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Even though many software stocks are still well below their 2021 highs, the software sector is an attractive one -- assuming you pick the right stocks.

It's been a wild ride for Wall Street over the past couple of years. Since the start of 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have wavered between bull and bear markets multiple times. While looking to the horizon is always a smart move for lon

When considering stocks to hold forever, focusing on growth is important, but it's equally important to understand the strengths of a company that will keep it around for decades.

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, MSFT rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental moment

Many investors might think of Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the world's largest database software provider, as a blue chip tech stock that is owned for stability instead of growth. That notion seems valid because its core market is heavily commoditized.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic these days, but not every AI specialist has enjoyed a soaring rocket ride in 2023. Voice control systems expert SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN), for example, has taken a 48% price cut in 52 weeks.

Apple stock has not disappointed investors to date. With continued AI innovation, Apple is at the forefront of utilizing this niche to shape the future of technology.

There's a great deal of uncertainty on Wall Street right now. After the major stock market indexes kicked off 2023 with a sharp rise up, stocks took a breather in August and September. Investors got a bit nervous, citing macroeconomic concerns about the Federal Reserve's ongoing

A term coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the "Magnificent Seven," refers to the seven heavyweights in the S&P 500 index: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Nvidia. These seven stocks have been pivotal

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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has attracted plenty of bulls this year, with its shares up 55% since the start of January. Investors have rallied as the company has delivered a solid return to profitability in its e-commerce business, and it has expanded its position in artificial intelli

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot growth opportunity that many businesses have been focusing on in 2023. For retirees, however, it may seem like the next big risk, or tech bubble, that's not worth gambling on. Currently, there are many risky AI plays that may simply be look

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As the second-largest company globally, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) gets a lot of attention as an investment. With its fingers in exciting areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, it's also an innovative company.

As big U.S. corporations kicked off corporate earnings season this week, executives addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict and some companies launched fundraising efforts.

Sometimes, great investment opportunities are right under your nose. Consider the case of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) over the last five years.

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Many investors have an understandable aversion to growth stocks that have become hits on Wall Street. That's because soaring optimism can be detrimental to your returns due to the rising valuation it brings. And the fact that companies frequently fall short of these elevated expe

Tech stocks declined Friday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 1.6% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor index falling 2.6%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is widely recognized as “the Dow.” It’s a notable stock market index, representing the performance of 30 major U.S. companies from various sectors. Established over a century ago, it serves as a broad measure of U.S. econo