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Jefferies Boosts Nvidia Confidence Amidst Positive Analyst Outlooks

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Barchart.com

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Jefferies has updated its 'Franchise Picks' list, emphasizing Nvidia's dominance with next-gen chips, and highlighting other top stocks like Capital One Financial, Expand Energy, and Huntington Bancshares, each benefiting from sector-specific tailwinds such as AI, energy, and regional banking growth.

"Top AI Healthcare Stocks for Investment"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Motley Fool

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The AI-in-healthcare market is set to reach over $148 billion by the end of the decade, presenting investment opportunities in healthcare companies leveraging AI. Two top stock picks in this space are Medtronic, a medical device giant with a focus on AI-driven products for surgical planning and diabetes management, and Moderna, known for its coronavirus vaccine and also heavily invested in AI for drug development, with both companies showing potential for significant growth in the future.

"Warren Buffett's $168 Billion Cash Pile: Top Stocks to Watch in 2024"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds a record $167.6 billion in cash and short-term investments, and could theoretically buy 10 globally recognized companies worth less than that amount. Buffett's investing strategy involves buying profitable businesses with steady growth and strong management teams, and he favors companies returning money to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks. Berkshire's top holdings include Apple, Bank of America, and American Express, accounting for 62.7% of its portfolio. While Berkshire Hathaway wasn't among the 10 best stocks identified by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor, the company has seen significant success and could potentially make major acquisitions in the future.

"Uncovering the Top AI Stocks for 2024"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by MarketWatch

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As Nvidia prepares to announce its latest quarterly results, portfolio manager Ken Laudan suggests considering three stocks of companies involved in network communications, data storage, and power management as additional ways to ride the AI technology wave. Nvidia's quarterly sales are expected to triple from a year earlier, but to increase "only" 13% from the previous quarter. Laudan also lists Coherent Corp., Pure Storage Inc., and Eaton Corp. PLC as AI enablers to consider, citing their roles in optical transceivers, flash storage, and power management for datacenters.

"Beating Index Funds: The Key Metric for Superior Stock Picks"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by MarketWatch

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Long-term investors have benefited from index funds, but some prefer individual stock selection. A company's return on invested capital (ROIC) can indicate strong long-term performance. A 20-year screen of the S&P 500 revealed 20 companies with the highest average ROIC, including VeriSign, Accenture, and Apple. These companies have outperformed the S&P 500 over 20 years, with Apple showing the best returns. VeriSign stands out with the highest ROIC in the S&P 500 due to its exclusive rights for domain registrations.

"Top Rare Stock Picks of January 2024 by 45 Analysts"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Seeking Alpha

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In January 2024, 45 discerning analysts provided rare stock picks across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance/fintech, communications, consumer discretionary, services, industrials, airlines, materials, energy, real estate, and income investing. These recommendations cover companies such as Wipro, NXP Semiconductors, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Mastercard, PayPal, Alibaba, Crocs, Netflix, Ford, Jumia Technologies, Paycom Software, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, MP Materials, United States Steel, Callon Petroleum, Getty Realty, and more, offering potential investment opportunities with compelling upside.

"Top Fund Manager's Bold Bets: AI, Beer, and China"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by MarketWatch

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Matthew McLennan, co-head of the global value team at First Eagle Investments, expresses concerns about the U.S. fiscal situation and high employment, emphasizing the need for diversified and balanced investments. He manages the five-star First Eagle Global Fund SGENX and recommends investing in companies with an "incumbency advantage in industry niches that are available at the right price." McLennan's stock picks include companies involved in AI such as Meta Platforms and Oracle, as well as Latin America's leading beer maker AmBev, China's Prosus, and Exxon Mobil. Stock futures are languishing and bond yields dipped ahead of a two-day Fed meeting, while gold is higher. After hours, Alphabet, Microsoft, and AMD are set to report earnings, and the IMF lifted its global economic growth outlook.