Date: January 1, 2026 Introduction As the calendar turns to 2026, few companies in the technology sector command as much attention as AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP). Once viewed merely as a mobile gaming studio, AppLovin has undergone one of the most significant corporate metamorphoses in recent market history. Today, it stands as a dominant, AI-first [...]
As the financial markets open for the 2026 calendar year, BTIG has released its highly anticipated "Top Picks" report for the first half of the year, signaling a transition from the speculative fervor of 2025 toward a more fundamental, "constructive but selective" investment landscape. The firm’s analysts have identified
The first trading session of 2026 has brought an unexpected cooling to one of the market’s most scorching performers. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP), the AI-driven ad-tech titan that dominated headlines throughout 2024 and 2025, triggered a significant technical sell rule today as its share price plummeted below its 50-day Simple
The meteoric rise of AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP), the darling of the 2025 artificial intelligence trade, hit a significant technical snag as the year drew to a close. After a breathless rally that saw the stock more than double in value over twelve months, AppLovin entered the New Year holiday
The meteoric rise of AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) faced its most significant technical challenge of the year today as shares slipped below the psychologically critical $700 threshold. On December 29, 2025, the software giant, which has been the poster child for AI-driven advertising growth throughout the year, saw its momentum break
As of late 2025, the landscape of digital creation has undergone a seismic shift, led by a bold technological leap from one of the world's largest social platforms. Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has officially rolled out its "4D" creation tools within the Roblox AI Studio, a suite of generative features that move beyond static 3D modeling [...]
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
As the 2025 trading year draws to a close, AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) has emerged as the definitive market mover of the fourth quarter, solidifying its reputation as the "Nvidia of AI software." On December 23, 2025, the stock experienced a bout of intense volatility, swinging between a 3% dip and
As of late December 2025, the financial markets are witnessing a historic transformation in the advertising technology sector, led by the meteoric rise of AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP). Once viewed primarily as a mobile gaming company, AppLovin has successfully rebranded itself as a premier AI-software powerhouse. Its recent entry into
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial narrative of the year has shifted from the hardware that powers artificial intelligence to the software that monetizes it. While the tech rally of the early 2020s was defined by the relentless climb of semiconductor giants, a new titan has emerged from
Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied as a key inflation report showed that price increases slowed more than anticipated.
Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) fell 2.6% in the afternoon session after a director sold over $8.7 million worth of company stock. According to filings, Director Tomer Bar-Zeev sold 175,000 shares. Large stock sales by insiders can sometimes worry investors as they might suggest a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects. Further contributing to the sentiment, another shareholder, Anirma Gupta, filed a notice for a proposed sale of 2,167 shares. These insider and shareholder sales created downward pressure on the stock price as the market processed the information.
Unity has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 97%, reaching $49.20 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
As the US stock market basks in a prolonged bull run, fueled by technological innovation and the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, a growing chorus of analysts and investors is raising red flags over escalating valuations. With key metrics signaling a market potentially detached from historical norms, the question isn't
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP), a leading force in mobile app monetization and marketing, has experienced an extraordinary market rally throughout 2025, culminating in a significant surge in its stock price. This remarkable ascent, driven by robust financial performance, a strategic pivot towards pure-play ad technology, and the prowess of its AI-powered
Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after it received positive analyst actions amid the announcement of a significant partnership. The company received an upgrade to 'Buy' from 'Neutral' by Arete Research, which also set a new price target of $48. In a separate action, Wedbush maintained its 'Outperform' rating on the stock, raised its price target to $55 from $50, and added Unity to its Best Ideas List. Further boosting investor sentiment, the company announced a partnership with Epic Games. This move was set to bring Unity games into the Fortnite ecosystem, which aimed to expand Unity's reach and improve its commerce platform.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed enthusiasm for Alphabet reinvigorated the artificial intelligence trade, propelling a market rebound heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. The Nasdaq index jumped 2.6% and the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, driven by a 5% rally in Alphabet following the announcement of its upgraded Gemini 3 AI model. This optimism spilled over into the broader tech sector, lifting shares of Broadcom, Micron, and Palantir significantly.
The rally built on momentum from the previous trading session, sparked by the New York Fed president keeping the door open for a December interest rate cut.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
