Markets are rallying, but not all stocks are sharing in the gains. Several well known securities are struggling right now. These include stocks that soared during the pandemic rally of 2020 and 2021 only to get mauled when a severe bear market took hold last year. While stock price declines can be disconcerting, it’s important
Although the stock market whipsawed investors over the past few years, it showed its resilience by bouncing sharply higher after the pandemic collapse. As it has for more than a century, every double-digit decline by stocks is followed by a bull market. This has paved the way for several stocks with massive potential to explode.
With about a month before Jolly Old St. Nicholas starts dropping his goodies down chimneys around the world, it’s time to strategize with stocks to buy for Christmas. No, it’s not just about the so-called Santa Claus rally, though this seasonal phenomenon can certainly help. Rather, ahead of a possibly dynamic market environment, we need
With U.S. electric vehicle demand waning, investors must be choosy with their stock picks. EV manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) has its positive points, such as powerful vehicles with impressive ranges. Unfortunately, these positive points aren’t enough to make LCID stock a worthy pick for 2024. As we’ll see, Lucid Group is getting ready to introduce a new vehicle with
Ahead of market and economic vagaries, investors may want to set their sights on the top waste management stocks. Fundamentally, you really can’t get that much more relevant this “dirty” but extraordinarily compelling sector. First, let’s talk numbers. According to Grand View Research, the global waste management industry reached a valuation of $1.29 billion last
Wall Street analysts have a bullish view on PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock right now, with 48 sell-side analysts covering it, according to the Wall Street Journal. Among them 30 rate it either “Buy” or the equivalent to buy (“Overweight”), 17 out of the remaining 18 rate shares a “Hold,” with one sole analyst assigning a “Sell”
Investors have many ways to play the “green wave,” or the pivot to a net-zero carbon world, but alongside EV stocks, hydrogen fuel cell stocks, solar stocks and other renewable energy plays, battery stocks are another strong choice. A big reason is that the pivot away from fossil fuels will not happen without advanced battery
Investors looking for video game stocks to buy have several choices, and we’ve compiled a list of the most promising ones. The video game industry has gone from a niche market for arcades and living rooms to an omnipresent, sprawling digital industry. Experts predict global video game revenue will reach $584.6 Billion by 2027. It hasn’t
Even though Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the most famous electric vehicle manufacturer in the U.S., this doesn’t mean the company is problem-free. Indeed, there may be valid reasons ARK Investment Management, whose CEO is Cathie Wood, sold shares of TSLA stock. It’s worthwhile for prospective investors to get the full story instead of jumping into a trade
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) might remain on top of the electric vehicle market, but it’s rapidly losing ground regarding self-driving stocks. In a Thanksgiving surprise for Tesla bulls, a judge ruled that Tesla’s executive team likely knew key deficiencies within the autopilot system that led to a 2019 death. How the legal battle shakes out from here
With 2023 slowly coming to an end, consider identifying stocks for potential sales before 2024 begins. Economic uncertainties, inflation and interest rate concerns contribute to stock market volatility. That’s especially true with underperforming speculative growth stocks, so accepting losses and realigning portfolios may be wise. Here are three overhyped stocks you should steer clear of
Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in
Embarking on the thrilling expedition of stock investment often leads investors down well-trodden paths, pursuing the giants that dominate headlines. However, the true adventure lies in unearthing the hidden-gem stocks waiting to surge into the limelight. These three enigmatic entities quietly amassing potential for an astounding 500% growth leap. These names, tucked away from the
In prior coverage of QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), I have laid out a cut-and-dry bear case for the EV battery developer’s shares. QS stock is not worth the risk due to uncertainty in executing its business plan, high cash burn, shareholder dilution, and competition from other battery developers. That said, I agree that there is validity to
It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value
Finding a great small-cap stock to buy isn’t always easy. We know that, over the long run, small-cap stocks as a whole outperform large-cap cousins. But that’s on an indexed basis, and picking individual stocks poses a substantial risk if you pick them wrong. These seven small-cap stocks, though, represent the best of the bunch.
Iconic “Big Short” investor, Michael Burry, has shorted these chip stocks to sell. The latest round of 13-F filings revealed that Burry’s Scion Capital Management shorted Blackrock’s (NYSE:BLK) iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) with 100,000 Put options. The nominal value of Burry’s short position stands at approximately $47 million, which is nearly half of Scion’s liquidity. As such,
Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,
In the dynamic world of investments, electric boat stocks are gaining momentum. These ‘e-boat stocks’ blend innovation with eco-sustainability. They mark a significant shift in the maritime sector. Traditionally high in emissions, this industry is now embracing green technology. Electric boat stocks are not just eco-friendly; they promise strong growth potential. As renewable energy gains
Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) cost-cutting and a strong rebound in its International Parks business made its third-quarter results look decent. However, over the longer term, the profits of the company’s TV networks will probably sink sharply, and the firm still has not devised viable ways to offset those likely declines. Given those points, I believe that DIS