As the third-quarter earnings season gets underway, the market remains volatile and unpredictable. With war breaking out in the Middle East and bond yields remaining elevated, equities have been gyrating lately. However, within this environment, there are several stocks that are trading at 52-week highs and fast approaching all-time highs. While some of these names
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Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have lagged the performance of other mega-cap technology concerns year to date. However, with several catalysts forming there is reason to be bullish on the company’s stock. Truly, shareholders got a jolt recently when news broke that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has slapped Microsoft with a bill for $29 billion
When it comes to big ideas, investing guru Cathie Wood has more than a few. As the manager of the Ark Invest family of exchange traded funds (ETFs), Wood boldly predicts Bitcoin (BTC-USD) will be worth $1.5 million by 2030 and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock will have a $2,000 per share price tag by 2027. So,
Longevity stocks have started to come on many investors’ radars. These companies come with the promise of stable returns over the long run as human life continues to stretch further ahead. The diseases that once curbed people’s lifespans are now curable, and these longevity stocks are working on further solutions. The longevity stocks described in
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector is one that’s come into focus for many investors in recent months. Indeed, a large portion of this improved sentiment is a result of some rather significant partnerships and industry-leading work from Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR). A leader in this sector, Archer is a stock I’ve had on my
For savvy investors, it’s essential to keep an eye on investments as the unpredictable 2023 is reaching a climax. With an air of uncertainty and market fluctuations, it’s time to delve into the intricacies of three prominent companies and the risks they face. The vulnerabilities of these three companies shed light on the challenges that
Without a doubt, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) is facing challenging competition. Unfortunately, it does not have any major advantages over its many rivals in the grocery-delivery sector. Actually, it’s much less well-known than several of its competitors, including Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), Kroger (NYSE:KR), Uber’s (NYSE:UBER), Uber Eats, and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Moreover, although CART is a leader of the
Since March 2022, the United States Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 525 basis points to the current 5.25% to 5.50% range. Additionally, revised 2017 GDP data showed the economy sustained an average annual growth rate of 2.2% from 2017 to 2022, up from the previously estimated 2.1%. The revisions also indicated
REITs are down bad this year. REIT stocks across nearly all sectors are down by double digits since January. The worst-performing sector, infrastructure, is down 24.6%. At the same time, the “best” performer among 13 categories (healthcare REITs) is up a measly 3%. Compare that paltry performance to the S&P 500, which remains up almost
Airline stocks are particularly weak at the moment. Recession fears are spiking again as rate concerns increase, threatening spending overall along with travel in the process. And unfortunately, there isn’t a clear case favoring investment in the airline industry at the moment. That being said, here are some of the top airline stocks to sell
The last two years have been tough for fast-growing stocks. Inflation and Covid-19 have really shaken things up. But the market is getting much better as we move into 2023. Many growth stocks are selling at cheaper prices if we look at their P/E ratios. This is a good sign for investors looking for growth
Food technology stocks present robust long-term potential. Digital food delivery markets could potentially surge from their current valuation of $203.87 billion in 2023 to a whopping $473.07 billion by 2030, underpinned by a notable 10.03% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Consequently, the market’s promising growth, driven by rising smartphone usage and rapid urbanization, provides an
When forecasting a stock as correlated to oil prices as ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), it’s critical to consider where crude oil prices could be headed over the next few years. In my view, this presents a challenge for providing a precise price target for XOM stock by 2025. On the one hand, oil demand remains quite strong,
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) has certainly been on a rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. The big data and AI stock languished for much of 2021 and 2022 and the first half of 2023, leaving many investors frustrated. However, sentiment has turned much more bullish since May, with PLTR stock surging a remarkable 142% from
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has been on an absolute tear lately, driven by tremendous momentum fueled by the AI hype cycle. However, after this parabolic surge, NVDA stock is starting to plateau, at what I believe is a very high valuation. In my opinion, NVDA stock is unlikely to continue marching higher from here. Now, there’s
Uncovering under-the-radar stocks with the potential for significant gains has always been an intriguing quest for investors. The allure of identifying those hidden gems before they surge in value is both enticing and financially rewarding. In the vast landscape of stocks and investments, those quietly making waves are waiting to burst into the limelight in
Cannabis stocks have been stagnant or declining due to cash burn and regulatory challenges. Despite this, many bulls have once again begun expecting a resurgence in this sector. This shift has come as leading companies are showing profitability potential, with many anticipating positive free cash flow. This should, in theory, flow through to stock price
Could we be waiting for the most important earnings report of the year? Certainly, it will be a major event when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) releases its third-quarter 2023 earnings results. If my contrarian instincts are spot-on, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar and own TSLA stock before Tesla’s quarterly data is announced.
In the swiftly evolving financial landscape, AI stocks to outperform the market have caught the attention of savvy investors. With the monumental rise of AI in stock trading, markets are undergoing a profound transformation. This isn’t your grandfather’s stock exchange anymore; it’s a dynamic, data-driven battleground where algorithms reign supreme. For October 2023, we’re leveraging
If you haven’t been buying the best energy stocks, there’s still time. It’s a simple math problem. Just a year ago, oil was struggling to stay above $70 a barrel. It’s now likely that $80 will be the new floor for crude oil. Industry executives and analysts are saying that $100 oil is a high