Meta Just Made a Striking Move. And It's Excellent News for Nvidia.
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Meta has invested billions of dollars in its quest to become an AI leader.
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The social media giant has even designed its own chips.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been one of the most noteworthy names in the artificial intelligence (AI) space over the past couple of years.
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Read MoreStock futures are little changed ahead of key economic data, possible tariff court ruling: Live updates
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Stock futures were little changed Thursday night ahead of the release of crucial economic data and a potential key ruling from the Supreme Court on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The Stock Market Punished AppLovin for Its Best Quarter in Company History
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AppLovin reported its best quarter in history, with record revenue, 84% EBITDA margins, and $3.24 in earnings per share, yet the stock declined nearly 30%. That kind of disconnect is worth understanding, especially for retail investors. AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) reported record Q4 earnings on February 10,
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Read More3 Hyper-Growth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2026
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Demand for Ciena’s networking components is accelerating as companies build new data centers.
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Sandisk’s flash memory products are in high demand as AI development picks up.
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ServiceNow stock looks oversold as the market sours on SaaS stocks.
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Where Is Tesla Headed Next Year?
Tesla has rarely struggled for attention, but in 2025 it quietly fell behind. Over the past year, Tesla returned roughly 13%, trailing the S&P 500 and lagging most of its “Magnificent Seven” peers, a surprising outcome for a stock long viewed as a market leader. As 2026 approaches, the question isn’t whether Tesla has upside potential,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Broadcom Isn’t Cheap But Will It Still Power Higher?
Broadcom has quietly become one of the biggest winners of the AI boom. Shares have soared over the past two years as demand for AI infrastructure exploded, and even after a recent pullback of more than 5% from November highs, the stock is still up over 50% this year.
That short-term dip raises an obvious question: Is Broadcom finally offering a better entry point,
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Nvidia Just Proved the AI Boom Isn’t Slowing
For months, skeptics have suggested that AI spending was leveling out. Nvidia’s numbers told a very different story. The company reported $57 billion in revenue, a 62.5% jump over the prior year and a 22% increase from the previous quarter.
Profitability soared alongside it, with adjusted EPS climbing 60% and margins reaching an impressive 73.4%.
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