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Ian Cooper

Ian Cooper

For more than 26 years, Ian Cooper has been an experienced financial writer and editor who helps investors make sense of what’s happening on Wall Street. That includes explaining what’s happening fundamentally and technically, as well as how news flow impacts individual stocks, exchange-traded funds, and markets. He is particularly interested in market themes, such as biotech, artificial intelligence, new technical innovation, defense, and geopolitical issues. 

He was previously a writer at InvestorPlace.com, and has been featured on Yahoo Finance, the Washington Examiner, The Charlotte Observer, MSN, 247WallSt.com, and more. He was also featured in J. Christoph Amberger’s Hot Trading Secrets: How to Get in and Out of the Market with Huge Gains in Any Climate.

Cooper was among the few analysts to spot the financial crisis of 2008, the top of subprime and Alt-A, the death of Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and New Century Financial, and even the Dow’s collapse to 6,500, as well as its recovery. He even called for gold to rally well above $2,500 when it traded for less than $600. 

Ian earned a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication (including Journalism, Marketing, and Public Relations) from Towson University.

Most Recent Stories

Costco Delivers Another Strong Sales Report. Buy COST Stock Now for More Upside Ahead.

June net sales jumped 10.6%, e-commerce accelerated, and analysts see additional catalysts heading into the back half of the year.

COST : 940.87 (-0.50%)
Ouster Stock Hits New Highs as Lidar Demand Gains Momentum

Investors cheered signs that demand for the company's lidar technology is gaining momentum.

OUST : 37.04 (+5.41%)
Analysts at UBS Say Advanced Micro Devices Stock Could Rally to $670

UBS sees massive upside for AMD as agentic AI sparks the next wave of data-center growth.

MSFT : 393.82 (-1.82%)
GOOGL : 346.77 (-2.17%)
META : 646.01 (-2.79%)
AMD : 495.76 (-1.03%)
AMZN : 247.23 (-1.06%)
There’s Another New Reason to Get Bullish on Nvidia Stock

Nvidia launched a full-stack safety platform for robotics as physical AI continues to be a hot topic.

NVDA : 202.81 (-2.21%)
With Its MEXT Acquisition, Advanced Micro Devices Stock Could Rally to Higher Highs

AMD shares are up substantially after the company announced the acquisition of MEXT.

AMD : 495.76 (-1.03%)
Why Weakness in Dividend-Paying Costco Stock Is a Strong Buying Opportunity

Costco recently lowered prices on some of its Kirkland Signature products.

COST : 940.87 (-0.50%)
BJ : 93.40 (+0.35%)
WMT : 114.24 (-0.62%)
Weakness May Be an Opportunity for CrowdStrike Stock

CrowdStrike's stock fell on earnings because its ARR target missed investor expectations.

CRWD : 203.08 (-0.33%)
There’s Still Time to Invest in Lumentum’s Optical Networking Momentum

Lumentum is benefitting after Nvidia's CEO complimented Marvell in the networking space.

NVDA : 202.81 (-2.21%)
LITE : 732.82 (+3.77%)
MRVL : 188.68 (+0.20%)
There’s Still Plenty of Time to Invest in Nvidia’s Strong Upside Momentum

Amid Russell reconstitution, Nvidia is now the largest stock in the indexes.

MSFT : 393.82 (-1.82%)
NVDA : 202.81 (-2.21%)
GOOG : 346.12 (-2.17%)
GOOGL : 346.77 (-2.17%)
AAPL : 333.74 (+0.14%)
AMD : 495.76 (-1.03%)
AMZN : 247.23 (-1.06%)
Beyond Meat Stock Is Down 12% in the Last Month. Wall Street Is Starting to Bet on Its Turnaround Story.

Philippe Laffont’s Coatue Management took a new position in BYND in Q1 2026.

BYND : 0.5911 (-1.53%)

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SpaceX $SPCX short sellers have now built a position equal to roughly one third of the company's public float, worth about $25 Billion 🤯👀 https://t.co/4M95FKgV55 https://t.co/3xxzN3cibh
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Sandisk $SNDK has now plunged more than 42% since its June all-time high, a total market cap loss of almost $150 Billion 📉 📉 https://t.co/4bGHFaIvzn
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BREAKING 🚨: TurkeyTurkish Lira fell to an all-time low against the U.S. Dollar and has now plunged 97% over the last 15 years 📉 📉 https://t.co/DQw50B0LAx
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BREAKING 🚨: U.S. Housing MarketHome Sellers now outnumber Buyers by 630,000, the largest gap ever recorded 🤯👀 https://t.co/uwc14z5OZY
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Corporate Insiders are dumping stocks at the 2nd fastest pace in more than 20 years 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/NvfrxQTUH3
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