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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. Alphabet

Key Points Apple and Alphabet were criticized for their AI results to date, but they are turning that around. Apple delivered record revenue in its 2025 fiscal year and brought on new AI leadership. Alphabet’s application of AI is driving growth across its businesses, such as increased usage of its search engine. 10 stocks we ...

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3 Reasons I'm Not Buying Nvidia Stock Headed Into 2026

Key Points The stock has risen about 35% year to date. Competition is still far behind, but that doesn’t mean some hyperscalers aren’t finding workarounds to reduce their dependence on Nvidia. Some other tech stocks with AI exposure may be better buys. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › After a transformational 2024 for ...

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2 Stocks to Avoid as Crypto Momentum Wanes

The northeast United States wasn’t the only region gripped by bitter cold this month—a new winter has also hit the cryptocurrency market. Weak sentiment and choppy trading threaten Bitcoin with its worst yearly performance since 2022. What’s caused the cryptocurrency stallout in 2025, and can investors hope for a brighter year in 2026? Below, we’ll ...

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Can Completion of Qualcomm's Alphawave Buyout Deal Propel Its Shares?

Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM has completed the acquisition of U.K.-based chip firm Alphawave Semi for an enterprise value of approximately $2.4 billion. The buyout offers Qualcomm an opportunity to expand its presence in high-growth applications, including data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), data networking and data storage.  With advanced technology solutions that are complementary to power-efficient CPU ...

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3 Overlooked Sectors to Buy in 2026 

Sometimes, the best investments are the ones everyone else is ignoring. Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest.  Perhaps the two most terrifying words in investment is the term: “Everyone knows.”  To growth investors, it represents the moment when a promising trade has become too crowded.  “Everyone knows that internet stocks are the next big ...

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These Infrastructure Stocks Could Quietly Power the AI Revolution

Key Points The AI revolution will require a lot of power in the coming years. Google has signed energy deals with NextEra and Brookfield Renewable. Brookfield has also signed a long-term renewable energy development agreement with Microsoft. 10 stocks we like better than NextEra Energy › Technology companies are investing a substantial amount of money ...