The first half of 2023 was a challenging time for the banking sector. However, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) survived the upheaval and is now gaining favor among investors. There are no guarantees, but SOFI stock could be in the beginning stages of a longer-term rally and should appeal to risk-tolerant financial traders. It’s true, as we’ll see,
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock could be on the move as the company is due to report earnings Aug. 8. Analysts expect about 24 cents/share of earnings on revenue of $3.7 billion. Those are huge gains from a year ago, when there was a loss of 3 cents per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. Things
American drug makers can generate gigantic profits, pushing their stock prices to great heights. The pharmaceutical sector is lucrative in general around the globe, while the space is very profitable in America in particular. The latter point is true because drug prices are often astronomical in the U.S. For example, the Institute for Clinical and
A few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were dismissed as luxury items or niche transportation for environmentalists. However, the impact of fossil fuel markets and global warming has made the case for EVs stronger. Currently, close to 3 million are driving EVs on U.S. roads. Even if you are not interested in owning an EV,
In a not exactly unexpected development, the Federal Reserve last week announced that it raised its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, which then inherently bolsters the case for stocks to buy after a rate hike. Primarily, investors shouldn’t expect much relief from policymakers. Therefore, investors must at least consider publicly traded enterprises
Generally, companies that provide passive income for stakeholders represent a balanced approach but for safe dividend stocks for 2023. The underlying concept has taken on greater importance. Fundamentally, investors really have no idea what might transpire over the second half. Throughout much of last year and heading into this year, concerns centered on the Federal
While the market offers ample opportunities for wild speculation, there’s something about favored penny stocks by analysts that arouses interest. Don’t get me wrong – whenever you’re dealing with enterprises in this troubled arena, downside threats are never too far away. Still, analyst endorsement of top penny stock picks adds at least an air of
While we’ve all heard the phrase bad news is good news in the capital markets, for certain tech stocks rising from adversity, the adage may yield considerable shareholder profits. As a caveat, one should realize that companies that print red ink often do so for a reason. Usually, it’s not a good one. Still, high-return
The recent rally in the stock market has pleased investors with outstanding returns. With the earnings season going on in full swing, investors have high expectations from companies, especially the top tech companies. Driven by the AI craze, we have seen several companies report better-than-expected numbers. However, one should not judge all companies based on
Investing in penny stocks can feel like finding needles in a haystack, and can certainly be an uphill battle for most investors. Different from investing in well-established businesses, you can’t hold your way to profit with most small businesses. However, investing in the right penny stocks can be tremendously rewarding. Smaller businesses can grow very
Before artificial intelligence (AI) became a household word, there was robotics. And the emergence of AI is only drawing more attention to high-potential robotics investments. AI stocks have been red hot in 2023, and AI will continue to be one of the hottest sectors for investors for the rest of the decade. However, there is
In this article SBAC YUM WDC ANET LSCC RMBS MPWR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk past Yum! Brands Shanghai, China Bloomberg | Getty Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Yum China — The restaurant franchiser’s shares fell 3.4% following its mixed second-quarter results. The company announced 47 cents in
The stock market has rebounded in 2023 following a year marked by rate hikes that pulled everything much lower. Leading indexes fell dramatically with the S&P 500 shedding 18.25% of its value. Hikes pounded the tech-heavy Nasdaq which fell by more than 30% during the same period. The emergence of AI, along with slowing rate hikes,
What do you get when you combine artificial intelligence (AI) with venture capital? The next wave of unicorn IPOs. The problem for the average investor is getting an opportunity to invest along with the big venture capital and institutional players. There are very few onramps for doing this. Equity crowdfunding has made a small dent,
Retail investors have jumped strategically on various cinema stocks over the past two years. The trend has capitalized on the surge seen in pandemic rebound plays, as well as the meme stock mania. Other factors, such as an improved movie slate, are considerations for speculators and investors looking at this sector. Thus, the recent releases
Recently reported results of several electric vehicle (EV) makers indicated that EV sales have been resilient so far this year, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. Government incentives and price cuts by most EV makers have driven higher volumes. Citing data from Motor Intelligence, a Wall Street Journal report highlighted that U.S. EV sales increased 50% to
As the digital age forges ahead at a breakneck speed, these top AI stock picks prove enticing for forward-thinking investors. These AI-linked equities have displayed remarkable strength and resilience this year, propelling the broader tech market upwards. Although some AI stocks have shown astronomical leaps, others are just warming up to their potential. AI could
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) due to labor disputes primarily regarding streaming service residuals and uses of artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, to replace writers. Then on July 14, SAG-AFTRA Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Earnings season is in full swing, and so far, the quarterly prints have been better than expected. With nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 index having reported their second-quarter results, 80% have exceeded Wall Street consensus forecasts for their earnings per share, according to a report from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). That’s impressive
In this article ON SOFI NYCB HAS XPEV DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk by the SoFi Technologies headquarters on February 22, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. SoFi Technologies – Shares of the fintech company popped more than