EV stocks have not made the best investments in 2024. American EV maker Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), a notable pioneer of the space, has seen its share price plummet more than 28% on a YTD basis despite a strong comeback in 2023. High interest rates and waning consumer demand for new automotives loom over the depressed outlook
The biggest headwind in the way of making millions from the market is not volatility or poor stock selection — it’s impatience and exiting massive value creators early. In a world of meme stock investing, the horizon is possible in a few weeks or months. However, for wealth creation, nothing works like buying and holding
Market momentum continues to carry equities higher. On June 6, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at another record high, led by technology stocks. With rates backing off, growth stock picks will continue to rally. There is a strong case for growth over value. Notably, growth outperformed value since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Due to
If you’ve been paying any attention to the performance of U.S. equities, it has been difficult to not hear about the big names in the market. The meteoric rise of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), for example, still captures headlines today, as the AI craze rages continues. Also, a host of other Big Tech names are performing modestly
In the current dynamic economic environment, investors are looking for opportunities that will not only stick but also have the potential to make great leaps and bounds. Only with an understanding of the financial health, strategic resource management, and innovative position created in the marketplace can careful identification of such opportunities be made. We spotlight
The market’s recent focus on technology giants has led to relatively narrow growth. Record highs in indices have been due to a small group of companies outperforming. However, analysts note that growth is starting to broaden. This implies that sectors that have been less prominent stand to see outsized gains this year. In particular, the
If you’re looking to invest in EV stocks, there is really only one geography worth exploring China. The country marries the potential of electric cars with autonomous vehicle technology, ensuring companies hold the possibility of capitalizing on two multi-billion dollar markets. China is nimbler than its European and North American counterparts in terms of regulation
High-yield dividend stocks typically distribute a significant portion of their profits back to shareholders in the form ofdividends. In addition to regular dividend income, such shares offer the potential for capital appreciation. But like any investment, picking the right high-yield dividend stocks requires a keen understanding of the market, the ability to analyze a company’s fundamentals, and the
Slowly but surely, it appears that inflation is starting to cool off, and the Federal Reserve will be able to start cutting its benchmark interest rate. Last week, the monthly employment report hinted at a gradual deceleration in the economy. Specifically, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0% for May. That ended a 27-month streak
In the constantly changing world of investments, determining which stocks to buy can be a frustrating task. However, market turmoil should not be a reason to ignore certain salient features of companies that promise stability and growth in their business. In this article, we present three such stocks that have shone not only because of
After a calamitous plummet in 2022, the Nasdaq Composite all defied odds in 2023 and remains on a steadfast rally in 2024. The tech-heavy index has climbed 14.4% as of the end of last Friday’s trading session. The artificial intelligence “craze” as well as robust earnings reports from a host of companies inspire confidence in
GameStop (NYSE:GME) pulled a fast one on investors. Originally scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Jun. 11, the video game retailer reported results early. It released the results last Friday in an attempt to sandbag investors. The clock is ticking on GameStop stock, though. Reporting poor earnings ahead of the weekend is a
Investors in AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock received a welcome surprise from the movie theater operator after it released first-quarter earnings that impressed more than one analyst. Coupled with the revival of meme stock trading enthusiasm and AMC stock has kept a lot of the gains it has made over the past month. With the potential
Fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is known for purveying overstuffed burritos. Yet, some customers are reportedly getting less than what they expected — and Chipotle stock may be too richly valued for some investors’ taste. Granted, there’s a major event coming up soon that will affect the Chipotle share price. On other hand,
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has done a 180. The market by-and-large remains bullish as shares have held onto the lion’s share of their gains from recent months. Tesla zoomed back higher during April and May, thanks to progress rolling out its full self driving technology in China and updates about the robotaxi and lower priced model
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a bona fide AI growth story, and Palantir stock is an AI play with substance, not just one built upon hype. As seen with recent results, the enterprise software company is firing on all cylinders, capitalizing on the rise adoption of generative artificial intelligence. For now, this strong growth story is
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE), which is often shortened to Faraday Future, focuses on the luxury electric vehicle market. Faraday Future is not problem-free, but making progress in key areas. Faraday Future stock receives a “B” grade, suitable for risk-tolerant investors. A major challenge in evaluating Faraday Future as a business is that the company is
The $100 per share price point is a magical threshold for many investors and companies. Stocks priced below that amount are considered affordable while those above it are “expensive.” It is why when many companies announce a stock split the ratio applied is typically sufficient to get the shares below $100. For example, Chipotle Mexican
Only some investing methods can compare to blue-chip equities’ long-term stability and potential profits. Here is an examination of the outstanding growth potential and resilience provided by three of the top blue chip stocks to buy and hold. Investors seeking steady, long-term financial returns in volatile markets must know which blue-chip stocks to buy and
With numerous chip stocks overheating at the hands of the generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) boom, the start of summer seems like an opportunistic time to take a few chips (forgive the pun) off the table. With all of the hype surrounding lower rates, perhaps some high-flyers in the semiconductor industry have gone a bit