software stocks

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

ServiceNow Emerges as AI Winner Despite 25% Stock Decline

ServiceNow stock down 25% amid SaaS AI fears, but $NOW positioned as AI leader with Now Assist reaching $600M ACV, projected $1B by year-end.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

RPD Fund Bets $100M on NICE Despite AI Concerns, Sees Overblown Market Fears

RPD Fund Management invests $100M in NICE Systems, becoming largest position. Fund dismisses AI disruption fears, citing strong cloud growth and AI product momentum.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Bridget Bennett

Software Sector Under Pressure, But These 3 Names Offer Shelter From AI Disruption

Software stocks face AI disruption headwinds, but CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and Datadog offer structural advantages through cybersecurity demand, zero-trust adoption, and consumption-based pricing.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

ServiceNow Gains on AI Monetization Optimism as BNP Paribas Upgrades Stock

ServiceNow gains on BNP Paribas upgrade to outperform with $140 price target, citing AI monetization success and projected 20% subscription revenue growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

SaaS Skeptic Turns Bullish: Harris Oakmark Sees AI-Driven Value in Software Giants

Harris Oakmark reverses long-standing SaaS skepticism, identifying value in software giants as high switching costs and data assets position incumbents to benefit from AI adoption.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Mark Roussin, Cpa

Software Stocks Plunge Amid AI Fears, But Quality Names Offer Buying Opportunity

Software stocks crash on AI fears, but quality names like ServiceNow offer attractive entry points as market sentiment overshoots fundamental business risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

ServiceNow Edges Salesforce as Superior AI Play Despite Premium Valuation

ServiceNow outpaces Salesforce with 21% subscription growth and 57% free cash flow margins, making it the better long-term AI investment despite higher valuation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

ServiceNow Stock Surges 19% in Two Weeks—Here's Why It Remains a Buy

ServiceNow stock surges 19% amid AI revenue momentum. Now Assist AI suite reaches $600M ACV with $1B+ target by 2026. Remains attractive at 29x earnings with 19.5% subscription growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lee Samaha

Nvidia Chief Sees Software Sell-Off as Overblown; PTC Emerges as AI-Powered Opportunity

Nvidia's CEO Huang argues recent software sell-off is excessive, highlighting PTC as attractive AI-enabled opportunity trading at 19.4x forward free cash flow.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Gilder Gagnon Howe Trims Duolingo Position by 15%, Cashing Out $15.7M

Investment firm Gilder Gagnon Howe sold 66,397 $DUOL shares worth $15.65M in Q4 2025, reducing stake by 15% amid broader software sector weakness.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

Nvidia CEO Signals AI Agent Boom Won't Crush Software Stocks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues agentic AI will strengthen rather than disrupt enterprise software, challenging bear thesis that has wiped $1.6 trillion in SaaS valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

MongoDB Plunges 20% on Weak Guidance Despite Earnings Beat

$MDB tumbled 20.9% after beating Q4 earnings but projecting only 17% annual sales growth. Geopolitical tensions and market weakness compounded investor disappointment.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Tech Sector Divergence Prompts Review of Broad-Based ETF Strategy

Tech sector splits: semiconductors up 18.6%, software down 27.2% due to AI concerns. Broad ETFs like VGT offer diversified exposure amid divergence.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··David Wagner

Tech Stocks Rally on Nvidia's Earnings Strength and AI Confidence

Nvidia's strong earnings boost tech stocks, alleviating AI spending sustainability concerns. CEO reassures on software growth, renewing investor interest in beaten-down tech valuations.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Foster

Tech CEFs Capitalize on SaaS Downturn With Income and Growth Potential

Tech CEFs outperform broader market during SaaS downturn, offering income and growth potential as valuations present attractive entry points for long-term investors.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

HSBC Argues Software Sector Poised to Benefit From AI Adoption Wave

HSBC argues established software providers will benefit from AI adoption due to switching costs and existing contracts, countering concerns about sector disruption and the recent $1 trillion selloff.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Tech Stocks Rally as Market Sentiment Shifts Ahead of Nvidia Results

Tech stocks rally on positive sentiment ahead of Nvidia earnings. Nasdaq climbs 1.2%, Bitcoin rises 7% as investors shift toward growth assets.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Software Sector Pullback Opens Entry Points for AI-Era Leaders

Software sector pullback creates buying opportunities for AI-positioned leaders like CrowdStrike, Snowflake, and Shopify as valuations reach historical averages.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

Duolingo Shares Lose Over One-Third of Value Amid Growth Strategy Shift

Duolingo stock plummeted 38% year-to-date after weak Q4 guidance and the company's shift to prioritize user growth over revenue, sparking investor concerns about near-term performance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Wix Stock Slides 73% Despite AI-Driven Product Expansion and Capital Returns

Wix stock plunged 73% despite launching AI tool Wix Harmony and acquiring Base44. Company trades at attractive valuations with $2B buyback authorization underway.
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