Despite the “hotter-than-expected” U.S. inflation data reported on Feb. 24, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain pretty strong. But don’t take my word for it; listen to the CEO of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon, who told CNBC on Feb. 23 that “The U.S. economy is doing quite well. Consumers have a lot of money, and they’re spending
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This is an excerpt from Tom’s guest article in the InvestorPlace Digest e-letter. To sign up for this newsletter, please click here. Last week was a terrible, horrible, no-good week for stocks. Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) reported surprisingly downbeat guidance, and the Federal Reserve signaled more rate hikes to come. The Dow Jones
Semiconductors are a huge part of our lives and integral to all the devices we use daily. There will always be a demand for semiconductors, which will continue to rise as long as technological advancements exist. As per the Semiconductor Industry Association, the global sales of semiconductors in 2022 reached $573.5 billion, the highest-ever annual total.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, plays a critical role in EV proliferation by improving energy efficiency, enabling autonomous driving, design improvements, and manufacturing optimization. Moreover, with the potential of AI to substantially improve the safety and economic feasibility of EVs, it could play a massive role in their mass adoption. Therefore, it is prudent for investors
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is likely to move higher this year, and not only because the company is an e-commerce giant. For one thing, Amazon recently acquired a business that offers a range of healthcare services. Also, Amazon is engaged in a collaboration that will help developers conduct work related to artificial intelligence (AI) on the
In this article AMC MNST SPOT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Monster Beverage Corp. drinks. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Rivian — Shares of the electric vehicle maker tumbled more than 9% after the company posted mixed fourth-quarter results and an underwhelming
Last year has proven to be one of the most challenging years for the U.S. economy. An inflation shock took hold, driving the annualized inflation rate from 1.4% in January 2021 to 7% to close out the year. Moreover, the recently released inflation data suggest that inflation will continue to weigh down the economy for the better
So far this year, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has beaten its big tech rivals, when it comes to capitalizing on the rise of artificial intelligence (or A.I.). However, while this did spark a big rally for MSFT stock in late January/early February, this factor is now not enough to keep shares moving in the right direction. Near-term
Could Exela Technologies (NASDAQ:XELA) stock literally become a penny stock (as in, worth just a penny per share), or even go to zero? Don’t assume that everything will be all right with Exela Technologies, as the company is prone to fraying fundamentals and ongoing noncompliance with exchange-listing requirements. Based in Texas, Exela Technologies apparently specializes in
If growth stocks are the heart of a portfolio, blue-chip stocks are the soul. A portfolio cannot be envisioned without the allocation of at least 40% to 50% of funds toward blue-chip stocks. A stable business with healthy cash flows, low beta and regular cash dividends are some of the reasons to look at attractive
Much as I had anticipated, shares in Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) experienced a sharp drop, after the electric vehicle maker reported its latest quarterly results and updates to guidance on Feb. 22. On the trading day following the earnings release, LCID stock dropped by double-digits. Shares have stabilized since then. They have coughed back the remainder
Investing in fintech growth stocks is an excellent strategy for those seeking high returns in the stock market. Fintech companies use technology to disrupt the traditional financial services sector, creating innovative solutions that increase efficiency and accessibility. This disruptive potential can lead to impressive growth, making it an attractive sector for investors with a more aggressive risk
Autonomous driving and AI-powered vehicles are a growing trend in the automotive industry. The technology promises to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and allow humans to hand over driving responsibilities to robots. As it grows, so too will investor interest in related stocks and companies. Many of these companies are developing advanced driver assistance systems
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to legendary investor Bill Miller. Miller holds the record for 15 consecutive years beating the S&P 500 as a mutual fund manager. Since 2009, Miller has outperformed the market by achieving a 20.4% annual return. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – How Bill Miller thinks about the Trade
Here you’re going to learn more about the psychology of trading. When it comes to emotions and inner game, it is crucial to recognize specific things that can improve your results. The idea is – being lazy sometimes is okay. I’ll show you how you can have your money to work for you while trading.
Home Depot (NYSE: H.D.) stock lost 6% of its value on Feb. 20 after the home improvement retailer suggested its 2023 revenues would be flat year-over-year due to restrained consumer spending due to persistent inflation. If you’re Warren Buffett, it instantly became one of the stocks to buy due to investor overreactions. “Our ability to deliver growth on
Learn more about the best Oil ETFs, whether you are bullish or bearish. Original Article:http://www.zacks.com/commentary/70469/which-are-the-best-etfs-to-play-oil VELOCITYSHARES 3X INVERSE CRUDE OIL ETN: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/DWTI/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IPATH SP GSCI CRUDE OIL TR INDEX: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/OIL/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID US Oil Fund: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/USO/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID SPDR ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/XLE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID VANGUARD ENERGY ETF: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VDE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID ISHARES US ENERGY ETF: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/IYE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch
The search for top hyper-growth stocks may be less of a priority for many investors. Indeed, while today’s dynamic and fast-paced economy demands that investors always seek opportunities to maximize their returns, these hyper-growth stocks can be more fickle to assess. That’s because while these companies have higher growth rates than the market, they also carry higher risk.
With monetary policy possibly about to take a turn for the worst for risk-on assets, investors should consider the best utility stocks to buy. Unfortunately for Wall Street, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index came in hotter than economists anticipated. In turn, this dynamic suggests that the Federal Reserve may raise the benchmark interest rate
In this article NVAX RIVN MNST FSLR AMC HP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A worker installs First Solar Inc. photovoltaic solar panels at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Arizona. Joshua Lott | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. First Solar — The solar