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Beth McKenna

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Beth McKenna is a contributing writer for The Motley Fool covering stocks and ETFs across various sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Beth previously worked in risk management for major property and casualty insurers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering from Lafayette College and completed graduate-level coursework in business at Rutgers University.

Recent Articles by Beth McKenna

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Apr 21, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Prediction: This Small, Little-Known Stock Could Skyrocket, Driven By Post-Iran War Rebuilding and Surging AI Data Center Buildouts

Perma-Pipe stock has increased about 4.6 times over the past 5 years, and the company is rapidly growing and profitable, unlike many microcaps and small caps.

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Apr 20, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia Rival Cerebras Files for an IPO: What Investors Should Know

Cerebras Systems is a fast-growing AI chipmaker whose customers include ChatGPT maker OpenAI, Amazon, and Meta Platforms.

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Mar 24, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Will Nvidia's Financial Results Be Hurt by the Iran War and High Oil Prices?

Nvidia has extremely high gross, operating, and profit margins, so a slight or even moderate increase in supply chain costs should not hurt it much.

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Mar 14, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia's Top AI Event Is Here: Will Nvidia Stock Rise During the Week of March 16?

Nvidia stock got a solid boost from three of the last four annual flagship GTCs -- and investors are hoping for the same this year.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Crude Oil Prices Are Still High. Should You Buy Oil Stocks Now?

History shows us that oil price spikes caused by geopolitical events tend to be relatively short-lived.

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Mar 4, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Why Vertiv Stock Soared 37% in February

In 2026, this AI-driven stock has gained 51% through March 3, making it one of the year's best-performing AI stocks.

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Mar 1, 2026 by Beth McKenna

How Will Stocks React to the U.S. Attack on Iran?

As of Sunday night, U.S. stock index futures are down across the board, while crude oil and gold futures are up.

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Feb 28, 2026 by Beth McKenna

7 "Rules" to Improve Your Stock Investing in 2026 and Beyond: Using Nvidia, Palantir, Netflix, Peloton, and Super Micro Computer Stocks as Examples

If you're willing to put in the effort to continuously improve your investing, you have a good shot at beating the market over the long term.

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Feb 28, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia Earnings Call: Nvidia's AI Chips in Space and Sovereign AI's 200%-Plus Annual Growth

Here are two key topics on the earnings call that investors should know about.

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Feb 25, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia's AI-Powered Earnings Beat and Revenue Guidance Crushed Wall Street's Estimates

The artificial intelligence (AI) tech leader's Q4 results and guidance indicate that demand for AI infrastructure remains very robust.

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Feb 17, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia Earnings on Feb. 25: What History Tells Us About Nvidia Stock's Post-Earnings-Release Moves

The artificial intelligence (AI) tech leader has beaten the analyst consensus earnings estimate in 20 of the past 22 quarters.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks in 2026? Consider Buying This Top-Performing AI ETF.

This top-performing ETF's largest five stock holdings are Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Broadcom, Micron, and ASML Holding.

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Feb 9, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Why VanEck Semiconductor ETF -- the Best AI ETF, in My View -- Gained 12% in January

This top-performing exchange-traded fund (ETF) doesn't have "AI" in its name, but it remains the best AI ETF for long-term investors.

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Feb 3, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia Stock Investors Got Great News From Palantir and Teradyne

Nvidia reports its quarterly results on Feb. 25, and all signs so far are pointing to a great quarter.

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Feb 1, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Here Are Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's Initial Stock Moves in 2026: They Include Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon Stocks, and Others

The main theme in Nancy Pelosi's stock investments remains "betting big on AI."

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Jan 28, 2026 by Beth McKenna

3 Top Lesser-Known Space Stocks to Buy Now That Are Poised to Benefit From NASA's Artemis Moon Missions

Karman Holdings, MDA Space, and Graham Corp. are all profitable.

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Jan 18, 2026 by Beth McKenna

2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Now: My NFL Football Playoffs Edition

National Football League (NFL) stock doesn't exist, but here are two great stocks that have ties to the NFL.

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Jan 8, 2026 by Beth McKenna

Why Broadcom Stock Fell 14.1% in December

Despite December's pullback, Broadcom stock still finished 2025 with a strong return of 50.4%.

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Dec 28, 2025 by Beth McKenna

Nvidia's "Aqui-Hire" of Groq Eliminates a Potential Competitor and Marks Its Entrance Into the Non-GPU, AI Inference Chip Space

This smart move by Nvidia accomplishes two goals at once: it eliminates a potential competitor and obtains a new chip technology to offer its customers.

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Dec 24, 2025 by Beth McKenna

Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be Big Winners Again in 2026

Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) stocks are the top three artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy now and into 2026.

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