Articles for author: The whipping post

Nvidia at $5 Trillion: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Key Points Semiconductor stocks have been scorching hot this month. Nvidia’s growth rate accelerated to 73% in the fourth quarter. The stock has a history of cyclicality, along with the broader semiconductor industry. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Semiconductor stocks have skyrocketed in April as tensions in Iran have cooled, AI spending ...

Why Intel Stock Skyrocketed Today

Key Points Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) soared on Friday after the semiconductor giant highlighted the rapidly rising demand for its data center chips. Image source: Intel. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and ...

AMCON Incurs Q2 Loss, Widens Y/Y Due to Cost Pressures

Shares of AMCON Distributing Company DIT have declined 6.7% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 0.1% growth over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has gained 1.8% compared with the S&P 500’s 8.7% increase. For the fiscal ...

Tesla’s 15% Earnings Surprise Hit by Weak Outlook for 2026

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:) latest earnings came in stronger than expected, with the company reporting a 15.87% earnings surprise. On paper, that should have been enough to support the stock. Instead, the market looked past the headline beat. From Wednesday’s close to Thursday’s open, Tesla opened sharply lower, with the first hourly candle dropping by around 4.86%. ...

Agentforce Adoption Rises: Can It Be Salesforce's Next Growth Engine?

Salesforce Inc. CRM is seeing rapid adoption of its Agentforce platform, signaling strong potential for it to become a key growth engine. The company is moving beyond traditional customer relationship management tool providers toward artificial intelligence (AI) agents that can automate workflows and deliver real business outcomes. At the end of the fourth quarter of ...

Noteworthy ETF Inflows: IVW, NFLX, ISRG, WELL

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (Symbol: IVW) where we have detected an approximate $225.9 million dollar inflow — that’s a 0.3% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 538,700,000 to 540,450,000). Among the largest ...

Ford and GM Face Massive Dilemma as Lucrative Trends Shift Again

Key Points Ford currently sells zero traditional sedans in the U.S. Focusing on light trucks (SUVs and pickups) boosts average transaction prices and margins. The dilemma comes down to sedans offering incremental sales but lower margins. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company › There has been a significant shift in vehicle preferences ...

United Bancorp Rallies 27% in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock?

United Bancorp, Inc. UBCP shares have gained 26.5% in the past year compared with the industry’s 8.2% growth. The company has outperformed other industry players, including Enterprise Financial Services Corp EFSC and First Busey Corporation BUSE. Shares of EFSC and BUSE have rallied 11.6% and 25.2%, respectively, in the same time frame. UBCP benefits from ...

AVEM, BABA, IBN, AU: ETF Inflow Alert

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (Symbol: AVEM) where we have detected an approximate $299.2 million dollar inflow — that’s a 1.3% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 254,600,000 to 258,000,000). Among the largest ...