The world of metaverse stocks has been up and down over the last few years. It reached its zenith when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) rebranded from its former alias, Facebook in late 2021. Metaverse worlds, including The Sandbox (CCC:SAND-USD), were all the rage. Optimism was riding high for virtual worlds and their potential. Then optimism quickly
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The 21st century is truly the time for battery stocks to shine! The cheap battery stocks of today could provide the generational wealth of tomorrow. The world continues to increasingly rely upon them to meet climate needs. Everything is being electrified in the push to move away from hydrocarbons. As a result, we have a
AI stocks have exploded to the upside in recent months. It isn’t too far-fetched to say that many of them are sitting at highly overbought territories and overdue for a correction. On the other hand, smaller AI companies have been overlooked by Wall Street. They play a key role in the AI puzzle, whether semiconductors
Global demand for electric vehicles has been soaring, creating opportunities for some of the market’s top EV stocks. However, there are reports that the pace of growth has slowed compared to the first half of the year. Higher deal inventory is proof of that. Still, despite that issue, electric vehicle sales may accelerate, with global
Among the thousands of listed cryptocurrencies, there will be 10% to 20% of projects that will survive in the next five years. However, the idea of cryptocurrencies is far beyond trading and speculation. Blockchain technology will have an impact across industries in the coming years. With the industry still at an early stage of growth,
Warren Buffett famously said for investors to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” This has become the mantra for investors looking for cheap long-term stocks. A cheap stock can mean many different things to many different people, but ultimately it represents a company that the market is underestimating –
Fintech stocks were among the top Wall Street darlings during the pandemic. These businesses rapidly grew revenue and profit as e-commerce volumes soared, providing swift and substantial returns to investors. As the pandemic receded and online transactions dropped, fintech stocks declined. Thus, many of the best fintech stocks now trade at bargain levels. Personally, I
Selecting an ideal retirement stock is complex due to factors like tax structure, age, risk tolerance, and preferences. Diversified portfolios across industries with strong past performance and future potential are key. Dividends offer income and growth through reinvestment. Adjusting portfolios over time is common, but these three retirement stocks are suitable for a long-term strategy.
Many investors aim to achieve passive income for comfortable retirements. This requires careful planning and financial discipline. One strategy is to invest in dependable dividend-paying stocks that have a history of stability and consistent payouts. Of course, not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have dividend yields that are unsustainable. Others simply lack the
Lithium stocks are under pressure in 2023, and the reason is simple — supply and demand. As a way of meeting the anticipated need of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, miners flooded the market with lithium in 2022 and early 2023. That put investors on the hunt for cheap lithium stocks. But demand for EVs, particularly
Once Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as CEO in 2021, I went from being an INTC stock bear to an Intel bull. After watching INTC stock flail for two decades with marketing in the lead, I liked seeing an engineer back in charge. Even better was his vision, to make Intel a chip maker
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers to learn from data and experience without explicit programming. The potential of language-based AI, as exhibited through innovative breakthroughs such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made machine learning stocks among the hottest investments in 2023. The technology has also garnered attention for its
When it comes to building a portfolio with resilience and growth potential, the mantra to buy long-term stocks continues to resonate with seasoned investors. The art of looking beyond short-term turbulence requires identifying stocks for long-term wealth, which may feel akin to navigating a labyrinth. The secret lies in discerning companies with solid foundations or
We’re at an interesting point in the market cycle. On the one hand, we’ve seen a really strong performance from the NASDAQ so far this year. While mega-cap tech stocks have powered a bulk of that move, high-growth stocks have shown quite a bit of momentum lately. It’s important for the market rally to broaden
The world of penny stocks is rife with potential pitfalls to avoid. Many firms trading at those prices are manipulated by actors with bad intent. Financial information can be difficult to source, and that which you can find is sometimes difficult to trust. Even if you find a surefire company to purchase, liquidity issues can
Considering the increasing vulnerability of our online activity, snapping up cheap cybersecurity stocks can be a wise move for investors. We use computers, smartphones and other devices to communicate with people online, stay up to date on the latest information and find things to do. Although these devices give us many opportunities and choices, it
An interesting phenomenon has occurred when it comes to autonomous driving. About five years ago, when the technology was far from ready to be widely deployed, there was great excitement about it. After it turned out that autonomous driving was only a distant dream, the Street lost interest in the technology. And now, when autonomous
This week, the seemingly unstoppable stock market rally hit some speed bumps. Now, though, it seems like those hiccups are already in the rearview mirror. And it’s time for stocks to rally again. The bullish inflection point came this morning with July’s job market report. The data broadly underscored that we’re in a “Goldilocks” situation.
What will the rest of 2023 look like for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN)? Will it bring positive surprises or only disappointment? Now is not the time to throw in the towel on MULN stock, as Mullen Automotive and its majority-owned commercial vehicle business have good news to share. For one thing, Mullen
Financial traders have been buzzing about electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) lately. RIVN stock ran fast in June and July, so is it a good time to start a share position now? I’d recommend caution and patience, even if you expect Rivian to thrive in the long run. Not long ago, Louis Navellier expressed