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Editor’s note: This article was previously published under the headline, “New Survey Shows Companies Are ‘All In’ on AI”. It has since been updated with new information. AI has taken the world by storm, becoming the hottest sector on Wall Street, dominating media headlines, and leading conversations. Bain & Company, one of the world’s largest

Over the past few weeks, the stock market has whipsawed between crashing and soaring. It’s been quite a rollercoaster ride for investors. Yet, through it all, we have remained resolutely bullish.  And it all has to do with earnings. Why? Well, because above all else, earnings matter the most when it comes to a stock’s

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock had touched highs of $319 at the beginning of March. There has been a sharp correction of 20% from those highs and CRM stock currently trades at $254. In my view, the correction presents a golden opportunity to consider exposure to this value creator. This column discusses the reasons to be bullish

Money makes money grow. As investors, we are always on the lookout for different ways to grow our money at minimal risk. The stock market is a good place to start and the trick is to pick stocks that have a solid growth potential. With thousands of stocks to choose from, it is difficult to pick a few. However,

When uncertainty hits the markets, investors should always consider the names providing relative strength. In recent weeks, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been a market leader and was one of the first names to rebound from last Monday’s sudden crash. As of the market close on August 13th, Meta’s stock is currently trading at $528.54 and

Virtual reality (VR) stocks ride on the coattails of trends seen in the market, such as the metaverse, cloud gaming and immersive entertainment experiences. Virtual reality draws them together, and I think we have only just started to witness its full potential. The VR market, already valued at $22.81 billion in 2024, is projected to

Last year, hackers stayed busy, launching 2,365 cyberattacks and resulting in more than 343 million victims. This wake-up call has made cybersecurity stocks more important than ever, turning them into a hotbed for investors. Despite all the technological breakthroughs and global increase in cybersecurity spending, many institutions still need to catch up. Cyber threats evolve

Fortune.com recently reported that renter households in the US rose by 1.9% in the second quarter, 3x the increase of homeowner households. It is the third consecutive quarter where this happened, suggesting that rental REITs to buy could be a wise investment in the year’s second half.  “The cost of both renting and buying a

Most mega-cap stocks are household names. These are the corporations that have market caps above $250 billion and are the leaders within their industries. While smaller companies may grow faster than the mega-cap stocks, these giant companies are less susceptible to sharp corrections. When mega-caps do go through corrections, they almost always come back stronger.

The quantum computing industry is in the limelight amid the rapid increase in technological innovation and the development of quantum artificial intelligence. Fortune Business Insights recently quantified the industry’s growth outlook, stating that it expects the quantum computing market to grow by 34.8% annually until 2032. Most data vendors’ outlooks agree with Fortune Business Insights,

There’s no doubt that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the most iconic and influential companies in the world today. It has revolutionized e-commerce and cloud computing, becoming a dominant force in both industries. When most people think of online shopping, Amazon is the first name that comes to mind. And for good reason — the

Just days ago, Alphabet (GOOGL) made one of the AI Boom’s biggest announcements yet. The tech titan’s self-driving unit, Waymo, reported that it plans to start testing its fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area – with no human safety driver present.  Now, many of you may be underwhelmed by

When it comes to indices that track the performance of small-cap companies in the U.S., the Russell 2000, a subset of the larger Russell 3000, comes to mind. This index comprises 2000 small-cap companies listed in the United States. Recent market selloffs affected large market cap stocks significantly. Small market cap stocks slipped their fair

Food stocks got a big boost on Aug. 14 when the speculation privately held Mars was in serious negotiations to buy Kellanova (NYSE:K), the owners of Eggo, Cheez-It and many other food brands, turned into confirmation.  Mars will pay $36 billion, or $83.50 a share, a 33% premium to Kellanova’s Aug. 2 closing price, the

Initially a graphics card company, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become a leader in AI chips under CEO Jensen Huang. Despite recent declines, Nvidia stock surged 116% in 2024 and 130% over the past 12 months. With a 629% increase in earnings per share but correspondingly high valuation multiples, there are questions about where this stock is

The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the limelight.  With interest rates above 5% for over a year and an economic slowdown, investors anticipate a potential rate cut at September’s meeting. This comes after Federal Reserve Chairman Jeremy Powell indicated that a potential rate

The U.S. Commerce Department reported that retail sales in June remained unchanged, countering concerns about the economy entering a recession. The stability in retail sales –and, by extension, retail stocks — was primarily due to a balance between a decline in auto dealership receipts and robustness in other sectors, suggesting a resilient consumer base and

Everything looked like it was coming undone last week. As recession fears gripped the market, the S&P 500 tumbled 3% in a single day. The Nasdaq 100 lost more than 1,000 points at one point, its worst loss ever, before regaining some of the lost ground. Although the situation turned markedly better by Tuesday and

Leading stock indexes like the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average saw massive drops last week.  Traditionally, the stock market has been subject to external forces like inflation data, geopolitics and new technological advances. The market always goes through cycles of bear and bull markets. Long-term investors know that picking the right comeback stocks

Given the current market volatility on Wall Street, the best dividend stocks look increasingly appealing to investors seeking stable income. The recent tech correction, which began in mid July due to valuation concerns, triggered panic selling in early August. As a result, long-term investors are pivoting to dividend stocks to secure steady income in the