The electric vehicle (EV) market happens to be one of the fastest-growing consumer focused segments in the transportation sector. Driving the increasing adoption of EVs are supportive government policies, technological advances and changes to consumer preferences. As consumers continue to choose EVs over normal combustion engine cars, the companies behind these vehicles and their shareholders
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has sustained a favorable position for over two months, benefitting from a broader market rally. Despite downgrades, some worry AAPL’s trend may be temporary. Robust operations and investor optimism drove a 48.2% increase in AAPL stock in 2023. The stock’s success was attributed to strong investor interest in dependable, high-quality businesses, particularly
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock surpassed revenue expectations with strong growth, delivering 50,353 vehicles in December, a 137% year-over-year increase. Q4 deliveries rose 184% YoY to 131,805. A recent partnership with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) involves using Nvidia’s DRIVE Thor for autonomous driving, potentially boosting the company’s long-term sales. Nvidia’s car computer energized LI’s upcoming EVs, offering promising
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock last year became one of the more popular AI plays out there. Compared to other top AI stocks, C3.ai is a considerably smaller enterprise. The stock has a market cap of just $3 billion, and this year the company should generate just $305.5 million in revenue. At the same time, this enterprise
Until recently, it seemed as though $500 was the ceiling for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. NVDA stock has recently surpassed this price level. You may wonder if shares will reach a new price milestone. I’m not talking about merely climbing to $600 per share (or just 5.3% above current price levels). I’m talking about hitting $750
Who says that investing needs to be exciting? Highs and lows, thrills and dread, never knowing what comes next. That’s the life of an investor with a high-risk tolerance. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you’re just looking to make money, and do it with stable stocks for growth and long-term stability.
If 2023 was a “year of efficiency” for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), then 2024 could be a year of spectacular growth. Before you decide that META stock is exhausted and due for a pullback, consider Meta Platforms’ opportunities to expand its market share in mixed-reality headsets, short-form videos and elsewhere. Besides, an expert on Wall Street just issued
Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) is living on borrowed time. It may be time to pitch QS stock. The prototype electric vehicle battery exceeds expectations in testing but is far from being ready for commercial use. The delays are causing concern for QuantumScape’s major partner and potential customer. Over the past few years, Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY)
Coinbase (COIN-USD) has become the leading U.S. exchange by trading volume. Over the past 12 months, COIN stock has rebounded by an astonishing 175%. The bullish outlook for 2024 relies on Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surpassing previous highs, with other leading tokens following. Rising crypto prices drive trading volumes, the main source of Coinbase’s revenue and earnings.
The payments-processing space has become increasingly crowded in the 2020s. Along with that, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has the additional challenge of transitioning a new CEO and a new chief financial officer (CFO) into those roles at the company. Thus, I view PYPL stock as a “sell” as PayPal’s comeback is far from assured. And, if it happens at all, might
Tech stocks can be a great way for investors to achieve outsized returns in the stock market. Over the last decade, there are a number of technology companies that have minted new millionaires. As we transition into a new bull market, now is the best time to position your portfolio for future success. These 3
In 2021, Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares soared to $50 as a new wave of day traders embraced stock speculation. However, by 2023, the tide had turned, with speculators shifting focus, and HOOD stock, now valued at $9, trades modestly above tangible book value. On the other hand, Robinhood transformed stock trading, but in 2024, the
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), a dominant force in the technology sector, boasts a substantial market presence in search via the company’s core Google Search and YouTube businesses. With robust earnings growth and a 150% surge in GOOG stock over the past five years, the company’s strategic investments in research and development, along with AI advancements like
Amidst high inflation, interest rates, and reduced EV demand, the U.S. market recorded a record 1.2 million EV sales in 2023. However, Chinese EV producers came out ahead, reporting stellar numbers and leading the way in terms of market share. For cost-conscious investors, exploring potential next-gen EV leaders is vital in 2024. Despite temporary challenges
The technology space is pulsating with potential, and investors are keenly eyeing AI stocks that promise substantial returns. Three companies stand out as formidable contenders for a staggering 200% rise in this realm. The first one has a solid moat in the cybersecurity domain, boasting a 20% growth rate and a strategic shift towards recurring
As the hype around the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is well and truly over, the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has cooled appreciably. The Bitcoin fear index now sits at a lukewarm 63, down from 76 just a week ago, which would have been interpreted as an “extreme greed”
It’s understandable for investors to feel nervous right now. A few weeks into the New Year and markets are looking rocky. Indexes in the United Sates are in the red to start 2024 and the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%. Furthermore, futures traders now see a 63% chance of an interest rate
The market seems to have pumped the brakes on the electric vehicle (EV) boom, which was in high gear in 2021 and 2022. With investors more euphoric over hotter emerging technologies (it’s hard to name anything hotter than generative AI these days!), the broader basket of top EV plays has been a sagging trade of
Small-cap stocks can be an investor’s best friend in terms of amplifying returns without taking on excessive risk. I like looking at companies with $1-$2 billion market capitalizations. That’s because this group provides ample room for growth, and you’re less likely to find companies that are preparing to go bankrupt. Of course, balancing these small
I believe that dividend stocks can be worthwhile investments for investors of all risk tolerances and time horizons. These companies add stability to what could be an otherwise volatile portfolio. And, they give more certain returns in the face of unrealized losses for bear markets. Some of the best dividend stocks are also relatively stress-free