As far as recent earnings are concerned, Q4 2023 looked impressive for the advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The company reported strong 13% revenue growth, with advertising revenues expected to climb further in 2024, driven by events like the Olympics and Elections. While ads dominate, Google Cloud’s revenue surged from $7.3 billion to $9.2 billion
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Since the late 1970s, when the former options trader and arbitrageur moved into activist investing (then called “corporate raiding”), Carl Icahn has built a multi-billion dollar fortune investing in (and pushing for profitable changes at) undervalued companies. With this track record, it’s no surprise that Wall Street and Main Street investors alike are always curious
Investors in the vulnerable global economy constantly seek the Holy Grail: stocks immune to economic downturns. As the stock markets sway with economic and geopolitical uncertainty winds, finding those rare diamonds can feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. However, seven solid companies weather the storm amidst the chaos and emerge stronger. Below are seven stocks
As you may recall from my past coverage of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), I’ve been bearish about this early-stage electric vehicle stock. However, following the EV maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, my RIVN stock analysis has become even more downbeat. Why? Admittedly, Rivian remains in a much better position than other high-profile EV upstarts. For instance,
Do you have your parachute ready? Without a doubt, it’s risky to invest in electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY). Yet, my JOBY stock analysis reveals that the potential reward justifies the risk. Joby Aviation is making steady progress toward the dream of putting air taxis in the skies, not just in North
Uncovering the illusive secrets with stocks to double your money is an endeavor that captures the imagination of many. But the quest for lucrative opportunities becomes increasingly challenging with the constant noise. There are a multitude of companies with huge growth tailwinds, each representing unique potential for growth and value creation. While inherent risks certainly
After years of warnings about peak oil, we don’t hear too much about that possibility anymore. The world is actually awash in fossil fuels and ongoing advances in exploration and exploitation means accessing reserves will be a continuing pursuit. But the world also needs oil and natural gas. Although alternative fuel sources are growing, they
Much like artificial intelligence, machine learning has become essential for companies all around the world. Better, as more companies wake up to the opportunity, it’s creating massive opportunity for machine learning stocks. Look at Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), for example. The company saved about $1 billion thanks to its “machine learning algorithm for the combined effect of personalization and
While exploring investment opportunities, identifying stocks with the potential for exponential growth takes a lot of energy. Amidst the ongoing flux of markets, certain stocks offer the possibility of transforming modest investments into substantial gains. Here are three stocks to buy, each presenting a compelling case to amplify portfolio returns. These companies span semiconductor equipment,
Once again, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has proven that it isn’t done growing. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 this morning, blowing past Wall Street estimates. Its revenue of $22.10 billion, a year-over-year (YOY) gain of 265% still manages to pale in comparison to the company’s net income, which skyrocketed
In 2023, cryptocurrencies saw remarkable growth, with Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) surging more than 155% and 90%, respectively. Several top 100 tokens surged up to 9600%, with many of the most prominent layer-1 blockchains seeing impressive upside (and I’ll get to those shortly). Despite the staggering gains in many top cryptocurrencies, risks abound. We
Undervalued companies don’t always have to be stocks with a significant decline in their share price. There is an abundance of solid companies that have experienced growth and share price appreciation. However, they are still considered undervalued by analysts. This drove us to make our list of undervalued small-cap stocks. Small-cap companies are also significant
With new innovation, high demand for better treatment, pharmaceutical companies strengthening pipelines and a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, biotech stocks could offer some of the most explosive opportunities of the year. “What’s more, big pharmaceutical companies with sizable piles of cash and the need to address patent expirations on some top-selling products later this
In this article MELI CVNA SQ PODD LYV INTU BKNG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, the logo for the US tech firm “Block” is displayed and reflected in a number of digital screens on March 03, 2023 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images Check out the companies making
AI stocks are likely to pick up from where they left off last year, remaining on a steady upward trajectory. Moreover, according to reports, we are still in the early stages of the monumental artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. According to Precedence Research, the AI stocks market is projected to surge. It will move from $454.1
The artificial intelligence rally has carried into 2024 after a strong showing in 2023. Many corporations have rushed to launch AI initiatives, and any mention of the technology can send a stock soaring. While some stocks deeply ingrained with the technology have taken off, there are a few under-the-radar stocks also poised to benefit from
A dozen years ago, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg made business history by betting Facebook on open source clouds, and META stock benefitted. Facebook was just coming public, its market cap an “astounding” $104 billion. It had revenue of $3.71 billion the year before but just $1 billion in operating cash flow. The cost
Stanley Druckenmiller is a former hedge fund manager and famed investor whose moves are carefully watched on Wall Street. From 1981 to 2010, he ran Duquesne Capital, a hedge fund that had more than $12 billion in assets at the time it was closed. Druckenmiller also managed money for George Soros as the lead portfolio
Reddit logos Dado Ruvic | Reuters Reddit’s initial public offering will include a quirk that allows some of its most active users to buy the stock. That could make the deal riskier for other investors. On Thursday afternoon, the social media company’s S-1 filing revealed that some Reddit moderators and other users would get the
In the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape, presales provide early access to emerging tokens. February 2024 showcases notable presale events, offering enthusiasts a glimpse into potential future trends. The market of tokens gained traction in the financial sector and has made investors buy them. Indeed, 2023 was a comeback year for cryptocurrencies, but the market is optimistic