Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Semiconductors are the picks and shovels of modern technology. Compute-intensive AI workloads are also priming them for the next wave of secular growth,
a trend that has supported the industry over the past six months as its 3.4% return has closely followed the S&P 500.
Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the analog semiconductors stocks, including Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and its peers.
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
