ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) recently completed its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. The deal expands the oil and gas giant’s presence in the oil-rich Permian basin. However, before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signed off on the transaction, Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield was banned from taking a board seat at Exxon. It alleged Sheffield colluded
Yesterday, the forgotten meme stocks of 2021 started picking up serious momentum. But unlike 2021, it didn’t take much to see the reason behind GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) sudden surge. Keith Gill, the Massachusetts financial advisor credited with launching the GME short squeeze of 2021, unexpectedly returned to social media, posting a single, cryptic image on his
The metaverse is rapidly gaining traction, and investors are scrambling to get in on the action with cheap metaverse stocks. As technology continues to advance, the concept of a fully immersive, interconnected virtual world is becoming increasingly tangible. These cheap metaverse stocks should be on every investors’ radar. Although the technology so far has not
Blue-chip stocks to sell might seem odd, especially in a year with rising corporate earnings, a U.S. presidential election and possibly three rate cuts. However, stock investors must stay watchful, especially with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average up 10% and 4.7%, respectively, far from a bull run. J.P. Morgan analysts expect poor
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) reported first-quarter earnings last week. But that’s really a misnomer. Because Archer Aviation stock represents a startup and is helping to build an industry out of nothing, earnings are less of a factor. The eVTOL stock has no revenue to speak of, other than getting
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was a darling of the chipmaking market many years ago. Then, it was a laughingstock in 2022, and then a darling again in 2023. Now, Intel is a troubled business again in 2024. Honestly, who really needs to invest in a nauseating roller-coaster play like Intel stock? We’re giving the stock a “D” grade
The biotech industry is notably risky, but can produce stocks that see massive gains within a day. How can this happen? Well, many of these companies depend on FDA approval for their drugs to enter the market. This is essential since the drug sales comprise a large portion of these companies’ revenue. However, many of
Just when we thought the stock market was catching a break, it now has the hurricane season to contend with. The Dow popped for the seventh straight day last week, offering hope for a sustained rally ahead. However, with the Atlantic hurricane season particularly stormy this year, it’s probably apt to be thinking about stocks
Stocks hitting a new 52-week high is a psychological hurdle for investors. Particularly if a stock has been in the doldrums and now breaks out to a new high, investors tend to want to sell to capture profits. While it may not seem smart to sell stocks at 52-week highs, these stocks are not a
The renewable energy space has seen better days. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) is down about 23.9% over the past 12 months per trading data from Tuesday’s session. If we look even further back, say, over the past three years, the exchange-traded fund has suffered a dramatic 33.2% plummet in value. This contrasts
Despite the robust Q1 2024 financial reports Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock took a hit following its earnings report earlier this month. Overall, I believe the expectation for Palantir Technologies stock is very high, which could explain why the stock reacted the way it did. Investors may fear the company’s inability to meet expectations. The company
The stock market rebounded last week, igniting hopes of a sustained rally. However, in contrast to the previous AI-powered rally, the spotlight is now on recession-proof stocks. In this scenario, wagering on cloud computing stocks to buy on the dip will likely result in robust upside. Cloud computing has become a mission-critical service for businesses
It may seem odd to say at first, but among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, one can argue that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the quieter of the bunch. Although the tech behemoth is hardly in hiding, given the ubiquity of its brand, compared to other “Mag 7″ names, Amazon stock makes far fewer headlines. Don’t
Dividend Aristocrats are held in high regard amongst investors due to their proven ability to achieve robust financial results and pay growing dividends over extended time periods. Considering an essential requirement of being a Dividend Aristocrat is increasing dividends for 25 consecutive years, they deserve the praise they get. However, what if I proposed that
With corporate bankruptcy filings on the rise, you may be interested in figuring out the list of stocks at risk of bankruptcy. Interestingly enough, while hundreds of corporations have filed for bankruptcy so far this year, only a few are well-known, publicly traded companies. Retailers Express (OTCMKTS:EXPRQ) and Joann (OTCMKTS:JOANQ) are two key examples. Yet,
Robotics and automation go hand in hand. Inflationary pressures have been plaguing both consumers and business owners. This has lead to there now being several robotics stocks to sell. Over the last several years, not only did prices increase in certain commodities, but the U.S. labor market has also experienced high relative wage gains, particularly
Meme stocks have the potential to completely change the portfolio health even with a limited exposure of 5% to 10%. The best example now is Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), which surged from under-$5 levels at the beginning of 2023 to $117. At the same time, there are meme stock ideas that have destroyed wealth. These meme stocks
Adversity frequently presents chances for recovery and expansion in the stock market. Following recent market declines, three equities have emerged as strong candidates for recovery. Despite their difficulties, these organizations have core competencies and proactive measures that set them up for substantial recoveries. The first one leads the way in the entertainment industry’s revolution, with
Apple’s (NASDQ:AAPL) first-quarter financial results contained some very discouraging signs, making the stock a sell in the near-term. Up until now, it has been easy to defend Apple stock. Sales of the company’s electronic devices — its iPhones and MacBooks — had been slowing, but the services side of the business — streaming and Apple
Crisis will eventually lead to opportunity with some of the top hydrogen stocks to buy. For one, the industry is still waiting to see if restrictive Section 45V tax credits will be loosened. Should that happen, we could see some positive action with related stocks. Two, we also have to remember that according to MarketsandMarkets,