Growth Stories With IBD

South Korea’s KOSPI index has surged 80% this year, easily outperforming the Nasdaq thanks to an AI memory chip boom and key market reforms. But a recent sell-off has raised questions about whether the historic rally is losing steam or just experiencing a temporary pullback. Peter Kim of KB Financial Group gives an inside look at the themes driving Korean stock performance and the opportunities—an...

SpaceX is eyeing the largest IPO in history. With a $1.75 trillion valuation, investors finally have a shot at owning a piece of Elon Musk's unified space and AI empire. But does the math actually add up, or is the market getting overhyped about another Musk moonshot? On this episode of Growth Stories, we talk to two SpaceX investors to analyze the business segments driving the growth behind this...

AI data centers require 24/7 power, a demand only nuclear energy can meet. But the industry faces a major hurdle: fuel supply. LIS Technologies CEO Jay Yu breaks down the shift toward domestic uranium enrichment and the roadmap to securing America’s energy future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, the rare earth industry has been monopolized by China. But that story is changing from a tale of dependence to a race for diversification. Reed Blakemore, director of research at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, discusses the geopolitics, supply chain bottlenecks, and emerging green shoots of a new minerals economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Data centers are increasingly at the center of local political battles as rising energy costs and environmental concerns fuel community frustration. IBD reports on how rising opposition threatens to squeeze the margins of Big Tech's biggest players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Growth Stories, we take a look at the escalating rivalry between Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and how the Danish drugmaker lost its grip on the weight-loss drug market.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Growth Stories, we talk to Nano Nuclear Energy CEO James Walker to learn about the company's quest to bring portable nuclear power to market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street's most exclusive club consists of companies with market caps over a trillion dollars. And Netflix wants to add its name to that list. On this episode of Growth Stories, we take a look at the company's bold growth goals and explore whether the streaming titan is poised for a blockbuster performance or disappointing fizzle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new trade agreement with China is catapulting a group of organic heavy metals into the spotlight. On this episode of Growth Stories, we delve into the world of rare earths and explore how recent trade talks have brought this often-overlooked market into global focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Growth Stories, we take a look at the groundbreaking tests that could revolutionize cancer detection and what investors need to know about this evolving market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI revolution is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity and the financial stakes are massive. But this isn't just about market growth; it's a high-stakes arms race. As cybersecurity giants like Palo Alto Networks deploy AI defenses, cybercriminals are equally quick to weaponize advanced technology for increasingly sophisticated attacks. Wendi Whitmore, chief security intelligence officer at Palo...

On this episode of Growth Stories, we're joined by Nvidia's vice president of omniverse and simulation technology Rev Lebaredian, to hear how the AI titan plans to ignite a new growth chapter by bringing AI into the physical world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Growth Stories, we take a look at Palantir CEO Alex Karp's plans to redefine the military industrial complex and how defense companies are maneuvering to stay competitive in the age of artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While demand for AI chips has driven Nvidia stock's astronomical climb over the last few years, earnings growth has been decelerating and more rivals are looking to gain market share by producing their own high-powered chips. That has left investors to wonder if Nvidia can keep the party going as the competition heats up. On this episode of Growth Stories, we dive into Nvidia's 2025 outlook and ho...

On this Growth Stories Spotlight, we talk to Sam Rubin, VP & global head operations of Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss AI's role in cybersecurity and key themes for the industry in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America has led the world in designing and building the most advanced chips in the market. But that position is being challenged as big manufacturing hubs like Taiwan and Korea rise in prominence. And massive government spending efforts in China to bolster its chip industry also threaten to upend the U.S.’s competitive advantage in the sector. Policymakers have responded with subsidies to boost do...

Over the last decade, cell therapies have attracted a lot of investor attention to biotechs. These groundbreaking treatments use a patient's own cells to create personalized medicine that not only improves wellness outcomes for people, but it has the ability to transform the health care and pharmaceutical industries. On this Growth Stories Spotlight, we talk to Vericel CEO Nick Colangelo to get hi...

Tesla is looking for its next big win. And the company is focusing on self-driving cars as a key part of its long-term strategy. On this Growth Stories Spotlight, we take a look at Tesla's upcoming robotaxi event and why the company is centering its future around a technology it's had trouble executing — and how the investing community might react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

What market saw record sales growth last year and is considered a disappointment? That would be electric vehicles. Back in 2021, automakers went all in on battery-powered cars, committing billions of dollars to EV production. But just a few years later, that future is looking a bit hazy as a host of factors have seemingly put the brakes on the EV transition. And consumers who aren't ready to go al...

Since its market debut in 2017, Celsius has been 'bubbling' up explosive growth for investors. But the company's turbocharged performance has set a high bar — leaving investors and Wall Street to wonder if Celsius' fast pace of growth is sustainable. On this Growth Stories Spotlight, Celsius CEO John Fieldly talks about the energy drink market and the growth drivers pushing Celsius forward in the...

On this Growth Stories Spotlight, Informatica CEO Amit Walia gives us details on how the AI megatrend is boosting cloud computing growth and why being the Switzerland of data is helping the company stand out in the competitive data management landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its blockbuster return to the public market in September 2023, chip designer Arm has dazzled investors with its strong price history. And while the company is known for its mobile phone technology, CEO Rene Haas has signaled that Arm’s automotive segment is a key area of focus as the era of smart cars has upped the demand — and price — for the high-performing chips powering our vehicles.  On...

It's been a bumpy ride for Tesla stock over the last year as the EV automaker deals with increased competition and softening demand. As Elon Musk tries to navigate the company through choppy growth waves, will investors' patience with Tesla chart the same course? IBD news editor Ed Carson breaks down the bull and bear cases for Tesla stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Adobe was one of the hottest stocks in 2023 thanks to the artificial intelligence tidal wave. But that growth has slowed as the AI feeding frenzy begins to settle. Adobe saw a similar pullback last year before the introduction of Firefly propelled shares higher. And with new AI powered-tools taking center stage at this year’s Adobe Summit, investors will find out if Adobe stock will sing a similar...

Biotech stocks could be at a major turning point after FDA approval of the first gene editing drug using CRISPR technology to treat sickle cell disease. Government approval of these groundbreaking treatments could generate an unprecedented wave of medical innovation. But gene editing therapies aren't without risk, and questions remain about the safety and cost effectiveness of these experimental t...