There once was a time when Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) inspired confidence among investors. Lately, though, BYND stock has only provided a lesson in what can happen when initial public offering (IPO) hype fades, and all that’s left is faulty fundamentals. This isn’t to suggest that the faux meat market is defunct. There can be a high-potential
With the broad market correction and revision of growth estimates, there is a solid list of growth stocks trading at a discount. However, considering the factors of inflation and a potential recession, investors have been inclined to buy blue-chip stocks. Of course, I agree that it’s time to remain overweight on large-cap stocks that have
In this article MAT VZ STX SNAP AXP Signage for Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat, adorns the front of the New York Stock Exchange, March 2, 2017 in New York City. Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. American Express — Shares of the credit card company climbed 2.9% as
Mention retirement stocks and your mind probably goes to more conservative, relatively defensive equities. The tried and true method of seeking investments that withstand market cyclicality while steadily growing is a wise one. In other words, it isn’t one from which to deviate. And given the bear market we’re currently in, there are opportunities to
Investors are thirsting for income to compensate for declining stock values. Those of you with more than five years until retirement might be tempted to find the best high-yield retirement stocks to plump up your nest egg and call it a day. Of course, everyone’s version of what constitutes high yield is different. The current
Although I don’t expect the economy as a whole to enter a recession, I do think that some sectors will be hit very hard by changes that the economy is undergoing. As a result, I think that there are definitely some blue-chip stocks to sell. Among the sectors likely to be hit hard are housing,
Cenntro (NASDAQ:CENN), after its reverse merger with meme stock favorite Naked Brands, is finding it hard to find its feet. The electric vehicle market has been flooded with many companies, some of which have already found success in their business models. In contrast, CENN stock is interesting, but it’s not a thoroughbred EV play. The
The life insurance market in the United States is both massive and highly competitive. Though bigger may not mean better, either for consumers or for investors, it does imply a degree of longevity and financial stability in the life insurance business. Life insurance is a policy or contract that guarantees the customer or the insured’s
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), June 27, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters There’s a head-spinning amount of news for markets to navigate in the week ahead, the biggest of which will be the Federal Reserve’s midweek meeting. The two largest U.S. companies — Microsoft and Apple —
Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “8 Reasons This Is the Start of a New Tech Bull Market” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Folks, welcome to the new bull market in tech stocks. I know that may sound crazy to
Income investors looking for high-yield stocks with growth potential should consider investing in real estate investment trusts, or REITs for short. The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare and
Solar stocks could be in theory the hottest stocks to trade now, not because it is summer. It is mostly because the temperature is high and solar companies could provide a long-term solution to energy efficiency, clean energy, and to lowering energy costs driving down the inflation that remains at very high historic levels. These
It’s hard to go a day without seeing infamous billionaire and CEO, Elon Musk, in the news. On a whim he will often make statements that can not only move markets… but sometimes gets him in a little bit of trouble. Most recently, Musk is trying to get out of his bid to buy social
In this article TWTR AXP VZ SLB CLF SNAP HCA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express (AXP) – American Express rallied 4.5% in the premarket after beating top and bottom line estimates for the second quarter. Card members registered record spending, driven by a rebound in travel and entertainment. Verizon
Even with a bright outlook for the long-term, electric vehicle stocks have struggled in the last few quarters. The Vanguard Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV) has declined by 23% in the last 12-months. A large part of the correction has come in the last two quarters. However, considering the positive industry tailwinds,
Oil stocks have been on a significant uptrend, but if you’re a contrarian investor, you’re probably wondering when those names will become oil stocks to sell. The economy began recovering from the pandemic in late 2020, and almost all energy stocks have broken above their 2019 price due to fuel prices going higher. Moreover, practically
Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) is an innovative lending platform that partners with banks and credit unions to offer consumer loans. The San Mateo, California-based company uses artificial intelligence (AI) models instead of traditional methods because it bases its decision on non-traditional metrics like employment or education. This gives them a competitive edge over other companies using those
Investors worldwide have swarmed on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, lured by the promise of quick riches regardless of the risks. Bitcoin’s success has fueled legions of follow-on projects, imitators, and fans. Thieves, not to be left out, discovered opportunities as well—because where there is a promise of riches, there is an opportunity to steal it.
In this article PM DHR T TSLA AAL A woman walks by an AT&T store in Washington D.C. Ting Shen | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Danaher – Shares of the medical conglomerate jumped more than 9% after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue
The general knock against Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) stock is that all of its steam has dissipated as we move out of the pandemic and any associated lockdowns. Detractors argue that gaming and metaverse plays like Roblox became overhyped as they garnered high levels of engagement due to lockdowns. Now comes the hangover. They argue caution. But