Fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) may not be back at levels reached the last time the stock market saw big declines, but with possible storms ahead, now may be the time to buy safe stocks. It’s still unclear whether Federal Reserve tapering, rising inflation, a possible rise in interest rates, or even the spread of
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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is up 18% so far in 2021. If anything, AMD stock is now cheaper than it was before. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com That’s because AMD continues to grow rapidly on both the top and bottom lines. Advanced Micro Devices saw $710 million of net income in its second quarter, or
While DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock has risen 6% in the past month, it remains down 14% over the last six months and is 30% below its all-time high of $74.38 reached in mid-March of this year. Source: Lori Butcher / Shutterstock.com The stock has traded in a range of $50 to $55 since May, but as it
It’s been trading sideways over the past few months, but Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) stock remains one of the hottest EV stocks among investors. Expectations run high that the company, which plans to roll out its flagship Air luxury EV later this year, will give the incumbent in this space, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) a run for its
With BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) stock rebounding strongly on high trading volume, I think very good news for the company will soon be reported. BE stock climbed 5.2% on Aug. 23 to $10.14, far outpacing the gains of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq exchanges. It’s up nearly 10% today. Source: Shutterstock Meanwhile, BlackBerry could actually greatly benefit
Shares in Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) are on the move again. A penny stock through half of 2020, MARA posted over 400% growth at the start of 2021 before shedding more than half its value by mid-May. Along the way, trading in MARA stock was even halted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Source: biggunsband
Chargepoint (NYSE:CHPT) is set to rise to around $31.50 per share according to my calculations, up from its Aug. 20 closing price of $21.26. This is my latest valuation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging company and CHPT stock, based on the company’s latest first-quarter earnings and analysts’ future estimates. Source: YuniqueB / Shutterstock.com However,
Companies rushed to have their employees work from home as governments imposed locked downs. This led to a goldrush in stay-at-home investments, particularly for technology firms. Software companies that enabled virtual meetings and remote working flourished while other sectors floundered. Now that countries in the developed world have rolled out vaccinations, investors should consider hot
Following its debut on the NASDAQ exchange, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) might just be “the first meta-meme stock.” But that by-itself doesn’t make buying shares in the brokerage app a strong opportunity. As I recently broke it down, there are many reasons why chasing the stock after its IPO isn’t the best move. Traders who flipped it shortly
Air travel in the U.S. is showing some new signs of weakness thanks to the Covid-19 Delta variant. What does that mean for companies like American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL)? Source: GagliardiPhotography / Shutterstock.com Well, it depends on what kind of investor you are. If you’re looking for a quick turnaround profit, airline stocks probably aren’t your
As forward thinking as Warren Buffett is, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) — the multinational conglomerate holding company Buffett spearheads — has never invested in Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). That has led some folks to question whether he likes Tesla or even electric vehicles. But look beyond the noise, and you’ll find that the Oracle is quite bullish on
AT&T (NYSE:T) made a deal that will sharply cut both its debt and risk. While T stock declined sharply afterward, the shares are worth buying for certain investors. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Making T stock even more appealing, AT&T is poised to benefit meaningfully from the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was recently passed by
A global shortage of semiconductors has turned the industry upside down. The demand for chips was high even before the pandemic started, due to the rollout of 5G. However, the coronavirus pandemic drove that demand much higher as millions bought laptops, cell phones, and gaming devices as they sheltered in their homes. While many analysts
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is back in the news again — but for all the wrong reasons. Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) opened a formal safety probe into the company’s driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes at emergency scenes. The probe is the latest evidence that U.S. authorities are
The tired old joke in the wine industry is: how do you make a million dollars in the wine industry? You start with $10 million. It’s a notoriously difficult business fraught with complex issues involving farming, weather, distribution, complex regulation, retailing, consumer tastes and much more. Source: TonelsonProductions / Shutterstock.com Although there has been a
While the pandemic meant a setback for a number of sectors, digitalization grew apace — increasing the need for software and cloud services. In turn, the demand for cloud computing industry should grow further as more businesses adapt to work-from-home. And thus, software and cloud stocks should be hot options for investors. Overall, shares of
Last year, the pandemic sparked a global digital transformation as a large number of businesses and schools went online. Internet traffic in some countries increased by up to 60% shortly after the outbreak. These rapid technological changes resulted in considerable demand for microchips — and a shortage. Semiconductor stocks are set to benefit, as the
For years before the pandemic struck, digital transactions grew briskly. Giant financial institutions were too busy raising bank fees and offering subpar services. As e-commerce firms took market share from brick and mortar retailers, the need for digital payment systems grew. Fintech stocks are today’s darlings. Why? When the pandemic caused a sudden shutdown for
Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) continues to be underappreciated by the market. Now that it is public, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker expects to start producing and delivering its sleek model Air sedan in the second half of 2021. Once that starts expect to see LCID stock move significantly higher to its inherent value. Source: ggTravelDiary /
The world is being automated. That’s just an inevitable byproduct of technological advancement. As technology gets better and better, it eventually reaches a point where it surpasses humans at certain tasks. When that happens, companies start using the technology in place of the human, because a technology is cheaper and faster. Automation is a natural