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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,

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

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

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

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

At long last, price levels in the United States are settling. The U.S. April CPI report communicated broad-based inflation of 3.4% and core inflation of 3.6%. These figures were lower than March’s numbers of 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively, presenting a base case for a stock market rally. This has led to some very undervalued small-cap

Is one of the fastest-growing elements of the clean energy revolution in danger? In a new report published this year, The Conference Board investigated this question, taking an in-depth look at the solar energy industry and the problems posed by growing overreliance on solar technology in the United States and beyond.  Given the relatively low

If you’re a risk taker and into meme-tech stocks, Destiny Tech100 (NYSE:DXYZ) is certainly an intriguing option to consider. This close-ended management investment, the DXYZ stock, operates as an ETF, holding what managers believe are the “top 100 high-growth tech companies.” Notably, these companies are venture-backed and privately-listed, meaning investors can gain exposure to companies

The three top performing stocks discussed below have appreciated in value by an average of 129.7% in 2024. Such torrid growth logically raises the question of what is possible moving forward. While a conservative investor might suggest that such growth is unsustainable, each of those firms is strongly positioned in the weight-loss pharmaceutical category. Sales

Citigroup (NYSE:C) is a financial giant you can bank on, so to speak, but the company will face challenges in 2024. The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy will undoubtedly have a major impact on Citigroup’s top and bottom lines. Yet, there’s data to support a small, cautious position in Citigroup stock this year. It seems like

Sometimes, you just make the wrong call and must admit it. Now, it is my turn to do that. Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) strategy for its Gaming division is far more shortsighted than I had initially believed. A new round of layoffs and studio closures undercut the division’s growth opportunities at a time when the company should

If you’ve followed me for a long time, you know I’m very against short selling. Making directional bets to the downside is a losing game because the upward bias for risk assets is real. Stocks tend to go up more often that they go down. Sure, there are some investors that make a killing by

Shares of several electric vehicle makers are in the red as macroeconomic challenges and geopolitical tensions are weighing on the demand for electric vehicles. Moreover, the ongoing price war triggered by intense competition is dragging down the profitability of EV makers. Another concern is President Joe Biden’s quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EV makers. Nonetheless,

Billionaire activist investor Daniel Loeb describes the strategy at his Third Point hedge fund as “an event-driven and value approach.” He looks to unlock shareholder value through special situation investing, whether it is mergers and acquisitions, restructurings or other catalysts that can spur gains. Loeb started Third Point with just $3 million in 1995 and

It’s been nearly two weeks since Warren Buffett presided over his company’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha. The ritual has become a must-attend for those in the industry and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) shareholders. There’s no question Berkshire Hathaway stock remains very attractive for long-term investors. The media’s gone over many of the highlights, so I