In general, blue-chip stocks can be associated with steady returns. My view is underscored by the fact that the S&P 500 index has delivered total returns at a CAGR of 13.75% in the last ten years. However, there are times when blue-chip stocks go ballistic. This is followed by a period of price or time
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Since my last article on LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) stock, the sell-off has continued. Shares in the online home loan, personal loan, and insurance consumer platform operator have once again hit a new 52-week low. This is not surprising. Interest rates keep rising and are expected to stay at elevated. This is having a tremendous impact on
Halloween may be a scary day for some people. But if you’re an investor with F-rated stocks to sell in your portfolio, then you’re likely looking at some terrifyingly low returns this quarter. F-rated stocks to sell, as ranked by the Portfolio Grader, have all sorts of blemishes that make them unwelcome in any portfolio.
Here’s a major news item for lithium market enthusiasts. Canada-based Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) recently split into two separate, publicly traded companies. The split-off company is known as Lithium Argentina (NYSE:LAAC). This might sound like an exciting opportunity, but investors shouldn’t be too eager to jump headfirst into LAAC stock. Unfortunately, some eager traders will probably buy
For this article, I used Microsoft’s AI Chatbot, Bing, for help in finding AI stock predictions. As someone of a certain age, this reminds me of the pre-internet days when you might have to go to a librarian and ask for help with research. Then, like now, the quality of what you get back is
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock delivered a solid second quarter, posting a 16% rise in net income and 11% growth in advertising revenue, its primary income source. The uptick in daily user engagement and the launch of generative AI tools signal a promising future. Meta boasts the largest user base with 3.07 billion daily active users,
I hope you don’t own any shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). AMC stock has lost 81% of its value over the past year. As if that’s not bad enough for its beleaguered shareholders, CEO Adam Aron gets himself in the middle of an “elaborate criminal” extortion attempt. Despite sharing sexually explicit photos and texts in
Palantir’s (NYSE:PLTR) stock had a direct listing in 2018 that drew attention because of the company’s background and ambitious goals. Funded by the CIA’s investment arm and widely used by the U.S. military and government, Palantir aimed to be the primary data system for the U.S. government and expand its Foundry platform for enterprise clients.
I am seriously thinking of selling my tiny stake in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. One reason is personal. At 68, it’s time for me to consider bonds for income and to protect my retirement. But most of it is a sense that the fad for Nvidia stock has become a mania. This has nothing to do
Manufacturing stocks tend to be a harbinger of both a growing and a slowing economy. The reason behind this is that manufacturing activity is a leading indicator of ongoing trends that may not be noticeable to retail investors. That’s why this is a good time to look at undervalued manufacturing stocks. Several manufacturers have reported
The government’s continued push for car manufacturers to build electric vehicles (EVs) has pushed the auto industry market into another wave of innovation and bullish territory. While some investors would go for car manufacturers as a primary investment target, the battery sector deserves a look too. According to the estimates of some market experts, the
For the extreme gambler who has done homework regarding risk and rewards, few thrills excite as much as cheap stocks to buy under $1. By logical deduction, of course, we’re talking about penny stocks. Psychologically, this highly speculative category is extraordinarily compelling. For a small cash outlay, one could pick up thousands upon thousands of
With debate raging about the forward implications of the equities sector, on-the-fence investors may want to consider underappreciated utility stocks to buy. Fundamentally, the underlying industry offers critical services. As you know, bad things happen when people flip the switch and the light doesn’t turn on. On a practical level for investors, utility stocks to
With uncertainty still present in the clouds, investors may find solace in dependable dividend stocks. Unlike your pure growth-oriented enterprises, companies that provide passive income tend to be less volatile when the stuff goes down. Basically, the qualities that allow companies to pay dividends – stable business model, consistent profitability – afford a level of
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock hasn’t benefited even after it announced it would pursue a series of layoffs, would be cutting 12,000 jobs or 6% of the total workforce. Job cuts are not new for the tech industry. Earlier in the year, competitors Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) laid off a combined 28,000 workers, as they predicted
Finding the best international stocks to buy can be tricky. With a few rare exceptions, overseas markets have trailed United States. indices for more than 25 years now. Also, market regulations and reporting requirements are lax in many foreign jurisdictions. Corporate fraud can run rampant in many regions of the world. Earnings statements and financial
Space stocks are becoming more attractive by the day. As broader indices like the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 decline, this opens up ripe opportunities for investors to scoop up shares of space stocks at a steep discount. These companies offer great potential for those who get in early and are patient with holding them
Despite the downbeat economy, some hidden holiday stocks represent overlooked opportunities for investors. The current consumer sentiment numbers aren’t great, considering today’s stats remain below the already-low levels we saw last holiday season. This means big-name buys are likely out of the question this season. Instead, investors should look to companies offering smaller, affordable, but
Buying the dip is an effective way to lower your cost basis for long-term positions. This strategy helps people realize a great upside when stocks recover, but not every stock is a buy the dip candidate. Some dips keep on dipping, and stocks that look like bargains are like that for a reason. However, other
The EV landscape continues to take shape. That’s great for leading sector stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) that benefit from strong market share, growing sales, and established brand power. At the same time, as the market begins to solidify, early aspirants are beginning to fade fast. The field of EV manufacturers is quickly separating the wheat from the