As I write this article, the S&P 500 is trading at its 52-week high. Despite concerns about weak earnings, the likelihood of another interest rate hike, and a possible recession at some point in the next six to nine months, investors continue to climb the wall of worry. But should meme stocks be along for
Investors have been piling back into growth stocks — perhaps somewhat begrudgingly — as the group continues to gravitate higher. These promising growth stocks have become top stocks to buy as they continue to rise higher. Fear of missing out — or “FOMO” — may be driving some of these gains, although the stocks do
A Carvana used car “vending machine” on May 11, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Carvana — Shares soared nearly 30% after the used-car retailer reached a deal that will reduce its total outstanding debt by more than $1.2 billion. The agreement will
Many momentum stocks reward investors in the short term. These stocks tend to outperform the broader market during new developments, such as lower inflation readings and strong economic reports. However, some momentum stocks also have reliable underlying business models. These types of high-growth stocks can present attractive long-term opportunities. Stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) have rewarded long-term
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is clearly the current mantra at Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). As you may have heard, the chip maker is making a big gamble on chip foundries. Those bullish on INTC stock believe this will supercharge the company’s earnings in the coming years. Taking calculated risks is a smart move for maximizing shareholder value.
In most, if not all, of my prior articles on QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock, I’ve taken a bearish view. However, ahead of the electric vehicle battery company’s upcoming earnings release, I’m taking a second look at the situation. Don’t get me wrong. QS remains very speculative and at risk of a sharp price decline if the
In this article WAL JBHT OMC IBKR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Western Alliance Bank’s logo is seen on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Interactive Brokers — Interactive Brokers slid 2.6% after the brokerage firm’s second-quarter earnings missed estimates. The firm reported
Artificial intelligence (AI) is aiming to revolutionize the healthcare sector, forging a new era of medical innovation. As we dive into the realm of the top AI healthcare stocks, it’s imperative to understand the game-changing potential of this technology. According to a Markets and Markets report, the global AI healthcare sector is forecast to cross
The strength of growth stocks continues in 2023, with the Nasdaq 100 index approaching its previous high from November 2021. It’s the strongest first half on record for the exchange, reflecting a healthy economy with significant growth and receding inflation. But that’s really not the case with the stocks listed below. The stock market rally
Since its inception, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been defying norms and pushing boundaries. Its ambitious mission to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy” has propelled it to the forefront of the global EV industry. However, the TSLA stock narrative extends beyond its prowess in EV manufacturing. Its foray into areas such as autonomous driving technology,
In this article NOV.N-CH MASI BK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pedestrian walks by the Pinterest headquarters on April 09, 2019 in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Bank of America — Bank of America added 0.4% in the premarket after
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) may not have too many fans among growth investors, but a growing number of value investors are becoming bullish on QCOM stock. This maker of semiconductors used in mobile phones and internet of things devices is starting to be considered a possible way to play the rising integration of AI technology into a
Holding Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) stock now is a dangerous proposition. Sure, it could go higher if there’s an epic short squeeze, but the hype fuel could run out anytime. At the end of the day, sensible investors should think about whether Carvana’s current valuation makes sense, especially considering the trajectory of used-vehicle prices. Certainly, Carvana is
Investors remain confident in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock’s strong position in the generative AI race, despite US-China tensions. NVDA stock has risen 3% in July, outperforming the Nasdaq Index, and has surged 200% this year, reaching a market cap over $1 trillion. While investors are bullish on Nvidia’s potential, there are several key points they should watch
In this article STT ATVI APLS BBIO TSLA F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Ford F 150 Lightning electric truck John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Ford — Shares of the automaker fell 5.1% after the company said prices on its electric
The ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks have garnered a lot of attention in 2023 for pulling equities out of a bear market and into a bull run. Headlines have seized upon their colossal influence noting that they are largely responsible for the turnaround. Those firms include Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ:META), Nvidia
Ratings from Wall Street analysts can be a valuable resource when trying to determine which individual stocks to buy, and which individual stocks to avoid. However, that doesn’t mean you should follow Wall Street recommendations verbatim. It should be noted that it is in the interest of sell side analysts to lean bullish rather than
In this article YELP TSLA CHWY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game is inserted into the Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. Michael Ciaglo | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Activision Blizzard — The video-game
Penny stocks were the talk of the town back in 2021, especially those in the technology and biotech sectors. However, so far in 2023, most penny stocks have remained dormant with barely any price action to the upside. That mostly has to do with rate hikes and funding issues. Investors are rightfully uncomfortable with unprofitable
The travel and tourism industry continues to recover following the devastating blow of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The U.S. travel sector has taken off again, but the journey toward stock-price recovery is still filled with turbulence. Nevertheless, it’s imperative to separate the wheat from the chaff and avoid a long list of doomed travel