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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Palantir Technologies is delivering a banner year for shareholders driven by exceptional growth and accelerating profitability. At the time of this writing, the stock has returned 285% year to date, amid market optimism that this artificial intelligence (AI) innovator is still in the early stages of a global expansion opportunity. There's a lot to like about Palantir, but investors may also want to take a look at other industry players following a similar path of disruptive innovation.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Vance Street Capital has acquired System Seals , a Cleveland-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance sealing products. System Seals specializes in designing and manufacturing proprietary, high-performance sealing products that require high compliance, material, performance, or tolerance requirements, particularly for systems with high failure costs.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Dec 09, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the MongoDB third-quarter fiscal year 2025 conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

There is no doubt that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the dominant player in the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, as its graphics processing units (GPUs) have played a central role in training popular AI models such as ChatGPT and Llama. The company's terrific technological lead in the AI GPU space has given it a wide moat, and its rivals remain way behind it when it comes to selling AI GPUs.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

In November, Wall Street and investors were privy to a flood of important data releases. Election Day, monthly economic data reports, and earnings season -- the six-week period each quarter where a majority of S&P 500 companies announce their operating results -- make it easy for a meaningful announcement to go unnoticed. For example, investors may have been so swamped by other news events that they completely missed the Nov. 14 deadline to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Comm

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Dec 09, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Oracle Corporation second quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are the two most valuable companies in the world. Their market caps are each well over $3 trillion, and it may only be a matter of time before there's one worth $4 trillion. It could potentially happen within the next year. The likelihood is high that the first stock to reach that pinnacle will be one of these two tech giants.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) stock has surged 65% higher since the beginning of November as its greatly improved financial results have attracted more attention. Even though it trades approximately one-third below its post-IPO high in late 2021, the gain is intriguing since coffeehouses operate in an environment with numerous independents, privately held chains such as Dunkin', and the massive presence of Starbucks.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Warren Buffett watchers know that American Express (NYSE: AXP) is one the investing legend's favorite stocks. It's been a part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio for 30 years, and today it's the second-largest position behind Apple , accounting for 15.2% of the total. Berkshire Hathaway owns 21.5% of American Express' outstanding shares, signifying his confidence in the company.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) may seem like an expensive stock to invest in right now. It's trading at close to 90 times its trailing earnings. Its $720 billion market capitalization also means it's the most valuable healthcare stock in the world. Although it may seem like it has hit a peak given the stock's slowdown in recent weeks, there could be a huge catalyst upcoming for the business next year.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. Macy's (NYSE: M) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Dec 11, 2024 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings and welcome to the Macy's, Inc. third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

The quantum computing industry has emerged as one of 2024's hottest investing themes, with leading players seeing their stocks surge amid growing commercial and government interest. Industry research firm Fortune Business Insights projects the global quantum computing market will grow from $1.16 billion in 2024 to $12.6 billion by 2032, representing a 34.8% annual growth rate.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

The investment community eagerly awaits a particular filing every quarter -- and it's one that offers us a view into the latest moves of the world's top investors. This particular moment happened a few weeks ago when institutional investors managing at least $100 million filed their 13F forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These forms show the latest buys and sells of these expert investors along with information on their current holdings.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Building long-term wealth isn't necessarily easy, but investing in the stock market is one of the simplest ways to do it. With the right investment, it's possible to build a portfolio worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. If you're looking for a low-effort way to potentially make a lot of money over time, investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a smart option.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

According to a sneak peek of the data from one of Eli Lilly 's (NYSE: LLY) late-stage clinical trials, the cardiometabolic medicine juggernaut now looks even stronger in comparison to its similarly powerful arch-rival, Novo Nordisk , (NYSE: NVO) and it isn't the first time. Here's why the stock is worth investing in even more than before. This is one big step forward in Lilly's most important competitive fight One of the most important questions about the competitive prospects of Lilly against N

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images One of the most common New Year's resolutions people set is to improve their finances. It's a worthwhile goal, but it's easier said than done. A lot of people struggle because the lifestyle changes required may be too much to keep up with. It can also be challenging when you're working with such a vague goal in the first place.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) recently reached a new milestone for dividend growth. The Canadian pipeline and utility operator has now increased its payment for 30 straight years after boosting its payout by 3% for 2025. That raise will push its dividend yield even closer to 6%. Here's a look at what has fueled its ability to grow its dividend over the years and whether it has the power to continue pushing its payout higher in the future.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

2025 is rapidly approaching, and it's important to know what to expect from a personal finance perspective once the new year begins. And while there are no major policy changes to Social Security, there are still some important changes for both retirees and workers to be aware of. Each year, there are several inflation-based changes, as well as one that depends on wage growth, and here's how these could impact your current and future Social Security benefits, the taxes that are withheld from you

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

On Nov. 30, 2022, a start-up called OpenAI changed the world following the introduction of its large language model (LLM), ChatGPT. In the two years since ChatGPT's debut, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have posted total returns of 52% and 70%, respectively. One of the biggest winners in the AI revolution is semiconductor stock Nvidia , which has gained an eye-popping 717% since the release of ChatGPT -- a move that's propelled it to become one of the world's most valuable companies by mar

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) , and other semiconductor updates. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the aftermarket prices of Dec. 3, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 3, 2024.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Less than three weeks ago, investors received what can arguably be described as the most-important data dump of the third quarter. Amid countless earnings reports and economic data releases, Nov. 14 marked the deadline for institutional investors to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F is a required filing for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) that effectively lifts the hood for investors so they can see which stocks W

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Being an investor in Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) could best be described by the opening words of the Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities : "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Since the company's IPO in late 2017, the stock soared as much as 1,940% in less than four years. However, the combination of a post-pandemic streaming hangover and economic downturn ravaged advertising budgets and sent Roku plunging.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Web3 revolution may be closer than you thought. The social media market is changing quickly right now, and the leading new platform is a decentralized app running on open-source software, managed by a nonprofit community rather than a profit-seeking company. Common complaints about today's social networks The era of massive social networks won't last forever.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Every quarter, institutional money managers with at least $100 million invested in the markets are required to file a form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filings represent an itemized breakdown of all the stocks that hedge fund managers buy and sell during the quarter -- providing a glimpse into what companies the " smart money " on Wall Street is flocking toward.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

There's no denying the fact that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has turned out to be a life-changing investment for anyone who bought shares of this chipmaker a decade ago. That's because Nvidia stock has delivered remarkable gains of more than 26,800% in the past 10 years, significantly crushing the 195% gains that the S&P 500 index has clocked over the same period.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

It's been an extremely challenging few years for Boeing (NYSE: BA) , and its recovery under new CEO Kelly Ortberg isn't going to be a quick fix. Still, there's a bullish case for the stock based on a backlog of about $428 billion at Boeing commercial airplanes (BCA), $62 billion at Boeing defense, space & security (BDS), and $20 billion at its aviation services business, Boeing global services (BGS).

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) fell 4.5% following the release of the company's fiscal 2025 third-quarter results (for the three months ended Oct. 31) on Nov. 26 -- and this was even though it delivered better-than-expected numbers and upgraded its guidance. A closer look at the company's latest quarterly results will show that it is benefiting from improved cybersecurity spending, which is a positive sign in the aftermath of the July 19 outage caused by a glitchy software update

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a giant in the net lease segment of the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. It is so large that generating additional growth requires massive investments in new assets each year. But this challenge isn't dissuading management; it has made several key moves to ensure that the REIT can continue to grow in the future.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Right now, Bitcoin is getting all the attention in the crypto market. And for good reason. Bitcoin soared by nearly 40% in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, and is now up 128% for the year. Moreover, it's within striking distance of the psychologically important $100,000 price level. But that doesn't mean other cryptocurrencies are not also soaring in value.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 26.8% through Dec. 2, and certain sectors are doing even better. The Communication Services sector, for instance, is up 34.2% so far in 2024. Investment management firm Vanguard has an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500's communications sector. The Vanguard Communications ETF (NYSEMKT: VOX) is up 33.4% at the time of this writing, and there's reason to believe the fund is still a great value for investors interested in co

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Takeout pizza chain Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has been around since the 1960s, but the past 15 years have come to define the company. Domino's completely redesigned its pizza recipe in 2008 and 2009. That was a risky move for a company with decades of brand recognition, but it paid off big time. The company's success has reached new heights, as has the stock.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Nearlyl 52 million retired workers received a Social Security check in October 2024, and the vast majority of those people depend on monthly benefits to make ends meet. Indeed, 88% of retirees consider Social Security an important source of income, according to Gallup Somewhat surprisingly, two-thirds of adults surveyed by Nationwide Retirement Institute answered incorrectly when asked if Social Security was protected against inflation.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

For most Americans, an extra $1,000 would be used to pay off some bills or finance a nice vacation. But if you put that money in the stock market, it could help set the stage for impressive long-term returns. Let's discuss the pros and cons of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Luckin Coffee (OTC: LKNC.Y) and decide whether their stocks are good buys. Nvidia With shares up by a whopping 179% year to date, Nvidia has been one of 2024's top performers as it continues to dominate the generative artificial i

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Investors love stock splits for a couple of different reasons. First, these operations make it easier for a wider range of investors to get in on a previously high-priced stock because they lower the per-share price. Second, the decision to split could be seen as a sign of confidence from a company -- it suggests the company is optimistic about the future and believes the shares can take off once again from the new, lower price.

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