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With social media-driven investments dominating headlines, it was no surprise that Reddit’s most popular meme stocks garnered tremendous interest in 2021. Unfortunately, circumstances have not panned out well. Primarily, the Federal Reserve may be to “blame,” if you will. Due to wild fluctuations in the M2 money stock, investor sentiment understandably slipped. Now, before we

Casino stocks have witnessed a steep drop amidst record inflation and recessionary fears this year. These headwinds are linked to lower consumer discretionary spending, resulting in massive sell-offs in all major casino and gaming equities. On the flip side, the sell-off has also created multiple opportunities to pick up casino stocks at multi-year lows. The

So far, it hasn’t exactly been a chip-tastic year for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). However, there’s a major event taking place on Nov. 1, and you’ll want to mark your calendars. You could even prepare yourself for quick potential gains — and you’d be joining some famous firms if you take a long position in AMD

Despite all the uncertainty and volatility, now may be the ideal time to check out some of the biggest marijuana stocks. These companies have experienced rapid growth as more states have legalized cannabis for medicinal and recreational use. And the popularity of this industry will only grow from here. One thing to look for when

Are you ready to hold shares of an unloved company through a make-or-break event? If so, then you have an opportunity right now. That’s because neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is set to report its third-quarter earnings results on the morning of Nov. 1. Everybody and their uncle seems to be pessimistic on SOFI stock, and that’s

Hailing from Canada, Meta Materials (NASDAQ:MMAT) specializes in manufacturing functional materials known, appropriately enough, as metamaterials. This particular company also has a flourishing security segment. Moreover, Meta Materials has demonstrated exceptional revenue growth. Therefore, it’s definitely not too late to buy MMAT stock. Keep an eye on the company’s expenditures, however, and be sure to maintain

With a myriad of upside catalysts available for the hydrocarbon sector, investors have every incentive to consider the top oil stocks to buy. However, not all energy players are the same. For this list of potentially intriguing market ideas, we’ll look at some of the best companies in the field, with varying risk-reward profiles. Fundamentally,

Despite all the current market uncertainty, Wall Street analyst stock calls are still happening. Between Oct. 24 and 26, MarketBeat reported that there were 53 upgrades of U.S.-listed stocks.    Analyst upgrades and downgrades have become cannon fodder for retail investors trying to find an edge over their institutional counterparts. Google the words “analyst upgrades

This article will give you seven of the most popular dividend stocks ranked from the largest market cap to the smallest. Dividend stocks have a place in every investor’s portfolio. Income investors obviously benefit from a reliable, and repeatable, stream of income that can supplement their regular income. Meanwhile, growth investors, who don’t need the

Risk is part of investing. Even the most mature, well-established firms and stocks run the risk of declining to zero. However, that risk is even higher with speculative penny stocks. At the same, these less-established firms, with higher risk, can also provide greater returns. Plus, not only can these stocks multiply in value faster than

While most sectors suffered significant pressure this year, the innovation space (including companies ranking among the top semiconductor stocks to buy) incurred disproportionate pain. At the same time, the crimson ink facilitates upside opportunities for contrarian speculators. Fundamentally, one of the biggest pain points for the top semiconductor stocks to buy centers on the global

It goes without saying that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is in a slump. As I anticipated, the company’s much-anticipated AI Day 2022 (held on Sept. 30) failed to give TSLA stock even a modicum of a boost. Instead, the latest developments with the electric vehicle maker have pushed shares lower lately. Shares have started to bounce back,

The prospects for cybersecurity stocks vary greatly. During the pandemic, few companies that provided cybersecurity services supported working from home. In 2020, pandemic-related lockdowns forced these firms to enable staff to work remotely five days a week. Thus, significant investment in secure back-end technology infrastructure and networks took place. When the pandemic eased, companies wanted

In order to succeed in the long run, California-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) must find ways to stand out from the competition. It appears that Mullen might achieve this through a strategy of acquisitions. This year, Mullen Automotive’s acquisition targets include Bollinger Motors and Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS). Given the company’s

Some folks choose to invest in video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) for the short-squeeze potential. Others might take a position because they’re anticipating strong financial growth from GameStop. However, the best reason to hold GME stock for five years is that the company is going all-in on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the cryptocurrency market. It’s mind-blowing to

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) looks like a sure winner over the coming years. That’s because Nio’s growth, in terms of EV deliveries as well as revenue generation, is indisputable. Additionally, Nio is mapping out a carefully planned venture into potentially lucrative European markets. For these reasons, NIO stock should prove to be a

[Editor’s note: “Buy Growth Stocks Before the ‘Everything Bubble’ Bursts” was previously published in May 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] I’m not Chicken Little. Far from it. I like to think of myself as a pretty optimistic thinker. But even as a person with a positive disposition,

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a relatively small neo-banking firm right now. However, the data shows that SoFi Technologies is growing by leaps and bounds. SOFI stock has the potential to make a 5x move in five years’ time if the company continues to expand and if the U.S. Federal Reserve finally stops raising interest rates. Let’s

Shares in hair care products company Olaplex (NASDAQ:OLPX) dropped more than 40% in pre-market trading today after the company cut sales projections. A press release estimates 2022 sales of $704 million to $711 million, and adjusted net income of $303 million to $307 million. Estimates released with its August quarter earnings were for sales of

2022 was supposed to be a great year for Blue Apron (NYSE:APRN) stock. In December 2021, the firm announced a deal with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to run on Alexa smart speakers. Analysts were projecting revenues of $535 million for the year and APRN stock was trading at over $6. Fast forward 10 months and little has