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At least one Wall Street bull expects this pandemic-era favorite to have a major comeback year in 2024, based on the Street-high forecast for PTON.

The 2023 holiday shopping season has been strong for retailers, spurred by retail promotions and a rise in online and restaurant spending. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales increased 3.1% between Nov 1 and D

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have dominated the market in 2023, and that's affected index returns that are weighted toward bigger companies. So what drove these massive tech stocks higher?

Apple scored a victory on Wednesday as a U.S. appeals court paused a government commission's import ban on some of its popular Apple smartwatches following a patent dispute with medical-technology firm Masimo.

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" have been instrumental in driving the market rally this year on artificial intelligence (AI) craze. The seven stocks — Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA,

Netflix NFLX recently released the live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho featuring Takumi Kitamura and the sci-fi film Rebel Moon — Part 1: A Child of Fire, which is directed, written and produced by Zack Snyder.Rebel Moon — Par

Shopify SHOP is riding on an expanding clientele and strong portfolio, which are helping it win new customers and drive top-line growth. Its shares have returned 125.3% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Internet

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock has risen more than 80% over the past 12 months as the bulls have looked past its near-term challenges. However, its stock remains nearly 20% below its all-time high, and looks cheap at 2.5 times next year's sales.As a longtime Amazon investor, I bel

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(RTTNews) - Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a provider of hydrogen solutions, announced on Wednesday that it had completed the installation and commissioning of an electrolyzer system at an Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado.

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AMZN rates highest using our P/B Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Partha Mohanram. This growth model looks for low book-to-market stocks that exhibi

The key to successful investing lies in diversification, but what if you had to bet on a single ticker? In this scenario, the ideal candidate would be a company that itself is a mosaic of diverse ventures and innovations. One titan of e-commerce and cloud computing strikes me as

The Nasdaq Composite declined 33% in 2022, marking its worst annual performance since the Great Recession in 2008. But the technology-heavy index has mounted a spectacular rebound in 2023, soaring 44% year to date. And history says that upward momentum could continue in 2024.

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Shares of  EV (electric vehicle) maker Rivian ( NASDAQ:RIVN ) are up 28% year-to-date despite macro headwinds impacting EV demand. Additionally, the end of the exclusive agreement with Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) last month allows Rivian to broaden its customer base, which should positively impact its revenue. As Rivian is expected to benefit from the end of its exclusivity pact with AMZN, it led us to wonder: who owns RIVN? Now, according to  TipRanks’ ownership page, RIVN is mostly owned by Other Institutional Investors at 35.78%, followed by insiders, Public Companies and individual investors, and mutual funds at 26.30%, 19.49%, and 18.43%, respectively. Digging Deeper into Rivian’s Ownership Structure Upon digging deeper into institutional ownership, Vanguard Index Funds stands out as the top shareholder of RIVN stock, holding a stake of approximately 6.50%. Following closely is Vanguard, with a notable ownership stake of 6.44% in the company. Among the other institutions, the Hedge Fund Confidence Signal is Very Negative on RIVN stock based on the activity of 10 hedge funds. Of all the hedge fund managers tracked by TipRanks,  Daniel Sundheim of D1 Capital Partners has the largest position in RIVN on an absolute basis at roughly $327.4 million. This equates to about 4.72% of his total portfolio.  While the hedge fund confidence signal remains Very Negative, investor sentiment is Positive on Rivian stock in the short term. Moreover, of the 707,900 portfolios monitored by TipRanks, 2.5% have invested in RIVN stock.  Is Rivian Stock Expected to Rise? Rivian stock is expected to increase by 8.65% over the next 12 months based on  analysts’ average price target of $25.63 per share. Further, analysts are cautiously optimistic about RIVN’s prospects.  It has received 13 Buy, seven Hold, and one Sell recommendations for a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Bottom Line The ownership structure of Rivian stock demonstrates a diversified mix of institutional, insider, and individual investors. Rivian is taking measures to ramp up production, improve cost efficiency, and  strengthen its balance sheet, which is positive. However, macro challenges keep analysts cautiously optimistic about its prospects.  Disclosure

When the going gets tough on Wall Street, professional and everyday investors have a tendency to seek out profitable, time-tested, industry-leading businesses to lead them through the storm.

Mastercard SpendingPulse’s preliminary insights showed that U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased by 3.1% this holiday season (from November 1 through December 24). As consumers spend more, investors should keep a close watch on the shares of the e-commerce giant ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) and the world’s largest retailer, Walmart ( NYSE:WMT ). Mastercard SpendingPulse assesses retail sales both in physical stores and online, encompassing various payment methods. According to a Goldman Sachs survey, Amazon and Walmart will likely emerge as top shopping destinations during this holiday season. With this background, let’s look at what analysts recommend for AMZN and WMT stocks.  What is the Prediction for Amazon Stock? Amazon stock is up approximately 83% year-to-date. Moreover, Wall Street analysts see further upside in AMZN stock from current levels. Amazon’s focus on fast delivery and enhancing Prime membership benefits drive shoppers to its platform. Furthermore, strength in cloud and advertising business and investments in  Artificial Intelligence (AI) bodes well for future growth.  With 43 unanimous Buy recommendations, AMZN stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating. Further, the  analysts’ average price target is $180.67 on AMZN stock, implying 17.8% upside potential from current levels. Is Walmart a Buy or Sell Right Now? Walmart stock is a Buy right now based on analysts’ consensus rating. Its value pricing strategy drives shoppers to its stores and online platform. Moreover, the expansion of its pickup and store-fulfilled delivery service and initiatives such as early access to the best savings events throughout the holiday season is likely to boost its top line in Q4.  WMT stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating, reflecting 25 Buy and five Hold recommendations. Walmart stock has gained about 12% year-to-date. Moreover,  analysts’ average price target of $180.79 implies 15.59% upside potential from current levels.  Bottom Line  These retailers’ focus on offering value pricing and improving membership benefits makes them a favorite destination for shopping. Thus, they remain well-positioned to capitalize on higher holiday spending.  Disclosure

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has projected it will generate more than $850 million in annualized revenue by the end of 2024, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people with knowledge of the company's financial picture.

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one of Warren Buffett's best artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.