Once again, the traditional banking industry is experiencing another crisis. Thus, the innovation that financial technology, or fintech stocks, provide is going to be even more crucial for the future. For those bullish on the revolution in the financial sector, these companies provide much to be excited about. Many of these fintech stocks are among
Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) stocks represent a growing form of commerce. Essentially, BNPL companies allow consumers to pay in chunks, rather than lump sums, for large purchases. By providing installment payments and loans, the idea is that more value can be created from a single transaction than was previously thought. For these companies, it’s been lucrative business.
When I last wrote about Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) earlier this month, I talked mainly about the struggling retailer’s recent financing transaction with Hudson Bay Capital Management, and what it meant for BBBY stock in the future. In a nutshell, I argued that Hudson Bay was making an asymmetric wager on favorable terms, yet
As the world marches towards an automated future, the best robotics stocks have emerged as a force to be reckoned with. These stocks have effectively captured the attention of forward-thinking investors seeking long-term growth opportunities. The robotics sphere has been expanding at a rapid pace, with advancements in computing power and data handling capabilities facilitating
It’s too early to say the market has turned the corner, but some analysts suggest that equities could be at the beginning of a bull market. The banking crisis appears to be contained. And if the Federal Reserve decides to pause the rise in interest rates, these same analysts suggest the rally could turn into
‘Fallen angel’ stocks, or stocks that have fallen far from their past highs, can be tempting as possible contrarian buys. Yet while there are sometimes diamonds in the rough among these names, for the most part, it’s best to consider them stocks to sell. Why? While Mr. Market may not get it right 100% of the
Machine learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI), has received a lot of press coverage this year, but is AI stock worth your attention now? Some analysts are skeptical. Yet, the bullish argument might prevail in 2023 and beyond as C3.ai is a strong contender in the high-conviction artificial intelligence market. Without warning, machine learning became a top-trending
While boring but safe industries look quite compelling amid the rancorous noise of the banking sector fallout and the ever-present concern of high inflation, investors will to take some risks may want to consider solid technology stocks to buy for consistent or credible returns. As leading innovators, these enterprises may eventually find traction, thus leading
With the major equity indices still struggling amid the banking sector fallout, the concept of acquiring high-risk, high-reward tech stocks might seem reckless. Despite debate about what the troubles in the financial industry really mean, it’s a tough time for speculators. With the world grappling with high inflation and geopolitical flashpoints, safe (or safe-ish) investments
The education sector has evolved significantly over the past decade. The marriage between education and innovation has effectively transformed the industry, giving way to a new breed of growth stocks in this sector. The past year or so has been remarkably tough for virtually every industry, including the education sector. Education is not an industry that performs
Gold mining ETFs are leveraged plays on the price of gold. Here is what investors need to know. VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/GDX/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/RING/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Sprott Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SGDM/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Van Eck Funds International Investments Fund: https://www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-fund/quote/INIVX?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Newport Mining: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/NEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Barrick Gold: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOLD?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Agnico Eagle Mines: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Kirkland Lake:
People walk past a store of the sporting goods retailer Nike Inc at a shopping complex in Beijing, China March 25, 2021. Florence Lo | Reuters Investors seem to be caught amid the chaos caused by the recent banking crisis, persistent macro headwinds and a potential recession. Looking at stocks with appealing long-term potential could
If you’ve been looking for IPOs to watch out for in 2023, you’ve likely come up empty-handed. According to Renaissance Capital, just 29 companies have gone public in the United States so far this year, raising $2.3 billion in proceeds. That’s 61% and 10.5% higher than in 2022, respectively. But it still pales in comparison
Believe it or not, tech stocks are in a new bull market right now. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 charged higher this past week, including a big rally on Friday after February inflation data came in much softer than expected. This rally is nothing new. Tech stocks have been rallying all year long. Indeed, the Nasdaq popped
In this episode, we will be learning about 0 Days To Expiration (0-DTE) SPX Iron Condors and how you can make money from it. We will be talking about the basics of what a 0-DTE is. Check this out! Sponsored by VectorVest: a simple source for market guidance that helps you make money in the
Ben Rains explores the bullish end to the first quarter and where the stock market stands as we head into April and the start of Q2. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to end March as Wall Street scoops up tech stocks. The wave of buying and the impressive quarter has some pockets of
In this article FLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Company: FleetCor Technologies (FLT) Business: FleetCor is a business payments company that helps businesses spend less by enabling them to manage their expense-related purchasing and vendor payments processes. The company operates through six segments: fuel, corporate payments, tolls, lodging,
Investors are always looking for a good bargain. And companies whose share prices have plunged can represent great buying opportunities if conditions are right. But there are some stocks to avoid at any price given their operating losses and flawed business models. Traders tolerated large losses in recent years if a company seemingly had a
Greg Becker, the head of Silicon Valley Bank, sold nearly $30 million in stock in the two years leading up to the regional bank’s collapse. As a result, CEOs selling stock are again back in the headlines. It’s not so much that investors are against CEOs selling stock. After all, we all have financial obligations
The start of a bull market is a good time to look for dividend stocks to buy. Is this the start of a new one? It could be, but we still have plenty of issues to sort through. For that reason, among many others, investors are still going to be on the hunt for the