Investors are barreling toward the end of 2023 – and whoever thought that the news slowed down during the holidays was dead wrong. Some of the biggest and best blue-chip stocks are making big moves this month. And that really shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, blue-chip stocks represent companies that are at the top
At first glance, it might look like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, is too richly valued. However, AMD continues to develop and release top-tier artificial intelligence processors and graphics processing units. Consequently, there’s a powerful bullish argument for AMD stock even if it seems too expensive right now. AMD’s MI300 processor is
Embarking on the thrilling expedition of stock investment often leads investors down well-trodden paths, pursuing the giants that dominate headlines. However, the true adventure lies in unearthing the hidden-gem stocks waiting to surge into the limelight. These three enigmatic entities quietly amassing potential for an astounding 500% growth leap. These names, tucked away from the
Food stocks are a good investment option for investors who like to follow Peter Lynch’s advice to “buy what you know.” With the holiday season kicking off, it’s a time for families, friends and food—and maybe not in that order. As the last two years have shown, food stocks have a defensive element that is
At first blush, focusing on low-volatility stocks may appear an overly pessimistic strategy. After all, the benchmark S&P 500 gained almost 8% in the trailing month. On a year-to-date basis, the venerable index is up nearly 19%, very close to its record high. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to prepare for negative outcomes. Yes, thinking positively
Although the usual line remains the same – electric vehicles are the future – several hyped EV stock picks have suffered the curse of the market jinx. With various pressures such consumer demand erosion and a sector-wide price war clouding the burgeoning industry, electric mobility is arguably facing its first true test. Not many places
Finding a great small-cap stock to buy isn’t always easy. We know that, over the long run, small-cap stocks as a whole outperform large-cap cousins. But that’s on an indexed basis, and picking individual stocks poses a substantial risk if you pick them wrong. These seven small-cap stocks, though, represent the best of the bunch.
The 2020s will be the semiconductor decade as chip prevalence across industrial and consumer applications increases. Top semiconductor stocks reflect this positive outlook, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) surging 61% year-to-date. For investors with a long-term view, more gains lie ahead. The advent of generative AI has triggered an arms race. Companies are rushing
Few other phenomena scare bearish traders than an unexpected momentum shift that forces an awful decision, thereby imbuing the concept of short-squeeze stocks with unignorable leverage. After all, when bulls get things wrong, they generally risk their principal. In contrast, the bears risk their principal and then some. Since securities can rise indefinitely, pessimists face
Cloud computing has evolved into one of the most significant game-changers in modern technology. It allows enterprises to run and manage their websites, data and applications faster. And enables them to do it more efficiently and with less maintenance. It has also helped IT teams easily manage fluctuating and unpredictable computing power demands. Analysts see
Investors may not find infrastructure and other similar companies exciting or attractive. But, they are a sector that has seen considerable growth and is always vital for the continued operations of our day-to-day lives. Industrial stocks to buy focus on improving infrastructure and should be at the top for investors looking for significant returns from a sector.
As we end the year and look ahead to 2024, it’s instructive to consider which growth stocks are likely to outperform moving forward. Third-quarter earnings season provided some clues as several technology companies issued impressive results and gave bullish outlooks for the coming year. Many of these tech names are not the usual suspects. While
As Baron Rothschild would tell you, “Buy the blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own.” Or, as Warren Buffett says, “Be greedy when others are fearful.” At the moment, given the bloodshed in lithium stocks, it’s time to get greedy. Sure, lithium is slipping on falling prices and supply fears. We can see the chaos
Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,
Look beyond technology stocks, and there are plenty of bargains to be found in the market right now. Because the rally in equities this year has been highly concentrated in only a few tech names, many top-quality stocks are undervalued and primed for a breakout. Lots of notable names have been left out of the
The complete collapse of OpenAI over the weekend caught everyone by surprise. The privately held artificial intelligence (AI) outfit fired its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman leading several top people at the firm to quit in protest. Hundreds of employees demanded the board of directors resign. Financial backer Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was also caught flatfooted. Having
Last year, the data analytics market size was valued at $271.83 billion, and the sector’s valuation is expected to soar to $745.15 billion by 2030. Clearly, companies are relying more and more on mining trillions of data points to provide them with valuable insights about their businesses and customers. The information that they obtain, in
Iconic “Big Short” investor, Michael Burry, has shorted these chip stocks to sell. The latest round of 13-F filings revealed that Burry’s Scion Capital Management shorted Blackrock’s (NYSE:BLK) iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) with 100,000 Put options. The nominal value of Burry’s short position stands at approximately $47 million, which is nearly half of Scion’s liquidity. As such,
In the US business landscape, strategic mergers and acquisitions often set the stage for remarkable returns for shareholders. In the wake of economic shifts, three key M&A plays emerge as focal points, poised to redefine market dynamics and investor strategies. This has led to this article on merger deals to pay attention to. The first
With edge computing, all of the data collecting and processing are carried out by computers located close to where the user is based rather than data centers located far from the user. Edge computing enables processes to be carried out much more quickly than when data centers are involved. Additionally, computers can provide more services