The artificial intelligence mega-trend has been the key factor behind the tremendous rise in price of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock in 2023. However, don’t assume that AI catalysts have been fully factored into the NVDA stock price. It’s important to note that, while “AI mania” is what has propelled shares to a trillion dollar valuation, this
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is up 144% so far in 2023, and likely to head higher. The gains in META stock are mostly based on speculation. Revenue for the first quarter was up only 3% from a year ago. Net income was down 24%. Analysts expect earnings to be down 15% for the year. The
Micro-cap stocks, by definition, are stocks of companies that trade at a valuation range of $50 to $300 million. It goes without saying that investing in micro-cap stocks is a high-risk game. I would however not hesitate is allocating a small portfolio of my portfolio toward these stocks. If the business grows, multi-bagger returns are
As the ghost of inflation continues to haunt the U.S. economy, investors have the daunting task of navigating the choppy financial markets. Amid the uncertainty, high-risk stocks in inflation are under the scanner for most investors. Even as reports suggest an easing in consumer price increases, the stubbornness of inflation persists, raising concerns over the
Just because a stock isn’t near its all-time high, doesn’t mean there’s a good buying opportunity. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock is a textbook example of this. Before you think about taking a share position in Qualcomm, make a thorough analysis of the relevant facts and metrics. Ultimately, you’ll probably decide to stay on the sidelines. Qualcomm has
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Finding buy-and-hold long term stocks for your portfolio is essential for success. Especially when we’re talking about firms producing strong returns, with solid long-term outlooks. While the stocks listed below may not grab headlines like the leading tech companies do, but they can — and have provided returns that are equally as impressive. Long Term Stocks: Coca-Cola (KO)
For high-growth battery stocks tied to the burgeoning electric vehicle industry, 2025 will be a key milestone. That’s when plug-in vehicles will make up 23% of new passenger vehicle sales globally in 2025. In 2021, this metric came in just under 10%. Thus, forward-thinking market participants should consider investing in battery companies. Another reason to
Penny stocks have a horrible reputation for the most part and it’s not necessarily undeserved. Too many times, charlatans hawk their junk securities, often in the over-the-counter market where regulations are far less stringent than in actual exchanges. However, you can occasionally find diamonds in the rough. Don’t misread this: investing in penny stocks always
Gold mining stocks present a conundrum for prospective investors. On one hand, the ambiguities in the market and the broader economy may spark the fear trade. If so, the underlying yellow metal should see increased demand. But on the other hand, the Federal Reserve might start raising interest rates again. Higher borrowing costs don’t exactly
It’s no secret that the past couple of years have brought volatile, less-than-ideal financial conditions for many corporations. As we continue to move toward a post-pandemic state of recovery, any signal of economic normalcy stands as a symbol of hope and optimism for better times ahead. One of such signal appeared on June 30, as
Oil stocks continue to demonstrate their resilience. Their performance during the bear market of 2022 was noteworthy, particularly as inflation and geopolitical unrest in Ukraine drove crude oil prices higher. Consequently, the top oil stocks thrived, even as the S&P 500 index receded. However, the scenario in 2023 is quite the opposite, with oil prices
Battery stocks offer a legitimate path toward strong future returns. Time will tell whether the particular stocks listed below contribute to those riches. But given that each trades at or around the $10 level, significant upside potential is evident. The EV sector is booming, and is seeing mass adoption not only domestically, but around the
With the potential for rough waters to materialize, investors may want to think ahead with the most reliable dividend stocks to buy. Sure, on paper, the headline print seems to be moving in the right direction. Primarily, the official June jobs report came in at 209,000 new employment positions added, lower than the anticipated 240,000.
Space stocks are generally from either new or fairly new publicly traded companies. These companies have growth potential due to the fact that space exploration is a growing industry. It has seen attention due to the recent commercial space flights that have taken place. Much larger companies have already been working heavily on providing products
The crypto market is among the hardest to predict. Unlike normal businesses that trade in the stock market, cryptocurrencies don’t have underlying businesses that generate sales or profit and have a lot of speculation baked into their valuation. Still, use cases are steadily increasing from transactions to smart-contract-based blockchain applications like decentralized data storage and
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere and has become a hot trend. Electric vehicles, cloud computing, automated robots, or machine learning, you name it and AI is present there. Whether it is the impact on employment and productivity or the potential to shape the future, AI is here to stay. As per Grandview Research, the global artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT. But ChatGPT is fortunately not the only chatbot to be released. Many developers have released their own version of the AI including Bing ChatGPT, Jasper, Perplexity AI and You Chat. For this article, I decided to ask Bing ChatGPT
The market is having a tremendous year so far in 2023, with the S&P 500 up nearly 15%. However, bank stocks have missed out on the party. The broader Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) is down 1.5% on the year. Smaller banks have fared worse, with the S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEARCA:KRE) falling nearly 30%