Some meme-stock traders might not be worried about global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment’s (NYSE:AMC) financial issues. However, serious investors should take note of AMC Entertainment’s financial condition. They also need to consider the company’s willingness to shell its shares. With these issues in mind, financial traders might be persuaded not to buy AMC stock. Sure,
The Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates will impact the short-term outlook of the economy. However, even with higher-for-longer interest rates, drug discovery moves on. That’s why it’s still a good time to look for biotech stocks to buy. Most biotech stocks have performed poorly as investors moved to a risk-off position. But the work
Investors wanting to buy good quality S&P 500 stocks at great prices should consider the following seven stocks. Even better, Morningstar analysts have assigned 5-star ratings to all seven of these picks, indicating that each is severely undervalued. S&P 500 Stocks: U.S. Bancorp (USB) Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) sometimes flies under
The September slump is in full effect as the S&P 500 fell about 2% since the end of August. Still, investors are finding plenty to be excited about in today’s markets. IPOs are back on the menu, as you’ll soon see – but not all new listings are worth investing in. Likewise, meme stock drama
I strongly believe that 2024 is likely to be a year to remain invested in growth stocks. After a big correction in 2022, there are several growth stocks to buy that trade at attractive valuations. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) believes that the S&P 500 index can potentially touch 5,000 in 2024. Furthermore, chief economists at
Sometimes, even blue-chip stocks can generate substantial losses. Disney (NYSE:DIS), for example, plummeted as consumers ditched cable television. Top retail stocks took a hit as they lost market share to online competitors. Others, like Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) pulled back because valuations became far too rich. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to stay
In today’s dynamic investment landscape, while many innovators have stolen the limelight with impressive yields, it’s equally crucial to have a keen eye on tech stocks to avoid. Recognizing potential pitfalls isn’t the most pleasant task, but it’s indispensable for a disciplined and holistic market strategy. A cardinal rule in investing underscores the velocity of
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Instacart — Instacart shares fell more than 5% one day after going public on the Nasdaq. The grocery deliver company’s stock debuted at $42 on Tuesday, 40% above its $30 offering price. Steelcase — The furniture stock soared more than 26%
Investing and trading cannabis stocks has been extraordinarily difficult. I feel for those who took a bet for all the right reasons (which we’ll get into). But the entire space has been incredibly challenged. If we look at the Global X Cannabis ETF (NASDAQ:POTX) as a proxy, it’s clear that investors have felt pain for
While many retail investors are keen to discover which securities the big market players are snapping up, sometimes it’s more telling to zero in on the stocks institutional traders are selling. Why? Because trading, for all its analytics, can be an emotional rollercoaster. And the line between triumph and disaster? Discipline. True discipline empowers the
It’s been a strong year for technology stocks. The S&P 500 Information Technology index has surged by 39% for year-to-date (YTD). The rally comes after a deep correction in some of the top tech stocks last year. While big technology names have been in the focus, this column looks at the lesser-known tech stocks that
The biotech sector never fails to offer up stocks full of massive issues at any given time. Developing novel therapeutic devices and pharmaceuticals is, after all, very expensive. Therefore, it is extraordinarily common to find heavily indebted firms that incur massive losses when investing in the sector. That’s essentially the MO for all of the
The U.S. Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. Win Mcnamee | Reuters Today, the Federal Reserve will publish its latest economic forecasts. There will be an intense focus on the Summary of Economic Projections, which is the Fed’s own estimates for GDP growth, the unemployment rate, inflation and the appropriate policy interest rate. The summary will
Despite predictions of a recession at the end of 2022, the United States economy has defied expectations, showcasing robustness and continued growth. Throughout the first half of 2023, it has remained resilient despite headwinds in interest rate hikes, a politically driven debt default crisis initiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and a series of bank failures. This resilience
Dividends are powerful incentives for investors. Many investors rely on regular dividend payments to provide income. Dividends also allow investors to grow their portfolios through consistent reinvestments. Many investors choose to own high-yield dividend stocks for higher payouts. These companies pay a high percentage of their free cash flow to shareholders. Investors will often stick
When times get tough, investors turn to dividend stocks, particularly Dividend Kings. Rising prices, elevated energy costs, and slowing economic growth mean the one constant investors can count on is the reliability of dividend stocks to see them through. That’s why you should include Dividend Kings in your portfolio. Dividend Kings are the elite of
While the capital markets buzz with possibilities, few sectors incite as much excitement as top robotics stocks. Automation, innovation and the tantalizing promise of ushering in a new era of productivity have fueled much of this fervor. However, is this enthusiasm more than just a flight of fancy? Consider the cold, hard facts. Data from
Though artificial intelligence and machine learning have gotten their fair share of hype this year, not all of these companies are positioned to outperform in 2023. This has led to the rise of machine learning stocks to avoid. For those who don’t know, machine learning happens to be a branch of artificial intelligence that enables
Pinterest app on a mobile phone. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Dollar General — Dollar General shares fell 2% after JPMorgan downgraded the discounter to underweight from a neutral as the company’s core shopper grapples with persistent inflationary pressures and dwindling savings. Pinterest —
We’re in the midst of a bull market, albeit one that has been rather sluggish at times. And often, in bull markets, it’s better to buy high-flying, riskier growth stocks than the blue-chip names like those in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, with inflation still somewhat elevated, the U.S. government dealing with a very