If you’re looking for the top retail stocks to watch in 2024, the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) is an excellent place to start. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the performance of the S&P Retail Select Industry Index, a collection of retail stocks from the S&P Total Market Index. XRT currently holds 80 stocks invested
Investors should focus on a very diversified portfolio, and manufacturing stocks are a great addition to that. Manufacturing and other industrial companies can offer a more stable ROI than more volatile industries, such as technology and energy stocks. Industrial companies tend to weather difficult times in the market better than others because manufacturing jobs and
A sign is posted in front of the Nvidia headquarters on May 10, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Nvidia — Shares of the chipmaker ticked up 0.7% in heavy premarket trading. Nvidia will report second-quarter results after
It’s wise to always be on the lookout for the best blue-chip stock bargains. In the stock market, prices surge and plummet with every passing headline. It’s easy to overlook the key gems that lie beneath the surface. As investors chase the next big thing, seasoned experts understand the art of patience and the thrill
After a roaring first half of 2023, traders have started looking at tech stocks to sell. There are various reasons for the recent dip in the tech sector. In fact, one of the most pressing issues appears to be rising interest rates. As the Federal Reserve’s campaign against inflation continues, long-term bond yields have hit new
In recent coverage of QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), I have discussed many of the recent developments with QS stock. These include the company’s recent earnings release, and its surprise capital raise news that happened not too long after. However, one aspect about this electric vehicle battery play that I have not talked about recently is insider buying
Overhyped stock picks can be tough to spot because people can get caught up in the possibilities. Let’s face it, Wall Street analysts can get a bit exuberant with their forecasts. They love drawing straight lines that rise ever higher. Just look at the estimates assigned for any new, trendy industry. The same goes with
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) stock offers pure-play exposure to the specialized tech niche known as quantum computing. The stock gets a “B” rating because it’s a fast mover in both directions, and might not be appropriate for all investors. Yet, there’s a lot to like about IonQ in 2023. In particular, IonQ has connections to the artificial
Earlier this month, Block (NYSE:SQ) stock plunged, after investors reacted negatively to the CashApp and Square parent’s latest quarterly results. Yet after sliding further throughout the month, a growing number of analysts and commentators are laying out the new bull case for SQ stock. After this sharp post-earnings plunge, which sent the stock from the
Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:ACHR) holds a $1.78 billion market cap as of August 21, 2023, ranking in the 70th percentile of Aerospace & Defense industry. Archer lacks a significant price-earnings ratio due to negative earnings over the past 12 months, with zero revenue and no profit margin. Analysts project an adjusted earnings of -$1.236 per
Covid-19 related stocks started spiking again this week. Driven primarily by reports about new variants and increasing spread. This news has been a shot in the arm for some struggling pharma stocks. Shares of the four biggest Covid vaccine manufacturers are down 20% since January but began ticking upward again on the news. Already pharmaceutical
Retail is a dynamic world, and the winds of change are ever-present. The sector has historically been a barometer of economic health and consumer confidence. But recent years have seen a more complex landscape emerge. A combination of changing consumer behaviors, the rapid rise of eCommerce and global economic challenges have led to underperforming retail
This is a somewhat perilous time to be long U.S. stocks. While the economy is rapidly growing and inflation is dropping, the market seems to be on the verge of a meaningful correction. All after a recent Fitch Ratings downgrade of U.S. debt, and Moody’s lowered ratings on U.S. banks. As a result, many stocks have
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At the start of August, cybersecurity company Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) issued financial results that missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Worse, the company lowered its forward guidance. This sent FTNT stock down 25% in a single trading session, its worst single-day price drop ever. The demise of Fortinet has cast a cloud over the entire cybersecurity sector,
Hydrogen energy is slowly developing its space within the world’s energy grid. Unfortunately, the newfound demand for cleaner energy has not reinvigorated investment into hydrogen energy when compared to solar or wind energy. A lot of this has to do with costs. “Grey hydrogen,” which is derived primarily from natural gas and coal represents 98% of
Crypto stocks, like crypto overall, face a volatile environment that shifts quickly and is affected by domestic and global policy. Stablecoins have taken the spotlight currently. Many developed economies are regulating stablecoins but the United States looks unlikely to follow suit. Regulation of U.S. stablecoins threatens the U.S. dollar and its dominant position. It’s a
Ray Dalio’s hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, recently made moves listed in the article. These three stocks match his strategy, attracting Bridgewater Associates’ capital. Dalio’s choices transcend financial figures, embodying his belief in innovation, sustainability and connectivity’s transformative power. These stocks exemplify progress, reflecting his investment philosophy. The first one, leading the solar revolution, is poised to
In recent years, the argument against dual-class stock investment has heated up considerably. Some feel they should be outlawed completely. In March 2019, I argued that the problem isn’t the share structure but the people running these companies. The share structure doesn’t stand in the way of market-beating returns in the hands of reasonable management
Most stock charts continue to look impaired due to inflation and recession concerns and certain EV stocks show similar patterns. Investors are tasked with deciding how much of their portfolio they want to bet on more speculative high-growth areas of the market. And indeed, it’s difficult to find EV stocks with strong fundamentals and technicals.