Last week I put a spotlight on gold mining company Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM). Savvy investors should also consider cashing in on the red-hot rally in silver now. Like gold, silver prices are rising on inflation and geopolitical concerns. I know there’s a ton of hardcore silver bugs out there who have been waiting patiently
There are few figures in the financial world that have captured the attention of retail investors like Cathie Wood. This is where Cathie Wood stocks come in, whether they’re seen as bad or good. As the founder and CEO of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood has become renowned for the disruptive innovation platform. While often criticized
Energy was the top performing sector in March and the run is far from over. From an allocation perspective, energy stocks are under-owned and could gain further ground as flows to the sector increase. There are several reasons to own energy stocks. First, demand has surprised to the upside, surpassing consensus expectations. Even the U.S.
It may sound counterintuitive but if you want big gains, you have to think small, as in small-cap stocks. Here, the idea is to trade predictability for maximum profit potential. To be sure, the aforementioned elements generally feature a counterbalancing framework. For example, the companies that feature the greatest magnitude of predictability are the established,
The old saying “what goes down must come back up again” has numerous counterpoints if applied to the stock market. Many believe that mean-reversion is inevitable. However, that is simply not the case, as asymmetrical downside is a frequent occurrence in the financial markets. Considering the above, we as investors must be diligent in our
The stock market rally continues, with last week’s jobs report sparking a rebound. And just a day after a steep slide, investors may wish to become just a bit more selective. Undoubtedly, AI is still the name of the game for many gain-hungry investors. The boom is unlikely over. Now, good economic data combines with
U.S. equities have continued to trend downward as investors and market analysts reassess the prospects of a market crash. As of last Friday, the S&P 500 has increased by 9.11% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, while the Nasdaq has risen 6.91%. These figures are well below where the indices had risen after Q1 wrapped: both
George Soros’ hedge fund is making big bets on stocks, though not nearly as big as those he made on global currencies. His biggest investment had been Splunk, a big data analytics firm. He owned 1.6 million shares worth $240 million, representing over 4.5% of the hedge fund’s total portfolio. However, Cisco just acquired the
China is home to one of the biggest economies in the world, and after lifting its long, strict COVID regulations, it is on the rebound. Despite slow growth in the second half of last year, which caused many stocks to take a hit, some stocks have still persevered and produced excellent results. These three Chinese
Cybersecurity stocks are in the spotlight as the sector booms, driven by increased digital reliance and heightened cyber threats. This growth is amplified as companies integrate technologies like cloud computing, AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics into their operations, leading to new cybersecurity challenges. Cybercrime has been identified as a leading
Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock reflects the falling prospects for high-end electric vehicles (EVs). During the last decade, the Chinese company was pitched as a direct competitor to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Its cars were sold as status symbols in “Nio Houses” to China’s millennial go-getters. Nio was also an innovator in swapping out batteries to maintain range. But
This article examines some of the most shorted financial stocks on the market. More specifically, we’re looking at financial stocks short sellers are targeting that you may want to sell before it’s too late. The uncertain economic environment warrants analyzing financial stocks sold short by market participants, as a divergence is likely to occur. Significant
Healthcare stocks continue to struggle. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 Health Care Index is up 2.2%, less than half the growth seen in the broader S&P 500 index. Health insurers, pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers have all been knocked lower as an aging population drives up medical costs, and companies struggle to maintain their profit
People will always need to borrow money. They will also want to discover opportunities to save money and grow their capital through investments. The financial sector offers these opportunities for consumers. Some corporations in the fintech industry have become stable cash flow producers. Others are high-growth corporations that have recently become profitable and are rapidly
One of the best ways to protect your portfolio, and generate consistent income is with higher-yielding real estate investment trusts (REITs). In fact, we’re going to look at seven of the best REITs to buy in April below. Look at Realty Income (NYSE:O), for example. Known as The Monthly Dividend Company, Realty Income will pay you every month
When it comes to buying stocks, price matters. The prices of some stocks are so high that retail investors can’t afford to buy a single share. Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) recently announced a 50-for-1 stock split, the first split in the company’s history, as its share price approaches $3,000. In announcing the split, Chipotle’s management
After rocketing higher on fiscal 2024 third-quarter results in late February, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock now trades 15% below where it stood before earnings came out. In fact, it took only two days for the euphoria over the artificial intelligence (AI) shop to wear off. Was it profit-taking that spurred the decline or have investors had
Down more than 35% on a year-to-date basis, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock has been an under-performer, to say the least. Now, the overall EV sector has been hit hard by a number of headwinds. Some of these are macro and sector-specific. However, like many of the harder-hit EV names, Lucid has production and deliveries problems.
Still considered as an underdog in x86 CPUs and discrete GPUs, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock clearly shows it’s ready to compete in the AI chip sector with lower prices. Despite drawing more power, its older designs are cost-effective. While expanding into data centers, AMD relies heavily on PC and gaming console sales. In 2023,
The world is a different, and better, place because of semiconductors. These little devices have become vital to everyday life in the 21st century. That’s why it’s a good idea to consider semiconductor stocks to buy in April. Semiconductors are tiny but powerful. They play an important role in powering smartphones, laptop computers, vehicles, and