While controversial, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector is booming. Currently, a handful of companies dominate the BNPL space. However, new and notable companies are entering the sector, especially in financial technology (fintech), attracted by the prospect of big profits. That has Investors looking into which BNPL fintech stock picks will net them the
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The efficient market hypothesis states that share prices reflect all information. Therefore, the basic assumption is that a given company’s share price trades at fair value. However, in an ocean of stocks, there are companies that the market fails to price correctly. Of course, when price discovery materializes, it results in a big rally that
There’s a clean energy source that looks likely to be coming back. Although controversial, it’s arguably crucial to humanity’s sustainability as a species. It also helps the planet in other ways, such as combating climate change and fulfilling our need for a power source to replace thermal coal. That source of energy, of course, is
As was widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve again raised interest rates, lifting its key rate by 25 basis points to a range of 5% to 5.25%. Interest rates in America are now at their highest level in 16 years. While higher rates might tame inflation in the long run, they are likely to slow
Investors remain puzzled due to persistent macro challenges, continued interest rate hikes, and the regional banking crisis. Given the ongoing uncertainties, sectors that are resilient during economic downturns could offer attractive investment opportunities. While not entirely immune to recessionary conditions, healthcare companies have the ability to navigate a tough macro backdrop due to the essential
Block (NYSE:SQ), formerly known as Square, has multiple weaknesses and is facing a few very tough threats. Among the firm’s weaknesses are steep competition and potential share losses due to the growth of e-commerce. And on the threats front, the company is vulnerable to a likely collapse of the crypto sector and a regulatory crackdown
In general, low-priced stocks tend to face significant business headwinds, which exert pressure on the stock prices. Therefore, investors should pay special attention to the fundamentals of these stocks before purchasing them. On the other hand, some of these stocks may have been punished unjustly due to temporary headwinds. As a result, they may be
Investors seeking financial stability often turn to monthly dividend stocks to generate passive income. This article explores the best monthly dividend stocks for 2023 and explains their benefits, including long-term capital appreciation. These stocks offer a steadier flow of income, which benefits retirement-age investors who prefer frequent distributions. They also generally provide a significant income
The last 12 to 18 months has been disappointing for EV stocks. Some of the best names in this space have plunged. The reasons include overvaluation, supply-chain concerns, macroeconomic factors, and intense competition that is impacting growth. However, it seems that some of the best EV stocks are now trading at attractive valuations. With industry
Display showing Gecko character for GEICO Insurance during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shareholders attending this year’s meeting will want to know more about the company Warren Buffett once called his “favorite child” – the auto insurer Geico. With tens of thousands of shareholders in
Most of the biggest biotech stocks on the market started off as unknown penny stocks. Look at Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AXSM), for example. At one time, it was a $2.50 stock. Now it’s up to $71 with a treatment for major depressive disorder. Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FATE) once traded at less than $2.50, and ran to more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant investment theme so far this year. Given how it can (and will) revolutionize so many businesses, that’s no surprise. It’s also no surprise that investors are looking for the best artificial intelligence stocks of 2023. Put simply, they want AI stocks with huge upside potential. While we’re only
Editor’s note: “Buying Opendoor Stock Now Could Be Like Buying AMZN in 1997” was previously published in May 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Anyone who follows me knows this: I’m super bullish on Opendoor (OPEN) stock. Indeed, buying Opendoor stock today could be like buying Amazon (AMZN)
Block (NYSE:SQ), the payment processor formally known as Square, is down 7% on the year while shares in other payment processors, like Visa (NYSE:V), are up. Most of the damage was done by a March 24 report from short seller Hindenburg Research. The report claimed 40%-75% of Block’s users were fake, involved in fraud, or
In this article PACW TRIP SHAK SHOP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Western Alliance Bancorporation logo is seen in this photo illustration on 13 March, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Thursday. Paramount Global — The media stock cratered
Increasingly, technologies other than drugs are working to improve patient health. From diagnostic systems like MRIs and CAT scans to high-tech glucose monitoring systems to devices that destroy tumors, medicine makes use of many such technologies. Companies that develop technologies for the healthcare sector are referred to as healthtech companies. In this column, I will
The stock market has been waiting all year long for one thing: the Fed to pause its rate-hike campaign. Yesterday, the central bank signaled it is getting ready to do just that and, in so doing, gave stocks permission to soar. The story here is shockingly simple. In the end, it all comes down to
When it comes to Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) right now, all eyes are on the electric vehicle company’s upcoming earnings release on May 8. Some may be optimistic, but many are concerned that the release will result in LCID stock tanking. InvestorPlace contributor David Moadel sees this happening, as he argued last month. Mainly, because Lucid’s disappointing
Fintech is revolutionizing the banking sector. In fact, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain could lead to a far more efficient and accessible system. Fueling the boom, we’re already seeing a good deal of global cashless payments. According to PwC, global cashless payment volumes are expected to jump to more than 80% by 2025. Plus, according