best Dow Stocks to Buy as America’s GDP Growth Soars appeared first on InvestorPlace.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-apple-stock-a-buy-now-5', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines this week by surpassing a market capitalization of $3 trillion, a level it hadn't seen since August. The company's shares are up 50% year to date, despite repeated declines in its product segments that sent revenue dipping 3% year over year in its fiscal 2023.\nMacroeconomic headwinds caught up with Apple over the past 12 months, curbing consumer spending and creating weakness in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. Yet, its stock and business have remained resilient as loyal investors have continued to believe in its long-term prospects, and its heaps of cash have kept the company expanding.\nThe stock might be slightly overpriced today, trading at 31 times its earnings, but here's why Apple is still a buy.\nA powerful position in tech that is unlikely to dissipate soon\nApple has built brand loyalty that is almost unmatched in tech. Its interconnected ecosystem of products simultaneously deters people from using competing devices and encourages users to gradually branch out into Apple's other offerings.\nThe popularity of Apple's products has seen it attain leading market shares in multiple industries, holding a 55% share of the U.S. smartphone market.\nThe company's significant user base came in handy in 2023 as spikes in inflation made people less likely to upgrade their devices. Product revenue faltered, but Apple continued to profit from the sales of past devices through its services.\nThe tech giant's services business includes income from the App Store and subscription-based platforms like Apple TV+, Music, and iCloud. The digital division has become the fastest-growing part of Apple's business, with revenue rising 9% year over year in fiscal 2023 and outpacing the iPhone for two consecutive years.\nConsistent growth from services is positive for Apple's long-term prospects, with profit margins regularly hitting about 70%. By comparison, its products' profit margins hover around 36%.\nApple's potent brand has seen it achieve dominating roles in nearly every new market it has entered. In 2024, the company will launch its first virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) headset and will likely continue expanding into artificial intelligence (AI). With billions of users worldwide and a free cash flow that hit nearly $100 billion this year, I wouldn't count it out as becoming a top performer in either of those high-growth sectors.\nHas Apple earned its premium price tag?\nApple's substantial stock rise this year has made it slightly overpriced. Its forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 30 and price-to-free cash flow multiple of 31 are high, considering that anything below 10 to 20 for both metrics is generally regarded as a good value.\nHowever, this is Apple, the world's most valuable company that has delivered stock growth of 345% over the last five years. Even if its shares rose half that over the next five years, it would still outperform Alphabet's and Amazon's stock gains since 2018. So, the question remains: Is Apple worth its high valuation?\nData by YCharts\nThe charts above compare the forward P/E and price-to-free cash flows of some of the biggest names in tech. The figures indicate that shares in Apple are trading at a better value than Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft, with only Alphabet potentially a better bargain.\nApple's reputation for reliable gains, loyal user base, and substantial cash reserves make the company a no-brainer for investing in tech. It's one of the cheapest options in the industry and has delivered more five-year growth than most of these companies. Even if it can't replicate the same growth over the next half-decade, the company's share price is still likely to rise significantly with its lucrative services business and expansions into other areas of tech.\nThe company has earned its high valuation and remains a buy right now.\n10 stocks we like better than Apple\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Apple wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 4, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines this week by surpassing a market capitalization of $3 trillion, a level it hadn't seen since August. Macroeconomic headwinds caught up with Apple over the past 12 months, curbing consumer spending and creating weakness in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. Apple's reputation for reliable gains, loyal user base, and substantial cash reserves make the company a no-brainer for investing in tech.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines this week by surpassing a market capitalization of $3 trillion, a level it hadn't seen since August. Consistent growth from services is positive for Apple's long-term prospects, with profit margins regularly hitting about 70%. Apple's substantial stock rise this year has made it slightly overpriced.", 'news_article_title': 'Is Apple Stock a Buy Now?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines this week by surpassing a market capitalization of $3 trillion, a level it hadn't seen since August. Yet, its stock and business have remained resilient as loyal investors have continued to believe in its long-term prospects, and its heaps of cash have kept the company expanding. The company has earned its high valuation and remains a buy right now.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines this week by surpassing a market capitalization of $3 trillion, a level it hadn't seen since August. The digital division has become the fastest-growing part of Apple's business, with revenue rising 9% year over year in fiscal 2023 and outpacing the iPhone for two consecutive years. Apple's substantial stock rise this year has made it slightly overpriced."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/did-the-santa-claus-rally-start-early', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:\nThe market\'s incredible November and why we may not be out of the woods yet on rate hikes.\nWhy Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up their credit card partnership.\nThoughts on Tesla\'s Cybertruck and the new details we have after this week\'s showcase.\nTwo stocks worth watching: Docusign and EPR Properties.\nVivek Pandya, manager of Adobe Digital Insights, talks through the trends he\'s seeing so far in holiday spending and whether it makes sense to buy now or wait for some of the items on your list.\nTo catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool\'s free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing in stocks. A full transcript follows the video.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nThis video was recorded on Dec. 01, 2023.\nDylan Lewis: November was one heck of a month for the market. But we may not be out of the woods yet. Motley Fool Money starts. Everybody needs money. That\'s why they call it money. From Cool Global headquarters, this is Motley Fool Money. It\'s the Motley Fool Money radio show. I\'m Dylan Lewis joining me in the studio. Motley Fool Senior Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger. Gentlemen, great to have you both here. We\'ve got a tribute to one of the greatest investors of all time, an early look at the holiday shopping trends and of course, stocks on our radar. But we\'re going to kick off today reflecting on November. Matt, it\'s a month of thanks and I think a lot of investors very thankful for the month that was.\nMatt Argersinger: Very thankful, Dylan. What a month it was indeed. The S&P 500 up more than 9%, Nasdaq 100 which has already been on a super tear this year, was up another 11% in November. Russell 2000 by the way. Small caps which have really not participated finally had a good month up 9% and one of my favorite parts of the market, Real Estate Investment Trust which you have had a horrible year up 12% in November. This is probably the kicker for me guys. This is according to a report from Bank of America, the classic 60, 40 portfolio, 60% stocks, 40% bonds. The much belign 60, 40 portfolio, is least recently that was up 9.6% in November. That was the best month for that strategy in more than 32 years going back to December 1991, the month the USSR dissolved, by the way. That is quite a historic record right there. How about that? It seems like everything did well in November.\nDylan Lewis: Nice to see stocks not alone in the rally bonds in on the action as well. Jason, we typically see a little bit of a Santa rally in December. This one\'s coming in a little bit earlier for us. What do you see as you look at the past month?\nJason Moser: Well, I think what we saw, we saw a relatively decent earning season. I mean, we saw a lot of companies that there was continued language in regard to scrutinize spending, I heard a couple of elongated sales cycles in there. Still companies are doing a very good job of focusing on the money that\'s going out. I mean, it\'s not just about growing that revenue anymore, but a lot of companies are really focused on the money that\'s going out and they\'re really doing a good job of pairing that back, making the businesses a little bit more efficient. We\'re seeing margins expanding in some cases. It\'s not across the board. There are some pockets of weakness there and some questions. I think it\'s going to be an interesting holiday season from a retail perspective. But generally speaking, I think particularly considering tech, because that\'s really been most under the microscope, we are seeing that these companies are taking a look at this and saying, let\'s focus a little bit more on actually making some money and it\'s amazing what just shifting that narrative a little bit can really do to investor sentiment.\nDylan Lewis: That was November, and we are here taping on December 1 and as we were heading into production, Fed Chair Jerome Powell turned the lights on at the party and said, hey, we may not be totally done here yet, Matt. [LAUGHTER].\nMatt Argersinger: That\'s right. He gave a speech on a Friday morning and it\'s something Powell has done a few times, I think over the past, say, year and a half, where he\'s come on and said, hey everyone, like you said, turn on the lights of the party. Isn\'t that the worst the music goes out, lights go on, it\'s awful.\nDylan Lewis: We\'re here to hang out for a while.\nMatt Argersinger: I know, but no, he said hold on. Way too early to say that we\'re done actually raising rates, which I think is surprising. He says not until we have the full confidence, the Fed has the full confidence that inflation is heading back to our target of 2%. Basically, he said this without saying it. But he said the Fed is not even thinking about lowering rates, which is very in contrast to what we\'re seeing. Because if you look at, for example, the CME\'s Fed Watch Tool, looking at the March Fed meeting, they\'re looking at a 53% chance of a cut. If Pals come out and said we\'re not even thinking about thinking about cutting, there is a little bit of a conflict here. Now, I would say for all the things Jason said about corporate earnings, I think corporations have done a magnificent job managing their margins, especially during this. But I think one of the reasons the market rallied so much is because there\'s a sense that, even if the Fed is it might not be lowering, at least they\'re probably done hiking. We can sort of have a little more confidence in the level of interest rates and we can manage our balance sheets and our credit needs accordingly, that\'s a big thing. But now, if you\'re telling me that investors are actually thinking of a Fed cut is coming early in the year, that makes me a little more nervous.\nDylan Lewis: Matt, I\'m just impressed that you got through thinking about twice. [LAUGHTER]. Well, cleanly, I struggled through it. Just trying to get out of that once from the big macro, we are going to check in on two big brands. Jason, Apple will be exiting its credit card relationship with Goldman Sachs. The tech firm reportedly submitted a proposal that would end the relationship in the next year. A bit of a change in strategy for both these businesses. This was the culmination of two initiatives for each of them and a new brand of business or a new type of business for both of them. What do you make of this partnership dissolving?\nJason Moser: It feels like it\'s probably the best solution for both parties involved. This is an interesting story because it brings a lot of companies into play here. You\'ve got Apple and Goldman Sachs of course, but then you\'ve got other companies that are interested in perhaps taking over that Apple business like American Express, or even synchrony. A lot of parties in play here. I think Apple\'s card aspirations on the one hand it can be seen as an acquisition tool. It\'s a way for them to give consumers access to more Apple devices. It\'s an easier way for consumers to be able to finance those devices, give it to you interest free over time, whatever it may be. And for Goldman at the time, it seemed like a reasonable bet in their consumer aspirations. You\'re saddling up with Apple, one of the biggest networks out there with billions upon billions of users, it feels like. But it just, it hasn\'t worked out that well and I think it\'s probably something that was a little bit, both parties were at fault here. I think when you saddle up with Apple, the idea is that you\'re saddling up with one of the biggest, most important companies in the world. Now, the other side of that coin is that Apple, because of their size, they can really command a lot out of that relationship as well. That typically means lower pricing. Granted, there\'s higher volume there. But I think also with Apple, this was a way for them to continue increasing engagement. Give people who want to be a part of that Apple universe a reason to stay in that Apple universe. You have your finances with them that means that you\'re going to find more value in the devices with Apple that you\'re using, it all makes sense when you look at how this relationship was born and the concessions that Apple demanded from Goldman. They were calling for essentially all applicants to be approved. They want to essentially 100% approval rate, and they went with an atypical billing cycle that essentially was the beginning of the month, whereas all other card companies do it on a rolling basis. That helps smooth out those finances, and so I think Goldman maybe felt like, you know what, this is far more trouble than it\'s worth. Apple looked at it and saying, well, if it\'s not going to be Goldman, I\'m sure we can find another partner and I think that\'s ultimately what happens. I think Apple probably continues to try to make this work just with another partner. I would say that other partner better take a look at this example here and maybe push back on some of those demands that Apple\'s thrown out there.\nDylan Lewis: We\'ve heard for years exactly how difficult it is to be a supplier of Apple. Usually we\'re talking about small chip companies going into business with them and how those contracts are incredibly demanding. Wind up straining some of the financials of those businesses because Apple can get such favorable terms. Funny to see a company like Goldman Sachs wind up in that same spot.\nJason Moser: Again, I think this is something that for Apple, it\'s not really a needle mover on the business. It\'s another service that they can offer and this is clearly becoming more and more of a services business as they work to diversify that revenue away. I don\'t think Apple card users really care what bank is behind all of this. Most of the time they\'re not really worried about the issuer of the bank as long as they are still affiliated with that Apple brand, that Apple card. I don\'t think Apple\'s going to have any problem finding another partner. But I think it\'ll be noteworthy how that new relationship is actually structured. Switching gears. It was a busy week for Elon Musk and we\'re going to maybe sidestep some of the deal book comments and discussion because we did see our first look at some of the details on Tesla\'s cyber truck. Matt, this was something that was first unveiled as an idea back in 2019. It is now 2023. We have a sense of what this product looks like, some of the costs, some of the specs. What did you think of the announcement?\nMatt Argersinger: Well, first of all, I have to say the last few days, it feels like such a perfect representation of Elon Musk\'s personality. He goes from, like you said, this, let\'s be fair, bizarre, confusing, maybe even uncomfortable at times interview at Deal Books Summit in New York to the very next day giving this exciting almost Steve Jobs-esque unveiling of the cyber truck in Austin, Texas, or as he put it, the biggest product launch of anything by far on Earth this year. He might be right cause whatever you want to say, I think about Elon Musk the person and I have a lot of things to say, but Elon Musk, the engineer, the product designer, the salesman, is truly something entirely different and I do think the demand for the cyber truck is going to be huge. We can get into the specs, but it has more than one million reservations. It\'s a product that I think a lot of people four years ago certainly thought there was no chance in heck that this thing was going to roll off the production line anytime soon yet they are really rolling it off beginning this year. I have to say it\'s such a unique design, you have such a big Elon musk fan base and I really do believe him when he says, "The future looks like the future with this thing". I find myself intrigued and I do feel like it\'s going to be a success as is often the case with Musk. Some of the details they announced in 2019. A little bit different when they come to real reality here in 2023. I believe the base model will cost around $61,000. The upscale cyber base model, 100K. One of the things that I think is interesting here, Jason, is we saw this announced in 2019. It is now being revealed in 2023 and we\'ll probably see people really drive them on the roads in 2024 and 2025. The market for EVs and in particular truck EVs has changed pretty dramatically in that time.\nJason Moser: It has, and EVs are going through their own little moment right now where there are some questions as to the value proposition and there\'s consumer reports data out there showing that people are having more problems with EVs than ICs or even other vehicles.\nJason Moser: Whether that\'s the case or not, I think with Tesla, when you look at these trucks, it\'s very difficult to understand exactly what kind of driver wants this cybertruck. I think the cybertruck is a niche product that will probably do OK. I don\'t know how the company is ultimately defining success. For me, success is this is a contributor to the business. It sounds like for the immediate future, for the near future, at least for the foreseeable future, it\'s going to be something that loses money until they actually figure this whole thing out, because just making the truck on its own is a really difficult and arduous process. For most people that are driving these big trucks, the trucks are a tool of their trade. It\'s something that matters, that needs to be reliable. They need to know that it\'s going to work and how to fuel it up and use and whatnot. I don\'t know that they\'re necessarily going to be the ones making the leap to a cybertruck in the near term. Now, I think that as this iterates, as it evolves, there will be more opportunities to open that market opportunity up to more of those types of truck owners. For now, I think you probably see a few on the road, and we\'ll see how this develops.\nDylan Lewis: Coming up after the break, we\'ve got a tribute and some of our favorite Mungerisms. Stay right here. This is Motley Fool Money.\nWelcome back to Motley Fool Money. I\'m Dylan Lewis, joined again in studio by Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser. This week, Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett\'s right-hand man passed away at the age of 99. He is easily on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest investors of all time. I think it\'s probably worth spending a little time reflecting on just how remarkable his track record and success with Buffett and Berkshire was, Matt.\nMatt Argersinger: Remarkable. It is Mount Rushmore, for sure. If you\'re talking about, as the young people say, goat, greatest of all time, Warren Buffett is the goat when it comes to investing. But I\'m not sure he\'s quite the goat without Charlie Munger. If you look at Berkshire Hathaway\'s market value per share, 57 years ago, when he took over the textile mill in Massachusetts and turned this into one of the most successful businesses and companies of all time, he and Munger compound market value per share for Berkshire just under 20% a year for 57 years. Almost six decades. More than double the annual compound return of the S&P 500. Just to put that in dollar terms, if you had invested $100 in Berkshire Hathaway the moment after Buffett took over, that $100 would have turned into $2.96 million today.\nDylan Lewis: Matt, to your point about the duo, I think of Buffett and Munger as Brady and Belichick. They\'re both individually great, but what they\'ve done together, just absolutely incredible, and I don\'t know that we\'re going to see it again.\nMatt Argersinger: No, I don\'t think so. If I could tell a quick story, J. Mo was involved in this too, is early 2015, Jason and I took over a million-dollar portfolio, which is the service we had here at the Motley Fool. As we were thinking about how to run this service, the first thing that came to mind was a quote by Charlie Munger. It goes something like this: If you buy something because it\'s undervalued, then you have to think about selling it when it approaches your calculation of its intrinsic value. That\'s hard. But if you buy just a few great companies, then you can sit on your butt. That\'s a good thing. Now, Charlie used a little bit more colorful language than I just did. But that to me was such more than any quote from Charlie Munger has told me. It really isn\'t about trying to always constantly massage your portfolio. Deciding what to buy, when to buy, what to sell, when to sell. Find great companies, buy them, hold them. I think that was the lesson he also gave to Buffett six decades ago as well.\nJason Moser: Well, I was going to say you\'re right because Buffett was the cigar-butt guy.\nMatt Argersinger: Absolutely.\nJason Moser: He is the Graham cigar-butt guy. Munger was the guy that came in today. What about just buying good businesses at fair prices?\nMatt Argersinger: Yes.\nJason Moser: Buy good businesses at reasonable prices and then Matt says, sit on our butts and just go about this. Now, I think one interesting thing, and the returns numbers you quoted there are phenomenal, it\'s fascinating to think, and Munger is on record as saying this, he said, you know what? We could have doubled the size of Berkshire, had we done just one thing; used the leverage. It\'s something we talk about leverage a lot here because leverage can be a very dangerous tool. It can be a helpful tool for certain investors if you know what you\'re doing, but it raises the degree of difficulty when it comes to investing. He said, we could have used leverage and Berkshire would have been worth twice as much. He said the reason why they didn\'t do it, was because they didn\'t want to disappoint the people that had been with them for so long. They generated a lot of wealth. He\'s like if we lose three quarter of our money, we\'re still rich. But a lot of these people that have made all this money along the way with us, they\'re just individual investors. We would have let them down in a big way in understanding the nature of leverage in the fickle nature of markets. Using leverage boils down to market timing in some senses. They made that conscious decision; no, we\'re not going to do that, we\'ve got our process in place. I think that\'s a great lesson for investors is, know what you don\'t know, get your process in place, and trust the process. What? Bell check, right?\nDylan Lewis: As a testament to the process and really just by keeping it simple, how easy they were able to make things for themselves, one of the top 10 largest companies in the United States, even without the benefit of using leverage, so even doing things the right way, doing things simply, and not exposing themselves to too much risk, I think they did just OK. [laughs]\nMatt Argersinger: I think they did more than OK. I would say, and beyond also just buying wonderful businesses. One of the hardest things we do as investors is holding great businesses. It\'s one thing to identify a wonderful business, buy a wonderful business at a fair, reasonable price. Most of us just don\'t hold those businesses long enough. If you look at their holdings in Coca-Cola, American Express, even Apple, which is more recent purchase they\'ve held that for almost a decade now, a lot of us just have a hard time doing that. As an individual investors, we see a stock we own go up 50%, we\'re like, hey, should I think about selling? Is the market at the top? What if I don\'t sell and the dry stock drops 20%? That is also part of the genius, it\'s part of the goating, which was not just buying wonderful businesses, but holding them, which is such a hard thing to do if you\'re an individual investor.\nDylan Lewis: I think, Matt, modeling that behavior, talking about that, and being very open about it as such great investors probably helped investor outcomes on the retail side, almost more than anybody else. I think it\'s probably Jack Bogle, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger, in terms of like good investing behavior and lessons.\nMatt Argersinger: Exactly. Lessons that any investor could follow. These were the lessons. What\'s amazing to me is, I think it was Jeff Bassos who asked Buffett once, why aren\'t there more investors like you? Why don\'t they just copy you and do what you do? The whole refrain was, well, because people, they want to be rich fast, they don\'t want to get rich slowly, and that\'s what we did, and they did it better than anyone else.\nDylan Lewis: J. Mo, Matt mentioned a Mungerism that he particularly enjoys. Anything jump out to you?\nJason Moser: Yeah. The one that I noted earlier this week and the impact I think that Munger has had on my life from reading and the listening to him speak overall is just patience. It goes back to what you were saying. One of my favorite quotes, the big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting. That really is what it boils down to. A lot of people don\'t want to hear that because like Matty said, they want to get rich quick. That\'s not the way it works. You determine your process, you do what works best for you. But I think over time, what we found is that Munger and Buffett came up with something pretty special there. It\'s not a bad idea to try to mirror that patience. It\'s not easy all the time, but it matters.\nDylan Lewis: Gentlemen, we\'re going to see you a little bit later in the show. Up next, we\'ve got to check in on holiday spend and places we\'re seeing deflation in pricing. Stay right here. You\'re listening to Motley Fool Money.\nVera Lynn: We\'ll meet again. Don\'t know where, don\'t know when. But I know we\'ll meet again some sunny day. Keep smiling through just like you always do \'til the blue sky drive the dark clouds.\nDylan Lewis: Welcome back to Motley Fool Monday. I\'m Dylan Lewis. The holiday season is in full swing and we\'ve got an early read on results from Cyber Monday and Black Friday, thanks to Adobe. The firm is the source for online holiday spend data. We caught up with the Vivek Pandya, their lead insights analyst to get a sense of the trends he\'s seeing in the numbers this winter and whether it makes sense to buy now or wait for some of the items on your list. Let\'s dive right in. Your firm reported a record $9.8 billion in Black Friday online sales and over 12 billion in Cyber Monday sales. How do you think online retailers and shoppers are looking so far this holiday season?\nVivek Pandya: It\'s been, I think, something that they\'ve been anticipating in terms of where they would land for these major days. Buyer propensity is the strongest on Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. I think they\'re probably feeling pretty good about the momentum that they\'ve experienced through these five days. I think what we\'re going to have to keep a closer eye on is how the demand continues to persist from where we are post Cyber Monday through the rest of the season. I also think they\'ll have to think a little bit more about how they approach early seasonal discounts, which they did in late October all the way into early November. In the past, that has done well for them. But this season, with the consumers priority around price and discount magnitudes, they really return back to Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their shopping. That\'s something the retailers are going to have to continue to think about in 2024.\nDylan Lewis: If I\'m not mistaken, I think Black Friday spend was up somewhere around 7% year over year. We saw, I think, Cyber Monday results up nearly 10% over 2022. There are a lot of different reasons why those numbers could be going up. I think inflation is probably top of mind for a lot of people. Do you feel like we\'re seeing a mix of inflation and increases in demand and volume a little bit more, one or the other?\nVivek Pandya: It\'s a great question because with online retail prices, those have actually been coming down year on year for the past couple of years because we did see prior to the pandemic, we would continue to see online deflation. The reason for that is you\'d have more and more online retail merchants enter the space. That gives the consumer much more choice and there\'s more competition, and that puts a downward pressure on prices. We also saw with categories like electronics, you have the newer products coming out and that pushes prices down on the older versions. That deflation was pretty apparent pre-pandemic. Then we had these supply chain issues that really put consumers in a position where they were seeing much higher prices across the board. Even for online goods, the demand was so high. But then as we got to 2022, the summer where gas prices started going up and durable and goods demand started coming down, that put online prices back on this deflationary trajectory. A lot of the growth that we\'re seeing is purely because people are buying more goods and buying more items. I think online retailers can really take a lot away from that. I will say that especially in certain categories like electronics, apparel prices and discounts are in the range of 20%-30% That puts a lot of impact in terms of good demand because of just people buying more goods.\nDylan Lewis: Let\'s talk a little bit about what people are buying. You mentioned a couple of different categories there, where are you seeing a lot of interest and are there any particular products that you\'re seeing really spike this holiday season?\nVivek Pandya: Well, the good news is we\'ve seen strong boosts in categories across the board. Even categories like apparel that had softer, flat to negative growth in the off season and the rest of the time in 2023, had a bit of a boost through the Cyber Five. With apparel, you really have products that have gone viral on TikTok, things like that. The Birkenstocks, the UGG Tasman slippers, and then we have cosmetic products that have done well because the gift sets and all that are really popular this season. Electronics are massive this time of the year. With the supply chain issues easing, it\'s a lot easier for people to get a hold of PS5s and Xbox Series X and things like that this season than previous seasons. That\'s helping. We\'ve also had the iPhone 15 release, which had an initial launch and that picked up some demand. But usually the consumer continues to want some of these goods into Christmas. It has the momentum through the gift giving season. Then obviously, toys are pretty massive this time of the year. You end up seeing the perennial favorites like the Lego and the Barbie products, but you end up seeing variations. I think about Tamagotchis, which have been around for decades, but now you have the Tamagotchi Nano, Harry Potter version, which is a much more advanced version than probably we grew up with as kids. These types of items continue to be popular and we see an uptick, especially this time of year.\nDylan Lewis: Everything old is new again, right?\nVivek Pandya: Exactly.\nDylan Lewis: Exactly. You mentioned the Cyber Five earlier and I think Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to be the main events and they get a lot of the headlines. But it does seem like, at least anecdotally, the individual days are being blurred a little bit more. Those big days are still important, but is that what you guys are seeing in the data where it\'s more of a season of shopping rather than these big tent pole days?\nVivek Pandya: Well, in previous years it definitely became the early season, blurring into Thanksgiving. But this season, it\'s been very much the discount magnitude strengthened within the 5%-10% range to the 20-35% range as we got into Thanksgiving week. You had Thanksgiving all the way up to Cyber Monday, have really strong discounts and those ones were blurring into each other. The Black Friday deals were transforming into early Cyber Monday deals. You saw that transition. But what was interesting was something like Thanksgiving, where consumers are used to going out to the shops. Five, 10 years ago, they\'d go out to the shops after Thanksgiving meal and get another deal on a TV or something like that. But then with the pandemic, those stores closed on Thanksgiving and they remain closed, but the buyer propensity and that buy mode that they\'re in continues to persist. That\'s when they just turn to their smartphones after eating or while they\'re talking to family and then start doing their shopping. That\'s where we saw a lot of spending velocity kick up and that\'s where we saw $5.5 billion. That really set the tone for what we would see from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.\nDylan Lewis: Earlier you mentioned people looking at their phones and doing some shopping. By my count, I think for e-commerce desktop is still king. But it seems like it\'s barely still king. What are we seeing in terms of mobile and desktop shopping this year?\nVivek Pandya: It\'s exactly right, because we\'re crossing this threshold where mobile devices will make up about 51% share for the season and become technically the majority way that people buy online goods. However, when we think about certain days like Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, it\'s already surging beyond that 51%. We almost hit 60% on Thanksgiving because as I said, there\'s just so much of a shift to smartphones. Well, when you\'re around with family, you don\'t want to pull out your laptop and then start shopping. But you might pull out your smartphone and be comfortable doing some shopping there. It\'s been really important for retailers to ensure that their mobile experiences are state of the art and are seamless and frictionless so that when the consumer does that impulse buying, they can support that demand. Because what we still see is online conversion rates and buyer rates being stronger on online desktop. We really need to see that level of strength in mobile device conversion because that\'s where all the momentum is going.\nDylan Lewis: Are there any retailers that are doing anything particularly interesting or novel with mobile to try to boost those conversion rates?\nVivek Pandya: Well, we think about a lot of these online retailers across the board leveraging these initiatives to get consumers to download the mobile apps, provide additional value and discounts if they download the mobile app because that strengthens the relationship, it becomes less cost prohibitive to engage them once they\'ve downloaded the mobile app and the conversion is stronger. We see constant encouragement to download mobile apps to leverage certain types of deals, to scan QR codes. All these types of things are designed to have consumers who are very mobile first continue to think about e-commerce from a mobile first lens too. You see it also with social media apps. TikTok has been quite the social media story these past couple of years. There\'s been a lot of investment into these social media advertising platforms so that they can extract the value and have the consumer who\'s maybe going to these apps just to browse videos and things like that to quickly be shifted into the buy mode too.\nDylan Lewis: I think one thing a lot of consumers have gotten used to over the last couple of years is seeing the option to buy now pay later as they are checking out. I look at the consumer, and we\'ve talked about this a lot on our show. It feels like we have stretched consumers between inflation, interest rates rising, student loan payments going up. It seems like there is probably going to be a decent number of people who are looking for either holiday spend to go on credit card spend or buy now pay later options. What are you seeing over there?\nVivek Pandya: The buy now pay later growth has been quite something even prior to getting into the holiday season. We\'re expecting about 17% growth for the season in terms of buy now pay later utilization. That will mean out of the $222 billion spent this holiday season, about $17 billion will be processed specifically through buy now pay later. We\'re already hitting that growth momentum right now. We\'ve seen over eight billion dollar spent. It\'s definitely something consumers are leaning on. I would say multiple consumers and different audiences are leveraging it for different reasons. Some of them are maybe social savvy, younger consumers and they\'re going through the payment checkout process and they see, I thought I was going to spend $200. They\'re saying, I can just do $50 and just break it up into payments. It entices them to just jump on that bandwagon very quickly. Other consumers are in more of a financially strained position and they\'re having to lean on buy now pay later in order to support their gift giving budget. Really that\'s one of the things where we\'re going to have to just continue to see how that moves in the context of larger online growth. What I will say is you have that utilization. You\'ve seen growth in integrations with buy now pay later. It\'s been a growth factor, but I think we\'ll have to see in the off season, so coming into 2024, how those growth rates continue to persist.\nDylan Lewis: One of the other consumer stories we\'ve been seeing as a result of some of those pressures is this idea of consumers trading down a little bit and looking for lower priced items or maybe moving from one retailer to more of a discount retailer. Do you see any of that in the data that you\'re looking at?\nVivek Pandya: Well, it\'s something that we\'ve kept a close eye on, I had mentioned earlier that since we started to see online inflation turn to online deflation.\nVivek Pandya: That really started kicking off as we look at how the prices shifted from 2021 into to mid 2023. What we\'re finding is, yes, people have absolutely downshifted to the cheaper goods. We\'ve seen people go from organic products to non organic to save money there. We\'ve seen people go from the higher end luxury version of a cosmetic item or apparel to the cheaper version. The exception a little bit is you see consumers being a little less price sensitive to that during the holiday season. Because A, discounts are helping bring down prices overall, and B, they\'re usually giving gifts to other people. They\'re very conscientious of how, the gifts will appear, that they got the person, the premium gift they were looking for versus a cheaper substitute. That\'s where we see a little bit more of a return to the premium luxury. But in the off season and when we\'re not in the holiday season, Bonanza, that\'s when we see people downshifting a lot to the cheaper versions. Cheaper, is sometimes they go for a completely different alternative altogether to make the most of their budget within these categories.\nJason Moser: You mentioned the discounting there, and my last question for you, Vivek is really, in service of our listeners, we saw the huge discounting happen as we would expect during the Cyber 5, and ahead of the Cyber 5. Based on what you\'re seeing, is this where we\'re going to see discounts bottom out, or should people wait a little bit on some of these purchases for the holidays?\nVivek Pandya: I would say for the most part, they have bottomed out. Especially in the key categories like apparel electronics. We do expect to see a bit more stronger discounting on December 4th for sporting goods. That\'s just how that particular category has. We\'ve seen the pricing trends over the years. A bit in early December, maybe a bit more of a deal on sporting goods, but outside of that we\'re starting to see the discounts we can dissipate across a lot of the products. That\'s, again, almost seasonally how it\'s worked in previous years. Credit to retailers, they\'ve had to train consumers that this is the moment and then that\'s why we also see a lot of spend velocity in the six to 11:00 PM. PST time on Cyber Monday, we see about over $4 billion spent that way because everyone\'s trying to get the discounts and get their shopping out of the way.\nDylan Lewis: Listeners, we\'ll put a link to Adobe\'s holiday shopping tracker in our show notes Coming up after the break, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger return with a couple stocks on their radar. Stay right here, you\'re listening to motley money.\nAs always, people in the program may have interests in the stocks they talk about in the motley fool. May have formal recommendations for or against, start, buy, sell, anything based solely on what you hear. I\'m Dylan Lewis joined again by Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger. We tend to focus on stocks here at the motley fool, but this week we are profiling a different investment. NBA owner and Shark Cubin is selling his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder in Las Vegas Sands. Matt, Cuban will remain in charge of basketball operations and he\'ll keep a small stake in the business. But this seems like an interesting choice in an interesting moment.\nMatt Argersinger: Yes, it was a surprise to me and that\'s because, I think of Mark Cuban as a pretty successful businessman and investor. Well a highly successful businessman and investor, but at the same time he\'s this, highly passionate sports fan and team owner. Him selling his majority stake in what I thought was his passion makes me think he\'s calling a little bit of a medium term top in the market, in terms of professional sports team valuations, especially for non NFL franchise. I think if you look at the Jason and we were talking about this earlier in the week, NBA Major League Baseball, anything not in the NFL. I feel like we might be a little bit of a top and I think Mark Cuban actually might be calling that Cuban.\nDylan Lewis: Cuban timed it pretty well when it came to the.comboom. I think he may be able to time this one and we\'ll see.\nMatt Argersinger: I think so.\nDylan Lewis: Let\'s get over to stocks on our radar. Our man behind the glass, Dan Boyd, is going to hit you with a question. Jason, you\'re up first. What are you looking at this week?\nJason Moser: Yeah. Keep an eye on Docusign. Ticker is DOCU. Earnings come out Wednesday after the market closes. They\'ve got new Ish CEO Alan Tiger said he\'s been there about a year now, a little over a year. We should continue to hear more and more about CLM. Contract life cycle management. That\'s really the key to the long term strategy here, is taking that core specialty and E signature and just, expanding it out to that full life cycle management. They\'re adding features and capabilities that are working out. Last quarter reported a total customer base of 1.44 million. That was up 12% from a year. They also saw 6% year over year increase in customers with annualized contract value exceeding $300,000. A total of 1047 customers there. Those are metrics to keep an eye on. They tell us that not only are they landing new customers, but they\'re expanding the relationships with those customers, even in a time of scrutinized spending and elongated sales cycles. But listen, this is a company, they\'re going through a tough time, but they\'ve grown revenue at a compound annual rate of 45% over the last five years. Good balance sheet, you want to see that stock based compensation continue to come down, but I think they\'re doing a good job of keeping the hyperbole to a minimum getting out of this pandemic, stay at home stock mentality and just getting back down to brass tacks. I\'ll be interested to see what one day brings.\nDylan Lewis: Dan a question about Docusign?\nDan Boyd: So the Docusign stock price is flat. If you don\'t count the pandemic, it\'s like the pandemic never happened. It\'s back to pre pandemic levels. Does this company have enough of a Mote?\nJason Moser: Man, I tell you, I think Mote is a very overused term. I don\'t know that they necessarily have a mode. There\'s competition out there, primarily in the form of Adobe. But again, I think this boils down to contract life cycle management. The more they can build out capabilities beyond a signature, the more of a competitive advantage they can build through.\nDylan Lewis: Matt, what is on your radar this week?\nMatt Argersinger: Epr Properties. Dylan ticker, EPR. This is a real estate investment trust. You know, I love my reads. For all intents and purposes, this company was dead man walking after the pandemic, their biggest real estate holding movie theaters. Tough business. Well, and especially after one of their largest tenants, Regal Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy last year. Business is far from dead though, thriving this year, revenue in the third quarter is up 17%. Most of the theaters that were closed as part of the Regal bankruptcy have reopened with two operators portfolio was 99% lease at the end of the quarter, great balance sheet, eight times earnings and a 7% dividend yield. I can\'t turn away from this one. I\'m looking to actually add to my position.Dan, a question about EPR properties.\nDylan Lewis: Matt, you go into movie theaters because I haven\'t been to one since 1919.\nMatt Argersinger: I have it, but that\'s mainly because I have a four year old son at home, but I plan to get back there pretty soon. All right. Dan, which one are you putting on your watch list?\nDan Boyd: I got to tell you, I feel like docusign is becoming a verb like Xerox and Kleenex out there. It\'s like someone\'s going to send me a Docusign because.\nMatt Argersinger: I\'m going to go Docusign.\nDylan Lewis: That\'s usually a sign of brand strength. I\'m right there with you, Dan. Dan, Thanks for weighing in on this week\'s Radar Stocks, Matt and Jason. Thank you guys for bringing them to us.\nMatt Argersinger: Thank you.\nDylan Lewis: That\'s going to do it for this week\'s Motley Fool Money Radio show. The show is mixed by Dan Boyd. I\'m Dylan Lewis. Thanks for listening. We\'ll see you next time.\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Jason Moser has positions in Adobe, Apple, and DocuSign. Matthew Argersinger has positions in Coca-Cola, DocuSign, EPR Properties, and Tesla and has the following options: short January 2024 $57.50 puts on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, DocuSign, Goldman Sachs Group, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends EPR Properties and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe, long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola, long January 2024 $60 calls on DocuSign, and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "He goes from, like you said, this, let's be fair, bizarre, confusing, maybe even uncomfortable at times interview at Deal Books Summit in New York to the very next day giving this exciting almost Steve Jobs-esque unveiling of the cyber truck in Austin, Texas, or as he put it, the biggest product launch of anything by far on Earth this year. Dylan Lewis: Listeners, we'll put a link to Adobe's holiday shopping tracker in our show notes Coming up after the break, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger return with a couple stocks on their radar. Most of the theaters that were closed as part of the Regal bankruptcy have reopened with two operators portfolio was 99% lease at the end of the quarter, great balance sheet, eight times earnings and a 7% dividend yield.", 'news_luhn_summary': "In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: The market's incredible November and why we may not be out of the woods yet on rate hikes. Dylan Lewis: Listeners, we'll put a link to Adobe's holiday shopping tracker in our show notes Coming up after the break, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger return with a couple stocks on their radar. The Motley Fool recommends EPR Properties and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe, long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola, long January 2024 $60 calls on DocuSign, and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe.", 'news_article_title': 'Did the Santa Claus Rally Start Early?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: The market's incredible November and why we may not be out of the woods yet on rate hikes. Vivek Pandya: It's a great question because with online retail prices, those have actually been coming down year on year for the past couple of years because we did see prior to the pandemic, we would continue to see online deflation. Dylan Lewis: Let's talk a little bit about what people are buying.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. Vivek Pandya: It's a great question because with online retail prices, those have actually been coming down year on year for the past couple of years because we did see prior to the pandemic, we would continue to see online deflation. Dylan Lewis: Listeners, we'll put a link to Adobe's holiday shopping tracker in our show notes Coming up after the break, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger return with a couple stocks on their radar."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-inc.-aapl-is-a-trending-stock%3A-facts-to-know-before-betting-on-it-8', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Apple (AAPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.\nShares of this maker of iPhones, iPads and other products have returned +4.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite\'s +4.9% change. The Zacks Computer - Mini computers industry, to which Apple belongs, has gained 3.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?\nWhile media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company\'s business prospects usually make its stock \'trending\' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.\nRevisions to Earnings Estimates\nHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company\'s future earnings over anything else. That\'s because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.\nOur analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock\'s fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.\nApple is expected to post earnings of $2.08 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.5%.\nThe consensus earnings estimate of $6.56 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +7%. This estimate has changed +0.1% over the last 30 days.\nFor the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.10 indicates a change of +8.2% from what Apple is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.2%.\nHaving a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock\'s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Apple is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).\nThe chart below shows the evolution of the company\'s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:\n12 Month EPS\nRevenue Growth Forecast\nEven though a company\'s earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It\'s almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company\'s potential revenue growth is crucial.\nFor Apple, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $117.31 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +0.1%. For the current and next fiscal years, $393.42 billion and $418.55 billion estimates indicate +2.7% and +6.4% changes, respectively.\nLast Reported Results and Surprise History\nApple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.29 a year ago.\nCompared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $88.99 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.57%. The EPS surprise was +5.04%.\nOver the last four quarters, Apple surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.\nValuation\nNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock\'s valuation. Whether a stock\'s current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company\'s growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.\nWhile comparing the current values of a company\'s valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock\'s price.\nAs part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.\nApple is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.\nConclusion\nThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it\'s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Apple. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.\n4 Oil Stocks with Massive Upsides\nGlobal demand for oil is through the roof... and oil producers are struggling to keep up. So even though oil prices are well off their recent highs, you can expect big profits from the companies that supply the world with "black gold." \nZacks Investment Research has just released an urgent special report to help you bank on this trend. \nIn Oil Market on Fire, you\'ll discover 4 unexpected oil and gas stocks positioned for big gains in the coming weeks and months. You don\'t want to miss these recommendations. \nDownload your free report now to see them.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last Reported Results and Surprise History Apple reported revenues of $89.5 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.7%.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/long-straddle-screener-results-for-december-12th', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Volatility is back down at very low levels, with the VIX Index closing at 12.63 yesterday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re taking a look at the Long Straddle Screener.\nA long straddle is an advanced options strategy used when a trader is seeking to profit from a big move in either direction and / or an increase in implied volatility.\nTo execute the strategy, a trader would buy a call and a put with the following conditions:\nBoth options must use the same underlying stock\nBoth options must have the same expiration\nBoth options must have the same strike price\nSince it involves having to buy both a call and a put, the trader must pay two premiums up-front, which also happens to be the maximum possible loss.\nThe potential profit is theoretically unlimited, although the trade will lose money each day through time decay if a big move does not occur.\nThe position means you will start with a net debit and only profit when the underlying stock rises above the upper break-even point or falls below the lower break-even point.\nProfits can be made with a smaller price move if the move happens early in the trade.\nLet’s take a look at Barchart’s Long Straddle Screener for December 12th. I have added a filer for Market Cap above 40b and total call volume above 2,000.\nThe screener shows some interesting long straddle trades on popular stocks such as CVX, XOM, AAPL, CSCO, PFE, MSFT, OXY and BAC. Let’s walk through a couple of examples.\nCVX Long Straddle Example\nLet’s take a look at the first line item – a long straddle on CVX.\nUsing the January 19th expiry, the trade would involve buying the $145-strike call and the $145-strike put. The premium paid for the trade would be $800, which is also the maximum loss. The maximum profit is theoretically unlimited. The lower breakeven price is $137 and the upper breakeven price is $153. \nThe premium paid is equal to 5.54% of the stock price and the probability of success is estimated at 44.1%.\nThe Barchart Technical Opinion rating is an 88% Sell with an Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.\nLong term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.\nImplied volatility is currently 21.48% compared to a twelve-month low of 17.34% and a high of 35.64%.\nAAPL Long Straddle Example\nLet’s take a look at the third line item – a long straddle on AAPL.\nUsing the January 19th expiry, the trade would involve buying the $195 strike call and the $195 strike put. The premium paid for the trade would be $845, which is also the maximum loss. The maximum profit is theoretically unlimited. The lower breakeven price is $186.55 and the upper breakeven price is $203.45. \nThe premium paid is equal to 4.37% of the stock price and the probability of success is estimated at 43.9%.\nThe Barchart Technical Opinion rating is an 88% Buy with an Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.\nLong term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.\nImplied volatility is currently 16.93% compared to a twelve-month low of 15.80% and a high of 42.79%.\nCSCO Long Straddle Example\nLet’s take a look at one final straddle, a long straddle on CSCO.\nUsing the March 15th expiry, the trade would involve buying the $50 strike call and the $50 strike put. The premium paid for the trade would be $417, which is also the maximum loss. The maximum profit is theoretically unlimited. The lower breakeven price is $45.83 and the upper breakeven price is $54.17. \nThe premium paid is equal to 8.44% of the stock price and the probability of success is estimated at 43.8%.\nThe Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 56% Sell with a Weakening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.\nImplied volatility is currently 16.15% compared to a twelve-month low of 13.70% and a high of 34.15%.\nMitigating Risk\nLong straddles can lose money fairly quickly if the stock stay flat, and / or if implied volatility drops.\nPosition sizing is important so that a large loss does not cause more than a 1-2% loss in total portfolio value. Another good rule of thumb is a 20-30% stop loss.\nPlease remember that options are risky, and investors can lose 100% of their investment. This article is for education purposes only and not a trade recommendation. Remember to always do your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.\nMore Stock Market News from Barchart\nStocks Climb as Strength in Chip Stocks Leads the Broader Market Higher\nThis Inflation Hedge Is Now a Top AI Stock Pick\nAfter Tripling in 2023, Is This Hot Penny Stock Still a Buy?\nAre These the 2 Best Dow Stocks to Buy Now?\nOn the date of publication, Gavin McMaster did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The screener shows some interesting long straddle trades on popular stocks such as CVX, XOM, AAPL, CSCO, PFE, MSFT, OXY and BAC. AAPL Long Straddle Example Let’s take a look at the third line item – a long straddle on AAPL. A long straddle is an advanced options strategy used when a trader is seeking to profit from a big move in either direction and / or an increase in implied volatility.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'The screener shows some interesting long straddle trades on popular stocks such as CVX, XOM, AAPL, CSCO, PFE, MSFT, OXY and BAC. AAPL Long Straddle Example Let’s take a look at the third line item – a long straddle on AAPL. The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is an 88% Sell with an Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.', 'news_article_title': 'Long Straddle Screener Results For December 12th', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'The screener shows some interesting long straddle trades on popular stocks such as CVX, XOM, AAPL, CSCO, PFE, MSFT, OXY and BAC. AAPL Long Straddle Example Let’s take a look at the third line item – a long straddle on AAPL. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re taking a look at the Long Straddle Screener.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'The screener shows some interesting long straddle trades on popular stocks such as CVX, XOM, AAPL, CSCO, PFE, MSFT, OXY and BAC. AAPL Long Straddle Example Let’s take a look at the third line item – a long straddle on AAPL. To execute the strategy, a trader would buy a call and a put with the following conditions: Both options must use the same underlying stock Both options must have the same expiration Both options must have the same strike price Since it involves having to buy both a call and a put, the trader must pay two premiums up-front, which also happens to be the maximum possible loss.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/aapl-quantitative-stock-analysis-9', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'AAPL Quantitative Stock Analysis', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-13-2023-%3A-rivn-t-tlt-pm-cim-nrdy-f-amzn-mo-aapl-mrtx-qqq', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -23.78 to 16,538.59. The total After hours volume is currently 119,937,281 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nRivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) is -0.0611 at $19.62, with 7,754,282 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for RIVN is in the "buy range".\n\nAT&T Inc. (T) is -0.03 at $16.42, with 5,008,281 shares traded. T\'s current last sale is 82.1% of the target price of $20.\n\niShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is -0.06 at $96.78, with 4,871,418 shares traded. This represents a 17.42% increase from its 52 Week Low.\n\nPhilip Morris International Inc (PM) is unchanged at $94.40, with 3,812,466 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PM is in the "buy range".\n\nChimera Investment Corporation (CIM) is unchanged at $5.11, with 3,547,970 shares traded. CIM\'s current last sale is 92.91% of the target price of $5.5.\n\nNerdy Inc. (NRDY) is unchanged at $2.96, with 2,872,061 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NRDY is in the "buy range".\n\nFord Motor Company (F) is -0.03 at $11.21, with 2,705,413 shares traded. F\'s current last sale is 80.07% of the target price of $14.\n\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is unchanged at $148.84, with 2,678,604 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AMZN is in the "buy range".\n\nAltria Group (MO) is -0.0497 at $41.97, with 2,565,977 shares traded. MO\'s current last sale is 91.24% of the target price of $46.\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.035 at $197.93, with 2,558,603 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nMirati Therapeutics, Inc. (MRTX) is unchanged at $57.37, with 2,497,888 shares traded. MRTX\'s current last sale is 98.07% of the target price of $58.5.\n\nInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) is -0.12 at $403.62, with 2,379,550 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today\'s regular session.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.035 at $197.93, with 2,558,603 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is -0.06 at $96.78, with 4,871,418 shares traded.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.035 at $197.93, with 2,558,603 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for RIVN is in the "buy range".', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 13, 2023 : RIVN, T, TLT, PM, CIM, NRDY, F, AMZN, MO, AAPL, MRTX, QQQ', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.035 at $197.93, with 2,558,603 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -23.78 to 16,538.59.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.035 at $197.93, with 2,558,603 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 119,937,281 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exclusive-apple-offers-to-let-rivals-access-tap-and-go-tech-in-eu-antitrust-case-sources', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "By Foo Yun Chee\nBRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, three people familiar with the matter said, a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine.\nThe EU competition enforcer last year charged Apple with curbing rivals' access to its tap-and-go technology, Near-Field Communication (NFC), making it difficult for them to develop rival services on Apple devices.\nIt said this benefited Apple Pay, Apple's own mobile wallet solution on iPhones and iPads, and pointed to the company's significant market power in the market for smart mobile devices and dominance in mobile wallet markets.\nThe European Commission is likely to seek feedback next month from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept Apple's offer, the people said.\nThey said the timing of the market test and whether it will go ahead could still change.\nThe EU watchdog declined to comment. Apple was not immediately available for comment before U.S. working hours.\nApple Pay is used by more than 2,500 banks in Europe and over 250 fintechs and challenger banks. The NFC chip enables tap-and-go payments on iPhones and iPads.\nApple faces a second charge of preventing Spotify SPOT.N and other music streaming companies from informing users of other buying options outside its App Store in a case dating from 2020.\nThe Commission is expected to issue a decision next year that could include a fine and an order to stop this practice.\nCompanies risk fines up to 10% of their global annual turnover if found guilty of breaching EU antitrust rules.\n(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and Louise Heavens)\n(([email protected]; +32 2 585 2866; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, three people familiar with the matter said, a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine. The European Commission is likely to seek feedback next month from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept Apple's offer, the people said. Apple faces a second charge of preventing Spotify SPOT.N and other music streaming companies from informing users of other buying options outside its App Store in a case dating from 2020.", 'news_luhn_summary': "By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, three people familiar with the matter said, a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine. The EU competition enforcer last year charged Apple with curbing rivals' access to its tap-and-go technology, Near-Field Communication (NFC), making it difficult for them to develop rival services on Apple devices. It said this benefited Apple Pay, Apple's own mobile wallet solution on iPhones and iPads, and pointed to the company's significant market power in the market for smart mobile devices and dominance in mobile wallet markets.", 'news_article_title': 'EXCLUSIVE-Apple offers to let rivals access tap-and-go tech in EU antitrust case, sources say', 'news_lexrank_summary': "By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, three people familiar with the matter said, a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine. It said this benefited Apple Pay, Apple's own mobile wallet solution on iPhones and iPads, and pointed to the company's significant market power in the market for smart mobile devices and dominance in mobile wallet markets. The EU watchdog declined to comment.", 'news_textrank_summary': "By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, three people familiar with the matter said, a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine. The EU competition enforcer last year charged Apple with curbing rivals' access to its tap-and-go technology, Near-Field Communication (NFC), making it difficult for them to develop rival services on Apple devices. It said this benefited Apple Pay, Apple's own mobile wallet solution on iPhones and iPads, and pointed to the company's significant market power in the market for smart mobile devices and dominance in mobile wallet markets."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-invest-in-the-ishares-expanded-tech-sector-etf-igm-10', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was launched on 03/13/2001, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.\nRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.\nInvestor-friendly, sector ETFs provide many options to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 5, placing it in top 31%.\nIndex Details\nThe fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $3.62 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. IGM seeks to match the performance of the S&P North American Technology Sector Index before fees and expenses.\nThe S&P North American Expanded Technology Sector Index comprises of North American equities in the technology sector and select North American equities from communication services to consumer discretionary sectors.\nCosts\nInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.\nAnnual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.41%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.\nIt has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.38%.\nSector Exposure and Top Holdings\nEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.\nThis ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector--about 80.50% of the portfolio, followed by Telecom.\nLooking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 8.65% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA).\nThe top 10 holdings account for about 52.57% of total assets under management.\nPerformance and Risk\nThe ETF has added about 54.16% so far this year and is up roughly 47.67% in the last one year (as of 12/12/2023). In that past 52-week period, it has traded between $272.77 and $430.71.\nThe ETF has a beta of 1.16 and standard deviation of 26.11% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 285 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.\nAlternatives\nIShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, IGM is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $56.83 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $57.19 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.10% and VGT charges 0.10%.\nBottom Line\nTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.\nWant key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\niShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM): ETF Research Reports\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTechnology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports\nVanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 8.65% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It has amassed assets over $3.62 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 8.65% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). The S&P North American Expanded Technology Sector Index comprises of North American equities in the technology sector and select North American equities from communication services to consumer discretionary sectors.', 'news_article_title': 'Should You Invest in the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM)?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 8.65% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Click to get this free report iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was launched on 03/13/2001, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM): ETF Research Reports Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): ETF Research Reports Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc (AAPL) accounts for about 8.65% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Nvidia Corp (NVDA). Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-unstoppable-stock-set-to-join-apple-microsoft-amazon-alphabet-and-nvidia-in-the-%241', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett was born in 1930 at the outset of the Great Depression. He purchased his first stock at age 11, and by 1965, he was operating his own investment company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). He still runs the company today.\nBerkshire holds an incredible portfolio of public and private companies, and it has successfully navigated every post-Depression crisis to significantly outperform the benchmark S&P 500 over the last 58 years.\nBerkshire's largest holding today is Apple, which became the world's first $1 trillion company in 2018. Since then, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet (parent company of Google), and Nvidia have all amassed trillion-dollar valuations of their own.\nThanks to Buffett's leadership, Berkshire is now valued at $772 billion, and its stellar track record suggests it could soon become the first non-technology company in the U.S. to join the $1 trillion club. Here's why it could become a $1 trillion company as soon as 2024.\nImage source: The Motley Fool.\nBuffett's recipe for success\nBuffett is a value investor. He looks for profitable companies with consistent growth and strong management teams, and he especially likes those returning money to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks.\nHe waits patiently to grab those opportunities at a reasonable price. You won't find him chasing the latest stock market trends; in fact, he's often deploying billions of dollars when most other investors are selling.\nHowever, Buffett's most powerful weapon is time. He buys stocks with the intention of holding for decades, which allows the effects of compounding to build his wealth for him. The companies he owns grow larger over time, and so do the dividends.\nFor example, Berkshire invested $1.3 billion in Coca-Cola between 1988 and 1994, acquiring 400 million shares, which it still owns today. Coca-Cola paid Berkshire a dividend of $75 million in 1994 -- in 2022, that dividend payment had swelled to $704 million! Not to mention the incredible capital growth; Berkshire's 400 million Coca-Cola shares are now worth $23.6 billion.\nFrom the brink of failure to a financial juggernaut\nBerkshire Hathaway was founded as a textiles company in 1929, and Buffett acquired a controlling stake in 1965 when it was going through a rough patch. He quickly realized Berkshire's core business was no longer viable, so he turned it into a holding company for his various investments.\nToday, it owns 51 different publicly traded stocks and securities worth a combined $365 billion, and Coca-Cola is just one of many success stories. The following are equally noteworthy:\nAmerican Express: Berkshire owns a 20% stake in the credit card giant, valued at $25.5 billion. But it all started with a $1.3 billion investment in the lead up to 1995, and today, the firm collects $304 million in dividends (and growing) every year.\nApple: Berkshire has invested around $35 billion in Apple stock since 2016 -- its largest ever bet. It has paid off handsomely because the stake is currently valued at more than $179 billion, accounting for almost half of the investment company's public portfolio.\nPlus, Berkshire wholly owns several successful private businesses like Dairy Queen, Duracell, and GEICO.\nBerkshire has a long track record of crushing the market\nBuffett has presided over substantial returns for investors. Between the time he acquired a controlling stake in Berkshire in 1965 and the end of 2022, the company's stock had delivered a mind-blowing gain of 3,787,464%.\nThat translates to a compound annual return of 19.8%, which is twice the return of the benchmark S&P 500 index. That would've been enough to turn a perfectly timed investment of just $100 into more than $3.7 million. The incredible gain comes on the back of a stellar operating performance by Buffett and his team.\nBerkshire generated just $49 million in revenue in 1965, and by 2022, that had grown to a whopping $302 billion. Over $157 billion came from sales and services across its various businesses, with an additional $74 billion coming from insurance premiums and $52 billion coming from its railroad, utilities, and energy interests. The company is on track to increase that figure by 19% in 2023, to $360 billion.\nBerkshire has delivered positive growth and strong stock returns during 11 different presidencies without straying from Buffett's fundamental strategy. With a presidential election coming up in 2024, that's a great reminder for everyday investors to stay the course, no matter which candidate wins.\nBerkshire could join the $1 trillion club in 2024\nAs I mentioned earlier, Berkshire Hathaway is valued at $772 billion. Therefore, its stock needs to gain about 30% to propel the company into the $1 trillion club. Based on its average annual return of 19.8% since 1965, it doesn't appear likely to get there in 2024.\nHowever, there's a good possibility Berkshire could outperform next year. History suggests 2024 will almost certainly bring more positive returns for the S&P 500, and Apple stock (Berkshire's largest holding) is entering the year near its best-ever level. Plus, some of Berkshire's top income producing stocks like Apple, Coca-Cola, American Express, and Bank of America are currently paying record dividends.\nThe broader macroeconomic environment will likely be more favorable in 2024, too. According to CME Group's FedWatch tool, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates five times throughout the year. That will be great for Berkshire's consumer-focused businesses, and also its transport and logistics segments as lower rates should drive more economic growth.\nFinally, as my Motley Fool colleague Sean Williams points out, Berkshire is buying back its own stock hand over fist. It has completed a whopping $72 billion worth of share repurchases during the past five years, so Buffett himself is clearly very bullish on its prospects.\nNevertheless, even if Berkshire doesn't make it into the $1 trillion club in 2024, it's only a matter of time.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Anthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends CME Group and recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Berkshire holds an incredible portfolio of public and private companies, and it has successfully navigated every post-Depression crisis to significantly outperform the benchmark S&P 500 over the last 58 years. From the brink of failure to a financial juggernaut Berkshire Hathaway was founded as a textiles company in 1929, and Buffett acquired a controlling stake in 1965 when it was going through a rough patch. Plus, some of Berkshire's top income producing stocks like Apple, Coca-Cola, American Express, and Bank of America are currently paying record dividends.", 'news_luhn_summary': "He purchased his first stock at age 11, and by 1965, he was operating his own investment company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Microsoft, and Nvidia.", 'news_article_title': '1 Unstoppable Stock Set to Join Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in the $1 Trillion Club in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "For example, Berkshire invested $1.3 billion in Coca-Cola between 1988 and 1994, acquiring 400 million shares, which it still owns today. Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Microsoft, and Nvidia.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Berkshire could join the $1 trillion club in 2024 As I mentioned earlier, Berkshire Hathaway is valued at $772 billion. Before you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023 Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/up-149-ytd-how-high-can-roku-nasdaq%3Aroku-stock-go-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Media streaming company Roku’s (NASDAQ:ROKU) impressive third-quarter performance has fueled its stock price, driving it up by 149% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500’s (SPX) gain of 22%. Roku's revenue growth has begun to pick up again. Furthermore, the advertising market's recovery could be beneficial to Roku in the short term. However, I believe it could take a few more years for Roku to be profitable, which is why I'm currently bearish on ROKU stock.\nRoku’s Q3 Performance Fueled Its Stock Price Performance\nRoku is a television streaming platform whose affordability, ease of use, and vast content library have made it a household name. In its recent third quarter, active accounts grew to 75.8 million globally compared to 65.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Plus, global streaming hours on the platform increased by 22% year-over-year in Q3.\nWhat sets Roku apart is its ecosystem, which includes both hardware and software elements. Roku's hardware includes a range of streaming devices that fall under its Devices segment. Thanks to its new Roku-branded televisions, Devices revenue jumped 33% year-over-year to $125.2 million in Q3.\nMeanwhile, the Platform segment revenue, generated from content distribution and video advertising, also increased by 18% to $786.8 million from the prior-year quarter.\nRoku’s stock price performance this year can be attributed to its strong revenue growth, which came in at 20% year-over-year, reaching $912 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $857 million. \nProfitability is Still a Long Shot\nWhile revenue growth has been impressive, it has not been sufficient to propel the company to profitability. However, Roku is making progress, reporting a positive adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of $43.4 million for the first time in the quarter.\nIn an 8-K filing in September, Roku announced that it was undertaking some drastic cost-cutting strategies this year. The goal is to bring down its “year-over-year operating expense growth rate by consolidating its office space utilization, performing a strategic review of its content portfolio, reducing outside services expenses, and slowing its year-over-year headcount expense growth rate through a workforce reduction and limiting new hires, among other measures.”\nStrong revenue growth and cost reductions contributed to a positive EBITDA in the third quarter, according to the company. Furthermore, Roku expects the rebound in video ads to continue in Q4, predicting $955 million in revenue for the quarter. Management also stated, “We will continue to operate our business with discipline to defend margins, with a focus on driving positive free cash flow over time.”\nMeanwhile, analysts foresee Q4 revenue to be around $966 million, and Roku’s full-year 2023 revenue is expected to increase by 9.8% year-over-year to $3.43 billion. \nThe competition in the streaming space is heating up. Roku's ability to be profitable in the coming years will be determined by how well it maintains and grows its user base while effectively reducing costs and monetizing its platform.\nIs ROKU Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?\nOverall, ROKU stock has earned a Moderate Buy consensus rating on TipRanks based on analyst ratings. Recently, Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese raised ROKU stock's price target, citing the possibility that the company's initiatives will result in higher revenue growth and consistent earnings in the long run. The analyst has a Buy rating on the stock.\nMeanwhile, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet maintained his Hold rating on the stock, stating that while Roku's financial metrics may improve, the company's long-term outlook remains uncertain.\nOut of the 23 analysts covering the stock, eight rate it a Buy, 13 rate it a Hold, and two rate the stock a Sell. ROKU has soared following its third-quarter results, surpassing its average price target of $87.84.\nROKU's high target price of $120, on the other hand, indicates upside potential of 18% in the next 12 months.\nSince Roku is not profitable, it can be valued only based on its sales. Based on its estimated revenue growth of 11.8% to $3.84 billion in 2024, Roku is priced at a reasonable forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.8, lower than its historical average of 10.8. Roku is also valued cheaper than its bigger competitors in the industry, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Apple (NASADAQ:AAPL), which have forward P/S ratios of 5.2 and 7.1, respectively.\nThe Bottom Line on Roku\nDespite the ongoing increase in streaming demand, it has notably declined from the peak levels experienced during the pandemic, as people are spending less time at home. While Roku is reasonably valued for a growth stock, it may be a few years before the company sees green in its bottom line. Until it is profitable, I will be steering clear of Roku.\nDisclosure\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Roku is also valued cheaper than its bigger competitors in the industry, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Apple (NASADAQ:AAPL), which have forward P/S ratios of 5.2 and 7.1, respectively. Recently, Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese raised ROKU stock's price target, citing the possibility that the company's initiatives will result in higher revenue growth and consistent earnings in the long run. Meanwhile, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet maintained his Hold rating on the stock, stating that while Roku's financial metrics may improve, the company's long-term outlook remains uncertain.", 'news_luhn_summary': 'Roku is also valued cheaper than its bigger competitors in the industry, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Apple (NASADAQ:AAPL), which have forward P/S ratios of 5.2 and 7.1, respectively. Media streaming company Roku’s (NASDAQ:ROKU) impressive third-quarter performance has fueled its stock price, driving it up by 149% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500’s (SPX) gain of 22%. Roku’s Q3 Performance Fueled Its Stock Price Performance Roku is a television streaming platform whose affordability, ease of use, and vast content library have made it a household name.', 'news_article_title': 'Up 149% YTD, How High Can Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) Stock Go in 2024?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Roku is also valued cheaper than its bigger competitors in the industry, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Apple (NASADAQ:AAPL), which have forward P/S ratios of 5.2 and 7.1, respectively. However, I believe it could take a few more years for Roku to be profitable, which is why I'm currently bearish on ROKU stock. Roku’s stock price performance this year can be attributed to its strong revenue growth, which came in at 20% year-over-year, reaching $912 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $857 million.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'Roku is also valued cheaper than its bigger competitors in the industry, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Apple (NASADAQ:AAPL), which have forward P/S ratios of 5.2 and 7.1, respectively. Media streaming company Roku’s (NASDAQ:ROKU) impressive third-quarter performance has fueled its stock price, driving it up by 149% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500’s (SPX) gain of 22%. 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Over the years, Tesla has shifted from developing niche products for affluent buyers to more affordable EVs for the masses. The firm\'s three-pronged business model approach of direct sales, servicing, and charging sets it apart from other carmakers. Year-to-date, shares are higher by 128%. However, investor concerns are mounting, including:\n· Valuation: The EV king\'s market capitalization is more than the combined value of all legacy automakers.\n· Underperformance: Though Tesla has more than doubled this year, it has underperformed the market and "Magnificent 7" recently.\n· Recall: This week, news broke that Tesla must recall more than 2 million vehicles.\nBelow, I will debunk the most common investor concerns and lay out my bull case for the stock:\nDon\'t Judge a Book By its Cover: Tesla Valuation is Cheap\nThe price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is a financial metric that compares a company\'s market value (its stock price) to its book value (the net value of its assets minus liabilities). P/B is calculated by dividing the market price per share by the book value per share.\nA low P/B ratio may suggest that a stock is undervalued, while a high ratio may indicate overvaluation. Investors use this ratio to assess a company\'s relative worth in the market compared to its accounting value. Tesla currently has a book value of 14.03. Compare that to another mainstream stock like Apple, whose book value is 49.54, and Tesla suddenly looks cheap.\nFurthermore, it is essential to remember that Wall Street is a discounting device. Over the past twelve years, Tesla has achieved a stunning compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 72%, earning its premium above slower-growing legacy automakers.\nRallying on Negative Recall News\nEarlier this week, Tesla was forced to recall over two million vehicles over autopilot safety concerns. As I always like to remind investors, the reaction to negative news supersedes the news itself. In the case of TSLA, the stock shook off the bad news and is green for the week.\nTechnical "Shakeout" and Price Rotation Higher\nSavvy investors understand that price movement is the ultimate arbiter of decisions, because after all, price is the only thing that pays. TSLA shares sliced below the 50-day moving average on the recall news and then ripped higher. Such price action indicates a shakeout, where weak hands get stopped out of their positions, clearing the way for the next move higher. Now, TSLA is triggering a bullish swing trade signal by clearing last week\'s highs.\nCybertruck Hype Real\nMany Tesla bears suggest that the hype around Tesla\'s Cybertruck is unfounded. However, Google Trends data suggests the opposite is true. As Tesla investor and enthusiast Sawyer Merritt points out, "Tesla has surpassed Ford to become the most searched auto brand in the US. Tesla\'s gone from not making the rankings at all in 2022 to second place in 2023, with 29 of 155 countries listing Tesla as their #1 car brand in Google Trends."\nCompetition Not a Threat\nThus far, all of the fully-EV focused automakers like Rivian have yet to achieve a quarterly profit. As Elon Musk points out, it\'s one thing to create a prototype and a whole other thing to manufacture at scale. Meanwhile, Ford, the only other profitable EV maker in the US, announced that it would cut F-150 Lightning production in half next year. (the Lightning is seen by the market as the biggest threat to the Cybertruck)\nChina Sales Growing Despite Weak Economy\nDespite a floundering Chinese economy, recent registration numbers suggest that Tesla is on pace to break its quarterly record for deliveries in China (156.7k).\nExponential EV Growth is on the Horizon\nA recent study suggests that by 2030, two-thirds of all global car sales will be EVs.\nBottom Line\nInvestors using traditional valuation metrics to value Tesla are likely to be wrong. Tesla\'s price-to-book ratio reveals an undervalued position compared to other mainstream stocks. Meanwhile, the Cybertruck\'s rising popularity and Tesla\'s sustained growth in China further underscore its market strength. As the automotive landscape continues to evolve towards electric vehicles, Tesla\'s innovative approach and global expansion prospects make it a must-own.\nWhy Haven\'t You Looked at Zacks\' Top Stocks?\nSince 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P\'s +6.2 average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +46.4%, +49.5% and +55.2% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.\nSee Stocks Free >>\nMedia Contact\nZacks Investment Research\n800-767-3771 ext. 9339\[email protected]\nhttps://www.zacks.com\nPast performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nRivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 15, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Apple AAPL and Rivian RIVN. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the past twelve years, Tesla has achieved a stunning compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 72%, earning its premium above slower-growing legacy automakers.', 'news_luhn_summary': "For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 15, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Apple AAPL and Rivian RIVN. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Below, I will debunk the most common investor concerns and lay out my bull case for the stock: Don't Judge a Book By its Cover: Tesla Valuation is Cheap The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is a financial metric that compares a company's market value (its stock price) to its book value (the net value of its assets minus liabilities).", 'news_article_title': 'Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Tesla, Apple and Rivian', 'news_lexrank_summary': "For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 15, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Apple AAPL and Rivian RIVN. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Below, I will debunk the most common investor concerns and lay out my bull case for the stock: Don't Judge a Book By its Cover: Tesla Valuation is Cheap The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is a financial metric that compares a company's market value (its stock price) to its book value (the net value of its assets minus liabilities).", 'news_textrank_summary': "Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 15, 2023 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Apple AAPL and Rivian RIVN. Why Tesla's Cheap (2024 Outlook) An Up and Down Year for Tesla Tesla is the undisputed market leader in battery-powered electric car sales in the United States, enjoying roughly a 70% market share."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-salesforce-intel-microsoft-apple-and-boeing', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'For Immediate Release\nChicago, IL – December 15, 2023 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corp. INTC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA.\nHere are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:\n5 Winning Stocks of 2023 as Dow Jones Sets New Record High\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record, surpassing 37,000 for the first time after the Fed signaled the possibility of rate cuts next year. The blue-chip index has displayed an astounding rally in the past month, outperforming the other indices. The rally broadened out to other sectors beyond the "Magnificent Seven" stocks.\nWhile most of the stocks in the index have performed remarkably this year, we have highlighted five of them that have been leading the way higher. These include Salesforce Inc., Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. and Boeing.\nThe Fed, as expected, kept interest rates steady at a 22-year high in the FOMC meeting ended Dec 13. In a major shift, the central bank signaled three rate cuts for the next year, with the federal funds rate falling to a range of 4.4-4.9%, down from the current 5.25% to 5.50%. This suggests that the Fed will cut rates by a total of 0.75% next year, indicating that the historic rate-hiking campaign might be ending. It had previously forecast two rate cuts for 2024. Following the meeting, markets are pricing in a nearly 60% chance that the Fed will begin to cut rates at its March meeting, up from 40% the day prior, per the data from the CME Group.\nBeing cyclical in nature, the blue-chip index outperforms when economic growth improves. Americans are now feeling more confident about the economy than they did over the past few months. This is especially true as consumer sentiment, as indicated by the preliminary reading on the University of Michigan preliminary index, rebounded sharply in early December and broke the streak of four consecutive months of decline.\nCyclical stocks, bank stocks and small-cap stocks have all shown an upward trend, indicating that the market is in a state of expansion, supporting the uptrend in equities.\nBest-Performing Stocks\nSalesforceis the leading provider of on-demand Customer Relationship Management software, which enables organizations to better manage critical operations, such as sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, document management, analytics and custom application development. The stock has surged 94.1% this year.\nSalesforce has an expected earnings growth rate of 16% for the fiscal year (ending January 2025). It has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and a Growth Score of B.\nIntel, the world\'s largest semiconductor company and primary supplier of microprocessors and chipsets, is gradually reducing its dependence on the PC-centric business by moving into data-centric businesses — such as AI and autonomous driving. INTC jumped 68.6% this year.\nIntel is expected to see earnings growth of 98.5% for 2024 and has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today\'s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.\nMicrosoft is one of the largest broad-based technology providers in the world. The company dominates the PC software market, with more than 73% share of operating systems. MSFT has risen 56.1% this year.\nMicrosoft is expected to see earnings growth of 13.5% in the fiscal year ending June 2024. It has a Zacks Rank #3 and a solid Growth Score of A.\nApple designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products and HomePod. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.\nApple\'s earnings are expected to grow 7% for the fiscal year (ending September 2024). The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 and has a Momentum Score of B.\nBoeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. The company\'s premier jet aircraft along with varied defense products position it as one of the largest defense contractors in the United States. It has a solid estimated earnings growth of 157.6% for 2024.\nBoeing has risen 31.7% so far this year. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 and a Growth Score of A.\nWhy Haven\'t You Looked at Zacks\' Top Stocks?\nSince 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P\'s +6.2 average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +46.4%, +49.5% and +55.2% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.\nSee Stocks Free >>\nMedia Contact\nZacks Investment Research\n800-767-3771 ext. 9339\[email protected] \nhttps://www.zacks.com \nPast performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nThe Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nIntel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSalesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corp. INTC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corp. INTC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.', 'news_article_title': 'The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Salesforce, Intel, Microsoft, Apple and Boeing', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corp. INTC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Salesforce Inc. CRM, Intel Corp. INTC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Apple Inc. AAPL and Boeing BA. Shares of AAPL are up more than 52% this year.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-sued-with-visa-mastercard-in-card-fee-antitrust-case', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "By Mike Scarcella\nDec 15 (Reuters) - Apple, Visa and Mastercard have been hit with a new proposed class action that accuses them of conspiring to thwart competition for point-of-sale payment card network services, causing merchants to pay artificially higher fees for credit and debit transactions.\nIn a complaint filed in East St. Louis, Illinois, federal court on Thursday, beverage retailer Mirage Wine & Spirits said Apple AAPL.O struck unlawful agreements with Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N to refrain from competing with the two credit card companies.\nVisa and Mastercard in exchange paid Apple a portion of transaction fees for purchases made on their networks by consumers using Apple’s Mobile Wallet service, according to the lawsuit.\nThe complaint said Visa and Mastercard had paid Apple what amounted to a “very large and ongoing cash bribe” of hundreds of millions of dollars a year.\nUnlike Apple's iPhones, Google's Android-based devices allow third-party mobile wallets, the lawsuit said.\nRepresentatives for Apple, Visa and Mastercard did not immediately respond to requests for comment.\nLawyers representing Mirage Wine & Spirits also did not immediately comment. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of a proposed class of “at least many thousands” of merchants, seeks triple damages under U.S. antitrust law.\nCupertino, California-based Apple faces an array of legal actions over payments in the United States and Europe.\nA U.S. judge in September said Apple must face claims from payment card issuers who sued the company for allegedly coercing iPhone consumers to use its Apple Pay mobile wallet. Venmo and Cash App in a lawsuit last month accused Apple of suppressing competition for peer-to-peer payments.\nLast year, EU antitrust regulators accused Apple of taking steps to thwart rivals’ access to the technology at the center of tap-and-go transactions.\nReuters reported this week that Apple has offered to let rivals access its mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, in a move that could resolve EU charges.\nVisa and Mastercard also have faced myriad antitrust claims from merchants over transaction fees.\nA U.S. appeals court in March upheld a $5.6 billion antitrust class-action settlement with more than 12 million retailers who claimed the two credit card companies unlawfully fixed fees for credit and debit cards.\nThe case is Mirage Wine + Spirit’s Inc v Apple Inc, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, No. 3:23-cv-03942.\nRead more:\nVenmo, Cash App users sue Apple over peer-to-peer payment fees\nApple is ordered to face Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit\nVisa, MasterCard $5.6 bln settlement with retailers is upheld\n(Reporting by Mike Scarcella)\n(([email protected];))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'In a complaint filed in East St. Louis, Illinois, federal court on Thursday, beverage retailer Mirage Wine & Spirits said Apple AAPL.O struck unlawful agreements with Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N to refrain from competing with the two credit card companies. By Mike Scarcella Dec 15 (Reuters) - Apple, Visa and Mastercard have been hit with a new proposed class action that accuses them of conspiring to thwart competition for point-of-sale payment card network services, causing merchants to pay artificially higher fees for credit and debit transactions. Last year, EU antitrust regulators accused Apple of taking steps to thwart rivals’ access to the technology at the center of tap-and-go transactions.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'In a complaint filed in East St. Louis, Illinois, federal court on Thursday, beverage retailer Mirage Wine & Spirits said Apple AAPL.O struck unlawful agreements with Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N to refrain from competing with the two credit card companies. By Mike Scarcella Dec 15 (Reuters) - Apple, Visa and Mastercard have been hit with a new proposed class action that accuses them of conspiring to thwart competition for point-of-sale payment card network services, causing merchants to pay artificially higher fees for credit and debit transactions. A U.S. appeals court in March upheld a $5.6 billion antitrust class-action settlement with more than 12 million retailers who claimed the two credit card companies unlawfully fixed fees for credit and debit cards.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple sued with Visa, Mastercard in card-fee antitrust case', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'In a complaint filed in East St. Louis, Illinois, federal court on Thursday, beverage retailer Mirage Wine & Spirits said Apple AAPL.O struck unlawful agreements with Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N to refrain from competing with the two credit card companies. By Mike Scarcella Dec 15 (Reuters) - Apple, Visa and Mastercard have been hit with a new proposed class action that accuses them of conspiring to thwart competition for point-of-sale payment card network services, causing merchants to pay artificially higher fees for credit and debit transactions. Visa and Mastercard in exchange paid Apple a portion of transaction fees for purchases made on their networks by consumers using Apple’s Mobile Wallet service, according to the lawsuit.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'In a complaint filed in East St. Louis, Illinois, federal court on Thursday, beverage retailer Mirage Wine & Spirits said Apple AAPL.O struck unlawful agreements with Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N to refrain from competing with the two credit card companies. By Mike Scarcella Dec 15 (Reuters) - Apple, Visa and Mastercard have been hit with a new proposed class action that accuses them of conspiring to thwart competition for point-of-sale payment card network services, causing merchants to pay artificially higher fees for credit and debit transactions. Visa and Mastercard in exchange paid Apple a portion of transaction fees for purchases made on their networks by consumers using Apple’s Mobile Wallet service, according to the lawsuit.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-great-passive-income-stocks-to-buy-for-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Passive income isn't hard to find in the stock market. Dividend stocks provide truly passive cash flow in the form of quarterly or annual payments that often increase with each passing year. Income investors can also use those regular payments to supercharge overall returns if they choose to automatically reinvest them. That way, you can accumulate more shares during market downturns and fewer shares when stocks are rallying.\nMany dividend stocks have climbed higher in the past year, partly thanks to those appealing qualities. But several still seem like attractive options for income investors. Let's look at a few reasons to like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) today.\n1. Apple\nDon't let Apple's relatively modest dividend yield scare you away from this excellent stock. Sure, the roughly $0.24-per-share quarterly payment translates into just a 0.5% yield based on today's stock price, but Apple maintains one of the market's biggest capital return programs. In the past year, the tech giant has sent $15 billion to shareholders through dividend payments in addition to nearly $80 billion of stock buyback spending.\nThose figures illustrate how Apple prefers to allocate more of its excess cash toward stock repurchases. But its dividend is still a priority for executives and has been increasing steadily since 2012.\nThere are plenty of reasons to expect more growth in 2024 and beyond. Apple reported modest sales gains last quarter thanks to robust demand in the core iPhone business. The tech giant's services division is expanding nicely, too, which is a great sign for long-term profitability.\nThe best part is that investors can hold this tech stock and watch those profit margins rise while they collect cash returns both from stock buybacks and its rising dividend.\n2. Coca-Cola\nCoca-Cola has been a passive income giant for decades. Its dividend dates to the 1890s, in fact. And that payout has been rising annually for the past 61 years.\nBut there's more to be excited about in Coke's future as well. The company is growing sales at a double-digit rate today, for one. The sales spike is coming from a healthy mix between higher volumes and increased prices. Consumers still like core brands such as Coke Zero, and they're also enthusiastic about non-traditional beverages like sparkling waters, energy drinks, and teas.\nYou'll struggle to find a more financially impressive business than this. Coke's operating profit is sitting at an industry-leading 30% of sales, giving management plenty of resources it can direct toward growth initiatives like the company's massive marketing program.\nIts flood of cash flow supports a rising dividend that's currently yielding more than 3%. Investors can thank pessimism on Wall Street around Coke's short-term growth prospects for that higher yield. The stock dropped 6% in 2023 even though its earnings trends have strengthened this year.\nAs a result, you can buy shares of Coke for 2024 at a relative discount of 24 times earnings. Investors were paying nearly 30 times earnings in early 2023. It might take time before Wall Street wises up to that obvious value, but patient income investors can just collect its rock-solid dividend in the meantime.\nEditor's note: This article has been corrected. Apple's quarterly dividend payment is $0.24.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nDemitri Kalogeropoulos has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Let's look at a few reasons to like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) today. Dividend stocks provide truly passive cash flow in the form of quarterly or annual payments that often increase with each passing year. Sure, the roughly $0.24-per-share quarterly payment translates into just a 0.5% yield based on today's stock price, but Apple maintains one of the market's biggest capital return programs.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Let's look at a few reasons to like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) today. Apple Don't let Apple's relatively modest dividend yield scare you away from this excellent stock. The best part is that investors can hold this tech stock and watch those profit margins rise while they collect cash returns both from stock buybacks and its rising dividend.", 'news_article_title': '2 Great Passive Income Stocks to Buy for 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Let's look at a few reasons to like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) today. The best part is that investors can hold this tech stock and watch those profit margins rise while they collect cash returns both from stock buybacks and its rising dividend. Apple's quarterly dividend payment is $0.24.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Let's look at a few reasons to like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) today. Apple Don't let Apple's relatively modest dividend yield scare you away from this excellent stock. The best part is that investors can hold this tech stock and watch those profit margins rise while they collect cash returns both from stock buybacks and its rising dividend."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-detailed-fundamental-analysis-aapl-12', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Validea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/5-tech-etfs-that-crushed-the-magnificent-seven-etfs-in-2023', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "In the current investment landscape, the focus has shifted from the FANG stocks, and a new set of influential stocks, known as the Magnificent Seven Stocks, has emerged. These stocks include Alphabet GOOGL, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Nvidia NVDA and Tesla TSLA. These companies are considered the new leaders in the stock market.\nThere is a pureplay ETF called Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS on this theme. The ETF has surged more than 32% this year. There is another ETF called Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF XLG, which invests about 50% of the basket in Magnificent Seven. That fund is up about 34% this year.\nIndividually, Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft are up more than 50% each, Meta shares are up about 165%, Amazon has gained 70%, Nvidia has skyrocketed about 233% and Tesla is up nearly 118% this year (as of Dec 12, 2023).\nBut there are a few tech ETFs that have beaten even the Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS. These include\nInside the Dominance of Magnificent Seven\nThe Magnificent Seven stocks have a significant impact on the Nasdaq index, as they collectively account for a major portion of its total weighting. Despite recent fluctuations in the market, some of the Magnificent Seven Stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Nvidia, and Meta, continue to exert a substantial impact on the tech-heavy Nasdaq index mainly due to their meaningful positions in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. The AI boom made them stars in 2023.\nWhat About Other Tech Jewels?\nEven in the narrow market breadth in 2023, some other tech ETFs that are not solely focused on “Magnificent Seven” shined. With the Fed expected to cut rates by 75 bps in 2024, overall tech space should do well as the area thrives better in a low-rate environment.\nAlready, market breadth has continued to broaden, and smaller tech companies are likely to excel. Plus, the AI boom is ongoing, which is expected to push the space to another height next year.\nETF Picks\nBelow, we highlight those winning tech ETFs that trumped even Magnificent Seven in 2023. \nVanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) – Up 192.3%\nThe underlying MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of the global digital asset segment. Along with DAPP, several other digital asset ETFs, bitcoin mining ETFs and blockchain ETFs have exceled and beaten MAGS this year by a wide margin (read: Block (SQ) Soars on Upbeat Earnings & Outlook: ETFs to Gain).\nVanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – Up 63.9%\nThe underlying MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index tracks the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. Along with SMH, other semiconductor ETFs also soared this year (read: Semiconductors Lead Decade's Top Gainers: 3 ETFs Up At Least 550%).\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK) – Up 63.9%\nThe underlying NYSE Technology Index is composed of 35 leading U.S.-listed technology-related companies. The fund includes semiconductors (25.85%), Systems Software (12.33%), Application Software (9.82%), Interactive Media & Services (7.88%), Internet Services & Infrastructure (6%) and so on.\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) – Up 60.4%\nThe underlying Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index includes companies in the following sectors: software and computer services and technology hardware and equipment. The Index is capitalization-weighted and includes only companies in the technology industry of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Market Index (read: Buffett's Favorite 4 Sectors: ETFs in Focus).\nWisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) – Up 59.1%\nThe underlying WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index is designed to track the performance of companies primarily involved in providing cyber security-oriented products. The fund charges 45 bps in fees (read: Here's Why Cybersecurity ETFs Are At a 52-Week High).\n\n Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?\nZacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.\nGet it free >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nVanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports\nAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\niShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports\nInvesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports\nRoundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS): ETF Research Reports\nWisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR): ETF Research Reports\nVanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports\nMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'These stocks include Alphabet GOOGL, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Nvidia NVDA and Tesla TSLA. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS): ETF Research Reports WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Individually, Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft are up more than 50% each, Meta shares are up about 165%, Amazon has gained 70%, Nvidia has skyrocketed about 233% and Tesla is up nearly 118% this year (as of Dec 12, 2023).', 'news_luhn_summary': 'These stocks include Alphabet GOOGL, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Nvidia NVDA and Tesla TSLA. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS): ETF Research Reports WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – Up 63.9% The underlying MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index tracks the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment.', 'news_article_title': '5 Tech ETFs that Crushed the Magnificent Seven ETFs in 2023', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'These stocks include Alphabet GOOGL, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Nvidia NVDA and Tesla TSLA. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS): ETF Research Reports WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. That fund is up about 34% this year.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW): ETF Research Reports Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS): ETF Research Reports WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR): ETF Research Reports VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These stocks include Alphabet GOOGL, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Meta Platforms META, Microsoft MSFT, Nvidia NVDA and Tesla TSLA. But there are a few tech ETFs that have beaten even the Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-warren-buffett-stock-that-could-go-parabolic-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Investing genius Warren Buffett is known for his unblinking long-term strategy. His wealth-building mastery is built on deep analysis of business quality and market value.\nShow him a company that\'s producing consistent earnings growth -- thanks to a well-defended business moat -- and is so simple it could be managed by a ham sandwich, and he\'ll ask for a decade\'s worth of annual reports. Only after finishing that light bedside reading will he consider the stock\'s valuation. The stocks under management by Buffett\'s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) have passed an unrivaled gauntlet of quality checks.\nThat doesn\'t make Buffett\'s investing style boring. Berkshire\'s largest holding is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which currently occupies 49% of the Buffett conglomerate\'s total investment portfolio. Cupertino\'s peerless brand loyalty sets it apart from the competition, and Buffett has called it "a better business than any we own."\nElectronics that are constantly on the bleeding edge of style and innovation may not sound like Warren Buffett\'s style, but he has learned to love the empire that Steve Jobs built.\nBerkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.\nBut you\'re not here for another bullish Apple analysis. The headline that brought you in promised to show you a Buffett stock with the ability to go parabolic, and I don\'t think Apple fits that bill. It already sports the largest market cap on the planet with a 56% tailwind in 2023. It won\'t be easy to spark a truly game-changing jump from this lofty level.\nI\'m looking further down Berkshire\'s impressive stock list. The Buffett stock I have in mind represents just 0.4% of Berkshire\'s total holdings but is poised to deliver strong gains from this modest starting point. And don\'t worry -- Berkshire\'s portfolio may include some unfamiliar names but you have definitely heard of my favorite hyper-growth idea on the list.\nHello, Amazon!\nE-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) plays in the same league as Apple in some ways. It\'s a true business titan with a trillion-dollar market cap.\nBoth companies serve consumers directly, and their favorite target markets overlap from time to time. For example, the Alexa ecosystem offers many products also found in Apple\'s iOS and HomeKit universe, and their video-streaming services compete for eyeball hours and industry awards regularly.\nBut the two innovators are also different where it counts.\nFounder and chairman Jeff Bezos famously instilled a permanent "Day One" mentality in his company, always running the increasingly gargantuan business like a hungry little start-up. That ambitious mentality shows in the financial results. Amazon\'s revenue has increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24% in the last five years. Apple\'s top-line CAGR stopped at 8% over the same period.\nMany investors gave up on Amazon in 2022, as the company adjusted its business plan to meet the inflation crisis with layoffs and a slower short-term growth target. Apple faced similar challenges, but its share price never slipped lower.\nLooking ahead, I see a stronger economy boosting both Apple\'s and Amazon\'s retail sales over the next few years. However, Amazon is also an established leader in high-performance cloud computing, giving it a leg up on slower-moving peers, like Apple, in the booming field of artificial intelligence (AI).\nAs a result, Amazon\'s stock looks like a bargain next to Apple\'s. Comparing their price-to-sales ratios tells a thousand words in two simple charts:\nAMZN Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.\nMind you, I\'m not throwing Apple under the bus. In my eyes, Berkshire\'s $179 billion Apple investment looks likely to match or outperform the general market for years to come, but in a slow and steady manner that I can\'t call "parabolic" with a straight face. It\'s more of a rock-solid value play, suitable for protecting the wealth you\'ve already built.\nAt the same time, Amazon\'s shares seem deeply undervalued in light of its unstoppable sales growth and the barely exploited AI opportunity. The $1.5 billion Warren Buffett and his team have invested in this stock should soar to new heights in 2024 and beyond. If you\'re looking for a Buffett-approved growth investment, Amazon should be first on your list.\nWarren Buffett regrets not getting into Amazon sooner, but it\'s never too late to start a position in this fantastic and undervalued growth stock.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Amazon right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Amazon, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Amazon wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nJohn Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Anders Bylund has positions in Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Berkshire's largest holding is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which currently occupies 49% of the Buffett conglomerate's total investment portfolio. Show him a company that's producing consistent earnings growth -- thanks to a well-defended business moat -- and is so simple it could be managed by a ham sandwich, and he'll ask for a decade's worth of annual reports. For example, the Alexa ecosystem offers many products also found in Apple's iOS and HomeKit universe, and their video-streaming services compete for eyeball hours and industry awards regularly.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Berkshire's largest holding is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which currently occupies 49% of the Buffett conglomerate's total investment portfolio. The stocks under management by Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) have passed an unrivaled gauntlet of quality checks. E-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) plays in the same league as Apple in some ways.", 'news_article_title': '1 Warren Buffett Stock That Could Go Parabolic in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Berkshire's largest holding is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which currently occupies 49% of the Buffett conglomerate's total investment portfolio. Hello, Amazon! Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Amazon wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Berkshire's largest holding is iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which currently occupies 49% of the Buffett conglomerate's total investment portfolio. Warren Buffett regrets not getting into Amazon sooner, but it's never too late to start a position in this fantastic and undervalued growth stock. Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Amazon wasn't one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/best-stock-to-buy%3A-apple-vs.-coca-cola', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "When trying to identify investment ideas, one way people can keep it simple is to look at the companies they might be customers of. With this in mind, two well-known consumer stocks might be on your radar.\nI'm talking about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), which readers have undoubtedly heard of. There are compelling reasons to want either of these businesses in your portfolio. But which of these top Warren Buffett stocks is the better buy right now?\nIncredible customer loyalty\nApple sells some of the most in-demand products and services on the planet, and it enjoys extreme customer loyalty. However, it's the ecosystem that it built between all of its hardware and software that really makes this business special. Customers pay higher prices for its devices, and then get locked in thanks to all the services Apple offers, and how well they integrate across those devices. This gives it a huge competitive advantage.\nTo be fair, Apple has hit a rough patch recently. Its revenue declined 2.8% in its fiscal 2023 (which ended Sept. 30). Macro uncertainty, mainly around higher interest rates and inflationary pressures, might be discouraging shoppers from spending on discretionary items.\nBut this is still one of the most financially sound enterprises out there, providing a level of safety and security that not many stocks can offer investors. Apple produced $100 billion of free cash flow in fiscal 2023, the vast majority of which it used to repurchase shares. This boosts earnings per share, something that Buffett certainly appreciates.\nPowerful brand recognition\nCoca-Cola's defining trait is its incredible brand strength. The company sells its products in more than 200 different countries across the globe -- an unbelievably wide reach that makes it recognizable to people everywhere. Plus, Coca-Cola's consistency is something that consumers can rely on, especially for a low-cost product like soft drinks.\nThis brand advantage has benefited the company by allowing it to flex its pricing power. In the third quarter, Coca-Cola's sales were up 8% year over year. Management also highlighted that pricing was up 9%, a key reason for the healthy top-line gain. Due to strong momentum, executives raised their full-year guidance for both revenue and earnings.\nCoca-Cola is a mature business, so it isn't going to register outsized growth like many tech stocks, but its stability and durability could be intriguing for some investors. The company boasts a stellar operating margin of 27.4%, which supports a dividend that at current share prices yields 3.1%.\nA difficult decision\nThere's no doubt that both Apple and Coca-Cola are outstanding businesses. The main reasons being that they possess some of the strongest consumer brands in the world and have excellent profitability, which helps explain why they are large holdings in the portfolio of Buffett's conglomerate.\nThere isn't much disparity between these two companies when it comes to their earnings growth outlooks. The consensus analyst estimate is that the beverage maker's earnings per share are expected to grow at an annualized clip of 10.3% in the next five years, about the same rate as is forecast for Apple.\nValuation could be more a meaningful metric to differentiate between them. Coca-Cola shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of under 24 right now, a sizable discount to Apple's 32. It's worth noting that Apple stock's 50% gain in 2023 is all attributable to investors deeming it worthy of a higher multiple.\nApple gets a lot of attention for good reasons. It's the world's most valuable company, sells one of the most successful tech products in history in the iPhone, and is ingrained in millions of people's day-to-day lives. But its shares are expensive enough that some investors might view buying stock in Coca-Cola as a better choice.\nHowever, Apple has been the better investment by far over the past one-, three-, five-, and 10-year periods. Its valuation is steep, for sure, but I think it's a better stock to own than Coca-Cola.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nNeil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "I'm talking about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), which readers have undoubtedly heard of. The main reasons being that they possess some of the strongest consumer brands in the world and have excellent profitability, which helps explain why they are large holdings in the portfolio of Buffett's conglomerate. The consensus analyst estimate is that the beverage maker's earnings per share are expected to grow at an annualized clip of 10.3% in the next five years, about the same rate as is forecast for Apple.", 'news_luhn_summary': "I'm talking about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), which readers have undoubtedly heard of. Incredible customer loyalty Apple sells some of the most in-demand products and services on the planet, and it enjoys extreme customer loyalty. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them.", 'news_article_title': 'Best Stock to Buy: Apple vs. Coca-Cola', 'news_lexrank_summary': "I'm talking about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), which readers have undoubtedly heard of. There are compelling reasons to want either of these businesses in your portfolio. But its shares are expensive enough that some investors might view buying stock in Coca-Cola as a better choice.", 'news_textrank_summary': "I'm talking about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), which readers have undoubtedly heard of. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-apple-stock-reign-supreme-yet-again-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "It seems like everyone loves Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Well, at least 29% of those reading this do. That is theglobal marketshare for the smartphone maker, putting it in the lead over competitors such as Samsung and Alphabet's Google. With strong marketing, quality products, and locked-in users, Apple has established itself as the premium smartphone maker around the world, which has been quite a lucrative business.\nSo lucrative that even the Oracle of Omaha himself, Warren Buffett, bought more than 5% of the company for Berkshire Hathaway. With the stock up 368% in the last five years, Buffett's stake is now worth over $150 billion, with shares crushing the market over the same time frame.\nBut the question is: What does the future of Apple stock look like? Will the smartphone leader still reign supreme in 2024?\nStagnant revenue, declining hardware sales\nWhile the business is clearly ginormous, Apple has struggled to grow its revenue in recent quarters. For the fiscal year ending in September, its revenue actually dipped slightly from 2022 and is off 2.8% from all-time highs over the past 12 months. This led net income to fall slightly, from $100 billion in fiscal year 2022 to $97 billion this year.\nThe company is struggling to grow sales across each of its hardware segments. The smartphone, Mac, iPad, and wearables (watches and AirPods) segments saw sales decline in 2023.\nMost important is the smartphone segment, which does more than $200 billion in annual sales. With smartphone unit volumes stagnating around the world, Apple may be finally hitting a ceiling for this massive business. It has mitigated unit declines with consistent price increases, but last year these weren't enough to get revenue moving in the positive direction.\nGeopolitical risks, litigation risks\nWhile its hardware segments are stagnating, Apple's software services segment put up solid growth in 2023, hitting $85 billion in revenue. This segment is smaller than smartphone hardware sales from a revenue perspective, but has much higher profit margins, making it a key growth driver for Apple at the moment.\nThe problem is, Apple's software service cash cows are currently under threat from lawsuits and regulators around the globe.\nIn numerous regions, Apple's practices with its App Store have come under threat. It currently takes a 30% charge on most purchases made through apps on its devices and restricts other mobile app stores from operating on its devices.\nApple accepts an estimated $20 billion payment every year from Alphabet to make Google Search the default search engine on its Safari web browser. The United States government is challenging this deal on anticompetitive grounds.\nOver the next five years, Apple faces a big threat for these two profit pools that make up the majority of its services revenue. If things go poorly for the company, the last few years of fast services growth may come to an end.\nFrom a longer-term perspective, investors may need to worry about Apple's geographical diversification, especially when it comes to China. Last year, it generated $72.5 billion in revenue from the Greater China region, and it has most of its manufacturing in the country. If the new Cold War with the United States gets worse, Apple's business and manufacturing could come under threat.\nIt is hard to quantify the exact magnitude of this risk, but it is a risk nonetheless that Apple investors should think strongly about.\nCan the Vision Pro spur growth?\nEven though Apple shares are up 52% year to date, the company has seen its financials stagnate and there are some growing risks to the business that should not be ignored.\nBut it isn't all bad news for the technology giant. In 2024, the hardware maker is coming out with what will hopefully be its next hit product: the Vision Pro.\nUnveiled at a demo earlier this year, the Vision Pro is a pair of augmented reality glasses. The company is hoping to take the next step in computing with the devices, which feature highly advanced sensors and cameras, and plans to sell them at $3,500 a pop. Apple expects to sell 1 million units in 2024 and 10 million units over the next three years.\nThat could equate to $35 billion in revenue. That's not too material compared to the company's close to $400 billion in annual sales, but this could generate some momentum and be the start of Apple's next big business over the next five to 10 years.\nThe valuation is not attractive\nDespite its dominant position in the smartphone market and the potential of the Vision Pro, Apple's stock looks unlikely to reign supreme in 2024. The key reason is its valuation.\nAs of this writing, Apple has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 32. That is well above the S&P 500 average of 26 for a company with declining sales that is also dealing with regulatory antitrust risk and is in the middle of geopolitical tensions.\nYes, the stock has performed remarkably over the past five, 10, and 20 years, but this doesn't have any bearing on what shares will do in the future. Typically, investors should want a discounted valuation when dealing with declining revenue and mounting risks on the horizon.\nApple stock is not likely to reign supreme in 2024. Investors should avoid buying shares at current prices.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Brett Schafer has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'It seems like everyone loves Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). With strong marketing, quality products, and locked-in users, Apple has established itself as the premium smartphone maker around the world, which has been quite a lucrative business. This segment is smaller than smartphone hardware sales from a revenue perspective, but has much higher profit margins, making it a key growth driver for Apple at the moment.', 'news_luhn_summary': "It seems like everyone loves Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Stagnant revenue, declining hardware sales While the business is clearly ginormous, Apple has struggled to grow its revenue in recent quarters. Geopolitical risks, litigation risks While its hardware segments are stagnating, Apple's software services segment put up solid growth in 2023, hitting $85 billion in revenue.", 'news_article_title': 'Will Apple Stock Reign Supreme Yet Again in 2024?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "It seems like everyone loves Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Geopolitical risks, litigation risks While its hardware segments are stagnating, Apple's software services segment put up solid growth in 2023, hitting $85 billion in revenue. The valuation is not attractive Despite its dominant position in the smartphone market and the potential of the Vision Pro, Apple's stock looks unlikely to reign supreme in 2024.", 'news_textrank_summary': "It seems like everyone loves Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Geopolitical risks, litigation risks While its hardware segments are stagnating, Apple's software services segment put up solid growth in 2023, hitting $85 billion in revenue. The valuation is not attractive Despite its dominant position in the smartphone market and the potential of the Vision Pro, Apple's stock looks unlikely to reign supreme in 2024."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/1-ultra-high-dividend-yield-stock-to-buy-hand-over-fist-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Investors who are looking for growth in their portfolio may be captivated by technology stocks, especially given all of the recent hoopla around artificial intelligence (AI). But portfolio construction requires balance, and one of the pillars of a well-diversified portfolio is dividend stocks.\nBusiness development companies (BDCs) can be a great source of dividend income, in part because they are required to pay out at least 90% of their taxable income each year as dividends.\nOne leading BDC that has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 is Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC). With the shares trading at about $20, its dividend yield is now 9.5%, making this an opportune time to open a position and set yourself up to reap the passive income rewards.\nWhat makes Ares Capital different?\nAres Capital sits in a unique position in the BDC world. BDCs typically compete with banks and even venture capital or private equity funds depending on the deal structure. However, most investment banks typically seek out high-profile companies and offer them a variety of solutions pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, raising capital through the equity markets, or borrowing money via the debt markets.\nIn contrast to many large financial institutions, Ares works with a lot of middle-market companies that may be underserved by traditional capital providers. Even among its peers, this approach is unusual. Leading BDCs such as Hercules Technology Growth Capital or Horizon Technology Finance tend to partner with the best start-ups in growth industries such as energy, life sciences, and technology.\nBy taking a different approach, Ares is not only carving out a niche in the world of BDCs, but it has found a way to tap into the types of activities usually handled by traditional investment banks.\nImage Source: Getty Images\nAn under-the-radar Warren Buffett stock\nOne of the core principles of Warren Buffett's investment philosophy is to seek out dividend income. Within the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio, some of the largest dividend generators include Apple, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. But did you know Buffett has a little-known portfolio outside of Berkshire Hathaway?\nThe investment firm New England Asset Management (NEAM) is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. While NEAM is much smaller than its parent in terms of total assets, its portfolio contains a larger number of stocks -- one of which is none other than Ares Capital.\nData source: YCharts.\nGiven the company's steadily increasing dividend over the past 10 years and its eye-popping total returns of 195%, it's easy to understand why Buffett loves this multibagger stock.\nShould you buy Ares Capital stock?\nFrom a valuation perspective, a useful measure for assessing Ares Capital stock is the price-to-book (P/B) ratio. It's a metric commonly used in analyzing banks and other financial services businesses.\nData source: YCharts.\nThe P/B ratio for Ares Capital is currently 1.06, right in line with its 10-year average. But perhaps more interesting is that it's well below its peak of 1.47. Moreover, that valuation also pales in comparison to those of Hercules Technology Growth Capital and Horizon Technology Finance, which have P/B ratios of more than 1.2.\nData source: YCharts.\nThe chart above shows the return of Ares Capital stock relative to a number of S&P 500-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past five years. Investors can clearly see that Ares Capital is the top-performing equity. Given its discount relative to other leading BDCs and its low valuation compared to past periods, this looks like a bargain opportunity to consider buying some shares in this market-beating dividend payer.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Ares Capital right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Ares Capital, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Ares Capital wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Adam Spatacco has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $47.50 calls on Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By taking a different approach, Ares is not only carving out a niche in the world of BDCs, but it has found a way to tap into the types of activities usually handled by traditional investment banks. Given the company's steadily increasing dividend over the past 10 years and its eye-popping total returns of 195%, it's easy to understand why Buffett loves this multibagger stock. Given its discount relative to other leading BDCs and its low valuation compared to past periods, this looks like a bargain opportunity to consider buying some shares in this market-beating dividend payer.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Leading BDCs such as Hercules Technology Growth Capital or Horizon Technology Finance tend to partner with the best start-ups in growth industries such as energy, life sciences, and technology. Moreover, that valuation also pales in comparison to those of Hercules Technology Growth Capital and Horizon Technology Finance, which have P/B ratios of more than 1.2. Before you buy stock in Ares Capital, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Ares Capital wasn't one of them.", 'news_article_title': '1 Ultra-High Dividend Yield Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Should you buy Ares Capital stock? Should you invest $1,000 in Ares Capital right now? Before you buy stock in Ares Capital, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Ares Capital wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Should you buy Ares Capital stock? Before you buy stock in Ares Capital, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Ares Capital wasn't one of them. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023 Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-dow-jones-just-hit-a-record-high.-history-says-stocks-will-do-this-next.', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) tracks 30 large U.S. stocks. Inclusion is limited to companies that have excellent reputations, demonstrate sustained growth, and generate widespread interest among investors. To that end, the index is commonly regarded as a collection of blue chip stocks, though it also serves as one of three major barometers for the overall U.S. stock market, with the other two being the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC).\nThe Dow Jones traded sideways through the first 10 months of the year, but the index has soared 12% since the end of October on particularly strong momentum in four stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The upshot of that momentum is that the Dow Jones reached a record high on Wednesday, meaning the blue chip index just entered bull market territory.\nPast performance is never a guarantee of future returns, but crossing the bull market threshold has historically been a good sign for stocks.\nHistory says the Dow Jones is headed much higher\nThe Dow Jones has run through eight bull markets in the last 50 years. The average one lasted about five years and saw the index climb 172%. But returns varied substantially between individual bull markets, as detailed in the table below:\nBULL MARKET START\nDOW JONES RETURN\nDecember 1974\n76%\nFebruary 1979\n38%\nAugust 1982\n250%\nOctober 1987\n73%\nOctober 1990\n396%\nOctober 2002\n94%\nMarch 2009\n348%\nMarch 2020\n98%\nAverage\n172%\nData source: YCharts. Chart by author.\nHere's the upshot: If the new bull market aligns with the historical average, the Dow Jones will increase 172% over a five-year period. But the current bull market technically started when the Dow Jones bottomed in October 2022. The index has since climbed about 27%, bringing the implied upside down to roughly 110% over four years from today's levels.\nHowever, returns have varied dramatically between past bull markets, so investors would do better to benchmark against a different metric. Specifically, the Dow Jones returned about 9% annually over the past four decades, and its performance will likely be similar over the next four decades.\nInvestors looking to capitalize on that should consider buying some of the more promising blue chip stocks in the Dow Jones. For instance, Salesforce and Microsoft have strong market positions and solid growth prospects that could unlock plenty of value for patient shareholders.\nSalesforce has been the leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software for 10 consecutive years, and the CRM market is forecast to grow by 14% annually through 2030. Similarly, Microsoft is the leader in enterprise software-as-a-service and operates the second-largest cloud computing platform; those markets are also projected to grow by 14% annually through the end of the decade.\nBuilding on that, Salesforce and Microsoft are leaning into the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss argues Microsoft in particular is the software company best positioned to monetize generative AI. But both could be long-term winners as more businesses seek productivity gains through automation.\nAn index fund stacked with blue chip stocks\nAlternatively, investors could take a more conservative approach and buy shares of the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEMKT: DIA).\nThe SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF is an index fund that tracks all 30 blue chip stocks in the Dow Jones, meaning it provides exposure to some of the most economically influential U.S. companies. The five largest holdings in the fund are detailed below:\nUnitedHealth Group: 9.4%\nMicrosoft: 6.7%\nGoldman Sachs Group: 6.4%\nHome Depot: 5.9%\nMcDonald's: 5.2%\nAt recent prices, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF returned 473% over the last two decades, or 9.1% annually. Additionally, it was slightly less volatile than the broader S&P 500, as evidenced by its 10-year beta of 0.95. The index fund bears a below-average expense ratio of 0.16%, meaning the annual fee on a $10,000 portfolio would be $16.\nHere's the bottom line: The Dow Jones has consistently created wealth over long periods of time, and I'd bet my bottom dollar that trend continues in the future. Patient investors looking to capitalize on that upward momentum can purchase shares of individual stocks like Microsoft or Salesforce, or they can purchase shares of the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF to spread capital across the entire blue chip index.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Dow Jones Industrial Average (Price Return) right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Dow Jones Industrial Average (Price Return), consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Dow Jones Industrial Average (Price Return) wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nTrevor Jennewine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Goldman Sachs Group, Home Depot, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and UnitedHealth Group and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, and short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'The Dow Jones traded sideways through the first 10 months of the year, but the index has soared 12% since the end of October on particularly strong momentum in four stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The upshot of that momentum is that the Dow Jones reached a record high on Wednesday, meaning the blue chip index just entered bull market territory. Similarly, Microsoft is the leader in enterprise software-as-a-service and operates the second-largest cloud computing platform; those markets are also projected to grow by 14% annually through the end of the decade.', 'news_luhn_summary': "The Dow Jones traded sideways through the first 10 months of the year, but the index has soared 12% since the end of October on particularly strong momentum in four stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The five largest holdings in the fund are detailed below: UnitedHealth Group: 9.4% Microsoft: 6.7% Goldman Sachs Group: 6.4% Home Depot: 5.9% McDonald's: 5.2% At recent prices, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF returned 473% over the last two decades, or 9.1% annually. Patient investors looking to capitalize on that upward momentum can purchase shares of individual stocks like Microsoft or Salesforce, or they can purchase shares of the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF to spread capital across the entire blue chip index.", 'news_article_title': 'The Dow Jones Just Hit a Record High. History Says Stocks Will Do This Next.', 'news_lexrank_summary': "The Dow Jones traded sideways through the first 10 months of the year, but the index has soared 12% since the end of October on particularly strong momentum in four stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF is an index fund that tracks all 30 blue chip stocks in the Dow Jones, meaning it provides exposure to some of the most economically influential U.S. companies. Before you buy stock in Dow Jones Industrial Average (Price Return), consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Dow Jones Industrial Average (Price Return) wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'The Dow Jones traded sideways through the first 10 months of the year, but the index has soared 12% since the end of October on particularly strong momentum in four stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF is an index fund that tracks all 30 blue chip stocks in the Dow Jones, meaning it provides exposure to some of the most economically influential U.S. companies. Patient investors looking to capitalize on that upward momentum can purchase shares of individual stocks like Microsoft or Salesforce, or they can purchase shares of the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF to spread capital across the entire blue chip index.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tesla-stock-can-soar-in-2024-if-it-does-these-3-things', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has crushed the market so far this year. However, it's still down over 40% from its all-time high during a time when many other mega-cap growth stocks, like Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia, are making new all-time highs.\nTesla has what it takes to continue its hot streak going into 2024. But it has to execute across some key aspects of its business. Here's what to watch next year and what the electric car stock needs to do to justify a higher valuation.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nManaging margins\nIn hindsight, it's easy to see why Tesla hit an all-time high in early 2022. The once-unprofitable company shocked the investing world with quarter after quarter of consistent profits paired with high revenue growth and high margins.\nTesla carried its torrid growth pace into 2022 -- posting a banner year across the board. But Tesla's margins have since come down, and its top- and bottom-line growth rates have slowed.\nOver the last year, Tesla's trailing-12-month revenue has grown by only 17.8%, while its net income is down 14.3%, and its operating margin has fallen by over a third to 11.2%. The following chart does a good job of showing Tesla's massive growth, followed by this year's deceleration.\nTSLA Operating Margin (TTM) data by YCharts\nPrice cuts and lower growth contributed to Tesla's margin decline this year. However, its margins could be lower in the future as Tesla tries to unlock entry into the coveted mass-market electric vehicle market, which would shift the company's strategy toward higher volume, lower-priced vehicles.\nIn its third-quarter earnings presentation, the company reiterated its goal of a 50% long-term production compound annual growth rate. It would be a worthy trade-off if Tesla achieves solid revenue and earnings growth at the expense of a lower margin.\nIn the short term, be on the lookout to see if Tesla can improve its operating margin. Longer-term, the challenge will be finding the sweet spot between revenue growth and profitability.\nMonetizing AI and robotics\nTesla has done an impeccable job of becoming a profitable and (generally) high-growth electric vehicle company. But it has yet to monetize its artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics ventures -- mainly fully autonomous self-driving vehicles.\nFor several years now, Tesla has been flaunting its self-driving software. It got to the point where Tesla was thinking far too long-term and had to reel itself in and focus on generating positive cash flow from the Model 3 and then the Model Y. Thankfully, Tesla did that. But the company has a history of throwing money at projects that either pan out later than expected or don't pan out at all.\nTesla has an extremely attractive portfolio of AI and robotics ideas. Cracking the code on vehicles that can safely drive themselves would open the door to electric robotaxis -- an idea integral to the ultra-bullish investment thesis held by Cathie Wood and others.\nWhile you could argue that Tesla could have made a lot more money if it hadn't spent so many resources on self-driving, the long-tail potential is too appealing to ignore. If you invest in Tesla, you have to accept that this will simply be a part of the company's budget and that it may not prove to be a worthwhile investment for some time.\nPreserving the balance sheet\nTesla has done an excellent job of keeping debt off of its balance sheet and relying on cash flows to fund both short- and long-term investments. The company has $15.9 billion in cash and equivalents on its balance sheet and just $3.7 billion in long-term debt.\nIt is impressive that Tesla can keep a largely debt-free balance sheet despite being in the capital-intensive auto industry and supporting expensive long-term projects. One of the biggest things Tesla investors should watch in the coming years is how the quality of the balance sheet responds if there is a prolonged slowdown in demand or if Tesla tries to invest even during a downturn in the business cycle. In other words, what is the extent of the damage to the balance sheet if expenses stay the same or increase, but cash flows decline?\nThe stock market can be overly focused on the short term. If Tesla barrels ahead full throttle on its multidecade plans even as growth slows, its performance deteriorates, and its leverage increases, then the stock could sell off. Even if investing throughout the market cycle is the right long-term move, it's vital to recognize that the market may be unwilling to think so long-term during a broad sell-off.\nKnow what you're getting into before you invest\nIf you invest in Tesla, it's important to understand that the company will probably stick to its long-term plans even at the expense of its short-term performance and the wishes of Wall Street. This mindset is why Tesla stock can suffer steep sell-offs and meteoric gains. When the stars align, Tesla looks like it can do no wrong. But when Tesla stubbornly pursues its goals no matter the market cycle, it can look reckless and borderline irresponsible.\nTesla is one of those companies where understanding the long-term investment thesis and what can move the stock in the short term are equally important. That way, you aren't caught off guard if the stock moves to the upside or the downside.\nIf Tesla improves its top- and bottom-line growth rates, bolsters its margins, charts a path toward monetizing AI and robotics, and maintains or improves its rock-solid balance sheet, the stock could surpass a new all-time high in 2024. But there's also a good chance that Tesla needs more time to return to the growth that investors have come to expect.\nIn sum, Tesla has the makings of an excellent long-term investment and is certainly worth holding or even buying a small position in. But there's no rush to dive in headfirst and buy the stock hand over first at this time.\nWhere to invest $1,000 right now\nWhen our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for two decades, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has more than tripled the market.*\nThey just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Tesla made the list -- but there are 9 other stocks you may be overlooking.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nDaniel Foelber has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Cracking the code on vehicles that can safely drive themselves would open the door to electric robotaxis -- an idea integral to the ultra-bullish investment thesis held by Cathie Wood and others. It is impressive that Tesla can keep a largely debt-free balance sheet despite being in the capital-intensive auto industry and supporting expensive long-term projects. If Tesla barrels ahead full throttle on its multidecade plans even as growth slows, its performance deteriorates, and its leverage increases, then the stock could sell off.', 'news_luhn_summary': "However, it's still down over 40% from its all-time high during a time when many other mega-cap growth stocks, like Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia, are making new all-time highs. The once-unprofitable company shocked the investing world with quarter after quarter of consistent profits paired with high revenue growth and high margins. If Tesla improves its top- and bottom-line growth rates, bolsters its margins, charts a path toward monetizing AI and robotics, and maintains or improves its rock-solid balance sheet, the stock could surpass a new all-time high in 2024.", 'news_article_title': 'Tesla Stock Can Soar in 2024 if It Does These 3 Things', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Even if investing throughout the market cycle is the right long-term move, it's vital to recognize that the market may be unwilling to think so long-term during a broad sell-off. Tesla is one of those companies where understanding the long-term investment thesis and what can move the stock in the short term are equally important. If Tesla improves its top- and bottom-line growth rates, bolsters its margins, charts a path toward monetizing AI and robotics, and maintains or improves its rock-solid balance sheet, the stock could surpass a new all-time high in 2024.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'One of the biggest things Tesla investors should watch in the coming years is how the quality of the balance sheet responds if there is a prolonged slowdown in demand or if Tesla tries to invest even during a downturn in the business cycle. Tesla is one of those companies where understanding the long-term investment thesis and what can move the stock in the short term are equally important. If Tesla improves its top- and bottom-line growth rates, bolsters its margins, charts a path toward monetizing AI and robotics, and maintains or improves its rock-solid balance sheet, the stock could surpass a new all-time high in 2024.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-for-12-14-2023%3A-adbe-mvis-aapl-goog', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3%.\nThe Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 2.1%.\nIn corporate news, Adobe (ADBE) shares tumbled 6.5%, a day after fiscal 2024 revenue guidance disappointed investors.\nMicroVision (MVIS) rose 1.9% after the company said it expects its 2023 revenue to be near the top end of its previous forecast of $6.5 million to $8 million.\nApple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) Google were asked by the European Commission to provide information on risk-mitigation measures on their app stores, the EU's executive arm said Thursday. Apple fell 0.5%, and Alphabet dropped 1.9%.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) Google were asked by the European Commission to provide information on risk-mitigation measures on their app stores, the EU's executive arm said Thursday. Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3%. In corporate news, Adobe (ADBE) shares tumbled 6.5%, a day after fiscal 2024 revenue guidance disappointed investors.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) Google were asked by the European Commission to provide information on risk-mitigation measures on their app stores, the EU's executive arm said Thursday. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 2.1%. MicroVision (MVIS) rose 1.9% after the company said it expects its 2023 revenue to be near the top end of its previous forecast of $6.5 million to $8 million.", 'news_article_title': 'Technology Sector Update for 12/14/2023: ADBE, MVIS, AAPL, GOOG', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) Google were asked by the European Commission to provide information on risk-mitigation measures on their app stores, the EU's executive arm said Thursday. Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 2.1%.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) Google were asked by the European Commission to provide information on risk-mitigation measures on their app stores, the EU's executive arm said Thursday. Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.6% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3%. MicroVision (MVIS) rose 1.9% after the company said it expects its 2023 revenue to be near the top end of its previous forecast of $6.5 million to $8 million."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/magnificent-seven-could-deliver-more-gains-in-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The magnificent seven cohort of mega-cap growth stocks have loomed large for investors. They drove a significant portion of the impressive returns notched by broad market indexes.\nBig gains by Apple, Alphabet (Google), Meta Platforms, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla are prompting market participants to wonder whether or not sequels are in store next. History isn’t guaranteed to repeat. And asking for a similar upside to what was notched by the magnificent seven may be too demanding. But these beloved names may continue their bullish ways in 2024.\nThat would benefit a variety of exchange traded funds, including the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). Both ETFs follow the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX). They’re fine options for investors who want exposure to each of the magnificent seven without having to directly own those names.\nExpensive, But Justifiably So\nDuring rallies, such as the one that occurred this year, investors often that the Nasdaq-100 is richly valued. With QQQ and QQQM higher by 51.49% year-to-date, a case can be made that plenty of the stocks residing in the ETFs are expensive. But when it comes to the magnificent seven, that’s not necessarily an indictment. Why? Because these companies have the fundamentals to support elevated earnings multiples.\n“The second point is that it is important to remember that large market capitalisation can be justified by large fundamentals. This might sound obvious, but these companies are some of the most profitable and cashflow generative in the world. For that reason, they command higher-than-average valuations in the stock market,” according to Schroders.\nAnother point to consider is that AI is far from the only reason the magnificent seven surged this year. And that's actually good news for QQQ and QQQM. Experienced investors know as much. QQQ and QQQM notched impressive showings prior to AI becoming the focal point of growth investing this year. Still, it’s worth remembering that there’s more to the ETFs and the magnificent seven than just AI.\n“While generative AI has and will be a significant tailwind for some of these businesses (as with Nvidia), their strength in 2023 cannot be attributed solely to AI. We only need to look at Meta/Google to illustrate this - both companies are likely to deploy generative AI aggressively in the coming years, but the shares have been supported by the combination of recovering end markets and cost optimisations. This has led to significant improvements in profitability and cash flow, particularly at Meta,” concluded Schroders.\nFor more news, information, and analysis, visit the ETF Education Channel.\nRead more on ETFTrends.com.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Big gains by Apple, Alphabet (Google), Meta Platforms, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla are prompting market participants to wonder whether or not sequels are in store next. QQQ and QQQM notched impressive showings prior to AI becoming the focal point of growth investing this year. We only need to look at Meta/Google to illustrate this - both companies are likely to deploy generative AI aggressively in the coming years, but the shares have been supported by the combination of recovering end markets and cost optimisations.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'That would benefit a variety of exchange traded funds, including the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). “The second point is that it is important to remember that large market capitalisation can be justified by large fundamentals. QQQ and QQQM notched impressive showings prior to AI becoming the focal point of growth investing this year.', 'news_article_title': 'Magnificent Seven Could Deliver More Gains in 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Another point to consider is that AI is far from the only reason the magnificent seven surged this year. And that's actually good news for QQQ and QQQM. QQQ and QQQM notched impressive showings prior to AI becoming the focal point of growth investing this year.", 'news_textrank_summary': 'That would benefit a variety of exchange traded funds, including the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). QQQ and QQQM notched impressive showings prior to AI becoming the focal point of growth investing this year. We only need to look at Meta/Google to illustrate this - both companies are likely to deploy generative AI aggressively in the coming years, but the shares have been supported by the combination of recovering end markets and cost optimisations.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apple-aapl-advances-but-underperforms-market%3A-key-facts', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $198.11, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.27% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.43%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.19%.\nHeading into today, shares of the maker of iPhones, iPads and other products had gained 5.29% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.93% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.94% in that time.\nThe upcoming earnings release of Apple will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.08, showcasing a 10.64% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $117.31 billion, up 0.13% from the year-ago period.\nFor the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.56 per share and a revenue of $393.42 billion, signifying shifts of +7.01% and +2.65%, respectively, from the last year.\nInvestors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Apple. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the company's business performance and profit potential.\nEmpirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.\nThe Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.12% higher. Apple presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).\nIn terms of valuation, Apple is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 30.16. This denotes a premium relative to the industry's average Forward P/E of 12.24.\nWe can additionally observe that AAPL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.73. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Computer - Mini computers stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.73 based on yesterday's closing prices.\nThe Computer - Mini computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, putting it in the top 37% of all 250+ industries.\nThe Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.\nTo follow AAPL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.\nThe New Gold Rush: How Lithium Batteries Will Make Millionaires\nAs the electric vehicle revolution expands, investors have a chance to target huge gains. Millions of lithium batteries are being made & demand is expected to increase 889%.\nDownload the brand-new FREE report revealing 5 EV battery stocks set to soar.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $198.11, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session. We can additionally observe that AAPL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.73. To follow AAPL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $198.11, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session. We can additionally observe that AAPL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.73. To follow AAPL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.', 'news_article_title': 'Apple (AAPL) Advances But Underperforms Market: Key Facts', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $198.11, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session. We can additionally observe that AAPL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.73. To follow AAPL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $198.11, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session. We can additionally observe that AAPL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.73.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-dow-scores-second-record-close-in-a-row-on-lower-rate-bets', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich\nNEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended firmer on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its second straight record high close, lifted by optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve.\nApple AAPL.O hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%.\nTesla TSLA.O shares surged 4.9%, with about $40 billion worth changing hands. Its turnover was more than double that of Nvidia NVDA.O, the next most traded company. The heavyweight chipmaker gained 0.5%.\nSectors that have underperformed this year also rose. Of the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes, six closed higher, led by energy .SPNY, up 2.94%, followed by a 2.62% gain in real estate .SPLRCR.\nThe S&P 500 .SPXclimbed 0.26% to end at 4,719.55 points. It remains down less than 2% from its record high close in January 2022.\nThe Nasdaq Composite Index .IXICgained 0.19% at 14,761.56 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJIrose 0.43% to 37,248.35 points.\nVolume on U.S. exchanges was unusually heavy, with 17.1 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 11.1 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions.\nThe PHLX semiconductor index .SOX surged 2.7% to close at a record high. The Russell Index .RUT of smaller companies also jumped about 2.7%.\nThe Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, with Chair Jerome Powell saying the historic tightening of monetary policy was likely over, as inflation falls faster than expected, and discussions on cuts in borrowing costs were coming "into view."\nInvestors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement. They were last down at 3.94%.\n"The market by any measure and any metric is overbought and has been overbought, and a consolidation or a pause has been expected, especially after yesterday\'s surge," said Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial in Charlotte, North Carolina.\n"While the market celebrates lower rates, it can question why yields are below 4%" as investors weigh the economic outlook, she added.\nAdobeADBE.O fell 6.35% after the Photoshop maker forecast annual and quarterly revenue below estimates.\nU.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, further alleviating fears of a recession, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered falling ones within the S&P 500 .AD.SPX by a 1.9-to-one ratio.\nThe S&P 500 posted 96 new highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 259 new highs and 64 new lows.\nFed rate cut expectations https://tmsnrt.rs/41oElWr\nS&P 500\'s busiest trades https://tmsnrt.rs/3TvGPRf\n(Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended firmer on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its second straight record high close, lifted by optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, further alleviating fears of a recession, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended firmer on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its second straight record high close, lifted by optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXICgained 0.19% at 14,761.56 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJIrose 0.43% to 37,248.35 points.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Dow scores second record close in a row on lower-rate bets', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%. Of the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes, six closed higher, led by energy .SPNY, up 2.94%, followed by a 2.62% gain in real estate .SPLRCR. The PHLX semiconductor index .SOX surged 2.7% to close at a record high.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended firmer on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its second straight record high close, lifted by optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. The PHLX semiconductor index .SOX surged 2.7% to close at a record high.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-higher-as-investors-bet-on-lower-rates', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich\nNEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 closed higher on Thursday on optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve.\nTrading was mixed for much of the session, with Apple AAPL.O giving up gains after hitting an intraday record high.\nTesla TSLA.Oshares surged, with over $37 billion worth changing hands.\nSectors that have underperformed this year also rose, including energy and real estate.\nInvestors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement. They were last down at 3.94%.\n"The market by any measure and any metric is overbought and has been overbought, and a consolidation or a pause has been expected, especially after yesterday\'s surge," said Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial in Charlotte, North Carolina.\n"While the market celebrates lower rates, it can question why yields are below 4%" as investors weigh the economic outlook, she added.\nAdobeADBE.O fell after the Photoshop maker forecast annual and quarterly revenue below estimates.\nU.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, further alleviating fears of a recession, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.\nFed rate cut expectations https://tmsnrt.rs/41oElWr\nS&P 500\'s busiest trades https://tmsnrt.rs/3TvGPRf\n(Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Trading was mixed for much of the session, with Apple AAPL.O giving up gains after hitting an intraday record high. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 closed higher on Thursday on optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, further alleviating fears of a recession, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Trading was mixed for much of the session, with Apple AAPL.O giving up gains after hitting an intraday record high. Sectors that have underperformed this year also rose, including energy and real estate. Investors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-S&P 500 ends higher as investors bet on lower rates', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Trading was mixed for much of the session, with Apple AAPL.O giving up gains after hitting an intraday record high. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 closed higher on Thursday on optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. Tesla TSLA.Oshares surged, with over $37 billion worth changing hands.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Trading was mixed for much of the session, with Apple AAPL.O giving up gains after hitting an intraday record high. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Noel Randewich NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 closed higher on Thursday on optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve. "The market by any measure and any metric is overbought and has been overbought, and a consolidation or a pause has been expected, especially after yesterday\'s surge," said Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial in Charlotte, North Carolina.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/us-stocks-wall-st-subdued-day-after-rally-on-fed-statement', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'By Caroline Valetkevitch\nNEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 edged higher and the Nasdaq fell Thursday afternoon as investors took a breather a day after a sharp rally on signals from the Federal Reserve that borrowing costs would drop next year.\nApple AAPL.O shares were down 0.2% after hitting a record high in the session.\nInvestors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement. They were last down at 3.94%.\n"The market by any measure and any metric is overbought and has been overbought, and a consolidation or a pause has been expected, especially after yesterday\'s surge," said Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial in Charlotte, North Carolina.\n"While the market celebrates lower rates, it can question why yields are below 4%" as investors weigh the economic outlook, she added.\nThe Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, with Chair Jerome Powell saying the historic tightening of monetary policy was likely over, as inflation falls faster than expected, and discussions on cuts in borrowing costs were coming "into view."\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 86.67 points, or 0.23%, to 37,176.91, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 5.34 points, or 0.11%, at 4,712.43 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 7.85 points, or 0.05%, to 14,726.12.\nAmong other decliners, AdobeADBE.O shed 7.1% after the Photoshop maker forecast annual and quarterly revenue below estimates.\nU.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, further alleviating fears of a recession, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.\nAdvancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 3.98-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.30-to-1 ratio favored advancers.\nThe S&P 500 posted 94 new 52-week highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 246 new highs and 55 new lows.\nFed rate cut expectations https://tmsnrt.rs/41oElWr\n(Additional reporting by Shristi Achar A and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Richard Chang)\n(([email protected]))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O shares were down 0.2% after hitting a record high in the session. By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 edged higher and the Nasdaq fell Thursday afternoon as investors took a breather a day after a sharp rally on signals from the Federal Reserve that borrowing costs would drop next year. Investors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O shares were down 0.2% after hitting a record high in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 86.67 points, or 0.23%, to 37,176.91, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 5.34 points, or 0.11%, at 4,712.43 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 7.85 points, or 0.05%, to 14,726.12. The S&P 500 posted 94 new 52-week highs and no new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 246 new highs and 55 new lows.', 'news_article_title': 'US STOCKS-Wall St subdued, day after rally on Fed statement', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O shares were down 0.2% after hitting a record high in the session. By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 edged higher and the Nasdaq fell Thursday afternoon as investors took a breather a day after a sharp rally on signals from the Federal Reserve that borrowing costs would drop next year. Investors were closely watching 10-year Treasury yields, which broke below 4% for the first time since early August in the wake of the Fed statement.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple AAPL.O shares were down 0.2% after hitting a record high in the session. By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 edged higher and the Nasdaq fell Thursday afternoon as investors took a breather a day after a sharp rally on signals from the Federal Reserve that borrowing costs would drop next year. The Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, with Chair Jerome Powell saying the historic tightening of monetary policy was likely over, as inflation falls faster than expected, and discussions on cuts in borrowing costs were coming "into view."'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/earnings-season-update-and-analyst-reports-for-apple-bank-of-america-sp-global', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Thursday, December 14, 2023\n\nThe Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features a real-time update on the evolving earnings picture as the early Q4 results come in, in addition to featuring new research reports published by our team analysts today. These include updated research reports on Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) and a many others. These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.\n\nYou can see all of today’s research reports here >>>\nEarnings Season Update\nAdobe became the third S&P 500 company to release quarterly resuls that get counted as part of our 2023 Q4 earnings tally. The Adobe results were for the company's fiscal quarter ending in November, as were the earlier resutls from AutoZone and Oracle.\nA number of other bellwethers like Nike and FedEx will similarly be coming out with their respective fiscal November-quarter results, which will get counted as part of the 2023 Q4 earnings season tally. The Q4 reporting cycle will really get going with the JPMorgan results on January 12th, 2024. But we will have seen such early November-quarter results by almost two dozen S&P 500 members by the time JPMorgan reports its results.\nFor the three S&P 500 members that have reported such Q4 results, total earnings up +16.3% from the same period last year on +6.7% higher revenues, with with two out of the three (66.7% of the total) beating EPS and revenue estimates. This is comparable performance relative to what we had seen from this group of three index members in the preceding period.\nLooking at Q3 as a whole, combining the actuals for these three S&P 500 members with estimates for the still-to-come companies, total earnings are expected to decline -0.1% from the same period last year on +2.3% higher revenues. This would follow the +3.5% earnings growth in the preceding period, which came after three back-to-back quarters of earnings declines.\nUnlike the last two quarters, estimates for Q4 have been under pressure since the quarter got underway, with the current -0.1% decline down from +5.5% in early October at the strart of the quarter. Estimates were largely stable in the comparable periods of the preceding two quarters. In this respect, the Q4 revisions trend represents a notable shift.\nToday's Featured Analyst Reports\nApple shares have performed roughly in-line with the Zacks Tech sector (+44.3% vs. +44.5%) but have handily outperformed the S&P 500 index (up +21.3%). The company is benefiting from strong demand for iPhone. Apple expects the iPhone’s year-over-year revenues to grow on an absolute basis in first-quarter fiscal 2024.\n\nRevenues for Mac are expected to significantly accelerate compared with the fourth-quarter fiscal 2023’s reported figure. It expects the year-over-year revenue growth for both iPad and Wearables, Home and Accessories to decelerate significantly from the September quarter due to a different timing of product launches.\n\nFor the Services segment, Apple expects average revenues per week to grow at a similar strong double-digit rate as it did during the September quarter. It is benefiting from increasing customer engagement in the services segment. The expanding content portfolio of Apple TV+ aids subscriber growth.\n(You can read the full research report on Apple here >>>)\n\nShares of Bank of America have gained +4.0% over the past year against the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry’s gain of +13.2%. Higher interest rates and decent loan demand will keep supporting the company’s net interest income (NII) growth in the upcoming quarters.\n\nYet, the current tough macroeconomic environment will continue to weigh on the company’s investment banking (IB) business. This, along with the volatile nature of the capital markets, will likely hurt fee income. Due to inflationary pressure, overall costs are expected to remain elevated.\n\n(You can read the full research report on Bank of America here >>>)\n\nS&P Global shares have outperformed the Zacks Business - Information Services industry over the past year (+27.5% vs. +22.4%). The company remains well-poised to gain from the growing demand for business information services. Buyouts help innovate, increase differentiated content and develop new products.\n\nNew service launches have been aiding the company's growth. Dividend payments and share buybacks boost investors' confidence and positively impact earnings per share. Increasing current ratio bodes well for the company.\n\nHowever, S&P Global remains vulnerable to proceedings, investigations and inquiries concerning the ratings provided, leading to legal charges, damages or fines. Growth initiatives, higher compensations and incentives raise the company's expenses. More long-term debt than cash does not bode well for the company.\n\n(You can read the full research report on S&P Global here >>>)\n\nOther noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Workday, Inc. (WDAY), Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) and 3M Company (MMM).\n\nDirector of Research\n\nSheraz Mian\n\nNote: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>\nToday's Must Read\nRobust Portfolio, Services Strength to Benefit Apple (AAPL)\nBranch Openings, Rates, Loans Aid BofA (BAC), High Costs Ail\nS&P Global (SPGI) to Gain From ChartIQ Buyout, Costs High\nFeatured Reports\nWorkday (WDAY) Rides on Healthy Customer Growth, AI Prowess\nPer the Zacks analyst, high demand for financial and human capital management solutions across industries will likely boost Workday's top line, while its AI services are increasingly gaining traction.\nIntercontinental (ICE) Banks on Buyouts & Solid Balance Sheet\nPer the Zacks analyst, Intercontinental Exchange is set to grow on a number of acquisitions and cost synergies. Moreover, a solid balance sheet provides financial flexibility.\nSafety and Industrial Segment to Aid 3M (MMM), Costs Hurt\nPer the Zacks analyst, 3M will benefit from robust momentum in the Safety and Industrial unit, led by strength in the roofing granules business. However, high costs remain concerning for the company.\nGeneral Mills (GIS) Gains From Focus on Accelerate Strategy\nPer the Zacks analyst, General Mills is gaining from its Accelerate strategy, as part of which it is competing efficiently via brand building, investing in saving initiatives and reshaping portfolio.\nBiogen's (BIIB) New Drugs Leqembi & Others Can Revive Growth\nThe Zacks analyst believes Biogen's new products like Leqembi for Alzheimer's disease, Skyclarys for Friedreich's ataxia and Zurzuvae for depression can help revive growth\nFastenal (FAST) Rides on Daily Sales Growth, Expenses High\nPer the Zacks analyst, Fastenal is benefiting from daily sales growth, reasonable expense control and growth at Onsite locations. However, higher occupancy-related expenses are concerns.\nBill Holdings (BILL) Rides on Strong SMB Business clientele\nPer the Zacks analyst, Bill is benefiting from an expanding small and medium business clientele, as well as a diversified business model.\nNew Upgrades\nStrategic Pacts Aids Walgreens (WBA) Amid Margin Woes\nPer the Zacks analyst, Walgreens' partnership with health technology firm Pearl Health will advance its value-based care delivery. Slowdown in generic introduction is affecting margins.\nTechnological Prowess & Client Retention Aid Rollins (ROL)\nPer the Zacks analyst, Rollins' real-time service tracking and customer Internet communication technologies have increased its competitive advantage and customer retention.\nLow Breakeven Costs to Aid Marathon Oil's (MRO) Cash Flows\nThe Zacks analyst believes that Marathon's extremely low oil price breakeven costs of just $35 a barrel should generate meaningful free cash flows and improve future profitability.\nNew Downgrades\nRising Rates, Risky Nuclear Plant Operation Ail Dominion (D)\nPer the Zacks analyst, Dominion's capital projects will become costlier due to the rising interest rates. Risk associated in operating nuclear facilities will create additional challenges.\nMettler-Toledo (MTD) Suffers From Weak Laboratory Segment\nPer the Zacks analyst, weak momentum in Laboratory segment due to broad-based softness in China is hurting Mettler-Toledo.\nWaters (WAT) Suffers From Weakening Momentum in Asian Market\nPer the Zacks analyst, weakness in Asian market due to soft demand conditions in China, is hurting Waters growth prospects.\nThe New Gold Rush: How Lithium Batteries Will Make Millionaires\nAs the electric vehicle revolution expands, investors have a chance to target huge gains. Millions of lithium batteries are being made & demand is expected to increase 889%.\nDownload the brand-new FREE report revealing 5 EV battery stocks set to soar.\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nBank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nIntercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) : Free Stock Analysis Report\n3M Company (MMM) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nWorkday, Inc. (WDAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nS&P Global Inc. (SPGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>> Today's Must Read Robust Portfolio, Services Strength to Benefit Apple (AAPL) Branch Openings, Rates, Loans Aid BofA (BAC), High Costs Ail S&P Global (SPGI) to Gain From ChartIQ Buyout, Costs High Featured Reports Workday (WDAY) Rides on Healthy Customer Growth, AI Prowess Per the Zacks analyst, high demand for financial and human capital management solutions across industries will likely boost Workday's top line, while its AI services are increasingly gaining traction. These include updated research reports on Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) and a many others. Click to get this free report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3M Company (MMM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Workday, Inc. (WDAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_luhn_summary': "If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>> Today's Must Read Robust Portfolio, Services Strength to Benefit Apple (AAPL) Branch Openings, Rates, Loans Aid BofA (BAC), High Costs Ail S&P Global (SPGI) to Gain From ChartIQ Buyout, Costs High Featured Reports Workday (WDAY) Rides on Healthy Customer Growth, AI Prowess Per the Zacks analyst, high demand for financial and human capital management solutions across industries will likely boost Workday's top line, while its AI services are increasingly gaining traction. Click to get this free report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3M Company (MMM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Workday, Inc. (WDAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These include updated research reports on Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) and a many others.", 'news_article_title': 'Earnings Season Update and Analyst Reports for Apple, Bank of America & S&P Global', 'news_lexrank_summary': "If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>> Today's Must Read Robust Portfolio, Services Strength to Benefit Apple (AAPL) Branch Openings, Rates, Loans Aid BofA (BAC), High Costs Ail S&P Global (SPGI) to Gain From ChartIQ Buyout, Costs High Featured Reports Workday (WDAY) Rides on Healthy Customer Growth, AI Prowess Per the Zacks analyst, high demand for financial and human capital management solutions across industries will likely boost Workday's top line, while its AI services are increasingly gaining traction. These include updated research reports on Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) and a many others. Click to get this free report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3M Company (MMM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Workday, Inc. (WDAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.", 'news_textrank_summary': "If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>> Today's Must Read Robust Portfolio, Services Strength to Benefit Apple (AAPL) Branch Openings, Rates, Loans Aid BofA (BAC), High Costs Ail S&P Global (SPGI) to Gain From ChartIQ Buyout, Costs High Featured Reports Workday (WDAY) Rides on Healthy Customer Growth, AI Prowess Per the Zacks analyst, high demand for financial and human capital management solutions across industries will likely boost Workday's top line, while its AI services are increasingly gaining traction. Click to get this free report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) : Free Stock Analysis Report 3M Company (MMM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Workday, Inc. (WDAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These include updated research reports on Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) and a many others."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-strong-buy-stocks-for-a-year-end-pickup', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nIt’s time for investors to do some year-end planning. What worked? What didn’t? If you’re looking to add to your portfolio, identifying strong buy stocks is a good place to start. \nPart of every investor’s due diligence is to look at analyst ratings. While they get it wrong sometimes, analyst opinions carry weight because they are deeply immersed in specific companies and sectors. \nIn 2023, those ratings go well beyond “Buy,” “Sell,” or “Hold.” The idea was to allow analysts more nuance in their recommendations. Therefore, when analysts give a stock a “Strong Buy” rating, investors should pay attention. That’s a message to investors to look at those stocks closely. \nTo be clear, it’s virtually impossible to find a stock that will have a consensus “Strong Buy” rating. However, the stocks on this list are being covered by a statistically significant number of analysts and are getting a substantial number of “Strong Buy” ratings. Therefore, they can be considered strong buy stocks. Here are three of those stocks for you to consider. \nZscaler (ZS)\nSource: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com\nZscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) is a leader in a specific kind of cybersecurity built on zero trust architecture. What problem is zero trust attempting to solve? \nEven before companies were adopting a fully remote or hybrid environment, there were networks spread over multiple cloud networks with remote users and multiple IoT devices. However, having these devices outside of a company’s “perimeter” opens the door for hackers and malware to infect a system. \nAnd ironically, as much as artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to aid companies in their cybersecurity systems, generative AI is increasing the threats these companies face. \nThat’s where zero trust comes in. This system requires each device and user to be checked with every demand for access. Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange is a cloud-based AI-powered threat prevention system. In the third quarter, the company grew at a 30% clip that led the market. The company’s guidance suggests that’s just the beginning. \nOut of 40 analysts that have given ZS stock a rating in the last three months, 29 give the stock a “Strong Buy” rating. If you want exposure to strong buy stocks in the cybersecurity sector, Zscaler merits your attention. \nSalesforce (CRM)\nSource: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com\nSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) is one of 2023’s best-performing stocks. The company’ has the world’s number one generative AI solution for customer relationship management. \nAs of this writing, CRM stock is up 93%. Understandably, investors on the sidelines may be hesitant to chase the stock higher. Howeer since this is an article about “Strong Buy” stocks, you already know that Salesforce has that going for it. \nHowever, in December, Salesforce and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced an expansion of their partnership. The new integrations will further embed Salesforce into the Apple ecosystem. And on December 12, the company announced that they were expanding their partnership with Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) “to reimagine ADPs client experience for ADPs more than one million clients. \nThat being said, the current consensus price target for CRM stock points to a 7% gain. However, of the 48 analysts that issued a rating on Salesforce in the last three months, 29 gave the stock a “Strong Buy” rating.\nVale (VALE)\nSource: rafapress / Shutterstock.com\nIf you prefer strong buy stocks that also pay attractive dividends, Vale (NYSE:VALE) looks very appealing. It’s a Brazilian-based company that is offering attractive value with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 6.7 times. it also pays a semi-annual dividend that currently yields 6.94%. \nThe company is best known for mining iron ore and copper. That would be enough to get it on the radar of many investors. However, the company is also one of the world’s leading miners of nickel. In addition to lithium, nickel is a metal that is essential to the EV industry. \nVALE stock is down 12% in 2023 due, in part, to two consecutive quarters of misses on the top and bottom lines. However, the company got back on track in its most recent quarter and is up approximately 8% in the last three months. \nAnalysts are forecasting earnings growth of 29.7% in the next 12 months. That corresponds to a consensus price target that gives VALE stock a 17% gain in that same period. Out of 23 analysts, 14 give the stock a “Strong Buy” rating. \nOn the date of publication, Chris Markoch did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines. \nChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter who has been covering the market for over five years. He has been writing for InvestorPlace since 2019.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post 3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Year-End Pickup appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'However, in December, Salesforce and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced an expansion of their partnership. VALE stock is down 12% in 2023 due, in part, to two consecutive quarters of misses on the top and bottom lines. More From InvestorPlace The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of Musk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'However, in December, Salesforce and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced an expansion of their partnership. Zscaler (ZS) Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) is a leader in a specific kind of cybersecurity built on zero trust architecture. Salesforce (CRM) Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is one of 2023’s best-performing stocks.', 'news_article_title': '3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Year-End Pickup', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'However, in December, Salesforce and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced an expansion of their partnership. Therefore, when analysts give a stock a “Strong Buy” rating, investors should pay attention. Here are three of those stocks for you to consider.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'However, in December, Salesforce and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced an expansion of their partnership. Therefore, when analysts give a stock a “Strong Buy” rating, investors should pay attention. Out of 40 analysts that have given ZS stock a rating in the last three months, 29 give the stock a “Strong Buy” rating.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/meet-the-1-stock-warren-buffett-is-virtually-guaranteed-to-be-buying-throughout-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'For the better part of the past six decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been running circles around Wall Street. The Oracle of Omaha, as he\'s affably known, has overseen a nearly 20% annualized return in his company\'s Class A shares (BRK.A) since taking the CEO role in the mid-1960s. On an aggregate basis, we\'re talking about a gain of 4,355,584%, as of the closing bell on Dec. 8.\nWhen you double up the annualized total return of the benchmark S&P 500 over nearly 60 years, you\'re going to get noticed. It\'s why professional and everyday investors closely monitor Berkshire Hathaway\'s quarterly 13F filings to uncover which stocks the Oracle of Omaha and his team of investors have been buying and selling.\nAs we prepare to close the curtain on 2023 in roughly two weeks, it\'s readily apparent that one highly regarded stock is a virtual lock to be purchased by Warren Buffett throughout 2024.\nImage source: The Motley Fool.\nBuffett and his team are piling into some familiar names\nA quick look at Berkshire Hathaway\'s 13Fs over the past couple of years reveal some popular names that Buffett and his investing lieutenants, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, have piled into.\nTech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is an ideal example of a great business that Buffett and his aides have the utmost faith in. Apple accounts for nearly half of Berkshire\'s $365.5 billion investment portfolio.\nSince opening a position in Apple during the first quarter of 2016, Buffett and his team have added to their stake on numerous occasions. In fact, Buffett stated during Berkshire\'s annual shareholder meeting in May that Apple is "a better business than any we own." It\'s an incredibly strong statement, given that Berkshire owns well-regarded insurer GEICO and highly successful railroad BNSF, among roughly five dozen other businesses.\nBuffett\'s belief that Apple is Berkshire\'s best business likely has to do with the company\'s innovation-driven operating model. It\'s consistently No. 1 in U.S. smartphone market share, and it has a loyal base of consumers that were drawn in by its physical products (iPhone, Mac, and iPad). To boot, CEO Tim Cook is overseeing a natural evolution of the company\'s operating model that will have Apple focused on higher-margin subscription services.\nThe Oracle of Omaha is also, undoubtedly, a huge fan of Apple\'s capital-return program. The largest publicly traded company by market cap in the U.S. is returning $15 billion a year to shareholders via its dividend, and it\'s repurchased more than $600 billion worth of its common stock since the start of 2013. These buybacks are increasing Berkshire\'s stake in Apple without Buffett or his "lieutenants" having to lift a finger.\nAnother familiar name Warren Buffett and his team have been piling into is energy stock Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY). Since the start of 2022, Berkshire Hathaway has added more than 228 million common shares of Occidental. This is on top of the $10 billion in preferred stock in Occidental (yielding 8%) Buffett\'s company received in 2019.\nHaving close to $13 billion invested in Occidental common stock is a pretty clear indication that Buffett and his closest investing confidants believe the spot price of oil will remain elevated or head even higher. Russia\'s ongoing war with Ukraine, along with multiple years of reduced capital investment by energy majors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to tight oil supply worldwide. Anytime the supply of a major commodity is constrained, there\'s a good likelihood the price of said commodity will increase.\nWhat\'s noteworthy about Occidental Petroleum compared to other integrated oil and gas operators is that it generates most of its revenue from its drilling operations. This is to say that its operating performance is considerably more sensitive to changes in the spot price of crude oil than other integrated energy companies. If the spot price of crude oil remains high, Occidental will disproportionately benefit from it.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nMeet the one stock Warren Buffett is virtually guaranteed to buy in 2024\nOver the past two years, Apple and Occidental Petroleum have been regularly purchased stocks for Buffett and his team. But if I had to wager on which stock is likeliest to be bought by Warren Buffett in 2024, neither of these two companies would top the list.\nInterestingly enough, the stock Warren Buffett is virtually guaranteed to buy in 2024 isn\'t going to be found on Berkshire Hathaway\'s quarterly 13Fs. Instead, you\'ll find evidence of these purchases toward the tail end of the company\'s quarterly operating results. That\'s right -- the company that\'s a practical lock to be bought by Buffett in 2024 is... Berkshire Hathaway.\nPrior to July 17, 2018, Berkshire Hathaway had a share repurchase policy in place that only allowed for buybacks if Berkshire\'s stock fell to or below 120% of book value (i.e., no more than 20% above stated book value). At no point for well over a half-decade prior to this date did Berkshire Hathaway\'s stock reach this threshold. As a result, Buffett was never able to pull the trigger on any buybacks.\nOn July 17, 2018, Berkshire\'s board passed new measures that allowed its dynamic duo -- Warren Buffett and the late, great Charlie Munger -- to get off the proverbial bench and repurchase their company\'s stock more frequently. In order for buybacks to take place:\nBerkshire Hathaway needed to have at least $30 billion in combined cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasuries on its balance sheet; and\nWarren Buffett and Charlie Munger needed to agree that Berkshire\'s stock was intrinsically cheap.\nAdmittedly, I\'m not entirely certain who, if anyone, will step in and play the sidekick role to Warren Buffett when it comes to share repurchases moving forward. What I do know is that the Oracle of Omaha has overseen the repurchase of more than $72 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock since July 2018. Further, Buffett has bought back his own company\'s stock for 21 consecutive quarters, through September 2023.\nAs of the end of the most recent quarter, Berkshire\'s cash position ballooned to an all-time record $157.2 billion. With little in the way of value tickling the fancy of Buffett, Weschler, or Combs, it\'s a virtual guarantee that at least some of this cash will be deployed to repurchase Berkshire\'s common stock in 2024.\nTo add, Berkshire Hathaway doesn\'t pay a dividend. The way Buffett regularly rewards his long-term shareholders is through buybacks. Reducing the number of outstanding shares over time should increase the ownership stakes of Berkshire\'s shareholders, much in the same way that Apple\'s buyback program has grown Berkshire\'s stake in the company.\nFurthermore, reducing the outstanding share count of a company with steady or growing net income can increase earnings per share (EPS) over time. This helps Berkshire Hathaway become even more fundamentally attractive to value-seeking investors.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Berkshire Hathaway, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Berkshire Hathaway wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 7, 2023\nSean Williams has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Occidental Petroleum. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is an ideal example of a great business that Buffett and his aides have the utmost faith in. As we prepare to close the curtain on 2023 in roughly two weeks, it's readily apparent that one highly regarded stock is a virtual lock to be purchased by Warren Buffett throughout 2024. Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, along with multiple years of reduced capital investment by energy majors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to tight oil supply worldwide.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is an ideal example of a great business that Buffett and his aides have the utmost faith in. Meet the one stock Warren Buffett is virtually guaranteed to buy in 2024 Over the past two years, Apple and Occidental Petroleum have been regularly purchased stocks for Buffett and his team. Prior to July 17, 2018, Berkshire Hathaway had a share repurchase policy in place that only allowed for buybacks if Berkshire's stock fell to or below 120% of book value (i.e., no more than 20% above stated book value).", 'news_article_title': 'Meet the 1 Stock Warren Buffett Is Virtually Guaranteed to Be Buying Throughout 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is an ideal example of a great business that Buffett and his aides have the utmost faith in. Meet the one stock Warren Buffett is virtually guaranteed to buy in 2024 Over the past two years, Apple and Occidental Petroleum have been regularly purchased stocks for Buffett and his team. Should you invest $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway right now?', 'news_textrank_summary': "Tech stock Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is an ideal example of a great business that Buffett and his aides have the utmost faith in. Meet the one stock Warren Buffett is virtually guaranteed to buy in 2024 Over the past two years, Apple and Occidental Petroleum have been regularly purchased stocks for Buffett and his team. In order for buybacks to take place: Berkshire Hathaway needed to have at least $30 billion in combined cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasuries on its balance sheet; and Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger needed to agree that Berkshire's stock was intrinsically cheap."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/msft-vs.-aapl%3A-which-stock-has-more-ai-upside-potential', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are old-time rivals that have continued their dominance many decades later, from the rise of the personal computer to the modern and rapidly advancing age of artificial intelligence (AI). Indeed, Microsoft and Apple are two tech titans that prove there are some firms out there that can keep on growing into old age. To do so, continuous reinvention by means of disruptive innovation and smart business practices have been key areas.\nAs we move into 2024, the main question is which tech behemoth has more AI upside. Indeed, Microsoft was/is the AI stock to own for 2023, with its exposure to ChatGPT-owner OpenAI and its new AI offerings that are released frequently, enough to keep rivals on their toes.\nThough Apple has been busy with AI, incorporating it into new features (the smarter AutoCorrect in the latest iOS update), it\'s unknown when the company will have its own generative AI or large language model (LLM) to stack up with the growing list of competing offerings, including ChatGPT, Claude, and more.\nIn any case, I remain bullish on both Magnificent Seven companies heading into 2024, a year that\'s sure to be full of AI surprises.\nThe Pace of Innovation at Microsoft Has Got to Be Intimidating for AI Rivals\nIn recent months, Microsoft has been busy rolling out its Copilot AI across its software. Thus far, Wall Street has been absolutely loving it, rewarding shares of MSFT with enough gains to hit a new all-time high recently, just shy of $385 per share.\nMore recently, Microsoft stated its new AI model named Phi-2 is more capable than that of its rivals, specifically in logic-related tasks like programming and mathematics. Indeed, it seems like there\'s some new AI model launching every couple of weeks that\'s able to put the existing ones to shame. That may very well be the pace of innovation we\'ll come to expect in the new year as firms look to advance in what can only be described as an AI war.\nMicrosoft is a $2.8 trillion enterprise behemoth that is moving remarkably fast with AI -- but in a way (hopefully) as to not break things.\nMeanwhile, Apple has been content sitting mostly on the sidelines when it comes to its latest and greatest AI technologies. Just because it\'s tighter-lipped doesn\'t mean it\'s "behind" in the AI race. For now, it\'s hard to tell what Apple has in store for 2024 on the AI front as it looks to launch its very first spatial computer in the Apple Vision Pro. It\'s hard to ignore the buzz surrounding potential AI endeavors going on behind the scenes, though.\nIs MSFT Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?\nOn TipRanks, MSFT stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 37 analyst ratings, there are 36 Buys and one Hold recommendation. The average MSFT stock price target is $421.79, implying upside potential of 15.3%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $375.00 per share to a high of $475.00 per share.\nIs Apple Ready to Make an AI Splash in 2024? Analysts\' Opinions Vary\nApple analyst Min-Chi Kuo, a man who\'s been spot on with past Apple predictions, sees the iPhone maker spending $4.75 billion on AI servers in 2024. That\'s a big bet on the future of AI. That said, Kuo doesn\'t believe Apple will launch a generative AI model in the new year.\nMorgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) views Apple as one of the firms that are poised to benefit greatly from AI once it goes mainstream, going as far as to call it "an AI enabler." The investment firm sees Apple becoming one of the winners in the realm of "edge AI" as soon as early 2024.\nWhat exactly is edge AI? Imagine having powerful AI models on your own device (think your iPhone) that don\'t require you to rely so heavily on the cloud. Profoundly powerful machine learning (ML) algorithms may very well be in the palm of your hand rather than on some remote server. Indeed, the concept is quite profound and could mark the next step in the world of AI.\nOnly time will tell how the next chapter of the AI story unfolds. Regardless, it\'s an exciting subsegment of AI that could put Apple at or around the front of the AI race at some point in the future. Whether the move is in 2024 or 2030, I believe Morgan Stanley is right on the money when it says Apple is one of the bigger beneficiaries of AI.\nIndeed, it\'s hard to tell exactly where Apple stands with its AI strategy. As always, we\'ll probably have to wait until CEO Tim Cook is ready to announce before we can know with 100% certainty what the Cupertino-based giant is really up to and where it stands on the front of various technologies.\nIs AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?\nOn TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 33 analyst ratings, there are 25 Buys and eight Hold recommendations. The average AAPL stock price target is $203.70, implying upside potential of 2.8%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $150.00 per share to a high of $240.00 per share.\nBottom Line: Apple Stock Could Have More AI Upside From Here\nI think Microsoft stock\'s upside may be limited as it\'s pretty common knowledge that it\'s an AI leader at this juncture. The stock goes for 36.3 times trailing price-to-earnings (P/E), notably above Apple\'s 31.8 times trailing P/E multiple. If edge AI is the next stepping stone, I\'d not be shocked if Apple ends up closing the valuation gap with its long-time rival.\nFor now, Wall Street loves both companies but expects a bit more upside from Microsoft (15.3% vs. 2.8%). Nonetheless, expect average price targets to shift drastically as new developments arise from both firms on the front of AI.\nDisclosure \nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are old-time rivals that have continued their dominance many decades later, from the rise of the personal computer to the modern and rapidly advancing age of artificial intelligence (AI). Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? On TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are old-time rivals that have continued their dominance many decades later, from the rise of the personal computer to the modern and rapidly advancing age of artificial intelligence (AI). The average AAPL stock price target is $203.70, implying upside potential of 2.8%. Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts?', 'news_article_title': 'MSFT vs. AAPL: Which Stock Has More AI Upside Potential?', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are old-time rivals that have continued their dominance many decades later, from the rise of the personal computer to the modern and rapidly advancing age of artificial intelligence (AI). On TipRanks, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are old-time rivals that have continued their dominance many decades later, from the rise of the personal computer to the modern and rapidly advancing age of artificial intelligence (AI). Is AAPL Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? 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The best part is that these companies are so consistent in generating profitable growth from their businesses that they dish out a steady stream of growing dividends to shareholders.\nLet's find out more why three Motley Fool contributors believe these stocks are no-brainer buys for the next 20 years.\nApple has massive cash resources to fund a growing dividend\nJohn Ballard (Apple): Investors shouldn't focus only on buying stocks with high yields, since companies that pay high yields are either struggling financially or lacking growth.\nA smart way to build up dividend income you'll need for retirement is focusing on companies that offer dividend growth. A company that has a long record of raising its dividend payment usually reflects growing demand for the company's products. Moreover, a multiyear record of dividend increases reflects management's confidence in the future of the company.\nApple is a great example. Over the past 10 years, its annual dividend grew by 130%, or more than double its fiscal 2013 dividend payment. It has increased the dividend for 12 consecutive years, and because it only pays out 14% of its earnings, Apple can continue increasing the dividend even if earnings are down during an investment year or recession.\nWhile the dividend yield on Apple stock is below average at just 0.49% right now, its yield could increase over the next two decades. If Apple doubles its dividend in each decade through 2043, investors who buys shares today could potentially earn a dividend yield on their cost basis approaching 2%. If Apple also doubles its payout closer to 30% of its earnings, the yield could approach 4%.\nApple has attractive long-term growth prospects. It should continue to grow through expanding its installed base of active devices, launching new products (e.g., Vision Pro in 2024), and continuing to expand its services business, which should be a great source of profitable growth to help fund future dividend increases.\nThe iPhone, which makes up half of the company's annual revenue, has made Apple one of the most profitable companies in the world. Apple generated $99 billion in free cash flow on $383 billion of revenue over the past year. The resources it has will pave the way for more new products, more profitable growth, and growing dividends for years to come.\nA buy-on-the-dip dividend opportunity\nJennifer Saibil (Starbucks): Starbucks doesn't have any competition as the leader in coffee shops, and it's opening new stores, innovating with beverages, and making other important changes to keep its top spot.\nThe company hired a new CEO this year, and it's pivoting from its prior strategy as a sit-down-and-hang-out kind of place to its new iteration as digital coffee king. People today want to order and pick up, and Starbucks is right there with them. It has invested in new equipment to speed up ordering and fill demand for a quick cup, and it's already demonstrating success with these efforts.\nIn the 2023 fiscal fourth quarter (ended Oct. 1), revenue increased 11% year over year, with an 8% increase in comparable sales. While there are already more than 38,000 stores (seemingly one on every corner), the international market is still undertapped, accounting for only 21% of sales. Starbucks still sees a massive opportunity for more stores, both at home and abroad, and it's highly focused on the China region, its second largest.\nDespite the inflationary environment, the company has increased net income and generated robust free cash flow. Earnings per share (EPS) rose 39% over the prior-year period in the third quarter to $1.06, and it generated $1.2 billion in free cash flow. This powers its innovation and operations, as well as a very attractive dividend.\nStarbucks has paid -- and raised -- its dividend for the past 13 years, and over that time it has increased more than 1,000% in value. At the current price, Starbucks' dividend yields 2.3%, or well above the S&P 500 average of 1.6%.\nAs Starbucks continues to drive sales and generate cash, it should be able to amply fund and raise its dividend for years. Starbucks stock is down 2% in 2023, and now is a great time to buy shares and benefit from a growing passive income stream.\nA reliable cash machine\nJeremy Bowman (Costco): Not many stocks are as universally admired as Costco. It has a loyal customer base that regularly flocks to its stores to stock up on bargain-priced bulk goods.\nAnd, Costco has one of the strongest moats in retail, thanks to its membership model and reputation for high-quality products at great prices, and the company routinely ranks among the highest in customer satisfaction in the retail industry.\nNot surprisingly, Costco has also been a great stock to own. Since its IPO in 1985, the stock has returned a whopping 71,000% -- and that's not including dividends.\nToday, Costco's prospects for outperformance still look bright as the company has fended off threats from e-commerce and Amazon, continues to open stores both in the U.S. and abroad, and is growing through the e-commerce channel as well.\nAs a dividend stock, Costco might not look like a cash-returning powerhouse. Its dividend yield is currently just 0.65%. But the company has a long history of paying special dividends every few years of as much as $10 a share, and its next special dividend, which has been anticipated, could be even higher than that.\nNo matter what happens in the broader economy, in the retail sector, or on the technology front, Costco looks like a good bet to continue delivering solid, steady growth, returning cash to shareholders and making money for them. It's one of the easiest investments you can own for the next 20 years.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nJennifer Saibil has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jeremy Bowman has positions in Starbucks. John Ballard has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Costco Wholesale, and Starbucks. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Top stocks, such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), have a long record of beating the market's average return. The best part is that these companies are so consistent in generating profitable growth from their businesses that they dish out a steady stream of growing dividends to shareholders. The company hired a new CEO this year, and it's pivoting from its prior strategy as a sit-down-and-hang-out kind of place to its new iteration as digital coffee king.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Top stocks, such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), have a long record of beating the market's average return. Apple has massive cash resources to fund a growing dividend John Ballard (Apple): Investors shouldn't focus only on buying stocks with high yields, since companies that pay high yields are either struggling financially or lacking growth. If Apple doubles its dividend in each decade through 2043, investors who buys shares today could potentially earn a dividend yield on their cost basis approaching 2%.", 'news_article_title': '3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for 20 Years', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Top stocks, such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), have a long record of beating the market's average return. A company that has a long record of raising its dividend payment usually reflects growing demand for the company's products. It has increased the dividend for 12 consecutive years, and because it only pays out 14% of its earnings, Apple can continue increasing the dividend even if earnings are down during an investment year or recession.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Top stocks, such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), have a long record of beating the market's average return. Apple has massive cash resources to fund a growing dividend John Ballard (Apple): Investors shouldn't focus only on buying stocks with high yields, since companies that pay high yields are either struggling financially or lacking growth. It has increased the dividend for 12 consecutive years, and because it only pays out 14% of its earnings, Apple can continue increasing the dividend even if earnings are down during an investment year or recession."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/almost-half-of-warren-buffett-led-berkshire-hathaways-%24365-billion-portfolio-is-invested', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest capital allocator ever. His track record at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway proves this: The conglomerate's shares have increased by 40,000% in the last 40 years.\nScouring Berkshire's equities portfolio for potential investments might be a smart idea for the average investor. By doing so, you'll quickly realize that about 49% of the massive $365 billion portfolio is invested in just one stock: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).\nIt's worth looking at some of the reasons Buffett decided to buy this FAANG stock in the first place. Then, by considering the situation today, investors can decide if Apple still makes for a smart investment.\nAlmost a no-brainer investment\nBerkshire Hathaway first purchased shares of Apple during the first quarter of 2016. Since Jan. 1 of that year to Dec. 12 of this year, the iPhone maker's stock price has skyrocketed 639%. That easily outpaces the 190% rise of the Nasdaq Composite.\nLooking back almost eight years, it's not hard to understand why Buffett was attracted to Apple as an investment opportunity. I think there were three key reasons.\nFor starters, Buffett realized that Apple wasn't just a typical tech business. Instead, it was one of the strongest consumer brands on the planet. And this supported Apple's economic moat, while giving the company proven pricing power.\nNext, Apple is an extremely sound enterprise financially. In fiscal 2015 (ended Sept. 26 of that year), the business posted a gross margin of 40.1%, an operating margin of 30%, and free cash flow of $70 billion. And at the end of that fiscal year, it had $206 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities on the balance sheet.\nLastly, while Buffett does appreciate wonderful businesses, he will not overpay for them. Apple shares traded at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 10.6. In hindsight, that is a ridiculously cheap valuation, especially for such a dominant company.\nIn 2016, Apple hit on all of the characteristics that Buffett usually looks for in a stock. It was almost a no-brainer investment decision for the Oracle of Omaha at the time.\nIs Apple a smart stock to buy right now?\nClearly, Apple worked out as a fantastic investment. And based on the dollar value of gains, it might be the most financially lucrative bet that Buffett has ever made. Even this year, the stock has soared 50%, so there is strong momentum.\nInvestors who have been on the sidelines might be looking at Apple as a potential buying opportunity right now. After all, it's still Berkshire's largest position by far. However, I don't believe this is a smart stock to buy.\nApple's current valuation isn't remotely as cheap as it was in early 2016. As of this writing, shares trade at a P/E of 31.8, triple the range that Buffett first purchased them at. All else equal, this introduces a major headwind for investors looking to produce solid returns, as the optimism is fully priced in.\nAnd a valid argument can be made that Apple simply doesn't have the growth opportunities today that it did in years past, thanks to its already massive size. In each of the last four fiscal quarters, sales declined on a year-over-year basis, a sign that this is a mature business nowadays. Paying such a steep valuation seems like a mistake.\nThe way things stand, Apple stock just doesn't make for a smart investment.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nNeil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "By doing so, you'll quickly realize that about 49% of the massive $365 billion portfolio is invested in just one stock: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). His track record at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway proves this: The conglomerate's shares have increased by 40,000% in the last 40 years. And a valid argument can be made that Apple simply doesn't have the growth opportunities today that it did in years past, thanks to its already massive size.", 'news_luhn_summary': "By doing so, you'll quickly realize that about 49% of the massive $365 billion portfolio is invested in just one stock: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Almost a no-brainer investment Berkshire Hathaway first purchased shares of Apple during the first quarter of 2016. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them.", 'news_article_title': "Almost Half of Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway's $365 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Only 1 Stock", 'news_lexrank_summary': "By doing so, you'll quickly realize that about 49% of the massive $365 billion portfolio is invested in just one stock: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Almost a no-brainer investment Berkshire Hathaway first purchased shares of Apple during the first quarter of 2016. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "By doing so, you'll quickly realize that about 49% of the massive $365 billion portfolio is invested in just one stock: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The way things stand, Apple stock just doesn't make for a smart investment. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/2-hot-warren-buffett-stocks-that-raised-their-dividends-this-year', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The equity portfolio of Warren Buffett's investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is larger than the gross domestic products of many small countries. So you can imagine the rivers of dividend payments the portfolio takes in on an annual basis.\nThis year has been quite a gusher in that respect for Berkshire, as two of the portfolio's largest holdings declared dividend raises. Let's dig into the payout enhancements from those two big-name companies, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC).\n1. Apple\nOf the two companies, Apple was the first to crank its distribution higher. It declared a 4% dividend raise in May, which pushed the quarterly payout to $0.24 per share. This doesn't exactly make it a high yielder at 0.5% based on the latest stock price.\nRegardless, Apple is a cornerstone investment in Berkshire's stock portfolio, to the point where the tech giant comprises a whopping 49% of it. All told, the Berkshire Apple position is worth more than $178 billion at the current share price.\nWith that kind of commitment, you can bet that Buffett and company are among Apple's most significant and committed bulls. That belief in the company is paying off with the increased dividends -- the May raise marked the 11th year in a row it has upped the payout.\nThat low yield aside, in other ways Apple has been showing the characteristics of a mature dividend stock with modest growth (or even slight declines, as the company has reported in recent quarters).\nYet the foundational iPhone, now in its 15th (!) iteration, continues to be a hot seller, and services revenue keeps climbing to new highs. Meanwhile, as ever, management is doing a good job of keeping up those comparatively quite lofty net margins (26% in the most recently reported quarter).\nWe should never thoughtlessly copy the moves of a popular investor or portfolio manager. But Apple is a strong company that generates geysers of cash, and is happy to return a bit of it to its investors.\n2. Bank of America\nAny guesses as to which storied lender has the second-highest weighting in Berkshire's hallowed equity portfolio? Correct! It's Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), which comprises just under 9% of the total. After the Federal Reserve's recent set of (broadly quite successful) bank stress tests, Bank of America declared a dividend raise of 9%, to $0.24 per share per quarterly distribution. These days, that yields 3%.\nThe health of a bank is due to prudent management, of course, but it also depends rather heavily on the health of its economy.\nYes, Americans remain worried about inflation eating into their paychecks, but for the most part growth continues to be in the cards. When an economy is thriving, business and individual confidence tend to rise, and those entities are inclined to borrow more money. That, of course, is the core activity of traditional banks.\nAs a highly visible lender in the U.S., Bank of America has been reaping the benefits of being a major operator in the economy.\nIn its latest reported quarter, the company managed to increase both its loans and leases outstanding and its credit/debit card spend by around 3% from a year earlier. Not coincidentally, total revenue also advanced by that figure. Combined with increased efficiency engineered by a good management team, net income rose at a sturdy 10% clip.\nMeanwhile, within the bank's results were some very encouraging developments. For example, it managed to increase its count of relationships in the lucrative global wealth and investment management segment by 20%. And its global markets division produced 8% growth in securities sales and trading revenue.\nAs long as the U.S. economy is more or less humming along, Bank of America should continue to do well. And Buffett and his team will continue to own plenty of it.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Apple wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Eric Volkman has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Let's dig into the payout enhancements from those two big-name companies, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). That low yield aside, in other ways Apple has been showing the characteristics of a mature dividend stock with modest growth (or even slight declines, as the company has reported in recent quarters). In its latest reported quarter, the company managed to increase both its loans and leases outstanding and its credit/debit card spend by around 3% from a year earlier.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Let's dig into the payout enhancements from those two big-name companies, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The equity portfolio of Warren Buffett's investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is larger than the gross domestic products of many small countries. After the Federal Reserve's recent set of (broadly quite successful) bank stress tests, Bank of America declared a dividend raise of 9%, to $0.24 per share per quarterly distribution.", 'news_article_title': '2 Hot Warren Buffett Stocks That Raised Their Dividends This Year', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Let's dig into the payout enhancements from those two big-name companies, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). As long as the U.S. economy is more or less humming along, Bank of America should continue to do well. And Buffett and his team will continue to own plenty of it.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Let's dig into the payout enhancements from those two big-name companies, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). After the Federal Reserve's recent set of (broadly quite successful) bank stress tests, Bank of America declared a dividend raise of 9%, to $0.24 per share per quarterly distribution. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Apple wasn’t one of them."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/paypal-is-a-smart-stock-to-buy-on-the-dip-but-theres-1-warning', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was once one of the best-performing stocks out there. From its spinoff from eBay in July 2015 to its peak price in July 2021, shares rose about 740%, a monster gain.\nBut it's been all downhill since then. As of this writing, the shares are 80% off that all-time high.\nDespite this poor performance, this payments and fintech giant is still a smart stock to buy, especially on the dip. But investors should heed one warning sign.\nA quality business with great attributes\nI think there are many reasons to like PayPal. By operating a two-sided platform, with 35 million merchants and 393 million individual accounts, this business benefits from network effects. The greater the adoption PayPal gets from both user groups, the more valuable the platform becomes because there's higher utility. This is what makes up the company's economic moat.\nThe stock's performance doesn't show it, but this is an extremely profitable enterprise. PayPal consistently generates positive free cash flow (what's left from cash flow after business investments and capital expenditures), with $4.6 billion estimated for 2023. Plus, management is focused on aggressively buying back shares.\nI also want to point out that PayPal is still posting healthy growth, even in the face of macro headwinds. Revenue and total payment volume grew 8% and 15%, respectively, in the most recent quarter.\nFor all these positive qualities, investors are only being asked to pay a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.5. That's a discount to the overall S&P 500.\nCompetition adds uncertainty to the mix\nBased on the points outlined here, PayPal isn't like most fintech companies out there. This is a great business that has a track record of success. And it looks like a smart investment to make right now.\nHowever, astute investors are always concerned about any risk factors. In PayPal's case, we can't ignore how incredibly competitive the payments landscape has become.\nThis shouldn't be surprising. PayPal has long been at the forefront of the rise of digital payments. And this has been the case both for consumers and merchants. This success, though, attracted an army of competitors.\nOn the merchant side, PayPal competes in a variety of areas, like fees, fraud minimization, authorization rates, and the customer experience. From a merchant's perspective, there are a lot of service providers to choose from that go up against PayPal's Braintree. Privately held Stripe, Shopify, and Adyen are formidable opponents, all posing challenges to PayPal.\nConsumers probably care most about ease of use and ubiquitous acceptance. On that latter point, PayPal outshines rivals. In 2022, it was the most widely accepted digital wallet among the 1,500 biggest retailers in North America and Europe, with nearly 80% penetration.\nFrom personal experience, though, I have rarely used PayPal as a checkout option. And most of the people I know don't, either. I use Venmo all the time (also a PayPal holding), but the business doesn't generate any revenue from me sending and receiving money to friends.\nOn the other hand, I find myself using a key competitor service, Apple Pay, almost every day, it seems like. The fact that Apple owns the mobile operating platform and can put its payment methodology above others is a key advantage.\nShopify's Shop Pay, Alphabet's Google Pay, and Block's Cash App are other popular consumer-facing digital wallets that compete with PayPal's offering.\nFrom an investment perspective, when aiming to own a stock for the next five to 10 years, the competitive landscape must factor into the decision-making process. That's because changes that happen in the industry can either positively or negatively impact a particular business and its trajectory.\nInvestors can't ignore the heightened competition, which adds an element of heightened risk to the PayPal investing thesis. If you still like the stock, initiating a tiny position could be the right move.\nShould you invest $1,000 in PayPal right now?\nBefore you buy stock in PayPal, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and PayPal wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Apple, Block, PayPal, and Shopify. The Motley Fool recommends eBay and recommends the following options: short December 2023 $67.50 puts on PayPal and short January 2024 $45 calls on eBay. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Competition adds uncertainty to the mix Based on the points outlined here, PayPal isn't like most fintech companies out there. On the merchant side, PayPal competes in a variety of areas, like fees, fraud minimization, authorization rates, and the customer experience. I use Venmo all the time (also a PayPal holding), but the business doesn't generate any revenue from me sending and receiving money to friends.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Investors can't ignore the heightened competition, which adds an element of heightened risk to the PayPal investing thesis. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Apple, Block, PayPal, and Shopify. The Motley Fool recommends eBay and recommends the following options: short December 2023 $67.50 puts on PayPal and short January 2024 $45 calls on eBay.", 'news_article_title': "PayPal Is a Smart Stock to Buy on the Dip, but There's 1 Warning", 'news_lexrank_summary': "In PayPal's case, we can't ignore how incredibly competitive the payments landscape has become. On the other hand, I find myself using a key competitor service, Apple Pay, almost every day, it seems like. Before you buy stock in PayPal, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and PayPal wasn't one of them.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Investors can't ignore the heightened competition, which adds an element of heightened risk to the PayPal investing thesis. Before you buy stock in PayPal, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and PayPal wasn't one of them. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Apple, Block, PayPal, and Shopify."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/chinas-ban-on-apples-iphone-accelerates-bloomberg-news', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Adds details from report throughout\nDec 15 (Reuters) - More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple AAPL.O iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.\nFor over a decade, China has been seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, asking state-affiliated firms such as banks to switch to local software and promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing.\nMultiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said.\nApple did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.\nIn December, smaller firms and agencies in lower-tier cities from provinces including Zhejiang, Shandong, Liaoning and central Hebei, which houses the world's largest iPhone factory, issued their own verbal directives, the Bloomberg News report said.\nReuters reported in September that staff in at least three ministries and government bodies were told not to use iPhones at work.\nApple's shares were marginally down at $196.50 in extended trading.\n(Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)\n(([email protected]; +91 8510015800;))\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Adds details from report throughout Dec 15 (Reuters) - More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple AAPL.O iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. For over a decade, China has been seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, asking state-affiliated firms such as banks to switch to local software and promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing. Multiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said.', 'news_luhn_summary': "Adds details from report throughout Dec 15 (Reuters) - More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple AAPL.O iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Multiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said. In December, smaller firms and agencies in lower-tier cities from provinces including Zhejiang, Shandong, Liaoning and central Hebei, which houses the world's largest iPhone factory, issued their own verbal directives, the Bloomberg News report said.", 'news_article_title': "China's ban on Apple's iPhone accelerates- Bloomberg News", 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Adds details from report throughout Dec 15 (Reuters) - More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple AAPL.O iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. For over a decade, China has been seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, asking state-affiliated firms such as banks to switch to local software and promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing. Multiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said.', 'news_textrank_summary': "Adds details from report throughout Dec 15 (Reuters) - More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple AAPL.O iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Multiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said. In December, smaller firms and agencies in lower-tier cities from provinces including Zhejiang, Shandong, Liaoning and central Hebei, which houses the world's largest iPhone factory, issued their own verbal directives, the Bloomberg News report said."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/got-%241000-here-are-2-stocks-to-buy-for-the-long-haul-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "The new year is right around the corner, with now an excellent time to consider investing in stocks likely to flourish in 2024 and beyond.\nAs two companies that have won over consumers worldwide, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two attractive options. One dominates consumer tech, with leading market shares in smartphones, tablets, headphones, and wearables. Meanwhile, the other is killing it in e-commerce alongside a leading position in cloud computing that could see it profit significantly from artificial intelligence (AI).\nOver the last five years, shares in Apple and Amazon have risen around 365% and 79%, respectively. While past growth isn't always an indicator of what's to come, these companies have the financial resources and brand recognition to continue expanding well into the future.\nThe massive potential of these tech giants means you won't need tens of thousands of dollars to see big gains over the long term. So, got $1,000? Here are two stocks to buy for the long haul.\n1. Apple\nApple's stock has hit record heights this year, achieving a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time in June. The milestone came even while the company faced repeated declines in its product segments, which suffered from macroeconomic headwinds affecting businesses across tech.\nThe iPhone maker posted a revenue dip of 3% year over year in fiscal 2023. Yet loyal investors have largely stuck with the company, trusting its ability to overcome current challenges and deliver stellar gains over the long term.\nTheir faith in Apple is not unfounded. The tech giant remains a favorite among consumers, who continued to show preference for Apple's products. U.S. smartphone shipments fell throughout this year, tumbling 19% year over year in the third quarter of 2023.\nAs a result, Samsung's market share fell from 27% in Q1 2023 to 22% in Q3. However, Apple has outperformed its biggest competitor by growing its market share from 52% to 55% in the same period. The popularity of Apple products suggests it has much to gain from the market's inevitable recovery.\nIn the meantime, it is massively profiting from its digital services business, which posted revenue growth of 9% in fiscal 2023. Income from the App Store and subscription services like Apple TV+ and iCloud make up the company's fastest-growing division, delivering profit margins around 70%.\nData by YCharts\nApple's forward price-to-earnings ratio of 30 makes it a slightly expensive buy. However, as the chart shows, the company hit close to $100 billion in free cash flow, more than some of its biggest competitors in tech. The company has earned its high valuation and will likely go far over the long term, as it has the funds to continue investing in its business.\nDedicating a little over half of your $1,000 investment would yield three shares in Apple, costing about $580 at its current position.\n2. Amazon\nAmazon has come a long way since starting as an online book retailer in Seattle almost 30 years ago. The company now boasts majority market shares in e-commerce in dozens of countries and is home to the world's largest cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Meanwhile, the potency of its services has resulted in leading positions in countless other sectors, such as attaining the second-largest market share in streaming with Prime Video.\nThe vast user base of its online retail site has even seen Amazon become the biggest video game retailer in the U.S., responsible for 68% of sales as of September (per Statista).\nAmazon's expansion across tech means it has countless opportunities for growth over the long term. According to Fortune Business Insights, the cloud market alone is projected to hit a value of $678 billion this year and expand at a compound annual growth rate of 20% until at least 2030.\nAmazon has the largest cloud market share and is heavily investing in expanding its position, adding new AI capabilities to AWS as it cashes in on increased demand for the technology.\nData by YCharts\nAmazon currently has the lowest price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of the tech firms in the chart above. The metric is calculated by dividing a company's market cap by its trailing-12-month revenue, with Amazon's P/S a bargain compared to its peers. Regarding revenue, Amazon's stock offers the most value out of these companies, making it an attractive option right now.\nThe remainder of your $1,000 investment (and maybe an additional $20, depending on price fluctuation) would buy about three shares in Amazon. The company has a solid outlook over the next decade, with its shares the perfect buy for investors in for the long haul.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nSuzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Dani Cook has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "As two companies that have won over consumers worldwide, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two attractive options. Yet loyal investors have largely stuck with the company, trusting its ability to overcome current challenges and deliver stellar gains over the long term. The company now boasts majority market shares in e-commerce in dozens of countries and is home to the world's largest cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS).", 'news_luhn_summary': "As two companies that have won over consumers worldwide, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two attractive options. Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.", 'news_article_title': 'Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul', 'news_lexrank_summary': "As two companies that have won over consumers worldwide, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two attractive options. The tech giant remains a favorite among consumers, who continued to show preference for Apple's products. Should you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?", 'news_textrank_summary': "As two companies that have won over consumers worldwide, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two attractive options. Apple Apple's stock has hit record heights this year, achieving a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time in June. The company now boasts majority market shares in e-commerce in dozens of countries and is home to the world's largest cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS)."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-for-dec-15-2023-%3A-uber-lcid-pfe-ko-aapl-pcg-ebay-alk-msft-see-csco', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -15.94 to 16,607.51. The total After hours volume is currently 693,412,919 shares traded.\n\nThe following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:\n\nUber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) is -0.25 at $61.61, with 63,192,526 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for UBER is in the "buy range".\n\nLucid Group, Inc. (LCID) is +0.01 at $4.78, with 50,992,533 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for LCID is 10.347728; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.\n\nPfizer, Inc. (PFE) is unchanged at $26.63, with 29,902,776 shares traded. PFE\'s current last sale is 73.97% of the target price of $36.\n\nCoca-Cola Company (The) (KO) is +0.08 at $58.68, with 17,162,260 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for KO is in the "buy range".\n\nApple Inc. (AAPL) is -1.23 at $196.34, with 16,645,942 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".\n\nPacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) is -0.12 at $17.64, with 15,690,322 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PCG is in the "buy range".\n\neBay Inc. (EBAY) is unchanged at $41.75, with 13,980,742 shares traded. EBAY\'s current last sale is 92.78% of the target price of $45.\n\nAlaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is +0.0016 at $38.95, with 13,911,522 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for ALK is in the "buy range".\n\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) is -0.83 at $369.90, with 13,513,771 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MSFT is in the "buy range".\n\nSealed Air Corporation (SEE) is +0.0016 at $35.70, with 13,430,373 shares traded. SEE\'s current last sale is 91.54% of the target price of $39.\n\nCisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is unchanged at $49.87, with 12,634,216 shares traded. CSCO\'s current last sale is 90.67% of the target price of $55.\n\nXP Inc. (XP) is +0.1 at $24.64, with 12,332,857 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for XP is in the "buy range".\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -1.23 at $196.34, with 16,645,942 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for UBER is in the "buy range".', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -1.23 at $196.34, with 16,645,942 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 693,412,919 shares traded.', 'news_article_title': 'After Hours Most Active for Dec 15, 2023 : UBER, LCID, PFE, KO, AAPL, PCG, EBAY, ALK, MSFT, SEE, CSCO, XP', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -1.23 at $196.34, with 16,645,942 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for UBER is in the "buy range".', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -1.23 at $196.34, with 16,645,942 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 693,412,919 shares traded.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/insider-buying%3A-c-suite-ev-executive-just-loaded-up-on-%242m-of-this-auto-stock', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "When executives, directors, and major shareholders buy company shares, it's often considered a bullish sign. As per Peter Lynch, while company insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, they tend to buy stock for only one reason - because they think the share price is going higher. \nPublicly available through Form 4 filings, insider buys by C-suite executives are particularly notable - like the one that just popped up on Ford Motor Company (F) after a long two-year drought of insider buying on the automaker. Here's a closer look.\nAbout Ford\nSynonymous with American engineering and an icon of the automobile industry, Henry Ford founded Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Mich., in 1903. It has gone on to become a global auto giant, designing, manufacturing, and selling cars, trucks, SUVs, electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles. They also offer financing, leasing, and service solutions.\nCommanding a market cap of $48.3 billion, Ford stock is up less than 3% on a YTD basis. The stock is underperforming the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), up over 22%, by a considerable margin.\nwww.barchart.com\nA Rare C-Suite Buy on Ford Stock\nJohn Douglas Field is the Chief EV, Digital and Design Officer at Ford. Formerly of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), this is Field's second stint with Ford after serving as a development engineer from 1987 to 1993. In his current role, Field plays a vital role in developing Ford's electric vehicles, creating digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup, and leading the company’s vehicle and digital design studios.\nOn Dec. 8, Field purchased 182,000 shares of the company at an average price of $11.0472 per share for a total value of just over $2 million. This marks the first insider buy on Ford stock since Feb. 23, 2021, and the first purchase by a member of the C-suite since April 2020.\nThough Ford has underperformed on a YTD basis, the stock is already up more than 8% from Field's Dec. 8 entry price.\nFord's EV Future After UAW Strikes\nThe UAW strike against Detroit's “Big Three” had a material impact on Ford's operations, but the automaker has since updated its guidance to reflect expected labor costs through 2028, along with a reduction to its earnings guidance. This offers some key visibility for shareholders and removes a significant overhang.\nDuring Q3, revenues were up 11% from the year-ago period to $44 billion, supported by sales growth across its gas, hybrid and electric vehicles. All three core segments of the company reported year-over-year revenue increases, including Ford Blue (revenues of $25.6 billion, up 8% YoY), Ford Pro (revenues of $13.8 billion, up 15% YoY), and Ford E (revenues of $1.8 billion, up 29% YoY).\nEPS improved 30% from the prior year to $0.39, up 30% from the previous year, but fell short of Wall Street's expectations.\nThe company closed the quarter with $51 billion of available liquidity. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, it recorded net cash from operating activities of $12.4 billion, substantially up from $5.7 billion in the same period last year.\nFord has scaled back its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions amid a tough macro environment, but remains committed to the market. Recently, Ford announced a partnership with Xcel Energy (XEL) to develop 30,000 commercial EV charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030. \nIs Ford Stock a Good Value?\nFord stock currently offers a forward dividend yield right around 5%, based on the quarterly dividend of $0.15. Management has said they remain committed to returning 40% to 50% of free cash flow to shareholders. \nAt current levels, the auto stock looks attractively valued. Ford stock is trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of 6.44, forward price/sales of 0.29, and price/book of 1.09, representing a significant discount to sector medians.\nOverall, analysts remain optimistic about the stock, which has an average “Moderate Buy” rating and a mean target price of $14.23. This denotes an expected upside potential of about 18.7% from current levels. Out of 14 analysts covering Ford shares, 6 have a “Strong Buy” rating, 2 have a “Moderate Buy” rating, 4 have a “Hold” rating, and 2 have a “Strong Sell” rating.\nwww.barchart.com\nOn the date of publication, Pathikrit Bose did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Formerly of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), this is Field's second stint with Ford after serving as a development engineer from 1987 to 1993. In his current role, Field plays a vital role in developing Ford's electric vehicles, creating digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup, and leading the company’s vehicle and digital design studios. During Q3, revenues were up 11% from the year-ago period to $44 billion, supported by sales growth across its gas, hybrid and electric vehicles.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Formerly of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), this is Field's second stint with Ford after serving as a development engineer from 1987 to 1993. In his current role, Field plays a vital role in developing Ford's electric vehicles, creating digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup, and leading the company’s vehicle and digital design studios. All three core segments of the company reported year-over-year revenue increases, including Ford Blue (revenues of $25.6 billion, up 8% YoY), Ford Pro (revenues of $13.8 billion, up 15% YoY), and Ford E (revenues of $1.8 billion, up 29% YoY).", 'news_article_title': 'Insider Buying: C-Suite EV Executive Just Loaded Up on $2M of this Auto Stock', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Formerly of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), this is Field's second stint with Ford after serving as a development engineer from 1987 to 1993. Though Ford has underperformed on a YTD basis, the stock is already up more than 8% from Field's Dec. 8 entry price. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, it recorded net cash from operating activities of $12.4 billion, substantially up from $5.7 billion in the same period last year.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Formerly of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), this is Field's second stint with Ford after serving as a development engineer from 1987 to 1993. www.barchart.com A Rare C-Suite Buy on Ford Stock John Douglas Field is the Chief EV, Digital and Design Officer at Ford. In his current role, Field plays a vital role in developing Ford's electric vehicles, creating digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup, and leading the company’s vehicle and digital design studios."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/want-to-be-in-the-ai-millionaires-club-3-top-stocks-you-need-to-own-now', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips\nArtificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant trade in 2023, with no shortage of AI stocks to buy. Just about any stock linked to AI has risen over the last 12 months, from heavyweights such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) to smaller start-ups such as C3.ai (NYSE:AI). While some analysts say AI is played out and fully priced into the market, don’t believe it.\nAs technology that is in its infancy and likely to continue dominating society for the foreseeable future, AI can be expected to be a stock market driver for many years. Most companies are only now beginning to monetize the technology. And Fortune Business Insights expects theglobal marketfor AI to quadruple to $2 trillion by 2030. Want to be in the AI millionaires club? Here are three top stocks you need to own now.\nAdobe (ADBE)\nSource: Tattoboo / Shutterstock\nAdmittedly, its guidance for the coming year wasn’t great, but software giant Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) remains a great bet on the future of AI. Investors can now buy ADBE stock a little cheaper, with the share price down 6% after the company issued a weak outlook for 2024. Lost in the concern over the guidance was that Adobe’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts, with the company reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $4.27 compared to the $4.14 that was anticipated.\nRevenue in the latest quarter totaled $5.05 billion versus $5.03 billion that analysts estimated. The company’s revenue grew 12% from a year ago while its net income increased 26% to $1.48 billion, or $3.23 per share. During the quarter, Adobe increased the costs of some of its software subscriptions, notably those that now include AI. In the most recent quarter, Adobe’s Firefly generative AI feature became available in the company’s Photoshop and Illustrator programs, and it is now monetizing AI.\nADBE stock has increased 74% in 2023.\nApple (AAPL)\nSource: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com\nFor a less obvious AI play, consider consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). In early 2024, the company will release its Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Apple’s first entirely new product since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2014. There’s speculation that the Vision Pro headset could be Apple’s push into video games and that the company is eyeing AI-based gaming as a future endeavor. Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the company is investing in AI and already makes its own microchips for its iPhones and MacBook computers.\nWhile we wait for Apple to clarify its intentions for AI, it’s important to note that the stock is on a tear, recently closing at an all-time high on a split-adjusted basis. Apple’s share price has now risen 59% in 2023, putting the company’s market capitalization at $3.08 trillion, the biggest of any publicly traded company. Over the past year, Apple’s market value has grown by nearly $1 trillion. Analysts see continued catalysts for AAPL stock from renewed growth in its iPhone sales and the continued expansion of its services arm, which includes its streaming platform. Plus, new AI products.\nAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD)\nSource: Pamela Marciano / Shutterstock.com\nNow for more or a slam dunk when it comes to AI. That would be chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). The company’s share price has gained 20% since the start of December when the company introduced a new series of microchips called the “Ryzen 8040,” aimed at boosting AI applications by up to 60%. The new chips will be incorporated into laptops and personal computers (PCs) made by companies such as Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) starting in early 2024.\nAMD also announced that its new MI300X accelerator microchip is now available for sale. That chip is used in data centers and directly competes with Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI data center chips. While investors and analysts love the new AI chips, they are also responding to AMD executives who recently said that they expect the AI data center chip to generate $2 billion of revenue for all of 2024. AMD stock is up 120% in 2023 with continued momentum behind it.\nOn the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in MSFT, AAPL and NVDA. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.\nJoel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.\nMore From InvestorPlace\nMusk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here’s How to Get In.\nThe #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You’ve Never Heard Of\nThe Rich Use This Income Secret (NOT Dividends) Far More Than Regular Investors\nThe post Want to Be in the AI Millionaires Club? 3 Top Stocks You Need to Own Now appeared first on InvestorPlace.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com For a less obvious AI play, consider consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Analysts see continued catalysts for AAPL stock from renewed growth in its iPhone sales and the continued expansion of its services arm, which includes its streaming platform. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in MSFT, AAPL and NVDA.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com For a less obvious AI play, consider consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Analysts see continued catalysts for AAPL stock from renewed growth in its iPhone sales and the continued expansion of its services arm, which includes its streaming platform. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in MSFT, AAPL and NVDA.', 'news_article_title': 'Want to Be in the AI Millionaires Club? 3 Top Stocks You Need to Own Now', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com For a less obvious AI play, consider consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Analysts see continued catalysts for AAPL stock from renewed growth in its iPhone sales and the continued expansion of its services arm, which includes its streaming platform. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in MSFT, AAPL and NVDA.', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Apple (AAPL) Source: sylv1rob1 / Shutterstock.com For a less obvious AI play, consider consumer electronics giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Analysts see continued catalysts for AAPL stock from renewed growth in its iPhone sales and the continued expansion of its services arm, which includes its streaming platform. On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held long positions in MSFT, AAPL and NVDA.'}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/etf-market-outlook-investing-strategies-for-2024', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': '(1:00) - Why Did Stocks Surprise To The Upside In 2023?\n(4:30) - Will The Federal Reserve Pull Off A Soft Landing In 2024?\n(8:20) - Can The Stock Market Rally Continue Into The New Year?\n(12:00) - What Are The Major Themes Investors Should Use To Position Their Portfolios?\n(17:00) - Is Now A Good Time To Increase Your Exposure To Dividend Stocks?\n(20:45) - Creating Strong Fixed Income For Your 2024 Portfolio\n(25:40) - Finding Industries Poised To Grow From Macro Economic Trends\n(30:30) - Episode Roundup: QUS, SDY, VIG, XNTK, XHB, ITB, XAR, ITA\n [email protected]\n In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors. We discuss the market outlook and investing strategies for 2024.\nStocks and bonds have soared lately as investors are becoming increasingly confident that the Fed will cut interest rates earlier and faster than expected. Can the Fed pull off a soft landing, or is the market getting ahead of itself?\nUS large-cap growth stocks’ gains in 2023 were driven mainly by multiple expansion, and with earnings expected to rebound in 2024, these stocks could continue to do well. Additionally, the momentum driven by AI-related factors might persist, offering growth prospects in 2024.\nInvestors should favor high-quality companies with strong pricing power, stable earnings, and healthy balance sheets, as market volatility is likely to move higher amid diminishing fiscal and monetary stimulus.\nThe SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK holds 35 leading technology companies in equal weights and therefore avoids too much concentration in the “Magnificent Seven” stocks that have already surged a lot.\nThe SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactor ETF QUS follows a multi-factor strategy that blends quality, value, and minimum volatility. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META are among its top holdings.\nThe SPDR S&P Dividend ETF SDY selects companies that have consistently increased their dividend for at least 20 consecutive years.\nWith the recession probability and mortgage rates declining, housing and home retail stocks could see momentum next year, driven by a resilient consumer. Further, homebuilders are currently trading at a much wider than usual discount to the S&P 500 Index.\nDefense stocks could benefit from strong bipartisan support in Washington and rising geopolitical risks. However, defense spending could extend to advanced technologies with the emerging threat of AI and increased cyber warfare.\nTake a look at the SPDR® S&P® Homebuilders ETF XHB and the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF XAR.\nTune in to the podcast to learn more about these ETFs.\nMake sure to be on the lookout for the next edition of ETF Spotlight! If you have any comments or questions, please email [email protected].\nZacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"\nFrom thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.\nIt’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.\nThis company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.\nFree: See Our Top Stock and 4 Runners Up >>\nWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report\nApple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nSPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS): ETF Research Reports\nSPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports\nMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report\nTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.\nZacks Investment Research\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META are among its top holdings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Research Reports SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (20:45) - Creating Strong Fixed Income For Your 2024 Portfolio (25:40) - Finding Industries Poised To Grow From Macro Economic Trends (30:30) - Episode Roundup: QUS, SDY, VIG, XNTK, XHB, ITB, XAR, ITA [email protected] In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors.', 'news_luhn_summary': 'Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META are among its top holdings. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Research Reports SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The SPDR NYSE Technology ETF XNTK holds 35 leading technology companies in equal weights and therefore avoids too much concentration in the “Magnificent Seven” stocks that have already surged a lot.', 'news_article_title': 'ETF Market Outlook & Investing Strategies for 2024', 'news_lexrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Research Reports SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META are among its top holdings. Can the Fed pull off a soft landing, or is the market getting ahead of itself?', 'news_textrank_summary': 'Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Research Reports SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS): ETF Research Reports SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK): ETF Research Reports Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, NVIDIA NVDA and Meta Platforms META are among its top holdings. 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{'date': '2023-12-15', 'ticker': 'AAPL', 'fred_data': {'fred_cpi': 308.742, 'fred_gdp': None, 'fred_nfp': 157304.0, 'fred_ppi': 249.866, 'fred_retail_sales': 703256.0, 'fred_interest_rate': None, 'fred_trade_balance': -64915.0, 'fred_unemployment_rate': 3.7, 'fred_consumer_confidence': 69.7, 'fred_industrial_production': 102.6309, 'fred_effective_federal_funds_rate': None}, 'news_data': [{'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/intels-ai-pc-chips-are-a-big-step-forward', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Intel\'s (NASDAQ: INTC) Meteor Lake PC CPUs officially launched on Dec. 14, with some laptops built around the new chips already available. One of the big selling points Intel is touting is a built-in AI accelerator. In software that supports it, Meteor Lake chips can offload AI inference tasks to the accelerator, freeing up the CPU and GPU and delivering improved AI performance.\nArchitecturally, Meteor Lake comes with some big changes. The new chips use the Intel 4 manufacturing process, the first from Intel to make use of extreme ultraviolet lithography. The chips also move to a tile-based design, with different parts manufactured using different technologies.\nNot only does Meteor Lake excel at AI tasks, but the new chips deliver significant improvements in power efficiency and graphics. Meteor Lake moves to an Intel Arc GPU, which is twice as performant and twice as efficient as the graphics in Intel\'s last-generation chips.\nAn important step for Intel\nThe PC market remains depressed after a pandemic-era buying spree gave way to a collapse in demand. Intel\'s Meteor Lake might be the most exciting thing to happen to the laptop market since Apple started making MacBooks using its custom CPUs. The new chips might be enough to trigger an upgrade cycle in 2024 and beyond.\nMeteor Lake\'s AI hardware delivers big gains in AI inference workloads. Compared to its last-generation chips, Intel claims that Meteor Lake delivers 1.7 times the performance in generative AI and is 2.5 times as power efficient in the UL Procyon AI inference benchmark. When Meteor Lake\'s AI hardware tackles the AI tasks involved when making a Zoom call, Intel claims a 38% reduction in power usage.\nHow much consumers and businesses care about Meteor Lake\'s AI hardware depends on the software that supports it. Intel is aiming to boost the number of AI software partners from 39 today to 100 over the course of 2024. On top of the dedicated AI accelerator, the built-in GPU is capable of handling AI workloads as well. Intel claims in creative applications like those from Adobe, Meteor Lake can deliver anywhere from 1.2 times to 5.4 times the performance of a comparable AMD Ryzen CPU.\nBeyond performance improvements, Meteor Lake delivers meaningful power efficiency improvements which should help with battery life. One example Intel gave was playing video from Netflix. By leveraging low-power cores built into Meteor Lake\'s SoC tile, the new chips can play back video using 25% less power compared to Intel\'s last-gen chips.\nCompared to a Ryzen CPU, Intel is claiming that Meteor Lake is more efficient in a wide variety of scenarios. With both processors working within the same 28W power envelope, Meteor Lake is 7% more efficient in web browsing, 44% more efficient at playing back local 4K video, and a whopping 79% more efficient when the system is idle. These numbers come straight from Intel, so take them with a grain of salt. Third-party reviews of individual systems will give us a better idea of how these chips stack up.\nA big bet on AI\nIntel views AI as the future of the PC. Meteor Lake is the first step in that direction, and its successors will build on its improvements.\nThe success of Intel\'s AI PC initiative will hinge on software support. Given Intel\'s leading share in the PC CPU market, it makes sense for software companies to jump on board. Notably, Intel demonstrated LLaMa2-7B, a smaller large language model capable of text generation, successfully running on a Meteor Lake system using the CPU, GPU, and AI hardware. This opens the door for AI assistants running locally, which should make for a snappier experience compared to calling out to a cloud service on each prompt. That could end up being the "killer app" for Intel\'s AI PCs.\nMeteor Lake is the beginning of Intel\'s push to bring AI to the PC. Next up is Arrow Lake, scheduled for some time in 2024. Arrow Lake will move to the Intel 20A manufacturing process, which should bring significant performance and efficiency gains. By then, the software ecosystem around Intel\'s AI hardware should be more mature, and the value proposition should be clearer.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Intel right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Intel, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Intel wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nTimothy Green has positions in Intel. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Netflix, and Zoom Video Communications. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel, and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Intel's Meteor Lake might be the most exciting thing to happen to the laptop market since Apple started making MacBooks using its custom CPUs. Notably, Intel demonstrated LLaMa2-7B, a smaller large language model capable of text generation, successfully running on a Meteor Lake system using the CPU, GPU, and AI hardware. This opens the door for AI assistants running locally, which should make for a snappier experience compared to calling out to a cloud service on each prompt.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Meteor Lake's AI hardware delivers big gains in AI inference workloads. Compared to its last-generation chips, Intel claims that Meteor Lake delivers 1.7 times the performance in generative AI and is 2.5 times as power efficient in the UL Procyon AI inference benchmark. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel, and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe.", 'news_article_title': "Intel's AI PC Chips Are a Big Step Forward", 'news_lexrank_summary': "In software that supports it, Meteor Lake chips can offload AI inference tasks to the accelerator, freeing up the CPU and GPU and delivering improved AI performance. Meteor Lake's AI hardware delivers big gains in AI inference workloads. The success of Intel's AI PC initiative will hinge on software support.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Meteor Lake moves to an Intel Arc GPU, which is twice as performant and twice as efficient as the graphics in Intel's last-generation chips. Compared to its last-generation chips, Intel claims that Meteor Lake delivers 1.7 times the performance in generative AI and is 2.5 times as power efficient in the UL Procyon AI inference benchmark. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, short February 2024 $47 calls on Intel, and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-nvidia-be-worth-more-than-apple-by-2030-0', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': "Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) entered the $1 trillion market cap club this year thanks to a red-hot run in the stock market fueled by super high demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs) for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. Share prices of Nvidia have surged 226% in 2023. It now has a market cap of $1.2 trillion, which makes it the sixth-largest company in the world.\nApple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.1 trillion, but there is a good chance that Nvidia could dethrone the iPhone maker by the end of the decade. Let's see why.\nApple hasn't been able to match Nvidia's growth\nOver the past seven years, Nvidia's market cap has jumped an astonishing 2,300%, which is significantly higher than Apple's growth of just over 400% during the same period.\nNVDA market cap data by YCharts.\nIt is easy to see why this has been the case. The market has rewarded Nvidia for the tremendous growth in its revenue and earnings over the years, driven by the growing applications of the company's GPUs in multiple industries ranging from computers to data centers to cars and even factories.\nApple's growth, on the other hand, has been slower than Nvidia's. Again, that's not surprising as Apple operates in markets that have reached their saturation points.\nNVDA revenue (TTM) data by YCharts; TTM = trailing 12 months.\nFor instance, sales of smartphones were flat in the third quarter of 2023, according to market intelligence firm IDC. Meanwhile, personal computer (PC) shipments are set to drop almost 14% this year. The state of these markets explains why Apple's revenue in fiscal 2023 (which ended on Sept. 30, 2023) fell almost 3% year over year to $383 billion. Its adjusted earnings were almost flat year over year at $6.13 per share.\nApple got two-thirds of its revenue from selling smartphones and personal computing devices such as iPads and MacBooks in the previous fiscal year. Also, there is a lot of competition in these markets thanks to the presence of multiple participants.\nFor example, Apple is the second-largest smartphone manufacturer, but it has a market share of just under 18%. The company's share of the PC market stands at 10.6%, making it the fourth-largest player in this space.\nSales of both PCs and smartphones aren't expected to increase significantly in the long run. IDC expects the PC market to clock a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just 3.1% through 2027. Smartphone shipments are expected to have an even slower CAGR of 1.7% over the next four years. Not surprisingly, analysts aren't expecting much of an acceleration in Apple's growth, which is evident from the following chart.\nAAPL revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts.\nAnd the company's earnings are expected to increase at an annual pace of just 6% over the next five years. That's way slower than the 21% annual earnings growth Apple clocked in the past five years.\nAssuming it can sustain 6% earnings growth for the next seven years, its bottom line could increase to $9.20 per share in 2030 (using its fiscal 2023 earnings of $6.13 per share as the base).\nIf we multiply the projected 2030 earnings with Apple's five-year average forward earnings multiple of 24, the stock price could jump to $221 by the end of the decade. That would be an increase of just 15%, indicating that its market cap could hit $3.45 trillion in 2030.\nNvidia, on the other hand, is expected to clock annual earnings growth of a whopping 112% for the next five years. Let's see why that's the case, and check if that would be enough to help the company overtake Apple's market cap by 2030.\nNvidia is sitting on a massive growth opportunity\nWhile Apple is struggling with saturated and crowded markets, Nvidia is the dominant force in the rapidly growing market for AI chips. It is estimated that the global AI chip market could hit $304 billion in annual revenue in 2030 as compared to $20 billion in 2021. Nvidia controls between 80% and 95% of this market, as per various third-party estimates.\nThis, however, is not the only massive growth opportunity Nvidia could benefit from over the next seven years. Including cloud gaming, automotive uses, and digital twins, there are multiple lucrative markets that the company could take advantage of. It estimates its total addressable market to be worth $1 trillion spread across multiple end markets.\nThe company is expected to finish its ongoing fiscal year with almost $59 billion in revenue, which would be a jump of 118% over the prior year. So, there is still a lot of room for growth for Nvidia, which explains why analysts consistently raise their estimates.\nNVDA revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts.\nAssuming Nvidia manages to hit $107 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026, its three-year revenue CAGR would stand at an impressive 58% based on its fiscal 2023 revenue of $27 billion. If the company manages to sustain a relatively conservative long-term revenue growth rate of 25% from fiscal 2027 to fiscal 2031 (which will coincide with calendar 2030), its top line could hit $325 billion by the end of the decade.\nNvidia has an average five-year price-to-sales ratio of 20. Assuming it trades at a discount 15 times forward sales in 2030, its market cap could jump to almost $4.9 trillion in 2030. As such, there is a chance of Nvidia overtaking Apple's market cap in the long run, and this won't be surprising given how fast the former is anticipated to benefit from multiple growth drivers.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Nvidia wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nHarsh Chauhan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.", 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.1 trillion, but there is a good chance that Nvidia could dethrone the iPhone maker by the end of the decade. AAPL revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts. The market has rewarded Nvidia for the tremendous growth in its revenue and earnings over the years, driven by the growing applications of the company's GPUs in multiple industries ranging from computers to data centers to cars and even factories.", 'news_luhn_summary': "AAPL revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.1 trillion, but there is a good chance that Nvidia could dethrone the iPhone maker by the end of the decade. If we multiply the projected 2030 earnings with Apple's five-year average forward earnings multiple of 24, the stock price could jump to $221 by the end of the decade.", 'news_article_title': 'Will Nvidia Be Worth More Than Apple by 2030?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "AAPL revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.1 trillion, but there is a good chance that Nvidia could dethrone the iPhone maker by the end of the decade. If we multiply the projected 2030 earnings with Apple's five-year average forward earnings multiple of 24, the stock price could jump to $221 by the end of the decade.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the world's most valuable company with a market cap of nearly $3.1 trillion, but there is a good chance that Nvidia could dethrone the iPhone maker by the end of the decade. AAPL revenue estimates for current fiscal year; data by YCharts. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) entered the $1 trillion market cap club this year thanks to a red-hot run in the stock market fueled by super high demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs) for training artificial intelligence (AI) models."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/57.7-of-warren-buffetts-%24375-billion-portfolio-is-invested-in-these-2-dividend-paying', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'According to Warren Buffett, "All there is to investing is picking good stocks at good times and staying with them as long as they remain good companies." Luckily for us everyday investors, you don\'t need Berkshire Hathaway\'s resources to separate good companies from businesses that are best avoided. Just look for dividend payers that keep raising their payouts.\nBerkshire Hathaway doesn\'t pay a dividend itself, but the vast majority of stocks that it owns do. Buffett\'s such a big fan of dividend payers that a majority of Berkshire\'s holdings are concentrated in a handful of dividend-paying stocks. You might be surprised to learn that, at recent prices, just two stocks make up 57.7% of Berkshire\'s stock portfolio.\nBuffett\'s is betting big on Apple\nBuffett\'s been at the helm of Berkshire since 1965, but one of its biggest investments of all time didn\'t enter the equity portfolio until 2016. That was the year Berkshire began building an enormous stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has quickly become the conglomerate\'s largest holding.\nApple\'s stock price has risen a stunning 627% since the end of the first quarterly period that Berkshire disclosed its stake in the company. Plus, its quarterly dividend payout has risen about 68% over the same timeframe.\nAAPL Dividend data by YCharts\nHuge gains plus subsequent purchases have increased Berkshire\'s Apple stake to a staggering $181 billion at recent prices, or about 48% of Berkshire\'s equity portfolio. The stock offers an uninspiring 0.5% yield at recent prices, but Buffett\'s accumulated around 915 million shares of the stock so quarterly payouts are significant.\nBerkshire\'s Apple holdings will deliver $220 million worth of dividend payments in February and probably more in the subsequent quarter. The highly profitable company generated nearly $100 billion in free cash flow over the past 12 months and needed just 15% of this sum to meet its dividend commitment.\nNew investors who want to follow Buffett\'s lead can look forward to increasing profits and a rising dividend payout from Apple for at least another decade. Sales of iPhones aren\'t growing very fast, but Apple boasts more than 2 billion active devices. Selling high-margin services to those users drove earnings per share 13% higher in its fiscal fourth quarter that ended Sept. 30.\nBank of America is dull but reliable\nBuffet is sitting on more than 1 billion shares of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), or BofA. At 9.3% percent of the equity portfolio, it\'s Berkshire\'s second-largest holding.\nFor decades, Buffett has told anyone who will listen that he believes in the U.S. economy\'s ability to grow over time. He loves to buy bank stocks after they\'ve been beaten down because he knows these cyclical businesses benefit from periods of economic growth that tend to last much longer than the recessions that separate them.\nInterest BofA receives from loans rose much faster in 2023 than the interest it pays to its huge deposit base. An improved net interest margin helped third-quarter earnings per share rise 11% year over year.\nBAC Dividend data by YCharts\nAt recent prices, BofA shares offer a 2.8% dividend yield and a chance for a much higher yield on your original investment in the years ahead. The bank held its dividend in place in 2020, but it\'s still up by 60% over the past five years.\nDespite all the rapid payout bumps in recent years, BofA met its dividend obligation over the past 12 months with just 20.7% of the free cash flow its lucrative banking operation generated. That means there\'s plenty of room to raise its dividend a lot further in the years ahead. Buying the stock now to hold for the long run looks like a smart move.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nBank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Cory Renauer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Bank of America. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "That was the year Berkshire began building an enormous stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has quickly become the conglomerate's largest holding. AAPL Dividend data by YCharts Huge gains plus subsequent purchases have increased Berkshire's Apple stake to a staggering $181 billion at recent prices, or about 48% of Berkshire's equity portfolio. The highly profitable company generated nearly $100 billion in free cash flow over the past 12 months and needed just 15% of this sum to meet its dividend commitment.", 'news_luhn_summary': "AAPL Dividend data by YCharts Huge gains plus subsequent purchases have increased Berkshire's Apple stake to a staggering $181 billion at recent prices, or about 48% of Berkshire's equity portfolio. That was the year Berkshire began building an enormous stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has quickly become the conglomerate's largest holding. The highly profitable company generated nearly $100 billion in free cash flow over the past 12 months and needed just 15% of this sum to meet its dividend commitment.", 'news_article_title': "57.7% of Warren Buffett's $375 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in These 2 Dividend-Paying Stocks", 'news_lexrank_summary': "That was the year Berkshire began building an enormous stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has quickly become the conglomerate's largest holding. AAPL Dividend data by YCharts Huge gains plus subsequent purchases have increased Berkshire's Apple stake to a staggering $181 billion at recent prices, or about 48% of Berkshire's equity portfolio. BAC Dividend data by YCharts At recent prices, BofA shares offer a 2.8% dividend yield and a chance for a much higher yield on your original investment in the years ahead.", 'news_textrank_summary': "AAPL Dividend data by YCharts Huge gains plus subsequent purchases have increased Berkshire's Apple stake to a staggering $181 billion at recent prices, or about 48% of Berkshire's equity portfolio. That was the year Berkshire began building an enormous stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has quickly become the conglomerate's largest holding. The stock offers an uninspiring 0.5% yield at recent prices, but Buffett's accumulated around 915 million shares of the stock so quarterly payouts are significant."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/guru-fundamental-report-for-aapl-28', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Below is Validea\'s guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum.\nAPPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. The rating using this strategy is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.\nThe following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy\'s tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy\'s criteria.\nFUNDAMENTAL MOMENTUM: PASS\nTWELVE MINUS ONE MOMENTUM: PASS\nFINAL RANK: PASS\n\nDetailed Analysis of APPLE INC\nAAPL Guru Analysis\nAAPL Fundamental Analysis\nMore Information on Dashan Huang\nDashan Huang Portfolio\nAbout Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance.\nAdditional Research Links\nTop NASDAQ 100 Stocks\nTop Technology Stocks\nTop Large-Cap Growth Stocks\nHigh Momentum Stocks\nHigh Insider Ownership Stocks\nAbout Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': "APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_luhn_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang.", 'news_article_title': 'Guru Fundamental Report for AAPL', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). APPLE INC (AAPL) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Equipment industry.", 'news_textrank_summary': "Detailed Analysis of APPLE INC AAPL Guru Analysis AAPL Fundamental Analysis More Information on Dashan Huang Dashan Huang Portfolio About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang."}, {'news_url': 'https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/these-3-stocks-have-made-warren-buffett-the-most-money-in-2023.-are-they-no-brainer-buys', 'news_author': None, 'news_article': 'Nearly $121 billion. That\'s how much Warren Buffett is worth at the time of this writing. The total is substantially more than it was 12 months ago thanks to Berkshire Hathaway\'s (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) solid gains this year.\nBut Berkshire Hathaway\'s gains stemmed in large part from great performances from several of its equity holdings. These three stocks have made Buffett the most money in 2023.\n1. Apple\nOther stocks in Berkshire\'s portfolio have delivered greater returns than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has this year. However, there\'s no doubt whatsoever that Apple ranks as Buffett\'s biggest moneymaker in 2023.\nNearly half of Berkshire\'s equity investments are in Apple stock (48.5%, to be precise). Shares of the tech giant have skyrocketed more than 50% this year. Apple is on track to generate an unrealized gain of more than $65 billion for Berkshire in 2023. As Berkshire\'s biggest shareholder, Buffet\'s net worth benefited tremendously as a result.\nImproving investor sentiment no doubt played a key role in Apple\'s impressive year-to-date gains. The company also beat Wall Street earnings estimates in each of its quarterly updates in 2023.\n2. American Express\nBuffett has owned shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP) longer than nearly any other stock in Berkshire\'s portfolio. The financial services company remains one of Buffett\'s favorites. Berkshire\'s 20.8% stake in Amex makes it the conglomerate\'s third-largest holding.\nJust a few months ago, American Express wouldn\'t have made our list. However, the stock has roared back since late October and is now up more than 20% year to date. That\'s enough to generate roughly $4.7 billion in gains for Berkshire this year.\nWhat provided the much-needed recent catalyst for American Express stock? The company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue and earnings on Oct. 20, 2023. Amex posted record results on both its top and bottom lines.\n3. Moody\'s\nSeveral of Berkshire\'s other top holdings have declined this year. However, the conglomerate\'s eighth-largest position, credit rating agency Moody\'s (NYSE: MCO), is a notable exception.\nAfter a multi-month pullback, Moody\'s stock began a strong comeback in October. The company\'s shares have soared more than 40% year to date. This tremendous gain has made Berkshire in the ballpark of $3 billion in 2023.\nBusiness is booming for Moody\'s. The company reported 15% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter with diluted earnings per share jumping 28%. CEO Rob Fauber said that this impressive growth demonstrated "the resiliency and relevance of our business and the increasing demand for our unparalleled research, data, and solutions."\nAre they no-brainer buys for the new year?\nAre Apple, American Express, and Moody\'s no-brainer stocks to buy for the new year after making Buffett a ton of money in 2023? Not necessarily. The big winners of one year don\'t always carry their momentum into the next year.\nApple\'s valuation could be a limiting factor headed into 2024. The stock currently trades at 30 times expected earnings. Moody\'s is even more expensive with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of nearly 35. American Express, on the other hand, remains attractively valued with a forward earnings multiple of 14.\nBut with the economy appearing to be in healthy shape, all three of these stocks could perform well again next year. More importantly, they should all deliver solid long-term returns thanks to their strong underlying businesses.\nI wouldn\'t go as far as saying that Apple, American Express, and Moody\'s are no-brainer buys for the new year. However, I do think they\'re no-brainer picks for long-term investors.\nShould you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?\nBefore you buy stock in Apple, consider this:\nThe Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn\'t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.\nStock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.\nSee the 10 stocks\n*Stock Advisor returns as of December 11, 2023\nAmerican Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Keith Speights has positions in Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Moody\'s. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.\nThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.', 'news_publisher': None, 'news_lsa_summary': 'Apple Other stocks in Berkshire\'s portfolio have delivered greater returns than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has this year. Improving investor sentiment no doubt played a key role in Apple\'s impressive year-to-date gains. CEO Rob Fauber said that this impressive growth demonstrated "the resiliency and relevance of our business and the increasing demand for our unparalleled research, data, and solutions."', 'news_luhn_summary': "Apple Other stocks in Berkshire's portfolio have delivered greater returns than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has this year. The total is substantially more than it was 12 months ago thanks to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) solid gains this year. Are Apple, American Express, and Moody's no-brainer stocks to buy for the new year after making Buffett a ton of money in 2023?", 'news_article_title': 'These 3 Stocks Have Made Warren Buffett the Most Money in 2023. Are They No-Brainer Buys for the New Year?', 'news_lexrank_summary': "Apple Other stocks in Berkshire's portfolio have delivered greater returns than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has this year. But Berkshire Hathaway's gains stemmed in large part from great performances from several of its equity holdings. Are Apple, American Express, and Moody's no-brainer stocks to buy for the new year after making Buffett a ton of money in 2023?", 'news_textrank_summary': "Apple Other stocks in Berkshire's portfolio have delivered greater returns than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has this year. Are Apple, American Express, and Moody's no-brainer stocks to buy for the new year after making Buffett a ton of money in 2023? Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Apple wasn't one of them."}], 'sec_filings': {'sec_fp': None, 'sec_fy': None, 'sec_rn': None, 'sec_end': None, 'sec_form': None, 'sec_label': None, 'sec_units': None, 'sec_value': None, 'sec_entity': None}, 'stock_metrics': {'low': 197.0, 'high': 198.3999938964844, 'open': 197.52999877929688, 'close': 197.57000732421875, 'ema_50': 186.6968369126495, 'rsi_14': 67.84404141704923, 'target': 195.88999938964844, 'volume': 128256700.0, 'ema_200': 176.6305914661763, 'adj_close': 197.57000732421875, 'rsi_lag_1': 68.98316483938802, 'rsi_lag_2': 64.69287288708733, 'rsi_lag_3': 60.14961948249619, 'rsi_lag_4': 54.47489092707447, 'rsi_lag_5': 66.21767272386461, 'macd_lag_1': 3.7336158183578334, 'macd_lag_2': 3.6025066635673966, 'macd_lag_3': 3.398035714897759, 'macd_lag_4': 3.418539548197316, 'macd_lag_5': 3.550768931330964, 'macd_12_26_9': 3.750711950216015, 'macds_12_26_9': 3.569692532997852}, 'financial_markets': [{'Low': 12.010000228881836, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 12.539999961853027, 'Open': 12.119999885559082, 'Close': 12.279999732971191, 'Source': 'volatility_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 12.279999732971191}, {'Low': 1.090227127075195, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 1.100594401359558, 'Open': 1.0993602275848389, 'Close': 1.0993602275848389, 'Source': 'forex_usd_eur', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 1.0993602275848389}, {'Low': 1.2685526609420776, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 1.2790995836257937, 'Open': 1.277106523513794, 'Close': 1.2771391868591309, 'Source': 'forex_usd_gbp', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 1.2771391868591309}, {'Low': 7.027500152587891, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 7.11929988861084, 'Open': 7.066999912261963, 'Close': 7.066999912261963, 'Source': 'forex_usd_cny', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 7.066999912261963}, {'Low': 70.30000305175781, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 72.22000122070312, 'Open': 71.61000061035156, 'Close': 71.43000030517578, 'Source': 'crude_oil_futures_data', 'Volume': 95513, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 71.43000030517578}, {'Low': 0.6665600538253784, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 0.6728601455688477, 'Open': 0.6702682375907898, 'Close': 0.6702682375907898, 'Source': 'forex_aud_usd', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 0.6702682375907898}, {'Low': 3.8940000534057617, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 3.970999956130981, 'Open': 3.921999931335449, 'Close': 3.927999973297119, 'Source': 'us_10yr_treasury_yield', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 3.927999973297119}, {'Low': 141.47000122070312, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 142.44700622558594, 'Open': 142.2790069580078, 'Close': 142.2790069580078, 'Source': 'forex_usd_jpy', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 142.2790069580078}, {'Low': 101.83999633789062, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 102.63999938964844, 'Open': 102.0999984741211, 'Close': 102.5500030517578, 'Source': 'us_dollar_index', 'Volume': 0, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 102.5500030517578}, {'Low': 2018.300048828125, 'Date': '2023-12-15', 'High': 2043.4000244140625, 'Open': 2032.5999755859373, 'Close': 2021.0999755859373, 'Source': 'gold_futures_data', 'Volume': 261, 'date_str': '2023-12-15', 'Adj Close': 2021.0999755859373}]} | {'next_10_days': {'2023-12-18': 195.88999938964844, '2023-12-19': 196.94000244140625, '2023-12-20': 194.8300018310547, '2023-12-21': 194.67999267578125, '2023-12-22': 193.6000061035156, '2023-12-26': 193.0500030517578, '2023-12-27': 193.1499938964844}} | YOU ARE A STOCK PRICE PREDICTION TOOL. 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