Recently released macro economic data is indicating that the United States economy is heading for a “soft landing.” Specifically, according to the Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for July, “2.3% of nonfarm payroll workers quit their jobs” last month, versus the high of 35 during the “Great Resignation.” The “soft-landing”
In this article DELL MDB AVGO VMW LULU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ralph Orlowski | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. MongoDB — Shares of the database software maker gained 5% in extended trading. MongoDB reported earnings of 93 cents per share, excluding items, on revenue totaling $423.8 million
Compiling a list of the ultimate buy-and-hold stock picks for forever investors is subjective. While you may disagree with some of the long-term stocks chosen for this article, each of them is fundamentally sound. Better, each one of these long-term stocks has the potential to serve as part of a solid portfolio. Solid companies, solid products,
With the warmer weather season coming to an end, I wanted to take a look back at some of the hottest summer stock winners of the last few months. While some stocks didn’t have the best quarter (thanks to earrings and a host of other blistering issues), many soared. In fact, let’s take a look
Thanks to strong revenue growth, many cybersecurity stocks have attracted growth investors. While some of these companies are seeing high revenue growth and double-digit profit margins, others are trying to minimize losses and turn a profit. Meanwhile, all should flourish because cybersecurity solutions are in heavy demand. After all, a single hack can cost a company millions
The consumer staples sector is home to some of the most well-known dividend growth stocks in the world. In fact, the consumer staples sector has the most Dividend Aristocrats of any individual market sector. Consumer staples are also appealing stocks for risk-averse investors, as defensive industries such as food and beverage and personal care products
Following its recent earnings report, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock initially surged, but has since retreated. Despite the pullback, the overall story on this formerly speculative stock remains positive. After its earnings, SOFI stock fell 18%, falling from around $10 per share to $8.17 at the time of writing. While such a move may certainly be
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
Patient investors have a golden opportunity to look for the top retirement stock picks primed for a robust decade ahead. Persistent economic chatter can rattle even seasoned traders. Still, the goal for those aiming to craft a retirement portfolio is straightforward: Target resilient, retirement-friendly stocks that can weather any storm. Investing isn’t just about chasing
In this article FIVE ANET UBSG-CH UBS CHWY VSCO AMC UGI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dry cannabis flowers inside the packaging room at the Aphria Inc. Diamond facility in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Anne Sakkab | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
The shares of top quantum computing companies won’t stay cheap for long. Quantum computing is set to revolutionize our civilization and intersect the existing super-cycles of AI, nuclear fusion research, climate change, and shifts in sociology. Top quantum computing companies are presently in the speculative and early stages of developing their systems, but some have
Income investors looking for high-yield stocks with growth potential should consider investing in real estate investment trusts, or REITs for short. The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare and
Here’s a look at 3 biotech short squeeze candidates. For investors looking for short-term gains, technical analysis provides key insights on potential entry and exit points. However, over the years, various short-term trading strategies have emerged that deliver good results. Since 2021, exposure to stocks with high short interest has translated into massive returns in
The cannabis sector is one of the most challenging sectors in the market, leading to speculative cannabis stocks. If you’ve been following it for the last few years, you know the roller coaster ride investors have ridden. In addition to legislative challenges, issues on the macroeconomic side have pushed investors to be on the defensive,
In this article FIVE CRM PLTR UBSG-CH CPB DG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store is seen in Austin, Texas, March 16, 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Dollar General — The discount retailer tumbled 15.3%
Today’s volatile market makes momentum investing a compelling strategy for those comfortable with daily turbulence. Unlike value investing, which is rooted in purchasing undervalued assets, momentum investing hinges on the principle that assets that have performed well recently will continue to do so in the near future. Bottom line, momentum investing is all about capitalizing
If you want to secure your financial future (and who doesn’t, really?), then one of the best things you can do is invest in blue-chip stocks. Blue-chip stocks are the best of the best. They are widely known for their stable performance, strong financial performance, and sterling reputation. They are popular picks for investors looking
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the public release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Its profound capabilities have successfully captured the imaginations of a swath of audiences from technology enthusiasts and investors to social commentators. That interest has led to the rise of AI stocks, like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) — sporting
It’s not for certain, but “AI mania” seemed to have peaked in mid-to-late July. Shares in companies with high exposure to the artificial intelligence megatrend, like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock, have fallen back over the past six weeks. Yet while the market may have calmed down a little with its excitement about this megatrend, I wouldn’t
With another earnings season dying down, investors may be reviewing how their given holdings performed over this past quarter. One meme stock that has been on the downtrend in recent weeks after reporting earnings is Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Shares of PLTR stock dropped 5% on August 8 following its Q2 earnings release, and have continued