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Key PointsOil prices rose sharply in the first quarter because of the Middle East geopolitical conflict.Oil prices fell sharply in the second quarter because of the Middle East geo

Key PointsApple is riding the strong tailwind from its latest iPhone release. The company could launch new devices that will help it capture more market share. Apple could face sev

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Key PointsWarren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, making way for his chosen successor, Greg Abel. While Buffett was often cautious around techn

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Key PointsBitcoin is now down 50% from its all-time high in October 2025.Bitcoin has had similar market declines in 2014, 2018, and 2022.Bitcoin is a highly cyclical investment, wi

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Key PointsAn investment in SpaceX could deliver strong returns if bullish forecasts are right, but its value will depend on how several ambitious long-term projects play out.The st

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Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home for $8.5 billion.The acquisition needs the approval of Taylor Morrison shareholders. 10 stocks we like better than B

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Key PointsDatadog made significant improvements to its business with AI, resulting in meaningful Q1 revenue acceleration.Full-year guidance suggests that current growth will modera

Key PointsThe S&P 500 index is expected to cross 8,900 over the next 12 months.Tech stocks are going to play a central role in this rally, which is why we will take a closer look a

Key PointsDuolingo's stock has plummeted by more than 75% from its peak on concerns that AI could disrupt its digital language education business. The company has proven it can use