Hydrogen energy is slowly developing its space within the world’s energy grid. Unfortunately, the newfound demand for cleaner energy has not reinvigorated investment into hydrogen energy when compared to solar or wind energy. A lot of this has to do with costs. “Grey hydrogen,” which is derived primarily from natural gas and coal represents 98% of
Crypto stocks, like crypto overall, face a volatile environment that shifts quickly and is affected by domestic and global policy. Stablecoins have taken the spotlight currently. Many developed economies are regulating stablecoins but the United States looks unlikely to follow suit. Regulation of U.S. stablecoins threatens the U.S. dollar and its dominant position. It’s a
Ray Dalio’s hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, recently made moves listed in the article. These three stocks match his strategy, attracting Bridgewater Associates’ capital. Dalio’s choices transcend financial figures, embodying his belief in innovation, sustainability and connectivity’s transformative power. These stocks exemplify progress, reflecting his investment philosophy. The first one, leading the solar revolution, is poised to
In recent years, the argument against dual-class stock investment has heated up considerably. Some feel they should be outlawed completely. In March 2019, I argued that the problem isn’t the share structure but the people running these companies. The share structure doesn’t stand in the way of market-beating returns in the hands of reasonable management
Most stock charts continue to look impaired due to inflation and recession concerns and certain EV stocks show similar patterns. Investors are tasked with deciding how much of their portfolio they want to bet on more speculative high-growth areas of the market. And indeed, it’s difficult to find EV stocks with strong fundamentals and technicals.
Two months ago multiple lithium producers reported that they may not be able to produce enough lithium to meet the huge, coming demand from electric-vehicle makers. Usually, that’s a great situation. It means companies can sell all of the goods or services they offer. Even more promisingly, huge demand and limited supply indicate huge profits
Pharmaceutical stocks can bring you from rags to riches — and back to rags again. The truth is the innovative sector can function similarly to a lottery. Not every company can deliver consistent growth and profits, but those who beat the trend will have their shares pop somewhere in the double digits in share appreciation.
AI stocks and chip companies have been the talk of Wall Street in 2023. Generative AI is the catalyst that has propelled those firms and their shares sharply higher this year. Artificial intelligence (AI) can now produce content, text, audio and images far faster than any human could ever hope to do — even if
Last week, I revealed MarketMaster AI, a set of deep learning AI algorithms designed to beat the market. The system was flashing warning signals like a hyperactive lifeguard on duty. Its top picks almost exclusively contained conservative blue-chip stocks — the type of investments to survive a bear market. The speculative meme stocks it once
Are you willing to give a chip champ a chance? At least one hedge-fund luminary bought a big chunk of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock not long ago, so perhaps there’s more upside in store. On the other hand, value-focused financial traders might be reluctant to take a share position in AMD now. Advanced Micro Devices,
The stock market has been on a volatile ride in 2023, as investors grapple with the effects of higher interest rates, slowing consumer and business demand, and geopolitical uncertainties. However, most U.S. equities have benefitted from better-than-expected economic growth in the United States, as reflected by the rise of major indices like the S&P500 and
Everybody and his uncle knows that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) will benefit from the popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023. This is already known and priced into NVDA stock. Therefore, value-seekers and contrarians shouldn’t be too eager to invest in Nvidia now. By the time you read this, Nvidia may have already published its second-quarter earnings results.
Lately, comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasize how the measures taken under the Inflation Reduction Act have helped strengthen the labor market. Yellen’s efforts have been instrumental in generating a surplus of over 13 million job opportunities, helping to lower the United States unemployment rate. Inflation figures in June 2022 peaked at
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Niles, Illinois, May 20, 2014. Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Dick’s Sporting Goods — The retail stock tumbled nearly 24% after Dick’s reported a rare earnings miss and slashed guidance for the year, thanks in part to an uptick in store theft. Earnings
Warren Buffett is an investing legend because he’s just that good. Since he became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) in 1965, the Oracle of Omaha generated 3.7 million percent returns for investors. This has led to the rise of Warren Buffett stocks he bought and sold recently. To put that in perspective, The S&P 500
The massive euphoria in penny stocks has not repeated since 2021. The reason is tight monetary policies that have dampened overall market sentiments. At the same time, recession fears and geopolitical tensions have played spoilsport. Investors are unwilling to speculate even on attractive penny stocks to buy amidst these uncertainties. Of course, there are individual
Meme stocks became a cultural sensation when Gamestop (NYSE:GME) went parabolic in 2021. The move shocked many investors and put short sellers in a challenging spot. However, it also hurt many retail investors. This has led us to reveal the worst meme stocks. After witnessing GameStop’s success, many investors flocked over to other meme stocks.
Building a seven-figure portfolio takes time, patience, and requires choosing the right stocks for investment. Identifying companies with massive long-term growth potential can set you on the path to amassing $1 million or more over a decade. Of course, an investor’s actual gains depend on portfolio size and investment horizon. However, by focusing on stocks
Automation is a trend that’s been ongoing for decades. As companies seek greater productivity, automating undesirable tasks will continue to happen, and AI and machine learning will help us get there. Recently, machine learning mainly involved predictive models classifying data for forecasts, with limited corporate spending. The Nasdaq surged 31% in 2023 due to generative
Navigating the vast ocean of investment opportunities, the quest for the best AI stocks is virtually on every astute investor’s radar. As we ride this technological tsunami, it’s clear that the AI renaissance has propelled a few companies to the stratosphere while others are revving up on the tarmac. Though teeming with innovations, the bustling