Here’s some eye-popping math for you. From its July 26 closing price of $9.38 to its final price of $13.27 on July 28, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock rallied approximately 41.5%. Today, I’m going to recommend that QuantumScape’s investors got lucky and should strongly consider taking profits. There may be even a short-selling opportunity here. That’s how irrational
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An artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy has swept the markets since Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) reported strong earnings guidance in the first quarter. While it’s easy to get excited about high returns and the technology’s impact on revenue growth, some AI stocks have become overvalued. Some stocks ride the trend and end up disappointing shareholders. The AI boom
According to Morningstar, communication services companies are those “that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services.” Also within the space are firms “that provide Internet services such as access, navigation and Internet related software and services.” Among the companies running into trouble in the communications services space are a number of
In this article FRSH SMG GNRC AMD SBUX NCLH CVS SEDG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Solarpro employee installs a SolarEdge Technologies Inc. inverter at a residential property in Sydney, May 17, 2021. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies — The
Energy is a fundamental pillar in our survival, but it’s getting more expensive to tap into this resource. Gas prices continue to rise, and current geopolitical disputes are only making it worse. Some companies offer an alternative: renewable energy. This energy source taps into water, air, and the sun instead of fossil fuels. As the
As a prolific cog in the economic machine, the healthcare industry has been a roller coaster ride over the past few years. With the global pandemic, economic slowdown and industry-wide disruptions in play, healthcare stocks took a major hit but are now demonstrating signs of recovery. However, the industry has proven its resilience, effectively weathering
Automakers are spending billions to build a massive electric vehicle (EV) charging network, creating sizable EV charging stock opportunities. In fact, according to CBS News, “Automakers said the new electric vehicle charging network will nearly double the number of quick-charging plugs in the US and Canada, with the goal of swaying consumers on the fence
For long, investors in the cannabis industry have pinned hopes on federal-level legalization. Without a doubt, that’s a big catalyst for growth for the cannabis industry. However, even without legalization at the federal level, the growth outlook is promising. Given the point that the sector has remained depressed, I would accumulate high-potential cannabis stocks at
Investing in companies that make products people buy day-in and day-out is a smart way to weather an economic storm, but there are some consumer staples stocks to sell which are the exception to that rule. A consumer staples stock includes a whole range of companies— from over-the-counter medicines to household products, food and even
The Match.com website is shown on an Apple iPhone. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell on Wednesday. CVS Health — Shares of the retail pharmacy giant rose 1.8% premarket after the company posted strong earnings and revenue for the second quarter. CVS reported earnings of
The growth portion of the market is on fire right now. From mega-cap tech stocks on down through more speculative names in fields such as AI, electric vehicles, and space technologies, investors are taking shots at potential big winners. It’s not too late to hop on the trend. There are still cheap tech stocks out there
Ahead of its then-upcoming quarterly earnings release, I discussed how there were high expectations for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to wow the market with its latest numbers and guidance, resulting in a big jump for META stock. As you likely know, these expectations were more than met. Thanks to a well-received earnings report last week, shares
It’s funny how the financial market can flip so quickly. During the past several years, many investors disliked Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock because the company lost market share to its chip-making rivals. Now, suddenly, some folks are ultra-bullish about INTC stock. Yet, there are reasons to maintain a healthy sense of skepticism about Intel. Intel stock doesn’t
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock has once again been a profitable trade for meme speculators, to the chagrin of its skeptics. The market reacted positively to the electric vehicle battery developer’s latest earnings release, sending QS stock nearly 40% higher. As I argued when the ink had to dry on the earnings release, the report itself was
Walking into the latter half of 2023, we’re looking at a very different stock market than a year ago. Despite elevated interest rates and ongoing inflation, the S&P 500 is up for the fifth consecutive month. The index returned a solid 20% since January, and the breathless cries of “imminent recession” are mostly whispers now.
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is among the names that have seen impressive moves in recent weeks. In fact, shares of PLTR stock surged over 10% because a veteran Wall Street analyst initiated coverage and had some positive remarks. The market’s momentum further boosted gains. While many analysts on Wall Street have been bullish about the stock,
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The bull market in artificial intelligence is just getting started. In fact, with the boom only set to accelerate, we may be looking at a $1.81 trillion opportunity by 2030, says Grand View Research. This can create a big opportunity for this list of AI stocks under $10. AI has reshaped just about everything around
Although not many investors seem to know or care, energy stocks continue to trade incredibly well. Breakout energy stocks continue to push to multi-month highs, churning out gains. You wouldn’t know that with just a glance at the sector, though. After rallying for three straight weeks and climbing 15% off the May low, the Energy
EV charging stocks are currently on sale, with even the biggest names in the space experiencing low prices. The opportunity is massive, given that there is nothing but bright future growth expectations for the industry. That mismatch is creating an opportunity for investors seeking a less common entry into the EV sector than manufacturer stocks.