Although markets have gotten off to a difficult start, Wall Street analysts continue to love and recommend several stocks to investors. Some of these highly praised stocks are mega-cap technology concerns and companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI). But not all of them. Analysts continue to heap adulation on stocks of companies with strong earnings,
Many investors continue to prioritize dividends when buying stocks, relying on the payments for income, particularly in retirement. To many investors, dividends provide a more reliable and consistent return than stock price appreciation, which is prone to market fluctuations. These investors look for companies that make their dividend payouts a priority and steadily increase the
The Magnificent 7 companies were the stars of the show in 2023. In the new year’s first week of trading, the cohort proved slightly less magnificent. Depending on which of the Magnificent 7 stocks you were watching, the first week of the year was quite ugly. In any case, I don’t think one week of
Wall Street analysts conduct plenty of research before deciding which stocks to recommend. It’s part of their full-time jobs which makes them more present in the industry than most retail investors. Investors can save a lot of time by reviewing analysts’ recommendations. However, an investor shouldn’t take an analyst’s recommendation at face value. Instead, investors
Hedge funds are specialized investment funds that aim to generate returns regardless of overall market conditions. Hedge fund managers tend to be skilled stock pickers, as they have the resources to conduct thorough research and analysis. They also often have industry connections that provide valuable insights. As such, keeping an eye on the stocks hedge
Penny stocks can offer tantalizing rewards for those willing to stomach the risks. Though most fail, the few that succeed can bring massive returns. I don’t have a crystal ball, but using the latest AI assistant from Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) called Gemini, I asked it to predict which penny stocks have a chance to skyrocket
The oil market has been on a roller coaster ride in the past few years, with prices fluctuating wildly due to various factors like pent-up travel demand post-COVID and geopolitical tensions between Western nations and Russia. Brent crude prices are now sitting around $78/bbl, well below where it was in mid-September 2023, above $90/bbl. For
If the will-it-or-won’t-it game that the Federal Reserve is playing tips the hat toward monetary policy doves, then investors really ought to consider high-yield dividend stocks for falling interest rates. To be sure, recent consumer data shows that prices rose 0.3% higher than expected. So, it’s not entirely clear that rate cuts are coming. Nevertheless,
For many biotech stocks, price and performance hinges on the success of a drug in testing. This means most biotech companies rely on one market opportunity to succeed financially. Testing usually takes several years, with many different criteria to meet before applying for review by regulators. Even after successful tests, the survival of these stocks
The arrival of 5G networks has sparked interest and attracted significant investments in the telecom industry. With speeds up to a hundred times quicker than 4G, reduced lag, and the ability to handle a spike in connected devices, 5G has the potential to change everything from smartphones to autonomous vehicles. While it will take time
The green revolution is making our future look clean and green. IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023 states that the world is set to change significantly by 2030. It also adds that the share of renewable energy will be 50% of the global electricity mix. Renewable energy is the way to go ahead and, although these energy
While 2025 is less than 12 months away, the full year is roughly 2 years in the future. That means investors today have roughly 24 months during which to produce returns. Investors looking for 10x stocks during that period will have to accept real risk. That said, trends indicate that a few sectors are best
The stock market will always have good investment opportunities. As investors, it’s our job to establish filtering criteria that we utilize for weeding out the duds. Consider analyzing and potentially adding these three penny stocks to your first-quarter portfolio. Let’s take a quick look. Blink Charging (BLNK) Source: David Tonelson/Shutterstock.com Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) is booming
This earnings season promises to be an interesting one. A lot is hinging on upcoming earnings, considering company reports set the stage for 2024 while acting as an official close to 2023’s holiday shopping season. For that reason – shopping season uncertainty – retail stocks are ones to avoid this earnings season if you’re even
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 9, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The crystal ball is cloudy this year my friends. In the past it was easier to come up with my annual list of predictions, even if it turns out I was wrong. Heading
Flying cars, also known as electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, were in the thick of the action last year. The primary reason for this increased interest was regulatory approvals that are likely to set the stage for commercialization by 2025. But after a good rally, some of the top companies in the
In the volatile space of penny stocks, three companies are emerging as powerhouses with breakout potential, poised for massive gains. To begin with, the first one’s organic growth, the second one’s data licensing prowess in liquor retail, and the third one’s strategic insurance advancements are captivating the market. Also, the first one leads the veterinary
Over the last few years, investors have become increasingly interested in the idea of virtual reality (VR), or augmented reality (AR), as a broad opportunity. The emergence of the metaverse during the pandemic served to heat up conversation around the topic. And the apparent opportunity has only become clearer as the technology has developed. With this,
For weeks, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has been holding steady, at prices between $15 and $20 per share. The sideways movement for PLTR stock makes sense amid the bull versus bear debate. Bulls think recent price action benefits this popular AI software play. As one Seeking Alpha commentator put it, “this dip is a gift.” Bears
It’s fair to say that China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) isn’t a darling of the financial markets now. Yet, at least one expert on Wall Street has set a lofty price target for NIO stock. Besides, after viewing Nio’s EV-delivery stats, you’ll wonder why the share price isn’t much higher than it is today. Nio has come a long