A low valuation doesn't inherently mean a stock is worth buying, but it certainly doesn't hurt the bullish case.How much does a stock's valuation matter? Most investors will at least look at the metric. By and large, however, most investors also know there's not much correlation between a stock's price (relative to earnings) and that ticker's performance. Expensive stocks can and do continue to rally, while cheap stocks are often cheap for good reason.Sometimes, though, a bargain is too good to ignore -- ev ...

AMD appears to be in a good position to exceed its guidance when it reports Q2 earnings on Aug. 5.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 2.24%) stock witnessed a tremendous rally in the past three months, rising a remarkable 78% during this short period, and it looks like the chipmaker's stunning stock market run is set to get a boost when it releases its second-quarter 2025 results after the market closes on Aug. 5.The company is benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled growth in the data center and th ...

Artificial intelligence is all the rage, but is this the right company to invest in?BigBear.ai (BBAI -1.64%) has become a popular AI stock pick for investors. The stock has been incredibly volatile in 2025, but is up over 80% this year. That's a strong performance, and with BigBear.ai's small size, is there more room for the stock to run?I believe there are three key points that potential BigBear.ai investors should know about before purchasing shares. If you're aware of these three things, you can then mak ...

Financial technology, or fintech, was one of the worst performing parts of the stock market in the 2022 bear market and for the roughly two-year period that followed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy turned to online payments, cashless money transfers, and cryptocurrency interest surged. When the pandemic-era restrictions ended, interest rates rose, and inflation hit the U.S. hard, many fintech companies struggled.However, we're slowly but surely starting to see a resurgence of fintech stocks in 20 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing has been a key market theme over the past two and a half years, and it's slated to remain a significant part of investing for the next few years as well. The reality is that massive AI infrastructure is still needed, and the build-out isn't slated to slow anytime soon.Even though many stocks have already risen significantly, it doesn't mean their upside is capped at today's levels. I wouldn't be surprised to see these four continue to generate substantial returns for i ...

Palantir has been executing incredibly well, but it's overvalued and could be vulnerable to a correction.Palantir Technologies (PLTR 0.26%) is a great company. It's become a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) world by making AI more actionable. Its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) gathers data from many sources and then links it to real-world assets and processes. This allows organizations to use AI to help solve problems in a more intelligent, efficient way.The company's technology is bei ...

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB -2.43%), the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin, released its second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025 on July 24, 2025. The most notable news from the period was a new company record for net interest income (GAAP) in Q2 2025, driving GAAP earnings per share of $0.65—above analyst estimates of $0.62. However, GAAP revenue came in lower than expected, partly reflecting muted noninterest income. Overall, the period showed strong commercial loan growth, solid capital metri ...

This investment isn't for every investor.The second quarter got off to a rocky start following the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement in early April. Stocks and other financial assets initially tumbled due to increased uncertainty about how tariffs might impact the economy. However, most financial assets recovered throughout the quarter as the administration ultimately delayed its tariff plan.Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBSes) -- residential mortgage pools protected against d ...

These two companies are both leading the artificial intelligence charge, but one business stands out as superior.C3.ai (AI -10.82%) and Palantir (PLTR 0.26%) are two of the most prominent AI stocks on the market today, each benefiting from substantial tailwinds in the AI space. Each is posting solid growth and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, which could bode well for investors looking to scoop up shares today.But of the two, is there one that stands out as a better buy? Let's find out. The b ...

While artificial intelligence (AI) dominates the headlines, the quantum computing surge is driven by something else.Wall Street loves a good narrative, and quantum computing stocks have delivered several over the past year. Alphabet demonstrated breakthrough quantum capabilities with its Willow processor in late 2024, triggering a surge of investment into companies promising to solve optimization problems and accelerate drug discovery.But the surface-level excitement misses the real story: The quantum surge ...