A disappointing 2025 doesn't take away Amazon's long-term appeal. Although Amazon (AMZN +0.49%) has historically been a poster child for growth stocks, its performance in recent years has been underwhelming by most standards. In 2025, its stock finished the year up 5%, underperforming every other "Magnificent Seven" stock, as well as indexes like the S&P...

Sterling Investment Counsel LLC lifted its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 20.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 55,887 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after acquiring an additional 9,400 shares during the quarter. Apple...

In brief Bitcoin has found a footing after Monday’s liquidation-driven drop, holding within a narrow trading range over the past 24 hours. Options markets show rising demand for downside protection, signalling expectations of continued near-term volatility. Investors are weighing trade tensions, regulatory delays and upcoming court decisions as potential catalysts for broader risk repricing. Bitcoin’s...