Anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of a Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETF, the digital currency exploded from an October low of about $25,000 to a high of $49,954. Investors were hopeful it would open the floodgates for retail and institutional interest. Instead, approval was met with an expected sell-the-news reaction. It sent Bitcoin
The Chinese economy was expected to rebound strongly following the end of stringent Covid-19-led lockdowns. However, the recovery has been slower than anticipated and has adversely impacted investor sentiment on Chinese stocks. After a dismal 2023, Chinese stocks remain under pressure and started the year on a rough note, as companies continue to await robust
When analysts write about the metaverse, it’s not uncommon for it to be in a derisive tone. The fact that we’re not all strapped into virtual reality (VR) headsets with our families at home indicates its failure. The truth is the metaverse is already here. Just like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) isn’t considered a failure due to
After a sluggish start to the year, the stock market has quickly turned around and now sits at an all-time high. The benchmark S&P 500 index closed at an all-time high on Jan. 19 as investors resumed buying equities with a vengeance. Closing at 4,839.81, it surpassed its previous record high set in January 2022.
As investors, we are always looking to beat the market. As such, we are deeply interested in finding ways that can give us a leg up. Given that studies have found stocks with higher ESG ratings tend to outperform the market, ESG stocks are likely worth considering as potential additions to a portfolio. What are
Retirement stocks, often considered the bedrock of a secure financial future, are always relevant for those seeking a stable and reliable income stream as they plan for their golden years. Characterized by their resilience in market volatility, these stocks represent companies with robust balance sheets and a proven track record of performance, even during economic
The electric vehicle market may have cooled recently, but this is temporary. As the economy improves, EV demand could pick up and the top EV stocks will start racing. Bloomberg expects a 22% growth in the EV market this year and believes the slowdown will lead to an acceleration in demand over the next two years. The
Large language models (LLMs) allow users to get a glimpse into the milieu of their social environment, as the responses of these models are determined by the aggregate thoughts and opinions of people at large. This means that models like Grok, a recently released LLM by X, can potentially be used as a starting point
Last week, I wrote how 2024 would be all about earnings. Corporate fortunes are diverging, interest rates are stabilizing, and 2024 is shaping up to be a year when company performance matters more than big-picture macroeconomic stories. We’re already seeing these effects. Last Wednesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) announced that its December revenues had handily
Ahead of Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) upcoming quarterly earnings release, the TSLA stock sell-off has continued. The market has soured on electric vehicle plays, and not only smaller, more speculative names. Even this established and profitable EV market leader has become the victim of shifting market sentiment. Worse yet, there is a strong chance that this sell-off
There are a few stock market trends that savvy investors will want to keep on top of. These trends are centered around the composition of investor flows to different equities, as well as leaning on forward projections of which sectors, industries, and geographies will come out on top by the end of the year. The
There are many ways to add artificial intelligence (AI) technology exposure to your portfolio. Here’s an unexpected way to do this, while also positioning your portfolio for growth in 2024. Conduct your due diligence on Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) and, after discovering what makes this company essential to today’s businesses, consider a position in CRM stock. Just
Even as the S&P 500 marks new highs, many top growth stocks haven’t seen the same momentum. Since most of the recent market gains come from just a handful of leading stocks, hidden opportunities in growth stocks abound. Some are small-caps, of course, and those represent the best long-term growth stocks as they have more room to run. Others,
Some of the worst and most deadly diseases affect our brains. In multiple sclerosis, the immune system “causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body,” preventing some victims from walking.” Brain cancer is often a quick killer, while Alzheimer’s, of course, causes victims to slowly lose their cognitive abilities and is
ChatGPT and generative AI took the market by storm in 2023. After that, many technology titans, namely Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), saw their share prices appreciate immensely off the back of the AI “craze.” Quantum computing stocks may now be the next promising technology stocks of the 21st century. It has the potential to solve complex problems
Three weeks into the New Year, and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)stock looks like an unstoppable growth play and one of the best AI trades. Since the year’s first trading day on Jan. 2, AMD stock has gained 26%, outpacing nearly all other microchip and semiconductor companies. Even Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares, which are up 23% ytd,
There’s been little in the way of news/announcements with Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock recently. As before, all eyes are on the AI software company’s upcoming earnings release, scheduled post-market Feb. 5. I can understand why PLTR stock owners may plan to take profits. There are increasing concerns that AI stocks, even high-quality names like this
Bargain hunters, beware! The outlook isn’t great for electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock as the company’s 2023 production and delivery numbers weren’t stellar. Consequently, it’s too risky to go on a bottom-fishing expedition with beaten-down LCID stock. Besides, the EV industry is generally having a demand problem. Giant automakers like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) should be able to
As the market shakes out, it’s time to consider which EV stocks to avoid. It’s no secret that 2023 was an incredibly tough year for the electric vehicle industry. The industry is going through growing pains that have caused material demand issues that continue to reverberate throughout. That truth is reflected perhaps nowhere better than
With the latest wave of “AI mania” in full swing since November, you may not think that now is a time to be thinking about which AI stocks to sell, rather than which AI stocks to buy. But while adoption of generative AI and other artificial intelligence technology is rising rapidly, suggesting a trend not