Lee Samaha

Wtiter at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

Views expressed on this account are only my own personal opinions, and should be taken as such.

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3 Monster Growth Stocks to Buy in the Second Half of 2025

3 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

The second half of 2025 offers a chance for investors to shake off the cobwebs of tariffs and recession fears and focus on where the market is going, rather than where it has been. Archer Aviation (ACHR -0.60%) has been on a roller coaster, while Cognex (CGNX 0.79%) and First Solar (FSLR -0.23%) have sold off considerably year to date. Despite these jarring moves, these three companies could be worth buying in the second half of 2025 and holding for years to come. Read on to find out why.
Think Delta Air Lines Is Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind.

1 week ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Investors might not consider Delta Air Lines (DAL -4.37%) stock expensive due to its low price-to-earnings ratio of just over 8 times earnings. Still, some of them do stress over Delta's adjusted net debt of $16.9 billion and the traditional cyclicality of its revenue and earnings. That said, I think the risk is a lot less than in previous years. Here's why.
Could Buying UPS Today Set You Up for Life?

1 week ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

UPS (UPS 1.05%) is one of the most fascinating investment propositions in the marketplace right now. Considering the long term, there is significant potential for substantial long-term appreciation. However, in the near term, there is potential for some disappointment, and there are real questions over the sustainability of its dividend. Here's the lowdown. Can buying UPS stock set you up for life? At the risk of losing half of you upfront, I'm going to cut to the chase.
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

1 week ago | aol.com | Lee Samaha

If you are a relatively new investor looking to learn from experienced and successful investors, there's no better place to start than by looking at what Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is holding in its equity portfolio. Buffett is known for focusing on businesses that generate excellent returns on investment. He's also known for choosing businesses with solid moats around them.
These 2 Nvidia Partners Will Power the Next Generation of Data Centers

1 week ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

The explosion in artificial intelligence (AI) demand is creating significant demand for data centers and the equipment that powers them. The leading AI computing platform provider, Nvidia (NVDA -2.20%), is developing the next generation of data center architecture. However, it's not doing it alone. Two of its key partners, Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS -6.08%) and Vertiv (VRT -3.23%), are set to play a significant role. Here's the lowdown.
These 2 Nvidia Partners Will Power the Next Generation of Data Centers

1 week ago | share.google | Lee Samaha

The explosion in artificial intelligence (AI) demand is creating significant demand for data centers and the equipment that powers them. The leading AI computing platform provider, Nvidia (NVDA -0.41%), is developing the next generation of data center architecture. However, it's not doing it alone. Two of its key partners, Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS -4.45%) and Vertiv (VRT 0.14%), are set to play a significant role. Here's the lowdown.
These 2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks and This ETF Yield Over 4%. Here's Why They Are Worth Doubling Up on in June.

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has staged an epic recovery and is now positive year to date as investors look past ongoing macro challenges and focus on long-term growth. The rebound has increased the valuations of many stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) -- making major indexes like the S&P 500 relatively expensive. But there are still compelling bargains if you know where to look.
2 Stocks Down 23% and 26% to Buy Right Now

1 week ago | fool.com | Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

With the first half of 2025 nearly over, many investors are taking time to reevaluate their portfolios and take advantage of quality stocks that can be bought at a discount. It certainly requires some confidence to buy shares of a company when they're down, but it's opportunities like these that offer the potential for outsize returns.
Why Shares in This Nuclear Power Company Surged Higher This Week

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Shares in nuclear power company Oklo (OKLO -5.32%) rose by a whopping 28% in the week to Friday morning. The move comes in a busy week for the company, whereby events helped encapsulate the investment case for the stock. What does Oklo doThe company is developing what it describes as "next-generation fast fission power plants," known as Aurora. Its Aurora powerhouse has a few interesting qualities.
3 Ultra-Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 3% to Double Up on in June for Passive Income

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

We aren't even halfway through 2025, and already, it has been a roller-coaster year in the stock market. The major indexes incurred steep sell-offs, only to snap back like nothing happened. Some investors may be looking for ways to take their feet off the gas by investing in stocks that distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders through dividends. Dividends are a great way to generate passive income, no matter what the stock market is doing.