Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) remained a top pick throughout 2023 as a leading AI play. The company’s high-performance chips essentially power much of the AI revolution, with NVDA stock holding pole position in tiers of market share in key GPU markets. The company’s Q3 revenue surged by 206% to $18.12 billion, propelling its market cap to $1.2
Investors now have an opportunity to acquire Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares at reduced prices. The beginning of 2024 witnessed a correction, particularly in tech and AI stocks, causing AMD shares to drop from $150 to $137. This correction is attributed to investors securing gains after the tax year, rather than signaling a long-term AI
Oil and gas giant Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has held up better than its bigger rivals over the past year. Its shares rose 8% compared to a 10% decline by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and a 17% drop by Chevron (NYSE:CVX). This is undoubtedly good news for investors who hold SHEL stock. Yet the British integrated energy stock
In 2024, the stock and crypto markets presented significant opportunities for gains. Beyond established projects, new ventures and overlooked altcoins offered potential for exponential returns. However, SEC approval of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) spot ETFs has marked a crucial point in the 2024 cryptocurrency landscape. Amid this recent market recovery, it paves the way for investment opportunities.
With such a surprisingly strong performance printed last year, it’s only natural to consider going with the flow, not abruptly shifting gears with stock comeback predictions. Yeah, going contrarian is a sexy concept, I get it. However, turnaround stocks come with significant risks. While the aphorism of buy low, sell high permeate popular culture, the
While Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may have stolen the spotlight when it comes to the best semiconductor stocks, it’s not the only idea out there. Not to pick on the graphics processing specialist – it’s doing just fine. However, with a trailing-year earnings multiple of nearly 72X, one has to wonder if a breather may be due.
While the technology sector – especially regarding artificial intelligence – may have captured the spotlight, investors ought to consider adding healthcare stocks to their portfolio. If I had to boil it down to one phrase, it would be permanent relevance. A bold claim but I believe there’s much validity to it. First and foremost, advanced
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The stock market recovered nicely in 2023 and has many investors feeling excited about future prospects. Many corporations have posted year-over-year (YOY) revenue and earnings growth as consumer spending continues to grow. Consumer spending is a critical driver of the U.S. economy, and growth in this spending can help stocks propel to all-time highs. However, some
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock is up 55.7% over the past twelve months. As with other “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, many investors are less confident of a 2023 repeat. Shares may gain slower in 2024, but it’s not the worst scenario. Many stocks that performed well last year are at risk of declining this year. GOOG stock
Despite the market’s incredible run in 2023, there are still plenty of stocks that are playing catch-up and have room for rapid expansion. Nearly three-quarters of stocks in the S&P 500 underperformed the benchmark index over the past year as gains were concentrated primarily in technology stocks. This means that there are many securities that
Anything is possible on Wall Street. For all we know, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock might stage an improbable turnaround in 2024. LCID stock is only rated “D” due to lack of evidence supporting an unlikely scenario. Without the help of some unanticipated catalyst this year, Lucid just won’t be a high-confidence pick. Please don’t get the wrong idea. The
The positive future of the U.S. economy seems promising, according to Jeremy Siegel, emeritus professor of finance at the Wharton School. He believes the economy has achieved a “Goldilocks pace” of growth, with recent data showing a robust job market and steady unemployment rates. Despite concerns about potential inflation from rising wages and geopolitical tensions
Growth stocks are the best way to compound your portfolio. After all, growth has outperformed value since 2010 by a huge margin. This article highlights some of the best growth stocks to buy now. Picking growth stocks requires a new approach in this environment. Over the past decade, interest rates were near zero and even
In this article WMB CIVI KIM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Eric Greager, President and CEO of Civitas Resources, at the NYSE, November 9, 2021. Source: NYSE As investors confront uncertain markets in the short term, dividend paying stocks could offer some portfolio stability and income. Analysts have dug into the details on dividend-paying
If PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) were valued like Visa (NYSE:V), PayPal stock would rise. This could have important implications for PYPL stock investors. The world’s biggest payment processor is now America’s most valuable bank. Its shares are up almost 20% over the last year and are now priced at 32 times earnings. PayPal, meanwhile, is down over
If you’re a growth investor, an article about overlooked high-yield dividend stocks is not for you. However, with the recent numbers showing that inflation is that dinner party guest that is overstaying its welcome, you may not want to dismiss income-generating stocks too quickly. Now, if you’re still with me, I’ll also say that this
The stock market has started 2024 on a high note. With inflation cooling, the economy improving and companies ready to report their quarterly results, there is a lot to look forward to. While some companies are recovering from the bloodbath of 2023 caused due to high inflation and low consumer spending, several stalwarts have been
In December 2022, I discussed three overpaid CEOs and why investors should sell their underperforming stocks. One of the CEOs was Chad Richison, the founder and chief executive of Oklahoma-based Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC), a cloud-based payroll and human capital management software provider. PAYC stock had gone sideways for 36 months. I wasn’t impressed. Paycom shares
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) estimates that there will be 152 rate cuts by central banks around the world this year. This is reason enough to be bullish on a potential bull market for precious metals. This column discusses three undervalued precious metal stocks that are poised to deliver healthy total returns within the next 12 months. Besides potential