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At one point Cathie Wood was the hottest money manager on Wall Street. Her family of Ark Invest exchange-traded funds (ETF) grew at a blistering pace, at one point doubling the returns for investors. But the tech sector downturn was hard on her funds, and she has lagged behind the S&P 500. Over the past

On March 19, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) announced the first stock split in its history. When it comes to high-priced stocks, they don’t get much higher than Chipotle. It trades a few dollars shy of $3,000, making it one of the most obvious stock-split candidates.   The restaurant chain opted for a 50-to-1 split of its

You might not be very familiar with PDD (NASDAQ:PDD), but this is the holding company that owns China-based e-commerce platform Pinduoduo. However, there’s more to the story. After considering PDD’s other well-known e-commerce venture, you’ll probably want to minimize your exposure to Pinduoduo stock. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t invest in PDD or Pinduoduo

The much-anticipated Reddit stock (NYSE:RDDT) IPO is now old news, with RDDT officially trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, more than a decade after many of its counterparts. Under the ticker “RDDT,” shares debuted at $47, soaring to nearly $75 at their peak, marking a 120% increase from its initial $34

It’s easy to build a bullish argument for Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), a well-known provider of security products and services. Yet, while acknowledging the company’s growth opportunities, I encourage you to be cautious with Palantir stock. It’s just too pricey, and the optimism surrounding Palantir is overdone. Sure, it’s tough to be a contrarian or a value-focused

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is an American automotive company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was known for its innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology and green energy usage. The company’s stock is down almost 30% YTD leading some investors wondering what to do now. Although the company has some promising growth in the future, including the

After the initial excitement of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) investment in SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) stock settled, the stock jumped from $2 to over $10, leading to a reevaluation of its value and potential growth. Questions remain about the investment viability of SoundHound AI, given its history as a public company since 2005. For investors who are looking

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has certainly been on quite the slip in recent months. On a year-to-date basis, RIVN stock is down more than 50%, as sector-wide issues continue to hamper most names in this space. That said, Rivian also has its own fair share of hurdles to overcome. Higher interest rates and record-high EV

Henrik Fisker’s second chance at an automotive company isn’t going so well. After founding Fisker Automotive in 2007 and releasing the Fisker Karma, he watched his first shot file for bankruptcy in 2013. Now, Fisker (OTCMKTS:FSRN) is at risk of experiencing the same fate. Fisker began trading in late 2020 following a SPAC merger valued

Palantir stock (NYSE:PLTR) has emerged as a prominent AI stock, soaring more than 40% since the start of the year. This sort of surge places the stock as one of the best-performing tech names in the market during the first quarter. But questions obviously remain with respect to whether this AI-driven rally can continue, and if

What comes after a disappointing quarter – a spectacular comeback, or more disappointment? That’s the billion-dollar question that Snap’s (NYSE:SNAP) shareholders are asking. Snap will soon face a crucial moment, so keep your position in Snap stock small. You don’t have to sell all your Snap shares. Be ready for unexpected adventures. I believe Snap

Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) just reached what many are calling a landmark agreement. In response to a class-action lawsuit, the two payments processors agreed to lower the swipe fees they charge merchants for credit card transactions and they’ll limit the charges for five years. The lower fees will save nearly $30 billion over the

The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be just as exciting and contentious the 2020 contest. That’s because it looks to be a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. There’s a wildcard thrown in this time with Robert Kennedy Jr. running an independent campaign that could pull voters from both sides. The

There are crowded trades, and then there are really crowded trades. The sentiment surrounding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been ultra-bullish for a year and a half now. This story could have a very unhappy ending, so now’s not the time to be greedy with AMD stock. Note that I didn’t say AMD is a bad

The stock market seems to win even when it loses. Even as a strong jobs market report Friday hints that interest rate cuts are not coming in the next few months, both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 gained several hundred points or about 1%. After last year’s big comeback, many expected

Last week I put a spotlight on gold mining company Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM). Savvy investors should also consider cashing in on the red-hot rally in silver now. Like gold, silver prices are rising on inflation and geopolitical concerns. I know there’s a ton of hardcore silver bugs out there who have been waiting patiently

All stocks have peaks and valleys. However, it requires a strong stomach, or better yet, proper planning and preparation to successfully invest in Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) stock. We’re assigning the stock a “B” grade as Marathon Digital is an intriguing, tech-forward cryptocurrency miner with decent financials. Without a doubt, some investors bought MARA stock after

For the most extreme opportunities in the market this side of an options trade, your best bet may be to consider penny stocks to watch in Q2. And by bet, I’m meaning exactly that – this arena should be treated like a casino. That’s no disrespect to the legitimate enterprises on this list. However, much

Can a Taiwan-based company earn grant funding from the U.S. government? Apparently, it’s possible and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is reportedly set to receive a sizable capital payout. Prudent investors should exercise caution before investing in Taiwan Semiconductor stock. The bullish argument for Taiwan Semiconductor is quite strong. Still, the market is highly efficient and is fully

Gold continues to push higher, silver is starting to play catch-up, and more investors are beginning to pay attention to gold mining stocks. If you prefer to avoid ETFs, it may be worth considering Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) as a core stock in your portfolio. Agnico is a major player in the global gold mining