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Thanks in part to yesterday’s soft May inflation report, we think the U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by September. In fact, we think the central bank will deliver multiple rate cuts into the end of the year. And if so, tech stocks are likely on the cusp of a massive ‘melt-up’

The Peter Thiel cofounded data analytics firm, Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), has come a long way since its founding in 2003. In the early days, it received crucial funding from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel. Palantir stock has benefitted ever since. With the “war on terrorism” going on, the firm had aimed to

With the world fighting to go green, we need as much lithium as possible. All of which will create substantial opportunities for some of the best lithium stocks to buy. For one, according to Statista, global demand could reach 3.8 million tons by 2035. Two, the International Energy Agency says that based on current electric vehicles and battery storage needs,

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been an incredible stock to own since its initial public offering in 2002. A $10,000 investment at its split-adjusted $1.16 per share offer price would be worth over $5.3 million today. There have been periods where investors went against the tide. You don’t need to go back far. Netflix stock dropped 73%

In the keynote presentation for WWDC 2024, Apple (AAPL) finally unveiled its highly-anticipated and long-overdue blueprint for the AI Race with its new Apple Intelligence system. Initially, the launch seemed to lack the fireworks that investors were expecting. AAPL opened the day at $196.90 and closed it at $193.12. Not exactly the stock boost Tim

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE), which is often shortened to Faraday Future, focuses on the luxury electric vehicle market. Faraday Future is not problem-free, but making progress in key areas. Faraday Future stock receives a “B” grade, suitable for risk-tolerant investors. A major challenge in evaluating Faraday Future as a business is that the company is

Biotech stocks are always interesting from a trading perspective. With dozens of companies in the clinical-stage, positive news from trials can be a big catalyst for a scintillating rally. Biotech stocks were however subdued in a post-pandemic world with focus shifting to other sectors. This has translated into undervalued in several interesting biotech stocks under

Are you on the hunt for hot tech stocks? Are you bullish about cloud computing and artificial intelligence? That’s understandable, and Teradata (NYSE:TDC) certainly fits into these technology sectors. However, even though Teradata stock is down in 2024 so far, the right strategy is to just watch and wait for more information. I’m not saying

In just a few short days, Apple (AAPL) – one of the world’s largest and most influential companies – could make a game-changing announcement. And according to my research, that news could send a few stocks soaring into the summer.  That is, on Monday, June 10, at 1 p.m. EST, Apple will host its annual

In just a few short days — on Monday, June 10, at 1 p.m. Eastern — one of the world’s largest and most influential companies, Apple (AAPL), could make an announcement that will profoundly change the way we live, work, and play. And one small AI company could help them do it. Here’s the story:

Currently, there are only 68 companies that boast the esteemed title of Dividend Aristocrat. Among a couple of other, more trivial requirements, a company must be a member of the S&P 500 index and have raised its dividend payout for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. This is opening the door for some of the

There’s bad news brewing for some cannabis stocks. Even as cannabis rescheduling efforts continue, a key segment of the wider market is coming up on massive disruption: a hemp ban. Hemp is a low- or no-THC cannabis crop, used for decades in textile work and many industrial processes. But, in 2018, the United States Farm

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is among the key beneficiaries of the recent AI-driven rally, with PLTR stock surging 167% last year and 36% this year before first-quarter earnings. Since then, Palantir’s stock price has been on the decline, losing around 18% post-earnings. Investors have much to consider regarding this AI stock. Palantir’s valuation has surged due

Instead of tech stocks, consider regional bank stocks for a contrarian trade. The big picture idea? Regional banks have suffered due to negative sentiment while tech has been the beneficiary of all the stock market optimism. This extreme dynamic will eventually correct, and regional bank stocks will return to their long-term average prices. The question

Despite a significant comeback in 2023, Intel‘s (NASDAQ:INTC) share price has plummeted in 2024. The chipmaker’s shares have actually fallen nearly 40% since the start of the year. While some may be quick to blame the cloud macroeconomic environment on INTC’s poor performance, there are a number of company specific pressures that have led to

Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs

Magnificent 7 stocks have been all the hype in recent quarters, and for good reason. I think most of that hype is more than justified. The market is now mostly driven by AI and the data center boom, and most people in white-collar jobs can attest that AI has greatly improved their productivity. That said,

The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is starting to sift out the winners and losers. That means you need to be careful when you choose companies in which to invest. That’s particularly true when it comes to EV penny stocks. These are stocks that are trading for $5 or less.   A low price isn’t

For a consistently cynical take, it’s difficult to ignore the viability of oil stocks to watch. In particular, the hydrocarbon sector cooled off, only to spike back up as tensions in the Middle East flared again. It’s becoming macabre clockwork. According to a Bloomberg report, oil benchmarks popped higher following an attack on a Greek-managed

Everyone is familiar with Warren Buffett’s track record at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, BRK-B). Since he became CEO, he has generated returns of 4.38 million percent for investors, a compounded annual growth rate of 19.8%. That’s almost exactly double the returns of the S&P 500. If you really want to reap the rewards, grab some Berkshire