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Palantir Technologies (PLTR -0.22%) went public in September 2020, and shares of the software platforms and data analytics provider have jumped an impressive 714% since then as of this writing, though it is worth noting that almost all of the stock’s gains have arrived in the past couple of years following the launch of its

Nvidia (NVDA 2.91%), an icon in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), has generated huge wealth for its long-term shareholders. In just the last five years, its shares have surged 1,610% (as of April 9), driven by ridiculous demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs). This trend shows no sign of slowing down. However, things

Everyone has been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) over the past couple of years — and it’s easy to understand why. AI has the potential to revolutionize everything from the way you plan your day, thanks to AI assistants, to the way companies run factories and develop products thanks to a wide range of AI

Spring is only just starting to bloom, but 2025 is already starting to look like a lost year for investors. As of April 8, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.81%) is down 18%, the Nasdaq Composite is in a bear market, and investors are reeling over President Donald Trump’s plan to impose the highest tariff rates

The stock market’s sharp sell-off is testing investors’ patience. The recent tariff implementations and pauses have created a lot of near-term uncertainty. That’s particularly true for global retailers like Walmart (WMT 2.42%) and Target (TGT 0.05%) that sell goods and source materials in different countries. However, with overall stocks down, you can use this as

Cathie Wood is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ark Invest, which offers a small catalog of innovation-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Those funds’ portfolios tend to be dominated by smaller, speculative companies in emerging industries. While these investment preferences may suggest that Wood has an appetite for risk, her funds also hold a number

Dutch Bros is an up-and-coming growth stock. Dutch Bros (BROS 1.09%) has quickly become one of the most exciting names in the food and beverage industry. While more prominent players like Starbucks dominate the market, Dutch Bros has carved out its niche with a unique drive-thru model and an intensely loyal customer base. But what

When the stock market is as turbulent as it is these days, it’s easy to forget the times when things are decidedly more cheery. However, sell-offs present great opportunities to buy stocks with significant upside potential. Three Motley Fool contributors think they’ve identified magnificent stocks that could double or more by 2030. Here’s why they

Some older investors need to start planning now for a financial move that needs to be completed before the end of this year. Are you going to be at least 73 years old this year? Do you have any money sitting in an ordinary (non-Roth) IRA? If your answer to both questions is “yes,” then