The S&P 500 has been in bear-market territory for more than a month, but it is breaking higher this week. We think there is reason to hope the trend will continue. The first sign of hope is traders have reduced their leverage and margin debt has returned to a more sustainable level. Traders (you included)
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As Halloween approaches, investors’ minds may be on finding treats rather than picking stocks. That said, as we head into November, compiling a list of top stock picks to consider is certainly a good move, as many tech stocks have gotten hit very hard. This earnings season hasn’t been kind to many tech stocks. Accordingly,
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[Editor’s note: “The Next Great Tech Bull Market Has Begun” was previously published in September 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] The tech sector dropped like a stone this year. So, it’s easy to forget the cardinal rule that marks many a bull market: Tech still rules the
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Before discussing stocks that will make you a millionaire, there is an important observation to discuss. One of the biggest changes in investing style over the decades is the average holding period. Back in the 1950s, the average holding period for stocks was eight years. Data from June 2020 indicates that the average holding period has
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Not everyone, it seems, is massively bullish about China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). For instance, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and some analysts with Morgan Stanley might feel cautious about China’s economy and its impact on future automotive sales. But regardless of what they say, it’s not too late to buy NIO stock. The company could
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Despite all the current market uncertainty, Wall Street analyst stock calls are still happening. Between Oct. 24 and 26, MarketBeat reported that there were 53 upgrades of U.S.-listed stocks.    Analyst upgrades and downgrades have become cannon fodder for retail investors trying to find an edge over their institutional counterparts. Google the words “analyst upgrades
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It’s true that the troika of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Meta (NASDAQ:META), much loved by the Street for the decade that ended in mid-2021, reported disappointing third-quarter results. Once viewed as beyond reproach by most, those three stocks are now being shunned and scorned by the “smart money.” But the Street is finally
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Safe stocks for retirement are those that are less inclined to suffer in times of turmoil or represent a sector that is more recession-proof than others. That’s not to say that a safe stock will never see a decline – but safe stocks for retirement are more likely to withstand the negative pressures in a
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Tracey Ryniec and Kevin Cook look at an American consumer products company and a Chinese social media and gaming company. Helen of Troy Limited: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/HELE?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID YY Inc.: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/YY?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Huya: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/HUYA?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
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Amazon.com delivery trucks in Richmond, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce giant plunged as much as about 19% in extended trading Thursday after the company posted weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for the third quarter
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