Interestingly, artificial intelligence and big data solutions are integral to Palantir Technologies’ (NYSE:PLTR) stock as reliance on AI grows. This is a stock that investors would expect to outperform many of the AI-adjacent stocks that have rocketed higher this year. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI stocks have surged in investor interest.
Since offering a downbeat forecast early this month Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is down. AMD has a market cap of $174 billion, about 7.3 times revenue. Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) dominance in the cloud, it seems, leaves AMD with only leftovers. Despite this, analysts like AMD stock almost as much as they do Nvidia, where sales
Cannabis stocks are far from creating sustainable values. There have been two instances when cannabis stocks have skyrocketed on hopes of robust growth and legalization in the last five years. However, the big rally has been followed by a deep correction. Having said this, I am bullish on a few cannabis stocks to buy and
The one constant on Wall Street is change. Just over the past three years the S&P 500 has been a roller coaster ride. While the general trend has been up, much like the long history of the broad market index, it has definitely not been in a straight line. This causes analysts to constantly attempt
Looking for the best value stocks? Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two stocks that might be worth a closer look by value investors: Horizon Pharma Plc (HZNP) and Dean Foods (DF). Both companies have forward P/Es well below the average of the S&P 500, which is still a sky-high level of
The Dow Jones Industrial Average often called the Dow 30, is a stock market index of 30 leading U.S. publicly traded companies. Most of the 30 Dow companies are blue-chip names and widely held stocks with large market capitalizations. As such, the Dow 30 is a bellwether for the health of the overall stock market
Michael Burry, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis, parted ways with three significant stocks – leaving many to ask: Should we follow his lead? Perhaps. First on the list of Michael Burry stocks is a Chinese e-commerce giant that once seemed invincible. Unfortunately, it now faces many challenges which could greatly impact
Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that are beyond the reach of classical computers. Even better, analysts at the International Data Corporation (IDC) say the global quantum computing market could be worth well over $8.6 billion by 2030. So, there’s plenty of opportunity, even for the companies still in the early stages
After a shaky start this year, energy stocks seemed to have lost their sheen in stark contrast to last year. The early disappointments led many to believe these stocks would lose momentum. However, as the saying goes, “The night is darkest just before the dawn.” The top energy stocks are finding their stride again, surging
Artificial intelligence is changing the drug-discovery process by making it much faster and cheaper. Traditionally, most biotech stock drug candidates fail. Indeed, according to Nature, “An estimated 86% of drug candidates developed between 2000 and 2015 did not meet their stated endpoints.” And the well-respected consulting firm McKinsey reported that “Today, to discover and develop a
The stock market has rewarded investors throughout the first half of the year. However, those gains appear to be slowing, and significant macroeconomic concerns suggest more pain ahead. This means there are some sorry stocks out there that you should really consider dropping before it’s too late. Student loan payments will return in September, and
Space stocks are struggling on the heels of 2021’s atmospheric exuberance, and many once-vaunted companies are falling back to Earth. Broadly, space stocks returned a paltry 5% since January, compared to the Standards and Practices 500’s 15% jump. But space remains a viable long-term play for investors critically evaluating prospects without getting caught up in
The electric vehicle (EV) industry remains at the forefront of the global shift towards a greener tomorrow. As nations rally to slash their carbon emissions, a surge in the demand for EVs is inevitable, to say the least. Hence, the idea of EV stocks to buy will always be relevant for savvy investors looking to
Despite the pullback in the technology indices and that of the broader market, the transition to artificial intelligence (AI) has only just begun. ChatGPT kicked off this sudden surge of interest in machine learning stocks, and it looks to have a transformational impact on society. OpenAI uses a combination of machine learning and artificial intelligence
Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, June 5, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Splunk — Shares added 11% after an earnings beat. Splunk earned 71 cents per share, after adjustments, on $889 million in revenue. Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast Splunk would
Some of the technology sector’s biggest names captured much of the renewed investor enthusiasm, leaving small- and mid-cap companies in the dust. However, if you dig deep enough you’ll still find severely oversold tech stocks. To help us find them, I’ll use the relative strength index (RSI) to identify some of those still considered oversold. Usually,
Warren Buffett has a knack for finding great companies selling at bargain levels. He’s consistently picked winners for years by targeting quality stocks when they hit a rough patch. Even with the recent market turbulence, Buffett can still dig up deals in 2023. Though he plays some moves close to the chest, looking at Berkshire
When it comes to investing, we’re all looking for that edge to get in early on the next big stock before it takes off. As outside investors, we sometimes feel at an information disadvantage compared to company insiders. But keeping an eye on what insiders are buying can give us valuable insight. In this market,
After a rough few months, I’m finding a good deal of top tech stocks to buy. Especially with a lot of negativity priced in, including fears of higher interest rates. Helping, the Federal Reserve has signaled that it’s largely done raising rates, and inflation has been easing in recent months. That being said, it’s a great time
One of the most controversial market segments, adventurous investors may nevertheless benefit from the best CBD stocks to buy. Known officially as cannabidiol, CBD is the second-most prevalent active ingredient in the cannabis plant, according to Harvard Health. However, properly extracted CBD contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, marijuana’s psychoactive compound. Does that mean