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Breakup rumors at Kraft Heinz prompt speculation Berkshire Hathaway may be selling its stake

In light of the breakup rumors at Kraft Heinz, some analysts are highlighting the increased risk of Berkshire selling the stock.

Best Stocks: How to trade 3 top names on the list reporting earnings this week

There are seven companies on our Best Stocks in the Market list reporting this week.

A bearish options trade on an insurance stock that could fall on earnings this week

Options trader Michael Khouw breaks down this bearish options bet ahead of this company’s quarterly report.

Analysts have been raising their earnings estimates on these stocks reporting this week

Several companies scheduled to release their latest financials this week have shown increased earnings momentum, based on analysts’ increased forecasts.

Here are Monday’s biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Rivian, Best Buy, Taiwan Semiconductor, Coinbase & more

Here are Monday’s biggest calls on Wall Street.

Evercore ISI downgrades Procter & Gamble as it loses market share on Amazon

The investment firm downgraded shares of the household and personal care company to an in line rating from outperform.

Softer sales and the loss of tax credits will hurt this EV maker, says Guggenheim

Guggenheim foresees softer sales ahead for Rivian.

Baird upgrades this fintech stock, calls for more than 30% upside

Baird believes that shares of nCino could rise over 30%.

Stay away from Goldman Sachs after monster rally this year, Citizens says

Despite the downgrade, Citizens is still bullish on Goldman Sachs in the long run.

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these dividend-paying stocks

TipRanks’ analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including ConocoPhillips and U.S. Bancorp, that are favored by Wall Street’s top pros.

As Warren Buffett’s reign ends, fans should sell Berkshire — and buy these stocks instead September 18, 2026
Shocking to say, but Berkshire Hathaway’s stock has actually not outperformed the S&P 500 in about 30 years.
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Two signs investors don’t have to fear an AI slowdown September 18, 2026
Neocloud companies CoreWeave and Nebius are signaling strong demand and rising prices for AI chips.
Britney Nguyen
What’s really driving inflation and rising interest rates September 18, 2026
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Philip van Doorn
Why investors’ best move in reaction to Fed’s rate hike is doing nothing at all September 18, 2026
Even when rates are higher, stocks should still beat bonds
Mark Hulbert
Netflix is too focused on podcasts and not enough on good shows, analysts say September 18, 2026
“We see breakout hits as a must for the stock to work again,” Wells Fargo analysts said as they cut their rating on shares of the streaming platform.
Bill Peters
These fast-growing ETFs aim for yields as high as 17.5%. But here’s the catch. September 18, 2026
So-called autocallable ETFs pay coupons like bonds but are linked to equity risk.
Christine Idzelis
A happier retirement contains these 3 elements September 18, 2026
Boosting your postwork satisfaction isn’t about luck. Here is what experts say actually drives fulfillment in your next chapter.
Morey Stettner
Many young investors can’t afford to invest without their parents’ help September 18, 2026
Parents are providing help with things like housing and groceries, and sometimes directly investing for their children, to give them a head start in a challenging economy.
Venessa Wong
Travis Kelce and others lost millions in a Ponzi scheme. Here’s what a basic index fund would have earned them instead. September 18, 2026
Investment scams cost Americans billions of dollars every year — how to protect yourself.
Brett Arends
I’m in my 50s. My mother died from Alzheimer’s. Do I need long-term-care insurance? September 18, 2026
“By the time my mother died, the insurance company had paid out almost $600,000.”
Quentin Fottrell