Earnings season is in full swing, and so far, the quarterly prints have been better than expected. With nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 index having reported their second-quarter results, 80% have exceeded Wall Street consensus forecasts for their earnings per share, according to a report from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). That’s impressive
Time sure flies fast; we’re nearing the end of July, and the holiday season is fast approaching. The anticipation for the festivities also comes with busy days of last-minute shopping and family trips. With that in mind, there’s also a unique phenomenon called the “Christmas Rally,” and today, we’re rounding up a short list of
In this article ON SOFI NYCB HAS XPEV DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk by the SoFi Technologies headquarters on February 22, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. SoFi Technologies – Shares of the fintech company popped more than
The International Energy Agency reported that solar will become the largest source of power in the world, surpassing coal, by 2027. Moreover, the agency forecasts that global solar output will more than double by that year, with the energy source’s capacity continually climbing over that time period. The entity explained that utility-scale solar PV is
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is approaching its earnings release, and investors are divided on its potential direction. While some expect a bullish surge, others caution against high expectations already being priced in. For long-term investors, it’s best to focus on the big picture rather than short-term gains. Although the hype around META’s generative AI has
The stock market is enjoying a major winning streak this year. With many equities seeing large gains, value investors might be wondering if any discounted stocks are even left to buy. Thankfully, bank stock bargains are waiting for investors to snatch them up today. The benchmark SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:KRE) is down 17%
The movie Barbie is a global hit. Just one week after its release, the film has grossed nearly $500 million worldwide, including $214 million at the North American box office. The movie about the iconic Barbie and Ken dolls made by toy company Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) has struck a chord with audiences and is helping to
Autonomous driving stocks will produce large returns over time. The key is going to be identifying those firms most likely to establish dominant positions in the industry. Overall growth is expected to annually reach approximately 38% during the decade between 2022 and 2032. Big winners will emerge, and those invested will benefit from the corresponding price
A Hasbro Monopoly board game arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Feb. 6, 2022. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Adobe — The stock gained 2.4% before the bell after Morgan Stanley upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight and boosted its price target, citing
2022 was unkind to growth stocks of all stripes, but the sell-off in the top 3D printing stocks started much earlier. After a strong run-up off the pandemic lows, the 3D Printing ETF (CBOE:PRNT), an equal-weighted index of approximately 50 companies involved in the 3D printing industry, topped out in early 2021 at around $50.
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. Last week, I revealed a list of the five top “moonshot” artificial intelligence (AI) stocks from across InvestorPlace.com. Not only are these elite companies the leaders in their field, but their relatively low valuations
Robotics is one of the most exciting and innovative sectors in the world today. This sector has the potential to transform various industries, particularly manufacturing and healthcare by creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Robotics also offers a competitive edge for investors who are looking to balance long-term returns with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
For brief periods of time, stock traders will get excited about electric vehicle battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). Don’t get caught in a trap, though. As QuantumScape’s battery-market rivals relentlessly move forward, QS stock remains vulnerable to a pullback even if it catches a bid from time to time. Here’s an example. Previously, QuantumScape stock rallied
Healthcare stocks can include a wide range of industries and companies. While there’s real money to be made here, the sector is also full of quicksand just waiting to pull you and your wallet into the ground. The sector includes pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device companies, health insurers and healthcare facilities. You also have specialized healthcare
Identifying promising pharma stocks is no small feat in the dynamic and competitive realm of pharmaceuticals. The industry is replete with businesses boasting robust pipelines, each vying for a breakthrough that could potentially revolutionize healthcare. Today’s article sheds light on three high-potential pharma stocks that hold strong promise for the future. These companies are among
Investing in innovative technology can generate high returns once more people catch on to the opportunity. Quantum computing is one of those technologies that has rewarded shareholders in recent years but still remains in the early innings. This has led to the rise of quantum computing stocks to buy. Quantum computing enables quicker calculations and
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The pharmaceutical sector generates a huge $1.2 trillion of revenue globally, and the U.S. is by far the most lucrative country for drug makers in the world. Therefore, the profits of successful American pharmaceutical firms can be truly staggering. What’s even better for investors is that pharma firms’ profit growth can really be gargantuan because
It’s nice to own stocks that are well-positioned to rally and pay you for waiting for them to do so. That’s especially true for older investors who want to buy stocks, and generate income. Even better, companies with significant dividends usually have strong, stable businesses. As a result, dividend stocks tend to be a good
With the Dow Jones soaring on fading recession fears, its holdings are also becoming far more attractive, too. In fact, here are seven of the top Dow stocks to buy immediately. Dow Stocks to Buy: Merck (MRK) Source: shutterstock.com/CC7 From a pure potential perspective, Merck (NYSE:MRK) stock offers a lot to investors. Past returns might