Stock Market

Let your winners run. That’s the advice shared by the world’s most successful investors. Investing legend Peter Lynch famously said: “Selling your winners and holding your losers is like cutting the flowers and watering the weeds.” If a stock is running ahead, the best move investors can make is sit back and enjoy the ride.

Stocks were rallying again Thursday, despite Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stinker of a quarter. Even prominent Tesla bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities said it was a “train wreck” and criticized Elon Musk and his team for failing to “step up like adults in the room.” Tesla plummeted more than 10% in midday trading, pushing its market

Over the last three months optimism over Artificial Intelligence infrastructure has become a mania. No stock has benefited like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock. Since just before Halloween, AMD stock is up 65%. That’s even better than Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which is up 44%. By way of comparison, the S&P 500 is up just 15%. While

The Magnificent 7 stocks dominated the stock market and investing headlines throughout 2023. It will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence took off, resulting in massive growth.  It was a strong year overall for the stock markets, with leading indexes like the S&P 500 rising by 24% during the period. However, The Magnificent Seven substantially outpaced

We’re now in the thick of earnings season and results are coming in at a fast and furious rate and it’s time to look at the Q4 earnings winners you should shortlist. With 10% of S&P 500-listed companies having now reported financial results for the fourth and final quarter of 2023, 62% of companies have

It’s fitting Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock represents both the largest company in the world and also the biggest seller of smartphones. The iPhone revolutionized communication. The tech giant is at a crossroads for investors. AAPL stock has consistently performed well. It’s total return over the last five years has quadrupled that of the S&P 500. It

Financial services stocks are a solid addition to any investor’s portfolio. This is because they offer reliable growth throughout the industry and substantial dividend payouts to investors. Financial services are a much-needed resource for individuals, corporations, and institutions alike. It gives individuals and businesses the peace of mind that their financial future is heading in the

For portfolio exposure to the data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) industries, you may be considering Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock right now. That’s understandable, but be careful. Investing in Palantir during a time of AI-market exuberance may be a costly mistake.  Don’t get the wrong idea. It could be a great idea to buy Palantir stock

Marathon Digital (MARA) stock has faced a challenging start to the year, with shares dropping more than 20%. Some of this move can certainly be tied to Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) performance, especially considering the high expectations for this token following the SEC’s approval of spot ETFs. Indeed, Bitcoin prices directly affect Marathon’s valuation, because Marathon’s entire

Can Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock have a “magnificent” performance this year, like it did in 2023? Apple’s investors should have realistic expectations on Wall Street. Despite being a large company, Apple still faces uncertainty in certain areas. We’ll address Apple’s challenges in a moment. If you already own Apple stock, you’ll likely want to continue holding or possibly

Are you ready to get on board with the electric vehicle takeoff and landing industry? If you’re bullish about air taxis, it’s fine to own Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock. However, there’s another air-taxi stock you can buy instead of, or besides, shares of Joby Aviation. I’ve recommended investing in Joby Aviation, and I’ll stand by that

The positive future performance of the economy hinges on addressing concerns about businesses’ adaptation to post-pandemic dynamics. Efforts include renegotiating discounts with manufacturers as retailers seek to regain bargaining power. The effectiveness of these strategies and consumers’ response to potential price increases will play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth. The current economic performance

In the fast-paced world of tech investments, finding the next big hit is like navigating a complex maze. Amidst this landscape, a few standout stocks emerge as potential game-changers, each poised to potentially turn your investments into millions. These millionaire-maker tech stocks stand out with their compelling narratives of innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence. Moreover,

Artificial intelligence was a great trade in 2023. Stocks in the sector soared while corporations have been in a rush to announce AI initiatives to attract investors. While some sectors fizzle out after a few years, AI has tremendous staying power. The technology is already incorporated into many websites, apps, and platforms that we regularly

The stock market is off to a solid start of 2024. All the major indices are at or near all-time highs, thanks in large part to bullish sentiment for tech. Artificial intelligence is going to change the world (according to Wall Street and Silicon Valley at least) and that’s led companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft

The Chinese economy was expected to rebound strongly following the end of stringent Covid-19-led lockdowns. However, the recovery has been slower than anticipated and has adversely impacted investor sentiment on Chinese stocks. After a dismal 2023, Chinese stocks remain under pressure and started the year on a rough note, as companies continue to await robust

After a sluggish start to the year, the stock market has quickly turned around and now sits at an all-time high. The benchmark S&P 500 index closed at an all-time high on Jan. 19 as investors resumed buying equities with a vengeance. Closing at 4,839.81, it surpassed its previous record high set in January 2022.

Ahead of Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) upcoming quarterly earnings release, the TSLA stock sell-off has continued. The market has soured on electric vehicle plays, and not only smaller, more speculative names. Even this established and profitable EV market leader has become the victim of shifting market sentiment. Worse yet, there is a strong chance that this sell-off

Elon Musk recently stated that he would need 25% voting control of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to be comfortable creating AI and robotics products and services within its corporate structure. He currently owns 13%.  “I am uncomfortable growing Tesla to be a leader in AI & robotics without having ~25% voting control. Enough to be influential, but

Eddie Elfenbein started the Crossing Wall Street blog in 2006 by making 25 top stock picks and holding them for 12 straight months with no changes. Then, at the end of the year, he drops five names, adds five more and repeats the process.  Elfenbein has done this for 18 years. He’s been so successful