Biotech stocks are full of intriguing innovators who could help pave the way for greater gains over the years ahead. Undoubtedly, it’s virtually impossible to tell exactly which pills, shots and treatments within a firm’s pipeline will eventually evolve into cash flows, let alone blockbuster cash cows. With many clinical trials to pass, even a
Not every stock crashes with the rest of the market. Some corporations offer high margins of safety and can hold firmly during bad times. Putting some of your capital in these investments can reduce your portfolio’s losses from peak to trough. However, a small number of stocks can actually perform well when the market crashes. It’s harder to find
The U.S. economy is slowing, which is bad news for consumer stocks. In recent days, economic data showed that gross domestic product (GDP) in America grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the year’s first quarter, considerably slower than the preceding quarter’s 3.4% growth. At the same time, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price
While a weakening economy and a subsequent dip in the stock market are unfortunate, they are inevitabilities. Even booming segments like the biotech sector are not immune to the general trend of recessions that Western economies experienced over the last 40 years or so. These downturns, however, provide opportunities for investors to buy stocks at
Finding firms with strong growth potential is essential for healthcare investors looking for large profits. Three exceptional firms have surfaced as strong healthcare stocks. Each exhibits unique approaches and accomplishments in biotechnology, healthcare services, and pharmaceuticals. Solid product leads, especially in the U.S. market, have propelled the first company’s biosimilar industry to an astounding rise.
If you’ve been paying attention to the market, a bearish list on oil and gas stocks might seem odd. Looking at two primary indicators of crude prices — West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil — prices for the commodity have risen steadily in 2024. For some perspective, the WTI has risen 17% on
In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Narayana Nadella speaks at a live Microsoft event in the Manhattan borough of New York City, October 26, 2016. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Microsoft has signed a deal with Brookfield Asset Management to invest more than $10 billion to
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) Gemini AI has once again been overtaken by other models, but it remains one of the best choices out there for AI stock predictions. Bard (the company’s model preceding Gemini) was previously ranked by analysts as the best AI tool for stock picking, even outperforming human stock pickers a test run. However, Gemini has
It’s not all fun and games when it comes to the market’s top spatial computing (or metaverse) stocks. Undoubtedly, we’ve seen some pretty capable mixed-reality headsets launching in recent years. And with the launch of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro, it seems like mixed reality isn’t all too far off from making its mark on the
When the going gets tough, the tough buy blue chip stocks. That’s because they are safe havens in times of turmoil. These are large companies with a proven track record of success and profits that have sterling financial statements. That means when markets go south, they will continue standing tall. The following three blue chip
Once mainly a develop of operating systems for desktop computers, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is mainly a cloud-computing and artificial intelligence technology company now. Yet, even Microsoft has its weak points, and Microsoft stock gets a “B” grade and investors may choose to hold their current share position. Adding some Microsoft shares to your portfolio is fine, but
As is always the case, earnings season is a mixed bag. Companies that surprise on the upside and issue bullish guidance are seeing their share price rise 10% or more in a day. Companies that miss forecasts and offer a downbeat outlook are seeing their stock slide 10% lower or more in a single trading
Some metaverse stocks are best avoided during prospects of a stock market correction. As InvestorPlace previously reported, this is amid concerns over rising inflation and decelerating GDP growth. The economy is projected to add 250,000 jobs, down from March’s 303,000. This forecast is expected to stabilize the unemployment rate at 3.8%. I believe it makes
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) is best-known as the parent company of Truth Social. Trump Media stock surged on initial trading, but has seen very volatile swings. In fact, since hitting a high of nearly $80 per share after its offering, this stock had given up more than half of those gains, before recently
By now, you may have heard about the slowdown in electric vehicle demand. Amid this challenging backdrop, it’s not wise to make hasty trades in the EV segment. China-based automobile manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) appears to be having problems, and Nio stock only deserves a “D” grade right now. We’re not currently slapping Nio shares with an “F” rating,
Is the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) tumble finally over? That’s what many are asking, following the recent big rebound in Tesla stock, following potentially groundbreaking news regarding the EV maker’s efforts to develop and commercialize its driver-assistance technology. TSLA was already bouncing back prior to this announcement, but after the stock’s April 29 rally, it has surged
Once a Wall Street darling, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is now considered a left-behind as the market obsesses over Magnificent Seven stocks. Nowadays, positive earnings results aren’t enough to get investors enthused about Netflix stock. Yet, today you can be a leader instead of a follower. I invite you to contravene the crowd, embrace change and build a
Given the recent market volatility, many traders are trying to make money in penny stocks. With low prices and elevated volatility, penny stocks could be a great way for traders to cash in on breaking news and rapid changes in market sentiment. However, with the seemingly weakening economic and political backdrop, this is a risky
An Amazon worker walks past his Amazon Prime delivery truck in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Amazon — Shares gained nearly 2% after the company beat on both top and bottom lines. Amazon posted earnings of 98 cents
Few investment strategies have performed as well for as long as dividend investing. Numerous studies show that buying stocks that have initiated a dividend and then increased it over time beat all other stocks on the market. That’s why Dividend Aristocrat stocks are the cream of the crop. To become dividend royalty, companies need to