Some of the hottest opportunities can be found in biotech stocks. Look at gene editing companies, like CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), for example. Since the start of November, CRSP ran from about $40 to $70.60 on a favorable US FDA advisory panel review of its sickle cell treatment. Now, as it nears its Dec. 8 PDUFA date it could
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Wall Street is keeping an eye on issues like high inflation, high interest rates, and softening consumer demand. And at the same time, the sell-side community is focusing on the future, when it comes to deciding what are the top-rated fintech stocks. During the stock market downturn of 2022, some financial technology stocks experienced heavy
I’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). While I’m partial to the latter, owning AMD stock is not wrong. Not by a long shot. InvestorPlace contributor Dana Blankenhorn recently discussed why he still owns AMD. He pointed out that
The world has continuously demanded technology. Hence, electric vehicle (EV) companies have experienced increased demand in the past few years. The increasing sales of electric vehicles are an evident manifestation of such a demand. Over 6 million new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) were sold in the first half of 2023 in
According to the World Food Program, the world faces a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions. To put things into perspective, 345 million people globally face acute food insecurity in 2023. This demands action from the government, private, and household sectors. It’s also clear that the food shortage and uncertain weather conditions will cause significant food
Low-price stocks gain attention as a small corpus can create a diversified portfolio. A bonus is if the stock offers a healthy dividend. The focus of this column is on under-$10 stocks that are worth holding for the next 24 to 36 months for high total returns. An important point is that low-price stocks do
Despite the recent pullback, the electric vehicle industry is growing globally. Several companies are trying to own a piece of this market, and while Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is already a leader, several others are trying to grab the top spot. This has led to those article on the top EV stocks to buy. It is expected
This month’s OpenAI drama has largely come and gone, but OpenAI management will feel the repercussions for a while. Just weeks before the boardroom coup and subsequent Reverse Uno, OpenAI management was juggling options to let employees cash out shares in a move valued at more than $80 billion. The tender seems as though it’s
The top tech stocks are always a point of contention among investors. Some prefer sticking with reliable companies like the Magnificent 7, while others decry the same for being grossly overvalued. Others point to micro and small-cap stocks as the best moves to capture long-term upside. Others call that gambling. Ultimately, a well-rounded portfolio of
Electric aircraft stocks are igniting the investment world, marking a transformative era in aviation. The shift to electric propulsion, with its lower noise, emissions and operating costs, looks to be a game-changer. These stocks represent not just technological innovation but a revolution in how we perceive air travel. Analysts predict the electric aircraft market will
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a leading online platform that provides a range of financial products and services, such as personal loans, mortgages, student loans, investments, banking and insurance. The company has grown since the Great Recession, which saw many traditional banks retreating from certain financial products, including unsecured personal lending and mortgages. Since then, SoFi has expanded into
Undeniably, the concept of growth penny stocks represent one of the hottest topics on Wall Street. And this interest goes well beyond the meme-stock phenomenon that characterized much of the market action during the post-pandemic period. Seemingly, each generation of investors have their special phase with these speculative entities. From a moral perspective, there’s nothing
The stock market has been on a tear in the past month, with the S&P500 up over 9%. Considering the market’s annual average return to be around 10%, this is quite tremendous growth. As investors, we are always looking for ways to beat the market though. This is why growth stocks have such a high
Holiday shopping season has already kicked off. And despite a tepid outlook from analysts, Black Friday sales generated a whopping $9.8 billion in online sales in the U.S., a 7.5% rise year over year, as per an Adobe Analytics Report. Even better, Cyber Monday could be another top sales driver followed by Christmas. With that in mind,
Cannabis has undoubtedly taken ground within the medical and recreational world. A review of several analyst opinions in different financial sources shows these three companies with good opinions and long-term prospects. These three top-rated cannabis stocks are having incredible development and growth worth analyzing. Buying stock in these companies can be positive for your portfolio
At first glance, acquiring energy stocks – specifically of the hydrocarbon variety – might not seem sensible. After all, as the adage that’s beaten over our heads states, electric vehicles are the future. Also, earlier this year, the Biden-Harris administration proposed the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and trucks. That’s great for the environment; not
Identifying the next trillion-dollar companies becomes crucial amid a challenging economic landscape. And lately, the U.S. has been a hotbed of spending and debt crises. Urgent bipartisan cooperation is needed to address a $1.7 trillion gap in 2023 and the projection of federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP by 2053. Understandably, investors are drawn to
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and mature, many investors are looking for long-term opportunities to invest in digital assets. While the crypto market is still relatively new and volatile, there are several promising projects with the potential to grow significantly over the next decade. The breakout of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and the anticipation of
Streaming companies are desirable to most investors because they continue to outpace other forms of entertainment, including cable and radio. There has been consistent growth within these streaming companies, with more and more users looking to take advantage of what they offer in terms of content and convenience from on-demand programming and audio streaming. Investors
Market strategists at Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) recently made headlines by forecasting that the S&P 500 will reach a record level of 5,000 by the end of 2024. In a note to clients, the BoA team, led by analyst Savita Subramanian, said the New Year should usher in a “stock picker’s paradise,” as the bank