There has been chatter in financial circles about whether this is a good time to pick growth stocks to buy and hold, as the concentration of market gains in a few large technology companies over the past year concerns investors. Just seven mega-cap stocks accounted for 69% of the 2023 gains of the S&P 500
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks took a hit in Q4 of 2023 as the long-term outlook for EV demand decreased. Many stocks that surged over the past three years now face price corrections as consumer values change. Despite the environmental benefits of EVs, most consumers lack access to robust charging networks that would make owning an
The stock market has seen a remarkable surge in recent months, climbing 21% since the end of October. Rallies as strong as this one tend to yield several stock winners, which in this case are primarily GenAI-focused companies. Some analysts believe this rally could extend through 2024, contingent on several key factors. One of the key
Once people are done fawning over generative AI, investors might think, “what will be the next big thing?” The field of quantum computing may be just that. Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that generally slow down classical computers, such as optimization, cryptography, machine learning, and simulation. While quantum computing technology may still be
Stock trader Gregory Rowe (R) works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 14, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images After a brief respite, the Magnificent 7 stocks have again hit new highs on the heels of Nvidia’s blowout
Investors in the vulnerable global economy constantly seek the Holy Grail: stocks immune to economic downturns. As the stock markets sway with economic and geopolitical uncertainty winds, finding those rare diamonds can feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. However, seven solid companies weather the storm amidst the chaos and emerge stronger. Below are seven stocks
Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) venture into generative AI has reshaped its e-commerce business focus. By infusing AI across its platform and AWS, Amazon elevates its offerings. Amazon Bedrock, integrating top AI models, enriches developer capabilities. This is a key part of my AMZN stock analysis. Additionally, Amazon CodeWhisperer boosts coder productivity with AI-generated code suggestions. Enhanced Alexa models
Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) recent investment in OpenAI has positioned the company as a top AI-related stock to buy, with plenty of near-term momentum. The company has adopted a well-rounded focus on its core business segments, with software and cloud operations providing the sort of cash flow to fund various high-growth endeavors. As the world demands more
As far as recent earnings are concerned, Q4 2023 looked impressive for the advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The company reported strong 13% revenue growth, with advertising revenues expected to climb further in 2024, driven by events like the Olympics and Elections. While ads dominate, Google Cloud’s revenue surged from $7.3 billion to $9.2 billion
Since the late 1970s, when the former options trader and arbitrageur moved into activist investing (then called “corporate raiding”), Carl Icahn has built a multi-billion dollar fortune investing in (and pushing for profitable changes at) undervalued companies. With this track record, it’s no surprise that Wall Street and Main Street investors alike are always curious
Penny stocks representing companies integrating AI into products and services hold particularly interesting upside. Penny Shares are known to move upward rapidly, and the emergence of AI continues to produce rapid gains. While the companies discussed below are speculative and deserve to be treated as such, they remain worth watching. Investors who invest in innovative
Market participants have been bullish lately about Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR). However, check out some of the latest PLTR stock analysis out there and you’ll find many investors urging caution with this AI software stock. Namely, a growing number of analysts and commentators are calling for those currently holding PLTR positions in their portfolios to consider
Whether you’re building your portfolio from scratch or looking to rebalance as we head into the second quarter, it pays to look for top blue-chip stocks, particularly if you value stability and a solid track record of performance. I like blue-chip stocks in my portfolios because they’re reliable and still provide the potential for long-term
Meme stocks have come a long way since early 2021. What qualified as a meme stock back then doesn’t pass muster today. Although the companies in both groups are hugely popular and witnessed large price movements as a result, the original cast was mainly those that had large short positions that could be exploited by
As you may recall from my past coverage of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), I’ve been bearish about this early-stage electric vehicle stock. However, following the EV maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, my RIVN stock analysis has become even more downbeat. Why? Admittedly, Rivian remains in a much better position than other high-profile EV upstarts. For instance,
Some traders might have overlooked Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) recently because of the buzz surrounding spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds. However, our MARA stock analysis is bullish and cryptocurrency enthusiasts should conduct their due diligence on Marathon Digital. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more active Bitcoin miner than Marathon Digital. Furthermore, Marathon Digital has a profitable profile,
Because of ongoing economic problems in China, electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) hasn’t been a darling of the U.S. financial markets lately. However, my NIO stock analysis indicates that it has the potential to rebound sharply in the next couple of years. Nio’s “electric executive flagship sedan,” the ET9, is coming in 2025 and it will be a
Do you have your parachute ready? Without a doubt, it’s risky to invest in electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY). Yet, my JOBY stock analysis reveals that the potential reward justifies the risk. Joby Aviation is making steady progress toward the dream of putting air taxis in the skies, not just in North
With new innovation, high demand for better treatment, pharmaceutical companies strengthening pipelines and a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, biotech stocks could offer some of the most explosive opportunities of the year. “What’s more, big pharmaceutical companies with sizable piles of cash and the need to address patent expirations on some top-selling products later this
Undervalued companies don’t always have to be stocks with a significant decline in their share price. There is an abundance of solid companies that have experienced growth and share price appreciation. However, they are still considered undervalued by analysts. This drove us to make our list of undervalued small-cap stocks. Small-cap companies are also significant