The Detroit automaker has done a great job winning over investors this year.For investors in the U.S., Ford Motor Company (F +1.13%) is probably a household name, especially these days. That's because its shares have performed extraordinarily well, producing a total return of 48% in 2025 (as of Dec. 17). That gain almost triples the performance of the S&P 500.The Detroit carmaker has had a phenomenal year, giving it due credit. Investors should have no complaints. However, there's one automotive stock you s ...

Subtle differences in cost, holdings, and risk profiles set these two emerging markets ETFs apart for globally minded investors.Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO +1.07%) and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +1.05%) differ on expense ratio, the number of holdings, and recent performance, with VMO offering broader stock coverage, while IEMG has delivered stronger one-year returns.Both VWO and IEMG are large, highly liquid exchange-traded funds tracking emerging market stocks, aiming to provi ...

Fund size, stock coverage, and trading flexibility set these two ultra-low-cost ETFs apart for investors prioritizing scale and liquidity. Performance & risk comparison | Metric | SPTM | ITOT | | --- | --- | --- | | Max drawdown (5 y) | -24.14% | -25.36% | | Growth of $1,000 over 5 years | $1,822 | $1,744 | What's inside ITOT covers nearly the entire investable U.S. equity universe, holding 2,490 stocks as of Dec. 2025. Its largest sector weights are technology (34%), financial services (13%), and consumer ...

Discover why Marvell could become one of the most important AI infrastructure players of the decade and what could drive the stock much higher.Marvell Technology (MRVL 0.45%) is strengthening its position in AI infrastructure as demand for high-speed data movement and efficient power delivery accelerates. With a record quarter, new photonic interconnects, and expanding data center opportunities, Marvell stock could deliver substantial long-term upside if it executes well.Stock prices used were the market pr ...

2025 was a solid year, and valuations aren't cheap, yet there is still significant upside left in these three AI leaders.2025 is nearly over, and despite the strong year, many investors are biting their fingernails over the prospects for 2026. Will the artificial intelligence (AI) boom continue despite talks of a bubble and debt investors recently balking at funding large-scale data centers? Whom will President Donald Trump pick as the new Federal Reserve chair, and will the new nominee be independent?Short ...

Discover why Joby Aviation's global expansion could create huge upside even as certification risks loom large.Joby Aviation (JOBY +2.67%) is gaining real momentum as government programs, global partnerships, and major demonstrations push its air taxi vision closer to reality. This video explores the catalysts behind Joby's rapid progress, along with the dilution and certification risks that investors need to watch closely.Stock prices used were the market prices of Dec. 15, 2025. The video was published on ...

As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) remains strong, investors are wondering who the biggest winners will be going into next year.The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has served as an unprecedented bellwether for technology stocks over the last three years. In particular, semiconductor stocks including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Broadcom were all ushered into the trillion-dollar club thanks to the AI revolution.As investment in AI infrastructure continues to unfold, I think it ...

With matching costs and portfolios, the real distinction between these S&P 500 ETFs comes down to scale and investor preferences.The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV +0.88%) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +0.89%) are nearly indistinguishable in terms of cost, performance, and portfolio composition. VOO, however, stands out for its sheer scale, with significantly greater assets under management.Both IVV and VOO replicate the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.88%)index, aiming to capture the performance of the 500 largest pu ...

The two companies are leading the charge in the field of AI orchestration.This year saw the continued push to make better and better large language models (LLMs), but as artificial intelligence (AI) advances, being able to coordinate and manage the various components in an AI system is becoming even more important. Two companies at the forefront of this burgeoning field, called AI orchestration, are Palantir Technologies (PLTR +4.14%) and UiPath (PATH +1.13%).Both stocks have performed well in 2025, but it ...

If you have decades to invest, you should consider this list of high-quality, low-fee Vanguard ETFs.Not only is Vanguard one of the largest and most widely-known money managers in the world, it's also one of the best. Its focus on broadly diversified fund offerings with razor-thin expense ratios makes it an ideal place for long-term investors to build out their portfolios.If you're looking to hold on to an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for a generation or more, it makes sense to look at stock funds first. Thei ...