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The Smartest Growth Stocks to Buy With $100 Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
The Smartest Growth Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now

Many growth stocks have been hammered in 2026. The market -- and seemingly the whole world -- is worried about how artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt the economy. Smart investors know that

Arena Capital Sells $35 Million of Diebold Nixdorf StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
Arena Capital Sells $35 Million of Diebold Nixdorf Stock

On Feb. 3, 2026, Arena Capital Advisors, LLC- CA disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold out its entire position in Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD), with an

1 AI Stock That Could Turn $100 Per Month Into $27,675Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
1 AI Stock That Could Turn $100 Per Month Into $27,675

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) voice controls are finding users in drive-through windows, phone menu systems, and in-car infotainment systems. A billion-dollar backlog of long-term contracts has

How This Mid Cap ETF Contributes to a Balanced Portfolio
How This Mid Cap ETF Contributes to a Balanced Portfolio

When discussing U.S. stocks, most people refer to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) as "the market." Even when talking more broadly, the argument is usually large-caps versus small-caps.

Why do mid-caps

Why Norwegian Cruise Lines Rallied Today
Why Norwegian Cruise Lines Rallied Today

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) were rising on Tuesday, up 12.6% as of 1:50 p.m. EDT.

Today, activist hedge fund Elliott Management disclosed a large 10% stake in Norwegian, and also

Is Nvidia Still a Millionaire-Maker?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-pKgbwxVSbyTCu0UzPNe8NL8D.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A02%3A58Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A02%3A58Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T12%3A13%3A51Z&ske=2023-05-05T12%3A13%3A51Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=%2BhYssNp3W0HiZMxCV64XVELyP8stYUjFhgUVfPrTLyg%3D
Is Nvidia Still a Millionaire-Maker?

Investors who got in on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock a few years ago have seen their returns multiply. The stock has climbed 700% over the past three years as the artificial intelligence (AI)

Beyond Tech Stocks: This Utility is Powering the Data Center Boom.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a130cb51-4ded-41be-b600-b83e2078ad65.png
Beyond Tech Stocks: This Utility is Powering the Data Center Boom.

Technology giants like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) are investing heavily to build new data centers to support their cloud computing and AI growth

The Average 401(k) Balance for Americans 70 and Over May Surprise You
The Average 401(k) Balance for Americans 70 and Over May Surprise You

One thing all workers today need to do for a comfortable retirement is save for it. That's because most workers -- at least private sector ones -- aren't eligible for a pension to provide guaranteed

LRI Investments Buys $16 Million of Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF
LRI Investments Buys $16 Million of Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF

On Feb. 3, 2026, LRI Investments, LLC disclosed a new position in Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (NASDAQ:VBIL), acquiring 217,176 shares in a transaction estimated at $16.38 million based on

Crocs Shares Soar on HeyDude Optimism. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Home appliance manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/5d70b6df-fa9b-4237-9702-39c36cb1d4f8.png
Crocs Shares Soar on HeyDude Optimism. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?

Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) shares surged following the casual footwear company's fourth-quarter earnings report, as its namesake brand saw strong international sales and it predicted its beleaguered

IRadimed Stock Up 80% in One Year as Fund Sells $29 Million Stake Amid Record QuarterPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mental health care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7ce3b930-5e2a-4215-b686-0ad0eb0b922a.png
IRadimed Stock Up 80% in One Year as Fund Sells $29 Million Stake Amid Record Quarter

On February 17, 2026, Nine Ten Capital Management disclosed selling 342,907 shares of IRadimed (NASDAQ:IRMD), an estimated $29.42 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

According to a

The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ad10ed87-71d0-4096-a50b-ba9470f8264b.png
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

The technology sector has been a great place to put your money over the past few years, as artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech stocks mostly soared. But AI is disrupting so many industries

Resolute Holdings Stock Soars 400% as Nine Ten Trims $5 Million From Stake
Resolute Holdings Stock Soars 400% as Nine Ten Trims $5 Million From Stake

On February 17, 2026, Nine Ten Capital Management disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 33,797 shares of Resolute Holdings Management (NYSE:RHLD) in the fourth quarter, an estimated $5.00 million

Could This $7 Stock Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status?
Could This $7 Stock Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status?

QuantumScape (NASDAQ: QS), a developer of solid-state batteries, is a speculative stock. It hasn't commercialized its batteries or generated any meaningful revenue, it's racking up steep losses, yet

2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years

Many top consumer goods companies are paying above-average yields right now. These are rock-solid companies that have been paying dividends for decades, suggesting the market may be undervaluing

LGI Homes (LGIH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
LGI Homes (LGIH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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This $42 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire StatusPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/ee32e77c-b7d6-424b-91ea-4023f2292688.png
This $42 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status

Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD), which went public in 1993, was once considered a slow-growth provider of content digitization, digital publishing, and data enrichment services. But in 2018, it launched a

Should You Invest $500 in Nvidia (NVDA) Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/da273d82-9e59-413a-99b3-2b0094ff0854.png
Should You Invest $500 in Nvidia (NVDA) Right Now?

Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has rallied more than 23,000% over the past ten years. A large portion of that rally was driven by its skyrocketing sales of data center GPUs for AI applications, which

Here Comes Tesla's First Vehicle Without a Steering Wheel: Will There Be Enough Demand?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car rental company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-Ew7cRec38UnlyYzs41FVEri5.png?st=2023-12-29T14%3A03%3A41Z&se=2023-12-29T16%3A03%3A41Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-12-29T15%3A03%3A25Z&ske=2023-12-30T15%3A03%3A25Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=vZPI3wL5I%2BC5Zknik6hYtwmYdTdsE1ct/DM1evRA8EI%3D
Here Comes Tesla's First Vehicle Without a Steering Wheel: Will There Be Enough Demand?

In a post on X, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company is still planning to bring to market a steering-wheel-free, pedal-free all-electric vehicle -- and he confirmed that

Why Itron Stock Is Skyrocketing TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
Why Itron Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

Starting the shortened trading week on a positive note, Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) stock is soaring today. The technology company that provides meters and sensors for smart cities reported fourth-quarter

Why Shares of Fiserv Are Rising TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Why Shares of Fiserv Are Rising Today

Shares of the payments and bank technology company Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV) traded nearly 6% higher, as of 1:17 p.m. ET. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that activist investor Jana Partners

Best Consumer Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco or Home Depot?
Best Consumer Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco or Home Depot?

With $270 billion in fiscal 2025 net sales, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is one of the top players in the general merchandise retailing category. Its shares have generated a total return of 199%

The U.S. Government Is Investing $1.6 Billion in USA Rare Earth. Does That Make the Stock a Buy?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
The U.S. Government Is Investing $1.6 Billion in USA Rare Earth. Does That Make the Stock a Buy?

Over the last year, rare-earth elements have come into focus for U.S. regulators, who have ramped up efforts to secure domestic supply chains to counter China's dominant position in mining and

Pinterest Shares Get Pummelled. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Pinterest Shares Get Pummelled. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) shares were annihilated after the company reported largely in-line results and issued cautious guidance. The stock is now trading down more than 40% on the year, as of this

Crocs Is On Fire -- Or Is It?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Toy manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2788fcd3-d339-4592-8f5c-a3b9125dc61f.png
Crocs Is On Fire -- Or Is It?

Shares of Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) jumped last week after the company announced better-than-expected Q4 2025 results, but was there really a lot to get excited about? Sales are falling for both the