Certain stocks have seen big moves higher this year. Some of those stocks have risen based on better-than-expected financial results. However, a fair number have increased based on hype surrounding hot corners of the market such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies. It’s become a running joke that executives are not allowed to hold an
Restaurants were hit hard by the one-two punch of high inflation and interest rates. The former caused chains to raise their prices, deterring customers from visiting. And the latter raised their borrowing costs, making it more expensive to operate. According to the market researchers at Circana, although restaurant traffic grew 1% last year from 2022,
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is great if you’re in search of dividends. Moreover, numerous REITs have shed value since the turn of the year, suggesting a buying opportunity has emerged. All sounds good, doesn’t it? Not so fast. I urge investors to reconsider before committing capital to certain REITs to sell, as
Meme stock madness has returned to Wall Street after a three-year hiatus, with Roaring Kitty (a.k.a. Keith Gill) drawing in massive crowds online with his big bets on GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock. Though Roaring Kitty has since (reportedly) dumped his GME options, he’s still long on the stock big-time, with a huge stake worth anywhere from
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With the first half of 2024 nearly gone, investors may wonder which stocks have more upside ahead by the year’s end and beyond. Many names have struggled in the face of high interest rates and recession fears. However, several skyrocketing stocks have defied skeptics and capitalized on favorable tailwinds. As we enter the hot summer
The market continues to hit record highs and macroeconomic reports suggest that the economy is finally healing from high inflation. This all adds up to make one of the most ferocious bull markets in recent memory. However, there are always exceptions to the norm– in this article, we cover three companies that are currently experiencing
Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) current 10-for-1 stock split has gained investor’s attention because it makes the Nvidia stock more accessible to small investors. Overall, Nvidia’s performance has been awe-inspiring, with an 181.46% upside year-to-date. The company dominates the competition with an 80% market share for AI chips. Still, its stock price is at an all-time high again,
Boding well for the U.S. auto sector, the space’s new vehicle sales jumped 8.8% last month versus April to 1.44 million. The figure also represented a 5% increase versus the same period a year earlier. And for the first five months of the year, sales climbed 3/5% compared with 2023. Meanwhile, the fact that inflation was flat last month, spurring a decline
The stock market is going straight up. The longer the rally goes on, the more confident traders tend to become. In this environment, almost anything seems possible. The good times will keep rolling, and everything will turn out well in the end. However, the market can pull the rug out from under folks just when
Given PayPal’s (NASDAQ:PYPL) continued, strong growth and its large user base, along with the low valuation of PayPal stock, I continue to believe that the shares will deliver strong returns over the long term. What’s more, the macroec0omic picture, although far from perfect for the company, should enable it to keep posting fairly strong financial
Despite recent market fluctuations, tech stocks remain strong long-term buys with the potential to mint new millionaires. The rising demand for advanced technology ensures their increasing importance, making them profitable holdings for investors. Overlooked tech stocks, in particular, present significant potential due to lower valuations and smaller market caps than giants. This trend underscores the
With the stock market in red-hot form, it’s time to consider offloading some overvalued stocks. The U.S. stock market picked up from where it left off last year, wrapping up a robust first-quarter (Q1), fueled by economic optimism and anticipated interest rate cuts. As the saying goes, not all that glitters is gold. Many stocks
Tobacco stocks have a bad reputation. Investors with a particular set of ethics tend to veer away from them because the companies’ products are known to be detrimental to people’s health. However, if you take an objective view, buy-rated tobacco stocks can be good investments. That’s because, though not strictly considered as consumer essentials, tobacco
During 2023, Coolest Gadgets reported a 31% increase in annual sales of virtual reality (VR) headsets. 2024 is heading in the same direction, with an estimated 14.31 million units sold versus 11.2 million units sold in 2023. This bodes well for long-term metaverse exposure as a VR-enhanced experience across immersive environments and seamless interactions, although
Selecting the top stocks under $8 requires careful consideration of a company’s market positioning, strategic goals, and financial standing. Comprehending these elements optimizes prospective profits while reducing risk. Finding stocks to purchase requires more than just analyzing financial data; it also entails evaluating a company’s potential for development, advantages over competitors, and compatibility with emerging
Meme stocks are essentially shares of a company that have gained immense popularity through social media. Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty” on social media, helped start this craze, which became amplified through the subreddit r/WallStreetBets. This led to the price of meme stocks exploding before subsequently dying down. This has happened again quite
High-yield stocks probably won’t yield nearly as much after the Federal Reserve has had the chance to cut interest rates a few times. Undoubtedly, we haven’t had the first rate cut yet, but investors seem optimistic as the Fed finally looks to make a move, perhaps as soon as September. In any case, the high-yield
The World Bank has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could push oil prices above $100 per barrel, reversing the recent downward trend in global inflation. Even before the recent conflicts, commodity prices were stabilizing, complicating interest rate decisions for central banks. This environment suggests that top strong buy oil and gas stocks
U.S. industrial output continues to accelerate. After a downturn during the pandemic, industrial manufacturing has come storming back. The latest data from the U.S. Federal Reserve showed that U.S. factory output rose sharply in May of this year. Industrial production rose by 0.9% in May from April. That was the strongest reading this year and
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