The Magnificent Seven companies are continuing to seize the AI opportunity at hand. As we head into the second half, there’s a good chance the enthusiasm over new AI products could continue, especially as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) helps pave the way for AI on the edge (slang for on-device AI). The rise of edge AI doesn’t
Another week has past and GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) stock has grown more volatile, putting investors further at risk. On June 12, GameStop stock plunged 25% on reports that investor Keith Gill, who goes by the online handle “Roaring Kitty,” exercised most of the 120,000 call option contracts he had. Gill apparently used the options contracts to
Electric vehicles (EV) aren’t going away but they aren’t the growth industry they once were. Year-over-year sales are dramatically slowing with first-quarter sales rising just 2.6% from 2023. EVs accounted for 7.3% of all new-vehicle sales in the period, down from the fourth quarter, according to Kelley Blue Book. It was the first quarter-to-quarter decline
You could almost feel retail investors celebrating in late May after shares of electric vehicle maker Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE) surged from 4 cents to $1.80. The stock briefly became the most researched stock on InvestorPlace.com, and social media sites made it sound as if the only direction FFIE could go was up. Of
Elon Musk’s exorbitant $56 billion pay package is just one more reason why investors should steer clear of electric vehicle maker Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. Executive compensation aside, Tesla stock continues to perform extremely poorly, down 32% in the last 12 months. Analyst Charlie Billelo recently pointed out that Tesla stock has been in a drawdown
In an extremely crowded and challenging electric vehicle market, investors need to be highly selective. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE), which is often shortened to Faraday Future, might seem like an intriguing EV startup. However, it’s much too risky to buy and hold Faraday Future stock in 2024. There are so many red flags associated with
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock surged with other top meme stocks following Keith “Roaring Kitty” Gill’s much-hyped return to social media. The famed meme trader’s activities (now under scrutiny) led to another short-lived wave of meme stock madness. Unfortunately, this speculative frenzy has ended. AMC holders have a lot to lose. The stock may now be
With lithium prices starting to bottom out and electric vehicle sales accelerating, it’s time to look at some of the top lithium stocks to buy now. Remember, “Six of the 10 biggest EV makers in the US saw sales grow at a scorching pace compared to a year ago,” says Bloomberg. “For the rest of 2024, GM appears
Roaring Kitty brought meme stocks back to life. His first post in three years in mid-May caused GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares to triple in value almost overnight. It also dragged other left-for-dead meme stocks along for the ride. Yet, the reaction to the meme lord (his real name is Keith Gill) by Wall Street was telling.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30 of the largest blue-chip companies in the U.S. Because of its number of component stocks, the index is commonly known as the Dow 30. Taken together, the stocks in the Dow are meant to provide a snapshot of the U.S. economy and how
U.S. equities appear unstoppable. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has rallied a whopping 21% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, while its counterpart, the S&P500 is up 15.4%. Positive macroeconomic news is partially responsible. Last week, investors were treated to the May consumer price index report that came in lower than expected, as well as a report that
AI and data stocks have shown no sign of slowing down in this current market. Indeed, many of the top names have left the broader market in the dust over the past few years. These companies are only seeing more and more demand due to companies expanding and working on their own AI models. Huge
Many successful tech stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple are priced in line with each company’s substantial market shares and cash flows. So, some investors who want to get in on the hot tech sector, can’t do so financially. However, a select few stocks within tech don’t yet have the recognition as the top dogs
Automation stocks can be a tricky subject fundamentally speaking. With advances in artificial intelligence combined with enhanced connectivity – as in the Internet of Things or IoT – machines can end up taking over human jobs. It’s not an insignificant dilemma. I mean, historically, the underlying disparity sparked a massive ideological divide between socialism and
Biotech stocks operate under a core ethos. While there’s been much talk about financially viable sectors – from tech to cryptocurrencies to even precious metals – when you think about it, nothing is more valuable than one’s health. If you can’t enjoy the fruits of your labor, then your labor will be meaningless. That’s why
Despite inflation in the sectors that supply the aviation industry, the overall success of airlines’ rebound from the pandemic-era travel troubles has led to a bustling travel industry. As such, it appears the airline stocks to buy now have dedicated customer bases serving critical regional and international routes. Moreover, several summer routes have seen a
The current market rally has been one of the strongest to date. The Nasdaq index has returned almost 20% year-to-date (YTD), and that is after it gained 37% in 2023. The S&P 500 also gained 21.9% in 2023 and is up 14.5% halfway through 2024. You may argue that the Covid-19 recovery has had a
Every forward-thinking investor is considering 3D printing stocks. The growing use of the technology in industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare and consumer items led to a $22 billion industry in 2023, estimated to expand 24% to $150 billion by 2032 from $28 billion in 2024. These positive predictions come from laws like Additive Manufacturing
On Wall Street, small-cap stocks often present unique opportunities for significant growth. These under-the-radar companies are typically not as well-known or widely covered by analysts as their large-cap counterparts. Yet, they can deliver jumbo-sized gains that may far outstrip the market average. Moreover, small-cap stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB),
The so-called “Magnificent 7” represent a diverse group of U.S.-based technology companies that receive the lion’s share of attention from most investors right now. Whether you’re a growth investor, or a passive investor using index funds, these are the stocks that matter when considering which stocks to buy and sell. Indeed, the majority of the