Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure held steady at 2.5% in July

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention for its potential to transform daily operations and business efficiencies, prompting extensive investments from companies. Two leading firms, Amazon and Alphabet, are leveraging AI for growth, with Amazon enhancing e-commerce and cloud services, while Alphabet improves its Google Search and Google Cloud offerings through its large language model, Gemini. Both companies are poised for continued profitability and expansion as the demand for AI solutions rises, making them attractive...

In a turbulent stock market, three Motley Fool contributors recommend investing in CRISPR Therapeutics, Summit Therapeutics, and Viking Therapeutics, which they believe could see significant gains by 2030. CRISPR Therapeutics, despite recent struggles, has a promising gene-editing therapy, Casgevy, and a robust pipeline. Summit Therapeutics is poised to challenge established drugs with its ivonescimab, while Viking Therapeutics offers potential through its GLP-1 drug, VK2735, with ongoing clinical trials targeting obesity and metabolic disorders. Full Article

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is investing in Nu Holdings, a fintech company addressing the banking needs of a largely unbanked population in Latin America. Despite a recent 37% decline in stock value from its peak, Nu has experienced significant growth, with a 43% revenue increase and a doubling of customers since 2021. The company's strong unit economics and potential for developing customer loyalty suggest an attractive investment opportunity, especially at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of...

Recent market sell-offs present opportunities for investors to buy shares of proven companies at discounted prices, with Shopify, RH, and Roblox among those down 51% to 77% from their peaks. Shopify, the largest U.S. e-commerce software company, is seeing profitable growth and expanding its offerings, while RH, a high-end home furnishings retailer, has been affected by tariffs and a weak housing market but shows resilience with strong cash flow prospects. Both stocks, despite current risks,...

Apple (AAPL 3.95%) has seen its stock fall nearly 30% since early 2025 due to concerns over increased tariffs impacting its manufacturing costs in Asia. With 58% of its sales generated internationally, retaliatory tariffs could severely affect Apple's revenue growth and margins, despite the company holding $141 billion in cash and marketable securities. Instead of investing in Apple, it may be wiser to consider tariff-resistant stocks like VeriSign (VRSN) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), both...

Despite President Trump's suspension of most tariffs, those on Chinese goods remain high and are expected to rise, impacting companies like Amazon (AMZN). With approximately 62% of Amazon's items sold through third-party sellers, many of whom source from China, the tariffs could force price increases or seller exits, reducing product variety and revenue. Additionally, a slowdown in IT spending may adversely affect Amazon Web Services (AWS), making Amazon stock a risky investment amidst potential economic...