Each month, I look at my holdings and determine which stocks are my best. I do this in case some of them go on sale, as some of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies have right now. That way, I'm prepared when the market drops to take action instead of needing to analyze.My top four must-own stocks for February are mostly centered on the AI field, but there's also a commerce company that looks incredibly cheap despite its impressive growth.AI hardware providers: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturi ...

Quantum computing could be a big deal once the technology matures. BCG estimates that industry-wide quantum computing revenue could reach $170 billion sometime after 2040, with quantum hardware and software delivering as much as $850 billion of annual value for end users. Potential use cases include pharmaceutical drug discovery, finance simulation, logistics network optimization, and advertising optimization, to name a few.Quantum computing takes advantage of the probabilistic properties to quantum mechani ...

The House of Mouse is close to firing on all cylinders after being devastated by the pandemic.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 5, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 7, 2025. ...

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Although cybersecurity isn't as big an investment trend as artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum computing, it's still an important theme that investors should pay attention to. Cybercriminals continue to expand their efforts to hack organizations' systems, which has fueled spending on top-notch cybersecurity platforms.Two of the top providers of this type of software are CrowdStrike (CRWD 0.26%) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW 3.51%). While both offer a wide range of products, they compete head-to-head in t ...

Palo Alto Networks (PANW 3.51%) is one of the leading cybersecurity companies. Its legacy online security products and updated offerings have helped make it a critical provider in this industry.Unfortunately for Palo Alto, the competitive nature of the online security industry means organizations have numerous choices when it comes to providers. Amid that competition, the question for investors is whether Palo Alto stock can drive outsize returns, or whether they should look to other cybersecurity stocks.Th ...

Despite its entrenched position in the U.S. retail sector, this powerful discount chain still has the characteristics of a growth stock.Some investors might automatically assume Costco (COST -0.57%) is an established, slow-growing company. They would be right on one count, but wrong on the other. It is certainly an established leader. But it's not slow-growing. In fact, the membership-based wholesale retailer's earnings per share grew by a high-teens percentage in its fiscal 2024, which ended Sept. 1. Furth ...

In this video, I will go over Novo Nordisk's (NVO -0.86%) and Eli Lilly's recent earnings report. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 6, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 7, 2025. ...

A high dividend yield can sometimes be a warning sign. Many companies with well-above-average payouts have had to cut their dividends at the first sign of financial trouble. Because of that, investors need to be careful when investing in a stock with a higher yield. However, not all high-yield dividend stocks are at a high risk of a payout reduction. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD 0.18%) has proven the durability of its high-yielding payout (6.5%) over the years. The master limited partnership (MLP) has ...

Groceries delivered in Oscar Mayer Wienermobile by Green Giant, Cheetos® Chester Cheetah®, The Kool-Aid Man, and The Pillsbury Doughboy™PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Sunday's Big Game, Instacart is enlisting extra help on game day grocery deliveries throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Instacart's first-ever Super Bowl commercial is transforming into an incredible live event – get ready to witness a grocery delivery like never before. Beloved brand mascots Green Giant, Cheetos® Chest ...