Robert Izquierdo

Key Points Duolingo launched product features that helped it increase daily active users by 59% year over year in Q2. It's rolling out new AI-powered language courses that can boost its all-important subscription income. Duolingo's financials are strong, notably including a 60% year-over-year increase in free cash flow. 10 stocks we like better than Duolingo

Key Points IonQ is seeing strong revenue growth, with Q2 sales up 106% year over year. The company is not profitable, as its R&D, sales, and marketing expenses increased year over year in Q2. The stock is very volatile, as indicated by its high beta. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points SoundHound's voice-activated AI technology is used across various industries, including automotive and restaurants. The company executed a series of acquisitions in 2024 to aggressively expand its business into sectors including healthcare. SoundHound is achieving year-over-year revenue growth, but is not profitable. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) was once a hot stock in its industry. Shares soared from a 52-week low of $141.97 last August to a high of $398.33 on July 9.

Both tech companies are achieving outstanding growth thanks to their AI solutions.

Key Points AT&T is growing customers and revenue in its core businesses of mobile phone service and fiber-optic internet. The firm is reducing its debt burden, and increasing its free cash flow. AT&T shares have the lowest price-to-earnings ratio among major telecom companies. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points Nvidia achieved 122% year-over-year revenue growth in its fiscal second quarter, but its stock price fell. Demand for the company's products remains strong as Nvidia prepares to deliver its new Blackwell AI chip. Nvidia's valuation looks appealing compared to rivals such as AMD. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia

Shares of the database specialist crashed earlier this year but are making a comeback.

Venerable electronics firm Sony (NYSE: SONY) has joined the cadre of companies choosing to split their stocks. Sony announced a 5-for-1 stock split to take effect Oct. 1.