Equity markets have been volatile over the past week as some of the industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) -- which make up a large percentage of indexes like the Nasdaq Composite -- have been encountering stiff competition out of China.Additionally, the Trump administration has threatened to impose tariffs on various countries, and the leaders of these nations might retaliate. These and other developments could continue affecting the performance of the stock market.Will there be a severe downturn ...

As the American Bus Manufacturing Company Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD ) entered FY25, it experienced a slight decline in its topline due to lower EV sales. However, the overall demand environment remains strong. I expect the company to continue toAs a finance enthusiast with experience in research, I am deeply engaged in studying diverse businesses, especially in the technology, industrial, and conglomerate sectors. I really like companies that have strong foundations and see them doing well in the ...

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Dividend growth is one of the stock market's mightiest forces. While high-yield stocks garner much of the market's dividend-related fanfare, I tend to prefer stocks with smaller dividend yields -- initially, at least.As counterintuitive as this sounds, high-yield stocks often offer minimal dividend growth potential, whereas certain companies with lower yields may offer exponential dividend growth over the long haul.A perfect example of this is rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply (TSCO -0.21%) and its 1. ...

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Talk around tariffs, the emergence of China's DeepSeek and earnings of key companies have put the stock market on a roller-coaster ride. Investors seeking stable returns may consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios.Given the vast universe of dividend-paying stocks, it can be difficult to select the right one. To this end, investors can benefit from tracking the stock picks of top Wall Street analysts, whose recommendations are based on in-depth analyses of a company's financials and growth prospe ...

Walt Disney (DIS -1.10%) reported better-than-expected financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter (ended Dec. 28, 2024). Revenue and diluted earnings per share were up 5% and 35%, respectively.The headline numbers get all the attention. But it's best not to forget about how Disney is positioning itself for a future dominated by streaming video entertainment. Management just provided more information about what's coming.The smartest Disney stock investors are keeping an eye on this one massive devel ...

Which of these e-commerce platforms has a brighter future?When Carvana (CVNA 0.34%) went public in 2017, the bulls claimed it could become the "Amazon (AMZN -4.05%) of used cars." It streamlined the car buying process with its online marketplace that delivered cars straight to the customer's door.But Carvana went through some wild swings after its market debut. It went public at $15, closed at a record high of $370.10 on Aug. 10, 2021, then plummeted to its all-time low of $3.72 on Dec. 27, 2022. At the tim ...

Hershey's (HSY 1.70%) stock price has fallen a huge 45% or so from its 2023 highs. That has pushed the dividend yield up to a historically high 3.7%. Whether or not you view this as an opportunity to buy the stock will depend on how you think the company will handle the potentially long-term headwinds created by a massive rise in the cost of cocoa, a key ingredient in Hershey's chocolate products.The case for selling Hershey stockGiven the stock price decline, the sell story for Hershey is the one with the ...

Share prices of Arm Holdings (ARM -2.96%) slipped despite the company posting record fiscal Q3 revenue. However, the stock is still off to a strong start to the year, up nearly 35% year to date as of this writing.Let's take a closer look at the semiconductor company's most recent results to see if the dip in price is a buying opportunity.Strong AI demandArm is currently still tied to the smartphone market, as its technology is incorporated into nearly all advanced smartphones in the world. However, its tech ...