Could This $5 Billion Minnow Be the Next Big AI Buyout Target?
SoundHound AI isn’t chasing the same crowded lane as other AI giants. Instead of building general-purpose AI models or chasing flashy headlines, it has carved out a very specific, and potentially lucrative, niche, voice AI.
At its core, SoundHound builds sophisticated voice recognition and natural language processing software that enables real-time, conversational interactions between humans and machines.
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What Price Exactly Should Palantir Trade At?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has successfully ridden the AI wave of the last two years to produce outstanding shareholder returns.
The stock traded at less than $7 as recently as the beginning of 2023 but has since risen by over 6x. This sudden spike in prices begs the question of whether the market is valuing Palantir appropriately today.
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Is Cava’s Rapid Expansion a Risky Overstretch?
CAVA has been growing like a weed, now sporting 341 locations across 25 states. While the pace of new openings slowed slightly this year with just 33 new restaurants in the first 28 weeks of 2024 compared to 43 in 2023, the management still reported a solid 32.6% year-over-year revenue increase, and generated $487 million.
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1,432 Reasons to Buy This Healthcare Cloud Stock
Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV), a software solutions provider for the life sciences industry, has seen some weakness amid the slowdown in cloud market demand as organizations cope with macro woes.
While the company saw its shares slumping by around 32% over the past three years,
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Is Roku’s Amazon Deal a Game-Changer?
On the surface, Roku teaming up with Amazon might look like just another industry collaboration. But behind the headlines, this partnership could redefine how advertisers reach streaming audiences, and reframe Roku’s position in the connected TV arms race.
Announced on June 16, Roku’s integration with Amazon’s advertising platform unlocks a powerful new lever because it gives marketers access to Roku’s premium inventory directly through Amazon’s demand-side platform.
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Which Semi Giant Is the Better AI Stock Right Now?
Two names dominate the foundation layer of the AI economy, ASML Holding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. They are not competitors in the traditional sense, ASML makes the tools, while TSMC makes the chips, but investors often find themselves choosing between the two.
Let’s break down the opportunities and risks for each, and see which one looks like the stronger bet for AI investors today.
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This $1 Billion Surprise Just Changed Everything for GEO Stock
While earnings appeared mixed at first glance, management’s comments on the most recent earnings call were sufficient to ignite a sharp rally in GEO shares.
Prior to the earnings call, GEO stock had been in a sustained downtrend with little cushion on the horizon ready to halt the decline but that all changed when management revealed a new,
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Want Steady Income in Retirement? These Overlooked Tools Can Help and May Make All the Difference
Key Takeaways
- 93% of workers want 401(k) plans to offer lifetime income options, according to a study.
- Still, lifetime income can come from sources like Social Security, pensions, annuities, and thoughtfully planned withdrawal strategies using bonds, investments, or income-focused funds.
- A sustainable withdrawal strategy also involves thinking about spending needs and tax implications,