This industry disruptor earned its reputation on meme stocks but aspires to become a do-it-all platform for your financial needs.Investing in Robinhood Markets (HOOD -1.79%) has been a rollercoaster. The new-age stock brokerage and financial services company began trading at $38 per share in the summer of 2021 but has bounced around, peaking at $70 before falling below $7 just a year later.The company is growing thanks to innovative products and a well-designed trading platform. The stock has responded, sur ...

The AI-powered lending platform still has a bright future.Upstart (UPST -2.50%) has gone on a wild ride since its IPO on Dec. 18, 2020. The online lending marketplace went public at $20, skyrocketed to its all-time high of $390 on Oct. 15, 2021, but sank to a record low of $12.40 on Dec. 27, 2022.Upstart's stock initially surged as its AI-driven platform approved more loans in a low-interest-rate environment. The buying frenzy in growth and meme stocks amplified those gains by causing many investors to glos ...

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com)  informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Symbotic Inc. ("Symbotic") (NASDAQ: SYM) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Symbotic securities between February 8, 2024, and November 26, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lead plaintiff deadline is February 3, 2025.CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP:If you suffered Symbotic losses, y ...

It's not easy for a stock investor to beat the S&P 500 in any given year, and it's even harder to do that regularly. Even Warren Buffett, who has beaten the market by huge margins over decades, hasn't managed to do so every year.That said, he has a stellar long-term track record. Consider this: From the year when Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway through the end of 2023, the S&P 500 gained 31,223%. Over that same period, Berkshire Hathaway's value increased by 4,384,748%.I'm not sure even Buffett could r ...

Beating the S&P 500 in 2024 was no easy task, even for growth stocks.The index posted a more than 20% gain for the second consecutive year. But Archer Aviation (ACHR -14.41%), Pentair (PNR -2.51%), and Meta Platforms (META 0.84%) did even better.Here's why all three growth stocks are still worth buying in 2025. After a strong 2024, Archer Aviation can continue gaining altitude in the coming yearScott Levine (Archer Aviation): In addition to positive analyst coverage and the formation of a new partnership in ...

ExxonMobil (XOM -0.36%) is the oil industry's leader by almost every important metric, including profitability. The oil giant produced a peer-leading $8.6 billion in profits during the third quarter and a monster $17.6 billion of cash flow from operations, which also led international oil companies.However, the fourth quarter proved more challenging for the oil giant as it issued a profit warning for the period. Here's a look at whether that's a concern or investors should buy the oil stock on its profit di ...

When investors start saving for the future, they usually focus on increasing their nest eggs. That tends to shift as investors near or enter retirement, when the goal changes to living off that nest egg, which is why many investors look to dividend-paying stocks like real estate investment trusts (REITs). But all dividend payers are not the same and, sometimes, a high yield is an indication of risk, which is why investors considering mortgage REIT AGNC Investment (AGNC -1.62%) and its huge 15.5% dividend yi ...

Intel's AI Accelerator Challenges - Intel's Gaudi 3 chip offers solid performance but struggles with an immature software ecosystem, limiting its success despite aggressive pricing [1] - The company's software immaturity has been a recurring issue, as seen with the Arc Alchemist gaming graphics cards, which initially failed due to faulty drivers and bugs [2] - Intel's AI accelerator roadmap is complicated, with the Max family of GPUs and Gaudi family of AI accelerators not being extended, and the next-generation Falcon Shores expected to launch by the end of 2025 [3][4][5] Intel's AI Market Position - Intel has fallen behind in the AI accelerator market, with Nvidia dominating and AMD being competitive, while Intel missed its 2024 goal of selling $500 million worth of AI accelerators [7] - The company's past decision to cancel the Larabee GPU project in 2008 has hindered its ability to compete in the AI revolution and meet the demand for GPU accelerators [8] - Intel's current AI accelerator lineup comes from Habana Labs, acquired in 2019, with the Gaudi family of AI chips being similar to but not traditional GPUs [13] Intel's Foundry Business and Future Opportunities - Intel is leveraging its manufacturing expertise and investments to build a foundry business, with the Intel 18A process scheduled for volume production next year [10] - The company has secured high-profile customers like Microsoft and Amazon for its Intel 18A process, which could lead to more AI-related chip production in the future [11] - While Intel's AI accelerator revenue may not be impressive in 2025 due to software issues, the foundry business could become a larger opportunity for capturing AI spending in the long term [12] Intel's Recent Successes - Intel secured a deal with IBM to integrate Gaudi 3 chips into IBM's cloud data centers and watsonx AI platform, which is expected to boost Gaudi sales this year [6] - The company has improved its software over time, leading to better performance for its second-generation graphics cards [2]

How would you like to get paid to sit back and watch a stock you own take off? That's a scenario most investors would love. But is it unrealistic? Nope, not with the right dividend stocks. Analysts might have found just the stocks to buy, too. Here are three high-yield dividend stocks Wall Street thinks will soar 41% or more in 2025.1. AESAES (AES -3.06%) ranks as the top seller of renewable power to corporate customers and operates two of the fastest-growing utilities in the U.S. The company owns hydroelec ...

The run-up in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks has attracted numerous investors into the sector. Given the anticipated potential for returns and the recent run-up in some AI-related names, determining return potential can become challenging.Amid that focus, investors may often forget the two stocks most responsible for manufacturing the hardware that makes AI possible: ASML (ASML -0.67%) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (TSM 0.60%). Both play different but essential roles in the manufacturing process, and ...