The recently announced November retail report showed that consumers continue to spend. There were a number of strong categories in the report, which could help drive the stocks of companies in those areas.

Nvidia is still a great way to play the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom. Amazon is seeing strong growth both with its e-commerce and cloud computing businesses.

Amazon's e-commerce margins are expected to continue expanding as it introduces more automation and robotics. Advertising is Amazon's fastest-growing business segment, outpacing AWS.

‘It's not something that can be solved overnight': AI has overwhelmed the electricity grid, and everyone from average Americans to Trump is outraged.

Bill Ackman's long-term returns outpace those of the broader market. The three stocks below are among the best his hedge fund holds.

Walmart has more locations, which makes it easier to make same-day deliveries and reduce shipping fees. Amazon is a more diversified business, with exciting growth opportunities in cloud computing, online advertising, and AI chips.

Amazon sources 60% of its revenue from its e-commerce business; this is the essential segment of its business that is likely to benefit from the softening economy. The US is currently in a K-shaped economy, meaning low-income households are financially squeezed while high-income households continue to spend more discretionary. These might be early signs of a recession, an environment that will force more consumers to make online purchases as the more cost-efficient and convenient option.

The AI story, which has driven Nasdaq gains, is far from over. Analysts predict the AI market will reach into the trillions of dollars in a few years.

The trading activity of members of Congress continues to draw interest from retail traders and political analysts, with the Benzinga Government Trades page breaking down the latest disclosures from elected officials.

Verizon Communications said Thursday that customers who were affected by Wednesday's cell service outage can redeem a $20 account credit through their Verizon account.