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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··Neil Patel

Costco's 691% Decade: Premium Valuation Masks Powerful Business Model

Costco delivered 691% returns over 10 years, vastly outpacing S&P 500. Stock trades at 52.6 P/E despite membership-driven profitability and supplier leverage.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Ad-Tech Powerhouse Trade Desk Trades at Rare Discount Despite 900% Decade Rally

Trade Desk trades at 14.5x forward earnings after revenue growth slowed to 14% YoY. Potential OpenAI partnership could reignite growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Nu Holdings Stock Crashes 15.6% Despite Strong Earnings as Investors Fret Over U.S. Strategy

Nu Holdings stock fell 15.6% in February despite 45% revenue growth and 131M customers, as investors fret over U.S. expansion strategy and macroeconomic risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Apple's $841B Buyback Bet: Financial Engineering or Strategic Necessity?

Apple deployed $841B in buybacks since 2013, reducing shares 43.3%, but faces slowing device sales growth and 33x earnings valuation, raising questions about financial engineering versus genuine value creation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

CrowdStrike's ARR Surges 24% as Falcon Flex Powers Growth—But Valuation Gives Pause

CrowdStrike's ARR accelerates to $5.25B with 24% growth and net new ARR jumping 47%. Strong momentum tempered by expensive 17x forward P/S valuation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rounak Jain

SpaceX IPO Could Launch Before Summer 2026, Prediction Markets Suggest

SpaceX faces 81% probability of IPO announcement by August 2026, potentially raising $50 billion—history's largest offering.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

Meta and Microsoft Emerge as Premier Growth Plays for 2026

Meta's 24% revenue growth and Microsoft's 39% Azure surge position both tech giants as attractive 2026 growth investments, trading at reasonable forward P/E multiples.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

Palantir Stock Down 30% From Peak, But Analysts See Path Back to $200

Palantir stock down 30% from $200 peak, but strong 70-80% growth rates and analyst forecasts support ~40% upside potential to previous highs.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Microsoft Emerges as Superior Buy Over Netflix Amid AI Spending Concerns

Microsoft offers better value than Netflix despite recent losses, as it capitalizes on AI infrastructure demand with proven monetization paths versus Netflix's streaming competition.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Nvidia and Meta Trade Below S&P 500 Valuation: Rare Buying Opportunity

Nvidia and Meta trade at forward P/E ratios below S&P 500 average, offering rare value opportunities for long-term AI and technology investors despite distinct risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Lilly's Valuation Trap vs. Merck's Dividend Appeal: A Tale of Two Pharma Giants

Eli Lilly trades at expensive P/E of 44 with meager 0.6% dividend yield despite GLP-1 success. Merck offers better value at P/E 16 and 2.8% yield with 30+ year dividend track record.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Three Retail Plays Positioned for Growth as Sector Navigates Post-Pandemic Shift

Amazon, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and Target emerge as retail growth opportunities through cloud computing dominance, acquisition-driven expansion, and strategic brand repositioning.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

TransMedics Soars 104% as Organ Transplant Monopoly Justifies Premium Valuation

TransMedics surges 104% on organ transplant dominance and 32% growth, but 56x forward earnings premium and 25% short interest raise sustainability questions for 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Caterpillar Positioned for 2026 Growth Wave, But Valuation Raises Caution

Caterpillar poised to benefit from reshoring, AI data centers, and power infrastructure demand in 2026, but elevated 37x P/E valuation raises caution for value investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Netflix Eyes $150 as Streaming Giant Bets on Organic Growth

Netflix rebounds to $100/share after failed Warner Bros. Discovery deal, posting 16% revenue growth. Analysts see $150 potential amid streaming competition.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Tech Giants Signal Growth: Five 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Emerge as March Buys

Five Magnificent Seven tech stocks emerge as March buys: NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta offer growth at fair valuations; Amazon, Alphabet command justified premiums. Tesla, Apple avoided.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Caterpillar: The Unlikely AI Infrastructure Winner Wall Street Is Pricing In

Caterpillar emerges as unexpected AI infrastructure play via data center construction, surging electricity demand (200% jump expected), and manufacturing reshoring—though valuation reflects investor awareness.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Howard Smith

Garmin Stock Surges 25% on Blockbuster Earnings and Shareholder Returns

$GRMN soared 25.4% in February on record quarterly earnings across all segments and strong 2026 guidance, bolstered by dividend hikes and share buybacks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Nvidia Becomes Second-Cheapest Magnificent Seven Stock at 22x Earnings

Nvidia trades at 22x forward earnings, matching Meta as second-cheapest Magnificent Seven stock, despite delivering 65% revenue growth and dominating AI infrastructure markets.
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