When was the last time you played a video game? Some people haven’t played them in a while, but there is a big demand for the industry. Approximately 3.09 billion people play video games, and that number is expected to reach 3.32 billion in 2024. This will have big implications for gaming stocks. The large fanbase
Startups are some of the riskiest businesses to invest in. The vast majority fail in their first few years. But there is also a compelling argument in favor of startup companies – the fact that they can deliver significant returns if they do become successful. Startup companies can be the best investments to make if
Sentiment for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock tends to ebb-and-flow, and right now sentiment is shifting back toward bearish for two reasons. One has to do with the stock itself, while another has to do with potential unfavorable public policy changes. It may seem a SoFi downturn could last a while. I wouldn’t jump to that
Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock has been a phenomenal investment over the past decade returning double the S&P 500 on the back of search. Although cloud services are gaining more attention, advertising runs Alphabet. It accounts for 57% of total revenue and produces virtually all of the company’s operating income. While that has been driving
Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock has fallen below $6 per share, levels not seen since before the 2020 “EV stocks” bubble. “EV stock mania” caused a surge in this penny stock during 2020 and 2021 driving it north of $60 per share. With prices at multi-year lows, some may consider buying this Chinese EV maker. My answer
I can’t blame anyone for wanting to invest in renewable energy stocks. There are only so many fossil fuels that mankind can burn, and the Earth is sending out serious signals about the planet’s health and global warming. But you also can’t jump headlong into solar, wind, or other renewable energy names without doing your
The metaverse, a longstanding concept, is gaining traction in the world of technology stocks. Consisting of interconnected platforms, it enables real-time communication and interaction. The key goal of the metaverse is to merge the virtual and real. For example, users can shop for products or attend concerts in the digital world. The metaverse buzz has
According to the International Monetary Fund, we are on the brink of a technology revolution spearheaded by artificial intelligence. The technology will boost productivity, accelerate global growth and raise incomes globally. Multiple AI stocks will benefit from this transformation. Today, businesses are analyzing how they can leverage AI to improve productivity and how it affects
Based on industry-wide growth forecasts it’s very easy to see why investors are so interested in the top-rated flying car stocks heading into early 2024. Market research by UnivDatos expects compound annual growth rates above 50% through 2030. More moderate expectations peg those rates at a still impressive 35% through 2032. The market is dominated
The United States banking sector had been in the spotlight in the first half of last year, as a series of events shook the industry and the markets. In March 2023, 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
Financial technology (fintech) has seen healthy adoption over the last decade. An entire generation of teenagers is not thinking twice about going cashless as they can exchange money with friends with just a few taps on their phone. However, the technology is different than the companies that provide that technology. Furthermore, many fintech stocks have
If you were asked how many firms currently are valued at $1 trillion or more based on market cap, what would you guess? The answer might surprise you. It’s six. Of those six, one, Saudi Aramco, Is not readily accessible to American investors as it isn’t listed on commonly accessed exchanges. Anyway, long story short, reaching
Global GDP growth depends on various factors of productivity and efficiency. An important driver of growth is the focus on technology and innovation. As the United States shifted focus away from manufacturing, it’s the technological edge that has ensured that the country remains the leading economy in the world. Therefore, IT stocks are always likely
The industry is witnessing a mixed bag of fortunes in the dynamic world of online streaming. Though industry bellwethers such as Netflix continue to shine, its competition is struggling, with many of them evolving into streaming stocks to sell. Moreover, certain streaming platforms are struggling remarkably in terms of their financials, with gross margins and
Consumers allow businesses to operate and grow. Knowing where people put their money and what industries are heating up can help you discover profitable investment opportunities. While we all have to buy the necessities, many people have extra money lying around after buying their essentials. While some of this money gets saved, some of it
Analyst upgrades aren’t gospel. But retail investors should pay close attention to the way top analysts and “smart money” operators position themselves in today’s economic climate. Though we’re still (technically) in a bull market, increased nervousness around higher interest rates and Magnificent Seven concentrations point to wider bearish tendencies throughout the analyst class. Therefore, investors
Blue-chip stocks are the type of investment that allows people to sleep soundly at night. These are the shares of established companies that are profitable, have clean balance sheets, and have a track record of performance. Banks, insurers and healthcare companies are examples of rock-solid blue-chip stocks. They may not be flashy or exciting, but
Both brick-and-mortar and online gambling markets are indeed expanding. On the brick-and-mortar side, Japan and New York are adding new casinos, while Texas appears to be moving in that direction. And on the online side, new American states are constantly legalizing betting. Also importantly, gambling has always been and will always be a very popular
The biotech segment is one of the most potent, boasting an impressive Compounding Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.96% until 2030. However, investing in biotech stocks also bears immense risk, as companies’ performance relies heavily on drug approvals. A major drug approval has the potential to multiply stock price several times, while a failure to
Among the dynamic tech stocks, three key players are emerging as hidden treasures with the potential for explosive growth. This article will navigate the intricate web of their strategic moves and fundamental strengths. Here, the spotlight is on the first one’s astute balance between rapid growth and profitability, the second one’s robust revenue surge and