Analysts are optimistic about the U.S. economy, expecting a 2% GDP expansion this year due to strong growth in late 2023 and a resilient labor market in January. The positive outlook, driven by robust consumer spending and minimal signs of a private sector slowdown, suggests a delay in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts until later
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has pulled back slightly since January, but at around $45.29 per share today, INTC stock remains at price levels well above its 52-week low ($25.97 per share). It’s not surprising that the chip maker’s shares have held onto the lion’s share of these recent gains. The market remains somewhat bullish about Intel’s AI
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) has become the first electric vehicle (EV) maker in China to turn a profit, sending its stock price higher in recent weeks. This will undoubtedly have LI stock investors feeling bullish. LI stock is up nearly 10% year to date, outpacing nearly every other EV maker in China or the rest of
Lithium-ion batteries are better than lead-acid batteries because they are more efficient and offer greater capacity. Solid-state batteries go one better, offering even more capacity which allows for longer distances traveled on a single charge. They are also lighter, safer and offer faster charge times. However, making them at scale to power a vehicle is
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about retail do-it-yourself investors, they love to hear about Wall Street whispers. These are upgrades or new coverage of stocks by analysts with a buy rating. Nothing moves the markets quite like the prognostications of sell-side analysts. The challenge in tracking analysts’ moves is that they are human, which
When it comes to figuring out what are the stocks to sell now, bearish analyst ratings are an important factor to consider. The sell-side typically doesn’t issue many “sell” ratings. In fact, a majority of ratings are “buy” or equivalent, with around 5%-10% being “sell” or equivalent and the rest “hold” or equivalent. As I
There are some stocks to buy for a recession that should be on every investors’ radar. It doesn’t matter whether you are bearish or bullish on the economy in general. Owning shares in these stocks can significantly improve the stability and safety of your portfolio, acting as a reliable anchor that can weather the strongest
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has emerged as a dominant force in AI chip technology. With a myriad of new technologies requiring ever-more computing power, Nvidia’s high-performance chips stand ready to meet this demand. The dominant player in the high-performance chip space, NVDA stock has received outsized attention. And as its recent results show, the company is certainly
The stock market always presents opportunities for investors. Even when the markets are filled with fear, many stocks end up rising from their low points as financial growth returns. Investors have witnessed several stocks rise to prominence after disappointing 2022 performances. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is a notable standout for this trend. The company was reporting
The renewable energy sector is one of the most promising industries with a market size valued at $1.09 trillion in 2023 and expected to reach $2.45 trillion by 2032. As the global consciousness for climate change has increased over the last decade, the industry has been continuously growing with major subsidies from the government. The
In late February, Wendy’s management team surprised both customers and investors with a clarification. The fast-food chain announced wrote to CNN that “Wendy’s will not implement surge pricing, which is the practice of raising prices when demand is highest. […] It was never our plan to raise prices when customers are visiting us the most.”
Space stocks are set to be a $1 trillion (or more) industry—and today is a prime entry point to enter the future massive market. We’re moving past the point of moonshot stocks (pun intended) with little hope of practical space application capturing the bulk of investor enthusiasm—Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:SPCE), for one. Today, a slew
One tool that bargain hunters can utilize to identify beaten up stocks to buy after significant declines is the relative strength index (RSI). The RSI signals when a stock’s downward momentum may be exhausted, indicating that a correction could provide upside potential. Typically, an RSI reading below 30 is viewed as an ‘oversold’ level, suggesting
Tech stocks have been on a tear for the past 15 months. That was especially apparent throughout 2023 when the tech heavy Nasdaq increased by 43%, presenting opportunities in underpriced tech stocks to buy. The reasons for the phenomenal performance includes the emergence of artificial intelligence, for one. Generative AI burst onto the scene and continues
While value stocks are plentiful in the market, they are often undervalued for a reason. Discerning an undervalued stock from a value trap requires some heavy lifting. Today’s best bargain stocks to buy fall in the former camp and are solid portfolio additions. “Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” Warren Buffet
Successful investor Mario Gabelli attained billionaire status primarily by investing his and his client’s money. He became well-known in the 1980s for making successful picks in media and telecom sectors, and was named Morningstar’s “Portfolio Manager of the Year” in 1997 and received the “Money Manager of the Year” award from Institutional Investor in 2011.
In 2024, investors are wondering if artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are the latest bubble that is doomed to burst. But right now, FOMO reigns supreme. And as investors shift money into AI stocks, they’re pulling money out of other sectors such as electric vehicles. Whether you like EV stocks or not, now is not the time
We all know the frustration of seeing certain stocks fail to deliver satisfactory results in today’s market environment. That has been the case with many stocks that aren’t SaaS/AI. However, I see an opportunity for us to buy up shares of these under-the-radar under-$10 stocks before they climb higher. Investor focus right now is solidly
While making investments, efforts for wealth often resemble strategic gaming; here, picking the right stocks can significantly influence one’s financial reach. Amidst the vast options, three stocks are the catalysts for transforming fortunes. The triumvirate of potential millionaire makers—these three companies—stand at the nexus of opportunity, armed with solid performances and strategic market leads. Their
Some of the top stocks are down right now, but don’t write them off just yet. Instead, use the pullbacks as an opportunity to jump into stocks with comeback potential. The reasons for the declines are many and include weak guidance for the year ahead, problems in overseas markets such as China, and declining spending