Are you looking for the “next” GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock or AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock? That’s already a misguided mindset, and it’s even worse if you’re focused on a troubled business like Tupperware Brands (NYSE:TUP). The last thing you need is a toxic asset in your portfolio, so don’t try to come up with any “bright ideas” about
Investing in memes stocks has alternately proven to be extremely lucrative and also a very poor strategy. Pick a moment in time, and it’s easy to find a narrative that confirms or disconfirms the inherent value of the grouping of stocks, popularly known as stonks to detractors. Whether meme stocks are up or down during
Meme stocks are back in vogue, and some folks might look to Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) as a short-squeeze target. I’ve warned about this before. Serious investors shouldn’t randomly pick stocks in hope of a moonshot. Instead, look closely at Roblox’s fundamentals — and when you’ve done your due diligence, you’ll surely choose to avoid Roblox stock.
Discovering outperforming growth stocks today can be challenging. High-profile mega-caps like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are often seen as overvalued but continue to rise, driven by a fear of missing out among investors eager to share in the tech sector’s gains. Likewise, those retail investors interested in smaller-cap opportunities feel as though they’re missing out by not
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is wrapping up May with a bang, with its announced win of a $480 million AI contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Palantir stock has moved slightly higher on this news, but this contract award could mark the start of another strong run for this AI software play. Over the past
Morningstar.com believes that the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) is one of the better ETFs for dividend-focused investors. It stands to reason that if you’re interested in dividend stocks to buy, SCHD is an excellent source of ideas. The ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, a collection of
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE) is the perfect encapsulation of why investors should not bet on penny stocks or meme stocks. Trying to parlay a good story (or not so good in this case) into a winning investment usually ends up in tragedy and losses. The electric vehicle (EV) maker shows how that can play
I’m 100% on board when it comes to penny stocks. If you choose correctly, I think they are a fine way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to some companies that are on the verge of some dynamic things that can bring you profits. But you have to choose the right stocks — and
There are some retirement stocks to sell in May this year. As we enter the second quarter, it’s a good time to reassess your retirement portfolio and make strategic adjustments. Certain stocks that may have once seemed like stable investments can become liabilities. It’s essential to ensure that your retirement portfolio is not only diversified
The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is starting to sift out the winners and losers. That means you need to be careful when you choose companies in which to invest. That’s particularly true when it comes to EV penny stocks. These are stocks that are trading for $5 or less. A low price isn’t
For a consistently cynical take, it’s difficult to ignore the viability of oil stocks to watch. In particular, the hydrocarbon sector cooled off, only to spike back up as tensions in the Middle East flared again. It’s becoming macabre clockwork. According to a Bloomberg report, oil benchmarks popped higher following an attack on a Greek-managed
The recent comments by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have investors dreaming of potential rate cuts. If you’re looking to deploy some capital in the market, meme stocks could be a promising option. There are several meme stocks worth considering that are poised for significant growth. While some stocks are cheap for a reason, many
Investing in renewable energy stocks has become increasingly attractive in the fight against climate change. With advancements in clean technology and growing support from governments, the renewable energy sector is poised for significant growth. Key areas of interest within this sector include solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage, all of which have experienced massive growth.
Institutional investors represent the so-called big money that wields significant influence over the stock market. That influence manifests in many ways. A negative view of institutional investors is that they only care about themselves, not smaller retail investors, and they simply have too much control overall. A more positive take is that institutional investors, with
S&P 500’s robust performance in the first 100 days of 2024 suggests a bullish outlook for the remainder of the year, according to Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) analysts. As markets continue to grind higher, Wall Street analysts are actively issuing analyst upgrades, revisiting their research coverage to update ratings and reflect the optimistic market trends.
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs
The right stock can lead to significant returns in the long run. Buying stocks at bargain prices is very important here: by the time the market catches wind of the explosive growth of these companies, it’s often too late. To shortlist potential candidates for my list of bargain stocks, I screened the market using the
Human life expectancy has doubled since the 1900s, mostly attributed to advancements in lifestyle, living standards and medicine. Thanks to biotech companies that produce transformative drugs and treatments, we now have the collective ability to combat diseases that used to bring entire nations down. And it’s getting better all the time. So, it’s no surprise
Many computer hardware makers are getting big boosts from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Of course, a huge number of computer chips are needed to create and maintain artificial intelligence (AI). Data centers are playing a huge role in creating and disseminating AI, so many of the leading makers of equipment for data centers are
A couple of weeks ago, there was significant activity (particularly in media coverage) regarding the seeming resurgence of meme stocks. The classics of the meme mania, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and GameStop (NYSE:GME), rocketed higher. However, nearly as quickly as excitement for meme stocks regained momentum, the fervor seems to be fading again. Yet this does