Rare (Financial) Independence Day Specials: Very Undervalued Blue-Chip 10%+ Yields — Positive
ARCC BIP BIZD BXSL KBDC KYN MS MSDL NEE O Seeking Alpha — July 04, 2025It is rare to find blue-chip stocks yielding over 10% that are also deeply discounted. Fortunately, Mr. Market is offering several such opportunities right now. We discuss some of them in this article.

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is at an all-time high.

The Next Leg Up Has Just Begun: Why I'm Expecting A 20% Gain Over The Next 6 Months — Positive
AI Zacks Investment Research — July 04, 2025After rebounding from steep losses to new highs in just three short months, the stock market is setting the stage for another double-digit gain in 2025. Kevin Matras outlines his strategy for making the most of this powerful rebound.

OPP: Don't Trust The Distribution As It Is Not Sustainable — Neutral
OPP Seeking Alpha — July 04, 2025RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund offers a standout 13.33% yield, far exceeding most fixed-income and peer funds, making it attractive for income seekers. Despite high yields, the fund has a history of distribution cuts and struggles to fully cover payouts, risking further reductions and eroding net asset value. The portfolio is heavily weighted toward debt securities, limiting capital appreciation potential and exposing investors to risks from U.S. dollar weakness and inflation.

Apple scores big victory with 'F1,' but AI is still a major problem in Cupertino — Neutral
AAPL CNBC — July 04, 2025While "F1" was a victory lap for Apple' services business, Wall Street's reaction to the company's AI announcements at WWDC suggest there's some trouble underneath the hood. Last month, Apple hit the red carpet as its first true blockbuster movie, "F1," debuted to over $155 million — and glowing reviews — in its first weekend.

Rivian (RIVN 1.63%) shares are performing relatively well, despite the broader EV market being under pressure.

Microsoft (MSFT 1.58%) announced it will be cutting thousands of jobs as artificial intelligence starts to add to the productivity of employees.

Axos Financial Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary on July 4th — Neutral
AX Business Wire — July 04, 2025SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #bankingevolved--Axos Financial (“Axos”) celebrates twenty-five years of successful evolution from a consumer-focused digital bank into a leading full-spectrum financial services firm. Today, Axos serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial and institutional clients nationwide across with a comprehensive range of deposit, lending, and securities services, all delivered with a focus on technological excellence. Over its 25-year history Axos Financial has been widely recognized.

Alphabet: Undervalued, Underappreciated And Understood By Few — Positive
GOOG GOOGL Seeking Alpha — July 04, 2025Google is facing a potential disruption in its Services segment due to AI. Even when anticipating zero growth for the to-be-disrupted Services segment, Google is currently trading in the fair value range. By assuming growth rates of the underlying market, Google is massively undervalued.

Exclusive: Google's AI Overviews hit by EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers — Negative
GOOG GOOGL Reuters — July 04, 2025Alphabet's Google has been hit by an EU antitrust complaint over its AI Overviews from a group of independent publishers, which has also asked for an interim measure to prevent allegedly irreparable harm to them, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (July 2025) — Neutral
MSFT 24/7 Wall Street — July 04, 2025Everyone knows Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its best-known products, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps, but its growing cloud computing platform, Azure, is the future of the company.

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TSMC Is Making a Huge Investment in the U.S. Why That Could Be a Problem. — Negative
TSM Barrons — July 04, 2025Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could find it difficult to balance its commitments to the Trump administration and other national governments.

Prediction: This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Skyrocket to New Highs in July — Positive
TSM The Motley Fool — July 04, 2025Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.75%) stock has jumped sharply in the past three months, clocking impressive gains of 37% during this period, and there is a good chance that the foundry giant will jump to new highs in July.

OPEC+ set to make another accelerated oil output hike on Saturday, sources say — Positive
BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH OIL PXJ UCO USO XOP Reuters — July 04, 2025Eight OPEC+ countries are likely to make another accelerated oil output increase for August at a meeting on Saturday, sources from the producer group told Reuters, as they seek to regain market share.

Worried About Potential U.S. Stagflation? Consider IDVO — Neutral
IDVO Seeking Alpha — July 04, 2025Despite recent U.S. market highs, global uncertainties make international diversification appealing, especially with emerging markets projected to outpace the U.S. long-term. Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF offers a diversified, actively managed portfolio with a strong 5%+ yield and monthly distributions. IDVO's covered call strategy provides high, reliable income, making it ideal for retirees seeking steady cash flow in tax-advantaged accounts.

Despite a Q3 revenue miss, UniFirst's earnings beat expectations and management raised full-year EPS guidance, signaling confidence amid end-market caution. The company remains fundamentally strong: revenue, profits, and cash flow are growing, with a debt-free balance sheet and $211.9 million in cash. UniFirst shares are attractively valued, especially versus Cintas, and management is actively repurchasing stock and investing in growth initiatives.

10% And 7% Yields You Can Trust - 2 High-Quality Dividend Machines I'd Buy Today — Positive
BNL MSDL Seeking Alpha — July 04, 2025Many overlook dividend theory, but it's not just about income. It's about capital discipline, smart allocation, and long-term shareholder value. Vanguard's study confirms what I've long believed: dividend investors aren't just chasing cash, they value quality, consistency, and resilience. That's why I like two high-yield stocks that offer more than payouts. They're backed by strong portfolios, smart strategies, and real staying power.

Sleeping beauty bitcoin wallets wake up after 14 years to the tune of $2 billion — Neutral
ARKB ARKW BETE BETH BITB BITC BITO BITQ BITS BITW BLKC BRRR BTCO BTCW BTF BTOP DEFI EZBC FBTC GBTC HODL IBIT SATO SPBC STCE WGMI XBTF Market Watch — July 04, 2025Two bitcoin wallets moved 20,000 in the cryptocurrency to new unknown wallets after laying dormant for 14 years.

TripAdvisor (TRIP) Surges 16.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains? — Positive
TRIP Zacks Investment Research — July 04, 2025TripAdvisor (TRIP) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
