The Fluor Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Fluor Corporation — The engineering and construction company gained 2% after UBS upgraded Fluor shares to buy. The Wall Street firm is bullish on Fluor after reaching agreements to complete
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E-commerce companies have struggled mightily coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. After skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021 as people the world over were forced to shop exclusively online, e-commerce stocks came crashing back to earth over the last two years as interest rates rose and people returned to in-store shopping. Consequently, the Dow Jones Internet
Before I give you a short list of penny stocks to sell, it’s good to remind investors what we mean by penny stocks. This category used to be reserved for stocks that were trading for less than one dollar (i.e. for pennies), but has been expanded to include any stock trading for less than five
A recent news story got me thinking about print media stocks making a comeback. Axios recently reported on Punchbowl News’ revamped website. The move by the congressional news startup is meant to generate more revenue by making its content more available to those who aren’t D.C. insiders. D.C.-based media companies have seen their valuations rise
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it will keep interest rates higher for a longer period of time than expected. Therefore, traders and analysts will have more time to scrutinize the financials of companies, making speculative stock plays less tenable. Speculative stocks are those that have seen a price increase due to trader speculation as
Quantum computing will open up a new realm of possibilities. Right now, many potential discoveries are beyond our reach. This is primarily due to the limitations of processing power, such as modeling complex systems in health, finance, and science. We’ve reached a limit to the degree of speed and power of our processing chips due
Student debt repayments have officially restarted after the long pandemic pause; now, what does that have to do with the restaurant stocks to sell? Throw in high inflation and soaring interest rates, and consumers will find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, let alone eat out. That’s reflected in credit data, as credit card
Electric vehicle sales are quickly accelerating, and consequently, electric vehicle stocks are ready to rev their engines. In fact, according to Bloomberg, Americans bought 977,445 EVs year-over- year (YOY) through June. “It took 10 years for the U.S. to sell its first million fully electric vehicles, two years to reach the second million, and just
Mid-cap companies are ones that typically have a market cap between $2-10 billion. They can be an essential addition to an investment portfolio in that it increases exposure to a broader range of companies with different market capitalization. Investors should look to investing in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies. Companies with a robust business model
In this article NVS CALM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage outside Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Jan. 30, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Intel — Shares popped 2.5% after the chipmaker announced it would be operating its programmable chip
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock slid lower throughout September, because of both macro worries and the continued waning of “AI mania.” However, at the end of the month, AMD stock rallied, and it all had to do with the chip designer’s most talked-out growth catalyst. Investors dove into AMD on the heels of a tech
As economic certainty wanes, investors are looking for stocks to buy for a recession. From the first one’s consistent revenue growth to the second one’s data-driven success, the third’s focus on lower carbon intensity, the fourth’s impressive financial performance, the fifth’s strategic healthcare moves, the sixth’s consumer-centric strategies, and the seventh’s expansion into new territories,
Outside of a bullish sell-side rating issued for QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock on Sept. 18, things have been pretty quiet with the EV battery developer over the past two months. However, a few weeks from now, the company is expected to release its latest quarterly results. Chances are there will not be any big surprises with
Dividend companies are a vital part of any investor’s portfolio. They offer a wide range of positives, including a steady income and the ability to keep growing your portfolio, primarily through reinvesting dividend payments into the underlying company to increase your overall return. Companies with reasonable growth projections, solid fundamentals and attractive dividends are great
It’s the biggest news for video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock in months. As you may have heard, GameStop has a new chief executive. Is this good or bad for GME stock? The answer is: It’s complicated, as the new CEO is controversial and GameStop’s journey to financial health is far from over. GameStop became the
Mega-cap tech titans have been reaping economic rewards of 2023 while leaving most of the rest of the market behind. While a few growth firms see their shares continue to rally, several companies are struggling to tread water as the economy weakens amid inflation and rising interest rates. However, for those ready to take the
By investing in blue-chip stocks or the index, investors can get returns that comfortably beat inflation over the long term. However, creating massive wealth from the markets requires some risk-taking ability and a lot of patience. Talking about higher risk implies investing in growth stocks. Further, it takes courage and patience to hold a quality
The automotive landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift in an era when the rumble of engines is slowly giving way to the silent hum of electric motors. Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved beyond being a novelty to mainstream reality. The stocks discussed below are three powerhouses at the forefront of this green revolution. As the
Although investors have enjoyed another strong season of returns in the equities market, it may be time to consider more reliable consumer goods stocks to buy. Primarily, the sentiment pivot on Wall Street suggests that surviving an onslaught – rather than thriving amid tailwinds – may be the name of the game. Naturally, the first
While the adult botanical industry presents high risks, regulatory momentum may bolster the case of cannabis stocks to make you rich. Specifically, a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reschedule marijuana from its present Schedule I status to Schedule III. Moreover, the