Stock picking is not easy. However, if done right, investors can reap plenty of riches. A well-timed investment can make people millionaires. Consider that $1,000 invested in Google parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG/NASDAQ:GOOGL) during its August 2004 initial public offering (IPO) would be worth $1.2 million today, and you get an idea of the benefits that
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With pharmaceutical companies, it’s all about the pipeline of new medications. Drugmakers, and their pharma stocks, are judged based on sales of current medications and potential sales of future prescriptions. Analysts and investors alike are always on the lookout for the next blockbuster drug. This helps to explain why the stocks of pharmaceutical companies with
While Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) focuses on artificial intelligence in 2023, the company isn’t just jumping on the AI bandwagon. UPST stock earns a solid “B” grade because Upstart is deploying its technology in a useful and interesting way. Financial traders should weigh their tolerance for risk before considering an investment in Upstart. What Upstart seeks to achieve
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Oil prices are on the rise and with it, prices at the gas pump are rising too. There’s not much consumers may be able to do about that this year. But it’s a reminder of the key benefit to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. That makes it a good time to look at the top EV
It’s the height of summer vacation season, and the stock market is taking a breather after its major rally earlier in the year. For active traders, much of the excitement has moved to penny stocks, with many low-priced equities making huge moves in recent weeks. Investors should avoid the urge to go plunging too aggressively
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a banking sector disruptor that’s garnered a lot of attention on Wall Street. Opinions vary, but one notable theme among analysts is that SOFI stock looks overvalued. I tend to agree, and while I like SoFi Technologies as a company, I recommend that prospective investors wait for the share price to come
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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
Although speculative enterprises tend to draw in a loyal band of followers, certain circumstances call for decisive action, as these small-cap stocks to avoid in August confirms. Nobody wants to be the guy or gal throwing in the towel. However, you can’t ignore clear signs of trouble. Certainly, just because warning signs pop up doesn’t mean
As the EV landscape shifts, investors considering Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock for its recent strong performance have been rewarded. Momentum has taken LCID stock on a bumpy, but upward ride this year. And while Lucid has seen its valuation come down from its peak in Q1, there are reasons some investors remain very bullish on
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Sometimes Wall Street likes China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO); other times, the automaker is in the doghouse. In recent months, financial traders have favored NIO stock and it has nearly doubled in price. The stock should still have some gas left in the tank, however, especially in light of Nio’s latest EV delivery data.
Investing in growth stocks can be risky, especially for those migrating into new markets or turnaround ventures. Personally, I’ve experienced losses from such endeavors. Amid rising interest rates, caution is advised for overpriced growth stocks. Despite recent declines, their valuations remain risky. Two factors contribute to their potential downfall: further interest rate hikes and underwhelming
Shares of Massachusetts-based T2 Biosystems (NASDAQ:TTOO) surged another 30% this week on meme stock interest. According to financial data provider Fintel.io, retail ownership has now risen over six-fold since last month. In a sense, T2’s rapid ascent comes as no surprise. Shares of the highly shorted healthcare firm have risen 110% since the start of
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Roughly 10 years ago, cloud computing was the hot trend and term of the investment community much like AI stocks today. Only it wasn’t a flash in the pan. Cloud technology has paved the way for giant gains over the last decade. For good reason, it still has investors looking for the top cloud computing
With hopes for lower interest rates and normalizing economic conditions, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been moving higher. However, as macro uncertainties mount, there are now plenty of REITs to avoid in August. After all, REITs are highly sensitive to interest rates (rising when rates fall, sinking when rates rise). Plus, if it turns
Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) stock is puzzling. Th company continues to grow its hydrogen fuel cell business but it has yet to see a profit. The second quarter report is typical. Bloom announced on Aug. 3 that second quarter sales were up nearly 24%, compared to the same quarter a year ago. But there was still
In this article MQ DKNG PENN AKAM RIVN TWLO RBLX LYFT BMBL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Roblox — Shares tanked 20% after the online gaming platform fell short of second-quarter estimates. Roblox reported a loss of 46