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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock is a compelling growth prospect for those optimistic about computing and AI advancements. Despite a pullback, its impressive earnings report signals robust growth.  SMCI stock is currently trading at around $850, significantly lower than its peak of over $1,200 per share. Collaborating with chip manufacturers like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) can lead

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), typically shortened to Trump Media, is a target of controversy and constant debate. Trump Media stock is sometimes labeled as a meme stock because of the attention former President Donald Trump receives. Sensible investors can find reasons to hold this stock. Trump Media, first and foremost, will sink or swim as

Two months in, Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) stock is considered a successful initial public offering. The stock opened at $47 per share and closed at around $50 per share, marking the first IPO of a social media site since Pinterest debuted five years ago. Now Reddit trades at $54 a stub and has had its first earnings

In an effort to protect American workers and businesses from China’s unfair trade practices, the Biden China tariffs consist of increases in tariff rates for a slew of Chinese-made goods. Those include electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells and steel. In fact, this could provide a boon for U.S. manufacturers of these products. In turn, respective

There should be nothing special about stocks at a 52-week high. Obviously the milestone indicates business has been good and likely will be better in the future. The market is signaling confidence the stock will continue to outperform. And studies suggest that thinking may be right.  One said “that nearness to the 52-week high is

Previously, we encouraged investors to consider a $200 share-price target for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The buyers maintained control and Alphabet stock moved higher, making it a good call. Today, we’re giving the stock a “B” grade and remaining confident in Alphabet stock. At the same time, we’re striving to be fair and balanced. As we’ll discuss

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is currently the darling of Wall Street. Blowout earnings, incredible margins, strong demand. Artificial intelligence is the future. But apparently, only for one stock. Yesterday’s price action was fascinating. Nvidia stock closed 9% higher while the rest of the market collapsed. There used to be this saying in investing that “the generals will

Innovation has been a hallmark of biotechnology for decades and, despite some of the hardest sledding in many years, 2024 could be a bounce-back year for biotech stocks. The sector has suffered in this cycle. Investors have “rewarded” tech stocks and large-cap stocks for innovation, ignoring mid- and small-cap biotech stocks. Somehow, investors forgot about

Across the board, this earnings season has been particularly strong. Because of the hype about all things artificial intelligence (AI), this is especially true for powerhouse AI firms like Nvidia (NVDA). The titan just reported its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday and absolutely smashed investor expectations.  In fact, as Forbes’ Derek Saul noted, “This was Nvidia’s

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock continues to face headwinds. The Elon Musk electric vehicle maker has seen shares fall nearly 30% since the start of the year. High interest rates coupled with sliding consumer demand for new electric vehicles have hit into the company’s deliveries growth figures. Despite a recent CPI report for April pointing to a

Judging which growth stocks are good long-term bets is trickier than you might expect. These fast-moving businesses can be hard to forecast, and changes in their broader industries could quickly lift up (or sink) these growth names in short order. However, there is one metric you need to keep in mind above all else: profitability. This is by far the most important factor,

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is at the forefront of the hydrogen-power movement of the 2020s. However, it’s not prudent to over-invest in Plug Power. Position sizing is crucial with Plug Power stock, as there are risks involved and share-price volatility should be expected.  Don’t get me wrong. I’m rooting for Plug Power to succeed and eventually post a

Amid rampant market hype, many high-profile companies with solid growth rates are seeing strong uptake from investors. But that’s not to say all growth stocks are seeing the same sort of enthusiasm from investors. There are plenty of overlooked growth stocks with robust fundamentals that go unnoticed, presenting lucrative investment prospects across various sectors. With

In the past, adding coffee to the menu was an easy way to juice sales. A few years ago amid lagging doughnut sales, Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) thought by pushing coffee with its glazed confections could have the beverage grow to 10% of sales. According to the National Coffee Association, 67% of Americans drink at least

Is one of the fastest-growing elements of the clean energy revolution in danger? In a new report published this year, The Conference Board investigated this question, taking an in-depth look at the solar energy industry and the problems posed by growing overreliance on solar technology in the United States and beyond.  Given the relatively low

If you’re a risk taker and into meme-tech stocks, Destiny Tech100 (NYSE:DXYZ) is certainly an intriguing option to consider. This close-ended management investment, the DXYZ stock, operates as an ETF, holding what managers believe are the “top 100 high-growth tech companies.” Notably, these companies are venture-backed and privately-listed, meaning investors can gain exposure to companies

There’s no need to worry about Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), however, as this company is constantly developing new ideas. Sensible investors can confidently trust Microsoft stock to follow an upward growth trajectory this year, earning it a “B” grade.     We’re not going to claim that everything is 100% perfect with Microsoft. For example, Microsoft just got

It’s been nearly two weeks since Warren Buffett presided over his company’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha. The ritual has become a must-attend for those in the industry and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) shareholders. There’s no question Berkshire Hathaway stock remains very attractive for long-term investors. The media’s gone over many of the highlights, so I

Shares of several electric vehicle makers are in the red as macroeconomic challenges and geopolitical tensions are weighing on the demand for electric vehicles. Moreover, the ongoing price war triggered by intense competition is dragging down the profitability of EV makers. Another concern is President Joe Biden’s quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EV makers. Nonetheless,

If you’ve followed me for a long time, you know I’m very against short selling. Making directional bets to the downside is a losing game because the upward bias for risk assets is real. Stocks tend to go up more often that they go down. Sure, there are some investors that make a killing by