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Key Points Had you invested in an S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index fund at the beginning of 2026, you would have had a 9.5% gain during the first half of the year. But had you parked your money in the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF …
Key Points Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock soared 15% after it reported second quarter earnings. That’s an impressive gain in one day, but I think that was just the beginning. The reality is that Amazon is a fantastic investment, and the news that it provided during …
Key Points When reviewing the most recently reported historical data, Sandisk currently displays a steeper upward trajectory in overall reported revenue compared to Advanced Micro Devices. Both Advanced Micro Devices and Sandisk posted positive quarter-over-quarter revenue increases for most of the last eight reported periods, …
Key Points Some investors made a boatload of money throughout much of 2026 by focusing on semiconductors and memory chips. It’s no coincidence that the biggest year-to-date winner in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), as well as three of the five top-performing stocks in the …
Key Points Ackman is betting that the market is still underestimating its AI future, including the value of its stake in OpenAI. If you believe Microsoft’s AI investments will pay off over the next decade, the recent rally may be just one chapter. 10 stocks …
Netflix NFLX and Roku ROKU sit on opposite ends of streaming, yet chase the same ad dollar. Netflix has built an ad tier and live events, while Roku, the top U.S. platform by hours, monetizes viewing via its Home Screen and Roku Channel. Both firms’ …
The biggest AI fortunes may be made before a company ever goes public. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Editor’s Note: Most people think the biggest fortunes in technology are made after a company goes public. My InvestorPlace colleague Luke …
Key Points Stellantis signaled that its turnaround is starting, with Q2 swinging to a profit from a large loss last year. The carmaker expects more profitability in the second half of the year, driven by its Ram truck brand. After shedding 70% of its value, …
Key Points Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) climbed to near record highs on Friday, as investors applauded the iPhone maker’s relatively modest artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Image source: The Motley Fool. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double …
Magna International Inc. MGA reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.86 per share, up 29% year over year. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 by 21.57%. Results benefited from productivity gains, operational improvements and tariff recoveries. Sales increased 3% to $10.98 billion …