A true frontier market, promising space stocks may potentially benefit from rapidly burgeoning interest in explorations beyond our planetary borders. For centuries, humankind has always looked to the stars and envisioned a true holistic economy. Given the pace of technological innovation, that fantastical notion may soon become a reality. According to Morgan Stanley, analysts estimate
A shopper loads televisions into the trunk of a vehicle outside a Best Buy store on Black Friday in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Best Buy — Shares popped nearly 6% after the retailer’s
The stock market has primarily been on a tear this year. Year-to-date, the S&P500 and the Nasdaq indices have risen 14.75% and 35.44%, respectively. This expectation-defying capital appreciation was not without its moments of volatility, and, of course, not every sector in the equities market is performing up to par. Some consumer discretionary stocks have been under pressure from rising costs,
Look no further if you’re considering stocks to sell since the market rally has taken a breather. After posting historic results in this year’s first half, led by a 30% gain in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index (its best performance in 40 years), all three major U.S. indices are in the red for August. The Dow
AdvisorShares, the company managing the world’s largest hemp exchange-traded fund Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:PSDN), has reported a waning interest in cannabis stocks. The cannabis industry in the U.S. faces harsh realities of supply surplus, declining wholesale prices, stricter regulations, and distribution challenges. However, where crisis dawns for some, opportunities can emerge for others. In
Trends come and go in the dynamic realm of investing. However, certain sectors offer more than just fleeting opportunities. Battery stocks are increasingly becoming the linchpin of the modern energy equation, promising technological progress and attractive returns for savvy investors. Hence, every investor wants a piece of the action and is actively looking for battery
In this article ORCL VZ T BBY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle Corporation, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 12, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Oracle — The software
Now is a great time to be looking for hydrogen stocks to buy. Hydrogen stocks only continue to gain momentum as the shift toward decarbonization of energy production moves forward. Hydrogen contains roughly three times the energy of a similar amount of gasoline by weight. The combustion of hydrogen emits only water. That simple comparison
As consumer spending has (and continues to) cool, many retail stocks have become heavily sold short. In many cases, these large wagers by the short-seller community (considered to be part of the “smart money”) appear to be shrewd bets. However, in situations where the short side of the trade has become very crowded (i.e. the
During the 2010s, Block (NASDAQ:SQ) stock benefitted as the company innovated itself to the top among America’s transaction processors. Instead of looking for customers through banks or re-sellers, and building a complex system of special deals, Block went directly to merchants. It offered simple pricing, and a dongle that worked on a mobile phone. It
The NASDAQ index, which lost one-third of its value last year, has rebounded with vigor in the first half of 2023. It climbed a staggering 32% during the period, channeling the spirit of 1983 when the tech-heavy index shot up 37% in value. Hence, investors are looking to cash in on the uptrend and to
What are sympathy plays? Something that is played on the news headline based on the initial news coverage. Example: If Google releases completely new algorithms that other search engines can use, it will benefit other search engines such as Yahoo and BIDU, while hurting other companies like newspapers and print companies. – The sympathy play
Although the Federal Reserve isn’t finished with increases in interest rates, the United States economy still remains strong. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow forecasting model is pointing to a 5.9% growth rate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter, and chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York Marc Chandler states
After I spent many years following Wall Street, there are a few characteristics about the “big money” that stand out for me. One of these traits is that many if not most large investors are very reluctant to buy stocks that have a 60%-80% chance of climbing a great deal in the long term but
Investing in biotech stocks is challenging even when you’re investing in established companies with commercially available drugs and expansive pipelines. And investing in up-and-coming biotech stocks is only for the most risk-tolerant investors. When investing in the biotech sector, you’re speculating on future outcomes rather than a company’s financial performance. That’s because in many
While few sectors are as hot as quantum computing stocks to buy, many investors are shying away from the broader technology sphere. Even powerhouses like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have witnessed a marked decline in investor enthusiasm. To be sure, economic concerns are nothing to scoff at. However, the slowdown could be an opportunity to pick up
As a rule of thumb, you should stay away from penny stocks. When you see shares priced near a buck (or even below), there’s usually a reason for it – and not a good one. At the same time, if you want stratospheric returns for a relatively small cash outlay, you’re not going to get
Blue-chip stocks have long been “buy and hold” firms with a dominant position in their industry. While they often lack the growth potential of their tech or growth stock peers, they make up for it with stability and reliability. I discuss seven of the top blue-chip stocks to buy below. Blue-Chip Stocks: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A,
While hanging up the boots may be a concept that’s decades away for some of you, it’s never too early to start targeting retirement stocks to buy. Of course, if you’re younger, you have the luxury of time to take some risks. However, you also want to set aside some funds to build a solid
From early 2022 highs of close to $400, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock plunged to lows of $102 at the beginning of the year. However, the stock is already higher by 120% for year-to-date and trades at $239. This is a good example of how blue-chip stocks can make a strong comeback even if there are temporary