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Microsoft Is a Mess. Is the "Magnificent Seven" Stock a Buy in May or Better Avoided?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
Microsoft Is a Mess. Is the "Magnificent Seven" Stock a Buy in May or Better Avoided?

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has rallied from its 2026 lows in a similar fashion to its "Magnificent Seven" peers, Nvidia, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Apple, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta

Nvidia, Palantir, and Broadcom Are Sending Shockwaves Through Wall Street With This $4.6 Billion WarningPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&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=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Nvidia, Palantir, and Broadcom Are Sending Shockwaves Through Wall Street With This $4.6 Billion Warning

Nothing has captured the attention of investors since the advent and proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s quite like the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Empowering software and

SpaceX $1.75 Trillion IPO: 1 Stock Poised to Be the Biggest Loser
SpaceX $1.75 Trillion IPO: 1 Stock Poised to Be the Biggest Loser

Winners get most of the attention. We're seeing that with SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering (IPO). With the space technology company targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion, early

This Under-the-Radar $1 Billion Stock Has Big‑League Growth Targets -- Could It Quietly Become a Generational Wealth Engine?
This Under-the-Radar $1 Billion Stock Has Big‑League Growth Targets -- Could It Quietly Become a Generational Wealth Engine?

Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) is trading near 52-week lows despite a lot of potential upside. The company is an official data, technology, and broadcast partner to numerous sports leagues, teams, and

This Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Lifetime Benefits, but Too Many Retirees Miss It
This Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Lifetime Benefits, but Too Many Retirees Miss It

When it comes to claiming Social Security, it's important to get your timing right. That's because your filing age has a direct impact on the monthly benefits you're paid.

If you claim Social

Alphabet Just Showed Why It's a Top AI Stock to Buy 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
Alphabet Just Showed Why It's a Top AI Stock to Buy Right Now

If I had told investors last year that Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) would be one of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, I may have been laughed at. Alphabet has completed a

Will Bitcoin Ever Be More Valuable Than Apple? You Might Be Surprised at What Prediction Markets Say.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
Will Bitcoin Ever Be More Valuable Than Apple? You Might Be Surprised at What Prediction Markets Say.

Can Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -- the world's most valuable cryptocurrency -- ever surpass Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- the world's most valuable company -- in market cap?

As might be expected, there's a

This Major Tech Stock Could Be the Biggest Loser From AIPhoto, 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
This Major Tech Stock Could Be the Biggest Loser From AI

In the past few days after the four biggest AI "hyperscalers" reported earnings April 29, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock has gotten hammered. The shares have declined by about 9% since then and

Interactive Brokers Is Winning From Market Volatility. Can It Keep Going?
Interactive Brokers Is Winning From Market Volatility. Can It Keep Going?

If there's been a winner from uncertainty in the investing world, it's been Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR).

As traders and investors race out to protect their portfolios and speculate on

The Fed Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 1992. Here's What It Means.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
The Fed Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 1992. Here's What It Means.

As expected, the Federal Reserve didn't change its policy rate at last week's meeting.

But something monumental did happen at the two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the

Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid When You Leave a Job
Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid When You Leave a Job

The average American changes jobs 12 times during their career, and at any given time, millions are actively seeking new employment. The next time you plan to take a new job, add one thing to the

Don't Buy Hyperliquid If This Happens:
Don't Buy Hyperliquid If This Happens

Right now, traders can use prediction markets to bet on crypto prices. However, traders must specify an end date for any event contract. In other words, you can bet on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), but

Bull vs. Bear: Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy or Sell?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&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=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Bull vs. Bear: Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy or Sell?

Continuing my series of "bull vs. bear" articles looking at the bull and bear theses of popular stocks, we come to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). The stock has been a strong

Smart Strategies for Dealing With the IRA 10-Year Rule
Smart Strategies for Dealing With the IRA 10-Year Rule

The SECURE Act of 2019 dramatically changed the rules governing inherited IRAs. Rather than stretch withdrawals from the IRA out over the course of your life expectancy, you may now be required to

Why General Dynamics Stock Is RisingPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Metal fabrication, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/568784d0-c41a-4663-ab01-91f29a370903.png
Why General Dynamics Stock Is Rising

Shares of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) rose this past week after the aerospace and defense giant delivered strong quarterly results.

The Gulfstream G500. Image source: General Dynamics.

General

Tired of Being Burned by Crypto? Cardano Targets Long‑Term Stability Over Meme Cycles.
Tired of Being Burned by Crypto? Cardano Targets Long‑Term Stability Over Meme Cycles.

The conventional thinking has always been that the only cryptocurrencies worth investing in are those that are capable of skyrocketing in value. But what if that thinking is all wrong?

Instead of

Prediction: Buying Enbridge Today Could Set You Up for Life
Prediction: Buying Enbridge Today Could Set You Up for Life

I bought Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) in 2021 and have added to my position a couple of times since then. As a dividend investor, the most obvious draw is the North American midstream giant's lofty yield of

Why Roblox Stock Is Falling -- and Why I'm Still Not Buying the Stock
Why Roblox Stock Is Falling -- and Why I'm Still Not Buying the Stock

Shares of Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) plunged 18% on Friday following the gaming platform's first-quarter earnings update. The stock now trades at about $45 as of this writing -- down roughly 70% from a

3 Surprising Quantum Computing Stocks Robinhood Investors Love
3 Surprising Quantum Computing Stocks Robinhood Investors Love

Quantum computing is moving closer to real-world applications, and the pace of technological development -- and the excitement around its possibilities -- has pushed quantum computing stocks to the

OpenAI Misses Expectations -- Should Tech Investors Worry?
OpenAI Misses Expectations -- Should Tech Investors Worry?

In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:

To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts

My Top Energy Stock for May 2026 and Beyond
My Top Energy Stock for May 2026 and Beyond

I'm sure you've also noticed, but energy markets have been a little unpredictable this year, right?

It's really no wonder why. About 20% of the world's energy goes through the Strait of Hormuz and

Why Eli Lilly Stock Jumped This Week
Why Eli Lilly Stock Jumped This Week

Shares of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) rose this past week after the medicine maker reported skyrocketing profits fueled by sales of its blockbuster weight loss drugs.

Image source: Getty Images.

Eli

Why AMD Stock Skyrocketed 74% in AprilPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&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=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Why AMD Stock Skyrocketed 74% in April

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), which primarily makes central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs) for enabling artificial intelligence (AI) in data centers

Why Tilray's Marijuana Rescheduling Sizzle Has Fizzled
Why Tilray's Marijuana Rescheduling Sizzle Has Fizzled

Marijuana stocks experienced a short-lived surge back on April 22. Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) was no exception.

The boost was triggered by news of the Department of Justice's plans to reschedule

3 Things to Keep in Mind If You Want to Build a Sustainable Investment Portfolio
3 Things to Keep in Mind If You Want to Build a Sustainable Investment Portfolio

Wall Street is an echo chamber that seems focused on getting investors to think only about the short term. That's not a sustainable investment approach. You need to think in decades, not days