Is the market likely to see a reset, similar to the ones after the dot-com bubble in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis? As with everything in economics, opinions are divided. In this uncertain environment, identifying energy stocks to avoid becomes a critical strategy for investors looking to safeguard their portfolios. What is known is
5G stocks have an increasingly bad rap, as initial trends (reminiscent of blockchain enthusiasm, then artificial intelligence exuberance) pointed to every 5G company as a millionaire-maker. But, just as we saw with blockchain and are starting to see with AI, only a handful of companies are truly innovative and worth buying for the long-term: the
There are some REITs to avoid in this continued “higher for longer” interest rate environment. These investment vehicles are particularly sensitive to rising interest rates due to their reliance on debt financing. In this economic climate, REITs with high leverage ratios, short-term debt maturities and limited cash flows may struggle to maintain profitability and dividend
The Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:HYDR) was launched on July 12, 2021. The ETF included hydrogen stocks to buy that were benefiting from the global hydrogen industry. Nearly four years later, it has less than $38 million in net assets invested across 25 companies. The ETF itself has lost 79% of its value as of
There might be better times to invest in EV stocks, and I think now is the time to look for EV stocks to avoid instead. The sector is grappling with a myriad of challenges, with the biggest fishes losing a ton of value of late. With the sector’s bellwethers struggling, the situation for smaller players
Should you support a company if the government does? That’s a personal choice, of course. However, there’s no denying that Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) will have a huge advantage with the government’s financial support. For that reason, it makes perfect sense to buy Micron Technology stock now. Really, it’s not a question of whether the Micron share
The economy continues to give investors mixed signals. Inflation remains at higher-than-average levels — compared to the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target. But that hasn’t satiated the demand for airline travel. That doesn’t mean, however, that every airline is a good investment. Poor analyst sentiment suggests there are several airline stocks to avoid. The last
Curious why a veteran trader believes the market will scream higher by summer? Or why he believes the recent lows from the past few weeks might be the lowest point for the rest of 2024? You’ll find out now because Jeff Remsburg, the editor of the daily InvestorPlace Digest, just finished up an interview with
Traditionally, consumer staples stocks are seen by the Street primarily as safe havens during recessions. But that tradition was formed during a 50-year period in which America experienced very little of what we’re seeing now: relatively strong economic growth and relatively high inflation. During such periods, some staples providers are often able to raise prices
As an investor, tech stocks have been an appealing choice over the last year as excitement about products such as generative AI pushed the sector higher. But not all are winners. Tech stocks that are not performing well or facing challenges, knowing when to sell can be even more critical. Rather than holding on and
Growth stocks have been huge winners over the past 18 months. Investors have shrugged off the sector’s 2022 bust and returned to growth and technology names with great enthusiasm. This move makes sense. The Federal Reserve’s planned rate cuts for later this year could be a major catalyst for the growth names in particular. And
Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock isn’t having a good year so far. Those who bet on the rise of a viable Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) competitor have had their hopes dashed once again. The luxury electric vehicle stock has seen its share price plummet 40.6% as of the end of Tuesday’s trading session. Continued macroeconomic uncertainty and anemic demand
Detroit’s comeback is nothing short of a miracle. As a city, it was dead and buried as recently as 2013, when it declared bankruptcy with more than $18 billion in debt. It has come a long way since those dark days. It’s not perfect — no city is. However, it’s attracting attention from various places,
The National recently reported a declining number of listed companies on the U.S., U.K. and European stock markets. Despite record high share prices, the supply of stocks is dwindling due to bankruptcies, private ownership and fewer new listings. The U.S has about 5,000 fewer listed companies than expected for an economy of its size. At
Investing in certain penny stocks to buy during a volatile economy can present unique opportunities for investors. Typically priced below $5 per share (at a discount), these stocks often exhibit heightened volatility, translating into significant short-term gains for those adept at timing the market. Furthermore, penny stocks may offer diversification benefits, as they tend to
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is worth watching ahead of earnings. Rivian’s last earnings report showed promising revenue growth but was followed by a sharp stock decline. Multiple layoffs and negative sentiment from Wall Street have contributed to investor concern ahead of the May 7 report. The company had two layoffs this year and delayed a factory
After its March 21 debut, Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) more than doubled from its IPO price. Early investors benefited from rapid growth and a successful IPO. RDDT stock has since declined significantly. While it still trades roughly $10 higher than its $34 per share offering price, it’s one that’s got some downside momentum investors have to consider.
Wedbush Securities has a solid track record with many publicly traded companies it covers. Over the past few months, the investment firm hiked its price target on several intriguing companies, many of which may prove great buys after the recent wave of market volatility. Of course, investors shouldn’t treat any analyst rating and price targets
Healthcare stocks certainly haven’t set the world on fire lately. The S&P Health Care Index is up 3% so far in 2024 compared to an 8% gain in the benchmark S&P 500. Yet, many leading healthcare companies just issued better-than-expected financial results for this year’s first quarter. Additionally, these stocks tend to perform well during
Once mainly a develop of operating systems for desktop computers, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is mainly a cloud-computing and artificial intelligence technology company now. Yet, even Microsoft has its weak points, and Microsoft stock gets a “B” grade and investors may choose to hold their current share position. Adding some Microsoft shares to your portfolio is fine, but