As 2023 wrapped up, Russell 2000 stocks, mirroring the dynamics of small-to-mid-cap companies, showed resilience, outperforming their initial stance. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM), a key barometer for these stocks, boasts over $60 billion in assets and a robust daily trading volume surpassing 40 million, setting an impressive stage for these agile market players.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a major catalyst for the stock market. Most of the growth in the market continues to be concentrated in securities of technology companies, in particular those that are involved in AI. New products for consumers and businesses that incorporate AI are being rolled out at a lightning-fast rate, and
The trillion-dollar market valuation club is currently dominated by the tech sector. Saudi Aramco is the sole exception. The other six members are all part of the Nasdaq’s Magnificent Seven. But if people keep getting prescriptions for popular weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic, it may not be long before the two Big Pharma firms
There are some doomed tech stocks to sell amid the broader indices, like the Nasdaq, heading lower. These companies face a myriad of challenges that make them risky investments. Investors need to reevaluate their portfolios and identify companies with fundamental issues that may not weather the storm of what could be a dicey bear market
Amidst the bustle of large tech giants taking up the artificial intelligence (AI) space and news headlines of leading pharmaceutical juggernauts marking key development milestones, many quality stocks can easily fly under an investor’s radar. Whether those are smaller companies producing innovative solutions or undervalued companies slowly working toward profitability, there lay hundreds of opportunities
The biggest growth stocks – Meta (NASDAQ:META), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), etc – posted top-tier earnings to kickstart 2024, sending the S&P 500 climbing back to all-time highs. But, of course, a major criticism is that most of the overall market today is held aloft by those same top tech stocks. The Magnificent Seven stocks, which include
Cybersecurity firms have tremendous runways due to the rise of hackers and a constant need to keep data safe. Many cybersecurity corporations generate recurring revenue which creates more predictable cash flow and higher growth rates. While you can choose from many cybersecurity stocks, some industry leaders are gaining market share at a faster rate than
I’ve been tasked with recommending three big data stocks to sell in February. There’s no question that 2023 was the year of artificial intelligence (AI). A day didn’t go by when a story about AI appeared in the investment media. One area of technology that relies heavily on AI is big data. TechTarget.com contributor Kathleen
In light of recent developments from the Federal Reserve, with Chair Jerome Powell’s apparent reluctance to cut interest rates in the upcoming March meeting, the telecom sector faces growing uncertainty. The shift in analyst expectations now anticipates only a 34% chance of rate cuts, contrasting sharply with the previous 73% forecast. This led to a
As we continue on in Q1 2024, investors are increasingly placing their bets on the direction of interest rates for the rest of the year. While most economists are calling for an easing monetary policy environment, the path to lower rates remains uncertain. Accordingly, many investors may be considering a more defensive position, favoring defensive
Artificial intelligence stocks have captured headlines and captivated investors for several years. However, the excitement reached the mainstream in 2023 as many firms delivered exceptional earnings. The trend has continued in 2024, with artificial intelligence stocks leading the way yet again. However, some AI stocks have missed the rally, while others look undervalued despite strong
Investing in dividend stocks is generally reserved for those who prefer steady returns and low volatility over the thrill of rapid potential gains. Investors saw tech stocks explode in 2023 as artificial intelligence emerged. In 2024, investors expect further growth but are also hesitant. Economists believe that a soft landing is the most likely scenario. Let’s all hope that
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a strong demand for chips across various sectors, such as automotive, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. A lot of this demand has led to the rise of semiconductor stocks such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). However, for investors looking for bargains in the industry, the well-known names are probably not worth
February 2024 is now upon us, making it a great time to discover blue-chip stocks to generate stable, long term returns in the stock market. It is without question that market exuberance is present, as the Federal Reserve held rates steady at the FOMC meeting last week. The market has continued to surge to new
In 2023, the United States housing market experienced a significant downturn, driven by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy. This tightening of financial conditions led to a remarkably inaccessible market, especially for first-time buyers. Hence, the dream of homeownership has been overshadowed by rising housing costs, limited inventory, and competitive bidding processes. The outlook for
Quantumscape (NYSE:QS) has had a rough go of it, so any QuantumScape stock forecast will have to address the company’s difficulties bringing its product to market. It’s now or never for Quantumscape, I wrote last month. The company has been working on solid state batteries since 2010. It said in November its latest design can
From late 2023, until a few weeks ago, it seemed as if Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was finally making an exit from its extended slump. More recently, however, the INTC stock forecast has become a lot more cloudy. Following the chip maker’s latest quarterly results, sentiment for shares has shifted from upbeat back to downbeat. Intel’s AI
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has had a rough start to the year after reporting its Q4 and full year 2023 financial results. My initial Tesla stock analysis suggests Wall Street was particularly disappointed with Tesla’s lack of clarity regarding the company’s plan for the future. Tesla is currently navigating through a challenging macroeconomic environment. Rising interest
Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a strong competitor in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Furthermore, Alphabet’s revenue growth should impress investors. Yet, short-term traders recently dumped their Alphabet shares. That’s not a problem, though. My bullish GOOG stock forecast indicates that any drawdown is just an opportunity to start buying. There
After last year’s powerful rally, is our Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock forecast flipping from bullish to bearish? No way! If you feel like you “missed out,” don’t fret. Instead, get in the winner’s circle as the demand for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence compatible chips won’t likely subside anytime soon. Maybe you’re worried that Nvidia stock will crash after last year’s