This tech giant could have even more upside than analysts project. At the start of the decade, there were just two companies with a market cap exceeding $1 trillion. Today, 10 publicly traded companies boast 13-figure market caps. Most of them have seen their stock prices climb due to the excitement surrounding generative artificial intelligence

One of Warren Buffett’s favorite valuation signals says the market is extremely overvalued. History says that investors should prepare themselves for a bear market. By most measures, the U.S. stock market is expensive right now. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.65%) trades at around 31 times earnings, a level reached

After a huge year, shareholders in the Detroit car company are ready for more gains. Ford (F 1.25%) is an iconic Detroit-based car company known for its F-Series lineup of trucks, which have been the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. for 49 straight years. This is a phenomenal trend that reveals just how much the

The stock market has had quite a run over the past three years. It roared into bull territory, and that momentum has continued, with the S&P 500 delivering annual gains of 24%, 23%, and 16%, respectively. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, quantum computing players, and other growth companies have led the movement — for a couple

Berkshire Hathaway has just undergone a huge change, but one fact has remained constant. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.30%)(BRK.B +0.00%) has entered a new phase of its existence. At the end of 2025, longtime Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett handed off his job to top lieutenant, Greg Abel. Given Buffett’s long and incredibly successful tenure, it

It has strong momentum thanks to its current portfolio and several catalysts on the horizon. Over the past five years, Eli Lilly (LLY 1.90%) has been on a tear. It has made significant breakthroughs in the pharmaceutical space, and financial results have soared, with the stock price following suit. Last year, it became the first

These high-risk, high-reward stocks could generate huge gains if they can become market leaders in their respective fields. If you’re looking for stocks that could be millionaire makers, you’re going to have to take some big swings. You are going to have to consider stocks that carry a higher risk, but could also generate huge

Clorox has its challenges, but the sell-off has gone too far. Consumer staples was the worst-performing stock market sector in 2025, falling 1.2% compared to a 16.4% gain in the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.65%). But Clorox (CLX +1.86%) lost 37.9% of its value. Clorox’s sell-off, paired with ongoing dividend raises, has pushed its yield to

Historically, January has been a strong month for the stock market. The calendar has flipped over to 2026, but this is no time for a post-holiday lull. Historically, major names in the stock market have enjoyed solid gains in the first month of the year. According to Citadel, Nasdaq-100 stocks, as a group, have risen

Up to four potential bubbles are threatening to burst in the new year. For three years, the stock market has provided investors with plenty of reasons to smile. When 2025 came to a close, the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.65%) had climbed by 16%, marking the third consecutive year of gains tallying 15% or greater.

Image source: The Motley Fool After a lifetime of building wealth in the stock market, on 31 December, billionaire investor Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B). But prior to his journey into retirement, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ gave some final words of advice for investors. As we start 2026, here

There are currently nine technology stocks that boast valuations of at least $1 trillion. At this writing, there are 11 public companies with market capitalizations north of $1 trillion. Perhaps unsurprisingly, nine of these companies operate in the technology industry — which has been going through a renaissance over the last few years, driven by

Important indicators are flashing warning signs to investors that the stock market may be getting overvalued. Last year, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.65%) gained 16% — marking the third straight year the index generated double-digit returns. While stocks have gotten off to a hot start to begin 2026, two important indicators suggest that a pullback

You don’t need to be a stock market genius to build a million-dollar portfolio. Many investors dream of building a $1 million portfolio. Often, they think all they need is one great stock pick and go searching for diamonds in the rough and undervalued opportunities every month. It’s true that many millionaires have been minted

You might want to make a point of looking a little bit off the beaten path in the current market environment. Do you need some new names for the growth portion of your portfolio, but you’re worried about the market’s go-to growth picks’ steep valuations? If this sounds like you right now, don’t worry —

Intel’s stock has surged on fresh political support and product momentum, as its turnaround appears to be gaining traction. Shares of Intel (INTC +10.80%) have been on a tear, and the latest push higher has come from an unusual place: Washington. In the past few days, investors have watched a mix of headlines pile up

This investing move could save your portfolio if the market takes a turn for the worse. Many stocks experienced record-shattering growth in 2025. However, some people are concerned that a downturn is around the corner, with more than one-quarter of investors feeling pessimistic about the future of the market, according to the most recent weekly

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