When building a stock portfolio, the most prudent strategy is typically to buy and hold shares of quality companies for the long haul. Avoiding businesses with flawed fundamentals or deteriorating financials can save you from getting stuck holding the bag on failing investments. However, I believe keeping a small portion of your portfolio for contrarian
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Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) just reached what many are calling a landmark agreement. In response to a class-action lawsuit, the two payments processors agreed to lower the swipe fees they charge merchants for credit card transactions and they’ll limit the charges for five years. The lower fees will save nearly $30 billion over the
Many value investors may ignore the red-hot stocks in the market just because of their momentum. Undoubtedly, stocks that surge by double-digit percentage points in a matter of weeks are too hot to touch for many investors. So, momentum alone does not indicate a bubble or even overvaluation. As long as the fundamentals are improving
There are some pharma stocks to sell in April. Holding these companies is too risky, especially as the industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and pricing pressures. Several major pharmaceutical firms are grappling with patent cliffs, where key drug exclusivities are expiring. This opens the door for generic competition. Moreover, with the broader market presenting attractive
After the initial excitement of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) investment in SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) stock settled, the stock jumped from $2 to over $10, leading to a reevaluation of its value and potential growth. Questions remain about the investment viability of SoundHound AI, given its history as a public company since 2005. For investors who are looking
In this article AAP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An exterior view of the Advance Auto Parts store at the Sunbury Plaza. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Company: Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Business: Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket parts provider, serving professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Its stores and branches
Whether you believe them or not, analyst ratings have long been a strong indicator of the stock price’s direction. There is a direct correlation between how Wall Street analysts rate a stock and how it performs. After all, analysts aren’t just pulling these price targets out of thin air. They use complex formulas that include
Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC) is synonymous with the semiconductor industry. Their chips power everything, from laptops and desktops, to data centers and immersive gaming experiences. Once the undisputed king of the semiconductor domain, the company is experiencing major setbacks that challenge its near term growth prospects. This includes the company’s large operating losses, use of debt,
It’s easy to build a bullish argument for Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), a well-known provider of security products and services. Yet, while acknowledging the company’s growth opportunities, I encourage you to be cautious with Palantir stock. It’s just too pricey, and the optimism surrounding Palantir is overdone. Sure, it’s tough to be a contrarian or a value-focused
It’s a great time to be looking at stocks in the travel and hospitality industries. The sector was temporarily beaten down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, tourism activity has come absolutely roaring back since the global economy reopened and travel restrictions were lifted. In addition, government stimulus and a sharp jump in consumer income
One of the best ideas for surviving market ambiguity is to focus on utility stocks. Since the enterprises underlying this category benefit from a natural monopoly, they effectively command permanent relevance. Still, even this ecosystem can become a short-seller target. Ordinarily, you wouldn’t look for short trades in the regulated power and resource space. Nevertheless,
The much-anticipated Reddit stock (NYSE:RDDT) IPO is now old news, with RDDT officially trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, more than a decade after many of its counterparts. Under the ticker “RDDT,” shares debuted at $47, soaring to nearly $75 at their peak, marking a 120% increase from its initial $34
In this article LEVI BOOT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Beyonce leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024 in New York City. James Devaney | GC Images | Getty Images Western boots have a new protector in Beyoncé. The country fashion staple’s
Dividend investing has proved itself to be one of the best, most reliable strategies to amassing wealth. Because stocks beat out every other asset class over the long haul, and dividend-paying stocks outperform those that don’t make a payout, you will position yourself for generating riches by buying dividend growth stocks. However, you shouldn’t just
A March 2024 article on CNBC suggested the EV euphoria is dead. This view was backed by the fact that automakers have been scaling back on their EV expansion plans. Undoubtedly, the industry is suffering from factors that include competition, macroeconomic headwinds, and slower adoption by consumers. However, it’s too early to believe it’s the
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has certainly been on quite the slip in recent months. On a year-to-date basis, RIVN stock is down more than 50%, as sector-wide issues continue to hamper most names in this space. That said, Rivian also has its own fair share of hurdles to overcome. Higher interest rates and record-high EV
Investors buy growth stocks, hoping that those investments will outperform the stock market. Growth stocks to buy tend to perform especially well during bullish markets, as investors experienced in 2023 and the start of 2024. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 are both up by roughly 10% year-to-date. Many growth stocks have generated higher returns than those indices.
Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACY), known for its smartphones, is making a bold entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company announced it will launch its first EV at competitive prices, which put several names in the EV stocks to avoid category following the highly successful SU7 launch. Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun unveiled the SU7 range, with
Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is an American automotive company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was known for its innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology and green energy usage. The company’s stock is down almost 30% YTD leading some investors wondering what to do now. Although the company has some promising growth in the future, including the
Considering the progress on the business front, flying car stocks have been relatively subdued in the last two quarters. It’s a period of correction and consolidation before the big take-off. The fact that the best flying car companies are on track for the commercialization of eVTOL in 2025 underscores this point. The next few quarters
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