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.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the "AI replacement" narrative reached a fever pitch following the release of new models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Asit Sharma to dive into three recent stories where the operating system underneath a business has started to matter more than the company above it.
A behind-the-scenes fintech powering everyday restaurant transactions is quietly proving it has the kind of sticky, recurring-revenue engine that long-term investors shouldn't overlook.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after fears of disruption from artificial intelligence spooked investors, leading to a broad-based sell-off.
Toast has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 37.1% to $31.01 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Netflix may be forced to offer all cash for WBD if the cable assets being spun off don't have the value Netflix thought they did. But is that something Netflix will do, and what are the risks?
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Software is rapidly reducing operating expenses for businesses. In the past, the undeniable tailwinds fueling SaaS companies led to lofty valuation multiples that made it easier to raise capital.
But this was a double-edged sword as the high prices exposed them to big drawdowns, and unfortunately, the industry has tumbled by 11.2% over the last six months. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 10% ascent.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a broader market rotation out of the technology sector led to profit-taking following a recent rally.
Shares of restaurant technology platform Toast (NYSE:TOST) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after a stockholder filed a notice of intent to sell 66,390 Class A shares.
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Toast (NYSE:TOST) and the rest of the vertical software stocks fared in Q3.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Boston, MA – December 1, 2025 – Despite recent market fluctuations, financial analysts are largely maintaining a steady price target near $47.35 per share for Toast (NYSE: TOST), the leading cloud-based technology platform for restaurants. This consensus reflects a cautious yet optimistic outlook on the company's future, balancing its impressive growth
