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One of the most important decisions for those 65 or older is the choice of Medicare coverage. The first big decision is whether to enroll in original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan.
It is expected that in 2026, half or more of Medicare beneficiaries will be enrolled in Advantage plans instead of original Medicare.
There are pluses and minuses to each, and I’ve covered them in detail in past issues of Retirement Watch, episodes of the Spotlight Series and my books.
But it’s important to give enough weight to the long-term consequences, and many beneficiaries don’t do that. For example, consider coverage of short term nursing home care.
Neither Medicare option covers long term stays in a nursing home that are needed primarily for custodial care. But Medicare does cover up to 100 days in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility that’s needed after being in a hospital for at least three days.
This type of care typically is for rehabilitation or recovery after a major surgery or illness. The individual isn’t ready to go home but doesn’t need to stay in a hospital.
In original Medicare, you, your doctor and perhaps other medical providers decide whether you should go to a nursing facility and for how long.
But when you’re enrolled in an Advantage plan, the plan decides how much rehabilitation is going to be covered.
Advantage plans tend to deny, or limit stays in nursing homes compared to the care received by original Medicare participants, according to a recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Government data indicate that nursing home stays are among the services most frequently denied by Advantage plans.
Though original Medicare would cover the stays, the Advantage plans can rule them “medically unnecessary” and deny coverage. Another long-term issue is your ability to change from an Advantage plan to original Medicare.
The rules allow you to change plans each year during open enrollment, such as by switching from an Advantage plan to original Medicare.
But as a practical matter, you could end up with less coverage if you switch. Original Medicare Part B has a number of coverage gaps.
The most significant gap, other than prescription drugs, is the 20% coinsurance amount on most types of covered care. You’re on the hook for the 20%, with no dollar limit.
That’s why original Medicare participants should obtain a Medicare supplement (also known as Medigap) policy that covers most of the gaps in original Medicare.
They also should have a Part D prescription drug policy. In your initial Medicare enrollment period, insurers are required to sell you the Medigap policy of your choice, regardless of your health history. But after the initial enrollment period, the guaranteed issue no longer applies.
The insurers can review your medical history or require a medical exam. Based on the results, an insurer can decline to issue you a policy or charge you a higher premium. States can provide additional consumer protections for purchasers of Medigap policies.
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A number of people initially sign up for Advantage plans because they expect lower out-of-pocket costs and want the additional benefits, such as vision and dental care.
But some beneficiaries want to switch to original Medicare after they develop health problems, because they want to select their medical providers and don’t want the plan to decide if they can see specialists or have certain tests and treatment.
Though Medicare allows a switch from an Advantage plan to original Medicare during the open enrollment period, as a practical matter it might not be available.
The beneficiary might not be able to obtain a Medicare supplement policy to cover the gaps in Medicare.
If you switch to original Medicare and can’t obtain an affordable Medigap policy, you’ll be responsible for all the coverage gaps in Medicare Part B. That might make the switch unaffordable and compel you to stay in an Advantage plan.
You might have a similar problem if you move. Advantage plans are local.
There might be an attractive Advantage plan available where you live now. But if you move to another area later in retirement, you must choose from the Advantage plans available in that area.
There’s no guarantee an attractive Advantage plan will be available to you. Your best option might be original Medicare, but you might not be able to buy a good Medicare supplement.
Or you could sign up for an attractive Advantage plan when first enrolling in Medicare. But the plan could change its terms and be less attractive, or the insurer might stop offering the plan.
Again, you must find a new Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare and hope you’ll qualify for a Medigap policy.To a better retirement, Bob Carlson Editor, Retirement Watch WeeklyEditor’s Note: Deep State bureaucrats are rushing to seize as much as 30% of your retirement savings. Unless you act now, you’re facing the greatest destruction of financial assets in your lifetime. And while this scheme benefits insiders, big banks, and elite special interests…. it could quickly bankrupt you.
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After Italy continued its undefeated run and Venezuela ousted defending champion Japan in a thriller to wrap up the quarterfinals, the semis begin tonight with the U.S. vs. D.R.
How loaded are the rosters for tonight’s semifinal game between the USA and Dominican Republic? Of the 41 players to receive MVP votes last season, 18 will be on hand.
Every game has felt like a party for the Dominican Republic’s Classic squad, and the entire nation is along for the ride as it seeks its second tournament title and first since 2013.
After watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rise to the occasion last October, Blue Jays manager John Schneider is not surprised to see his star first baseman put on a show in the World Baseball Classic.
Tarik Skubal was excited when he learned he was going to start against fellow multiple Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, and then he got to meet him for the first time after the game.
MLB Network is live from Miami before and after tonight’s WBC semifinal game. Join Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac and Chris Young for highlights, interviews, news and more. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET.
(10) To whom shall I speak and give warning, That they may hear? Indeed their ear is uncircumcised, And they cannot give heed. Behold, the word of the LORD is a reproach to them; They have no delight in it. (11) Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD. I am weary of holding it in. ” I will pour it out on the children outside, And on the assembly of young men together; For even the husband shall be taken with the wife, The aged with him who is full of days.
(13) ” Because from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is given to covetousness; And from the prophet even to the priest, Everyone deals falsely. (14) They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, “Peace, peace!” When there is no peace. (15) Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down,” says the LORD. New King James VersionChange email Bible version
God indicts the entire nation for its covetousness. A major reason why coveting is so dangerous is shown by our credit system, which is based on the premise of possessing something before one is actually able to afford it.
In this profit-producing scheme, advertising is credit’s companion. The marketer’s purpose is to speed up the business, possession, and profit cycle. However, in reality over the long haul, credit actually slows things down and makes items more expensive because the credit must be paid for through interest in addition to the item’s original price. It also creates greater debt, enslaving the debtor to the creditor. This same principle is at work in every other unlawful act of which coveting is a part.
Who will listen to this reality? Through America’s almost insanely massive and ever-growing indebtedness, God is demonstrating that people simply will not heed either sound human or divine advice because their minds are driven by the desire to have whatever it is that they want right now. It has a grip on the heart so strong that nothing yet has been able to break it.
This tenacious hold is why tithing comes as such a shock when people learn that God requires it. Many are living way over their heads. When they learn of tithing, the penalty for their earlier stealing from God greatly influences current spending. They must then learn to pay in adversity, sacrificing as they go on in obedience.
Democrats Vote Again to Shut Government Down, Threaten National Security, Ruin Family Vacations, Force TSA Employees to Work Without Pay
Once again this week, Senate Democrats voted to block funding for portions of the federal government.The Department of Homeland Security — the agency responsible for protecting Americans from terrorism, securing our borders, and safeguarding our airports — is being held hostage because Democrats refuse to pass a clean funding bill. They would rather shut down critical security operations than give up leverage for their open-border, soft-on-crime agenda.
At some point, this stops being politics and becomes outright irresponsibility. That point is now.
Here in Arizona, families are feeling it firsthand. Spring break is underway, and Easter travel is approaching. Parents planning trips with their children and grandparents hoping to spend the holiday with family are now being warned to expect major delays at airport security. Vacations families saved for all year are being disrupted before they even begin because Democrats in Washington can’t keep the government open.
Meanwhile, the TSA officers standing at those checkpoints aren’t getting paid — while the Democrats responsible for the shutdown continue collecting their salaries on schedule.
In fact, the situation has become so severe that some TSA officers working without pay have reportedly begun accepting grocery store gift cards just to feed their families. Think about that: the men and women responsible for keeping explosives off airplanes are relying on gift cards to buy groceries while Washington Democrats continue drawing full taxpayer-funded salaries.
But the danger goes far beyond airport delays. The United States faces a heightened national security threat environment. We are in the middle of an escalating conflict involving Iran, and intelligence officials have warned about the possibility of retaliatory attacks and radicalized actors being called to action.
Nearly 20 million illegal aliens crossed our border during the previous administration’s disastrous open-border policies. Many were released into the interior with little to no vetting.
Among them were illegals from countries hostile to the United States — including Iran. According to federal officials, more than 1,600 Iranian illegals crossed the southern border during the Biden administration. That should alarm every American concerned about national security. The Iranian regime actively sponsors terrorism worldwide. Allowing thousands of its citizens to enter illegally with limited vetting is not just reckless — it is a massive intelligence failure.
And now we are beginning to see why it matters.
As I noted in last week’s newsletter, ICE officials recently arrested an illegal alien from Iran convicted of first-degree murder and drug trafficking right here in Pima County, Arizona. Authorities are still working to determine his intentions. That alone should be chilling. When someone from a hostile regime slips into the country illegally and is later apprehended inside the United States, the obvious question becomes: Why was he here?
Sleeper cells do not announce themselves. They wait. They blend in. They stay quiet. And when tensions escalate abroad — as they are now with Iran — those individuals can be called to action.
Here’s my point: at the very moment the United States faces that kind of threat environment, Democrats in Washington have decided this is the time to shut down the department responsible for protecting the homeland. That is beyond reckless.
Instead of strengthening border enforcement, Democrats spent years fighting deportations, expanding asylum loopholes, and attacking the agents tasked with keeping dangerous individuals out of this country. Now they are willing to leave DHS shuttered — weakening airport security, straining counterterrorism resources, and leaving frontline personnel unpaid.
It is a stunning inversion of priorities.
While American families stand in endless TSA lines and federal security officers work without paychecks, Washington Democrats are digging in to protect policies that allowed millions of illegal crossings in the first place — including criminals and potential national security threats.
Arizonans trying to take their kids on spring break shouldn’t have to wonder whether airport security is understaffed because Democrats in Washington are playing political games. Families flying home for Easter shouldn’t spend half their day stuck in security lines while DHS is caught in a partisan standoff.
And Americans certainly shouldn’t be forced to accept a weakened homeland security posture at the exact moment terrorist threats are rising.
The first duty of government is to protect its citizens. Right now, Democrats in Washington are failing that test.
Stop the Obstruction. Pass the SAVE America Act — Even if It Means Nuking the Filibuster
The House has already done its job. Last month, we passed the SAVE America Act — a simple, commonsense bill requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID for federal elections. The American people overwhelmingly support it — 85% according to a recent poll — because they understand a basic truth: only American citizens should vote in American elections.
Now the Senate plans to take up the bill next week. But everyone in Washington already knows how that vote will end. Unless the filibuster is eliminated, the SAVE America Act is doomed before debate even begins. Senate Democrats will use the 60-vote rule to block it — just as they have used the filibuster to obstruct nearly every serious attempt to secure our elections and restore confidence in the system.
President Trump understands exactly what is at stake. Over the weekend, he announced he will refuse to sign new legislation until Congress sends the SAVE America Act to his desk, declaring the bill the top legislative priority and saying it “supersedes everything else.” That is the kind of leadership the American people elected him to provide.
The House passed this legislation months ago because protecting election integrity is not a partisan issue — it is a national obligation. But in the Senate, Democrats have deliberately stalled the bill because they would rather block basic election safeguards than allow a fair up-or-down vote.
Why? For one simple reason: voter ID and citizenship verification stand in the way of how they…ahem…“win” elections.
Let’s be clear about what is happening. Democrats spent years trying to eliminate the filibuster when it stood in the way of their own agenda. Now they are hiding behind it to stop commonsense election integrity legislation supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans.
But Democrats are only half the problem. The other half is a handful of RINOs in the Senate who continue to treat the filibuster like a sacred tradition while Democrats use it as a political weapon. While the left blocks everything from election integrity to border security, some Republicans seem more concerned with protecting Senate “norms” than delivering results.
Americans didn’t send us to Washington to preserve Senate customs. They sent us to defend their elections.
If Senate Democrats plan to kill the SAVE America Act next week using the filibuster, Senate Republicans need to stop acting like spectators and change the rules.
The House has spoken. President Trump has made this a top priority. And the American people overwhelmingly support ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. Pass the SAVE America Act. And if the filibuster stands in the way, it’s time to nuke it. 🇺🇸
Gosar Meets with Arizona American Legion Delegation
I recently had the honor of meeting with representatives of the Arizona American Legion during their annual Washington, D.C. Conference and I appreciate them taking the time to visit Capitol Hill. As the largest veterans service organization in the state—representing more than 33,000 Arizona veterans and over 75,000 members including family organizations—the Arizona American Legion plays a vital role in advocating for those who served our nation. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from them and remain committed to supporting Arizona’s veterans and the issues important to the more than 18 million veterans across the United States.
District Highlight: Honoring Those Who Served in Bullhead City
My amazing District Director, Penny Pew, had the honor to recently attend the Bullhead City Veterans Stand Down and spend time with the brave men and women who have served our country. Events like this provide critical support to veterans by connecting them with essential services, resources, and a community that cares deeply about their well-being. I’m grateful to the organizers, volunteers, and local partners who make this event possible and who work tirelessly to ensure our veterans receive the respect, assistance, and gratitude they have earned through their service to our nation.
Deadline Approaching for Congressional Art Competition Submissions
The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is underway, and I invite creative high school students from Arizona’s 9th Congressional District—grades 8 through 12, including homeschool, online, and alternative programs—to show off their artistic talents. My office is still accepting submissions through Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Each spring, the Congressional Institute hosts this nationwide visual art competition to celebrate and inspire young artists across the country. Since it began in 1982, more than 650,000 students have participated. The winning artwork from our district will be proudly displayed for an entire year in the United States Capitol—a truly unique honor. This competition is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the creativity, passion, and talent of Arizona’s next generation of artists, and I encourage every student with a love for art to participate. See the above flyer for more information and details about this year’s art competition! 🎨
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Alphabet’s Pullback May Be Opening a New Entry Point
Author: Ryan Hasson. Article Posted: 3/11/2026.
Key Points
GOOGL shares have pulled back more than 12% from recent highs but appear to be stabilizing near the key $300 support level.
Strong institutional demand continues to support the stock, with roughly $164 billion in inflows over the past 12 months.
Analysts remain bullish, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating and a price target implying nearly 20% upside from current levels.
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Technology giant Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)has held a major higher-timeframe support level, potentially creating a fresh entry opportunity for long-term investors.
The Magnificent Seven standout — still up roughly 77% over the past year — has pulled back more than 12% from its recent record highs. Much of that decline came with the broader technology selloff and was further pressured by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The largest, private, dollar-linked financial entity in the crypto world, Tether, has openly stated it plans to allocate up to 15% of its reserves to physical gold—at current reserve levels, that’s roughly $30 billion worth of gold bullion, the kind of monetary decision normally made by central banks, not private companies. When a private company operating at the core of the dollar system is trading its dollar assets for gold, the oldest crisis hedge in history, that’s a clue showing you where the stress is building and what the release valve will be, and my top four gold stocks are up a combined 992% in just two years.See the four top gold stocks positioned for this demand
Fundamentally, little has changed for Alphabet. The company remains dominant in global search, digital advertising and artificial intelligence. While the long-term fundamental story remains intact, the recent pullback has shifted focus to the technical picture, where the stock may be setting up for its next move higher.
GOOGL Finds Support Near Key $300 Level
Technically, Alphabet’s pullback appears to be stabilizing near a key support zone.
After retreating from its February all-time high, the stock found support around the $300 level. That area was significant earlier this year, acting as support in mid-December and again in mid-March.
On Monday, March 9, shares briefly dipped below $300 intraday but quickly recovered with the broader market, ultimately closing above $306. That action reinforced the idea that buyers are defending the $300 line in the sand.
If Alphabet can push back above its 20-day simple moving average and then reclaim the 50-day moving average, it would confirm a higher-low structure. That would keep the broader uptrend intact and suggest the recent pullback was a reset within a longer-term bullish trend.
The correction has also improved the company’s valuation profile.
When shares traded near their all-time highs, Alphabet’s forward price-to-earnings ratio had crept well above its historical average. After the double-digit pullback, the stock now trades closer to a forward P/E of roughly 22.
For a dominant technology company that continues to deliver growth across search, cloud and AI, that valuation looks notably more reasonable.
Institutional Demand Continues to Climb
Institutional ownership is another key indicator: when large funds steadily accumulate a stock, it often signals durable market conviction.
Alphabet currently has institutional ownership of about 40%, and that figure has risen over the past year. Over the last 12 months, $164 billion flowed into the stock versus roughly $82 billion in outflows, highlighting strong institutional conviction even as the shares rallied significantly during the same period.
Short-term flows show a similar picture. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Alphabet recorded $78 billion in inflows compared with $33 billion in outflows, suggesting large investors continued to build positions despite market volatility.
Analysts Continue to See Meaningful Upside
Institutional sentiment is often reinforced by analyst coverage. Alphabet is currently covered by 51 analysts, making it one of the market’s most widely followed stocks.
Notably, the average analyst price target is about $367.18, implying nearly 20% upside from current levels. If shares reached that target, the move would represent a new all-time high.
Most recently, on March 6, Robert W. Baird raised its price target on Alphabet from $375 to $380, a forecast that implied more than 26% potential upside at the time.
That upgrade was largely driven by Alphabet’s strong fourth-quarter 2025 results and continued momentum in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses — both key drivers of long-term growth.
A Reset Within a Long-Term Uptrend
Short-term volatility has weighed on many technology stocks, but Alphabet’s broader outlook remains largely unchanged.
The pullback toward the $300 support level has allowed the stock to reset technically and improved its valuation. At the same time, institutional inflows and strong analyst sentiment indicate confidence in the company’s long-term trajectory remains intact.
If the stock holds support and reclaims key moving averages in the coming weeks, this dip may prove to be another buying opportunity within Alphabet’s longer-term uptrend.
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. That’s what investors seem to be feeling. Technology stocks continue to be under pressure, and money is flowing into traditionally defensive assets like gold. There’s also growing evidence this rotation is expanding to include many blue-chip names. For example, The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) is up more than 10% in February.
Does this mean the tech trade is dead? Not likely. Innovation may take a breather, but it doesn’t stop. Much like the dot-com era, investors are wrestling with two competing themes: concern over the depth and breadth of the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout, and concern about what the AI transformation means for jobs and the broader economy.
Investors will get more information about the labor market when the February jobs report is released on March 6. Until then, buckle up for more volatility—and with it, more chances to find mispriced stocks. MarketBeat’s analysts hunt for those opportunities every week. Here are some of our most popular articles from this week.
The largest, private, dollar-linked financial entity in the crypto world, Tether, has openly stated it plans to allocate up to 15% of its reserves to physical gold—at current reserve levels, that’s roughly $30 billion worth of gold bullion, the kind of monetary decision normally made by central banks, not private companies. When a private company operating at the core of the dollar system is trading its dollar assets for gold, the oldest crisis hedge in history, that’s a clue showing you where the stress is building and what the release valve will be, and my top four gold stocks are up a combined 992% in just two years.See the four top gold stocks positioned for this demand
Key Points
Investors are rotating away from pressured technology stocks into defensive areas, including gold and some blue-chip stocks.
The artificial intelligence buildout remains a major theme, but concerns about its scale and its impact on jobs are driving uncertainty.
With the February jobs report due March 6, market volatility may persist, creating opportunities to spot mispriced stocks.
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Articles by Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes covered the most highly anticipated earnings report of the season: NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA). Hughes explained why the report was strong, what it means for the company’s balance sheet, and why institutional investors are likely to lead NVDA stock higher.
Chipmakers look set for another strong year in 2026 as demand rises in several fast-growing sectors. Hughes highlighted three industrial chip stocks with “must-have” niches that support their future growth.
Articles by Sam Quirke
PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been a brutal stock to hold over the past five years. Still, Sam Quirke wrote that despite concerns about competition and slowing growth, PayPal is trading at a historically low multiple, offering a compelling risk/reward profile.
On the other end of the valuation spectrum is Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). Quirke explained what’s driving the company’s expanding multipleand why TSLA will continue to be a tug-of-war between true believers and perpetual skeptics.
Stocks adjacent to the housing sector remain under pressure. However, Quirke noted recent bullishness in Zillow Group (NASDAQ: ZS). It’s too early to call this the start of a long-term trend, but Quirke laid out both the fundamental and technical cases for ZS stock.
The rally in precious metals paused but has picked up again. Markoch wrote that we’re in the next phase of the gold and silver bull market, which should include mining stocks like the three names he offered to investors.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
The AI infrastructure trade remains a major push-pull for markets: either the buildout accelerates, or it doesn’t. Ryan Hasson wrote that the recent earnings report from Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) gave investors optimism that the company could be a winner with more upside ahead.
At a time when many stocks look expensive, buybacks can carry extra weight. This week, Leo Miller highlighted three companies that announced new share buyback programs. As Miller noted, they span different sectors, reinforcing the idea that it’s a stock-picker’s market.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) reported this week with headline numbers that weren’t great. Nathan Reiff emphasized that the story for D-Wave—and many quantum computing stocks—is about the long-term opportunity. With that in mind, Reiff explained why this report may fuel a new rally for QBTS stock.
Market volatility has boosted interest in the relative safety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Reiff highlighted three ETFs that have delivered strong performance over the last five years and explained why each may continue to perform well.
Articles by Dan Schmidt
Retail investors are often tempted to buy stocks that have fallen 50% or 60% — the so-called “falling knives.” As Dan Schmidt reminded readers, some falling knives aren’t worth catching. That’s the case with the three falling knife stocks he analyzed this week.
Sam Quirke gave investors one reason to look at PayPal this week. Jeffrey Neal Johnson offered another: the rumor that Stripe is in preliminary talks to buy the beaten-down fintech. Johnson broke down the math behind the potential move and why other buyers might take a closer look at PayPal.
The tech bull market may be tiring, but it’s not done yet. Jordan Chussler explained why investors should look for value in quality tech stocks that are on sale, including two Mag 7 names that are down sharply to start the year.
Market volatility hasn’t cooled interest in upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs). This week, Chussler analyzed three of the most anticipated names that investors should watch as IPO rumors intensify.
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Alphabet’s Pullback May Be Opening a New Entry Point
Author: Ryan Hasson. Article Posted: 3/11/2026.
Key Points
GOOGL shares have pulled back more than 12% from recent highs but appear to be stabilizing near the key $300 support level.
Strong institutional demand continues to support the stock, with roughly $164 billion in inflows over the past 12 months.
Analysts remain bullish, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating and a price target implying nearly 20% upside from current levels.
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Technology giant Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)has held a major higher-timeframe support level, potentially creating a fresh entry opportunity for long-term investors.
The Magnificent Seven standout — still up roughly 77% over the past year — has pulled back more than 12% from its recent record highs. Much of that decline came with the broader technology selloff and was further pressured by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Fundamentally, little has changed for Alphabet. The company remains dominant in global search, digital advertising and artificial intelligence. While the long-term fundamental story remains intact, the recent pullback has shifted focus to the technical picture, where the stock may be setting up for its next move higher.
GOOGL Finds Support Near Key $300 Level
Technically, Alphabet’s pullback appears to be stabilizing near a key support zone.
After retreating from its February all-time high, the stock found support around the $300 level. That area was significant earlier this year, acting as support in mid-December and again in mid-March.
On Monday, March 9, shares briefly dipped below $300 intraday but quickly recovered with the broader market, ultimately closing above $306. That action reinforced the idea that buyers are defending the $300 line in the sand.
If Alphabet can push back above its 20-day simple moving average and then reclaim the 50-day moving average, it would confirm a higher-low structure. That would keep the broader uptrend intact and suggest the recent pullback was a reset within a longer-term bullish trend.
The correction has also improved the company’s valuation profile.
When shares traded near their all-time highs, Alphabet’s forward price-to-earnings ratio had crept well above its historical average. After the double-digit pullback, the stock now trades closer to a forward P/E of roughly 22.
For a dominant technology company that continues to deliver growth across search, cloud and AI, that valuation looks notably more reasonable.
Institutional Demand Continues to Climb
Institutional ownership is another key indicator: when large funds steadily accumulate a stock, it often signals durable market conviction.
Alphabet currently has institutional ownership of about 40%, and that figure has risen over the past year. Over the last 12 months, $164 billion flowed into the stock versus roughly $82 billion in outflows, highlighting strong institutional conviction even as the shares rallied significantly during the same period.
Short-term flows show a similar picture. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Alphabet recorded $78 billion in inflows compared with $33 billion in outflows, suggesting large investors continued to build positions despite market volatility.
Analysts Continue to See Meaningful Upside
Institutional sentiment is often reinforced by analyst coverage. Alphabet is currently covered by 51 analysts, making it one of the market’s most widely followed stocks.
Notably, the average analyst price target is about $367.18, implying nearly 20% upside from current levels. If shares reached that target, the move would represent a new all-time high.
Most recently, on March 6, Robert W. Baird raised its price target on Alphabet from $375 to $380, a forecast that implied more than 26% potential upside at the time.
That upgrade was largely driven by Alphabet’s strong fourth-quarter 2025 results and continued momentum in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses — both key drivers of long-term growth.
A Reset Within a Long-Term Uptrend
Short-term volatility has weighed on many technology stocks, but Alphabet’s broader outlook remains largely unchanged.
The pullback toward the $300 support level has allowed the stock to reset technically and improved its valuation. At the same time, institutional inflows and strong analyst sentiment indicate confidence in the company’s long-term trajectory remains intact.
If the stock holds support and reclaims key moving averages in the coming weeks, this dip may prove to be another buying opportunity within Alphabet’s longer-term uptrend.
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. That’s what investors seem to be feeling. Technology stocks continue to be under pressure, and money is flowing into traditionally defensive assets like gold. There’s also growing evidence this rotation is expanding to include many blue-chip names. For example, The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) is up more than 10% in February.
Does this mean the tech trade is dead? Not likely. Innovation may take a breather, but it doesn’t stop. Much like the dot-com era, investors are wrestling with two competing themes: concern over the depth and breadth of the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout, and concern about what the AI transformation means for jobs and the broader economy.
Investors will get more information about the labor market when the February jobs report is released on March 6. Until then, buckle up for more volatility—and with it, more chances to find mispriced stocks. MarketBeat’s analysts hunt for those opportunities every week. Here are some of our most popular articles from this week.
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Key Points
Investors are rotating away from pressured technology stocks into defensive areas, including gold and some blue-chip stocks.
The artificial intelligence buildout remains a major theme, but concerns about its scale and its impact on jobs are driving uncertainty.
With the February jobs report due March 6, market volatility may persist, creating opportunities to spot mispriced stocks.
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Thomas Hughes covered the most highly anticipated earnings report of the season: NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA). Hughes explained why the report was strong, what it means for the company’s balance sheet, and why institutional investors are likely to lead NVDA stock higher.
Chipmakers look set for another strong year in 2026 as demand rises in several fast-growing sectors. Hughes highlighted three industrial chip stocks with “must-have” niches that support their future growth.
Articles by Sam Quirke
PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been a brutal stock to hold over the past five years. Still, Sam Quirke wrote that despite concerns about competition and slowing growth, PayPal is trading at a historically low multiple, offering a compelling risk/reward profile.
On the other end of the valuation spectrum is Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). Quirke explained what’s driving the company’s expanding multipleand why TSLA will continue to be a tug-of-war between true believers and perpetual skeptics.
Stocks adjacent to the housing sector remain under pressure. However, Quirke noted recent bullishness in Zillow Group (NASDAQ: ZS). It’s too early to call this the start of a long-term trend, but Quirke laid out both the fundamental and technical cases for ZS stock.
The rally in precious metals paused but has picked up again. Markoch wrote that we’re in the next phase of the gold and silver bull market, which should include mining stocks like the three names he offered to investors.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
The AI infrastructure trade remains a major push-pull for markets: either the buildout accelerates, or it doesn’t. Ryan Hasson wrote that the recent earnings report from Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) gave investors optimism that the company could be a winner with more upside ahead.
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Dollar General (NYSE: DG) issued a weak 2026 forecast on March 12, sending its shares down about 10% in the subsequent opening. However, as ugly as a 10% stock price decline can be, as high as the potential for a deeper decline may be, it’s what came next that matters most. The 10% stock price pullback put the DG price in alignment with a significant support target, a target aligning with a prior breakout and reversal pattern, and the market started buying.
The stock quickly recovered half its losses, confirming support not only at this critical level but also at a pair of long-term exponential moving averages (EMAs), further strengthening the signal. Confirmation of support, along with a Golden Crossover in the EMAs, signaled a long-term bullish market shift, prompting a reversal into accumulation. Assuming the market follows through on this signal, a move below $128 is unlikely to linger if it occurs.
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Institutions Buy Dollar General Aggressively in 2026
The institutional data reported by MarketBeat suggests that this group is buying the dip in Dollar General shares. The data reflect a bullish posture on a trailing-twelve-month (TTM) basis, four consecutive quarters of bullish behavior (including the first two months of Q1 2026), buying activity, a ramping pace of buying versus selling, sequentially, and a multiyear high set in early Q1.
The takeaway, given that they own nearly 92% of the stock, is that this market is well supported and has a tailwind to assist any rebound.
Analysts also provide support, but upside may be limited until later in the year. The post-release updates included cautionary notes focused on slowing comp store sales and tepid guidance. However, most ratings and price targets were maintained, leaving the trend in place.
The current analyst forecast includes a rating from 30 analysts, a consensus Hold rating, and a 46% Buy-side bias. The bias isn’t strong, nor is the price target, which suggested the stock was fairly valued as of the close prior to the earnings report.
Among the triggers for a rebound are improvements in analysts’ forecasts, which may, in turn, be driven by an upcoming earnings release.
Dollar General Falls After Strong Report; Guides for Growth
Dollar General had a solid quarter, growing revenue by 5.9% year-over-year (YOY) to nearly $11 billion. The strength was driven by new stores and positive comps, with same-store sales up 4.3%, reflecting a 2.6% increase in traffic and a 1.7% increase in transactions. Revenue strength was also better than expected, outpacing MarketBeat’s reported consensus by 75 basis points (bps), as were the earnings. The company’s lean into rationalization, store improvements, and cost controls is paying off, resulting in widening margins. The net result was $1.93 in GAAP earnings, a nearly 15% gains compared to last year, with margins expected to remain strong.
Guidance was a concern, as management forecasts revenue growth slowing to about 3.95%, below the 4.25% consensus, but was likely to be cautious. Not only do Dollar General’s results reflect momentum at year’s end, but there is also potential for consumer tailwinds to form in 2026. Tax return season is here, and the returns are larger than in previous years, injecting capital throughout Dollar General’s consumer base.
Balance sheet highlights provide another incentive for ownership, reflecting the impact of turnaround efforts. Total assets fell slightly on a full-year basis, offset by a larger decline in liabilities. The result was a 15% increase in shareholder equity and the persistent ability to return capital. The company paused buybacks to preserve cash while it rationalized inventory and invested in store remodels, but continues to pay dividends. The distribution is worth about 1.7% as of March 2026, and investors can expect annual increases and for buybacks to resume, possibly by the fiscal year’s end.
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Dollar General Catalysts in 2026: Better Stores
Among the catalysts for Dollar General this year is its Back to Basics strategy. The company is remodeling, updating, and generally cleaning up stores, reducing inventory and improving quality, while fixing supply chain issues. The combination sets the stage for better-than-expected comps and margin, while concepts like DG Wellness and pOpshelf are helping attract and retain new customers.
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These 2 AI Stocks Just Got a Massive S&P 500 Catalyst
Reported by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Originally Published: 3/10/2026.
Key Points
Inclusion in the S&P 500 index triggers a substantial and predictable wave of buying from institutional investment funds.
Vertiv provides the essential power and advanced cooling solutions that are absolutely critical for running high-density AI data centers.
Lumentum’s cutting-edge optical components create the high-speed nervous system required for the rapid data transfer essential to AI models.
A shift is underway in the stock market, with two critical technology companies, Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) and Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE), seeing a surge in trading volume and investor interest. That heightened activity follows a major announcement from S&P Dow Jones Indices: both Vertiv and Lumentum will join the S&P 500.
Most investors view this as a badge of honor. Inclusion in one of the world’s most-watched indexes acts as a powerful financial tailwind: it unlocks a predictable, substantial flow of capital and creates a new dynamic for the stocks and their investors. This elevation also shines a spotlight on two businesses that are becoming increasingly essential to the infrastructure of the modern economy, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
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The market reaction to the S&P 500 news is rooted in a phenomenon known as the index effect. The S&P 500 is the benchmark for the U.S. stock market — a curated list of the 500 largest and most influential American companies — and an estimated more than $15 trillion of assets are tied to the index.
A large portion of this capital sits in passive investment funds, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, whose mandate is simple: mirror the performance of the S&P 500. To do that, these funds must own shares of every company in the index, with each holding weighted by market capitalization.
When a new company is added, these funds are mechanically required to buy its stock. Once inclusion is announced, the clock starts: funds must acquire positions in Vertiv and Lumentum before the change becomes effective, i.e., before the market opens on Monday, March 23, 2026. That creates a clear window for a wave of forced buying, producing a predictable surge in demand. Active traders often front-run this demand, explaining the immediate price pop, but the underlying institutional flow is what typically establishes a strong floor of support.
The AI Pillars: Fundamental Strength Behind the Technical Pop
S&P 500 inclusion is an important catalyst, but its impact is amplified because it applies to companies with timely, high-demand business models. Both Vertiv and Lumentum are key players in the global build-out of AI infrastructure — a multi-trillion-dollar trend still early in its deployment.
Vertiv: The Power and Plumbing of the AI Revolution
If AI data centers are the factories of the 21st century, Vertiv supplies the essential plumbing and power. The immense computational loads that power AI generate unprecedented heat, creating a major bottleneck for growth. Vertiv specializes in advanced power and thermal management solutions, including direct-to-chip and immersion-cooling systems, which are required to keep these high-density facilities running efficiently.
Demand for its technology is strong, positioning Vertiv to capture a significant share of the rapidly expanding data center cooling market.
Massive Order Backlog: Vertiv recently reported a $15 billion order backlog, signaling a robust pipeline of future revenue driven in large part by AI-related projects.
Strong Financial Performance:Vertiv reported earnings of $1.36 per share in its most recent quarter, comfortably beating Wall Street estimates and demonstrating solid operational execution.
Market Leadership: Its comprehensive portfolio of power and cooling solutions makes it a preferred provider for hyperscale data center operators, reinforcing its competitive advantage.
Lumentum: The Nervous System of High-Speed AI
While Vertiv builds the physical foundation, Lumentum serves as the high-speed nervous system. AI models depend on the rapid transmission of enormous datasets between thousands of chips and servers. Lumentum is a leader in optical and photonic components that enable this, manufacturing high-speed transceivers (from 800G to 1.6T) and lasers that move data at the speed of light.
A major endorsement of its technology came when Lumentum announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), the undisputed leader in AI chips. That collaboration further cements Lumentum’s role in the AI supply chain.
Accelerating Growth: Lumentum’s latest results showed a 65.5% year-over-year revenue increase, underscoring surging demand for its high-speed components.
Technological Edge: Lumentum is at the forefront of next-generation optical technologies, positioning it to benefit as AI networks demand ever-faster and more efficient data transfer.
Short Squeeze Potential: Lumentum currently has notable short interest. Inclusion in the S&P 500 could force some bearish investors to buy back shares to cover positions, potentially adding to upward momentum.
Beyond the Inclusion Date: A New Era of Visibility
Inclusion in the S&P 500 is a transformative event that ushers in greater visibility and credibility. It puts Vertiv and Lumentum on the radar of a much broader class of global investors and creates a more stable, long-term base of institutional ownership. This elevation often leads to increased analyst coverage and can lower the cost of capital, offering further benefits over time.
While the index effect provides a compelling near-term, technically driven tailwind, the broader significance is market validation: confirmation that these companies are large, liquid and fundamentally important. For investors, this is a powerful convergence — a predictable short-term demand catalyst shining a light on two businesses exceptionally well positioned for sustained, long-term growth at the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution.
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