Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) is an intriguing EV company many investors have on their radar. Indeed, the company’s high-priced luxury EVs have some of the best specs in the sector. That said, volatility with LCID stock has led to surges and declines (mostly declines over the past two years), forcing certain long-term investors out of the
Founded in 2009, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) aims to empower businesses with artificial intelligence. CEO Thomas Siebel, who offers over 40 customizable AI applications across various industries, sees the AI opportunity as transformative as the internet or smartphones. Recent fiscal 2024 Q2 results reveal notable growth in customer engagements and revenue, prompting investor consideration. This has considerable
In an era where digital fortification reigns supreme, three cybersecurity giants stand tall, reshaping the landscape of online protection. The first one on the list showcases a financial fortress with diversified revenue streams crucial to bolstering market valuation. The second one, a sentinel in the industry, flaunts its leadership through accolades and innovations that resonate
Penny stock investing isn’t for the faint of heart. These stocks can generate returns in a few days that exceed what popular index funds can do over the course of 5-10 years. However, many penny stocks can also go belly up and devastate long-term investors. While it is common to view penny stock as stocks
The EV charging market is one of the fastest-growing niches in transportation. Despite the lackluster showing in some of the best EV charging stocks, these holdings still show incredible promise. In fact, 33 million EVs are expected on U.S. roads by 2030, and the global EV market is forecasted to reach $561.3 billion in 2023,
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or Dow 30, is an index of 30 blue-chip stocks that, taken together, is supposed to serve as a bellwether for the American economy. But that doesn’t mean that every stock in the Dow is a strong performer. Quite the opposite. Many of the stocks in the Dow are of
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has been among the most clear-cut winners of the surge in AI stocks. Indeed, the run PLTR stock has seen over the past year has put many top AI plays to shame. This is a company that’s still well off its meme-cycle highs. However, strong momentum is backing this company, and retail
Even in turbulent economic times overlayed with bear markets, recessions, and broader uncertainty, some stocks still manage to provide stability, income, and growth for investors. You should always be on the lookout for companies that can deliver rising dividends year after year. These stocks help to cushion your portfolio when volatility arises, and also put
Investors looking for solid companies that offer a reliable source of growth may want to avoid the companies I’m listing below. They’ve all struggled with reduced cash flow, lower-than-expected full-year guidance, and possible bankruptcy. Investors may see these companies as a “Buy” due to their reduced share price, but in my opinion, it’s difficult to
In a fiercely competitive electric vehicle manufacturing industry, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) faces hurdles in selling vehicles and achieving profitability. Consequently, RIVN stock may be exposed in 2024, potentially relinquishing recent gains. Though Rivian has seen its stock price rally roughly 50% off of this year’s lows, it’s still trading well below its previous meme-cycle peak.
Black Friday spending (however that’s defined these days) was better than expected. And many of the best-performing companies in late November will be retail stock winners as the year comes to an end. But this holiday shopping season is a reminder that two things can be true at the same time. One truth of
The stock market is ending 2023 with outsized gains. Investors are in a cheerful mood, and many speculative stocks to take profits on are soaring right now. But don’t get stuck with a lump of coal this holiday season. It’s time to move on from these three stocks to sell before the gains dissipate. Soleno
Every day, we hear about the tremendous innovation from artificial intelligence advancements. AI is transforming many industries, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, molecule discovery and fraud detection, to name a few. This has led to an AI boom. You can participate in this new era through several AI stocks as these applications develop. In
Some stocks just aren’t worth the risk no matter how affordable the share price looks. Plenty of well-known companies that have enjoyed dominant positions in the past now look tired. With competitive positions in decline, sales slumping, and stock prices dropping, these companies are best left out of a portfolio. While investors might be tempted
The popularity of value stocks relative to growth has waned in recent years, but many investors still like to focus on value investing, or investing in stocks considered undervalued based on traditional valuation metrics like price-to-earnings (or P/E) and price-to-book. Yet while there are scores of value and deep value opportunities out there, you may
The Nasdaq index, which is largely comprised of technology stocks, has enjoyed a blistering run in 2023. As we prepare to close out the year, the Nasdaq is up 42% and has largely recovered from the brutal downturn seen in 2022. Technology stocks have clearly been the big story for markets over the past year
After sinking to a low stock price of $4.50 at the start of 2023, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has made a decent comeback at $9.52, a respectable jump of 111%. It therefore has outpaced the S&P 500 that has spiked 20% this year through the start of December 2023. Nonetheless, analysts question whether SoFi’s stock is
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
In general, portfolio stocks are from the blue-chip space along with high-quality growth stocks. On the other hand, penny stocks aren’t largely a trading option for the majority of investors. However, there are emerging businesses that can make it big if a few industry or company specific catalysts are triggered. For that, investors need to
Of 13 analysts following Blackrock (NYSE:BLK) stock at Tipranks, 12 say buy it. This despite their own prediction of a meager 3.5% gain in BLK stock next year. They remain true even though, until very recently, Blackrock was going precisely nowhere on the year. BLK stock is now up 6% for 2023 but was down