My feelings about DiDi Global Inc. (NYSE:DIDI) can probably be summed up by saying it’s riskier than a new driver tackling “Death Road.” Otherwise known as the North Yungas Road in Bolivia, it’s one of the most dangerous roads on earth. As Lookers states in an article, “It has been estimated that around 200-300 people
When it comes to video-game retailer Gamestop (NYSE:GME), some folks might call it the original meme stock. The company doesn’t have a positive earnings profile, yet GME stock continues to trade on heavy daily volumes. Source: Emil O / Shutterstock.com Options traders are also jumping into the long side of the trade here. For instance, on
A view of the New York Stock Exchange Building on Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan in New York City. Roy Rochlin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images September is the worst month, and it may not matter. It’s an old trader saw: September is the worst month of the year. It’s true, since 1945
Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) stock is up from a near-term trough of $5.24 on April 20, and $6.13 on June 14 to $7.59 as of Aug. 31. But this gain is not as much as I predicted in my previous article on OCGN stock, where I suggested it was worth $8.08. Source: Shutterstock This implies that it still
The CMA CGM Marco Polo, an Explorer class container ship is aided by a tug boat as it crosses under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor as seen from Brooklyn, New York, U.S., May 20, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The world economy runs on global supply chains. But that system is now
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve flip-flopped on SOS Limited (NYSE:SOS). In March, I recommended sitting on the sidelines. Then in May, I advised gradually accumulating shares of SOS stock. Source: Mark Agnor / Shutterstock.com Between the flipping and the flopping, I noticed some strange things about SOS Limited. As we’ll see, my colleagues at InvestorPlace also detected
A company’s financials are everything – or are they? This could be a topic of debate surrounding SCWorx (NASDAQ:WORX) as the company isn’t in an ideal financial position, yet WORX stock has short-squeeze potential. Source: Shutterstock This begs a fundamental question, which all market participants should seriously consider: Should investors focus more on stocks or on
Buy now, pay later plans allow shoppers to pay for purchases in four or more installments, often interest-free. Dubbed BNPL for short, these point-of-sale installment loans are rising in popularity as people spend more time shopping online. Overall, 60% of consumers say they’ve used a BNPL service at least once, and 51% did so during
Broader markets have been celebrating new record highs regularly over the summer. Year-to-date (YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the S&P 500 index, and the Nasdaq 100 index are up about 15.6%, 20.5%, and 18.2% respectively. Meanwhile, analysts debate whether valuation levels for many stocks are overextended at this point. Nonetheless, there are several catalysts that
A general view of the atmosphere at the TommyXZendaya collection launch event at the Tommy Hilfiger store on March 3, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger) David M. Benett | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. CrowdStrike Holdings
I’ll start by stating that any month is a great month to buy dividend aristocrat stocks. September is proving to be a volatile month in terms of economic headwinds posed by Covid-19. That has essentially been true for all of 2021, let’s hope 2022 is better. But that volatility leaves investors searching for stability. That
“The future of sports is electronic. The future of sports is mobile. The future of sports is now.” This is what Skillz Inc. (NYSE:SKLZ) says in a video about how it works. But if this is the future of sports, then why did SKLZ stock fall over 45% year to date to Monday’s close of
It’s no exaggeration to say that BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) is a completely different company than it was in the first decade of the 2000s. Prior to the Great Recession, it felt as if BB stock would just keep going up forever. Source: Shutterstock Today, though, it’s almost humorous to think that BlackBerry once held a leadership position
We can’t discuss Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) without leaving the door open for a super spike. GameStop (NYSE:GME) did not invent the phenomenon, TLRY stock did it years ago. While this alone is not an investment thesis, it serves as a reminder that it’s OK to own shares now. I don’t condone going all in now, but
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Zoom Video (ZM) – Zoom reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share, 20 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts and topped $1 billion for the first time. Growth rates have slowed from the meteoric levels seen as the pandemic began
Context Logic (NASDAQ:WISH) stock has had a rough few weeks. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com The company posted dismal second-quarter results and expected the slowdown to continue in the third quarter. Consequently, WISH stock is down more than 30% this month. Long-term growth drivers are in place, but its troubling fundamentals and business risks have me
Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock has significant growth potential over the longer term, but the immediate future is a little less rosy. Source: OpturaDesign / Shutterstock.com The valuation isn’t stratospheric and the company recently reported impressive second-quarter results. The problem is that HOOD stock faces risks, particularly in the medium term. As a result, I do not
Starbucks vs. Dunkin’: An Overview Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) and Dunkin’ Brands are the two largest eatery chains in the U.S. that specialize in coffee. Both companies offer similar coffee options—although different food options—and both have similar overall strategies. Nonetheless, there are key differences in their business models related to scale, store ownership, and branding. Despite being
Shares of telecommunications giant Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are finally on the move. Its stellar earnings and quarterly guidance hike has boosted its shares significantly. Moreover, it continues to win over new clients who have solidified its position in the 5G race. NOK stock gained a healthy 16% in the past three months. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com NOK
In this article PYPL SQ HOOD The PayPal app shown on an iPhone Katja Knupper | DeFodi Images | Getty Images PayPal is exploring a possible stock-trading platform. After rolling out the ability to trade cryptocurrencies last year, the payments giant has been exploring ways to let users trade individual stocks, according to two sources