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The Nasdaq Composite, which holds a number of high-growth technology stocks, has rallied 13.38% as of the end of Wednesday’s trading session. The tech giants of the market, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), have helped to keep U.S. equities edging higher. Also, macroeconomics will play a pivotal role in shaping out the
The stock market’s been on an epic run over the past several months, and analysts expect even bigger gains ahead. Much of that enthusiasm is tied to potential interest rate cuts later this year. Thus, this scenario pushes investors to take on more risk in the equity market. However, to avoid catching a falling knife,
Wall Street actually largely ignores and tremendously underestimates great stocks fairly frequently. And the phenomenon has become even more widespread than usual over the past few years. That’s because most large investors believe that the vast majority of small and medium companies are in great danger of failing due to today’s relatively high interest rates.
The Nasdaq hit a record high after Fed chairman Jerome Powell reassured investors with his comment. The central bank’s next interest rate move is more likely not to be a hike, even though inflation has been higher than expected. This announcement was met with optimism and moved most tech stocks higher. And names like NVDA,
While the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) is the world’s largest Bitcoin (BTC:USD) fund with nearly $20 billion in net assets, that doesn’t necessarily make BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) bulletproof, but BlackRock stock has a lot more going for it. BlackRock was founded in 1988 by CEO Larry Fink and seven other partners. In the past 36 years,
The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,
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It’s too bad for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) bulls that investors can’t live in a bubble. If they could, they would lock in the 45% gain for AMC stock over the past month. Sadly, we don’t live in a bubble, and AMC stock isn’t a five-star investment. It’s the exact opposite. It’s a dud, but not
In reality, many tech companies don’t have deep pockets. And in a higher interest rate situation, this becomes even more important. Although it seems the Fed will be forced to cut rates, latest FOMC minutes make future rate cuts less likely. To make sure the inflation doesn’t take off again, the Federal Reserve remains in
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Technology is evolving in three key areas right now: artificial intelligence (AI), fifth-generation (5G) wireless, and cloud computing. Taken together, these technologies are expected to revolutionize life as we know it in the coming decades.And while many technology companies play in each sandbox, a handful of companies are dominating and pushing the tech forward. For investors looking to grow their portfolio, it is important to know which companies
There’s been a lot of bad news from iconic blue-chip companies lately. Poor financial results, lowered guidance and executive departures have dominated the news cycle and sent the share prices of many well-known companies sharply lower. As always, the market does not like bad news or surprises. The negative news has also called into question
Magnificent 7 stocks have been all the hype in recent quarters, and for good reason. I think most of that hype is more than justified. The market is now mostly driven by AI and the data center boom, and most people in white-collar jobs can attest that AI has greatly improved their productivity. That said,
Investing in the best-discounted dividend aristocrats is an excellent strategy despite economic headwinds. History has shown that wagering on dividend stocks can prove incredibly rewarding regardless of economic cycles. Moreover, if those investments are in dividend aristocrats, you’re in for an even more lucrative journey ahead. Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of companies that
Many investors know about the Magnificent Seven stocks. If you haven’t heard of that phrase before, you will still recognize the stocks within that cohort. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are three of the Magnificent Seven stocks, ranked by current market cap. Most ETFs have large positions in these stocks, especially the ones
The economy looks robust, so investing in a schedule is a wise choice. Job growth is strong, wages are increasing, and the stock market is buoyant. With healthy household finances, consumers are confident, and spending on major household appliances is set to rise. Economists and business leaders are optimistic, expecting the economy to maintain its
The price of energy, particularly in the consumer marketplace, can be a major driver of inflation. After all, the type of energy a region or country depends upon has the potential to greatly impact the cost of its goods and services. For example, in oil-rich states in the U.S. and globally, the price of crude
Don’t look now, but “old-school” PC stocks are on fire. Yes, I’m talking about those PC stocks — the old-school computer makers like Dell (DELL) and HP Inc (HPQ). Once upon a time, PC stocks were the hottest trade on Wall Street. That was back in the 1990s during the Dot-Com Boom, when everyone was
Hidden gem stocks are a great way to invest in a market spooked by persistently nagging inflation and a cautious Federal Reserve unwilling to pull the trigger on rate cuts this year; the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 570 points on May 29, making it the worst month of 2024 for it. The Fed’s last