Nvidia is the dominant player in chips designed for generative AI. Nvidia has numerous opportunities beyond GPUs and data centers. Nvidia is trading at some of its cheapest levels during the AI revolution. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › For the last three years, the stock market’s biggest tailwinds have stemmed from virtually … Read more
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) has been one of the early success stories of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The company offers its customers something in great need these days — capacity for AI workloads — and this has led to soaring revenue. The stock also turned heads as, after an initial public offering in March, it … Read more
There are currently 10 public companies with market caps greater than $1 trillion. While Nvidia is the closest to reaching a $5 trillion valuation, I think Alphabet could also hit that milestone this year. Despite Alphabet’s long-term potential, its stock remains modestly valued. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › At the moment, there … Read more
When you’re looking for investing strategies for 2026, it’s important not to overlook exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While ETFs may lack the dramatic growth stories of high-flying stocks like Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) or Nvidia (NVDA), these types of investments are the best ways to add instant diversification to your portfolio—and often at a low price. Currently, … Read more
Data center stocks have become central to investor portfolios as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) drive record demand for capacity and networking gear. These names tend to combine durable revenue with capital-spending cycles that can amplify earnings when enterprise customers expand deployments. Analyst ratings on Barchart point to three leaders for 2026. First of … Read more
A survey by The Motley Fool found investors are confident that artificial intelligence companies will deliver strong returns over the long haul. Nvidia and Alphabet are positioned to benefit from AI for years to come. The AI market is already boosting their revenues, and both are growing new AI-powered businesses. 10 stocks we like better … Read more
Cathie Wood has built a reputation for spotting disruptive technology trends before they hit the mainstream. Here are three top tech stocks that are part of Cathie Wood’s portfolio in 2026 and could have a place in your portfolio as well. Trimble (TRMB), a precision technology company, provides solutions that optimize workflows and boost productivity … Read more
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF invests in every single company listed on U.S. stock exchanges, so it’s one of the most diversified funds money can buy. Extreme diversification can reduce risk and volatility, but it can also lead to lower returns compared to more concentrated portfolios. Nevertheless, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF can … Read more
Shares in major US oil refiners rallied on Monday as the industry priced in a potential opportunity for the refiners to benefit from the Trump administration’s ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Gulf Coast-based Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) led the way up, gaining more than 10%. Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), the largest refiner in the … Read more
As global markets head into the December holiday stretch, trading volumes are thinning and near-term cues are fading. Yet, beneath the surface calm, investors are reassessing some of the most dominant themes of the past few years, especially artificial intelligence, while taking comfort from resilient economic fundamentals in the US and a more selective outlook … Read more