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Russ Cohen

The 4 Best AI Stocks to Buy in May

Key Points Nvidia and Broadcom are profiting mightily from AI compute demand. Chip foundry Taiwan Semiconductor just raised full-year guidance. AI infrastructure provider Nebius is growing at warp speed. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › It’s hard to believe that 2026 is a third of the way over, but that’s where we find ...

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Worried About Meta's AI Spend? It's Already Paying Off.

Key Points Meta fell sharply after its latest earnings report amid fears it was overspending on capex. Revenue grew at its fastest pace since the pandemic. Its AI spending is supporting its core ad business. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock plunged on Thursday as investors balked ...

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Netflix Stock Is Down 32%. Here's Why It's a Screaming Buy.

Key Points Netflix is expanding into live events, video podcasts, and gaming to further engage subscribers. Although the streaming giant’s stock is well off 52-week highs, the company’s balance sheet is very strong. The company has more than 325 million subscribers. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Trading at $91 per share, Netflix ...

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Buy GM or Ford Stock After Crushing Q1 EPS Expectations?

Investors may be taking a fresh look at General Motors GM) and Ford Motor’s F) stock after their stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings and upgraded guidance. GM topped Wall Street’s EPS expectations yesterday evening, and Ford followed suit with its own earnings beat after-market hours on Wednesday. Both automakers delivered earnings beats that signaled stronger profitability, healthier ...

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for May 1st

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, May 1 Strategic Education, Inc. STRA: This education services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% over the last 60 days. Strategic Education Inc. Price and Consensus Strategic ...

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Alibaba's Cost Surge Intensifies: Is Profitability Under Pressure?

Alibaba’s BABA rising cost structure is putting clear pressure on profitability, raising concerns around margin sustainability. The company is witnessing a sharp surge in expenses in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with sales and marketing costs climbing to 25.3% of revenues, reflecting aggressive spending to attract and retain users in an increasingly competitive e-commerce ...

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Lithia Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher Aftersales Margin

Lithia Motors LAD posted first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.34 per share, down 4% from $7.66 a year ago. However, the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.06 by 4%.  Quarterly revenues rose 1% year over year to $9.27 billion but came in below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.36 billion by 0.9%. ...

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If New Apple CEO John Ternus Takes Anything Away From Tim Cook's Legendary 15-Year Run, It Should Be This $841 Billion Lesson

Key Points Tim Cook will leave Apple with shareholders’ high regard because he’s steered the company to phenomenal returns during his 15-year stint as CEO. Cook is known for being an expert in supply chain logistics. But he also employed one shareholder-friendly practice that has certainly made an impact during his tenure. 10 stocks we ...

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Top 2 Unstoppable AI Stocks to Buy for 2026

Key Points After a short-lived rotation into value stocks, it didn’t take long for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to regain their momentum. Ultimately, this makes sense. AI is shaping up to be one of the most impactful technological innovations of our time, and it still appears to be in the very early innings. Top tech ...