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Was Carvana's Stock Price Explosion Justified?
Was Carvana's Stock Price Explosion Justified?

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates an update from Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) management that said the company expects to make more money per car than initially

Best AI Stock to Buy: Nvidia vs. C3.aiPhoto, 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
Best AI Stock to Buy: Nvidia vs. C3.ai

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian compares Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and C3.ai (NYSE: AI) to determine which is the better artificial intelligence (AI) stock to buy now.

Best Stocks to Buy: PayPal vs. AlibabaPhoto, 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
Best Stocks to Buy: PayPal vs. Alibaba

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian compares Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) to determine which is the better stock to buy right now.

*Stock prices used were

Better AI Stock: Adobe vs. MicrosoftPhoto, 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
Better AI Stock: Adobe vs. Microsoft

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are both often considered blue chip tech stalwarts instead of exciting growth stocks. Yet both of these tech giants are also plugged into the

1 Major Risk Investors Should Know About Before Buying Alibaba's StockPhoto, 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
1 Major Risk Investors Should Know About Before Buying Alibaba's Stock

Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock has garnered significant attention recently as its share price has dropped by over two-thirds from its peak. In particular, management's announcement of a new

Is Wix.com Stock a Buy Now?
Is Wix.com Stock a Buy Now?

The e-commerce industry is navigating a testing period, grappling with the impact of global economies reopening and a sluggish overall economy. Wix.com (NASDAQ: WIX), an e-commerce solution

Digging Deeper: Unveiling the Assumptions Behind Wall Street's 31% Alphabet Stock Growth Prediction
Digging Deeper: Unveiling the Assumptions Behind Wall Street's 31% Alphabet Stock Growth Prediction

There has been no shortage of excitement for shareholders of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) this year.

The tech giant entered the year in a code red, scrambling to come up with a response

The Best Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now With $500Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/01083d82-021d-4573-8c40-0e836a0771d6.png
The Best Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now With $500

There's one thing that every investor needs to understand about the energy sector: It is highly volatile. Energy prices go up and down, often at a swift and dramatic pace.

The vast majority of

The 2 Charts Carvana Investors Can't Afford to Miss
The 2 Charts Carvana Investors Can't Afford to Miss

Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) sends out a letter to shareholders each quarter filled with excellent information, including financial metrics per vehicle and a plethora of useful charts and graphs. You'll see

You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Streaming. Here's Why.
You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Streaming. Here's Why.

A good way to invest is to pick a broad secular trend and put your money into companies riding the wave. Those companies can benefit from outsize growth opportunities as the world changes and

If You Can't Answer These 3 Questions, You're Not Ready for Social Security
If You Can't Answer These 3 Questions, You're Not Ready for Social Security

Understanding the ins and outs of Social Security and how they affect you becomes increasingly important as you approach retirement. Although Social Security can be complex due to the constant

Warren Buffett Is Buying This Passive Income Stock. Should You?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Risk management company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-vkrXsXVXnZepYEkiT4BvjtCA.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A27%3A43Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A27%3A43Z&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=2023-05-14T00%3A09%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-15T00%3A09%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=y1VhH4rrtYGKSVOHO3rBwhpmvE42GCwp7%2BKdLaLI7kA%3D
Warren Buffett Is Buying This Passive Income Stock. Should You?

Investors always watch the investments of Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway. At the end of the first quarter of 2023, the changes did not reveal any huge surprises, but one that

GE Stock Doubled Investors' Money in 11 Months: What's Next?
GE Stock Doubled Investors' Money in 11 Months: What's Next?

In late 2021, investors cheered General Electric's (NYSE: GE) decision to split itself into three public companies. However, by the middle of 2022, the market had soured on GE. After peaking above

1 Growth Stock Down 80% to Buy Right Now
1 Growth Stock Down 80% to Buy Right Now

It would be easy to presume Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) is a lost cause. While its movie studio remains a powerhouse, its streaming business remains in the red -- and increasingly so. Its cable

Is Nio Stock a Buy Now?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
Is Nio Stock a Buy Now?

Nio (NYSE: NIO) posted its first-quarter earnings report on June 9. The Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker's revenue rose 8% year over year to a U.S. equivalent of $1.55 billion, which missed

Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: Verizon vs. FordPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mobile phone network, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/828b91fb-678a-4621-906b-21e972059e7d.png
Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: Verizon vs. Ford

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Ford (NYSE: F) to determine which stock is the better one to buy for passive income investors.

*Stock

3 Top Dividend Stocks I Can't Wait to Buy In June
3 Top Dividend Stocks I Can't Wait to Buy In June

Although stock prices tend to get most of the attention, they're not the only way to make money from stocks. The other way is through dividend payouts. Dividends are paid to shareholders (usually

Here's the Best Pipeline Stock to Buy for Passive Income
Here's the Best Pipeline Stock to Buy for Passive Income

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), with a $75 billion market cap, is one of the largest energy companies in North America. The company's generous dividend, which yields 7.2%  at the current share price, is an

New Evidence Shows These 2 Moves Caused Netflix Stock to Rise Like a Phoenix From the AshesPhoto, 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
New Evidence Shows These 2 Moves Caused Netflix Stock to Rise Like a Phoenix From the Ashes

Like many technology stocks, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has taken it on the chin over the past year or so. After hitting its peak in late 2021, the stock plunged more than 75% as fears grew that Netflix

Is It Finally Time to Dump Dogecoin?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-iZxNvwmEDAT2zuvMswp8MrIk.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A56%3A42Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A56%3A42Z&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=2023-05-08T03%3A27%3A06Z&ske=2023-05-09T03%3A27%3A06Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=hpaom2wRNOR4VGolGAMc0MX1MdH9zOmjK0MSBHrfkTo%3D
Is It Finally Time to Dump Dogecoin?

The cryptocurrency landscape looks very different today than it did at the height of the frenzy among investors in 2021. Back then, the vast majority of mainstream tokens were experiencing strong

Costco's Sales Might not Matter as Much as You Think. Here's Where the Company Really Shines.
Costco's Sales Might not Matter as Much as You Think. Here's Where the Company Really Shines.

When you look at the earnings statement of most retailers, there's just one item at the top, labeled sales or revenue. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has two items listed on the revenue front, and

$5,000 Invested In These Growth Stocks Could Make You Rich Over the Next 10 Years
$5,000 Invested In These Growth Stocks Could Make You Rich Over the Next 10 Years

To be a successful stock market investor, a good idea is to focus on businesses that have huge growth prospects. By getting in on these companies early in their lifecycles, shareholders could reap

Questioning a 51% Chewy Stock Price Forecast: Is It Overly Optimistic?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Department store, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/57f223bf-67a0-476b-94dd-76010fccb266.png
Questioning a 51% Chewy Stock Price Forecast: Is It Overly Optimistic?

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) was a breakout stock during the pandemic as everyone rushed to bring home a furry companion. But more recently, the online pet-products retailer has been left in the doghouse.

Where Will Shopify Be In 1 Year?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
Where Will Shopify Be In 1 Year?

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has transformed e-commerce and made it possible for millions of merchants to compete with large retailers. It has demonstrated incredible growth for years, and it still has a