Retail sales in the United Statesrecently exceeded forecasts, bolstered by strong manufacturing and robust consumer demand amid this ongoingeconomic recovery. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta projects the strongest GDP growth since late 2021, indicating economic resilience. This is paving the way for several growth stocks. While the Fed’s stance may remain unchanged in November, the
As 2024 approaches, seizing opportunities in select penny stocks becomes a strategy many may consider. Now, amidst the vast array of penny stocks, only a fraction stands out as potentially promising investments. Some present a mix of growth and relative value for those hoping for outsized performance in the coming year. So, given the broadly
I believe right now is one of the best times in years to go bargain shopping for hypergrowth penny stocks. Many explosive yet fledgling small-cap companies saw their share prices soar to unrealistic heights amidst the meme stock craze of 2021, only to come crashing down over the past year. In many cases, that’s despite
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to investing is identifying doomed stocks within your portfolio and getting rid of them. For long-term investors, this can be even more challenging because they choose stocks to buy and hold for a long time horizon. To ensure you don’t hold on to stocks beyond their expiration
As EV stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) see sales slip and margins tighten, many bemoan the industry’s current state. While adoption skyrocketed over the past few years, tightened economic conditions mean consumers can’t afford top-of-the-line EV offerings. But EVs are here to stay despite short-term headwinds. The industry-wide bearish sentiment lends itself to opening positions in
2023 has seen a revival in the speculative stocks category. After a dismal 2022, many more adventurous parts of the market are back on the upswing. Cryptocurrency, biotech, and even some former SPACs are perking up. Not all of these rebounds are justified, however. In the case of these three speculative stocks, huge trouble lies
Lithium producers and lithium stocks have been badly hit as Chinese lithium prices plunged an incredible total of about 75% between November 2022 and November 2023. However, in the wake of the tremendous decline of both the mineral’s prices and lithium stocks, multiple firms are starting to be bullish on the sector. For example, research
As the world’s largest asset manager with nearly $10 trillion in assets under management, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) holds tremendous influence in financial markets. Yet the company itself remains somewhat mysterious to everyday investors. I’ve always found BlackRock intriguing due to its immense size and impact across the investing world. There’s no doubt BlackRock sits as the
The investment landscape has been abuzz with the trend of meme stocks, a phenomenon ushered in by the remarkable and dramatic rise in GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) stock in 2021. Driven by social media enthusiasm, these stocks experience rapid volatility that reinforces the importance of knowing which meme stocks to sell. With the allure of quick gains,
Battery stocks present somewhat overlooked opportunities amid the world’s transition to clean energy sources. While some of these companies are marquee brands, others don’t receive the attention they deserve, as battery stocks are part of a complex ecosystem that makes trends like the electrification of vehicles possible. So in this article, we’ll detail three of
A new report from investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) claims that hedge funds are dumping bank stocks heading into year’s end. According to Goldman, hedge funds sold bank and financial related stocks for a 10th consecutive week through Dec. 8. Hedge funds now have their lowest exposure to the banking sector since March 2020 when
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stands out as an early mover in a high-potential industry. Consequently, the sky is the limit for ACHR stock — but then, it could also have a crash landing. Even if you strongly believe in Archer Aviation’s future prospects, you’ll definitely want to have an exit strategy in place. Archer Aviation manufactures flying taxis, more
Just because a stock is popular doesn’t mean it’s a good investment. Too often, investors take a position in a stock that has enjoyed a big rally only to buy at the top and see their investment plummet as the share price peaks and then falls. That situation led retail investors to lose an estimated
As we head into the new year, the one of the biggest trends on many investors’ minds is renewable energy. The trillion-dollar renewable energy industry is worth a close inspection. Optimism prevails despite some recent downturns in renewable energy companies such as FirstSolar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). Already, wind and solar energy is dipping
2023 has been a mixed year. While growth stocks enjoyed the upside momentum, several industries suffered due to high inflation and low consumer spending. However, it looks like better days are ahead, and if you are planning to invest in dividend stocks, consider the company fundamentals before making a move. If the company is stable, has a solid
The official November consumer price index (CPI) inflation numbers were just released, and they were pretty soft. That likely confirms that inflation is on track to fall to 2% within just a few months – and sets the stage for a monster rally in 2024. And if you aren’t already, it’s time to get prepared
It’s the end of the year, which means it is “tax loss harvesting” time. Specifically, investors sell losing positions to offset capital gains taxes from stocks they sold that earned them a profit. By selling stocks at a loss, investors offset the capital gains tax they owe on the year’s earned profits. Essentially, it’s a
Electric vehicle (EV) demand is expected to accelerate, which should fuel further upside for EV charging stocks. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), EVs could account for about 35% of new vehicles sold globally by 2030. That’s a sharp improvement from its initial forecast for EVs to make up less than a quarter. While
Investors know that the current expectations project rate cuts as early as March. The news is a major positive for the economy overall and suggests that we have avoided a recession. It affects stocks, including everything from value to growth to meme stocks. That’s where we’ll be focusing today in this article: meme stocks. Generally
Joby Aviation’s (NYSE:JOBY) flying taxis have achieved FAA certification for testing, and the company is now targeting commercial flights by 2025. As a top electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker, JOBY stock has seen its share of volatility this year. However, most of the stock’s momentum has been up and to the right,