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Axon President Josh Isner on AI, AR, and Drones as First Responders
Josh Isner is the president of Axon Enterprise and has been with the company for over 15 years. In this podcast, he joins Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser to discuss:Why Axon is like the Apple of law enforcement.How immersive technology improves police training and retention.The role of drones and hu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Is Hershey a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an iconic stock thanks in no small part to the tasty confectionary treats it produces. But there's so much more to know about this consumer staples giant, including that its dividend yield is historically high at 3.2% today. That suggests that the stock is on sale,...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Estée Lauder Stock Is Going to $81. Is It a Buy?
Many of Estée Lauder's (NYSE: EL) perfumes and cosmetics make for ideal holiday gifts for folks who appreciate such products. Is the storied company's stock also a great buy for the season? If an analyst's latest take on the shares is any indication, the answer is indisputably yes.In the run-up to h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
You can pat yourself on the back if you're thinking of loading up your portfolio with dividend-paying stocks -- because they're surprisingly strong wealth builders. (If you weren't thinking of doing so, you can start now!)Dividend payers aren't slouches. They're not sleepy stocks only suitable for g...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
This Superstar AI Stock Is Down 28% From Its High. Is It Time to Buy?
Growth stocks can be a wild ride. The long-term upside usually comes with stomach-churning volatility. Monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY) is currently experiencing ups and downs. At the time of this writing, shares have fallen approximately 28% from their highs.The company's software-as-a-service business mo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Nvidia 5 Years From Now
Semiconductor designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is enjoying a golden age right now. The company has cornered the market for high-end accelerator chips used in training and running modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems. With a $3.4 trillion market cap on Dec. 23, 2024, Nvidia is (checks notes) the...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
3 Contrarian Stock Picks That Could Surprise the Market in 2025
A new year means new opportunities. Some of 2024's market winners will flop, and some of its losers will rebound.The S&P 500 is ending the year up about 24% after it fell last week on the Federal Reserve's most recent interest rate decisions. That's still an excellent gain for the year. What will ha...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Is the Newest Member of the Nasdaq-100 -- a 764% Gainer Since Its IPO -- a Buy Going Into 2025?
Outside of megacap technology companies, I'd argue that data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is the hottest name in the artificial intelligence (AI) realm. Palantir marked a lot of milestones this year -- most recently the company's entrance into the Nasdaq-100 index.While ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Better Income Stock: Pfizer or Altria Group?
High-yield dividend stocks often catch investors' attention -- and for good reason. When established companies maintain larger-than-average dividend payments, they can provide both substantial current income and the potential for long-term appreciation.However, unusually high yields can be a double-...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Could This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Be the Next Palantir?
SoundHound AI's (NASDAQ: SOUN) shares surged by nearly 875% in 2024 mainly due to record third-quarter revenue performance and increasing adoption of the company's conversational AI solutions by major brands across industries. The stock also benefited significantly from a bullish report from Wedbush...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Nike's Turnaround Is Underway, but Is the Dividend Growth Stock a Buy Before 2025?
Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »Nike (NYSE: NKE) reported its fiscal 2025's second-quarter results on Dec. 19, beating top- and bottom-line estimates (although expectations were very low). However, the stock fell slightly on ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Should You Buy the Dip in AMD Stock?
But one stock that hasn't seemed to captivate investors is Nvidia's chief rival, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). As of this writing, shares of AMD have fallen by 19% this year. When compared to Nvidia's return of 172%, investing in AMD looks like a tough sell.The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
What Should Investors Expect From Micron Stock in 2025?
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) management gave investors an interesting outlook for the upcoming year.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 22, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 24, 202...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Boeing Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
You've probably read some not-so-great news about Boeing (NYSE: BA) in the past year or two. There have been product quality issues, such as when a panel of an airplane blew out midflight in early 2024. That led to the grounding of some 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes.The company got hit with multiple l...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Can C3.ai Become the Next Palantir Technologies?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock was in red-hot form in 2024 as investors showed increasing interest in this software platforms specialist thanks to strong demand for the company's artificial intelligence (AI)-focused offerings, which led to nice accelerations in its top- and bottom-line g...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
1 Major Risk in Buying Costco Stock Right Now
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has become a phenomenon. Its differentiated warehouse retail model is incredibly reliable, and Costco consistently enjoys strong growth. Beyond that, it has several growth drivers that make it even more compelling as a stock with massive potential.However, like anythi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Is Verizon Stock a Buy Now?
If you have ever struggled with a dropped phone call, you might understand the frustration Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) has been for its shareholders. Despite the telecom giant being on track to end 2024 with a positive return, shares have deeply underperformed stock market benchmarks in recent...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
1 No-Brainer Vanguard Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) has a 2.7% dividend yield. That may not sound like a high yield, but it is more than twice the average of stocks in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is yielding a little under 1.2%. That comparison is actually interesting in another way, and it hig...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: ASML vs. Taiwan Semiconductor
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a boon to the semiconductor industry. The need for faster, more powerful chips to fuel AI enabled the industry's sales to hit $627 billion in 2024, a 19% year-over-year increase.Two companies critical to the production of semiconductor chips are ASML (NASDAQ: AS...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
