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Patrick Sanders

Patrick Sanders

Patrick Sanders is an experienced financial writer and editor who specializes in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the technology, financial, real estate, and consumer sectors. He follows a Warren Buffett-inspired approach to investing, focusing on value strategies and selecting quality companies to hold for the long term. 

Before becoming a full-time financial journalist and analyst, he was a news editor for The Associated Press, was the founding managing editor of The New York Times Editing Center, and was an assistant managing editor for investing at U.S. News & World Report, where he was founding editor of the Invested e-newsletter. His work has also appeared at The Motley Fool, InvestorPlace, the Bank Administration Institute (BAI). He has made numerous media appearances as a stock market analyst and appeared on panels to discuss personal finance and investing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marshall University.


 

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As This Hedge Fund Sells NVDA , GOOGL, and META, Here Is 1 Blue-Chip Stock It’s Loading Up On

Renaissance Technologies added to its holdings in COST while trimming its positions in some big tech companies.

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META : 655.66 (+1.69%)
GOOG : 314.90 (+3.74%)
GOOGL : 314.98 (+4.01%)
COST : 985.27 (-0.26%)
$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
DASH : 176.29 (+0.06%)
UBER : 73.86 (+1.26%)
WMT : 122.99 (-1.51%)
CART : 36.25 (+1.93%)
2 Stocks to Sell ASAP as OpenAI Rolls Out Ads on ChatGPT

Wedbush says that Pinterest and Instacart are both expected to be losers as a result of ChatGPT ads.

$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
PINS : 17.77 (+5.96%)
AMZN : 210.11 (+2.56%)
CART : 36.25 (+1.93%)
WMT : 122.99 (-1.51%)
Down 50% in the Past Year, Wedbush Wants You to Buy the Dip in This Software Stock

Wedbush says that ServiceNow is a "stalwart" in the AI revolution.

MSFT : 397.23 (-0.31%)
$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
NOW : 104.27 (-2.89%)
IVES : 30.39 (-0.52%)
As Silver Prices Plunge, This CIO Warns That Precious Metals Are Nothing More Than Meme Stocks

The CIO at the Haverford Trust says dividend stocks are better choices than commodities. Here are two options for investors.

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GOOG : 314.90 (+3.74%)
GOOGL : 314.98 (+4.01%)
MO : 67.57 (-0.62%)
AAPL : 264.58 (+1.54%)
VZ : 49.25 (+1.25%)
KO : 79.84 (+1.18%)
COP : 110.53 (-0.95%)
$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
SCHD : 31.61 (+0.13%)
MSFT : 397.23 (-0.31%)
LMT : 658.26 (-1.24%)
$20 Billion Is a Lot Smaller Than $100 Billion. What Does the OpenAI Funding Deal Mean for Nvidia Stock?

Nvidia is getting closer to finalizing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI following reports that a larger, $100 billion funding fell through.

NVDA : 189.82 (+1.02%)
30,000 Layoffs Could Soon Hit at Oracle. What Does That Mean for ORCL Stock?

A TD Cowen analyst warns that mass layoffs could be coming amid a major fundraising push.

MSFT : 397.23 (-0.31%)
GOOG : 314.90 (+3.74%)
GOOGL : 314.98 (+4.01%)
NVDA : 189.82 (+1.02%)
$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
ORCL : 148.08 (-5.40%)
SFTBY : 13.8600 (-3.14%)
AMZN : 210.11 (+2.56%)
What Company Is Ryan Cohen Eyeing for a GameStop Megadeal? And Should You Buy GME Stock Here?

Ryan Cohen told CNBC that he is eyeing a transformational deal with a publicly traded consumer company.

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CHWY : 26.45 (+2.28%)
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GME : 23.43 (-1.97%)
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BitGo priced its IPO above its intended range.

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As Taiwan Semi Hikes Its Dividend 20%, Should You Buy TSM Stock?

Taiwan Semiconductor continues to increase its payout. Is the growth sustainable? Here's what to know.

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INTC : 44.11 (-1.14%)
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TSM : 370.54 (+2.82%)
Apple Just Claimed the Top Spot in the Chinese Smartphone Market. What Does That Mean for AAPL Stock in 2026?

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AAPL : 264.58 (+1.54%)
$SPX : 6,909.51 (+0.69%)

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