While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Even among high-growth companies, some are struggling, which is why we built StockStory - to help you separate winners from losers. Keeping that in mind, here are two Nasdaq 100 stocks driving the future of tech and one best left off your watchlist.
One Stock to Sell:
GE HealthCare (GEHC)
Market Cap: $38.25 billion
Spun off from industrial giant General Electric in 2023 after over a century as its healthcare division, GE HealthCare (NASDAQ: GEHC) provides medical imaging equipment, patient monitoring systems, diagnostic pharmaceuticals, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions to hospitals and clinics worldwide.
Why Does GEHC Worry Us?
- Large revenue base makes it harder to increase sales quickly, and its annual revenue growth of 2.7% over the last two years was below our standards for the healthcare sector
- Organic revenue growth fell short of our benchmarks over the past two years and implies it may need to improve its products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy
GE HealthCare is trading at $83.87 per share, or 16.6x forward P/E. If you’re considering GEHC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Buy:
Microsoft (MSFT)
Market Cap: $2.98 trillion
Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, devices, and AI solutions for consumers, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
Why Is MSFT a Good Business?
- Microsoft is one of the great brands not just in tech but all of business. It produces mission-critical software and bundles it together, resulting in cream-of-the-crop gross margins.
- The company's elite unit economics lead to robust profit margins that improve over time. This speaks to the scale advantages and operating efficiency across its diverse portfolio, which spans everything from Office and Azure to Minecraft.
- Microsoft has a virtuous cycle of returns. Its dominant market position enables it to generate strong free cash flow, and it reinvests these funds into promising ventures that further strengthen its competitive moat.
At $397.30 per share, Microsoft trades at 22.8x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
AppLovin (APP)
Market Cap: $150.1 billion
Sitting at the crossroads of the mobile advertising ecosystem with over 200 free-to-play games in its portfolio, AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) provides software solutions that help mobile app developers market, monetize, and grow their apps through AI-powered advertising and analytics tools.
Why Is APP a Top Pick?
- Annual revenue growth of 29.2% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains
- Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale
- Strong free cash flow margin of 72.5% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
AppLovin’s stock price of $437.29 implies a valuation ratio of 17.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
Your portfolio can’t afford to be based on yesterday’s story. The risk in a handful of heavily crowded stocks is rising daily.
The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here in our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
