Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) is always of interest among market participants. Known as the Oracle of Omaha, Buffett is a legendary investor: when he speaks, people listen. You don't even have to agree with the man to appreciate the insights he's able to provide. However, certain ideas within the bucket of Berkshire Hathaway stock picks are more intriguing than others. Granted, if there was a basket of securities to acquire, then going with whatever the Oracle dec ...

Semiconductor stocks have been obliterated in recent weeks. True, the painful summertime tumble may be an excellent opportunity to buy at a slight discount. Yet, it’s tough to tell how low the prices will go as the industry experiences its worst plunge in almost two years.At the time of writing, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) is off 17.9% from its high. A textbook double-top technical pattern has played out for SMH stock. And though the implied downside from the pattern may already be in, it’s ha ...

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) ripped higher after earnings beat expectations.Net income of $265 million, 69 cents per share when adjusted and revenue of $5.8 million were all pleasant surprises. Net income was more than double that of the first quarter.There’s more to come, according to the earnings release. Third quarter revenue was estimated at $6.7 billion, plus or minus $300 million. That’s 15% higher than the second quarter, 16% higher than a year ago.Shares jumped $10.30 in early morning trade J ...

On the surface, that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) was going to spend approximately $38.5 billion in 2024 on AI infrastructure was very good news for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. “Meta is one of Nvidia’s top customers. In January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged that his company would have 350,000 Nvidia H100 graphics processing units and a total of nearly 600,000 H100 compute equivalent GPUs by the end of this year,” wrote Barron’s contributors Adam Clark and Tae Kim on Aug. 1.The authors quoted Anthropic C ...

Market volatility has picked up significantly, with tech stocks (again) leading the entire market lower on Thursday, a day after recovering markedly from Wednesday’s losses. Indeed, it can be a rather stomach-churning experience to be invested in stock markets these days. With stocks kicking off August with a steep plunge, many beginner investors may be scrambling to offload some free-falling tech names before the damage has a chance to worsen. Though I’m no advocate for selling based on fear and negative m ...

Why is earnings season the perfect time to make your move?Earnings announcements lead to market volatility. So, this allows investors to bag top-quality stocks at a discount. The ongoing mixed earnings season has led to a dip in several stocks. And, while it could be a temporary reaction, it can allow you to load up your portfolio. Now is the time to start looking for long-term stocks to buy on dip.Remember that temporary market volatility is just that, temporary. It could be an immediate reaction to the nu ...

Core Insights - Walmart has shown strong performance in the first half of the year, with stock up over 32%, outperforming the S&P 500's 14% gain [1] - Despite skepticism about further upside, Walmart's robust core retail business and growth in advertising and eCommerce suggest continued potential [1] Advertising Segment Growth - Walmart's advertising segment has become a significant growth driver, leveraging its reach across approximately 4,700 U.S. stores [3] - The company has transformed 170,000 digital screens in stores for third-party ads, enhancing customer engagement and sales [3] - Walmart Connect's revenue is projected to reach $6.18 billion by 2025, with a 26% increase in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 [3][4] - The active advertiser base grew by about 19%, supported by a 50% increase in marketplace sellers [4] E-Commerce Expansion - Walmart is the second-largest eCommerce retailer in the U.S., with online sales rising from $39.7 billion to $64.9 billion during the pandemic [5] - Online sales have continued to grow by at least $9 billion annually, contributing to $100 billion in sales last year [5] - From 2018 to 2023, Walmart's online sales increased by 31.8% [5] Data Analytics and Competitive Edge - Walmart's analytics tool, Luminate, allows retailers to utilize first-party shopping data for better decision-making [6] - This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Walmart's competitive position in the market [6] Overall Performance and Outlook - Walmart has consistently performed well, even during economic downturns, and continues to reward shareholders with growing dividends [7] - Despite concerns about stock price sustainability, growth in advertising and eCommerce segments alleviates these worries, with analysts giving a strong buy rating and forecasting a 7% upside [8]

On Wall Street, finding the right long-term wealth-building stocks is key to enhancing your investment portfolio. As 2024 progresses, investors are focusing on growth strategies that balance risk and reward. Wall Street’s history highlights long-term stock investing as crucial for financial success.McKinsey advises against being swayed by short-term market noise, stressing the importance of stability and steady returns. The S&P 500‘s mean annual return of 9% (including dividends) from 1996 to mid-2022 illus ...

Thanks to the increased curiosity in ideas like the metaverse, virtual reality (VR) stocks are among the most sought-after investment choices available these days.Reflecting a yearly increase of around 42%, the VR market size is expected to reach about $22.81 billion in 2024 and soar to $131.93 billion by 2029. Another source forecasts the market will reach $244.84 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 28.6% from 2024 to 2032.Thanks to tech giants’ large expenditures and strong technological adoption, North Americ ...

Tech stocks have had a brutal few trading sessions, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) down nearly 6% over the past 5 days. Although we are likely due for at least some short-term reprieve, I firmly believe the pain in tech has only just begun.This is because I believe that we are entering a risk-off juncture.As a result, the tech sector will remain far more vulnerable than other parts of the marketplace. When we zoom out and look at the tech sector relative to the S&P 500, it’s clear that the ratio between tech sto ...