OpenAI’s Success Has Microsoft Soaring | From the Mind of the Gorilla

  In the grand theatre of artificial intelligence… OpenAI recently takes center stage. The company that created and owns ChatGPT – is creating a technology renaissance. It’s DOMINATING the AI industry… But it’s also paving the way for other companies to follow in its wake all the way to the bank – if not the…

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Mickey D’s Is Golden | From the Mind of the Gorilla

  McDonald’s has been at it a long time, hasn’t it? Some of my earliest memories are grabbing a hamburger with my dad and sitting in those brown and tan booths – as we ate the most delicious hamburger my 5-year-old tongue had ever tasted. Meanwhile, the booth over – the people were smoking and…

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Early to Rise: Top Pre-Market Gainers

Sometimes, the activity that happens before the main trading session matters just as much — if not more — than the activity during an ordinary trading day.  The stocks that gain the most in price during the pre-market session are said to be the “top pre-market gainers.” These companies can represent great investment opportunities for…

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Doctor’s Orders: The Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy in 2023

Healthcare stocks make great investments. But with so many on the market, what are the best healthcare stocks to buy? This guide will review some of today’s best healthcare stocks and provide insight into each company’s future trajectory. Are Healthcare Stocks Good Investments? Investors love healthcare stocks for several reasons, including that: The industry is…

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Become a Better Investor: 10 Investment Rules for Better Investment Returns

Investing is both an art and a science. If you want to maximize your investment return, you’ll need to understand some basic investment rules. Following these rules can help you minimize risk while enhancing your growth potential. Here are 10 rules for beginners and seasoned investors alike. 1. Define Your Investment Goals Before you invest…

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Birkenstock’s Stumbles | From the Mind of the Gorilla

  How do you feel about hippie footwear? Me? As a gorilla – I have no use for shoes in general… But if I did – I probably wouldn’t buy Birkenstocks – they’re just not my style. However, I would be remiss to acknowledge their popularity amongst the younger generations – as I see them…

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Short-Term Gains: Swing Trading Strategies

Swing traders take advantage of market volatility to generate profits over the course of a few weeks at most. This investment method carries some risk, but the right swing trading strategies can pay off for savvy investors.  The good news is that swing trading isn’t hard to learn. In fact, Raymond Rondeau, the president of…

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Investing Debut: How to Invest in IPO Stocks

While 2022 wasn’t a banner year for IPOs, experts predict that the number and value of IPOs are expected to increase in 2023 and beyond. When you hear that a company is officially going public, you may be tempted to jump on board. After all, investing in an IPO can help you get in on…

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Time Is Money: Can You Trade Options After Hours?

Both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ operate within a set of predefined trading hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. But can you trade options after hours?  While after-hours options trading was once restricted to institutional investors, it’s now possible for anyone to trade options after hours. You just need to have the…

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Moving Average Stock Strategies

Stock traders rely on a series of technical indicators to influence their investment decisions. Among these is the stock moving average (MA), a particularly valuable tool now that the stock market is experiencing inflation-related volatility.  Here’s what investors should know about moving average stock trading — and how to harness this data for more favorable…

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