One pundit tracking the company feels it's been rather adaptable given the challenges of China-U.S. trade these days.Chinese e-commerce stock PDD Holdings (PDD +3.05%) was a winner on Tuesday, rising to close the day 3% higher. That performance, inspired by an analyst's price target hike, was more than good enough to beat the 0.6% rise of the benchmark S&P 500 index. A 21% raiseThat morning, Freedom Capital Markets pundit Roman Lukianchikov pulled the switch on that price target move. He now feels PDD's Ame ...

The AI-driven finance software firm OneStream is being acquired by Hg Capital for $24 per share in cash.On Dec. 16, 2025, Ken Hohenstein, Chief Revenue Officer of OneStream (OS +28.30%), exercised 40,000 options and immediately sold the resulting shares in an open-market transaction, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold40,000Shares sold (direct)40,000Transaction value$688,400Post-transaction shares (direct)990,961Post-transaction shares (indirect)790,279Post-transaction ...

Quantum computing is on course to take several steps forward this year.Quantum computing is a cutting-edge technology that has yet to be proven out, but numerous companies are working on producing commercially viable systems. While 2026 won't be the year that it reaches the mainstream, it's likely that there will be several impressive breakthroughs in the field.I think that these four quantum computing stocks will do well in 2026, and each one has its own set of circumstances that will drive its success. Al ...

Several factors helped the space company defy gravity in December.Coming just after Planet Labs' (PL +2.45%) latest satellite launch, December was a good month for the space company's stock. Its price rose by almost 66% across that stretch of time, on news of that launch, in addition to encouraging quarterly results, and positive analyst notes after those figures were published. Twin satellite launchPlanet Labs barreled into December on a high note -- almost literally. On the last business day of the previo ...

The Oracle of Omaha has retired, but you can still lean on his investing expertise with the three stocks currently held in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.It's official: As of Dec. 31, Warren Buffett is no longer chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +0.56%) (BRK.B +0.33%). The Oracle of Omaha will remain chairman of the holding company, but Buffett is no longer its chief investment decision maker.Still, while Buffett has stepped down, it's not as if Berkshire Hathaway, under the leadership ...

Some companies already are scoring an AI win.Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have driven double-digit gains in the S&P 500 over the past three years, with names such as Nvidia (NVDA 0.43%), Alphabet, and Palantir Technologies soaring. Investors have piled into these and other companies developing or using AI in an effort to get in on a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity.Why is everyone so excited about AI? Because it could transform the way many things are done -- from scheduling an appointment ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla stock is currently overvalued as investors speculate on future products like the Cybercab and Optimus, despite significant short-term challenges in its EV business [1][3]. Group 1: Current Financial Performance - Tesla's EV business accounts for 75% of its total revenue, but it experienced the largest sales decline in company history in 2025, with total deliveries dropping by 8.5% to 1.63 million vehicles [2][6]. - The company delivered 418,227 EVs in Q4 2025, falling short of Wall Street's expectations, marking a significant downturn in performance [6][17]. - Tesla's market share in Europe decreased from 2.4% to 1.7% in 2025 as consumers opted for lower-cost alternatives, such as BYD's Dolphin Surf EV priced at $26,900 [7]. Group 2: Future Product Prospects - The Cybercab and Optimus are projected to be several years away from mass commercialization, with the Cybercab expected to enter production by the end of 2026 [10][11]. - The Cybercab could generate a new revenue stream estimated at $756 billion annually by 2029, contingent on the approval of Tesla's full self-driving software [11][12]. - Optimus is anticipated to become Tesla's most successful product, with a potential revenue of $10 trillion by 2040, although mass production is not expected until late 2026 [13][14]. Group 3: Valuation Concerns - Tesla's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 292, significantly higher than other tech companies valued over $1 trillion, indicating a potential overvaluation [15]. - The upcoming fourth-quarter results are expected to reflect a sharp decline in profits due to weak EV sales, which may further inflate the P/E ratio [17][18].

Nvidia owns equity stakes in CoreWeave and Arm Holdings.Nvidia (NVDA 0.39%) chips and systems did not become the industry standard in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by chance. Instead, CEO Jensen Huang had the foresight to reinvest profits from its graphics and gaming business into AI product development over a decade before ChatGPT caught the world's attention.Accordingly, it makes sense to monitor where Nvidia is investing its money today, as doing so could provide clues concerning the future ...

These are young disruptors with huge opportunities.With three years of double-digit percentage market gains behind us, investors are wondering whether 2026 can be another strong year.For now, the signs are that it can. The S&P 500 ended the year with a gain of more than 16%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbed about 20%. That signals confidence in growth stocks.But investors should never get too caught up in the short term. Whether this year, next year, or at some point, the market will decline. Investors ...

These five stocks are passive income machines.Want a great idea for a New Year's resolution? Generate more passive income this year. As is the case with most New Year's resolutions, though, this one is easier said than done.However, it's not extremely difficult if you have a significant amount of cash to invest. You'll also require good places to put that cash, but that's the easy part. Investing $50,000 in each of these five stocks could make you over $20,600 in passive income in 2026. 1. Ares CapitalAres ...