Alphabet's dominance in tech, low valuation, AI growth with Gemini, and YouTube expansion make it a strong investment opportunity. See more on GOOG stock here.
With valuations lower, it can be a cheaper time to load up on quality stocks. Three companies that are no-brainer investments when looking at the long term are Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), and Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Microsoft was a top name in its industry decades ago, and it wouldn't be surprising if it remains so decades from now.
Microsoft is in a strong position 50 years into its existence, but regulations and competitive pressures in artificial intelligence challenge future growth.
While known for its Google search engine, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) has a strong collection of businesses. Google is still its prized possession and for good reason. While there are a number of AI-powered competitors looking to make inroads, none have the scale of users or network of advertisers that Google has.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) may not be a publicly traded stock for much longer. Earlier this month, it entered into an agreement with Sycamore Partners which will see the private equity firm acquire the pharmacy retailer for a total of $23.7 billion, including debt. The equity value of the deal is approximately $10 billion, with Sycamore paying $11.45 per share for Walgreens.
Cisco's $28B Splunk acquisition boosts growth in AI and cybersecurity. CSCO has a 2.65% dividend yield and a significant share repurchase program. See more here.
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Apple has reached a sky-high valuation on absolutely no growth. Stock price has been disconnected from fundamentals. Read why I think AAPL's stock is overvalued.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock has gone nowhere over the last year and is currently hovering around a six-month low. Many other Dow components have strong earnings growth or are a good value, but not both. Here's why Microsoft is my top Dow Jones stock to buy now.
Satya Nadella became CEO of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 11 years ago this month. At the time, he took over a software giant whose Windows operating system had been eclipsed by the rise of the smartphone. Thanks to his leadership, Microsoft again plays a relevant role in the tech industry, and this has benefited shareholders of the SaaS stock tremendously.
Tempur Sealy International Inc. was cleared to move forward with its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm Inc. after a federal judge in Texas rejected a claim by the US Federal Trade Commission that the deal would hurt consumers.
Yes, it is that time of the year when I compare my portfolio’s performance with the market indexes. For reference, see 2023’s results here. Usually, I start with my portfolio’s one-year relative performance. But then I also follow it with my oft-repeated refrain that short-term performances (like 1- or 3-year) don’t matter in the long […]
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google prioritized building educational programs to train the workforce on AI to help the workforce grapple with job insecurity following the advent of AI. Google’s Kent Walker and Ruth Porat are discussing policy recommendations with global governments after CEO Sundar Pichai earmarked $120 million to build AI education programs. Walker emphasized to Reuters the importance of familiarizing more people, including governments and organizations, with the u