It has been a rough year for investors, with the S&P 500 index posting incredible losses not seen in some time. As stocks continue to hover in this fragile market, investors must consider which assets are most valuable in their portfolios. Penny stocks are likely to get the axe, given the massive volatility in the
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It goes without saying that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is in a slump. As I anticipated, the company’s much-anticipated AI Day 2022 (held on Sept. 30) failed to give TSLA stock even a modicum of a boost. Instead, the latest developments with the electric vehicle maker have pushed shares lower lately. Shares have started to bounce back,
In this article META CAT HON Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign is seen outside of the inaugural physical store of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc in Burlingame, California, May 4, 2022. Brittany Hosea-Small | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Meta — The social media stock dropped 22.8% after
Currently, GameStop (NYSE:GME) trades for less than $26 per share. That’s a far cry from the split-adjusted all-time high for GME stock. As you may recall, at the height of the “meme stocks” trend, shares traded for more than three times their current trading price. Even as the hope and hype that made GME the
What a year 2022 has been for the stock market. The S&P 500 is down 23.1%, the Dow Jones is off more than 16.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq, 32%. So, by and large, we’re already deep into a painful downturn, with investors looking for stocks to sell, rather than buy, right now. September inflation numbers
The prospects for cybersecurity stocks vary greatly. During the pandemic, few companies that provided cybersecurity services supported working from home. In 2020, pandemic-related lockdowns forced these firms to enable staff to work remotely five days a week. Thus, significant investment in secure back-end technology infrastructure and networks took place. When the pandemic eased, companies wanted
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Oct. 21, 2022. Source: NYSE Professional stock pickers are still betting that the U.S. economy could skirt a recession, according to Bank of America analysis. Actively managed mutual funds have maintained their pro-cyclical stance with overweights in consumer discretionary and industrials, while having a sizeable underweight in consumer staples,
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 Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent plunged more than
Much like the first half of the year, the second half started out just as rough. However, there are still top stocks to watch. As inflation remains stubbornly high, consumers are struggling. Nearly 63% of Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck. Thus, there are clear recession fears brewing. This is based mainly on the
Telecom stocks have taken a hit over the past few years. Most companies in the space have been struggling under the weight of their massive debt loads as they upgrade their infrastructure to support 5G. With the stock market expected to drop even further from current levels, it’s probably the right time to reassess your
In this article LOG.N-CH LOGI UPST STEM HIBB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tony Avelar | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Logitech — The computer peripherals maker jumped 11% after Logitech reiterated its full-year guidance, which was lowered in July. Logitech has struggled with weaker demand
Ahead of Exxon Mobil’s (NYSE:XOM) quarterly earnings release on Oct. 28, XOM stock is on the rise. Shares have hit new all-time highs, as investors expect another earnings beat for the integrated oil and company. But while XOM has continued to move higher, producing further profits for existing shareholders, if you have yet to add
As anyone who reads my columns regularly knows, I’m generally upbeat on stocks. That’s because I believe that inflation has peaked, the Federal Reserve is poised to become much more dovish. In addition, the Street has, for some time, underestimated the importance of the exceptionally strong employment market. However, I believe that there are some
The logo of Alphabet Inc’s Google outside the company’s office in Beijing, China, August 8, 2018. Thomas Peter | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Alphabet — The search engine parent dropped 5.8% after Alphabet missed third-quarter earnings expectations, and reported a decline in YouTube ad revenue. Alphabet earned $1.06 per share
Chinese electric vehicle makers have had an incredibly torrid time this year amid supply-chain troubles and the weakening macroeconomic environment. However, recent results from top Chinese EV players have been impressive, and show that headwinds are easing. The stock market is taking none of that into consideration, with top-tier Chinese stocks to buy continuing to
With a good deal of problems facing the domestic and global economies, it’s time to consider these top retail stocks to sell. Fundamentally, one of the biggest drivers of this cautionary take centers on the Federal Reserve. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the Fed expanded the size of its balance sheet through bond buybacks. Logically,
In order to succeed in the long run, California-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) must find ways to stand out from the competition. It appears that Mullen might achieve this through a strategy of acquisitions. This year, Mullen Automotive’s acquisition targets include Bollinger Motors and Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS). Given the company’s
In this article TSLA BABA LVS WYNN SBUX CAR MYOV T Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People wait in line at Avis rental agency in the Miami International Airport Car Rental Center. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Tesla — Shares of the electric vehicle company
Along with most of the market, these top mortgage REITs to buy have been trounced. Most of this can be traced back to rising interest rates. After all, higher rates typically reduce net interest margins, reduce the value of mortgage-backed securities, and increase concerns that those with variable-rate mortgages won’t be able to make payments. However,
One of the key indicators investors are looking at these days when deciding where to invest their money is layoffs. The strategy, referred to as a layoff watch, is quietly gaining a niche-following in investing circles. With this strategy, analyze companies that have announced layoffs to understand if it is better to enter or exit