OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B) stands out as a compelling buy for patient, long-term investors in 2026, even as the conglomerate navigates the transition to new CEO Greg Abel and faces questions about deploying its massive cash reserves amid elevated market valuations. With a fortress balance sheet, diversified operating businesses and a proven ability to compound capital over decades, Berkshire continues to appeal to value-oriented investors seeking stability in an uncertain economic environment.
Mike Clair
May 08, 2026
NEW YORK — Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) remains a compelling buy for investors in 2026, with Wall Street analysts issuing overwhelmingly bullish ratings amid explosive growth in its artificial intelligence semiconductor business and strong execution across its diversified portfolio.
Tony Jackson
May 08, 2026
NEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. shares are drawing strong buy recommendations from Wall Street analysts in mid-2026, with the consensus pointing to significant upside as the company's cloud computing arm delivers its fastest growth in 15 quarters and artificial intelligence investments begin showing returns amid robust e-commerce performance.
Mike Clair
May 08, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. — Fluence Energy Inc. shares skyrocketed nearly 40% on Thursday, closing at $18.97 after surging as high as $20.29 intraday, as investors cheered the energy storage company's record order backlog and new deals with hyperscale data center operators even after a significant revenue miss in its fiscal second-quarter results.
Mike Clair
May 08, 2026
SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 tumbled 154.2 points, or 1.74%, to close at 8,723.9 on Thursday, snapping a recent rebound and underscoring persistent investor caution amid renewed Middle East tensions, higher-for-longer interest rates and a wave of disappointing corporate updates from major resource and financial names.
Tony Jackson
May 08, 2026
NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares fell more than 3% in morning trading Thursday, trading around $24.41 after closing at $25.17 the previous session, as investors continued to digest skepticism surrounding the video game retailer's ambitious $56 billion unsolicited takeover proposal for eBay.
Mike Clair
May 08, 2026
TULSA, Okla. — AAON Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 50% in morning trading Thursday after the commercial HVAC manufacturer delivered blockbuster first-quarter results fueled by explosive demand for data center cooling solutions, shattering revenue forecasts and prompting a sharply higher full-year outlook.
Tony Jackson
May 08, 2026
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped modestly Thursday, closing at 49,828.33, down 82.26 points or 0.16%, as Wall Street took a breather after surging to fresh records the previous session on hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mike Clair
May 08, 2026
NEW YORK — Apple Inc. shares have delivered solid gains in 2026, trading near $287-$290 in early May after a blockbuster fiscal second-quarter earnings beat that showcased robust iPhone demand and record Services growth, prompting most Wall Street analysts to maintain a Buy rating and view the stock as a core long-term holding despite valuation concerns.
Mike Clair
May 07, 2026
NEW YORK — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares have surged dramatically in 2026, trading near $400 after a blockbuster first-quarter earnings beat that sent the stock up more than 15% in a single session, prompting fresh debate on whether investors should buy, hold or consider taking profits amid the ongoing AI boom.
Tony Jackson
May 07, 2026
Picture this: you're walking through a beautifully restored 1920s craftsman home, admiring the original hardwood floors and decorative cornices, when suddenly you notice the lights dimming automatically as the sun sets. The heating kicks in without anyone touching a thermostat. Your phone buzzes with a notification that the smart security system has detected movement in the garden.
Joe James
May 07, 2026
The company focuses on helping improve workforce productivity by examining the psychosocial factors that influence how work is designed and experienced.
Callum Turner
May 07, 2026
A Spirit Airlines pilot delivered an emotional farewell to passengers after the sudden shutdown of the airline following failed bailout efforts
May 06, 2026
An Australian health innovator who learned to speak English watching home shopping channels as a child is now set to feature on one of America's largest networks, in a full-circle moment that is capturing global attention.
Joe James
May 05, 2026
NEW YORK — Bitcoin's trajectory in 2026 remains a hotly debated topic on trading floors and among retail investors, but the prevailing Wall Street view leans heavily toward buying the leading cryptocurrency at current levels near $80,000.
Tony Jackson
May 05, 2026
NEW YORK — Gold prices tumbled more than 2% on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with spot gold hitting $4,527.26 per ounce, down $102.63 or 2.22% from the previous close, extending a broader correction from record highs set earlier this year amid shifting macroeconomic forces and profit-taking.
Mike Clair
May 05, 2026
NEW YORK — Axsome Therapeutics Inc. shares jumped more than 13.8 percent to $231.93 in early trading Monday, May 4, 2026, extending gains after the company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for expanded use of its drug AUVELITY to treat agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease and reported solid first-quarter financial results.
Mike Clair
May 05, 2026
NEW YORK — Apple Inc. shares declined 1.65 percent to $275.51 in early trading Monday, May 4, 2026, as investors rotated out of high-valuation technology stocks amid broader market caution and questions over artificial intelligence spending returns.
Mike Clair
May 05, 2026
