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Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are big business. According to Research and Markets, the global market for UAVs and drones will grow to $58.5 billion by 2026 from $27.2 billion reached in 2020, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. Drones and UAVs are most often associated with the military and defense.

Clearly expanding dramatically and rapidly around the globe, wind power  has become a key tool in the fight against climate change. And — since wind power has ” the most decarbonisation potential per” megawatt, while offshore wind energy has begun to quickly proliferate,– wind energy, in all likelihood,  will continue to spread speedily for the

California-based graphics-chip maker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is a well-known name to video-game players and developers. At the same time, NVDA stock is famous on Wall Street for providing outstanding returns over the long run. Source: NPS_87 / Shutterstock.com As we’ll see, Nvidia’s loyal shareholders have enjoyed powerful gains. On the other hand, no stock is meant

Semiconductor stocks have seen solid returns in 2021. As a result, the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX) is up around 12.5% in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, numbers from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics show that global sales in the industry will likely grow close to 9% in 2022. Yet, despite these positive prospects, many

If you found a stock with a strong growth history that is expected to gain 30% this year, you’d be interested, right? Then maybe you should check out Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Amazon has been through the ringer as of late. It’s down 23% since July and 14% over the last

Known as a silicon-wafer fabricator or “fab,” Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) struggled along with other tech part makers amid 2021’s global supply shortage. Consequently, TSM stock chopped around and made little progress that year. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Now however, Wall Street is warming up to Taiwan Semiconductor in 2022. This company is rarely buzz-worthy in

When Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) posted a small profit in the last quarter, it marked a positive turning point. Skittish investors will ignore TLRY stock because of its meme trade last year sending it to a $67 high. Source: Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock.com Those who avoided the quick pump (momentum buying) and fast dump (panic selling) should

Investors in fantasy sports betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) have started 2022 on a down note. DKNG stock has already declined more than 20% since the start of January, adding to its substantial losses in 2021. By comparison, the S&P 500 index has only dipped 4.7% in January. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com DKNG stock hit

For awhile, Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) had an appropriate name. Ever since it started trading  following its initial public offering (IPO), UPST stock only rose. At one point, Upstart’s shares had zoomed up 1,000% within a 12-month period. It was truly incredible to watch. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com Unfortunately, the rally was built on quicksand. The company’s

Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock has been an under-performer among stocks that have been in the Covid-19 vaccine race. After touching highs of $331.7 in February 2021, NVAX stock has plunged to its current price levels of $90. Source: Vladimka production / Shutterstock.com Of course, there have been fundamental factors that have served as catalysts for the

The global pandemic that began in 2020 triggered a number of long-term trends. Working from home, remote learning and the surprise return to growth for the global PC industry are a few examples. Lockdowns and then wariness over the risk of Covid-19 variants means recreational and business travel has been decimated. With stimulus checks coming

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock took a beating last year. PLTR stock is down more than 67% from its 52-week high price, currently sitting at $14.56. The signs of deceleration in the company’s public-sector business have been a key reason for the sluggishness. However, the positive developments in the past few months reiterate my belief in the

As young growth stock, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has had a few difficult weeks. SOFI stock dropped to nearly $12 on Jan. 18. It’s down  and is down more than 21% in the past six months. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The stock market sell-off has been very difficult for companies, but it is important to look

AT&T (NYSE:T) had a difficult fiscal year from an investor perspective. In 2021, the company could not live up to its expectations. However, investors need only look forward as they offer a bright future for those who invest in T stock now. AT&T’s 5G ambitions may align with its roots. But it will take time

I have been a huge supporter of Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock and have recommended investors load up on it for the long term. Source: Spyro the Dragon / Shutterstock.com There was a lot of secrecy surrounding the company and the market’s interest in the firm was negligible at first but it gained traction as the

Over the past few years, I’ve been a big fan of Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU). I’ve written positively about ROKU stock during its good times in the second half of 2020 and early 2021, its bad times at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and in the second half of 2021, and its mediocre times in early

After an exceptional run last year, can Google’s parent company Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock again outperform its big tech peers and the broader market? Source: turbaliska / Shutterstock.com It’s a fair question to ask given that GOOGL stock has risen about 60% in the past 12-months to now trade at $2,771.74. Among large capitalization tech

Wall Street investors are very fickle these days. They are showing no commitment in either direction for longer than a few hours at a time. This makes it very difficult to commit capital with great conviction. This dynamic is part of what has impacted Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) stock. TDOC has given up the entire relief rally

Investors in Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock have not had much to celebrate since the company went public in July 2021. In fact, shares are down nearly 60% over the past six months. Yet, most market participants pay more attention to what users of the Robinhood app buy and sell more than price swings in HOOD

Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based biotech company, still has not submitted its Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use approval (EUA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company says it will do so by the end of January. But the market is skeptical and is still waiting to see when the EUA will happen. As