Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) says its 2024 mobile commerce sales are expected to be $2.5 trillion in 2024, nearly 14% higher than in 2023. That’s excellent news for it and other e-commerce growth stocks. Investors got an indication this past November that e-commerce sales remained very healthy. On Black Friday, while in-store U.S. retail sales grew by
This earnings season is particularly mixed, making the list of stocks to watch before earnings especially impactful if you’re interested in directional trades. Even if not, keeping a close watch on some major stocks ahead of their earnings date can help give you a better idea of how the overall market landscape is developing –
The positive future of the U.S. economy is highlighted by its robust 3.1% GDP growth, which was the strongest among major advanced economies last year. The Fed’s confidence in maintaining benchmark interest rates at a 23-year high reflects a healthy economy with strong employment data. With GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.3% Q4,
Warren Buffett is often hailed as one of the greatest investors, with a track record that has consistently outpaced the broader markets. Could artificial intelligence (AI) emulate his success? I recently discovered an intriguing AI model called the “Buffett Bot” that was trained to mimic Warren Buffett. As AI continues making strides across industries, it’s
As a leading global digital payment leader for 20 years, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stands out among the rest. PYPL stock has gained international recognition as a top fintech stock to own for the long term. Of course, since PayPal’s dramatic rise following the pandemic, this stock has been among the worst-performing large-cap tech players in recent
Being labeled as a “best idea” for 2024 by Baird, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is certainly an EV stock that has caught the attention of many investors. Of course, RIVN stock has been on a wild ride in recent years, hitting a high of more than $170 per share in 2021 before setting down the sub-$25
On Jan. 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day above 38,000 for the first time in history. The strong performance of the index and historical highs suggest that 2024 will be very strong. It also leads investors to wonder which stocks among the 30 listed on the Dow are worth buying and which are
As the market pushes to new all-time highs, analysts are singing the praises of several blue-chip stocks. As the new year has gotten underway, analysts across Wall Street have raised their ratings and price targets on the stocks they expect to outperform in 2024 and beyond. Many stocks have also been upgraded heading into their
Investor’s Business Daily regularly runs a feature called Top Funds’ Latest Sells. Specifically, the newspaper publishes a list of equities in which many more of the best-performing stock funds are selling than buying. In general, stock funds tend to determine the direction of individual names. Moreover, top funds often have access to much more information
In the AI space, three prominent companies stand poised to reshape the market by 2027. Each company, a titan in its domain, weaves strategies of disruption. They are charting a fundamental course that promises to redefine AI. This has led to this article on AI stocks to dominate. The first one’s meteoric rise, fueled by
Investor appetite for risky stocks has come back in recent months, but there are plenty of opportunities out there for bearish investors looking for meme stocks to short. Even as factors like cooling inflation and an expected lowering of interest rates by the Federal Reserve point to a full exit from the more challenging times
Chinese stocks to avoid are becoming clearer as doubts about the Chinese economy loom large. Indexes from Hong Kong to New York Continue to weigh Beijing’s efforts to prop up its economy while traders there are seeing which Chinese stocks to avoid. Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) issues continue to complicate matters in China, where the leading U.S.
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) has been on fire in the last year, and investors are wondering if this growth will continue. Demand for artificial intelligence is soaring, making a strong case for the company’s growth to continue moving forward. They have been an early pioneer in AI, and their business has hit a major inflection point achieving
Every tragic story has a turning point, where the protagonist begins an inevitable fall. For Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, that point was the Cybertruck. Cybertruck was announced over four years ago, and I have been down on Tesla ever since. The reason is China. Before the Cybertruck Tesla truly had no rivals. It was the first
After ChatGPT and Generative AI, quantum computing may be the field of research to bring about the next technological revolution in the 21st century. Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that normally slow down classical computers, such as optimization, cryptography, machine learning, and simulation. This has led to this list of quantum computing stocks
Many companies have tax shields and can benefit from them during a tax reporting period, but not only do they benefit, they can also offer excellent benefits to their users and thus generate a great loyalty to their products and services, which eventually would translate into financial growth for the company and good returns for
As January 2024 kicked in, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) received downgrades from analysts, resulting in some selling pressure affecting AAPL stock. As a result of this downside pressure, and the meteoric rise of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) over the past year, Apple has relinquished the reigns of the world’s largest company by market capitalization to Microsoft. Now the second-largest
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – NOVEMBER 25, 2022: Karin Teigl is seen wearing Hermès yellow leather mini Kelly, Baum & Pferdgarten green leather jacket, Lumina beige cropped turtleneck sweater and vintage checked green yellow pants. Jeremy Moeller | Getty Images Quiet luxury was one of last year’s biggest viral fashion trends on social media — but unlike
After getting off to a slow start, the January effect kicked in for stocks. As I write this, the S&P 500 is trading at an all-time high. As in 2023, technology stocks have been part of that rally. But this isn’t just about the Magnificent 7, or Magnificent 6 depending on how you feel about
Managing Partner and the Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, speaking on CNBC’s The Exchange on Oct. 31st, 2023. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Investors are embarking on a hectic week with key tech companies reporting and a big Federal Reserve meeting – and it could shape the next steps for the stock market’s rally,