As most investors know, Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO and co-founder of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), which operates the world’s most profitable social media platform. He’s also the controlling shareholder with approximately 61.1% of the META stock votes. Zuckerberg controls Meta through Class B shares, which have 10 votes per share, compared to one for Class
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Over the past year, four stocks with a market capitalization of $200 billion or more (out of 44) had a triple-digit return. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock was one of them, up 114.2% according to Finviz.com. The others are Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), up 237.5%, 178.3%, and 122.1%, respectively. That’s some
The business of producing food is integral to societies everywhere. Historically, it was done primarily in rural settings. However, the world is becoming increasingly urbanized, increasing the demand for urban farming. Urban farming stocks are a relatively small sector but one with the potential to grow rapidly. Not only are large firms looking to capitalize
Under ongoing rapid technological evolution, the semiconductor industry is the cornerstone of innovation, enabling the digital revolution. Amidst this, these trillion-dollar companies loom large. The first one has its transformative generative AI solutions, the second one is expanding its global manufacturing footprint, and the third one’s relentless pursuit of cutting-edge process nodes signifies a watershed
As the global economy recovers from a period of high inflation, investors seek the best soft landing stocks to buy. A soft landing in economics is when central banks raise interest rates to slow economic growth to avoid a recession. Over the last year, Wall Street has pushed the narrative that a recession is on
Crude oil prices are stabilizing after a brutal selloff in the fourth quarter. Amidst fears of a wider Middle East conflict, prices have found a floor around $70 a barrel. The stabilizing prices and lower valuations are favorable for energy stocks. The main catalyst for energy stocks is the crisis in the Middle East. In
Over the years of investing, I have seen stocks delivering 10x, 20x and even 50x returns. Of course, it does not come overnight. It’s about buying a good idea at the right time and sitting tight. Even if investors make 2x or 3x in a story, there is a big temptation to book profits. However,
With consumer sentiment on the rise after a prolonged period of economic uncertainty, the recent Black Friday sales and holiday season are expected to boost Q4 sales and revenue for e-commerce companies. The improving economy and high consumer spending create an optimistic outlook for the new year and point to the strength of e-commerce stocks
Irrespective of whether you are a dividend investor, a growth investor or a value investor, you may be curious as to what the best monthly dividend stocks are for 2024. Given the current macro backdrop, there are many opportunities among stocks that pay monthly rather than quarterly dividends. Why? For one, many of these monthly
The attractiveness of battery stocks cannot be overstated in today’s quickly shifting industry. This sector, which is the backbone of the electrification revolution, is transforming sectors ranging from automotive to energy storage. Those that invest in battery technology are not merely betting on a trend; they are aligning with a future in which clean energy
CE Pro magazine is a leading trade publication for the custom electronics business. Its readers include homebuilders, small- and medium-sized businesses, and individual homeowners. On Jan. 2, CE Pro’s editor-in-chief, Arlen Schweiger, summarized the year for the 55 smart home stocks that are part of the publication’s Smart Home Stock Index. The index rebounded
Recently, InvestorPlace contributor Matthew Farley suggested that EHang (NASDAQ:EH) stock could potentially turn $10,000 into $1 million. That’s certainly possible, but don’t expect it to happen in 2024 and always understand the risks involved. EHang is a premier player in an industry that’s exciting but is also in its infancy. Just to recap, EHang is based in
Even with a relatively small portfolio allocation, penny stocks can have a big impact in terms of total portfolio returns. The reason is that when some of the hottest penny stocks surge, the rally is not limited to 20% or 30%. Instead, penny stocks can deliver multibagger returns in a matter of weeks. Having said
Remember how the FAANG group of technology stocks captured Wall Street’s imagination a few years ago? The so-called “Magnificent Seven” replaced FAANG in 2023 and somehow, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) got lost in the shuffle. Yet, NFLX stock has the potential to regain its superstar status and zoom higher in 2024. Netflix has more competition in the streaming space
In an era where the market shifts at breakneck speed, millionaire-maker stocks can pop at any minute. Identifying potential investment avenues is critical to navigating a constantly changing landscape. These millionaire-maker stocks represent market giants and catalysts reshaping consumer discretionary, technology, finance, and automobile sectors. Tesla (TSLA) Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has rapidly
Like most other tech stocks, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been off to a rough start for 2024. After reaching prices nearing $150 per share in late December, AMD stock has since slid back to around $135 per share. The general direction of the broad market has played a role in this. However, valuation-related worries
The three best-performing sectors last year were communication services, information technology and consumer discretionary. Although the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks grabbed all the headlines and many companies came near 52-week highs because of their relation to the technology, a business didn’t need to be plugged into AI to win. There are plenty of
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has emerged as a top tech stock to buy in 2024. The company continues to capitalize on two major trends – Azure serves as a premier AI infrastructure platform, while the company pioneers AI integration across tools like Copilot and applications such as Nuance Dax in healthcare. This will have important implications for MSFT
The global robotics industry will continue to pick up steam, making it a great time to consider the best robotics stocks to buy. As we step into 2024, the potential for growth in the robotics industry remains substantial. Investors who are keen on capitalizing on this trend will focus their efforts on companies with market
Barring a little turbulence in March (re: bank stock scare), the U.S. stock market has smoothly sailed through 2023. Now that 2024 is around the corner, many investors are eyeing companies with high growth potential, which brings us to airline stocks. The airline business has always moved in sync with the broader economic cycle. When