When electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian stock (NASDAQ:RIVN) entered the scene, its debut represented a breath of fresh air. While Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) remains the sector leader, its designs have arguably become predictable and therefore stale. On the other hand, Rivian effortlessly blended classic lines with modern accoutrements, thus bolstering the case (at the time of its debut)
As simplistic as the methodology is, momentum investing can generate market-beating returns. However, momentum anomalies tend to collapse when structural breaks occur in the economy. As such, frequent revision of your momentum positions is required. I have reason to believe that the stock market has reached a pivotal point. Although the U.S. Consumer Price Index
According to Investopedia, “Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell them when they look to have peaked.” Typically, momentum investors also use stop-loss orders to quickly sell stocks that fall significantly. Among the advantages of momentum trading is the ability to make profits very quickly and
Concerns about inflation and higher for longer interest rates have markets on edge. After a great first quarter, volatility has returned to stocks. This has hedge fund managers scrambling to adjust their portfolios. In fact, hedge funds are selling stocks at the fastest pace in three months and increasing their short bets as they batten
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has continued to slide lower after mediocre news reports. Year-to-date, TSLA is down by over 30%. After this pullback, some may see an opportunity to buy this top electric vehicle brand. It’s too early to say if the risks and uncertainties are already factored into share prices. Rather, the stock has arguably
Energy stocks are again in fashion with investors. During the month of March, the energy sector was the strongest performer among the 11 stock market sectors. Year-to-date, it is only behind communication services in terms of performance. A lot is going on in the energy world, fueling higher prices. Middle East turmoil continues while concerns
Many stock traders want to catch the next hot initial public offering (IPO) in hopes of a multi-bagger. If they get lucky, they’ll find the next Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). Don’t count on Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) becoming the next Meta, however. If Reddit stock gives you anything, it will only be headaches and harsh lessons. I’ll admit
Dividend growth stocks with high dividend growth rates can reward investors with appreciation and higher payouts each year. Patient investors who can hold onto their investments for more than a decade can generate significant cash flow that can help with living expenses. The telltale signs of a dividend growth stock are rising financials and a
Investing in underrated stocks can offer a higher margin of safety. These stocks can weather economic uncertainty and stock market volatility better than many corporations. While the current valuation is useful for determining if a stock is undervalued, it doesn’t tell the entire story. Also, bargain stocks offer compelling growth opportunities relative to their valuations.
The future of the U.S. economy appears promising, with robust growth and strong corporate performance. This economic strength has propelled the stock market to record highs, signaling confidence in the economy’s resilience. The well established pharmaceutical industry continues to assert its economic dominance through resolute financials. In 2022, pharma stocks brought in $510.5 billion, with
Solar energy has been one of the fastest growing sectors over the past decades. For the past two years, the solar industry has been the top recipient of federal energy subsidies and incentives among other renewable energy industries. Furthermore, the solar power segment accounted for the largest market share of 30.95% in the renewable energy
When Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) founder and CEO Elon Musk announced a date of August 8 for its robotaxi event, the stock managed to nudge higher amid its multi-year downturn. Though shares have since reversed lower again, everybody will tune in when Musk hits the stage this summer. The company’s potential innovations may just be able to
The past couple of years have been an uphill battle for fintech stocks. Despite strong underlying business performance, most names in the space have lagged the broader market’s recovery. However, the tide may soon be turning in favor of these beaten-down disruptors. Monetary policy looks destined to shift in short order. And when it does,
CPI, the Consumer Price Index, is a metric used to gauge the rate of inflation and deflation. It’s released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and reports the monthly fluctuations in consumer goods and services prices. The CPI is a market-moving metric in that when it shows a deflation rate compared to the previous year,
Copper prices now sit at their highest level in about two years, which has catapulted copper stocks to higher highs. All thanks to supply issues. According to Mining.com, “Disruptions at major mines have left smelters paying historically steep prices to get hold of mined ore, and Chinese plants — which produce more than half of the
Amidst the plethora of investment prospects, some stocks stand out as enormous icebergs, ready for rapid expansion. Here are three under $10, which all have the potential to generate 10x returns by 2026. These businesses exist a variety of industries: consumer finance, semiconductors and technology hardware. However, they all have encouraging financial results and well-thought-out
Wise investors are placing some biotech stocks on their watchlists this month, as these companies have surged over 160%. With more predicted upside to these companies than we see today, one could book some serious capital appreciation into a portfolio. The broader biotech industry is brimming with significant potential, making incredible advancements. Innovations span fields
Due to its obvious nature, one of the most commonly repeated pieces of advice regarding stock investment is to buy undervalued stocks when they trade low and sell overvalued stocks when they trade high. Achieving this outcome consistently would be ideal. However, the challenge lies not only in identifying overvalued and undervalued stocks trading at
As the state of Maryland works to recover from the Baltimore bridge disaster, potential long-term financial consequences are becoming present. With each passing day, the gargantuan task of recovering and removing debris from the seafloor slows Baltimore’s local economy. Currently, the major hurdle for the Unified Command handling the situation consists of removing enough containers
On March 19, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) announced the first stock split in its history. When it comes to high-priced stocks, they don’t get much higher than Chipotle. It trades a few dollars shy of $3,000, making it one of the most obvious stock-split candidates. The restaurant chain opted for a 50-to-1 split of its