On my StockTwits account on March 27, I wrote, “My view is that the “banking crisis” was a relatively minor situation involving a few troubled banks that the Fed and other central banks could handle relatively easily.” I added that, “The Fed/FDIC system was created to stop banking runs and prevent banking runs from becoming contagious…and the system,
‘Fallen angel’ stocks, or stocks that have fallen far from their past highs, can be tempting as possible contrarian buys. Yet while there are sometimes diamonds in the rough among these names, for the most part, it’s best to consider them stocks to sell. Why? While Mr. Market may not get it right 100% of the
In recent weeks, investors have started to become charged up again about China-based electric vehicle company Nio (NYSE:NIO). Sentiment for NIO stock has shifted back to positive, resulting in a rapid move for shares back to double-digit prices. Several recent developments have played a role in getting the stock back on an upward trajectory, but
Yesterday, I detailed five fundamental reasons why the stock market is sprinting into a big and powerful new bull market. Long story short, inflation is crashing, the labor market is cracking, and financial stress measures are spiking – a potent combination which will inevitably force the Fed to end its rate-hike campaign. Whenever the Fed
When I last wrote about Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) earlier this month, I talked mainly about the struggling retailer’s recent financing transaction with Hudson Bay Capital Management, and what it meant for BBBY stock in the future. In a nutshell, I argued that Hudson Bay was making an asymmetric wager on favorable terms, yet
Machine learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI), has received a lot of press coverage this year, but is AI stock worth your attention now? Some analysts are skeptical. Yet, the bullish argument might prevail in 2023 and beyond as C3.ai is a strong contender in the high-conviction artificial intelligence market. Without warning, machine learning became a top-trending
People walk past a store of the sporting goods retailer Nike Inc at a shopping complex in Beijing, China March 25, 2021. Florence Lo | Reuters Investors seem to be caught amid the chaos caused by the recent banking crisis, persistent macro headwinds and a potential recession. Looking at stocks with appealing long-term potential could
The education sector has evolved significantly over the past decade. The marriage between education and innovation has effectively transformed the industry, giving way to a new breed of growth stocks in this sector. The past year or so has been remarkably tough for virtually every industry, including the education sector. Education is not an industry that performs
It may be tempting to invest in customer relationship management (CRM) software specialist Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) right now. Yet, caution is advised, as CRM stock isn’t a bargain at all. It will be difficult for Salesforce to live up to the company’s expectations, especially now that Salesforce is aggressively slimming down. At first glance, it seems like
Believe it or not, tech stocks are in a new bull market right now. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 charged higher this past week, including a big rally on Friday after February inflation data came in much softer than expected. This rally is nothing new. Tech stocks have been rallying all year long. Indeed, the Nasdaq popped
Greg Becker, the head of Silicon Valley Bank, sold nearly $30 million in stock in the two years leading up to the regional bank’s collapse. As a result, CEOs selling stock are again back in the headlines. It’s not so much that investors are against CEOs selling stock. After all, we all have financial obligations
If you’ve been looking for IPOs to watch out for in 2023, you’ve likely come up empty-handed. According to Renaissance Capital, just 29 companies have gone public in the United States so far this year, raising $2.3 billion in proceeds. That’s 61% and 10.5% higher than in 2022, respectively. But it still pales in comparison
In this article FLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Company: FleetCor Technologies (FLT) Business: FleetCor is a business payments company that helps businesses spend less by enabling them to manage their expense-related purchasing and vendor payments processes. The company operates through six segments: fuel, corporate payments, tolls, lodging,
AI is at an inflection point, creating new possibilities for innovation and automation in numerous industries. With the ability to analyze massive amounts of data, recognize patterns, and learn from experience, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. According to PWC, it could contribute $15.7 Trillion to the global economy
Investors are always looking for a good bargain. And companies whose share prices have plunged can represent great buying opportunities if conditions are right. But there are some stocks to avoid at any price given their operating losses and flawed business models. Traders tolerated large losses in recent years if a company seemingly had a
“Cathie Wood Stocks” is a phrase that many investors have come to recognize. As a tech hawk and the founder of Ark Investment Trust (NYSEARCA:ARKK), Cathie Wood is known for her aggressive plays in the stock market — but that doesn’t mean she’s without mistake. In this article, we’ll examine three of the stocks that
In this article GOOGL MELI GNRC BBBY VORB DWAC BB VTR QSR-CA ELF NKLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An exterior view of a Bed Bath & Beyond store on February 7, 2023 in Clifton, New Jersey. Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
The start of a bull market is a good time to look for dividend stocks to buy. Is this the start of a new one? It could be, but we still have plenty of issues to sort through. For that reason, among many others, investors are still going to be on the hunt for the
Finding stable companies in a market downturn is vital to an investment portfolio. With Federal Reserve rates climbing to their highest levels since 2007 and the recent banking crisis, safe and robust companies are critical. These three companies have stocks to avoid based on their recent earnings misses and the overall economic outlook. Bed Bath
Analysts have a lot to say about electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN). Some of what they’re saying is positive, but there are some cautionary notes as well. By and large, however, the experts on Wall Street generally expect RIVN stock to move higher. So, consider taking a share position in Rivian for the