The company is well prepared for growth in any environment.There's no shortage of news in the AI sector these days, but investors looking for a long-term AI stock to buy and hold shouldn't be so swayed by the daily headlines.Instead, you'll want to find a company with an enduring business model, strong competitive advantage, and a clear path to long-term growth on the top and bottom lines. One stock that fits all three of those categories is Arm Holdings (ARM -0.70%), which is best known for licensing its C ...

The company continues to improve its pipeline.The GLP-1 market has grabbed considerable attention in the past couple of years, and there's little doubt as to which pharmaceutical companies dominate this space. Eli Lilly is currently the leader, followed closely by Novo Nordisk.However, other giants in the industry have been attempting to enter the field, and Pfizer (PFE 0.64%) is among them. Although the company has encountered some setbacks in this quest, it hasn't given up, as evidenced by a recent $5 bil ...

Investors can build wealth with these top brands.Patiently holding shares of competitively positioned companies is the path to a happy retirement. The stock market is full of innovative businesses that have substantial opportunities to expand and help you grow your money.To assist you in putting together an unstoppable investment portfolio, three Fool.com contributors recently selected quality stocks to consider buying right now. Here's why they selected Shopify (SHOP -2.25%), RH (RH -4.17%), and Carnival ( ...

Heineken's push into Latin America is a strategic move.Heineken (HEINY) is a quality beer, but -- over the past decade at least -- it's been a mediocre investment. The share price of the Dutch brewing giant, one of largest beer conglomerates on the planet, today sits right about where it was in June 2015.Could that be about to change?A major acquisitionThis week the company surprised the beer world with an announcement that it plans to bolster its presence in Latin America with a $3.2 billion acquisition of ...

Financial statement analysis reveals a unique situation for Carnival Cruise stock investors.Carnival Cruise (CCL 0.57%) stockholders have an interesting opportunity to witness the company improve its profitability and balance sheet.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 22, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 24, 2025. ...

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BigBear.ai has taken investors on a wild ride.BigBear.ai (BBAI -5.81%) has become popular among investors looking for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks with high growth potential. With a $2.5 billion market cap (as of Sept. 19), this AI data analytics company is still on the smaller side, comparatively speaking. And while it's volatile, it has done very well over the last year, with returns of 334%.When companies grow rapidly, they sometimes carry out stock splits to keep their share prices from getting t ...

You won't need a huge amount of cash to invest in these great pharma stocks.Share price has nothing to do with whether a stock is fairly valued. However, it is nonetheless an important consideration for investors on tight budgets. With that in mind, three Fool.com contributors have identified what they think are magnificent pharmaceutical stocks under $100 to buy right now. Here's why they picked AstraZeneca (AZN 0.31%), Novo Nordisk (NVO -0.77%), and Pfizer (PFE 0.64%). AstraZeneca is a growth beast that a ...

MP Materials' stock price has skyrocketed on positive news, but there's still a lot of work to be done.One of the many big geopolitical stories in the world today is the changing tariff regime in the United States. Key trading partner China is retaliating in a way that only China can, by limiting access to rare-earth metals, which are vital in the technology sector.And that has led to a huge boon for MP Materials (MP -10.99%), which produces rare-earth metals in the United States. Does this make MP Material ...

From AI-powered insurance bots to drug discovery platforms, these overlooked stocks offer pure-play exposure to artificial intelligence without trillion-dollar valuations.While Nvidia and Microsoft dominate artificial intelligence (AI) headlines, the smartest opportunities might lurk in smaller companies solving specific problems with the tech. These 10 hidden gems don't build foundation models or design AI chips -- they apply existing AI technology to transform inefficient industries and outdated processes ...