The artificial intelligence bandwagon is getting fuller by the day, it seems. Even though it’s not a pure-play AI company by any means, meme-stock traders seem to be enamored with MicroCloud Hologram (NASDAQ:HOLO) lately. However, the risk greatly outweighs the rewards with HOLO stock unless you’re only in it for a quick trade. That’s what I
What a tear Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been on this year. Indeed, the tech giant remains a top choice for tech investors, given its robust AI presence. In 2024, META stock delivered four quarters of impressive results, including its first dividend and $40.1 billion in sales, surpassing estimates. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s commitment to AI is
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has bounced back slightly in recent days but is more or less trading near all-time lows. Wall Street continues to give electric vehicle stocks the cold shoulder. Even as Rivian has been facing fewer issues than its competitors, most notably Lucid Group, remember that the market has soured even on profitable
You’re not alone in thinking you missed the Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) rally. The stock just seems to keep going higher with no end in sight. And as shares attain new heights, it is only reasonable to think at some point NVDA stock has to return to earth. And yet every day the never-ending rally never ends.
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The generative artificial intelligence (AI) trade can’t seem to slow down. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) continues to do most of the heavy lifting for the semiconductor industry and the broader tech sector. Undoubtedly, the days of the Magnificent Seven may be coming to an end as the performance of its constituents begins to vary by a widening
Dividends are a signal to investors of a profitable business. Typically the most successful companies pay investors to own their stock. They have been thoroughly tested by the market and have not only survived but thrived. No-frills dividend stocks also tend to make the best investments. The asset managers at Hartford Funds looked at the
Cybersecurity is an essential expense for many businesses. Software and professionals help to protect valuable files and data from hackers. There’s a lot of money in hacking, and a cyberattack can cost a company millions of dollars. These attacks can also erode customer trust. Cybersecurity stocks benefit from these trends. These companies keep out the
Passive income usually denotes high-priced blue chips but certain cheap dividend stocks to buy can offer the best of all worlds. Yes, they’re risky and you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket. But they can add excitement to an otherwise boring topic. First, cheap dividend stocks to buy are exactly that
While oil stocks to buy may seem an anachronistic concept, it may very well be the future of investment. Wait, I thought electric vehicles were the future? Well, it turns out that this narrative may be getting a reality check. Earlier this year, mainstream headlines noted that EV sales have been dropping. As well, momentum
Investors looking to exceed the returns of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 may want to start their search with hypergrowth tech stocks. The tech sector is filled with corporations that have outperform the stock market over many years. Some of those stocks have matured but others can keep going. While mega-cap stocks have
The future of the U.S. economy looks promising. Economists predict faster growth, reduced inflation and healthy job creation in 2024. This marks a significant improvement from the recession fears in 2023. Factors such as a resilient job market, gradual interest rate cuts and positive sentiments driven by record-breaking stock markets contribute to this optimistic outlook.
Among electric vehicle makers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is at the back of the pack. This will have important implications for RIVN stock holders. The company and its stock are in a rapidly deteriorating situation with no clear signs of recovery evident. Since last fall, Rivian Automotive has announced poor financial results, mounting losses, missed delivery
While artificial intelligence is all the rage these days, knowing which AI stocks to buy can be crucial. Let’s be real – the sector is no spring chicken. With the space commanding so much mainstream attention, many if not most ideas are bound to disappoint. It’s one of the reasons I’m hesitant about diving into
Recently, I watched portions of a YouTube video that tangentially but importantly related to overbought stocks to sell. An options trader boasted about an 80% success rate with his system, which sounded like nonsense. Come on, an 80% success rate? However, the trader revealed that he engages market opportunities with a short-term time horizon. Basically,
The AI market is more prominent than ever and shows no signs of slowing down. The largest companies in the world are making significant investments in their AI departments keep pace. However, some investors might have trouble overcoming the initial hurdle of price that the larger companies’ stocks hold. The good news is you can
Even though the Fed’s interest rate hikes flushed a lot of losers out of the market since 2022, a handful of stocks to short remain, against all odds. These three companies are pure products of ZIRP-era enthusiasm, and though each trades well below pandemic period highs, they’re still grossly overvalued. While each may not face
In March 2000, networking giant Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) became the most valuable company in the world. No firm had yet mastered making money from the internet, and Cisco’s LAN network switches were the closest thing investors could find. Of course, Cisco’s shares would eventually fall back to Earth. By 2002, the networking firm had lost
While the current rally in equities looks to have legs, there are certain pockets of the market that are starting to get frothy. Stocks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies have seen massive runs since the start of the year and look as though they could be in for a pullback if not a
One of the best stocks for financial freedom over the past 30 years is Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST). Between Feb. 14, 1994, and Feb. 14, 2024, the energy drink maker’s stock appreciated around 200,000%. That’s $2,000 in gains for every dollar bet. That’s some capital gains bill. Combine a growing trend with solid management, and you