Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a leading player in mobile connectivity, focused on developing key wireless technologies for smartphones and networks. QCOM stock operates in three primary business segments: chipsets and software, intellectual property licensing, and investment in 5G and AI technologies. You can see the company’s dedication to innovation via the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform,
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Reddit’s IPO is making waves among social media stocks as early investors massively oversubscribe to the listing, which is expected to post between $31 and $34 per share. While some may see Reddit as the next big social media stock, better options and alternatives are out there. Patent infringement news aside, the company has never
It wasn’t long ago that high-interest rates were viewed as poison to most tech stocks. Consequently, the Street couldn’t stand the lion’s share of equities in the sector. However, that has changed in the midst of a bull market, and now many investors can’t buy shares fast enough. As a result, there aren’t that many
If the investment objective is to make millions from the market, it’s essential to remain equal weight or overweight on growth stocks. A good selection of blue-chip stocks can offer returns that consistently beats the index. However, 5x or 10x returns in relatively quick time does not come from the big companies. It’s the growth
Lithium is a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, which have surged in demand in the past few years, causing some of the best battery stocks to reach record highs in late 2022. Lithium carbonate prices have fallen more than 62% over the past twelve months, but prices seem to be back on the rise in
Speculative penny stocks, or risky stocks trading for $5 per share or less, can produce big gains, but they can also lead to big losses. As such, not only is position-sizing key. It is imperative to select names in this category that offer sufficient potential reward to outweigh the risk. However, out of thousands of
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock continues to prove the skeptics and the naysayers wrong, as it cruises on higher. MSFT keeps on climbing, not because of “AI hype,” but because the bull case keeps on getting stronger. It’s been busy since integrating generative AI technology and launching new platforms to capitalize on the tech frontier. Before you
The Magnificent Seven stocks continue to generate a fair amount of ink in the media. And for good reason. The seven mega-cap tech stocks were responsible for nearly two-thirds of the benchmark S&P 500 index’s 24% gain in 2023. Six of the seven stocks can be found among the 10 largest companies in the world
What are the defining features of millionaire-maker stocks? First, they must be fast-growing companies exceeding their industry’s growth, supporting stock outperformance. Second, their growth must be backed by secular tailwinds enabling multi-year growth. In the current investment landscape, different industries will originate several millionaire-maker stocks. For example, the cybersecurity threat environment has dramatically changed due
In the clamor of the stock market, where massive companies frequently make the news, is the lesser-known but intriguing world of penny stocks. Three penny stocks stand out among the many as possible game changers. The first stock, an industry mainstay, has steadily strengthened its position, paying close attention to risk management procedures and credit
The space industry is heating up right now. It’s time to start picking up favorite space stocks now before the industry truly takes to the stars. For years now, wealthy individuals have been pushing the space industry forward. Visionaries such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are investing heavily in the space sector, and that
With the global economy prioritizing sustainability efforts, investors should consider the best ESG stocks to buy. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming an increasingly important part of investment decision making processes. However, it has caught a lot of slack in the past few years. This is due to the fact that it has become
Japanese bank Mizuho recently issued a note on consumer stocks that’s mostly in-line with my own positive view on the sector. Specifically, the bank is upbeat on consumer names because of “The underpinnings of healthy employment and real wage growth.” Moreover, Mizuho noted that multiple measures of consumer spending have been improving. Indeed, U.S. retail
Sports-minded investors may be getting ready to watch their favorite team play in the “Big Dance” which is March Madness. But there are some stocks making investors dance for madness of a different kind. Investors who own Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) know that madness refers to the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Since the words Chat
Finding undervalued stocks in today’s market can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. With stocks regularly hitting new highs, it seems everything has already been bid up to nosebleed valuations. Determining a stock’s fair value requires art as much as science – and predicting the unpredictable whims of Mr. Market is a
Numbers frequently take center stage in the stock market’s maze. However, every figure has a story of strategy, ingenuity, and resiliency behind it. Here are the qualitative subtleties that characterize the success tales of three often overlooked stocks. Start with the first one, a digital trailblazer with millions of fans thanks to its array of
The pairing of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics may invoke sci-fi imagery, but the two technologies intertwine to maximize the tech industry’s potential. As automation expands across various industries, from agriculture to defense, the combination of AI and robotics could provide a $36.78 billion market by 2030 market. Thus, companies pursuing this venture are classified
Small cap stocks like those discussed below tend to receive much less attention than their large cap competitors. Shares, which boast a market capitalization between $250 million and $2 billion, remain relatively small. The largest stocks including Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are valued into the trillions. It’s no surprise then that they receive the
If you’re looking for Wall Street’s favorite cannabis stocks, you’re most likely to find them amongst the holdings of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:MSOS), the largest U.S.-listed cannabis exchange traded fund (ETF). MSOS is an actively managed ETF with just under $1 billion in net assets. Its net assets are more than four
With the meteoric rise of the mega-cap tech titans, it’s all too easy to stick with the market’s biggest behemoths. As the stock market becomes more concentrated in the larger-cap names (it’s become incredibly top-heavy over the past year, perhaps too top-heavy), many investors may miss out on the potential of some of the less-crowded,