In hindsight, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock was clearly a “can’t miss” contrarian opportunity late last year, when the tech giant traded for as little as $88.09 per share. Since then, META stock has rallied by around 246%, thanks to favorable company-related and sector-related developments. However, while it may be a longtime before the Facebook and

Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers. To function, quantum computers use subatomic particles, such as electrons or photons, to represent and manipulate information in quantum bits (qubits). This technique gives quantum computing companies a potential speed advantage over traditional

We’ve seen a wild ride this month, and we’re barely a week into August. After stocks hitting a year-to-date peak on July 31st, each day in August saw another red close as markets pared back gains and institutional investors took profit. Pundits point to the usual range of tea leaves to explain what’s happening, including

The aerospace industry plays a pivotal role in shaping modern transportation, defense systems and scientific exploration. Driven by a demand for innovation, engineers are more inclined than ever to explore beyond Earth. The defense and aerospace industry was valued at $795.92 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to grow to $1076.56 billion by 2027. The

Inflation has been reducing purchasing power for consumers over the past two years. So, to counterattack this effect, consider some inflation-hedging stocks. These stocks do well when inflation increases. In June 2022, U.S. inflation hit a four-decade peak reaching a record 9.1%. Budgets were increasing for consumers and companies’ margins were getting squeezed. However, some leading inflation-resistant

The allure of high-potential dirt-cheap stocks often tempts those looking for the next big win. This year has seen some market sectors skyrocket while others remain in the shadows, with untapped potential. These stocks continue to elude the glaring spotlight of market hype, ensuring savvy investors a chance at undiscovered treasures. Whether it’s a major

While several market ideas have blossomed this year, many are overpriced, which naturally draws eyes to the best value stocks to buy. Here, we’re talking about publicly traded securities that trade at a lower price relative to fundamental metrics, most commonly sales or earnings. Obviously, value investing opportunities entice market participants due to their underlying discount.

It’s a common assumption that the best ESG (environmental, social, governance) stocks to buy may be profitable for your inner wellbeing but not necessarily for your portfolio. After all, doing the right thing in our personal lives usually comes at a cost; either a direct one or a cost associated with a lack of recognition

Many investors enjoy buying penny stocks because they offer a chance to own a lot of shares for relatively little money. If the stocks move up literally by just pennies, it could translate into huge profits. Unfortunately, most penny stocks are cheap for a reason. Many don’t have a product or service that consumers can

Renewable energy is a vital part of a sustainable future. Fossil fuels and other nonrenewable energy sources still take up the lion’s share of the energy market around the world. But, ever so slightly, with improved regulations, benefits for companies producing renewable energy, and overall social sentiment, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, nuclear

Short squeezes affect heavily shorted stocks when many sellers are forced to buy back the shares they shorted. That dynamic, in turn, causes the stock’s price to soar, creating more purchases by short sellers and causing the process to continue. Ultimately, short squeezes can cause equities to soar tenfold, even 15-fold, resulting in gigantic profits