As we head into the new year, the one of the biggest trends on many investors’ minds is renewable energy. The trillion-dollar renewable energy industry is worth a close inspection. Optimism prevails despite some recent downturns in renewable energy companies such as FirstSolar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). Already, wind and solar energy is dipping
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The official November consumer price index (CPI) inflation numbers were just released, and they were pretty soft. That likely confirms that inflation is on track to fall to 2% within just a few months – and sets the stage for a monster rally in 2024. And if you aren’t already, it’s time to get prepared
It’s the end of the year, which means it is “tax loss harvesting” time. Specifically, investors sell losing positions to offset capital gains taxes from stocks they sold that earned them a profit. By selling stocks at a loss, investors offset the capital gains tax they owe on the year’s earned profits. Essentially, it’s a
Electric vehicle (EV) demand is expected to accelerate, which should fuel further upside for EV charging stocks. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), EVs could account for about 35% of new vehicles sold globally by 2030. That’s a sharp improvement from its initial forecast for EVs to make up less than a quarter. While
Investors know that the current expectations project rate cuts as early as March. The news is a major positive for the economy overall and suggests that we have avoided a recession. It affects stocks, including everything from value to growth to meme stocks. That’s where we’ll be focusing today in this article: meme stocks. Generally
Joby Aviation’s (NYSE:JOBY) flying taxis have achieved FAA certification for testing, and the company is now targeting commercial flights by 2025. As a top electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker, JOBY stock has seen its share of volatility this year. However, most of the stock’s momentum has been up and to the right,
We may be about to enter a wonderful era for U.S. stocks. That’s because the market has become much less fearful about inflation and high interest rates, while the economy still appears to be in very good shape. What’s more, the Street (finally!) appears to be ready to buy stocks other than The Magnificent Seven
As you may already suspect, there are not a lot of stocks up 1000% year-to-date, but several stocks trading on major exchanges are up 1000% from their lows set earlier in the calendar year. There are also a few fairly-liquid over-the-counter listed stocks that qualify for this category, whether by gaining tenfold since January, or
Blue-chip stocks are typically companies that are leaders in their respective industries, have a strong reputation, have maintained stability throughout many years (especially during economic turmoil), and offer investors consistent growth potential. All the stocks I choose below are within the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. The Dow has
During a time when the electric vehicle manufacturing industry is hyper-competitive, it will be challenging for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) to sell vehicles and turn a profit. Consequently, RIVN stock will be vulnerable in 2024 and might give up its recent gains. The best grade we can give the stock is a “D,” along with a cautionary signal
The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits. In the long term, this can be managed, but CEO Bob Iger looks like he’s out of time.
Many stocks under $20 have been beaten down in recent years, due to the struggles that their issuing companies have undergone, the Street’s overdone fears about interest rates and economic growth, or some combination of all of those factors. But with the economy staying strong and the Street becoming much less concerned about rates, many
Although the immediate print suggests that safe havens might not be necessary, investors will probably still want to keep tabs on top gold stocks. Fundamentally, while the unexpectedly strong jobs report for November tempered hopes that the Federal Reserve will implement interest rate cuts earlier, the economy still presents an ambiguous backdrop. For one thing,
With the jobs market again continuing to surprise the doom-and-gloom folks, now might not seem a great time to consider high-performing utility stocks; that is, utility companies and related businesses that print relatively robust operational figures, thus making for steady growth investments. However, read between the lines and you may come away with a different
In this article BLK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Wind turbine blades rotate in the tidal flat in Yancheng city, Jiangsu province, China, November 18, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Top global asset managers including BlackRock are among investors in an Asia-focused infrastructure private equity fund that raised $800 million, underscoring growing
If you’ve been paying attention to holiday-driven retail sales, the concept of buy now, pay later or BNPL stock opportunities will have likely tickled your fancy. Yes, people are still spending money on discretionary items, which offers encouragement. But it’s how they’re doing it that has piqued curiosity. According to The Wall Street Journal, the
Investing in top quantum computing stocks is increasingly capturing the market’s attention as this revolutionary technology advances. These companies, at the vanguard of research and development, are unlocking significant growth opportunities as quantum computing matures. According to Future Market Insights, the global quantum computing market is projected to be valued at an impressive $784 million
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 on Dec. 1 as part of its quarterly rebalancing. Along with a flood of information, it also shed some new faces to invest in now. While some stocks are moving up to the S&P 500, others are moving down,
The electric vehicle (EV) industry saw price drops amid changes, but the recent demand dip is expected to be temporary. With critical mass achieved, a steep demand increase is imminent. This makes it a prime time to invest in solid-state battery stocks. The need for lithium in current and future batteries adds to the investment
Michael Milken attends Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Dinner At Daniel on November 19, 2019 at Daniel in New York City. Paul Bruinooge | Patrick McMullan | Getty Images Famed investor Michael Milken expects the Federal Reserve will move slowly on monetary policy — if history is any guide. In fact, the Milken Institute founder expects the