The cooling inflation report has investors feeling confident that the Fed will get less restrictive and slow down the interest rate hikes. After the bloodbath of 2022, it is exciting to see the market moving steadily in the upward direction. The Nasdaq is up 38% this year while the S&P 500 is up 19%. If
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Even if you have a bullish outlook on electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), be careful. QS stock will be vulnerable over the coming days due to a major event that could turn QuantumScape’s optimistic investors into disappointed pessimists. It may be the case that solid-state batteries, like the ones that QuantumScape is developing,
The cannabis industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, with legal sales projected to reach an astonishing $71 billion by 2030. As legalization spreads, so do the opportunities for investors seeking lucrative returns. The article explores three high-potential cannabis stocks poised for rapid growth. These companies have displayed exceptional financial performance, innovative business models, and robust
As an investor in 2023, the relatively encouraging numbers might lure you into a false sense of security. Underneath the surface are stocks to avoid that have been raising the alarm with red flags for quite some time now. Consider the companies that have experienced a dramatic drop across both lines, for instance. These flashing
In this article ISRG PPG COF CSX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kara Birnbaum / CNBC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express — American Express slid 3% after posting smaller-than-expected revenue for the previous quarter, even as earnings per share beat expectations. The company reported second-quarter earnings of $2.89
Most investors can admit that the lure of striking it rich with just one smart pick is always there. That’s what draws traders into high-risk penny stocks. While it’s true that some penny stocks are incredibly speculative, there’s an intriguing subset of low-cost equities that stand out due to their promising businesses and robust long-term
Dividend stocks have always been one of the best ways to grow wealth, earn income and help protect you from inflation. However, this only holds true if you invest in the right stocks. Companies that decline on yields and price – or worse yet, stop giving out dividends altogether – are losing prospects for any
Prior to 2023, many financial traders had never heard of enterprise artificial intelligence company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). Then, the machine-learning boom got underway and AI stock rallied quickly. That’s exciting, but it’s important to weigh the bullish and bearish sides of the argument if you’re considering investing in C3.ai. C3.ai was deeply immersed in the machine learning industry before
It’s easy to feel optimistic about China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). After all, retail traders heavily favor LI stock now. Yet, this is why contrarians and value-focused investors should be concerned. Even if you like Li Auto’s future prospects, there’s nothing wrong with knowing when to take your winnings and walk away. Hopefully, you
The bear case for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has long been based upon valuation-related concerns. Using traditional valuation metrics, SOFI stock appears pricey to more value-conscious investors. In their view, SoFi seems more like its “old school” banking rivals than it does to other more tech-driven companies in the fintech space. Earlier this month, a sell-side
I don’t think people will ever really get tired of restaurants. So that means that as an investor, you can’t ever afford to ignore restaurant stocks. According to the Portfolio Grader rankings, there are some great bargains to be had. The average household in the U.S. spends a little more than $3,000 per year on
There’s good news and bad news in July to report for electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). The optimists will choose to see the glass as half-full, but LCID stock is vulnerable to a near-term decline. Unless Lucid Group strikes EV-market gold in the Middle East, the automaker and its shareholders could be in trouble. You
Up well over threefold since January, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has not only become one of the top-performing, most talked-about stocks. NVDA stock has also become a name that is difficult to figure out. Excitement about, and initial strong results from, booming demand for generative artificial intelligence chips are the main reason behind this semiconductor stock’s jaw-dropping
Long-term stocks to buy represent the antithesis of immediacy bias or the tendency of desiring instant rewards over the attainment of additional value at some point in the future. In the market, immediacy bias can also be problematic because it may lull investors into believing that present circumstances will continue indefinitely. In reality, the market
Investors seeking income from dividend stocks should carefully consider the yield offered. While the average yield in the S&P 500 is 1.56%, some stocks offer double or even triple that amount. The goal is to find reliable blue-chip companies that pay above-average dividends quarterly. Of course, hundreds of such companies are tempting the average investor.
When it comes to cybersecurity, we’re sitting ducks, creating big opportunities for cybersecurity stocks. After all these years, we’re still not prepared for more cyberattacks. That includes the U.S. government, individuals, major corporations, schools, and cities just to name a few. Even as recently as June, U.S. government agencies were hit by a global cyberattack.
When it comes to investing, the best offense is usually a really good defense. While strong growth is important, it is usually not as important as holding defensive stocks that can hold up when a broad-based market downturn happens, such as the one we saw in 2022. Defensive stocks can help to lessen gyrations in
Regarding the best stocks to buy, some investors look to analyst consensus stocks — companies that everyone on Wall Street fawns over. I did a quick Finviz.com screen of S&P 500 companies. The lowest rating from analysts — the lower, the better — was 1.50 for DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM), a maker of glucose monitoring systems. The
One of the most exciting times to invest is when an industry is at a nascent growth stage. Of course, the risk is high, but returns can be multi-fold in the blink of an eye. One such industry that looks promising is the global market for flying cars. Given investor attention and technological developments, flying
FOMO is carrying the day, week and month on Wall Street. And the rally is starting to spread beyond the tech sector. This means some blue-chip stocks are beginning to catch a bid. That’s encouraging news. However, while this rally may have legs, there are still some blue-chip stocks to avoid. Blue-chip stocks are sought