It’s now apparent that the streaming wars are over, and Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has emerged victorious. One point supporting this is that studios owned by rival streaming firms, such as HBO, are selling significant amounts of content to Netflix. Another piece of evidence is that Netflix is very profitable, generating operating income of $6.95 billion last
Over the past 18 months, shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NASDAQ:CVNA) staged a miraculous turnaround. Many expected to hear about a bankruptcy filing, not a rally. But beginning in January 2023, Carvana stock did just that and rocketed over 2,400% higher. The stock has already more than doubled so far this year. Furthermore,
Finding stocks to sell in 2024 is straightforward, but actually executing those trades is another matter. As always, bearish sentiment surrounds the Magnificent Seven as the S&P 500 hits all-time highs despite sweeping tech layoffs and overall economic unease. Sure, you could short a stock like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) due to massive overvaluation. But ask the
Quite often we read about societal pressures that have driven the increased use of everything from narcotics to gambling to even the reemergence of nicotine and tobacco. Unfortunately, with many of the economic difficulties of the 21st century, young people, now more than ever, rely on substances and thrills to get through the day. All
Quantum computing has the potential to usher in a new era of computing power. While the market is still digesting the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, they have yet to focus in on the next big discovery. Remarkably, quantum computers have the ability to perform optimization and predictive tasks faster than conventional computers. They do
Finding stable investment options is essential for investors looking to grow despite market volatility in today’s unpredictable environment. Three companies emerge as strong contenders for a swift recovery. The first business is growing steadily in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) market, gaining subscribers and broadening its reach internationally. With a strategic expansion into nearly 40 countries and
When policymakers pursue rate cuts, the main idea is to lower the cost of money for businesses and consumers. This translates into higher investment and consumption spending and GDP growth accelerates. However, the unintended consequence of easy money is higher speculative activity across asset classes. Therefore, with the possibility of rate cuts in the second
Too often spinoff stocks don’t perform well out of the gate. Because an investor bought the business of the parent company, he doesn’t care too much about whatever side project is being shed. When the spinoff stock shows up in his account, he sells it and banks the “free” cash. However, investing legend Joel Greenblatt
Sometimes, you just make the wrong call and must admit it. Now, it is my turn to do that. Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) strategy for its Gaming division is far more shortsighted than I had initially believed. A new round of layoffs and studio closures undercut the division’s growth opportunities at a time when the company should
Restaurants’ gross margins are increasing because the prices that they pay for goods, services and labor are no longer rising rapidly. Some of their costs are increasing slowly, while others are falling. Instead of lowering prices in response to their easing cost pressures, restaurant chains are reporting higher profits and/or buying back their shares. For
Finding underpriced stocks to buy is one of the most common mantras in stock trading. While buying low and selling high is simple, it does not indicate which stocks are underpriced. Traders are constantly seeking out underpriced stocks to buy that have the potential to increase once investors recognize their true worth. With markets trading
Air travel has been an example of an economy that is becoming increasingly divided. Despite evidence that consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending, such as airplane flights, other data shows that demand for air travel continues to grow. That means it’s time to look at cheap airline stocks that may benefit from this trend.
If you’ve followed me for a long time, you know I’m very against short selling. Making directional bets to the downside is a losing game because the upward bias for risk assets is real. Stocks tend to go up more often that they go down. Sure, there are some investors that make a killing by
Penny stocks to buy understandably offer many enticing attributes, not least of which is the potential for tremendous returns. Of course, the emphasis is on the word “potential.” That doesn’t mean guaranteed – not by a long shot. Indeed, let’s talk about the dangers of this market subsector. While the low price of these securities
People are living longer, and that means money has to stretch further. Retirement is becoming more difficult for people to attain, but there is a common path to long-term wealth. People who invest early and often have a better chance of retiring early. Longer life expectancies also mean customers will stick around longer, buy products
Identifying the right media stocks to buy can offer long-term portfolios both growth and diversification. Streaming services continue to transform the media consumption landscape, as streaming content currently accounts for the biggest driver of TV usage. Research suggests consumer dissatisfaction with paying for unused TV channels has accelerated the rise of streaming services. Many households
Another year, another hurricane season in the United States. Hurricanes typically develop out in the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the Gulf of Mexico and the United States’ east coast regions. While this is a fairly regular phenomenon, that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t avoid certain kinds of stocks. Energy stocks, in particular, could
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the retail industry has gone through tremendous volatility. Initially, there was a boom effect for many retailers. People were stuck at home with money to spend. Unprecedented government stimulus paved the way for record consumer spending. And with entertainment venues and travel shut down, people spent more than
Quantum computing stocks on the whole took a generous hit in April, mostly due to the market’s realization that interest rates will not be going down any time soon. Moreover, the U.S. Labor Department’s most recent report on inflation has stymied any hopes of a near-term rate cut, with the most likely date for cuts
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom may very well pave the way for a robotic revolution of sorts at some point down the road. Undoubtedly, robotics has been incorporated by numerous firms for quite some time now. From Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) bots being used at its warehouses to lighten the load for its human employees to Walmart