During the 2010s, Block (NASDAQ:SQ) stock benefitted as the company innovated itself to the top among America’s transaction processors. Instead of looking for customers through banks or re-sellers, and building a complex system of special deals, Block went directly to merchants. It offered simple pricing, and a dongle that worked on a mobile phone. It
What are sympathy plays? Something that is played on the news headline based on the initial news coverage. Example: If Google releases completely new algorithms that other search engines can use, it will benefit other search engines such as Yahoo and BIDU, while hurting other companies like newspapers and print companies. – The sympathy play
Although the Federal Reserve isn’t finished with increases in interest rates, the United States economy still remains strong. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow forecasting model is pointing to a 5.9% growth rate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter, and chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York Marc Chandler states
After I spent many years following Wall Street, there are a few characteristics about the “big money” that stand out for me. One of these traits is that many if not most large investors are very reluctant to buy stocks that have a 60%-80% chance of climbing a great deal in the long term but
Investing in biotech stocks is challenging even when you’re investing in established companies with commercially available drugs and expansive pipelines. And investing in up-and-coming biotech stocks is only for the most risk-tolerant investors. When investing in the biotech sector, you’re speculating on future outcomes rather than a company’s financial performance. That’s because in many
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While few sectors are as hot as quantum computing stocks to buy, many investors are shying away from the broader technology sphere. Even powerhouses like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have witnessed a marked decline in investor enthusiasm. To be sure, economic concerns are nothing to scoff at. However, the slowdown could be an opportunity to pick up
As a rule of thumb, you should stay away from penny stocks. When you see shares priced near a buck (or even below), there’s usually a reason for it – and not a good one. At the same time, if you want stratospheric returns for a relatively small cash outlay, you’re not going to get
Blue-chip stocks have long been “buy and hold” firms with a dominant position in their industry. While they often lack the growth potential of their tech or growth stock peers, they make up for it with stability and reliability. I discuss seven of the top blue-chip stocks to buy below. Blue-Chip Stocks: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A,
While hanging up the boots may be a concept that’s decades away for some of you, it’s never too early to start targeting retirement stocks to buy. Of course, if you’re younger, you have the luxury of time to take some risks. However, you also want to set aside some funds to build a solid
From early 2022 highs of close to $400, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock plunged to lows of $102 at the beginning of the year. However, the stock is already higher by 120% for year-to-date and trades at $239. This is a good example of how blue-chip stocks can make a strong comeback even if there are temporary
Meme stocks are defined as companies that have received a large amount of attention on social media and have become popular among retail investors. Some meme stocks carry little to no potential, and they disappear from the public interest just as soon as they came into popularity. Others like the ones I mention below have real
Billionaire Mark Mobius has decided to invest a great deal of his own money in emerging-market stocks. Mobius, who’s quite interested in India, South Korea and Taiwan, recently wrote “We are seeking companies that have established international diversification, and we’ve come across numerous enterprises with remarkable technological prowess that enables them to broaden their investor
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is far from over. For example let’s look at Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), where CEO Jensen Huang still believes his stock is wildly undervalued. In fact, NVDA just announced it would buy back another $25 billion of its shares. Even better, the CEO expects the AI boom to last well into next
The stock market has experienced its fair share of peaks and troughs in the past year. Amidst this vast expanse is a select group of promising S&P 500 stocks effectively carving out an impressive niche and offering strong upside. As summer’s heat and humidity descended upon us, the resilient bull market didn’t break a sweat,
The gaming industry may seem stagnant lately, but don’t be fooled – there are still plenty of gaming cryptos with huge upside potential in the years ahead. While short-term sentiment has been depressed, I believe the long-term outlook remains bullish. Despite industry consolidation and studio closures, gaming continues to gain momentum globally, especially amongst digitally
Innovative technology in its early stages can present enticing opportunities for investors. When the internet was first released to the public, it introduced many investment opportunities. While many of these investments lost momentum, some assets created generational wealth for long-term investors. Quantum computing expands the capabilities of regular computing. It allows businesses and individuals to
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Editor’s note: “The ‘Millionaire Playbook’ for Easy Profits in the AI Boom” was previously published in June 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. At this point, it’s quickly becoming clear that AI is the real deal. And over the next few years, as it continues its ascent and
Four long months. That’s the amount of time since the initial strikes by Hollywood writers and actors began. Not only is it hurting workers in the industry, but it’s also taking a toll on the media production companies. Additionally, they are the ones that market films and television shows. Production on new content remains at