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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t let short-term volatility shake you out of a good long-term investment. That’s a principle to keep in mind if you’re holding a share position in Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). There will be ups and downs, but this doesn’t change the bullish thesis and Palantir stock earns a fairly confident “B” grade. Not long ago, we encouraged investors not

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

Many of Wall Street’s favorite growth stocks have seemed almost unstoppable. Their hot runs continue while their valuations begin to swell well above historical averages. As a result investors may be wondering if it’s a good idea to do a bit of trimming. Taking a profit every now and then, especially at new highs in

If you’re looking for good news about the popular meme stocks ranked in this article, you’ll be hugely disappointed.  Barron’s reported on May 21 that, according to Investor’s Business Daily analysis, investors lost $13 billion on meme stocks in the three trading days after GameStop (NYSE:GME) hit a $64.83 52-week high on May 14.  At

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) reports first-quarter earnings after the market close. All eyes will be on just how high demand for artificial intelligence chips drives the chipmaker’s performance, but Nvidia stock may be topping out. The consensus view is that Nvidia will see a gusher of profits with estimates of as much as $5.60 per share depending

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,

In January, I published MarketMaster AI’s top 500 stocks to buy for 2024. My AI-powered system was warning of a market pullback, and to counter the effect, it focused on higher-quality growth companies. The results have been excellent so far. A and A+ rated stocks have since averaged a 5% return year to date, well

Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine wondered on May 13 if GameStop (NYSE:GME) was back. He was speaking about the video game retailer’s 70% surge in its share price after Keith Gill, a celebrity investor known as “Roaring Kitty”, posted on X (formerly Twitter) for the first time since June 2021. Everyone and their dog has since

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, is sometimes a darling of the markets. Investors often ignore AMD because of “shinier” distractions. They always return to AMD, eventually. AMD stock deserves a “B” grade for most long-term portfolios. We’ll discuss valuation concerns related to AMD. These concerns aren’t a deal breaker. Successful companies justify

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