Once considered just a personal finance app, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is now a legitimate, chartered bank that poses a real threat to traditional banking institutions. Yet, even if big banks aren’t necessarily fans of SoFi Technologies, at least one mega-bank analyst group had something positive to say about the company. Therefore, the skeptics and short-sellers definitely
With oil prices falling below $80 in early November, it may look like the rally in energy stocks is over. But rumors of oil’s demise may be greatly exaggerated. There is still time to look at energy stocks to buy for growth. On November 7, 2023, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) slightly lowered its 2024
The current state of the United States economy is unique due to its continuing recovery from the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses grapple with a more challenging environment, experts anticipate job cuts and reduced spending. Additionally, to combat high inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since March 2022,
The accepted definition of the millennial generation is those individuals born between 1981 and 1996. So, selecting retirement stocks for millennials means looking at stocks that have staying power for 20 to 30 years. Millennials are distinctly different from the Gen-X and Boomer generations before them and the Gen-Z generation that followed. But this
Finding artificial intelligence stocks to buy is as easy or difficult as you want to make it. For example, you could throw your entire savings at Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and probably do OK over the long run. But, if you want to capture Nvidia’s upside without the steep price tag, look to stocks that will benefit
In October, I warned investors that flying car firm EHang (NASDAQ:EH) had an order book that looked suspiciously weak: During the most recent quarter, EHang delivered just five units, down from 11 in the previous quarter. This suggests that EHang either lacks the purchase orders for its thousand-unit backlog or is struggling to raise enough
Sometimes it makes sense for investors to try and identify good stocks in a sector instead of making a big bet on an overarching trend. Case in point? The electric vehicle market. Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), a maker of electric trucks that has the backing of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), pleased investors late Tuesday by saying in its third
When Joe Biden campaigned for president in 2020, there was no hope for cannabis stocks. Biden had been a hardliner on drug policy for most of the years he spent serving as a Senator. It made sense that he would carry this attitude into the White House. However, as MJBizDaily.com pointed out in its Nov.
Investor interest in robotics stocks is soaring. The evolution of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sets the stage for remarkable growth in the sector. And robotics companies are stepping up as the power players of a new industrial revolution. The Robotics Business Review’s September 2023 report underscores this trend, with robotics funding surging to
Small-cap stocks have been on a dreadful run over the past decade or so. With the rise of the tech titans, more and more of the market’s total capitalization has gone to just a few firms such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) while leaving small companies in the dust. However, these things tend to
One knock against Wall Street analysts is they’re too bullish, especially when it comes to Nasdaq 100 stocks. No matter the market conditions, they seem able to find the silver lining. There are very few “sell” recommendations, with most stock endorsements being a “buy” or “strong buy.” Yet maybe they’re seeing something through those rose-colored
Investors continue to rely on the regular dividend payments they receive from the stocks they hold in their portfolios. And while most dividends are paid on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, some equities offer their stockholders monthly distributions. While not typical, monthly dividend payouts can be a great source of income for investors, particularly those
The world’s richest man just unveiled his own AI chatbot. And it may present an existential threat to the world’s most powerful AI company. Elon Musk – the man leading Tesla (TSLA), X (formerly Twitter), SpaceX, The Boring Company, and more – has a new passion: creating AI models. Earlier this year, he started xAI,
Visitors around the Charging Bull statue near the New York Stock Exchange, June 29, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images The S&P 500 is up 14% this year, but just eight days that explain most of the gains. If you want a simple indication of why market timing is not an effective
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), the largest cinema chain in the U.S., is facing not just secular headwinds like the growth of streaming and inflation but also the following three problems that will keep its share price from appreciating significantly in the future. This may have wide-reaching implications for AMC stock investors. The cinema industry has faced
Social media awareness of a given stock creates meme status. Investors know that the attention meme stocks garner can positively affect prices. Communities rally around particular stocks and coordinate their efforts to increase prices. Those same communities also conduct heavy research into shares in many cases. All that to say, the interesting phenomenon has pros
There’s no denying that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is favored among investors in 2023. That’s mainly because of the company’s prominent status as a manufacturer of processors for artificial intelligence applications. Yet, NVDA stock might not be a market darling for much longer. This doesn’t mean you have to dump your Nvidia shares, but just be aware of the issues
As generative AI gains momentum, many growth investors seek the best AI stocks. Indeed, artificial intelligence technology is reshaping life and work. With 40% of organizations increasing AI investments, identifying genuine AI beneficiaries is crucial. In 2023, AI emerged as a transformative force for business, offering unique investment opportunities. AI’s capacity to mimic human intelligence,
Last year was terrible for growth stocks with tightening of monetary policies and growth readjustments in a post-pandemic world. The current year has been better and I would classify the year as a period of consolidation for most growth stocks. Of course, macroeconomic challenges sustain, but I believe that selected growth stocks are likely to
General Motors (NYSE:GM), along with Ford (NYSE:F) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), is one of the Detroit Three group of American automakers. All three companies experienced financial and operational setbacks due to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike in October. However, now that General Motors has seemingly resolved its dispute with the autoworkers, investors can expect GM stock