After a challenging 2022 due to surging interest rates, the stock market has found solace in 2023. Investors are rejoicing as the Nasdaq Composite index has surged by 31%, which bodes well for the fintech sector. Notably, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has outshone this performance, skyrocketing 88% this year, despite a 16% dip since August’s
Is Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock overvalued, or is it a must-own in 2023? That’s the billion-dollar question today, but one thing’s indisputable: An investment in Microsoft provides direct exposure to the artificial intelligence market, which continues to gain traction whether or not the critics like it. Imagine being able to turn back the clock and invest in
Earlier this month, I gave readers the rundown on Flexible Solutions International (NYSEAMERICAN:FSI) stock, an under-the-radar “green wave” play. With a low valuation, coupled with the company’s steady growth over the past few years, on the surface FSI stock appeared to be an opportunity worth exploring. After diving into the details, more stood out, suggesting that
Interestingly, artificial intelligence and big data solutions are integral to Palantir Technologies’ (NYSE:PLTR) stock as reliance on AI grows. This is a stock that investors would expect to outperform many of the AI-adjacent stocks that have rocketed higher this year. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI stocks have surged in investor interest.
Since offering a downbeat forecast early this month Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is down. AMD has a market cap of $174 billion, about 7.3 times revenue. Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) dominance in the cloud, it seems, leaves AMD with only leftovers. Despite this, analysts like AMD stock almost as much as they do Nvidia, where sales
The one constant on Wall Street is change. Just over the past three years the S&P 500 has been a roller coaster ride. While the general trend has been up, much like the long history of the broad market index, it has definitely not been in a straight line. This causes analysts to constantly attempt
Looking for the best value stocks? Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two stocks that might be worth a closer look by value investors: Horizon Pharma Plc (HZNP) and Dean Foods (DF). Both companies have forward P/Es well below the average of the S&P 500, which is still a sky-high level of
Michael Burry, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis, parted ways with three significant stocks – leaving many to ask: Should we follow his lead? Perhaps. First on the list of Michael Burry stocks is a Chinese e-commerce giant that once seemed invincible. Unfortunately, it now faces many challenges which could greatly impact
The Dow Jones Industrial Average often called the Dow 30, is a stock market index of 30 leading U.S. publicly traded companies. Most of the 30 Dow companies are blue-chip names and widely held stocks with large market capitalizations. As such, the Dow 30 is a bellwether for the health of the overall stock market
Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that are beyond the reach of classical computers. Even better, analysts at the International Data Corporation (IDC) say the global quantum computing market could be worth well over $8.6 billion by 2030. So, there’s plenty of opportunity, even for the companies still in the early stages
Artificial intelligence is changing the drug-discovery process by making it much faster and cheaper. Traditionally, most biotech stock drug candidates fail. Indeed, according to Nature, “An estimated 86% of drug candidates developed between 2000 and 2015 did not meet their stated endpoints.” And the well-respected consulting firm McKinsey reported that “Today, to discover and develop a
The stock market has rewarded investors throughout the first half of the year. However, those gains appear to be slowing, and significant macroeconomic concerns suggest more pain ahead. This means there are some sorry stocks out there that you should really consider dropping before it’s too late. Student loan payments will return in September, and
Space stocks are struggling on the heels of 2021’s atmospheric exuberance, and many once-vaunted companies are falling back to Earth. Broadly, space stocks returned a paltry 5% since January, compared to the Standards and Practices 500’s 15% jump. But space remains a viable long-term play for investors critically evaluating prospects without getting caught up in
After a shaky start this year, energy stocks seemed to have lost their sheen in stark contrast to last year. The early disappointments led many to believe these stocks would lose momentum. However, as the saying goes, “The night is darkest just before the dawn.” The top energy stocks are finding their stride again, surging
The electric vehicle (EV) industry remains at the forefront of the global shift towards a greener tomorrow. As nations rally to slash their carbon emissions, a surge in the demand for EVs is inevitable, to say the least. Hence, the idea of EV stocks to buy will always be relevant for savvy investors looking to
Despite the pullback in the technology indices and that of the broader market, the transition to artificial intelligence (AI) has only just begun. ChatGPT kicked off this sudden surge of interest in machine learning stocks, and it looks to have a transformational impact on society. OpenAI uses a combination of machine learning and artificial intelligence
Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, June 5, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Splunk — Shares added 11% after an earnings beat. Splunk earned 71 cents per share, after adjustments, on $889 million in revenue. Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast Splunk would
The allure of the stock market can be hampered by volatility and economic uncertainty. And while individual stocks typically dance to the erratic rhythm of market sentiments, ETFs have steadily waltzed their way into the hearts of savvy investors. ETFs, especially undervalued ETFs, are ideal for those seeking solid returns over the long haul without
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, robotics have taken center stage by turning science fiction dreams into tangible realities. For investors with their eyes on the future, the allure of robotics stocks to buy is undeniable. But how does one determine the best robotics stocks from the merely good? Or which top robotics stocks
Some of the technology sector’s biggest names captured much of the renewed investor enthusiasm, leaving small- and mid-cap companies in the dust. However, if you dig deep enough you’ll still find severely oversold tech stocks. To help us find them, I’ll use the relative strength index (RSI) to identify some of those still considered oversold. Usually,