The Dow Jones has gone through some shakeups that are positioning it for a good bull run. Walgreens (NYSE:WBA) got booted from the index while the more favorable Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) took its place. This has led to this list of Dow stocks to buy. You don’t have as many companies to choose from in the Dow Jones. The index only has
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Taylor Hill | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink said capital markets can help solve a crisis brewing around the ability of Americans to afford retirement as lifespans elongate, and for the government to provide a basic safety net. In his annual letter to shareholders, Fink called
Seasoned investors typically pay close attention to “stocks with analyst approval,” a sign of potential success and resilience in the ever-volatile equity market landscape. Currently, we are in a period of rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and shifting economic paradigms amid expected interest rate cuts. Thus, the importance of relying on expert equity analysis has
The surest sign there’s an generative artificial intelligence bubble is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock, up 242% so far this year. It’s worth about $60 billion with 2023 sales of $9/25 billion. It trades at 76 times earnings. SMCI doesn’t write AI software. It doesn’t make AI chips. Its business is assembling servers. It’s taking
There are plenty of names to include on any list of financial stocks to sell, but this is not only because of the latest news from the Federal Reserve regarding its plans with interest rates. As I’ve argued previously, “higher for longer” rates are bad news for financial stocks in two ways: reduced loan demand
As we step into March 2024, the spotlight is turning towards the biotech sector, with investors searching for biotech stocks to buy. Biotech stocks are ready to soar after a period of under-performance relative to the broader market. With advancements in gene editing, personalized medicine and novel therapeutics, the sector is on the cusp of
Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) experienced an avalanche of a post-earnings sell-off late last month. Immediately after the Feb 28 earnings release, SNOW stock tumbled by nearly 20%. In the weeks that followed, shares in this cloud data company continued to slide lower, but admittedly have started to find support in more recent trading days. As the stock
Energy stocks – particularly those focused on natural gas – look particularly interesting at the moment. natural gas prices plunged by 62% in 2023. They’ve fallen even more since then but analysts don’t believe that prices will stay low forever. Companies that produce natural gas have naturally been affected. They have less incentive to produce natural gas
The continued popularity of big tech and big data companies capitalizing on the mountain of growth potential from AI, creates high expectations for their stocks. However, not all are performing at market standard, and despite lingering high valuations from the AI wave, some slowdowns and consequent decreases in returns could be expected. These three big
Despite significant challenges, the U.S. economy has showcased remarkable resilience. Fears of an imminent recession have been allayed by two consecutive quarters of robust GDP growth exceeding 3%. Consumer stocks remain strong, with record-high household net worth and solid personal income growth. Looking ahead, the Fed’s cautious approach reinforces confidence in the future of the
As one of the top hot AI stocks. Nvidia‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) epic rally continues. Many investors may wonder where the puck could be headed next in the artificial intelligence (AI) scene. At this pace, it may not be long until the AI chip giant becomes a $3 trillion company. Just how much room does the firm
As measured by the S&P 500, U.S. equities are up a solid 10% since January 1st. However, one segment hasn’t yet caught up to the running bull market: the penny stock sector. The Russell 2000, a reasonable proxy for penny stocks to buy, returned just under 3% over the same period. But that may soon
While there is no way to predict how the market will move, there is always a search for the holy grail. Some stocks have proved their strength that they can multiply returns. These time-tested blue-chip stocks to hold are worth adding to your portfolio if you are looking for long-term growth. These blue-chip companies have
Stocks leaving analysts speechless are companies that most of those on Wall Street rate as strong buy. While there isn’t an S&P 500 company that gets all strong buys across the board, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, a number of them have nearly perfect consensus among analysts’ opinions. Of the index’s members, only seven have
Overall, the sentiment for the electric vehicle (EV) sector has turned from significantly positive to negative. The obvious reasons include competition and macroeconomic headwinds. As a result, there are multiple undervalued ideas from the sector. The battery companies form an important part of the industry, and this column discusses three underrated battery stocks with massive
The present and future of the internet is in cloud computing. This branch of computing is the backbone of digital transformation in modern enterprises. It enables businesses to access, store and process data and applications over the internet, rather than having to rely on in-house servers. Of course, not all cloud computing businesses have made
Money managers are dumping Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. With shares already up 90% in 2024 and having more than tripled over the past year, the chipmaker is getting pricey. While tremendous growth potential remains for its business, NVDA stock’s valuation suggests it is grossly overvalued. By how much? When companies use free cash flow (FCF) to
Despite enthusiasm from Mark Zuckerberg that ultimately led to the rebranding of Facebook into Meta (NASDAQ:META) in late 2021, the metaverse’s time in the limelight was short-lived before a generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom in 2023 drove investor sentiment elsewhere. Another confounding factor surrounding metaverse hype was the primitive technology being showcased as a “groundbreaking”
Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication and frequency. CrowdStrike’s (NASDAQ:CRWD) 2024 Global Threat Report highlights a concerning increase in covert activity within the cyber threat environment, with a notable surge in cloud incursions by 75%. In the middle of these increasing attacks, cybersecurity stocks rated a strong buy offer healthy sustainable growth for prospective investors. These
When assessing the viability of contrarian stocks, it’s generally better to go against the crowd, not against analysts. Retail investors can sometimes get sucked into groupthink. However, analysts peg their reputations (and their livelihoods) on their calls. So, they don’t usually make reckless recommendations. Further, when an analyst issues a sell rating, that almost always