• Tue, February 4, 2025

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The Decline In U.S. Stocks To Choose From: What It Means For Investors

The tally of publicly traded companies in the U.S. fell from about 8,800 in 1997 to just 3,952 by the end of 2024. The famed Wilshire 5000 index, started in 1974 to measure the breadth of the market—small, mid, and large-cap stocks—now includes just 3,600 equities, down from its original 5,000.

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of TXO at $19.15, after crossing above the $19.149 Trigger Price

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Why Appen, Nufarm, Pro Medicus, and WA1 shares are rising today

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why? The post Why Appen, Nufarm, Pro Medicus, and WA1 shares are rising today appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Several AI company shares leap on sector optimism post-Palantir

BigBear.ai (NYSE:BBAI), and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) saw significant gains, with SES AI stock surging 18%, BigBear.ai climbing 9%, and C3.ai increasing by 6%. The upward movement in these stocks comes amid a broader wave of optimism in the artificial intelligence industry,

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of GDEN at $32.49, after crossing above the $32.481 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of BCRX at $7.97, after crossing above the $7.918 Trigger Price

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4 Signs You Should Skip CDs Despite the 4% Rates

CDs are a useful financial tool to lock in a set return -- but they're not for everyone. Learn if CDs are right for you and how to make the most of your money.

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Valuations 'Completely Reasonable' in Some Areas: Hunt

Sarah Hunt, chief market strategist at Alpine Saxon Woods, says investing in the current environment requires a "nimbleness," but she does see areas of the market with reasonable valuations and dividend yields.

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of AI at $33.3, after crossing above the $33.258 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of FMAO at $26.32, after crossing above the $26.25 Trigger Price

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This Dow Jones Dividend Growth Stock Just Hit an All-Time High. Here's Why It's Still Worth Buying in February.

At its core, long-term investing is all about identifying quality businesses with a runway for future earnings growth and paying a reasonable price for shares in those companies. Visa (NYSE: V), a blue chip stock that is a component of the storied Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI),

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of SIGI at $83.32, after crossing above the $83.146 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of POAI at $1.48, after crossing above the $1.461 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ORIC at $11.4, after crossing above the $11.246 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of NAK at $0.711, after crossing above the $0.692 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of MRKR at $1.83, after crossing above the $1.816 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of IMMR at $8.26, after crossing above the $8.197 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of EAD at $7.105, after crossing above the $7.103 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of DERM at $5.4, after crossing above the $5.379 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of CROX at $97.89, after crossing above the $97.846 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ASTL at $8.52, after crossing above the $8.355 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ALLT at $8.86, after crossing above the $8.766 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of SRRTF at $9.71, after crossing above the $9.576 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of HAL at $26.105, after crossing above the $26.063 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of FC at $37.14, after crossing above the $36.94 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of VYNE at $2.46, after crossing above the $2.41 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of VRSSF at $1.165, after crossing above the $1.094 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of VRDN at $19.91, after crossing above the $19.543 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of UCTT at $36.75, after crossing above the $36.51 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of TMDX at $71.95, after crossing above the $70.298 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of SAND at $6.105, after crossing above the $6.053 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of RNW at $6.475, after crossing above the $6.376 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of OSS at $4.06, after crossing above the $4.05 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of MALJF at $6.51, after crossing above the $6.508 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of KWEB at $31.765, after crossing above the $31.53 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of HDB at $61.135, after crossing above the $61.002 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of COYA at $6.62, after crossing above the $6.582 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of CINT at $6.965, after crossing above the $6.944 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of CAR at $89.14, after crossing above the $88.912 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of AOUT at $16.715, after crossing above the $16.662 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ADYYF at $1650, after crossing above the $1587.67 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of TNA at $43.02, after crossing above the $43.006 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of SWTX at $37.99, after crossing above the $37.722 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of LANC at $180.305, after crossing above the $174.198 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of CVE at $14.575, after crossing above the $14.524 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of MAT at $18.15, after crossing above the $18.016 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of IFNNY at $36.01, after crossing above the $32.877 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ENTG at $100.88, after crossing above the $100.612 Trigger Price

The Decline In U.S. Stocks To Choose From: What It Means For Investors

The tally of publicly traded companies in the U.S. fell from about 8,800 in 1997 to just 3,952 by the end of 2024. The famed Wilshire 5000 index, started in 1974 to measure the breadth of the market—small, mid, and large-cap stocks—now includes just 3,600 equities, down from its original 5,000.
The article by Wes Moss for Forbes, published on February 3, 2025, discusses the significant reduction in the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S., which has dropped from over 7,000 in the late 1990s to around 4,000 currently. This decline is attributed to several factors including mergers and acquisitions, companies choosing to stay private longer due to easier access to private capital, and regulatory burdens. For investors, this means fewer options for diversification, potentially leading to increased concentration risk in portfolios. The article highlights that while this trend might limit choice, it also concentrates investment opportunities in larger, more established companies, potentially simplifying investment decisions but also increasing the importance of due diligence on the remaining stocks. Moss suggests that investors might need to look towards international markets or alternative investments like private equity to achieve broader diversification.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesmoss/2025/02/03/the-decline-in-us-stocks-to-choose-from-what-it-means-for-investors/

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