Certain stocks have surged this year, with hyper-growth tech companies seeing some of the biggest gains. The three companies listed below have highlighted what momentum can mean for sustained moves higher, even though these stocks are all down at least 10% from their all-time highs, at the time of writing. Many investors question whether this
Penny stocks are often defined as stocks trading under $5 per share, those with a very low price per share or market capitalization, and are generally higher-risk. Now, despite many such stocks certainly carrying a relatively high risk profile, this often is somewhat offset by higher potential returns. While many penny stocks lack fundamentals or
While it might not seem plausible at first glance, the narrative of oil stocks to buy is making a comeback. True, the Federal Reserve and its largely aggressive measures to tackle inflation through raising the benchmark interest rate in principle drive down the price of commodities, including hydrocarbon products. However, a few factors contribute to
I’m no more certain than the next speculator regarding the fate of bank stocks in 2023. We’re all aware that this year has been a tough one for the sector. The bank runs a few months back were a scary sight to behold. Thankfully, the banking sector has held up, and things are normal again. However, August
Meme stocks have had an eventful summer, with many popular shares seeing sharp rallies. While enthusiasm may not be back to peak 2021 levels, interest is certainly up. Not all meme stocks are set to prosper, though. In fact, many of the worst meme stocks out there continue to have poor fundamentals and even cloudy
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. 2023 has been an incredible year for the stock market. The Nasdaq Composite has risen 34% so far, its best showing since 1983. The macro picture is looking bright, with inflation on the retreat
When pinpointing undervalued auto stocks, many investors’ minds race straight to the iconic giants of the industry. Yet, as electric vehicle (EV) makers charge into the arena, we’re reminded that every automaker, whether a legacy brand or an upstart, can offer genuine investment merits. Moreover, with a staggering 79.4 million units in global auto sales
Investors who’ve dipped their toe into the waters of biotech stocks know that the chances of these stocks crashing and burning is certainly higher than with most sectors. Failure is incredibly common for firms that engage in the development of pharmaceuticals. High costs and long product development timelines combine to produce spectacular failures rates, pretty
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 22, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. AMC — Shares of the movie theater stock sank almost 35% after a judge late Friday approved AMC Entertainment’s plan to convert its preferred shares to common stock.
Some of the most attractive opportunities are the top dividend kings, all of which have raised their payout for 50+ years. Even in times of economic disarray, inflation, booms, busts, rising interest rates, recessions, and crashes, they’ve still raised their dividends. If they can survive all of that, and still raise their payouts, these top
Earlier this year, I called out three stocks as potential short-squeeze opportunities. Among these picks, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) and Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) have delivered multi-bagger gains since. The third stock, Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:LAZR), hasn’t been as impressive. However, it’s still up 7% since that piece. Will I be able to repeat these gains? It’s getting increasingly difficult to
With the boom in AI stocks cooling off, investors looking for other breakout sectors have their work cut out for them. I would argue that such investors should look into specific robotics stocks poised for their own breakout. Some may put AI and robotics in the same category, but they are very different. Most popular
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that enables computer systems to learn from data and perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. While many would think this is a new concept, machine learning has existed since 1952. Since then, this sector has been transforming various industries like healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment. These machine
Workers replace a roller that compresses steel at the A&T Stainless steel plant in Midland, Pennsylvania, March 2, 2020. Michael Rayne Swensen | Bloomberg via Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. U.S. Steel — Shares of the steel producer surged more than 26% premarket after it rejected a $7.3 billion buyout
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, a senior Federal Reserve official, recently warned of multiple additional rate hikes needed to address inflation. Bowman noted in Atlanta that inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target due to a job market with more openings than available workers. Analysts predict at least one more interest rate hike in 2023 or
Any investor wanting outsized returns should look at growth stocks. While value stocks are perfectly fine for a long-term portfolio, growth stocks are the ticket for investors with a shorter time horizon and looking for dynamic returns. Growth stocks are best described as stocks in a company that’s demonstrated the ability to achieve above-average revenue
Maryland-headquartered IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) is one of those companies that’s under the radar today but could be famous very soon. Folks who understand what the future of computing will look like and would like to profit from this should definitely take a closer look at IONQ stock. You’ve already heard about the revolution in artificial intelligence. But
On today’s show, Preston and Stig study the lessons of legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller. Druckenmiller is one of the most famous investors in the world for breaking the bank of England by shorting the British Pound. On today’s show we study his most recent statements about the market. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why
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Second quarter earnings were a lot better than the first quarter. Inflation is beginning to show signs of cooling. And with the economy showing signs of improvement, companies are reporting stronger financials. Also, while there are a few growth stocks worth adding to your portfolio, which we’ll take a look at. Others should be tossed, some