Stock Market

In 2022, stocks entered a bear market, as much of Wall Street entered into a panic about the Federal raising interest rates. Stocks bottomed in October 2022 as very slowly, but surely, many investors realized that the “Don’t fight the Fed” mantra was inaccurate. That’s because, in-line with my predictions, higher rates did not cause

The current five trillion-dollar companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges include Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Nvidia (NASD AQ:NVDA).  These five and two others, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), make up “the Magnificent Seven”. The Globe and Mail published a story on Nov. 1 that pointed out the Magnificent

Some people believe that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock will always grind higher and that they should buy immediately all dips. However, while it might be fine to own a few AAPL stock shares, it’s not wise to make any assumptions. A near-term share-price rally isn’t guaranteed, even with a famous company like Apple. It’s reassuring to know that Berkshire Hathaway

These should be the best of times for ChargePoint Holdings (NASDAQ:CHPT) stock. They’re the worst of times. Shares are down 81% this year because, while revenue is increasing, the company isn’t making any money. For the three months ending in July, ChargePoint lost $125 million and only brought in brought in, which was $150 million.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has undoubtedly been one of the most debated stocks of 2023, if not the most debated one. That’s largely due to its gargantuan market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion, on sales of just over $13.5 billion in its latest reported quarter. Of course, what matters for a growth stock is not current sales but

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:UPST) stock initially surged from $12.90 to $72.60 in August, followed by a correction to $27.60 per share. The stock’s prior surge could be an indicator of anticipated future value, not just a speculative increase. There’s no denying that Upstart’s AI-driven lending platform brings a lot of enthusiasm to its business model. With

Oil stocks are back in focus, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war pushing oil prices higher on fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East that could disrupt supplies. Further, the recently announced mega deals in the sector have gained investors’ attention. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is acquiring shale player Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) for $59.5

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is a social media giant, but this comes with risks. The company is sometimes controversial and seems to have caught the attention of U.S. regulators. Hence, investors must weigh both Meta Platforms’ obstacles and opportunities if they’re considering buying META stock.            Even Meta Platforms’ critics should give the

Volatile markets are prime for stock pickers. And if history is any judge, a period of maximum fear frequently creates a buying opportunity for long-term investors. But right now, that still means being selective. Top stock picks are looking to be money-makers. First, the consumer staples sector is one place to look for winners, recently

With interest rates going up, there are more opportunities than ever for generous income. That doesn’t just apply to the fixed income market, either. This is driving more and more investors to high-paying dividend stocks. With the sell-off in defensive blue-chip stocks, there are a number of sleep well at night high-quality companies paying huge

When it comes to deciding which AI stock to buy, I think there’s a reason for investors to take an optimistic and bullish view longer-term. The idea that we’re going to need increased efficiency to see productivity growth isn’t a new one. We’re just shifting the burden away from machines to computing systems, but the

Nio (NYSE:NIO) has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2023, with massive price fluctuations seen in recent months. Naturally, investors may wonder whether Nio could generate exceptional returns like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) or BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) over the long-run. In my opinion, Nio certainly has considerable upside potential over the next 5-10 years. However, it also faces

In the investment realm, ChatGPT stock predictions have sparked intrigue among market enthusiasts of late. Since its launch last November, the powerful AI chatbot has effectively carved a niche in research, organizing copious amounts of data and pointing toward some of the best long-term stocks to buy. Its responses, while rich in company knowledge, sometimes

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) may tempt contrarian investors. Right now, PYPL stock trades for only 10.8 times earnings. A very low valuation, when compared to their competitors’ valuations. Square and Cash App parent Block (NYSE:SQ), for example, trades at a relatively lofty 25.2 times forward earnings. Other popular fintech names, like SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), have yet

A few weeks back, I wrote an (admittedly early) earnings preview for QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). I argued that while a post-earnings surge for QS stock was possible in theory, shares would not spike. It’s too late to lay out another prediction for how the stock could perform in response to earnings, much less place a pre-earnings

Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock hasn’t benefited even after it announced it would pursue a series of layoffs, would be cutting 12,000 jobs or 6% of the total workforce. Job cuts are not new for the tech industry. Earlier in the year, competitors Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) laid off a combined 28,000 workers, as they predicted

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is well known for being among the leading student loan financing companies in the market. However, as I’ve pointed out in recent pieces, SoFi stock is evolving into more than a one-dimensional player. This company is now a one-stop financial solution provider, with a strong focus on student loan refinancing. There’s a

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock is just the largest of four Chinese electric vehicle names traded in New York. The others are Xpeng (NASDAQ:XPEV), Nio (NYSE:NIO), and Polestar (NASDAQ:PSNY). The last is based in Sweden but controlled by Geely (OTCMKTS:GELYF), a Chinese company. There are others. BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) is the largest, by far, but they’re not

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is one of the most divisive stocks in the market today. On one side, legions of retail investors have passionately bought into the stock, fueling wild price swings and helping it become a poster child of the meme stock phenomenon. Conversely, traditional investors focusing on fundamentals have warned that the company’s deteriorating

Covered call stocks allow investors to earn additional income from their positions. It’s a second dividend, and most publicly traded stocks are eligible for covered calls. You need to own 100 shares to sell a covered call. The seller receives a premium, but is obligated to sell their 100 shares at the designated strike price.