Danny Vena

San Diego

Financial Journalist at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

Ardent follower of Jesus of Nazareth. Husband and father. Faith doesn't make people better, merely forgiven. Journalist at https://t.co/wMlltjIf2a

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Articles

Why Palantir Technologies Hit a New All-Time High on Wednesday

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

Palantir Technologies (PLTR 2.57%) stock continued its epic run on Wednesday, climbing as much as 5.4%. As of 3:37 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 3%. The artificial intelligence (AI) software and data mining specialist has climbed to new heights several times in recent weeks, with its stock notching a new all-time high on Wednesday. That puts the stock up more than 80% so far this year. The catalyst behind today's move was a reluctant nod from a Wall Street analyst.
Why Palantir Technologies Hit a New All-Time High on Wednesday

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Danny Vena

Key PointsOne Wall Street analyst boosted Palantir's price target, despite maintaining a sell rating. The reasoning for the move was decidedly bullish. The key factor in the rating is Palantir's frothy valuation. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock continued its epic run on Wednesday, climbing as much as 5.4%. As of 3:37 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 3%.
Why Shopify Stock Bounded Higher on Wednesday

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

Shares of Shopify (SHOP 4.42%) charged sharply higher on Wednesday, climbing as much as 6.4%. As of 1:59 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 5.7%. While the broader market updraft likely helped fuel its ascent, the e-commerce platform provider announced it was adding a new tool to help merchants succeed.
Near a new all-time high, Is Nvidia stock still a buy?

2 weeks ago | fool.com.au | Danny Vena

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated. There's no denying that the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was the spark that lifted Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock to new heights. In recent months, however, the future has been less certain. Concerns about how AI models will evolve and whether they will need the latest and greatest chips sent some investors to the sidelines.
Near a New All-Time High, Is Nvidia Stock Still a Buy?

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

There's no denying that the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was the spark that lifted Nvidia (NVDA -1.16%) stock to new heights. In recent months, however, the future has been less certain. Concerns about how AI models will evolve and whether they will need the latest and greatest chips sent some investors to the sidelines. In fact, earlier this year, Nvidia stock plunged 37% on fears the company's best days were behind it. It turns out the sky isn't falling after all.
Can Nvidia Stock Hit New Heights? CEO Jensen Huang Just Provided Clear and Compelling Evidence That the Answer Is "Yes."

1 month ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

To say that investors were on the edge of their seats ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA -0.27%) highly anticipated financial report may well be an understatement. As the poster child for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the company has become the benchmark for the tech industry at large and the yardstick by which progress in AI is being measured.
Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before May 28? Here's What the Evidence Suggests.

1 month ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

Advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm over the past few years, but much of the initial hype has since subsided. Investors are looking for evidence that the adoption of AI still has legs. Nvidia's (NVDA 0.83%) graphics processing units (GPUs) quickly became the gold standard for training and running generative AI models.
Why Portillo's Stock Crashed Tuesday Morning

1 month ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

Shares of Portillo's (PTLO -6.18%) plunged on Tuesday, with the stock falling as much as 10.2% in early trading. As of 11:34 a.m. ET, the stock was still down 5.9%. The catalyst that crushed the fast-casual restaurant stock was the announcement of a large block stock sale, but it's important to understand the details, as this was not a secondary offering.
One of the Newest Stocks in the S&P 500 Has Soared 33,150% Since Its IPO, and It's Still a Buy Right Now, According to a Certain Wall Street Analyst

1 month ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

The S&P 500 is widely regarded as the best overall gauge of the U.S. stock market, as it comprises the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the country. Given the breadth of businesses that make up the index, it is considered the most reliable benchmark of overall stock market performance. To be considered for admission to the S&P 500, a company must meet the following criteria:Be a U.S.-based company. Have a market cap of at least $18 billion. Must be highly liquid.
5 Supercharged Growth Stocks I Bought During Last Month's Stock Market Crash

1 month ago | fool.com | Danny Vena

When President Trump announced the imposition of worldwide tariffs last month, the reaction from investors was swift and severe. Each of the major market indexes fell into correction territory -- marked by a decline of more than 10%. The sell-off was led by the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.52%), which briefly entered a bear market, marked by a decline of 20% from its recent high.