The search for blue-chip stocks has really been lagging of late. The decade-long bull market we recently witnessed compensated investors for seeking growth over value. Thus, companies with rock-solid business models and fundamentals were glossed over in favor of more speculative names. That said, it’s not 2021 anymore. Last year was a stark reminder to
Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) can enjoy one piece of supposedly positive news. Reportedly, a judge dismissed a fraud-related lawsuit against Lucid. Feel free to take a moment to celebrate this, if you’d like. Then, re-focus on the company’s financials and you’ll surely be convinced to steer clear of LCID stock. For two years, Lucid
On Friday, Italian e-scooter firm Helbiz (NASDAQ:HLBZ) joined Genius Group (NYSEMKT:GNS) in cracking down on short sellers. “The recent underperformance of our shares compared to the market is a clear indication of the illegal short selling activities that have taken place,” said CEO Salvatore Palella in his strongly worded press release. “We will not tolerate
In this article ICE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Peter Kramer | CNBC The New York Stock Exchange experienced technical issues at the open Tuesday. Dozens of stocks opened at prices well above or below their prior day closing prices. Most were halted
In this article MSFT CNR-CA COF TXN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A building with offices belonging to Microsoft is seen in Chevy Chase, Maryland, January 18, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Microsoft — The tech giant saw shares rise 4% in extended
With the shifting of market fortunes over the past year, we’ve seen a major rotation. Growth stocks are out. Meanwhile, investors have gravitated to value and dividend stocks. That’s an entirely logical reaction, as these sorts of stocks tend to hold up better during bear markets and recessions. However, the rush of money into these
On Jan. 20, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) followed the lead of its big tech peers, by announcing large-scale layoffs. While unfortunate for the 12,000 employees now out of work, the question for investors is what it means for GOOG stock going forward. Following this news, shares in the Google parent have rallied, yet it’s possible that investors
As we get into earnings season, the investment calendars are starting to fill up. That has investors wondering what the hot stocks for tomorrow will be. While it helps that the Federal Reserve has entered its blackout period, it doesn’t help that we will have a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in early February.
In this article AMD LULU BX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pedestrian walks by a Bed Bath and Beyond store in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Verizon — Verizon shares slipped 1.51% after the company posted mixed results for the 2022
Hydrogen stocks could be some of the most exciting opportunities on the market. According to the Hydrogen Council, it’s central to reaching net zero emissions and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. In fact, the Inflation Reduction Act includes a tax credit for companies producing it. According to the International Energy Agency, global hydrogen demand
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock continues to inch higher. Investors are slowly getting back into speculative growth stocks as recent economic data suggests macro ease may be on the verge of improving. The economy may experience a soft landing rather than a hard landing. A recovery could happen far faster than once expected. However, I wouldn’t
With Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) once again making headlines, you may be “mulling” whether now’s the time to make MULN stock a buy. Yet while this risky electric vehicle stock may at first glance seem worth adding to your portfolio as a small, speculative position, a closer look suggests otherwise. Sure, maybe you don’t have any
In this article CRM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage on a Saleforce office building in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Jeff Ubben of Inclusive Capital had talks with Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, according to sources, CNBC’s David Faber reported
In this article W CRM SKX WDC META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Spotify logo on a smartphone arranged in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Wayfair — Shares of the furniture retailer
Years after the devastating coronavirus pandemic capsized global economies, China finally made the decision to reopen its economy, thus presenting possible opportunities in cheap Chinese stocks to buy. For the longest time, Beijing imposed a strict zero-Covid policy, which arguably helped control the spread of SARS-CoV-2. At the same time, however, the measure risked ruining
The 21st century will be one dominated by connectivity and the internet. Already, 5G technology is ushering in a new era of smart cities, remote workforces, streaming video and powering virtual reality. And that, in my opinion, puts the attention squarely on cybersecurity stocks. Cybersecurity is critical for keeping our banking records private, our cloud
After a rough 2022, smart investors know when to make the most of an opportunity. Look no further than beaten-down fintech companies, for example. At the moment, there’s a growing need for contactless payment solutions. Plus, there’s rising demand for “Buy Now Pay Later” services. Leading BNPL provider Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM), for example, is in focus
In this article SPY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT (An excerpt from the book, “Shut Up and Keep Talking: Lessons on Life and Investing from the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange,” by Bob Pisani.) Thirty years ago this week, State Street Global Advisors launched the Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt (SPY), the first
In this article W SHOP-CA ABT PYPL WMG TPR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Salesforce signage outside office building in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making the biggest premarket moves: Advanced Micro Devices — The semiconductor maker rallied nearly 3% after being upgraded by Barclays to overweight from equal
Although it may feel to many like the Russia-Ukraine War could last for a decade, the Rand Corporation, a prominent American think tank, recently outlined several scenarios that could cause the war to end relatively soon. Among these events are Russian President Putin falling from power and the collapse of the Russian Army. Additionally, I