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Oct 17, 2026 by Neil Patel

1 Stat That Makes Walt Disney (DIS) Hard to Ignore This October

Strategic pivots and leadership changes over the past few years have pressured this consumer discretionary stock.

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Oct 16, 2026 by Daniel Sparks

Warren Buffett Paid About $1.3 Billion for Berkshire's Coca-Cola Shares. They're Now Worth About $37 Billion.

Can a buyer near today's record high expect anything like Berkshire's result?

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Oct 16, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Stock Market Today, Oct. 16: Apple Edges Higher on iPhone Duo Preorder Surge

On Oct. 16, 2026, preorders for the new iPhone Duo sold out quickly, stretching delivery estimates into January.

Oct 16, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Dutch Bros Has Lost a Third of Its Value in 2026. Is It Time to Buy?

Dutch Bros stock has lost a third of its value this year. Is the coffee chain actually in trouble, though?

Oct 16, 2026 by Leo Sun

Amazon Is 11% Below Its High Heading Into Earnings on Oct. 29. Here's the 1 Number That Will Decide What Happens Next.

All eyes will be on AWS' year-over-year growth rate.

Oct 16, 2026 by Leo Sun

If I Had $5,000 to Put Toward Just 1 Dividend Stock, This Would Be It

Altria is still a reliable blue chip stock for income-oriented investors.

Oct 16, 2026 by Mike Schwenk

Home Depot vs. Walmart: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Home Depot trades at a lower forward earnings multiple and carries more debt relative to equity than Walmart, which has grown revenue faster and raised its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook.

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Oct 16, 2026 by Anders Bylund

1 Reason Dick's Sporting Goods Is Worth a Second Look This Month

Did Wall Street overreact to a tough quarter for Dick's Sporting Goods? One innovative retail strategy proves that the company still holds a massive advantage over online rivals.

Oct 16, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

S&P 500 Stock Casey's Dropped 30% in Its Biggest Pullback Since the Great Recession -- Here's Why I'm Buying More

The valuation of Casey's General Stores got ahead of itself for a while, but following the stock's recent drop, this looks like a good time to reconsider it.

Oct 16, 2026 by Adam Levy

Just 26% of Wall Street Analysts Rate Nike a Buy. Is It Time to Be Greedy While Others are Fearful?

Wall Street has lost faith in Nike's turnaround, but should investors abandon the stock?

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Oct 16, 2026 by Ben Gran

What the Latest Fed Decision Means for Costco, Walmart, Target, and Home Depot

Higher interest rates bring different risks and opportunities for four leading retail stocks.

Oct 16, 2026 by Rick Munarriz

Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before Oct. 20? History Has a Clear Answer.

If you're a Netflix shareholder, like me, I have a chart that might scare you.

Oct 16, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

This Dividend King Stock Just Offered a Superb Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

The share price for this Dividend King just hit a 52-week low.

Oct 16, 2026 by Neil Patel

Here's What History Says Q4 Will Bring for Chipotle (CMG) Stock

With shares trading 56% off their peak, investors hope the rest of this year tells a different story.

Oct 16, 2026 by Parkev Tatevosian, CFA

Does Nike Have the Right Strategy Moving Forward?

Nike is still recovering from a strategic decision that backfired a few years ago.

Oct 15, 2026 by Jack Delaney

Kraft Heinz vs. Monster Beverage: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

One trades at 11x forward earnings with $4.6 billion in operating cash flow; the other is nearly debt-free with 23% net margins.

Oct 15, 2026 by John Bromels

iPhone Duo Preorders Begin Friday. Is Apple’s First Foldable Phone Reason Alone to Buy the Stock?

It could be a runaway hit, but Apple has bigger plans...

Oct 15, 2026 by Lawrence Rothman, CFA

If I Could Only Buy and Hold 1 Stock Heading Into the Eye of a Stock Market Storm, This Would Be It

Costco has been doing well despite consumers' challenges.

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Oct 15, 2026 by Sara Appino

Alibaba vs. Coupang: Which E-Commerce Giant Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Alibaba is down sharply in 2026 on heavy AI spending and mounting legal concerns. Coupang faces a record fine, perjury investigations, and shareholder lawsuits with no end in sight.

Oct 15, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Why Nike Stock Was Climbing Today

Investors were rotating into beaten-down discretionary stocks.

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