While it's tough to argue that most of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks would be bad long-term investments, there are two in particular that I'd be eager to buy right now. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is trading at just 2% below its all-time high, but its profitability is still in the relatively early stages. ...
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While it might sound like a smart idea to try and find small businesses that could become tomorrow's big winners in the stock market, investors can't ignore the companies that are hiding in plain sight. Just look at Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). The tech titan's shares have soared 190% just ...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are still must-owns right now. The industry is rapidly changing, and new technologies and initiatives are being announced daily. However, some of the best AI stocks aren't the ones you've never heard of; they've been doing it for quite some time. Among my top artificial ...
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One of the biggest developments to hit tech over the past year or so has been the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the flood of ways it can be used to create original content, save time, and increase productivity. For Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) investors, the big question that ...
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The "Magnificent Seven" companies caught the market by storm in 2023 for their market-crushing gains. But the group has showed signs of cooling off. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are the only three Magnificent Seven stocks that are outperforming ...
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The market is up today, but Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares traded as much as 2.8% lower in early trading, cutting more than $50 billion off the company's valuation. The stock recovered slightly but it was still down 2% at 11 a.m. ET. Artificial intelligence (AI) rival OpenAI is holding ...
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Owning shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), the parent of Google, has been a smart decision over the years. In the past decade, investors have been rewarded with a tremendous 555% return -- well exceeding the Nasdaq Composite's 299% performance. Even in more recent times, this "Magnificent ...
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A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a vehicle that ticks over quietly in the background for decades before an investor reaches pensionable age. That means it could be ideally suited for the long-term approach to investing I take. That timeframe may mean I have enough time to invest in a promising ...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been flying this year and for good reason. Over the next decade, AI technology is going to disrupt pretty much every industry. Currently, I’m invested in a lot of companies that offer exposure to the artificial intelligence theme. But here’s a look at three AI ...
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With the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in full force, investors continue to try and figure out ways to get a piece of the action. Luckily, you don't have to look very far. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), one of the world's most dominant enterprises, is at the forefront of this revolution. ...
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As some of the world's most valuable companies, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) have long histories of providing investors with significant and consistent gains. Their shares are up 1,000% and 516% respectively over the past decade -- and the companies still have promising ...
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights the catalysts that could lift Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock higher. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 3, 2024. The video was published on May 5, 2024. Continue reading
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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been on a tear lately as far as its stock is concerned. That's because it has many factors going for it, including good fundamentals, investor hunger for tech companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI), and the declaration of its first-ever dividend. ...
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Those who invested in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) a few years ago are sitting pretty right now. The tech giant has seen its shares skyrocket, even more so than its otherwise high-performing "Magnificent Seven" peers, partly thanks to its artificial intelligence (AI) system sales. However, as is often the case ...
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Within my ISA and SIPP, I hold a lot of different stocks and funds. However, at present, three stocks – all of which I’m very bullish on – account for around 18% of my total investment portfolio. Interested to know what stocks they are? Read on and I’ll tell you… A world-class company First up we, have ...
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Got a hundred bucks you know you won't be needing anytime soon? Want to do something constructive with it, and don't mind a little volatility? There's certainly no shortage of interesting growth stocks to consider. The ultimate growth stock to buy with $100 right now, however, is Google parent Alphabet ...
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Earnings season is in full swing, with countless stocks on the move. As is often the case, there's been a lot of fluctuation in the tech market. Easing inflation and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have made investors bullish on the companies profiting most from these developments. In fact, ...
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Just one quarter after Meta Platforms announced its first-ever dividend payout, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) joined Meta, Microsoft, and Apple to become the fourth "Magnificent Seven" company to reward shareholders with a quarterly dividend. Nvidia technically pays one too, but at a negligible ...
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The "Magnificent Seven" refers to seven mega-cap tech-oriented companies -- Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). If you're looking to own the whole ...
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There are no guarantees in the stock market, but investing in industry leaders with a track record of above-average growth is a relatively safe way to grow your savings over time. Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are solid companies that generate billions ...
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Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) recently announced its quarterly results (25 April). What has investors excited is the dividend of $0.20 per share, which presents a passive income opportunity for them. The share price climbed by 14.6% after the announcement. So, let’s see if this is warranted. Is ...
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When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) isn't a name near the top of most investor lists. It could be that the Chinese search engine leader toils away at the other end of the world in a controversial country that raises red flags to many global market enthusiasts. Right now, ...
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Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) core business looks stronger than ever and is trading for a reasonable multiple for investors. But there's a lot of growth ahead for growth businesses like Google Cloud and Waymo, which Travis Hoium covers in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices ...
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If you didn't think the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) could get any stronger, think again. Four of the biggest tech companies in the world all reported very strong demand for AI applications, and that's great news for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The chipmaker designs the leading GPUs for training ...
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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) surged to new highs following its first-quarter earnings report. The company posted double-digit growth in revenue and earnings, driven by Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Alphabet also announced its first quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share and a new $70 ...
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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) soared to new highs following its first-quarter earnings report. This is a continuation of the momentum the stock has seen over the past year, with its shares up over 60% during that stretch. Here's a look at why Alphabet shares were climbing following ...
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A lot of stocks moved higher last week, but only a handful of them made double-digit percentage moves. Just 54 U.S.-listed stocks with market caps of at least $10 billion saw their shares climb by 10% or better. Some of last week's big gainers include Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Tesla (NASDAQ: ...
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian answers if Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock is a buy at current valuations. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 25, 2024. The video was published on April 27, 2024. Continue reading
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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 815 into law, providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region. As part of that new law, ByteDance's social media platform TikTok will be banned on Jan. 15, 2025 unless its Beijing-based parent company divests the U.S. ...
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April is drawing to a close. Tax season is behind us, the kids only have a few more weeks of school, and spring has sprung. Meanwhile, the first-quarter earnings season is just starting up. Online ad giants Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) posted analyst-stumping results ...
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One of the most closely followed investors on Wall Street is Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. While Ackman's portfolio has billions of dollars of investment capital, the hedge fund manager holds only seven individual stocks. Among this small cohort is just one technology company: ...
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The US market reacted positively this week to news that Google and YouTube owner Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) finally plans to start paying a dividend. It suggests that investors see the move as positive. But does it really make Alphabet stock more attractive – or could it suggest the end ...
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Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) were among the winners as strong cloud infrastructure results from Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) seemed to lead investors to believe that Amazon will report similar strength in its cloud unit when it reports first-quarter earnings ...
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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) were jumping double digits today after the Google parent breezed past Wall Street estimates in its first-quarter earnings report and declared a dividend for the first time in its history. As a result, the stock was up 10.1% as of 12:45 p.m. ET, and its ...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominating the news cycle as a technological arms race has kicked into high gear. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) led the pack early with its investment in AI pioneer OpenAI, but Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Meta (NASDAQ: META), and the rest of big tech have ...
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It's probably time for Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to consider offering a dividend. I'm not the first person to suggest that quarterly distributions should be the online retailer's prime objective, but the suggestions will only get louder now that Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) has ...
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The Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) share price surged 15% in extended trading after the firm’s earnings report for the first three months of 2024. As a result, the stock’s up 29% since the start of the year. Alongside a solid performance from the underlying business, Google’s parent company announced it was ...
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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) reported its first quarter 2024 earnings results today. Revenues increased 15% year-over-year to $80.5 billion. Revenue growth was 16% in constant currency. Net income was $23.7 million, or $1.89 per share, compared to $15 million, or $1.17 per share, last year. Alphabet’s ...
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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) is set to report its first-quarter 2024 earnings results today after market close. Listen to Alphabet’s earnings call live and check the real-time transcript Analysts are projecting earnings of $1.51 per share on revenue of $78.5 billion. This compares to earnings ...
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian previews Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) earnings release and answers whether investors should buy the stock ahead of the update. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 21, 2024. The video was published on April 23, 2024. Continue reading
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Investors recently have rushed back into positions in some of the world's most established and dominant businesses. That's certainly been the case with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). This tech titan's price has soared by about 60% in just the past 18 months -- a gain that well exceeds what ...
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Making long-term predictions is difficult. Who would have guessed 10 years ago that Nvidia would be one of the largest companies by market cap in the world? Very few. Despite this uncertain future, I still believe it is useful for investors to look out five to 10 years and think about what companies ...
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One hedge fund manager I keep a close eye on is billionaire Bill Ackman, who runs the FTSE 100–listed investment fund Pershing Square Holdings. A long-term value/quality investor with an amazing track record, Ackman is known for his ability to spot a lucrative investment opportunity Recently, I was looking ...
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For the record, attempting to perfectly time your trades' entries and exits is usually a bad idea. Predicting a stock's (or the broad market's) short-term ebb and flow simply can't be done with any consistency. As a means of optimizing the balance of risk and reward, though, sometimes there's a case ...
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Nvidia has enjoyed being at the top of the artificial intelligence (AI) world for some time. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are best-in-class for handling AI workloads, and many companies have purchased these GPUs by the thousands to set up their AI computing infrastructure. But these GPUs aren't ...
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Even though the broader market recently set new all-time highs (measured by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100) within the past month, there are still plenty of buying opportunities within the stock market. I've identified three stocks that look like great buys, and you should consider these for your next investment. ...
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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently notched a new all-time high. While this may cause some to be hesitant about purchasing the stock, I think it's a great sign that investors are finally starting to realize Alphabet's potential. If you're on the fence about buying Alphabet stock right now, ...
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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are two of the world's top tech companies. They're also two of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, which account for nearly 30% of the S&P 500's market capitalization. But this year, Apple's stock declined 9% as investors fretted over its competitive, ...
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