It’s been a difficult year for many investors to digest. Despite higher interest rates, the economy looks strong, with employment figures continuing to remain robust. In fact, unemployment levels are near historic lows, suggesting the bear market that took place last year perhaps shouldn’t have happened. That said, there are clear reasons for investors to
Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) stock is puzzling. Th company continues to grow its hydrogen fuel cell business but it has yet to see a profit. The second quarter report is typical. Bloom announced on Aug. 3 that second quarter sales were up nearly 24%, compared to the same quarter a year ago. But there was still
In this article PNC MTB BYND PLTR IFF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Getty Images PNC Financial, Citizens Financial, M&T Bank — Regional bank stocks were broadly under pressure on Tuesday after Moody’s downgraded the credit in several smaller institutions. The ratings agency also said some larger banks were under review for a downgrade.
The month of August begins and with it I bring you three energy stocks with growth potential that are developing innovative projects and incredible energy processing methods. You will notice something peculiar. Some of them are working together on the same energy project. It is incredible that large companies will collaborate with each other for
The retail space can be unpredictable even at the best of times, so these retail stocks are definitely ones to avoid in the current environment. Debt levels have grown to uncomfortable levels for many of the sector’s players, and with rates rising and consumers tightening their purse strings, many retailers are between a rock and
Investors should expect a steep selloff among artificial intelligence stocks, as Wall Street cashes in on the high valuations many companies in this sector provide. On the other hand, some high-potential AI names remain overlooked, and the recent AI craze has done little to uplift their valuation. Thus, as the rally cools, smart investors will
In this article PENN AXON LYFT BMBL TWLO SMCI RIVN TTWO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People walk by electric truck maker Rivian’s newly opened storefront in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan on June 23, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Rivian
I have long believed that consumers, who have skimped on buying goods and splurged on travel for over a year, would start to reverse those trends in the second half of 2023. Recently there were two signs that my prediction is coming true. Specifically, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) reported that the sales of PCs were starting to
By now, you’ve likely heard about ongoing strikes affecting entertainment stocks. After actors joined the writer picket lines, most entertainment stocks fell sharply. The fallout was broad, affecting legacy media franchises and streaming platforms alike. But continuing strikes aren’t all that’s suppressing entertainment stocks, and the future is bleak for legacy companies reliant on cable
Last week, meme investors “discovered” Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD), sending its shares up 70%. The Wall Street Journal would quickly give the company a meme stock crown. For most traditional investors, Rite Aid looks like a terrible bet. The struggling drug retailer hasn’t been profitable since 2017, and a deal five years ago to sell 1,932
In this article PYPL CNK PLTR SOVO CPB BRK.A TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Model Y cars are pictured during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleu | Pool | via Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
Despite ongoing economic challenges, recent reports from various electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have revealed resilient EV sales. Enhanced by government incentives and manufacturer price reductions, EV sales in the U.S. surged by 50% to 557,330 units during H1 2023, constituting 7.2% of total vehicle sales. However, this growth pace is slower than the 71% increase
A lot of people on Wall Street are bullish on energy right now, with investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) recently forecasting that the price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, will be at $86 a barrel by year’s end. But not so fast. In mid-July, the International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its global oil
The International Energy Agency expects to see electric vehicle sales of around 14 million by the end of this year. Governments across the world are trying to increase EV popularity. National policies and incentives will likely help with sales. The U.S. expects to deliver a 50% market share for electric cars by 2030. The European Union
In this article PYPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign is posted in front of PayPal headquarters on February 02, 2023 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images PayPal on Monday launched a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to help facilitate payments as its latest addition to its suite of crypto services. It’s
Bitcoin coins are seen at a stand during the Bitcoin Conference 2023, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., May 19, 2023. Marco Bello | Reuters It’s put up or shut up time for the SEC on a bitcoin ETF. The Securities and Exchange Commission is required to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to ARK’s
In this article LCID BYND CE IFF PARA HIMS CHGG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Beyond Meat’s Cookout Classic value pack Beyond Meat Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Chegg — Shares soared more than 25% after the educational tech company posted quarterly results. Chegg notched second-quarter revenue of $183 million,
Stocks had a terrible 2022 and have turned things around with a tremendous 2023. While the rally is appreciated, it has left some investors feeling seasick from all the turbulence. One way to deal with this heightened volatility is to own secure long-term stocks. There’s no one agreed-upon definition of the ideal top long-term investment.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing subsectors within the broader technology sector. But just like any sector there are cybersecurity stocks to buy and cybersecurity stocks to avoid. Even before the global pandemic, enterprise companies already understood that protecting their businesses from cyberattacks was a need. Since 2020, many of these same companies
Growth stocks are on a tear this year, and while some names will inevitably cool off in the coming weeks, opportunities will always exist. In my opinion, investors should start taking profits from growth stocks trading above their intrinsic value, reinvesting into high-growth companies that trade with a large margin of safety. Once Wall Street’s