Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:UPST) stock initially surged from $12.90 to $72.60 in August, followed by a correction to $27.60 per share. The stock’s prior surge could be an indicator of anticipated future value, not just a speculative increase. There’s no denying that Upstart’s AI-driven lending platform brings a lot of enthusiasm to its business model. With
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Even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus, there’s plenty of reason to believe you can fill your stockings with A-rated stocks to buy this quarter. After all, history is on your side. Stocks are more prone to rally at the end of the year, increasing nearly 80% of the time. After all, the holiday
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While the innovation sphere experienced a dramatic rise in attention, the fear of holding the bag might lead more investors to consider the (possible) virtue of targeting de-risked tech stocks. That’s a euphemism I picked up somewhere. In English, this means these securities suffered massive body blows in the market. Ordinarily, you should avoid crimson-stained
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Investors are getting another education on volatility. It’s been a white-knuckle roller coaster ride since the pandemic hit. Stocks crashed, then soared, then crashed again. Then for most of this year, the market roared higher, only to pull back again. Particularly during down markets, investors turn to dividend aristocrats to buy. That’s because stocks that
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George Soros, the seasoned billionaire known for his audacious bet against the British pound in the early ’90s, remains influential in the investment world. With a track record that spans decades, Soros’s talent for identifying standout investments is legendary. As we approach 2024, the anticipation around George Soros stocks intensifies, with investors worldwide keen to
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When buying long-term dividend stocks, I would primarily look at three important factors. First, the amount of dividend payout and the dividend yield the blue-chip stock is delivering. Further, the visibility for capital gains to estimate the total returns from the stock in the long term. I would also look at the company’s growth outlook.
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It is undeniable that the world is shifting to electric vehicles. Major automakers have substantially ramped up their production, with certain companies even doubling their annual output. It’s prime time to invest in the best EV stocks now, because, in the future, almost every driver will be behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Without
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Stock predictions by AI (artificial intelligence) are becoming more popular with investors.  More actively managed ETFs are launching driven by AI. Three examples are QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (NYSEARCA:AMOM), AI Powered Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AIEQ) and BTD Capital ETF (NYSE:DIP). I recently discussed DIP. The ETF uses artificial intelligence to exploit dips in a
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The third-quarter earnings train rumbles along. While the majority of Q3 prints have been better than expected, several have been absolutely dreadful, putting analysts and investors in a foul mood and leading all the major stock indexes to post declines for October. The reasons for the poor financial results vary and include everything from macroeconomic
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While penny stocks offer high potential gains, they are among the riskiest sub-$5 investments an investor can make. The low stock price penny stocks offer often reflects weak business models, high debt, and uncertain prospects. Regardless, finding hidden gems is every investor’s dream. However, low-priced and less regulated penny stocks can be volatile, especially for
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AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock has faced plenty of financial challenges in this post-pandemic world and took proactive measures. Via raising capital, AMC has bought itself some time to survive. However, its long-term outlook remains uncertain due to industry struggles, including a recent writers’ strike affecting movie releases. It’s a situation to monitor. AMC tried hard
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Financial stocks are struggling on multiple fronts. First, legacy financial and banking institutions face increased credit risk as high rates push depositors away and into money market funds and fixed-income investing on their own. Likewise, Treasuries on their balance sheets are increasingly volatile. They represent significant leverage risk if forced to sell at a loss
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