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Ark Invest Says AI Spending Could Triple: Here's the Stock to Buy for 2026
In her Big Ideas 2026 report, fund manager Cathie Wood of Ark Invest (NYSEMKT: ARKK) predicted that annual data center capital expenditures (capex) would go from around $500 billion in 2025 to $1.4
Will Cuts to the Metaverse Help Meta Platforms Stock Soar in 2026?
In 2021, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) was so convinced of the potential in the metaverse that it not only invested heavily in it but also underwent a significant rebranding and changed its name
The 5 Best Stocks to Buy for 2026
With the first month of 2026 nearly over, there are some themes starting to take shape. First, investors are still skeptical that artificial intelligence (AI) spending is real. However, if you paid
Forget Intel: This AI Chip Kingpin Is the Real Way to Ride the Generative AI Gold Rush
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been one of the hottest semiconductor stocks on the market over the past six months, rising an incredible 135% during this period and crushing the 47% gains registered by
Why Jan. 28 Was a Historic Day for Microsoft for All the Wrong Reasons
To say that tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has seen better days would be an understatement. Roughly an hour after trading began on Jan. 29, its stock price plummeted 12%. It's one of the worst
Microsoft Just Hit an 8-Month Low. Is the AI Stock a No-Brainer Buy Right Now?
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been in the driver's seat of the AI boom ever since it started with the launch of ChatGPT.
The tech giant wisely began partnering with OpenAI when the company was in its
Knowles Corp. President and CEO Sells $1.2 Million Worth of Shares After 24% Gain
On Jan. 15, 2026, President & CEO Jeffrey Niew executed the direct sale of 50,000 shares of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in multiple open-market transactions, totaling an estimated $1,237,500
Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy These 2 Millionaire-Maker AI Stocks Instead?
With shares up 1,290% over the last five years, Nvidia is the undisputed winner in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) megatrend. The chipmaker has been the go-to supplier for cutting-edge
Intel Just Made a Big Bet on ASML's Next-Gen Technology. Here's Why It Matters in 2026.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world's top manufacturer of x86 CPUs, was once a reliable tech stock. Yet over the past five years, its stock declined by 13% while the S&P 500 rose by 83%.
Intel lost its
Prediction: SOXX Will Outperform S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in 2026
The semiconductor sector typically moves in cycles. It can experience long periods of strong growth, but then be followed by a slowdown or contraction. When the structural environment changes, the
Calculating Risk Foolishly, Vol. 4: ETSY vs. DUOL
In this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner is joined by Motley Fool analysts Alicia Alfiere and Yasser El-Shimy to walk through his full 25-point risk rating
Is Advanced Micro Devices a Good AI Stock to Buy Right Now?
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have doubled over the past year. The stock trades at a high price-to-earnings multiple, but this premium might be justified based on the trajectory of
I Correctly Called Broadcom's Rise Into the $1 Trillion Club in 2025. Here's What I Predict for 2026.
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has been one of the undeniable winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, gaining nearly 500% since early 2023. In late 2024, I predicted that Broadcom would
Meta Platforms Just Said It Will Spend $135 Billion on AI This Year. This Hypergrowth Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) kicked off Big Tech earnings season in fine form on Wednesday, topping estimates on the top and bottom line, and issuing better-than-expected guidance for the first
Is It Time to Buy Microsoft Stock as Its Backlog Soars?
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just reported fiscal second-quarter results, and the software and cloud giant offered one especially telling signal about demand for its commercial products, largely driven
Taiwan Semiconductor's Stock Hits an All-Time High: Is It Too Late to Invest?
One of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) market that's benefiting from strong demand for semiconductor chips is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). The company is
Forget Intel: This Fast‑Moving CPU and GPU Innovator Is the Higher‑Upside Bet for Long‑Term Chip Investors
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been one of the hottest stocks in the semiconductor space in the past six months. The share price is up an incredible 137% during this period, due to the company's
Apple Reports "Staggering" iPhone Demand Amid Record Quarter
It's been a tough time to be an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investor over the past few years. Slowing iPhone sales and questions about the company's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy have plagued
This Major Chipmaker Is the Hidden Winner for 2026
When you hear the phrase "chip company," your first instinct may be to think about Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), or maybe even Frito-Lay.
However, there is another major player behind
Stock Market Today, Jan. 29: Microsoft Falls After Azure Growth Slows and AI Spending Raises Investor Concerns
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which develops software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide, closed Thursday at $433.50, down 9.99%. Shares declined after earnings and AI capital expenditure
3 Reasons Why Broadcom Could Be the Most Underrated Dividend Growth Stock to Buy in 2026
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has produced monster returns in recent years -- pole-vaulting the semiconductor and infrastructure software giant to seventh on the list of the most valuable S&P 500
Nvidia Just Dealt a Devastating Blow To Intel. Here's What It Means for Investors.
After years of fruitless efforts, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) turnaround finally seems to be picking up steam.
The legacy chip giant has attracted investments from both the federal government and from
Why Is Nokia Stock Down 8% Today?
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) shares should seemingly be up today. The Finnish telecom-technology company's fourth quarter revenue grew 3% year over year to $7.13 billion, topping analysts' estimates of $6.95
Beyond Nvidia: 3 Alternative AI Stocks That Will Soar in 2026
Make no mistake. I think Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) will be an excellent stock to own in 2026. It has strong tailwinds blowing in its favor and top-notch execution. However, putting all of your eggs in
Nvidia's Next-Gen GPU Could be Coming to Intel Foundry
DigiTimes reported on Wednesday that Nvidia is planning to tap Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) foundry for some manufacturing and advanced packaging needs beginning in 2028. Nothing has been confirmed, so


