After a calamitous plummet in 2022, the Nasdaq Composite all defied odds in 2023 and remains on a steadfast rally in 2024. The tech-heavy index has climbed 14.4% as of the end of last Friday’s trading session. The artificial intelligence “craze” as well as robust earnings reports from a host of companies inspire confidence in
For many, investing directly in cryptocurrencies can seem inherently risky. After all, most cryptos don’t have much backing for their value beyond investor interest. Once the excitement dies down or funding dries up, many crypto projects simply cease to exist, leaving casual retail investors holding the bag. However, there may be a safer way to
Some investors have already decided which oil stocks to sell after last week’s oil price plunge. In the aftermath of OPEC+’s move towards easing its production cuts, it melded with earlier calls that suggested many oil stocks had already become overvalued. With the hope that the war in Gaza might be near its conclusion, tensions
Usually, it makes sense to focus on ideas that are sourced right here in the U.S. As many experts have stated, you invest in what you know best. However, that doesn’t mean you should never go abroad with emerging market stocks. In certain circumstances, these higher-risk ideas may make sense, especially if you’re looking for
There’s a great deal of opportunity in some of the best hydrogen stocks. They just need to get through a few roadblocks first. For one, we’re still waiting to see if the Biden Administration will loosen current hydrogen tax credits. According to Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh, he’s certain the proposed tax credits will be
Steer clear of stocks to avoid in order to effectively protect your investment portfolio. Moreover, the essence of investing is identifying the next high-flying stock and knowing which stocks to avoid. Additionally, in the past year, we’ve seen how investors have rushed into stocks with overstretched valuations in the fear of missing out. Also, several
Small-cap stocks with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion offer the potential for substantial growth and outsized returns, albeit with higher risk. These smaller companies can adapt quickly to market changes and capitalize on niche opportunities. Small-cap stocks have lagged the broader market since last May, trailing by around 13%, but their performance
There’s a chance that every stock currently on the market trades overhyped and overvalued. Each week, and ultimately each month, indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average break new records, defying expectations and keeping stock prices engorged. Of course, some stocks are not a part of these rallies, as they dip in
Penny stocks are not everyone’s cup of tea due to their inherent volatility, and any stock not named Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), up 152% this year, is struggling for relevance. Notwithstanding, aggressive investors choose penny stocks for the prospect of making monster returns with only a few cents and dollars. After all, some of the world’s most
In a meme stock frenzy, it seems that every other stock is surging higher. Of course, stocks of companies with weak fundamentals participate in the meme stock rally. However, some type of catalyst is needed from a business perspective to support a big rally. Truly, stocks will disappoint during the next meme frenzy. This column
In the keynote presentation for WWDC 2024, Apple (AAPL) finally unveiled its highly-anticipated and long-overdue blueprint for the AI Race with its new Apple Intelligence system. Initially, the launch seemed to lack the fireworks that investors were expecting. AAPL opened the day at $196.90 and closed it at $193.12. Not exactly the stock boost Tim
Even if they’re labeled as millionaire-maker penny stocks, you must remember one thing: this sector is extremely dangerous. When you’re dealing with incredibly small market capitalization firms, anything can happen. Generally, it’s the bad stuff that happens more than not. After all, a good many small businesses fail within the first two years of opening.
AI is the hottest thing in stocks right now. Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) historic bull run, thanks to its AI-friendly business, is proof of this. As a result, many companies are looking to dabble in AI to capitalize off the phenomenon. However, not every such company is having such uninterrupted success as the graphic chips maker. That
A near-perfect storm of negative catalysts caused Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock to plunge after reporting its first-quarter results on May 30. The shares are likely to stay weak for some time due to the Street’s current aversion to software names in general and Salesforce in particular. Nonetheless, the company’s valuation is quite undemanding at this point,
It wasn’t too long ago that software stocks were more desirable than semiconductor stocks. With recurring revenue and near-unlimited scalability, software companies offering networking, cloud and data technology were synonymous with exponential growth potential. While that isn’t wrong, not all companies were able to forecast and profit from the emergence of AI. While larger cloud
Three equities stand out among the constantly shifting market trends as possible candidates for top stocks to sell. Even though each has seen some success in the past, current events point to alarming market and financial weaknesses that might cause their stock prices to decline significantly. First, we need help with the constant rise in
After last year’s monstrous 53% gains the Nasdaq 100 is at it again in 2024. Year-to-date (YTD) the popular index is up another 13%. That might not sound like a big deal but it comes after a big drop in April when its tech-heavy components suffered significant share price depreciations. The index is rallying once
The nature of the stock market is that at any given time, there will always be stocks to avoid buying and others to load up on ASAP. A good percentage of stocks follow a cyclical price pattern, which means they fall in sync with the wider economy’s performance. However, the wider economy doesn’t have to
Fintech remains a treasure in the investment world, and many are looking into fintech stocks to buy. They have promising and innovative solutions, with the potential for substantial returns. As traditional banking systems face increased disruption, the spotlight is shifting towards emerging fintech companies. Some companies are hidden gems, while others are market giants due
GameStop (NYSE:GME) pulled a fast one on investors. Originally scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Jun. 11, the video game retailer reported results early. It released the results last Friday in an attempt to sandbag investors. The clock is ticking on GameStop stock, though. Reporting poor earnings ahead of the weekend is a
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