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Why XRP (Ripple) Is Soaring Today
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was flying higher on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency was up 10.97% as of 3:45 p.m. ET. The rise comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 1.92% and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) gained 2.51%, as of the time of writing.
Thu, Jan 16
Nvidia Shares Fall on New AI Chip Export Rules. Is This a Golden Opportunity to Buy the Stock?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares came under pressure recently after the Biden administration imposed tougher guidelines regarding the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Thu, Jan 16
Is Tesla Stock a Buy Before Jan. 20?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is one of the most volatile megacap tech stocks. While owning Tesla has been (mostly) a great decision over the long term, timing has often been critical.
Thu, Jan 16
Disney Stock: Iconic Brand or Risky Bet?
Explore the exciting world of Disney (NYSE: DIS) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
Thu, Jan 16
The Magical Opportunity For Disney Stock Investors
Disney (NYSE: DIS) has been overlooked and unloved on Wall Street for years, but the business is turning around before our eyes. The company's parks and cruise lines make an incredible amount of money and studios and streaming are rapidly improving.
Wed, Jan 15
Be Careful With These Quantum Computing Stocks
When Nvidia's Jensen Huang suggested that a useful quantum computer was likely decades away, shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) fell off a cliff. As of midday Tuesday, both stocks were down at least 45% from their recent highs.
Wed, Jan 15
Is Dogecoin a Buy Before Jan. 20?
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) skyrocketed by 251% in 2024, handily outperforming the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and even the king of the crypto realm, Bitcoin.
Wed, Jan 15
How Big Is This Threat for Nvidia in 2025?
The past two years have been big for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), thanks to its dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. The stock roared higher, gaining more than 800% over the period -- and this movement drove Nvidia to a market value of more than $3.6 trillion to temporarily surpass A
Wed, Jan 15
How Did Walmart Stock Gain 72% Last Year?
Few would dispute that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a solid investment. But a 72% gain over the course of just one calendar year? Many of the market's most attractive growth stocks didn't even fare that well in 2024.
Wed, Jan 15
Why XRP Is Soaring Today
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is seeing big gains in Tuesday's trading. The cryptocurrency's token price was up 8% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 5:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin was up 4.5%, and the price of Ethereum was up 6.2%.
Wed, Jan 15
Airbnb in 2025: Growth Potential vs. Risks
Explore the exciting world of Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
Wed, Jan 15
Where Will Palantir Technologies Be in 3 Years?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) went public in September 2020, and shares of the company that made its name by providing analytics and software platforms to federal government agencies have shot up a remarkable 608% since then as of this writing.The stock has comprehensively beaten the 61% gain
Wed, Jan 15
3 Reasons Nvidia Stock Is a Forever Buy and Hold
Artificial intelligence (AI) has unleashed a technological revolution, and one company sits at its very core. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) powers nearly every major AI breakthrough, from autonomous vehicles to drug discovery to advanced robotics. The company's technological dominance in this revolutionary
Tue, Jan 14
Ford: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
In typical fashion, Ford (NYSE: F) finished 2024 with a disappointing showing for investors. Shares dipped 19% last year. Including dividends, they still lost 13%.
Tue, Jan 14
Should You Buy Stock in the Largest Company in the World?
The world's biggest companies have proved themselves over time, generating earnings growth and stock performance. They've built rock-solid businesses, demonstrated they can prevail even in competitive industries, and generally these points should set them up for future success too.
Tue, Jan 14
Here's Why Rivian Stock Is a Buy Before February 20
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is a high risk stock that only more aggressive investors should be looking at. But, if you are looking at it, it might be worth jumping aboard before it releases fourth quarter 2024 and full year 2024 earnings on Feb. 20. Here's why the story in 2025 is likely to be more...
Tue, Jan 14
3 Things to Know About Sirius XM Stock Before You Buy
Shares of Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) are down about 59% in the past year and currently trading at a 52-week low. Underwhelming results from the satellite radio giant have raised concerns about whether the company can manage to turn the dial to the correct growth station.
Tue, Jan 14
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This Wall Street Analyst Thinks Disney Stock Is Going to $147. Is It a Buy?
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has struggled in recent years as its pivot to streaming has been messier than investors hoped, and its legacy media business has declined in the meantime.However, there are signs that the company could be headed to higher ground as it seems to be nearly done with the transiti
Tue, Jan 14
2 AI Semiconductor Stocks to Consider Buying in 2025
With Microsoft recently announcing its intentions to spend $80 billion on building data centers across the globe this year, there appears to be no let-up in spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Mon, Jan 13
Why Shopify Stock Jumped 37% in 2024
Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock gained 37% in 2024, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The market is getting more excited about the e-commerce platform as it continues to report robust growth and improving profitability while the e-commerce market grows, and moderating inflatio
Mon, Jan 13
