We’ve all had the experience of emptying our pockets at day’s end to find a collection of coins. Sure, you could cash them in at a Coinstar machine for some bills. But what if that spare change could turn into something meaningful instead? True, the market certainly has no shortage of high-risk, high-reward stocks to
In the dynamic stock market realm, the term “best meme stocks” transcends being a mere catchphrase, encapsulating a pivotal movement. Fueled by social sentiment, the recent documentary “Dumb Money” shed light on the remarkable retail trading surge of 2021, which left Wall Street pundits scratching their heads. Additionally, the impact of meme stocks has been
Businesses and consumers have used artificial intelligence (AI) before 2023, but ChatGPT’s launch thrust the technology into the spotlight. Many AI stocks led the stock market and outperformed major indices. Although AI stocks performed well in 2023, promising financials and tremendous runways suggest the rally can continue with plenty of AI stocks to buy for growth
Flying car stocks are booming among retail investors as the technology approaches full-scale deployment. Last week, the Japanese company NEC tested a passenger-carrying aircraft. The vehicle stayed airborne for a minute. But Japan isn’t the only country eager to launch passenger-carrying aircraft. Dubai, Singapore, and New Zealand are among other countries ready to get in
Space exploration is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It was about a $447 billion industry last year. But researchers from McKinsey are forecasting this sector to grow to $1 trillion by 2030. That makes now a good time to look for moonshot space stocks. For many investors, a moonshot into space exploration may
Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images Like it or not, generative artificial intelligence has arrived on Wall Street — and experts expect it to transform the way firms do business. To be clear, artificial intelligence, like natural language processing and machine learning, has been used by wealth management and asset management firms for years.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has unveiled the “Ryzen 8040” microchips designed to enhance AI applications by 60%. Set for integration into laptops and PCs from Q1 2024; these chips are anticipated to drive revenue and stock performance for AMD stock. Additionally, AMD’s MI300X accelerator microchip, a competitor to Nvidia’s high-powered AI chips, is now available.
In the relentless and dynamic waves of the cryptocurrency market, the resilience and adaptability of key players hold the essence of value growth. Amidst the volatile realm of digital currencies, three distinct names illuminate the landscape with their strategic moves and operational prowess. These companies, symbolic of the crypto industry’s dynamism, exhibit remarkable growth trajectories.
In an economy tackling persistent inflation, where core prices edged up in November, and the year-on-year core rate remained at 4%, investors are looking toward the future. On a more positive note, with anticipated rate cuts on the horizon post-Fed’s recent meeting, the focus shifts to inflation-resistant investments. Consumer staples stocks emerge as a smart
Fintech stocks represent companies that have built and continue to build payment platforms. The financial space continues to evolve away from traditional fiat money and toward more digital innovation. The space is characterized by annual growth rates that should continue at approximately 14% through 2030. The expectation of strong growth should be enough to continue to
There are some indications that Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck could become a huge hit that will also cause the demand for the other vehicles to soar for TSLA stock. However, the EV’s specifications are also less impressive than what CEO Elon Musk originally promised, while the Cybertruck is facing serious competition from Rivian’s (NASDAQ:RIVN) R1T and
I generally have two methods for deciding whether stocks are ultracheap. The first method involves comparing the name’s price-earnings or price-sales ratio to its previous growth, and its expected growth in future years. Generally, if a company is growing very rapidly but its valuation is slightly above average or lower, I would view it as
For most of the year, the Russell 2000 has lagged far behind its peers, the S&P500 and the Nasdaq. However, the small-to-mid cap index appears to be closing the gap. After a string of positive economic news indicating U.S. inflation in on its way downward, equities have sustained a rally. In mid-November, it looked like
One can say Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock traded sideways for much of the past six months, but it has more-than-doubled in price since January. This “future of transportation” play may have a gradual liftoff in the coming year. Even if its performance is far less impressive in 2024 compared to 2023, that’s not necessarily a
As the markets soar higher following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates, now may be a great time to jettison any dividend stocks to sell from your portfolio. While stocks overall could continue to perform strongly, company-specific factors can result in poor or even negative returns with many high-yield but low-quality dividend plays.
A seismic shift is underway for fintech stocks as three financial juggernauts emerge as the vanguards of fintech innovation, setting the stage for a transformative 2024. These titans wield disruptive strategies that promise to reshape the landscape of consumer finance and transaction processing. These three fintech stocks aren’t just companies; they are architects of change,
During the meme stocks rally of 2021, it seemed that all potential meme stocks skyrocketed. The speculative activity peaked, and short-squeeze rallies delivered multi-bagger returns in weeks. The euphoria was, however, short-lived. Investor interest in meme stocks remains high, and there continue to be opportunities to make quick money in the blink of an eye.
Much like artificial intelligence, quantum computing could be a game-changer. All of which could have a substantial impact on quantum computing stocks. Its ability to perform tough calculations in just a few seconds could help improve and speed up drug development, for example. According to Forbes, “Scientists, such as those at Swiss pharmaceutical company, Roche hope that quantum
Singapore city skyline on September 18, 2016. Rustam Azmi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Asia’s family offices used to have a far bigger appetite for risks compared to their global counterparts — but that could be changing, according to a recent survey. A Citi Private Bank global survey in the third quarter of
While the forward-looking mood for the equities sector may be pivoting in a positive direction, there are still opportunities among undervalued stocks with strong growth potential. Sure, the sector has been characterized by the blistering returns of technology players like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). However, the smarter approach may be to consider the path less traveled. That’s