Stock Market

For portfolio exposure to the data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) industries, you may be considering Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock right now. That’s understandable, but be careful. Investing in Palantir during a time of AI-market exuberance may be a costly mistake.  Don’t get the wrong idea. It could be a great idea to buy Palantir stock

Are you ready to get on board with the electric vehicle takeoff and landing industry? If you’re bullish about air taxis, it’s fine to own Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock. However, there’s another air-taxi stock you can buy instead of, or besides, shares of Joby Aviation. I’ve recommended investing in Joby Aviation, and I’ll stand by that

Can Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock have a “magnificent” performance this year, like it did in 2023? Apple’s investors should have realistic expectations on Wall Street. Despite being a large company, Apple still faces uncertainty in certain areas. We’ll address Apple’s challenges in a moment. If you already own Apple stock, you’ll likely want to continue holding or possibly

Marathon Digital (MARA) stock has faced a challenging start to the year, with shares dropping more than 20%. Some of this move can certainly be tied to Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) performance, especially considering the high expectations for this token following the SEC’s approval of spot ETFs. Indeed, Bitcoin prices directly affect Marathon’s valuation, because Marathon’s entire

The positive future performance of the economy hinges on addressing concerns about businesses’ adaptation to post-pandemic dynamics. Efforts include renegotiating discounts with manufacturers as retailers seek to regain bargaining power. The effectiveness of these strategies and consumers’ response to potential price increases will play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth. The current economic performance

The stock market is off to a solid start of 2024. All the major indices are at or near all-time highs, thanks in large part to bullish sentiment for tech. Artificial intelligence is going to change the world (according to Wall Street and Silicon Valley at least) and that’s led companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft

After a sluggish start to the year, the stock market has quickly turned around and now sits at an all-time high. The benchmark S&P 500 index closed at an all-time high on Jan. 19 as investors resumed buying equities with a vengeance. Closing at 4,839.81, it surpassed its previous record high set in January 2022.

The Chinese economy was expected to rebound strongly following the end of stringent Covid-19-led lockdowns. However, the recovery has been slower than anticipated and has adversely impacted investor sentiment on Chinese stocks. After a dismal 2023, Chinese stocks remain under pressure and started the year on a rough note, as companies continue to await robust

Ahead of Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) upcoming quarterly earnings release, the TSLA stock sell-off has continued. The market has soured on electric vehicle plays, and not only smaller, more speculative names. Even this established and profitable EV market leader has become the victim of shifting market sentiment. Worse yet, there is a strong chance that this sell-off

Elon Musk recently stated that he would need 25% voting control of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to be comfortable creating AI and robotics products and services within its corporate structure. He currently owns 13%.  “I am uncomfortable growing Tesla to be a leader in AI & robotics without having ~25% voting control. Enough to be influential, but

Eddie Elfenbein started the Crossing Wall Street blog in 2006 by making 25 top stock picks and holding them for 12 straight months with no changes. Then, at the end of the year, he drops five names, adds five more and repeats the process.  Elfenbein has done this for 18 years. He’s been so successful

Given the bad news circulating in the last quarter of 2023 about the health of the electric vehicle industry, it’s not surprising that Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is down 26% so far in 2024. The Jan 17 target price downgrade of Rivian by Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner contributed to the decline. The analyst cut the 12-month

Finding millionaire-maker stocks could be likened to finding a needle in a haystack! The upcoming decade may be turbulent. Not only will we grapple with a building geopolitical tension globally. But also, worries stemming from climate change and economic malaise are pressing. It’s a sentiment that’s been a subject of concern, reflected from the ongoing

The stock market reached a fresh all-time high Friday — its first in more than two years. But that’s not the interesting part… Ask yourself: What typically occurs after stocks hit all-time highs? More all-time highs. On average, I’ve seen that the stock market tends to rise by 12% in the year following the establishment

The list of stocks to watch for Monday is long. As the saying goes, “There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” Though we’re less than a month into the new year, it seems as though it’s already one of those series of weeks where decades happen – at least

It’s understandable for investors to feel nervous right now. A few weeks into the New Year and markets are looking rocky. Indexes in the United Sates are in the red to start 2024 and the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%. Furthermore, futures traders now see a 63% chance of an interest rate

Electric vehicles and battery storage lead the charge in this full-swing electric revolution. Demand for lithium, a component of lithium-ion batteries, is exploding as a result. Global lithium production is predicted to grow by over 50% to 1.17 million tons this year alone. However, lithium mining and processing still lag far behind projected demand, and

Will you settle for a pretty good year after a magnificent one? Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) still deserves its designation as a member of the prestigious “Magnificent Seven” club. AAPL stock gets a “B” grade and shouldn’t be expected to rally as sharply in 2024 as it did in 2023. To put this in perspective, the Apple share price gained nearly

The green revolution is making our future look clean and green. IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023 states that the world is set to change significantly by 2030. It also adds that the share of renewable energy will be 50% of the global electricity mix. Renewable energy is the way to go ahead and, although these energy

For many biotech stocks, price and performance hinges on the success of a drug in testing. This means most biotech companies rely on one market opportunity to succeed financially. Testing usually takes several years, with many different criteria to meet before applying for review by regulators. Even after successful tests, the survival of these stocks