As the world pivots towards sustainable transportation and energy, batteries have become the cornerstone of modern revolution. Despite the dependence on geographically concentrated and scarce metal resources, the sector remains on the cusp of a major transformation. In its most lucrative long-term market in EVs, breakthroughs, such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, could redefine the
With thousands of listed companies, it’s impossible for an investor to be aware of all growth stories. Generally, it’s the stock in news that grabs investor attention. However, there are equally good sleeper stocks that deserve a place in the portfolio. The thing with sleeper stocks is that trading volumes are relatively lower. This does
There is no denying that the Electric Vehicle industry is cooling. EV makers have reduced their capital allocation toward EV production and set a lower target for the first half of 2024. This could be due to the high interest rate environment and lower consumer spending. However, it is temporary, and we will see the
You know you want it. High-potential penny stocks that is. And I’m here to deliver. However, from an obligatory standpoint, I must warn you from the get-go: people tend to lose money with this extremely risky endeavor. What compounds the matter is the psychological dynamics involved that can lead you to worsen already bad decisions.
While your typical financial advisor will likely direct you to focus on established blue chips to boost your holdings, few other compelling options exist other than powerful small-cap stocks. To be 100% clear, entities that offer significant upside reward potential usually carry significant risks. You want to be careful about diving into this space. That
After witnessing the blistering returns of the broader technology index – along with tangentially related risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies – now might seem an unideal time to target overvalued tech stocks to sell. Frankly, it seems the ecosystem just can’t lose. However, that also could be the warning that not all is well. Sure, some
The magnificent seven stocks have had a fantastic 2023. Those firms dominate Silicon Valley and are amongst seven of the largest eight firms globally, as measured by market capitalization. They’ve also accounted for an outsized portion of the stock market’s returns in 2023. While they continue to be sound investments, their outsized contribution continues to
Renewable energy is the future. Amongst renewable energy, solar is one of the most prominent, recently becoming much more accessible to households and producing energy efficiently and for a low cost. The potential solar has as an energy of the future has been widespread, making the solar space one of the fiercest sectors in which
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people buy products and services. The convenience of e-commerce has led to the collapse of American shopping malls. Picking the right e-commerce stocks in the early 2000s could have yielded generational wealth for investors. While getting into e-commerce now isn’t the same opportunity as in the early 2000s, the industry is
If you bought Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares earlier this year, chances are you aren’t complaining. META stock is up by over 168% year-to-date, and has nearly tripled from its 52-week low. But for those who have dived into the Facebook and Instagram parent’s shares more recently, instead of “no complaints,” you may be feeling frustration
Consumer discretionary stocks represent a product or service that someone may want, but doesn’t need. We’re talking about everything from retailers to restaurants and sources of entertainment. If the products are great, these stocks tend to do well. But if there are better options, then these are consumer discretionary stocks to sell. After all, consumers
The management at China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) faces a twofold challenge. First, persistent unprofitability and sales growth challenges needs to be solved. Second, and related to the first challenge, Nio’s management needs to win back the market’s past high enthusiasm for NIO stock. Shares have experienced more modest price declines this year compared to
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock keeps benefitting as the company continues to branch out into new and exciting areas even as the company improves its core e-commerce business. Heading into 2024, Amazon increasingly looks like the stock to own for the year ahead. A company that continues to expand at breakneck speed and has a successful stake
One of the best ways to protect your portfolio, and generate consistent income is buying REITs with monthly dividends. Even better, with interest rates likely to come down in the new year, REITs may become even more attractive. Plus, at the moment, most REITs are cheap, just starting to recover, and paying higher yields than
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) holds a dominant position among U.S.-based artificial intelligence processor producers. Yet, some skeptics might wonder whether NVDA stock can move higher after a blistering 2023. We’re assigning the stock an “A” grade, however, as Nvidia plants its flag in potentially lucrative regional AI-chip markets. It’s a natural evolution for Nvidia to seek new territories to
It’s fair to say the market is warming up to the potential lithium metal battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock holds. The stock is up 23% year-to-date and that’s after it lost 60% of its value in late summer. There’s a tectonic shift underway in battery technology as the EV market expands and it seems likely
If you’re seeking exposure to the cybersecurity and artificial intelligence market, you may be tempted to load up on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock. After all, a famous tech-market investor recently bought millions of shares of Palantir. Don’t hit the “buy” button, though, until you’ve considered a potential issue with one of Palantir’s government contracts. Also, remember
In recent times, the fascination with quantum computing has surged, driven by technological advancements and a notable uptick in investments. More and more companies and institutes are performing a comprehensive exploration of the quantum-computing landscape and searching for use cases. Along these lines, investors are seeking to better understand quantum computing stocks and how they
The stock market is having a great 2023. And what better way to start off 2024 right than to secure your portfolio with some promising end-of-year stock choices. The S&P 500 is up 21% this year, though that’s mostly on the backs of the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks. Combined, those stocks are up around 70%
Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) is an intriguing EV company many investors have on their radar. Indeed, the company’s high-priced luxury EVs have some of the best specs in the sector. That said, volatility with LCID stock has led to surges and declines (mostly declines over the past two years), forcing certain long-term investors out of the