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Topics Artificial Intelligence

3 Dividend-Backed Consumer Staples to Reinforce Your Portfolio ↗

January 26, 2026

With long track records of outperforming the S&P 500, these dividend growth stocks appear to be buy-the-dip opportunities.

2 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 10% and 14% to Buy Right Now for 2026 ↗

January 17, 2026

Topics Energy Stocks

The 2026 Survival Kit: Gold, Defense, and Trash ↗

January 15, 2026

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 59% of His Foundation's $38 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Phenomenal Stocks ↗

January 11, 2026

The foundation is heavily concentrated in value stocks instead of high-flying tech stocks that made its founder wealthy.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak...

1 Cash-Producing Stock to Research Further and 2 Facing Challenges

January 01, 2026

As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, a wave of profit-taking has swept through the technology sector, pulling the S&P 500 back from historic highs reached just before the holiday break. After a...

The Great Tech Pivot: Investors Secure Gains as S&P 500 Retreats from Record Peaks

December 29, 2025

Via MarketMinute

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

Amid Tech Volatility, These 3 Stocks Are Up & Boosting Buybacks ↗

December 26, 2025

Waste Management’s Next Chapter Is Taking Shape for Investors ↗

December 23, 2025

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 60% of His Foundation's $37 Billion Portfolio Invested in Noticeably Non-Tech Stocks Heading Into 2026 ↗

December 18, 2025

Gates is more interested in stalwart, boring businesses than high-flying tech.

Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the...

WM Sets Date for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Call

December 18, 2025

From WM

Via Business Wire

3 Market-Beating Stocks Worth Your Attention

December 17, 2025

WM Announces Planned 14.5% Dividend Increase and $3 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization, Positioning the Company to Deliver Outsized Shareholder Returns in 2026

December 15, 2025

From WM

Via Business Wire

2 Reasons to Like WM (and 1 Not So Much)

December 10, 2025

Over the last six months, Waste Management’s shares have sunk to $209.00, producing a disappointing 10.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 13.6% gain. This was partly due to its softer...

Navigating the Downturn: Analyzing the Hypothetical 22% Drop in Northeastern MRF Commodity Values in Q3 2025

Topics Stocks

December 09, 2025

The recycling industry in the Northeastern United States faces a persistent challenge: the inherent volatility of commodity markets. While the third quarter of 2025 is still ahead, a hypothetical...

Via MarketMinute

Topics Economy Supply Chain

Q3 Earnings Outperformers: Waste Management (NYSE:WM) And The Rest Of The Waste Management Stocks

December 08, 2025

Looking back on waste management stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Waste Management (NYSE:WM) and its peers.

A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

2 Safe-and-Steady Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 Facing Challenges

December 05, 2025

North America's largest trash hauler has had a rough year. Should long-term investors be upset?

Are WM Stock Investors Happy, or Did They Miss Out? ↗

December 03, 2025

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural...

2 S&P 500 Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 We Find Risky

December 01, 2025

Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an...

Topics Stocks Supply Chain

2 Large-Cap Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 Facing Challenges

December 01, 2025

Black Friday Sale: 3 Magnificent Dividend Stocks Down 12% to 24% to Buy and Hold For 5 Years ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Intellectual Property

November 28, 2025

Make use of this big shopping day to buy these rock-solid dividend stocks with huge return potential.

The biggest trash hauler in North America has a lot of advantages.

Topics Artificial Intelligence

What Every Waste Management Investor Should Know Before Buying ↗

November 22, 2025

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Waste Management Stock In The Last 10 Years ↗

November 20, 2025

Via Benzinga

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session ↗

November 19, 2025

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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Waste Management Inc? ↗

November 18, 2025

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Microsoft No Longer Top 3 Holding After Gates Foundation Sells 17 Million Shares ↗

November 18, 2025

Gates Foundation's Q3 13F: Trust sells 65% of Microsoft (MSFT) stake, dropping it from top 3. Also trims BRK-B, WM & exits UPS, CCI.

Via Benzinga

Tech Triumphs and Industrial Rebirth: Navigating 2025's Shifting Market Currents

November 17, 2025

The stock market in 2025 has been a tale of two powerful forces: the relentless ascent of technology, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, and a robust,...

Via MarketMinute

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Supply Chain

2 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Competitive Advantages and 1 We Turn Down

November 16, 2025

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings,...

Elon Musk Thinks Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Should Close Out 'Crazy' Tesla Short Position ↗

November 16, 2025

Elon Musk urges Bill Gates to abandon his short position against Tesla's stock, as Gates's foundation sells majority of investments.

Via Benzinga

4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now ↗

November 14, 2025

These phenomenal dividend stocks can grow your money manifold, multiplying your investment multiple times without requiring any action on your part.