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It hasn't been a great period for investors in Novo Nordisk (NVO -5.27%) despite its ongoing status as one of the pharmaceutical industry's apex competitors in the field of cardiometabolic drugs. Its shares are down by more than 20% in the last 12 months, and, given a few new competitive developments, the next 12 months might not see much in the way of relief for shareholders unless there's an upset of some kind.
Upstart Holdings (UPST -2.39%) shareholders enjoyed a 51% gain last year, trouncing the S&P 500, and its business is poised to rebound this year. That should lead to further gains.
The past couple of years have been great for the overall stock market, but there is a downside. When stock prices go up, dividend yields decline.
Since ChatGPT was released on Nov. 30, 2022, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.00%) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.51%) have boasted total returns of 48% and 69%, respectively.
Any stock associated with artificial intelligence (AI) has had quite a run in the last few years. Take Nvidia (NVDA 3.10%), which is up more than 1,000% and now sports one of the largest market caps in the world.
Lucid Group (LCID -0.33%) is a great stock for growth investors searching for a bargain. Since going public in 2021, sales have grown by 16,300%.
A lot is going right for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 2.55%) right now. The company has been gaining share in the PC CPU market, its server CPUs have been selling well, and its AI accelerators have quickly turned into a multibillion-dollar business.
Five Below (FIVE -2.36%) is a retail chain of 1,749 locations as of the end of the third quarter of 2024. The chain is popular with teen and preteen shoppers who are looking to get trending products at cheap prices.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swell Labs, a trailblazing blockchain venture based in San Francisco, is set to redefine global finance by harnessing cutting-edge technology to simplify cross-border payments and digital asset exchange. As the financial world embraces digital transformation, Swell Labs aims to deliver faster, more transparent, and cost-efficient solutions that bridge gaps between communities and unlock borderless economic opportunities.
Alibaba's recent quarter showed strong revenue and operating income growth, driven by international commerce and cloud segments, despite currency headwinds and macroeconomic challenges. Management's focus on efficiency, shareholder value, and strategic investments, including buybacks and dividends, positions Alibaba as a buy despite broader economic concerns. China's macroeconomic issues, including debt levels and low domestic consumption, pose long-term challenges, but Alibaba's fundamentals and strategic moves offer significant value.