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The stock market cares more about future earnings potential than the past -- and that may be why Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are all worth more than Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) today even though Alphabet is the only S&P 500 stock with over $100 billion in trailing-12-month net income. Heres why the market views Alphabets earnings differently than other megacap growth stocks, and whether Alphabet is a buy now.Where to invest $1,000 right now? O...
In a recent interview, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner said, "The stock market is a bank that pays a higher interest rate than your bank ever will." However, he prefaced this with the fact that not every investment you make is going to go up, and youre not going to have a positive return each and every year. In fact, Gardner said that if you buy 25 stocks, you need to be comfortable knowing that five of them are likely to be big disappointments. He added that he understands why some people can get ...
Baidu search has been facing pressure from AI rivals like Tencent and DeepSeek.
There will be many winners as infrastructure is built to support the huge and increasing computing power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Nvidia continues to pave the way and has already been a huge beneficiary thanks to its leading advanced chips, software, and engagement with developers. Nvidias revenue has soared from what was then a record $61 billion in fiscal 2024 to more than $130 billion in its fiscal year 2025, ended Jan. 26. That growth continues as sales in the f...
At the midpoint of the year, the S&P 500 is up around 6%. A few months ago, investors were bracing for the worst amid the threat of tariffs and trade wars. The sentiment improved significantly since then as theres much more bullishness in the markets these days, and many stocks have been performing exceptionally well. Does a good start like this suggest that 2025 will be a good year for the market? Is the S&P 500 likely to continue rallying in the latter half of the year? Heres what the histor...
The second half of the year is a great time for folks to review what companies they are invested in, why they are invested in them, and to update their watch lists with exciting stocks to buy. However, some investors may be hesitant to put new capital to work in the market given the rapid recovery over the last few months. The S&P 500 is up more than 20% from its April lows, putting pressure on companies to deliver on expectations.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most discussed subjects over the past few years. Its far from a new technology, but with the explosion in popularity of generative AI tools like OpenAIs ChatGPT, it has soared into the mainstream. The AI landscape is layered and evolving daily. Some companies are laying the groundwork and foundation for developing the technology, others are using this foundation to build their own tools, and some are perfectly content with simply using tools, li...
This list of excellent companies encompasses a diverse range of investments, including growth stocks, AI stocks, dividend stocks, and more. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 29, 2025. The video was published on July 1, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Adviso...
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hit rough waters earlier this year amid concern that President Trumps tariff plan would hurt the economy, but the index since recovered and even closed the quarter and first half of the year at a record level. Will the index continue to soar from here in the second half? History suggest the answer is yes. Lets check out the details.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More...
If youre looking for solid investing advice, one of the best sources is the legendary Warren Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha is a master of the buy-and-hold investing strategy, acquiring stock in companies that have great reputations, strong cash flow, and predictable profits. And his results are undeniable. Under his leadership, Berkshire Hathaways portfolio has averaged an almost 20% gain since 1964, nearly doubling the performance of the S&P 500 in that period. Where to invest $1,000 right now...
The year is halfway over, and artificial intelligence (AI) investing hasnt gone anywhere. Companies are sticking to their plan to spend a record amount on data centers, which are primarily used to power the ever-growing AI workloads. There are several beneficiaries of this trend, but three of my favorites are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM).Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are th...
SAN FRANCISCO & VALENCIA, Spanien--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maisa, ein aufstrebendes Unternehmen im Bereich Enterprise AI, wurde vom weltweit führenden Forschungs- und Beratungsunternehmen Gartner in die Liste der führenden Entwickler von zuverlässigen KI-Agenten aufgenommen. Zum ersten Mal wird ein spanisches Startup in Gartners einflussreichen Berichten für das Jahr 2025 „Hype Cycle for AI“ und „Hype Cycle for the Future of Work“ erwähnt. Das kaum ein Jahr alte Unternehmen, das letztes Jahr in seiner
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is undergoing a significant transition. The company popularized ride-sharing globally and is currently the leader in this industry. It is also a major player in the food delivery business. However, the universality of its platform appears set to also make it a major player in the autonomous vehicle industry. That could have profound effects on what is now a self-driving car stock over the next five years, meaning the question may not be whether it outperforms the S...
A collaboration among some of the biggest names in tech has gone disastrously awry.
Google confirms Chrome is under attack — all users must update now.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The companys powerful AI-enabling graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for the incredible AI models reshaping business and society. While competitors are racing to close the gap, Nvidias combination of cutting-edge hardware and indispensable CUDA platform will continue to give it a lasting edge. AI data center demand is driving Nvidias growth Companies across big tech are spending massive amounts upg...
According to estimates from S&P Global, just the five AI hyperscalers; Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple are projected to spend more than $1 trillion in capital investment on AI in the three years through 2027. Let that number sink in for a second…more than a trillion spent to develop artificial intelligence from just […]
In todays video, I discuss recent updates affecting the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of July 1, 2025. The video was published on July 1, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? ...
Shares of Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) were on the move last month as the legacy tech giant best known for database software continues to impress investors with its growth in cloud infrastructure, showing its capitalizing on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Oracle delivered another strong earnings report, and said in a filing late in the month that fiscal 2026 is off to a strong start. The company also earned a slew of analyst upgrades, helping to propel the stock higher.Where to invest $1,000 rig...
Halfway through 2025, one thing is clear: Its been another excellent stretch for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock. As of this writing, Meta shares are up 25% year to date, easily besting the benchmark S&P 500s total return of 6% and making Meta the top-performing stock among the Magnificent Seven. So, will this trend continue? Lets dig into the details for an answer.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. ...
Google has made a new proposal to the European Union antitrust regulators aimed at avoiding a substantial fine related to alleged breaches of the EUs...
Google, Microsoft electricity demand jumps over 25% for second year in a row
The three best-performing stocks on the S&P 500 index over the past three years, as of June 30, are Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) with a 1,403% return; Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), 1,116%; and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), 943%. The S&P 500 returned 71.6% over this period. Beyond all being artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, these three have one key commonality to which investors should give more attention: Theyre led by a founder-CEO.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team ...
Google stock seen as ’top mega cap pick’ in break-up scenario
Investors may be tempted to imagine how much higher the S&P 500 Index would be if three of its most influential stocks weren’t lagging behind.
Autonomous driving has been in the news quite a bit lately, with Tesla launching its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. While I think Tesla is a great pick in this space, theres one that I like more at the moment. Thats Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Alphabet is known as the parent company of Google, but it also owns Waymo, the undisputed leader in autonomous driving right now (at least in terms of deployed footprint). Alphabet is my top autonomous driving stock, and investors can es...
Buying an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks an index like the S&P 500 can be a great way to build long-term wealth, and this strategy is endorsed by some of the worlds top investors, including Warren Buffett. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is one of the most popular funds on the market because of its super low cost, and it could certainly make you a millionaire with regular contributions and the right time horizon. Below, Ill break down the components of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ...