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Key Points Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) investors have every reason to cheer these days. The Detroit car manufacturer has had a great year, with the share price soaring 35% through Dec. 24. And despite the impressive showing, the valuation might still be a major attraction for those interested in the stock. Is the current ...
Baidu BIDU and Alibaba BABA are among China’s most established technology conglomerates, operating within the domestic tech sector. AI and cloud computing have become central areas of competition. Large Chinese technology platforms are investing heavily in AI models, cloud infrastructure and enterprise-facing software as businesses increasingly adopt data-intensive and automated solutions. Within this environment, both ...
Key Points Dogecoin is the cryptocurrency industry’s original meme coin, and it’s a highly speculative asset. Dogecoin’s market capitalization reached more than $90 billion in 2021, but it has since lost the majority of its value. The meme coin is likely to suffer further from its poor fundamentals in 2026, which could result in significant ...
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 ...
