The fintech company's CEO has his eyes on a booming digital asset.With Square for merchants and Cash App for individuals, Block (SQ 1.77%) operates two thriving ecosystems. These two segments are leaders in their respective markets, a standing that has led to this business carrying a $45 billion market cap.Since its initial public offering in 2015, this top fintech stock has doubled the gain of the Nasdaq Composite Index. However, it's currently 74% below the peak price set in August 2021 (as of May 17).Som ...

These three chipmakers are arguably the best way to profit from what could be years of AI demand.Artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changing technology, but it will take many years, maybe decades, to change the world. That means there is still plenty of time to position your portfolio to capitalize on AI and reap the rewards of this new technology and its long-term impact.We know that AI chips are powering these innovations; the blue chip AI stocks of the future could depend on this need for AI chips an ...

Alibaba, Vici Properties, and Kraft Heinz are still great value plays.When it comes to the stock market, $1,000 might seem like pocket change. After all, a single share of many of the market's top stocks already cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.However, most brokerages now allow investors to buy fractional shares of companies via commission-free trades. Therefore, it's actually easy for investors to gradually build up positions in their favorite stocks with less than $1,000. But before you start b ...

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This cybersecurity leader delivers solid financial results in a high-growth industry.Palo Alto Networks (PANW 0.86%) is one of the more popular cybersecurity stocks out there at the moment. The stock is trading up nearly 70% over the past year, so investors might be wondering if all its future growth is already priced in and it's too late to get on board.To ease those concerns, know that there are still plenty of reasons to love this stock. These five, in particular, provide ample proof that you might want ...

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Walmart impressed again with its latest earnings report.Walmart (WMT -0.44%) stock had a banner week last week after the retail giant delivered strong first-quarter results. It posted comparable sales growth of 3.8% in its core Walmart U.S. division, gaining market share at a time when much of the retail sector is struggling with inflation and a shift in consumer spending to services like travel and restaurants.Walmart also delivered solid operating income growth in all three of its operating segments, and ...

Core Insights - Nvidia is facing scrutiny regarding its ability to meet investor expectations in the upcoming earnings report [1] Group 1 - The video discusses recent updates that may impact Nvidia's performance [1] - Stock prices referenced are from the after-market on May 17, 2024, indicating a specific timeframe for analysis [1]