The debate continues. Proponents of the soft-landing scenario believe that U.S. economic growth will slow but remain meaningfully positive. At the same time, the adherents of this theory think inflation will continue to ease, enabling the Federal Reserve to meaningfully cut interest rates in 2024. So far, the chances of materializing appear to be quite
If you’re considering which solar stocks to sell, look no further. The solar sector has had a dismal year. The benchmark Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) has lost nearly half its value over the past 12 months. There are two primary reasons why investors are selling solar stocks this year. First, the Inflation Reduction Act, which
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock surged at the start of November, but has pulled back and are likely to retreat to pre-spike price levels. It is questionable whether this speculative growth stock will charge up yet again. Barring another short-lived shift back to “risk on” by the market, chances are that shares will languish at or near
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock continues to be affected by the U.S. Department of Justice civil suit filed back in January, alleging that the company engaged in monopolistic and anti-competitive actions in order to maintain its dominant position in search and digital advertising markets. The trial, which started in September, is still unfolding. However, in recent days,
Despite electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group’s (NASDAQ:LCID) problems, at least we can say one positive thing. For what it’s worth, Lucid Group adopted the EV charging standard of a much more famous and successful vehicle maker. However, that’s not enough for us to give LCID stock anything better than a “D” grade. Sure,
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is making a strong run higher again, up 170% from last year’s lows, but they can only go so far. Netflix recent earnings report shows why it is the industry leader. Good content reconnected with viewers and offset any ill will created by raising prices and cracking down on password sharing. Yet
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has come a long way since the days when it was just an online book seller. Betting against AMZN stock has been a losing trade for a long time. Going forward, expect Amazon to continue growing and providing value to its loyal shareholders. Please understand, “value” isn’t always defined by traditional metrics such as a
Amid soaring inflation, interest rates have also surged. Fixed income options such as certificates of deposit are paying the highest interest rates that they’ve offered in more than a decade. This has caused ripple effects, such as driving up yields on many dividend stocks. Simply put, it’s a great time to be an income investor.
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has emerged as a top pick in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) sector, featuring a strong year-to-date gain of more than 125% and near-term solid momentum. Growth investors have continued to pile into this stock. Despite notable short interest at 26%, ACHR stock continues to hold its higher elevation as
Once just a finance app, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is now a formidable chartered bank challenging traditional financial institutions. Despite skeptics, a mega-bank analyst group spoke positively about this fintech player and its disruptive potential within the financials space. With the end of the student loan repayment pause and a potential halt in interest rate hikes,
Need help boosting your long-term portfolio gains? Well, you’re in luck. The market’s recent performance has revealed some of the highest-quality oversold blue-chip stocks, specifically Dividend Aristocrats. This may be the chance to buy them at desirable price levels. Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 stocks that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive
Years ago, hearing “cars will fly someday” sounded crazy. Today, it is more than a reality. Of course, we still don’t have cities full of flying cars, nor do they look like the cartoons we saw on TV when we were kids, but there is a lot of progress resulting from companies like these. These
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a leading wireless technology and semiconductors business I have written positively about, primarily citing its relatively cheap valuation and successful foray into 5G. However, the QCOM stock’s disappointing earnings results this year, coupled with one of its biggest markets, China, moving to develop a vibrant domestic semiconductor industry, have made me reconsider. QCOM’s
Amid the valuations of large-cap stocks, notably tech stocks in the Magnificent 7 declining, this has led to this list of micro-cap stocks. Not only are investors expected to rotate into smaller and under-capitalized companies, but these companies also have unique theses that should keep investors interested. The micro-cap stocks to buy discussed in this
Despite facing the largest cumulative increase in official interest rates in 40 years, the United States economy has demonstrated surprising resilience. Throughout the past year, gross domestic product grew by 2.9%, and employment remains strong. Unemployment is standing at 3.9%. This has spelled great things for tech stocks to buy. The Fed funds rate has
In the dynamic stock market, the most lucrative opportunities often arise from the unexpected. This article delves into the strategies of three under the radar stocks to watch quietly making waves in their respective industries, poised to unleash substantial growth. The first one emerges as a standout on Deloitte’s Fast 500 list. It projects a
Although the general concept of stock picks for contrarian investors may be universally appealing, when it comes to the most extreme examples, most investors should probably stay away. Basically, while the rewards for when the stars align can be enormously high, they rarely align. In the long run, it’s better to stick with established investing
Dividend stocks for retirement have to emphasize two points. Beyond pure yield, safe dividend stocks for retirement offer a long history of dividend distributions and a sustainable operational model to ensure the company’s longevity. Some companies offer massive one-time dividend events. Others take on hefty debt loads to juice their yield without shielding themselves financially
Growth stocks can net some of the largest gains in the market. These corporations feature high top-line growth each year. Some of these companies are profitable or are closing in on that milestone. While growth stocks can generate the highest gains, they are also the most vulnerable during economic downturns and corrections. Some of them
The release of “Dumb Money” has sparked renewed attention in meme stocks to buy and hold, shedding light on the 2021 retail trading frenzy. The interest in meme stocks led to the widespread popularity of stocks like GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) which seemingly offered nothing for the savvy investor, marking an important chapter