Without a doubt, electric vehicle charging station manufacturer ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) has disappointed many investors in 2023. CHPT stock has been a poor performer this year, and prudent traders should cut their losses and move on. If you’re not convinced of this, wait until you get the details of ChargePoint’s recent capital-raising efforts. Sure, ChargePoint’s management might
The recent strikes by Kaiser Permanente workers speak to greater structural issues that threaten weaker healthcare stocks in general. It’s clear that healthcare firms are increasingly under greater pressure to improve working conditions. That pressure magnifies issues for firms overall. Such firms can either acquiesce to union demands or face a heightened risk of further
At 93, Warren Buffett is now worth $116.2 billion. That’s because he’s been very careful with what he invests in. He always made sure he understood the nuts and bolts of a company before buying. He also made sure that what he was buying had ignored value, which makes the following Warren Buffett stocks strong
Defense stocks are back in the spotlight amid rising global geopolitical tensions. The war in Russia and Ukraine was a testament to the rapidly evolving economic and political instability. Even as the economy faces many challenges, global aerospace and defense spending will continue to rise YOY. Several conflicts have emerged, including the recent Israel-Hamas war, leading
I’ve taken a generally bearish stance on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) for quite some time now. That’s generally due to various fundamental concerns I have with the company, as well as questionable forward growth expectations. However, putting all that aside, I thought I’d take a look at the bull case for Palantir. Let’s dive into the company’s
The current business model of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is clear. For those who own the stock, it’s not good news. SoFi is a regional bank. SoFi is an unusual regional bank in that it’s not doing commercial real estate or business loans and has no branches. Instead, think of it as operating in a
With EV prices dropping, analysts say two-thirds of global auto sales could be EVs by 2030. All of which is great news for EV stocks. In fact, according to Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), “battery costs should halve this decade, from $151 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in 2022 to between $60 and $90 per kWh, making
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sanjeri | E+ | Getty Images Company: Fortrea Holdings (FTRE) Business: Fortrea Holdings is a global contract research organization, or CRO, that provides clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. CROs work with drug companies through all stages of the drug development
With apologies to fans of The Who… meet the new auto stock leaders. Same as the old auto stock leaders. Electric vehicles may be all the rage these days. But shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) and China’s Nio (NYSE:NIO) and Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) have pulled back sharply in the past month. It looks
The defense industry holds a number of appealing stocks for dividend growth investors. Constant geopolitical concerns and rising defense budgets around the world provide a strong backdrop for the biggest defense companies. The major defense companies have sustainable dividends, even during recessions, due to the persistent need for global defense. In turn, investors have generated
Does Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) deserve to be a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of technology titans? As Meta Platforms relentlessly pursues the latest and greatest in social media and tech gadgets, the company definitely earns its “magnificent” designation and META stock is headed for much higher price points. Meta Platforms is sometimes at the
Even in a bull market, not all stocks move higher at the same time. Given the fact that the economy is large and diverse, stock price action comes in the form of sectoral preferences or company-specific catalysts. It’s also important to note that a stock trending lower or remaining sideways in a bull market does
In September, sales at U.S. retailers defied expectations by increasing 0.7%, demonstrating that households possess substantial purchasing power, a crucial factor in sustaining economic growth. A surge in demand at auto dealerships and online stores fueled this robust upswing. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal initially predicted a more modest 0.3% increase in sales. This impressive
Despite their somewhat controversial nature, metaverse stocks still have a lot of gas left in the tank. These companies are redefining how we engage with the Internet. The metaverse may also already be here. From cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to virtual concert tickets, the metaverse plays an increasingly important part of our lives. Metaverse
The AI boom, exemplified by companies like OpenAI and the success of generative text models like ChatGPT, was rapid, but I see challenges ahead. The AI field is now highly competitive, and these text-based AI companies might find it hard to maintain their dazzling growth. Instead, I recommend growth investors focus some of their attention
Earlier this year, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, was the toast of the town on Wall Street. Lately, however, another chipmaker has effectively taken that title. Yet, a notable acquisition should encourage AMD stock investors to stay in the trade for a while. The big story in 2023, at least in
There is no doubt that the hydrogen economy is going to play a major role in the global push towards clean energy. However, hydrogen stocks have not been top performers in the last few quarters. That’s understandable as markets go through down cycles and it’s applicable even for specific sectors. I believe that the correction in hydrogen
Signage is displayed outside of a Comerica Bank branch in Torrance, California, on March 13, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Regional banks suffered a steep sell-off Friday after a number of weak quarterly earnings reports highlighting the negative impact from higher interest rates soured investor sentiment toward the industry. The SPDR
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become the runaway leader in providing computer chips that enable artificial intelligence, and many, if not most, significant companies globally are embracing AI. Also noteworthy is that NVDA stock has a significant first-mover advantage in the battle to become the preeminent provider of AI chips. Moreover, AI is increasingly being used by
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) plans to create huge amounts of green hydrogen that will be used to power everything from the e-commerce warehouses of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Walmart (NYSE:WMT), to planes and trucks. What’s more, PLUG stock is becoming a major seller of the equipment that’s used to make green hydrogen, and it is very well-positioned