This year has been a boon for the tech-laden Nasdaq index and tech stocks as a whole. However, most of the growth in tech stocks was concentrated in a few key industries. Cloud names were soaring early this year, but the artificial intelligence (AI) companies ballooned in record-breaking fashion. Most top AI tech stocks trade
The year-to-date performance of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is impressive. However, there’s no need to take profits now as Meta Platforms should continue to provide value to its shareholders. Over the next five years, investors should expect Meta Platforms to make waves with innovations in artificial intelligence technology and the metaverse. There really isn’t any other
Investing legend Peter Lynch once noted, “Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.” He said that to suggest investors should ignore the noise that surrounds insider selling. Instead, focus on what they’re buying. That’s a much better indicator of
Quantum computing is a revolutionary technology that allows for complex calculations to be performed at speeds that are well beyond what traditional computers can achieve. Thus, the technology is based on “the laws of quantum physics.” Among the fields that can benefit tremendously from quantum computing are drug discovery, financial analysis, and nuclear fusion. Given the
Without a doubt, life is difficult for EV start-ups. Creating automobiles is a complex and challenging process, even under the most favorable conditions. Indeed, the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of electric vehicles is a process fraught with potential pitfalls for a given company and its investors. Many EV start-ups face unique challenges due to
In this article LLY RIDE K WBA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A man walks out of Walgreens pharmacy on March 09, 2023 in New York City. Leonardo Munoz | Corbis News | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Walgreens Boots Alliance — The retail pharmacy chain
With the artificial intelligence boom gaining momentum, we’re likely to see far more acquisitions for some of the top AI stocks to watch. For one, AI behemoths like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are exploring new ways to innovate, stay ultra-competitive, and ramp up revenue. Two, according to International Data Corporation, spending on AI technologies is expected to balloon to about
There’s nothing inherently wrong with rival automotive manufacturers making deals. Thus, it’s perfectly fine that electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has a charging-network agreement with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Still, RIVN stock traders need to be careful. The deal with Tesla doesn’t solve Rivian’s other problems, especially in the area of revenue versus expenditures. There’s also a
Shopify (NYSE:SHOP), like so many high-profile growth/tech names, has experienced a big stock price recovery. SHOP stock has rallied by nearly 79% since January. Yet even as it appears that a comeback is in full swing, many analysts and commentators are ringing the warning bells about a possible pullback/correction. Many times, bearishness about a popular
The S&P 500 index currently trades at 4,300. Based on estimates, the index is likely to trade at 4,500 by the end of 2024. Clearly, the markets will continue to face macroeconomic challenges and this will keep the index subdued. However, the index remaining sideways does not imply that there will be no multibagger return
QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS) is a battery start-up which has seen extreme volatility in recent years. A play on solid-state battery technology, QuantumScape provides investors with a much more speculative potential earnings curve than its EV peers. In the previous bull market rally, QuantumScape achieved a remarkable $54 billion valuation. This valuation was driven by its solid-state
After hitting a 2023 high of nearly $9.75 per share on June 14, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock was hit by bearish analysis that had brought it down closer to $8. The market cap on the online banking company was still $7.8 billion, five times more than the $1.57 billion of revenue it had last year,
Years ago, when I started writing about investing, I developed a concept called “Everyday Investing,” an idea borrowed from Peter Lynch’s belief that investors should buy what they know. In April 2019, I selected eight stocks whose products America loves. Except for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), these high-potential consumer stocks have advanced in the four-plus years
Since the pandemic onset, student loan payments have paused, with interest rates at 0%. However, these payments will restart in late August, affecting consumer spending. This has led to the rise of stocks to avoid when loan payments resume. Student loan borrowers will face increased monthly expenses. Some may need to reduce spending, impacting certain
In the investing world, large investors such as hedge funds and private equity firms carry tremendous power to make or break a company. When a small or micro-cap stock gets backing from some large investment entity, it typically causes a massive shift in the company outlook. It gets eyes on it from prominent retail investors
Before you make any decision about these undervalued REITs, first rest assured that I’ll only be delivering facts to the table. Not only can you trust that these investment ideas are actually undervalued by a commonly gauged metric, but each of them also features overall bullish analyst support. This way, you’re improving your odds of
Preston Pysh, Greg Foss and David Collum have a debate and discussion about many of the topics and concerns around Bitcoin. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:32 – Thoughts on the current bull market in bonds despite high inflation 00:08:01 – How David Collum views markets moving forward in the next ten
? Welcome to another episode, folks! Today, we’re breaking the rules and diving into shorting covered calls. No more going bullish! Let’s unleash our bearish side! ? The market seems toppy, so let’s switch things up! When examining these positions, I’ve got a ton of exciting stuff going on! But here’s the thing: most people
Countries across the world are moving towards electric vehicles to build a cleaner and greener future. Currently valued at over $250 billion, the EV market is projected to reach $561 billion this year and the market unit sales are expected to hit 17 million by 2028. While the electric vehicle industry suffered from a slump
To be completely straightforward, many if not a small majority of retail investors love speculating, making the concept of small-cap stocks analysts love incredibly relevant. Using a baseball analogy, betting on small-capitalization firms is akin to swinging for the fences when the bases are loaded. Basically, you’re going to attempt to win the game right