During the current earnings season, three companies have strategically positioned themselves to boost their bottom line. They will do it through international expansion, market penetration, and operational edge, giving investors a sneak peek at potentially lucrative consumer discretionary and industrial opportunities. Despite obstacles in some markets, the first has shown resilience in increasing profitability. When
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A few years after electric vehicles seemed poised to dominate the automotive industry, the stock market has sharply turned. Now, investing in electric vehicle stocks is an exercise in pain tolerance. While Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) recent earnings commentary propelled the EV market higher (it certainly wasn’t the company’s numbers, which were abysmal), most other EV companies
Robotics has moved far before the realm of science fiction, revolutionizing industries from manufacturing to healthcare. The robotics market is booming, and investors can benefit from the enormous potential of robotics stocks. According to Market Research Future, the global robotics market should reach more than $286 billion by 2032, growing at 16.7% CAGR. A number
If you’re on the hunt for stocks to get rich, you’re in the right place. These seven stocks, each offering distinct opportunities for financial success, stand out among the plethora of investing choices. Showcasing everything from innovative tech to sustainable energy solutions and progressive automobile strategy, they perfectly capture the spirit of creativity and adaptability.
There’s a general understanding among most financial analysts that defense companies provide significant portfolio stability during recessions. Indeed, these companies, especially defense companies with no commercial exposure, dip directly into the coffers of their countries’ governments. Thus, they are less subject to rising inflation costs and falling consumer spending. However, these bullish perceptions evaporate with
The stock market has taken a concerning dive in recent weeks, and this downward trajectory may persist going forward, so it’s time to consider stocks to buy before a market crash. Many investors are gripped by fears that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period while inflation proves stubbornly resistant to coming down from 40-year highs.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has failed to rebound. While the Nasdaq and S&P500 enjoyed a great rally at the end of Q1, SOFI shares had plummeted 26.6% over the same period. The poor share price performance is because of a worsening macroeconomic picture and SoFi’s decision to raise $750 million in convertible debt capital. SOFI has
Everyone knows today’s top semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), which often attract the bulk of investor attention and capital. However, lesser-known top semiconductor stocks are lurking in the market, ready to skyrocket as artificial intelligence and machine learning tech evolve and trends accelerate. To find these overlooked
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) stock, the Donald Trump media project that recently went public to much fanfare, has the tumultuous nature of meme stock. Shares soared on their first availability, then plunged, but are starting to rise once more. None of it has to do with Trump Media’s financials. The company reported over
Chasing massive gains is a universal desire that drives investors to bet on various high-risk, high-reward assets. These can include the likes of penny stocks, cryptocurrencies, and even lottery tickets. However, in my view, penny stocks offer the most compelling risk-reward proposition. Unlike lotteries or purely speculative cryptos, penny stocks represent actual underlying businesses with growth potential. If these companies can
Wall Street is eagerly awaiting the long-anticipated pivot from the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening cycle. While no one can pinpoint the exact timing of such a shift, the Fed has signaled three rate cuts this year. However, recent inflation data have cast doubt on whether we’ll see any easing at all in 2024. Personally, I believe at least one
If you want to own high-quality ETFs, a recent article from Morningstar.com suggested you should avoid dividend-focused funds. Larry Swedroe discussed why dividends are an inefficient way to return capital to shareholders. The veteran investing expert concluded that a focus on dividends is not likely to add value. Quality might. “The bottom line is that
Despite some recent gains, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock remains a risky bet and investors should steer clear of the stock. Right now, HOOD stock looks to be on the comeback trail. Year to date, the share price is up 39%. Robinhood’s stock has been rising due to increased trading volumes and record-breaking cryptocurrency prices. But
Several months ago, I argued that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) could “stay magnificent” given broader business initiatives at the time. Much of the momentum was due to AI hype, given the vast amount of data Meta has on literally everything. Nine months ago, any company that simply mentioned AI would jump in share price as hope
When the largest American bank, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), starts investing into a new sector, investors should take note. As of January, the bank secured $300 million in the quantum computing startup Quantinuum. The private company, now valued at around $5 billion, is considered one of the top quantum computing stocks. Relying on superposition and entanglement,
Technology stocks had a great run in 2023. This year, not so much. In the past month, the tech-laden Nasdaq composite index has fallen 5%. Mega-cap tech stocks such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) have faltered badly amid escalating concerns that interest rates will remain higher for longer. Possibly much longer. At the same time, notable tech
Many investors abandon highly promising shares with little chance of failing. The phenomenon has been exacerbated by overdone fears about elevated interest rates. Short sellers often believe that elevated rates will crush indebted, money-losing firms, regardless of their potential. These short sellers put huge downward pressure on small companies that are still in the red
I continue to be optimistic on the upside potential for quality growth stocks. However, for the next few quarters, I am inclined to increase the weight of blue-chip stocks in the portfolio. The key reason is potential delay in rate cuts that can negatively impact equities. While I don’t expect a deep correction, it’s important
In the context of changing monetary policy, there is a growing expectation that interest rates will be lowered in the second part of the year. This is creating opportunities for wise investors to profit from calculated market movements. To begin with, the first one aims to expand globally, focusing on profitable but unexplored foreign markets.
Investors often seek high-growth penny stocks as a means of providing market-beating gains during bull market periods. Many of the stocks in the smaller-capitalization world certainly have such impressive upside. However, this upside potential comes alongside higher risk, which must be taken into account. Of course, a number of penny stocks with viable long-term business