Nvidia just committed up to $100 billion to OpenAI as the ChatGPT developer pursues next-generation artificial intelligence applications.Few companies in history have reshaped industries as profoundly as Nvidia (NVDA 0.27%). A company that began as a niche designer of graphics chips for video games has evolved into the undisputed leader of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Today, Nvidia isn't just a chip company -- it's the bellwether investors use to gauge the direction that the computing sector ...

These companies pay high-yielding and steadily rising dividends.Dividend yields have been on a downward trend over the past year due to rising stock prices. The S&P 500's dividend yield is down to less than 1.2%, approaching its lowest level on record. Because of that, it's getting harder to find stocks with attractive payouts. However, it's not impossible. Clearway Energy (CWEN 0.67%) (CWEN.A 0.85%), Realty Income (O 0.83%), and Verizon (VZ 0.55%) currently stand out for their high dividend yields. The tri ...

Fresh results were strong where it matters most. But the valuation question still looms.Last Thursday, Costco Wholesale (COST -2.92%) reported impressive fiscal fourth-quarter results, with both revenue and earnings per share exceeding expectations. The membership warehouse retailer continues to lean on a high-renewal, fee-driven model that makes its results unusually predictable, even when consumers are cautious. Shares were roughly flat in after-hours trading as investors weighed a premium valuation again ...

This little solar stock still has a bright future.Nextracker (NXT -0.48%), a leading producer of solar tracking systems, went public at $24 per share on Feb. 8, 2023. Today, its stock trades at about $73. That rally was fueled by the warming solar market, which boosted its bookings, margins, and profits.But should investors still buy Nextracker's stock after that massive rally? Let's review its business model, growth rates, and valuations to decide. What does Nextracker do?Nextracker's solar tracking system ...

Consumers are growing tired of premium-priced coffee, often accompanied by poor customer service.Starbucks (SBUX -0.47%) has announced layoffs and store closures as the new CEO attempts to turn around the struggling coffee giant.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 24, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 26, 2025. ...

Does the top warehouse retailer have a shot at joining the 12-zero club?Over the past few years, a handful of high-profile companies saw their market caps top $1 trillion. Many of those stocks -- including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon -- were in the tech sector. Amazon, the top cloud infrastructure company, also became the first online retailer to join the 12-zero club.Yet not a single brick-and-mortar retailer has joined that elite group. Could Costco Wholesale (COST -2.92%), with a market cap of $420 bil ...

Palantir has been one of the best-performing S&P 500 stocks this year.Palantir Technologies (PLTR -0.83%) has been a genius investment this year. The stock is up over 140%, placing it in the top five best-performing stocks in the S&P 500. However, with a run like that, many investors may be questioning whether right now is a good time to invest in Palantir. I think there's one primary reason that makes it clear what investors should do, and it's only a matter of time before Palantir's stock makes a sizable ...

Generating dividend income from stocks is a great way to stay invested in the market while boosting your passive income stream.Dividend stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with high yields are excellent ways to generate passive income. But even a high-yield passive income stream doesn't look all that impressive when the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.59%) is notching big-time returns.Therefore, the best way to approach investing in dividend stocks and dividend-paying ETFs isn't to try to beat the market in a given ye ...

Costco is arguably the best brick-and-mortar retailer in the world.Costco (COST -2.92%) reported its quarterly financial results, which alleviated many concerns among stock market investors.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 24, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 26, 2025. ...

IonQ's trapped-ion approach offers a significant advantage on accuracy over most competitors' quantum computers.Nvidia (NVDA 0.27%) has been one of the top-performing stocks over the past decade. If you invested $10,000 in the stock a decade ago, you'd have a position worth $3 million now. It's success stories like that that keep ambitious investors hunting for the less known stocks today that have the potential to provide similar gains from here.Artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive investment theme ri ...