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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway just reported a 34% rise in operating income. Here are 3 key insights from the financial giant's latest quarterly report.

| James Brumley

There's much more to the story than one single (admittedly impressive) number.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Berkshire Hathaway while it's below $500?

| James Brumley

This year's weakness is rooted in misunderstanding and some misguided thinking.

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International Stock News

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? This chart might change your mind.

| James Brumley

Nvidia's steep price actually makes perfect sense in light of one important piece of data.

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway stock 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| James Brumley

Buying and holding quality stocks is a better bet than chasing hot growth trends.

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International Stock News

Here's why I'm not too worried for Alphabet despite Apple's potential new AI-powered Safari search

| James Brumley

Investors panicked when the possibility was floated, but take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Amazon stock like there's no tomorrow

| James Brumley

Shares of the e-commerce behemoth are cheap for a reason that isn't likely to last much longer.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Apple will soar over the next 5 years. Here's 1 reason why.

| James Brumley

Investors aren't looking far enough down the road for its currently floundering AI efforts.

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $10,000 in Amazon stock 25 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| James Brumley

How rewarding has the stock been?

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Apple stock like there's no tomorrow

| James Brumley

Don't make sweeping conclusions just yet about the ho-hum interest in Apple Intelligence.

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International Stock News

These were the 5 worst-performing stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in January 2025

| James Brumley

Although most stocks made forward progress in January, a few of them bucked the bigger trend for understandable reasons.

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International Stock News

Nvidia became one of the largest companies by market cap in 2024. Will its reign continue in 2025?

| James Brumley

Spoiler alert: The ongoing rally is neither an accident nor a fluke.

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Share Market News

Did Tesla just turn the profit corner?

| James Brumley

In retrospect, last year's misery may have been worth it.

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International Stock News

Can you actually retire a millionaire with ETFs alone?

| James Brumley

Yes. In fact, they're probably the more plausible path to a seven-figure portfolio.

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International Stock News

Coal stocks' super strength isn't built to last

| James Brumley

The energy market will eventually find a way of quelling the cost of natural gas while it continues to add…

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International Stock News

Down 25%, is it safe to invest in the S&P 500 right now?

| James Brumley

Investors might be looking at things from the wrong perspective.

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International Stock News

2.2 billion reasons to buy Netflix stock

| James Brumley

The future looks quite bright for its ad-supported streaming service ambitions.

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International Stock News

Investing in the stock market could turn your $20,000 into $350,000. Here's how

| James Brumley

Put your cash to work early and often, no matter how small the contribution seems.

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International Stock News

3 things only the most successful investors will understand

| James Brumley

Here's what the wealthiest of the self-made wealthy crowd know about how the market really works.

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International Stock News

Is it safer to pull your money out of the stock market or keep investing for now?

| James Brumley

Investors might want to consider that the risk of missing out on gains is just as significant as the risk…

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3 top Metaverse stocks ready for a bull run

| James Brumley

Recent market wide weakness has unduly upended several stocks with strong hands in this budding industry.

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Could Amazon help you become a millionaire by 2032?

| James Brumley

Don't look for a repeat performance from the stock's past 20 years, but that doesn't prevent it from being a…

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International Stock News

This unstoppable Warren Buffett stock has proven it's a monster

| James Brumley

Not all credit card companies are built the same. In fact, not all credit card companies are credit card companies…

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International Stock News

Why Crypto Fantom is crashing lower

| James Brumley

A pair of its earliest developers aren't just leaving the project, but leaving the crypto business altogether.

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International Stock News

Better buy: Apple or all 30 Dow Jones stocks?

| James Brumley

Choosing between the two is ultimately about finding the right balance of risk and reliable reward.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon shares tumbled 8% today

| James Brumley

A fellow internet name's numbers are casting a shadow of doubt on the e-commerce company's upcoming quarterly report.

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International Stock News

Here's why Amazon needs retail stores right now

| James Brumley

Amazon's biggest competitor is chipping away at the e-commerce platform's dominating connection with consumers.

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon or every Nasdaq stock?

| James Brumley

Investors have even more to think about right now than they normally do.

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International Stock News

These stock market charts will make you a smarter investor

| James Brumley

Plan ahead for the fact that every sector has good times and bad times, often at different times.

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International Stock News

3 investing mistakes to avoid in your 30s

| James Brumley

This time in life is key to setting you up for long-term success.

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International Stock News

Here's why Moderna stock soared 125% during the first 6 months of 2021

| James Brumley

The COVID-19 vaccine maker has been well rewarded for coming up with a stopgap solution as quickly as it did.

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International Stock News

This is how Alphabet (still) makes most of its money

| James Brumley

The high-profile side projects make for great headlines, but they're not the company's breadwinners.

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International Stock News

Why eBay gained 15% in June

| James Brumley

The online auction and e-commerce company is taking multiple steps toward becoming a better focused and more relevant platform.

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International Stock News

Is the S&P 500 all you need to retire a millionaire?

| James Brumley

Investing doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, simpler is probably better for your bottom line.

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International Stock News

Streaming's easy-growth days are over, Apple and Netflix face greatest risk

| James Brumley

Consumers now expect more from their streaming platforms, and some don't feel like they're getting it.

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International Stock News

Netflix doubled profits, but it can't keep paying this price

| James Brumley

The king of streaming is at a point where it must choose between strong profit margins and strong subscriber growth.

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International Stock News

Netflix is losing market share, but this is the actual risk to shareholders

| James Brumley

Investors have never seen the streaming giant forced to deal with so much serious competition.

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon vs. Kroger

| James Brumley

Investors don't fully appreciate one's potential liabilities while they're looking past the other's big prospects.

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International Stock News

Is McDonald's stock a buy?

| James Brumley

The fast-food giant continues to reign supreme, but there's one noteworthy worry.

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International Stock News

3 things to expect from Berkshire Hathaway in 2021

| James Brumley

Warren Buffett and his managers have already dropped subtle hints of changes to come.

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International Stock News

Here are the 4 biggest consumer trends to look for in 2021

| James Brumley

Technological advancements and a COVID-driven mental reset are prompting big changes in how customers are making purchasing decisions.

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