Solar stocks have been under pressure in 2023 as the global energy landscape has shifted. The resurgence of fossil fuels, especially natural gas, has made renewable energy sources less competitive and attractive. The rising cost of capital has also weighed on the solar industry, which relies heavily on debt financing and subsidies. In this challenging
Mega-cap tech titans have been reaping economic rewards of 2023 while leaving most of the rest of the market behind. While a few growth firms see their shares continue to rally, several companies are struggling to tread water as the economy weakens amid inflation and rising interest rates. However, for those ready to take the
The automotive landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift in an era when the rumble of engines is slowly giving way to the silent hum of electric motors. Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved beyond being a novelty to mainstream reality. The stocks discussed below are three powerhouses at the forefront of this green revolution. As the
Recently, Barron’s featured an article about the Janus Henderson Enterprise (MUTF:JAENX), which invests in mid-cap stocks with plenty of long-term growth. However, unlike many mid-cap growth funds, this fund’s portfolio managers have managed to deliver for its investors, beating 94% of its peers in the Morningstar mid-cap growth fund category. How do they do it? Co-managers
By investing in blue-chip stocks or the index, investors can get returns that comfortably beat inflation over the long term. However, creating massive wealth from the markets requires some risk-taking ability and a lot of patience. Talking about higher risk implies investing in growth stocks. Further, it takes courage and patience to hold a quality
Machine learning stocks are synonymous with artificial intelligence. Both have boomed in 2023 as generative AI takes hold. The phenomenal growth of the sector has been led by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) whose chips have become a must have. Nvidia has put its money where its mouth is and provided exceptional results all along the way. It’s
Taylor Swift is a phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions around the world. But importantly, Swift has captured the wallets of these people as well. In fact, she’s been so successful that many have started referring to her business acumen as “Swiftonomics.” The Eras Tour grossed some $2.2 billion — just in America.
The Russell 2000 Index has long been known as the best way to track the small to mid-cap investing universe. The index measures the performance of about 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded companies in the United States. It boasts a 15-year return of 8.36%. Numerous investors often look to it in order to capitalize
The allure of gold stocks to buy has always shimmered in the complex web of the stock market, especially during stormy economic climates. At this time, gold stocks find themselves at an intriguing juncture as investors look to navigate the choppy waters of historically high interest rates and economic frailties, effectively anchoring their portfolios with
Markets are off to a shaky start in October. Investor sentiment continues to be largely negative. Several issues are weighing on equities, including the risk of higher for longer interest rates and a slowing economy. In this current situation, a number of stocks are faring worse than others, pulled lower by problems that go beyond
McCormick spices are displayed on a shelf at a supermarket on March 28, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Spice Maker McCormick reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings with revenues of $1.57 billion compared to $1.52 billion one year ago. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday
Warren Buffett stocks are traditionally a benchmark for value investors. Buffett prizes value, operational viability, cash flow, and more financial fundamentals when picking stocks for this portfolio. True to form, his massive conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) is outperforming the S&P 500 by a slim margin since January. Buffett’s holdings suffered many of the same
Blockchain stocks should be on your radar. We’ve seen Bitcoin (BTC-USD) retrace from the $30,000 level this year and then back towards $25,000. Now it’s hovering around the $27,000 mark and there could be some more upside in store. Blockchain stocks often show at least a moderate correlation with the price of the broader market, thus making
We’re already into the final quarter of the year and what a year this has been! We embarked on the year with worries about inflation and we’re going into the final quarter with worries about recession. The stock market has seen some of its worst days in the past few months and while we are
Robotics is one of the most exciting and innovative fields of technology today. From manufacturing and e-commerce to education and healthcare, robots are transforming various industries and creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Unfortunately, even in this dynamic space, there are many robotics companies suffering from faulty business models, a gloomy economic outlook, or
Some of the best flying car stocks have been flying higher this year. I however believe that it’s just the beginning of good times for flying car companies. The phase of big investment in research and development has yielded results. Several flying car companies are likely to launch test services followed by commercial flights in
As economic and stock market uncertainty looms, you may think at first that now is not a great time to be dabbling in speculative stocks. Yet, while the broad market may be experiencing turbulence right now, there are several stocks benefiting from company-specific catalysts that outweigh the macro issues. Not only that, there are stocks
In this article 11V-FF WMG PNT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Co-CEOs, Neil Blumenthal & Dave Gilboa of Warby Parker at the NYSE, September 29, 2021. Source: NYSE Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Warby Parker — Warby Parker jumped about 4% after Evercore ISI upgraded the eyeglass retailer to an
As the rollout of 5G, or fifth-generation wireless internet continues, there are many types of 5G stocks you can buy for exposure to this advancement in wireless telecommunications technology. For scores of companies across many areas of the telecom and technology sectors, 5G represents a strong growth opportunity. The companies producing 5G components and hardware will
September hasn’t been kind to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, which is down on the month. This decline lacks a clear company-specific cause, and could be attributed in part to a broader stock market retreat. The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index is down 6% this month, and the S&P 500 has retreated by 4%. Concerns about potential interest