Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), automation stocks will in demand by investors throughout this year and into next. On December 11, Hollysys Automation Technologies (NASDAQ:HOLI) announced that it would be acquired by Ascendent Capital Partners. The latter is a privately owned Hong Kong investment firm. Ascendent is paying $1.66 billion in cash for the Beijing
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After a very long time, we can see consumer sentiment finally improve. The Black Friday sales and the holiday season will help several e-commerce companies report strong sales and revenue for the final quarter of the year. As the economy improves, consumer spending improves and this means better numbers for e-commerce businesses. If you want
This is an interesting time to be investing in energy stocks. If you’re a frequent driver (who hasn’t switched to electric vehicles) you’ve surely noticed falling gasoline prices. Gasoline prices are actually down 19% from September and are at their lowest levels in 2023. Crude oil prices have been falling for seven consecutive weeks, hampered
We’ve all had the experience of emptying our pockets at day’s end to find a collection of coins. Sure, you could cash them in at a Coinstar machine for some bills. But what if that spare change could turn into something meaningful instead? True, the market certainly has no shortage of high-risk, high-reward stocks to
Medium-cap stocks, as the title of my article states, are indeed the “Goldilocks” of equities. That’s because small-cap stocks are prone to bankruptcies and thesis-shattering events, such as products that malfunction and new, ruinous competitors. Meanwhile, in many cases, it’s difficult if not impossible for large-cap stock to generate enough revenue to generate huge returns
In the dynamic stock market realm, the term “best meme stocks” transcends being a mere catchphrase, encapsulating a pivotal movement. Fueled by social sentiment, the recent documentary “Dumb Money” shed light on the remarkable retail trading surge of 2021, which left Wall Street pundits scratching their heads. Additionally, the impact of meme stocks has been
Businesses and consumers have used artificial intelligence (AI) before 2023, but ChatGPT’s launch thrust the technology into the spotlight. Many AI stocks led the stock market and outperformed major indices. Although AI stocks performed well in 2023, promising financials and tremendous runways suggest the rally can continue with plenty of AI stocks to buy for growth
Lithium stocks have been depressed through 2023 on the back of weakness in lithium’s price. And yet, the saying, “Be greedy when others are fearful,” perfectly fits lithium stocks today. Even at deeply oversold levels, buying interest has been relatively sluggish. However, I would recommend exposure to some of the best lithium stocks for multi-bagger
Flying car stocks are booming among retail investors as the technology approaches full-scale deployment. Last week, the Japanese company NEC tested a passenger-carrying aircraft. The vehicle stayed airborne for a minute. But Japan isn’t the only country eager to launch passenger-carrying aircraft. Dubai, Singapore, and New Zealand are among other countries ready to get in
Space exploration is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It was about a $447 billion industry last year. But researchers from McKinsey are forecasting this sector to grow to $1 trillion by 2030. That makes now a good time to look for moonshot space stocks. For many investors, a moonshot into space exploration may
In an economy tackling persistent inflation, where core prices edged up in November, and the year-on-year core rate remained at 4%, investors are looking toward the future. On a more positive note, with anticipated rate cuts on the horizon post-Fed’s recent meeting, the focus shifts to inflation-resistant investments. Consumer staples stocks emerge as a smart
In the relentless and dynamic waves of the cryptocurrency market, the resilience and adaptability of key players hold the essence of value growth. Amidst the volatile realm of digital currencies, three distinct names illuminate the landscape with their strategic moves and operational prowess. These companies, symbolic of the crypto industry’s dynamism, exhibit remarkable growth trajectories.
Fintech stocks represent companies that have built and continue to build payment platforms. The financial space continues to evolve away from traditional fiat money and toward more digital innovation. The space is characterized by annual growth rates that should continue at approximately 14% through 2030. The expectation of strong growth should be enough to continue to
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has unveiled the “Ryzen 8040” microchips designed to enhance AI applications by 60%. Set for integration into laptops and PCs from Q1 2024; these chips are anticipated to drive revenue and stock performance for AMD stock. Additionally, AMD’s MI300X accelerator microchip, a competitor to Nvidia’s high-powered AI chips, is now available.
One can say Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock traded sideways for much of the past six months, but it has more-than-doubled in price since January. This “future of transportation” play may have a gradual liftoff in the coming year. Even if its performance is far less impressive in 2024 compared to 2023, that’s not necessarily a
A seismic shift is underway for fintech stocks as three financial juggernauts emerge as the vanguards of fintech innovation, setting the stage for a transformative 2024. These titans wield disruptive strategies that promise to reshape the landscape of consumer finance and transaction processing. These three fintech stocks aren’t just companies; they are architects of change,
I generally have two methods for deciding whether stocks are ultracheap. The first method involves comparing the name’s price-earnings or price-sales ratio to its previous growth, and its expected growth in future years. Generally, if a company is growing very rapidly but its valuation is slightly above average or lower, I would view it as
Much like artificial intelligence, quantum computing could be a game-changer. All of which could have a substantial impact on quantum computing stocks. Its ability to perform tough calculations in just a few seconds could help improve and speed up drug development, for example. According to Forbes, “Scientists, such as those at Swiss pharmaceutical company, Roche hope that quantum
This challenging year for the electric vehicle (EV) industry is concluding on a positive note. As inflation subsides and consumer confidence improves, many EV stocks continue to rise. The shift to EVs is still in its early innings, with sustained demand growth expected for the long-term. Thus, now is a great time to look for high-growth
Gaming stocks are set for a record run as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence boosts holiday sales. At the same time, huge news for specific gaming stocks is sending shares soaring in anticipation. Though metaverse and Web3 gaming stocks took center stage in recent years, it might be time to go back to the fundamentals. These three