Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) jumped 5.4% in the morning session after the company shared progress in quantum computing by unveiling its new quantum chip, Willow, which solves more complex problems while maintaining accuracy. Using Random Circuit Sampling (RCS)—a rigorous test for evaluating a quantum computer's ability to solve difficult tasks—GOOGL demonstrated that its quantum machines outperform traditional supercomputers, even when dealing with noise and interfe...
Continue ReadingWith the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 quickly approaching, Dakota Wealth Management senior portfolio manager Robert Pavlik joins Wealth! Host Brad Smith to discuss his market outlook for the new year and how investors can position their portfolios. The portfolio manager expects an initial pullback in 2025 and then a return to growth. "I think pretty much all areas of the market are going to probably feel the pain [of the pullback]," Pavlik says, noting, "I'd use that as, actually, a buying opportunity." The portfolio manager highlights names like Netflix (NFLX), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Royal Caribean Cruises (RCL), AJ Gallagher (AJG), United Rentals (URI), Eaton (ETN), and Salesforce (CRM) as stocks to buy at discount during the 2025 pullback. "I wouldn't be buying it now, but I think you have to make a list. Just like going to the grocery store. You have to be prepared as to what to buy ... [and] look for bargains when they come up," Pavlik says. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan...
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