Last year was a terrible one for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Before going into the numbers, let’s revisit the overall idea of a SPAC. SPACs are also called blank check companies, used by management teams to raise capital from investors, without going through the traditional IPO channels. This allows companies to raise capital in
Many national governments have gotten on board with net zero emissions targets in the decades to come. Indeed, the clean energy transition is well underway, putting energy stocks at serious risk over time. Net zero goals are aimed at reducing energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to zero, in order to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The ever expanding role of robotics is making it an ideal time to find the top robotics stocks to buy. Robots, once confined to science fiction, have become a critical part of our daily lives. They assist us in tasks from housecleaning to complex medical procedures. The integration of these technologies often goes unnoticed, yet
Snap (NYSE:SNAP) has gone from an up-and-coming name in the social media space, to arguably an “also ran” within the sector. This has resulted in a dramatic price decline for SNAP stock over the past two years. Late last month, a poorly received quarterly earnings report (more below) sent shares down to multi-year lows. However,
While it might be difficult to believe in a broader economic recovery with all the ugly headwinds, it’s possible that circumstances might improve, thus bolstering transportation stocks to buy. Fundamentally, the economy has proven resilient. In fact. despite the failure of three major regional banks, commercial activity keeps on chugging. In addition, the unemployment rate is
Offering a heavy counterpoint to the blue chips that dominate the headlines of The Wall Street Journal, the best tech stocks to buy for maximum returns represent a lesser-known category. Typically trading in the sphere of small-capitalization plays (basically anything south of $2 billion), enterprises that deliver bonkers rewards require patience and an iron will.
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As 2023 unfolds, it brings about several new possibilities in the investment arena, breathing new life into promising growth stocks. After tech stocks were punished in 2022, many of the top tech growth stocks are showing signs of a vibrant comeback. However, sectors previously flourishing, such as energy stocks and regional banks, are now facing
Succeeding in the increasingly crowded electric-vehicle market isn’t a walk in the park for any company. As a result, I’m convinced some EV stocks will be winners and some will be losers. That being said, investors have to be careful when they’re selecting EV stocks to buy. Also noteworthy is that I completely agree with Sino
Kevin Matras writes about two very different bullish options strategies, and how they work.
Stock screeners can help investors identify stocks to buy based on a variety of criteria. In fact, one helpful predictor of stock price growth can be found with analyst ratings. Though not perfect, an analyst rating can indicate where institutional investor sentiment lies. In this article, I used a screener to help find stocks that
As the saying goes, “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” That’s the trade-off with high-risk stocks. In exchange for the risk of sustaining large losses, investors in risky equities receive the potential for massive gains. During the 2020/2021 runaway bull market, risk-hungry investors crushed it, as speculative growth stocks soared to lofty prices. This was thanks in large
Sharply contrasting with the play-it-safe approach, daring investors might be interested in millionaire-maker tech stocks. With digital innovation accelerating at a rapid clip, the technology ecosystem offers arguably the best chance for market upside. From sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced energy solutions, and the blockchain, tech has undergirded myriad success stories. To be sure,
If you’re a risk taker on the lookout for stocks with 1000% upside potential, you’d have to venture into speculative territory. It is difficult to find analyst ratings with such a high upside potential unless catalysts could propel the stock that high. Such catalysts include promising drug candidates that are awaiting approval or going through
When most investors think of Dividend Aristocrat stocks, their minds immediately go to the S&P 500. It’s the granddaddy of Dividend Aristocrat indexes. The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats are 68 companies from the S&P 500 that have increased their dividends annually for 25 consecutive years or more. It gets most of the media attention. If
In this article PFE ORGO CABA RARE NVAX CYH MRNA EXAS VKTX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A customer used an automated teller machine (ATM) at a Truist Bank branch in Dallas, Texas, US, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Shelby Tauber | Bloomberg | Getty Images The health care sector experienced rapid change over
In this episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to go back into the basics of technical analysis, and we’ll talk about the ascending triangle pattern, which is a continuation pattern. We’re going to take a look at what the pattern looks like, its previous trend, volume, projection, entry points and finally, I’ll give
Stocks are down roughly 10% in just one week’s time and there is still plenty of worry over China right now. Eric Dutram takes a look at several inverse ETFs which have gained more roughly 10% in the past week and could be poised for more gains if the turmoil continues. However, Eric also cautions
2022 was not kind to the Nasdaq or any other index, fund, or stock on the market. All thanks to the usual suspects: inflation, fears of recession, geopolitical issues, and everyone’s favorite punching bag of the year, the Federal Reserve. However, after a year, many of us would love to forget the Nasdaq, and Nasdaq stocks are
Currently, there are a few Tucker Carlson stocks that have great potential due to the news personality’s departure from Fox News in April 2023. Tucker Carlson parted ways with the network shortly after his commentary regarding former President Donald Trump came to light during Fox’s trial with Dominion. Once Carlson departed Fox, loyal viewers left