In this article SBAC YUM WDC ANET LSCC RMBS MPWR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk past Yum! Brands Shanghai, China Bloomberg | Getty Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Yum China — The restaurant franchiser’s shares fell 3.4% following its mixed second-quarter results. The company announced 47 cents in
What do you get when you combine artificial intelligence (AI) with venture capital? The next wave of unicorn IPOs. The problem for the average investor is getting an opportunity to invest along with the big venture capital and institutional players. There are very few onramps for doing this. Equity crowdfunding has made a small dent,
Retail investors have jumped strategically on various cinema stocks over the past two years. The trend has capitalized on the surge seen in pandemic rebound plays, as well as the meme stock mania. Other factors, such as an improved movie slate, are considerations for speculators and investors looking at this sector. Thus, the recent releases
A few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were dismissed as luxury items or niche transportation for environmentalists. However, the impact of fossil fuel markets and global warming has made the case for EVs stronger. Currently, close to 3 million are driving EVs on U.S. roads. Even if you are not interested in owning an EV,
In a not exactly unexpected development, the Federal Reserve last week announced that it raised its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, which then inherently bolsters the case for stocks to buy after a rate hike. Primarily, investors shouldn’t expect much relief from policymakers. Therefore, investors must at least consider publicly traded enterprises
Generally, companies that provide passive income for stakeholders represent a balanced approach but for safe dividend stocks for 2023. The underlying concept has taken on greater importance. Fundamentally, investors really have no idea what might transpire over the second half. Throughout much of last year and heading into this year, concerns centered on the Federal
While the market offers ample opportunities for wild speculation, there’s something about favored penny stocks by analysts that arouses interest. Don’t get me wrong – whenever you’re dealing with enterprises in this troubled arena, downside threats are never too far away. Still, analyst endorsement of top penny stock picks adds at least an air of
While we’ve all heard the phrase bad news is good news in the capital markets, for certain tech stocks rising from adversity, the adage may yield considerable shareholder profits. As a caveat, one should realize that companies that print red ink often do so for a reason. Usually, it’s not a good one. Still, high-return
As the digital age forges ahead at a breakneck speed, these top AI stock picks prove enticing for forward-thinking investors. These AI-linked equities have displayed remarkable strength and resilience this year, propelling the broader tech market upwards. Although some AI stocks have shown astronomical leaps, others are just warming up to their potential. AI could
The stock market has rebounded in 2023 following a year marked by rate hikes that pulled everything much lower. Leading indexes fell dramatically with the S&P 500 shedding 18.25% of its value. Hikes pounded the tech-heavy Nasdaq which fell by more than 30% during the same period. The emergence of AI, along with slowing rate hikes,
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) due to labor disputes primarily regarding streaming service residuals and uses of artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, to replace writers. Then on July 14, SAG-AFTRA Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Recently reported results of several electric vehicle (EV) makers indicated that EV sales have been resilient so far this year, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. Government incentives and price cuts by most EV makers have driven higher volumes. Citing data from Motor Intelligence, a Wall Street Journal report highlighted that U.S. EV sales increased 50% to
Earnings season is in full swing, and so far, the quarterly prints have been better than expected. With nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 index having reported their second-quarter results, 80% have exceeded Wall Street consensus forecasts for their earnings per share, according to a report from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). That’s impressive
Time sure flies fast; we’re nearing the end of July, and the holiday season is fast approaching. The anticipation for the festivities also comes with busy days of last-minute shopping and family trips. With that in mind, there’s also a unique phenomenon called the “Christmas Rally,” and today, we’re rounding up a short list of
In this article ON SOFI NYCB HAS XPEV DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk by the SoFi Technologies headquarters on February 22, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. SoFi Technologies – Shares of the fintech company popped more than
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is approaching its earnings release, and investors are divided on its potential direction. While some expect a bullish surge, others caution against high expectations already being priced in. For long-term investors, it’s best to focus on the big picture rather than short-term gains. Although the hype around META’s generative AI has
The movie Barbie is a global hit. Just one week after its release, the film has grossed nearly $500 million worldwide, including $214 million at the North American box office. The movie about the iconic Barbie and Ken dolls made by toy company Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) has struck a chord with audiences and is helping to
Autonomous driving stocks will produce large returns over time. The key is going to be identifying those firms most likely to establish dominant positions in the industry. Overall growth is expected to annually reach approximately 38% during the decade between 2022 and 2032. Big winners will emerge, and those invested will benefit from the corresponding price
A Hasbro Monopoly board game arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Feb. 6, 2022. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Adobe — The stock gained 2.4% before the bell after Morgan Stanley upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight and boosted its price target, citing
2022 was unkind to growth stocks of all stripes, but the sell-off in the top 3D printing stocks started much earlier. After a strong run-up off the pandemic lows, the 3D Printing ETF (CBOE:PRNT), an equal-weighted index of approximately 50 companies involved in the 3D printing industry, topped out in early 2021 at around $50.