The banking sector has been in the spotlight this year, as a series of events shook the industry and the markets. In March, a wave of bond selloffs triggered by rising inflation expectations caused massive losses for banks holding long-term debt securities. In April, several regional banks collapsed due to liquidity problems and credit quality
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There’s been plenty of news (good and bad) with Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock recently. With the latest news being of the good variety, some may be thinking now’s the time to go bullish on NIO. After all, in contrast to my past skepticism about the China-based electric vehicle maker experiencing a resurgence in growth during the
Pharma stocks can be a great way to add profits to your investment account. Companies that make lifesaving medications or develop treatments to ease symptoms can be true moneymakers. Finding the best pharma stocks to buy is well worth your time and effort. But finding the right pharma stocks to buy can be tricky. You
In past coverage of QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), I have laid out the bear case for QS stock. Here it is in a nutshell: QS will continue to drop in price, for one of two reasons. Either the electric vehicle battery technology company won’t move from developing solid state batteries for EVs, to producing them on a
The spread between bullish and bearish sentiment on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is bigger than for any stock ever. Bulls compare it with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), bears with General Motors (NYSE:GM). Right now, the bulls look right. TSLA stock is worth over 5 times next year’s revenue and 30 times 2024 earnings. At $145/share Apple trades at
Here’s a billion-dollar question for you. Why hasn’t PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock participated in the massive tech-stock rally of 2023 so far? A main reason is the market’s feelings of reluctance and uncertainty about PayPal during this transitional period for the company. So, if you’re willing to take on some risk, you might have a chance
In 2023, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock surged over 250%, drawing the attention of short sellers, with 24.58 million shares shorted as of Aug. 15, up from 14.1% on July 31. With ACHR stock’s average daily trading volume, it would take 3.2 days to cover the short positions, considered moderately high. Thus, this is a company
Fintech, or financial technology, is a sector that has been growing rapidly in recent years, offering innovative solutions for payments, banking, lending and investing. The best fintech stocks leverage digital platforms, data analytics, artificial intelligence and other technologies to provide faster, cheaper and more convenient financial services to consumers and businesses. Of course, not all
Investing in biotech stocks is not for the meek. Losses can be very large and occur very quickly. In fact, I’ve uncovered seven of the top biotech stocks to sell as we get into the final months of the year. Some of the top ones include: Biotech Stocks to Sell: HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK) Source: shutterstock.com/Black
Some consider market patterns akin to astrology, but seasonality can play a substantial role. Research shows that the S&P 500 typically struggles throughout the summer months (July and August). The index limps into September before closing strong in November and December. To that end, investors should read the tea leaves of the past few months
Among the firms best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) are ones selling software for sales teams and have updated their software with AI. There are two reasons for the latter conclusion. One is that AI will revolutionize and greatly improve the sales process. Specifically, the technology “can do everything from predicting which prospects
Some of the most speculative ideas are the targeted short-squeeze stocks. To better understand what’s going on, it’s helpful to think of a timed chess match. If you have all day to think about your next move, you will be less likely to blunder your pieces. However, when you have only five minutes in the match,
Communications stocks are arguably more important than ever. Whether it is broadband internet, text messages, telephone calls or voice mail, communications dominate our daily lives more than at anytime in human history. The companies that build the infrastructure, equipment, and technology that enables today’s sophisticated communications are, for the most part, essential to our modern
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, investors constantly search for robust avenues to grow their wealth. Enter financial services stocks—a sector brimming with potential and diversity. From banking stocks to fintech innovators, the scope is broad, offering a bouquet of options for investors with varying risk appetites. The dynamism in this segment is underscored by the
Despite mortgage rates that are at 8% in some areas of the country, the housing market remains relatively strong. While some investors will dismiss investing in the sector as reckless speculation, Warren Buffett is buying the sector. That’s not the only reason there may be a bullish setup for the best homebuilder stocks. Earlier
While most financial advisors will probably tell you not to fight the tape (which is solid guidance, I must say), sometimes you need to throw the book away and consider stocks to buy on short-term weakness. At this point, your advisor may suffer a panic attack, so use your discretion regarding the below ideas. For
Housing market crash fears are on the rise again. Sure, despite the big jump in interest rates, housing has stayed fairly resilient, thanks to scarce inventory. In fact, housing prices were actually up year after year in July, even as existing home sales dropped to a six-month low. And due to the lack of housing inventory,
Recently, Goldman Sachs has become increasingly confident that the United States economy will stick to the soft landing projection among analysts’ and economists’ forecasts. In a research report, Goldman Sachs revised its estimated probability of a U.S. recession occurring in the next 12 months. They moved it down to only 15%. This percentage decrease also
As a rule of thumb, investors ought to consider securities with strong volume and chart mobility as opposed to sleeper stocks. It’s like baseball. Some teams may thrive on “chaos” that may work out during the playoffs. However, their inconsistency during the regular season prevents them from doing their thing. So it is with sleeper
The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not easy to reach. Still, not easy doesn’t mean impossible. It might be challenging,