Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) had a rough 2022 as rising inflation weighed on earnings, so last year the company revamped its cost structure to turn things around. And now this year, the market giant is showing investors they still can count on it for major growth. In the latest earnings
Warren Buffett and his one-time partner Charlie Munger created something very special as they built Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) into a Wall Street icon. However, Munger passed away in late 2023, and Buffett is not a young man. It seems highly likely that there
In aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments by introducing a fast and secure blockchain-based alternative to cumbersome banking networks, Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market today.
The last 15 months have been a fantastic time to own stocks. The last 15 years, if we're really being honest. In this most recent run, an artificial intelligence (AI) boom and soaring profits for technology companies have helped the stock market indexes break through to new highs
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) stock has gotten clobbered over the past few years. Shares are down nearly 80% from their peak in 2022. That has driven its dividend yield up to over 10%, even after it cut its payout by nearly half last year.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the undisputed beneficiary of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Since early last year, the adoption of AI has spread like wildfire, fueled by Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs). The company will face a key hurdle when it report
It doesn't take a ton of money to start investing. True, the more you start with, the more you can gain. But don't let a lack of copious funds deter you; two of the most important keys to successful investing are consistency and time, so the sooner you begin, the better.
The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have been the darlings of Wall Street given their strong performances over the past couple of years. The group is made up of leading technology growth stocks that have helped power the market's bull run. The stocks in this exclusive club include chi
Investors could do worse than investing in the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks. The collective gained 111%, on average, in 2023, thrashing the 24% gains of the S&P 500. The group has continued its winning ways, rising 22% on average so far this year, nearly double the 11
For those who have been holding shares of Latin American e-commerce and fintech business MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) over the last five years: Congratulations, it's been an enriching ride. The stock is up roughly 200% during that time as its business has boomed.
In 2023, retirees received a Social Security increase of 8.7%. It was the largest annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in four decades. The Social Security benefit increase fell sharply in 2024 to 3.2%. Don't expect a major rebound next year -- or anytime soon, for that matter
Up more roughly 700% since the end of 2022, AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) stock might look a bit intimidating to jump into now. There may not be enough near-term upside left to tap, while the potential for profit-taking is huge.
Restaurant-technology company Toast (NYSE: TOST) is bucking a negative trend in the financial technology (fintech) space. Other fintech players such as DLocal and even PayPal are seeing profit margins go down due to fierce competition, which slowly but surely pressures profits as
Cybersecurity is a massive industry that has never been more important. Hackers are more adept at breaching systems and causing havoc for companies. Precautions must be taken to protect internal and customer data.
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC (BMRN). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, BMRN rates highest using our Value Investor model based on the published strategy of Benjamin Graham. This deep value methodology screens for stocks that have
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for TRANSUNION (TRU). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, TRU rates highest using our Multi-Factor Investor model based on the published strategy of Pim van Vliet. This multi-factor model seeks low volatility stocks that also have stro
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, NTRS rates highest using our Shareholder Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Meb Faber. This strategy looks for companies returning cash to shareho
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for WESTROCK CO (WRK). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, WRK rates highest using our Multi-Factor Investor model based on the published strategy of Pim van Vliet. This multi-factor model seeks low volatility stocks that also have str
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ZIONS BANCORPORATION NA (ZION). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, ZION rates highest using our Shareholder Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Meb Faber. This strategy looks for companies returning cash to sha
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, SFM rates highest using our Quantitative Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Wesley Gray. This momentum model looks for stocks with strong