A lot of investors are interested in QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) as a long-term wager on solid-state EV battery technology. However, there are plenty of traders interested in QS stock for another reason. That would be QS’s potential to experience another turbo-charged rally. Such rallies have happened twice this year. Who’s to say a third one can’t
Don’t sleep on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). The microchip and semiconductor company is fast becoming a leader in the market for advanced artificial intelligence technologies and taking market share from competitors in the process. This article will touch on the great reasons you should invest in AMD stock. While much of the discussion around AI
As uncertainty seems to dominate, it might be time to look for stocks to own during a downturn. For 10 straight months, investors enjoyed a strong comeback rally in the S&P 500. After plunging sharply into bear market territory last year, the broad-based index roared ahead 28% in 2023 to hit a peak at the
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) stock is one of the quintessential defensive plays, but it stock hasn’t exactly been a safe harbor recently. Shares have dropped compared to that of the broad market. Now, there’s a good reason for this relatively large move lower. As many investors buy this stock for the dividend, the latest news
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock might be a “Magnificent Seven” play, but it still has challenges. It’s fine if you’re bullish on artificial intelligence technology. Just don’t feel the need to be a perma-bull as regulatory obstacles could cause ongoing problems for Microsoft. MSFT has risen substantially in 2023, especially after the company invested in the technology powering
In this article DIS ZS XOM SPOT OWL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Exxon gas station sign in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Oct. 6, 2023. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Walt Disney — Shares of the media giant rose more
Nervous investors are turning to defensive stocks, and there’s plenty of reason to be among their ranks. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s continuing battle to control inflation is the primary reason catalyzing increasing nervousness. A few weeks ago, the Fed signaled that rates will be held higher for longer. That introduced new fear into the markets.
It’s no secret that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is a major investor in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY). It’s been reported that Buffett holds more than 2.24 million shares of OXY stock and collects substantial quarterly dividends from those shares. Yet, Buffett wouldn’t just buy a stock to collect dividends. To meet Buffett’s criteria, Occidental
For the second straight year, American states will receive huge amounts of money allocated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. For example, New York state is getting $2.76 billion for the current fiscal year, Vermont is receiving $329 million, and Oregon is obtaining $757 million. Most of these funds will be used to bankroll traditional transportation
Blue-chip stocks are beaten down. While the tech stock onslaught continues, economic pressure and uncertainty come after some of the business’s biggest, most stable names. Blue-chip and value stocks are typically a haven. But even these juggernauts haven’t been spared as we face interest rate risk, geopolitical pressure, and mounting recession fears. For long-term, buy-and-hold
Artificial intelligence. New pharmaceutical drugs. Cutting-edge communication software. With so many disruptive technologies and innovations emerging every year, thousands of investor opportunities abound. These all present ways to capitalize upon potential future leaders in various niches. In 2022, investors saw the S&P 500 growth index fall by 30%. While many growth companies suffered massive losses
It can be fun to speculate on short-squeeze stocks. When the stars align just right, these heavily bet against companies can see their shares skyrocket, leading to tremendous gains for shrewd traders. However, most of the time, traders should probably be looking to sell potential short-squeeze stocks. After all, bears usually take interest in companies
The electric vehicle industry appears to be a winner-take-all market. At least that’s what Wall Street seems to think. Just look at the performance of other auto stocks. Shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have doubled this year. Tesla’s market capitalization is more than $800 billion, dwarfing the values of General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F),
The USS Truxtun (DDG-103) destroyer sits in dry dock at the General Dynamics Corp. NASSCO shipyard facility on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, on Jan. 9, 2018. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Spotify — Shares of the music streaming service company fell 2.5%
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, AI stocks are emerging as some of the most promising investments for the future. The dynamism of this sector cannot be understated, even as market trends ebb and flow. While the buzz around these companies may have dimmed slightly, a closer look reveals several artificial intelligence stocks poised
The artificial intelligence trend isn’t a fad. Companies have been investing in AI for several years. But the technology became front-and-center for investors after Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) did a lot of the heavy lifting for the Nasdaq 100 this year. The growing AI trend can mint many millionaires. If you want to become the millionaire next
The oil market has been on a roller coaster ride in the past few years, with prices fluctuating wildly due to various factors such as pent-up travel demand post-COVID and geopolitical tensions between Western nations and Russia. While crude oil prices are expected to rebound in the second half of 2023, thanks to OPEC+ production cuts
For the first time in a long time, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) had a winning week in the markets, gaining nearly 16% for the week ending Oct. 6. Given its shares have lost more than 85% of their value over the past year, it’s much-needed relief for AMC stock. Driving AMC’s recent bullishness was the Oct.
Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) is an online grocery delivery platform that went public on Sept. 19 at $30 per share, valuing the company at $39 billion. The initial public offering (IPO) was one of the most anticipated of the year, as Instacart had benefited from the surge in demand for grocery delivery during the pandemic. However, the
In this article AKRO PEP U PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Palantir Technologies — Shares of the data analytics company added 2.3% on news that the U.S.