Lisa Fontaine

Worked as an analyst at two venture firms before going independent. Covers startup funding, IPOs, and tech valuations.

Articles by Lisa Fontaine

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Investing

Is D-Wave Quantum Stock Worth Buying Before Earnings?

D-Wave Quantum, trading under the ticker QBTS on the NYSE, emerged as one of the most exciting players in the

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Markets

Tether Gold Reserves Grow 9.5% Amid Gold's Weakest Quarter Since 2013

Tether Gold reserves experienced notable expansion during the second quarter of the year, climbing by 9.5 percent even as the broader gold market encountered significant challenges. This development highlights sustained interest in tokenized representations of precious metals despite unfavorable pri

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Markets

Harbour Energy and Serica: Deep Value Oil Stocks Worth Buying

Two oil and gas companies stand out as among the most undervalued shares currently available on the London Stock Exchange. Harbour Energy and Serica Energy trade at remarkably low price-to-earnings multiples of 5.3 times and 2.7 times respectively when looking ahead to 2026, according to calculation

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Investing

6 Top Stock Picks for the Next 5 Years

Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner engages in an insightful discussion with Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross about promising

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Investing

Toast’s Solid Fundamentals Face Weak Moat Risks

Summary Toast, trading at roughly 60 times its earnings, carries a valuation that seems excessively elevated for an industry characterized

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Investing

Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing Cannabis Stocks

Investing in cannabis companies has transitioned from a specialized niche to a more conventional opportunity over the last ten years,

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Investing

Davis Real Estate Fund 2025 Year-End Analysis

The average yearly total returns for the Class A shares of the Davis Real Estate Fund, calculated through December 31,

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Investing

AI Stocks Face Intense Selling Pressure Amid Pullback

Summary of Market Dynamics in AI Sector Several prominent stocks closely associated with artificial intelligence have experienced significant volatility and

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Economy

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Triggers 80% Immigrant Job Drop, Goldman Warns

A comprehensive immigration enforcement initiative during President Donald Trump’s second administration, featuring heightened deportation activities and stringent new restrictions on

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