The reasons behind the August market meltdown are numerous and are already moving into the rearview mirror of investors. A coolish reading in the July producer price index (PPI) has investors putting their foot on the gas to get ahead of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. It’s also a reason to consider investing in travel
The markets went through a phase where it was easy to make money. With macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, we are now in a phase where stringent stock screening is needed. There will always be money-making opportunities, but investors must avoid purely speculative bets. In this column, I focus on the meme stocks to sell. An
Always pay close attention to new stock price targets from firms, like Needham. While the firm won’t always get it right, price upgrades are still worth paying attention to. Perhaps they’re seeing favorable industry trends that are impacting a covered stock. Maybe the financial health of a stock based on earnings or guidance is improving.
It is starting to look like last week’s market meltdown was not the beginning of a broad-based collapse. Although fear of a U.S. recession, concern over the melt-up in AI-powered tech stocks and the unwinding of the yen carry trade all contributed to the market turmoil, stocks quickly rebounded and the S&P 500 closed out
Dividend stocks offer steady cash flow and the potential to generate long-term gains. However, “potential” is the key word, and some stocks don’t live up to expectations. While quarterly dividend payments are nice, they don’t mask underperformance. Some dividend stocks have trailed the S&P 500 for several years. While the yields are higher than most
Former president Donald Trump’s running partner for the 2024 presidential contest is JD Vance. Declared in mid-July 2024, this choice positions Vance as the Republican vice-presidential candidate alongside Trump himself. JD Vance follows Donald Trump’s populist agenda and draws on his venture capitalist and political expertise to shape economic policy and investing strategy. Thus, JD
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) has emerged as a significant player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Shares of the frontrunner in voice AI have surged more than 100% year-to-date (YTD). This impressive performance starkly contrasts with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ), which has declined nearly 1% over the same period. However, the
On Monday, Aug. 5, stock markets went into a full meltdown, triggered by the release of a disappointing July jobs report. That was followed by a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its short-term policy rate target to 0.25% from the range of 0% to 0.1%. The bank also announced a sharp decline
Small-cap stocks had been on a dreadful performance streak. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) had badly lagged the other stock market indexes as investors shunned smaller companies over the past year. This changed to a major degree in July as small-cap stocks finally caught a bid. With recent jitters in the AI and semiconductor
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a titan in the tech industry. It is known for its iconic Windows operating system, Office productivity suite and Xbox gaming platform. However, in recent years, the company has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting its focus toward cloud computing and emerging technologies. Now, its Azure cloud platform and strong presence in the
The concept of augmented reality (AR) has overtaken virtual reality (VR) in much of the tech speculation sphere. That’s because the overall applications of augmented reality lend themselves more to day-to-day usage than VR’s mostly entertainment-focused sphere. For example, the most commonly touted sectors that AR could enhance are education, retail, healthcare and defense. With
Last week witnessed a sharp decline in major stock indexes following a disappointing jobs report that heightened concerns over a potential recession. This market downturn, highlighted by downgraded stocks, which was mostly evident on Friday, marked a deviation from the generally robust performance stocks had exhibited earlier in the year. Prior to this week, the
The tech sector selloff that began in July gave investors the jitters. The best tech stocks were in freefall after carrying the Nasdaq 100 to new heights. In fact, the index is still in correction territory as it is down more than 10% from its all-time high. Some of the leading names in the tech
Remember when IBM had years of stagnation and declining investor returns? Now, a successful turnaround at International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is finally taking hold. For the first time in over a decade, IBM stock is rising and outperforming many of its peers. In the last 12 months, it has risen 34%, including a 19% gain
In some cases, a market downturn is an invitation to acquire shares of compelling enterprises at a deep discount. It’s akin to buying winter jackets in the summer at bargain rates. Yes, they may be last year’s fashion and they’re not relevant at the moment. Eventually, though, they’ll be worth their weight in gold. On
Since I’m severely lactose, I eat many plant-based foods and drink many plant-based beverages. The data suggests that many other Americans, whether because of lactose intolerance or for other reasons, eat plant-based foods and drink plant-based beverages. Indeed, “The (United States) plant-based food market surged from $3.9 billion in 2017 to $8.1 billion in 2023,”
The tech sector is filled with companies that have outperformed the S&P 500. In fact, more than a quarter of the S&P 500 consist of tech companies. The preference toward tech stocks is even more apparent in the Nasdaq 100. Part of that distribution is due to the outsized presence of the Magnificent Seven stocks.
For many investors, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) might have become the top name for WarrenBuffett stocks to sell. It’s been about a week since Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) revealed that it sold approximately 390 million shares of Apple stock during the second quarter. That’s on top of the 115 million sold in the first quarter of 2024. That
For any other company, the CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) debacle might have spelled doom. But, as always, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has risen like a Phoenix from the so-called ashes. It demonstrates impressive resilience no matter how challenging the market conditions are. Or the fallouts from various unpleasant events. Three key drivers – a dominant subscription business model,
Market volatility can often be a goldmine for savvy investors looking to snap up undervalued growth stocks at bargain prices. The broader market has seen significant appreciation in 2024, driven largely by the technology sector. Yet, certain stocks have remained underpriced despite maintaining solid fundamentals and great growth prospects. As the market continues its upward
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