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
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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
With the price of crude oil down 40% from a peak of $122 per barrel reached in June 2022, the good times look to be over for energy stocks. While the S&P 500 Energy Index is down nearly 10% this year, the broader benchmark S&P 500 index is up 18%. The share prices of most
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
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
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Many movie buffs are eagerly awaiting the debut of “Oppenheimer” which is set to release on July 21. The movie will draw attention to the perils of nuclear power. However, if you’re interested in investing in nuclear stocks, you’ll want to look at nuclear energy through a wider lens. When you do, you’ll see that
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
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,
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Although the headline print of the June jobs report was encouraging in that it came in below economists’ forecast, it might not be enough for the Federal Reserve, meaning that investors should still consider boring stocks to buy based on the possible labor market impact. Basically, the central bank may start to get serious about
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 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
In line with my long-held thesis, the U.S. economy is performing very well and growing quite rapidly, defying the bears’ baseless belief that it was poised to enter a recession. Similarly, according to my previously articulated ideas, inflation has eased, and the Federal Reserve has been much less hawkish than the bears. But that doesn’t mean that
As the latest bull market continues, it may seem as if now is not a time to worry about whether to sell penny stocks. While mega-cap tech stocks have been some of the most high-profile strong performers in recent months, many low-priced ($5 per share or less) speculative growth stocks have been crushing it as well. However, while some analysts
A handful of large-scale financial traders reduced or eliminated their positions in SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. Should this be a deal-breaker for prospective investors? Not necessarily, as a high-court ruling could have a major, positive impact on SoFi Technologies and its stakeholders. It’s been fascinating to watch the market dislike SoFi Technologies for a while, and
The United States economy has been resilient thus far, as the job market and corporate earnings have been strong. As such, aggregate earnings for S&P 500 companies rose 0.1% in the first quarter, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of a 5-6% decline three months ago. Consumer spending has remained remarkably strong despite this inflation, and demand for
Although acquiring shares of companies listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average tends to be a smart wager, shifting economic circumstances might raise a cloud of suspicion over certain doomed Dow stocks to avoid. To be 100% clear, this list represents a mental exercise based on forward circumstances that may or may not materialize. It’s
In this article USFD NVDA META AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. Benoit Tessier | Reuters The second half has kicked
The outlook for the S&P 500 index is optimistic for the next 12 months. Over this period, the index is likely to trend higher by 9.3%. Without a doubt, there will be undervalued blue-chip stocks and growth stocks that will witness a significant rally. It’s a good time to remain invested in fundamentally strong names that trade at a valuation gap.