The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an index comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks. Taken together, the Dow is supposed to be representative of the U.S. economy. So far in 2024, the Dow is up 5%. That brings its 12-month performance to a gain of 23%. While impressive, the Dow’s performance has trailed that of the
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Taylor Hill | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink said capital markets can help solve a crisis brewing around the ability of Americans to afford retirement as lifespans elongate, and for the government to provide a basic safety net. In his annual letter to shareholders, Fink called
There are some electric vehicle (EV) stocks that could be potential multibaggers. A multibagger is defined as a stock or investment that has the potential to increase in value several times over, often described as growing tenfold or more from the initial investment, however this could also vary from person to person. The EV stocks
Every stock market dip presents opportunities for blue-chip stocks to buy. Your favorite stocks get cheaper with every dip and allow you to build your positions while lowering your cost basis. Knowing which stocks to buy on a dip can leave you more prepared when the time arrives. Investors should make these plans now instead
Seasoned investors typically pay close attention to “stocks with analyst approval,” a sign of potential success and resilience in the ever-volatile equity market landscape. Currently, we are in a period of rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and shifting economic paradigms amid expected interest rate cuts. Thus, the importance of relying on expert equity analysis has
The continued popularity of big tech and big data companies capitalizing on the mountain of growth potential from AI, creates high expectations for their stocks. However, not all are performing at market standard, and despite lingering high valuations from the AI wave, some slowdowns and consequent decreases in returns could be expected. These three big
Nowadays, networking-hardware specialist Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) often gets a “bad rep.” People sometimes complain that CSCO stock still hasn’t returned to its year-2000 peak price. Yet, this is more of an opportunity than a problem, and sensible investors should jump at the chance to invest in Cisco. As we’ll discover, Cisco offers a value-and-yield combo that’s rare in the large-cap
When the generative AI revolution first took shape in 2023, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) emerged as “the” name among semiconductor stocks. Since then, of course, other names have joined NVDA stock in being crowned “AI winners” by the market. We’re not talking just about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). Five other semiconductor stocks have arguably become AI superstars
When you think about Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock, several phrases come to mind: discount retailer, one-stop shop, everyday low pricing. However, artificial intelligence – particularly generative AI – isn’t likely an attribute commonly associated with the big-box retailing giant. That’s about to change, making WMT stock a worthwhile long-term investment idea. Aside from cryptocurrencies, the hottest
As we step into March 2024, the spotlight is turning towards the biotech sector, with investors searching for biotech stocks to buy. Biotech stocks are ready to soar after a period of under-performance relative to the broader market. With advancements in gene editing, personalized medicine and novel therapeutics, the sector is on the cusp of
The surest sign there’s an generative artificial intelligence bubble is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock, up 242% so far this year. It’s worth about $60 billion with 2023 sales of $9/25 billion. It trades at 76 times earnings. SMCI doesn’t write AI software. It doesn’t make AI chips. Its business is assembling servers. It’s taking
There are plenty of names to include on any list of financial stocks to sell, but this is not only because of the latest news from the Federal Reserve regarding its plans with interest rates. As I’ve argued previously, “higher for longer” rates are bad news for financial stocks in two ways: reduced loan demand
Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) experienced an avalanche of a post-earnings sell-off late last month. Immediately after the Feb 28 earnings release, SNOW stock tumbled by nearly 20%. In the weeks that followed, shares in this cloud data company continued to slide lower, but admittedly have started to find support in more recent trading days. As the stock
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As one of the top hot AI stocks. Nvidia‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) epic rally continues. Many investors may wonder where the puck could be headed next in the artificial intelligence (AI) scene. At this pace, it may not be long until the AI chip giant becomes a $3 trillion company. Just how much room does the firm
Despite significant challenges, the U.S. economy has showcased remarkable resilience. Fears of an imminent recession have been allayed by two consecutive quarters of robust GDP growth exceeding 3%. Consumer stocks remain strong, with record-high household net worth and solid personal income growth. Looking ahead, the Fed’s cautious approach reinforces confidence in the future of the
As measured by the S&P 500, U.S. equities are up a solid 10% since January 1st. However, one segment hasn’t yet caught up to the running bull market: the penny stock sector. The Russell 2000, a reasonable proxy for penny stocks to buy, returned just under 3% over the same period. But that may soon
Overall, the sentiment for the electric vehicle (EV) sector has turned from significantly positive to negative. The obvious reasons include competition and macroeconomic headwinds. As a result, there are multiple undervalued ideas from the sector. The battery companies form an important part of the industry, and this column discusses three underrated battery stocks with massive
Stocks leaving analysts speechless are companies that most of those on Wall Street rate as strong buy. While there isn’t an S&P 500 company that gets all strong buys across the board, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, a number of them have nearly perfect consensus among analysts’ opinions. Of the index’s members, only seven have