It turns out running a profitable streaming video service is not as easy as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) makes it look. The industry leader reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion, generating net profits of $2.3 billion. Operating margins of 28% are golden. These are numbers the competition can only dream of. Instead, the landscape is becoming littered
Investing requires making fast decisions on the top stocks to buy. The top three competitors are highlighted because they have distinct technological and business strategies, making them attractive options for stock buyers. These businesses are well-known for their cutting-edge advances in AI. They have incorporated complex AI models into their platforms, greatly increasing user engagement and ad
Shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) have been absolutely obliterated since they peaked in 2021. After all the stock offerings the company has put forward, shares of AMC stock currently trade around $5 per share. That’s good for a decline of more than 99% since the stock peaked during the 2021 meme stock craze. Right before
Under CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is continuing to make multiple moves that should tremendously boost its top and bottom lines over the longer term. These maneuvers involve the conglomerate’s e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and healthcare businesses. As a result of Amazon’s extremely promising initiatives, I continue to believe that Amazon stock is significantly undervalued. I
With the kick-off of the year’s second half underway, investors may wonder if the same themes that outperformed in the first half will continue to work. Undoubtedly, AI chip stocks will still stand out as exciting growth bets for investors looking to play the technological revolution. Given the likelihood that the artificial intelligence (AI) boom
Investing in the best Chinese stocks can offer much needed strategic portfolio diversification. The past few years have been tough for Chinese stocks, weighed down by regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions and a lackluster economy. However, in the past few quarters, we’ve seen these headwinds subside, offering a promising opportunity for investors. Many Chinese stocks, especially
This year is shaping up to be the year for new-age IPOs, putting several game-changing IPO stocks on investors’ radar. After a touch-and-go 2023, IPOs are off to a strong start this year with more than $20 billion raised in the first six months. The boom, mainly led by start-ups and next-gen companies, is underscored
While the cannabis industry has all but become legitimate in the United States, it’s not the only form of alternative medicine attempting to break through regulatory barriers. Compounds like psilocybin, lysergic acid and ketamine are all referred to as psychedelics, yet they may have medical applications which are just beginning to be explored. As such, several
The stock market rally has been showing no sign of stopping, and while most of it has been driven by Big Tech, it is worth looking into some little-known penny stocks. These stocks usually see huge breakouts and trade at big premiums during bullish rallies. We haven’t seen that happen across most penny stocks just
The oil sector is witnessing significant fluctuations, creating opportunities for undervalued oil stocks. With Brent crude trading at around $77 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $73, market conditions are ripe for strategic investments. Companies such as Shell (NYSE:SHEL) are focusing on shareholder value, reducing costs, and maintaining strong dividends, which make them an
One of the ways to make millions from the market is to identify and invest in early-stage companies. If the business takes off, multi-fold returns are in the offering. Of course, the risk involved is high and investors should limit portfolio exposure to these companies at 5% to 10%. One sector that’s worth researching for
Amidst ongoing conflicts, the choice of defense stocks for investors might seem crucial yet unpredictable due to varying government spending priorities. Though economic upheaval isn’t my primary prediction, several scenarios could disrupt the U.S. economy. For example, one concern is the unsustainable national debt, which experts like BlueBay’s Mark Dowling warn could lead to significant
When things go well, dividend stocks can generate steady gains while providing cash flow for investors. Ideally, corporations raise their dividends every year and deliver long-term returns for investors. However, the presence of index funds and thousands of publicly traded corporations should invite investors to be more selective about their assets. Some dividend stocks will
Just 1% of all stocks listed on the major U.S. exchanges are Dividend Aristocrats. These are the 67 companies listed on the S&P 500 that have raised their dividends for 25 consecutive years or more. It is an elite group of stocks recognized for their quality and consistency over time. That doesn’t mean their shares
It’s been a tumultuous first half of 2024 for cybersecurity stocks as early optimism was handed a reality check amid challenging first-quarter earnings for leading industry players like Cloudflare and Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT). With worse-than-expected billings shortfalls pushing cybersecurity stocks lower, the complex state of the industry has been laid bare for investors. There’s little doubt
Social media is a fast growing market that Goldman Sachs expects to double to $480 billion by 2027. To take advantage of this trend, many invest in the obvious social media stocks like Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) or Meta (NASDAQ:META). However, these companies are trading at all-time highs and there is no way to know if
With an overbought market and prospects of higher-for-longer interest rates, cash-rich stocks are savvy bets at this point. These companies can generate substantial and free cash flows, which stand out as prudent investments. This financial strength is key for firms to manage debt efficiently throughout any phase of their business cycle. Let’s examine three top
Don’t expect another wave of meme madness to save AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). Although once one of the “meme kings,” it may be more accurate now to describe AMC stock as one of the meme “also-rans.” AMC’s price action will be driven by fundamentals, which is bad news for investors, as the stock should continue to
If you’re reluctant to invest in PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), that’s understandable. It’s difficult for PayPal to protect its market share in the crowded and highly competitive fintech space. However, a moderately sized portfolio position in PayPal stock could still offer excellent returns over the long term. My previous analysis of PayPal suggested the share price will easily reach $90.
Even with a slight early-summer correction on the books, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock still finished the first half of 2024 as one of the biggest and brightest winners, with a gain of around 152%. That’s an amazing return in a six-year timespan, let alone a six-month one. Undoubtedly, Nvidia is no longer the world’s largest company,
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