The stock market hasn’t had a good start to the second quarter. Major indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 seem determined to give up their year-to-date gains. Macroeconomic concerns are heating up as interest rates will likely stay higher for longer. Inflation is also back and came in hotter than expected in
The electric vehicle (EV) market has been a hotbed of activity in recent years, with stocks previously soaring to unprecedented heights. However, with the advent of inflation, higher interest rates and rising geopolitical instability, investors might consider the top EV stocks to sell. While various factors can influence the performance of EV stocks, certain indicators
Software stocks have generally on a big roll since late last year. Indeed, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (BATS:IGV) climbed 20% between Oct. 27 and April 19. And, overall in 2023 it soared 59%. Moreover, as of February 2024, Investor’s Business Daily ranked its enterprise services software sector 14th out of its 197 sectors. And
Healthcare stocks, especially industry leaders that offer a wide range of products and services, can be an investor’s best friend due to the growing need for increased development of healthcare products and services. These stocks tend to provide investors with a substantial return on their investment. The healthcare industry can be volatile, especially smaller companies,
Media stocks are important investments, especially as media giants transition from conventional to digital channels and the Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), or TMTG, loses more than half its value from a 52-week high of $79.38. TMTG reported substantial losses for 2023, totaling about $58 million, against revenues of only $4.1 million. Shares fell
When industry sentiments are positive, the stocks in that industry are generally overvalued. It’s only when industry sentiments are depressed that multiple stocks trading at a valuation gap can be found. That is perfectly true for the electric vehicle industry. EV stocks have plunged as pessimists talk about the industry being dead. It’s a fact
There are several chances for astute investors in the tech industry today. These three firms are leading innovators with tremendous growth and value potential in their respective fields. With a healthy pipeline of ideas and extended contract lengths, the first one shows a high demand for its data storage solutions and guarantees predictable revenue. In
Retail stocks can be a good place to allocate capital during times of market volatility such as now. This is especially true when the economy is going strong, which is the case currently. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just upgraded its forecast for U.S. economic growth this year to an annualized 2.7%, which is 0.6
While Ford (NYSE:F) is a worthy contender in the electric vehicle industry, it still has to contend with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Yet, Ford stock investors can relax and stay in the trade. Ford is taking prompt action to stay competitive, and the iconic automaker should be able to reel in some reluctant EV buyers. Furthermore, there’s
Among Wall Street stocks, some of the best opportunities can be found in reliable companies trading at a discount. With such undervalued stocks, investors get a strong foundation for their portfolio along with potential for positive returns. While the allure of high-flying startups is undeniable, there’s a certain comfort in established companies with a proven
When the economy goes through a downturn, people must be more careful about spending their money. Budgets get tighter and luxuries get downgraded or skipped altogether. However, some sectors, like consumer stocks, continue to attract capital during any economic cycle. People can’t neglect consumer staples. Consumers need food, beverages, home care products and other essentials
The past couple of weeks have been increasingly volatile for U.S. equities markets. The Nasdaq fell 3.55% last week, while the S&P500 had fallen 3.05%. On the one hand, U.S. equities have likely reached a short-term peak, as trading multiples have become stretched. Yet on the other hand, U.S. Federal Reserve officials and Fed Chairman
With the VIX indicator moving to a six-month high, investors may want to consider gradually pivoting toward defensive stocks. To be clear, I’m not suggesting hitting the panic button. However, it makes sense to respond to a potentially significant dynamic. Besides the rising VIX – otherwise known as the fear index – the benchmark S&P
There’s plenty out there that could potentially drive a broad market pullback, but there are also plenty of individual stocks due for a pullback. Irrespective how the market performs from here, these types of stocks may be in for considerable declines in price. Several of the stocks that have thus far this year been top-performers
Last Friday saw an absolute bloodbath for some of the market’s hottest AI stocks. Market darling Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) nosedived 10% in a single session. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) tanked more than 23% as the firm stayed quiet on its earnings pre-announcement. Indeed, the reaction seems just a tad overdone. A missed pre-announcement seems to have
Blockchain stocks may be a better way to play the cryptocurrency market than directly engaging. These stocks are of companies that effectively integrate blockchain technology across multiple industries, offering a more diversified exposure to investors. Moreover, you can also sidestep all the regulatory roadblocks, liquidity troubles, and tax implications that aren’t as clear with cryptocurrencies.
AI stocks have overshadowed other emerging technologies, including quantum computing stocks. However, it is only a matter of time before quantum computing stocks blow up, with BCC Research, forecasting the market to grow at a CAGR of 48.1% from $713.4 million in 2022 to $6.5 billion by 2028. Furthermore, quantum computing enables businesses to solve
Looking for underpriced flying car stocks? You’ve come to the right place. This article dials in on eVTOL stocks worth buying. The term eVTOL, which stands for electric vehicle take-off and landing, represents a revolutionary industry aiming to commercialize flying cars. Although it has yet to prove itself, the eVTOL industry is forecasted to grow
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a Bitcoin (USD-BTC) moment and the situation could rapidly deteriorate for some of the biggest companies in this rapidly evolving technology. Bitcoin miners are energy intensive. Their thousands of computers generate excess heat that must be cooled and dissipated. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates miners consume as much
Dividend stocks have a proven record of stock market outperformance. For nearly 100 years, income-generating stocks on the S&P 500 have beaten non-payers. There has never been a decade when dividend stocks didn’t produce a positive return. And then we have the dividend royalty, companies that have raised their payouts the longest. These Dividend Kings