In prior coverage of QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), I have laid out a cut-and-dry bear case for the EV battery developer’s shares. QS stock is not worth the risk due to uncertainty in executing its business plan, high cash burn, shareholder dilution, and competition from other battery developers. That said, I agree that there is validity to
Wall Street analysts have a bullish view on PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock right now, with 48 sell-side analysts covering it, according to the Wall Street Journal. Among them 30 rate it either “Buy” or the equivalent to buy (“Overweight”), 17 out of the remaining 18 rate shares a “Hold,” with one sole analyst assigning a “Sell”
With U.S. electric vehicle demand waning, investors must be choosy with their stock picks. EV manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) has its positive points, such as powerful vehicles with impressive ranges. Unfortunately, these positive points aren’t enough to make LCID stock a worthy pick for 2024. As we’ll see, Lucid Group is getting ready to introduce a new vehicle with
Proper energy infrastructure is a vital component of our daily lives. Of the different segments of the energy market, there is liquified natural gas, which is the product of cooling natural gas until it changes from a gas to a liquid. It is much easier to transport because the volume it takes up is roughly
As you may be aware, Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of technology companies. However, you might not feel an immediate urgency to buy GOOG stock. Still, Alphabet stock’s momentum from 2023 is likely to continue into 2024. Hence, a moderately sized share position in Alphabet is
It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value
In addition to stuffing a stocking this holiday season, why not give your portfolio a boost with the addition of some high-flying stocks. As the market continues to be in a jolly mood this November, and with a Santa Claus rally starting to form as we approach year’s end, now is a great time to
Electric motorcycle stocks are worth watching. These companies have been pioneering the electric revolution in recent years, and there’s good reason to believe that electric motorcycle stocks will be worth substantially more in the future. This article will discuss which companies you should have on your watchlist. So here are the best electric motorcycle stocks
Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in
Blue-chip stocks typically make for solid long-term investments. These are stocks of companies that have been around for years, have well-known brands and products, are profitable, and have a track record of rewarding shareholders with dividends and share buybacks. However, not all blue-chip names have done well coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stocks of many household
In the stock market, investors are always looking for growth. After all, a growing company means a growing share price. However, managing risk is equally as important. Many companies offer explosive growth but with no real certainty for investors on the long-term prospects of the company. This led us to create this list of trailblazing
Plant-based food stocks are coming back into fashion. A few years ago, the hype around the emerging sector was much higher. Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) was at the Vanguard of the push toward plant-based meat alternatives. It has failed to meet the hype and is legitimately at risk of bankruptcy. Its failure has served to cool
Micro-cap stocks are defined as companies with a market valuation of $50 to $300 million. These stocks, therefore, represent early-stage companies with a small equity base. Two more things follow. First, micro-cap stocks carry an extremely high risk; a small part of the portfolio should be allocated to these names. I would compare micro-cap stocks
The recent bullish momentum in the market has benefited investors who have stayed investing in the most promising growth stocks. Indeed, many of the companies listed below are among this year’s best performers or poised for outperformance. Those who held through the 2008 recession with high-growth stocks have generally outperformed those who hesitated putting their
The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, recently ran a story about a CEO buying $1.2 million in a Canadian large-cap energy stock. That got me thinking about large-cap stocks south of the border. Large-cap stocks continue outperforming smaller stocks in 2023: the S&P 500 is up 18.92% in 2023, 13.6 percentage points higher than
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 2019. Nati Harnik | AP Warren Buffett donated more than $870 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations before Thanksgiving, assuring investors in a letter that the conglomerate is “built
The buzz around buying eco-tourism stocks grows louder as the world increasingly leans toward sustainable travel. Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, propelling the ecotourism industry into a significant surge. Moreover, it isn’t just a fleeting interest; Precedence Research estimates that the global eco-tourism market, valued at $195.9 billion in 2022, is
The pace at which the electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing might have slowed, but it hasn’t come to an end. Governments still want to achieve their long-term goals and are looking to increase the penetration of EVs across the world. Many companies are going through a period of transition towards electric vehicles, and while
The esports industry is a large market that brings video game lovers and competitive players together. Experts expect the industry to surpass a market size of $11.94 billion by 2030. Gamers have more platforms and resources to grow large followings. Live streaming allows them to reach out to more fans and command sponsorships. League tournaments can have
Japan is hot on artificial intelligence (AI), and some AI stocks stand to gain more than others. Earlier this month, the Japanese government began planning a whopping $13 billion aid package to develop internal semiconductor manufacturing and advance AI tech. Some of the planned investments, like nearly $4 billion allocated to Japanese chipmaker Rapidus are