We should have anticipated the Barbie craze. With more than a billion Barbie dolls sold since 1959, we should have anticipated that her first live-action movie would be a blockbuster — which it was. Even better, there are still plenty of stocks benefitting from the “Barbie” movie craze. In the U.S., opening weekend sales soared
The cannabis industry is a very interesting portion of the stock market. A few years ago, cannabis stocks exploded in popularity due to investors wanting to get a piece of the next big thing. But over time, interest in these companies has faded due to a number of industry-wide legislative hurdles. Curaleaf Holdings (OTC:CURLF), the largest
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su has achieved almost heroic status. Moreover, AMD stock has rallied sharply in 2023 so far. Yet, not every expert on Wall Street is bullish about Advanced Micro Devices (commonly abbreviated as AMD). Ultimately, it’s smart for investors to get both sides of the story and maintain a reasonable
Shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) rose as much as 67% on Friday after Delaware courts denied a settlement for a planned merger of AMC’s Preferred Stock (NYSE:APE) with its common issue. At first glance, this seems like excellent news to common AMC shareholders. A merger between the two share classes would have torpedoed AMC’s stock
The crypto market will likely plateau in the short term due to broader market trends. Snapping up some undiscovered cryptos during this correction is wise. With the Nasdaq rebalancing and many tech stocks reaching their full potential, this slowdown could also spill over into the crypto market. Thus, buying opportunities present themselves. Naturally, I recommend
Momentum stocks have been all the talk lately, as the AI rally is yet to see a substantial cooldown. Wall Street has been pouring in unreasonably high price targets for such stocks, which has driven the valuation to excessive levels. It is safe to say that chasing the hottest momentum stocks is simply not worth
Every investment you make should be your single best stock to buy. Just 14 stocks account for over 90% of Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) $377 billion investment portfolio. Warren Buffett lives by what he calls his “20-slot rule” and you should too. The 20-slot rule has investors imagine they get a stock investment punch card
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If you’re looking for stocks to rebound, the relatively strong performance of the S&P 500 in 2023 is up nearly 19% year-to-date, so you won’t be able to find as many options as you once could. A quick screen of the index’s stocks shows 25 at a new high and just two at a new
Traders have made artificial intelligence (AI) 2023’s hottest investing theme and with good reason. It’s truly remarkable how quickly generative AI solutions have developed in chatbot and image generation fields. However, this technology has created a lot of overvalued AI stocks. Reportedly, there were approximately 2,000 companies involved in the U.S. car industry in its
Flying car stocks could become one of the most captivating investment stories. The plan appears to be on the launchpad, preparing for its debut in the realm of mainstream mobility. Though laden with risk, these revolutionary ventures’ returns could skyrocket over time. The flying car space is driven by persistent technological advancements and investor enthusiasm.
I’ll be completely frank — there’s no way to argue that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is a bargain. However, it can easily continue to move higher this year, due to Meta Platforms’ advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) as well as the company’s popular social media apps. There’s an old saying: Keep your friends close and your
You may have noticed. The 2023 stock market rally has been very unbalanced. The so-called Magnificent 7 mega-cap tech stocks – Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), and Nvidia (NVDA) – are up nearly 60% so far this year. The other 493 stocks in the S&P 500 are up
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. The dot-com bubble made the early 2000s a terrible time to invest. Shares of the best-regarded tech stocks were trading at enormous premiums, reducing their potential future returns. Even today, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) and
When it comes to selecting the best dividend stocks, an approach worth exploring is focusing on undervalued high-yield stocks. It’s easy to conflate a high dividend yield with a low valuation, but this is often not true. In fact, numerous high-yielding dividend stocks are arguably overvalued, as investors price them based on the size of their
While the stock market has performed well this year, the gains have not been spread broadly. Many well-known companies and underperforming blue-chip stocks have trailed the market’s performance and disappointed investors. Poor-performing blue chips reached their current predicaments due to several factors, such as declining sales, weak earnings, sour sentiment, and rising competition. Whatever the
Nio (NYSE:NIO), a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, has been a rollercoaster of a stock. The company’s shares have seen a considerable drop since their 2021 peak. Is now the time to start betting on a reversal in trend? First, let’s talk company dynamics. NIO stock has been affected by China’s slow economic
Discerning investors are locking their radars onto the top renewable energy stocks in navigating the rapidly transforming energy landscape. These stocks aren’t just bright spots on the horizon; they represent critical pillars underpinning the global shift towards clean, sustainable power. The International Energy Agency forecasts a surge in electricity demand, set to rev up this year, propelled
The rally in certain growth stocks is likely starting to reach a plateau, especially with indices starting to rebalance. This is a prime opportunity to invest in under-the-radar growth stocks before Wall Street shifts its focus from AI to other growth opportunities. As I’ve said multiple times in my previous articles, buying depressed growth stocks is the
Analyst ratings are a key factor that can influence an investor’s decision to take a position in a stock. Analysts work for financial firms or investment banks. They analyze companies and offer a rating that helps investors differentiate between stocks that are likely to outperform and overhyped stocks. Because of their relationships with company insiders,