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The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 10.41 to 14,308.82. The total After hours volume is currently 77,561,915 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session: Intel Corporation (INTC) is unchanged at $29.00, with 4,233,908 shares traded.

Friday, May 26, 2023The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Apple Inc. (AAPL), Chevron Corp. (CVX) and Acce

This week the U.S. debt ceiling once again took center stage, as multiple meetings between lawmakers failed to produce a resolution. A divided central bank also put pressure on sentiment, with an upward revision to gross domestic product (GDP) and better-than-expected jobs data

A U.S. judge on Thursday approved Apple Inc's $50 million class-action settlement resolving consumer claims over certain defective MacBook keyboards, in a ruling that spurned challenges to the deal.

Many investors actively seek dividend stocks, and who can blame them? Nothing beats making money while you sleep. But when investing in dividend-paying companies, there is always the risk that these corporations will reduce or suspend their payouts altogether. Choosing the right

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is moving at a breakneck speed, and top corporate and political leaders are trying to safely guide its evolution. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai met with European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Bre

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Patient Investor model based on the published strategy of Warren Buffett. This strategy seeks out firms with long-term, predictable profitability an

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ), a top  ETF that closely follows the S&P 500 ( SPX ) index, consists of over 500 companies from different market sectors. The SPY ETF stock has advanced over 9% year-to-date, and the  technical indicators indicate further upside potential. According to TipRanks’ technical analysis tool, SPY ETF stock’s 50-Day EMA (exponential moving average) is 408.93, while its price is $414.65, making it a Buy. Further, the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator also signals a Buy. Meanwhile, its RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 48.55, implying a Neutral signal. At the same time, SPY’s price rate of change (ROC) of 1.47 points to a bullish trend. In a nutshell, SPY is a Buy based on TipRanks’ easy-to-read technical summary signals (which combine the moving averages and the technical indicators into a single, summarized call).  Is SPY a Buy, Hold, or Sell?  SPY has a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating on TipRanks, and the average price target of $470.15 implies 13.39% upside. Among the 6,174 analysts providing ratings on  505 holdings of SPY, 59.15% have given a Buy rating, 35.34% have assigned a Hold rating, and 5.51% have given a Sell rating. Moreover, according to TipRanks’ Smart Score System,  SPY has a smart score of eight, which indicates that the ETF could outperform the broader market over the long term. Ending Thoughts ETFs provide investors with a smart option to diversify risk by investing in a bunch of companies across sectors. Moreover, SPY gives investors a chance to hold some of the key stocks, including Apple ( AAPL ), Tesla ( TSLA ), JPMorgan Chase ( JPM ), and Merck & Company ( MRK ), among others. Lastly, the rock-bottom expense ratio of 0.09% makes SPY more attractive. Disclosure

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) debuted on 06/10/2014, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

The metaverse is a digital realm that transcends our understanding of reality. In this three-dimensional universe, people immerse themselves in a virtual environment and connect with others in the digital world. The technology has captured the imagination of many tech companies t

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been on fire in 2023, driven higher by the remarkable resilience of the iPhone and a recovery by a broad cross section of technology stocks. Shares of the iPhone maker are up 32% so far this year, more than four times the 7% gains of the S&P 500. This

In a move that surprised some investors and analysts, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) signed a new multi-billion deal with Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), which will drive the development of components related to 5G radio frequencies. The announcement sent Broadcom stock higher as the relationship

Compared to most investors, Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) Warren Buffett is in a class of his own. The billionaire CEO of Berkshire who took over in 1965 has overseen a cumulative gain in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of nearly 4,100,000% as of last weeke

Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) stock has been an unbelievable performer since bottoming out late last year, now up around 185%+ from its November lows. Though Meta's hot run has been the envy of its FAANG peers, there are still catalysts that could help extend the rally, potentially all the way to all-time highs. Undoubtedly, artificial intelligence (AI) and Zuckerberg's "year of efficiency" have been responsible for a huge chunk of the relief rally. Looking forward, I'd look to the Metaverse as the fuel that helps the stock move higher from here. Recession or not, the next few months could be exhilarating for Meta as investors pile back into a name that was severely oversold last autumn. As such, I'm staying bullish on the stock. Meta is Harnessing the Power of AI With the power of AI, Meta may be able to increase the value of its ads without having to track users across the internet. The company's Advantage+ suite of automation tools could change the landscape of the advertising world once again. The suite leverages AI to create multiple ad variations to help advertisers find the one that best sticks with any user. Only time will tell how Advantage+ and other AI offerings help jolt Meta's growth. Regardless, it's hard not to be impressed by Meta's ability to innovate through trying times. Indeed, Apple's privacy-focused iOS updates, which initially cost Meta dearly, may be to thank for pushing Meta to innovate its way out of a mess. Meta is also getting into the hardware game, with recent news of the firm's plans to develop custom chips tailored for AI. Indeed, many big software companies have been hopping on the hardware bandwagon lately. Meta seeks to launch a new AI chip called the MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator) in 2025. Undoubtedly, Meta's AI roadmap is impressive. The monetization possibilities seem tough to fathom at this juncture. Regardless, I still think many may be discounting the potential for AI to re-accelerate growth over the longer term. Meta isn't just a social media or metaverse company anymore; it's a serious AI contender. June Could be a Big Month for the Metaverse Many investors may have dismissed the Metaverse in favor of AI as the trend to bet on over the past six months. Looking ahead, the Metaverse may be due for a bit of a comeback. Many people that expect Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) will unveil its mixed-reality headset at some point during its WWDC 2023 conference, which kicks off on June 5. If it does, we might all hear about the Metaverse ad nauseam again, and that bodes well for the firms with skin in the game, most notably Meta Platforms. Of course, it's tough to compete against a proven tech behemoth like Apple. Fintech innovators are feeling increasing pressure from the iPhone maker as it doubles down on its wallet ambitions. In any case, the VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) markets look large enough that more than one winner will be minted from its rise over the next decade. Further, it's not hard to imagine that many investors have stuck with Meta for its strong social-media business and its ability to monetize AI rather than its metaverse potential. Meta may have been punished in the past for blowing billions on metaverse efforts. That said, as the trend heats up again, we may see more investors start to think about such metaverse efforts in a more positive light -- not as a cash sink but as a growth initiative that could help power some serious appreciation. Is META Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? Turning to Wall Street, META stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 46 analyst ratings, there are 39 Buys, five Holds, and two Sells. The  average Meta stock price target is $281.05, implying upside potential of 11.2%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $220.00 per share to a high of $350.00 per share. The Takeaway: It's a Mistake to Bet Against Zuckerberg There's no doubt that META stock has come a long way since the depths of November. Though the price of admission has surged (31.1 times trailing price-to-earnings), I still wouldn't give up on Zuckerberg's empire quite yet. He was right to pivot Meta into a "year of efficiency," and I believe he'll be right again longer term as he steers the ship toward AI and the Metaverse. Disclosure

In this piece, I evaluated two big tech stocks, Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) and Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), using TipRanks' comparison tool to determine which is better. Of course, Amazon and Apple need no introduction. Amazon has exploded 34% year-to-date, bringing its one-year return to 3.5%. Meanwhile, Apple is up 38.7% year-to-date and 21% over the last year. Notably, Apple is trading close to its record high, while Amazon is significantly off its all-time high. Technology stocks have been broadly outperforming those in other sectors. Although tech names make up several of the highest-weighted names in the S&P 500 ( SPX ), it has gained about 8% year-to-date versus the tech-heavy Nasdaq's ( NDX ) 26% year-to-date gain. Thus, investors might be wondering whether there's any near-term upside left, so a closer look is in order. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon has faced some issues recently that may be restraining its stock. However, given its long-term stability, a bullish view looks appropriate, as the current restraints on its stock price appear to have created a nice entry point for investors. It's long been a challenge to estimate Amazon's valuation because it has so many moving parts. In addition to the e-commerce business the company is so well-known for, it also has recurring revenue in the form of Prime subscriptions. Additionally, the Amazon Web Services platform serves numerous companies. Amazon also has its own devices and other branded products for sale on its platform and is developing various technologies, including Alexa, its digital assistant backed by artificial intelligence. Notably, hedge funds unloaded 10 million shares of Amazon in the last quarter, which is one driver of the sell-off. Still, the company's Retail segment generated $343 million in operating losses for the first quarter, a massive improvement from the $2.85 billion it lost in the year-ago quarter. Amazon Web Services continues to generate Amazon's profits, although its operating expenses have risen, just as they have at other tech companies. Amazon's net income margin fell into the red for 2022, at -0.5%, but it began to recover in the first quarter, coming in at 0.8% for the last 12 months. As things stand now, it looks like Amazon is starting to recover, which is why its stock is up so much year-to-date. However, it looks like there will be more room to run in the near term. Even if Amazon shares stagnate temporarily, I believe that buying and holding them for the long term will likely generate solid returns because this company isn't going anywhere. What is the Price Target for AMZN Stock?  Amazon has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 35 Buys, one Hold, and zero Sell ratings assigned over the last three months. At $134.85, the average Amazon stock price target implies upside potential of 17.3%. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) On the one hand, Apple is one stock many investors buy and hold for the long term. However, on the other, the iPhone maker is trading close to its record high, making Amazon look like the better value option. Since a better entry point appears likely in the near future, a neutral view seems appropriate for Apple, but only in the short term. Like Amazon, Apple is a stable, steadily-growing technology company. Of course, it's far more profitable, as it isn't saddled with an e-commerce business that often loses money and retains ultra-low profits when it's in the green. However, Apple is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 29.2 versus its five-year average P/E of 25.4, making it look slightly overvalued. While hedge funds widely sold Amazon, they gobbled up over 16 million shares of Apple in the last quarter. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ( NYSE:BRK.A ) ( NYSE:BRK.B ) also bought more Apple shares in the last quarter. What is the Price Target for AAPL Stock?  Apple has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 22 Buys, five Holds, and one Sell rating assigned over the last three months. At $181.88, the average Apple stock price target implies upside potential of 5.1%. Conclusion: Bullish on AMZN, Short-Term Neutral on AAPL At this stage, it's hard to go wrong with either Amazon or Apple. Many investors consider Amazon and Apple as both stocks they would buy and hold for the long term. Neither company looks like they're in danger, as they are both stable and growing, but Amazon looks slightly better than Apple in terms of its valuation. Of course, though, a recession or general downtick in investor sentiment for tech stocks could create better entry points for both. Disclosure 

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 35,275 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 3

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 6.54 to 13,945.07. The total After hours volume is currently 102,106,506 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session: Upwork Inc. (UPWK) is unchanged at $7.60, with 11,245,676 shares traded. As rep

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Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the ProShares UltraPro QQQ, where 11,950,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.6% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components