There are some penny stocks for massive ROI that investors should consider adding to their portfolios as we enter into this year’s second quarter. Penny stocks are shares of small public companies that trade at low prices, typically below $5 per share. While they are considered highly speculative investments, penny stocks can offer several potential
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An amalgamation of recent events goes to show how important cybersecurity is. For example, consider the AT&T (NYSE:T) hack that occurred a few weeks ago. Although merely a single event, it sparked demand for cybersecurity, and I won’t be surprised if additional idiosyncratic events do the same. Systematically speaking, cybersecurity is set for a secular
Investors have made a ton of money in cloud computing stocks over the past 15 years. The transformation from on-premise to off-premise software, data storage, and security has been truly revolutionary for the technology industry. But at some point, a concept may get played out. And it seems like we’re reaching that point with cloud
As we move into April, the dust is settling on fourth quarter 2023 earnings season, and, by most accounts, it was a success. According to data from FactSet, 73% of companies listed in the S&P 500 index exceeded their earnings estimates. Overall, earnings for the last quarter of 2023 grew 4% year-over-year, marking the second
Semiconductor stocks have become increasingly important in today’s digital age. While semiconductors currently power smartphones, tablets, PCs, cars and aircraft, they will also be at the center of recent computing revolutions, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Advanced silicon-based chips are needed to train complex AI models and to generate advanced machine learning algorithms. It’s
The tech industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past year because of increased investor interest in tech, particularly in fields like generative AI and cloud computing. A benchmark ETF for the tech industry is the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), which has increased by 45% within the past year compared to the S&P 500, which
Seven mega-cap tech stocks making up the so-called Magnificent 7 continue to generate most of the buzz in the market right now. These companies are the largest and most successful U.S. tech stocks, with strangleholds on their respective industries. The AI boom has led to outsized interest in a number of these names, with Nvidia
In the last few years, any discussion on hydrogen stocks was incomplete without Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). The stock has, however, experienced a correction of almost 70% in the last 12 months. In an emerging sector, that risk always exists with small companies. Even with ambitious plans, execution and financing headwinds can play spoilsport. Having said
Over the last year or so artificial intelligence has dominated the stock market. Excitement around the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning has made it even more difficult for underappreciated and undervalued stocks to shine. Yet everyone loves a bargain, which is one of the primary reasons investors will always hunt for undervalued companies.
When you think about blue chip stocks to buy, you’re thinking about some of the very best stocks in the market. And those are names that should always be in your portfolio. Blue chip stocks have a well-deserved reputation because they have stable earnings, great reputations, and solid financials. They always represent companies with a
Dividend growth stocks offer long-term investors the best of both perspectives. You receive a steady income from your investments while having the potential to outperform the market. Growth stocks without dividends mean you only earn a return on your investment when you sell shares. Dividend income stocks have high yields but don’t offer much in
AI, or artificial intelligence, is not a new concept but is one that has taken the stock market by storm over the past year. It seems like any stock even remotely related to AI has enjoyed incredible gains. While some refer to it as a bubble, there is plenty of smart money investing in these
Changing consumer behaviors can and often do cause upheaval for entire sectors of the economy. For example, newspapers and bookstores can’t keep their heads above water because of the internet. Similarly, the advent of music downloads has largely made music stores (yes, millennials, those actually existed in large numbers) extinct. Smartphones, of course, eventually caused
There’s an old saying: fortune favors the bold. Are you ready to take a chance on quantum-computing specialist IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) stock? You’ll get no guarantees whatsoever, but a reasonably sized stake in IONQ stock could be your ticket to a 100% return on your investment. IonQ is a pioneer in the future of artificial intelligence. IonQ’s revenue
The Russell 2000 is one of the most popular stock indexes, consisting of the 2000 smallest companies from the Russell 3000. Most companies in the index are small cap, which often means more volatility and growth potential. After years of underperformance caused by economic uncertainty, many stocks in the Russell 2000 are trading at a
The sooner we transition toward a greener and cleaner economy, the better for all human beings. The future is green, and it is fast approaching. Governments worldwide are committing investments to increase the usage of renewable energy sources. Whether you like it or not, the future will be full of renewable energy. The U.S. government
There’s a lot of confusion about EV sales as the sector struggles through a downturn. I believe some people are under the impression that EV sales are in decline. That isn’t the truth. Instead, EV sales continue to grow and are expected to increase by 22% in 2024. This means there are plenty of EV
This time of year brings many tasks, holiday shopping and making Easter eggs, mowing the grass for perhaps the first time all year, and giving the house a deep spring cleaning. So why not do the same with your portfolio and rid it of stocks to sell? There’s no time like the present when ridding
Is the stock market getting too euphoric? It’s clear that the indexes are on fire right now, and the gains seem effortless as the markets keep notching new highs. However, sentiment may be getting out of hand. One popular measure of sentiment, CNN‘s Fear and Greed Index, has pushed into extreme readings in recent weeks.
Apparently, there’s a fund with a large financial stake in electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock. Sensible investors should consider the bigger picture when assessing a company. Despite having a financial backer, LCID stock receives an “F” grade. Slowing EV demand means that manufacturers like Lucid Group are under tremendous pressure. Investors must be cautious and selective.