While markets remain up on the year, not every stock has shared in the gains. There are many securities that have fallen over the last eight months, and fallen hard. Plus, some stocks continue to have attractive valuations despite posting big increases this year. Few if any stocks have tested new highs following the bear
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The electric vehicle market has gained a lot of traction in the past few years. This trend is due to a couple of reasons: one, governments worldwide have been pouring money into the industry, usually via subsidies, and two, consumers have begun shifting their preferences from carbon emissions vehicles. This has led to the rise
Stocks connected to machine learning are synonymous with those connected to artificial intelligence. Machine learning falls under the umbrella of AI and relates to the use of data and algorithms to imitate human learning to improve accuracy. Kinda scary? Sure. However, machine learning is also proving to be revolutionary in 2023. The emergence of generative
This year has not been kind to biotech stocks, as the sector’s most popular ETF, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB), has fallen about 3% so far in 2023. Investors are probably worried about the impact of higher interest rates and potential reforms by Washington, DC on the sector. But I believe that these concerns are
The market participants seem to be in the process of separating the leaders from the laggards in the EV sector. The hyped Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock continues to trend lower while some of the best EV stocks have trended higher year-to-date. Lucid is just one example in an industry that’s characterized by intense competition. Going
Since the market highs in July, stocks have been under considerable pressure. Indeed, 10-year Treasury yields are at the highest level since the global financial crisis. As a result, investors now have an alternative with a higher yield and lower risk than dividend stocks. However, over the long term, dividend stocks offer better returns. Particularly,
Short squeeze stocks can provide particular opportunities no matter what the market is doing. The market has declined in August as traders have taken some profits after a strong first half to the year. There are certainly some storm clouds on the horizon thanks to the Fed’s tight monetary policy and a potentially slowing economy.
For more than a year, a planned merger deal has been a big factor driving price action for shares in VMware (NYSE:VMW). As you may recall, back in May 2022, Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of VMW stock. Required regulatory reviews have delayed the merger, as the transaction could give Broadcom
Battery stocks are becoming more prominent as electric vehicles become a mainstay. The industry is set to achieve a compounded annual growth rate of 10.07% from now until 2028. According to the International Energy Agency, demand for electric cars is booming. The agency predicts EV sales will jump by 35% this year. When most investors
The conventional energy market has its ups and downs. Oil and natural gas giant Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock certainly experienced challenges earlier this year, when when petroleum prices were lower. As conditions change, however, XOM stock has the potential to grow – and investors can collect quarterly dividend distributions, as well. Not everyone will want to
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) remains the top mega-cap tech stock when it comes to the world of social media companies. Yes, other social media platforms may garner more headlines (such as Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter), and other platforms may grow faster (such as China’s TikTok). However, Meta Platforms’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp applications
Amidst the crypto whirlwind, it’s tempting to be enticed by the mushrooming digital coins when looking for the best blockchain stocks to buy. The incredible rise of blockchain technology remains crystal clear. However, it isn’t just about Bitcoin (BTC-USD) or Ethereum (ETH-USD); it’s about the technology that powers them. As blockchain stocks to buy emerge
Even as many space stocks fell back to Earth this year, there are multiple opportunities for investors bullish on the sector. Although the industry’s 2023 performance lags major market benchmarks, its future remains bright. Projections for space stocks’ future operational potential range between $1 trillion and $10 trillion. Pinning a hard number of the market’s
It is remarkable that day after day there are pharmaceutical companies working hard, researching and developing high-tech medicines for the improvement of human health and the treatment of severe diseases. These companies not only do a good job of researching and developing cures, but they also have an incredible financial performance. If you are interested
There’s no foolproof method for making money in the stock market, and, in my view, no one should rely on any one technique for picking stocks. After all, using multiple criteria — including analyzing fundamentals, checking charts, and identifying macro trends — should increase one’s chances of success. One method that I will often use
Initial public offering (IPO) is the stock issuance process onto the public market. There are a few different methods by which a company will first become listed on a stock exchange. The most common way would be underwriters, which are typically financial organizations that supply a company with capital, and along with that comes risk
There’s increasing talk about a potential market crash. Several commentators have drawn parallels between 2023 and 1987 in that both years began with a massive run-up in stocks even while underlying fundamentals were fairly flimsy. The run in 1987 culminated in a historic market crash on October 19th of that year. Will history repeat? Maybe
Under the ongoing uncertainties in the global market, a trio of Chinese tech giants have lost significant value. This article lists the three stocks that, once titans of innovation and market dominance, face adversity. Yet, amidst the chaos, these giants have quietly laid the groundwork for a phoenix-like resurgence. The first one, a commerce behemoth,
Weakness will often lead to opportunity. In fact, weakness is how some of the most well-known investors made their fortunes. For example, Warren Buffett still tells folks “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” Sir John Templeton taught us to buy excessive pessimism. Even Baron Rothschild once told investors, “The time to
Eight months into 2023, and we’re finally seeing the technology sector booming! The industry has surprised investors with the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI). With inflation cooling and the economy improving, we are finally moving in the right direction. The industry suffered miserably in 2022, but with AI, several tech stocks have rallied. If you’re