Earlier this month, I discussed how negative sentiment about Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares continues to increase. As the hydrogen fuel cell company continues to execute poorly, sell-side analysts continue to grow bearish on PLUG stock. Investors have kept on abandoning it in droves, resulting in PLUG falling back to sub-$10 per share price levels. Shares
It might be fine for short-term speculators to trade Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) stock. However, it’s too risky to consider holding shares of Bed Bath & Beyond for the long term. The company has too many problems, and has even filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Bed Bath & Beyond never really recovered from the
It’s been a weird year. For all the noise and headache that 2022 caused us, 2023 has been off to a much stronger start. That’s despite ongoing worries over the U.S. and global economies. It has some investors turning to the pros, looking for analyst-recommended stocks to buy now. Even with stubbornly high inflation and
When it comes to finding the best penny stocks under $3 to buy now, there are scores of potential candidates. According to Finviz, there are nearly 1,500 publicly-traded companies listed on major U.S. exchanges that trade for $3 per share or less. Add in the similarly-sized number of sub-$3 per share stocks trading in the over-the-counter
Standing among the most compelling opportunities, biotech stocks to buy and hold also present high risks. Unlike other sectors, companies can’t just introduce health-related products directly to the market. Instead, they must undergo intensive clinical tests to ensure broader public safety. During these processes, plenty of things can go wrong, thus introducing volatility to the
For those seeking some of the strongest and most surprising results, the best under-the-radar stocks to buy in 2023 may provide just that. While there’s nothing wrong with targeting companies that everybody else likes, the enterprises that enjoy mass support tend to feature some elements of reliability or predictability. Thus, in the end, the net
The ability of a given company to produce free cash flow is one factor you must consider when looking for stocks to buy. Holding stock in a firm with plenty of funds on hand could offer you peace of mind that it will be able to meet its debts with money left over to take
While most financial advisors may direct you to blue-chip stocks to buy now, the problem with this well-meaning concept is that everybody else also has the same idea. Because of their massive footprint, these high-profile companies feature transparent, predictable businesses. However, the other side of this relationship centers on a decided lack of upside potential.
If you’re looking for some low-risk stocks for inflation-proofing, investing in historically stable companies with robust cash flows and dividends is the best bet right now. A recession is on the cards later this year, and if you are only worried about protecting what you have while having returns that can beat inflation, I would
By now, many of you have heard of President Biden’s EV Acceleration Challenge. That’s the initiative’s name, with a goal of 50% of all new vehicle sales being electric by 2030. In 2022, EVs accounted for about 5% of all automobile sales. A 10x jump in seven years seems unrealistic. But even if the administration only bumps that
In discussing healthcare tech stocks, it pays to understand what healthcare technology is broadly. Healthcare technology, also known as HealthTech, refers to any technology developed to improve the healthcare system. It encompasses everything from robotic-assisted surgery to telemedicine and Software. Notably, these technologies have been shown to reduce costs across the healthcare system. Indeed, most
Visitors take photos in front of the Meta (Facebook) sign at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on December 29, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent popped 9% after announcing better-than-expected top-line results. Meta posted $28.65 billion
With the first three months of the year behind us, it’s now earnings season. Accordingly, investors looking for strong buys have a list of companies to choose from. At least, a list of companies that outperformed expectations on the earnings front. Markets tend to immediately reward companies that report earnings with positive surprises. Of course,
katleho Seisa | Getty High fees can take a bite out of your portfolio returns, but the good news is that it’s becoming cheaper to invest. Financial services firms charge clients a fee to invest their funds, typically withdrawn from their investment assets. When costs are high, they eat into returns over time. Consider that
In March, I published a piece on the best cloud computing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For this article, I’m discussing the top cloud computing stocks for 2023. As I often like to do, I scour ETFs to develop stock ideas. In my previous piece, the funds I selected were the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY),
There were two major reasons for a deep correction in growth stocks in 2022. First, the Fed pursued aggressive contractionary policies and as liquidity dried up on a relative basis, high-beta stocks corrected. Furthermore, earnings revision on the downside in a post-pandemic era impacted several high-flying growth stocks. I believe that 2023 is a period
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The recent Bitcoin (BTC-USD) might have cooled down, with the price dropping well below $30,000. But I believe this rally is unlikely to be the last of it for BTC — conditions seem perfect for another rally in the near future, which could be hugely beneficial for crypto stocks. First, the Bitcoin halving event in
The Microsoft logo displayed on their stand during the Mobile World Congress 2023 on March 2, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft — Shares of tech giant Microsoft gained more than 8% Wednesday after a better-than-expected earnings report a day
If you watched stocks yesterday, you would think the bear market was back in full force. But today, you’d think a new bull market is emerging. This is nothing new. If you feel like this market has been throwing you for a loop, you are not alone. In January, stocks soared because inflation collapsed. And