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The US stock market has continued to show a clear demand for artificial intelligence among investors. That could be massive for Microsoft (MSFT), as its recent expansion has the company set to lead the AI market, and its stock is bound for the $500 level sooner rather than later. The Windows developer has remained one of the most promising tech firms throughout 2025. Although volatility has repressed gains for a host of mega-cap stocks, if things turn around at a macroeconomic level, Microsoft could be one of the greater beneficiaries. Source: Victor J. Blue / Bloomberg Also Read: Microsoft (MSFT) Projected to Get $24B Revenue Boom Microsoft Expansion has It Set to Lead AI Market While Stock Surges The US stock market has failed to live up to rather high hopes entering 2025. That continued on Thursday, with the three primary indexes falling moderately amid continued geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. That has stagnated prices, although potential trade deal progress looks like it co...

The modern investment landscape is riddled with uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions are skyrocketing, with the United States adopting aggressive economic policies. That has led many to be bullish on some of the biggest companies in the world. Amid that, Apple (AAPL) has gotten a $184 price target, with some projecting the stock to crash 20% this year. The company has not gotten off to a great start so far this year. Its presence in China has been shaken, with the iPhone losing a notable market share. Moreover, it faced a ban in Indonesia that didn’t help its sales figures. With its AI product’s release to a lackluster response, could the worst-case scenario come to fruition for the company in 2025? Source: Unsplash Also Read: Apple (AAPL) Stock in Tariff Trouble? Here’s What Bank of America Says Apple Could See 20% Crash as Experts Entertain Possible Price Drop Entering the year, many expected Apple to potentially be the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap. Indeed...

In a rather surprising development for one of the world’s most prominent companies, Apple (AAPL) has gotten a downgrade, with Wall Street now calling on investors to sell the stock. Indeed, the stock has gotten its price target reduced, with shares falling more than 1.2% Tuesday. The iPhone developer has recently regained its position as the largest company in the world by market cap. Although Nvidia (NVDA) had wrestled the position away to start the week, Apple is back on top. Moreover, with its race to be the first to a $4 trillion market cap ongoing, its recent slide has placed the landmark in jeopardy for this year. Source: CNET Also Read: Apple (AAPL) Is Morgan Stanley’s Top Stock for 2025: Here’s Why Apple Gets Stock Downgraded En Route to $4 Trillion Market Cap There are few companies on the planet that belong in the same stratosphere as Apple. For more than two decades, it has been one of the most successful tech brands in the world. Moreover, it has continued to set recor...

Amazon workers have officially begun the largest strike against the company in US history, with around 10,000 workers walking out. The strike is led by the Teamsters Union, representing thousands of workers across ten Amazon facilities around the US. https://twitter.com/watcherguru/status/1869780122901123238?s=46 “If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon’s insatiable greed. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make their obscene profits possible. Instead, they’ve pushed workers to the limit and now they’re paying the price. This strike is on them.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Workers in New York City, Atlanta, and California are on the picket lines. Teamsters lo...

There is no denying that the recent performance of Intel (INTC) stock has been concerning. Since it debuted its Q2 earnings that underwhelmed investors, the technology company has falted. Tuesday, it started down another 2% at press time to reinforce investor concerns. The company’s Q3 earnings report is set to arrive on Halloween; there is some optimism for the company. However, there is no denying that they face an uphill battle within the rapidly expanding tech space. With that being said, here are 4 reasons why you should be worried about Intel stock and the future performance of INTC. Missed the Boat on AI Source: Mint Also Read: Intel: 30 Analysts Predict INTC to Keep Falling in Next 12 Months Over the last several years, the emergence of AI demand has been undeniable. This is largely due to the meteoric rise of Open AI’s ChatGPT. The generative chatbot was an instant hit, driving consumer interest in similar projects and burgeoning a new era for the sector in mainstre...

Since the recent post by Keith Gill, also known as ‘ TheRoaringKitty ,’ disclosing that he holds $65 million worth of GameStop’s (NYSE: GME) call options with a $21 strike price, set to expire in 19 days, the price of GME crypto currency on the Solana (SOL) blockchain briefly skyrocketed by more than 300%.  GME 1-day price on Solana blockchain. Source: CoinMarketCap This surge follows the broader trend of GameStop’s stock , which has also experienced a significant increase in premarket climbing close to 100%. Trader profits big on GME crypto token One particularly savvy trader has capitalized on this market movement. This trader had set a limit order that was triggered, resulting in the sale of 3.5 million GME for 260 SOL (approximately $43,000) at a price of $0.01226 per GME.  Picks for you ...