Since the market highs in July, stocks have been under considerable pressure. Indeed, 10-year Treasury yields are at the highest level since the global financial crisis. As a result, investors now have an alternative with a higher yield and lower risk than dividend stocks. However, over the long term, dividend stocks offer better returns. Particularly,
The market participants seem to be in the process of separating the leaders from the laggards in the EV sector. The hyped Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock continues to trend lower while some of the best EV stocks have trended higher year-to-date. Lucid is just one example in an industry that’s characterized by intense competition. Going
Joseph M. Hogan is CEO of Align Technology Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Align Technology — Shares rose 2.5% in early morning trading after HSBC initiated coverage with a buy rating. The firm cited the Invisalign maker’s strong brand presence and its potential to
This year has not been kind to biotech stocks, as the sector’s most popular ETF, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB), has fallen about 3% so far in 2023. Investors are probably worried about the impact of higher interest rates and potential reforms by Washington, DC on the sector. But I believe that these concerns are
Stocks connected to machine learning are synonymous with those connected to artificial intelligence. Machine learning falls under the umbrella of AI and relates to the use of data and algorithms to imitate human learning to improve accuracy. Kinda scary? Sure. However, machine learning is also proving to be revolutionary in 2023. The emergence of generative
So far in August, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) shares have declined sharply. With this nearly 50% drop in price in a matter of weeks, some may think that QS stock is oversold, and a great opportunity for short-term traders and long-term investors alike. For the near-term minded, QS may seem like a buy on weakness, ahead of
Amidst the crypto whirlwind, it’s tempting to be enticed by the mushrooming digital coins when looking for the best blockchain stocks to buy. The incredible rise of blockchain technology remains crystal clear. However, it isn’t just about Bitcoin (BTC-USD) or Ethereum (ETH-USD); it’s about the technology that powers them. As blockchain stocks to buy emerge
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) remains the top mega-cap tech stock when it comes to the world of social media companies. Yes, other social media platforms may garner more headlines (such as Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter), and other platforms may grow faster (such as China’s TikTok). However, Meta Platforms’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp applications
The conventional energy market has its ups and downs. Oil and natural gas giant Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock certainly experienced challenges earlier this year, when when petroleum prices were lower. As conditions change, however, XOM stock has the potential to grow – and investors can collect quarterly dividend distributions, as well. Not everyone will want to
Battery stocks are becoming more prominent as electric vehicles become a mainstay. The industry is set to achieve a compounded annual growth rate of 10.07% from now until 2028. According to the International Energy Agency, demand for electric cars is booming. The agency predicts EV sales will jump by 35% this year. When most investors
For more than a year, a planned merger deal has been a big factor driving price action for shares in VMware (NYSE:VMW). As you may recall, back in May 2022, Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of VMW stock. Required regulatory reviews have delayed the merger, as the transaction could give Broadcom
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) is a speculative aviation stock that holds a $1.78 billion market cap, ranking 70th in the Aerospace & Defense sector. That’s relatively impressive, considering the company provides investors with negative earnings, zero revenue, and no profit margin. Of course, with plenty of speculative upside, the question is whether Archer Aviation has what
Plenty of “hot stocks” from the 2020/2021 runaway bull market have bounced back in a big way so far in 2023, but few have done it to the extent Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) has year-to-date. As you may recall, at one point CVNA stock was changing hands for as little as $3.55 per share last December. Since
Short squeeze stocks can provide particular opportunities no matter what the market is doing. The market has declined in August as traders have taken some profits after a strong first half to the year. There are certainly some storm clouds on the horizon thanks to the Fed’s tight monetary policy and a potentially slowing economy.
It is remarkable that day after day there are pharmaceutical companies working hard, researching and developing high-tech medicines for the improvement of human health and the treatment of severe diseases. These companies not only do a good job of researching and developing cures, but they also have an incredible financial performance. If you are interested
Even as many space stocks fell back to Earth this year, there are multiple opportunities for investors bullish on the sector. Although the industry’s 2023 performance lags major market benchmarks, its future remains bright. Projections for space stocks’ future operational potential range between $1 trillion and $10 trillion. Pinning a hard number of the market’s
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There’s no foolproof method for making money in the stock market, and, in my view, no one should rely on any one technique for picking stocks. After all, using multiple criteria — including analyzing fundamentals, checking charts, and identifying macro trends — should increase one’s chances of success. One method that I will often use
Initial public offering (IPO) is the stock issuance process onto the public market. There are a few different methods by which a company will first become listed on a stock exchange. The most common way would be underwriters, which are typically financial organizations that supply a company with capital, and along with that comes risk
Warren Buffett likes to say that you only need to be right about one or two stocks to succeed as an investor. This helps to explain why the Oracle of Omaha’s portfolio is concentrated in only a handful of stocks. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Buffett’s biggest position, accounts for nearly half (46%) of his $354 billion investment