In April of this year, OPEC announced surprise oil production cuts to maintain higher prices, which had fallen since the pandemic’s end. With oil prices being supported in this way, some have called on biofuels to fill the gap. This includes the Biden Administration, which has called on more biofuel production to maintain energy independence. With oil prices elevated
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It seems like anything and everything with an artificial intelligence (AI) angle is red-hot nowadays. This can help to explain why Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) stock rallied in May and early June. Before you jump on the bandwagon and invest in Upstart, however, just remember that price-chasing can be bad for your financial health. As we’ll discover, AI
Blue-chip stocks are some of the safest bets on the market. But you already knew that. These companies have stood the test of time, in good times and in bad. They’re the best of the best, proving to have dependable business models, a proven track record, and a strong reputation. They also have a history of
The biotechnology sector has seen better days. From the heady days of the pandemic when companies were racing to develop a vaccine against Covid-19, the industry is now enduring a hangover as both demand and sales decline. This means there’s more than a couple biotech stocks to sell. The iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSEARCA:IHE) that
In this article AAPL MKC HQY MBLY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Amnon Shashua, president and chief executive officer of Mobileye Global, and Patrick Gelsinger, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., outside the Nasdaq MarketSite during the company’s IPO in New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty
With the electric-vehicle revolution rapidly continuing, investors should look for undervalued battery stocks to buy. After all, the tens of millions of EVs that will be produced in the coming years will all need batteries. Or, as the prestigious consulting firm McKinsey put it last October “As the auto market embraces electric vehicles, battery demand is
The market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is heating up. According to a report by management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, demand for EV batteries will grow by 30% a year globally between now and 2030. Batteries remain the key component in electric vehicles and companies around the world are racing to make them more
Sometimes, what appears to be the most boring, can be the most rewarding. Look at the assortment of quantum computing stocks, which rely on quantum computing technology to solve complex calculations at ultra-high speeds. Just last year, for example, a team of Australian researchers proved that near-error-free quantum computing is possible, which could help the
The stock market is on the upswing, with more speculative companies in particular making big moves in May. As such, there’s a lot of interest in volatile penny stocks today. However, investors should avoid buying most penny stocks. In general, companies end up with a low stock price because of a structural problem, be it a failed
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares have continued to climb at a moderately-high pace. Positive news regarding regulatory approval of the tech giant’s acquisition of Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) has somewhat played a role in the MSFT stock rally. However, the key driver was high excitement about Microsoft’s high exposure to the artificial intelligence mega-trend. As a first-mover among big
Time and time again, additional reasons emerge to dissuade financial traders from investing in electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). If you were thinking about buying LCID stock now, you should probably reconsider. There’s a recent disclosure from Lucid Group indicating that the automaker is willing to do almost anything to raise money at this point.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock has reached its put up or shut up moment. The electric vehicle start-up says it will begin producing Class 3 trucks at a plant in Mississippi next month. It claims to have $279 million of orders from Randy Marion Automotive, based in North Carolina. This is on top of a $200
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has seen incredible growth following its earnings report on May 24, with Nvidia stock surging around 30% in roughly one week. However, prior to this announcement, Nvidia has remained on a tear. On a year-to-date basis, this is a stock that’s surged approximately 175%, nearly tripling in short order. What’s truly incredible about
We’ve have been under the threat of recession for more than a year. We’ve also been dealing with stubbornly high inflation along the way. And unfortunately, Americans are strained. However, there’s still opportunity to be found in some of the best stocks for non-recession recession. NVDA Nvidia $391.71 GOOG GOOGL Alphabet $126.63 PM Philip Morris $90.05 DE
According to Accenture, edge computing “refers to a range of networks and devices at or near the user.” It allows data to be processed quickly and in larger amounts. Additionally, edge computing enables the launch of “new interactive, human experiences, [including] self-driving cars, autonomous robots.” And it allows firms to automate functions in their physical
While the market theoretically prices in all publicly available information for all securities, the sheer volume of opportunities available breathe life into underrated stocks with potential. Put another way, the below enterprises are Wall Street’s equivalent of brown guacamole. As I like to say, they’re brown on the outside, sound on the inside. Just like
Investing in monthly dividend stocks could prove to be invaluable. In fact, these financial vehicles can potentially serve as a lucrative source of recurring passive income. Better, with their predictable 30-day payout schedule, these stocks stand in stark contrast to their quarterly counterparts. A handful of these reliable monthly stocks offer a substantial yield and
Figuring out which growth stocks to sell may be the last thing on your mind right now. After all, rising hopes for a pivot on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, plus secular growth trends such as accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (or AI) have provided a massive boost for shares in fast-growing companies lately. However,
Artificial Intelligence has effectively transformed multiple sectors, but the meteoric rise of AI stocks has raised many eyebrows in financial circles. It has also led to an increasing focus on AI stocks to sell. The recent concerns stem from a potential “baby bubble” in this sector, as termed by the Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) analysts. Despite the
From one angle, the concept of the best mid-cap stocks to buy might appear rather ho-hum if not downright uninteresting. For example, investors seeking maximum return potential (in exchange for risk) may target micro-capitalization plays. On the flip side, those seeking maximum stability (in exchange for growth potential) may target mega-cap enterprises. Frankly, Goldilocks-like proposals