The Motley Fool·2025-11-30 21:07Core Insights - Tech stocks, particularly in the Nasdaq, have shown resilience in 2025 with a gain of approximately 20% despite early-year volatility [1][2] - Historical trends suggest that bull markets lasting three years often extend to an average of eight years, indicating potential for continued growth in the Nasdaq [2] - Major technology companies have reported strong quarterly results, reinforcing the sustainability of the Nasdaq's rally [2] Company Analysis: Nvidia - Nvidia's stock has increased by 34% in 2025, currently trading around $180, driven by high demand for its data center GPUs [4][5] - The company has a backlog of booked orders worth $307 billion, significantly exceeding its past four quarters' revenue of $187 billion, leading to heightened growth expectations for the next fiscal year [7][10] - Analysts forecast a 58% increase in Nvidia's earnings for fiscal 2027 to $7.43 per share, with the stock trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio compared to the Nasdaq 100 index [10] Company Analysis: Applied Digital - Applied Digital's stock has surged by 211% in 2025, currently priced around $24, despite a recent decline of about 33% from its October peak [12][13] - The company is expanding its data center capacity, with existing leases representing potential revenue of $16 billion and plans for 700 MW of capacity by 2027 [14] - With $5 billion in funding secured for future development, Applied Digital's growth is expected to accelerate, potentially increasing its market cap by 27% based on projected revenue [16][17]