The U.S. stock market started the year with an unusual divergence, suggesting overhyped stocks. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high level at 7.3% year-to-date (YTD) rise. And the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) shows market headwinds, having contracted by 3% from July 2023 to the end of January 2024. Although not outright pointing
Tech stocks appear to be a no-lose bet in this market. But you would be wrong if you think you can pick up any tech stock and enjoy your gains. There are, unfortunately, plenty of F-rated tech stocks of which you need to give a wide berth. True, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite continues to outperform
Following its latest upsurge in price because of rising Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices, many investors have bailed on Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA). Blame it on the crypto miner’s latest earnings release, which so far has resulted in a nearly 9% price decline for MARA stock. Marathon’s recent decline was due to company-specific news, but I don’t
Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) blowout earnings report just saved the stock market rally. But this doesn’t mean its too late to take advantage of the NVDA stock rally. Expectations could not have been higher going into the print. Analysts had forecasted a 700% increase in the company’s earnings per share. Options trading activity on the stock skyrocketed,
The robotaxi industry looks like it has more legs than the electric vehicle (EV) market at this point. Where EV sales are falling and the companies producing them are in decline or failing, the electric vertical take and landing (eVTOL) industry is ramping up. Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) looks every bit the industry leader it is.
Why would anybody bet against AI-compatible graphics processing unit juggernaut Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)? It’s hard to imagine the mindset of the NVDA stock short sellers, but there will always be some bears hiding in the caves. Maybe they didn’t get the memo that Nvidia’s latest round of quarterly financial results easily beat Wall Street’s forecasts. Indeed, Nvidia’s earnings report was
Many investors are looking for companies that can deliver outsized returns. That’s why hypergrowth stocks remain attractive, especially ones with the potential to double your investment. When I look for hypergrowth stocks, I’m targeting businesses with massive addressable markets and competitive advantages that support rapid expansion. These companies are still early in their growth cycle,
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has proven that it is the king of chip stocks over the last 12 months. During that period, prices of the stock have roughly tripled. They’ve more than quadrupled since the beginning of 2023. Investors are naturally interested to understand which other chip stocks harbor similar potential. Luckily investors don’t have to look
Over the past few months, we’ve seen intense focus on the so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks. Indeed, this select group of high-flyers has been in focus for good reason. Their meteoric rises seem to know no bounds. However, not all Magnificent 7 stocks are created equal. While some may slump back to valuation multiples near their
Dividend stocks are a staple for retirement portfolios due to their steady cash flow. Many of these stocks have matured and don’t exhibit high gains. However, some dividend stocks offer a nice blend of growth and cash flow. You can earn enough payouts to cover living expenses while opening the doors to meaningful gains in
Small-cap stocks can be some of the most lucrative investments, if you know where to look. The key is finding quality companies early in their growth cycle before the major gains have already occurred. Many investors chase “meme” stocks for massive returns, but these often suffer from extreme dilution, leaving investors with more risk than
It’s often said that patience is a virtue for investors that often means taking advantage of the stability of blue-chip stocks. However, that virtue can be sorely lacking among investors. In good times, investors are frequently drawn to the next shiny object. And when growth is hard to come by, they can move into
In the last one month, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) stock has surged by 77%. Also, over a 12-month period, CVNA stock returns have been a whopping 700%. Speculative stock surges can surprise with multibagger returns at the blink of an eye. In my view, there are several speculative stocks that are positioned for a breakout rally in
As the world is moving past fossil fuels, a new form of energy needs to replace them. However, today most consumers have to choose between efficiency and sustainability when choosing a form of energy to use. What if I told you there is a way for our energy to be both efficient and sustainable? Hydrogen
From generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the metaverse to GLP-1 (obesity) drugs, there’s no shortage of promising disruptive technologies stocks that can shape the future and perhaps change the world as we know it. Indeed, we’ve all been propelled many years into the future since OpenAI ChatGPT took off more than a year ago. New
The phrase “value tech stocks” almost seems like an oxymoron—value stocks tend to be stable, mature and slow to grow. On the flip side, even the largest tech stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) tend to focus on growth at all costs while trading at higher multiples than typically seen in value stocks. Even tech stocks offering
The recent oil price rally has been driven by a confluence of geopolitical events and fundamental factors. Geopolitically, increased risk sentiment in the Middle East and Russia, alongside a surge in global production outages, have played a significant role. Oil stocks have benefited from increased market prices as bulls test key $80 resistance. Drone strikes
There’s no question Warren Buffett has a love affair with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The billionaire investor built up a position in the tech giant that allowed AAPL stock to account for almost half of Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) portfolio value. And then Buffett did this. He sold about 10 million shares worth some $2 billion last quarter.
Historically, Warren Buffett has focused on high-performance, well-established American banking, insurance and staples stocks. Often buying names that pay investors significant dividends. In recent years, however, he has become more diversified, buying shares of some tech stocks and a number of developing-market plays. As an investor who believes that buying growth stocks, overseas equities and
The “Dogs of the Dow” is an investment approach whereby investors allocate money to the 10 highest dividend-yielding blue-chip stocks listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, also known as the Dow 30. By rebalancing a portfolio and weighting it heavily towards the Dow stocks that offer the highest dividend yields, investors can beat the