Electric vehicle (EV) sales are accelerating. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency, about one in five new cars sold this year will be electric. They also noted that over 2.3 million EVs were sold in the first quarter, or 25% year-over-year and that they expect to see another 14 million of them roll
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. It’s been a rough month for high-growth tech stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has fallen 6% since July, and many of its constituents are down even more. Fast-growing moonshots from Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) to
Editor’s note: “Position Your Portfolio for the Forever Battery Gold Rush” was previously published in August 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The big money in the stock market is made by investing in technologies that will reshape the world. And while most investors these days are enthralled with
The electric vehicle market is accelerating. In fact, since 2020, the market for battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) has grown from just over 1% to around 6% by the end of 2022. In 2023, that number is expected to be even higher. That being said, now is a great time to invest in EV stocks with
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index advanced 2.6% in Q2 2023, which is down from 4.1% in the first. Core PCE inflation demonstrates a persistent decline, and it excludes unpredictable fluctuations in food and energy costs for a more refined gauge to asses. Economists have highlighted heightened worker productivity levels, with Dean Baker from
The world of streaming companies and platforms is completely wide, and the best thing about it is that there is enough for everyone. Behind a streaming platform is not only the option of the company that transmits the content, but there are many participants behind all ecosystems and endless ways to participate in this sector,
Investors often overlook emerging market stocks, especially in times of uncertainty and volatility. The U.S. Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates in last year, incentivizing investors to put more money in U.S. treasuries. As a result, emerging market equities have suffered. However, these stocks can offer attractive opportunities for long-term growth as they benefit from
In the complex stock market, some companies are supported by favorable fundamentals while others struggle against fundamental odds. The article lists three stocks that were once hailed as potential game-changers, now surrounded by uncertainty and skepticism. The first one, a retail haven, grapples with macroeconomic headwinds, pandemic aftershocks, and a shaky supply chain. Meanwhile, The
After a summer rally for meme stocks, the party appears to be winding down. August has traders looking at meme stocks to sell, with many formerly popular names taking big tumbles. Given the dark clouds on the economic horizon, there is good reason for caution. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at a historic
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A handful of stocks to buy under $20 can offer investors explosive returns in uncertain market conditions. The article lists names that might not immediately grab headlines, but their strategic focus and innovative progressiveness qualify them as potential multi-baggers. These three stocks to buy under $20 share a common thread of innovation and strategic alignment,
Future-facing investors should think about buying IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) stock now, especially since it recently dipped, as the recovery is probably right around the corner. Everybody and his uncle has already piled into artificial intelligence stocks this year. Why not consider what’s coming next in the world of computing? Headquartered in Maryland, IonQ specializes in quantum computing.
ESG is here to stay. Every year the concept of sustainable finance in markets has continued to be an integral part of the process for most investors. ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance investing is a growing theme that looks into how a company protects the environment in its operations through sweeping policies (i.e., reducing
Oil stocks have been subdued in the last few quarters. This does not come as a surprise with Brent oil trending lower after making a higher of $120 in 2022. The downside in oil has been due to tight monetary policies that have impacted global GDP growth. It however seems that the worst of the
The manufacturing sector has been hit hard in recent years, manufacturing stocks are having quite a time. The global pandemic precipitated incessant supply chain disruptions and forced many manufacturers to delay orders, resulting in lower revenues and margins. In 2022, these supply chain disruptions coupled with elevated commodities prices increased global inflation to a point
For much of 2023, the AI boom has sent chip stocks to dizzying highs. It seemed like not a day went by when Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) wasn’t reaching another all-time high. Even with a recent pullback, Nvidia’s stock price has increased by over 200% year to date. But some investors may balk at buying in now
Investors buy stocks hoping those investments will gain value in the long run. However, some stocks have better margins of safety than others. This has led to the rise of long-term stocks to buy. The margin of safety is a popular term among value investors who seek to buy companies that others have ignored. Once
Canada-based cannabis companies have by-and-large had a rough past couple of years, but this has been especially the case for Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB) stock. Issues with growth and profitability have weighed on ACB stock in a big way. Over the past five years, this cannabis stock has declined in price by over 99%. Yet while
With concerns growing about the possibility of a 2024 recession, it’s prudent to tilt your portfolio in a more conservative direction as we head into 2024. Currently, the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus the 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity chart displays a risky trajectory. But let me explain what this chart is first – it measures
Here’s a surprise from our prime list of A-rated stocks. If you haven’t investigated flying car stocks, you’ll definitely want to add EHang (NASDAQ:EH) stock to your watch list. It’s one of the best flying car stocks available today, and a buy-and-hold position could potentially bring you sky-high returns. Based in China, EHang specializes in autonomous