Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial supplier in artificial intelligence.Finding solid artificial intelligence (AI) investments doesn't necessarily mean picking a software company with the best technology. Instead, choosing a company like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -0.37%) that's supplying the lion's share of chips used in the hardware that creates AI models is also a great pick.When investing in a company like Taiwan Semiconductor, also known as TSMC, you don't have to pick a winner since it will ...

These two giants are finally going head to head.MercadoLibre (MELI 0.85%) and Nu Holdings (NU 3.84%) are top companies based in Latin America and are both reporting incredible growth. Until now, there hasn't been much overlap between them. But MercadoLibre just announced that it's encroaching on Nu's territory, with plans to open the largest all-digital bank in Mexico.Is this a threat to Nu's business?Nu is leading a digital-banking charge in Latin AmericaNu and MercadoLibre both offer fintech solutions for ...

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news items related to Tesla (TSLA -1.39%) during the week of May 20.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of May 24, 2024. The video was published on May 25, 2024. ...

One thing in particular could weigh on growth.Nvidia (NVDA 6.98%) once again reported an explosive quarter last week, with revenue and net income soaring in the double digits. Nvidia's stock price surged after the report, crossing the $1,000 mark, as the company pleased investors not only with its earnings momentum but also with news of a stock split -- set for early June. This will bring down the price of each individual share, making it easier for a wider array of investors to buy.The company, as the arti ...

Today, Eli Lilly's market value tops $700 billion.Companies with a trillion-dollar market value have several key things in common. They have a track record of earnings growth, sell products or services people depend on, and their prospects for future growth look bright. Great examples are Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon -- valued at $3.1 trillion, $2.9 trillion, and $1.8 trillion, respectively. These trillion-dollar companies also happen to be operating in the technology industry, one that's known for growth a ...

Each of these companies is entering a new phase of its existence, or entering an environment that favors its business.Not that it's a contest, but a company's relative size -- as measured by revenue, earnings, or market cap -- can be a clear indication of its past and present success. More to the point, relative changes to any of these metrics can help investors spot where the real growth is ... and isn't.With that as the backdrop, here's a rundown of three companies that could be bigger than Apple (AAPL 0. ...

This stock has been a 20-bagger over the last 10 years and still has plenty of room to run.Amazon is so big you might think it dominates everywhere. That's not the case, though. In Latin America, there's another 800-pound gorilla: MercadoLibre (MELI 0.85%).Over the last 10 years, MercadoLibre stock has been a 20-bagger, nearly doubling Amazon's return. Is it too late to jump aboard this Latin American leader's bandwagon? Not at all. Here are three reasons to buy MercadoLibre stock like there's no tomorrow.1 ...

Starbucks just posted a very rare revenue decline. Is the stock plunge an opportunity?Starbucks (SBUX -1.76%) is a premium brand that has become ingrained in many people's daily routine. But the company's recent quarter showed that even the best consumer companies can go through a difficult time. In fact, Starbucks' recent results were downright dreadful.Still, the 50-year-old brand has been through tough times before and has always eventually re-emerged stronger. Will history repeat itself, and is now an o ...

This huge retailer might be on your investing radar right now.Lowe's (LOW 0.07%) just reported revenue and earnings for its fiscal 2024 first quarter (ended May 3) that exceeded Wall Street estimates. However, shares were down about 6% two days following that announcement. Investors clearly weren't pleased.This top retail stock recently traded 17% below its peak price. It might be a good business to take a closer look at adding to your portfolio. But before doing so, learn these three must-know facts about ...

The yields on these stocks may not be huge, but the dividends can grow by double-digit percentages every year.Buying stocks that can raise their dividends year after year is a great way to build a portfolio. Not only will you receive a growing stream of income, but dividend growth stocks also historically outperform the S&P 500. Dividend growers and initiators produced annual total returns of 10.2% from 1973 to 2023, according to research from Hartford Funds. By comparison, the average stock in the S&P 500 ...