Artificial intelligence continues to be a major driver of the stock market. Expectations are that AI will eventually touch every aspect of our lives, opening up a huge new area of the tech sector. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that AI will become a $1.3 trillion market by 2032. Many forecasts put the market even higher in less than 10 years. The explosive
Warren Buffett tours the floor ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, NE. David A. Grogan | CNBC When Warren Buffett kicks off Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday, the absence of Charlie Munger will be on everyone’s mind. Some 30,000 rapt shareholders are descending on Omaha for what’s been called
Here’s an inspiring rising-from-the-ashes stock pick for you. Last year, Ford Motor (NYSE:F) was reeling from the effects of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. Now, in 2024, Ford appears to be staging a major comeback and Ford Motor stock looks poised for gains throughout the year. Plus, Ford isn’t too richly valued and the
IoT’s benefit lies in its capacity to enhance convenience, efficiency and safety across various domains. IoT enables real-time monitoring and data exchange by connecting everyday objects to the internet, empowering users with valuable insights and automated responses. Whether receiving timely alerts about low gas levels during travel or optimizing industrial processes for cost savings, IoT’s
Finding stocks ready for a comeback is crucial for investors looking for growth and value in today’s dynamic market environment. The first one stands out due to its substantial increase in transaction volume and growing market penetration. The company exhibits operational efficiency and a strong foothold in the transaction and payment processing services industry, with
“Do one thing and do it well.” Over time, companies forget that sage advice, preferring instead to build mini empires. Whether through acquisitions or internally developed projects, businesses swell with many tangential businesses. Some end up straying away from the company’s original objective, others are too small to make a difference. The result: a bloated
The battery sector is fascinating for investors as producers, recyclers, and developers look to capitalize on the growing demand for batteries. Since the popularity stems from the demand for lithium batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), the surges and falls of battery stock prices reflect worldwide consumer interest in EVs quite well. While many companies
Growth stocks epitomize the attraction of equity investing due to their strong potential and ability to generate substantial returns. When referring to these stocks, those companies with leadership and business models are poised to capture significant market share within industries and are expected to expand rapidly. During their early high-growth phases, figures like Jeff Bezos,
There’s certainly reason to believe that a pivot into safe stocks to buy makes sense right now. Major indices have undergone a correction during the last 20 days of April. Investors rightly wonder whether the current correction will be like that which shocked the markets throughout 2022 or a mere hiccup like those that have
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has slightly increased by 0.45% YoY, which is not a significant growth. Apple has to face rising competition in the Chinese market with other notable competitors like Xiaomi and Huawei. However, the company released OpenELM, which is a significant step in developing and integrating AI models into its devices. This new
Here are three obscure stocks that can create substantial wealth by 2029. The first one is more appealing because of its amazing capacity to sustain a steady user base despite industry and macroeconomic challenges. This resiliency shows the platform’s ability to withstand market swings and emphasizes its strength, making it an appealing investment option in the interactive
The Federal Reserve is finally winning the war against inflation; that’s at least what the latest economic report says, but should still keep in mind that there are retail stocks to avoid. The U.S. economy slowed down sharply in the first-quarter (Q1), growing by just 1.6%, a dramatic drop from the 3.4% growth in the
Billionaire investor David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital is arguably best known for many of the short positions his hedge fund has taken. His initial claim to fame was shorting Allied Capital followed by his famous short of Lehmann Brothers before its collapse. Also, he shorted Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in 2020 as the electric vehicle (EV) stock
Some investors wait for corrections and crashes before pouring their money into tech stocks to buy. While investors who wait this long can miss out on great opportunities, it’s important to know which investments to monitor if the market ends up losing value. Tech stocks have been reliable long-term investments for many years, and most
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries around the globe, and its potential impact on the global economy will be nothing short of revolutionary. While investors have already seen impressive returns from the sector, the best AI stocks to buy are just getting started. AI will continue to drive change and enhance efficiency, decision-making and
Meme stocks got their names from the ubiquitous images you find on social media. These stocks became popular in 2020 when many people became investors, as they had time on their hands and stimulus cash to spend. The circumstances created a whole category of meme stocks that were big on community, but light on fundamentals.
Growth stocks are amazing choices for investors who are willing to take a little bit of added risk in the hopes that an innovative company will achieve above-average growth in revenue and earnings. But equally important is to identify growth stocks to sell should the ones in your portfolio aren’t pulling their weight. Growth stocks
While technology stocks tend to drive the stock market higher, not all tech securities are created equal. Many well-known technology concerns are struggling right now and seeing their stocks sink deeper into the red. Problems plaguing tech companies range from excessive debt levels and poor sales to product misfires and declining market share. Whatever the
Amazon.com‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) profits continue to soar. Moreover, the tech giant’s two main businesses — its North American e-commerce unit and its AWS cloud infrastructure division — are both growing very rapidly. They also both have powerful, positive catalysts, while their profitability is increasing very quickly. Given these points, I remain very bullish on Amazon stock
Financial technology, or fintech stocks, is a relatively new and fast-growing sector in which to invest. The sector encompasses many of the facets of modern banks, including payment facilitation, wallets, checking accounts, saving accounts, credit cards and even loan facilities. The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates in 2022 not only led to costly