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Crypto Markets Today, May 1: Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 as Tech Stocks Set New Highs
At 6:00 PM Eastern time, Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rose 2.5% to $78,292.38, taking it to a 12% monthly gain. Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) gained 1.6% to $2,296.05 and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) inched 1.0% higher to
Data Center Demand Drove Vertiv's Earnings up 83%, but Is This AI Infrastructure Play Worth its Lofy Valuation?
Shares of Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) have climbed over 250% in the past year, as investors recognized the company's role in providing the critical power and cooling for the build-out of AI data centers
Cellebrite: Is This Stock Worth the Investment?
Explore the exciting world of Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market
Why LendingTree Stock Dived by Nearly 22% Today
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) stock was looking more like a tired sapling as the trading week came to a close. The company released its first earnings report for 2026, and investors were obviously
Why Twilio Stock Soared Today
Shares of Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) spiked on Friday after the cloud communications leader boosted its full-year sales and profit forecast.
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Twilio's revenue jumped 20% year
Stock Market Today, May 1: Apple Jumps After Record Quarter and $100 Billion Share Buyback
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), a consumer electronics and software giant, closed Friday at $280.25, up 3.28%. The stock moved higher after Apple reported record quarterly results, issued upbeat guidance, and
1 Overlooked Detail to Watch as NuScale's SMR Project Moves Forward
This could ultimately be one of the biggest disruptions the global energy economy has seen in decades: Europe's first operational small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), which will be using NuScale
Stock Market Today, May 1: JetBlue Airways Rises on News That Spirit Airlines Bailout May Not Happen
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), a low-cost airline, closed Friday at $4.86, up 4.40%. The stock moved higher as traders reacted to news that beleaguered rival Spirit Airlines may not have secured its
Is XRP a Smart Way to Save for Retirement?
Portfolios meant to help save for retirement are usually the most functional when they're the least interesting, as the whole point is to compound wealth over decades with enough predictability to
Stock Market Today, May 1: Riot Platforms Jumps After AI Data Center Revenue Beats Estimates
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), a Bitcoin mining and data center operator, closed Friday at $18.50, up 7.31%. The stock moved higher after Q1 results, as data center updates sparked analyst upgrades
Why Remitly Global Rebounded 39.7% in April
Shares of Remitly Global (NASDAQ: RELY) have soared 39.7% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The remittance provider has caught some momentum after posting strong
Oklo Stock Is Down 15%. Is It Finally Time to Buy?
Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) had a run for the ages in 2025, with a 238% gain that topped the broader market and most nuclear energy exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
This year, however, has been a different
1 Top ETF to Load Up On In May
After being one of the worst-performing S&P 500 sectors during the first quarter of 2026, tech was up 27% in April. Just like that, it's now one of the best-performing sectors for the year as a
Why Quantum Stock IonQ Soared 56.5% In April
Shares of quantum computing provider IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) jumped 56.5% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. As a quantum computing research lab, the company has little of a
Stock Market Today, May 1: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Power to New Highs
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.29% to 7,230.12, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) climbed 0.89% to 25,114.44 on tech strength and fresh records, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (D
Stock Market Today, May 1: Rivian Falls After Investors Focus on Cash Burn Despite Beating Q1 Expectations
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), which develops and sells electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Friday at $15.02, down 8.41%. The stock moved lower as investors reacted to Q1 results. The company
Stock Market Today, May 1: Roblox Shares Plunge After Cutting Full Year and 2026 Bookings Guidance
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX), an immersive gaming and experiences platform, closed Friday at $45.14, down 18.31%. The stock moved lower after first-quarter results missed expectations, while management cut
After Hot Start to the Year, Is Enterprise Products Partners Stock Still a Buy?
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) stock is off to a hot start in 2026, with its share price already up more than 20% so far this year. Throw in its nearly 6% yield, and the stock is on track
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
If you're looking for an investment that can beat the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), you don't have to find a needle in a haystack. Despite being the world's largest publicly traded company, Nvidia
Why Shares of Micron Technology Shot Up 53% Last Month
Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) shot up 53% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The memory chip maker is benefiting greatly from a growing shortage of supply
Why Newell Brands Flew Higher on Friday
Home products conglomerate Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) posted its first quarter results on Friday, and investors reacted positively to the beat-and-raise performance. At close, Newell's share price
Is Bitcoin a Great Investment for Retirement Savings?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been the top-performing asset class in 11 of the past 15 years. Yet since its all-time high in October 2025, the coin has fallen by a brutal 39%.
So for someone investing
Why Sandisk Stock Snapped, Crackled, and Popped
Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock took its investors on a rollercoaster ride Friday. Opening down 5%, the stock quickly bounced in morning trading, then dropped, then floated toward noon -- then surged
Why Shares of Lemonade Stock Fell This Week
Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) dropped 13.8% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Releasing earnings on Wednesday, the insurance upstart posted strong growth but
Starbucks' Same-Store Sales Roar Back, But Its Biggest Hurdle Remains
When Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) hired Brian Niccol away from Chipotle to be its new CEO, investors cheered the move. That excitement appears to have been well-founded, as Niccol has been able to turn


