They say we’re now living in an “age of acceleration” when technological advances are coming at us at breakneck speed. Not long ago, science fiction films and novels depicted a future when we would speak to computers and they would speak back, people would take a pill each day to remain thin and private companies
Even while the “Magnificent Seven” stocks carry the market higher, not every technology stock is loved on Wall Street. Indeed, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock can’t seem to catch a bid in 2023. This presents a terrific opportunity for enterprising investors. PayPal is a premier fintech business that’s not afraid to try new ventures in leading-edge tech
Transportation sure has come a long way since our grandfathers were on the roads. Now, instead of those traditional, gas-powered cars, we’re nearing the potential for flying cars, autonomous vehicles and even further adoption of millions of battery-powered cars. Better, the opportunities in transportation stocks could be worth billions, even trillions in some cases. In
Web3 stocks are part of the future of finance and investing. These companies are uniquely positioned at the intersection of many trends in cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital identity investing. Whether you are skeptical about the value of these companies in the short term, what’s undeniable is that many consider them to potentially be worth far
It may be time to eat, drink and buy the dip in food and beverage stocks. Shares of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Pepsi (NASDAQ:PEP) and several other sugary drink and snack companies have been pummeled lately due to concerns that the rising popularity of injectable weight loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE:NVO) Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli
This year has certainly proved itself as a breakthrough year for artificial intelligence. The release of consumer-facing products, such as ChatGPT, have changed the game. Now, it seems like every company with the ability to use AI is looking to improve its efficiency. For the behind-the-scenes chip makers like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), it’s expected that a
With the United Auto Workers (UAW) union still on strike, the automotive industry continues in flux. Consequentially, the growth of electric vehicles continues uninterrupted. Demand for battery-powered cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues rising. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the number of electric vehicles sold worldwide has tripled. In the last
Robotics stocks are one of the most interesting growth categories in the market. With scientific innovation and technology continually emerging, companies are harnessing the power and ease of automation. In the workforce, employee wages have soared since the onset of the pandemic. Strikes are increasing causing labor force instability. This makes it increasingly attractive for
In 1999, General Motors (NYSE:GM) finally pulled the plug on its first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) of the modern era, the EV1. Battery technologies at the time limited the standard EV1 to a 55-mile range — not enough to cross Los Angeles County on a traffic-free day. An extended 105-mile-range version had its own problems,
Right now, investors would be wise to consider the small-cap stocks that populate the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index represents the smallest firms by market capitalization. Meanwhile, the Russell 3000 Index measures the 3000 largest U.S. firms and 96% of investible U.S. equities. Historically, these small-cap stocks have beaten large caps by 16.5%
Finding the best mining stocks isn’t easy. Unlike other sectors, like tech stocks, most retail traders have a limited understanding success factors for a mining stock company. Types of mineral or material mined, debt management, and global market demand all drive analyst assessments of the best mining stocks on the market. But, like the mines
Last year, total military expenditure increased 3.7% on a year-on-year basis to $2.24 trillion. Further, military spending in Europe saw the steepest increase on a year-on-year basis in the last 30 years. This does not come as a surprise as geopolitical tensions escalate. Given several points of friction globally, buying and holding some of the
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a leader in eVTOL technology, aims to commence commercial passenger operations by 2025. The company’s FAA certification and collaboration with NASA for acoustic impact analysis demonstrate its space exploration connection. Joby Aviation is not just about flying cars; it’s also a space stock with significant potential. Joby Aviation’s partnership with Delta Air
ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) is growing rapidly, and its growth is likely to accelerate significantly over the medium term and long term. Moreover, I expect its price-sales ratio to increase as the Street becomes less worried about interest rates and focuses more on ChargePoint’s strong growth and future profits. Given all of these points, I expect
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) initial public offering happened in June 2010. The offer price was $17 per share and TSLA stock closed the first trading day at $23.9. Adjusted for splits, TSLA stock is higher by 158x from the first day closing price. Indeed, the electric vehicle stock has been a massive value creator. Even today, it’s
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) isn’t just a household name or a metaverse-equipment purveyor. The company is a juggernaut in the fields of social media advertising and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Getting exposure to Meta Platforms’ leading-edge technology is an absolute necessity as the year enters into its final months, so now is a great time to buy
Don’t look now, but Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares are nearing 52-week highs. That’s good news for owners of GOOG stock and technology stocks in general. Tech stocks could be back in the saddle. GOOG’s shares are trading within 3% of their 52-week high of $142.38. In the past year, its shares are up nearly 40% and
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. In last week’s newsletter, I introduced the concept of “ensemble learning,” the AI version of voting for the right answer. By stringing together multiple artificial intelligence systems, software engineers can often create a more
Innovation is a key component of most huge stock gains. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) all produced successful innovations that enabled their stocks to soar. Amazon developed its user-friendly online store, Apple created its iPhone, and Alphabet produced its wildly successful search engine. Innovative companies have been great long-term bets, but Wall
September kept up with its tradition of being a tricky month for investors. The choppiness in the market continues to spook investors, compelling them to optimize their portfolios effectively. Furthermore, market experts are making optimistic predictions. So, it’s even more critical for investors to discern the gems from the duds and pinpoint the stocks to