The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.42%) has changed a lot in recent years. In 2020, Salesforce, Amgen, and Honeywell International replaced ExxonMobil, Pfizer, and RTX, respectively, and in February 2024, Amazon replaced Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Shift4 Payments' stock has dropped over 15% since December 2024, but I now consider it a buy due to growth prospects and valuation. The recent acquisition of Global Blue is controversial, but I believe it will ultimately benefit Shift4 despite increased leverage and market concerns. Q4 2024 earnings showed strong growth in e2e payment volume and significant increases in net income and free cash flow, despite conservative 2025 guidance.

ALX, HAFC and HBNC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on March 25, 2025.

Central Garden (CENT) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

2025 is proving to be a volatile year for the stock market, as economic uncertainty and unpredictable policies from the Trump administration throw investors for a loop. While anything can happen in the near term, growth investors should focus on investing in fast-growing companies with no shortage of long-term potential.

To say that SiriusXM (SIRI 2.09%) has underperformed the stock market would be a big understatement. The stock declined by nearly 60% in 2024 -- a year when the S&P 500 increased by more than 20%.

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) securities between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until May 12, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Geron class action lawsuit. Captioned Dabestani v. Geron Corporation, No. 25-cv-02507 (N.D. Cal.), the Geron class action lawsuit charges Geron as well as certain of Geron's top current and former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A subsequently filed complaint is captioned Potvin v. Geron Corporation, …

Nvidia (NVDA 3.16%) CEO Jensen Huang recently delivered critical insights to Nvidia stock investors.

High-yield strategies can boost returns, but focus on total return and reliable cash generation, not just dividend yields. Accidental high yielders are preferable over high-yield junk, which often have unsustainable dividends and declining businesses. SDIV's 10.96% yield is due to holding low-quality, high-risk stocks, making it a poor investment choice.

REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF offers a 30% dividend yield by employing a covered call strategy on major tech stocks. FEPI's portfolio includes significant holdings in Mag 7 stocks like Netflix, Meta, Amazon, and Tesla, with a 20% cash position. The covered call strategy limits upside potential while providing high income.

Alphabet's excellent financial performance, including significant revenue and net income growth, along with copious share buybacks, showcase its potential as a long-term compounder. Despite fears around competition in AI and search, Alphabet's integrated, AI-powered products and services continue to drive user satisfaction and revenue growth. Current valuation metrics indicate GOOG is attractively priced, making it a compelling buy opportunity at ~5.8x sales and ~21x income.

Invitation Homes capitalizes on the housing shortage, offering affordable rentals in high-demand Sun Belt regions, with strong occupancy and rising rents. Despite underperforming the S&P 500, Invitation Homes shows robust financials with rising FFO, controlled costs, and high occupancy rates. Favorable debt maturities and a strong credit rating position Invitation Homes well for future growth, with a 3.4% dividend yield and potential for increased payouts.

In this video, I will talk about Amazon (AMZN 3.58%) and why this remains one of my high-conviction companies to own forever. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

Nasdaq Composite stocks stabilized in the last week, but the index is still in a correction following a sell-off fueled by weakening consumer sentiment, saber-rattling over tariffs, and concerns about stretched valuations after a surge across tech stocks in 2023 and 2024.

BigBear.ai (BBAI 20.20%), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) modules for edge networks, has seen its stock decline nearly 70% since it went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Dec. 8, 2021. Like many other SPAC-backed start-ups, BigBear.ai set some ambitious growth targets but missed them by a mile.

Ark Investment Management, which was founded by prolific technology investor Cathie Wood, thinks the autonomous ride-hailing industry could generate $14 trillion in enterprise value by 2027. Tesla (TSLA 11.78%) is a leading developer of self-driving technologies, and its new Cybercab robotaxi -- which will be able to haul passengers with no human input -- could hit American roads as soon as this year.

When it comes to billionaire money managers, Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A 0.90%) (BRK.B 0.84%) Warren Buffett is in a class of his own. Since taking over as Berkshire's CEO six decades ago, he's overseen a jaw-dropping aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of better than 6,321,000%, as of the closing bell on March 21.

The U.S. Navy is expected to announce this week who will build its next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter - a program worth hundreds of billions over its lifetime and a key part of plans to confront China, people familiar with the decision said.

NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news about Tesla (TSLA 11.78%) from the week of March 17. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.