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Why Super Micro Computer Stock Fell Today
Super Micro Computer's (NASDAQ: SMCI) share price closed out the daily session down 8.3%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) ended the day up 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) ended the session up 1.2%.
Dec 17, 2024
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: IonQ vs. Nvidia
Since ChatGPT took the world by storm in the fall of 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly crept into many aspects of society. For instance, U.S. regulations around AI rose 56% in 2023.
Dec 16, 2024
Will Artificial Intelligence Stocks Continue to Dominate in 2025? Here's What History Says.
In the last two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted more investment interest than any other theme. To me, the real start of the AI frenzy was November 30, 2022. That's the day OpenAI released ChatGPT to the world.
Dec 16, 2024
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now
Technology stocks have scored a major win in 2024, recording top performances in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The biggest gainers in each were Palantir Technologies and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), respectively, thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Dec 16, 2024
Can Costco Become a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2030?
As of this writing, there are nine different companies that have made it into the illustrious trillion-dollar club. The vast majority of these operate within the technology sector. But there's one dominant retail business that could make the cut one day.
Dec 16, 2024
1 Red Flag and 1 Green Flag for Alphabet in 2025
Knowing reasons why an investment could fail is just as important as knowing why it could succeed. This is vital for investing in a company like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), as it is displaying two contrasting signals to investors.
Dec 16, 2024
Better Buy in 2025: XRP, Dogecoin, or Bitcoin?
With a new year right around the corner, which one will be the better buy for investors in 2025?
Dec 13, 2024
These 2 AI Stocks Are Poised to Trounce the S&P 500 in 2025
Market research firm IDC projects that business investment in AI will generate a staggering $19.9 trillion in economic impact through 2030.
Dec 13, 2024
39.5% of Warren Buffett's $300.5 Billion Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Is Invested in These 2 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks
Under the leadership of CEO Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway has become one of history's most successful businesses. The investment conglomerate has a market capitalization of mo
Dec 13, 2024
Apple Stock vs. Tesla Stock: Billionaires Are Buying One and Selling the Other Ahead of 2025
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are two of the largest and most popular stocks among retail and institutional investors. But a few billionaire-led hedge funds sold Ap
Dec 13, 2024
Meet the Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club by 2027
The latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have had a profound impact on the tech landscape, minting a new generation of trillionaires in the process. The ability of these
Dec 13, 2024
Why Riot Platforms Stock Blasted Nearly 5% Higher on Thursday
News of a prominent investor's entry into Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) juiced the cryptocurrency miner and investor's stock on Thursday. Eager investors piled into its shares, sending their value almost 5% higher on the day.
Dec 13, 2024
Why Intel Stock Is Gaining Today
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock is climbing in Thursday's trading. The semiconductor company's share price was up 3.1% as of 3:15 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index were both down 0.5%.
Dec 13, 2024
Why Altcoins Were Thrashing the Market on Thursday
In a somewhat atypical development in the cryptosphere, on Thursday a clutch of coins and tokens surged in price while the leading one sagged on the day.
Dec 13, 2024
Why Nvidia Is the Hands-Down Better Stock to Buy Than Palantir for 2025
There's no question which artificial intelligence (AI) stock is set to be the biggest winner of 2024. Despite being on track to deliver a gain of more than 180%, it won't be Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
Dec 12, 2024
2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2025 and Beyond
The stock market performed well in 2024 despite lingering economic issues and geopolitical instability. The bull run remains in full swing, and although investors can't predict wha
Dec 12, 2024
Is Intel Stock a Buy Before 2025?
In today's video, I will discuss recent updates about Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.
Dec 12, 2024
Why Altcoins Were Zooming Higher on Wednesday
As with other 2024 rallies, this one was broad and deep. Holders of top utility tokens Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) did well, with their assets rising by nearly 7% and almost 8%, respectively.
Dec 12, 2024
Tesla's Future: What Investors Need to Know
Explore the exciting world of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 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!
Dec 12, 2024
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia
Palantir stock's gains of 345% (as of this writing) are significantly higher than the 188% jump that Nvidia has recorded this year. However, does this make Palantir the better AI stock to buy of the two? Let's find out.
Dec 11, 2024
