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Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The scramble to build compute capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) models and training has enriched longtime Nvidia (NVDA 1.30%) shareholders. Large tech companies have been sharply increasing capital spending to build data centers and fill them with powerful servers, largely using Nvidia's products. Retail investors and hedge fund managers alike piled into Nvidia shares over the past few years.
Think Nvidia Is Still Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind.

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The recent market turmoil can make any investor nervous. Volatility can be scary as you see the value of your portfolio slump along with the market. For those who remain calm and stay focused on the underlying businesses, it can mean opportunity. Some stocks have risen to nosebleed levels over the past two years in the bull market. Nvidia (NVDA -0.18%) has been a favorite name, but many investors may have felt they missed the boat as the stock soared.
Lucid Stock Jumped This Week, but Here's Why It Might Not Last

1 week ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

It's been an incredibly turbulent week for stocks in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and for markets in general. As of early Friday morning, the Nasdaq Composite index was 5.4% higher for the week mainly thanks to Wednesday's historic rally. Shares of EV maker Lucid Group (LCID -0.99%) were doing even better, surging by 10.5%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Those gains have come partly because of struggles at EV leader Tesla.
1 Wall Street Analyst Just Slashed Tesla's Price Target by More Than 40%. Is It Time to Sell the Stock?

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA 22.25%) CEO Elon Musk may have a seat at the table in the Trump administration, but his company's stock hasn't been immune to the market carnage initiated by the administration's trade policies. Tesla shares are down more than 40% year to date, including a double-digit drop since President Trump announced his global tariff plans on April 2. That's led one analyst to sharply cut his price target on the electric vehicle (EV) leader's stock.
Nvidia Stock Is Marching Higher Again. Is It Time to Buy?

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Markets remain volatile as investors and traders continue to digest the potential effects of a global trade war as nations respond to President Trump's tariff rollout. The stock of semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA 4.70%) has begun to rebound, though. Shares were higher again today by as much as 5%. While the stock pared that gain, Nvidia shares have still been on a positive trend since last Friday.
Why U.S. Steel Stock Surged 14% in a Turbulent Market Today

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The markets are swooning in response to President Trump's global tariff rollout plan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.65%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.04%), Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.20%), and Russell 2000 each hit 52-week lows today. Another move by Trump has shares of U.S. Steel (X 16.01%) soaring today, though. U.S. Steel shares were trading near the day's high, up 14.5% as of 2:58 p.m. ET.
Nvidia Stock Is Swinging Wildly Today. Should Investors Jump In?

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Even though Nvidia (NVDA 0.28%) was spared somewhat from President Donald Trump's global tariff plans, the tech giant's shares plunged with the rest of the market late last week. After a more than 10% two-day drop, Nvidia shares continued to fall by more than 8% early Monday. The stock then reversed course surging higher before going back into the red. Volatility is the name of the game right now. All the selling has pushed the Nasdaq Composite into bear market territory.
Every Tesla Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Tesla (TSLA -5.40%) investors have a decision to make. Vehicle sales dropped last year for the first time since the electric vehicle (EV) specialist began mass production. Notably, 2024 net income plunged by 53% versus 2023. Those two things were related, of course. Sales dropped as demand for EVs slowed and competition grew. That led to a price war to attract customers, which slashed profit margins and earnings. After Thursday's decline, the stock has now dropped by about 30% so far in 2025.
Berkshire Hathaway Stock Soared in Q1 While the S&P 500 Struggled. Here's Why.

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

Many investors consider Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -1.01%) (BRK.B -0.93%) a proxy for the stock market. After all, owning it gives you exposure to shares in many big companies hand-picked by one of the best investing minds ever. CEO Warren Buffett also has dozens of operating businesses under the Berkshire umbrella. That makes it a diversified way to own mostly domestic stocks and businesses that track the U.S. market while hoping to exceed market returns over the long term.
Here's What's Driving the Massive Sell-Off in RH Stock Today

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Howard Smith

The stock market is taking a hit today. Most sectors are in the red. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -3.43%) shed more than 4% by late morning. But shares of luxury home furnishings company RH (RH -39.87%) are getting crushed. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings last night, but that's not the only thing driving the sell-off. RH stock was down an astounding 44.1% as of 10:43 a.m. ET. Here's why.