Propelled by strong earnings and upbeat guidance, the shares of several leading companies are now at their highest level in a year. And while some investors might be weary of stocks trading at 52-week highs, assuming they are destined to fall, many of the securities involved are from best-of-breed companies and household names. In fact,
Amid the backdrop of persistent high-interest rates, there is a noticeable rise in bankruptcies, indicating potential economic hardship in the coming years. This is particularly evident in the office real estate sector, which faces challenges from both elevated rates and reduced occupancy. Analysts are apparent on a potential follow-up of banking issues. A recession may
The future is artificial intelligence (AI) and any industry you name has AI working for it. Whether it is the autonomous driving industry, gaming industry, tech industry or robotics industry, AI is everywhere. It is a revolution that is only getting started. Next-level technology, generative AI can be deployed in different use cases and it
The race to “net-zero” is getting a lot of press these days. Governments around the world are making pledges to have a net-zero world by 2050. Aside from the environmental impact, it’s expected to be big business. According to Oxford Economics, an advisory group, this is a $10.3 trillion opportunity. Hydrogen will play a significant
In this article COST PSTG CHWY VSCO FIVE CRM OKTA CRWD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Salesforce West office building in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. CrowdStrike — The cybersecurity stock added 1% in extended
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging tech that investors shouldn’t overlook, but the industry stands beaten down from past highs. Still, the virtual reality market is valued at $23 billion, with many expecting the sector to climb up to $160 billion by 2027. Virtual reality has long been the stuff of science fiction, tantalizing us
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it at least one hundred times: A charging infrastructure is essential to the mainstream adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Not surprisingly, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a key player in this space. But there are several other companies in the mix. And this list includes some under-the-radar companies that may
For all the hubbub about the legitimacy of crypto, stock in crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) stock is matching the market. Over the last year, the S&P 500 is up 8.5%. Coinbase stock is up 10.4%. On the other hand, COIN stock has been a wild ride, trading at $50 in mid-June and at $100 barely
Are you searching for a list of top AI chip companies? AI chip companies are set to soar in the coming decade, with the undeniable disruption of technology sweeping through society. Although cynics point toward the overbought nature of AI and even suggest its gains have already been realized, this argument is speculative at best.
Value investing is a proven method that investors use to stay profitable in the stock market. Investors search for companies with oversold stock. This can happen because of recent news and poor sector performance. The company is often stable, has solid financials with the possibility of future growth. Thus, these opportunities can be a perfect
The logo of printer manufacturer HP is seen during an event. Paco Freire | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. HP — HP dropped 7% in midday trading after reporting a fiscal third-quarter revenue miss. Late Tuesday, the PC maker reported quarterly revenue of $13.20 billion, lower than
When you consider healthcare stocks, do you automatically think of pharmaceutical companies? Most people do. However, some of the most significant gains over the long haul are often non-pharma healthcare stocks. In September 2022, Barron’s asked prominent portfolio managers about the emerging themes in healthcare. Wellington Management portfolio manager Ann Gallo mentioned utilization as a
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, and nearly six decades later as the “Oracle of Omaha” turned 93 Wednesday, his conglomerate is stronger today than it’s ever been. Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record
While markets remain up on the year, not every stock has shared in the gains. There are many securities that have fallen over the last eight months, and fallen hard. Plus, some stocks continue to have attractive valuations despite posting big increases this year. Few if any stocks have tested new highs following the bear
The electric vehicle market has gained a lot of traction in the past few years. This trend is due to a couple of reasons: one, governments worldwide have been pouring money into the industry, usually via subsidies, and two, consumers have begun shifting their preferences from carbon emissions vehicles. This has led to the rise
Stocks connected to machine learning are synonymous with those connected to artificial intelligence. Machine learning falls under the umbrella of AI and relates to the use of data and algorithms to imitate human learning to improve accuracy. Kinda scary? Sure. However, machine learning is also proving to be revolutionary in 2023. The emergence of generative
Joseph M. Hogan is CEO of Align Technology Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Align Technology — Shares rose 2.5% in early morning trading after HSBC initiated coverage with a buy rating. The firm cited the Invisalign maker’s strong brand presence and its potential to
So far in August, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) shares have declined sharply. With this nearly 50% drop in price in a matter of weeks, some may think that QS stock is oversold, and a great opportunity for short-term traders and long-term investors alike. For the near-term minded, QS may seem like a buy on weakness, ahead of
Battery stocks are becoming more prominent as electric vehicles become a mainstay. The industry is set to achieve a compounded annual growth rate of 10.07% from now until 2028. According to the International Energy Agency, demand for electric cars is booming. The agency predicts EV sales will jump by 35% this year. When most investors
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) is a speculative aviation stock that holds a $1.78 billion market cap, ranking 70th in the Aerospace & Defense sector. That’s relatively impressive, considering the company provides investors with negative earnings, zero revenue, and no profit margin. Of course, with plenty of speculative upside, the question is whether Archer Aviation has what