Here are three attractive growth stocks that can help to multiply your money.Investing in stocks is an effective way to help build and grow your wealth to better prepare yourself for retirement. You should pay special attention to growth stocks, as the capital gains you can enjoy from holding them over the long term can greatly accelerate your path toward financial freedom. Such stocks usually do not pay dividends, as the underlying business is reinvesting all of its profits and cash back into growth initia ...

Buffett still likes Apple. But he's investing even more of Berkshire's money elsewhere.Don't be fooled by the fact that Warren Buffett reduced Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Apple by nearly 13% in the first quarter of 2024. The iconic investor still really likes Apple and plans to own the stock for a long time to come. Berkshire's 5.1% stake in Apple is worth over $150 billion. However, the tech giant isn't Buffett's top holding in his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Cash is kingTo be sure, Apple remains by fa ...

The successful hedge fund manager went looking for AI bargains in the first quarter.David Tepper appears to be firmly on the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon. All of his top-10 holdings have close AI connections.The billionaire investor doesn't seem to be as bullish about some of those AI stocks as he once was, though. In the first quarter, Tepper sold shares of Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft, Facebook parent Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. However, he bought these three AI stocks hand over fis ...

Core Insights - Nvidia has seen a significant increase in its market cap, reaching $2.35 trillion, largely due to its GPUs for AI applications, but the AI chip market is expanding with other competitors gaining traction [1] - Analysts are optimistic about Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Micron Technology, suggesting they present strong investment opportunities in the AI chip sector [1] Group 1: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - AMD is shipping its MI300 series of data center chips, which includes the MI300X GPU and the MI300A APU, with strong demand leading to an expected $4 billion in sales for 2024, up from a previous forecast of $2 billion [2][3] - The company has gained significant commercial customers, including Microsoft, Oracle, and Meta Platforms, indicating a shift in market share from Nvidia [3] - AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs and GPUs have contributed to a notable revenue increase in its client segment, reaching nearly $1.4 billion in Q1 2024, an 85% year-over-year growth [3][4] Group 2: Micron Technology - Micron specializes in memory (DRAM) and storage (NAND) chips, which are essential for AI applications, and its HBM3E memory is used in Nvidia's new H200 GPU [5][6] - The HBM3E memory consumes 30% less power than competitors, making it attractive for data center operators facing rising electricity costs [6] - Micron's revenue for Q2 2024 was $5.8 billion, a 57% increase year-over-year, with guidance for Q3 indicating accelerated growth of 76% [7][8]

Alphabet oversees more than $2.5 billion of invested assets. In the March quarter, it dumped shares of two of its largest holdings and nearly quadrupled its stake in a fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) stock.Once every quarter, institutional money managers with more than $100 million in assets under management are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F provides an under-the-hood look at what Wall Street's brightest investment minds have been buying and selling i ...

Core Insights - Energy stocks have significantly outperformed the broader S&P 500 index in 2024, contributing to the index's record-setting performance [1][2] - Rising crude oil prices, driven by OPEC's supply management and geopolitical tensions, have been a major factor in the strong performance of energy stocks [2][7] Energy Sector Performance - The S&P 500 index is up over 10% in 2024 and over 25% in the past 12 months, with energy stocks playing a crucial role in this growth [1] - Brent crude oil prices have increased by approximately 7% to over $80 per barrel, while WTI prices have risen nearly 10% to just under $80 per barrel [2] Company Highlights - ExxonMobil reported nearly $14.7 billion in cash flow from operating activities in Q1 2024, a $1 billion increase from Q4 2023, and achieved a nearly 18% gain in its share price this year [3] - Targa Resources experienced a record year in 2023 with a 22% increase in adjusted EBITDA and expects 8% growth in 2024, leading to a 50% dividend increase [4] - Diamondback Energy generated over $1.3 billion in cash from operating activities in Q1 and is set to enhance its cash flow through the acquisition of Endeavor Energy Resources [5] - Valero reported strong Q1 results despite maintenance activities and is expanding into renewable fuels, which positions it well for future earnings growth [6] Industry Outlook - The energy sector is benefiting from rising oil production and demand, allowing companies to generate cash for expansion and shareholder returns [7] - Despite the global shift towards lower-carbon fuels, oil and gas will remain essential for decades, making energy stocks a potential source of high returns [7]

Berkshire Hathaway has generated life-changing returns for more than 58 years under Warren Buffett's direction.The U.S. economy has a century-long track record of producing the world's most valuable companies:United States Steel became the world's first $1 billion company in 1901.By 1955, General Motors became the first $10 billion company.Industrial giant General Electric rode its portfolio of businesses -- from aerospace to financial services -- to a $100 billion valuation in 1995.Apple (AAPL -0.75%) cros ...

Among Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, there are two Magnificent Seven members prominent billionaires want nothing to do with, and another they keep piling into.You may not realize it, but last week marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter for investors -- and I'm not talking about the highly anticipated April inflation report.May 15 was the deadline for institutional money managers with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form ...

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They provide passive income under any circumstances.Inflation, recession, or not, investors are getting more pumped about the economy. The S&P 500 hit a new high last week and is up 11% year to date, and many companies are reporting growth and stability.Home Depot (HD -1.65%) is reporting declining sales, but investors are cheering its resilience despite inflation and getting ready for a rebound. Realty Income (O -2.47%), conversely, is still suffering from negative investor sentiment related to high intere ...