A less risky way to bet on a chip stock with a reasonable valuation ahead of earnings

Event-driven trading is a strategy used by traders to speculate on price movements resulting from significant events.
Altman hiring is a major win for Microsoft, should drive further gains for stock, analysts say

One prominent technology analyst called Microsoft’s move “music to the ears of investors.”
Why investors should be skeptical of reports Apple is faltering in China

The Investing Club holds its Morning Meeting every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Here come the buybacks: Company stock purchases may give year-end rally additional lift

Some market observers expect equities could get another boost from the number of companies exiting the “buyback blackout” window.
Nvidia earnings will give Wall Street a peek into AI demand heading into 2024

Nvidia’s earnings report on Tuesday may give investors their clearest picture yet of the demand for artificial intelligence technology heading into next year
Bank of America’s Michael Harnett thinks the market is ignoring risks of a hard landing in 2024

Stocks and the economy both prospered in 2023 despite a host of challenges, but they may not be so lucky in 2024.
X, Snap and Discord CEOs subpoenaed by lawmakers to testify about child sexual exploitation

Lawmakers issued subpoenas to the CEOs of X, Snap and Discord to compel them to testify on a hearing regarding online child sexual exploitation
Look inside this startup’s self-propelled RV, as camping goes electric

California-based startup Pebble has invented a self-propelled, self-powered, remote-controlled trailer.
Toyota financing arm fined $60 million for car loan scam by consumer watchdog

Toyota’s U.S.-based financing arm was found to have violated federal law in its lending practices, according to the CFPB.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft, Chegg, Zoom Video, Paramount and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.