Zacks Momentum Stock Strategist David Bartosiak explains how to use moving averages to find stock picks. Two stocks today trading above long-term moving averages are prepaid debit card provider Green Dot (GDOT) and insurance company Federated National Holding Co (FNHC).
Pharma stocks experienced an abysmal first half due to various factors. Rotation from defensive to cyclical sectors, drug price negotiations and upcoming patent cliffs have muddied the outlook. As a result, they have underperformed, creating undervalued pharma stocks to buy. Overall, the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:PPH) is flat for the year. Only a few stocks have
Investing in retirement can be tricky. Investors who have left the workforce need to strike a balance between growing and protecting their portfolio. Dividends that provide a regular source of income in retirement are another important consideration. This requires certain types of retirement stocks: ones that grow steadily, reliably and are more insulated from market
The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns in the first half of 2023, with a year-to-date increase of over 15%. While positive economic factors such as lower inflation and a resilient labor market support continued growth, challenges remain, including elevated inflation and the possibility of a recession. Despite the market’s performance, analysts still identify compelling
Could Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) go from hated to celebrated? That’s the billion-dollar question as Intel prepares to unleash a slew of quarterly data points on the market. With that, INTC stock has a chance to rise from the ashes — and you’ll regret it if you’re late to the rally. Unlike Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock, Intel stock
Even from its name, the metaverse seems like a science fiction dream come true. A world of infinite possibilities that anyone can plug into from the comfort of their own home. But this dream has hit the crushing reality of high-interest rates and low returns on investment. And many high-risk metaverse stocks have been crushed
Those who track me on Twitter (@leadlagreport) know I often use colorful language in describing Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), a leading player in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market. NVDA stock has skyrocketed, with its market capitalization surpassing the $1 trillion milestone. Nvidia’s success is primarily attributed to the rapid growth and adoption of AI technologies, where
The year 2023 has been a massive time for the market’s top tech stocks. The Nasdaq posted record gains for the first half of the year as investors came rushing into both the mega-cap tech titans and newer winners in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). After such huge gains, is it too late to
The Nasdaq is roaring higher by about 37% so far in 2023, a return that many investors would not have expected. While mega-cap tech has been a significant driver of the gains, growth stocks have been coming back to life this year too. Now, it’s got investors wondering about the top growth stocks for 2023.
Are you on the hunt for the next big investment opportunity? For this month, I used ChatGPT with the Webpilot extension to find the best July penny stocks to buy. AI can be an excellent tool for sorting thru the trash, and I think I found some potential winners here. These companies were recommended as
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The cooling inflation report has investors feeling confident that the Fed will get less restrictive and slow down the interest rate hikes. After the bloodbath of 2022, it is exciting to see the market moving steadily in the upward direction. The Nasdaq is up 38% this year while the S&P 500 is up 19%. If
Even if you have a bullish outlook on electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), be careful. QS stock will be vulnerable over the coming days due to a major event that could turn QuantumScape’s optimistic investors into disappointed pessimists. It may be the case that solid-state batteries, like the ones that QuantumScape is developing,
As an investor in 2023, the relatively encouraging numbers might lure you into a false sense of security. Underneath the surface are stocks to avoid that have been raising the alarm with red flags for quite some time now. Consider the companies that have experienced a dramatic drop across both lines, for instance. These flashing
As an energy source, green hydrogen has two crucial advantages over competing substances. First, unlike fossil fuels, it does not emit carbon into the atmosphere. Secondly, unlike solar and wind, it can be turned into liquid form, enabling it to store energy, be always available, and be used to power forms of transportation. Also noteworthy
The cannabis industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, with legal sales projected to reach an astonishing $71 billion by 2030. As legalization spreads, so do the opportunities for investors seeking lucrative returns. The article explores three high-potential cannabis stocks poised for rapid growth. These companies have displayed exceptional financial performance, innovative business models, and robust
In this article ISRG PPG COF CSX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kara Birnbaum / CNBC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express — American Express slid 3% after posting smaller-than-expected revenue for the previous quarter, even as earnings per share beat expectations. The company reported second-quarter earnings of $2.89
Most investors can admit that the lure of striking it rich with just one smart pick is always there. That’s what draws traders into high-risk penny stocks. While it’s true that some penny stocks are incredibly speculative, there’s an intriguing subset of low-cost equities that stand out due to their promising businesses and robust long-term
Dividend stocks have always been one of the best ways to grow wealth, earn income and help protect you from inflation. However, this only holds true if you invest in the right stocks. Companies that decline on yields and price – or worse yet, stop giving out dividends altogether – are losing prospects for any