It turns out running a profitable streaming video service is not as easy as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) makes it look.  The industry leader reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion, generating net profits of $2.3 billion. Operating margins of 28% are golden. These are numbers the competition can only dream of. Instead, the landscape is becoming littered
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Investing requires making fast decisions on the top stocks to buy. The top three competitors are highlighted because they have distinct technological and business strategies, making them attractive options for stock buyers. These businesses are well-known for their cutting-edge advances in AI. They have incorporated complex AI models into their platforms, greatly increasing user engagement and ad
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Under CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is continuing to make multiple moves that should tremendously boost its top and bottom lines over the longer term. These maneuvers involve the conglomerate’s e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and healthcare businesses. As a result of Amazon’s extremely promising initiatives, I continue to believe that Amazon stock is significantly undervalued. I
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With the kick-off of the year’s second half underway, investors may wonder if the same themes that outperformed in the first half will continue to work. Undoubtedly, AI chip stocks will still stand out as exciting growth bets for investors looking to play the technological revolution. Given the likelihood that the artificial intelligence (AI) boom
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Investing in the best Chinese stocks can offer much needed strategic portfolio diversification. The past few years have been tough for Chinese stocks, weighed down by regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions and a lackluster economy. However, in the past few quarters, we’ve seen these headwinds subside, offering a promising opportunity for investors. Many Chinese stocks, especially
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While the cannabis industry has all but become legitimate in the United States, it’s not the only form of alternative medicine attempting to break through regulatory barriers. Compounds like psilocybin, lysergic acid and ketamine are all referred to as psychedelics, yet they may have medical applications which are just beginning to be explored. As such, several
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The oil sector is witnessing significant fluctuations, creating opportunities for undervalued oil stocks. With Brent crude trading at around $77 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $73, market conditions are ripe for strategic investments. Companies such as Shell (NYSE:SHEL) are focusing on shareholder value, reducing costs, and maintaining strong dividends, which make them an
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Amidst ongoing conflicts, the choice of defense stocks for investors might seem crucial yet unpredictable due to varying government spending priorities. Though economic upheaval isn’t my primary prediction, several scenarios could disrupt the U.S. economy. For example, one concern is the unsustainable national debt, which experts like BlueBay’s Mark Dowling warn could lead to significant
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It’s been a tumultuous first half of 2024 for cybersecurity stocks as early optimism was handed a reality check amid challenging first-quarter earnings for leading industry players like Cloudflare and Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT).  With worse-than-expected billings shortfalls pushing cybersecurity stocks lower, the complex state of the industry has been laid bare for investors.  There’s little doubt
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Social media is a fast growing market that Goldman Sachs expects to double to $480 billion by 2027. To take advantage of this trend, many invest in the obvious social media stocks like Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) or Meta (NASDAQ:META). However, these companies are trading at all-time highs and there is no way to know if
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If you’re reluctant to invest in PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), that’s understandable. It’s difficult for PayPal to protect its market share in the crowded and highly competitive fintech space. However, a moderately sized portfolio position in PayPal stock could still offer excellent returns over the long term. My previous analysis of PayPal suggested the share price will easily reach $90.
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