The recent increase in interest rates, particularly the rise in the benchmark US 10-year bond yield, has raised concerns about its impact on borrowing costs, household finances, and the housing market. Despite these challenges, there is room for optimism regarding the overall economic and stock market performance. Rising interest rates have often been associated with
Investing in penny stocks has always held a certain charm. The idea of owning vast quantities of shares in a company with moonshot potential for a minimal sum appears as an easy way to prosperity. However, lurking behind this allure lies a world filled with incredible volatility. While some undisputed gems are trading under $5,
With so many prospective EV contenders, it can be difficult to gauge which companies will emerge successful over the next decade. For example, Lordstown Motors (OTCMKTS:RIDEQ) forecast production of 98,800 vehicles between 2021 and 2023 in its 2020 investor presentation. In reality, Lordstown produced only 31 vehicles for sale as of January and filed for
The Tesla logo is seen on a charger station in Virginia on Aug. 16, 2023. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Pioneer Natural Resources — The energy stock added nearly 10%. The action comes after The Wall Street Journal reported that Exxon Mobil is
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been among the best performers on the Nasdaq since the release of ChatGPT at the start of 2023. Despite the recent volatility caused by traders pricing in elevated interest rates for the long term, AI companies will likely continue to innovate and grow their revenues and profits. While AI transforms
While still above the low for the year, crude oil prices continue to swing wildly. A little more than a week ago, crude prices were nearly $95 a barrel. As of this writing, they are below $85. That has caused some near-term volatility in the stocks of energy producers. Regardless, investors should be prepared for
In recent weeks, there have been many discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) assisting in stock predictions. They could end up replacing money managers in the asset management game. It’s bad enough that ETFs have commoditized the job money managers do. Now, tech wants to put them out of business by turning
A large-cap stock generally refers to any company that has a market capitalization of $10 billion or more. They represent companies with longevity, have grown in size, and maintain stable finances. Large-cap stocks are typically less volatile, have greater analyst coverage, and are more likely to offer a dividend to stockholders. In contrast, small-cap stocks
Not every high-conviction technology name has to have a trillion-dollar market capitalization or a high price-to-earnings ratio. Indeed, ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) stock doesn’t fit the typical mold, but that’s not a problem at all. The software-as-a-service solution provider has achieved recognition as a leader in this niche industry this year. More important than accolades, however, is
The Federal Reserve signaling interest rates could stay elevated for the long term coupled with relentless political infighting in Washington has brought another jolt of volatility to equities. This has led to this list of micro-cap stocks to sell. It appears we are moving into a phase of equities investing wherein traders and analysts are
In the vivid landscape of investment opportunities, zeroing in on fintech stocks to buy will always remain relevant. The fintech sphere effectively merges traditional and novel financial practices, opening up a conduit to participate in the dynamic flow of digitized money management. With a current 2% stake in the $12.5 trillion global financial services revenue,
Momentum stocks tend to be securities that are rising quickly and have a track record of consistent gains. These also tend to be stocks of well-known companies that have brand recognition and get a lot of media attention. While momentum stocks often provide big gains to investors they can also lose steam, and very quickly.
Wall Street experienced a notable rebound as the Standard & Poor’s 500 index surged by 0.8%, recouping losses from the previous day and indicating renewed investor confidence. The Dow Jones industrial average also made a modest gain, hinting at a potential recovery after recent stagnation. This rebound has led to the rise of stocks to
In this article APLS RMD PXD LEVI PHIA-NL PHG TSLA AEHR XOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Pioneer Natural Resources — The energy stock soared nearly 10% in premarket trading after The Wall Street Journal reported Pioneer was
The fourth quarter is here and we’re down to the last 90 days of the calendar year. If your portfolio is beating the market, then it’s time to build on your success. If you’re lagging, you still have time to find A-rated stocks to buy. Usually, the fourth quarter has been a strong one on
Investing in undervalued penny stocks is always going to be about the same few things. Most investors are attempting to find cheap, short-term plays with reasonable catalysts in their favor. Searching for undervalued penny stocks isn’t analogous to engaging in long-term investing and shouldn’t be treated similarly. It should be about calculated risk and never
While not making a full return to pre-pandemic prices, one can say that United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) stock was flying high until recently. Like other airline stocks, shares in this legacy carrier bounced back sharply in late 2020 and early 2021. At first it seemed as if investors were prematurely pricing-in a recovery. But as the
Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) stock manages one of the largest U.S. EV charging networks, with over 66,478 stations, including 50,167 in the Blink Network. However, there are red flags. The company is unprofitable, and burning through a significant amount of cash. In its latest quarterly report, Blink reported a $41.5 million net loss on $32.8 million
PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) was hit hard by this year’s regional bank crisis, but many investors are nonetheless curious about buying PACW stock. Most of the curiosity comes from a pending merger deal with another regional bank, Banc of California (NYSE:BANC). Per the terms of this deal, PACW investors will receive consideration at a premium to
The stock market is testing the mettle of investors. Over the past three years, wild swings on Wall Street have ruled the day. As much as the major indices have seen new highs and dramatic lows, it’s been difficult finding Russell 2000 stocks to buy because small caps are having such a tough time. While