There is confusion on whether electric vehicle sales have become a disaster or a booming segment. We have seen a dip in the demand for EVs over the past few months, and many believe that it is set to continue, while reports say that EV sales will continue to grow throughout the year. Only time will
Palantir stock (NYSE:PLTR) has emerged as a prominent AI stock, soaring more than 40% since the start of the year. This sort of surge places the stock as one of the best-performing tech names in the market during the first quarter. But questions obviously remain with respect to whether this AI-driven rally can continue, and if
The hydrogen economy can be a value creator for decades. Choosing the right hydrogen stocks to buy and holding with patience is the key to making millions from the hydrogen investment theme. It’s worth noting that global hydrogen consumption is already around 90 million tons per annum. However, “nearly all the hydrogen consumed today is
Plug Power stock (NASDAQ:PLUG) is in a difficult spot. The company obviously has a viable business and product. It has a list of top-name partners either using its products and services or helping it build out a vertical supply chain. On the other hand, Plug Power stock can’t make money. It is selling its fuel
With inflation over the last two years diminishing the dollar’s buying power, investors must focus on value more than ever. Some stocks, despite offering a piece of a high-performing company, are simply out of reach for the average retail investor. Moreover, the bull market could be cooling as ambiguous signals from the Federal Reserve regarding
An underappreciated part of investing is knowing when to cut your losses. No one bats a thousand in this field; even the best investors make some bad picks and come up with ideas that don’t pan out from time to time. It’s one thing to get a pick wrong. It’s quite another thing to stay
Inflation is proving to be stubborn. While the inflation rate in the U.S. has come down from a peak of 9.1% in 2022 to 3.2% today, it is getting difficult to push inflation back down to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2% annualized target. We’ll get the official inflation reading for March when the Consumer Price
Buyers of 10-year Treasury notes are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve is not finished raising interest rates. That’s because the yield on the notes has kept rising even though Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has repeatedly and strongly suggested that the central bank is done raising rates. And usually, the yield on the 10-year notes stops
What comes after a disappointing quarter – a spectacular comeback, or more disappointment? That’s the billion-dollar question that Snap’s (NYSE:SNAP) shareholders are asking. Snap will soon face a crucial moment, so keep your position in Snap stock small. You don’t have to sell all your Snap shares. Be ready for unexpected adventures. I believe Snap
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) went public less than a month ago, but even in this short span of time, Reddit stock has become one of the most talked-about stocks out there. Based on traditional valuation metrics, RDDT is richly priced. Upon closer inspection, shares may not be too expensive, The company has multiple catalysts that may drive
Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) just reached what many are calling a landmark agreement. In response to a class-action lawsuit, the two payments processors agreed to lower the swipe fees they charge merchants for credit card transactions and they’ll limit the charges for five years. The lower fees will save nearly $30 billion over the
It seems like you can’t get very far these days without hearing or seeing the word AI. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has seen explosive growth as of late. Its evolution has currently brought up many concerns about its speed of expansion and the potential elimination of much of the world’s labor force. Although many have
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) has a big backer, maybe too big. Investors must consider worst-case scenarios in start-ups heavily reliant on one stakeholder like Lucid Group. Our due diligence resulted in an “F” grade for Lucid stock, making it not recommended. It’s not difficult to find red flags for Lucid Group. The automaker only
No one wants to go into retirement. However, at some point, everyone, including investors, has to think about retirement and long-term stocks. The trio of stocks we will dive into—Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), and Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)—are all income plays with plenty of upside. These are the stocks to buy and hold are
Passive income brings joy. Making your money work for you allows for capital gains upon selling investments. However, not all investments will make you money, and smart investors know caution is recommended when choosing stocks. So, passive income investors wisely look out for dividend stocks, identifying companies with strong records of dividend payments, stable balance
Prices for crude oil have risen to their highest level in five months amid growing concerns of tighter supplies fueled by OPEC+ production cuts and turmoil in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, is currently at $90.19 per barrel, having risen more than 5% since the start of April.
Consumption spending is the key growth driver for the U.S. economy. Within consumption spending, retail sales are an important catalyst for GDP growth. Given this fact, some large retailers have been evergreen stocks in the last few decades. However, with macroeconomic and inflationary headwinds, retail stocks have been relatively subdued in the last 24 months.
The Forbes 400 is a list of America’s 400 wealthiest people. Right now, to get on the coveted list, one’s net worth has to be at least $2.9 billion. According to Forbes, the wealthiest 400 have a combined net worth of $4.5 trillion, with many of the names getting rich from technology. Although many billionaires
Strong buy companies are a great place to start when seeking companies to invest in. It can require a fair amount of effort and research to find stocks that are also trading at a bargain rate. It’s difficult to predict if a company will become or remain profitable. You can only refer to information such
In January, I published MarketMasterAI’s top 500 stocks to buy for the first half of 2024. The AI-powered system ranked the largest American firms by market capitalization and chose what it believed to be the best investments for the next six months. The first three months have been admittedly mixed. A-grade companies have performed splendidly,