The boom in the technology industry came to an end in 2022. Pandemic-driven demand started to reverse. Now tech companies are cutting back expenses and laying off employees. With growth names on the decline, investors have turned to other sectors that are known for being more stable and recession-proof, such as consumer staples stocks. Consumer
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Intel said April 5, 2022 that it has suspended all business operations in Russia. Paco Freire/Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Intel — The chipmaker suffered a 9% loss in its shares in early morning trading after its latest financial results missed analysts’ estimates and showed significant declines in
Now’s a great time to start considering which micro-cap stocks to buy. Generally, micro-caps are stocks with a market capitalization of less than $300 million. With a cap like that, the company doesn’t have a ton of resources – which means that it could be forced to go into debt in order to grow, or
A key to successful retirement planning or wealth building is to start early. One critical component of investing is to secure stable cash flows. This is likely through fixed income, rental income, or investment in dividend stocks. With the markets continuing to face macroeconomic headwinds, it’s a good time to look at some dividend stocks
As with stocks across the board in the electric vehicle sector, investors have been warming back up to Nio (NYSE:NIO) since the start of the new year. So far in January, NIO stock has rallied by more than 26%. Although factors like Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicle price cuts weighed on shares in the China-based EV maker
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After a rough 2022 full of geopolitical instability and skyrocketing inflation, the concept of stocks to buy for the new year may have appeared imprudent just a few weeks ago. However, the equities sector generally responded well, encouraging investors to take a shot. Fundamentally, a few notable indicators suggest it may be time for intrepid
2022 was a tough year for nearly all sectors. Tech stocks, however, were among the hardest hit as an interest-rate-driven bear market reared its ugly head. Of course, tech stocks won’t stay beaten down forever. On the contrary, they are likely to lead the way higher during the next bull market as they have done
Renewable energy stocks represent a necessary mechanism to address environmental viability. According to NASA, the “…potential future effects of global climate change include more frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought in some regions, and an increase in the duration and intensity of tropical storms.” Still, this sector doesn’t concentrate exclusively on the science of climate
Most oil and gas companies saw their stocks skyrocket in recent months. And while some have cooled off, the uncertainty of the geopolitical climate and unstable macroeconomic environment points to another year of healthy upside for energy stocks. In addition, the Federal Reserve’s commitment to a hawkish policy could also mean that purchasing power starts
2022 was a tough year for most global equities markets. One notable exception was Latin America. The iShares Latin America 40 ETF (NYSEARCA:ILF) rose nearly 10% for the year compared with an 18% decline in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY). With some strategists forecasting 2023 will be another strong year for the region, today we’ll
Buying blue-chip stocks is generally a smart decision. They tend to be established, profitable, name-brand companies marked by reliable growth. All of these positive factors contribute to stable share prices that tend to trend upward over time. Buying blue-chip stocks in an emerging bull market is even better. If the economy can avoid recession, then
While biotech may be the next big thing, making money through it isn’t easy. Indeed, investing in biotech stocks is often more of an art than a science. And considering these companies are solely focused on scientific endeavors, that’s not what many investors want to hear. For every Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), which shot to wealth and fame on
In this article V KLAC HAS INTC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Intel Corporation logo is seen at a temporary office during the World Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 25, 2022. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Intel —
Penny stocks could be carrying a giant neon-pink sign that reads, “Don’t look here!” Invariably, people will not only look but also spend a worrying amount of time “researching” such speculative ideas. Further, with the help of social media spurring you to resources that corroborate your biases, window shopping eventually turns into actual acquisitions. Before
Dividend-paying stocks provide long-term investors with much-needed passive income to help offset periodic dips in the value of growth stocks. Indeed, a company that pays a dividend and redistributes capital to shareholders is one that provides a tangible return on investment over a given time period. Additionally, during times like now, when price fluctuations are
The tech market saw a poor 2022. While it continues to represent one of the most popular investment sectors on the market, the industry shaved $4.6 trillion in market capitalization throughout the year. There were thousands of tech employees who suffered from the rampant layoffs throughout the year. And it seems this rout is only
Is it a sign of serious problems that Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced a workforce reduction? GOOG stock actually soared when that announcement was made — and for good reason. Alphabet isn’t actually in trouble, and the company’s anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) product launches could significantly boost Alphabet’s revenue in 2023. Like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
In this article TSLA STX TSCO ALB PTON LEVI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A charging station is seen at the Tesla Corporate Headquarters on January 03, 2023 in Travis County, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Seagate Technology — Shares of the data storage