With GameStop (NYSE:GME) ensconced in a business that looks doomed to contract for the foreseeable future and the company embracing a losing strategy, GME stock looks poised to continue slumping in 2024. Also importantly, the retailer’s new CEO has little experience when it comes to leading brick-and-mortar retailers. In fact, one such company that took
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is a global banking powerhouse, known for its financial strength and stability. It’s a top Warren Buffett holding and a recent addition to NEAM’s portfolio, indicating strong confidence in its resilience. JPMorgan’s strong financials are supported by high interest rates, robust loan and deposit balances, and the First Republic Bank acquisition. Investment
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is one of America’s biggest and best-known healthcare providers. Furthermore, the company is working diligently to provide more and better healthcare coverage. Nevertheless, timing is everything, and you definitely want to time your purchase of UNH stock carefully. Don’t get the wrong idea here. As we’ll discuss in a moment, there’s a
Picking AI stocks that can make big gains in the next five years can seem like an embarrassment of riches. There are many companies to choose from. But it still may be better to narrow your focus as you look at this compelling sector. An increasing number of companies are touting their AI capabilities.
With artificial intelligence (AI) showing no signs of cooling, we could see a $1.8 billion opportunity by 2030. AI is expected to help students learn better and faster, already profoundly impacting the medical industry and accelerating drug discovery. It can help detect fraudulent financial transactions, predict company inventory needs, detect potential cyber threats, and can
As the curtain fell on September, the stock market lamented its losses. The three major indexes ended last month firmly in the red. The S&P sagged by 4.87%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 5.81%, marking the grimmest monthly decline for the indices since the chilly winds of Dec. 2022. Meanwhile, the Dow shed 3.5%, making it
Dividend stocks have proved time and again to be a superior investing strategy. We all want capital appreciation, or to see our stocks grow in value over time, but dividends are what really drive excess returns. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) studied the long-term impact dividends have on stocks. They found dividends accounted for an
None of the problems that have plagued Disney (NYSE:DIS) for several years appears to have eased recently. Meanwhile, CEO Bob Iger’s efforts to right the ship will not move the needle sufficiently to boost DIS stock, and the firm is facing significant new challenges while its valuation remains elevated. Given these points, I recommend that investors sell
In this article AKRO PEP U PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Palantir Technologies — Shares of the data analytics company added 2.3% on news that the U.S.
Airline stocks are always exciting for investors to consider. On one hand, airliners are highly cyclical businesses, creating risk for investors to monitor. On the other hand, many of these airlines demonstrate great potential. This is especially true as they navigate their post-pandemic recoveries and continue to return to growth. Although investors need to be
Climate change stocks are an important and controversial thematic area for investors. Runaway carbon emissions fears were overstated but net emissions continued to rise overall in 2022. Thus, carbon reduction will continue to matter to the markets and demand will persist. The market downturn last year prompted fear that gains over the last few years
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is one hyper-growth stock I continue to keep on my watch list. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons for this, as I’ve pointed out in my previous pieces. Whether it’s the long-term growth potential of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, or Joby’s compelling position within this space, there are
In 2023, a year when the market has heavily favored technology stocks, drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) seem to have been left behind. However, if PFE stock is trading at a low price and Pfizer rewards its loyal shareholders with substantial dividend distributions, then value-focused investors should be buyers, not sellers. Not only that, but I
Ambitious investors always explore companies that are not just adapting to change but shaping the future of their industries, setting the stage for explosive growth and potential fortunes. The article shines a spotlight on three such stocks to buy that are poised to leave an indelible mark in their respective fields. These companies are utilizing
Since the start of 2023, Visa (NYSE:V) stock has gained by around 13.33%, besting the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY), which is up by around 12.8% year-to-date. After making strong gains throughout the year, stocks not have great results ahead. A similar scenario could play out for V stock if rising rates start affecting the economy
Analyst downgrades can be a valuable tool when making investment decisions. However, just because an analyst has changed his or her rating on a stock from “buy” to “hold,” from “buy” to “sell” or from “hold” to “sell,” doesn’t mean you need to follow suit. Much like everyday investors get it wrong, and the so-called
If you’re a long-term investor – as in, you like to keep stocks for five years or longer – then you’ll probably do just fine holding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. However, right now it’s not a risk-free investment. Even if Apple has been “magnificent” in the past, the company’s near-term future success isn’t assured. As we’ll discuss,
AI stocks, particularly those traded on the Nasdaq, have excelled since the introduction of ChatGPT in early 2023. Despite market volatility tied to long-term interest rates, AI firms are expected to sustain innovation and profit growth across various sectors, offering investment prospects for equity investors. This is the new paradigm investors are working within, and
The U.S. car market has changed direction in 2023 and the reason is Li Auto stock (NASDAQ:LI). Li’s success in China told Detroit it needs to slow its roll on big electrics. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is selling so many hybrids it’s doubling production, while grappling with slower-than-expected sales of its all-electric trucks. Sales of hybrids are
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) got the wind knocked out of its sails last week when KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Brandon Nispel downgraded AAPL stock from Overweight to Sector Weight, the equivalent of Buy to Hold. It wasn’t a big deal as Apple finished the week up nearly 4%. However, since hitting a 52-week high of $198.23 at