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Buy Ahead of Profitability for Better Returns

When a company is out of favor with the market, it has to prove itself. That can mean successfully undertaking a turnaround, or selling off part of the company. Most of the time, it means streamlining the business and moving towards profitability. For companies that aren’t profitable right now, those that can embrace new trends and grow the business over time are in a great position to surprise investors with positive results later that aren’t expected today. One such potential play today ...
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This Tech Trend Remains Out of Favor, But May Prove a Speculative Buy Now

Investors have a tech flavor of the year, and it’s artificial intelligence (AI). That’s in contrast to past years, when investors have been enamored with cloud services, cryptocurrency mining, electric vehicles, or any other number of trends. Those trends have staying power too. And since they’re now not the market’s favorite, it’s possible to buy into long-term potential winners at a better price. The best time to buy these tech trends isn’t just when they’re out of favor, but when they’re ...
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Don’t Overthink the Power of Buying a Strong Brand Out of Favor

When it comes to investing, investors are often their own worst enemy. A falling market may lead to fear, and cause someone to sell when it’s a great time to buy. Likewise, a one-time earnings report may not mean much in the long haul, but it could create a buying opportunity. That’s particularly true with regards to companies that have strong brands. That’s because the long-term power of owning a great brand pays out over time. Investors didn’t like the mixed earnings ...
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Don’t Miss this Overlooked Part of the AI Revolution

The past few months have been great for AI stocks, particularly those working on generative AI software. That’s led to the rise of several prompts that can make work easier, particularly in industries that rely on intellectual capital rather than labor. However, the trend will move toward labor too. That’s because AI is a key component for making automation effective. Today, automation largely helps scale up industrial production. That trend could accelerate in the coming years. One way to play this trend ...
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14559

Stick With Companies Cracking Down on Member Sharing

Markets were skeptical whenNetflix (NFLX) started to crack down on users who shared their account information. The company even tried the policy last year and failed. But this time around, it’s clear that more users will sign up for the service. Other companies with a membership model are taking note. Only those who pay should get to use the service, rather than acting as a guest for a paying member. One membership club cracking down isCostco (COST). The retailer will be checking ...
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14554

For Winning Results, Follow Winning Partnerships

The corporate world is full of mergers and acquisitions. But a partnership, which can allow companies to share their respective strengths, can often get overlooked. Investors who can find successful partnerships often have two potential companies to invest in. Even better, a great partnership may lead to an acquisition, which could mean a bigger return for investors who buy shares of the smaller company in a partnership. One recent partnership announcement comes fromNvidia (NVDA). The semiconductor leader has partnered withSnowflake (SNOW), for ...
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Buy This Sector as the Fear Is Finally Leaving

Sometimes the market gets fearful of some sectors. When that happens, prices plummet in a short period of time. However, the market is cyclical. And there will always be a new sector that grabs the market’s fear. As that happens, sectors where the fear is leaving will often see some big players move in to profit from a rebound ahead. And investors can follow along to further profits. The banking sector has quieted down, and many regional banks are trending higher. They’re ...
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Declining Uncertainty Is Good for Stock Prices

Investors don’t like uncertainty. That tends to lead prices lower, which can create a good buying opportunity. Ideally, the time to buy is when uncertainties that represent a major threat to a business start to go fade away. That may not mean an immediate move higher, but it will likely mean the end of a downtrend and an opportunity to beat the market over time. Among company-specific uncertainties, one of the most challenging to contend with is litigation. When a company is ...
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