The high-growth fintech company has a bright future ahead.Nu Holdings (NU 0.83%), one of Latin America's fastest-growing fintech companies, has seen its stock rally more than 50% over the past 12 months. It impressed the market with its robust growth in customers, revenue, and earnings.Should you buy Nu's stock before it posts its fourth-quarter earnings report in February? Let's review its business model, growth rates, and valuations to determine the answer. How rapidly is Nu growing?Nu's NuBank is the lar ...

A pharmaceutical company's success with a Phase 2 study doesn't guarantee positive results in Phase 3.Heading into 2026 on an inauspicious note, Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals (RARE 43.70%), a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases, announced disappointing results from its Phase 3 studies for setrusumab (UX143). Add in a flurry of analysts slashing their price targets on Ultragenyx stock, and it's clear why investors are clicking the sell button today.As of 2: ...

Costco didn't have a headline-grabbing year in 2025, and that's precisely what the company intended.Costco Wholesale (COST 0.65%) ended 2025 in a familiar position: operationally strong, strategically disciplined, and still trading at a premium that divides investors. While the stock didn't outperform the broader market this year, the underlying business continued to execute in ways that reinforce why Costco remains one of the most closely watched names in retail.As investors look ahead, three themes from 2 ...

Shares of Viper Energy were on a tear through late last year, but the story has since soured for the stock.On November 13, Michigan-based Nemes Rush Group disclosed it sold out its entire position in Viper Energy (VNOM +1.13%), reducing holdings by 319,503 shares worth an estimated $12.18 million.What HappenedAccording to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated November 13, Nemes Rush Group sold all 319,503 shares of Viper Energy (VNOM +1.13%) during the third quarter. The estimated transact ...

Both stocks are down since the middle of the year, but one has solid long-term competitive advantages.Both Netflix (NFLX 0.34%) and Spotify (SPOT 0.21%) had great starts to 2025, but investors soured on the streaming giants in the back half of the year. Shares of both have fallen between 25% and 30% since midyear as poor earnings results have weighed on the stocks.But with the drop in price for each stock, investors may have an opportunity to scoop up shares of a great company at the forefront of a long-ter ...

This pre-revenue, pre-licensed large-cap looks plenty overvalued.Here's a number for you: $61 billion. Why's that significant? I'll tell you: It's the amount invested in the data center market in 2025. In short, not a small sum.Now here's another number for you -- 430 trillion. What's that mean? Well, according to The Washington Post, that's how many watt-hours data centers in the U.S. are projected to consume by 2030. Put differently, that wattage could power 16 Chicagos.At its current power generation cap ...

This company's stock rallied strongly on important news, but has since started to cool off as the hard work begins.Opendoor Technologies (OPEN 2.50%) stock has risen approximately 263% over the past year, largely driven by investor reaction to a change in the CEO suite. However, the stock has fallen nearly 43% from its 52-week high. Is this an opportunity for investors who missed the original rally, or is it a recognition among investors that the changes being contemplated involve material risk?To understan ...

Something beyond this stock's recent performance has drawn one fund's big backing.Denver-based Sourcerock Group increased its stake in California Resources Corporation (CRC +1.70%) by 1.18 million shares in the third quarter, contributing to a net position change of $77.77 million, according to a November 14 SEC filing.What HappenedSourcerock Group disclosed an increased position in California Resources Corporation (CRC +1.70%), adding 1.18 million shares for a total holding of 3.18 million shares, accordin ...

The risk-versus-reward profile is vastly different for UPS and Enterprise, but in this instance, dividend lovers are the big winners.If you are a dividend lover, you'll probably find the 6.5% yield from United Parcel Service (UPS 1.05%) attractive. You'll also likely appreciate the 6.8% yield on offer from Enterprise Products Partners (EPD +0.55%). However, investors must always balance risk and reward. From an income investor's perspective, the risk-reward balance between these two investments should produ ...

Fluor's business is gaining strength, and it is monetizing a major investment; however, the market may already be factoring all of this into the stock price.Shares of Fluor (FLR 0.91%) have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2025. At one point, the stock had declined by 37%. This was followed by a rally, resulting in a year-to-date gain of 15%, which put the stock at a 52-week high. And then the stock fell again, with the recent price amounting to a year-to-date loss of around 17%.Is this the kind of stock th ...