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With The Fed Behind Us, What Comes NEXT?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 16:05
The Fed meeting is behind us. Rates have been cut. Now, investors are asking “What comes NEXT?” See what developments our top MoneyShow experts expect – and how YOU can target them for maximum profit.Mike Larson MoneyShow.comIn this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Sean Brodrick of Weiss Ratings and John Eade of Argus Research unpack today’s market drivers, record equities, gold’s strongest year since 1979, and ongoing Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.Sean explains why gold, mining stocks, a ...
Markets Hit New Highs As Intel Surges, Government Spending Looms
Forbes· 2025-09-19 15:10
Shares of Intel have rocketed higher following news Nvidia plans to invest $5 billion in the company. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysIntel Soars On $5 Billion Nvidia Investment Driving Market GainsGovernment Spending, Shutdown Risks Highlight Rising Policy Market InfluenceNasdaq, S&P, Dow, Russell Post Strong Quarterly Highs TogetherStocks closed higher on Thursday with all four major averages hitting new highs. The Nasdaq made its 27th new high of the year, closing 0.9% hig ...
Buy AFRM Stock or Paymentus?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 13:40
CANADA - 2025/04/18: In this photo illustration, the Affirm Holdings logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesFollowing a robust quarterly performance and an upbeat outlook, Affirm’s stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) has soared over 20% in the last month. This growth was also fueled by a strategic expansion of its partnership with Apple Pay for in-store purchases and new integrations with ServiceTi ...
CleanSpark: Buy The CLSK Stock Rally Before It's Too Late?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 13:40
CANADA - 2025/04/22: In this photo illustration, the CleanSpark logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesCleanSpark stock (NASDAQ:CLSK) has seen a sharp rise, gaining over 40% in the past month. This surge comes after the company reported a 38% increase in bitcoins mined during August, driven by a significant boost in its operational hashrate, which reached 50 EH/s (Exahashes per secon ...
The New Baseline ‘Destiny 2’ Playercount Is A 50% Drop, So Far
Forbes· 2025-09-19 13:30
Destiny 2BungieIt has not been a great week for Destiny 2, which has come after a not great couple months for Destiny, now in its Edge of Fate-initiated Portal-based era. We all knew that there would be less Destiny 2 content produced in the wake of The Final Shape, Bungie was pretty clear about the direction that was going with two smaller expansions a year and no more true seasons or episodes. The question, however, was what the new baseline was going to be for Destiny 2 going forward, and I think enough ...
TikTok: Is ORCL Stock A Buy At $300?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 13:15
In Creteil, France, on September 17, 2025, the Oracle logo appears on a smartphone reflecting a bright blue background. A consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz plans to acquire 80% of TikTok's US operations to avoid the app being banned in the US. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOracle stock (NYSE: ORCL) has seen a significant 21% increase over the past month, driven by the company's highly optimistic five-year forecast. This positive senti ...
What’s Happening With Intel Stock?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 13:00
The Intel logo appears on a smartphone screen, and the Nvidia logo appears as the background on a laptop computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on September 19, 2025. Nvidia takes a $5 billion stake in Intel, joining the US government as a major shareholder. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIntel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) surged 23% on Thursday, September 18, 2025, after a major announcement. Nvidia revealed a $5 billion investment in Intel and ...
What's Happening With BREA Stock?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 12:40
Core Viewpoint - BREA Holdings has transformed into "Solmate," a Solana-based digital asset treasury, backed by a $300 million PIPE from ARK Invest and UAE investors, leading to a stock surge of over 200% [2][11] Company Strategy - BREA's strategy involves holding and staking SOL tokens while building crypto infrastructure, differentiating itself from other corporate crypto treasury models [2][4] - The company aims to leverage Solana's growth potential and staking rewards, which are estimated at 5-8% annually [5][4] Market Context - MicroStrategy leads the corporate crypto treasury space with over 638,000 bitcoins valued at approximately $71 billion, showcasing a model of raising capital to purchase crypto [3] - BREA's decision to focus on Solana rather than Bitcoin or Ethereum is seen as a bet on higher returns due to Solana's recent performance, which has seen an 80% increase over the past year [4][5] Valuation Insights - BREA currently has a market cap near $60 million but possesses $300 million in new capital, indicating a significant discount to its potential crypto holdings value [6][7] - This discount presents a potential investment opportunity if BREA successfully executes its Solana accumulation strategy [7] Execution Risks - The primary risk lies in BREA's ability to effectively deploy the $300 million, as corporate inefficiencies could undermine value [9][8] - Investors are cautioned that BREA represents a leveraged Solana play with corporate overhead, rather than a diversified business model [12][8] Future Outlook - If Solana performs well and BREA executes its strategy effectively, significant upside potential exists given the current valuation discount [10][12] - The involvement of ARK Invest adds credibility to BREA's pivot towards Solana, positioning the company to capitalize on the ongoing enthusiasm for crypto treasury firms [11][12]
Time To Buy FedEx Stock At $240?
Forbes· 2025-09-19 12:40
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: A FedEx truck is seen driving on September 18, 2025 in San Francisco, California. FedEx will report first-quarter earnings today after the closing bell. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFollowing a challenging year, FedEx stock (NYSE: FDX) is trending higher after the company reported upbeat quarterly results and a positive sales outlook. The stock had faced significant pressure, falling 17% this year, largely due to elevated operating costs that h ...
Novice Investor’s Digest For Friday, September 19
Forbes· 2025-09-19 11:54
Stocks indexes recently hit new record highs after interest-rate reduction and big announcement from Nvidia.gettyStock prices rose after Wednesday’s close to hit new record highs. Contributing factors included the Fed’s quarter-point rate reduction and Nvidia’s announced investment in Intel. The large-cap S&P 500 index rose 0.5% while the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite rose 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, focused on blue-chip stocks, rose 0.3%. The Fed also projected two additional rate cuts th ...