The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or Dow 30, is an index of 30 blue-chip stocks that, taken together, is supposed to serve as a bellwether for the American economy. But that doesn’t mean that every stock in the Dow is a strong performer. Quite the opposite. Many of the stocks in the Dow are of
Every day, we hear about the tremendous innovation from artificial intelligence advancements. AI is transforming many industries, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, molecule discovery and fraud detection, to name a few. This has led to an AI boom. You can participate in this new era through several AI stocks as these applications develop. In
Some stocks just aren’t worth the risk no matter how affordable the share price looks. Plenty of well-known companies that have enjoyed dominant positions in the past now look tired. With competitive positions in decline, sales slumping, and stock prices dropping, these companies are best left out of a portfolio. While investors might be tempted
The popularity of value stocks relative to growth has waned in recent years, but many investors still like to focus on value investing, or investing in stocks considered undervalued based on traditional valuation metrics like price-to-earnings (or P/E) and price-to-book. Yet while there are scores of value and deep value opportunities out there, you may
Geopolitical tensions are mounting, and the defense sector is on the rise. While some investors tend to buy into it during these times, others may find it unpalatable to profit from armed conflicts. In addition, investors should always remember that even if the market sentiment sides with the sector, the defense market is still bound
The Nasdaq index, which is largely comprised of technology stocks, has enjoyed a blistering run in 2023. As we prepare to close out the year, the Nasdaq is up 42% and has largely recovered from the brutal downturn seen in 2022. Technology stocks have clearly been the big story for markets over the past year
After sinking to a low stock price of $4.50 at the start of 2023, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has made a decent comeback at $9.52, a respectable jump of 111%. It therefore has outpaced the S&P 500 that has spiked 20% this year through the start of December 2023. Nonetheless, analysts question whether SoFi’s stock is
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
In general, portfolio stocks are from the blue-chip space along with high-quality growth stocks. On the other hand, penny stocks aren’t largely a trading option for the majority of investors. However, there are emerging businesses that can make it big if a few industry or company specific catalysts are triggered. For that, investors need to
KTSDesign | Science Photo Library | Getty Images It’s arguably the biggest stock story of 2023: a small number of giant technology companies now make up a very large part of big indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100. Five companies (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet) make up about 25% of the S&P 500. Six
On Dec. 7, shares of GameStop (NYSE:GME) tumbled 5% after CEO Ryan Cohen proposed using his company’s $900 million in cash to buy stocks. It’s “one of the most inane moves we have ever seen,” criticized Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. “GameStop’s management believes it will achieve better returns by buying equities aside from its own.”
The month is flying by. We’re halfway through the last month of 2023, the holidays are around the corner. And you’re saying you haven’t made out your December buy list for top-rated stocks? No worries. We’ve got you covered. December is actually a great time find top-rated stocks. Historically, the market shows a 1.3% gain
The integration of AI applications played a significant role in the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock performance this year by helping Meta better monetize its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This, along with cost reductions and increased digital ad demand, resulted in stronger results this year. These in turn have resulted in a nearly 168% run-up in
Given that cannabis legalization is considered a growth trend, you may assume that there are few (if any) undervalued cannabis stocks. However, whether we’re talking about undervalued in the traditional sense of the term, or undervalued using other metrics, there are plenty of names in the space that fit within this category. There are companies
Since unveiling the Cybertruck on Nov. 30, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has fluctuated very little. Many analysts are negative on the Cybertruck, saying that canceling the Cybertruck all-together would boost stock price. Others, like Cathie Woods, are bullish on it. Let’s see who is right. Why the Cybertruck is bad for Tesla The bearish thesis started
2023 proved to be a wild year, as many investors’ top-performing stocks quickly swirled down the drain amid higher interest rates and tightened economic conditions. But, against all odds, the market outlook improved rapidly in early fall before kicking off an early start to the Santa rally. While it’s too early to say for sure,
There’s no denying that Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is a strong competitor among artificial intelligence chip makers. On the other hand, the company’s future growth and success may already be factored into the AMD share price. Therefore, we’re assigning a “B” grade to AMD stock with a cautiously optimistic outlook. If you’re seeking exposure to the
Whenever I think AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock is ready for the scrap heap even if this dead cat bounce re-energizes the meme-stock crowd. AMC suffered considerable damage in 2023, down nearly 78%. I’ve long believed that AMC stock was a dud, but I will say one thing: it is resilient. It just won’t die, even
The new class of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound are having a profound impact not only on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries but also on areas of the economy ranging from gyms and weight loss clubs to fast food restaurants and clothing retailers. Earlier this year, the nutrition and weight management company
Fintech firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) could represent the future of personal finance, but it’s taking forever for SOFI stock to have its big breakout moment. Ultimately, there’s nothing really wrong with investing in SoFi Technologies for the long term, but be prepared for a bumpy road in the coming months. In SoFi Technologies, the company has a