Today, we’ll explore three top stocks to buy as the second half of 2024 approaches. Despite the volatility since January, we have seen robust moves, with the S&P 500 index rising 14% year-to-date (YTD) on strong earnings and expected rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 index has surged nearly 17%. Yet the Dow Jones Industrial
In the current investment climate, the stock market has witnessed some stocks reaching sky-high valuations driven more by speculative hype than substantive economic performance. This trend creates a precarious situation for investors, whose portfolios may suffer if these stocks adjust to more rational levels, reflecting their true business value. This scenario is akin to a
GameStop (NYSE:GME) held its delayed annual meeting for shareholders on Monday, June 17. The anticipation was palpable. Originally scheduled for June 13, the meeting had to be postponed because the livestream attracted so much attention it crashed the host’s servers. The rescheduled meeting, however, was a let down. CEO Ryan Cohen spoke briefly, espoused generalities
In this article BRK.A OXY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2024. David A. Grogan Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway has scooped up more shares of Occidental Petroleum over each of the past nine trading sessions, driving
Apart from the great Chipotle Mexican Grill (NASDAQ:CMG), one of the most remarkable and resilient high-growth restaurant stocks on the market in recent years, the fast food, fast casual, and quick-serve restaurant scene hasn’t been too hot lately. Not all chains have been able to keep thriving amid inflation, especially those known for offering some
Electric vehicle (EV) companies are in uncharted territory. A few years ago, the market was anticipated to see a bustling demand for this new technology. However, the current reality in this market paints an unsettling picture for some in the industry. Many companies are seeing tepid demand, layoffs and the call to scale back on
Inflation is cooling, but the Federal Reserve’s wait-and-see approach could postpone any swift interest rate cuts. Hence, it’s probably the perfect time to anchor your portfolio with resilient cash cow stocks. Cash cow stocks boast underlying businesses that produce substantial, predictable, and recurring free cash flows. The free cash flow metric is far superior to
Quantum computing stocks should be in the portfolios of all smart investors because, like generative AI, the idea has the potential to change everything, which is why experts think the market could be worth $93 billion by 2040. Analysts are excited about the space because the industry is changing quickly. For example, making ultra-pure silicon
In the always-changing stock market environment, selecting the right stocks to sell is as important as selecting the right ones to acquire. The investigation is centered on identifying underperforming companies and comprehending the signals that indicate when to sell. Understanding when to sell can improve portfolio performance overall and shield assets from large losses. Given
Choosing the top stocks to buy in such a dynamic investing world is both a science and an art. This would rest on a deep understanding of the company’s financial health, the positioning of the market, and strategic direction besides its historical successes. Decisions must be made based on carefully assessing several parameters: a firm’s
Investing in dividend stocks can result in a golden nest egg that delivers steady cash flow. Receiving dividends from stocks allows you to hold onto your shares while receiving the cash you need to address living expenses. It takes a long time to grow a dividend portfolio and be in a position where it can
An unfortunate aspect of the stock market is that certain companies can rapidly gain value as a result of bullish echo chambers. This can lead to a level of hype that sometimes obscures the real value or financial situation of a company. Thus, the result is some overvalued stocks to sell. While there are both
Oil and gas stocks have gotten left out of the party in 2024. The price of crude oil dipped below $80 per barrel in April and has not risen much past that mark as investors fret about a potential economic slowdown. Natural gas has rebounded a bit recently, but it is still below $3 per
Zero or low-debt stocks have gained popularity recently as they avoid additional financial costs associated with debt servicing. Companies without interest payments on loans have more funds to return to shareholders, potentially leading to higher stock prices. This is separate from the advantage of being more insulated from market fluctuations since there is no constant
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