2023 has seen a revival in the speculative stocks category. After a dismal 2022, many more adventurous parts of the market are back on the upswing. Cryptocurrency, biotech, and even some former SPACs are perking up. Not all of these rebounds are justified, however. In the case of these three speculative stocks, huge trouble lies
Lithium producers and lithium stocks have been badly hit as Chinese lithium prices plunged an incredible total of about 75% between November 2022 and November 2023. However, in the wake of the tremendous decline of both the mineral’s prices and lithium stocks, multiple firms are starting to be bullish on the sector. For example, research
The tightening of monetary policies has helped curb inflation to some extent. At the same time, global GDP growth has decelerated, and that’s a key concern for policymakers. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is already projecting two interest rate cuts next year. I would not be surprised if the policymakers are more aggressive in pursuing expansionary policies
A new report from investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) claims that hedge funds are dumping bank stocks heading into year’s end. According to Goldman, hedge funds sold bank and financial related stocks for a 10th consecutive week through Dec. 8. Hedge funds now have their lowest exposure to the banking sector since March 2020 when
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stands out as an early mover in a high-potential industry. Consequently, the sky is the limit for ACHR stock — but then, it could also have a crash landing. Even if you strongly believe in Archer Aviation’s future prospects, you’ll definitely want to have an exit strategy in place. Archer Aviation manufactures flying taxis, more
2023 has been a mixed year. While growth stocks enjoyed the upside momentum, several industries suffered due to high inflation and low consumer spending. However, it looks like better days are ahead, and if you are planning to invest in dividend stocks, consider the company fundamentals before making a move. If the company is stable, has a solid
Just because a stock is popular doesn’t mean it’s a good investment. Too often, investors take a position in a stock that has enjoyed a big rally only to buy at the top and see their investment plummet as the share price peaks and then falls. That situation led retail investors to lose an estimated
As we head into the new year, the one of the biggest trends on many investors’ minds is renewable energy. The trillion-dollar renewable energy industry is worth a close inspection. Optimism prevails despite some recent downturns in renewable energy companies such as FirstSolar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). Already, wind and solar energy is dipping
The official November consumer price index (CPI) inflation numbers were just released, and they were pretty soft. That likely confirms that inflation is on track to fall to 2% within just a few months – and sets the stage for a monster rally in 2024. And if you aren’t already, it’s time to get prepared
It’s the end of the year, which means it is “tax loss harvesting” time. Specifically, investors sell losing positions to offset capital gains taxes from stocks they sold that earned them a profit. By selling stocks at a loss, investors offset the capital gains tax they owe on the year’s earned profits. Essentially, it’s a
Fortune recently reported on a couple of surveys about millennial housing trends. The first survey from the Bank of America Institute, an economic think tank from BofA. It found that 60% of millennials believe home ownership is more important today than it was during their parents’ generation. A second survey from Bank of America found
Electric vehicle (EV) demand is expected to accelerate, which should fuel further upside for EV charging stocks. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), EVs could account for about 35% of new vehicles sold globally by 2030. That’s a sharp improvement from its initial forecast for EVs to make up less than a quarter. While
Investors know that the current expectations project rate cuts as early as March. The news is a major positive for the economy overall and suggests that we have avoided a recession. It affects stocks, including everything from value to growth to meme stocks. That’s where we’ll be focusing today in this article: meme stocks. Generally
Joby Aviation’s (NYSE:JOBY) flying taxis have achieved FAA certification for testing, and the company is now targeting commercial flights by 2025. As a top electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker, JOBY stock has seen its share of volatility this year. However, most of the stock’s momentum has been up and to the right,
Contributing to the care of the environment is everyone’s job, and when we talk about everyone, companies are included in this work. There are big players for their own growth and development, as well as for the care of the environment. Here are three leading battery stocks that are worth analyzing to add to your
As you may already suspect, there are not a lot of stocks up 1000% year-to-date, but several stocks trading on major exchanges are up 1000% from their lows set earlier in the calendar year. There are also a few fairly-liquid over-the-counter listed stocks that qualify for this category, whether by gaining tenfold since January, or
The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits. In the long term, this can be managed, but CEO Bob Iger looks like he’s out of time.
Blue-chip stocks are typically companies that are leaders in their respective industries, have a strong reputation, have maintained stability throughout many years (especially during economic turmoil), and offer investors consistent growth potential. All the stocks I choose below are within the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. The Dow has
During a time when the electric vehicle manufacturing industry is hyper-competitive, it will be challenging for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) to sell vehicles and turn a profit. Consequently, RIVN stock will be vulnerable in 2024 and might give up its recent gains. The best grade we can give the stock is a “D,” along with a cautionary signal
Many stocks under $20 have been beaten down in recent years, due to the struggles that their issuing companies have undergone, the Street’s overdone fears about interest rates and economic growth, or some combination of all of those factors. But with the economy staying strong and the Street becoming much less concerned about rates, many