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Universal Display Stock Climbs 19.7% in a Month: Is it Sustainable?

Universal Display Corporation OLED has gained 19.7% in the past month, even as second-quarter and first-half results reflected weaker material volumes. Second-quarter revenues fell 11.4% year over year to $152.2 million, while first-half revenues declined 12.9% to $294.4 million. Net income fell 26.6% to …

Apple Already Increased the Price of iPhones Up to $300. Their Price Hikes Might Be Just Starting.

Quick Read Memory's share of the iPhone Pro's bill of materials surged from 10% to 34% in one year, forcing Apple to raise iPhone prices up to $300. Micron surged 202% year to date with 346% revenue growth, while Qualcomm's handset revenue fell 20% …

Is Rule Breaker ASML the Snap Cola King Right Now?

Of the 3,000-plus companies we monitor in The Motley Fool's Rule Breakers Primary database, exactly one tops the list with an overall Superscore of 99. It isn't a household name – it's ASML(NASDAQ:ASML), the quiet Dutch firm that builds the machines that make the …

The S&P 500 Is at Record Highs and Hasn't Been This Expensive in Decades. History Says This Could Happen Next

At one point this year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) looked like it was in trouble, falling below 6,400. The war in Iran spooked investors, in what at the time appeared to be the catalyst that could bring the broad index back down to …

The Market Now Says a Rate HIKE Is Coming. There’s a Dividend Fund Literally Built for This

Quick Read Markets now price 53% odds of a September rate hike, punishing SCHD's bond-proxy tilt while FDRR screens dividend payers for positive yield correlation. FDRR's top three holdings are NVIDIA, Apple, and Alphabet, which together exceed 22% of the portfolio, fueling an 86% …

Zepp Health Corporation Price Target Is Maintained at $53.01/Share by Fundamental Research

Fundamental Research has maintained its price target for Zepp Health Corporation at $53.01 per share. This rating action was reported by Dow Jones and sourced from Baystreet. The article also includes a disclaimer stating that the content reflects the author's opinion and is not …

Nvidia Rises Amid Massive Wall Street Partnership; Is Nvidia A Buy Now?

Nvidia rises in a base on Tuesday after the company announced a partnership with large investment banks to raise $500 billion. Continue Reading

AAPL Stock Slides Nearly 10% — Apple’s Earnings Divide Wall Street, But Retail Sees A Buying Opportunity

VUZI Looks 58.2% Overvalued on GF Value™

Vuzix Corp (VUZI) has received a new order for its smart glasses from Augmex, continuing a partnership that began in December 2024. Despite this demand, GuruFocus’ GF Value™ indicates the stock is approximately 58.2% overvalued, trading at a high Price-to-Sales ratio of 33.9 while …

Nvidia (NVDA) Is Going Beyond GPUs in the $500 Billion AI Boom, Wells Fargo Says

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) just partnered with six major financial institutions on a $500 billion financing push for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The chipmaker said on Monday that it has signed memorandums of understanding with Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock, Brookfield Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, and …

These stocks have some of Wall Street’s lowest short interest

[short sale] abluecup Stocks including Apple, Alphabet, Exxon Mobil, and JPMorgan are among the companies with relatively low short interest, according to a screen of stocks with market capitalizations above $2B. The screen includes stocks with short interest between 1% and 2% of shares …

Making sense of the conflicting 20th anniversary iPhone reports

Recent reports regarding Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone are conflicting, with one analyst suggesting the "all-glass" vision has been halted due to low yield, while a Bloomberg reporter indicates the plan is still on track. The article discusses Apple's long-term vision of a "single slab …

The Crown Keeps Switching Hands: Apple Inc. (AAPL) vs NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have traded the title of world's most valuable company more than once in the past two weeks. Apple first edged ahead on Friday, July 17, at $4.88 trillion versus Nvidia's roughly $4.86 trillion after Nvidia shares fell …

If I Could Tell All Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It's This

One of the biggest debates among stock market investors in 2026 has been: "Is there an AI bubble?" Some investors are worried that tech stock valuations are too high, that the S&P 500 index is too top-heavy with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and that …

Amazon's Zoox Launches Paid Robotaxi Service In Las Vegas and Says 'We Need To Be Regulated'— The Smoke Incident That Prompted a Recall Explains Why

Zoox CEO Aicha Evans backed stronger federal oversight of autonomous vehicles as the Amazon.com Inc.(NASDAQ:AMZN) subsidiary began charging passengers for driverless rides in Las Vegas, weeks after a smoke-related safety incident forced a fleetwide software recall. Zoox Backs Regulation as Paid Rides Begin "I …

Apple, Amazon and other corporate giants quietly scrap board diversity rules

Many major U.S. companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks, have quietly removed explicit diversity criteria for their board members and, in some cases, for CEO succession. This retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion policies accelerated in the past year, with 61 S&P 100 companies …

TSMC's July Revenues Soar: How Should You Play the Stock Now?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company TSM, or TSMC, released its July 2026 revenue report yesterday. Last month, revenues jumped 44.7% year over year to NT$ (New Taiwan Dollar) 467.58 billion, up 5.6% sequentially. Through the first seven months of 2026, revenues totaled NT$2.87 trillion, increasing …

Jefferies downgrades Apple stock to sell over canceled glass iPhone

Jefferies downgraded Apple stock to underperform from hold on Monday, with analyst Edison Lee citing supply chain checks that suggest the company has canceled its planned all-glass iPhone due to low production yield, according to CNBC. The new price target of $263.66 represents a …

Sony and TSMC Finalize a $4.7 Billion Chip Venture

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sony Group Corp. (SONY, Financials), the world's largest maker of image sensors, and TSMC have agreed to a $4.69 billion joint venture to research and produce next-generation image sensors in Japan.Sony will have a majority interest and will …

Micron is Gaining Share. These Bulls See More Upside Ahead

Quick Read Micron trades at just 6x trailing earnings amid relentless AI demand, yet Dr. Michael Burry has taken a notable short position against the memory giant. Alphabet's TurboQuant and Apple's on-device memory techniques signal firms are actively shrinking memory footprints, threatening Micron's long-term …

Turtle Beach Corp (TBCH): Hoak group cuts stake below 5% in exit filing

The Hoak group has filed an amended Schedule 13D for Turtle Beach Corp (TBCH), indicating they have reduced their ownership below the 5% threshold, thus constituting an exit filing. Hoak Public Equities, L.P. now directly owns 4.14% of the outstanding shares, with other Hoak-affiliated …

Eagle Freedom Alliance Recognizes Apple for Advancing Responsible Mineral Sourcing in East Africa

Investor-led recognition highlights how market leadership can accelerate more transparent and accountable global supply chains. FORT WORTH, Texas, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eagle Freedom Alliance, an investor-led coalition advancing corporate accountability through the public markets, today released a shareholder letter recognizing Apple Inc. for its …

TSMC, Sony agree to joint venture for next-gen image sensors

TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp. have announced a joint venture to develop next-generation image sensors for smartphones. The new company, Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., will be located in Japan and is scheduled to begin commercial production in 2029. Sony will be the …

3 Stocks That Have Made Long-Term Investors Rich (and Could Do It Again)

Quick Read Apple's Services revenue hit $31 billion and Microsoft's AI business surged 123% to a $37 billion annualized run rate, both continuing to widen their competitive moats. Coca-Cola's 63-year dividend streak continues as management raised 2026 EPS guidance to 8-9% growth following a …

Apple’s Dip Below $310 is a Great Accumulation Opportunity

Quick Read Apple dropped 7% since Q3 earnings while the broader market climbed, making the $308 entry attractive for long-term accumulation. AAPL's Services segment generates $30 billion quarterly at a 77% gross margin, backed by a fresh $100 billion buyback authorization. The bull case …

Taiwan Semi, Sony to invest nearly $4.7B to form joint venture for image sensors

[TSMC North America headquarters in San Jose, California, USA] JHVEPhoto Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TSM]) and Sony (SONY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SONY]) will invest about $4.69B to form a ‌joint venture, or JV, to develop and make next-generation image sensors in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The …

With a New iPhone Coming, Here’s What $10,000 in Apple Since the First One Is Worth

Quick Read A $10,000 bet on AAPL at the first iPhone launch in 2007 has grown to $844,546, crushing the S&P 500's $51,388 return. Apple's nine consecutive earnings beats and $100 billion buyback authorization support the bull case, but a near-35 P/E resets return …

Sony Group, TSMC to Form $4.7 Billion Image-Sensor Joint Venture

Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) have agreed to form a $4.7 billion joint venture to produce next-generation image sensors for smartphones. Sony will contribute approximately $2.92 billion and lead in development, product planning, and design. Mass production for the venture is …

Is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bubble About to Pop? Investors Who Make This 1 Move Will Come Out on Top, According to History.

As it gets closer to the end of 2026, it looks like the market has a fair chance of scoring another year of double-digit gains. Anything can happen over the next five months, but year to date, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up …

TSMC, Sony to invest $4.7 billion in joint venture for image sensors

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and Sony Group announced a $4.69 billion joint venture to develop and produce next-generation image sensors in southern Japan. The venture, named Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp, will start volume production in 2029 and will be based in Kumamoto, where TSMC …

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy as Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Starts to Deploy the Company's Cash Hoard?

Key Points Berkshire was a net buyer of stocks for the first time in more than three years, while it also bought back its own stock. Abel and company still have a lot of cash, and the stock is at one of its most …

Klarna Group (KLAR) Will Provide Leasing For A New US Device Upgrade Program

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) is providing the leasing and financing backbone for Apple's new Apple Upgrade program in the United States. The partnership integrates Klarna into …

TSMC to invest $1.8 billion in joint venture with Sony for image sensors

TAIPEI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - ‌Taiwan ‌chipmaker TSMC ​said on Tuesday it ‌will ⁠invest 282 billion ⁠yen ($1.77 billion) ​in ​a ​joint ‌venture with Sony Group to ‌develop ​and ​make ​next-generation ‌image sensors. ($1 = 159.3300 ​yen) (Reporting ​by ​Ben Blanchard; ‌Editing ​by Andrew …

1 No-Brainer Growth ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

Investing through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) gives investors an incredible number of choices. Just like stocks, there are some ETFs that are more volatile and some that are less, some more focused on growth and some more focused on value. The list goes on. …

CoreWeave’s Forecast Is Key to Stopping Another Earnings Selloff

(Bloomberg) -- CoreWeave Inc. shares have been on a roll lately after a monthslong slump. Now, the neocloud provider's earnings after the close Tuesday can give investors a sense of whether the rally is sustainable. Most Read from Bloomberg China Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital …

Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Intelligence Driven Advisers LLC

Intelligence Driven Advisers LLC reduced its stake in Apple Inc. by 5.8% in the first quarter, selling 4,114 shares and retaining 66,919 shares valued at $17.0 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own 67.73% of Apple, and the company recently surpassed quarterly expectations with …