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2 Stocks to Buy This Week With $1 Trillion Upside Potentialinvestment

2 Stocks to Buy This Week With $1 Trillion Upside Potential

By Ryan Vanzo – Apr 18, 2026 at 2:15PM ESTKey PointsSeveral stocks have already created $1 trillion in value.These two stocks clearly have the ability to add another $1 trillion to their valuations.It's not often you find stocks that have $1 trillion in upside potential. But the two stocks we'll look at today fit the bill. One of the companies, an undervalued electric vehicle (EV) stock, has a clear path toward adding $1 trillion to its market cap. The other company has already achieved this feat once, but there's reason to believe it can do it again. ExpandNASDAQ: TSLATeslaToday's Change(2.96%) $11.51Current Price$400.41Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.5TDay's Range$391.65 - $409.2952wk Range$222.79 - $498.83Volume4.7MAvg Vol63MGross Margin18.03% 1. This company has already proved it can create $1 trillion in value It's very difficult for a company to create $1 trillion in value. But that's exactly what Tesla (TSLA +2.96%) has already done. And there's growing speculation that it could soon repeat this impressive feat. Before we get into how Tesla can add another $1 trillion to its market cap, it's critical to understand how Tesla achieved its $1 trillion valuation in the first place. The company's current valuation factors in many future growth catalysts. But for getting to this point, Tesla can thank its launch of the Model Y. "Tesla's Model Y has been one of the best-selling cars in the world for several years straight, and it accounts for a majority of Tesla's auto sales," I recently concluded. "In many ways, the Model Y paved the way for Tesla to become a $1 trillion business." Tesla's existing scale -- which it achieved largely through massive demand for its Model Y crossover -- can now be used to pursue other opportunities. Earlier this year, Tesla announced that it would be discontinuing two iconic models: the Model S and Model X. Replacing those models will be Tesla's Cybercab, a vehicle with no pedals and no steering wheel. Mass production could begin as early

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Meta's Earnings Report Is Coming Up. Is It Time to Buy the Growth Stock?investment

Meta's Earnings Report Is Coming Up. Is It Time to Buy the Growth Stock?

By Daniel Sparks – Apr 18, 2026 at 2:07PM ESTKey PointsMeta's fourth-quarter revenue surged 24% year over year, but earnings growth came in meaningfully lower.The social network specialist expects to spend heavily on AI infrastructure in 2026, which will likely pressure near-term profit margins.While the stock's valuation seems reasonable, the company's shift toward a more capital-intensive business model arguably makes the stock a higher-risk investment today.With Meta Platforms (META +1.81%) scheduled to report its first-quarter results for 2026 on Wednesday, April 29, investors are likely taking a close look at the stock. At one point this year, the tech giant saw its share price pull back sharply as the market digested the company's combination of impressive top-line growth and staggering spending plans. But the stock has recovered sharply more recently, rising as Meta's earnings report approaches. This backdrop -- a strong business with exceptional momentum combined with a heavy artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle -- makes Meta an intriguing stock to evaluate. So, is the stock a buy after its recent run-up and ahead of its upcoming earnings report? Image source: Getty Images. Strong revenue, pressured profits Meta's most recent quarterly update provides a good view of the company's tension between revenue growth and spending. Highlighting the company's impressive business momentum, Meta's fourth-quarter revenue surged 24% year over year to $59.9 billion. And for the full year of 2025, revenue increased an impressive 22% to more than $200 billion. But profits have been more challenged. Meta's fourth-quarter net income rose just 9% year over year, significantly trailing its top-line growth -- and its earnings per share increased 11% to $8.88. Further, fourth-quarter operating income rose only 6% to $24.7 billion. This gap between rapid revenue growth and slower earnings growth reflects the company's big spending as it chases opportunities in AI. Even mo

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Amazon vs. Walmart: This Isn't Even Closeinvestment

Amazon vs. Walmart: This Isn't Even Close

By Marc Guberti – Apr 18, 2026 at 2:02PM ESTKey PointsAmazon has a higher long-term revenue compound annual growth rate than Walmart.The tech conglomerate is tapping into multiple high-growth industries like cloud computing, online advertising, and AI chips, while Walmart's growth opportunities are more limited.Amazon boasts a lower P/E ratio than Walmart, offering a higher margin of safety. Amazon (AMZN +0.26%) and Walmart (WMT +2.15%) are the two largest retailers in the world, and their stocks have delivered exceptional returns for long-term investors. Both stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 year to date, but picking a winner between these two stocks is surprisingly easy. While Amazon is the leading online retailer, Walmart's vast network of physical locations makes it the top brick-and-mortar retailer. Here's what investors should know when comparing these two stocks. Image source: Getty Images. Amazon boasts higher revenue growth and exposure to more opportunities Amazon wins when it comes to revenue growth, with a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past three years. Walmart only has a 5.1% CAGR over the same stretch. Amazon also leads in 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, and 20-year revenue CAGRs. Both companies have also seen their revenue growth rates accelerate over the past five years. ExpandNASDAQ: AMZNAmazonToday's Change(0.26%) $0.66Current Price$250.36Key Data PointsMarket Cap$2.7TDay's Range$250.11 - $256.1952wk Range$165.28 - $258.60Volume2.3MAvg Vol52MGross Margin50.29% These revenue growth trends show that Amazon has been gaining market share at a faster rate, and this trend continued in the most recent quarter. Amazon's Q4 results notched 14% year-over-year revenue growth, with more than 20% growth in its cloud computing (AWS) and online advertising segments. Amazon's custom AI chips also produce more than $10 billion in annual revenue at this point. Total company sales were $213.4 billion in the fourth quarter, Meanwhile, Walmart del

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Lululemon Athletica: China Growth & Full Priced Tailwinds Meet Uncertain Recoveryresearch

Lululemon Athletica: China Growth & Full Priced Tailwinds Meet Uncertain Recovery

Juxtaposed Ideas15.55K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(10min)CommentsSummaryLULU enjoys recovery tailwinds, including easing tariffs, reduced markdowns, and robust international growth, especially in China, offsetting weak Americas performance.Otherwise, the atheleisure company continues to face top/bottom-line headwinds, as observed in the underwhelming FY2026 guidance.The prior meltdown already triggers the stock's notably cheaper P/E of 13x, aided by the healthy balance sheet and the ongoing share retirement.LULU's recent stock price bounce may have been overly done, with the limited near-term demand recovery/upside potential triggering a mixed risk/reward profile at current levels. Getty Images I previously covered lululemon athletica inc. (LULU)(LULU:CA) in January 2026, discussing why the athleisure company was likely to underperform in the near term. In this article, I shall discuss why LULU remains a Hold despite the cheaper valuationsThis article was written byJuxtaposed Ideas15.55K FollowersFollowI am a full-time analyst interested in a wide range of stocks. With my unique insights and knowledge, I hope to provide other investors with a contrasting view of my portfolio, given my particular background.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via a direct message on Seeking Alpha or leave a comment on one of my articles.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. The analysis is provided exclusively for informational purposes and should not be considered professional investment advice. Before investing, please conduct personal in-depth research and utmost due diligence, as there are ma

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Should You Buy Lemonade Stock Before April 29?investment

Should You Buy Lemonade Stock Before April 29?

By Jennifer Saibil – Apr 18, 2026 at 1:49PM ESTKey PointsLemonade is growing quickly and moving toward profitability.Its AI foundation gives it an edge over the larger insurance companies.Geopolitical factors may weigh on stock movements.The war in Iran has created a lot of volatility in the markets, and many stocks are experiencing fluctuating prices based on little more than conflicted investor sentiment. Right now, that sentiment is improving, and the S&P 500 is finally back in the positive for 2026, up 4% as of this writing. That means that as companies release their latest earnings, the markets may respond to macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns rather than to the company's performance. Insurance technology company Lemonade (LMND +3.59%) reports 2026 first-quarter earnings on April 29. Given the current broader uncertainty, should you buy Lemonade stock today? Image source: Getty Images. Does AI make Lemonade better? Insurance is a huge industry. In a recent blog post, Lemonade CEO Daniel Schreiber noted that 14 of the 100 largest companies in the U.S. are insurance companies. They're big, and they're old. However, Schreiber writes a scathing analysis of why the incumbents can't catch up to Lemonade's technological advancements, even though it is a much smaller operator in this industry. The basic premise is that Lemonade was created on a digital substrate with AI as its foundation, and that gives it an edge even if the other companies start embracing AI, which they have. Its systems work together to analyze millions of data points and quickly respond, leading to more accurate pricing without the need for human intervention. It's chatbots onboard customers and deal with claims, and Lemonade's operating expenses excluding growth (OPEX) have remained constant even as its in-force premium (IFP), or the average total premium at a given time, soars. Image source: Lemonade. Lemonade continues to report robust growth in IFP, revenue, and profitability. Its loss

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Retail Sentiment on TMC Has Flipped Bullish Even as the Stock Sits 17% Down This Yearinvestment

Retail Sentiment on TMC Has Flipped Bullish Even as the Stock Sits 17% Down This Year

By Keith Noonan – Apr 18, 2026 at 1:30PM ESTKey PointsRetail investors appear to be warming up to TMC The Metals Company stock. Despite some recent recovery for TMC stock, its share price is still down double digits in 2026.TMC stock is high-risk, but it could also deliver big wins with favorable regulatory news and the ramping of commercial operations. Geopolitical uncertainty has been a boost for the critical minerals market, and TMC The Metals Company (TMC +3.10%) has emerged as one of the most high-profile speculative plays in the space. The company's growth strategy is built around extracting mineral nodules from the seabed of coastal waters. These nodules contain minerals including cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, and TMC is betting that it can gain the necessary regulatory approvals and begin mining these valuable resources underwater. TMC went public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company in September 2021 and has seen some volatile swings since its debut. The company's share price is up 81% over the last year, but it's seen a big pullback from its high. The company's share price is down 50% from its valuation peak and 13.5% in 2026. On the other hand, the stock appears to be gaining favor among retail investors. Image source: Getty Images. Critical minerals are on retail investors' radar A report published by Stocktwits recently highlighted the fact that overall sentiment among retail traders using its platform has shifted from bearish to bullish in recent months. Rising support from retail traders doesn't necessarily mean that the stock will go on to be a long-term winner, but it suggests support among a broadening base of shareholders and reflects rising interest in the broader critical-minerals space amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. When the U.S. aimed to pressure China in trade negotiations with tariffs and restrictions on the exports of advanced artificial intelligence chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, Chin

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QuidelOrtho Looks Mispriced If 2026's FCF Turnaround Materializesinvestment

QuidelOrtho Looks Mispriced If 2026's FCF Turnaround Materializes

Myriam Alvarez3.35K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)Comment(1)SummaryQuidelOrtho's (QDEL) reported weakness is concentrated in post-COVID Point of Care and the deliberate US donor-screening exit.However, the rest of their portfolio is actually growing. Labs is the primary revenue engine, contributing 55% of sales in 2025.Likewise, Immunohematology also expanded and supports a healthier underlying mix.Its IVD portfolio spans central labs, blood banking, point of care, and molecular testing, making it relatively diversified.As such, my bull case rests on their turnaround execution, which could unlock a positive stock re-rating if it succeeds. dimid_86/iStock via Getty Images QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) is a global provider of diagnostic solutions. They develop products for Labs, Transfusion Medicine (including Immunohematology and Donor Screening), Point of Care, and Molecular Diagnostics. QDEL’s 2025 total revenues fell from $2.78 billion to $2.73 billion. However, I believe the businessThis article was written byMyriam Alvarez3.35K FollowersFollowMy name is Myriam Hernandez Alvarez. I received the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering degree from the Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA, a graduate degree in Business Management from Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar, Quito, Ecuador, and the Ph.D. degree in computer applications from the University of Alicante, Spain.Disclosure: I collaborate professionally with Edgar Torres H, who is also an author on Seeking Alpha. Our analyses are conducted independently, and we adhere to Seeking Alpha's Shared Association Guidelines.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Se

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SAP Q1 Preview: It Won't Stay Down For Long (Rating Upgrade)investment

SAP Q1 Preview: It Won't Stay Down For Long (Rating Upgrade)

Oliver Rodzianko6.39K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummarySAP down ~4% since prior Hold but now in value territory after volatility; trades below 200-week MA with solid long-term growth, signaling an attractive entry.Q1 outlook strong, but focus is backlog quality and Cloud ERP durability; AI adoption rising, yet monetization and deal conversion remain key uncertainties.Valuation attractive with ~37% implied upside to $245; risks include AI monetization lag and cloud transition execution, but moat and stickiness support Buy stance. kororokerokero/iStock via Getty Images Since my last analysis on SAP (SAP), in which I issued a Hold rating, the stock has fallen by -4.3% in price. This is essentially flat, but there's been a wave of price appreciation and then a reset. ThatThis article was written byOliver Rodzianko6.39K FollowersFollowOliver Rodzianko is Director of Invictus Origin and a private investor managing a high-alpha portfolio strategy focused on rotation and disciplined cash deployment during market dislocations.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute

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Will There Ever Be Another Dogecoin or Shiba Inu?investment

Will There Ever Be Another Dogecoin or Shiba Inu?

By Alex Carchidi – Apr 18, 2026 at 1:15PM ESTKey PointsThe massive run-ups of both Dogecoin and Shiba Inu were the product of a confluence of forces.Those forces are at an ebb right now, but they're cyclical. Knowing this information does not confer any kind of edge with investing.Every investor who watched crypto in 2021 remembers the gobsmacked feeling of seeing Dogecoin (DOGE 5.33%) explode from a fraction of a cent to $0.73 in just a few months, or hearing that Shiba Inu (SHIB 4.90%) had accomplished a similarly reality-breaking feat despite playing second fiddle. Given the returns involved, it's no surprise that those stories still make people wonder whether they missed something irreplaceable, or if the next big meme coin is right around the corner. Let's answer both of those questions. Image source: Getty Images. Another parabolic meme coin is a near-certainty Creating a new token is now cheap, quick, and easy, unlike during the era of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu's greatest hits. Platforms like Pump.fun on Solana let anyone launch a new meme coin in minutes, and thousands of new meme tokens are launched daily. Nearly all of those coins go to zero, but the point is that raw materials for a new meme coin frenzy aren't scarce. What is scarce at the moment are the other ingredients Dogecoin and Shiba Inu enjoyed during their parabolic runs, specifically exceptional timing (people were trapped inside during the COVID-19 pandemic) and massive amounts of liquidity sloshing around the financial system. ExpandCRYPTO: DOGEDogecoinToday's Change(-5.33%) $-0.01Current Price$0.10Key Data PointsMarket Cap$15BDay's Range$0.10 - $0.1052wk Range$0.08 - $0.30Volume1.6B Nonetheless, those conditions are guaranteed to recur on a long enough timescale, like they somewhat did in 2024's meme coin boom. Even if it might not be right around the corner, central banks will eventually cut rates and boost liquidity, investors will have an excess of disposable income such that burning money on

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