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Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So Far
Discover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback Announcement
Alphabet shares rallied after the company reported a strong Q1 2025 earnings beat, announced a dividend increase, and authorized a $70 billion buyback.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Could Selling Taiwan Semiconductor Be Buffett’s Biggest Regret?
Warren Buffett might have sold out too early from Taiwan Semiconductor stock, leaving a lot more gains on the table for the coming years.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
3 Stocks Just Announced Intentions to Buyback Near 10% of Shares
Check out these three large-cap stocks that just announced very large share buyback authorizations, equal to nearly 10% or more of their market caps.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
3 Industry Behemoths Are Rewarding Investors With Dividend Bumps
See these three stocks that are among the most important in their industries, which have announced sizable increases in their dividends.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
The Bear Market Has Only Just Started - Here's Why
Bulls might have fallen into a trap on this fake recovery from a bear market; all data and behavior suggest that this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
These 3 ETFs Let You Hold Real Gold Without the Vault
Capitalize on the rally in gold prices without having to deal with storing your own bullion by investing in one of these physical gold ETFs.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Why Institutions Are Buying Super Micro Computer Stock Again
Fears surrounding the technology sector have created a massive buying opportunity in shares of Super Micro Computer, set for double-digit upside.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
3 Top Big Pharma Stocks Investing Over $100 Billion in the U.S.
See these three top-10 stocks in the pharmaceutical industry that are pledging investment in the United States totalling over $100 billion.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
PepsiCo’s Stock Price is Disconnected From Reality: Time to Buy
PepsiCo's 2025 hurdles are macroeconomic and not company-specific; the price plunge is setting up a deep value opportunity for long-term investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High Prices
Sustained higher gold prices support mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan, which are expected to be the next part of gold's big move
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Vertiv Crushes Q1 Estimates, Can the Stock Maintain Momentum?
Strong AI demand led Vertiv to exceed its first-quarter projections, increasing its sales forecast and significantly boosting investor confidence.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Broadcom's VMware Deal Lifts AVGO Despite Complaints
Broadcom's VMware acquisition has been a big driver of the stock's impressive returns. Despite many angry customers, that looks unlikely to change.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Fizzing Higher: Coca-Cola Is Outperforming Ahead of Earnings
Coca-Cola's stock exhibits defensive strength by outpacing the market, supported by enduring brand power and consistently growing dividends for investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 28, 2025
Texas Instruments: Earnings Beat, Upbeat Guidance Fuel Recovery
Texas Instruments' recent financial report surpassed expectations and offered an optimistic forecast, indicating favorable momentum for the chipmaker.
Via MarketBeat · April 27, 2025
O’Reilly Automotive: An Anytime Buy for Buy-and-Hold Investors
O'Reilly Automotive is set up to trend higher now and over the long term, but may pull back briefly this year after an expected stock split.
Via MarketBeat · April 27, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves Smoking Hot Entry Point in Q2
Chipotle Mexican Grill builds leverage for revenue growth by increasing its store count while comp sales lag. Cash flow and capital returns are safe.
Via MarketBeat · April 27, 2025
Markets Think Robinhood Earnings Could Send the Stock Up
Robinhood stock is showing signs of a potential earnings beat to come this quarter, giving investors a chance at a new bull run.
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?
Churchill Downs stock sold off more than 16% after announcing it was pausing a renovation project due to tariff uncertainty, but the stock could be worth a bet
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
AT&T: Subscriber Growth & Buybacks Signal Bullish Turnaround
AT&T's focus on connectivity yields impressive customer additions while upcoming share buybacks underscore the commitment to increasing shareholder value.
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
Is the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?
If Lam Research continues to build on its quarterly results, the current ceiling for LRCX stock may be a floor that lifts the stock, and possibly the sector
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
Bears Can Reap Big Benefits With These 3 Short ETF Bets
Inverse ETFs are an effective way for bearish investors to capitalize on downturns in specific portions of the market, or in the economy more broadly.
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
American Express: Affluent Customers Don’t Leave Home Without It
American Express continues to show spending growth of 6% YoY for its affluent customer base in Q1 2025, which is better equipped to weather economic volatility.
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/21 - 04/25
Stocks rallied this week on hopes of a thaw in the trade war, but key economic reports and upcoming earnings will determine if the rally has legs
Via MarketBeat · April 26, 2025
Short Sellers Gave Up on These 3 Names Recently
Short sellers are leaving the scene on some of these names recently, facing double-digit upside potential to favor buyers and bulls.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year
While the broader market remains under pressure in 2025, SO, KO, and VZ have quietly outperformed with strong returns and resilient fundamentals.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
If You Wanted To Buy AbbVie and Didn’t, There’s Still Time To Buy
AbbVie is well-positioned for industry-leading growth, as Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales outperform, driving system-wide growth alongside a diversified portfolio.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
3 Stocks To Watch For When Tariffs Subside
Fundamentally, investors can start to look for the stocks that might do best once the trade tariff fears subside, bringing plenty of upside.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Boeing: Turbulence Is Minimal Even If China Stops Buying Planes
Boeing continues to improve its operations as production stabilizes and losses shrink, and tariff impacts are minimal since post of its parts are from the U.S.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Tariff-Resilient Tech Stocks: CyberArk & Verisign’s Durable Edge
Two tech stocks have strong characteristics that can give them significant relisilance to tariffs and uncertainty. Warren Buffett likes one of them a lot.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?
Despite beating on the top and bottom lines, tariff uncertainty makes the outlook for ISRG stock fluid; investors may want to wait for clarity before jumping in
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Viking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected Report
Viking Therapeutics stock is trying to push higher as investors attempt to sort out a report that delivered no real news that investors hadn’t already heard.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Market Anticipation Builds: Joby Stock Climbs Ahead of Earnings
Joby Aviation's upcoming earnings report will offer insights into operational progress and certification timelines impacting its path to commercialization.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
The 6 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Now
Discover the best-performing energy stocks in 2025 so far - from coal to renewables - and which companies are leading the sector right now.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Archer Aviation Gets Analyst Target Upgrade: Time to Load Up?
Analyst firm Needham reaffirms its confidence in Archer Aviation, highlighting operational progress and the stock's upside potential.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
3 Stocks Presenting Generational Buying Opportunities
Investors can hold onto Chevron, UPS, and The Campbell’s Company to collect solid dividends today and strong growth in a recovering economy
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Uncertainty for Defense Stocks Creates Opportunity for Investors
Defense stocks touched down for a landing in H1 2025 and are setting up for a rebound that could begin before the end of the quarter.
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
Lowe’s Pro Segment Boost: $1.3B Deal May Fuel Rebound
Lowe’s is acquiring Artisan Design Group to expand its Pro business and capitalize on the expected demand for 18 million homes by 2033
Via MarketBeat · April 25, 2025
2 Strong Utilities Plays With Booming Earnings and Room to Grow
Utilities firms Eletrobrás and Vistra could have room to grow based on both internal and external factors, despite challenges to the broader market.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic in Election Season
Does the election affect the stock market? Historic returns analyzed by presidency might surprise you. Learn more about when to invest with our election guide.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Now Is the Time to Buy ServiceNow—The Rebound Is Real
ServiceNow is among the most durable software stocks, expected to sustain a 20% growth pace for the foreseeable future. Analysts lift targets in 2025.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Netflix’s Trillion-Dollar Baby Ambition: Realistic or Ridiculous?
Netflix wants to become a $1 trillion company. However, is this head-turning goal a realistic pursuit for the streaming behemoth?
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Seismic Shift at Intel: Massive Layoffs Precede Crucial Earnings
Intel, led by new CEO Tan, is focusing on efficiency with substantial layoffs to streamline operations ahead of its upcoming first-quarter financial report.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings
Rocket Lab announced that it was selected for a major Department of Defense hypersonic test flight under the $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 program.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Chip Giant ASML Gets New Price Targets With Big Upside
ASML has a lot going for it, from a strong market position to a big-time buyback authorization. Recent analyst price targets show a large upside in this stock.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Salesforce Is Ready to Rebound With Analysts Forecasting Upside
The Salesforce stock price decline reached its bottom in April and is setting up for a robust rebound that could begin before mid-year.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends
MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has surged over 25% year-to-date, defying global market weakness thanks to its diversified e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
GE Aerospace: Analysts Say New Highs Are Coming
Defense and aerospace stocks like GE Aerospace are well-positioned to grow capital returns in 2025 and 2026, providing value for investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
What's Behind Bill Ackman Buying Hertz Stock?
Bill Ackman has announced a new sizeable stake of 20% ownership in Hertz Company, an unlikely acquisition target for the value investor.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
4 Reasons Enphase Downtrend Won’t End in 2025; 1 That It Will
Enphase is an in-demand business that profits and buys back shares, but it isn't enough to break the stock out of its downtrend. Here's why.
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Lyft Scales Into Europe: Can It Take Market Share From Uber?
Lyft's 8% market share of the global ride-hailing market trails behind Uber's 25% market share, but its acquisition of FreeNow mobility platform adds Europe
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Why It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into Earnings
CRWD stock is consolidating around its 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages, and continued expansions to its Falcon platform should lead to strong earnings
Via MarketBeat · April 24, 2025
Can IBM’s Q1 Earnings Spark a Breakout for the Stock?
IBM leverages its established foundation and strategic shift towards hybrid cloud and AI, presenting a potentially undervalued opportunity for tech investors.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?
The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index simultaneously flashed Death Cross patterns on April 14, 2025, causing bear market and recession worries.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Fundamentally Sound, These 5 Stocks Sold Off Anyway
Fundamentally sound dividend payers like Snap-on, Whirlpool, Verizon, and Cintas sold off along with the broad market and offer value to investors in Q2.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Amazon's Earnings Could Fuel a Rapid Breakout
Amazon keeps grinding along 2020 levels despite strong analyst support. With earnings due, this lacklustre action won't last much longer.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Qualcomm’s Range Narrows Ahead of Earnings as Bulls Step In
Qualcomm continues to climb into earnings, with a tightening range and analyst support pointing to bullish momentum at just the right time.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Meta Releases LLaMa 4: It Could Help Drive Big Growth Long Term
Meta Platforms recently releases its LLaMa 4 large language models. See why they could help drive the company's stock higher in the long run.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Insider Buying in This Stock Reiterates Analysts Bullish Outlook
Despite the technology sector's recent volatility, some insiders and institutions have been buying into Applied Materials stock lately.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Tesla Earnings Miss, But Musk Refocuses and Bulls React
For investors trying to make sense of Tesla’s latest quarter, here’s what stood out and how to think about the setup from here.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties Remain
Genuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appeal
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Dividend King Kimberly-Clark Is a Good Buy in 2025
High-yielding Dividend King Kimberly-Clark is well-positioned to sustain its capital return in 2025. The stock price is setting up to continue the uptrend.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
3 Stocks to Buy Now for Tariff Immunity
The whole market is looking for ways to escape the current trade tariff volatility, and these immune stocks might be the perfect answer.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Hidden Gems: 3 Quiet Stocks With Loud Potential
Though underappreciated based on trading volume, these three firms have drawn analyst interest with the potential for big returns.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Eli Lilly Nails Oral GLP-1 Trial—Here’s What It Means for LLY
Take a deep dive into Eli Lilly's latest clinical GLP-1 results that sent shares soaring. The company has a big opportunity to serve needle-phobic patients.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Fundamentally Sound Verizon Pulls Back Into Buying Opportunity
High-yielding Verizon is still super cheap and offering investors time to load up on this buy-and-hold stock. Earnings quality is expected to remain strong.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Down Over 50%—Are These 2 Chip Stocks the Next NVIDIA?
These two chip stocks have gotten completely crushed, down over 50% from 52-week highs. Long-term tailwinds and low valuations make them enticing.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?
Palantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
American Express Is a Stock You Want to Own in 2025
American Express stock is setting up for a robust rebound that could take it to a new high before the end of 2025, aided by analysts, institutions, and buybacks
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead
Despite recent market turmoil, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming, up nearly 12% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's 12% decline.
Via MarketBeat · April 23, 2025
Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy?
MSFT stock is down over 8.6% in the last five days over concern over OpenAI’s plans to acquire the AI company Windsurf; analysts are lowering their targets
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Take-Two Interactive: A Defensive Play Set to Explode
Take-Two Interactive leverages its core franchises while preparing for unprecedented growth fueled by the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
4 Stocks With +3% Yields and 50+ Years of Dividend Increases
See these four stocks with hefty dividend yields and some of the longest track records of increasing dividends throughout the years.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Medtronic: A Dividend Aristocrat With Stability and Innovation
Medtronic delivers consistent dividend growth and healthcare innovation, positioning it as a stable investment choice in today's dynamic market environment.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025
Cellectis Charts Course for 2025 With Boost From AstraZeneca Deal
Cellectis, backed by AstraZeneca funding and a multi-year cash runway, is advancing its prioritized allogeneic CAR-T pipeline toward pivotal 2025 milestones.
Via MarketBeat · April 22, 2025