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How to build an investment portfolio 2026 — complete framework by Jenna Lofton StockHitter
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How to Build an Investment Portfolio in 2026

Originally published: August 1, 2026 | Updated: October 10, 2026 | By Jenna Lofton, StockHitter.com Jenna's Bottom Line Nobody has ever bragged at a party…

How do Beginners Trade Stocks?
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How Do Beginners Trade Stocks?

Originally published: May 8, 2026. Updated: October 10, 2026. Key Takeaways Skipping the foundation, overtrading and risking money you cannot afford to lose can damage…

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Palantir Stock (PLTR): Q2 2026 Results and Valuation Risks

Originally published: August 3, 2026 | Updated: October 10, 2026 | By Jenna Lofton, StockHitter.com The Short Version: Palantir's latest reported quarter delivered 92.8% revenue…

Portfolio rebalancing guide 2026 — when and how to do it by Jenna Lofton StockHitter
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Portfolio Rebalancing: When and How to Actually Do It

Originally published: August 1, 2026 | Updated: October 10, 2026 | By Jenna Lofton, StockHitter.com Jenna's Bottom Line Quick gut check: when's the last time…

Price to sales ratio explained 2026 — valuing growth companies without earnings by Jenna Lofton
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Price to Sales Ratio: The Growth Investor’s Tool

Originally published July 30, 2026 | Updated October 10, 2026 | By Jenna Lofton, StockHitter.com Jenna's Bottom Line The price to sales ratio exists to…

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Humana’s Star Ratings Improved. The Bonus Payoff Comes in 2028.

Humana’s ratings recovery strengthens its position for 2028 quality bonuses. Some outperformance is temporary, and its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook is unchanged.

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Delta’s September-Quarter Sales Set a Record. Its Earnings Outlook Moved Lower.

Travel demand held up, but higher fuel costs and thinner margins changed Delta’s earnings outlook. The accounting details matter, too.

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GlobalFoundries Has a $2 Billion TSMC Deal. Watch the 2028 Ramp.

GlobalFoundries’ $2 billion TSMC agreement adds a role in AI packaging. The expected 2028 ramp puts spending, revenue timing and cash returns in focus.

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Helen of Troy Raised Its Outlook. The Tariff Refunds Deserve a Closer Look.

Helen of Troy raised its earnings outlook, but tariff refunds, reinvestment and a new litigation adjustment complicate the recovery picture.

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PepsiCo’s Sales Outlook Brightened. Its Earnings Forecast Didn’t.

PepsiCo’s revenue outlook is at the top of its prior range, but North American margin pressure lowered its core EPS growth forecast. Tariff refunds also…