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Restaurant operators are navigating a mixed consumer spending backdrop, higher labor and input costs and the ongoing need to refresh concepts to sustain traffic. In this environment, Ark Restaurants Corp. ARKR and Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. BDL stand out as two niche players with distinct operating models. ARKR runs a portfolio of destination, high-traffic restaurants and ...
Key Points All three of these stocks enjoy wide competitive moats in industries beyond AI. Strong cash-flow generation provides each of them with the ability to invest in new opportunities and stave off competition. Their valuations have climbed, but they may still be worth their premium prices right now. 10 stocks we like better than ...
Tech giant Inc. is trading around $175, a level that stands out for an unexpected, and undesirable, reason. Despite a strong rally in recent months, the stock is finishing the year close to where it closed out 2021. On the surface, that might sound uninspiring, but look a little closer, and there’s an interesting story ...
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Pearson have teamed up to create AI-powered learning tools for individuals and organizations worldwide. The collaboration will help IBM expand its AI applications into education, strengthening its presence in the learning technology market for future growth. IBM recently launched a $500 million venture fund to invest in early-stage AI companies. ...
Key Points AMD was getting a nice chunk of its revenue from the Chinese market before the U.S. government’s export controls took effect in April 2025. AMD will soon be allowed to sell advanced AI chips to Chinese customers, which should benefit AMD’s business in 2026. This could help AMD exceed Wall Street’s growth expectations ...
Key Points Palantir and Nvidia are large companies at the forefront of the AI revolution. Iren Limited is a Bitcoin miner, but it just inked a huge deal with Microsoft to supply cloud computing capacity. Credo Technology’s wiring solutions may not be sexy, but they help data centers function better. 10 stocks we like better ...
There has been much mention lately of the K-shaped economy as new economic data emerges. The “<” part of the K refers to the divergent directional spending patterns of the upper- and lower-income consumer. The higher end consumer, buttressed by stock market gains and housing appreciation, seems unfazed by any inflation pressure and continues to ...
Key Points Morningstar analysts recently ranked Nvidia and Microsoft as the two best artificial intelligence stocks to buy right now. Brian Colello at Morningstar says Nvidia has an economic moat due to its leadership in GPUs, networking, and software tools needed for artificial intelligence. Dan Romanoff at Morningstar says Microsoft’s cloud computing unit has emerged ...
Key Points Amazon’s AI solutions are getting a lot of attention, but its advertising business is another key tailwind in addition to e-commerce. Netflix is getting a lot of coverage for a potential acquisition, but its flagship businesses are sticky on their own. Nvidia is arguably one of the most popular AI stocks, and for ...
Key Points The current administration has made it a challenging market for electric vehicles, thanks to changing policies and tariffs. One analyst recently upgraded Rivian from a $20 price target up to $25. Rivian’s R2 will be key to building scale and driving toward profitability. 10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › With ...
