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
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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
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
In this article CVNA AAPL BKNG SQ COIN DASH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Apple’s first physical retail store is located in the populous city of Mumbai. Punit Paranjpe | Afp | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Apple — The tech giant added nearly 2% after an
We are moving toward a future in which everything that can be fixed with software, sensors, and data monitors, will be. This idea is referred to as the Internet of Things, or IoT. Naturally, many investors are interested in IoT stocks due to the growth potential in companies related to this field. The global IoT
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
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
In this article SBUX GNRC LLY YUM PACW AMD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A CVS pharmacy stands in a Brooklyn neighborhood on February 08, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: CVS Health — Shares fell about 3% after the company
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) has shown that it can rapidly ramp up the production of its electric vans and trucks, while the demand for its electric vehicles has been and is likely to remain strong. Moreover, the automaker has forecasted that its gross margins can reach around 25%. Given these points, I think the company’s stock price can
One of the main draws of investing in a big company is security, so companies with a flimsy growth story or questionable financials make for blue-chip stocks to avoid. While a lot of the blue-chips out there come with somewhat of a too big to fail caveat, there are plenty that will be a drag
The world’s foremost artificial intelligence stock trading algorithm, An-E, predicts that HUYA (NYSE:HUYA) stock will gain 6.4% by May 30. An-E (pronounced Annie) has made this kind of prediction before. Back in December, Wall Street was bullish on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Analysts were convinced JNJ could only go up… but An-E knew better. The
The Etsy website Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. PacWest, Western Alliance, Comerica – Shares of PacWest plunged more than 50% in extended trading following a Bloomberg News report that the regional bank was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale. The news weighed on other
By all measures, electric vehicles’ availability and sales are expanding rapidly in the U.S. In fact, in the first quarter, there were 42 EV models available, up from 34 year over year. All while EV sales soared 45% year-over-year to a record of nearly 260,000. That also puts America on course to surpass 1 million
I have good news and bad news for the owners of Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock. On the one hand, I’m pleased with the company’s decision to launch a unique electric vehicle, as I believe that being unique is one way to succeed in an extremely competitive niche. And there’s no doubt that the luxury EV sedan
The world’s foremost artificial intelligence stock trading algorithm, An-E, predicts that Tactile Systems Technology (NASDAQ:TCMD) stock will gain 5.6% by May 30. An-E (pronounced Annie) has made this kind of prediction before. Back in December, Wall Street was bullish on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Analysts were convinced JNJ could only go up… but An-E knew
In this article DD DELL SOFI PACW DGX SHLS BP.-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Uber — Shares of the ride-hailing giant jumped more than 8% after the company reported first-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ expectations. Revenue for the
Chinese stocks have underperformed of late. Despite an early bounce in 2023, many of the top U.S.-listed Chinese stocks have since declined. And while the China reopening thesis remains strong, there are clear reasons why this is the case. Following the pandemic, the Chinese Communist Party showcased its power once again, shutting down the entire
After continuing on their extended slide for much of April, Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock has found some support in recent days. That’s not surprising, given there has been a spate of news/press releases regarding the electric vehicle maker that some regard as bullish for MULN stock. Unfortunately, when you dive into the details of these
In this article YUMC AMD MTCH CLX SBUX F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Starbucks store is seen inside the Tom Bradley terminal at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Ford Motor — Ford topped analysts’ expectations on the top and
The world is transitioning towards renewable energy due to extreme climatic conditions. We are finally moving away from carbon-based fossil fuels towards alternative energy sources. It may take a while for us to fully adapt but I believe the sector is hot and investors should be looking for renewable energy stocks to buy. You can