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American Express: Buy, Sell, or Hold?American Express (NYSE: AXP) shares have been on an absolute tear. In the past 14 months, they have catapulted 100% higher (as of Dec. 16), consistently hitting fresh all-time high
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) shares have been on an absolute tear. In the past 14 months, they have catapulted 100% higher (as of Dec. 16), consistently hitting fresh all-time high
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Why Altcoins Are Plummeting TodayThe cryptocurrency market is seeing a day of big sell-offs in Thursday's trading. Bitcoin's token price was down 4.8% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 4 p.m. ET, and Ethereum's price was down 9.2% over the period. The valuation pullback has been even more pronounced in the altcoin space.
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The cryptocurrency market is seeing a day of big sell-offs in Thursday's trading. Bitcoin's token price was down 4.8% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 4 p.m. ET, and Ethereum's price was down 9.2% over the period. The valuation pullback has been even more pronounced in the altcoin space.
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Nvidia vs. Broadcom: Which Is the Better AI Chip Stock to Own in 2025?When it came to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in 2024, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reigned supreme.
Dec 19, Thu
When it came to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in 2024, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reigned supreme.
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Prediction: Warren Buffett Will Sell All of His Apple Stock in 2025Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) most successful investments.
Dec 19, Thu
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) most successful investments.
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Why Major Cryptocurrencies Wilted on WednesdayOn Wednesday, there was a distinct stumbling-near-the-finish-line quality to the crypto market. Although the Federal Reserve's rate cut announced that day was welcome, if expected, speculation about future slices wasn't as encouraging. As a result, many investors retreated from the asset class.
Dec 19, Thu
On Wednesday, there was a distinct stumbling-near-the-finish-line quality to the crypto market. Although the Federal Reserve's rate cut announced that day was welcome, if expected, speculation about future slices wasn't as encouraging. As a result, many investors retreated from the asset class.