The stock market has had a good rally since the third quarter of 2023. Despite a downturn in January, major market indices, including the S&P500 and Nasdaq, are trading upward, adding to the significant gains accrued last year. This has, in turn, led to a rapid rise in the valuations of several stocks. If investors
Semiconductors provide functionality and life to the digital age. Everything from our smartphones, tablets, PCs and even cars are, in some way or another, powered by these tiny silicon-based devices. While providing functionality to a multiplicity of electronic devices in the modern era, semiconductors are also critical to supercharging technological revolutions, including breakthroughs in artificial
Snap (NYSE:SNAP) stock plummeted 30% last week after announcing lackluster 2024 guidance. First-quarter sales are expected to grow only 13% to $1.11 billion, barely half of what rivals like Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) expect. Analysts expect profits at the Santa Monica-based firm to hit just $205 million this year, a quarter of its 2021 peak. At
The S&P 500 is riding a hot streak having recently closed above 5,000 for the first time ever, marking a new all-time high for the benchmark stock market index. So far this year, the S&P 500, which is comprised of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in America, is up 5%, building on a 24%
Flying cars, also known as “air taxis” or “urban air mobility vehicles,” rely on advanced technology to take to the skies. They typically utilize electric propulsion systems, including electric motors and batteries, to power vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Given the upside that this technology offers, many investors are looking for the hidden-gem flying car
Visa (NYSE:V) is a giant among payment stocks. While many companies compete in the payment processing space, the two names that come to mind right away are Visa and Mastercard (NYSE:MA). To be clear, this article doesn’t tell you not to invest in Visa. The stock has delivered solid returns for investors for years.
Investing in the stock market can help individuals achieve their long-term financial goals sooner. While funds and blue-chip stocks can generate stable returns, some investors pursue growth stocks for greater potential. When growth stocks get rolling, they can comfortably outperform the market and generate value for shareholders. Many growth stocks have frothy valuations that can
Finding the next trillion-dollar companies isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. While tempting, avoid the urge to pick a handful of small-cap tech stocks or growth stocks that you think may be worth $1 trillion or more in the future. While tempting, and you may generate a substantial gain, finding the most
The hydrogen economy continues to emerge, making hydrogen stocks highly attractive to investors. Hydrogen is expected to work in tandem with renewable electricity to decarbonize hard-to-reach sectors. Hydrogen energy is an alternative to fossil fuels and has the potential to power the world in a cleaner manner. According to a McKinsey analysis, hydrogen could contribute to more than
When it comes to EV stocks to sell, there are the Haves and Have Nots. The Haves make money from their EV businesses. The Have Nots lose money. It’s much easier to recommend stocks to sell from the Have Nots than those to buy from the Haves. Even a company like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), which is
Last week, I talked about how emerging market investors are increasingly leaving Chinese stocks out in the cold. If you’re a China bull, you may argue that including Chinese stocks as part of a wider “emerging market” category isn’t fair to those skewing further left on an emerging/developed market spectrum. And that’s a fair point.
Among the blue-chip stocks, certain tech giants stand on the brink of a monumental surge. They are offering an edgy opportunity for value growth. As the world goes through digital transformations, three consumer discretionary companies emerge as titans, harnessing consumer demand to fuel their value ascent. This has led to this list of emerging tech
Despite beating expectations with strong fourth-quarter 2023 results, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock plummeted 11% the next day due to cautious revenue and earnings guidance. Such a decline may certainly be worrisome for existing investors. But the question now remains whether this dip presents a potential buying opportunity. This is central to my PYPL stock outlook. After
Three of the favorite words to meme-stock investors are “short-squeeze stocks.” These are stocks where short sellers, betting for a fall in the company’s share price, are squeezed out of their short positions due to an unexpected, rapid increase in the share price. The higher the short interest, the greater the potential short squeeze. As
For months I’ve been looking for an exit as the Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock outlook is complex. I haven’t pulled the plug. I’ve been right to sit tight. Nvidia is already up over 45% in 2024. Its market cap passed Amazon‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) and is rapidly closing in on Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG). We always see this kind
After a slow start to the year, the SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock outlook is more positive than you might have believed. While shares are down more than 16% since the start of trading in January, here are three reasons investors should hold on to their SOFI shares. The SoFi Stock Outlook As most people probably know,
Now down deep in “penny stock territory,” it’s possible that some traders are looking at Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) as a fast money trading opportunity. However, a grim long-term LCID stock outlook makes even this sort of speculation a risky endeavor. Sure, it’s not as if shares in this fledgling early-stage EV maker have been moving
“Magnificent Seven” components like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) aren’t the only stocks hitting new highs. As of this writing, plenty of stocks outside of the “Magnificent Seven,” and outside of the tech sector, for that matter, have recently hit record highs. Given that major indices, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, have
We’ve entered another election year, with President Biden likely to face off once more against former President Trump. The polls currently show a tight race, though Biden’s approval ratings have slipped since his victory in 2020. There’s ample time for that to change before November 2024 – if the economy stays strong under Democratic policies,
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares have skyrocketed in price over the past twelve months. AMD stock has surged by 106.8% during this timeframe. Riding the AI wave has been profitable, but now may not be the right time to enter. Nor is it a good reason to “let it ride,” on the view that the