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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Dividend Growth Stocks Crushed by Market: Why $MCO and $POOL Look Cheap

$MCO and $POOL stocks down 16% and 11% YTD despite strong fundamentals and dividend growth histories. Analysts view both as buying opportunities.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Palantir Surges on Contract Outlook Despite Lofty Valuation Concerns

Palantir stock jumped 5% after Wedbush reiterated outperform rating with $230 price target, citing government contract wins potential.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

Mastercard's Decade of Dominance: How $10K Became $56K

Mastercard delivered 461% returns over a decade, transforming $10K into $56K, driven by 393% EPS growth as digital payment adoption accelerated globally.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Three Renewable Energy Giants Positioned for Decades of Growth

Top renewable energy stocks $BEP, $CWEN, and $NEE offer 7-10% earnings growth and rising dividends through long-term power contracts and AI data center demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Stadium Capital Deepens LCI Industries Bet as RV Supplier Posts $4.1B Revenue

Stadium Capital Management increased LCI Industries stake by $7.66M in Q4. The RV components supplier reported $4.1B revenue with double-digit earnings growth and improved margins.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Spatacco

Micron's AI Boom Could Propel Stock to $2,070-$2,875 by 2029, Analysts Suggest

Micron stock surged 162% in six months on AI boom, with analysts forecasting $2,070-$2,875 by fiscal 2029, driven by sold-out HBM chips and strong hyperscaler demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Semiconductor ETF Poised for Gains as AI Infrastructure Boom Accelerates

VanEck Semiconductor ETF trades at reasonable forward P/E of 23 despite elevated trailing multiple, positioned for continued gains as AI infrastructure demand drives sector earnings growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

Two AI Darlings Eclipse Micron in 2026: Lumentum and Western Digital Lead the Charge

Lumentum and Western Digital outperform Micron in 2026 with 90% and 77% gains, driven by supply constraints in optical interconnects and HDD storage for AI data centers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Buffett's Final Quarter: $3.5B Bet on 5 Stocks Signals Strategic Shift

Warren Buffett invested $3.5B across five stocks in his last quarter as Berkshire CEO, with Domino's Pizza emerging as his standout pick amid 13-quarter selling spree.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Patrick Sanders

Dividend Powerhouses ADM and HSY Rally on Strong 2026 Outlooks

Consumer staples giants ADM and HSY outpace S&P 500 with 10%+ gains. ADM extends dividend streak to 53 years; HSY projects 30-35% earnings growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

Two Beaten-Down Stocks Offer Potential Bargains for Long-Term Investors

SoFi and Sirius XM, both facing significant headwinds, offer potential bargains for patient investors seeking long-term growth and value appreciation opportunities.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

Oracle's $553B Backlog Could Fuel 48% Stock Recovery Within Two Years

Oracle's 48% stock decline masks a $553B backlog and customer-funded hardware model that could drive substantial earnings growth, potentially reaching $263 by 2028.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jennifer Ryan Woods

Expedia Stock Faces Crossroads After Year-Long Rally Hits 52-Week Peak

$EXPE stock doubled over past year, hitting January highs, but faces volatility amid margin concerns and rising short interest despite solid fundamentals.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

Nvidia's Path to $500: Can AI Spending Sustain 173% Rally?

Nvidia could reach $500 if AI spending sustains, supported by $1 trillion Blackwell orders and 36-39% projected growth, though execution and competitive risks remain.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Lockheed Martin Poised for Sustained Growth as Global Military Modernization Accelerates

Lockheed Martin benefits from global military modernization led by F-16 and F-35 upgrades. Greece's $1.15B commitment exemplifies broader defense spending trends, supporting 19% projected growth despite 30x earnings valuation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Micron's AI-Driven Profit Boom Stalls Stock Rally Amid CapEx Concerns

Micron posts 196% revenue growth to $23.86B on AI demand, but stock retreats over $25B capex plans amid cyclical market concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Oracle and Sea Limited Show Signs of Oversold Recovery as Fundamentals Strengthen

Oracle and Sea Limited appear oversold after 50%+ declines despite strong fundamentals: Oracle's $553B backlog and 84% cloud growth; Sea's 36% revenue expansion across fintech and gaming.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Courtney Carlsen

Alliant Energy Hits Record High on AI Boom and Regulatory Tailwinds

Alliant Energy hits all-time high on 12.4% YTD surge, driven by 3 GW contracted AI data center load, favorable Midwest regulation, and $13.4 billion capex expansion program.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

SanDisk's AI-Fueled Surge: Can Flash Memory Champion Reach $1 Trillion?

SanDisk surges 1,200% on AI-driven storage demand, but reaching $1 trillion valuation faces steep odds despite robust growth prospects through 2028.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Small-Cap Earnings Turn Positive: S&P 600 Poised for Historic Rally

S&P 600 small-cap earnings finally turning positive after years of underperformance. Expected 29% Q4 2026 growth at 18 P/E ratio signals major upside potential versus large caps.
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