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Why Tesla Stock Jumped Today Even as Sales Continue to Plunge

1 day ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shareholders in Tesla (TSLA 5.54%) received more troubling news today. Not only did sales drop in the important China market in April, its business there has reportedly continued to decline this month. Yet shares jumped today. Tesla stock was 5.5% higher as of 2:58 p.m. ET. That reaction may have been due to CEO Elon Musk's visit to Saudi Arabia along with President Donald Trump and other U.S. business leaders.
Why Nvidia Stock Surged Higher Again Today

1 day ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The recovery in Nvidia (NVDA 5.63%) stock continues again today. After plunging more than 30% from 2025 highs, shares of the advanced semiconductor company have been staging a comeback in recent weeks. Today's move comes as CEO Jensen Huang attends the Saudi Arabia-U.S. investment forum along with other business leaders and President Trump. Huang has already made that visit lucrative for Nvidia.
Nvidia Stock Continued to Rally Today. Why It's Not Too Late to Buy.

2 days ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA 5.01%) jumped again today to start this week's trading. The stock rose more than 5% before easing back Monday morning. That move kept the positive momentum going for the artificial intelligence (AI) leader. Shares were up 4.8% as of 12:09 p.m. ET. Shares have soared about 20% in just the past two weeks as they rebounded from a tariff-induced sell-off.
Why Tesla Stock Continued Its Monster Run Friday

5 days ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA 5.06%) reported a relatively weak first quarter less than a month ago, but investors have been piling into the stock anyway. That continued today with Tesla shares soaring 5.7% as of 10:45 a.m. ET. That gives the stock a nearly 30% return since it reported first-quarter results on April 22. It's all about ChinaInvestors shrugged off a poor first quarter after the company said it was still planning to launch its fully autonomous driving technology on the roads in June.
Why Nebius Group Stock Jumped 10% Today

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

It was a volatile day on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The Fed noted increasing uncertainty and risks of slow growth and rising prices, however. Yet shares of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company Nebius Group (NBIS 9.43%) soared above the Fed noise. The stock closed the trading session nearly 10% higher.
Warren Buffett Just Taught Us How to Manage Through a Bear Market. Here's the Lesson.

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Uncertainty has been the name of the game for stock and bond market investors this year. Trade policy, changing tariff plans, anticipated Federal Reserve moves, and questions about ongoing economic growth have created fear among market watchers. These can be hazardous times for your financial health. They don't need to be, though. In fact, if played correctly, down markets can be springboards for future gains and outperformance. Most market followers know Warren Buffett is a master investor.
Why EVgo Stock Rocketed Over 30% Higher Today

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

A record quarter helped shares of EVgo (EVGO 29.96%) surge higher by more than 30% Tuesday morning. That spike came after revenue at the electric vehicle (EV) charger company came in 36% higher year over year. Its first-quarter results also topped analyst expectations. After installing 180 new charging stalls, the company ended the first quarter with 4,240 operating EV stalls. Investors liked what they heard, sending shares higher by 35.7% as of 11:30 a.m. ET.
Berkshire Hathaway Stock Plunges After Warren Buffett Steps Down. Is This a Golden Opportunity to Buy?

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

There may never have been a smoother transition from an iconic CEO to a successor. Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -3.90%) (BRK.B -3.95%) let markets know several years ago that Greg Abel would be Buffett's eventual replacement. Abel is currently vice chairman of Berkshire's non-insurance businesses. Buffett officially said this weekend that he would step down and hand the reins to Abel at the end of the year.
Why Tesla Stock Surged Higher Friday

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA 3.40%) stock is ending the week on a high note. Shares of the electric vehicle (EV) leader surged as much as 5% higher today as investors anticipate good things ahead. Ironically, some of the optimism came from a recent announcement from a competitor in self-driving technology. Tesla is on the verge of finally displaying its technology for fully autonomous driving vehicles. That's less than one month away, and has investors piling into the shares.
Why Nebius Group Stock Soared Today

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Shares of Nebius Group (NBIS 6.42%) are flying today. After surging more than 13%, the artificial intelligence (AI) cloud infrastructure company was holding on to a gain of 8.3% as of 11:38 a.m. ET. News from the company, combined with some strong sector tailwinds, provided the boost. Word from several big tech companies that capital investments for AI infrastructure are continuing is big news for Nebius.