It is no secret that the technology sector has earned most of the stock market's attention for the better part of two years now, especially with the advent and adoption of artificial intelligence at the forefront. Today, more and more investors are familiar—and aware—of what this new technology can do.
With the market just hitting new all-time highs and the average market valuation at the upper end of the historical range, some may think there aren't any bargains left to buy.
Analysts at Jefferies recently ranked the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks based on which ones they thought would outperform in 2025. The name refers to a group of leading mega-cap tech stocks that have been helping lead the market higher the past couple of years.
Checking out what billionaires own is a smart investment strategy. They often have teams of analysts working for them to ensure they're invested in the best stocks.
While the market has continued its winning ways to start the year, there are still some attractive investment opportunities -- even in the technology sector. Technology continues to help shape the world we live in and artificial intelligence (AI) appears to have the potential to be a game changer for multiple sectors of the economy.
Alphabet's Google, already facing an unprecedented regulatory onslaught, is looking to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation.
For the past few months, quantum computing stocks such as IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum have garnered a lot of attention and witnessed pronounced run-ups in their share prices. The momentum each of these stocks is experiencing certainly makes the idea of quantum computing a tempting investment opportunity.
Alphabet shares closed above $200 value for the first time on Friday. While the Google parent faces regulatory hurdles and increased competition, analysts are generally optimistic about the company's opportunities in artificial intelligence.
Waymo lobbyists had a busy 2024. A recent review of lobbyist disclosure data by the San Francisco Examiner revealed Waymo paid lobbyists to meet with San Francisco government officials 348 times last year, more than double the 137 times it reported in 2023.
One analyst says Alphabet has great chips, but doesn't seem to be doing enough to pursue the massive market opportunity in AI hardware.
If Alphabet's TPU and DeepMind were on their own, the value would be substantial.
Four of our panelists discuss their favorite investments in the final installment of our 2025 stock-picking confab.