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World's Largest Companies by Market Cap (August 2026): Nvidia Retains Top Spot, SpaceX Rebounds 32%, Semiconductor Sector Diverges

TradingKey - As of August 2026, Nvidia continued to rank first globally with a market capitalization of $5.32 trillion, followed closely by Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet.The biggest change in the Aug

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Micron Stock Is Down 23% From Its Highs. Did Nvidia's CFO Just Give It the Green Light for a Turnaround?

Key PointsMicron's earnings have soared because of memory chip shortages, but the stock price has fallen from its highs. Nvidia has told investors that the memory chip shortage is

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Prediction: Palantir's Commercial Revenue Passes Its Government Revenue Before 2027, and the Stock's Growth Math Changes With It.

Key PointsPalantir's U.S. commercial revenue grew 149% year over year to $764 million in the second quarter, while U.S. government revenue grew 90% to $809 million.At the second qu

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Got $10,000 to Invest This September? These Energy Stocks Could Turn It Into Over $600 in Annual Income.

Key PointsEnergy Transfer and MPLX are well-insulated from volatile oil and gas prices.They can easily cover their big distributions with their cash flow. 10 stocks we like better

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I'm Planning to Downsize in Retirement. You May Want to Do the Same.

Key PointsWhile my home makes sense for my current situation, I don't plan to keep it in retirement.I want to free up money for things other than property taxes, utilities, and mai

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Why Interactive Brokers Stock Tumbled on Tuesday

Key PointsInteractive Brokers was downgraded to neutral from buy.The analyst calls the company "best-in-class" but thinks the stock has gotten ahead of itself.Interactive Brokers'

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Nvidia Sells the Brains of the AI Boom. Something Else Is Selling the Muscle -- and It's Not on Wall Street's Radar.

Key PointsComputing processor maker Nvidia rightfully gets much of the credit for ushering in the era of modern-day AI.AI’s proliferation, however, will require cost-reducing effic

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Google Just Locked Up the Largest Geothermal Power Deal Ever Made.

Key PointsFervo will supply nearly 400 MW to Alphabet's Google to power a data center.The deal significantly expands Fervo's contracted capacity and makes Google a key customer. Fe

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Lyft Chief Accounting Officer Sells Nearly 6,000 Shares After the Stock Moved Higher on Strong Earnings Results

Key PointsThe transaction involved 5,982 shares executed at a weighted average price of $17.34, totaling ~$104,000.The shares sold represented 2% of the direct equity stake held pr

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If Billionaire Warren Buffett Were Just Getting Started Today, Here's What He'd Buy With $10,000

Key PointsWarren Buffett would have to be comfortable analyzing businesses in the technology sector, as many dominant companies are here.Thanks to its superb business quality and c

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Why Is Oracle Stock Down Today?

Key PointsOracle shares fell 5.4% on Sept. 1, 2026, as a global bond sell-off pushed long-term government borrowing costs to multi-decade highs.Oracle burned cash building AI data

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Why Is Apple Stock Up Today?

Key PointsApple's first CEO change in 15 years took effect Sept. 1, 2026, and the stock climbed 2.5% by midday while the broader market sold off.Tim Cook isn't leaving. He becomes

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Cash Pays, but It Doesn't Grow: Why Advisors Still Favor Dividend ETFs for Retirees

Key PointsDividend growth can help offset inflation, providing retirees with greater purchasing power over time.Qualified dividends typically face lower tax rates, making them an a

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What Is a Small Modular Reactor, and Why Is Big Tech Signing Multi-Decade Deals for Them?

Key PointsSMRs are much smaller and safer than conventional reactors.They can also be deployed in remote areas with challenging terrain.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power

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Got $1,000? An Investment in Micron Could Be Worth This Much by 2027. (Hint: It's Over $3,000.)

Key PointsMicron is experiencing a general surge in demand for its memory products.The stock looks cheap, but there may be a good reason for that. 10 stocks we like better than Mic

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BMO (BMO) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Amazon Doesn't Pay a Dividend and Constantly Dilutes Shareholders. Here's Why I'd Still Buy and Hold It Forever.

Key PointsPrime is embedded in customers' daily lives because of its convenience, speed, and growing bundle of benefits.Amazon can benefit from AI not only through AWS, but also th

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I Wouldn't Sell GE Vernova, Even After the Wind Business Fell 40%

Key PointsOrders soared for GE Vernova in the second quarter.The wind business plunged, though, highlighting how strong power and electrification are. The diversified model should

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Why Arm Holdings Stock Fell on Tuesday

Key PointsCFO Jason Child sold more than 10,000 shares of Arm stock.However, the sale represented only a small part of his overall holdings.Arm stock is richly valued, fueling high

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If There Is a Stock Market Crash, Here Are 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I Am Loading Up on

Key PointsThese companies may capitalize on the AI industry over the medium term.However, they look overvalued at current levels. A market downturn could make their shares more att

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My 3 Favorite Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

Key PointsMercadoLibre is generating strong user engagement and is investing in its platform to sustain that.Dutch Bros is gaining loyal fans, and its same-store sales are increasi

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Stocks Fall on Rising Yields and Oil, With Apple the Lone Bright Spot

Key PointsThe Nasdaq Composite fell 0.56%, the Dow slipped 0.39%, and the S&P 500 dropped 0.35% to open September.The 10-year Treasury yield reached about 4.8%, its highest level s

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I've Been Wrong About Philip Morris International Stock for 5 Years. Here's Why I'm Finally Changing My Mind.

Key PointsIt successfully pivoted from declining cigarettes toward higher-growth, higher-margin smoke-free products.Strong second quarter results show that this transformation is t

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Amazon vs. Shopify: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Key PointsAmazon.com maintains a massive ecosystem that includes its dominant cloud computing segment and a growing high-margin advertising business.Shopify provides the critical i

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Stock Market Midday, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide on Global Bond Sell-Off

As of 11:36 AM ET, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) is down 0.69% to 26,190, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) has fallen 0.42% to 7,654, and the Dow Jones Industrial Aver

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AMD's Instinct Systems Are Now Live in Saudi Arabia -- Here's What the Next 250 Megawatts Are Worth to the Stock

Key PointsAMD, Cisco and HUMAIN said Monday that Instinct MI355X-based AI infrastructure is live in Saudi Arabia and serving customers.The partners plan up to 250 megawatts more be

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Is SK Hynix a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Key PointsSK Hynix trades at an incredibly cheap valuation despite clocking phenomenal growth.The memory specialist's healthy share of the fast-growing DRAM and NAND flash markets

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If a Bear Market Is Coming, This Growth Stock Might Be a Great Buy on the Dip

Key PointsThe S&P 500 is trading near the highest valuation in its history, but headwinds could derail its momentum. If the drop leads to a bear market, investors could access hig

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The Little-Known Social Security Rule That Could Score You Larger Benefits After You've Filed

Key PointsClaiming Social Security early results in reduced checks for life.You may be eligible to file again at a later time and avoid a permanent hit to your benefits.To take adv

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SanDisk Stock Forecast: QLC Enterprise SSD Enters Volume Ramp Phase, Revenue Rises 103% QoQ, Stock Expected to Extend Rally

TradingKey - On September 1 Eastern Time, SanDisk (SNDK) stock rose 5% yesterday after being added to the MSCI USA Index, before reversing earlier losses to gain over 2% today.According to the latest

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