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We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
What’s Next for Stocks After the Fed Rate Hike
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2 Undervalued Semiconductor Stocks to Buy While the Market Is Skeptical of AI Growth
Nvidia and Broadcom could still have room to run if their AI-fueled growth lasts longer than investors expect.
These Growth Funds Were Ahead of Their Indexes on the AI-Buildout Trade
Micron and Western Digital were value stocks until the AI buildout. Morningstar’s Active Score reveals which growth managers had the leeway to scoop them up before their growth accelerated—and which didn’t.
OpenAI’s Reported Valuation Jump Doesn’t Seem Slowed by Growing AI Safety Concerns
The AI giant is said to be seeking private funding that would value the company at $1.2 trillion or higher.
The Risks That Could Derail the Stock Market Further
The biggest threat to stocks may not be valuations, but the macro forces shaping AI spending and market sentiment.
Ahead of an IPO, the Math Behind Databricks’ $190 Billion Valuation Doesn’t Add Up
The data and AI company is one of the world’s strongest private companies, but a PitchBook report says it’s unattractive at the current price.
AI Has Yet to Bite the Job Market
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AI Stocks Stumble Amid Growing Safety Fears
Warnings from Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are raising questions over the future of the AI buildout.
Markets Brief: Goldilocks for Stocks vs. the Bond Market, Private Credit Exodus Continues
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Smart Investor: The Boon of Rising Bond Yields, Your AI- Dominated Portfolio, and 2026’s Surprising Winners
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
How AI Is Taking Over Your Portfolio
Plus, what to know about the upcoming mega-IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Chinese AI Stocks Have Been On a Tear—Why US Investors Have Been Left Out so Far
China’s AI rally has been concentrated in mainland-listed stocks, which are difficult for US investors to access.
Broadcom Stock Fell 3% After Earnings Despite Immense AI Chip Demand
With massive revenue ramps to OpenAI and Anthropic, here’s what we thought of Broadcom’s earnings report.
Trustworthy AI: How Investors Should Assess Key Risks Around the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs
With the two big AI labs gearing up to sell stock, these six metrics provide a framework for evaluating the very real risks at these companies.
Snowflake Stock Rose 10% After Strong Earnings Growth. Is it a Buy?
As the firm benefits from a growing enterprise AI market, here’s what we thought of Snowflake’s earnings report.
Meta: With Muse Personal AI Agent, Firm Offers First Glimpse at Revamped AI Products and Fortunes
We like the firm’s current trajectory, with both the Muse Spark model and the Muse agent showing clear, tangible progress.
August CPI Seen Cooling, but Will It Prevent a Fed Rate Hike?
Forecasts center on moderating inflation, but a hotter-than-expected CPI report could trigger the first interest rate hike since 2023.
MongoDB Stock Fell 19% Despite Solid Earnings. Is it a Buy?
With a solid earnings beat backed by AI momentum, here’s what we think of MongoDB’s stock.
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