U.S. equities markets have had a decent albeit volatile year thus far, as inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions have, at one time or another, weighed on investor sentiment. Let’s have a look at the numbers. Towards the end of July, the S&P 500 index had reached peak annual performance, at one point returning 19.5%.
If GameStop (NYSE:GME) were an ordinary company, its second-quarter results released on Thursday should have been a triumph. Net sales of $1.16 billion represented a 2.5% increase from the previous year, and net losses were cut to a mere $2.8 million — a rounding error for a company that lost $50.5 million the quarter before.
Last week, I mentioned in my article how C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is a significant player in AI, but its high valuation draws investor scrutiny despite its potential. This is a company that’s certainly polarizing, and for good reason. As far as companies viewed as battlegrounds in the artificial intelligence discussion, AI stock certainly makes the list
For the long term, I like the growth prospects of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, financial traders need to time their entry points carefully with TSLA stock. That’s a challenging task when Tesla’s chief executive is unpredictable. Some questions remain unanswered in 2023, it seems. Is Tesla’s strategy to lower its EV prices, or
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech firms. However, don’t assume that MSFT stock will deliver magnificent returns like it did in 2023’s first half. Sure, Microsoft’s investors will get exposure to the artificial intelligence market. Yet, current and prospective shareholders should be aware of a significant competitor that Microsoft will
In early August, I wrote about how shares of T2 Biosciences (NASDAQ:TTOO) could rise to $1 or more in a short-term frenzy. Meme investors had singled out the stock, and heavy options trading meant shares were at risk of getting squeezed. Retail investors delivered. Within two weeks, TTOO’s stock had risen from 30 cents to
In May, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) briefly reached a $1 trillion market value, propelled by its success in the AI sector, with its stock tripling in less than eight months thanks to the growing interest in generative AI. Given the stock’s impressive momentum, many are now considering the potential from here. If a stock like Nvidia can
Plenty have thrown in the towel with positions in Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), but many analysts and investors remain optimistic about the future prospects of LCID stock. While others have headed for the exits, they’ve held on, continuing to argue the consistently-questionable bull case for the struggling electric vehicle maker’s shares. In fact, just recently, the
“Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.” –Amy Jo Martin This has not been a healthy market by any means. As I’ve noted numerous times, the vast majority of stocks have performed sub-par in what is otherwise supposed to be a strong year given
Towards the end of 2021, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock was trading at $300. NVDA stock corrected to lows of $108 by October 2022 before skyrocketing by more than 200% for year-to-date. The point I want to make is that the rally in blue-chip stock can be stellar from oversold levels. It does not take time for
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is one I’ve had mixed opinions of in the past. On the one hand, this is a company with some clear speculative upside, particularly as a vehicle for investors to bet on the overall electric vehicle space. However, it’s also clear that Lucid Group is one that has been plagued by
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Many experts suggest the Federal Reserve will initiate rate cuts soon, making the stocks of rate-sensitive firms attractive. While terminal rate uncertainty remains, we are likely encroaching on the end of the rate hiking road. The recent U.S. inflation report indicated lower-than-expected inflation, with core inflation and employment aligning with expectations. While a 25 basis-point
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Are you after a list of hydrogen stocks that pay dividends? Look no further. This article details the best hydrogen stocks to buy that also have healthy dividend yields. This may give you the best of both worlds, in terms of income as well as a potentially high total return. Hydrogen has emerged as an
Warning: while this discussion obviously centers on penny stocks to buy, this subsegment of the market carries astounding risks. While it’s difficult to verify, one source has the failure rate of these speculative, low-market capitalization entities as over 90%. As I said, it’s tough to confirm this assertion. However, it’s probably not far from the
While technology firms have been flying on the promise of artificial intelligence, investors may want to consider “analog” AI stocks; that is, the best stocks to buy that don’t natively align with a core tech product or service. Of course, this concept begs the question, why the heck would you want to do something like
While energy stocks have suffered amid the Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation, the segment has witnessed a resurgence. According to a CNN report earlier this month, oil prices have jumped double-digit percentage points, helping to carry the broader sector northward. Some of the upswing could center on a recognition of core fundamentals. At the
Halfway through August, it’s been a crazy summer for the beer industry. While painful to watch, the entire Bud Light brouhaha has brought into focus some of the best beer stocks to buy on the planet. The Daily Mail published an article at the end of July discussing how Heineken (OTCMKTS:HEINY) deals with the ongoing
Mid-cap stocks are firms with a total market capitalization that falls in the middle of the overall range. Traditionally, many investors group companies with a market cap of between $2 billion and $10 billion into the mid-cap range. Mid-cap stocks can lead to more favorable returns for investors because they fall into a sweet spot.