Cisco Systems: A Safe Investment or a Stagnant Giant?

Explore the exciting world of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on May 19, 2025.

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Anand Chokkavelu, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Rick Munarriz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Toby Bordelon has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Cisco Systems. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.