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A recommendation downgrade from an analyst at a prominent bank helped send Conagra (CAG +1.22%) stock down by more than 18% last month. Although this was part of a "package" downgrade of notable food industry stocks, it was small comfort to shareholders.
The sour taste of a downgrade
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Thursday was a banner day for investors bullish on satellite stocks. A prominent company in the sector is apparently the focus of a concentrated acquisition effort, and this sparked a hot rally in such stocks Thursday. Viasat (VSAT +18.57%) was among the beneficiaries, closing the day almost 19%

Celsius Holdings (CELH 0.73%) has had a lot of positive energy over the past decade or so.
The energy drink company has posted a stellar average annualized return of 47% over the past 10 years including a 74% return in 2025. But this year, the stock has sputtered, down about 25% and hovering near a

There are two ways to think about Bitcoin (BTC +3.18%) right now. If you're a glass half-full type of investor, then Bitcoin has likely bottomed out, and is ready to continue its long-time upward trajectory. However, if you're a glass half-empty type of investor, then Bitcoin is likely to feel

The essay discusses the limitations of the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, highlighting that it may not suit everyone due to investment assumptions and varying needs. It advocates for a personalized withdrawal strategy tailored to individual circumstances.

The essay discusses Lyle Daly's role as a financial analyst at The Motley Fool, highlighting his coverage of technology and cryptocurrency, and his contributions to major financial publications.

Breakfast News: Investors Cheer Netflix's 'Loss'
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February 27, 2026
| Thursday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,909 (-0.54%) |
| Nasdaq 22,878 (-1.18%) |
| Dow 49,499 (+0.03%) |
| Bitcoin $67,373 (-2.41%) |
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Well _that _was fast!
Barely one month ago I described the latest developments at Maxar Technologies, the space technology company taken private by private equity firm Advent back in 2022 -- how Advent had split Maxar into two halves, renamed each of them, and appeared to be preparing them both

Realty Income (O +0.53%) has been one of the best dividend stocks for decades.
The real estate investment trust (REIT) literally calls itself the "Monthly Dividend Company," so its dividend is part of its brand and is in its DNA.
That commitment has resulted in 32 consecutive years of raising its

2025 was the year of air taxi hype. In 2026, the shine is coming off this disruptive new industry and prior investor favorite. Stocks like Archer Aviation (ACHR +3.74%) are down 62% from all-time highs, falling quickly amid broad market sentiment and investor demand to exit risk assets.
The

It is hard to find two companies that have benefited more from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom than Nvidia (NVDA +0.87%) and Alphabet (GOOG 0.15%)(GOOGL 0.55%). And both tech giants have delivered incredible returns over the last few years as investors clamor for exposure to the next era of co

Breakfast News: Nvidia Rewards Faith in AI Boom
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February 26, 2026
| Wednesday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,946 (+0.81%) |
| Nasdaq 23,152 (+1.26%) |
| Dow 49,482 (+0.63%) |
| Bitcoin $69,015 (+7.8%) |
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Chances are, unless you focus on smallish industrial companies with specialized market dominance and solid earnings and dividend growth, you've probably never heard of Nordson (NDSN 1.48%) and Badger Meter (BMI +1.63%).
Nordson operates in more than 35 countries, and it engineers, makes, and market

Many believe Medicare covers all health needs, but it excludes services like dental care and long-term care. Long-term care can be costly, averaging $80,080 for in-home care and up to $129,575 for nursing homes. Planning for this risk is crucial, often through insurance, ideally purchased in your 50s to secure better rates.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.34%) delivered triple-digit returns in 2023, 2024, and 2025, but its momentum has stalled in 2026. The stock has dropped 30% from its record high as investors have rotated out of richly valued equities in response to macroeconomic uncertainty.
However, most Wall

After a brief hiatus, the market's bigger-picture pullback appears to be back underway, once again led by the names that were once its most popular picks.
As veteran investors will still attest, however, this weakness is ultimately a buying opportunity.
With that as the backdrop, here's a closer l

Breakfast News: Markets Mauled By Mideast Conflict
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March 2, 2026
| Friday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,879 (-0.43%) |
| Nasdaq 22,668 (-0.92%) |
| Dow 48,978 (-1.05%) |
| Bitcoin $65,708 (-2.6%) |
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Bitcoin (BTC +3.01%) is down by 45% in six months. That kind of volatile swing is probably quite jarring for anyone who recently invested in it for the first time, but overall, it's a completely normal chapter in the asset's history.
With that being said, before you commit real dollars to buying th

Over the past three years, Nvidia (NVDA +0.93%) has evolved from a graphics chipmaker to the undisputed king of the artificial intelligence (AI) realm. The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) have become essential infrastructure for training generative AI models -- driving one of the most

The S&P 500's dividend yield is right around 1.2% these days, which is near its record low. As a result, most dividend stocks currently offer yields in the low single digits.
However, there are some outliers. One of those is Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC +2.03%). The business development