Generally, penny stocks have a poor reputation. It’s true that some penny stocks go on to make huge gains. However, the majority of firms with a rock bottom stock price got there because their business model failed to work out as expected or the company made major strategic blunders. That’s particularly true for these seven
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A fascinating new chapter in Argentine politics is set to unfold as “far-right libertarian” Javier Milei surprisingly won the presidential election on promises of radical free-market reforms. Milei, an economist, has vowed to implement a number of measures including the dollarization of the Argentine economy, massively downsizing the government, and enacting sweeping capitalist changes. Naturally,
Bank stocks continue to lag the overall market and are not sharing in the current rally. Year-to-date (YTD), the S&P Bank index is down 13% compared to a 19% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Through 12 months, the Bank index is down 20%. Looking out five years, U.S. bank stocks as a group
Of course, the primary goal of betting in the equities sector is to make money, not to create a list of stocks to sell for tax losses. Nevertheless, stuff happens – it happens a lot. No matter who you are or how many credentials you leverage, you’re bound to get hit by the red ink.
Since the end of 2022, energy prices, especially natural gas futures, have significantly declined. Natural Gas (Dec’ 23) has fallen by 43%, and WTI Crude (Jan’ 24) has seen a drop of 1% within the same period. With the energy market not very profitable in 2023. Investors are hesitant to invest in these companies and are beginning to look
It’s been a year since Robert Iger returned as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). And in that time, the lights of the Magic Kingdom dimmed considerably. In the 12 months since Iger’s return to the helm of the Mouse House, DIS stock is flat (up a slight 0.39%). However, the share price of the world’s most extensive
After the meteoric rise and fall of growth stocks following the pandemic, Wall Street has kept the sector at arm’s length for over two years now. Understandably so, with economic uncertainty still looming as interest rates remain elevated for the foreseeable future. However, while the broad brush paints a gloomy picture, a closer look reveals
The Dow is expected to move higher in 2023 as macroeconomic factors shift. 30 blue-chip firms that are leaders in their respective industries make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and broadly represent American industry. Thus, they generally perform well in all markets as the American economy is still the largest globally even in
It’s been an unpleasant year for EV charging stocks, which is an understatement. Some of the best EV charging stocks have plunged for a year to date. The reasons include intense competition, cash burn, and the likelihood of equity dilution. However, it seems that stocks have discounted the concerns. The next year can potentially be
Investing in biotech stocks is not for risk-averse investors. However, if you’re an investor who is serious about generating outsized gains, it’s a sector that you can’t overlook. Many companies are developing and manufacturing drugs and therapeutics that treat a range of conditions, some of which have no currently known cures. These companies are developing
Lithium, crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, remains high in demand as the auto industry shifts from gasoline to electric models. This shift has propelled lithium stocks into the spotlight. Although these stocks have hit a snag since late summer due to a marked decrease in lithium prices in recent quarters, the sector is expected
Cybersecurity stocks emerge as incredible long-term investments in an age dominated by digital threats. Despite numerous cyberattacks over the years, many top-tier companies and government entities remain startlingly unprepared. This gap between current defenses and emerging threats carves out a substantial opportunity for growth in cybersecurity stocks. Moreover, the cybersecurity market is on an upward
There have been many lifestyle changes in the post-covid world. An important part is a focus on physical and mental health. Eating the right food is an important part of physical health, and with health issues like obesity and diabetes, among others, there is an increasing demand for organic food. From an investment perspective, it’s
Easily one of the most powerful catalysts in the capital markets, short-squeeze stocks deserve to be on your radar because of their ability to foster panic. Subsequently, this panic forces bearish traders to cover their short positions, in turn making the underlying security rise ever higher. For those unaccustomed to the market and the concept
Check out recent headlines about Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and you’ll see plenty about recent boardroom drama at OpenAI. I’m of course talking about the firing, and subsequent rehiring, of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This news was of some relevance to MSFT stock, and not only because the tech giant has invested billions into the ChatGPT developer.
Hydrogen energy is emerging as a critical component in the transition to a low-carbon economy. These companies are making significant strides in hydrogen technology that could send hydrogen stocks skyrocketing. These hydrogen stocks’ low-valuation ratios indicate potential undervaluation, considering the stock price relative to earnings and other financial metrics. The lower valuation ratios for these
Plenty of fans, known as “Apes,” are rooting for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) to succeed in 2024. That’s all fine and well, but AMC stock is on a downtrend and the best grade we can give it is a “D.” It’s not an insult to the company or the “Apes,” but only an assessment that AMC Entertainment doesn’t
Are you ready to do some whale watching? Of course, I mean investing “whales” who control billions of dollars’ worth of capital. One famous whale holds over half a billion dollars’ worth of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, believe it or not. Yet, that’s not the only reason to consider Meta Platforms now. At the same time, there
The market continues to rip higher in November, with the S&P 500 up 9% since Halloween. However, not all stocks are participating in the rally. While tech stocks lead the way, a number of well-known blue-chip names are falling further and further behind. Many companies that have been around for decades and are household names
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has surged over 200% this year, driven by its leadership in generative AI and a near-monopoly in specialized semiconductors. By adding an accelerated quantum computing program, NVDA establishes itself firmly in the realm of transformative technologies. The company extends its IoT influence with AI technologies, including the Metropolis vision AI platform at