This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. We’ve recently seen a surge of interest in finding the next trillion-dollar company. Perhaps it’s the recent successes of current trillion-dollar companies. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 28% this year, while Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged 37%.
While the benchmark S&P 500 index may be up nearly 8% for the year, recent pensiveness in the market incentivizes consideration of safe ETFs to buy. Fundamentally, exchange-traded funds offer relative protection thanks to their broad footprint. By entering the market with several market ideas, you stand a better chance of success. Not to break
While for the longest time the best house in the worst neighborhood was consistently the U.S., shifting circumstances incentivize consideration of international stocks to buy. At the simplest level, individual markets tend to ebb and flow. To use a baseball analogy, global securities were due to knock one out of the yard. Further, a Business Insider
Smart money doesn’t only go to large companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Many investors look for smaller companies poised for a breakout that have reasonable valuations. Still, penny stocks have their risks — over 90% fail. But the stocks that do well can yield respectable returns for investors. Many retail investors buy penny stocks
Although many market experts expected the hydrocarbon industry sector to soar – thus sending oil stocks to buy higher – in reality, the segment has been conspicuously deflated. Still, according to a recent CNBC article, the plunge in fossil fuel prices may bottom out soon. Further, a more significant pickup may materialize in subsequent quarters. Let’s be
With the S&P 500 index yielding less than 2% on average right now, high-dividend stocks are still appealing to income investors. Interest rates are on the rise, but investors can still find stocks that have superior yields. Even better, investors can buy high-yield stocks that have sustainable dividends. The following thre ultra-high dividend stocks have
Energy stocks were one of the hottest sectors in the market in 2022. Between the onset of the war in Ukraine, surging inflation and concerns around macroeconomic policy, oil and gas were in the right place at the right time. However, things have moved in a sharply different direction more recently. The price of oil
Warren Buffett is best known for being among the most successful investors of all time. Indeed, his success in investing has earned the billionaire a loyal following and the nickname “Oracle of Omaha.” His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), holds an expansive portfolio that spans various industries, from technology to finance and includes significant stakes in
Is the banking crisis that has gripped the U.S. over? Investors don’t seem convinced. In recent weeks, bank stocks have trended lower across the board, with regional bank stocks plunging on continued fears. Worries of large unrealized losses and potential runs on deposits have investors large and small looking at which stocks to sell. The
Short borrow fee rates for Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) spiked over the weekend after short sellers began exhausting the available shares to sell. According to data from Fintel, fee rates have now risen from 10% last week to 185% today. Experienced traders will immediately sense an opportunity. Rising fee rates signal a supply-demand imbalance, and Mullen’s
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EV stocks haven’t done very well after the tech selloffs, but the underlying businesses have continued to slowly grow. The future is indeed electric, and it is important to invest in the most promising EV stocks before they recover. Not all EV stocks are a good bet right now. There’s no clear winner in 2023
When legendary investor Warren Buffett speaks, people listen, which might not bode well for those exposed to the below stocks to sell. Primarily, Buffett believes that the “extraordinary period” of excessive spending following the Covid-19-inspired stimulus package is over. Now, businesses must face certain harsh realities. In particular, companies directly exposed to the consumer market
Most housing stocks could come under pressure this year. After all, persistently high mortgage rates and home prices, coupled with concerns around inflation, bank sector chaos, weakening economic growth, and a very real possibility of recession have kept a lot of potential homebuyers on the fence. Granted, median existing home sales fell about 0.9% year
People queuing outside Shake Shack in London. Latest Covid-19 lockdown slams UK business owners. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Shake Shack — The fast food chain’s stock jumped more than 6% after the Wall Street Journal reported that activist investor Engaged Capital is planning
It’s definitely risky to invest in global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). However, a small-sized position in AMC stock could pay off big time. Despite the economy’s ongoing challenges, AMC Entertainment is on the cusp of a comeback with successful film franchises and a potential path to profitability. Sure, you can just buy shares of AMC
Learn more about the best Oil ETFs, whether you are bullish or bearish. Original Article:http://www.zacks.com/commentary/70469/which-are-the-best-etfs-to-play-oil VELOCITYSHARES 3X INVERSE CRUDE OIL ETN: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/DWTI/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IPATH SP GSCI CRUDE OIL TR INDEX: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/OIL/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID US Oil Fund: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/USO/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID SPDR ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/XLE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID VANGUARD ENERGY ETF: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VDE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID ISHARES US ENERGY ETF: http://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/IYE/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch
Sorry to say it, but it’s time for the perma-bulls to give up on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). The company’s subpar financials and disappointing delivery data certainly don’t bode well for LCID stock. Besides, it’s problematic that Lucid Group is selling ultra-expensive vehicles while Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is using the smarter strategy of implementing price
For this column, I will be using stocks on fintel.io’s Gamma Squeeze Leaderboard list. According to the website, “A Gamma Squeeze is a specific event that happens when the price of a stock climbs suddenly due to actions in the options market. ” Specifically, when the value of call options increases due to large-scale purchases
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is gaining ground in the battle of the cloud titans, while the company has multiple ways to generate significant amounts of revenue as a result of its forays into artificial intelligence. Additionally, the company’s overall first-quarter results were strong, and it should benefit from a rebound in PC sales in the second half