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Self-driving cars – they’ve hogged a large portion of the news cycle lately.  Indeed, earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines when he vetoed a bill that would have banned autonomous vehicles (AVs) from operating in the state of California. Then, just yesterday, Waymo started offering driverless rides to some folks in Austin, Texas.

About a month ago, I flew home from a work trip into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It was late. My wife and kids were asleep. So, I fetched a ride from a ride-hailing app. The car arrived. It took me to my home in the suburbs. Dropped me off.  It was a typical ride-hailing

For the past several months – really, since ChatGPT’s launch in late 2022 – we’ve been laser-focused on all things artificial intelligence. And of course, the AI Boom that’s unfolding right now presents a lot of opportunities as well as risks. I mean, just imagine. This powerful tech could do things like help researchers develop

Today, stocks are rallying to fresh record highs. Though, that’s not necessarily news; it’s been happening all year long. But I’d argue that today is much more than just your average “good day” on Wall Street. In fact, this could be the Street’s best day of 2024.   Now, that’s not because stocks are posting their

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been living in the shadow of its larger rival, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), for quite some time now. In less than a year, AMD has gone from being seen as a peer to Nvidia to more of a “Nvidia-lite” in the eyes of many investors. The stock tends to move in tandem

Editor’s note: This article was previously published under the headline, “New Survey Shows Companies Are ‘All In’ on AI”. It has since been updated with new information. AI has taken the world by storm, becoming the hottest sector on Wall Street, dominating media headlines, and leading conversations. Bain & Company, one of the world’s largest

Every investor is well aware of the volatility sweeping the markets over the past few weeks. The same investors are trying to understand whether a market meltdown or massive opportunity is ahead. While no one knows with 100% accuracy there are several stocks investors should watch to get a better grasp of the future market

The recent plunge investors have seen in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has been truly remarkable. Shares of the server and storage giant surged more than 1,200% during the recent AI boom but have since dropped more than 50% from their peak. That said, there are reasons why many investors view SMCI stock as a strong

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is a company to watch as it heads into its earnings season for the third quarter. My recommendation for investors to hold this stock. Palantir stock continues to show strong revenue growth. I have concerns about the firm’s valuation and its ability to improve profitability. The third quarter will be an important

Wall Street loves artificial intelligence no matter what flavor it comes in. After intelligent voice leader SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) reported second-quarter earnings on August 8, analysts engaged in a round of raising their price targets on SOUN stock.  They now have a $7.08 per share consensus view for the stock, which implies a 42% upside

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) might be the least loved Magnificent Seven member. Oddly enough, Tesla is either a pioneer or a pariah, depending on whom you ask about it. The best way to sum up Tesla’s current situation is: “It’s complicated.” Therefore, if you intend to buy Tesla stock, only purchase a few shares and have

Is there an artificial intelligence (AI) stock bubble that’s only starting to burst, or is the latest sell-off nothing more than a healthy, much-needed correction? That’s the big question on investors’ minds as they contemplate buying the dip in previously heated growth plays that are starting to show signs of bottoming out. Of course, only

A lot of analysts have been discussing the potential of Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock from the lens of the company’s slowly declining innovative edge. After all, 2023 marked the first year that Apple’s sales for devices like the Mac and iPad dipped substantially from the year prior. Whether it was a lack of innovation or declining

Always pay close attention to new stock price targets from firms, like Needham.  While the firm won’t always get it right, price upgrades are still worth paying attention to.  Perhaps they’re seeing favorable industry trends that are impacting a covered stock. Maybe the financial health of a stock based on earnings or guidance is improving.

Former president Donald Trump’s running partner for the 2024 presidential contest is JD Vance. Declared in mid-July 2024, this choice positions Vance as the Republican vice-presidential candidate alongside Trump himself. JD Vance follows Donald Trump’s populist agenda and draws on his venture capitalist and political expertise to shape economic policy and investing strategy. Thus, JD

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) has emerged as a significant player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Shares of the frontrunner in voice AI have surged more than 100% year-to-date (YTD). This impressive performance starkly contrasts with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ), which has declined nearly 1% over the same period. However, the

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a titan in the tech industry. It is known for its iconic Windows operating system, Office productivity suite and Xbox gaming platform. However, in recent years, the company has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting its focus toward cloud computing and emerging technologies. Now, its Azure cloud platform and strong presence in the

The tech sector selloff that began in July gave investors the jitters. The best tech stocks were in freefall after carrying the Nasdaq 100 to new heights. In fact, the index is still in correction territory as it is down more than 10% from its all-time high. Some of the leading names in the tech

Since I’m severely lactose, I eat many plant-based foods and drink many plant-based beverages. The data suggests that many other Americans, whether because of lactose intolerance or for other reasons, eat plant-based foods and drink plant-based beverages. Indeed, “The (United States) plant-based food market surged from $3.9 billion in 2017 to $8.1 billion in 2023,”

For any other company, the CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) debacle might have spelled doom. But, as always, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has risen like a Phoenix from the so-called ashes. It demonstrates impressive resilience no matter how challenging the market conditions are. Or the fallouts from various unpleasant events. Three key drivers – a dominant subscription business model,