Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) gained altitude recently after obtaining a new certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It moves the eVTOL leader one step closer to its goal of commercializing its business next year. Although it is helping to create an entirely new industry from the ground

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the major talking point on Wall Street in 2024. This makes the case for the best cheap AI stocks to buy.  There are several companies that have skyrocketed this year due to their innovation and earrings growth driven by the sector. The future growth potential is undeniable, but many

We’re into the second week of the earnings season, and some of the top banking companies and other big guns have reported results. The start of the season looks good, and every investor hopes to see the same momentum as their favorite companies report. The earnings season also sees a lot of volatility in the

The stock market correction seems well underway, with the S&P 500 now down close to 5% from its peak. For tech-heavy investors, the market rumbles may have felt far worse, with the Nasdaq 100 off just shy of 9%. Indeed, a market correction was bound to happen at some point. And though this may or

No technology company of our time inspires as much hope and fear as Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR). This is true for its technology, a deep learning database used primarily by the military. It’s also true for PLTR stock and its prospects. Bulls see Palantir worth $50 per share, bears barely $10.  (It was selling at $26 on

Wall Street rarely sees two trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria competing for attention. AI drove record highs for major indices in 2024, while stock splits, though cosmetic, also fueled market excitement for certain names. Stock splits come in forward or reverse types, with forward splits being more popular among investors. Forward splits

Oil and gas stocks continue to gain steam in the run-up to the 60th presidential election on Nov. 5. Republicans have held the House since the beginning of the 118th Congress, so should the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance win, the Republicans will have chances to advance their policy ideas

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) recently reported strong Q2 2024 results. Yet Chipotle stock barely budged.  On the top line, its revenue was $2.97 billion, $30 million higher than Wall Street’s estimate, while its earnings per share were 34 cents, two cents better than the consensus. The company’s earnings were up because of price hikes kicking

Despite a recent price drop, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) remains a top fintech stock. The company is expected to report its Q2 earnings on July 30 before market open, with all eyes on how the company’s overall revenue growth will continue. Indeed, the company’s Q1 numbers were stellar, with overall revenue surging 26% amid impressive 54%

Rate-cut stocks are poised for a strong rally ahead as the Federal Reserve eases its hawkish stance. We’ve seen several months of elevated interest rates combating inflationary pressures. We could see the first rate cut as early as September. This major shift could rejuvenate certain stocks, which have had it rough over the past couple

With uncertainty continuing to cloud the market, finding the next big winners will become increasingly challenging. For those looking to outperform the market in the next few years, high-growth mid-cap stocks can help you get there.  Mid-cap stocks are great for investors who are looking for more stable companies with a proven track record of

Over the last three months, restaurant stocks have come under pressure due to consumer pushback against higher prices. Consumers are pulling back and opting for value, leading to declines in same-store sales. Still, this is a bifurcated industry where some players are thriving in this challenging environment. To be sure, the last quarter was difficult

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, often referred to as the “Dow” is an index fund composed of 30 influential American companies that represent the most traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE ). These companies include famous Dow stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), among others. Recently, as investors have started to

The S&P 500 makes it easy to invest in the stock market. The famed index has 500 holdings and periodically replaces underperforming stocks with more promising picks. Many investors who don’t know much about the stock market prefer to invest in passive index funds that mirror benchmarks like the S&P 500. However, there is a

Finding hyper-growth stocks worth buying in this market environment isn’t as easy as it once was. Just a few months ago, any company that mentioned AI on their earnings call got a bump. Today, investors largely want to see any sort of AI investment show some kind of payoff, or ROI, before jumping in. That