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Quantum Computing Stocks: How the Quantum Computing Players Stack Up by Patents (Yes, Nvidia Has Such Patents)

Key Points The U.S. was way ahead of any other country or region in U.S. quantum computing patents awarded in 2024. IBM and Alphabet were light-years ahead of other companies in terms of 2024 U.S. quantum computing patents. Among the pure-play quantum computing companies, Rigetti had the most U.S. quantum patents obtained in 2024. 10 ...

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Buy Target or Walmart Stock After Beating Q3 EPS Expectations?

Target TGT and Walmart WMT offered insight into the strength of the consumer in their Q3 reports this week, and both were able to pleasantly beat earnings expectations. This has made the conversation more riveting as to whether it’s time to buy stock in either of these omnichannel retail giants. To that point, investors have been eying ...

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Understanding Michael Burry's Bet Against AI: Here's What it Really Means for Investors

Key Points Burry argues that hyperscalers use depreciation periods for their servers and network gear that are too long, which artificially inflates their reported earnings. If depreciation rates accelerate, expected earnings at these companies would decline, potentially “bursting” the AI stock bubble. There are three key counterarguments against Burry’s thesis. 10 stocks we like better ...

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Netflix's 10-For-1 Stock Split Takes Effect: Hold for Now or Fold? (Revised)

Netflix’s NFLX 10-for-1 stock split took effect at market open on Nov. 17, 2025, leaving the actual investment value completely unchanged for existing shareholders. The streaming leader executed this corporate action to make its shares more accessible to retail investors who cannot purchase fractional shares. Shareholders of record as of Nov. 10, 2025, received nine additional ...

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Should You Hold or Fold Alibaba Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited BABA is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Nov. 25. For the fiscal second quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $34.43 billion, suggesting a 2.17% rise from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pinned at 66 cents per share, ...

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Best Value Stock to Buy for Nov. 21st

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Nov. 21st:   SB Financial Group SBFG: This financial service holding company, which offers a full range of financial services for consumers and small businesses, including wealth management, mortgage banking, commercial and agricultural lending, carries a Zacks Rank #1 ...