If you have your finger on the geopolitical pulse, your next best move could potentially be to target agriculture or Ag stocks. Why? Fundamentally, the underlying ag stocks industry responds to supply and demand. And since humans will always need to eat, reasonably stable agro businesses should enjoy permanent relevance. However, a more pressing catalyst
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With an undeniable shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for lithium has grown immensely. As we look ahead, market analysts suggest that U.S. electric vehicle sales could account for more than 50% of total car sales by 2030. However, while lithium demand surges, investments in its supply infrastructure lag behind. By 2035, we could
In the ever-evolving investment realm, the theme of flying car stocks is catching on. Groundbreaking advancements in the sector are propelling the best flying car stocks. Moreover, these pivotal moments have effectively paved the runway for the commercialization of flying cars, with takeoff expected in the next 18 to 24 months. While we’ve seen impressive
The Sphere is seen during its opening night with the U2:UV Achtung Baby Live concert at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas on Sept. 29, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Sphere Entertainment — Shares of the media and entertainment company climbed 10%
A recent article in Barron’s about Chinese households opting to save rather than spend suggested that the country would have difficulty pulling out of the economic tailspin it’s been in since the pandemic began in early 2020. That’s terrible news for Chinese stocks. “An increasingly common belief is that China’s struggling economy, faced with headwinds
Biotech stocks have had a rough post-pandemic. In a year where the S&P500 is up more than 10% year to date, the biotech sector is still negative to flat. Some of this may come from mean reversion, the biotech sector went wild during the pandemic search for COVID cures and vaccines. But it also shows
With a few exceptions, pharmaceutical stocks have underperformed the broader market this year. The S&P Pharmaceutical Index is down 3% year to date versus a 12% gain in the benchmark S&P 500. Several reasons account for the underperformance, ranging from a focus on technology stocks to the patent expirations for several blockbuster drugs. One such
The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI last year ushered in renewed investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Where other trends came and went, AI stocks endured. This led to us coming up with this list of AI stocks to buy. AI stocks to buy are certainly not new. But the market embracing them with
Large-cap stocks are some of the largest corporations on the planet. Many of these stocks are household names that offer investors more safety than small and mid-cap stocks. While these stocks tend to have less volatility, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Large-cap stocks also have their fair share of risks. Getting a
The jury is still out on ESG stocks from the perspective of judging their returns. Some shares have outperformed while others have not. One reason it’s difficult to paint ESG returns in broad strokes is that it is not a distinct sector, so measuring returns is not a simple matter. Further, ESG scores are subject
Low-beta stocks allow investors to sleep well at night as the latest developments on interest rate hikes and their effects on the market cause anxiety. Despite things being slightly better than in previous years, central banks are still open to increasing interest rates, and oil prices are still rising. Experts are still wary; we’ll likely
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Rivian Automotive — Shares popped 3.3% in the premarket. Evercore ISI upgraded Rivian Automotive to outperform from in line, and raised its price target, saying the electric truck maker could be the next Tesla and BYD. The Sphere is seen during the opening night with U2:UV
It always makes sense to take a look at your portfolio for weak stocks so sell. Fall nights are getting a little cooler as we barrel into the fourth quarter. While portfolios still have more work to do in 2023, it’s not too late to start considering what your portfolio will look like in 2024,
The so-called “Big Three” auto companies have become auto stocks to sell. They have been impacted very negatively as a result of the ongoing United Auto Worker (UAW) strikes. Nearly 13,000 of the UAW’s 146,000 members have coordinated walkouts at the plants of the respective manufacturers. UAW members are seeking 40% raises while representatives of
Many stock traders probably think of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) as a customer relations management software specialist. That’s not inaccurate, but Salesforce has multiple, deep connections to the artificial intelligence market. So, while it won’t capture everyone’s attention, CRM stock might pique your interest and it deserves a solid “B” grade. As we’ll discuss in a moment, the
Not long ago, CNBC personality and Mad Money host Jim Cramer expressed his approval of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). Is this the kiss of death for SOFI stock? Don’t rely too much on your “inverse Cramer” strategy, as SoFi Technologies could be a fintech-space winner in 2023’s final months. Cramer’s exact quote was, “I think, if anything, I’m a
It’s an understatement to say that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has a long way to go. The company clearly has a lot on its plate. To get back on track and spark a rebound for INTC stock, the chip maker’s management is pursuing myriad turnaround efforts. However, based on several positive developments, the company is clearly
After a strong summer, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock lost altitude in September. Does this mean it’s time for investors to give up on Archer Aviation? Not necessarily, but you’ll definitely want to keep your share position size small and be realistic with your time frame. Archer Aviation will not commercialize its electric vertical take-off and landing
New investors often misinterpret oversold signals from the relative strength index (RSI) as a buy signal. However, an oversold signal is only a sign of where to look. It only tells us that security may have been moving to the downside too fast and there exists the possibility of making a quick trade with a
The past few years have seen several breakthroughs in the field of weight-loss drugs, as the FDA moved to approve two new medications that promise to help people shed pounds without major side effects. These drugs, called Liraglutide and Semaglutide, work by mimicking a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels, and they can