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5 Red-Hot Growth Stocks to Buy in 2025
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-15 10:00
Core Viewpoint - The recent market sell-off, with the Nasdaq Composite down over 13% from its all-time highs, presents potential long-term buying opportunities in the technology sector. Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia is the leader in AI infrastructure, with its GPUs providing essential processing power for AI model training and inference [2][3] - The company's revenue has more than doubled in both fiscal years 2024 and 2025 [2] - Nvidia holds approximately 90% market share in the GPU space, supported by its CUDA software platform, and is currently down nearly 22% from its all-time highs [4] Group 2: Broadcom - Broadcom is focusing on custom AI chips, providing an alternative to Nvidia's high-priced offerings [5] - The company has three main AI chip customers with a combined serviceable addressable market of $60 billion to $90 billion for fiscal 2027 [6] - Broadcom's stock is down about 23% from its all-time highs set in December 2024, presenting a buying opportunity [7] Group 3: Alphabet - Alphabet is a leader in digital advertising and cloud computing, with significant growth in its cloud unit, which saw a 30% revenue increase last quarter [8][10] - The company is well-positioned to leverage AI for new ad formats, potentially tapping into a large new market [9] - Alphabet's stock is down about 21% from highs set early last month, making it an attractive long-term investment [10] Group 4: Salesforce - Salesforce aims to lead in agentic AI, which automates tasks with minimal human supervision, offering significant business applications [11] - The launch of Agentforce has attracted 5,000 customers, including 3,000 paying customers, since its introduction [12][13] - The stock is down nearly 26% since December 2024, providing a good entry point for investors [13] Group 5: GitLab - GitLab is a fast-growing DevSecOps platform, with a high-margin subscription model benefiting from AI integration [14] - The company has seen a 29% increase in revenue last quarter, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of growth between 29% to 33% [16] - GitLab's stock is down about 31% from early February highs, presenting a strong buying opportunity [14][17]
Nasdaq Correction: I'd Consider Buying the Dip on All "Magnificent Seven" Stocks -- Except This One
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-12 16:32
After peaking on Dec. 16, the Nasdaq Composite -- which tracks almost every stock trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange -- has entered into a correction. The index is down around 9% year to date and 13% from its December peak.Considering the Nasdaq Composite is tech-heavy, it's no surprise that many big-name tech stocks have followed a similar path this year. The "Magnificent Seven," a name given to Apple (AAPL -1.14%), Microsoft (MSFT 0.86%), Nvidia (NVDA 6.44%), Amazon (AMZN 1.38%), Meta Platforms (META 2. ...
Prediction: You'll Regret Not Buying These 2 Industry-Leading Stocks During the Nasdaq Sell-Off
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-12 12:38
Core Viewpoint - The Nasdaq Composite has entered correction territory, falling over 10% from its mid-December high, creating attractive entry points for quality stocks [1] Group 1: Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms is the second-largest digital advertising platform globally and is gaining market share, primarily through its platforms like Facebook and Instagram [4] - The company reported a revenue growth of 21% last quarter, with ad impressions increasing by 6% and average price per ad rising by 14% [5] - Meta's new social media platform, Threads, has reached 320 million monthly active users and is growing by approximately 1 million users daily, presenting a significant future monetization opportunity [6][7] - Meta's global average revenue per user (ARPU) stands at $14.25, significantly higher than competitors like Snap ($3.44) and Pinterest ($2.12) [7] Group 2: Alphabet - Alphabet's Google search engine remains the largest digital media advertising platform, with YouTube being the fourth largest [8] - The company is leveraging AI through its Gemini model to enhance search results and create new ad formats, which could provide additional monetization opportunities [9] - Alphabet is investing in its cloud computing business, which is currently capacity constrained, to meet growing demand [11] - The company is making strides in quantum computing with its Willow chip and is leading in the robotaxi space with its Waymo business, which is expanding both domestically and internationally [12] Group 3: Investment Opportunity - Both Meta and Alphabet have seen their stock prices decline by about 20% from recent highs, making them attractive long-term investment opportunities due to their strong market positions and growth potential [13]
Class Action Filed Against The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) Seeking Recovery for Investors - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
Prnewswire· 2025-03-12 09:45
NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in The Trade Desk, Inc. ("The Trade Desk" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TTD) of a class action securities lawsuit.CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of The Trade Desk investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 9, 2024 and February 12, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:https://zlk.com/pslra-1/the-trade-desk-in ...
3 Growth Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-12 08:15
Group 1: The Trade Desk - The Trade Desk operates the largest independent demand-side platform (DSP) for digital ads, allowing advertisers to purchase ad space across various platforms [3] - Recent growth has been driven by connected TV (CTV) ads on ad-supported streaming platforms, utilizing first-party data and AI-driven tools [4] - Analysts expect revenue to grow at a CAGR of 19% and adjusted EBITDA to rise at a CAGR of 20% from 2024 to 2027, with an enterprise value of $29.9 billion [5] Group 2: Super Micro Computer - Super Micro Computer specializes in servers for enterprise and data center customers, focusing on high-growth AI servers through a partnership with Nvidia [6] - Revenue surged at a CAGR of 61% from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2024, but faced setbacks including delayed reports and regulatory scrutiny [7][8] - Analysts project revenue and EPS growth at a CAGR of 36% and 18%, respectively, from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2027, with the stock trading at 11 times next year's earnings [9] Group 3: Palo Alto Networks - Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company with three main ecosystems: Strata, Prisma, and Cortex, focusing on next-gen security services [10] - The company's scale and diversification provide a competitive advantage, with revenue expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2027 [12] - Despite a high valuation at 91 times next year's GAAP EPS, the company is expected to remain a key player in the cybersecurity sector [13]
Nasdaq Sell-Off: The 3 Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy Now
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-11 17:55
The Nasdaq has entered correction territory, and just as the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks led the market higher during the bull run, these stocks have helped lead the market lower during this recent correction. The "Magnificent Seven" consist of seven leading technology companies: Alphabet (GOOGL -1.76%) (GOOG -1.82%), Amazon (AMZN 0.49%), Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia (NVDA 1.93%), and Tesla, all of which trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange.Let's take a look at the three best "Magnificent ...
Is Amazon stock a buy now?
Finbold· 2025-03-11 12:46
Core Insights - Amazon's stock has declined by 16% over the past month due to macroeconomic uncertainties and disappointing Q1 2025 guidance [1] - Despite beating Wall Street expectations for Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings, the company's projected Q1 2025 revenue fell short of consensus estimates, raising concerns about growth [2] Financial Performance - Amazon reported a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, but projected Q1 2025 revenue between $151 billion and $155.5 billion, missing the $158.5 billion consensus estimate [2] - At the lower end of the projection, this would represent Amazon's slowest quarterly growth rate since going public in 1997 [2] Market Position - Amazon maintains a dominant position in the U.S. e-commerce market, accounting for 39.6% of total online retail sales, with expectations to surpass 40.9% by 2025 [4] - Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported 19% growth in Q4 2024, although it is losing market share to competitors like Azure and Google Cloud, which grew by 31% and 30% respectively [5] Advertising Revenue - The online advertising segment generated $17.29 billion in revenue in Q4 2024, reflecting an 18% year-over-year increase, making Amazon the third-largest platform in the global digital advertising market [6] Technical Analysis - Technical indicators suggest a potential bullish setup for Amazon stock, with a noted price target of $300 by the end of 2025 [7] - The stock recently broke below its 50-week moving average for the first time since August 2024, indicating a potential buying opportunity [8] - Historical trends show that when Amazon's stock hits similar levels, it has rallied approximately 65.24% in the following months, suggesting significant upside potential [9]
2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-11 07:45
Core Viewpoint - The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant long-term investment opportunity, with an estimated potential to add $6.6 trillion to the global economy by 2030 according to PwC Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia continues to dominate the market for chips necessary for training AI models, with revenue doubling to $130 billion last year, driving its share price to record highs [2][5] - The company has successfully transitioned from primarily selling GPUs for PC graphics applications to focusing on data centers, which is currently a hot market [3][4] - Nvidia's automotive segment is also experiencing rapid growth, with revenue increasing by 55% to $1.7 billion last year, indicating a multibillion-dollar opportunity [4] - The company is investing in expanding its addressable market through software, services, and new chip types, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 24 and projected earnings growth at a compound annual rate of 34% [5] Group 2: Alphabet (Google) - Alphabet owns valuable online properties and has over 2 billion users across its products, leading to a revenue growth of 14% to $350 billion last year, primarily from advertising [6][7] - The company has been leveraging AI to enhance its products, resulting in increased user engagement and advertising growth, with ad revenue growing 11% to $264 billion [7] - Improvements to the Gemini AI model present opportunities for subscription services like Google One, which already has over 100 million subscribers [8] - Google Cloud is one of the fastest-growing enterprise cloud services, with revenue growing 30% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, driven by demand for generative AI solutions [9] - Alphabet's stock is currently priced at 19 times this year's earnings estimate, with analysts expecting an annualized earnings growth rate of 17% in the coming years [10]
The Nasdaq Just Hit Correction Territory: The 2 Smartest Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-10 20:34
Core Viewpoint - The recent correction in the Nasdaq Composite presents a buying opportunity for quality stocks, specifically Alphabet and Microsoft, which are now more attractively priced than earlier in the year [1]. Group 1: Alphabet - Alphabet's shares are down approximately 20% from their all-time highs in early February, resulting in a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.5, indicating an attractive valuation [2]. - The company is a leader in digital advertising, with Google being the largest platform globally and YouTube ranking fourth [3]. - Alphabet is heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance search results and create new ad formats, which could significantly increase monetization opportunities [4]. - The Gemini 2.0 model is improving Alphabet's capabilities in multimodal search, and its Veo 2 text-to-image video generator is outperforming competitors [5]. - Google Cloud, Alphabet's cloud computing division, reported a 30% revenue growth and a 142% increase in segment income last quarter, indicating a profitability inflection point [6]. - Alphabet is also advancing in quantum computing and autonomous driving, with its Waymo unit being the only provider of paid robotaxi rides in the U.S. [7]. Group 2: Microsoft - Microsoft, known for its Office 365 productivity tools, also owns the second-largest cloud computing business and operates various platforms including LinkedIn and GitHub [8]. - The company has successfully transitioned to a subscription model for its software, driving growth and embracing AI through significant investments in OpenAI [9]. - Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing unit, experienced a 31% revenue growth last quarter, with Azure AI revenue soaring 157% year over year [10]. - Microsoft 365 AI copilots are a significant growth opportunity, offering AI assistance to users for various tasks, which could lead to high adoption rates if proven effective [11][12]. - Following the market pullback, Microsoft's stock trades at a forward P/E of 25 based on fiscal year 2026 estimates, presenting a reasonable valuation for a leading tech company [13].
Prediction: Alphabet Stock Could Surge by 100% (or More) in the Next 5 Years
The Motley Fool· 2025-03-08 08:45
Group 1 - Alphabet has become the cheapest stock in the "Magnificent Seven" with a P/E ratio of 21, despite concerns about its position in the AI race [2][11] - The company has a history of leveraging AI since 2001, which has contributed to its dominance in digital advertising [3] - Alphabet's investments in various enterprises, including YouTube and Google Cloud, are expected to prepare it for a future where digital ad revenue is less critical [4][5] Group 2 - Alphabet plans to invest $75 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year, an increase from $53 billion in 2024, indicating its commitment to growth [6] - In 2024, Alphabet's revenue rose 14% to $350 billion, with advertising still accounting for 76% of total revenue, despite a slight decline from 2023 [6][7] - Google Cloud, while only 12% of total revenue, grew by 31% year-over-year, highlighting its increasing importance to the company [7] Group 3 - As of the end of 2024, Alphabet held approximately $95 billion in liquidity and generated over $69 billion in free cash flow [8] - The company spent more than $62 billion on share repurchases and over $7 billion on dividends in 2024, demonstrating its financial strength [9] - The stock has increased nearly 150% over the last five years, with a 45% rise since the release of GPT-4 in May 2023, indicating positive investor sentiment [10] Group 4 - Given its technology and investment strategies, Alphabet's stock is projected to at least double over the next five years [11][12] - The competitive landscape, particularly from ChatGPT, has prompted a reevaluation of Alphabet's value proposition, but its spending on technology is expected to enhance free cash flow and maintain competitiveness [11][12] - The low P/E ratio further positions Alphabet for potential outsized growth, making a 100% gain in five years a realistic target [12]