Despite the recent rebound of many U.S. stocks, the S&P 500 is still down 17% in 2022. It’s also 8% below its Aug. high. Yet the unweighted S&P 500 index is doing much better, down only 11% this year and just 4.5% off its Aug. high. The outperformance of the unweighted S&P 500 indicates that
All bear markets eventually turn into new bull markets. And an overwhelming amount of evidence today suggests the 2022 bear market is about to turn into a 2023 bull market. Stocks crashed in 2022 because of a confluence of adverse macroeconomic trends. Inflation soared. The Fed aggressively hiked interest rates. Fixed income yields soared. Corporate
With turmoil erupting in the world’s second-largest economy, daring contrarians may want to consider Chinese stocks to buy on discount. To be completely transparent, this narrative won’t appeal to everyone. With several of the Asian juggernaut’s top players suffering steep losses, it takes a bold market participant to roll the dice. Still, because of the
[Editor’s note: “EV Stocks Will Soar Like Never Before in 2023” was previously published in November 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Let me start this issue by stating the obvious: Electric vehicles are going to take over the world. That’s an inevitability. Consumer demand is shifting. Most
In this article WMT HD TGT KSS BBBY M JWN TSM PARA LPX FULC RCL 1698-HK BIDU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Walmart — Shares of retailer Walmart jumped more than 7% after reporting quarterly earnings that beat
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused major disruption in commodity markets, and global supplies are tightening as a result. These countries have a pivotal role in wheat production, accounting for over one-quarter of global exports for the commodity. Moreover, the demand for food and biofuel surged post-pandemic, driving wheat prices to an all-time high. Hence,
As we look ahead to next year, we must consider which stocks to sell and which opportunities to pursue. This year has been about de-risking portfolios, and that trend will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Stocks have been under duress for several months now, and the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. The Federal
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Sept. 14, 2022. Source: NYSE As we see valuations soften in many parts of the market today, it can feel like an uncertain time for investors, especially in technology. However, on close examination, investing specifically in enterprise software will continue to be one of the best uses of
If it weren’t for the enthusiasm of some Reddit users, video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) wouldn’t have become a buzzworthy business on Wall Street. Yet, short squeezes aren’t the only potential catalyst for GME stock. As the company ventures ambitiously into the metaverse, GameStop shares should have three-digit potential in 2023. That’s right: $100 is conceivable even if
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger spoke highly of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla, calling it an amazing feat in the American auto industry. “I was certainly surprised that Tesla did as well as it did,” Munger said in an interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick that
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Walmart (WMT) – Walmart shares surged 6.9% in the premarket after the retailer reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue, and also saw comparable store sales exceed estimates. Walmart also announced a $20 billion share repurchase program. related investing news Dan Loeb’s Third Point
Undoubtedly, electric vehicle stocks have been on a roll in recent days. Sparked by positive comments about the sector from Chinese President Xi Jinping, the lack of a big Republican victory in America’s recent congressional elections, and China’s reopening initiative, the beleaguered sector is definitely in the midst of a comeback. Another factor that may
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is zooming, but does this mean that the company’s business is booming? Before you answer this question, be sure to check the chipmaker’s financials. Then, closely listen to Advanced Micro Devices CEO’s words of warning. Only then can you make a fully informed decision. When all is said and done,
Last week, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares made a sharp move higher. Between the market close on Nov. 9, and the market close on Nov. 11, SOFI stock surged by a total of 19.5%, briefly re-hitting the $6 per share price level. Much of this big move higher had to do with the broad market rally
There are many misconceptions about dividend stocks. The conventional wisdom is that dividend stocks are safe investments that provide shareholders with a steady and reliable income stream. To that end, many investors assume that the higher the dividend yield, the better. Not so fast. Often, a high dividend yield is a sign of trouble. Unusually high
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This might seem as the most inappropriate time to talk about crypto stocks. Investor confidence has plunged with the collapse of FTX (FTT-USD). Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has now consolidated well below the $20,000 level. This fact alone signals just how impactful the bankruptcy of FTX has been for the sector, triggering yet another leg downward for most
In this article JEF LPX PARA 2330-TW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The entrance of Paramount Studios is seen at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. Mark Davis | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing — Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor jumped 6.4% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway
Some of the best investment opportunities can still be found in this market. There happen to be a number of top income stocks to buy for those looking to combat the beat down the overall indices have seen. Indeed, dividend stocks have still been some of the best performers of 2022. In fact, many such
What if I told you that I found a stock market indicator with a perfect track record of calling the biggest stock rallies in history? Better yet, what if I told you that last week, that bullish indicator flashed for the first time in several years? It’s true. An ultra-rare stock market indicator with a