Beth McKenna
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Beth McKenna is a contributing Motley Fool writer/analyst covering stocks and ETFs, primarily focused on AI and other technologies. Prior to The Motley Fool, Beth worked in risk management for a few major property and casualty insurance companies. She holds a B.A. in Engineering and Liberal Arts from Lafayette College and completed all course requirements for a Graduate degree in Business from Rutgers University. Fun fact: In her spare time, Beth enjoys writing funny (well, hopefully funny!) rhyming poems.
Recent Articles by Beth McKenna
Aug 6, 2025
by Beth McKenna
AMD Stock Declines as Earnings Drop 30% on Government Restricting Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
In Q2, the chipmaker's data center revenue grew just 14% year over year, versus 57% in Q1, due to the export controls that prevented the sale of its AI-enabling GPU chips to China.
Jul 3, 2025
by Beth McKenna
How Palantir Stock Soared 80% in the First Half of 2025 to Become the Best S&P 500 Stock -- and Why the Next Big Move Could Come in August
Palantir stock's stellar performance is being driven by strong demand for the company's AI-powered software platforms for data analytics.
Apr 20, 2025
by Beth McKenna
Nvidia Stock: The Week of April 14-18 in Review
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