Speculative stocks are inherently risky, but they have the potential for significant gains in the current environment. Many investors are still entrenched in defensive stocks, and the recent stock market rally has been mainly limited to profitable companies in the hottest sectors like artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Thus, multiple speculative businesses with tremendous potential
A lot of uncertainty continues to hang over bank stocks. Analysts and investors remain divided over whether the bank failures that occurred in March and April of this year are behind us, or if there could be more trouble ahead for the sector. Should the U.S. Federal Reserve raise interest rates further, it could spell
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A JD.com truck receiving incoming goods and preparing shipments at the Northeast China-based Gu’an warehouse and distribution facility in Gu’an, ?hina. XiXinXing | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Biogen — Shares of the biotech stock dipped 3% after Biogen revamped its board of directors. Three current
With the green energy boom, keep an eye on the best hydrogen stocks on the market. The Biden Administration just announced its goal of producing 50 million metric tons of clean hydrogen fuel by 2050. “If successful,” says CNN, “it could cut around 10% of global pollution.” In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Secretary
Welcome to the bull market! The S&P 500 officially entered the bull-market last week. Some argue it started in October, after stocks hit their lows. My December prediction of a new bull market beginning in Q1 2023 now seems accurate. With this bull market, it’s time to hunt for home run stocks to buy. Two
The NASDAQ index led the market out of technical bear market territory. And if the rally is going to have legs, investors will know they have artificial intelligence (AI) to thank for it. While large-cap companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are safe bets as the AI bubble inflates, now is a time for
A great way to play contrarian is by selling or shorting stocks that are perpetually bleeding and have little chance of making a recovery. There are many companies like Bed Bath & Beyond (OTCMKTS:BBBYQ) that are delaying their inevitable bankruptcy through share dilution and betting against these stocks can be extremely profitable if you choose
The global automotive industry is shifting to electric vehicles (EVs). This isn’t a temporary phase. The market could hit $1.3 trillion by decade’s end. As EV demand soars, many manufacturers join the race. This then leads to EV stocks for retirement ripe for the picking. But here’s a fact: EVs make up just 5% of
The stock market is full of opportunities for investors willing to find quality companies that aren’t on the radar of most analysts. There is tremendous upside potential in these , with advantages that can drive them higher over the long term. They are also relatively inexpensive and offer a great entry point for value-conscious investors.
Easily one of the most uncomfortable topics, investors need to consider stocks to sell in June. Understandably, some folks are deeply attached to their favorite market ideas. However, the problem here is that by holding onto losing entities, the rest of your portfolio might suffer. Instead, market participants should take an emotionally agnostic approach to
In this article BG ZION FHN AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign is posted in front of Oracle headquarters on December 09, 2021 in Redwood Shores, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Oracle — Shares jumped more than 5% after Oracle announced a beat
As the stock market stabilizes and inflation eases, it’s a prime moment to uncover undervalued and overlooked stocks with potential. Better, the recent market turbulence has pushed some stocks to lower levels, presenting an opportune time to acquire them at discounted prices. Of course, among the group of overlooked stocks with potential, many investors focus on
You might not previously have thought of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) as a direct competitor to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Yet, they’re now rivals in a highly specialized technology hardware market. So, don’t rush in to buy META stock without weighing the implications of an ongoing battle between Meta Platforms and Apple. Meta Platforms can always fall back on
This is certainly not a market many would categorize as one with numerous screaming buys to go after. Indeed, the macro backdrop remains uncertain, with geopolitical tensions high and a Federal Reserve intent on keeping interest rates high to battle inflation. That said, the Fed’s fight against inflation is resulting in some ground being gained, and
As we pass the halfway mark of 2023, it’s time to consider which stocks to sell in June. If investors continue to have trouble understanding whether the markets are due for another correction soon it’s for good reason. June tends to be a historically tough month for markets. That’s a negative. Yet, a potential Fed
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) established itself as a powerhouse for software companies looking to tap into the exponential growth potential of AI and other high-growth technologies. Even better, year to date, the Nvidia stock has surged this year on strong earnings. In addition, Nvidia’s chips continue to hold a strong market share relative to competitors like Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) is looking expand its horizons and conquer a well-populated nation. That’s definitely easier said than done, however. Despite Lucid Group’s enthusiasm, LCID stock could end up losing value because of the company’s new international venture. Of course, Lucid Group isn’t the first automaker, or even the first U.S. automaker, to
China-based electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) has been reluctant to slash vehicle prices. However, as recent news suggests, the company is changing its stance. This is, at writing, helping to push NIO stock higher, albeit slightly. But while the market is reacting favorably to this news, and although price war reluctance has been a big
One prominent analyst recently declared that video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock is “doomed.” That assessment might sound harsh, but GME stock traders need to consider GameStop’s problems. From frequent executive-level shakeups to dwindling sales, there are multiple reasons for investors to avoid GameStop in 2023. I’ll admit that I recently offered some “to-the-moon” motivation