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Meme coins: Fun hobby or wild gamble?

The digital tokens started as internet memes, but investors are increasingly in on the joke

Salon · Feb 5, 2025

Verona Pharma Keeps Hitting New Highs

Summary Verona Pharma (VRNA) shows strong technical indicators with a 54.89% gain since 11/19, driven by Barchart's Trend Seeker buy signal. The company focuses on developing ensifentrine for respiratory diseases, currently in Phase 3 trials, with multiple inhaler formulations. Barchart's technical indicators highlight 100% buy signals, a 222.12% gain in...

Barchart · Feb 4, 2025

Chevron's Dividend Hike Shows CVX Stock is Too Cheap

Chevron Corp hiked its annual dividend by 5%, as its free cash flow was strong and positive, although lower than last year. Nevertheless, CVX is undervalued as its 4.55% yield is well over the 4.23% historical average.

Barchart · Jan 31, 2025

Xiaomi - Outselling Tesla in China

Summary Xiaomi Corporation's stock (XIACY) has shown strong technical buy signals and significant price appreciation, gaining 19.25% since the Trend Seeker buy signal on 12/2. The company operates in multiple segments, including smartphones, IoT products, internet services, and smart electric vehicles, with a market cap of $110 billion. Barchart's technical...

Barchart · Jan 17, 2025

What Were the 3 Best-Performing Dividend Stocks in 2024?

Morningstar research shows that these high-yielding dividend stocks were winners last year. Can they keep up the outperformance in 2025?

Barchart · Jan 17, 2025

What to do with your 401(k) when you retire

For many employees, what to do with a 401(k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Apple's new chief financial officer will use the same 'CFO playbook' say top analysts—and that's good news for investors

Kevan Parekh, who first joined the company in 2013, begins his tenure as finance chief.

Fortune · Jan 7, 2025

Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. alleges the video game giant has links to China’s military

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China’s military. Tencent calls the decision “clearly a mistake.”

Fortune · Jan 7, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Private Debt

What to know about investing in private debt, including how it works and where to invest.

Kiplinger · Jan 6, 2025

Tarsus Pharmaceutical - Eye Care Therapeutics

Summary Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has shown strong technical indicators, including a 48.35% gain since the Trend Seeker buy signal on 9/4 and 173.43% gain in the last year. The company focuses on novel eye care therapeutics, with its lead product XDEMVY targeting blepharitis caused by Demodex mites and other promising...

Barchart · Jan 2, 2025