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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.

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT) is included among the 12 Best Micro-Cap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. On May 7, Barrington analyst Vincent Colicchio lowered the firm’s price recommendation on The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT) to $16 from $17. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said it reduced estimates following the […]

May 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.

Donald Trump’s state visit to China gives the US president an opportunity to distract attention from his war with Iran and troubles at home,...

IREN Ltd (NASDAQ:IREN) is one of the 7 Best Data Center GPU-as-a-Service Stocks To Buy. On May 5, IREN Ltd (NASDAQ:IREN) agreed to acquire Mirantis, a cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes-based orchestration services provider with enterprise support services. The deal was valued at about $625 million. With this acquisition, the company has expanded its portfolio in […]

May 14 (Reuters) - In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.

Quality compounders are flywheels. Said differently, they’re businesses that generate heaps of profits and consistently reinvest them to produce even more profits. Rinse and repeat.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 17.5% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 7.1% return.

Spiking energy prices have pushed inflation to a three-year high of 3.8%. Investors expect price pressures related to the Iran war to ease—one reason the stock market keeps chugging along. Retirees who collect Social Security should get a bigger raise next year.

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become the world's second-largest asset by market value after its market cap soared to above $5.5 trillion ahead of next week's highly awaited earnings report. Nvidia Outstrips Silver According to an X post by The Kobeissi Letter on Wednesday, the AI chipmaker surpassed silver as "the second largest asset in the world, worth $5.52 trillion." NVDA shares soared about 67% over the past year and closed at $225.83 on Wednesday. It's official:Nvidia, $NVDA, has surpassed

Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for a $1 Million Portfolio. On May 11, Fox Advisors analyst Steven Fox upgraded Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) to Outperform from Equal-Weight and set a $95 price target on the shares. The analyst said Uber’s heavier pace of investment over the […]

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for a $1 Million Portfolio. On May 13, Reuters reported that Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) eliminated 1,000 roles as the retailer continues simplifying its operating structure, according to a source familiar with the matter. Under CEO John Furner and a reshaped leadership team, […]

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Wednesday unveiled a new EV rebate program in the state that could provide a major boost to Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Semi truck sales. $1 Billion EV Rebate Newsom took to X to share the news, saying that the rebate program would take effect from June 26, where “authorized retailers will have rebates of $7,500 to $120,000.” Newsom also reaffirmed California’s stance on EVs. “While Trump forfeits American automotive leadership, we’re continuing to dominate in the

A few lesser-known artificial intelligence stocks are worth considering this month.

MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for a $1 Million Portfolio. On May 11, Morgan Stanley lowered its price recommendation on MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) to $2,450 from $2,600. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said it had “again underestimated MELI’s investment scope,” though it […]

Vicor Corporation recently reported record demand for its advanced power solutions in AI data centers, alongside strong first‑quarter results and heightened interest in its role supplying hyperscale infrastructure. At the same time, a wave of insider stock sales and the company’s participation in the upcoming Spring One-on-One Virtual Conference have drawn attention to how executives view Vicor’s current positioning and prospects. Now we’ll examine how surging AI data-center demand,...

Lightwave Logic’s latest move in the AI optics story Lightwave Logic (LWLG) has attracted fresh attention after updating investors on expanded customer prototyping, foundry integration progress, and a higher estimated market opportunity in AI and data center optical transceivers. See our latest analysis for Lightwave Logic. The stock’s 59.92% 1 month share price return and very large 90 day gain have coincided with news on expanded prototyping, foundry integration progress, and upcoming Q1...

Earlier this week, Bit Digital, Inc. appointed Daniel Kennedy as its new Head of Investor Relations, succeeding Cameron Schnier, who shifts to a strategic advisor role while continuing to lead investor relations for WhiteFiber. Kennedy’s background in digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and AI/HPC comes as Bit Digital builds out leadership to support its Ethereum-focused and AI infrastructure initiatives. We’ll now examine how Kennedy’s investor relations expertise in digital assets...

nLIGHT (LASR) drew fresh attention after first quarter 2026 results significantly outpaced market expectations, with revenue of US$80.18 million and a move from a prior loss to modest profitability. See our latest analysis for nLIGHT. The latest earnings beat and guidance have kept momentum strong, with an approximately 109.6% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, although the share price fell 4.0% in the last session to US$80.42. If strong demand...

Recent performance and context for Nutanix stock Nutanix (NTNX) has drawn fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with the stock up around 19% over the past month but down about 46% over the past year. At a recent close of US$44.50 and a market value near US$11.8b, Nutanix sits against a backdrop of annual revenue of US$2.69b and net income of US$267.13m. See our latest analysis for Nutanix. For context, Nutanix has combined a 19.3% 1 month share price return with a still...

Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is planning layoffs at LinkedIn of about 5% of staff as part of a global restructuring aimed at higher growth business areas. The company is also adjusting its AI approach by pursuing acquisitions of AI startups and revising its OpenAI partnership to capped revenue and non-exclusive terms. Both moves highlight changes in Microsoft's workforce strategy and its approach to AI investment and partnerships. For investors watching Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT), these updates...

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) has joined other major connectivity suppliers in a new multi-source agreement for expanded beam optical connectivity used in AI infrastructure. The MSA targets common standards for high performance optical interconnects that support large scale AI data centers. This collaboration is intended to align the industry around interoperable EBO solutions for future AI and data center deployments. For investors tracking NYSE:APH, this development comes as the stock trades around...

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for a $1 Million Portfolio. On May 8, Wells Fargo downgraded NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) to Equal Weight from Overweight and lowered its price target to $45 from $55. The firm said Nike no longer fits with its view that clothing companies are […]

(Bloomberg) -- It’s not just US retail investors piling into any asset connected to space exploration. Europeans want in, too. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaNvidia’s CEO Joins Trump in China With AI in the SpotlightTrump Lands in China for Xi Trade Summit With Iran War in LimboShares in British SpaceX supplier Filtronic Plc are up 257% in a year, while German satellite

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for a $1 Million Portfolio. On May 11, DA Davidson raised its price recommendation on Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) to $162 from $150. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst said Airbnb’s first-quarter results came in ahead of both the […]