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DATEOn April 24, 2025, VeriSign reported a Q1 revenue of $402 million, marking a 4.7% year-over-year increase, with a net income of $199 million and a diluted EPS of $2.10. The company initiated a quarterly cash dividend of 77¢ per share and repurchased 1 million shares, returning $230 million to shareholders. Additionally, the domain name base rose to 169.8 million, with 10.1 million new registrations, and the 2025 revenue guidance was updated to between $1.635...

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) stock rose 4.3% on Thursday, driven by a bullish market and new analyst coverage from BMO Capital Markets, which reiterated an outperform rating with a one-year price target of $240 per share. The stock has increased 21% year to date, bolstered by optimism surrounding the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, expected to fuel significant growth for the company. Analysts anticipate continued success in Take-Two's mobile segment alongside the game's potential...

Netflix (NFLX 3.22%) reported strong Q1 2025 results, with revenue rising 13% to $10.54 billion and EPS jumping 25% to $6.61, surpassing analyst expectations. The company is focusing on advertising growth, launching a new adtech platform and aiming to double its ad revenue this year, while planning for more data targeting and ad innovations in the coming years. Despite trading at a forward P/E of 39, Netflix remains a promising long-term investment as it continues...

Realty Income (O), while not entirely recession-proof, is considered one of the safest stocks available, according to Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel in a discussion with Tyler Crowe. The video, published on April 23, 2025, highlights the stock's resilience in uncertain economic conditions. It’s important to note that stock prices referenced were from the morning of April 22, 2025, emphasizing the stock's potential stability amidst market fluctuations.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEdBmb47hqg Full Article

While tariffs dominate current discussions, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the business landscape, enhancing productivity and disrupting industries. Investors are encouraged to consider major players like Alphabet and Meta Platforms, both heavily investing in AI to improve advertising efficiency and customer experiences. With significant capital expenditures planned and strong financial positions, both companies present compelling investment opportunities in the evolving tech landscape, despite risks associated with their aggressive strategies. Full Article

Investors are actively buying risk assets, including growth stocks, tech stocks, and cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising 2.9%, Ethereum (ETH) 5.1%, and Dogecoin (DOGE) 6.2% due to positive macroeconomic news, particularly expectations of de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war. Bitcoin has shown to be a risk asset rather than a hedge, while Ethereum and Dogecoin face uncertainty regarding their long-term value, especially as Ethereum struggles with transaction costs and Dogecoin lacks fundamental use cases. Overall,...