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Meta Platforms shares fell on continued concerns about its heavy spending.

Stock market all-time highs are not always dangerous. But they are not all created equal.

Exxon and Chevron are similar in many ways, but one big difference will matter to dividend investors.

If you are wondering whether Southern Copper's current share price lines up with its underlying value, this breakdown will help you put the recent performance into context. The stock last closed at US$171.18, with a 1 year return of 99.0% and a year to date gain of 16.1%, even as the 7 day and 30 day returns show declines of 5.1% and 3.7% respectively. Recent headlines around Southern Copper have continued to focus on its position in the copper market and the broader interest in metals...

ServiceNow's stock may be a bargain after a 60%-plus fall.

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (NASDAQ:MISL) exists to solve a concentration problem: anyone betting on the defense and aerospace cycle through a single name takes on F-35 program risk, 737 certification risk, or one CEO’s execution risk. MISL spreads that bet across the prime contractors and engine makers driving the cycle. First ... MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

The ibuyer got a boost from a fan report.

Few sector ETFs have rewarded patience like semiconductors. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:SMH) trades near $510 after returning roughly 141% over the past year against the S&P 500’s 29%. That gap is the entire reason this fund exists in a portfolio: it concentrates exposure to a small group of companies that capture an outsized share of ... SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

The timing is great for scooping up shares of these well-run companies.

The return of risk-on sentiment helped push the fast-casual stock higher.

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is among the best Chinese stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 22, TheFly reported that BNP Paribas downgraded XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) from Neutral to Underperform, with a price target of HK$59. Overall, 72% of the analysts covering the stock are bullish, 22% appear neutral, and the remaining 6% are […]

Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is among the best Chinese stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 14, Macquarie trimmed the price target on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) to $158 from $177 and maintained an Outperform rating. If we consider the stock’s performance, it has witnessed a year-to-date decline of nearly 14%. Even then, the firm […]

Uncertainty can work to investors' advantage by following in the footsteps of the "Oracle of Omaha."

Shares of data storage manufacturer Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) jumped 5.3% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported strong third-quarter financial results and provided an upbeat forecast, driven by surging demand for its AI data storage solutions.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) ranks among the best low-risk investments in May 2026. On April 13, Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $36 price target for Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) as the firm revised its financial forecast ahead of the company’s Q1 earnings announcement on May 5. The firm anticipates first-quarter revenues of around $13.8 billion, […]

Eli Lilly & Company (NYSE:LLY) ranks among the stocks to invest in before they split next. Truist Securities restated its Buy rating and $1,281 price target for Eli Lilly & Company (NYSE:LLY) shares on April 17, following encouraging Phase 3 trial outcomes for Foundayo in type 2 diabetes. Eli Lilly & Company (NYSE:LLY) reported the […]

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) ranks among the stocks to invest in before they split next. On April 23, Guggenheim reaffirmed its Buy rating and $850 price target for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), citing strong ad revenue growth and AI developments. Guggenheim anticipates revenue growth of more than 23% in each quarter through 2026, driven by […]

Investing.com -- Emerging-market equities are currently outperforming expectations of a conflict-driven downturn, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rebounding to all-time highs.

Marketing technology company Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) reported Q1 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 49.9% year on year to $396.3 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $420.5 million at the midpoint, 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.05 per share was $0.01 above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The AI build-out is driving many stocks higher.

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) has entered into a partnership with NVIDIA and Los Alamos National Laboratory to support nuclear powered AI infrastructure and plutonium fuel research. The collaboration aims to combine Oklo's advanced reactor work with NVIDIA's AI systems and LANL's nuclear research capabilities to support energy hungry data centers and nuclear R&D. The news highlights Oklo's effort to link its reactor projects to the growing demand from AI and advanced computing sectors. For investors...

The latest move in Strategy (MSTR) has been driven by Alberta Investment Management Corporation’s first major stake, continued large scale Bitcoin purchases, and a steady 11.5% STRC preferred dividend supporting renewed investor interest. See our latest analysis for Strategy. That renewed interest comes on top of a sharp shift in recent performance, with a 30 day share price return of 47.85% and a 90 day share price return of 26.89% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.08%...

NextEra Energy (NEE) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results that topped expectations, with higher net income, stronger earnings per share, and a record 4 GW of renewable and storage projects added. See our latest analysis for NextEra Energy. Those strong Q1 numbers and the record 4 GW of new projects have arrived alongside powerful share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 4.08% and a year to date share price return of 19.79%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Setting Up the Valuation Discussion Before getting into models and ratios, it helps to pin down a simple question: are you paying a fair price for Analog Devices at today’s levels, or taking on more risk than you realize? Analog Devices recently closed at US$397.69, with returns of 24.9% over 30 days, 45.3% year to date, and 103.3% over the last year. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and what might still be on the table. Recent news coverage has focused on...

Investing.com -- Nvidia Corp.’s strategic expansion into "physical AI" is driving a significant rally among its Asian partners as the region becomes increasingly integral to the chip giant’s production ecosystem, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.