Momentum stocks have been surprisingly strong performers over the years. It can seem counterintuitive at first. After all, investors often aim to buy low and sell high. But sometimes, the best prospects lie in a stock that is already making highs and set to keep on climbing. As the physics adage goes, “an object in
The stock market has been on a roller coaster ride in 2023, with the S&P 500 experiencing several sharp swings in both directions. As of early this week, the benchmark index was up 16.9% year-to-date (YTD) but down 2.6% from its annual high in July. The main drivers of the market volatility have been inflation,
It’s official. One of the hot IPOs of 2023 has priced its initial public offering. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) got the last laugh. The U.K.-based chip designer originally sold itself to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) in 2022 for $40 billion, but regulators nixed the deal. Its shares were priced at $52 for a market
It’s been a rough year to invest in pharma stocks. The industry is adjusting to a sector that is less reliant on Covid-19 vaccines and is adapting to the effects of inflation as well as pressure from regulators to cap the price of many drugs. However, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the
Despite Bitcoin (BTC-USD) losing its long-term support of $29,000, investors shouldn’t discount the value of blockchain stocks in the short term. If one is bullish on the future of digital currencies and the underlying technology, then technical weaknesses like this might be meaningless in the long run. One silver lining to the declining price of Bitcoin is
Now looks like a good time to consider undervalued mid-cap stocks. According to Franklin Templeton, the grouping of companies with market capitalizations between $2 billion to $10 billion is due for further improvement. Large-cap firms rebounded strongly in 2023 following the pullback. The S&P 500 Large Cap Growth Index was up more than 21% through
The thing about bear markets is they are so short-lived. Since 1928, the average bear market lasted just 15 months. A bull market, on the other hand, would go on for years. They last for three years on average. Even better, since 1970, the typical bull market has raged for six years! The one that
Blue-chip stocks represent ownership in established, financially sound businesses, but are the blue-chips you’re taking a look at today in the “Green Zone stocks” category? TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to watch. A good example is its Health Indicator feature. This comprehensive indicator provides an overall rating of a stock’s current
In the fast-paced world of technology, there are promising stocks with substantial growth potential. From artificial intelligence (AI) to clean energy, tech offers various opportunities. In a vast sea of stocks, only a handful consistently outperform, making them attractive for long-term investors. However, not all growth stocks are equal. Here are three millionaire-maker undervalued tech
Defense spending in the United States is expected to surpass $2 trillion in 2023. The U.S. military is forecasting that it will award procurement contracts worth more than $300 billion this year. These are massive sums of money make the American military the most technically advanced, sophisticated, and powerful in the world. They also feed
Investors and analysts often debate whether Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) should be viewed as an auto company or a tech company. The reality is that it is both. The company’s innovative electric vehicles and renewable energy products underscore its role in the auto industry, while its cutting-edge technologies, such as self-driving capabilities and AI-driven software initiatives, underscore
Is the era of meme-stock rallies finally over? Probably not, but we may be witnessing a last gasp as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock tumbles to alarming lows. As long as AMC Entertainment is willing to dilute its current shares through common stock offerings and conversions, even the faithful “Apes” should consider cutting their losses and moving
Some investors don’t want to deal with the drama of the stock market but still want respectable returns. While you can achieve the highest returns with high-flying growth stocks, some investors prefer to insulate themselves from high-risk investments. For example, blue-chip stocks act as a viable solution for investors who want to earn returns without
Although geopolitical conflicts between major economic powers are generally something to be avoided, for semiconductor stocks trading amid the backdrop of the U.S.-China chip war, the bad news just might be good news. With more than just competitive bragging rights involved, the technology sector has never been more crucial. As a recent Fortune article pointed
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Usually, I don’t recommend a stock when a company’s valuation looks inflated. However, today’s investors need to be on the right side of the trade when it comes to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. As long as you want to participate in the future growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) technology market, you need to own at least
The U.S. IPO market was brutal last year, only generating a very lackluster $7.7 billion of funds for the entire 12 months. That was “the worst year on record” for IPOs, according to Kiplinger. But now multiple, large IPOs are on the way. Among the huge names whose shares are going to be listed soon
If you’re wondering if there is still time to invest in machine learning stocks, some recent research will provide some useful context. A recent study by WallStreetZen revealed what many investors already suspected. Specifically, companies that mentioned artificial intelligence in their earnings reports, saw their stock prices rise an average of 4.6%. And for technology
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“Buying the dip” is one of the most common strategies discussed in the stock market. This is prevalent with momentum stocks and high performers. However, as optimism grows for stock favorites, so does the irrational exuberance surrounding companies that don’t have the financials to support it. This has led to the rise of stocks to