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At first glance, there doesn't seem to be anything that can stop the stratospheric ascent of gold. Recently, the precious metal hit a fresh record as investors clamored for the perceived safety that the hard asset provides. Escalating fears tied to a potentially ugly trade war and economic...

Easily one of the top market performers over the past one-year period, big data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) commands serious respect, gaining almost 235%. However, some kinks are starting to appear in the company's vaunted armor. For example, in the trailing month,...

Recently, Benzinga Insights conducted an overview of analysts' assessment of e-commerce and technology juggernaut Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN). From a top-down perspective, the overwhelming majority of Wall Street experts are at least somewhat bullish on AMZN stock, with the worst rating being one of...

On the surface, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) would appear to stand on steady, if not enviable ground. As the leading brand among top-selling electric vehicles, legacy automakers continue to chase the relative newcomer. This fact is all the more impressive when considering the strong incentives issued...

One of the top reasons investors have gravitated toward cryptocurrency-related assets is the enormous upside potential. On the front-facing side of the blockchain ecosystem, the total value of all virtual currencies was around $1.99 trillion one year ago. Fast-forward to the present, and this...

While gold historically – and pejoratively among some circles – may have been considered a "barbarous relic" by many, investors have a tendency of running toward its yellow-tinted covering when circumstances get shaky. As a universal store of value, gold seems to lack the pizzazz of other...

Following the seismic shift that China's DeepSeek R1 imposed on Wall Street, investors needed reassurances regarding their AI-focused holdings. They got exactly that with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR). Recently, the big data analytics specialist posted impressive results, generating...

Mere days away from social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) releasing its earnings results for the fourth quarter, the overall ambiance appears optimistic. Currently, Wall Street analysts rate META stock as a Buy with a consensus price target of just over $666. However, the most...

For speculative traders seeking exposure to daily sentiment swings, the new year seemingly offers plenty of ammunition. With President Donald Trump entering his second term, the outspoken leader wasted no time reshaping U.S. policy with a flurry of executive orders. These actions encompass a range...

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has enjoyed remarkable success over the past year, and circumstances may brighten even more amid a new political era. With Donald Trump entering his second term, market sectors associated with him or his proposed policies have generally...

Thanks to profound advancements such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, leading tech enterprises such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Even better for their proponents, evidence...

Artificial intelligence quite evidently seems to have been a growth driver for computer memory and data storage specialist Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU). Throughout the first half of last year, MU stock shot skyward, at one point exceeding $150 per share. However, starting from the back half of...

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, active listings for single-family homes fell conspicuously due to public health concerns and mandated stay-in-place orders. Naturally, this framework sparked a demand bottleneck, cynically benefiting homebuilders as society gradually normalized. However, incoming...

As one of the top technology performers in the market this year, no one can deny the extraordinary performance of big-data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR). Since the beginning of this year, PLTR stock gained almost 350%. At the same time, the equity sector's...

Traders seeking short-term opportunities in a changing economy are turning to leveraged and inverse ETFs as tools to capitalize on market shifts, particularly following the recent election. At the most recent virtual Benzinga boot camp hosted by Direxion, analysts spotlighted strategies and trends...