A customer uses an ATM at a Wells Fargo Bank in San Bruno, California, on April 14, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cintas — Shares fell 4.8% after the company reported its 2024 fiscal first-quarter earnings. The corporate apparel company posted $3.70 in earnings per
Transportation stocks are typically viewed as moving in sync with the economy as a whole. Despite what the very stubborn bears say, I would argue that this characteristic makes transportation stocks very attractive at the current time, as the Fed projects that the U.S. economy will grow at an extremely rapid 4.9% in the current
The all-electric 4-door Convertible GT Fisker Ronin is revealed during its inaugural “Product Vision Day” in Huntington Beach, California, on August 3, 2023. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Fisker — Shares of the vehicle development company surged 4.1% premarket after Bank of America
If the U.S. wants more than 50% of all cars on the roads to be electric by 2030, we need to have far more charging stations. Right now, according to Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK), we have just under 130,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at 50,401 charging stations set up in the U.S. That’s not nearly enough,
In this dynamic world, finding stocks with the potential to thrive over the long haul is akin to discovering hidden treasure. As technology steps into a new decade, three stocks stand out on the horizon, poised to dominate their respective industries. This has led to the rise of stocks to buy. The first one, the
The cybersecurity market in 2023 is booming as more enterprises adopt digital transformation initiatives to enhance their productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, these initiatives also expose businesses to various cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, and data breaches. As a result, cybersecurity is essential to protect the infrastructure that supports the digital transformation efforts of
As the broader market plateaus after its recovery rally, there remain hidden pockets of value across under-followed sectors, and with smaller-cap companies. With investors fixated on mega-cap tech and blue-chip stocks, many quality companies without much coverage continue to trade at a discount. Of course, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and many value
Growth stocks caught a break recently. The Federal Reserve has held the target range for interest rates between 5.25%-5.50%. It also signaled that Americans should expect an additional rate hike this year. Meanwhile, the Fed has also signaled that 2024 rates are going to be kept higher for longer. For investors, one of the more
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is expanding in a move that will surely hurt the U.S. economy and auto stocks as a whole. Investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) recently estimated that a full month of lost automotive production would cost General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford Motor (NYSE:F) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) combined $7 billion to $8 billion
Enterprising investors might have their sights set on multinational specialty chemical and lithium company Albermarle (NYSE:ALB). They might consider ALB stock a worthy indirect wager on the electric vehicle market. However, there are reasons to be cautious, so think twice before considering a share stake in Albemarle. Don’t get the wrong idea here. We’re not saying
The success of Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock in 2023 illustrates the chicken-and-egg question bedeviling the electric vehicle transition. In this case, the car is the chicken. Charging is the egg. Without reliable, plentiful charging, people are leery of buying fully electric cars. Without more electric cars, charging infrastructure can’t improve. Li has squared this circle
Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has surged 223% over the past year. This has led to a very high relative valuation, which may concern some investors. Indeed, trading at more than 100-times earnings and 33 times sales, NVDA stock appears overvalued compared to its 2022 levels. Now, for current NVDA shareholders, especially those who bought at the
At the end of last year there were plenty of stocks to buy for $20 a share. The S&P 500 ended 2022 down nearly 20%. The Nasdaq Composite index lost a third of its value. Finding bargain stocks wasn’t all that hard. It’s a different story this year with most indices well off their lows
Let’s face it, there haven’t been a lot of high-profile IPOs in 2023. Arm (NASDAQ:ARM) tried to spice things up. It started trading on Sept. 14 on the Nasdaq. Its shares closed its first day up nearly 25%. However, they’ve lost most of those gains in the days since, trading mere cents above the IPO
If Congress fails to reach an agreement before 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, the government will experience a shutdown since the current spending laws are set to expire on Sept. 30. As the possibility looms closer, President Biden and his administration officials have started to warn about the potential ramifications of a government shutdown. Notably,
Energy stocks are getting stronger as oil prices gush higher. Granted, 2023 didn’t begin as strongly for the sector with prices cooling. However, the pendulum is swinging back in the energy sector’s favor as oil prices again rise. High-yield energy shares – in this case, defined by being greater than 4.5% with the exception of two firms
Right now, 10-year Treasury yields are surging to record highs, moving from 4% at the end of August to 4.4% as of this writing. As a result, growth stocks have been under tremendous pressure. For instance, the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) is down -11%, and that’s just one example highlighting the deterioration in high-growth names.
In the wake of the Federal Reserve unveiling its monetary policy roadmap, investors are keenly examining which stocks to buy that stand to benefit. The Fed’s depiction was largely positive, though the anticipation of one more rate hike before year-end provides food for thought. It might be prudent for investors to brace for a prolonged
It’s no secret that tech stocks have dominated headlines and portfolios this year, often boasting eye-watering valuations. However, while many have been chasing after the latest and greatest, there lies a distinct opportunity in the sector. Of course, I’m talking about tech stocks nearing their 52-week lows. These are the innovators and disruptors that, for
Gold mining stocks, often seen as a safe harbor during turbulent times, are now positioned at a fascinating crossroads. The Federal Reserve’s steely determination to rein in inflation might intuitively spell trouble for precious metals. Yet, beneath the surface, multiple factors suggest that the glitter of gold could shine brightly in the near future. The