The financial sector is undoubtedly one of my favorite sectors. I have always considered it as a completely indispensable sector, not only in the capital markets but in our day-to-day life. We will always use money because we make financial transactions every day to eat, buy trinkets or pick up gifts and necessities — absolutely
Earlier this summer, it seemed as if the market was starting to appreciate possible artificial intelligence catalysts with Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock. From late May through early August, QCOM stock experienced a rebound, likely because of this factor. More recently, though, shares have given back most of these gains. Sure, you can point to the fact
It’s tough to argue that American Superconductor’s (NASDAQ:AMSC) recent supercharged rally was anything but the product of a meme-like wave of speculative frenzy. AMSC stock didn’t rally on game-changing news. Rather, as InvestorPlace’s David Moadel pointed out recently, chances are that it was statements from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk regarding the U.S.’s future electric
As the market heats up, it’s time to start to look for undervalued short squeeze candidates Citigroup believes that the S&P 500 index has a target of 5,000 in 2024. This is likely considering the point that the U.S. has evaded a recession. Further, monetary policy tightening is almost over. Given the positive outlook, it’s
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a complex play for long-term investors to consider. As one might guess given the company’s ticker, C3.ai is a key player many investors look at in the artificial intelligence space. The company uses an AI-based software platform which allows users to develop and design enterprise AI solutions. Sounds like a massive
For investors who want to capitalize on, and immensely profit from, new trends in the market, they should look no further than the novel Metaverse. The Metaverse is a term that describes a virtual world where people can interact with each other and digital content in immersive and realistic ways. The concept has gained popularity
There are several signs that the economy is improving. Inflation is coming down and interest rates could soon follow. However, as an investor, you need to be prepared for it all. In inflation or recession, you should build a stock portfolio that can thrive over the years. If you are an income investor like me,
Financial technology (fintech) is growing at a rapid pace. In addition to payment processing platforms like PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Visa (NYSE:V), the sector helps companies automate traditional accounting and financial tasks. And as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, it’s time to look at fintech stocks with huge potential. Similar to the AI sector, there
Before 2008, banks showed limited interest in these low-return securities. However, post the crisis, Basel Accords reduced financial risks, giving Treasury and agency securities a 0% risk weighting. This essentially classifyed them as “riskless” and excluded from ratio calculations. In turn, it led banks to aggressively increase their Treasury positions, nearly quadrupling since then. Governments
The fintech sector, which provides investors with exposure to a blend of finance and technology, encompasses a wide range of companies. Firms operating in this realm focus upon innovation within the financial services realm. These creations can include creating digital payment solutions and peer-to-peer payment apps. The recent market decline has impacted fintech stocks, and
As always, the market has recently been abuzz with electric vehicle (EV) talk. Despite economic concerns, the EV market displays remarkable momentum, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022 and another 35% jump projected by the end of 2023. EVs on the road are projected to cut global daily oil consumption by five million barrels daily
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) proved the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is here to stay. Revenue jumped by 101% year-over-year, as net income soared by 843% year-over-year. While these growth rates won’t last forever, they are here right now and can make Nvidia’s valuation more manageable in future quarters, especially for investors who scoop up shares at current price levels.
Certain names constantly garner attention in the fluctuating realm of stock trading, and among the most intriguing are the preferred stocks of Michael Burry. Irrespective of personal reservations, Michael Burry is a testament to savvy investing. Sure Dividend analyzed that those following Burry’s investments would have made an astounding 56% annualized returns from May 2020
Fundamentally, the concept of targeting big money growth stock picks centers on a central theme: obviously, to make money. However, what makes institutional growth stock buys distinct from other methodologies is the indirect leveraging of resources. When you’re talking about the stocks the pros are buying, they do this stuff for a living. And while
The United States economy’s second-quarter growth was slightly slower than expected at 2.1%, a favorable development for the Federal Reserve’s goal of curbing rising prices. There is a lasting positive outlook, with inflation trending downwards and GDP growth signs as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has aimed to achieve a 2% inflation target without
It wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to know that the best-performing Nasdaq stock in 2023 is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), up 244%. It’s definitely one of the must-own Nasdaq stocks. According to Finviz.com, there are just three Nasdaq-listed Standards & Practices (S&P) 500 stocks that are up more than 100% in 2023; Nvidia is one of them.
While artificial intelligence may be all the rage, investors seeking the top AI stock picks must be more careful now. Of course, you should always apply caution to a promising but wild sector. However, much of the low-hanging fruit among leading AI companies has been plucked. Moving forward, investors must be judicious with their AI
With just a month left before the final calendar quarter of 2023 begins, now may be a time to consider stocks to sell in Autumn. I know – it’s not the most pleasant of topics. As well, you’re going to want to apply caution with this fall stock clean-up list. It can be an astute
Recently released macro economic data is indicating that the United States economy is heading for a “soft landing.” Specifically, according to the Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for July, “2.3% of nonfarm payroll workers quit their jobs” last month, versus the high of 35 during the “Great Resignation.” The “soft-landing”