The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have seen a resurgence in travel demand, with global populations returning to air travel. While promising for many aviation companies, this rising trend could slow or reverse in the face of a global recession. With both the United Kingdom and Japan going into official recessions this year, the US could
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In 2024, the stock market is undergoing a seismic shift, expanding beyond the traditional dominance of large-cap stocks that once led the charge. This transformative trend, aptly dubbed the “Great Broadening,” is only set to pick up more and more momentum in the coming months. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that
The blockchain bull run is on. Surging crypto prices, from Bitcoin (BTC-USD) to a series of altcoins, have reignited investor interest in many digital assets. From blue-chip blockchain stocks central to the crypto movement to the most speculative meme coins, investors of all stripes are looking at assets many may have never thought would be
Is the incredible run in tech stocks about to come to an end? Some analysts are warning that the market could be in a bubble, and that investors should be prepared for a significant market correction. Paying attention to which tech stocks to sell will be paramount for investors so they don’t lose out on
In the last few years, cannabis stocks have been impacted by two factors. First, regulatory headwinds have played a spoilsport for an industry with huge potential. Second, cannabis companies have suffered significant cash burn on account of ambitious expansion plans and intense competition. However, there finally seems to be light at the end of the
While macroeconomic uncertainty has put pressure on many businesses’ budgets, cybersecurity continues to be important as ever. Vast amounts of enterprises are pursuing digital transformation, and many aspects of life are online now, which means these pools of data need to be secured efficiently. In other words, cybersecurity is essential to protect the infrastructure that
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Taylor Hill | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink said capital markets can help solve a crisis brewing around the ability of Americans to afford retirement as lifespans elongate, and for the government to provide a basic safety net. In his annual letter to shareholders, Fink called
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock continues to capture the attention of retail investors looking for the next big AI play. The company’s software is designed to work with and transform massive data sets into actionable insights. However, this software was mainly targeting government agencies and their AIP platform is available to a variety of different businesses. Now
There are plenty of names to include on any list of financial stocks to sell, but this is not only because of the latest news from the Federal Reserve regarding its plans with interest rates. As I’ve argued previously, “higher for longer” rates are bad news for financial stocks in two ways: reduced loan demand
The Dow Jones has gone through some shakeups that are positioning it for a good bull run. Walgreens (NYSE:WBA) got booted from the index while the more favorable Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) took its place. This has led to this list of Dow stocks to buy. You don’t have as many companies to choose from in the Dow Jones. The index only has
Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) experienced an avalanche of a post-earnings sell-off late last month. Immediately after the Feb 28 earnings release, SNOW stock tumbled by nearly 20%. In the weeks that followed, shares in this cloud data company continued to slide lower, but admittedly have started to find support in more recent trading days. As the stock
When you think about Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock, several phrases come to mind: discount retailer, one-stop shop, everyday low pricing. However, artificial intelligence – particularly generative AI – isn’t likely an attribute commonly associated with the big-box retailing giant. That’s about to change, making WMT stock a worthwhile long-term investment idea. Aside from cryptocurrencies, the hottest
Energy stocks – particularly those focused on natural gas – look particularly interesting at the moment. natural gas prices plunged by 62% in 2023. They’ve fallen even more since then but analysts don’t believe that prices will stay low forever. Companies that produce natural gas have naturally been affected. They have less incentive to produce natural gas
The continued popularity of big tech and big data companies capitalizing on the mountain of growth potential from AI, creates high expectations for their stocks. However, not all are performing at market standard, and despite lingering high valuations from the AI wave, some slowdowns and consequent decreases in returns could be expected. These three big
Money managers are dumping Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. With shares already up 90% in 2024 and having more than tripled over the past year, the chipmaker is getting pricey. While tremendous growth potential remains for its business, NVDA stock’s valuation suggests it is grossly overvalued. By how much? When companies use free cash flow (FCF) to
Despite enthusiasm from Mark Zuckerberg that ultimately led to the rebranding of Facebook into Meta (NASDAQ:META) in late 2021, the metaverse’s time in the limelight was short-lived before a generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom in 2023 drove investor sentiment elsewhere. Another confounding factor surrounding metaverse hype was the primitive technology being showcased as a “groundbreaking”
Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication and frequency. CrowdStrike’s (NASDAQ:CRWD) 2024 Global Threat Report highlights a concerning increase in covert activity within the cyber threat environment, with a notable surge in cloud incursions by 75%. In the middle of these increasing attacks, cybersecurity stocks rated a strong buy offer healthy sustainable growth for prospective investors. These
When assessing the viability of contrarian stocks, it’s generally better to go against the crowd, not against analysts. Retail investors can sometimes get sucked into groupthink. However, analysts peg their reputations (and their livelihoods) on their calls. So, they don’t usually make reckless recommendations. Further, when an analyst issues a sell rating, that almost always
While there is no way to predict how the market will move, there is always a search for the holy grail. Some stocks have proved their strength that they can multiply returns. These time-tested blue-chip stocks to hold are worth adding to your portfolio if you are looking for long-term growth. These blue-chip companies have
Despite significant challenges, the U.S. economy has showcased remarkable resilience. Fears of an imminent recession have been allayed by two consecutive quarters of robust GDP growth exceeding 3%. Consumer stocks remain strong, with record-high household net worth and solid personal income growth. Looking ahead, the Fed’s cautious approach reinforces confidence in the future of the