It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the U.S. that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. It is so hot that some cities have gone an entire month without temperatures falling below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Coincidentally, 2023 has been the summer for sizzling stocks. The S&P 500 is up nearly 10% since the
Investors often jump into expensive stocks that have strong momentum and grand underlying businesses. However, these stocks can underperform the broader market or even return losses if your entry point is too high. On the flip side, stocks that offer both growth and value can outperform in both the short and long term. This is
An artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy has swept the markets since Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) reported strong earnings guidance in the first quarter. While it’s easy to get excited about high returns and the technology’s impact on revenue growth, some AI stocks have become overvalued. Some stocks ride the trend and end up disappointing shareholders. The AI boom
According to Morningstar, communication services companies are those “that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services.” Also within the space are firms “that provide Internet services such as access, navigation and Internet related software and services.” Among the companies running into trouble in the communications services space are a number of
Here’s some eye-popping math for you. From its July 26 closing price of $9.38 to its final price of $13.27 on July 28, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock rallied approximately 41.5%. Today, I’m going to recommend that QuantumScape’s investors got lucky and should strongly consider taking profits. There may be even a short-selling opportunity here. That’s how irrational
Zacks Momentum Stock Strategist David Bartosiak explains how to use moving averages to find stock picks. Two stocks today trading above long-term moving averages are prepaid debit card provider Green Dot (GDOT) and insurance company Federated National Holding Co (FNHC).
In this article FRSH SMG GNRC AMD SBUX NCLH CVS SEDG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Solarpro employee installs a SolarEdge Technologies Inc. inverter at a residential property in Sydney, May 17, 2021. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies — The
Energy is a fundamental pillar in our survival, but it’s getting more expensive to tap into this resource. Gas prices continue to rise, and current geopolitical disputes are only making it worse. Some companies offer an alternative: renewable energy. This energy source taps into water, air, and the sun instead of fossil fuels. As the
As a prolific cog in the economic machine, the healthcare industry has been a roller coaster ride over the past few years. With the global pandemic, economic slowdown and industry-wide disruptions in play, healthcare stocks took a major hit but are now demonstrating signs of recovery. However, the industry has proven its resilience, effectively weathering
For long, investors in the cannabis industry have pinned hopes on federal-level legalization. Without a doubt, that’s a big catalyst for growth for the cannabis industry. However, even without legalization at the federal level, the growth outlook is promising. Given the point that the sector has remained depressed, I would accumulate high-potential cannabis stocks at
Investing in companies that make products people buy day-in and day-out is a smart way to weather an economic storm, but there are some consumer staples stocks to sell which are the exception to that rule. A consumer staples stock includes a whole range of companies— from over-the-counter medicines to household products, food and even
The Match.com website is shown on an Apple iPhone. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell on Wednesday. CVS Health — Shares of the retail pharmacy giant rose 1.8% premarket after the company posted strong earnings and revenue for the second quarter. CVS reported earnings of
With the U.S. and the rest of the world getting soccer (well, football for the international audience) crazy, investors ought to consider intriguing Women’s World Cup 2023 stocks. As heated rivalries and a chase for history underline the quadrennial tournament, the event serves as an excellent marketing platform. And certain enterprises are better prepped to
The growth portion of the market is on fire right now. From mega-cap tech stocks on down through more speculative names in fields such as AI, electric vehicles, and space technologies, investors are taking shots at potential big winners. It’s not too late to hop on the trend. There are still cheap tech stocks out there
It’s funny how the financial market can flip so quickly. During the past several years, many investors disliked Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock because the company lost market share to its chip-making rivals. Now, suddenly, some folks are ultra-bullish about INTC stock. Yet, there are reasons to maintain a healthy sense of skepticism about Intel. Intel stock doesn’t
Ahead of its then-upcoming quarterly earnings release, I discussed how there were high expectations for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to wow the market with its latest numbers and guidance, resulting in a big jump for META stock. As you likely know, these expectations were more than met. Thanks to a well-received earnings report last week, shares
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock has once again been a profitable trade for meme speculators, to the chagrin of its skeptics. The market reacted positively to the electric vehicle battery developer’s latest earnings release, sending QS stock nearly 40% higher. As I argued when the ink had to dry on the earnings release, the report itself was
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is among the names that have seen impressive moves in recent weeks. In fact, shares of PLTR stock surged over 10% because a veteran Wall Street analyst initiated coverage and had some positive remarks. The market’s momentum further boosted gains. While many analysts on Wall Street have been bullish about the stock,
Walking into the latter half of 2023, we’re looking at a very different stock market than a year ago. Despite elevated interest rates and ongoing inflation, the S&P 500 is up for the fifth consecutive month. The index returned a solid 20% since January, and the breathless cries of “imminent recession” are mostly whispers now.
The biotechnology sector is huge and growing. Grand View Research forecasts that the industry will reach $3.88 trillion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14%. Despite the massive amount of revenue being generated, most biotech companies remain small and medium-sized enterprises. Many of the companies operating in the space are start-ups.