VONG vs. IWO: Large-Cap Stability or Small-Cap Growth Upside?

The article compares two growth-focused ETFs: Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG), which offers lower costs and large-cap stability with a 0.06% expense ratio, and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO), which provides small-cap growth exposure with higher recent returns (32.4% vs 21.2% over 1 year) but a higher 0.24% expense ratio. VONG has outperformed over 5 years, while IWO has shown better recent performance, suggesting a potential market rotation toward small-cap stocks beyond the tech-dominated large-cap sector.

06/11/2026, 1:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Tom Lee's Small-Cap Granny Shots ETF Reloads: First Solar, Zoom Among 10 New Buys

Fundstrat Capital completed its May 2026 quarterly rebalance of the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Small- & Mid-Cap ETF (GRNJ), adding 10 stocks including First Solar, Zoom, Credo Technology, and Neurocrine Biosciences, while removing 8 positions. CIO Tom Lee positions the portfolio for a 'challenging but ultimately constructive' environment, with the strategy focusing on companies benefiting from structural tailwinds across themes like Millennials, Global Labor Supply, Energy, Cybersecurity, and Easing Financial Conditions.

06/10/2026, 4:44 PM • Benzinga

Buy The Dip? Not So Fast. 6 Stocks Investors Ignored In Last Week's Chaos

During Friday's 1,100-point Nasdaq decline, retail traders on Robinhood showed a rotation pattern rather than a simple 'buy the dip' strategy. While mega-cap AI names like Tesla, Nvidia, and CoreWeave saw aggressive buying, major software and cloud stocks including Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet were net sold despite declining prices. Credo Technology was the most heavily sold stock on the platform, suggesting traders locked in gains from recent rallies rather than adding exposure to beaten-down mega-cap names.

06/08/2026, 3:47 PM • Benzinga

Nvidia And Other 6 Chip Stocks Set For A 'Secular Upside,' Analyst Says

Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya identifies seven semiconductor stocks positioned for sustained outperformance in the AI era, driven by surging demand for AI chips and data center infrastructure. With AI data center equipment market projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2030 (up from $264 billion in 2025), the key constraint is supply scarcity rather than demand. All seven stocks are rated Buy, with Nvidia offering the most upside at 71% to BofA's $350 price target.

06/08/2026, 12:25 PM • Benzinga

The Anthropic IPO Could Make These 5 AI Stocks Unexpected Winners

Anthropic's IPO filing at a ~$1 trillion valuation will drive massive AI infrastructure spending. The company has committed $100+ billion to AWS and Google for compute capacity, positioning infrastructure suppliers like Celestica, Credo Technology, Astera Labs, Coherent, and Marvell Technology to benefit from the resulting data center build-out.

06/07/2026, 5:19 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Growth Stocks Worth $5,000 of Your Money -- Even in This Market

The article recommends three underappreciated growth stocks: Credo Technology (AI data center connectivity), Cellebrite (law enforcement digital evidence software), and TransMedics (organ transplant preservation technology). Each company is positioned in large, expanding markets with limited competition and strong fundamentals.

06/05/2026, 8:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Earnings Volatility Watch: 10 Stocks Set For Big Moves This Week, From Nuclear Power To Whiskey Maker

Options markets are pricing significant implied moves between 15.92% and 21.71% across 10 stocks reporting this week, spanning AI infrastructure suppliers, nuclear power, cybersecurity, and consumer staples. The largest moves are expected for Netskope (21.71%), Brown-Forman (20.51%), and Planet Labs (18.95%), with major mega-cap companies like Broadcom, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also reporting amid continued AI infrastructure demand.

06/01/2026, 3:15 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As US Undertakes 'Self-Defense' Strikes Against Iran— HPE, NVDA, UBER In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as the market ended May at record highs. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all gained modestly. The U.S. conducted 'self-defense' strikes against Iran over the weekend in response to aggressive Iranian actions. Key stocks in focus include Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Nvidia, and Uber, with tech stocks leading gains. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady in June, with markets pricing in a 99.4% probability.

06/01/2026, 8:52 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Rise As US Undertakes 'Self-Defense' Strikes Against Iran—Hewlett-Packard, Nvidia, Uber In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as the market ended May at record highs. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all gained modestly. The U.S. conducted 'self-defense' strikes against Iran over the weekend in response to aggressive Iranian actions. Key stocks in focus include Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Nvidia, Uber, and Credo Technology, with tech stocks leading gains. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady in June, with markets pricing in a 99.4% probability.

06/01/2026, 6:00 AM • Benzinga

Wall Street Starts June at Record Highs - But Bigger Tests Lie Ahead

U.S. stock markets opened June at record highs with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong May performances. However, geopolitical tensions from the Iran-U.S. conflict, rising inflation concerns, and upcoming labor market data present significant challenges ahead. Asian markets rallied on AI optimism while oil prices climbed on Middle East tensions. Key earnings from tech and retail companies this week will provide crucial economic signals before Friday's jobs report.

06/01/2026, 5:12 AM • Investing

This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Is Obliterating the S&P 500 in 2026, but a Looming Change in Interest Rates Could Halt Its Momentum

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is outperforming the S&P 500 with an 18% year-to-date gain, driven by domestic-focused small-cap companies benefiting from U.S. government policies and AI infrastructure demand. However, rising inflation and anticipated interest rate hikes pose a significant risk, as 32% of Russell 2000 companies carry floating-rate debt that will become more expensive, potentially hampering their growth and earnings.

05/29/2026, 4:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Something Rare Is Powering The Russell 2000's Record Run, And AI Is The Reason

The Russell 2000 index is reaching record highs driven by AI-related stocks rather than regional banks, which historically led small-cap rallies. Technology and industrial stocks account for over 70% of the index's year-to-date gains, with semiconductor, optical equipment, and data-center infrastructure companies surging. The AI trade has moved downstream to suppliers and builders supporting data-center buildout.

05/27/2026, 1:09 PM • Benzinga

Before the Next Nvidia-Style Run, Here Are 3 AI Stocks Worth Watching

As AI infrastructure spending expands beyond chip manufacturing toward data connectivity, three companies are positioned for significant growth: Astera Labs designs high-speed connectivity chips with 93% YoY revenue growth; Marvell Technology offers custom AI chips and optical networking with projected 30-40% revenue growth; and Credo Technology provides connectivity solutions with 201% YoY revenue growth. All three are capitalizing on the emerging bottleneck of efficient data movement in AI systems.

05/25/2026, 11:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks on the Nasdaq Haven't Peaked Yet. Here's What I'm Buying.

The article argues that AI growth stocks focused on infrastructure rather than headline names offer compelling opportunities. Credo Technology Group dominates the Active Electrical Cables market with 202% YoY revenue growth, while UiPath has repositioned itself as an enterprise agentic AI execution layer and achieved GAAP profitability for the first time. Both companies benefit from hyperscaler AI infrastructure spending but face execution risks from customer concentration and competitive pressure from larger vendors.

05/05/2026, 6:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Cramer Names 'The Stocks That Got Away' — SanDisk Is Number 1

Jim Cramer discussed stocks his CNBC Investing Club missed or exited too early on 'Mad Money'. SanDisk topped the list, having surged 300% year-to-date. Cramer acknowledged his disciplined approach to trimming positions during parabolic moves cost him significant gains. Other notable misses included memory/storage stocks (Micron, Western Digital, Seagate), AI semiconductors (AMD, Marvell, Astera Labs, Credo), optical interconnect players (Ciena, Lumentum), and infrastructure plays (CoreWeave, Vertiv, Dell, Bloom Energy).

04/23/2026, 2:59 PM • Benzinga