For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – March 23, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are NVIDIA Corp. NVDA and Micron Technology, Inc. MU. Top 2 Profitable Stocks to Buy Right Now (NVDA, MU) Investors should prioritize companies that deliver strong returns after accounting for all operating and non-operating expenses. Consequently, businesses with consistent profits tend to be more appealing than th...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – March 23, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are NVIDIA Corp. NVDA and Micron Technology, Inc. MU. Top 2 Profitable Stocks to Buy Right Now (NVDA, MU) Investors should prioritize companies that deliver strong returns after accounting for all operating and non-operating expenses. Consequently, businesses with consistent profits tend to be more appealing than those running at a loss. To evaluate profitability, investors can use accounting ratios that highlight the most common measures of a company’s bottom-line performance. On that note, NVIDIA Corp. and Micron Technology, Inc. stand out as top profitable picks, supported by strong net income ratios and considerable upside potential. Net Income Ratio: What It Means The net income ratio indicates a company's exact profitability level. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenues. Using the net income ratio, one can determine a firm’s effectiveness in meeting operating and non-operating expenses from revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate sufficient revenues and manage all business functions effectively. Here are two of the 20 stocks that qualified for the screening: NVIDIA NVIDIA is a global computing infrastructure company offering graphics, compute and networking solutions (read more: Palantir vs. NVIDIA: Which AI Stock Offers the Better Valuation?). The 12-month net profit margin of NVDA is 55.6% (read more: NVIDIA vs. Broadcom: The Smarter AI Stock to Buy for March 2026). Micron Technology Micron Technology is a provider of memory and storage products globally. The 12-month net profit margin of MU is 41.5%. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> F...
A steady stream of cars pulled into an ordinary petrol station in Beijing’s Chaoyang District early on Monday afternoon, keeping the pumps far busier than on a normal weekday as drivers rushed to refuel ahead of the year’s biggest price hike at midnight. “I’m taking my lunch break to top up the tank quickly ahead of the price increase, as I fear long queues after work in the evening,” said Frank J...
A steady stream of cars pulled into an ordinary petrol station in Beijing’s Chaoyang District early on Monday afternoon, keeping the pumps far busier than on a normal weekday as drivers rushed to refuel ahead of the year’s biggest price hike at midnight. “I’m taking my lunch break to top up the tank quickly ahead of the price increase, as I fear long queues after work in the evening,” said Frank Jin, an office employee in Beijing. China will raise refined oil prices at midnight, marking the fifth increase this year. Under the current pricing mechanism, domestic petrol and diesel prices would be increased by 2,205 yuan (US$320) and 2,120 yuan per tonne, respectively, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Monday. Advertisement After a temporary control measure, actual domestic petrol and diesel prices would be increased by 1,160 yuan and 1,115 yuan per tonne, respectively, the statement said. The price control marks the first government intervention to mitigate the impact of rising international oil price since the current refined oil pricing mechanism was introduced in 2013. Since the previous refined oil price adjustment in China on March 9, international crude prices have surged sharply due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with regional oil prices hitting repeated record highs, according to the NDRC. Advertisement To cushion the impact of this abnormal rally and reduce burdens on downstream users, China would put in place temporary controls on domestic refined oil prices while keeping the existing pricing mechanism unchanged, the statement said.
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to screen newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle wastage. Campaigners, who have long advocated for newborn testing because early detection is critical for treatment outcomes, hope the Scottish pilot will result in approval for the heel prick test across the UK. SMA affects an estimated 1...
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to screen newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle wastage. Campaigners, who have long advocated for newborn testing because early detection is critical for treatment outcomes, hope the Scottish pilot will result in approval for the heel prick test across the UK. SMA affects an estimated 1 in 14,000 births worldwide and impacts movement, breathing and swallowing, and can limit life expectancy to two years without treatment. The condition was brought to wider attention after the former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson revealed in January that her twin daughters, who were born prematurely in May 2025, had been diagnosed with SMA. Babies diagnosed only after they display symptoms have more limited options because damage to nerve cells cannot be reversed. Nelson said it took “the most gruelling three, four months, and endless appointments” before her babies were diagnosed with SMA type 1, which accounts for about 60% of all cases of the condition. Her petition calling for SMA to be added to postbirth baby checks elsewhere in the UK passed 100,000 signatures in February, and will be be debated in the Commons. All parents in Scotland are now offered SMA screening for their newborns through the existing heel prick test, which is taken about four days after birth. The Scottish government and pharmaceutical company Novartis are funding a two-year evaluation to assess how well screening can detect the condition earlier, allowing babies to receive treatment as soon as possible. On average, three to four babies a year are born with SMA in Scotland. There is no cure for the condition but there are now three NHS-funded drug treatments available. Giles Lomax, the chief executive of the charity SMA UK, said the screening pilot in Scotland would be “a huge impetus for other parts of the UK to speed up their own testing plans”. He hopes the Scotland trial will provide data that ...
An Air Canada Express plane with 76 people aboard collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the two pilots. The incident adds to a string of fatal accidents and near-misses that has pushed Transport Secretary Sean Duffy to implement radical reforms of air traffic control technology and his workforce to boost safety standards. (Source: Blo...
An Air Canada Express plane with 76 people aboard collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the two pilots. The incident adds to a string of fatal accidents and near-misses that has pushed Transport Secretary Sean Duffy to implement radical reforms of air traffic control technology and his workforce to boost safety standards. (Source: Bloomberg)
HS2's chief executive Mark Wild was expected to say this month the line would not be completed until after the current 2033 deadline and it would cost over £100bn in today's prices, but that announcement has now been delayed until after the May elections.
HS2's chief executive Mark Wild was expected to say this month the line would not be completed until after the current 2033 deadline and it would cost over £100bn in today's prices, but that announcement has now been delayed until after the May elections.
Stock index futures surged on Monday as market sentiment greatly improved after President Donald Trump said all military strikes against Iran will be postponed. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( INDU ) jumped 2.88%, S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) rose 2.72%, and Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) gained 2.62%. Trump posted on Truth Social that he has ordered a pause on all military strikes against Ira...
Stock index futures surged on Monday as market sentiment greatly improved after President Donald Trump said all military strikes against Iran will be postponed. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( INDU ) jumped 2.88%, S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) rose 2.72%, and Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) gained 2.62%. Trump posted on Truth Social that he has ordered a pause on all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period after two days of “very good” conversations with Iran. Treasury yields fell across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) slipped 8 basis points to 4.31%, while the 2-year yield ( US2Y ) dropped 7.6 basis points to 3.84%. The 30-year yield ( US30Y ) declined 4.7 basis points to 4.90%. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is slated for release before the opening bell. Top S&P 500 gainers in premarket trading included FedEx ( FDX ) +9.47%, Ares Management ( ARES ) +2.25%, and Align Technology ( ALGN ) +2.04%. Decliners included Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) -11.76%, KeyCorp ( KEY ) -1.82%, and Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ) -1.81%. More on markets Why Hormuz Worst-Case Scenario Says 'Hold Off' Weekly Market Pulse: Questions Stay Invested In U.S. Stocks, Don't Panic Sell, Also Buy Gold Stock index futures in red as Trump-Iran tensions rise; oil remains above $110 per barrel AI came up on over 65% of S&P 500 Q4 earnings calls
These days, all anyone can talk about is artificial intelligence (AI). Observers are focused on the potential for this technology to boost economic productivity. And investors have generally gravitated toward companies leading in AI innovation. The top holding of Berkshire Hathaway, one that has put up an amazing return in the past decade, has been viewed as an AI laggard. But investors should und...
These days, all anyone can talk about is artificial intelligence (AI). Observers are focused on the potential for this technology to boost economic productivity. And investors have generally gravitated toward companies leading in AI innovation. The top holding of Berkshire Hathaway, one that has put up an amazing return in the past decade, has been viewed as an AI laggard. But investors should understand that this might not prove to be the case. Here are 2.5 billion reasons why. Don't underestimate this company's distribution advantage While Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms each plan to spend 12-figure sums on capital expenditures, primarily to expand AI-related computing capacity, Apple (AAPL 0.38%) is resting on a powerful advantage that its peers simply do not have: product distribution. Sure, the consumer tech enterprise, which spent just $2.4 billion on capex in Q1 2026 (ended Dec. 27, 2025), hasn't made notable progress releasing game-changing AI features. And its update to make Siri a more capable AI-powered personal assistant has been delayed. However, I think Apple's competitive standing lets it operate from a position of strength. On the company's latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook announced that there are now more than 2.5 billion active Apple devices around the world. That figure continues to reach new records with each passing quarter. And it showcases how popular the company's hardware products continue to be. Expand NASDAQ : AAPL Apple Today's Change ( -0.38 %) $ -0.95 Current Price $ 248.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.6T Day's Range $ 246.01 - $ 249.20 52wk Range $ 169.21 - $ 288.62 Volume 14K Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 47.33 % Dividend Yield 0.42 % All eyes on the iPhone Perhaps the most obvious reason that Apple isn't falling behind in the AI race is because with the iPhone, it sells the greatest device the world has ever seen. This single product line, which is almost two decades old, generated 59% of Apple's overall revenue in the ...
Key Points Apple spent only $2.4 billion on capital expenditures in its latest fiscal quarter. The tech giant has a jaw-dropping number of hardware products in use around the world. It will be extremely difficult for artificial intelligence to disrupt Apple’s flagship products. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › These days, all anyone can talk about is artificial intelligence (AI). Observers ar...
Key Points Apple spent only $2.4 billion on capital expenditures in its latest fiscal quarter. The tech giant has a jaw-dropping number of hardware products in use around the world. It will be extremely difficult for artificial intelligence to disrupt Apple’s flagship products. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › These days, all anyone can talk about is artificial intelligence (AI). Observers are focused on the potential for this technology to boost economic productivity. And investors have generally gravitated toward companies leading in AI innovation. The top holding of Berkshire Hathaway, one that has put up an amazing return in the past decade, has been viewed as an AI laggard. But investors should understand that this might not prove to be the case. Here are 2.5 billion reasons why. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Don't underestimate this company's distribution advantage While Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms each plan to spend 12-figure sums on capital expenditures, primarily to expand AI-related computing capacity, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is resting on a powerful advantage that its peers simply do not have: product distribution. Sure, the consumer tech enterprise, which spent just $2.4 billion on capex in Q1 2026 (ended Dec. 27, 2025), hasn't made notable progress releasing game-changing AI features. And its update to make Siri a more capable AI-powered personal assistant has been delayed. However, I think Apple's competitive standing lets it operate from a position of strength. On the company's latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook announced that there are now more than 2.5 billion active Apple devices around the world. That figure continues to reach new records with each passing quarter. And it showcases how popular the company's hardware products continue to be...
Key Points Search is still growing double-digits despite ChatGPT's growth. YouTube is the biggest streamer in the world. Google Cloud is growing faster than most investors imagine. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has been on fire over the past year, but the company isn't done growing. Gemini is gaining share in AI, search is performing well, Y...
Key Points Search is still growing double-digits despite ChatGPT's growth. YouTube is the biggest streamer in the world. Google Cloud is growing faster than most investors imagine. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has been on fire over the past year, but the company isn't done growing. Gemini is gaining share in AI, search is performing well, YouTube is the leader in streaming, and the cloud business is on pace to double in under two years. Can Alphabet stock triple in the next five years? In this video, I explain how it's possible and what I see ahead for the stock. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 18, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026. Should you buy stock in Alphabet right now? Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $495,179!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,058,743!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 898% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 23, 2026. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recomme...
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Despite the tailwinds, their demand largely hinges on consumer spending habits, which investors believe are weakening. As a result, the industry has pulled back by 31.3% over the past six months. This drop was especially disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady. Despite the lacklus...
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Despite the tailwinds, their demand largely hinges on consumer spending habits, which investors believe are weakening. As a result, the industry has pulled back by 31.3% over the past six months. This drop was especially disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady. Despite the lackluster result, a few diamonds in the rough can produce earnings growth no matter what, and we started StockStory to help you find them. Taking that into account, here is one internet stock poised to generate sustainable market-beating returns and two best left ignored. Two Consumer Internet Stocks to Sell: Coursera (COUR) Market Cap: $982.3 million Founded by two Stanford University computer science professors, Coursera (NYSE:COUR) is an online learning platform that offers courses, specializations, and degrees from top universities and organizations around the world. Why Are We Hesitant About COUR? Decision to emphasize platform growth over monetization has contributed to 8.1% annual declines in its average revenue per customer Estimated sales growth of 7.3% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend Highly competitive market means it’s on the never-ending treadmill of sales and marketing spend At $5.97 per share, Coursera trades at 3x forward EV/EBITDA. If you’re considering COUR for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. LendingTree (TREE) Market Cap: $560.1 million Using the same comparison model that revolutionized travel booking, LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) operates an online platform that connects consumers with financial service providers across mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, insurance, and other financial products. Why Are We Cautious About TREE? Lackluster 4.3% annual revenue growth over the last three years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors Expensive marketing campaigns hurt its profitab...
3D Systems ( DDD ) has appointed Phyllis Nordstrom as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 23, 2026. Nordstrom, who has served as interim chief financial officer since August 2025, will also continue in her role as chief administrative officer, reporting directly to President and CEO Jeffrey Graves. More on 3D Systems 3D Systems: A&D Positioning Is Driving Interest...
3D Systems ( DDD ) has appointed Phyllis Nordstrom as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 23, 2026. Nordstrom, who has served as interim chief financial officer since August 2025, will also continue in her role as chief administrative officer, reporting directly to President and CEO Jeffrey Graves. More on 3D Systems 3D Systems: A&D Positioning Is Driving Interest, But Unwise To Chase Now 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript 3D Systems Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation 3D Systems outlines 20% aerospace and defense growth target for 2026 while expanding dental market reach 3D Systems reports mixed Q4 results; introduces Q1 outlook
Serenethos/iStock via Getty Images The Undercovered Dozen is a weekly Seeking Alpha editor-curated series highlighting 12 articles on lesser-covered stocks from the previous seven days. We hope this provides ideas and inspires discussion among the community. Today, we're looking at articles published between March 13 and March 19. Take a look at what these less-covered stocks might hold for you. A...
Serenethos/iStock via Getty Images The Undercovered Dozen is a weekly Seeking Alpha editor-curated series highlighting 12 articles on lesser-covered stocks from the previous seven days. We hope this provides ideas and inspires discussion among the community. Today, we're looking at articles published between March 13 and March 19. Take a look at what these less-covered stocks might hold for you. And please join the conversation below to share what you think: Are any of these worth following up on? And are there other undercovered ideas that you like? Rayonier: Prime Timberland Selling For ~$1,800 An Acre David Desjardins | Buy After writing my first article on Rayonier ( RYN ) back in November 2025, I thought about revisiting the story, now that the company has released its Q4-25 financial results and completed its merger with PotlachDeltic, which I had also covered previously . RYN's share price is down by ~5.0% since the publication of my initial coverage, and I think the buying opportunity is even more compelling today. Read more here. Tower Semiconductor: The Hidden AI Photonics Winner Yiannis Zourmpanos | Strong Buy Following my successful bullish call on Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) and the explosive growth in photonics fueled by the demand from AI data center applications, my focus turned to the deeper layers of the optical supply chain. At the core of the optical supply chain is Tower Semiconductor ( TSEM ), a leading foundry of silicon photonics chips used in high-speed optical networking in AI clusters. Tower Semiconductor has traditionally been considered a niche analog foundry player, operating in the shadow of two industry giants in the analog foundry market segment, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSM ) and Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ). However, the industry is changing very fast, and Tower Semiconductor is a significant participant in the silicon photonics market. Read more here. Rubrik Outstanding Execution And Still Underappreciate...
Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike After Trump's Comments On Iran Market sentiment has flipped dramatically optimistic this morning following a post by President Trump on his TruthSocial feed that says due to "very good and productive conversations" on a "total resolution" of hostilities in the Middle East, the US will postpone "any and all military strikes" against Iran's energy infrastructure for five da...
Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike After Trump's Comments On Iran Market sentiment has flipped dramatically optimistic this morning following a post by President Trump on his TruthSocial feed that says due to "very good and productive conversations" on a "total resolution" of hostilities in the Middle East, the US will postpone "any and all military strikes" against Iran's energy infrastructure for five days... Iran hasn’t confirmed the talks but, if they do, this is the first time we’re seeing any kind of opening for an off-ramp to end the war . Iran has repeatedly said it wasn’t looking to sit down with the US. The reaction to Trump's statement - as you might expect - is a crash lower in crude... ...though still well above pre-war levels... ...and spike higher in stocks ... ...still below pre-war levels)... What did the oil producers know? Oil down 14% https://t.co/U69AoffNF2 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 23, 2026 Bonds and bullion are bid... TACOs came early this week... or is it Mission Accomplished? Iranian officials haven’t yet commented on Trump’s statement, but the headline banner on state TV sets the tone: “US President Retreats After Iran’s Decisive Threats.” How long before Tehran denies contact? Tyler Durden Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:17