Academy Sports and Outdoors: A Solid Investment or Just Another Regional Player?

In this episode of the Motley Fool Scoreboard, expert analysts delve into the dynamics of Alimentation Couche-Tard (OTC: ANCT.F), providing viewers with insights into market trends and investment opportunities. The discussion is designed to equip investors with valuable information to navigate the stock market effectively. Notably, stock prices referenced are from April 23, 2025, while the video was published on May 29, 2025. Full Article

Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) experienced a stock increase of over 3% on Thursday, outpacing the S&P 500's 0.3% rise, following the announcement of a new executive hire. The company appointed Lisa Sequino as president of its makeup brand cluster; Sequino brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as CEO and board member at Supergoop! and JLo Beauty & Lifestyle. This strategic move highlights Estée Lauder's commitment to strengthening its leadership in the...

In 2023, major tech stocks driving the AI revolution, including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, and Tesla, have experienced negative returns as of May 23. With these stocks showing signs of fatigue, growth investors are exploring emerging opportunities, particularly in quantum computing. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has gained attention in this sector, with shares up 9% this year, currently trading at $45, prompting inquiries about its potential as a lucrative investment opportunity. Full Article

Individual investors can benefit from monitoring the activities of successful investors like billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller of the Duquesne Family Office. Quarterly reports from funds with over $100 million in holdings reveal valuable insights, with the latest 13-F forms released on May 15 showcasing Druckenmiller's significant investment in Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM), a strategic move in the AI sector. Following such high-profile investors can help individuals validate their investment decisions and generate new...

For many investors, earnings season is the highlight of each quarter, offering insights into the performance of influential public companies. Equally significant is the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs with the SEC, which institutional investors managing over $100 million must submit within 45 days after a quarter ends; the latest deadline was May 15. These filings reveal the stocks and ETFs that top asset managers are buying and selling, providing a valuable perspective on market...

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) is a retailer specializing in auto parts, which, despite its seemingly mundane business model, has seen remarkable growth; a $10,000 investment at the turn of the century has grown to over $1.2 million today. The company's growth strategy mirrors that of typical retailers, focusing on increasing sales from existing stores, expanding its store locations, or a combination of both. This raises the intriguing question of whether investing $10,000 in O'Reilly Automotive...