Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has multiple, positive, potential catalysts but is facing a few important threats, as I pointed out in a column published on May 14. While performing research for this article, I identified two more potential, positive catalysts (the monetization of messaging and new virtual reality products) and one more threat (an order
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has to compete in a crowded market for clean energy vehicles. Yet, Rivian doesn’t seem willing to offer reduced-priced EVs in the near future. So, even if some RIVN stock traders are pleased with Rivian Automotive’s ambitious production outlook, it’s wise to treat the company and the stock
With encouraging government policies aimed at boosting the electric vehicle industry, we have seen a massive rise in the demand for EVs across the world. Governments are going all out to help with the adoption of EVs and automakers are here to make the most of the situation. There was a time when Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
In the financial markets, few partners are as closely intertwined as housing stocks and mortgage rates. They often move in sync, yet sometimes they surprise us with their own version of their favorite dance. But what if that rhythm changes and mortgage rates reverse their course – what could that mean for your portfolio? In
In this article TJX WYNN WAL TGT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage outside Western Alliance Bank headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13, 2023. Caitlin O’Hara | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Western Alliance — Shares popped 12% premarket after Western Alliance said
The stock market continues to move in fits and starts as investors and traders assess ongoing issues that include bank failures, elevated interest rates, war in Ukraine, an uneven economic recovery in China, and a debt showdown that’s taking place in Washington, D.C. As always, quarterly earnings continue to move individual stocks higher and lower.
Irrespective of age, investors love regular cash flows from their investments. Of course, young investors have a higher inclination towards risky ideas and hence are overweight growth stocks. On the other hand, robust dividend yield stocks with a low-beta are ideal for a retirement portfolio. Among the dividend stocks to buy, there can be a
In hindsight, it’s clear investors during the 2020/2021 runaway bull market got carried away with Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU). As you may recall, ROKU stock traded for as much as $479.50 per share during this time. Today, of course, the stock trades at a mere fraction of this high-water mark, yet even in the mid-$50s per share,
In the entire history of financial markets, equities have never failed to make a strong comeback after a disappointing phase. Be it the Great Depression of 1929 or the financial crisis of 2008, equities have staged a smart comeback. This overview is important because 2022 was the worst year for equities since the financial crisis
Investors should be eyeing EV stocks to sell in anticipation of an approaching downturn. Investors should trim their positions in high-risk industries as uncertainty looms. Market experts have sounded the alarm, predicting a U.S. recession in the year’s second half. Given the significant economic danger on the horizon, many would happily accept a mild recession
With excitement over the rise of artificial intelligence (or AI) still strong, it’s no surprise that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares have continued to stay strong as well. In recent weeks, NVDA stock has remained on an upward trajectory. Adding to its larger gains earlier in the year, when “AI mania” first took hold, shares in the
With the prospect of an incoming recession a non-zero probability event, investors may want to consider sin stocks to buy. Put another way, these publicly traded enterprises appeal to certain base-level desires of the consumer economy. Fascinatingly, academic research shows that increased stress or another stymieing factor against mental resources can make it likelier for people
Investors seeking to preserve their capital are increasingly turning to defensive stocks amidst the volatility. These stocks have defensive qualities and the potential to grow dividends, supported by strong free cash flow. While they may not be exciting, defensive stocks have a proven track record of profitability and growth, even in challenging economic conditions. They continuously
Although economic headwinds may be on the horizon, the best semiconductor stocks to buy may still command extraordinary relevance. Fundamentally, society continues to move forward in the search for innovation, irrespective of financial difficulties. Considering that so many of the conveniences we take for granted rely on computer chips, this segment may still offer significant
The Cathie Wood style of investing has certainly fallen out of favor over the last year or two. While some growth stocks have rebounded nicely, many Cathie Wood stocks have been crushed. But that’s what a bear market will do, unfortunately. However, we’re now seeing some areas of growth investing come back to life, specifically
For those that want to stay in the market during these ambiguous times, investors should consider safe stocks to buy. Basically, as Wall Street rotates away from risk-on assets, companies exclusively tied to growth and little else run the risk of suffering sharp losses. At the same time, when discussing safe stocks to buy, you often
Every once in a while, I like to consider stocks to buy on the dip. These are companies whose shares have fallen by 10% or more in the past week. According to Finviz.com, 42 companies with a market capitalization of $2 billion or more have seen their share prices fall by 10% or more over
Are you looking for mid-cap dividend stocks to buy? According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats Index is down 4.01% year-to-date (YTD) through May 12. That compares to a 1.5% gain for the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index and an 11.4% downturn for the S&P SmallCap 600 Low Volatility High
There’s no question that Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time. From a small family office in Omaha, Nebraska, he has built a portfolio that is today worth more than $300 billion. And while his portfolio is structured around stalwart blue-chip stocks such as Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), American Express (NYSE:AXP), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and Apple (NASDAQ:APPL), the so-called “Oracle of Omaha” is not immune
Preston Pysh talks with Obi Nwosu about a new protocol that provides decentralized custody on top of Bitcoin and the lightning network. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:27 – How Obi became familiar with Bitcoin. 00:13:18 – What Obi learned from running a major exchange for 8 years. 00:16:50 – Things people