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After a weak July jobs report released Friday morning, in which unemployment unexpectedly spiked to 4.3%, Wall Street worries that the U.S. economy may plunge into a recession. On the face of it, those fears seem legit: The S&P 500 dropped 1.84%. The Nasdaq Composite lost 2.43%, knocking the tech-heavy index down more than 10%

The stock market is taking a breather after a 20% run higher this year. According to Fidelity, that was mostly driven by tech stocks, which are up 25% year-to-date. Dig a little deep, though, and we see the S&P 500 is once again mostly driven up by the same forces that allowed the index to

There are 58 analysts covering Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. Of those, 24 still rate it a Buy. Amazingly, the average price target of the analysts is $213.45, 4% below where it is currently trading.  How is it possible 24 of 55 Wall Street analysts have a Buy on the stock and yet, their target prices are

The United States’ switch from fossil fuels to green energy has been a hot-button issue for years. However, how fast those changes are implemented will depend on the government’s policies. In the U.S., the future of energy policy has proven to be quite divisive. As such, the upcoming election could see a major shift in

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been on quite the rollercoaster ride lately. The stock languished in the $170-180 range for an extended period before spiking to over $250 in recent weeks. However, the rally has lost steam, with the shares retreating amid the broader tech sector selloff. I previously advocated buying the stock under $200. However, with

If you had told Wall Street tech stalwarts back in 2020 that Intel (NYSE:INTC) stock would plummet as rapidly as it has over the last 12 months, it’s likely many of them would have laughed you off. Fast forward four years, and Intel is in the same position it was over two decades ago. Furthermore,

For many who rely on the utility of pickup trucks, an all-electric one might not seem the most practical. After all, these trucks are intended as rough and readily affordable utility vehicles with exceptional range due to their large gas tanks and high carrying capacity both in volume and weight. So when Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN)

Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) share price has tumbled by almost 10% from its peak of $200 set in early July. Investors have taken profits and are rotating into small-cap stocks that will benefit most from lower interest rates. Its earnings report is expected to be released on August 1, 2024, and it feels like a coin toss

It’s been a while since we’ve heard of the cohort known as FAANG. Since OpenAI kicked off ChatGPT and the generative artificial intelligence boom, it’s been mostly about the Magnificent Seven. Over the past few quarters, though, some members of the Magnificent Seven have been markedly more magnificent than others. And with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stumbling

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has been struggling with innovation and competition because of its outdated designs and high costs. This made the stock look less attractive. However, geopolitical developments and various growth projects have made the stock a long-term bet worth making for certain investors. That’s particularly true given that INTC stock is nearing its 52-week low.

Most desktop and laptop computers use Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) processors, while Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips power many AI platforms. However, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) remains dominant for its smartphone technology, Bluetooth headsets, and WiFi chips. As a result, investors are jumping on Qualcomm stock. Its Snapdragon mobile processor has the capacity to handle generative AI tasks on smartphones, creating

SoundHound AI stock (NASDAQ:SOUN) is a bellwether in the fast-growing voice artificial intelligence (AI) market that has attracted plenty of attention in the past year. Consequently, SOUN stock is up north of 132% year-to-date (YTD). However, with the incredible run-up in SoundHound AI stock, some would feel its ascent may be a bit overstretched. Yet, its

The S&P 500 is one of the most recognized benchmarks in the stock market. In fact, an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is regularly one of the top ETFs by trading volume. It’s also one of the few stocks that has options expiring every day of the

Dividend stocks are a must-own component for any investor looking to establish serious wealth. We all know the statistic that the S&P 500 has returned 10.5% annually on average since its creation in 1957. It is one of the reasons the index is considered the benchmark against which we should compare our portfolios. What’s not

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a laggard in 2024. While other indices roared higher over the first half of the year, the venerable Dow gained only about half of its peers.  Even though Magnificent Seven components Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are part of the index because it is price-weighted and not market cap-weighted

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been a top stock pick. The company turned a $1,000 investment a decade ago into more than $11,000, even with its dips along the way. This has proven to be a buy-and-hold stock that’s worth keeping in the portfolio for the long-term. Furthermore, with various AI catalysts losing the company’s Azure cloud

While air taxi companies have always been attractive for investing in next-generation transportation, a confluence of factors now favors acquisitions by major tech firms. The first is that air taxi company stocks are trading much below their highs compared to tech stocks. Leading area taxi firms Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) and Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) are both down for

No matter how sophisticated technology becomes, vulnerabilities can still lead to significant damage and global outages. This was the case in recent days when a faulty CrowdStrike update caused havoc for Windows computers, laptops, and countless other devices, with significant implications for insurance stocks.  Microsoft estimates that more than 8.5 million Windows devices were struck

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is up notably this year thanks to commercial income, which has increased significantly, therefore offsetting its strong dependence on government contracts. Palantir, often under the scanner for its relations with the defense establishment, is now quietly creating quite a reputation within the commercial sphere. One main driver of this expansion is Palantir’s

Investors love to back a winner — except for short-sellers. These contrarian traders prefer betting stocks will fall, and the further the better. Many investors don’t like short-sellers because they are looking for a stock to fail. Yet, it’s a normal part of the market. Stocks rise and fall, and profiting from a stock’s decline