Here’s a look at seven stocks to buy and hold onto for the long haul. Tech stocks aren’t the only drivers of wealth in today’s economy, although many may be quick to tell you otherwise. Instead, investors should seek diversification wherever possible — across industries, geographic locations, size, scale, and more. A well-balanced portfolio is
Inflation is down from the 40-year highs it registered in 2022. However, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but any moderation is likely to be over. That’s why it’s still time to keep an eye out for some of the best inflation stocks. The biggest reason for higher inflation is that oil
Apple phones on display in an Apple store in Miami, Florida, May 4, 2023. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading Thursday. Apple — Apple shares fell more than 2.6% after Bloomberg News reported China is planning to extend a ban on iPhone use to state-owned corporations. A
Due to what could be an unsustainable rally for equities, you may be looking for Nasdaq stocks to sell now. We’ve had an incredible run this year, but there are some additional indiciations that our luck has come to an end. The economy is throwing mixed signals with softer job numbers than expected. Additionally, the
The banking sector has been in the spotlight this year, as a series of events shook the industry and the markets. In March, a wave of bond selloffs triggered by rising inflation expectations caused massive losses for banks holding long-term debt securities. In April, several regional banks collapsed due to liquidity problems and credit quality
Pharma stocks can be a great way to add profits to your investment account. Companies that make lifesaving medications or develop treatments to ease symptoms can be true moneymakers. Finding the best pharma stocks to buy is well worth your time and effort. But finding the right pharma stocks to buy can be tricky. You
There’s been plenty of news (good and bad) with Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock recently. With the latest news being of the good variety, some may be thinking now’s the time to go bullish on NIO. After all, in contrast to my past skepticism about the China-based electric vehicle maker experiencing a resurgence in growth during the
In past coverage of QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), I have laid out the bear case for QS stock. Here it is in a nutshell: QS will continue to drop in price, for one of two reasons. Either the electric vehicle battery technology company won’t move from developing solid state batteries for EVs, to producing them on a
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has had a wild year. The member-focused financial technology platform offers a comprehensive range of digital financial services to over 6.2 million members. The company aims to empower individuals to achieve financial independence by providing access to tools and resources in one app. SoFi excels in three segments: Lending, Financial Services
Sometimes, commentators assume that Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) stock can only move higher if there’s a massive short squeeze. Yet, a small-scale investment in Carvana could actually pay off in the long run. Sure, there are risks involved, but don’t dismiss Carvana as the company is getting proactive in developing its operations and solidifying its financials. Carvana
Here’s a billion-dollar question for you. Why hasn’t PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock participated in the massive tech-stock rally of 2023 so far? A main reason is the market’s feelings of reluctance and uncertainty about PayPal during this transitional period for the company. So, if you’re willing to take on some risk, you might have a chance
The spread between bullish and bearish sentiment on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is bigger than for any stock ever. Bulls compare it with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), bears with General Motors (NYSE:GM). Right now, the bulls look right. TSLA stock is worth over 5 times next year’s revenue and 30 times 2024 earnings. At $145/share Apple trades at
In 2023, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock surged over 250%, drawing the attention of short sellers, with 24.58 million shares shorted as of Aug. 15, up from 14.1% on July 31. With ACHR stock’s average daily trading volume, it would take 3.2 days to cover the short positions, considered moderately high. Thus, this is a company
Generally speaking, when you find fintech stocks to buy and hold, they will produce strong returns. Growth rates for the sector are expected to eclipse 25% annually for the next few years. So, it’s mathematically sound to assume that an average investor will do well overall. Of course, there will be winners and losers within
Fintech, or financial technology, is a sector that has been growing rapidly in recent years, offering innovative solutions for payments, banking, lending and investing. The best fintech stocks leverage digital platforms, data analytics, artificial intelligence and other technologies to provide faster, cheaper and more convenient financial services to consumers and businesses. Of course, not all
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Investing in biotech stocks is not for the meek. Losses can be very large and occur very quickly. In fact, I’ve uncovered seven of the top biotech stocks to sell as we get into the final months of the year. Some of the top ones include: Biotech Stocks to Sell: HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK) Source: shutterstock.com/Black
Some consider market patterns akin to astrology, but seasonality can play a substantial role. Research shows that the S&P 500 typically struggles throughout the summer months (July and August). The index limps into September before closing strong in November and December. To that end, investors should read the tea leaves of the past few months
Among the firms best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) are ones selling software for sales teams and have updated their software with AI. There are two reasons for the latter conclusion. One is that AI will revolutionize and greatly improve the sales process. Specifically, the technology “can do everything from predicting which prospects
Some of the most speculative ideas are the targeted short-squeeze stocks. To better understand what’s going on, it’s helpful to think of a timed chess match. If you have all day to think about your next move, you will be less likely to blunder your pieces. However, when you have only five minutes in the match,